Yamaha RX-Z9 User manual

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PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVIC#: PERSONNEL
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qualilioJ s_'vi¢c Wsoar*cL
19 Damage R_'quit'Mg Se_'.'hm ItTnplug this product from the
wall outlet and rcfcr scn'iclng to qualified _rvice pcezonnel
under dx_ followh_g cc_dJ.tlons:
i) Wben the powe_'-supply cord _ plug i_ dawagod,
b) If iiquld has heen spilled, or objccts have fallen icto t.hc
product.
c) If the product has been cxpo_d to rain or water.

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d) If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts -When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Safety Check -Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The unit should be mounted to
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat -The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
LEADIN
WiRE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 81 _20}
(NEC SECTION 810 21)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS
UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
IMPORTANT :When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to
follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to
use this product in the USA.
NOTE :This product has been tested and found to comply
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15
for Class 'B"digital devices. Compliance with these
requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that
your use of this product in a residential environment will
not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions found
in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the
operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this
product is found to be the source of interference, which
can be determined by turning the unit 'OFF'and 'ON",
please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the
following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
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1 To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool,
dry, clean place -away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top,
20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of
this unit.
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit
in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with
a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this
unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may
fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit,
do not place:
- Other components, as they may cause damage
and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
- Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
- Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall
and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user
and/or damage to this unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified
is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical
storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any
service is needed. The cabinet should never be
opened for any reasons.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods
of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the 'TROUBLESHOOTING'section
on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set
this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.
18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General models only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
plugging into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This unit is not disconnected fron] the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself
is turned ofT. This state is called the standby mode. In this
state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of
power.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels. _.._..usr_]1'_
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FEATURES ............................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED ............................................ 3
Supplied accessories .................................................. 3
Installing batteries in the remote controls .................. 4
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 5
Front panel ................................................................. 5
Remote control ........................................................... 7
GUI remote control .................................................... 8
Using the remote controls .......................................... 9
Front panel display .................................................. 10
Rear panel ................................................................ 12
SPEAKER SETUP ............................................... 13
Speaker placement ................................................... 13
Speaker connections ................................................ 14
CONNECTIONS .................................................. 17
Connecting components ........................................... 17
Connecting video components ................................. 18
Connecting audio components ................................. 25
Connecting the antennas .......................................... 28
Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 29
Speaker impedance setting ...................................... 30
Turning on the power ............................................... 30
USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL ......... 31
GUI remote control operations ................................ 31
AUTO SETUP ....................................................... 33
Introduction .............................................................. 33
Optimizer microphone setup .................................... 33
Starting the setup ..................................................... 34
Confirming the results ............................................. 36
PLAYBACK .......................................................... 39
Basic operations ....................................................... 39
Selecting sound field programs ............................... 41
Listening to uncompromising pure audio ................ 45
Selecting input modes .............................................. 46
TUNING ................................................................ 48
Automatic and manual tuning .................................. 48
Presetting stations .................................................... 49
Selecting preset stations ........................................... 51
Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 52
RECORDING ....................................................... 53
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM
DESCRIPTIONS ............................................... 55
For movie/video sources .......................................... 55
For music sources .................................................... 58
ADVANCED OPERATIONS .............................. 60
Selecting the OSD mode .......................................... 60
Using the sleep timer ............................................... 60
Using the test tone ................................................... 61
SYSTEM OPTIONS ............................................. 62
Changing parameter settings ................................... 64
Input Select .............................................................. 65
Manual setup: Sound ............................................... 68
Manual setup: Basic ................................................. 71
Manual setup: Video ................................................ 78
Manual setup: Option .............................................. 82
Memory Guard ........................................................ 85
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ................... 87
Control area ............................................................. 87
Setting manufacturer codes ...................................... 88
Programming codes from other remote controls ..... 89
Changing source names in the display window ....... 90
Using the macro feature ........................................... 91
Clearing function sets .............................................. 93
Clearing individual functions .................................. 94
Controlling components .......................................... 95
ZONE 2................................................................ 100
Zone 2 connections ................................................ 100
Remote controlling Zone 2 .................................... 101
USING LLINK ..................................................... 103
What is i.LINK? .................................................... 103
Connecting i.LINK components ............................ 103
Assigning i.LINK components .............................. 104
Listening to playback from an i.LINK component 104
Changing i.LINK Select parameters ...................... 105
i.LINK display messages ....................................... 107
SOUND FIELD OPTIONS ................................. 108
What is a sound field ............................................. 108
Stereo/Surround menu ........................................... I l0
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 115
PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER
INFORMATION ............................................. 120
GLOSSARY ......................................................... 121
BLOCK DIAGRAMS ......................................... 125
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................. 127

Built-in 9-channel power amplifier
• Minimum RMS output power
(0.015% THD, 20 Hz -20 kHz, 8 Q)
Front: 170 W + 170 W
Center: 170 W
Surround: 170 W + 170 W
Surround back: 170 W + 170 W
Presence: 50 W + 50 W
Sound field features
• Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of
sound fields
• THX Ultra 2
• Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder
• Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic
IIx decoder
• DTS/DTS ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1/DTS 96/24
decoder
• DTS Neo:6 decoder
• Virtual CINEMA DSP
• SILENT CINEMA ''_
Sophisticated AM/FM tuner
• 40-station random access preset tuning
• Automatic preset tuning
• Preset station shifting capability
Other features
• YPAO: YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic
Optimizer for automatic speaker setup
• 192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter
• On-screen display menus that allow you to optimize
this unit to suit your individual audio/video system
• 8-channel external decoder input for other future
formats (compatible with DSP)
• PURE DIRECT for pure fidelity sound with multi or 2-
channel sources
• On-screen display function with dedicated GUI remote
control for performing all operations
• S Video signal input/output capability
• Component video input/output capability
• Video signal conversion (Composite video +-->
S Video _ Component video) capability for monitor
out
• Faroudja DCDi for progressive video output
• Faroudja True Life Enhancer for smooth video images
• TBC (Time Base Corrector) for jitterless video images
• i.LINK interface for direct digital transfer of digital
audio signals
• Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks
• Sleep timer
• Night listening mode
• Remote control with preset manufacturer codes and
'learning'macro capability
• Zone 2 custom installation facility
•-"_"-indicates a tip for your operation.
•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases where the button
names differ between the main unit and remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses.
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In
case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.
DIGITAL" EX
I"J:,[oN t[oI_ [e]O mIlN
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby", 'Pro Logic", 'Surround EX", and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
SILENT CINEMA is a trademark of YAMAHA
CORPORATION.
[DCDf']
byFAROUDJA
'DCDi"is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis
Microchip, Inc.
'I)TS", 'DTS-ES Digital Surround", 'Neo:6"and 'DTS 96/24"
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
IHX
SURROUND EX
'THX" and the 'THX"logo are registered trademarks of THX
Ltd. 'Surround EX"is ajointly developed technology of THX
and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
'1.LINK"and the 't.LINK"lo go _ are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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Please check that you received all of the following parts.
Remote control
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Batteries (3)
(AA, LR6)
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Remote control
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Batteries (2)
(AAA, 903)
Power cord
Optimizer microphone
Speaker terminal wrench AM loop antenna
Indoor FM antenna
* The optimizer microphone is
sensitive to heat.
-Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
-Do not place it on top of this unit.
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Notes on batteries
*Change all of" the batteries if"you notice the following conditions: the operation range of"the remote control decreases, the indicator
does not flash or its light becomes dim.
*Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
*Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these
different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.
*If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoi d touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
•Remote control •GUI remote control
RESET button
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert three supplied batteries (AA, LR6)
according to the polarity markings (+ and -)
on the inside of the battery compartment.
3After new batteries are correctly inserted,
press the RESET button in the battery
compartment using a ball point pen or
similar object.
(This does not clear the contents of the memory.)
4Replace the cover by pressing until it snaps
into place.
Press the _" part and slide the battery
compartment cover off.
Insert two supplied batteries (AAA, R03)
according to the polarity markings (+ and -)
on the inside of the battery compartment.
3Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.
If the remote control is without batteries for more than
3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
cleared. If the memory is cleared, insert new batteries,
set up the manufacturer code(s) and program any
acquired functions that may have been cleared.
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_YAMAHA
PUREDIRECT
IN_TSELECTOR
OSTANDBY/ON
Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you
turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a
delay of a few seconds before this unit can reproduce
sound.
Instandby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of powerin
order toreceive infrared-signals fromthe remote controls.
OINPUT SELECTOR
Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.
OPURE DIRECT 2CH/MULTI CH
Turns on or off the 2-channel/multi-channel PURE
DIRECT mode (see page 45).
• Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote controls.
•Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.
OINPUT MODE
Sets the priority for the type of input signal (AUTO,
i.LINK, DTS, DIGITAL, D.D.RF, ANALOG) received
when one component is connected to two or more input
jacks on this unit (see page 46).
OMULTI CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT
jacks. This source takes priority over the source selected
with INPUT SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons on
the remote control).
OSTRAIGHT/EFFECT
Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is
selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are
output directly from their respective speakers without
effect processing.
ODSP PROGRAM
Press this button before rotating MULTI JOG to select
sound field programs.
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@MULTI JOG
Rotate to select or adjust items when used with the DSP
PROGRAM, PRESET/TUNING, BALANCE or TONE
CONTROL buttons.
OBALANCE
Adjusts the left/right balance of the front, presence,
surround and surround back speakers.
OTONE CONTROL
Press this button before rotating MULTI JOG to adjust the
bass/treble balance for the front left/right, center and
subwoofer channels (see page 40).
0VOLUME
Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.
OSPEAKERS A/B
Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A
and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the
corresponding button is pressed.
O,'% PHONES jack
Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers.
@OPTIMIZER MIC jack
Use to connect and input audio signals from the supplied
microphone for the AUTO SETUP function (see page 33).
OREC OUT/ZONE 2
Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video
recorder and ZONE 2 outputs independently of the source
you are listening to or watching in the main room. When
set to the SOURCE!REMOTE position, the input source is
directed to all outputs. The source in Zone 2 and the
source you record are always identical.
OVIDEO AUX jacks
Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external
source such as a game console. To reproduce source
signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input
source.
@TUNING MODE
Switches the tuning mode between automatic ('AUTO"
indicator on) and manual ('AUTO'indicator off).
@MEMORY
Stores a station in the memory. Hold down this button for
more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset tuning.
OFM/AM
Switches the reception band between FM and AM.
OPRESET/TUNING
Selects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) is
displayed next to the band indication in the front panel
display.
Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) is not
displayed.
• Opening and closing the front panel
door
When you want to use the controls behind the front panel
door, open the door by gently pressing on the lower part of
the panel. Keep the door closed when not using these
controls.
To open, press gently on the lower part of the panel.
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This section describes the functions of each control on the
remote control. See 'REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES"
on page 87 to operate other components with this remote
control.
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•TRANSMIT indicator
Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.
STANDBY
Sets this unit in the standby mode.
SYSTEM POWER
Turns on this unit's power.
PURE DIRECT
Turns on or off the 2-channel/multi-channel PURE
DIRECT mode (see page 45).
ODisplay window
Shows the name of" the selected source component that
you can control.
SOURCE SELECT A/V
Selects another component that you can control
independently of the input component selected with the
input selector buttons.
LIGHT
Press to momentarily light up the display window and
buttons on this remote control.
@INPUT MODE
Sets the priority for the type of input signal (AUTO,
i.LINK, DTS, DIGITAL, D.D.RF, ANALOG) received
when one component is connected to two or more input
jacks on this unit (see page 46).
10KEY/AMP
Slide to 10KEY to select a numeric button or operate the
component selected using the input selector buttons.
Slide to AMP to operate this unit.
EX]ES
Switches between 5.1 - and 6.117.1 -channel playback of"
multi-channel software.
@ON SCREEN
Selects the GUI display mode for your video monitor.
SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
TEST
Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.
Infrared window
Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the
component you want to operate.
RE-NAME
Used for changing the input source name in the display
window (see page 90).
CLEAR
Used for clearing functions acquired when using the learn
and rename features and setting manufacturer codes (see
page 93). I
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OLEARN
Used for setting up the manufacturer code or for
programming the functions of other remote controls (see
pages 88 and 89).
OMACRO
Used to program a series of operations for control by a
single button (see page 91).
@MACRO ON/OFF
Turns the macro function on and off.
@Input selector buttons
Selects the input source and changes the control area.
OMULTI CH IN
Selects the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT
jacks. This source takes priority over the source selected
with INPUT SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons on
the remote control).
•Operation buttons
Operate various parameters and commands shown in the
on-screen display.
@EXIT
Press to exit the on-screen display menus.
!_ TOP
Press to display the top level of the on-screen display
menus.
•Sound field program
Use to select sound field programs.
@MUTE
Mutes the sound. The MUTE indicator turns on when the
MUTE function is on. Press again to restore the audio
output to the previous volume level.
•VOLUME +/-
Increasesor decreases the volume level.
OSTRAIGHT/EFFECT
Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is
selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are
output directly from their respective speakers without
effect processing.
OSPEAKERS A/B
Turn on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A
and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the
corresponding button is pressed.
OCover
Slide down to use the concealed buttons for various setup
and parameter operations.
This section describes the controls and functions of the
GUI remote control. See 'USING THE GUI REMOTE
CONTROL"on page 31 for details.
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY
MUTE
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OSYSTEM POWER
Turns on this unit's power.
•Multi-control/ENTER
Tilt up/down or left/right to navigate through the various
parameters and commands shown in the on-screen display.
Press to choose the selected item in the on-screen display.
•TOP
Press to display the top level of the on-screen display
menus.
0 EXIT
Press to exit the on-screen display menus.
• STANDBY
Sets this unit in the standby mode.
•VOLUME +/-
Increasesor decreases the volume level.
0MUTE
Mutes the sound. The MUTE indicator turns on when the
MUTE function is on. Press again to restore the audio
output to the previous volume level.
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The remote controls transmit directional infrared beams.
Be sure to aim the remote controls directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit during operation.
Handling the remote controls
Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
controls.
Do not drop the remote controls.
Do not leave or store the remote controls in the
following types of conditions:
- high humidity such as near a bath
- high temperature such as near a heater or stove
- extremely low temperatures
- dusty locations
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0i.LINK indicator
Lights up when this unit is playing back i.LINK signals.
•Decoder indicators
When any of this unit's decoders function, the respective
indicator lights up.
•niFi DSP
Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field
program.
•VIRTUAL indicator
Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see
page 44).
•CINEMA DSP indicator
Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field
program.
•NIGHT indicator
Lights up when you select the night listening mode.
OSILENT CINEMA indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound
field program selected (see page 40).
•Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.
•SP A B indicators
Lights up according to the set of front speakers selected.
Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are
selected, or when bi-wiring.
@Input source indicators
A cursor lights to show the current input source.
•VOLUME level indicators
Indicates the volume level.
•MUTE indicator
Lights up when the MUTE function is on.
@LFE indicator
Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.
•THX indicators
Lights up when a THX program is selected.
OPCM indicator
Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.
OOPTIMIZER indicator
Lights up during the auto setup procedure and when the
auto setup speaker settings are used without any
modifications.
•TUNED indicator
Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.
OSTEREO indicator
Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal tbr an
FM stereo broadcast while the 'AUTO'indicator is lit.
@MEMORY indicator
Flashes to show a station can be stored.
@AUTO indicator
Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.
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Lights to indicate the active DSP sound fields.
Presence DSP sound field
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Surround back DSP sound field
•ZONE 2 indicator
Lights up when Zone 2 power is on.
@SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the sleep timer is on.
•Multi-information display
Shows the current sound field program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.
•Input channel indicators
Indicates the channel component of the current digital
input signal.
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0PHONO
See page 25 for connection information.
0Speaker terminals
See page 15 for connection information.
•AC INLET
Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cable (see
page 29).
•AC OUTLET(S)
Use to supply power to your other A/V components (see
page 29).
•Audio component jacks
See pages 25 and 26 for connection information.
•Pre out jacks
See page 27 for connection information.
OMULTI CH INPUT jacks
See page 19 for connection information.
•2CH IN jacks
See page 19 for connection information.
•DIGITAL INPUT jacks
See pages 18, 20-22 and 24-26 for details.
@DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks
See pages 24 and 26 for details.
OZONE 2 COAXIAL OUT
See page 100 for details.
•Video component jacks
See pages 18 and 20-24 for connection information.
@i.LINK connectors
See pages 27 and 103 for connection information.
•ZONE 2 video jacks
See page 100 for details.
OREMOTE IN/OUT jacks
See page 100 for details.
@ CONTROL OUT jacks
These are control expansion terminals for commercial use.
•Antenna terminals
See page 28 for connection information.
ORS-232C terminal
This is a control expansion terminal for commercial use.
Consult you dealer for details.
OZONE 2 audio jacks
See page 100 for details.
OFRONT IN/CENTER IN
See page 27 for connection information.
< General models only >
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
See page 29 for details.
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Since CINEMA DSP and THX are different surround
post-processing technologies, we recommend the
following speaker setup in order to enjoy the best surround
sound of each technology.
• CINEMA DSP speaker layout
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more than 30 cm (12 in.)
The speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker
setup. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel
audio sources and THX.
m(6 ft)
Front speakers (FR and FL)
The front speakers are used for the main source sound.
Place these speakers an equal distance from the ideal
listening position. The distance of each speaker from each
side of the video monitor should be the same.
Center speaker (C)
The center speaker is for the center channel sounds
(dialog, vocals, etc.). Align the front face of the center
speaker with the front face of your video monitor. Place
the speaker centrally between the front speakers and as
close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or
under it.
Surround speakers (SR and SL)
The surround speakers are used for effect and surround
sounds. Place these speakers behind your listening
position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m (6 It) above
the floor.
Surround back speakers (SBR and SBL)
The surround back speakers supplement the surround
speakers and provide for more realistic front-to-back
transitions. Place these speakers directly behind the
listening position and at the same height as the surround
speakers. They should be positioned at least 30 cm (12 in.)
apart. Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width
as the front speakers.
Subwoofer
The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active
Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only
for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,
but also for high fidelity reproduction of the LFE (low-
frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and
DTS software. The position of the subwoofer is not so
critical, because low bass sounds are not highly
directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the
front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the
room to reduce wall reflections.
Presence speakers (PR and PL)
Presence speakers supplement the sound from the front
speakers with extra ambient effects produced by CINEMA
DSP (see page 40). These effects include sounds that
filmmakers intend to locate a little farther back behind the
screen in order to create more theater-like ambience. Place
these speakers at the front of the room about 0.5 - 1 m (1 -
3 It) outside the front speakers, facing slightly inwards,
and about 1.8 m (6 It) above the floor.
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•Di-pole speaker layout
Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used
for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please
place the surround and surround back speakers according
to the speaker layout below.
O: Di-pole speaker
t : Direction of di-pole speaker
Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R),
'_-"(red) and "-"(black) prope rly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound can be heard from the speakers, and if the
polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped
differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges.
Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the '_-"(red)
terminals on this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain
cable to the "-"(black) terminals.
1Remove approximately 10 mm (318") of
insulation from each of the speaker cables.
2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together
to prevent short circuits.
3 Unscrewthe knob.
The supplied speaker terminal wrench is useful for screwing
orunscrewing knobs.
Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side
of each terminal.
4
5 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
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•If you intend to use 6-ohm speakers, be sure to set this
unit's speaker impedance setting to 6 ohms before
using (see page 30).
• Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this
unit's power is off.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or
any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit
and/or the speakers.
• Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of
speaker still creates interference with the monitor,
place the speakers away from the monitor.
Red: positive (+) Speaker
Black: negative (-) terminal
wrench
Banana plug connections
(With the exception of U.K. and Europe models)
First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug
connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.
(With the exce _tion of U.K. and Europe models)
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Presence
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•FRONT terminals
Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If
you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of
the FRONT A or B terminals.
The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems
simultaneously.
Bi-wired connection
The unit also allows you to make bi-wired connections to
one speaker system. Use two pairs of speaker cables for
each speaker (one pair for the woofer and one pair tier the
tweeter/mid-range). Touse the bi-wired connections, press
SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B on the front panel so
that both SPA and B light up on the front panel display.
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•CENTER terminals
Connect a center speaker to these terminals.
•SURROUND terminals
Connect a surround speaker system to these terminals.
• SUBWOOFER jacks
Connect one or two subwoofer(s) with built-in amplifier,
such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer System, to the jack(s).
•SURROUND BACK terminals
Connect a surround back speaker system to these
terminals. If you only connect one surround back speaker,
connect it to the left (L) terminals.
•PRESENCE/ZONE 2 terminals
Connect presence speakers to these terminals. You can
also use these terminals for connecting Zone 2 speakers
(see page 101).
The presence speakers output ambient effects created by the DSP
sound fields. They do not output sound when other sound fields
are selected.
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