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QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION
Yamaha developed the YHT-24 A/V Home Theater
package to turn your home into atheater. In addition
to enhancing the sound of avideo source, like your TV
or VCR, the YHT-24 also superbly reproduces audio
sources, such as a CD player or acassette deck.
This Quick-Connect
Guide will help you get started.
Study the speaker system plan (below), and then use
the interconnect
diagrams (on the following pages) to
connect the receiver
and speakers to your system.
TOOLS AND PARTS
The YHT-24 Home Theater package consists of
(1) HTR-5440 A/V receiver with a universal remote
control, (1) DV-S5350 DVD player, (1) NS-AP280
package containing (5) 2-way NS-AP280 speakers,
100' of speaker wire, (1) SW-201 powered subwoofer,
and related owner's manuals. You will also need:
•Wire
strippers (optional)
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YHT-24 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE
For the video portion, you will need atelevision or
monitor. Please refer to the Yamaha HTR-5440 Owner's
Manual, as well as the
owner's manuals that came with
your other components, for complete instructions and
cautions. Be sure to turn off all power while making
the connections.
Please keep this guide
handy for future reference.
NOTE: Label the end of each speaker wire (i.e., left rear, right
front, etc.) before connecting them to the AN receiver. For wire
runs over ,~o feet, use larger 18- or 16-gauge speaker wire.
•Toggle bolts, molly anchor screws, sheet metal screws,
and/ or speaker brackets (for securing the N5-AP280
speakers to walls)
NOTE: If you are unsure of how to securely and safely fasten
speakers to a wall, please contact a reliable source about the best
type of hardware for your particular wall's construction.
Secure installation is the purchaser's responsibility.
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CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
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two switched ac outlets (100 W max.). If desired, use them to power on connected
components (e.g.,CD player) each time the receiver is turned on. However, do not
use them for components equipped with clocks (e.g.,VCR) .
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CONNECTING THE YHT·24 SPEAKERS
NS-AP280
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CONNECTING VIDEO CABLES FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS
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CONNECTING THE YAMAHA OV-85350 OVD PLAYER
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NOTES:
• On both ends of the optical cable, align and firmly insert
each plug into its mating terminal.
• During connection, do not bend the optical cable.
• Keep dust caps and reattach them if terminals are not used.
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CABLE HOOK-UP (BASIC AND PREMIUM CHANNELS)
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source connected to the Yamaha HTR-5440 receiver.
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INITIAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SW·201 SUBWOOFER
To achieve the optimum volume balance between the
SW-201 Subwoofer and the NS-AP280 Main Speakers,
perform the following procedure:
1. Insert the SW-201's power plug into anearby ac outlet.
2. Set the SW-201's VOLUME control to 0 (minimum
setting), the AUTO STANDBY switch to HIGH, and
the HIGH CUT switch to LOW.
3. Press the SW-201's POWER switch to ON and power
on all other components.
SW-201 Subwoofer
(Rear Panel)
4. Play an audio source and adjust the HTR-5440's
VOLUME control to a desired listening level.
5. On the SW-201, increase the volume gradually to
adjust the balance the
volume between the SW-201
Subwoofer and the NS-AP280 Main Speakers.
NOTE: Once the volume is balanced between the
subwoofer and the main speakers, you can adjust the
volume of your whole sound system by using the
HTR-5440's VOLUME control.
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YHT-24 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE
PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
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4. Using the keypad, enter the four-digit setup code.
The indicator LED will flash twice after
your entry.
If the LED did not flash twice, repeat steps 3 and 4.
3. Press and hold both VOLUME buttons at least four
seconds until the indicator LED flashes twice.
SETTING Up COMPONENTS
Perform the procedure for each component you own.
At the
end of each step 5, the remote control's processor
will automatically assign the selected component's
control functions to its
own buttons, ready for your use.
SETTING Up YOUR TV
1. Turn on the television set and look up a setup code
for
your brand of television (codes are located at the
back of the HTR-5440 Owner's Manua/).
2. 0.\ the remote control, press TV
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Component's
Power
The YHT-24 Home Theater package includes auniver-
sal pre-programmed remote control with factory codes
to control your HTR-5440 receiver and most Yamaha
audio components. To program other brands ofcompo-
nents (i.e.,
TV, VCR, etc.) or if your Yamaha unit does
not respond, you will need to program the remote
control with the manufacturer'scodes (listed
on the
back pages of the HTR-5440 Owner's
Manual).
NOTE: This remote control is designed to control most major
brands of audio and video components. For other units, use
the original remote control supplied with the product.
POWER ON
1. Load the supplied batteries into the remote control.
2. Aim the remote control at the HTR-5440, press
AMP /TUNER, and then press POWER.
3. The receiver should turn on.
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5. To verify the code works, aim the remote control at
the television set, press TV, and then press POWER.
The television set
should turn off. If it doesn't
respond, use another code for the same manufac-
turer
and repeat steps 3 through 5.