Yamaha YHT-31 Assembly instructions

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QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE
YHT-31

YHT-31 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION
Yamaha developed the YHT-31 A/V Home Theater
package to turn your home into a theater. In addition
to enhancing the sound of a video source, like your TV
or VCR, the YHT-31 also superbly reproduces audio
sources, such as a CD player or a cassette 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.
For the video portion, you will need a hi-fi stereo VCR or
laser disc player and a television or monitor. Refer to the
Yamaha R-V703 Owner’s Manual, as well as those that
came with your other components, for complete instruc-
tions and cautions. Be sure to turn off all power while
making connections.
Save this Quick-Connect Guide for future reference.
NOTE: Label the end of each speaker wire (i.e., left rear, right
front, etc.) before connecting them to the A/V receiver. For wire
runs over 30 feet, use larger 18- or 16-gauge speaker wire.
• Velcro (for secure fastening of NS-AC142 on TV)
• Toggle bolts, molly anchor screws, or sheet metal
screws (for securing NS-E60 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 hanger for your particular wall's construction. Secure
installation is the purchaser's responsibility.
TOOLS AND PARTS
The YHT-31 Home Theater package consists of (1) R-V703
A/V receiver with (1) RAV141 remote control, (2) 2-way
NS-A437 front-channel speakers and 16' of speaker wire,
(1) NS-AC142 2-way center channel speaker with 8' of
speaker wire, (2) NS-E60 surround speakers with 65' of
speaker wire, (1) YST-SW80 Powered Subwoofer, and
related owner’s manuals. You will also need:
• Wire strippers (optional)
SPEAKER SYSTEM PLAN
C
L
NS-A437
(left side, same height as TV)
R
NS-A437
(right side, same height as TV)
S
L = Left Channel
R = Right Channel
C = Center Channel
S = Surround Channel
NS-E60
(on stand or wall, at least
ear level or preferably higher)
S
NS-E60
(on stand or wall, at least
ear level or preferably higher)
8'~10' apart
NS-AC142
(on top or below TV)
6'~8' apart
Couch
Listening Area
Sub
YST-SW80 Subwoofer (on floor)

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CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
Yamaha R-V703 Receiver (Rear Panel)
NOTE: For your convenience, the Yamaha R-V703 receiver is equipped with two
switched AC outlets (100 W max.). If desired, use them to power on connected
components (e.g., CD player or turntable) each time the receiver is turned on.
However, do not use them for components equipped with clocks (e.g., VCR).
PHONO TAPE
( MD )
TAPE
PB
REC
OUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
GND
CD
L Out
Ground
Use RCA Audio Cables For Audio Interconnections
R Out
L Out R Out
L Out* R Out*
* Use Playback Or Line Out
** Use Line In
L In** R In**
RCA Cable Color Codes
Yellow = Video
White = Left Audio
Red = Right Audio
Turntable
CD Player (Changer)
Cassette Deck
R
L
R
L
R
L

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CONNECTING THE YHT-31 SPEAKERS
NS-E60
(Surround Right)
NS-AC142
(Center Channel)
NS-A437
(Front Right Ch.)
NS-A437
(Front Left Ch.)
NS-E60
(Surround Left)
Yamaha R-V703
A/V Receiver
(Rear Panel
Speaker Terminals)
Set IMPEDANCE Selector
to top position
R
++−− L
RL
++−
Rear
Center
YST-SW80
(Subwoofer)
Red
Wire
Blk
Wire
Clear
Wire
Clear/
Stripe
Wire
Red
Wire
Black
Wire
Clear
Wire
Clear/
Stripe
Wire
Red
Wire
Blk
Wire
LR
LR
From Amplifier
To Speakers
+−− +
+−− +
Speaker
Wiring
BLK TERMINAL = (–)
❶Strip 1⁄4" off ends of speaker wires
❷Push and hold down levers
❸Insert speaker wires and
release levers
❶
❸
❷
RED TERMINAL = (+)

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CONNECTING VIDEO CABLES FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS
Yamaha R-V703 Receiver Rear Panel
NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch (on the VCR) to Line
position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha R-V703 receiver.
MONITOR
OUT
DVD/LD TV/DBSIN OUTVCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
RCA Cable Color Codes
Yellow = Video
White = Left Audio
Red = Right Audio
Use RCA Video Cables And Jacks For Video Interconnections
Optional 75-ohm Coaxial Cable
VCR
DVD or LD Player (or
Video Game Player)
Video In Video Out
Video Out
Video Out
Video InANT In
ANT Out
(RF Out)
Monitor/TV
Satellite Receiver

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CONNECTING A 5.1-CHANNEL DECODER
If you own a 5.1-channel decoder (or a unit which
incorporates a 5.1-channel decoder), you can connect
its discrete outputs to the R-V703 as shown below.
• To hear playback of a stereo or mono audio source
or one encoded with Dolby Pro Logic Surround*,
connect the unit (e.g., DVD player) to the DVD/LD
(or TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL input terminals.
• The discrete signals feeding to the R-V703 cannot be
recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder, or VCR. To
record programs from a source (e.g., laserdisc
player), connect the source unit to the DVD/LD (or
TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL input terminals.
• If your audio system does not include a subwoofer
(i.e., SUBWOOFER input terminals are not used), set
signal routing on the 5.1-Channel Decoder so that
the LFE channel feeds both LEFT and RIGHT MAIN
output terminals. For details, refer to the owner's
manual for your 5.1-Channel Decoder unit.
*Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
Yamaha R-V703 Receiver Rear Panel
R
L
V
DVD/LD
R
MAIN
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
SUR
6CH
DISCRETE
INPUT
LR LC SUB
RCA Cable Color Codes
Yellow = Video
White = Left Audio
Red = Right Audio
Use an RCA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections
Digital Audio Cable
(Optical or Coaxial)
DVD Player
Audio L Out Audio R Out
L Main Out
R Main Out
L Sur Out
Sub Out
Center Out
R Sur Out
Video Out
5.1-Channel Decoder

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CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER WITH BUILT-INDOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)* DECODER
*Dolby Digital and AC-3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
Yamaha R-V703 Receiver Rear Panel
R
L
V
DVD/LD
R
MAIN
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
SUR
6CH
DISCRETE
INPUT
LR LC SUB
RCA Cable Color Codes
Yellow = Video
White = Left Audio
Red = Right Audio
Use an RCA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections
DVD Player
Mixed Audio L Out
Mixed Audio R Out
L Main Out
R Main Out
L Sur Out
Sub Out
Center Out
R Sur Out
Video Out

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CONNECTING AUDIO CABLES FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS
Yamaha R-V703 Receiver (Rear Panel)
NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch (on the VCR) to Line
position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha R-V703 receiver.
DVD/LD TV/DBSVCRIN OUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
Audio
L Out
Audio
R Out
Audio
L In
Audio
R In
Use RCA Audio Cables And Jacks For Audio Interconnections
RCA Cable Color Codes
Yellow = Video
White = Left Audio
Red = Right Audio
R
L
R
L
Audio L Out
Audio R Out
Audio L Out
Audio R Out
VCR
DVD or LD Player (or
Video Game Player) Satellite Receiver

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CABLE HOOK-UP(BASIC AND PREMIUM CHANNELS)
Yamaha R-V703 Receiver (Rear Panel)
NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch (on the VCR) to Line
position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha R-V703 receiver.
IN OUTVCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
VCRIN OUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
R
L
IN OUTVCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
VCRIN OUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
R
L
Audio
L In
Audio
R In
Audio
L Out
Audio
R Out
RCA Audio Cables
ANT In Video Out
Video In
Basic Cable
(From Wall Jack)
ANT In
Premium Cable
(From Wall Jack)
(Channel 3 or 4
Output)
OR
RCA Cable Color Codes
Yellow = Video
White = Left Audio
Red = Right Audio
RCA Video Cables
Audio
L In
Audio
R In
Audio
L Out
Audio
R Out
RCA Audio Cables
Video Out
Video In
RCA Video Cables
VCR
VCR
(Tuner set to Channel 3 or 4)
Descrambler
Converter
Box

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL (RAV141)
POWER ON
1. Load the supplied batteries into the remote control.
2. Aim the unit at the receiver, press RECEIVER/TUN,
and then press POWER.
3. The receiver should turn on.
SETTING UPYOUR TV
1. Look up a setup code for your television set (on
pages 35 and 36 of the R-V703 Owner’s Manual).
2. Turn on the television set.
3. On the remote control, press TV; then press and
hold SETUP until the indicator LED flashes twice.
4. Using the keypad, enter the three-digit number.
The indicator LED will flash twice after your entry.
5. The TV’s controls are now assigned to the remote
control buttons (see Quick Reference Card for use).
To test the code, press TV and then POWER. If the
TV does not respond, try an alternate code.
SETTING UPYOUR CABLE BOX (OR DSS)
1. Look up a setup code for your cable box or digital
satellite system (see page 33 through 35 of the R-V703
Owner’s Manual).
2. Turn on the cable box (or DSS).
3. On the remote control, press CBL/DSS; then press and
hold SETUP until the indicator LED flashes twice.
4. Using the keypad, enter the three-digit number.
The indicator LED will flash twice after your entry.
5. The unit’s controls are now assigned to the remote
control buttons (see Quick Reference Card for use).
To test the code, press CBL/DSS and then POWER.
If the unit does not respond, try an alternate code.
SETTING UPYOUR VCR
1. Look up a setup code for your VCR (on page 36 of
the R-V703 Owner’s Manual).
2. Turn on the VCR.
3. On the remote control, press VCR; then press and
hold SETUP until the indicator LED flashes twice.
4. Using the keypad, enter the three-digit number.
The indicator LED will flash twice after your entry.
5. The VCR’s controls are now assigned to the remote
control buttons (see Quick Reference Card for use).
To test the code, press VCR and then POWER. If the
unit does not respond, try an alternate code.
continued on the next page...
The YHT-31 Home Theater package includes the
RAV141 Remote Control. It comes pre-programmed
with factory codes to control your R-V703 receiver
and most Yamaha audio components. To program
other brands of components (i.e., TV, VCR, etc.) or if
your Yamaha unit does not respond, you will need to
program the remote control with the manufacturer’s
codes (listed on pages 33 through 36 of the R-V703
Owner’s Manual).
NOTE: The RAV141 is designed to control most major
brands of audio and video components. For other units, use
the original remote control supplied with the product.
Perform the procedure for each component you own.
At the end of step 5, the remote control’s processor will
automatically assign the selected component’s control
functions to its own buttons, ready for your use.
NOTE: To clear the RAV141’s memory and return it to
the factory codes, press and hold SETUP; then enter 9 8 1.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
DVD
LD
CD TAPE
TUN
RECEIVER
SET
UP PLAY
PRG +
PRG –
POWER
REW
TV
INPUT
PAUSE FF
STOP
DIR A
DIR B
SLEEP
TV
MUTE
TIME/
LEVEL–
DLY/CNT/REAR
TIME/
LEVEL+
UP
LEFT RIGHTMENU
DOWN
SKIP/CHAPTER
+100
—
—
+
+
DECK A/B
A/B/C/D/E
EFFECT
ON/OFF
DISC SKIP
PRESET
RAV141
VZ44810
REC/
PAUSE
TV
VCR
CBL/
DSS
CH VOL
INPUT SELECT
CD TAPE TUNER
PHONO
TV/DBS
TEST
DVD/LD VCR
ENT DISP
Indicator LED
Use Keypad
To Enter
Setup Codes
Turns On
Component’s
Power
Components
(Devices)
Components
(Devices)
For Code Setup

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SETTING UPOTHER COMPONENTS (DEVICES)
1. Look up a setup code for your component (on pages
33 through 36 of the R-V703 Owner’s Manual).
2. Turn on the component.
3. On the remote control, press the appropriate
component button; then press and hold SETUP until
the indicator LED flashes twice.
4. Using the keypad, enter the three-digit number.
The indicator LED will flash twice after your entry.
5. The unit’s controls are now assigned to the remote
control buttons (see Quick Reference Card for use).
To test the code, press the appropriate component
button and then POWER. If the unit does not
respond, try an alternate code.
OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROL (RAV141)
The RAV141 Remote Control will control up to seven
different types of components (including the R-V703
receiver), each of which becomes active when you press
a selection (e.g., TV, VCR, etc.). We can only briefly
describe some functions here, and we encourage you
use the Quick Reference Card and R-V703 Owner’s Manual
to gain additional experience with this powerful unit.
PLAYING A VIDEOCASSETTE
1. Aim the remote control at the receiver, press the
blue RECEIVER/TUN button, and then press
POWER to turn it on. Press VCR (or 6) in the Input
Select area.
2. Aim the remote control at the TV, press the blue TV
button, and then press POWER to turn it on. Press
TV INPUT to select the correct input.
3. Aim the remote control at the VCR, press the blue
VCR button, and then press POWER to turn it on.
Put a tape in the VCR, press PLAY.
NOTE: At this point, the VCR controls are assigned to
the remote control, since VCR was the last blue device
button pressed. If you now press the VOLUME + (or –)
buttons, the TV/VCR volume will be raised (or lowered).
To adjust the receiver’s volume, you must press the blue
RECEIVER/TUN button to activate its functions.
PLAYING A DVD
1. Aim the remote control at the receiver, press the blue
RECEIVER/TUN button, and then press POWER to
turn it on. Press DVD/LD (or 5) in the Input Select area.
2. Press the power switch on the DVD player to turn
the unit on.
NOTE: If the DVD player is plugged into the switched AC
outlet (on the back of the receiver) and its power switch
was already engaged, the unit will come on each time the
receiver is powered on.
3. Load a DVD into the DVD player.
4. Aim the remote control at the DVD player, press the
blue DVD button, and then press PLAY.
NOTE: The DVD player’s controls are now assigned to
the remote control buttons, since DVD was the last blue
device button pressed.
5. Press the TV/DBS or DVD/LD button to switch the
R-V703 inputs from the 2-channel stereo mode to
the 6-channel discrete mode. This will accept signals
from the unit connected to the 6CH DISCRETE
INPUT terminals. Press the button again to return
the R-V703 inputs to the 2-channel mode.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL (CONT’D)
SETTING UPYOUR DVD (OR LD) PLAYER
1. Look up a setup code for your DVD or LD player
(on page 34 of the R-V703 Owner’s Manual).
2. Turn on the DVD (or LD) player.
3. On the remote control, press DVD/LD; then press and
hold SETUP until the indicator LED flashes twice.
4. Using the keypad, enter the three-digit number.
The indicator LED will flash twice after your entry.
5. The unit’s controls are now assigned to the remote
control buttons (see Quick Reference Card for use).
To test the code, press DVD/LD and then POWER.
If the unit does not respond, try an alternate code.
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