Yamaha GX-90VCD User manual

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ●After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.
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●Remote control transmitter
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●Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)
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●AM loop antenna
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●Indoor FM antenna
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●Speaker cords
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FRONT
SPEAKERS
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
RL
R L
RL
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
REAR CENTER REAR
SPEAKERS
CENTER/REAR
OUT
IN
VCR
LD/TV
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MD/AUX
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AUDIO SIGNAL
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SUBWOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL
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Front speakers

ANTENNA
FRONT
SPEAKERS
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
RL
R L
RL
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
75ΩUNBAL.
REAR CENTER REAR
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SPEAKERS
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
RL
R L
RL
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS..................................................................2-3
FEATURES.........................................................................4-5
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS....................6-7
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER...............................7-8
SETTING UP THE MAIN UNIT..............................................8
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS........................................9-11
CONNECTIONS..............................................................11-13
SETTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT FORMAT SELECTOR
(TV MODE) SWITCH ...........................................................13
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM.........13
SETTING THE CLOCK........................................................14
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY.................14
VOLUME CONTROL...........................................................15
LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES......................................15
REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLES OF FRONT
SPEAKERS..........................................................................15
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT...........................16-17
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VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION.................................18-24
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO-CD (Ver. 2.0).........25-27
TUNING OPERATION....................................................28-30
TAPE DECK OPERATION ............................................31-34
RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES.......................35-40
OTHER RECORDINGS..................................................41-42
OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS
CONNECTED WITH THIS SYSTEM ...................................43
USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .....................................44-45
USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR ...........................46-49
STORING YOUR OWN PROGRAMS..................................50
KARAOKE OPERATION ...............................................51-52
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER............................53-56
MAINTENANCE...................................................................57
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................57-58
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................59-60
Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best
performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product.
For basic source play, the following illustrations on top of
pages will help you to look for the section you need.
......CD/Video-CD playback ......Tuning
......Tape playback/recording

IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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PRECAUTIONS: READTHIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT
■Although the cassette deck’s record/playback heads used
in this unit are high quality heads with outstanding
reproduction characteristics, they can become dirty
through the use of old tapes or from dust accumulation
over time. This can have a serious effect on reproduction
quality. Clean the heads regularly with one of the
commonly available head cleaners or with cleaning
solutions.
■The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that
which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not
be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of
this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
■The sound level at a given volume setting depends on
speaker location and other factors. Care should be taken
to avoid exposure to sudden high levels of sound, which
may occur when turning on the unit with the volume control
setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound.
■Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in
an extremely humid environment may cause condensation
inside the cabinet.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
To eliminate condensation:
•Pickup
Leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour).
•Tape head
Leave the power on with no tape in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Note
If condensation forms on the tape head, foreign matter
may accumulate during use.
•Remote control
Wipe off condensation on the transmitter window with a
soft cloth before operating the unit.
■To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
■This system is designed for using the provided Active
Servo Processing Speaker System for front speakers.
Therefore, do not attempt to connect other
conventional speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS
terminals of this system.
■Choose the installation location of this unit carefully. Avoid
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat.
Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive
dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of
hum such as transformers and electric motors.
■Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
■Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,
contact your dealer.
■The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly and eventually damage
the circuits. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these
openings and do not install the unit where the flow of air
through the ventilation openings could be impeded.
■Always set the VOLUME control to minimum before
starting an audio source play: increase the volume
gradually to an appropriate level after play has started.
■When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.
■Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not
defeated.
■Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.
When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the
wire itself.
■Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
■Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.
■To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical
storm.
■Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall socket before
you finish all connections.
■Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to
come near the cassette deck’s record/playback head
assembly in this unit. Doing so may not only scratch or
damage the head’s mirror-smooth finish, it may change the
magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a
deterioration in reproduction performance quality.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
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NOTE
Please check the copyright laws in your country to record
from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of
copyright material may infringe copyright laws.
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT
Be sure not to carry or tip this unit with discs remaining in
it.
CAUTION FOR MOVING THIS UNIT
Before moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc
table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button. After you confirm that “NO DISC” lights up on the
display, switch off the power by pressing the POWER
switch, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC
outlet.
CAUTION 1
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION 2
As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
PRECAUTIONS: READTHIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT
This unit is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
label is located on the rear exterior.
Laser Diode Properties
•Material: GaAlAs
•Wavelength: 780nm
•Emission Duration: continuous
•Laser Output: max. 44.6µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of about
200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model 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 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
The Video-CD player on this system can play discs of the following types only.
Never attempt to load a disc other than above on this system because it may cause a damage to this system and/or other units
connected to this unit.
VIDEO-CD
Video-CDs are classified into two types, version 1.1 and 2.0. This system can play not only discs of version 1.1, but also
version 2.0 on which a Playback Control can be made.
Video-CD, version 1.1: With the same operation as compact discs, you can enjoy sounds and pictures (movies).
Video-CD, version 2.0: In addition to a normal play which is the same as discs of version 1.1, you can make a Playback
Control. (For details on Playback Control, refer to page 25.)
Type of disc
Video-CD
Compact disc
Mark printed
on the disc Type of signal recorded
Sound
+
Picture (Movie)
Sound only
Size (Dimension)
12 cm
8 cm (Single type)
12 cm
8 cm (Single type)
Maximum possible
play time
74 minutes
20 minutes
74 minutes
20 minutes

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FEATURES
The System
●5 Speaker Multi-Channel Audio
System IncludingTwo Front
Speakers, One Center Speaker and
Two Rear Speakers
●Active Servo Processing Front
Speaker System
(NX-GX70)
●Free-Standing/Wall MountingType
Rear Speaker System (NX-E70)
●Remote Control Capability
Amplifier
●Minimum RMS Output Power per
Channel
Front L, R: 65W + 65W (6Ω) RMS
Output
Power, 1%THD,
1 kHz
Center : 20W (8Ω) RMS Output
Power, 1%THD, 1 kHz
Rear 20W (8Ω) RMS Output
Power, 1%THD, 1 kHz
●Adjustable Display Brightness
●2 Microphone Jacks and Mic Mixing
Level Control for Karaoke
●Echo Level and Key Level Control
Capability
●Multi-UseTimer/SleepTimer
●Automatic Power-Off Function
●4 External Audio/Video Component
Connecting Capability
●SUBWOOFER OutputTerminalWhich
Passes Low Frequencies Only
●Video Output Format Selector (TV
MODE) Switch
Video-CD Player
●3-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer (for
Playing BackVideo-CDs and
Compact Discs)
●AWindow to Make Disc Playback
Visible from Outside
●PLAYXCHANGE; Disc Changing
Capability while Playing Back
Another
●20-Track Random Access
Programmable Playback
●SingleTrack/Entire Disc/All Disc
Repeat Play
●Random-sequence Play
●Playback Control Function Available
forVideo-CDs,Version 2.0
●Automatic Synchronized Recording
with Disc Playback
●AutomaticTrack Editing Function for
Recording toTape
Tape Deck
●Double CassetteTape Deck with
Automatic Reversing Function
●2-SpeedTape Dubbing
●Dolby BType Noise Reduction
System
Tuner
●40 Station Random Access Preset
Tuning
●40 Station Automatic PresetTuning

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FEATURES
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder,
you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four
levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel
(used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels
(used for sound effects, background noise, and other ambient
noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even
less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from
the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo
imaging.
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-
recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable
broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby
Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder
decodes the signal and distributes the surround-sound
effects.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This always assures you the best performance
without manual adjustment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, the double-D symbol and “Pro
Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Sound Field Processor Including
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder
●2 Programs for Dolby Surround
Decoding (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and
DOLBY 3 STEREO)
2 Programs for Sound Field
Processing (HALL and ARENA)
3 Karaoke Modes
●Automatic Input Balance Control for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
●2 Center Channel Modes
(NORMAL/PHANTOM)
●TestTone Generator for Easier
Speaker Balance Adjustment
Graphic Equalizer
●5-Band Adjustable Graphic Equalizer
●4 Preset Graphic Equalizer Modes
Selectable According to the Music
Source (ROCK, BLUES, RAP and
JAZZ)
●4-Sound Field and 4-Equalizer
Control Mode Storing Capability

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
For amplifier/tuner
(See figure 1on page 33at the beginning part of this
manual.)
1A/B/C/D/E Button
2PRESET/TUNING/BAND Selector Button
3Remote Control Sensor
4PROGRAM Selector Button
5MUSIC Button
6Equalizer Control Buttons
(ECHO Buttons)
(Key Level Control / Buttons)
7USER Button
8POWER Switch
9PHONES Jack
0User Program MEMORY Button
AAUTO/MAN’L (TIMER) Button
BCD Input Selector Button
CTAPE 1/2 Input Selector Button
DHOUR Button
EMIN Button
FTIMER REC Button
GINPUT Selector Buttons
HMIC (Microphone) Jacks
IMIC MIXING (Microphone Mixing) Level Control
JTuner MEMORY (TIME ADJUST) Button
KVOLUME Control
L(Down)/ (Up) Buttons
MDISPLAY Button
Display
1Preset Equalizer Mode Indicator (MUSIC)
2Sound Field Program Indicator (PROGRAM)
3User Program Number Indicator
4Center Channel Mode (NOR/PHANTOM) Indicator
5TEST Indicator
6TIMER Set Indicator
7SLEEP Indicator
8AUTO Tuning Indicator
9TUNED Indicator
@STEREO Indicator
AMEMORY Indicator
BVolume Level Meter
CGraphic Equalizer Level Indicators
DPreset Number Indicator
EMulti Information Display
(Time, Station Frequency, Volume Level, etc.)
ForVideo-CD player
(See figure 2on page 44at the beginning part of this
manual.)
NDISC Selector Buttons
ODisc Table
PStop Button:
QPlay/Pause Button: /
RDISC CHANGE Button
SOPEN/CLOSE Button:
TRANDOM Button
UREPEAT Button
VEDIT Button
WSkip Buttons: /
(Search Buttons: / )
Display
FVIDEO CD Indicator
GPBC Indicator
HRANDOM Play Indicator
IMusic Calendar Indicator
JMusic Calendar OVER 15 Indicator
KDisc Indicator
LTrack Number Indicator
MTime Display
NPlay Indicator:
OEDIT Indicator
PTape Side Indicator
Q(S, F) REPEAT Indicator
RProgram (PROG) Play Indicator

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English
ForTape deck
(See figure 3on page 55at the beginning part of this
manual.)
XReverse MODE Selector Button
YDOLBY NR Button
ZDeck 1 Cassette Compartment
[Deck 1 EJECT Button
\Fast Wind Button:
]Stop Button:
`Play Button:
aFast Wind Button:
bDeck 2 EJECT Button
cDeck 2 Cassette Compartment
dDUBBING (NORMAL/HIGH) Buttons
eREC/PAUSE Button
Display
SDUBBING (NOR/HIGH) Indicator
TReverse Mode Indicator
URecording (REC) Indicator
VTape Number Indicator
WPlay Direction Indicator
XDolby ( ) BNR Indicator
YTape Number Indicator
ZTape Counter
Speakers (Front/Center/Rear)
(See figure 4on page 66at the beginning part of this
manual.)
fYST Port
gSpeaker Terminals
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Names of control buttons
(See figure 5on page 77at the beginning part of this
manual.)
■Amplifier/tuner control buttons
1Remote Control Transmitter Window
2Preset Station Number Buttons
3A, B, C, D, E Selector Buttons
4TEST Button
5CENTER/REAR/DELAY Selector Button
(ECHO/KEY Selector Button)
6LEVEL Control Buttons
7SLEEP Button
8POWER Switch
9VOLUME – (Down)/+(Up) Buttons
@INPUT Selector Button
AUSER Button
BPROGRAM Button
CMUSIC Button
DFLAT Button
ETUNER Input Selector Button
FPRESET Number (Down)/ (Up) Buttons
■Video-CD player control buttons
GTrack Number Input Buttons
HTIME Button
IPROGRAM Button
JDisc Play MODE Selector Button
KDISC SKIP Button
LINDEX Button
MSkip Buttons: /
(Search Buttons: / )
(PREV/NEXT Buttons)
NREPEAT Button
OSTOP Button:
(RETURN Button)
POPEN/CLOSE Button:
QPLAY/PAUSE Button:
(SELECT Button)
REDIT Button
STAPE Button
■Tape deck control buttons
TREC/PAUSE Button
UTAPE 1/2 Button
VPLAY Button:
WSTOP Button:
XPLAY Button:
YFast Wind Buttons: /
REMOTE CONTROLTRANSMITTER

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Loading the batteries for the
remote control transmitter
(See figure 6on page 77.)
1Remove the battery compartment cover.
(Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.)
2Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or
equivalent) into the battery compartment.
* Installing the batteries improperly may cause failure.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Precautions for battery use
•Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
•Replace all batteries with new ones at the same time.
•Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit is not
in use for long periods.
•Don’t mix normal batteries with rechargeable batteries.
Proper use of the remote control
transmitter
(See figure 7on page 77.)
Aim (within the range of 60° with no obstacles) the remote
control transmitter at the remote control sensor and operate
as shown.
Notes concerning use
•Replace the batteries if control distance decreases or
operation becomes unstable.
•Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote
control transmitter and the sensor on the main unit with a
soft cloth.
•Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light
(especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.) may
interfere with operation. In this case, reposition the main
unit to avoid direct lighting.
•Keep the remote control transmitter away from moisture,
excessive heat, shock and vibrations.
•The remote control transmitter’s usable range is within
0.2m (8”) and 6m (20’) away from the sensor.
REMOTE CONTROLTRANSMITTER
SETTING UPTHE MAIN UNIT
1 cm 1 cm 10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
Setup examples Place the main unit as illustrated on the left and allow spaces
more than indicated around the main unit and more than 10
cm (3-15/16”) behind the main unit to assure good
ventilation. Be sure not to place another unit or any object on
top of the main unit to prevent the ventilation holes on the top
panel of the main unit from being obstructed. Otherwise, it
may cause fire or damage to the main unit.
Notes
•When placing the front speakers apart from the main unit,
allow a space of at least 10 cm (3-15/16”) above, behind
and on the both sides of the main unit.
•If the main unit is put in a rack, the front of it must be fully
opened.
•Disconnect the AC supply lead from the AC outlet before
connecting or disconnecting any component.
Main unit

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English
SETTING UPTHE SPEAKERS
This system is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration: front speakers, rear speakers and a
center speaker. You may omit the center speaker, if for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker. (Refer to the “4-
Speaker Configuration” shown below.)
The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for the effect and
surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog etc.).
(1)
(2)
Rear L
Rear R
ActiveServo
Technology
ActiveServo
Technology
Speaker configuration
(1)5-Speaker Configuration
This configuration is the most effective and recommended
one. In this configuration, the center speaker is
necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the sound field
program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY 3 STEREO is
selected, conversations will be output from the center
speaker and the ambience will be excellent.
●Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL”
position. (For details, refer to page 16.)
(2)4-Speaker Configuration
The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected, the
center sound is output from the left and the right front
speakers, although the program DOLBY 3 STEREO is
useless in this configuration. However, the sound effect
of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-
speaker configuration.
●Be sure to set the center channel mode to the
“PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page 16.)
Note
Be sure to use two rear speakers. If you connect one rear
speaker only, sound will not be output from the rear speaker.
Speaker placement
Front speakers: In normal position.
Rear speakers: Behind your listening position, facing
slightly inward. Nearly six feet (approx.
1.8 m) up from the floor.
Center speaker: Precisely between the front speakers.
Rear L
TV set
Rear R
Front L Center Front R
Dialogue
Surround sound
Dialogue
Surround sound
Rear L Rear R
Front L Front R
Dialogue
Surround sound
Dialogue
Surround sound
Rear L Rear R
Front L
Front R
Center

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■Mounting the rear speakers
Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor
directly, or hang them on the wall.
To mount the rear speakers on a wall
1Attach the provided mounting bracket to the rear of the
speaker by using the provided screws.
2Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in
the diagram, and hang the holes of the mounting bracket
on the protruding screws.
* The holes are arranged so that the speakers can be
mounted in a side long, upright or upside-down way.
* Make sure that the screws are caught by a narrow part
of the holes securely.
Notes
●Never attach the bracket to the speaker conversely.
●Speaker cords should be connected to the speaker’s
terminals after the bracket has attached to the speaker to
prevent the speaker cords pressed between the speaker
and the bracket.
SETTING UPTHE SPEAKERS
WARNING:
●Each speaker weighs 0.8 kg (1 lbs. 12 oz.). Do not
mount them on thin plywood or soft wall surface
material, as the screws may come out of the flimsy
surface, causing the speakers to fall down and be
damaged, or result in personal injury.
●Do not fasten the speakers to wall with nails,
adhesives, or other unsound hardware. Long-term use
and vibrations may cause them to fall down.
●To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose
speaker cables, fix them to the wall.
To hang in a side long way
Hang the speakers so that each of them faces inside as
figured left.
40mm
1
2
Good No good
Tapping screw
(Available at the
hardware store)
Wall/ wall support