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HTR-5540
AV Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

•

Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources – This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
Lightning – For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

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SAFETY
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS

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
performance - 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 a 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.

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

MAST

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)
GROUND CLAMPS

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.

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)
1.

IMPORTANT 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.

CAUTION II
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1

To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.

To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet during an
electrical storm.

Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the
left and right, and 10 cm at the back of this unit
— away from direct sunlight, heat sources,
vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects
and/or liquid drops inside this unit.

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.

When not planning to use this unit for long
periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC
power plug from the wall outlet.

Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
on common operating errors before concluding
that this unit is faulty.

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.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and 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 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not place this unit where it may get
exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.
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.
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
cause electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.

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.

Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.

Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.

Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

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.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called
the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to
consume a very small quantity of power.
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.
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.

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.

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS ............................................................ 1
FEATURES ............................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED ............................................ 3
Checking the package contents ................................. 3
Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4

PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP ................................................. 9
Speakers .................................................................... 9
Speaker placement .................................................... 9
Connecting the speakers .......................................... 10
Before connecting components ............................... 13
Connecting video components ................................ 14
Connecting audio components ................................ 16
Connecting the antennas ......................................... 17
Connecting an external decoder .............................. 18
Connecting the power supply cords ........................ 18
Turning on the power .............................................. 19

SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS .......................... 20
ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS .. 21

Adjusting the items on the SET MENU .................. 40
1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) ............ 41
2 LFE LEVEL ........................................................ 42
3 SP DLY TIME (speaker delay time) ................... 43
4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) ............................... 43
5 L/R BALANCE (balance of the main left and
right speakers) ..................................................... 43
6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ........ 43
7 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment) .............. 44
8 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) .................... 44
9 DISPLAY SET .................................................... 44
10MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ........................ 44

ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT
SPEAKERS ....................................................... 45
ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME ..................... 46
ADJUSTING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS
FOR PRO LOGIC MUSIC ......................... 47
Changing parameter settings ................................... 47
PRO LOGIC Music parameter descriptions ....... 47

BASIC
OPERATION

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 13

SET MENU ........................................................... 40

PREPARATION

Front panel ................................................................ 4
Remote control .......................................................... 6
Using the remote control ........................................... 7
Front panel display .................................................... 8

INTRODUCTION

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 48
GLOSSARY .......................................................... 52
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 54

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Using the test tone ................................................... 21

BASIC OPERATION
BASIC PLAYBACK ............................................ 23
Input modes and indications .................................... 25
Selecting a sound field program .............................. 26

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING
(DSP) ................................................................. 29
Understanding sound fields ..................................... 29
Hi-Fi DSP programs ................................................ 29

CINEMA-DSP ...................................................... 30
Sound design of CINEMA-DSP ............................. 30
CINEMA-DSP programs ........................................ 32

TUNING ................................................................ 34
Automatic and manual tuning ................................. 34
Presetting stations .................................................... 35
Tuning in to a preset station .................................... 37
Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 37

SLEEP TIMER ..................................................... 38
Setting the sleep timer ............................................. 38
Canceling the sleep timer ........................................ 38

RECORDING ....................................................... 39

English

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FEATURES
Built-in 5-channel power amplifier

Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner

◆ Minimum RMS output power
(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)
[U.S.A. and Canada models]
Main:
75 W + 75 W
Center:
75 W
Rear:
75 W + 75 W
[Other models]
Main:
65 W + 65 W
Center:
65 W
Rear:
65 W + 65 W

◆ 40-Station random access preset tuning
◆ Automatic preset tuning
◆ Preset station shifting capability (Preset
editing)

Multi-mode digital sound field
processing
◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1
Decoder
◆ DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder
◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP
Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital
or DTS
◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP
◆ SILENT CINEMA DSP

Other features
◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A converter
◆ “SET MENU” for optimizing this unit for your
Audio/Video system
◆ Test tone generator for easier speaker balance
adjustment
◆ 6-channel external decoder input
◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks
◆ Sleep timer

■ About this manual
• y 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 when the button
names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses in this
manual.
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the reason of the improvement
in operativity ability, and others. In this case, the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.

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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION

Checking the package contents
Check your package to make sure it contains the following items.
Remote control

Batteries (2)
(AA, R06, UM-3)

AM loop antenna

POWER

SLEEP

6CH INPUT

DVD

D-TV/CBL

VCR

V-AUX

PREPARATION

TUNER MD/CD-R

– PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

ROCK
CONCERT

MONO
MOVIE

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna
adapter (U.K. model)

Indoor FM antenna
(U.S.A., Canada, China,
Korea and General models)

A/V cable (U.S.A., Canada
and Australia models)

(Europe, U.K., Australia and
Singapore models)

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

–

BASIC OPERATION

DSP
STEREO

TEST

EFFECT

MUTE

VOLUME

Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the
+ and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings
(+ and –) inside the battery compartment.

• Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in
the operating range of the remote control, that the
indicator does not flash, or the light becoming 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. Avoid touching the leaked material or
letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean
the battery compartment thoroughly before installing
new batteries.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

■ Notes on batteries
ADVANCED
OPERATION

Installing batteries in the remote
control

Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AA, R06,
UM-3) according to the polarity markings on
the inside of the battery compartment.

Slide the cover back on so that it snaps into
place.

English

Press the
part and slide off the battery
compartment cover.

APPENDIX

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel
1

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

q w

–

1 STANDBY/ON

4 INPUT MODE

Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode. When
you turn this unit on, you will hear a click and there will
be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce
sound.

Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO,
DTS, ANALOG) to receive when one component is
connected to two or more input jacks. Priority cannot be
set when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source.

Standby mode
In this mode, this unit will consume a small amount of
power in order to receive infrared-signals from the
remote control.

2 Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.

5 INPUT l / h
Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

6 VOLUME
Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

7 6CH INPUT
Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks. This audio takes priority over the source selected
with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the
remote control).

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

9 STEREO/EFFECT
Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When STEREO is selected, 2-channel
signals are directed to the main left and right speakers
without effect sounds and all Dolby Digital and DTS
signals (except the LFE channel) are mixed down to the
main left and right speakers.

u BASS
Adjusts the low-frequency response for the main left and
right channels.
Turn right to increase or turn left to decrease the lowfrequency response.
i TREBLE
Adjusts the high-frequency response for the main left and
right channels.
Turn right to increase or turn left to decrease the highfrequency response.

PREPARATION

0 PROGRAM l / h

INTRODUCTION

SILENT (PHONES jack)
Allows you enjoy DSP effect for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the speakers.

Selects the DSP program.
q MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)
Stores the current station in the memory.

w TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)
Switches the tuning mode between automatic and manual.

BASIC OPERATION

e FM/AM
Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

r PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)
Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h
between selecting a preset station number and tuning (the
colon (:) turns on or off).
This button is also used to exchange the assignment of
two preset stations with each other.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

t PRESET/TUNING l / h
Selects preset station numbers 1 to 8 when the colon (:)
appears in the front panel display.
Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) does not
appear.

y A/B/C/D/E
Selects preset station groups A to E.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
English

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control
This section describes the remote control controls and
their functions.

1 POWER
Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode.

2 SLEEP
POWER

Sets the sleep timer.

3 Input selector buttons
SLEEP

Select the input source.

6CH INPUT

2
DVD

D-TV/CBL

VCR

4 PRESET +/–
Selects preset station numbers 1 to 8.
5 DSP program
Select DSP programs. Press a button repeatedly to select a
DSP program within that group.

V-AUX

3
CD

TUNER

MD/CD-R

6 LEVEL
Selects the effect speaker channel to be adjusted.

–

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

7 Multi control section
Used when changing the setting and to implement the
settings.

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

8 TEST
Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.

9 MUTE

5
MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

0 VOLUME h/g

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

Increases or decreases the volume level.

q 6CH INPUT
e

6
7

Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output
to the previous volume level.

q / DTS
SUR.

–

w A/B/C/D/E

DSP
TEST

Selects preset station groups A to E.

STEREO

8
EFFECT
MUTE

Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks.

e SET MENU
Selects the SET MENU mode.

r STEREO/EFFECT

0
VOLUME

Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When STEREO is selected, 2-channel
signals are directed to the main left and right speakers
without effect sounds and all Dolby Digital and DTS
signals (except the LFE channel) are mixed down to the
main left and right speakers.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Using the remote control
INTRODUCTION

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

30°

–

Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

POWER

SLEEP

6CH INPUT

DVD

D-TV/CBL

TUNER

VCR

PRESET +

PREPARATION

V-AUX

–

MD/CD-R

A/B/C/D/E

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

MATRIX
6.1

ROCK
CONCERT

MONO
MOVIE

q / DTS
SUR.

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

–

+
DSP

TEST

STEREO

EFFECT
MUTE

VOLUME

BASIC OPERATION

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit during operation.

■ Handling the remote control

ADVANCED
OPERATION

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:
– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater,
stove or bath;
– dusty places; or
– in places subject to extremely low temperatures.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
English

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display
1

MATRIX

VCR

DIGITAL VIRTUAL
SILENT
PRO LOGIC /

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

3
DVD

DTS
DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC
MOVIE THTR 12 ENTERTAINMENT

MD/CD-R

TUNER

STEREO AUTO MUTE VOLUME
TUNED MEMORY SLEEP
L

DSP

dB
mS

PCM

C R

LFE RL RC RR

0 q w e r

1 Processor indicators

9 Multi-information display

Lights up when the t, g, VIRTUAL,
PRO LOGIC / , DSP or MATRIX are activated.

Shows the current DSP program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.

2 Input source indicator

0 STEREO indicator

Shows the current input source with a cursor.

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an
FM stereo broadcast while the “AUTO” indicator is lit.

3 MUTE indicator
Flashes while the MUTE function is on.

q TUNED indicator

4 VOLUME level indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned to a station.

Indicates the volume level.

w MEMORY indicator

5 v indicator

Flashes to show a station can be stored.

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.

e AUTO indicator

6 SILENT indicator

r SLEEP indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected while the
digital sound field processor is on.

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

7 Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.

Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

t Input channel indicator
Indicates the channel components of input signals being
received.

8 DSP program indicators
The name of the selected DSP program lights up when the
ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER 1, MOVIE
THEATER 2 or V/DTS SURROUND DSP program is
selected.

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PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP
Speaker placement

The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are
used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is
for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.).

Rear speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Main
speaker (L)

1.8 m (6 feet)

Rear speaker (L)

■ Main speakers
Place the main left and right speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance between
each speaker and each side of the video monitor should
also be the same.

■ Center speaker
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front
face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to
the monitor as possible (such as directly over or under the
monitor) and centrally between the main speakers.

■ Rear speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (6 feet) above the
floor.

■ Subwoofer
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 main speakers. Turn it
slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall
reflections.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is
effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE
(low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when
playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is
ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

Main speaker (R)

ADVANCED
OPERATION

■ Use of a subwoofer expands your
sound field

Center speaker

BASIC OPERATION

The main speakers should be high-performance models
and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other
speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For
precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use the
models of equivalent performance with the main
speakers.

Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.

PREPARATION

This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 5-speaker system, using main left and
right speakers, rear left and right speakers and a center
speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with
different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a
moving human voice and other types of sound may not
shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers
from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same
tonal quality.

INTRODUCTION

Speakers

Note

CAUTION

APPENDIX

• If you do not use any of effect speakers (rear and/or center),
change the settings of SPEAKER SET items at the SET MENU
to designate the signals to other terminals you connect speakers
to.

Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of
speakers still creates the interference with the monitor,
place the speakers away from the monitor.

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SPEAKER SETUP

Connecting the speakers
Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTION
• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.
• 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.
If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers
in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.

■ Speaker cables
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 ridge.

10 mm (3/8”)

Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of
insulation from each of the speaker cables.

Twist the exposed wires of the cable
together to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
(Europe and U.K. models)

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

1
2

Unscrew the knob.

Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side
of each terminal.

(Other models)

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

1
2

Open the tab.

Return the tab to secure the wire.

Insert one bare wire into the hole of each
terminal.

y
Banana plug

(U.S.A., Canada, Australia, China, Korea and General models)
• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, open the tab
and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the
corresponding terminal.

(U.S.A. model)

■ MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
A front speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ REAR SPEAKERS terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

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SPEAKER SETUP

Main speaker
Right

Left

Center
speaker

INTRODUCTION

SPEAKERS
DIGITAL
INPUT

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MAIN
VIDEO

V-AUX

–

AM
ANT

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

MAIN

REAR
L
(SURROUND)

CENTER

TUNER

–

SURROUND

R
CD

COAXIAL

GND
VCR

OPTICAL
DVD

AC OUTLETS

OUT

75Ω UNBAL.
IN
(PLAY)
MD
/CD-R
OUT
(REC)

PREPARATION

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON

FM
ANT

D-TV/CBL

MAIN
CENTER
REAR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN
CENTER
REAR

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Subwoofer
system

6
Right

Left

Rear speaker

ADVANCED
OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

1
4

2
5

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening
room.

■ SUBWOOFER jack

Notes

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English

• The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is 90 Hz.
• If you do not use a subwoofer, designate the signals to the main left and right speakers by changing the setting of SPEAKER SET
item “1D BASS” on the SET MENU to MAIN.
• Use the control on the subwoofer to adjust its volume level. It is also possible to adjust the volume level by using this unit’s remote
control (see “ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS” on page 45).

APPENDIX

When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or
rear channels are directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (low-frequency
effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance with your
SPEAKER SET selections.

SPEAKER SETUP

■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
WARNING
Do not change setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the power of this unit is on, this may damage
the unit. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch may not be fully slid to either position. If so, slide the switch all the way to either position when this unit is in
the standby mode.
Select the switch position (left or right) according to the impedance of the speakers in your system. Be sure to move this
switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.

Switch
position

SPEAKERS

MAIN

–

REAR
L
(SURROUND)

Speaker

Impedance level

Main

The impedance of each speaker must
be 4 Ω or higher.

Center

The impedance must be 6 Ω or
higher.

CENTER

Left

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN
CENTER
REAR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN
CENTER
REAR

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

Right

(U.S.A. model)

Rear

The impedance of each speaker must
be 6 Ω or higher.

Main

The impedance of each speaker must
be 8 Ω or higher.

Center

The impedance must be 8 Ω or
higher.

Rear

The impedance of each speaker must
be 8 Ω or higher.

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CONNECTIONS
This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of
digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables.
You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital
and DTS bitstreams. To enjoy multi-channel sound track
of DVD software, etc. with DSP effect, you need to make
digital connection. All digital input jacks are acceptable
for 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

CAUTION
Do not connect this unit or other components to the
mains power until all connections between the
components have been completed.

BASIC OPERATION

Video component jacks
(pages 14-15)

DIGITAL INPUT jacks
(pages 13-16)

Note
• The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard.
If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this
standard, this unit may not function properly.

SPEAKER terminals
(pages 10-11)

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Antenna input terminals
(page 17)

6CH INPUT jacks
(page 18)

SPEAKERS
DIGITAL
INPUT

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MAIN
VIDEO

V-AUX

MAIN

REAR
L
(SURROUND)

CENTER

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

–

AM
ANT

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

TUNER

–

SURROUND

COAXIAL

PREPARATION

• Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to
say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to
“–”. Some components require different connection
methods and have different jack names. Refer to the
operation instructions for each component to be
connected to this unit.
• When you connect other YAMAHA audio components
(such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or
changer), connect them to the jack with the same
number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this
labeling system to all its products.
• After you have completed all connections, check them
again to make sure they are correct.
• The name of jack corresponds to input selector.

INTRODUCTION

■ Connecting to digital jacks

Before connecting components

IN
GND

OPTICAL

VCR

DVD

OUT

75Ω UNBAL.
IN
(PLAY)
MD
/CD-R
OUT
(REC)

FM
ANT

D-TV/CBL

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AC OUTLETS (page 18)

Audio component jacks
(page 16)

APPENDIX

SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack
(page 11)

English

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting video components
Refer to the connection examples on the next page.

■ Connecting a video monitor
Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the
MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack.

■ Connecting a DVD player
Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on
your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and
connect the video signal output jack on the component to
the VIDEO jack on this unit.

y
• The AUDIO jacks are available for a video component which
does not have optical digital output jack. However, multichannel reproduction cannot be obtained with audio signals
input from AUDIO jacks.

■ Connecting a digital TV/cable TV
Connect the video signal output jack on the component to
the VIDEO jack on this unit.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your video
component to the AUDIO jacks on this unit.

■ Connecting another video
component
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your video
component to the AUDIO jacks and connect the video
signal output jack on the component to the VIDEO jack
on this unit.

y (U.S.A., Canada and Australia models)
• You can connect the supplied A/V cable to V-AUX jacks and
use female connectors to connect a portable device such as a
game console or camcorder.

■ Connecting a VCR or DVR (digital
video recorder)
Connect the audio signal input jacks on your video
component to the AUDIO OUT jacks and connect the
video signal input jack on the video component to the
VIDEO OUT jack on this unit for picture recording.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your component
to the AUDIO IN jacks and connect the video signal
output jack on the component to the VIDEO IN jack on
this unit to play a source from your recording component.

Note
• Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is
off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.

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CONNECTIONS

AUDIO
INPUT

AUDIO
OUTPUT

VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTPUT INPUT
L

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO
OUTPUT

VIDEO
OUTPUT
L

TV/digital TV/
cable TV

VIDEO
OUTPUT
V

PREPARATION

DIGITAL
INPUT

AUDIO
OUTPUT

Another video
component

VCR

VIDEO

MAIN

COAXIAL

VIDEO

CD
V-AUX

SURROUND

TUNER
AM
ANT

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

INTRODUCTION

IN
GND
VCR

OPTICAL

BASIC OPERATION

DVD

OUT

75Ω UNBAL.
IN
(PLAY)
MD
/CD-R
OUT
(REC)

FM
ANT

D-TV/CBL

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

MONITOR
OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

ADVANCED
OPERATION

VIDEO
OUTPUT

VIDEO
INPUT

OPTICAL
OUTPUT

DVD player

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Video monitor

indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates video cables

APPENDIX

English

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting audio components
■ Connecting a CD player
Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player
to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack.

y
• The AUDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not
have coaxial digital output jack.

■ Connecting a CD recorder or MD
recorder
Connect the input jacks on your CD recorder or MD
recorder to the MD/CD-R OUT (REC) jacks for analog
recording.
Connect the output jacks on your CD recorder or MD
recorder to the MD/CD-R IN (PLAY) jacks to play a
source from your recording component.

Note
• Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is
off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.

DIGITAL
INPUT

COAXIAL
OUTPUT

CD player

COAXIAL

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

MAIN
VIDEO

V-AUX

SURROUND

TUNER
AM
ANT

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

IN
GND
VCR

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUTPUT
L
R

CD recorder or
MD recorder

DVD
OUT

75Ω UNBAL.
FM
ANT

D-TV/CBL

IN
(PLAY)
MD
/CD-R
OUT
(REC)

DVD

SUB
WOOFER

MONITOR
OUT

L
VIDEO

AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

indicates signal direction
L

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates coaxial cables

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the antennas
■ Connecting the AM loop antenna
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop
antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and
GND terminals.

Orient the AM loop antenna for the best
reception.

Connect each antenna correctly to the designated
terminals.
AM loop antenna
(included)

Indoor FM
antenna
(included)

VIDEO

TUNER
AM
ANT

PREPARATION

INTRODUCTION

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength.

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

BASIC OPERATION

FM
ANT

VIDEO
FREQUENCY
STEP

Ground (GND terminal)
For maximum safety and minimum
interference, connect the antenna GND
terminal to a good earth ground. A good
earth ground is a metal stake driven into
moist earth.

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model)
1

2
11 (7/16)
8 (5/16)
6 (1/14)

Cut the external sleeve
of the 75-ohm coaxial
cable and prepare it for
connection.

3
Lead wire
Cut the lead wire and
remove it.

A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer
reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor
reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the
quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA
dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas.

50kHz/9kHz

100kHz/10kHz

4
Clamp
with
pliers.

5
Clamp with
pliers.

Insert the wire
into the slot.

Snap the cover into
place.

FREQUENCY
STEP

English

Insert the cable wire into the
slot, and clamp it with pliers.

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APPENDIX

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General
models)
Because the interstation frequency spacing
differs in different areas, set the
FREQUENCY STEP switch (located on
the rear panel) according to the frequency
FM/AM
spacing in your area.
North, Central and South America:
100 kHz/10 kHz
Other area: 50 kHz/9 kHz
Before setting this switch, disconnect the
AC power plug of this unit from the AC
outlet.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Open the cover of the
included 75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter.

Unit: mm
(inch)

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Notes
• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.
• The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an
outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting an external decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN
left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an
external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier.
Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the
6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right
outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and
surround channels.

Notes

Connecting the power supply
cords
VOLTAGE SELECTOR

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
50W MAX. TOTAL

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and
you cannot listen to DSP programs.
• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, settings of
“1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU do not apply (except
for “1E MAIN Lv”).

(General model)

■ Connecting the AC power cord
Plug in this unit to the wall outlet.

■ AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
U.S.A., Canada, China, Europe, Singapore and
General models .............................................. 2 OUTLETS
U.K. and Australia model ................................ 1 OUTLET
Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your
components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLETS
is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or POWER).
These outlets will supply power to any source component
connected to this unit whenever this unit is turned on. The
maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the AC OUTLETS
varies depending on the area which it was purchasing.
China and General models ......................................... 50 W
Other models ........................................................... 100 W

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(China and General models)
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/
220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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CONNECTIONS

Turning on the power
INTRODUCTION

When all connections are complete, turn on the power of
this unit.

1
VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

PREPARATION

POWER

1
SLEEP

DVD

6CH INPUT

D-TV/CBL

VCR

BASIC OPERATION

V-AUX

TUNER

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

MD/CD-R

Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control) to turn on the power of this unit.
POWER
STANDBY
/ON

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Remote control

Front panel

The level of the main volume, and then the current
DSP program name appear on the front panel display.

Turn on the video monitor connected to this
unit.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
English

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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS
This unit has 5 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your
configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings
as well as other possible settings.
If the initial settings shown in the following table are not appropriate for your speaker configuration,
see “1 SPEAKER SET” on pages 41-42 to change the settings.
Summary of SPEAKER SET items 1A through 1E
Item

Description

Possible settings (default
setting indicated in bold)

1A CENTER

Sets center speaker availability and size.

LRG/SML/NON

1B MAIN

Sets main speaker size.

LARGE/SMALL

1C REAR LR

Sets rear L/R speakers availability and size.

LRG/SML/NON

1D BASS

Sets the speaker(s) to be used to output low bass signals.

1E MAIN Lv

Sets the main speaker level.

SWFR/MAIN/BOTH
Nrm (Normal)/–10 dB

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ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

Note

Set the BASS and TREBLE controls on the
front panel to the center position and adjust
the volume of this unit so you can hear the
test tone.
The test tone is heard (in order) from the main left
speaker, center speaker, main right speaker, rear right
speaker, rear left speaker, and the subwoofer. The
tone is produced for 2.5 seconds from each speaker.

PREPARATION

VOLUME

• Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are
connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from
the PHONES jack when using the test tone.

Using the test tone

VOLUME

BASS

–

Remote control

–

BASIC OPERATION

Use the test tone to balance the output levels of the
speakers. The adjustment of each speaker output level
should be made at your listening position using the
remote control.

TREBLE

Front panel

LEFT

RIGHT

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

INTRODUCTION

This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels
using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is
complete, the output level heard at the listening position
should be the same from each speaker. This is important
for best performance of the digital sound field processor,
and the various decoders (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS).

CENTER
BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

LEVEL

–

*SUBWOOFER

SET MENU

–

3
1,4

ADVANCED
OPERATION

EFFECT

MEMORY

+
DSP

TEST

L SUR.

STEREO

R SUR.

EFFECT
MUTE

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

* Subwoofer test tone is output after the rear left
speaker (LEFT SURROUND).
The front panel display shows which speaker is
outputting the test tone.

VOLUME

Note
• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this
unit to standby mode and check the speaker connections.

Press TEST to output the
test tone.

APPENDIX

TEST

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ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

Adjust the level of the
effect speakers using +/–
so that it matches the
level of the main
speakers.
While adjusting, the test tone
is heard from the selected
speaker.

–

+
DSP

Note
• To adjust the level of the main speakers, use VOLUME knob
(or VOLUME h/g on the remote control).

When adjustment is
complete, press TEST to
stop the test tone.

TEST

Notes
• If “1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set to NON and the
center speaker is not connected, the center channel sound is
automatically output from the main left and right speakers.
• If “1C REAR LR” on the SET MENU is set to NON, the
output level of the rear left and right speakers cannot be
adjusted in step 3. The test tone will be circulated skipping the
rear right and left speakers.
• If “1D BASS” on the SET MENU is set to MAIN, the test tone
will be circulated skipping the subwoofer.

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• It is not necessary to readjust the speaker levels once they are
set (as long as you do not change the speakers). You can enjoy
listening to or watching the input source at the desired volume
simply by adjusting the VOLUME knob (or VOLUME h/g on
the remote control).
• If the output level of the effect speakers (center, rear left, and
rear right) cannot be increased enough to match the level of the
main speakers, set “1E MAIN Lv” on SET MENU to –10 dB
(see page 42). This setting decreases the main speaker output
level to about one-third of the normal level. After you have set
“1E MAIN Lv” on the SET MENU to –10 dB, adjust the levels
for the center and rear speakers again.

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BASIC PLAYBACK
3

5 3
VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the
input selector buttons on the remote control)
to select the input source.
The selected input source name and input mode
appear on the front panel display for a few seconds.
DVD

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

FM/AM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

PRESET/TUNING

D-TV/CBL

VCR

INTRODUCTION

A/B/C/D/E

INPUT
EFFECT

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

V-AUX

Front panel

TUNER

PREPARATION

MD/CD-R

Remote control

POWER

VCR

PROGRAM

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

SLEEP

DVD

6CH INPUT

D-TV/CBL

–

TUNER

PRESET

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

6
3

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

MD/CD-R

A/B/C/D/E

–

+
DSP

TEST

STEREO
EFFECT

MUTE

Selected input source

6CH INPUT

VOLUME

Front panel

Remote control

Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control) to turn on the power.
or

Front panel

Note
Remote control

Turn on the video monitor connected to this
unit.

• If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display, no other
source can be played. To select another input source, first press
6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT” from the front panel
display.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

POWER
STANDBY
/ON

ADVANCED
OPERATION

To select the audio source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks
(When combining with a video source)
• You need to select the input to which the video source
component is connected before selecting audio source.
Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the
front panel display.

BASIC
OPERATION

V-AUX

VCR

HALL

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BASIC PLAYBACK

Start playback or select a broadcast station
on the source component.
Refer to the operation instructions for the
component.
Adjust the volume to the desired level.
The volume level is displayed digitally.
Example:
–70 dB
Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to
0 dB (maximum)
The volume level indicator also shows the current
volume level as a bar graph.
If desired, use BASS and TREBLE. These controls
only effect the sound from the main speakers.

■ BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to enjoy video images
from a video source together with sounds from an audio
source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical
music while having beautiful scenery from a video source
on the video monitor.
Select a source from the video group, then select a source
from the audio group using the input selector buttons on
the remote control. BGV selections cannot be made with
INPUT l / h on the front panel.
DVD

D-TV/CBL

VCR

V-AUX

VOLUME
CD

TUNER

MD/CD-R

■ To mute the sound
BASS

VOLUME

TREBLE

Remote control
+

–

Front panel

MUTE

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• You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME h/g, etc.
• During muting, the “MUTE” indicator flashes on the front
panel display.

Notes
• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the main left
and right speakers.
• If you have connected a recording component to the VCR
OUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or
low volume during playback of other components, try turning
the recording component on.

Press MUTE on the
remote control.
To resume the audio output,
press MUTE again.

Select a DSP program if desired.
Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on
the remote control) to select a DSP program. See
pages 29 to 33 for details about DSP programs.

■ When you have finished using
this unit

Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control) to set this unit in the standby mode.
POWER
STANDBY
/ON

Front panel
PROGRAM

PROGRAM

HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

MATRIX
6.1

q / DTS
SUR.

SELECT

Remote control

Front panel

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Remote control

BASIC PLAYBACK

■ Notes on 96-kHz sampling digital
signals

Input modes and indications

Each time you turn on the power of this unit, the input
mode is set according to “8 INPUT MODE” setting on
the SET MENU (see page 44 for details).

DVD

D-TV/CBL

TUNER

VCR

INPUT MODE

V-AUX

Front panel

Remote control

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

DVD

AUTO

Input mode

AUTO:

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Notes

APPENDIX

• When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the
type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate
setting.
• When playing a disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS on
some LD or DVD players, the sound output delays for a
moment when playback resumes after a search because the
digital signal is selected again.
• When playing a LD source that has not been digitally recorded,
the sound may not be output for some LD players. In this case,
set the input mode to ANALOG.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

In this mode, the input signal is selected
automatically as follows:
1) Digital signal
2) Analog signal
DTS:
In this mode, only the digital input signal
encoded with DTS is selected, even if
another signal is input at the same time.
ANALOG: In this mode, only the analog input signal is
selected, even if a digital signal is input at
the same time.

• If the digital output data of the player has been
processed in any way, you may not be able to perform
DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection
between this unit and the player.
• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and
set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit may
reproduce the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. In
this case, connect the source to a digital input jack and
set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.
• If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while
playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit
reproduces no sound.
• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal with
the input mode set to AUTO;
– This unit automatically switches to the DTSdecoding mode (The “t” indicator lights up) after
having detected the DTS signal. When playback of
the DTS source is completed, the “t” indicator
may flash. While this indicator is flashing, only DTS
source can be played. If you want to play a normal
PCM source soon, set the input mode back to AUTO.
– When the input mode is set to AUTO and a search or
skip operation is performed during playback of a
DTS source, the “t” indicator may flash. If this
status continues for longer than 30 seconds, this unit
will automatically switch from “DTS-decoding”
mode to PCM digital signal input mode. The “t”
indicator will turn off.

BASIC
OPERATION

VCR

MD/CD-R

■ Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs

PREPARATION

Press INPUT MODE (the input selector
button that you have pressed to select the
input source on the remote control)
repeatedly until the desired input mode is
shown on the front panel display.

The digital input jacks of this unit can handle 96-kHz
sampling digital signals. Note the following when 96-kHz
sampling digital signal is input to this unit:
– DSP programs cannot be selected.
– Sound will be output as 2-channel stereo from only the
main left and right speakers. (There may be sound
output from the subwoofer depending on the
SPEAKER MODE settings on the SET MENU.)
Therefore, the level of the effect speakers cannot be
adjusted while listening to such a source.

INTRODUCTION

This unit comes with a variety input jacks. You can select
the type of input signals you desire.

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BASIC PLAYBACK

Selecting a sound field program
You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a
DSP program. For details about each program, see pages
29 to 33.

After selecting the desired program, press
the same button repeatedly to select the
desired sub-program if available.
Example: Pressing MOVIE THEATER 1 repeatedly
switches the sub-program between
“Sci-Fi” and “Spectacle”.

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

MATRIX
6.1

q / DTS
SUR.

SELECT

PROGRAM l / h
POWER

Program name
VCR

SLEEP

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

6CH INPUT

DVD

D-TV/CBL

CD
VOLUME

PRO LOGIC /

DSP

VCR

MOVIE THTR 1

DGTLzSci-Fi

C R

LFE RL

V-AUX

Sub-program name
CD

TUNER

–

PRESET

MD/CD-R

Notes

A/B/C/D/E

• There are 9 programs with sub-programs available with this
unit. However, the selection depends on the input signal format
and not all sub-programs can be used with all input signal
formats.
• The digital sound field processor cannot be used when a source
connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit is selected or
when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit.
• The acoustics of your listening room affect the DSP program.
Minimize the sound reflections in your room to maximize the
effect created by the program.
• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last DSP program used with that source.
• When you set this unit in the standby mode, the current source
and DSP program are memorized and are automatically
selected when you turn on the power again.
• If a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input when the input mode
is set to AUTO, the DSP program (No. 7–9) automatically
switches to the appropriate decoding program.
• When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/
Normal or PRO LOGIC/Enhanced, or PRO LOGIC Movie,
no sound will be heard from the main speakers and the rear
speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker. (If
“1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set to NON, the center
channel sound is output from the main speakers.)

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

1,2

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

EVE

SET MENU

Press one of the DSP program buttons on
the remote control to select the desired
program.
The name of the selected program appears on the
front panel display.
PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

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Program name
VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

PRO LOGIC /

DSP

MOVIE THTR 1

DGTL Spectacle

C R

LFE RL

• You can also select DSP program by pressing PROGRAM
l / h on the front panel.
• Select a program based on your listening preference. Program
names are just for reference.

Sub-program name

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BASIC PLAYBACK

■ Selecting PRO LOGIC

You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five
discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC in program
No. 9.

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

INTRODUCTION

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

Press SELECT repeatedly to select the
decoder; PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC .

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

STANDBY
/ON

MATRIX
6.1
BASS

SELECT

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

POWER

After selecting on the decoder (PRO LOGIC
), select the mode appropriate for the
source by pressing q/DTS SUR.
The selection switches as follow;
PRO LOGIC Movie ↔ PRO LOGIC Music
PROGRAM

SLEEP

DVD

6CH INPUT

HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

VCR

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

D-TV/CBL

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

V-AUX

–

TUNER

PRESET

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

MD/CD-R

SELECT

A/B/C/D/E

y
• You can select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC Movie, and PRO
LOGIC Music by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the front
panel repeatedly.

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

SELECT

EVE

SET MENU

2,3,4

Select a 2-channel source and start playback
on the source component.

Press q/DTS SUR.
The previously selected sub program appears on the
front panel display.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

ADVANCED
OPERATION

MATRIX
6.1

PROGRAM
HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

PRO LOGIC

TUNER

APPENDIX

Remote control

VCR

BASIC
OPERATION

PREPARATION

PROGRAM l / h

CD
VOLUME

PRO LOGIC /

DSP

PRO LOGIC

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BASIC PLAYBACK

■ Playing Dolby Digital Surround
EX or DTS ES software

■ SILENT CINEMA DSP

Press MATRIX 6.1 to turn on the Dolby Digital + Matrix
6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder.
MATRIX
6.1

MATRIX

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

DIGITAL

MOVIE THTR 1

Spectacle 6.1

DSP

The MATRIX indicator lights up.

The display changes AUTO → Matrix6.1 → OFF each
time the MATRIX 6.1 button is pressed.
AUTO:

Matrix6.1:

OFF:

This mode automatically switches Dolby
Digital + Matrix 6.1 and DTS + Matrix 6.1
depending on the signal. Virtual rear center
speaker does not work for 5.1 channel
sources.
This setting produces 6-channel playback of
the input source using the Matrix 6.1
decoder. The virtual rear center speaker can
be used when playing a 5.1-channel source.
Virtual rear center speaker does not work in
this setting.

You can enjoy a powerful sound field similar to what you
could expert from actual speakers with SILENT
CINEMA DSP. You can listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP
by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack
while the digital sound field processor is on. Enjoy all the
DSP program using the headphones. The “SILENT”
indicator lights up on the front panel display. (When
sound effects are off, you listen to the source with normal
stereo reproduction.)

Notes
• This feature is not available when 6CH INPUT is selected or
96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit.
• The sound of LFE channel will be mixed and output from the
headphone.

■ Normal Stereo Reproduction

Press STEREO to turn off the sound effect
for normal stereo reproduction.
Press STEREO again to turn the sound effect back
on.
STEREO

STEREO

or
EFFECT

EFFECT

Front panel

Remote control

Notes
• The setting becomes AUTO once this unit turns into standby
mode.
• Some Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES software may not
contain the signal that is necessary for this unit to switch to the
Matrix 6.1 decoding mode. To turn on the Matrix 6.1 decoder
when playing such a source, select “Matrix6.1”.

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP
With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all DSP
programs without rear speakers. It creates virtual speakers
to reproduce a natural sound field.
You can listen to virtual CINEMA DSP by setting “1C
REAR LR” in the SET MENU to NON. Sound field
processing changes to VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP
automatically.

Note
• This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if
“1C REAR LR” is set to NON in the following cases:
– when the 5ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL Normal, Pro Logic
Normal, Pro Logic , or DTS Normal program is selected;
– when the sound effect is turned off;
– when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source;
– when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit;
– when using the test tone; or
– when connecting the headphones.

Notes
• If you turn off the sound effects, no sound is output from the
center speaker, rear speakers.
• If you turn off the sound effects while a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal is being output, the dynamic range of the signal is
automatically compressed and the sounds of the center and rear
speaker channels are mixed and output from the main speakers.
• The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the
sound effects or if you set “4 D. RANGE” on the SET MENU
to MIN. In this case turn on the sound effect.
• The sound of LFE channel will be directed to the main left and
right or the subwoofer (or both) channels depending on the
setting of “1D BASS” on the SET MENU.

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During stereo reproduction, you can display information such as
the type, format and sampling frequency of the signal input from
the components connected to this unit.

(While playing a source)

Press d to display the information about the
input signal.

–

+
DSP

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DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)

PREPARATION

A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a
particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear
early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound
produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and
other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives
each venue its special and recognizable sound quality.
YAMAHA sent teams of sound engineers all around the world to
measure the sound reflections of famous concert halls and music
venues, and collect detailed sound field information such as the
direction, strength, range, and delay time of those reflections. Then
we stored this enormous amount of data in the ROM chips of this
unit.

INTRODUCTION

Understanding sound fields

■ Recreating a sound field
BASIC
OPERATION

Recreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera house requires localizing the virtual sound sources in your
listening room. The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound
field. YAMAHA’s DSP requires three effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data.
The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the three effect speakers to localize the
virtual sound sources and fully encompass the listener.

Hi-Fi DSP programs

No.

Program

ADVANCED
OPERATION

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in
mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments.
Features
A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions
emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual
seat is near the center, close to the stage.

JAZZ CLUB

This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom Line”, a famous New York jazz club, that
seats up to 300 people. Its wide left to right seating arrangement offers a real and vibrant sound.

ROCK CONCERT

The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program was recorded at
LA’s “hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall.

ENTERTAINMENT/
Disco

This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The
sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a high-energy, “immediate”
sound.

ENTERTAINMENT/
5ch Stereo

Using this program increases the listening position range. This is a sound field suitable for
background music at parties, etc.

APPENDIX

CONCERT HALL

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

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CINEMA-DSP
Sound design of CINEMA-DSP
Filmmakers intend for the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread
even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with
the images on the screen.
CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP
integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field
programs to provide a surround sound field. It recreates comprehensive movie sound design in your audio room. In
CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHA’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the Main left and right, and
Center channels, so the listener can enjoy realistic dialogue, depth of sound, smooth transition between sound sources,
and a surround sound field that goes beyond the screen.
When a DTS or Dolby Digital signal is detected, the CINEMA-DSP sound field processor automatically chooses the
most suitable sound field program for that signal.

L SURROUND SOUND FIELD
PRESENCE SOUND FIELD

DIALOG

EFFECT

MUSIC

R SURROUND SOUND FIELD

In addition to the DSP, this unit is equipped with a variety of precise decoders; Dolby Pro Logic decoder for Dolby
Surround sources, Dolby Pro Logic decoder for Dolby Surround and 2-channel sources, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder
for multi-channel sources and Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder for adding a rear center channel
(the rear center channel is outputted from virtual rear center speaker). You can select CINEMA-DSP programs to
optimize these decoders and the DSP sound patterns depending on the input source.

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CINEMA-DSP

■ Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect

Left surround DSP
sound field

Right surround DSP
sound field

■ Dolby Digital/DTS + Matrix 6.1 + DSP sound field effect

■ Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effect

Surround DSP
sound field

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

■ Dolby Pro Logic

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Most movie software has 4-channel (left, center, right,
and surround) sound information encoded by Dolby
Surround matrix processing and stored on the left and
right tracks. These signals are processed by the Dolby Pro
Logic decoder. The MOVIE THEATER programs are
designed to recreate the spaciousness and delicate
nuances of sound that tend to be lost in the encoding and
decoding processes.

Presence DSP
sound field

BASIC
OPERATION

These programs provide you with the maximum experience of the spacious surround effects by adding an extra rear
center DSP sound field created from the virtual rear center speaker.

PREPARATION

These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing
on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front,
left surround, and right surround channels. This
processing enables this unit to reproduce the immense
sound field and surround expression of a Dolby Digitalor DTS-equipped movie theater without sacrificing the
clear separation of all channels.

Presence DSP
sound field

INTRODUCTION

The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without
using matrix processing. This unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs provide the same quality of sound and sound
localization that 6-channel soundtracks do. The built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder brings the professional-quality
sound designed for movie theaters into your home. With this unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs, you can use Dolby
Digital or DTS technology to recreate a dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being in a public theater.

Dolby Pro Logic decodes Dolby Surround software into 5 discrete full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2
channels in rear). There are 2 modes; MOVIE for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources.

APPENDIX
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CINEMA-DSP

CINEMA-DSP programs
■ For movie programs: No. 7 to 9
This unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal
format.
Table of Program Names for Each Input Format
Input

No.

2 channel

5.1 channel

6.1 channel *

Stereo

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

DOLBY DIGITAL
Matrix 6.1

DTS
Matrix 6.1

70 mm Spectacle

DGTL Spectacle

DTS Spectacle

Spectacle 6.1

70 mm Sci-Fi

DGTL Sci-Fi

DTS Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi 6.1

70 mm Adventure

DGTL Adventure

DTS Adventure

Adventure 6.1

70 mm General

DGTL General

DTS General

General 6.1

—

Normal

—

Matrix 6.1

—

Enhanced

—

Enhanced 6.1

—

Normal

—

Matrix 6.1

—

Enhanced

—

Enhanced 6.1

Normal

—

Enhanced

—

Movie

—

Music

—

Program

MOVIE
THEATER 1

MOVIE
THEATER 2

DOLBY
DIGITAL

DTS DIGITAL
SUR

PRO LOGIC

* means the Matrix 6.1 decoder is ON.

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• If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to AUTO, the DSP program will automatically switch to
the Dolby Digital playback sound field or DTS playback sound field.
• If Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS ES software is played when AUTO is selected by pressing the MATRIX 6.1 button
on the remote control, the Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder usually turns on and the corresponding DSP
program is selected.
• MATRIX 6.1 on the remote control can be used to play Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel sources with the virtual rear center
speaker. In this case the program name changes to the corresponding name for 6.1 channel.
• When playing a 6.1 channel source with MATRIX 6.1 on the remote control turned off, the program name changes to the
corresponding name for 5.1 channel.

Notes
• The “
” indicator does not light up when selecting program No. 9 except in Enhanced mode.
• When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is directed to the center channel, main and rear
speakers output effect sounds.

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CINEMA-DSP

This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It
precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound
field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby
Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions).

Sci-Fi

This program clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the latest sound form of
science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space amid the
silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes
Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded software employing the most advanced
techniques.

Adventure

This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest 70-mm
and multichannel soundtrack films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the
newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as
much as possible.

General

This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films,
and is characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The presence sound field is
relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining the
echo effect of conversations without losing clarity.

Enhanced Mode

■ For audio-video sources: No. 4 to 6
No.

Features
This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds.

ENTERTAINMENT/
Concert Video

This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to concert video sounds.

TV SPORTS

With this program, you can enjoy watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows,
music programs or sports programs. In a stereo broadcast of a sports game, the commentator is
oriented at the center position, and the shouts and the atmosphere in the stadium spread on the
surround side, while their spread to the rear is properly restrained.

MONO MOVIE

This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The
program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth by using only the presence
sound field.

APPENDIX

ENTERTAINMENT/
Game

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Program

ADVANCED
OPERATION

This program ideally simulates the multi-surround speaker systems of the 35-mm film
theaters. Dolby Pro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding or DTS decoding and digital
sound field processing create precise effects without altering the original sound
orientation.
The surround effects produced by this sound field wrap around the viewer naturally from
the back to the left and right, and toward the screen.

BASIC
OPERATION

MOVIE
THEATER 2

Spectacle

PREPARATION

Features

Program
MOVIE
THEATER 1

INTRODUCTION

No.

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TUNING
4

Automatic and manual tuning
There are 2 ways to tune; automatic and manual.
Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are
strong and there is no interference.

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin
automatic tuning.
Press h to tune in to a higher frequency, or press l
to tune in to a lower frequency.
PRESET/TUNING

VCR

■ Automatic tuning

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER
TUNED

144O

1
When tuned in to a station, the “TUNED” indicator
lights up and the frequency of the received station is
shown on the front panel display.

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

• Use the manual tuning method if the tuning search does not
stop at the desired station because the signal is weak.

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

EFFECT

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

■ Manual tuning
If the signal from the station you want to select is weak,
you must tune in to it manually.

3 2 3 4

Select TUNER and the reception band
following steps 1 and 2 described in
“Automatic tuning” at left.

Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)
so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off from
the front panel display.

Press INPUT l / h (TUNER on the remote
control) to select TUNER as the input source.
DVD

INPUT

D-TV/CBL

VCR

V-AUX

TUNING MODE

TUNER

MD/CD-R

AUTO
AUTO/MAN'L MONO

–

Goes off

A/B/C/D/E

If the colon (:) appears on the front panel display,
press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn it off.

Remote control

Front panel

PRESET

Press FM/AM to select the reception band.
“FM” or “AM” appears on the front panel display.

PRESET/TUNING

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER
TUNED

FM/AM

EDIT

Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)
so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the
front panel display.

144O

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to tune in to
the desired station manually.
Hold down the button to
continue the tuning search.
PRESET/TUNING

TUNING MODE

AUTO
Lights up

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

Note

If the colon (:) appears on the front panel display,
press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn it off.
VCR

PRESET/TUNING

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

• Manually tuning in to an FM station will automatically change
the reception mode to monaural to increase the signal quality.

TUNER
TUNED

EDIT

144O

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TUNING

Notes

Presetting stations

VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

Press FM/AM to select the FM band.
FM/AM

TUNING MODE

AUTO
AUTO/MAN'L MONO

Lights up

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)
for more than 3 seconds.
The preset number and the “MEMORY” and
“AUTO” indicators flash. Then, after about
5 seconds, automatic preset tuning begins from the
frequency currently displayed toward the higher
frequencies.

Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby
mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC
outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to
power failure. However, if the power is cut for more
than one week, the preset stations may be cleared. If
so, store the stations again.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)
so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the
front panel display.

BASIC
OPERATION

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Automatic preset tuning options
You can select the preset number from which this unit
will store FM stations and/or begin tuning toward lower
frequencies. After pressing MEMORY in step 3:
1. Press A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h to
select the preset number under which the first station
will be stored. Automatic preset tuning will stop when
stations have all been stored up to E8.
2. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn off the colon
(:) and then press PRESET/TUNING l to begin
tuning toward lower frequencies.

PREPARATION

You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store
FM stations. This function enables this unit to
automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals,
and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those
stations in order. This feature enables you to easily tune in
to any preset station by selecting the preset station
number (see page 37).

INTRODUCTION

■ Automatically presetting stations
(for FM stations)

• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is
cleared when you store a new station under that preset number.
• When a station data is stored under a preset number, the
frequency and reception band are also stored.
• You can manually replace a preset station with another FM or
AM station by simply following the procedure in the section
“Manually presetting stations” on page 36.
• If the number of the received stations does not reach E8,
automatic preset tuning has automatically stopped after
searching all stations.
• Only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored
automatically by automatic preset tuning. If the station you
want to store is weak in signal strength, tune in to it manually
in the monaural mode, and store it by following the procedure
in “Manually presetting stations” on page 36.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER
AUTO
MEMORY

A1:FM

APPENDIX

VCR

CD
VOLUME

When automatic preset tuning is completed, the front
panel display shows the frequency of the last preset
station.

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TUNING

■ Manually presetting stations

You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5
groups) manually.
VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a
preset station number (1 to 8) while the
“MEMORY” indicator is flashing.
Press h to select a higher preset station number.
Press l to select a lower preset station number.
PRESET/TUNING

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

–

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

TUNED MEMORY

2,5

C3:AM 63O kHz

Tune in to a station.
See page 34 for tuning instructions.
VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

TUNED

A AM

63O kHz

When tuned in to a station, the front panel display
shows the frequency of received station.

Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) on the
front panel while the “MEMORY” indicator is
flashing.
MEMORY
The station band and
frequency appear on the front
MAN'L/AUTO FM
panel display with the preset
group and number you have
selected.

Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM).
The “MEMORY” indicator flashes for about
5 seconds.

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

TUNED

C3:AM 63O kHz

Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3.

MEMORY

MEMORY
MAN'L/AUTO FM

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.

Flashes

Notes

Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset
station group (A to E) while the “MEMORY”
indicator is flashing.
The group letter appears and make sure that the
colon (:) appears on the front panel display.

• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is
cleared when you store a new station under that preset number.
• The reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with
the station frequency.

A/B/C/D/E

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

TUNED MEMORY

C :AM

63O kHz

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TUNING

Tuning in to a preset station

Exchanging preset stations
You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations.
The example below describes the procedure for
exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”.

INTRODUCTION

You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the
preset station number under which it was stored.
VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER
VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

BASS

TREBLE

SILENT
STEREO

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

BASS
EFFECT

EDIT

–

STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

PHONES

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

Tune in to preset station “E1” by using the
A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h.
See “Tuning in to a preset station” at left.

Press and hold PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) for
more than 3 seconds.
“E1” and the “MEMORY” indicator flash on the
front panel display.

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

Press A/B/C/D/E (A/B/C/D/E on the remote
control) to select the preset station group.
The preset group letter appears on the front panel
display and changes each time you press A/B/C/D/E.
A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

Remote control

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

E1:FM 87.5

MHz

Tune in to preset station “A5” by using the
A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h.
“A5” and the “MEMORY” indicator flash on the
front panel display.
VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
VOLUME

TUNED MEMORY

A5:FM 9O.6 MHz

Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again.
The stations stored at the two preset assignments are
exchanged.

– PRESET +

PRESET/TUNING

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

PRESET/TUNING
MEMORY

Front panel

Remote control

EDIT

EDIT E1-A5

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

APPENDIX

Shows the exchange of stations has
been completed.
VCR

TUNED

E1:FM 87.5

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET +/–
on the remote control) to select a preset
station number (1 to 8).
The preset group and number appear on the front
panel display along with the station band, frequency
and the “TUNED” indicator lights up.

V-AUX

TUNED MEMORY

Front panel

VCR

PRESET/TUNING

ADVANCED
OPERATION

A/B/C/D/E

BASIC
OPERATION

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

–

2,4 1,3 1,3

PROGRAM
HALL

PREPARATION

2 1
–

TREBLE

SILENT

–

PHONES

MHz

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SLEEP TIMER
Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the
standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The
sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while
this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer
also automatically turns off the external component(s)
connected to AC OUTLET(S).

Canceling the sleep timer
1

The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears on the front panel display.
After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, the
“SLEEP” indicator goes off and the display returns
to the previous indication.
SLEEP

• By connecting a commercially available timer to this unit, you
can also set a wake-up timer. Refer to the operation instructions
of the timer.

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• The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by setting this unit
in the standby mode by using POWER on the remote control
(or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) or by disconnecting the
AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Setting the sleep timer
POWER

SLEEP

6CH INPUT

DVD

D-TV/CBL

TUNER

VCR

V-AUX

1
–

PRESET

MD/CD-R

A/B/C/D/E

Select a source and start playback on the
source component.

Press SLEEP repeatedly
to set the amount of time.
Each time you press SLEEP,
the front panel display changes
as shown below.

VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

SLEEP

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
SLEEP

DSP
PCM

SLEEP

12Omin

VOLUME

The “SLEEP” indicator lights up on the front
panel display soon after the sleep timer has
been set.
The display then returns to the previous indication.
VCR

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

CD
SLEEP

DSP
PCM

CONCERT HALL

VOLUME

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RECORDING

2
VOLUME

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY
/ON

STEREO

PROGRAM

EFFECT

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

TREBLE

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

–

POWER

SLEEP

DVD

D-TV/CBL

VCR

V-AUX

2
CD

–

TUNER

PRESET

■ Special considerations when
recording DTS software

MD/CD-R

A/B/C/D/E

Turn on the power of this unit and all
connected component.

Select the source component you want to
record from.
DVD

D-TV/CBL

VCR

INPUT

V-AUX

MD/CD-R

Remote control

Start playback (or select a broadcast station)
on the source component.

Start recording on the recording component.

■ Timer playback/recording
This unit can perform playback or recording with an
external timer (not supplied). Refer to the operating
instructions for the component and the timer to be used.

Notes
• Stored data, such as input source, will be reflected when
playback or recording with the timer.
• If you do not want any sound output when recording with a
timer, turn the volume down.

APPENDIX

Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
(input source, volume level, set menu settings and so
on) from being lost even if this unit is disconnected
from the AC outlet. However, if the timer is turned off
for more than one week, the stored data will be lost.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Front panel

TUNER

For LDs, DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your
player is compatible with the DTS format, follow its
operation instruction to make a setting so that the analog
signal will be output from the player.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to
digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise
being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to
record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them,
the following considerations and adjustments need to be
made.

BASIC
OPERATION

If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or
encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the
picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.

6CH INPUT

PREPARATION

BASS
SILENT

PHONES

Notes
• Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.
• When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record
between the components connected to this unit.
• The setting of BASS, TREBLE, VOLUME, “5 L/R
BALANCE” on the SET MENU and DSP programs does not
effect the recorded material.
• A source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks on this unit
cannot be recorded.
• A given input source is not output to the same OUT (REC)
channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR IN is not
output to VCR OUT.)
• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from
records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material
may infringe copyright laws.

INTRODUCTION

Recording adjustments and other operations are
performed from the recording components. Refer to the
operation instructions for these components.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU
The SET MENU consists of 10 items including the
speaker mode setting. Choose the appropriate item and
adjust or select the values as necessary.

Adjusting the items on the SET
MENU

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• You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a
source.

Items
1

Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
PROGRAM

Initial settings

SPEAKER SET
A CENTER
B MAIN
C REAR LR
D BASS
E MAIN Lv

LRG (large)
LARGE
LRG (large)
BOTH
Nrm (Normal)

LFE LEVEL SP/HP

0 dB

SP DLY TIME

0 ms

D. RANGE SP/HP

MAX

L/R BALANCE

0 dB for L/R

HP TONE CTRL BASS/TRBL 0 dB

I/O ASSIGN

2,5

HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

–

+
DSP

TEST

STEREO
EFFECT

3,4

Note
• Some items require extra steps.

Press SET MENU to enter
the SET MENU.

Press u/d repeatedly to
select the item you want
to adjust (1 to 10).

SET MENU

C (optical input)
D (coaxial input)

(1) DVD
(2) CD

INPUT MODE

AUTO

DISPLAY SET
DIMMER

OFF

• By pressing SET MENU repeatedly, you can select items in the
same order as when pressing d.

10 MEM. GUARD

3
• In the descriptions for each item from the following page, the
default setting is indicated in bold.

Press +/– once to enter
the setup mode of the
selected item.
The last setting you adjusted
appears on the front panel
display.
Depending on the item, press
u/d to select a sub item.

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–

+
DSP

–

+
DSP

–

+
DSP

SET MENU

–

+
DSP

1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode
settings)
Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your
speaker configuration.

Press u/d repeatedly until the menu
disappears or simply press one of the DSP
program group buttons to exit SET MENU.
PROGRAM

–

HALL

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

+
DSP

MATRIX
6.1

q / DTS
SUR.

SELECT

By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration,
this unit can provide better dialog localization for several
listeners and superior synchronization of sound and
images.
Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none)
LRG
Select this if you have a large center speaker. The entire
range of the center channel signal is directed to the center
speaker.

NON
Select this if you do not have a center speaker. All of the
center channel signal are directed to the main left and
right speakers.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

SML
Select this if you have a small center speaker. The lowfrequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the center
channel are directed to the speakers selected with “1D
BASS”.

BASIC OPERATION

Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is in the standby
mode. However, if the power cord is disconnected
from the AC outlet, or the power supply is cut for
more than one week, the stored data will be lost. If so,
adjust the items again.

■ 1A CENTER (center speaker
mode)

PREPARATION

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

Notes
• When 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit,
some items are not affected.
• When 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source, level
adjustments in items 1A through 1D are not affected.

INTRODUCTION

Press +/– repeatedly to
change the setting of the
item.

■ 1B MAIN (main speaker mode)
LARGE
Select this if you have large main speakers. The entire
range of the main left and right channel signal is directed
to the main left and right speakers.

APPENDIX

SMALL
Select this if you have small main speakers. The lowfrequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel
are directed to the speakers selected with “1D BASS”.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Choices: LARGE, SMALL

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SET MENU

■ 1C REAR LR (rear speaker mode)

■ 1E MAIN Lv (main level mode)

Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none)

Change this setting if you cannot match the output level
of the center, and rear (L/R) speakers with the main
speakers because of unusually high-efficiency
performance from the main speakers.

LRG
Select this if you have large rear left and right speakers or
if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers. The
entire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the
rear left and right speakers.
SML
Select this if you have small rear left and right speakers.
The low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the rear
channel are directed to the speakers selected with “1D
BASS”.
NON
Select this if you do not have rear speakers.

y
• This unit is set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode when you
select NON for “1C REAR LR”.

■ 1D BASS (LFE/bass out mode)
LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit
decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Low-frequency
signals are defined as 90 Hz and below. The Lowfrequency signals can be directed to both main left and
right speakers, and the subwoofer (subwoofer can be used
for both stereo reproduction and the DSP program).

Choices: Nrm (Normal), –10 dB
Nrm
Select this if you can match the output level of your effect
speakers with that of your main speakers when using the
test tone.
–10 dB
Select this if you cannot match the output level of your
effect speakers with that of your main speakers when
using the test tone.

2 LFE LEVEL
Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE
(low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a
Dolby Digital or DTS signal. The LFE signal carries the
low-frequency special effect sound which is only added to
certain scenes.
Control range:
SPEAKER ............ –20 to 0 dB
HEADPHONE ..... –20 to 0 dB
Initial setting: 0 dB

Choices: SWFR (subwoofer), MAIN, BOTH

Press d/u to select the item to be adjusted.

SWFR
Select this if you use a subwoofer. The LFE signals are
directed to the subwoofer.

Press – to adjust the LFE level.

MAIN
Select this if you do not use a subwoofer. The LFE
signals are directed to the main speakers.

Note
• Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your
subwoofer or headphones.

BOTH
The LFE signals are directed to the subwoofer. Lowfrequency signals designated to the main channels in
accordance with other speaker mode settings are directed
to both main speakers and a subwoofer.

Note
• When you select MAIN for “1D BASS”, the low-frequency
signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel are directed to
the main speakers even if you select SMALL for the main
speaker mode.

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SET MENU

3 SP DLY TIME (speaker delay
time)

Press +/– to increase or decrease the delay
of the center channel sounds.
Center speaker image

MAX
Select the “MAX” for feature films.
STD
Select the “STD” for general use.
MIN
Select the “MIN” for listening to sources at low volume
levels.

5 L/R BALANCE (balance of the
main left and right speakers)
Use this feature to adjust the balance of the output level
from the main left and right speakers.
Control range: 20 steps for L/R
Initial setting: 0 dB for L/R

Press + to decrease the output level for the
main left speaker. Press – for the main right
speaker.

6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone
control)

ADVANCED
OPERATION

C
L

BASIC OPERATION

Choices: MAX, STD (standard), MIN (minimum)

PREPARATION

Control range:
CENTER .......................... 0 to 5 ms
Initial setting:
CENTER .......................... 0 ms

Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting
is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital
signals.

INTRODUCTION

Use this feature to adjust the delay of the center channel
sounds. This feature works when there is sound output
from the center speaker, with a source like Dolby Digital
or DTS, etc. Ideally, the center speaker should be the
same distance from the main listening position as the left
and right speakers. However, in most home situations, the
center speaker is placed in line with the main speakers.
By delaying the sound from the center speaker, the
apparent distance from the center speaker to the main
listening position can be adjusted to make it seem the
same as the distance between the main left and right
speaker to the listening position. Adjusting the delay time
for the center speaker is especially important for giving
depth to the dialogue.

4 D. RANGE (dynamic range)

Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble
when you use your headphones.

y
• Increasing the delay by 1 ms simulates moving the speakers
about 30 cm (one foot) farther away from the listening
position.

Control range (dB):
BASS ...............
TRBL (treble) ..
Initial setting:
BASS ...............
TRBL ...............

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

–6 to +3
–6 to +3
0 dB
0 dB

APPENDIX
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SET MENU

7 I/O ASSIGN (input/output
assignment)
It is possible to assign jacks according to the component
to be used if this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT jack settings
(component names for jacks) differ from that component.
This makes it possible to change the jack assignment and
effectively connect more components.
Once you assign, you can select that component with
INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the
remote control).

■ 7C OPTICAL IN for OPTICAL
INPUT jacks
Choices:

(1) MD/CD-R, CD, V-AUX, VCR,
D-TV/CBL, DVD

■ 7D COAXIAL IN for COAXIAL
INPUT jack
Choices:

(2) MD/CD-R, CD, V-AUX, VCR,
D-TV/CBL, DVD

Notes
• You cannot select an item more than once for the same type of
jack.
• When you connect a component to both the COAXIAL and
OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the
COAXIAL jack.

9 DISPLAY SET
■ DIMMER
You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display.
Control range: –4 to 0
Initial setting: 0

10 MEM. GUARD (memory guard)
Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to settings
on this unit.
Choices: ON, OFF
Select ON to protect the following features:
• All SET MENU items
• Center, rear speakers, and subwoofer levels
• DSP program parameters

Notes
• When this item is set to ON, you cannot use the test tone.
• When this item is set to ON, you cannot select any other SET
MENU items.

8 INPUT MODE (initial input
mode)
Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources
connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn
on this unit (see page 25 for details about the input
mode).
Choices: AUTO, LAST
AUTO
Select this to allow this unit to automatically detect the
type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode.
LAST
Select this to set this unit to automatically select the last
input mode used for the respective source.

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ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS
2

Adjustment should be made with the remote control.

1
1

LEVEL

Press +/– to adjust the speaker output level.
• The control range for the center or rear left and
right speakers is from +10 dB to –10 dB.
• The control range for the subwoofer is from 0 dB
to –20 dB.

SET MENU

–

INTRODUCTION

You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker
(center, rear left and right, and subwoofer) while listening
to a source.

–

DSP

+
DSP

TEST

STEREO

Notes
VOLUME

(While playing a source)

Press LEVEL repeatedly to select the
speaker(s) you want to adjust.
Each time you press LEVEL, the selected speaker
changes and appears on the front panel display as
follows: center, rear right, rear left and subwoofer.

Center speaker output level

Rear left speaker output
level

Subwoofer output level

Control range: 0 to 100%
• CT level (Center level)
• RL level (Rear left level)
• RR level (Rear right level)

1
2

Select 5ch Stereo.

Press +/– to adjust the speaker output level.

Press u / d repeatedly to select the
speaker(s) you want to adjust.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Rear right speaker output
level

You can adjust the volume level for each channel in 5channel stereo mode.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

LEVEL

■ For 5ch Stereo

BASIC OPERATION

• When the speaker output modes for “1A CENTER” and “1C
REAR LR” are set to NON, and “1D BASS” to MAIN, the
output level of those speakers cannot be adjusted because there
is no sound coming from these speakers.
• When you adjust the output level with LEVEL, the settings you
made with the test tone will be changed.
• We recommend adjusting the speakers by following the steps
described in “Using the test tone” on pages 21 and 22.

PREPARATION

EFFECT
MUTE

APPENDIX

y
• Once you press LEVEL, you can also select the speaker(s) to
be adjusted by pressing d / u.
LEVEL
–

+
DSP

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ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME
You can adjust the time difference between the beginning
of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of
the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the
value, the later the sound effect is generated. The delay
time can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs.

Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
PROGRAM

5.
6.
7.

Program
CONCERT HALL
JAZZ CLUB
ROCK CONCERT
DISCO
GAME
CONCERT VIDEO
TV SPORTS
MONO MOVIE
70 mm SPECTACLE
DGTL SPECTACLE
DTS SPECTACLE
Spectacle 6.1
70 mm SCI-FI
Sci-Fi 6.1
DGTL SCI-FI
DTS SCI-FI
70 mm ADVENTURE
DGTL ADVENTURE
DTS ADVENTURE
Adventure 6.1
70 mm GENERAL
DGTL GENERAL
DTS GENERAL
General 6.1
PRO LOGIC/NORMAL
DOLBY DIGITAL/NORMAL
DTS DIGITAL SUR./NORMAL
Matrix 6.1
PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED
DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED
DTS DIGITAL SUR./ENHANCED
Enhanced 6.1
PRO LOGIC Movie
PRO LOGIC Music

Preset value (ms)
45
30
15
26
36
21
10
69
23
15
15
15
20
15
15
15
20
15
15
15
20
15
15
15
15
5
5
5
20
5
5
5
15
5

JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

The following table shows factory-set delay time.

1.
2.
3.
4.

HALL

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

–

+
DSP

TEST

STEREO
EFFECT

(While playing a source)

Select a DSP program you want to adjust the
delay time.

Press u / d so that “DELAY” appears on the
front panel display.

–

+
DSP

DELAY

Press +/– to adjust the delay time.

Notes
• Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with
some sources.
• The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay
time.

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ADJUSTING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR PRO LOGIC

You can adjust the values of PRO LOGIC Music
parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in
your listening room.
Adjustments should be made with the remote control.

PRO LOGIC Music parameter
descriptions
■ PANORAMA
Function:

PROGRAM
JAZZ
CLUB

ROCK
CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

TV
SPORTS

MONO
MOVIE

MOVIE
1 – THEATER – 2

Choices:

■ DIMENSION

q / DTS
SUR.

MATRIX
6.1

SELECT

LEVEL

SET MENU

–

Function:

Gradually adjusts the soundfield either
towards the front or towards the rear.
Control range: –3 (towards the rear) to +3 (towards the
front), initial setting is STD (standard).

TEST

STEREO
EFFECT

Select PRO LOGIC

Function:

Adjusts the center image from all three
front speakers to varying degrees. The
larger the value, adjusts the center image
towards the main left and right speakers.
Control range: 0 (center channel sound is output only
from center speaker) to 7 (center channel
sound is output only from main left and
right speakers), initial setting is 3.

Music.
q / DTS
SUR.

SELECT

Press u / d to select the
parameter.

–

ADVANCED
OPERATION

+
DSP

–

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Press +/– to change the
parameter value.

+
DSP

BASIC OPERATION

■ CT WIDTH (Center width)

DSP

PREPARATION

HALL

Turning the function on extends the front
stereo image to include the surround
speakers for wraparound effect.
OFF/ON, initial setting is OFF.

INTRODUCTION

Changing parameter settings

MUSIC

Repeat steps 2 and 3 above as necessary to
change other parameters.

Note
APPENDIX

• You cannot change parameter values when “10 MEM.
GUARD” on the SET MENU is set to ON.

English

Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby
mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC
outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to
power failure. However, if the power is cut for more
than one week, the parameter value you edited will
return to the factory setting. If so, edit the parameter
value again.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed
below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and
contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

■ General
Problem

This unit fails to turn
on when STANDBY/
ON (or POWER) is
pressed, or enters in
the standby mode
soon after the power
has been turned on.

No sound.

Cause

Remedy

The power cord is not connected or the
plug is not completely inserted.

Firmly connect the power cord.

—

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
on the rear panel is not fully set to either
the left or right position.

Set the switch fully to the left or right position when
this unit is in the standby mode.

The protection circuitry has been
activated.

Make sure all speaker wire connections on this unit
and on all speakers are secure and that the wire for
each connection does not touch anything other than
its respective connection.

10, 11

This unit has been exposed to a strong
external electric shock (such as lightning
and strong static electricity).

Set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the
power cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then
start operating.

Incorrect input or output cable
connections.

Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.

10 – 16

An appropriate input source has not been
selected.

Select an appropriate input source with INPUT
l / h or 6CH INPUT (or the input selector buttons).

The speaker connections are not secure.

Secure the connections.

The volume is turned down.

Turn up the volume.

The sound is muted.

Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to
cancel a mute and adjust the volume.

—

Digital signals which this unit cannot
reproduce are being input to this unit by
playing a CD-ROM, etc.

Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.

—

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10, 11

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

The sound suddenly
goes off.

The protection circuit has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.

Check the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set
to the appropriate position and then turn this unit
back on.

Check the speaker wires are not touching each other
and then turn this unit back on.

—

The sleep timer has functioned.

Turn on the power, and play the source again.

—

The sound is muted.

Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to
cancel a mute and adjust the volume.

—

Incorrect cable connections.

Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.

10, 11

Incorrect setting of “5 L/R BALANCE”
on the SET MENU.

Adjust it to the appropriate position.

The sound effect is off.

Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn it on.

A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or
DTS decoding DSP program is being
used with material not encoded with
Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS.

Select another DSP program.

No sound from the
center speaker.

—

Raise the level of the center speaker.

“1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set
to NON.

Select the appropriate mode for your center speaker.

One of the Hi-Fi DSP programs (1 to 4)
has been selected (except for 5ch Stereo).

Select another DSP program.

—

The output level of the rear speakers is
set to minimum.

Raise the output level of the rear speakers.

A monaural source is being played with
program 9.

Select another DSP program.

“1D BASS” on the SET MENU is set to
MAIN when a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal is being played.

Select SWFR or BOTH.

“1D BASS” on the SET MENU is set to
SWFR or MAIN when a 2-channel
source is being played.

Select BOTH.

Poor bass
reproduction.

26 – 33

APPENDIX

The source does not contain low bass
signals (90 Hz and below).

—

Select MAIN.

The speaker mode settings (main, center,
or rear) on the SET MENU does not
match your speaker configuration.

Select the appropriate position for each speaker
based on the size of the speakers in your
configuration.

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“1D BASS” on the SET MENU is set to
SWFR or BOTH and your system does
not include a subwoofer.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

No sound from the
subwoofer.

26 – 33

ADVANCED
OPERATION

The output level of the center speaker is
set to minimum.

The source encoded with a Dolby Digital
or DTS signal does not have a center
channel signal.
No sound from the
rear speakers.

26 – 33

BASIC
OPERAIONT

A 96-kHz sampling digital signal is
being input to this unit.

PREPARATION

No sound from the
effect speakers.

Refer
to page

INTRODUCTION

Only the speaker on
one side can be
heard.

Remedy

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer
to page

A “humming” sound
can be heard.

Incorrect cable connections.

Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem
persists, the cables may be defective.

The volume level
cannot be increased, or
the sound is distorted.

The component connected to the OUT
(REC) jacks of this unit is turned off.

Turn on the power to the component.

The sound effect
cannot be recorded.

It is not possible to record the sound
effect by a recording component.

The sound field
parameters and some
other settings on this
unit cannot be
changed.

“10 MEM. GUARD” in the SET MENU
is set to ON.

Set “10 MEM. GUARD” in the SET MENU to
OFF.

—

This unit does not
operate properly.

The internal microcomputer has been
frozen by an external electric shock (such
as lightning or excessive static electricity)
or by a power supply with low voltage.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet
and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.

—

“CHECK SP WIRES”
appears on the front
panel display.

Speaker cables are short circuited.

Make sure all speaker cables are connected
correctly.

—

There is noise
interference from digital
or high-frequency
equipment, or this unit.

This unit is too close to the digital or
high-frequency equipment.

Move this unit further away from such
equipment.

—

This unit suddenly
turns into the standby
mode.

The internal temperature becomes too
high and the overheat protection circuitry
has been activated.

Wait until this unit cools down and then turn it
back on.

—

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Tuner
Problem

Cause

Use the manual tuning method.

There is distortion, and
clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a
good FM antenna.

There is multipath interference.

Adjust the antenna position to eliminate
multipath interference.

—

The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.

The station is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

Use the manual tuning method.

Previously preset
stations can no longer
be tuned in.

This unit has been disconnected for a
long period.

Re-store the stations.

The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.

The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections
and orient it for best reception.

Use the manual tuning method.

There are continuous
crackling and hissing
noises.

Noises result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats
and other electrical equipment.

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.
This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to
eliminate all noise.

There are buzzing and
whining noises
(especially in the
evening).

A TV set is being used nearby.

Move this unit away from the TV.

—

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BASIC
OPERAIONT

Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.

PREPARATION

The characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts may cause this problem
when the transmitter is too far away or
the antenna input is poor.

Refer
to page

INTRODUCTION

FM stereo reception is
noisy.

Remedy

ADVANCED
OPERATION

■ Remote control

The remote control
does not work nor
function properly.

Cause

Remedy

Refer to
page

The remote control will function within a
maximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no more
than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an
inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is
striking the remote control sensor of this
unit.

Reposition this unit.

—

The batteries are weak.

Replace all batteries with new ones.

APPENDIX

Wrong distance or angle.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Problem

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GLOSSARY
■ Dolby Surround
Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system
to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 main
left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for
dialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special sound
effects (monaural). The rear channel reproduces sound
within a narrow frequency range.
Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes
and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as
well. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into this unit
employs a digital signal processing system that
automatically stabilizes the volume on each channel to
enhance moving sound effects and directionality.

■ DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Digital Surround
DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog
soundtracks of movies with a 6-channel digital sound
track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie
theaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc.
has developed a home theater system so that you can
enjoy the depth of sound and natural spatial
representation of DTS digital surround in your home.
This system produces practically distortion-free 6-channel
sound (technically, a left, right and center channels, 2 rear
channels, plus an LFE 0.1 channel as a subwoofer, for a
total of 5.1 channels).

■ Dolby Digital

■ LFE 0.1 channel

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that
gives you completely independent multi-channel audio.
With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 rear
stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio
channels. With an additional channel especially for bass
effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has
a total of 5.1 channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).
By using 2-channel stereo for the rear speakers, more
accurate moving sound effects and surround sound
environment are possible than with Dolby Surround. The
wide dynamic range (from maximum to minimum
volume) reproduced by the 5 full-range channels and the
precise sound orientation generated using digital sound
processing provide listeners with previously unheard of
excitement and realism.
With this unit, any sound environment from monaural up
to a 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected for
your enjoyment.

This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals.
The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz.
This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a
low frequency range compared to the full-range
reproduced by the other 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or
DTS 5.1 channel systems.

■ Matrix 6.1
The unit incorporates Matrix 6.1 decoder for Dolby
Digital and DTS multi-channel software that enables 6.1channel reproduction by adding the rear center channel to
existing 5.1-channel format. (The rear center channel is
created from rear left and right channels, and outputted
from virtual rear center speaker.) With this additional
channel, you can experience more dynamic and realistic
moving sound especially with scenes with “fly-over ” and
“fly-around ” effects.

■ CINEMA DSP

■ SILENT CINEMA
YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect
DSP algorithm for headphones.
Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound
field so that accurate representations of all the sound field
programs can be enjoyed using headphones.

■ Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is an improved technique used to
decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround
softwares. This new technology enables a discrete 5channel playback with 2 main left and right channels, 1
center channel, and 2 rear left and right channels (instead
of only 1 rear channel for conventional Pro Logic
technology). A music mode is also available for 2-channel
sources in addition to the movie mode.

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D I G I T A L

Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were
originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect
is best felt in a theater having many speakers and
designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions,
such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and
so on, can differ so widely, it’s inevitable that there are
differences in the sound heard as well. Based on a wealth
of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses
YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to
provide the visual and audio experience of movie theater
in the listening room of your own home.

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GLOSSARY

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP
INTRODUCTION

YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP
algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field
surround effects even without any rear speakers by using
virtual rear speakers.
It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP using a
minimal 2-speaker system that does not include a center
speaker.

■ PCM (Linear PCM)

PREPARATION

Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog
audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without
using any compression. This is used as a method of
recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a
technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per
very small unit of time. Standing for “pulse code
modulation”, the analog signal is encoded as pulses and
then modulated for recording.

■ Sampling frequency and number
of quantized bits
BASIC
OPERAIONT
ADVANCED
OPERATION

When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of
times the signal is sampled per second is called the
sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when
converting the sound level into a numeric value is called
the number of quantized bits.
The range of rates that can be played back is determined
based on the sampling rate, while the dynamic range
representing the sound level difference is determined by
the number of quantized bits. In principle, the higher the
sampling frequency, the wider the range of frequencies
that can be played back, and the higher the number of
quantized bits, the more finely the sound level can be
reproduced.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
English

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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION

FM SECTION

• Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................................. 75 W
[Other models] .................................................................... 65 W
1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................................. 80 W
[Other models] .................................................................... 70 W

• Tuning Range
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................ 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
[Other models] .............................................. 87.50 to 108.00 MHz

• DIN Standard Output Power
1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω ........................................................ 110 W

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF)
Mono/Stereo .............................................................. 76 dB/70 dB

• Maximum Power (EIAJ)
[China, Korea and General models]
1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ........................................................... 95 W

• Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)
Mono/Stereo ................................................................. 0.2%/0.3%

• Dynamic Power (IHF)
8/6/4/2 Ω
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ......................... 95/115/140/160 W
[Other models] ............................................... 90/110/130/150 W

• Frequency Response ........................... 20 Hz to 15 kHz +0.5, –2 dB

• Damping Factor
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ................................................... 80 or more

• Usable Sensitivity ............................................................. 300 µV/m

• Frequency Response
CD to Main L/R ...................................... 10 Hz to 100 kHz, –3 dB

GENERAL

• Total Harmonic Distortion
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40 W, 8 Ω, Main L/R ................................ 0.06%
• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
CD (250 mV, shorted) to Main L/R, Effect Off ................. 100 dB
• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)
Main L/R ................................................................ 150 µV or less
• Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz)
CD (5.1 kΩ terminated) to Main L/R ........................ 60 dB/45 dB
• Tone Control (Main L/R)
BASS Boost/Cut ...................................................... ±10 dB/50 Hz
TREBLE Boost/Cut ............................................... ±10 dB/20 kHz
• Phones Output ............................................................. 0.34 V/560 Ω
• Input Sensitivity
CD, etc .................................................................... 150 mV/47 kΩ
6CH INPUT ............................................................ 150 mV/47 kΩ
• Output Level
OUT (REC) ........................................................... 150 mV/1.2 kΩ
OUTPUT SUBWOOFER .......................................... 4.0 V/1.2 kΩ

• 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF, 100% mod.)
Mono/Stereo ........................ 2.0 µV (17.3 dBf) /25 µV (39.2 dBf)
• Selectivity (400 kHz) ............................................................... 70 dB

• Stereo Separation (1 kHz) ....................................................... 45 dB

AM SECTION
• Tuning Range ......................................... 530/531 to 1710/1611 kHz

• Power Supply
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................... AC 120 V/60 Hz
[Australia model] ................................................. AC 240 V/50 Hz
[U.K., Europe and Singapore models] ................ AC 230 V/50 Hz
[Korea model] ..................................................... AC 220 V/60 Hz
[China and General models] ..... AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption
[U.S.A. model] .................................................................... 210 W
[Canada model] ...................................................... 210 W/260 VA
[Other models] ..................................................................... 230 W
Standby Mode ............................................................. max. 0.9 W
• AC Outlets
[U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Singapore models]
.......................................................... 2 (Total 100 W maximum)
[China and General models] .................. 2 (Total 50 W maximum)
[U.K. and Australia models] ......................... 1 (100 W maximum)
• Dimension (W x H x D)
...................... 435 x 151 x 380 mm (17” x 5-15/16” x 15-1/16”)
• Weight ................................................................... 10.0 kg (21.3 lbs)

• Composite Video Signal Level ...................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

• Accessories ............................................................... Remote control
Batteries
75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter [U.K. model]
A/V cable [U.S.A., Canada and Australia models]
AM loop antenna
Indoor FM antenna

• Signal to Noise Ratio ............................................................... 50 dB

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

VIDEO SECTION
• Video Signal Type ...................................................... NTSC or PAL

• Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT) .... 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB

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