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RX-V550

© 2004
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.
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YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA

Printed in Malaysia

WD06160

RX-V550
AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

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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.

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

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

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

Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds.

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.

18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia 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:
Asia model ..................... 220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
General model . 110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may
fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed
to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this
unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage
and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal
injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall
and liquid may cause electrical shock to the
user and/or damage to this unit.
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.

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified
is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical
storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any
service is needed. The cabinet should never be
opened for any reasons.

17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set
this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.

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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

■ For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note
The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

FEATURES............................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED............................................ 3

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM
DESCRIPTIONS...............................................43

Supplied accessories .................................................. 3
Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 3

For movie/video sources.......................................... 43
For music sources .................................................... 45

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

PREPARATION

ADVANCED OPERATION
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................46
Using the sleep timer ............................................... 46
Manually adjusting speaker levels........................... 47
Using the test tone ................................................... 47

SET MENU ............................................................48

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 14

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................54

Before connecting components................................ 14
Connecting video components................................. 15
Connecting audio components................................. 18
Connecting the antennas .......................................... 19
Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 20
Turning on the power............................................... 22

Control area ............................................................. 54
Setting manufacturer codes...................................... 55
Controlling other components ................................. 56
Clearing setup manufacturer codes.......................... 57

BASIC SETUP ...................................................... 23
Using the BASIC SETUP menu .............................. 23

BASIC
OPERATION

Speaker placement ................................................... 11
Speaker connections ................................................ 12

Using SET MENU................................................... 49
1 SOUND MENU.................................................... 50
2 INPUT MENU...................................................... 52
3 OPTION MENU................................................... 53

SPEAKER SETUP ............................................... 11

PREPARATION

Front panel ................................................................. 4
Remote control........................................................... 6
Using the remote control ........................................... 7
Front panel display .................................................... 8
Rear panel ................................................................ 10

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BASIC OPERATION
PLAYBACK.......................................................... 26
Basic operations....................................................... 26
Selecting sound field programs ............................... 28
Selecting input modes.............................................. 32

TUNING ................................................................ 34

What is a sound field ............................................... 58
Changing parameter settings ................................... 58

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER
DESCRIPTIONS...............................................60
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................62
RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS ........66
GLOSSARY...........................................................67
Audio formats .......................................................... 67
Sound field programs............................................... 68
Audio information ................................................... 68
Video signal information ......................................... 69

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Automatic and manual tuning.................................. 34
Presetting stations .................................................... 35
Selecting preset stations........................................... 37
Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 38
Receiving RDS stations ........................................... 39
Changing the RDS mode ......................................... 39
PTY SEEK function ................................................ 40
EON function........................................................... 41

SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ......58

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................70

RECORDING ....................................................... 42

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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FEATURES

FEATURES
Built-in 6-channel power amplifier

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆ Minimum RMS output power
(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)
Front: 90 W + 90 W
Center: 90 W
Surround: 90 W + 90 W
Surround back: 90 W

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

Sound field features
◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of
sound fields
◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder
◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6,
DTS 96/24 decoder
◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic
IIx decoder
◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP
◆ SILENT CINEMA™

Other features
◆ 192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter
◆ A SET MENU which provides you with items for
optimizing this unit for your audio/video system
◆ 6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input
◆ S-Video signal input/output capability
◆ Component video input/output capability
◆ Video signal conversion (Composite video ↔ S-Video)
capability for monitor out
◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks
◆ Sleep timer
◆ Cinema and music night listening modes
◆ Remote control with preset manufacturer codes

• 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.
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In
case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA
CORPORATION.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION

Supplied accessories
Please check that you received all of the following parts.
Remote control
CODE SET

TRANSMIT

Batteries (4)
(AAA, R03, UM-4)

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AM loop antenna

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

AMP

VCR

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

VOLUME

MUTE

ROCK

ENTER

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

EFFECT
PRESET/CH

LEVEL
TITLE

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

Indoor FM antenna
(U.K., Europe, Australia
and Korea models)

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO
DISC SKIP

FREQ/RDS

MODE

PTY SEEK START

EON
RAV251
WC55290 EU

Installing batteries in the remote
control

2
1
3

Notes on batteries
• Change all of the batteries if you notice the condition like; the
operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator
does not flash or its light becomes dim.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as
these different types of batteries may have the same shape and
color.
• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.

If the remote control is without batteries for more than
2 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
batteries, set up the manufacturer code and program
any acquired functions that may have been cleared.
Press the
part and slide the battery
compartment cover off.

Insert four supplied batteries (AAA, R03,
UM-4) according to the polarity markings
(+ and –) on the inside of the battery
compartment.

Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

English

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel
1

2 3 4

(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

EDIT

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

LEVEL

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

PROGRAM

INPUT

PHONES
SPEAKERS
A
B

STRAIGHT

TONE CONTROL

MULTI CH
INPUT

INPUT MODE

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

RDS MODE/FREQ

AUDIO

EON

PTY SEEK
MODE
START

BC D E

JK LM
(U.K. and Europe models only)

1 STANDBY/ON
Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When
you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will
be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce
sound.
Note
In standby mode, this unit consumes 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.
4 A/B/C/D/E (NEXT)
Selects one of the 5 preset station groups (A to E) when
the unit is in tuner mode.
Selects the speaker channel to be adjusted when the unit is
not in tuner mode.

5 PRESET/TUNING l / h (LEVEL –/+)
Selects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) is
displayed next to the band indication in the front panel
display when the unit is in tuner mode. Selects the tuning
frequency when the colon (:) is not displayed.
Adjusts the level of the speaker channel selected using
A/B/C/D/E (NEXT) when the unit is not in tuner mode.
6 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)
Stores a station in the memory. Hold down this button for
more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset tuning.
7 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)
Switches between automatic tuning (AUTO indicator on)
and manual tuning (AUTO indicator off).
8 VIDEO AUX jacks
Input audio and video signals from a portable external
source such as a game console. To reproduce source
signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.
9 VOLUME
Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

A SPEAKERS A/B
Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A
and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the
corresponding button is pressed.
B PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)
Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h
(LEVEL –/+) between selecting preset station numbers
and tuning.
C STRAIGHT (EFFECT)
Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is
selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are
output directly from their respective speakers without
effect processing.

■ U.K. and Europe models only
J RDS MODE/FREQ
Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station
to cycle the display between the PS mode, PTY mode, RT
mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data
services) and/or the frequency display.
K PTY SEEK MODE
Press this button to set the unit to the PTY SEEK mode.

INTRODUCTION

0
PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack
Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers.
All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down
to the left and right headphone channels.

L PTY SEEK START
Press this button to begin searching for a station after the
desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK
mode.
M EON
Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically.

D FM/AM
Switches the reception band between FM and AM.
E PROGRAM
Use to select sound field programs or adjust the bass/
treble balance (in conjunction with TONE CONTROL).
F TONE CONTROL
Use to adjust the bass/treble balance for the front left and
right speakers (see page 27).
G INPUT MODE
Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of
signals received when one component is connected to two
or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 32).
H INPUT selector
Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.
I MULTI CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT
jacks. When selected, the MULTI CH INPUT source takes
priority over the source selected with INPUT (or the input
selector buttons on the remote control).

English

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control
This section describes the function of each control on the
remote control used to control this unit. To operate other
components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on
page 54.

1
2

9
CODE SET

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AMP

VCR

B
C
D
E

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

VOLUME

MUTE

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

5
6

ENTER

G
H

EFFECT
PRESET/CH

LEVEL
TITLE

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

7
8

ROCK

TEST
DISPLAY

AUDIO
DISC SKIP

MODE

PTY SEEK START

EON

5 NIGHT
Turns on or off the night listening modes (page 31).
6 LEVEL
Selects the speaker channel to be adjusted and sets the
level.
7 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / SELECT
Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or
SET MENU items.
Press u / d to select preset station numbers when the unit
is in tuner mode.
8 TEST (RETURN)
Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.
Returns to the previous menu level when adjusting the
SET MENU parameters.
9 TRANSMIT indicator
Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.
0 STANDBY
Sets this unit in the standby mode.

B SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.

REC

FREQ/RDS

4 Sound field program / numeric buttons
Use to select sound field programs.
Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations when the
unit is in tuner mode.

A SYSTEM POWER
Turns on the power of this unit.

SELECT

RETURN

3 Input selector buttons
Select the input source and change the control area.

C MULTI CH IN
Selects MULTI CH INPUT when using an external
decoder (etc.).
D AMP
Selects the AMP mode. You must select the AMP mode to
control the main unit.
E VOLUME –/+
Increases or decreases the volume level.

1 Infrared window
Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the
component you want to operate.
2 CODE SET
Use to set up manufacturer codes (see page 55).

F MUTE
Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to
the previous volume level.
G EX/ES
Switches between 5.1 or 6.1-channel playback of multichannel software.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Using the remote control
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.

I SET MENU (A/B/C/D/E)
Activates the SET MENU function.
Selects preset station groups when the unit is in tuner
mode.

RDS MODE/FREQ

VOLUME

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

EDIT

■ U.K. and Europe models only

EON

PTY SEEK
MODE
START

PRESET/TUNING

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

J RDS tuning buttons
FREQ/RDS
Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station
to cycle the display between the PS mode, PTY mode, RT
mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data
service) and/or the frequency display.

INTRODUCTION

H STRAIGHT (EFFECT)
Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is
selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are
output directly from their respective speakers without
effect processing.

30
CODE SET

AUDIO

Approximately 6 m

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

POWER POWER STANDBY POWER

TV
CD

DVD

AV
MD/CD-R TUNER

SLEEP

DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN

VCR

AMP

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUTE

MUSIC ENTERTAINTV THTR

q/DTS

NIGHT

ROCK

4
MOVIE

EX/ES STRAIGHT

ENTER
EFFECT

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

TITLE

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO
DISC SKIP

PTY SEEK MODE
Press this button to set the unit to the PTY SEEK mode.
PTY SEEK START
Press this button to begin searching for a station after the
desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK
mode.
EON
Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically.

■ Handling the remote control
• 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 such as near a bath
– high temperature such as near a heater or stove
– extremely low temperatures
– dusty places

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display
1

96
24

q EX

q PL

q PL x

3
VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL

V-AUX

6
DTV/CBL

78
MD/CD-R

DVD

NIGHT

PTY HOLD AUTO
SLEEP

HiFi DSP

TUNER

F G

PTY RT CT

EON

1 Decoder indicators
When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective
indicator lights up.
2 SILENT CINEMA indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound
field program is selected (see page 27).
3 NIGHT indicator
Lights up when you select night listening mode.
4 Input source indicators
A cursor lights to show the current input source.
5 Sound field indicators
Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields.
Presence DSP sound field
Listening position
Left surround
DSP sound field

Right surround
DSP sound field
Surround back DSP sound field

6 CINEMA DSP indicator
Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field
program.
7 AUTO indicator
Lights up to indicate that automatic tuning is possible.
8 TUNED indicator
Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.
9 STEREO indicator
Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an
FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit.

96/24

L C R
LFE SL SB SR

JK
M

ft
mS
dB

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PCM

(U.K. and Europe models only)

0 MEMORY indicator
Blinks to show that a station can be stored.
A MUTE indicator
Blinks while the MUTE function is on.
B VOLUME level indication
Indicates the volume level.
C PCM indicator
Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.
D VIRTUAL indicator
Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see
page 32).
E Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.
F SP A B indicators
Light up according to the set of front speakers selected.
Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are
selected.
G SLEEP indicator
Lights up while the sleep timer is on.
H HiFi DSP indicator
Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field
program.
I Multi-information display
Shows the current sound field program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.
J 96/24 indicator
Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

K LFE indicator
Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.
INTRODUCTION

L Input channel indicators/speaker indicators
Indicate the channel components of the current digital
input signal.
Indicate the number of speakers connected in SPEAKERS
(page 24), or indicate the channel being adjusted in SP
LEVEL (page 51).
M RDS indicators
(U.K. and Europe models only)
The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently
received RDS station light(s) up.
EON lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON
data service is being received.
PTY HOLD lights up while searching for stations in the
PTY SEEK mode.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel
1

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
DVD

MULTI CH INPUT
R
L

AUDIO
R

VIDEO
L

FRONT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COAXIAL

MONITOR
OUT

DTV
/CBL

CD SURROUND

OPTICAL

DTV
/CBL

DVD

DIGITAL
INPUT

TUNER

CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

DTV/CBL

IN
VCR

DVD

MD/CD-R

SPEAKERS
+ +

– –

GND

IN
(PLAY)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

MD
/CD-R

VIDEO

OUT
(REC)

SUB
WOOFER

AUDIO

L
SURROUND

S VIDEO

75Ω UNBAL.

MONITOR OUT
FM
ANT

R
MD/CD-R

AM
ANT

OUT

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

+ +

– –
R

FRONT

– –
CENTER

SURROUND BACK

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

1 DIGITAL INPUT jacks
See pages 15, 17 and 18 for details.

7 SUB WOOFER OUTPUT jack
See page 13 for connection information.

2 MULTI CH INPUT jacks
See page 16 for connection information.

8 Antenna terminals
See page 19 for connection information.

3 Video component jacks
See pages 15 and 17 for connection information.

9 Speaker terminals
See page 13 for connection information.

4 AC OUTLET(S)
Use to supply power to your other A/V components (see
page 20).

0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
See page 21.

5 DIGITAL OUTPUT jack
See page 18 for details.
6 Audio component jacks
See page 18 for connection information.

< Asia and General models only >
FREQUENCY STEP switch
See page 19.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
See page 20.

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SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP
Surround speakers (SR and SL)

Speaker placement
The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R
speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP
and multi-channel audio sources.

The surround speakers are used for effect and surround
sounds. Place these speakers behind your listening
position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m above the
floor.

Surround back speaker (SB)
FL

30˚

Subwoofer
SL

SR
60˚

80˚

SR
SB

The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active
Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only
for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,
but also for high fidelity reproduction of the LFE (lowfrequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and
DTS software. The position of the subwoofer is not so
critical, because low bass sounds are not highly
directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the
front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the
room to reduce wall reflections.

PREPARATION

The surround back speaker supplements the surround
speakers and provides for more realistic front-to-back
transitions. Place this speaker directly behind the listening
position and at the same height as the surround speakers.

1.8 m

Front speakers (FR and FL)
The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus
effect sounds. Place these speakers an equal distance from
the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker
from each side of the video monitor should be the same.

Center speaker (C)
The center speaker is for the center channel sounds
(dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical
to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results,
however, are obtained with the full system. Align the front
face of the center speaker with the front face of your video
monitor. Place the speaker centrally between the front
speakers and as close to the monitor as possible, such as
directly over or under it.

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SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker connections

Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

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
If you will use 6 ohm speakers, be sure to set
this unit’s speaker impedance setting to 6
ohms before using (see page 21).
Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the
power of this unit is off.
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or
do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This
could damage this unit and/or speakers.
Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of
speakers still creates the interference with the monitor,
place the speakers away from the monitor.

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped
differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges.
Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red)
terminals on this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain
cable to the “–” (black) terminals.

Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation
from the end of each speaker cable.

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

Unscrew the knob.

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

5
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

■ Banana plug connections
(With the exception of U.K., Europe and Asia models)
First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug
connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.

Banana plug

(With the exception of U.K., Europe
and Asia models)

10 mm

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SPEAKER SETUP

Front speakers (A)
Right
Left
Subwoofer
system

Surround speakers
Right
Left

– –

PREPARATION

SPEAKERS
+ +

– –

L
SURROUND

SUB
WOOFER

OUTPUT

+ +

– –
R

FRONT

Front
speakers
(B)

– –

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

5
Center
speaker

Surround back
speaker

■ FRONT terminals
Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If
you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the
FRONT A or B terminals.

■ CENTER terminals

Connect a center speaker to these terminals.

■ SURROUND terminals

2
1

Connect surround speakers to these terminals.

■ SUB WOOFER jack

Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
to this jack.

■ SURROUND BACK terminals

Speaker layout

Connect a surround back speaker to these terminals.
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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS
Before connecting components
CAUTION
Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains
power until all connections between components are
complete.

Dust protection cap
Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect
the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are
not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in
place. This cap protects the jack from dust.

■ Cable indications
■ Video jacks

For analog signals
left analog cables

right analog cables

For digital signals
optical cables

coaxial cables

This unit has three types of video jacks. Connection
depends on the availability of input jacks on your monitor.
The signals input through the S VIDEO jacks on this unit
are automatically converted for output through the
VIDEO jacks. When V CONV. is set to ON (see page 53),
signals input through the VIDEO jacks can be output
through the S VIDEO jacks.

For video signals
video cables

S-Video cables

V
V

■ Analog jacks

S VIDEO

VIDEO

You can input analog signals from audio components by
connecting audio pin cable to the analog jacks on this unit.
Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the
left jacks.

■ Digital jacks
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. When you connect components to both
the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to
the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital
input jacks are compatible with 96-kHz sampling digital
signals.
Note
This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus
audio signals input to the analog jacks are only output to the
analog OUT (REC) jacks. Likewise audio signals input to the
digital (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks are only output to the
DIGITAL OUTPUT jack.

COMPONENT VIDEO
PR
PB
Y

VIDEO jack
For conventional composite video signals.
S VIDEO jack
For S-Video signals, separated into luminance (Y) and
color (C) video signals to achieve high-quality color
reproduction.
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks
For component signals, separated into luminance (Y) and
color difference (PB, PR) to provide the best quality in
picture reproduction.
Signal flow inside this unit
Input

Output
(MONITOR OUT)

COMPONENT
VIDEO
S VIDEO

VIDEO

Only when V CONV. is set to ON
(see page 53).

Note
When signals are input through both the S VIDEO and VIDEO
jacks, signals input through the S VIDEO jack have priority.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting video components
■ Connections for DVD playback

Optical out

Video out

DVD player

PREPARATION

Audio out
R

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
DVD

AUDIO
R

VIDEO
L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD
MONITOR
OUT

Video in

Video
monitor

DVD

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and
SUB WOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or preamplifier.
Connect the output jacks on your multi-format player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to
match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the front and surround channels.

MULTI CH INPUT
R
L
FRONT

SURROUND
CENTER

SUB
WOOFER

Subwoofer
out

Center
out

Front
out

Multi-format player/
External decoder

Surround
out

Notes
• When you select MULTI CH INPUT as the input source, this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you
cannot select sound field programs.
• This unit does not redirect signals input to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to accommodate for missing speakers. We recommend that
you connect at least a 5.1-channel speaker system before using this feature.
• When headphones are used, only front left and right channels are output.

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connections for other video components
Optical out

Cable TV or
satellite tuner

Video out

Audio out
O

PREPARATION

COMPONENT VIDEO
PB
Y
PR
AUDIO

VIDEO
L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DTV
/CBL

DIGITAL
INPUT
COAXIAL

DTV
/CBL

OPTICAL

DTV/CBL

IN
VCR
OUT

Audio in
Audio out

Video in

DVD recorder
or VCR

Video out

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)
Use these jacks to connect any video source, such as a
game console or video camera, to this unit.

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio out R

Game
console or
video camera

Audio out L

English

Video out

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting audio components
■ Connections for audio components

DIGITAL
INPUT
COAXIAL

Coaxial out

Audio out
L

CD player

MD/CD-R

IN
(PLAY)
MD
/CD-R

(REC)

AUDIO

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

Audio out

Optical in
Optical out

Audio in
MD recorder or
tape deck

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the antennas
Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the
designated terminals.
AM loop antenna
(included)

Indoor FM antenna
(included)

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.
• 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 outdoor
antennas.

PREPARATION

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

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

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

Cut the lead wire and
remove it.

TUNER

AM
ANT
GND

75Ω UNBAL.
FM
ANT

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.

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it
to the terminals on this unit.

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

11 mm
8 mm
6 mm

Lead wire

Clamp

Insert wire into
slot.

Snap the cover
into place.

■ FREQUENCY STEP switch
(Asia and General models only)
Because the interstation frequency
FREQUENCY STEP
spacing differs in different areas, set
AM
FM
the FREQUENCY STEP switch
(locating on the rear panel) according
to the frequency spacing in your area.
• North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz
• Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz
Before setting this switch, disconnect this unit’s power
cord from the AC wall outlet.
10 KHZ / 100 KHZ

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.

9 KHZ / 50 KHZ

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power supply cord
■ Connecting the AC power cord

■ Memory back-up

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

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
wall outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than one
week, the stored data will be lost.

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)
U.K. and Australia models .............................. 1 OUTLET
Korea model ...............................................................None
Other models ..................................................2 OUTLETS
Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your
other components to this unit. Power to the AC
OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON
(or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). The outlet(s)
supply power to any connected component whenever this
unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power
consumption of components) that can be connected to the
AC OUTLET(S) is:
Asia and General models........................................... 50 W
Korea model ................................................................ N/A
Other models ...........................................................100 W

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(Asia 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:
Asia model ..........................220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
General model ......110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
VOLTAGE SELECTOR

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

(Asia and General models)

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CONNECTIONS

■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
CAUTION
Do not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched on,
as doing so may damage the unit.
If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON is pressed
on either the front panel or remote control, the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to
either position. If this is the case, slide the switch all the
way to either position when this unit is in standby mode.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON

PREPARATION

Select the switch position (left or right) according to the
impedance of the speakers in your system.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Switch position

Speaker

Impedance level
If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of each speaker must be
4 Ω or higher.

Front
If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker must be
8 Ω or higher.

Left

Center, Surround, Surround back

The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.
If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of each speaker must be
8 Ω or higher.

Front
If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker must be
16 Ω or higher.

Right

Center, Surround, Surround back

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

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CONNECTIONS

Turning on the power
When all connections are complete, turn on the power of
this unit.
(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

EDIT

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
SPEAKERS
A
B

STRAIGHT

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

AUDIO

1
CODE SET

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AMP

VCR

POWER

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

VOLUME

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

POWER
STANDBY
/ON

Front panel

or
Remote control

Turn on the video monitor connected to this
unit.

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BASIC SETUP

BASIC SETUP
The basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your
system quickly and with minimal effort.

Press SELECT to enter BASIC SETUP.

PRESET/CH

• If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise
adjustments, use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU
(page 50) instead of using BASIC SETUP.
• Altering any parameters in BASIC SETUP will reset all
parameters in SOUND MENU.

SELECT

Before you begin:
• Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel to select
the front speakers you want to use.
• Make sure you disconnect your headphones from this
unit.
CODE SET

TRANSMIT

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

The ROOM parameter appears in the front panel
display.

POWER

MD/CD-R

STANDBY

TUNER

Select the size of the room you have installed your
speakers in. Roughly speaking, the room sizes are
defined as follows:

POWER

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

ENTER
EFFECT

PRESET/CH

LEVEL
DVD

SLEEP

TITLE

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT

AMP

VCR

TEST
RETURN

DISPLAY

2
3-13

[U.S.A. and Canada models]
S (small)
16 x 13ft, 200ft2 (4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2)
M (medium) 20 x 16ft, 300ft2 (6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2)
L (large)
26 x 19ft, 450ft2 (7.9 x 5.8m, 45m2)

REC
AUDIO

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

FREQ/RDS
TV MUTE

MODE

PTY SEEK START

EON

TV INPUT

[Other models]
S (small)
3.6 x 2.8m, 10m2
M (medium) 4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2
L (large)
6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2

Press AMP.
AMP

5
2

Press j / i to select the desired setting.

ROOM: S M >L

SYSTEM

POWER

Press d to display the SUBWOOFER
parameter.

Press SET MENU.
“BASIC SETUP” appears in the front panel display.

PRESET/CH

SELECT

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

PREPARATION

Using the BASIC SETUP menu

BASIC SETUP

Press j / i to select the desired setting.

SUBWOOFER YES
YES
NONE

If you have a subwoofer in your system.
If you do not have a subwoofer in your system.

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BASIC SETUP

Press d to display the SPEAKERS
parameter.

Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
PRESET/CH

PRESET/CH

SELECT
SELECT

If you selected SET, you hear a test tone from each
speaker in turn. “CHECK:TestTone” appears in the
front panel display for a few seconds, then “CHECK:
OK?”.

Press j / i to select the number of speakers
you connected.

CHECK:TestTone

SPEAKERS 6spk
Choices

Display

2spk

L C R
SL SB SR

3spk

L C R
SL SB SR

4spk

L C R
SL SB SR

5spk

L C R
SL SB SR

6spk

L C R
SL SB SR

Speakers

CHECK OK? YES

Front L/R

Front L/R, Center

CHECK OK? YES

Front L/R, Surround L/R

YES

Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R

NO
Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,
Surround back

13
9

Press j / i to select the desired setting.

Press d to display SET/CANCEL.

To complete the setup process if the test tone
levels from each speaker were satisfactory.
To proceed to the SP LEVEL speaker level
adjustment menu to balance the level of each
speaker.

Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
PRESET/CH

PRESET/CH
SELECT

SELECT

If you selected NO in step 12, the front speaker level
adjustment display appears in the front panel display.

Press j / i to select the desired setting.

>SET CANCEL
SET
CANCEL

To apply the settings you chose in steps
4 through 8.
To cancel the setup without making
any changes.

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BASIC SETUP

■ To balance the speaker levels
Perform the following steps after step 13 (see page 24).
t

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

FR-----||-----

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

The unit outputs the test tone from the selected speaker
and the left front (or left surround) speaker in turn. The
indicator of the speaker currently outputting the test tone
flashes in the front panel display.
Press d / u to select a speaker, then use j / i
to adjust the balance.

PREPARATION

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.

FR-----||----Adjusts the balance between the front left and right
speakers.

C-----||----Adjusts the balance between the front left and center
speakers.

SL-----||----Adjusts the balance between the front left and
surround left speakers.

SB-----||----Adjusts the balance between the surround left and
surround back speakers.

SR-----||----Adjusts the balance between the surround left and
surround right speakers.

SWFR-----||----Adjusts the balance between the front left speaker
and the subwoofer.

Press SET MENU to exit after balancing the
speakers.

y
You can also balance the speaker levels using test tone by
pressing TEST on the remote control.

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PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK
Basic operations

4
(U.S.A. model)

Select the input source.
Use INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons
on the remote control) to select the input you desire.
INPUT

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

VOLUME

or
PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

LEVEL

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

EDIT

PROGRAM

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

AMP

VCR

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

AUDIO

Front panel

Remote control

3
1
4
7

CODE SET

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

TV CH

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

VOLUME

STEREO

VOLUME

HALL

96
24

q EX

q PL

q PL
q PL x
PCM

JAZZ

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TV VOL

The current input source name and input mode appear
in the front panel display and video monitor for a few
seconds.

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

10 DDVDD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

AUTO00

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ENTER

Selected input source

Input mode

EFFECT
PRESET/CH

Start playback or select a broadcast station
on the source component.
Refer to the operating instructions for the component.

Adjust the volume to the desired output
level.

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

POWER
STANDBY
/ON

Front panel

Remote control

Turn on the video monitor connected to this
unit.

Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel.
Each press turns the respective speakers on or off.
SPEAKERS
B
A

VOLUME

Front panel

VOLUME

Remote control

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Select a sound field program if desired.
Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP on the remote
control to select the AMP mode, then press one of the
sound field program buttons repeatedly) to select a
sound field program. (See page 43 for details about
sound field programs.)
PROGRAM
AMP

Front panel
STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ROCK

ENTER
EFFECT

To listen with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)
“SILENT CINEMA” allows you to enjoy multi-channel
music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS
surround, through ordinary headphones. “SILENT
CINEMA” activates automatically whenever you connect
headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to
CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs. When
activated, the “SILENT CINEMA” indicator lights up in
the front panel display.
Notes
• This unit will not be set to “SILENT CINEMA” when MULTI
CH INPUT is selected as the input source.
• “SILENT CINEMA” is not effective when the Direct Stereo or
2ch Stereo program is selected, or in STRAIGHT mode.

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Speaker and headphone adjustments are stored independently.

Notes
• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or low-frequency
sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality of the surround
speakers may not match that of the front left and right speakers.
• TONE CONTROL is not effective with the Direct Stereo
program (page 31) or MULTI CH INPUT.

To mute the sound
Press MUTE on the remote control.
The MUTE indicator blinks in the
front panel display.
To resume the audio output, press
MUTE again (or press VOLUME –/+).
The MUTE indicator disappears from
the display.

BASIC
OPERATION

Remote control

To adjust the tone
You can adjust the tonal quality
TONE CONTROL
of your front left and right
speakers or headphones (when
connected).
Press TONE CONTROL on the
front panel repeatedly to select
PROGRAM
TREBLE or BASS, then rotate
PROGRAM to the right or left to
increase or decrease.
• Select TREBLE to adjust the
high frequency response.
• Select BASS to adjust the low
frequency response.
To cancel the tone control, press TONE CONTROL
repeatedly to select BYPASS.

MUTE

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You can adjust the muting level (see page 52).

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■ Selecting MULTI CH INPUT
Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT”
appears in the front panel display and video monitor.
MULTI CH
INPUT

Selecting sound field programs
■ Front panel operation

MULTI CH IN

(U.S.A. model)

or
Front panel

Remote control

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

EDIT

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

MULTI CH INPUT

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

AUDIO

Note
When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown in the front panel display,
no other source can be played. To select another input source with
INPUT (or one of the input selector buttons), press MULTI CH
INPUT to turn off “MULTI CH INPUT” in the front panel
display.

PROGRAM

Rotate PROGRAM to select the desired program.
The name of the selected program appears in the front
panel display and video monitor.

■ Playing video sources in the
background

PROGRAM

You can combine a video image from a video source with
sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy
listening to classical music while viewing beautiful
scenery from the video source on the video monitor.
Use the input selector buttons on the remote
control to select a video source, then select an
audio source.
CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

Audio sources

VCR

AMP

Video sources

Note
If you want to enjoy audio from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks
together with a video source, first select the video source, then
press MULTI CH INPUT.

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

SLEEP

MD/CD-R

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2

PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

EON

10 DJAZZACLUBO00
Program name

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

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■ Remote control operation
CODE SET

TRANSMIT

TV VOL

TV CH

■ Enjoying multi-channel software
If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature
to enjoy 6.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources
using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround
EX or DTS-ES decoders.

VOLUME

SYSTEM

POWER

AMP

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

TV INPUT

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TV MUTE

STEREO

ROCK

Sound field
program
buttons

ENTER
EFFECT

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

SET MENU

TITLE

Press AMP on the remote control to select the
AMP mode, then press EX/ES to switch between
5.1 and 6.1-channel playback.

A/B/C/D/E
TV MUTE

TV INPUT

SELECT

EX/ES

AMP

Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press
one of the sound field program buttons
repeatedly to select the desired program.
The name of the selected program appears in the front
panel display.

To select a decoder, press j / i repeatedly while
PLIIxMusic (etc.) is displayed.
PRESET/CH

STEREO

AMP

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

SELECT

ENTER
EFFECT

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

SLEEP

MD/CD-R

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2

PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

10 DJAZZACLUBO00

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

Program name

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Feel free to choose a sound field program based on your listening
preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.

Notes
• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last sound field program used with that source.
• Sound field programs cannot be selected when MULTI CH
INPUT is selected.
• Sampling frequencies higher than 48 kHz (except for DTS 96/
24 signals) will be sampled down to 48 kHz, then sound field
programs will be applied.

AUTO (AUTO)
When a signal (flag) that can be recognized by the unit is
input, the unit selects the optimum decoder for playing
back the signal in 6.1 channels.
If the unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is present in
the input signal, it cannot automatically be played in 6.1
channels.

BASIC
OPERATION

1
MUSIC

Decoders (select with j / i)
You can select from the following decoders depending on
the format of the software you are playing.
PLIIxMusic
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1
channels using the Pro Logic IIx music decoder.
EX/ES
For playing back Dolby Digital signals in 6.1 channels
using the Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder.
DTS signals are played back in 6.1 channels using the
DTS-ES decoder.
EX
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1
channels using the Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder.
OFF (OFF)
Decoders are not used to create 6.1 channels.

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Notes
• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag)
which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these
kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder manually
(PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX).
• 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed in
the following cases:
– When “SURR LR” (see page 50) or “SURR B” (see page 50)
is set to NONE.
– When the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jack is
being played.
– When the source being played does not contain surround left
and right channel signals.
– When a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
– When “2ch Stereo” or “Direct Stereo” is selected.
• When the power of this unit is turned off, the input mode will be
reset to AUTO.
• When the DTS-ES decoder is applied to DTS 96/24 signals, you
cannot use the DTS 96/24 decoding feature.
• The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “SURR B” is
set to NONE (see page 50).

■ Enjoying 2-channel software
Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played
back on multiple channels.
Press q/DTS on the remote control to select the
decoder.
q/DTS

You can select from the following decoders depending on
the type of software you are playing and your personal
preference.
PRO LOGIC SUR. STANDARD
Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources.
PRO LOGIC SUR. ENHANCED
CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Surround
sources.
PRO LOGIC IIx Movie*
Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for movie software.
PRO LOGIC IIx Music*
Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for music software.
PRO LOGIC IIx Game*
Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for game software.
DTS Neo:6 Cinema
DTS processing for movie software.
DTS Neo:6 Music
DTS processing for music software.
*

Use the PLII/PLIIx parameter to select the Pro Logic II or Pro
Logic IIx decoders (see page 44).

Note
The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “SURR B” is set
to NONE (see page 50).

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■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound
(Direct Stereo)
Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and
DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2channel PCM and analog sources.
Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the
AMP mode, then press STEREO repeatedly) to
select “Direct Stereo”.
PROGRAM

■ Night listening modes
The night listening modes are designed to improve
listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either
NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the
type of material you are playing.
Press NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to
select cinema or music.
When night listening is selected, the NIGHT indicator in
the front panel display lights up.

AMP

NIGHT

Remote control
Front panel
HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ENTER
EFFECT

Remote control

• Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to
reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and
make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.
• Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music sources
to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.
• Select OFF if you do not want to use this function.
Press j / i to adjust the effect level while
NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.
This adjusts the level of compression.

Direct Stereo

BASIC
OPERATION

STEREO

PRESET/CH

Notes
• To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in
this mode.
• When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input,
this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog
input. (When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will
be heard.)
• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.
• TONE CONTROL (page 27) and SET MENU (page 48)
settings are not effective.
• The front panel display automatically dims.

SELECT

Remote control

Effect.Lvl:MID
• Select MIN for minimum compression.
• Select MID for standard compression.
• Select MAX for maximum compression.
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NIGHT:CINEMA and NIGHT:MUSIC adjustments are stored
independently.

Notes
• You cannot use the night listening modes with the Direct Stereo
program or MULTI CH INPUT (even though the NIGHT
indicator lights up when Direct Stereo is selected).
• The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending
on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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■ Downmixing to 2 channels
You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multichannel sources.
Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the
remote control) to select 2ch Stereo.

Selecting input modes
This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the
following to select the type of input signals you want to
use.

PROGRAM

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

Rotate INPUT to select the input source.
INPUT

ENTER
EFFECT

Front panel

Remote control

2ch Stereo

Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode.
In most cases, use AUTO.

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INPUT MODE

You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or
BOTH is selected in “BASS OUT”.

■ Listening to unprocessed input signals
In STRAIGHT mode, two channel stereo sources are
output from only the front left and right speakers. Multichannel sources are decoded straight into the appropriate
channels without any additional effect processing.

96
24

q EX

q PL

q PL
q PL x
PCM

Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) to select STRAIGHT.
STRAIGHT

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL

V-AUX
SLEEP

10 DDVDD
Input source

STRAIGHT

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

AUTO00

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

Input mode

ENTER
EFFECT

Front panel

AUTO

EFFECT

Remote control

DTS

STRAIGHT

ANALOG

Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) again so that “STRAIGHT”
disappears from the display when you want to turn the
sound effect back on.

* If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the
decoder automatically switches to the appropriate sound
field program.

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA
DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates
virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field.
If you do not connect surround speakers, Virtual CINEMA
DSP activates automatically whenever you select a
CINEMA DSP sound field program.
Note
Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate, even when “SURR LR”
is set to NONE (see page 50) in the following cases:
– When MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the input source.
– When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.

Automatically selects input signals in
the following order:
1) Digital signals*
2) Analog signals
Selects only digital signals encoded in
DTS. If no DTS signals are input, no
sound is output.
Selects only analog signals. If no
analog signals are input, no sound is
output.

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You can adjust the default input mode this unit selects when the
power is turned on (see page 52).

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Notes

• When you play DTS-encoded CD/LDs with the input mode set
to AUTO:
– This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode.
The unit remains in DTS mode (and the t indicator may
flash) for up to 30 seconds after playback of the DTS source is
complete. To manually release the DTS mode, press INPUT
MODE to reselect AUTO.
– The DTS decoding mode may be released if search or skip
operations are performed for more than 30 seconds. To
prevent this, press INPUT MODE to select DTS.
• 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.

Displaying information about the input
source

Press u / d to display the following
information about the input signal.
PRESET/CH

SELECT

(Format)

You can display the type, format and sampling frequency
of the current input signal.

fs
Select the input source.
MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AMP

VCR

rate
flg

BASIC
OPERATION

Signal format display. When the unit
cannot detect a digital signal it
automatically switches to analog input.
Number of source channels in the input
signal. For example, a multi-channel
soundtrack with 3 front channels, 2
surround channels and LFE, is
displayed as “3/2/LFE”.
Sampling frequency. When the unit is
unable to detect the sampling
frequency “Unknown” appears.
Bit rate. When the unit is unable to
detect the bit rate “Unknown” appears.
Flag data encoded with DTS or Dolby
Digital signals that cue this unit to
automatically switch decoders.

Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then
press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) so that
“STRAIGHT” appears in the display.
STRAIGHT

AMP

then

ENTER
EFFECT

STRAIGHT

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TUNING
Automatic and manual tuning

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

TUNING MODE

■ Automatic tuning

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

Lights up

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, tuning
is not possible. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to
turn the colon (:) off.

VOLUME

EDIT

AUTO

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

(U.S.A. model)

PRESET/TUNING

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

PRESET/TUNING

INPUT

PHONES
SPEAKERS
A
B

STRAIGHT

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

EDIT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

3 2
1

AUDIO

VCR
T CINEMA
SP
TUAL

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

MD/CD-R

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2

PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

SLEEP

TUNER
TUNED STEREO MEM

PTY RT CT

EON

1A -AAM11440kkHz
Rotate INPUT to select TUNER as the input
source.
INPUT

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

Front panel

LEVEL

Press FM/AM to select the reception band.
“FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display.
VCR
T CINEMA
SP
TUAL

FM/AM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER
TUNED STEREO MEM

PTY RT CT

EON

1A -AAM11530kkHz
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
lights up and the frequency of the received station is
shown in the front panel display.

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■ Manual tuning
If the signal from the station you want to select is weak,
tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station
will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception
to increase the signal quality.

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

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

Presetting stations
■ Automatically presetting FM stations
You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store
FM stations. This function enables this unit to
automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals,
and to store up to 40 (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through
E8) of those stations in order. You can then recall any
preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.
(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

TUNING MODE

l PRESET/TUNING h

A/B/C/D/E

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

Disappears

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

EDIT

AUTO

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

1
1

PRESET/TUNING

VCR
T CINEMA
SP
TUAL

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER
TUNED STEREO MEM

PTY RT CT

EON

1A -AAM11440kkHz
3

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to tune into
the desired station manually.
Hold down the button to
l PRESET/TUNING h
continue searching.
LEVEL

3 2

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

EDIT

AUDIO

BASIC
OPERATION

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, tuning
is not possible. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to
turn the colon (:) off.

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

AUTO

Lights up

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, tuning
is not possible. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to
turn the colon (:) off.
PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

VCR
T CINEMA
SP
TUAL

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER
TUNED STEREO MEM

PTY RT CT

EON

1A -AAM11440kkHz

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■ Manually presetting stations

Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)
for more than 3 seconds.
The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO
indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic
presetting starts from the frequency currently
displayed and proceeds toward the higher
frequencies.

You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups)
manually.
(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

EDIT

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

MAN'L/AUTO FM

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

VIDEO

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

3 4

AUDIO

2,5

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

1A 1:FM187.5kMHz

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

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

Tune into a station.
See page 34 for tuning instructions.
t

96
24

q EX

q PL

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

1A 1:AM18630kkHz

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

Notes
• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is
cleared when you store a new station under that preset number.
• If the number of the received stations does not reach 40 (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 into it manually
and store it by following the procedure in “Manually presetting
stations”.

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

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

MEMORY
MAN'L/AUTO FM

Flashes

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, then 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 the lower 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 by using the presetting
station methods.

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. Check that the colon (:)
appears in the front panel display.
A/B/C/D/E

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

EON

1C 1:AM18630kkHz

Preset group

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

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TUNING

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a
preset station number (1 through 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.

Selecting preset stations
You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the
preset station number under which it was stored.
(U.S.A. model)

l PRESET/TUNING h
VOLUME

LEVEL
PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

l PRESET/TUNING h

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

AUDIO

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

1C 3:AM18630kkHz

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

1 2

Preset number

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ENTER
EFFECT

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

1
2

SET MENU

TITLE

MENU
A/B/C/D/E

MAN'L/AUTO FM

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX

q PL

q PL x

PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

AUDIO

When performing this operation with the remote
control, first press TUNER to set the remote to
tuner mode.

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

1C 3:AM18630kkHz

ft
mS
dB

96/24

DISPLAY

REC

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3.

Press A/B/C/D/E to select the preset station
group.
The preset group letter appears in the front panel
display and changes each time you press the button.
A/B/C/D/E

SET MENU

BASIC
OPERATION

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

A/B/C/D/E

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.
Front panel

Remote control

Notes
• 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.

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

l PRESET/TUNING h

SELECT

LEVEL

Front panel
Remote control

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

English

VCR
SILENT CINEMA
SP
VIRTUAL

TUNED STEREO MEMORY M

PTY RT CT

EON

1E 1:FM187.5kMHz

ft
mS
dB

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TUNING

Exchanging preset stations

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

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

EDIT

(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

VCR
PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

LEVEL

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

SILENT CINEMA
SP
VIRTUAL

EDIT

PROGRAM

INPUT

PHONES
STRAIGHT

SPEAKERS
A
B

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

2,4

AUDIO

1,3 1,3

Select preset station “E1” using A/B/C/D/E
and PRESET/TUNING l / h.
See “Selecting preset stations”.

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

EDIT

VCR
SILENT CINEMA
SP
VIRTUAL

SLEEP

DTV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY M

PTY RT CT

EON

1E 1:FM187.5kMHz

ft
mS
dB

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

l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

VCR
SILENT CINEMA
SP
VIRTUAL

V-AUX

NIGHT ZONE2

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY M

PTY RT CT

EON

1A 5:FM190.6kMHz

ft
mS
dB

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY M

PTY RT CT

EON

1E EDIT18E1-A5Hz

ft
mS
dB

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TUNING

Receiving RDS stations
RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system
used by FM stations in many countries. The RDS function
is carried out among the network stations.
This unit can receive various RDS data such as PS
(Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio
Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other
Networks) when receiving RDS broadcasting stations.

Changing the RDS mode
Four modes are available for displaying RDS data. The
PS, PTY, RT and/or CT indicators that correspond to the
RDS data services offered by the station light up in the
front panel display. Press RDS MODE/FREQ (or FREQ/
RDS on the remote control) repeatedly to display the
various RDS data offered by the transmitting station as
shown below.

■ PS (Program Service name) mode:

RDS MODE/FREQ

The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.
Front panel

■ PTY (Program Type) mode:

There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations.
NEWS

News
Current affairs

INFO

General information

SPORT

Sports

EDUCATE

Education

DRAMA

Drama

CULTURE

Culture

SCIENCE

Science

VARIED

Light entertainment

POP M

Pops

ROCK M

Rock

M.O.R. M

Middle-of-the-road music
(easy-listening)

LIGHT M

Light classics

CLASSICS

Serious classics

OTHER M

Other music

■ RT (Radio Text) mode:
Information about the program (such as the title of the
song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being
received is displayed by a maximum of 64 alphanumeric
characters, including the umlaut symbol. If other
characters are used for RT data, they are displayed with
under-bars.

Remote control

CT
BASIC
OPERATION

AFFAIRS

FREQ/RDS

PTY

Frequency display

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When performing this operation with the remote control, first
press TUNER to set the remote to tuner mode.

Notes
• Do not press RDS MODE/FREQ until an RDS indicator lights
up in the front panel display. You cannot change the mode if
you press the button prior to this. This is because this unit has
not finished receiving all of the RDS data from the station.
• RDS data not offered by the station cannot be selected.
• This unit cannot utilize the RDS data source if the signal
received is not strong enough. In particular, the RT mode
requires a large amount of data, so it is possible that the RT
mode may not be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY,
etc.) are displayed.
• RDS data may not be received under poor reception conditions.
In such cases, press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO
indicator disappears from the front panel display. Although this
will change the reception mode to manual, RDS data may be
displayed when you change the display to RDS mode.
• If the signal strength is weakened by external interference
during the reception of an RDS station, the RDS data service
may be cut off suddenly and “...WAIT” will appear in the front
panel display.

■ CT (Clock Time) mode:
The current time is displayed and updated every minute.
If the data are accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may
appear.

■ EON (Enhanced Other Networks):
See “EON function” on the following page.
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TUNING

PTY SEEK function

If you select the desired program type, this unit
automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are
broadcasting a program of the required type.
(U.K. and Europe models)
RDS MODE/FREQ

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (or PRESET/
CH u / d on the remote control) to select the
desired program type.
The selected program type appears in the front panel
display.
l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

EON

VOLUME
PTY SEEK
MODE
START

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

l PRESET/TUNING h

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

Front panel
or

INPUT

SPEAKERS
A
B

STRAIGHT

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

POP M

PRESET/CH

PHONES
MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

AUDIO

SELECT

EFFECT
PRESET/CH

LEVEL
TITLE

Remote control

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO
DISC SKIP

FREQ/RDS

MODE

PTY SEEK START

1,3

EON

Press PTY SEEK START to begin searching
all preset RDS stations.
The selected program type flashes and the PTY
HOLD indicator lights up in the front panel display
while searching for stations.
PTY SEEK
MODE
START

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When performing this operation with the remote control, first
press TUNER to set the remote to tuner mode.

Front panel
or

Press PTY SEEK MODE to set this unit in the
PTY SEEK mode.
The program type of the station being received or
“NEWS” flashes in the front panel display.

Front panel
or

PTY SEEK START

Remote control

MODE

PTY SEEK START

Remote control

• The unit stops searching when it finds a station
broadcasting the selected type of program.
• If the found station is not the one you desire, press
PTY SEEK START again. This unit resumes
searching for another station broadcasting the same
type of program.

PTY SEEK
MODE
START

MODE

PTY HOLD

Lights up

Flashes

■ To cancel this function
Press PTY SEEK MODE twice.

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TUNING

EON function
This function uses the EON data service on the RDS
station network. If you select the desired program type
(NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit
automatically searches for all preset RDS stations that are
scheduled to broadcast the selected type of program and
switches from the station currently being received to the
new station when the broadcast starts.
Note
This function can only be used when an RDS station that offers
the EON data service is being received. When such a station is
being received, the EON indicator lights up in the front panel
display.

Check that the EON indicator is lit in the front
panel display.
If the EON indicator is not lit up, tune into another
RDS station so that the EON indicator lights up.

Press EON repeatedly to select the desired
program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or
SPORT).
The selected program type name appears in the front
panel display.
RDS MODE/FREQ

BASIC
OPERATION

EON

Front panel
or

EON

Remote control

• If a preset RDS station type starts broadcasting the
selected type of program, the unit automatically
switches from the program being received to that
program. (EON indicator flashes.)
• When broadcasting of the selected program ends,
the unit returns to the previous station (or another
program on the same station).

■ To cancel this function
Press EON repeatedly until no program type name is
shown in the front panel display.

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RECORDING

RECORDING
Recording adjustments and other operations are
performed from the recording components. Refer to the
operating instructions for those components.
(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

l PRESET/TUNING h

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
SPEAKERS
A
B

STRAIGHT

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

AUDIO

2
CODE SET

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AMP

VCR

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

VOLUME

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

Select the source component you want to
record from.
INPUT

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

VCR

Front panel

AMP

Remote control

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

Start recording on the recording component.

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Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.

Notes
• When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record
between other components connected to this unit.
• The setting of TONE CONTROL, VOLUME, “SP LEVEL”
(page 51) and the sound field programs does not affect recorded
material.
• A source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit
cannot be recorded.
• S-Video and composite video signals pass independently
through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or
dubbing video signals, if your video source component is
connected to provide only an S-Video (or only a composite
video) signal, you can record only an S-Video (or only a
composite video) signal to your VCR.
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks are not
output to the analog AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks for recording.
Likewise, analog signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks are
not output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack. Therefore, if your
source component is connnected to provide only digital (or
analog) signals, you can only record digital (or analog) signals.
• A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT
channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR IN is not
output on VCR OUT.)
• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from
records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may
infringe copyright laws.

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.

■ Special considerations when recording
DTS software
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.
For DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your player
is compatible with the DTS format, follow its operating
instructions to make a setting so that the analog signal will
be output from the player.

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multichannel playback from
almost any sound source (stereo or multichannel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field
processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous
concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.
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The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to
AUTO (see page 32) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

Notes
• This unit’s DSP sound field programs are recreations of real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in
the actual hall, etc. Thus you may notice variations in the strength of the reflections coming from the front, back, left and right.
• Feel free to choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.

For movie/video sources
You can select from the following sound fields when playing movie or video sources. The sound fields marked “MULTI”
can be used with multi-channel sources, like DVD, digital TV, etc. Those marked “2-CH” can be used with 2-channel
(stereo) sources like TV programs, video tapes, etc.
Program

Features
Downmixes multi-channel sources to 2 channels (left and right) or plays back 2-channel
sources as is.

MUSIC VIDEO

This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are at
an actual jazz or rock concert.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Game

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

TV THEATER:
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 using only the presernce
sound field.

TV THEATER:
Variety/Sports

Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the
sound environment of a large concert hall. This effect enhances the experience of watching
various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs.

MOVIE THEATER:
Spectacle

CINEMA DSP processing. 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).

MOVIE THEATER:
Sci-Fi

CINEMA DSP processing. This program clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the
latest sound form for science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space
amid 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.

MOVIE THEATER:
Adventure

CINEMA DSP processing. 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.

MOVIE THEATER:
General

CINEMA DSP processing. This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm and
multichannel soundtrack films, and is characterized by soft and extensive sound field.

SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS

STEREO:
2ch Stereo

Sources

MULTI
2-CH

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Program

Features

DOLBY DIGITAL:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 5.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

DOLBY DIGITAL:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Digital sources.

DOLBY D EX:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 6.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

DOLBY D EX:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for Dolby Digital
sources.

DTS:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 5.1-channel processing for DTS sources.

DTS 96/24:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 5.1-channel processing for 96-kHz/24-bit DTS sources.

DTS:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for DTS and 96-kHz/24-bit DTS sources.

DTS+DOLBY EX:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources.

DTS+DOLBY EX:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources.

DTS ES Mtrx6.1:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 6.1-channel processing (DTS-ES Matrix) for DTS sources.

DTS ES Mtrx6.1:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing (DTS-ES Matrix) for DTS sources.

DTS ES Disc6.1:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard 6.1-channel processing (DTS-ES Discrete) for DTS sources.

DTS ES Disc6.1:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing (DTS-ES Discrete) for DTS sources.

PRO LOGIC:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources.

PRO LOGIC:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Surround sources.

PRO LOGIC IIx:
PLIIx Movie

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software.*

PRO LOGIC II:
PLII Movie

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software.*

PRO LOGIC IIx:
PLIIx Game

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for game software.*

PRO LOGIC II:
PLII Game

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for game software.*

DTS: Neo:6 Cinema

DTS processing for movie software.

You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II processing using the PLII/PLIIx parameter on page 61.

Sources

MULTI

2-CH

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

For music sources
You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.
Program

Features

CONCERT HALL

HiFi DSP processing. A classic shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 1700 seats.
Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections which produce a very full,
rich sound.

JAZZ CLUB

HiFi DSP processing. This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom Line”, a famous
New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering
a real and vibrant sound.

ROCK CONCERT

HiFi DSP processing. 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 centerleft of the hall.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Disco

HiFi DSP processing. 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 highenergy, “immediate” sound.

q D+PLIIx Music:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

D+PLIIx Music:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

DTS+PLIIx Music:
SUR. STANDARD

Standard DTS and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

DTS+PLIIx Music:
SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced DTS and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

STEREO:
2ch Stereo

2-channel (left and right) playback.

STEREO:
Direct Stereo

Use to output stereo sources to only the front left and right speakers without any processing.

STEREO:
6ch Stereo

Use to increase the output stereo sources (in stereo) from all speakers. This provides a larger
sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc.

PRO LOGIC IIx:
PLIIx Music

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software.*

PRO LOGIC II:
PLII Music

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software.*

DTS: Neo:6 Music

DTS processing for music software.

MULTI
2-CH

MULTI

SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS

Sources

2-CH

You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II processing using the PLII/PLIIx parameter on page 61.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

ADVANCED OPERATIONS
■ Canceling the sleep timer

Using the sleep timer
Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the
standby mode after a certain amount of time. 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 any external components
connected to the AC OUTLET(S).

SYSTEM

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AMP

VCR

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

VOLUME

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. The SLEEP indicator flashes
while switching the amount of time
for the sleep timer.
SLEEP 120min
SLEEP OFF

96
24

q EX

q PL

q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

SLEEP

SLEEP 90min

SLEEP 30min

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL

SLEEP 60min

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

1E SLEEP8120minz

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

The SLEEP indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the display returns to the selected sound
field program.
SLEEP indicator
t

96
24

VCR

SILENT CINEMA
MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL
SP
AB
q DIGITAL
q EX
q PL
q PL
q PL x
PCM

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

NIGHT ZONE2
SLEEP

MD/CD-R
PTY HOLD AUTO

HiFi DSP

SLEEP OFF

The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing
STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front
panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.

TRANSMIT

STANDBY

SLEEP

■ Setting the sleep timer
CODE SET

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in
the front panel display.
After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the
SLEEP indicator goes off.

TUNER

TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME

PTY RT CT

EON

1E CONCERT2HALLz

ft
mS
dB

96/24

L C R

LFE SL SB SR

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Manually adjusting speaker levels
You can adjust the output level of each speaker while
listening to a music source. This is also possible when
playing sources through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.
Please note that this operation will override the level
adjustments made in “BASIC SETUP” (page 23), “SP
LEVEL” (page 51) and “Using the test tone” (page 47).
AMP

VCR

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

VOLUME

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

You can use the test tone feature to manually balance your
speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override
the level adjustments made in “BASIC SETUP” (page 23),
“SP LEVEL” (page 51) and “Manually adjusting speaker
levels” (page 47). Use the test tone to set speaker levels so
that the volume from each speaker is identical when heard
from your listening position.
Note
You cannot activate the test tone if headphones are connected to
the PHONES jack. Remove the headphones from the PHONES
jack.

MUTE

STEREO

Using the test tone

AMP

VCR

ENTER
EFFECT

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

TITLE

MENU
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT

TEST
RETURN

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO

SET MENU

MUTE

Press AMP.

ROCK

ENTER
EFFECT

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

TITLE

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT

2,5

Press LEVEL repeatedly to select the
speaker you want to adjust.
FRONT L
CENTER
FRONT R
SUR.R
SUR.B
SUR.L
SWFR

Front left speaker level
Center speaker level
Front right speaker level
Surround right speaker level
Surround back speaker level
Surround left speaker level
Subwoofer level

AUDIO

Press SELECT when you have completed
your adjustment.

3,4

Press AMP.

Press TEST.
The unit outputs a test tone.

Press u / d repeatedly to select the speaker
you want to adjust.
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST

LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
SUR.R
SUR.B
SUR.L
SUBWOOFER

Front left speaker
Center speaker
Front right speaker
Right surround speaker
Surround back speaker
Left surround speaker
Subwoofer

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Press j / i to adjust the speaker output level.
The control range is from +10 dB to –10 dB.

DISPLAY

REC

Once you press LEVEL, you can also select the speaker by
pressing u / d.

TEST
RETURN

Press j / i to adjust speaker volumes.

This operation can also be performed using the controls on the
front panel. Press NEXT repeatedly to select the speaker you
want to adjust, then press LEVEL –/+ to adjust the output level.

Press TEST when you have completed your
adjustment.
The test tone stops.

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SET MENU

SET MENU
You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this
unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening
environment.

■ BASIC SETUP
Use to quickly setup basic system parameters (see page 23).

■ MANUAL SETUP
Use to adjust speaker and system settings.
1 SOUND MENU
Use to manually adjust any speaker setting, alter the quality and tone of the sound output by the system or compensate for
video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors.
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Most of the parameters described in SOUND MENU are set automatically when you perform “BASIC SETUP” (see page 23). You can
use SOUND MENU to make further adjustments.
Item

Features

Page

A)SPEAKER SET

Selects the size of each speaker, the speakers for low-frequency signal output, and the cross over
frequency.

B)SP LEVEL

Adjusts the output level of each speaker.

C)SP DISTANCE

Adjusts the delay time of each speaker.

D)CENTER GEQ

Adjusts the tonal quality of the center speaker.

E)LFE LEVEL

Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

F)D. RANGE

Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

G)AUDIO SET

Customizes the muting level and audio delay.

2 INPUT MENU
Use to reassign digital input/outputs and select the input mode.
Item

Features

Page

A)I/O ASSIGN

Assigns jacks according to the component to be used.

B)INPUT MODE

Selects the initial input mode of the source.

3 OPTION MENU
Use to adjust the optional system parameters.
Item

Features

Page

A)DISPLAY SET

Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals.

B)MEMORY GUARD

Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings.

C)PARAM. INI

Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs.

D)ZONE SET

Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

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SET MENU

Using SET MENU

Press SELECT to enter the displayed menu.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to navigate to and enter the
items you want to adjust.
To return to the previous menu level, press RETURN.

Press u / d to select the item you want to
adjust, then press j / i to change the setting
of the item.
Repeat this operation to select and adjust each setting.
To return to the previous menu level, press RETURN.

2,8

To exit, press SET MENU when finished.

Use the remote control to access and adjust each
parameter.
AMP

VCR

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

MUTE

ROCK

ENTER
EFFECT

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

TITLE

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO

3-7

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You can change SET MENU parameters while the unit is
reproducing sound.

Note
You cannot change some SET MENU parameters while the unit
is in either cinema or music night listening mode.

Press AMP.

Press SET MENU.
“BASIC SETUP” appears in the front panel display.

Press u / d to display MANUAL SETUP.

MANUAL SETUP
Press SELECT to enter MANUAL SETUP.
1 SOUND MENU appears in the front panel display.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

1 SOUND MENU
5

Press u / d to display the desired menu.

1 SOUND MENU
2 INPUT MENU
3 OPTION MENU

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SET MENU

1 SOUND MENU
Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate
for video signal processing delays when using LCD
monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU
parameters are set automatically when you perform
“BASIC SETUP” (see page 23).

■ Speaker set A)SPEAKER SET
Use to manually adjust any speaker setting.
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If you are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your speakers,
you can change these settings according to your preference.

Center speaker CENTER
Choices: LRG, SML, NONE
• Select LRG if you have a large center speaker. The unit
directs the entire range of the center channel signal to
the center speaker.
• Select SML if you have a small center speaker. The
unit directs the low-frequency signals of the center
channel to the speakers selected with “BASS OUT”.
• Select NONE if you do not have a center speaker. The
unit directs all of the center channel signal to the front
left and right speakers.
Front speakers FRONT
Choices: LARGE, SMALL
• Select LARGE if you have large front speakers. The
unit directs the entire range of the front left and right
channel signals to the front left and right speakers.
• Select SMALL if you have small front speakers. The
unit directs the low-frequency signals of the front
channel to the speakers selected with “BASS OUT”.
Surround left/right speakers SURR LR
Choices: LRG, SML, NONE
• Select LRG if you have large surround left and right
speakers. The entire range of the surround channel
signal is directed to the surround left and right
speakers.
• Select SML if you have small surround left and right
speakers. The low-frequency signals of the surround
channel are directed to the speakers selected with
“BASS OUT”.
• Select NONE if you do not have surround speakers.
This will set the unit to the Virtual CINEMA DSP
mode (see page 32) and automatically set the surround
back speaker setting (SURR.B) to NONE.

Surround back speaker SURR B
Choices: LRG, SML, NONE
• Select LRG if you have a large surround back speaker.
• Select SML if you have a small surround back speaker.
The low-frequency signals of the surround back
channel are directed to the speakers selected with
“BASS OUT”, and the rest of the frequency signals are
directed to the surround back speaker.
• Select NONE if you do not have a surround back
speaker. The unit directs all of the surround back
channel signal to the surround left and right speakers.
Bass out BASS OUT
Low-frequency (bass) signals can be directed to the
subwoofer and/or the front left and right speakers
according to the characteristics of your system. This
setting also determines the routing of the LFE (lowfrequency effect) signals found in Dolby Digital or DTS
sources.
Choices: SWFR (subwoofer), FRONT, BOTH
• Select SWFR if you connect a subwoofer. LFE and
low-frequency signals from other channels are directed
to the subwoofer according to the speaker settings.
• Select FRONT if you do not use a subwoofer. LFE and
low-frequency signals from other channels are directed
to the front speakers according to the speaker settings
(even if you have previously set the front speakers to
SMALL).
• Select BOTH if you connect a subwoofer and you want
to output low-frequency signals from front channels to
both the front speakers and subwoofer. LFE and lowfrequency signals from other channels are also directed
to the subwoofer according to the speaker settings. Use
this function to reinforce low-frequency signals using
the subwoofer when playing back sources such as CDs.
Cross over CrossOver
Use this feature to select a cross-over (cut-off) frequency
for all low-frequency signals. All frequencies below the
selected frequency will be sent to the subwoofer.
Choices: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz,
120Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz
Subwoofer phase SWFR PHASE
If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to
switch the phase of your subwoofer.
Choices: NRM (normal), REV (reverse)
• Select NRM if you do not want to reverse the phase of
your subwoofer.
• Select REV to reverse the phase of your subwoofer.

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SET MENU

■ Speaker level B)SP LEVEL
Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels
between the front left or surround left speakers and each
speaker selected in SPEAKER SET (page 50).
Choices: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB
• FR adjusts the balance of the front left and front right
speakers.
• C adjusts the balance of the front left and center
speakers.
• SL adjusts the balance of the front left and surround
left speakers.
• SB adjusts the balance of the surround left and
surround back speakers.
• SR adjusts the balance of the surround left and
surround right speakers.
• SWFR adjusts the balance of the front left speaker and
subwoofer.
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To calibrate, use the test tone feature (see page 47).

■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE
Use this feature to manually input the distance of each
speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel.
Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the
main listening position. However, this is not possible in
most home situations. Thus, a certain amount of delay
must be applied to the sound from each speaker so that all
sound will arrive at the listening position at the same time.
Unit UNIT
Choices: meters (m), feet (ft)
Initial setting:
U.S.A. and Canada models: feet (ft)
Other models: meters (m)
• Select meters to input speaker distances in meters.
• Select feet to input speaker distances in feet.

■ Low-frequency effect level E)LFE LEVEL
Use to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency
effect) channel according to the capacity of your
subwoofer or headphones. The LFE channel carries lowfrequency special effects which are only added to certain
scenes. This setting is effective only when this unit
decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals.
Choices: –20 to 0 dB
Speaker SP LFE
Select to adjust the speaker LFE level.
Headphone HP LFE
Select to adjust the headphone LFE level.
Note
Depending on the “LFE LEVEL” setting, some signals may not
be output from the SUB WOOFER OUTPUT jack.

■ Dynamic range F)D. RANGE
Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to
be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is
effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital and
DTS signals.
Choices: MAX (maximum), STD (standard), MIN
(minimum)
Speaker SP D.R
Select to adjust the speaker compression.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Speaker distances
Choices: 0.3 to 24.00 m
• FRONT L adjusts the distance of the front left speaker.
Initial setting: 3.0 m
• FRONT R adjusts the distance of the front right
speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m
• CENTER adjusts the distance of the center speaker.
Initial setting: 3.0 m
• SURR L adjusts the distance of the surround left
speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m
• SURR R adjusts the distance of the surround right
speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m
• SURR B adjusts the distance of the surround back
speaker. Initial setting: 2.10 m
• SWFR adjusts the distance of the subwoofer. Initial
setting: 3.0 m

■ Center graphic equalizer D)CENTER GEQ
Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic
equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of
the center speaker matches that of the front speakers. You
can make adjustments listening to the currently selected
source component or a test tone.
You can adjust 5 frequency bands:
100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 10kHz
Choices: –6 to +6 dB
• Select ON to output test tones from the front left and
center speakers, and adjust the tonal quality of the
center speaker.
• Select OFF to stop the test tone and output the
currently selected source component.

Headphone HP D.R
Select to adjust the headphone compression.
• Select MAX for feature films.
• Select STD for general use.
• Select MIN for listening to sources at low volume
levels.

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SET MENU

■ Audio set G)AUDIO SET
Use to customize this units overall audio settings.
Audio mute A.MUTE
Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the
output volume.
Choices: MUTE, –20 dB
• Select MUTE to completely halt all output of sound.
• Select –20 dB to reduce the current volume by 20 dB.
Audio delay A.DELAY
Use to delay the sound output and synchronize it with the
video image. This may be necessary when using certain
LCD monitors or projectors.
Choices: 0 to 160 ms

2 INPUT MENU
Use to reassign digital input/outputs and select the input
mode.

■ Input/output assignment A)I/O ASSIGN
You can assign jacks according to the component to be
used if this unit’s initial settings do not correspond to your
needs. Change the following parameters to reassign the
respective jacks and effectively connect more
components.
Once the inputs have been reassigned, you can select the
corresponding component by using INPUT on the front
panel or the input selector buttons on the remote control.
For COMPONENT VIDEO jacks A (C.V[A]) and B
(C.V[B])
Choices: DVD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR
For OPTICAL OUTPUT jack 1 (OUT(1))
Choices: MD/CD-R, CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR,
DVD
For OPTICAL INPUT jacks 2 (IN(2)), 3 (IN(3))
and 4 (IN(4))
Choices: CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVD, MD/CDR
For COAXIAL INPUT jack 5 (IN(5))
Choices: CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVD, MD/CDR
Notes
• You cannot select a specific 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.

■ Input mode B)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 32 for details about the input mode).
Choices: AUTO, LAST
• Select AUTO to allow this unit to automatically detect
the type of input signal and select the appropriate input
mode.
• Select LAST to set this unit to automatically select the
last input mode used for that source.
Note
Even if LAST is selected, the last setting for the EX/ES button
will not be recalled.

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SET MENU

3 OPTION MENU
Use to adjust the optional system parameters.

■ Display set A)DISPLAY SET
Dimmer DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display.
Choices: –4 to 0
Video conversion V CONV.
Use this feature to turn on/off conversion of composite
(VIDEO) signals to S-Video signals. This allows you to
output converted video signals from the S VIDEO jacks
when no S-Video signals are input.
Choices: ON, OFF
• Select OFF not to convert any signals.
• Select ON to convert composite signals to S-Video
signals.

■ Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INI
Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound
field program within a sound field program group. When
you initialize a sound field program group, all of the

parameter values within that group revert to their initial
settings.
Press the corresponding numeric button for the sound field
program that you want to initialize.
An asterisk (*) next to a program number means that the
parameter values have been changed from their initial
settings.
Notes
• You cannot automatically revert to the previous parameter
settings once you initialize a sound field program group.
• You cannot separately initialize individual sound field
programs.
• You cannot initialize any program groups when “MEMORY
GUARD” is set to ON.

Note

■ Zone set D)ZONE SET

Converted video signals are only output to the MONITOR OUT
jacks. When recording you must make the same type of video
connections (i.e., S-Video) between each component.

Use to specify the location of speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS B terminals.

■ Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD
Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP
program parameter values and other system settings.
Choices: ON, OFF
Select ON to protect:
• DSP program parameters
• All SET MENU items
• All speaker levels
When “MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON, you cannot use
the test tone or select any other SET MENU items.

Speaker B set SP B
Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers
connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
Choices: FRONT, ZONE B
• Select FRONT to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B
when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
terminals are set in the main room.
• Select ZONE B if the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS B terminals are set in another room. If
SPEAKERS A is turned OFF and SPEAKERS B is
turned ON, all the speakers including the subwoofer in
the main room are muted and the unit outputs sound
from SPEAKERS B only.

• If you connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit
when “SP B” is set to ZONE B, the sound is output from both
headphones and SPEAKERS B.
• If a DSP program is selected when “SP B” is set to ZONE B,
the unit automatically enters the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Notes

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES
In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and
other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate manufacturer
codes.

Control area
■ Controlling this unit

■ Controlling other components

The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit
when the AMP mode is selected. Press AMP to activate
the AMP mode.

The shaded areas below can be used to control other
components. Each button has a different function
depending on the selected components. Select the
component you want to control by pressing an input
selector button.

CODE SET

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

POWER

MD/CD-R

DVD

DTV/CBL

STANDBY

POWER

TUNER

SLEEP

MULTI CH IN

V-AUX

AMP

VCR

TV VOL

TV CH

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

STEREO

HALL

VOLUME

The buttons in the
dotted lines
(SYSTEM
POWER,
STANDBY,
SLEEP, MULTI CH
IN, VOLUME +/–
and MUTE)
function in any
mode.

MUTE

JAZZ

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

CODE SET

/
buttons and the
input selector buttons switch
the function of the
component control area
below.
* Use the /
buttons to
control other components
regardless of whether they
are connected to this unit.

Press AMP to
control this unit.

TITLE

ENTER

SET MENU
MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO
DISC SKIP

FREQ/RDS

MODE

PTY SEEK START

EON

SYSTEM

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

POWER

DVD

AMP

VCR

VOLUME
TVTV
VOL
TVTV
CHCH
VOL
TV
VOL
TVTV
CHCH
TV
VOL
TV
VOL
TVTV
CHCH
TV
VOL
TV
VOL
TVTV
CHCH
TV
VOL
TV
VOL
TVTV
CHCH
TV
VOL
TV VOL
TV CH
TVTV
MUTE
TVTV
INPUT
MUTE
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
MUTE
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT
TV
MUTE
TV
INPUT

EFFECT
PRESET/CH

LEVEL

TRANSMIT

POWER

Component control
area
You can control up to 9
different components by
setting appropriate
manufacturer codes (see
page 55).

STEREO
HALL
JAZZ
ROCK
STEREO
HALL
JAZZ
ROCK
STEREO
HALL
JAZZ
ROCK
HALL 3 JAZZ
JAZZ 4 ROCK
1STEREO
22HALL
ROCK
1STEREO
44ROCK
HALL 33 JAZZ
ROCK
1STEREO
22HALL
JAZZ
1STEREO
33JAZZ
HALL
JAZZ 44 ROCK
1STEREO
22HALL
STEREO
HALL
ROCK
1STEREO
3
4 ROCK
HALL 3 JAZZ
11STEREOTV
22
33JAZZ 444ROCK
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
THTR
MOVIE
1
2
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
TV
THTR
MOVIE
11
2
33
44
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
TV
THTR
MOVIE
2
ENTERTAIN
TV
THTR
MOVIE
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
TV
THTR
MOVIE
55MUSIC
6
7
8
ENTERTAIN
THTR
66
77TVTV
88 MOVIE
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
THTR
MOVIE
55MUSIC
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
TV
THTR
MOVIE
6
7
8
MUSIC
ENTERTAIN
TV
THTR
MOVIE
55 MUSIC66ENTERTAIN
77 TV THTR
88 MOVIE
ENTERTAIN
55 MUSIC EX/ES
66
77TV THTR
88 MOVIE
q/DTS
NIGHT
55
66 STRAIGHT
77
88
q/DTS
NIGHT
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
q/DTS
NIGHT
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
5
6
7
8
q/DTS
NIGHT
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
STRAIGHT
ENTER
99 q/DTS
00 NIGHT
10 EX/ES
q/DTS
STRAIGHT
ENTER
q/DTS
NIGHT10
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
ENTER
99
00NIGHT
10EX/ES
q/DTS
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
ENTER
q/DTS
NIGHT10
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
ENTER
99
0 NIGHT
10
q/DTS
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
ENTER
10
EFFECT
q/DTS00 NIGHT
EX/ES
STRAIGHT
ENTER
99
EFFECT
ENTER
00NIGHT 10
10
EFFECT
ENTER
99
10
EFFECT
ENTER
00
10
EFFECT
PRESET/CH
ENTER
9
10
EFFECT
LEVEL
SET
MENU
PRESET/CH
EFFECT
LEVEL
SET
MENU
PRESET/CH
EFFECT
LEVEL
SET
MENU
PRESET/CH
EFFECT
LEVEL
SET
MENU
PRESET/CH
EFFECT
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
PRESET/CH
EFFECT
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
PRESET/CH
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
PRESET/CH
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
PRESET/CH
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
PRESET/CH
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
PRESET/CH
LEVEL
SET
MENU
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT
TITLE
MENU
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT
TEST
SELECT
TEST
SELECT
TEST
SELECT
TEST
SELECT
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
SELECT
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
RETURN
DISPLAY
TEST
RETURN
DISPLAY
REC
RETURN
DISPLAY
REC
RETURN
DISPLAY
REC
RETURN
DISPLAY
REC
AUDIO
REC
AUDIO
REC
AUDIO
REC
AUDIO
REC
AUDIO
REC
DISC
SKIP
AUDIO
REC
DISC
SKIP
AUDIO
REC
DISC
SKIP
AUDIO
DISC
SKIP
AUDIO
DISC
SKIP
AUDIO
DISC
SKIP
AUDIO
DISC
SKIP
DISC
SKIP
DISC
SKIP
DISC
SKIP
EON
MODE
PTY
SEEK START
FREQ/RDS
DISC
SKIP

FREQ/RDS

MODE

PTY SEEK START

EON

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Setting manufacturer codes

You can control other components by setting the
appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up for
each input area. For a complete list of available
manufacturer codes, refer to “LIST OF
MANUFACTURER CODES” at the end of this manual.

Press an input selector button or /
to
select the component you want to set up.
CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

AMP

VCR

The following table shows the factory preset component
(Library: component category) and the manufacturer code
for each area.

Component
category
(Library)

Manufacturer

Code

YAMAHA

0005

MD/CD-R

YAMAHA

0024

Input
area

TUNER

YAMAHA

0023*1
0003*2

DVD

YAMAHA

0098

DTV/CBL

–

V-AUX

–

VCR

–

Press CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or
similar object.
The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control
flashes twice.
TRANSMIT
CODE SET

Press the numeric buttons to enter the four
digit manufacturer’s code for the component
to be used.
Refer to “LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES” at
the end of this manual.

U.K. and Europe models
*2 Other models

Note
You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even
if a YAMAHA manufacturer code is initially set as listed above.
In this case, try to set other YAMAHA manufacturer code(s).

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ENTER
EFFECT

The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control
flashes twice.

• If the manufacturer of your component has more than one code,
try each of them until you find the correct one.
• If you wait for more than 30 seconds during step 3, the setup
process is canceled. If this happens, start over from step 2.

ADVANCED
OPERATION

Notes

English

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Controlling other components
Once you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can
use this remote to control your other components. Note
that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected
component. Use the input selector buttons to select the
component you want to operate. The remote control
automatically switches to the appropriate control mode for
that component.

1
2

CODE SET

TRANSMIT

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

SYSTEM

POWER

DVD

MD/CD-R

DTV/CBL

STANDBY

TUNER

POWER

SLEEP

MULTI CH IN

V-AUX

ROCK

ENTER

EFFECT

8
9
0

AMP

VCR

3
4

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

PRESET/CH

LEVEL

SET MENU

TITLE

MENU
A/B/C/D/E

SELECT
TEST
RETURN

DISPLAY

REC

5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

0
A

B
C
D
*1

TV MUTE

TV INPUT
MUTE

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

AUDIO
DISC SKIP

FREQ/RDS

MODE

PTY SEEK START

EON

DVD player/
DVD recorder

VCR

Digital TV/
Cable TV

CD player

MD/CD recorder

Tuner

AV POWER

Power *1

VCR power *3

Power *1

TV POWER

TV power *2

TV power

TV power *2

TV CH +

TV channel up *2

TV channel up

TV channel up *2

TV CH –

TV channel down *2

TV channel down

TV channel down *2

TV VOL +

TV volume up *2

TV volume up

TV volume up *2

TV VOL –

TV volume down *2

TV volume down

TV volume down *2

TV MUTE

TV mute *2

TV mute

TV mute *2

TV INPUT

TV input *2

TV input

TV input *2

1-9, 0, +10

Numeric buttons

Preset stations (1-8)

TITLE

Title

PRESET/CH u Up

VCR channel up

Preset up

PRESET/CH d Down

VCR channel down

Preset down

PRESET/CH j

Right

PRESET/CH i

Left

RETURN

Return

REC/DISC
SKIP

Disc skip (player)
Rec (recorder)

Play

Search backward

Search forward

VCR search forward *3 Search forward

Search forward

AUDIO

Audio

Pause

VCR pause *3

Pause

Skip backward

Skip forward

Stop

VCR stop *3

Stop

ENTER

Title/Index

Enter

Index

DISPLAY

Display

Rec

VCR rec *3

Disc skip

Rec (MD)

Play

VCR play *3

Play

Search backward

VCR search
backward *3

Search backward

Pause

A/B/C/D/E

This button functions only when the original remote control of the component has a POWER button.
These buttons can operate your TV without switching the input if the manufacturer code is set in DTV/CBL or
.
When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in both the DTV/CBL and
areas, priority is given to the signal in the DTV/
CBL area.
*3 These buttons can operate your VCR without switching the input to VCR if the manufacturer code is set in VCR.
*2

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Clearing setup manufacturer codes
■ Clearing a setup manufacturer code for
component control

Press an input selector button or /
to
select the component control for which you
want to clear the manufacturer code.
CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

VCR

AMP

Press CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or
similar object.
The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control
flashes twice.
TRANSMIT
CODE SET

If you do not press any button within 30
seconds after step 2, the clearing process is
canceled. If this happens, start over from
step 1.

Enter the code number “0000”.
The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control
flashes twice, and the manufacturer code for the
selected component is cleared.
ADVANCED
OPERATION

y
You can clear all setup manufacturer codes at once by entering
the code number “9990”.

English

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EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS
What is a sound field
What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument
are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In
addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections
enable us to tell where the player is situated, and the size
and shape of the room in which we are sitting.

Changing parameter settings
You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset
parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial
settings, you can change some of the parameters to better
suit the input source or your listening room.
MUTE
CODE SET

■ Elements of a sound field

TRANSMIT
SYSTEM

In any environment, in addition to the direct sound coming
straight to our ears from the player’s instrument, there are
two distinct types of sound reflections that combine to
make up the sound field:

STANDBY

POWER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

POWER

DVD

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ROCK

ENTER
EFFECT

AMP

VCR

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

SET MENU

TITLE

MENU
A/B/C/D/E
SELECT

TEST

Early reflections
Reflected sounds reach our ears extremely rapidly (50 ms
– 100 ms after the direct sound), after reflecting from one
surface only — for example, from the ceiling or a wall.
Early reflections actually add clarity to the direct sound.
Reverberations
These are caused by reflections from more than one
surface — walls, ceiling, the back of the room — so
numerous that they merge together to form a continuous
sonic “afterglow”. They are non-directional, and lessen
the clarity of the direct sound.

TV CH

TV INPUT

VOLUME

RETURN

DISPLAY

REC
AUDIO

Press AMP.

Select the sound field program you want to
adjust.

AMP

STEREO

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

MOVIE

q/DTS

NIGHT

EX/ES

STRAIGHT

ENTER
EFFECT

Press u / d to select
the parameters.

PRESET/CH

SELECT

Press j / i to change
the parameter value.

PRESET/CH

SELECT

3,4

DISC SKIP

Direct sound, early reflections and subsequent
reverberation taken together help us to determine the
subjective size and shape of the room, and it is this
information that the digital sound field processor
reproduces in order to create sound fields.
If you could create the appropriate early reflections and
subsequent reverberations in your listening room, you
would be able to create your own listening environment.
The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a
concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at
all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly
what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field
processor.

TV VOL

TV MUTE

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EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS

Repeat steps 2 through 4 as necessary to
change other program parameters.

Note
You cannot change parameter values when “MEMORY
GUARD” is set to ON. If you want to change the parameter
values, set “MEMORY GUARD” to OFF (see page 53).

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 values will return to the
factory settings. If this happens, edit the parameter
value again.

■ Resetting parameters to the factory
presets
To reset a certain parameter
Select the parameter you want to reset, then press j / i
repeatedly to select the factory preset (the display pauses
momentarily at the factory preset before proceeding to the
next value).
To reset all parameters
Use PARAM. INI (see page 53).

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
English

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SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your
listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program.

■ DSP LEVEL
Function:
Description:
Control range:

This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
Depending on the acoustics of your listening room, you may want to increase or decrease the DSP
effect level relative to the level of the direct sound.
–6 dB – +3 dB

■ DELAY (Delay)
Function:
Description:
Control range:

This parameter changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the
direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listener.
The smaller the value, the closer the sound source seems to the listener. The larger the value, the farther
it seems. For a small room, set to a small value. For a large room, set to a large value.
1 – 99 msec
Source Sound

Time

Time
DELAY

Level

Early
Reflections

DELAY

Sound Source

Reflection Face

Small value = 1 ms

Large value = 99 ms

For 6ch Stereo
Function:
These parameter adjusts the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode.
Control Range: 0 – 100%

■ CT LEVEL (Center level)
■ SL LEVEL (Surround left level)
■ SR LEVEL (Surround right level)
■ SB LEVEL (Surround back level)

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SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

For PRO LOGIC IIx Music and PRO LOGIC II Music
■ PANORAMA
Function:
Choices:

Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect.
OFF/ON, initial setting is OFF.

■ DIMENSION
Function:
Control range:

Gradually adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear.
–3 (towards the rear) to +3 (towards the front), initial setting is STD (standard).

■ CT WIDTH (Center width)
Function:
Control range:

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

For PRO LOGIC IIx Movie, Music and Game
■ PLII/PLIIx (Pro Logic II/Pro Logic IIx)
Function:
Choices:

Switches the type of Pro Logic decoding to be used. PLII decoding creates 5.1-channel sound from
2-channel sources. PLIIx decoding creates 6.1-channel sound from 2-channel sources.
PLII, PLIIx

For DTS Neo:6 Music
■ C. IMAGE (Center image)
Function:
Control range:

This parameter adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees.
0 – 0.5

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
English

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 SYSTEM
POWER) is pressed,
or enters in the
standby mode soon
after the power has
been turned on.

No sound

No picture

Cause

Remedy

Refer to
page

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

Connect the power cord firmly.

—

The impedance setting is incorrect.

Set the impedance to match your speakers.

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.

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 use
it normally.

—

Incorrect input or output cable
connections.

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

15-18

The input mode is set to DTS or
ANALOG.

Select AUTO.

No appropriate input source has been
selected.

Select an appropriate input source with INPUT,
MULTI CH INPUT or the input selector buttons.

Speaker connections are not secure.

Secure the connections.

The front speakers to be used have not
been selected properly.

Select the front speakers with SPEAKERS A and/or
B.

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.

The input mode is set to ANALOG while
playing a source encoded with a DTS
signal.

Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.

The signals this unit cannot reproduce are
being received from a source component
e.g.: a CD-ROM.

Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.

—

The output and input for the picture are
connected to different types of video
jacks.

Turn on the video conversion function.

12-13

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The sound suddenly
goes off.

Cause

Remedy

Refer to
page

Check that the impedance selector setting is correct.

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

—

The sleep timer has turned the unit off.

Turn on the power, and play the source again.

—

The sound is muted.

Press MUTE to cancel a mute.

Only the speaker on
one side can be
heard.

Incorrect cable connections.

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

Incorrect balance settings in SET MENU.

Adjust the SP LEVEL settings.

Only the center
speaker outputs
substantial sound.

When playing a monaural source with a
CINEMA DSP program, the source signal
is directed to the center channel, and the
front and surround speakers output effect
sounds.

No sound from the
effect speakers.

The sound field programs are turned off.

Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) to turn them on.

You are using a source or program
combination that does not output sound
from all channels.

Try another sound field program.

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

Raise the level of the center speaker.

“CENTER” in SET MENU is set to
NONE.

Select the appropriate setting for the center speaker.

One of the HiFi DSP programs (except for
6ch Stereo) has been selected.

Try another sound field program.

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

Raise the output level of the surround speakers.

“SURR LR” in SET MENU is set to
NONE.

Select the appropriate setting for the surround left and
right speakers.

A monaural source is being played with
STRAIGHT.

Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) to turn on the sound
fields.

—

“SURR LR” in SET MENU is set to
NONE.

If the surround left and right speakers are set to
NONE, the surround back speaker setting is
automatically set to NONE. Select the appropriate
setting for the surround speakers.

“SURR B” in SET MENU is set to
NONE.

Select LRG or SML.

“BASS OUT” in SET MENU is set to
FRONT when a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal is being played.

Select SWFR or BOTH.

“BASS OUT” in SET MENU is set to
SWFR or FRONT when a 2-channel
source is being played.

Select BOTH.

No sound from the
center speaker.

No sound from the
surround speakers.

No sound from the
surround back
speaker.

No sound from the
subwoofer.

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

28, 43

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

The source does not contain low bass
signals.

English

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer to
page

Dolby Digital or DTS
sources cannot be
played. (Dolby Digital
or DTS indicator in
the front panel
display does not light
up.)

The connected component is not set to
output Dolby Digital or DTS digital
signals.

Make an appropriate setting following the operations
instructions for your component.

—

The input mode is set to ANALOG.

Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.

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
with a recording component.

A source cannot be
recorded by a digital
recording component
connected to this
DIGITAL OUTPUT
jack.

The source component is not connected to
this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

A source cannot be
recorded by an
analog component
connected to the
AUDIO OUT jacks.

Connect the source component to the DIGITAL
INPUT jacks.

14-18, 42

The source component is not connected to
this unit’s analog AUDIO IN jacks.

Connect the source component to the analog AUDIO
IN jacks.

14-18, 42

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

“MEMORY GUARD” in SET MENU is
set to ON.

Select 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 in the front
panel display.

Speaker cables are short circuited.

Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly.

There is noise
interference from
digital or highfrequency equipment,
or this unit.

This unit is too close to the digital or highfrequency equipment.

Move this unit further away from such equipment.

—

The picture is
disturbed.

The video source uses scrambled or
encoded signals to prevent dubbing.

This unit suddenly
turns into the standby
mode.

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

Wait about 1 hour for this unit to cool down and then
turn it back on.

—

Some components cannot record the
Dolby Digital or DTS sources.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Tuner
Problem

Cause

FM stereo reception is
noisy.

Remedy

Refer
to page

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

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

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 signal 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.

Preset the stations again.

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.

A TV set is being used nearby.

Move this unit away from the TV.

—

■ Remote control

Problem
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 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.

The manufacturer code was not correctly
set.

Set the manufacturer code correctly using the “LIST
OF MANUFACTURER CODES” at the end of this
manual.

Try to set another code for the same manufacturer
using the “LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES” at
the end of this manual.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Wrong distance or angle.

Even if the manufacturer code is correctly
set, there are some models that do not
respond to the remote control.

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RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS

RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS
If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any
reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets
ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign
and tuner presets.
Be sure this unit is in standby mode.
(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

EDIT

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

LEVEL

PROGRAM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT

PHONES
SPEAKERS
A
B

STRAIGHT

TONE CONTROL

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

STANDBY
/ON

VIDEO AUX
EFFECT

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

STRAIGHT (EFFECT)

Hold down STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front
panel and press STANDBY/ON.
“FACTORY PRESET” appears in the front panel
display.
y
To cancel the initialization procedure without making any
changes, press STANDBY/ON.

Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) to select the
desired setting.
Reset
Cancel

To reset the unit to its factory presets.
To cancel without making any changes.

Press STANDBY/ON to confirm your
selection.
If you selected “Reset”, the unit is reset to its factory
presets and switches to standby mode.
If you selected “Cancel”, the unit switches to standby
mode and nothing is reset.

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GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY
Audio formats
■ Dolby Digital
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 surround
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 surround 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.

■ Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital EX creates 6 full-bandwidth output
channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is done using a
matrix decoder that derives 3 surround channels from the
2 in the original recording. For the best results, Dolby
Digital EX should be used with movie sound tracks
recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. With this
additional channel, you can experience more dynamic and
realistic moving sound especially with scenes with
“flyover” and “fly-around” effects.

■ Dolby Pro Logic II

■ Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a new technology enabling discrete
multi-channel playback from 2-channel or multi-channel
sources. There is a Music mode for music, a Movie mode
for movies (for 2-channel sources only) and a Game mode
for games.

Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system
to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front
left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog
(monaural), and a surround channel for special sound
effects (monaural). The surround 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 96/24
DTS 96/24 offers an unprecedented level of audio quality
for multi-channel sound on DVD-Video, and is fully
backward-compatible with all DTS decoders. “96” refers
to a 96 kHz sampling rate (compared to the typical 48 kHz
sampling rate). “24” refers to 24-bit word length. DTS 96/
24 offers sound quality transparent to the original 96/24
master, and 96/24 5.1-channel sound with full-quality fullmotion video for music programs and motion picture
soundtracks on DVD-video.

■ 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 surround
channels, plus an LFE 0.1 channel as a subwoofer, for a
total of 5.1-channels). The unit incorporates a DTS-ES
decoder that enables 6.1- channel reproduction by adding
the surround back channel to existing 5.1-channel format.

■ Neo:6
Neo:6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6
channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables
playback with the full-range channels with higher
separation just like digital discrete signal playback. Two
modes are available; “Music mode” for playing music
sources and “Cinema mode” for movies.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved technique used to
decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround
software. This new technology enables a discrete 5channel playback with 2 front left and right channels, 1
center channel, and 2 surround left and right channels
(instead of only 1 surround channel for conventional Pro
Logic technology). Music and Game modes are also
available for 2-channel sources in addition to the Movie
mode.

■ Dolby Surround

English

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GLOSSARY

Sound field programs

Audio information

■ CINEMA DSP

■ ITU-R

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.

ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU
(International Telecommunication Union). ITU-R
recommends a standard speaker placement which is used
in many critical listening rooms, especially for mastering
purposes.

■ 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 on headphones.

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

■ LFE 0.1 channel
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 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or
DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.

■ PCM (Linear PCM)
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
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.

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GLOSSARY

Video signal information
■ Component video signal
With the component video signal system, the video signal
is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB
and PR signals for the chrominance. Color can be
reproduced more faithfully with this system because each
of these signals is independent. The component signal is
also called the “color difference signal” because the
luminance signal is subtracted from the color signal.
A monitor with component input jacks is required in order
to use the component signal for output.

■ Composite video signal
With the composite video signal system, the video signal
is composed of three basic elements of a video picture;
color, brightness and synchronization data. A composite
video jack on a video component transmits these three
elements combined.

■ S-Video signal
With the S-Video signal system, the video signal normally
transmitted using a pin cable is separated and transmitted
as the Y signal for the luminance and the C signal for the
chrominance through the S-Video cable. Using the S
VIDEO jack eliminates video signal transmission loss and
allows recording and playback of even more beautiful
images.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
English

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION

VIDEO SECTION

• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround,
Surround back
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω....................................... 90 W

• Video Signal Type .......................................................... PAL/NTSC

• Maximum Power (EIAJ)
[China, Korea and General models]
1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ......................................................... 130 W
• Dynamic Power (IHF)
8/6/4/2 Ω ....................................................... 120/155/190/235 W
• DIN Standard Output Power [U.K., Europe and Asia models]
1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω ........................................................ 135 W
• IEC Output Power [U.K., Europe and Asia models]
1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ...................................................... 100 W

• Signal to Noise Ratio .............................................................. 50 dB
• Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT)
Composite, S-Video ................................. 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB
Component .............................................. 5 Hz to 60 MHz, –3 dB

FM SECTION
• Tuning Range
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .......................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
[Asia and General model] ......... 87.5/87.50 to 108.0/108.00 MHz
[Other models] ............................................ 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
• Usable Sensitivity (IHF) ....................................... 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)

• Damping Factor (IHF)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ...................................................100 or more

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

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

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

• Total Harmonic Distortion
CD, etc. to Front L/R (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40 W, 8 Ω) ........... 0.06%

• Stereo Separation (1 kHz) ....................................................... 42 dB

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
CD (250 mV) to Front L/R, Effect Off ................................100 dB
• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)
Front L/R ................................................................ 150 µV or less
• Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz)
CD (5.1 kΩ terminated) to Front L/R ....................... 60 dB/45 dB
• Tone Control (Front L/R)
BASS Boost/Cut ...................................................... ±10 dB/60 Hz
TREBLE Boost/Cut .............................................. ±10 dB/20 kHz
• Phones Output .......................................................... 150 mV/100 Ω
• Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance
CD, etc. ................................................................. 200 mV/47 kΩ
MULTI CH INPUT ............................................... 200 mV/47 kΩ
• Output Level/Output Impedance
REC OUT.............................................................. 200 mV/1.2 kΩ
SUB WOOFER ........................................................... 4 V/1.2 kΩ

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

AM SECTION
• Tuning Range
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................. 530 to 1710 kHz
[Asia and General models] ................. 530/531 to 1710/1611 kHz
[Other models] .................................................... 531 to 1611 kHz
• Usable Sensitivity ............................................................. 300 µV/m

GENERAL
• Power Supply
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[Australia model] ............................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz
[China model] .................................................... AC 220 V, 50 Hz
[Korea model] .................................................... AC 220 V, 60 Hz
[U.K. and Europe models] ................................. AC 230 V, 50 Hz
[General model] ................ AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz
[Asia model] ....................................AC 220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................. 350 W/440 VA
[Other models] .................................................................... 360 W
• Standby Power Consumption ................................................. 0.1 W
• AC Outlets
[U.K. and Australia models] ............... 1 (Total 100 W maximum)
[Asia and General models] ................... 2 (Total 50 W maximum)
[Other models] ..................................... 2 (Total 100 W maximum)
• Dimension (W x H x D) ................................... 435 x 171 x 420 mm
• Weight ...................................................................................... 11 kg

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LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES
LISTE DES CODES DE FABRICANT
LISTE DER HERSTELLERCODES
LISTA ÖVER TILLVERKARKODER
LISTA DEI CODICI DEI FABBRICANTI
LISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTES
LIJST MET FABRIKANTENCODES
СПИСОК КОДОВ ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЕЙ
TV
ADMIRAL

0411, 0451, 0911,
1021, 1081
AIKO
0891
AKAI
0061, 0101, 0231,
1191, 1351, 1591,
1641, 1791, 1891,
1981
AKURA
1331
ALBA
1241, 1331, 2361
ALBIRAL
1971
AMSTRAD
1301, 1511
ANAM
1171
ARC EN CIEL 0571
ARCAM
0571, 0761
ARISTONA
0751
ARTHUR MARTIN 0451, 1641
ASA
0411, 0451, 0521,
0781, 0871, 1021,
1081, 1421, 2051,
2091, 2151, 2551
ASTRA
1511
ATANTIC
0761
ATLANTIC
0761
ATORI
1511
AUDIOSONIC 1181, 1321, 1511
AUSIND
0491, 1411
AUTOVOX
0091, 0351, 0481,
0491, 0601, 0781,
0951, 1051, 1081,
1391, 1421
BAIRD
1101, 1351
BANG & OLUFSEN 1081
BASIC LINE 1321, 1331
BAUER
1451
BAUR
0041, 0061, 0121,
0131, 0221, 1561
BEKO
2491, 2501
BLAUPUNKT 0221, 0231, 0241,
0251, 0471, 0741,
2201, 2211, 2221,
2231, 2241, 2261,
2571, 2581
BRANDT
0571, 0651, 0731,
0901, 1821
BRIONVEGA 1021, 1051, 1081
BRITANNIA 0761
BRUNS
0821, 0991, 1021,
1081
BSR
0391, 0691, 1621,
1901, 1981
BUSH
0451, 1241, 1331,
1641, 1741, 2131,
2151
BUSH (UK)
0481, 1561, 1611
CANDLE
0791
CENTURY
1021, 1081
CGE
0491, 0811, 0981,
1401, 1531, 1611,
1621, 1981, 2201,
2251, 2271

CITIZEN
0791
CLARIVOX
0821, 0961, 1971
CLATRONIC 1181, 1331
CONCERTO 0791
CONDOR
0761
CONTEC
0151, 1171
CONTINENTAL EDISON
0571, 0651, 0901
CRAIG
1171
CROSLEY
0021, 0491, 1021,
1081, 1401, 1981,
2201, 2251, 2271
CROWN
2541
CTC CLATRONIC
0261
CXC
1171
DAEWOO
0101, 1501, 1511,
2611
DANSAI
0101
DECCA
0271, 0581, 0601,
0971, 1101, 1691
DECCA (UK) 0271, 0581, 0601,
1101, 1681
DEGRAAF
0451, 1351
DIXI
0991, 1511
DOMEOS
0101
DORIC
1031
DUAL
0091, 0601, 1611,
1641, 2101
DUAL-TEC
0601, 1511, 1621,
2111
DUMONT
0261, 0521, 0781,
1021, 1081, 1981,
2121, 2151
DYNATRON 0101
ELBE
1551, 1971, 2031
ELECTRO TECH
1511
ELEKTRONSKA
0771
ELMAN
0261, 1621
ELTA
1511
EMERSON
0921, 1021, 1081,
1121, 1171, 1261,
1301
ERRES
0101
ETRON
1981
EUROPHON 0261, 0581, 0601,
0771, 1091, 1621,
2001
FENNER
0101, 1511
FERGUSON 0281, 0371, 0551,
0651, 0781, 0861,
0881, 1131, 1181,
1361, 1461, 1971,
1991, 2281, 2311,
2341
FIDELITY
0451, 0761, 2281
FIDELITY (UK)
0561, 0591,
1931, 2281
FILMNET
1141
FINLANDIA 0451, 2321

FINLUX

0021, 0261, 0491,
0521, 0781, 0811,
0871, 1081, 1411,
1421, 1981, 2051,
2091, 2121, 2151,
2551
FIRST LINE 1981
FISHER
0021, 0091, 0141,
0511, 0601, 0801,
0821, 0981, 1021,
1081, 1981, 2091
FORGESTONE
2281
FORMENTI
0451, 0491, 0761,
1081, 1451, 1541,
1981
FORMENTI-PHOENIX
0021, 0431, 0451,
0591, 1411
FORTRESS
1081
FRONTECH 0451, 1181, 1981
FUJITSU
1261
FUNAI
0391, 0691, 1171,
1181, 1261
FUTURETECH
1171
GBC
0021, 0141, 1321,
1511, 1621, 1981
GEC
0451, 1101, 1281,
2321
GEC (UK)
0031, 0081, 0581,
0601, 1101, 1281,
1561
GELOSO
0021, 0411, 0451,
1321, 1511, 1621,
1981
GENERAL TECHNIC
2681
GENEXXA
0451, 1331
GOODMANS 0141, 1101, 1371,
1641, 2301
GORENJE
0981, 1061
GRAETZ
0451
GRANADA
0141, 0451, 0491,
0581, 0601, 1101,
1111, 1351, 1981,
2321
GRANADA (UK)
0081, 0141,
0451, 0491, 0581,
0601, 1031, 1311,
1521, 1561, 1641
GRUNDIG
0221, 0231, 0471,
0491, 0711, 0741,
1381, 2021, 2041,
2141, 2151
HANSEATIC 0021, 0121, 0141,
0431, 0591, 1561
HANTAREX 0581
HEMMERMANN
0061
HIFIVOX
0331, 0571
HINARI
0071, 0141, 0451,
1261, 1351, 1511,
1641, 1981, 2011

HITACHI

0001, 0011, 0031,
0081, 0141, 0291,
0331, 0341, 0451,
0601, 0631, 0701,
1281, 1561, 1601,
1821, 1831, 1841,
1861, 1871, 1881,
1891, 1941, 1981,
2051, 2321, 2341
HYPER
0591, 0601, 1511,
1621
IMPERIAL
0451, 0491, 0811,
0981, 1401, 1611,
1621, 2201, 2251,
2271
INGERSOL
1511
INNO HIT
0581, 0601, 0841,
1101, 1331, 1371,
1511, 2011
INNOVATION 2591, 2601, 2611,
2621, 2641, 2651,
2661, 2711, 2721,
2761, 2771, 2781
INTERFUNK 0031, 0041, 0061,
0121, 0181, 0451,
0491, 1081, 1641,
1791, 1821, 1981,
2231
IRRADIO
0491, 1321, 1331,
1371, 1411, 1511,
2011
ISUKAI
1331
ITT
0031, 0041, 0051,
0061, 0071, 0081,
0181, 0411, 0451,
0491, 1241, 1291,
1351, 1501, 1601,
1641, 1741, 1921,
1981, 2091, 2331,
2431
ITT-NOKIA
0031, 0041, 0051,
0061, 0071, 0081,
0181, 0411, 0451,
0491, 1241, 1291,
1351, 1501, 1601,
1641, 1741, 1921,
1981, 2091, 2331,
2431
JVC (VICTOR)
0071, 0721,
1441, 1581, 1591,
1741, 1791
KAISUI
0591, 1321, 1331
KAMOSONIC 0601
KARCHER
0591, 0601, 0841,
1091, 1321, 1511,
1561, 2051
KAWASHO
0761
KENDO
0261
KENNEDY
0021, 0351, 0951,
1981
KONKA
2701

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KORTING

0431, 1011, 1021,
1081, 1541
KTV
0601, 1171
LENOIR
0601, 1511
LEYEO
1181
LG (GOLDSTAR)
0591, 0601,
0761, 0791, 1371,
1491, 1511, 1561,
1621, 1641
LIFETEC
2591, 2601, 2611,
2621, 2641, 2651,
2661, 2671, 2681,
2691, 2711, 2761,
2771, 2781
LOEWE OPTA
0121, 0131,
0581, 0611, 1081
LOGIC
1691, 2281
LOGIK
0551, 1681, 2281
LOWEWE
0831
LUMA
0351, 0451, 1901
LUXMAN
0791
LUXMAN STEREO TUNER
0791
LUXOR
0001, 0061, 0181,
0341, 0421, 0451,
0461, 0491, 0601,
0671, 1351, 1371,
1561, 1601, 1911,
1921, 1981
LYCO
1181
MAGNADYNE
0021, 0061,
0261, 0581, 0641,
0771, 1021, 1081,
1621, 1981
MAGNAFON 0261, 0491, 0581,
0591, 0641, 0761,
1091, 2001
MANESTH
0101
MARANTZ
0101
MARELLI
1081
MARK
0101
MATSUI
0061, 0451, 0601,
0691, 1101, 1151,
1241, 1271, 1301,
1511, 1561, 1681,
1691
MAXIMAL
0071, 1981
MCMICHAEL 1281
MEDION
2591, 2601, 2611,
2621, 2641, 2651,
2661, 2671, 2681,
2691, 2711, 2721,
2761, 2771, 2781
MEMOREX
1511
METZ
0231, 0741, 1001,
1041, 1081, 1481,
2071, 2081
MGA
1231
MICROMAXX 2591, 2621, 2641,
2651, 2711, 2761,
2771, 2781
MINERVA
0221, 0231, 0491,
1381, 2141, 2151
MISTRAL
2281
MITSUBISHI 0141, 0201, 0231,
0661, 1191, 1201,
1231, 1671, 1691,
1741
MIVAR
0491, 0501, 0581,
0591, 0761, 0771,
1371, 1431, 2031
MTC
0791
MULTITECH 0261, 0581, 0601,
0641, 0981, 1321,
1511

MURPHY
0451, 2091
MURPHY (UK)
0081, 1031
N.E.I.
0101, 0961
NAD
1341
NEC
0141, 1711, 1721,
1731
NECKERMANN
0451, 0601,
0981, 1081, 1561,
1931, 1981, 2211,
2231, 2241
NEDIATOR
0101
NICAMAGIC 0761
NIKKAI
1101, 1331, 1641,
1701, 2011
NOBLIKO
0261, 0491, 0591,
0641, 1381, 1411
NOGAMATIC 0571
NOKIA
0031, 0041, 0051,
0061, 0071, 0081,
0181, 0411, 0451,
0491, 1241, 1291,
1351, 1501, 1601,
1641, 1741, 1921,
1981, 2091, 2331,
2431, 2461, 2791
NORDMENDE
0031, 0291,
0331, 0451, 0531,
0541, 0571, 1051,
1131, 1591, 1791,
1811, 1821, 1891,
1941, 2631
OCEANIC
0321, 1651, 1981
OCEANIC (F) 0031, 0061, 0321,
0441, 1661
ONCEAS
0601
ONWA
1171
ORION
0061, 0391, 0691,
0851, 1211, 1241,
1251, 1301, 1481,
1511, 1681, 1691,
1981, 2371, 2421
OSAKA
2011
OSAKI
1101, 1331, 2011
OSUME
0151
OTTO VERSAND
0021, 0121,
0141, 0221, 0601,
1561, 1741, 1981
PAEL
0591, 1411
PANASONIC 0031, 0201, 0211,
0451, 0701, 1311,
1751, 1961, 2561,
2741
PANORAMIC 2351
PATHE MARCONI 0571
PATHE’ CINEMA (F)
0431, 0591, 1621,
1661, 1971
PAUSA
1511
PAUZA
1511
PERDIO
0891, 1101
PHILCO
0021, 0491, 0811,
0981, 1021, 1081,
1401, 1611, 1621,
1751, 2201, 2251,
2271, 2451, 2471
PHILIPS
0101, 0361, 0591,
0621, 0681, 0751,
0761, 1021, 1081,
1281, 2031, 2281,
2291, 2431, 2441,
2511, 2731
PHOENIX
1081
PHONOLA
0751, 1081
PIONEER
0291, 0451, 1341,
1821

PRANDONI-PRINCE
0411, 0451, 0491,
0581, 1411
PRANDONI-PROMCE
0451, 0491, 0581
PRIMA
0451
PROFEX
1981
PROTECH
0641, 1181, 1981
QUELLE
0041, 0061, 0121,
0221, 0231, 0391,
0491, 0521, 0601,
0781, 1371, 1381,
1411, 1421, 1641,
1681, 2051, 2091,
2141, 2151, 2201,
2211, 2231, 2241,
2251, 2271, 2551,
2571, 2581
RADIOMARELLI
0101, 0451,
0661, 0771, 1081
RADIONETTE
0031, 2051,
2091
RADIOLA
2291
RANK
0481, 2151
RBM
2131, 2151
RBM (UK)
0481
REDIFFUSION
0451, 0661,
1641, 1981, 2331
REDIFFUSION (UK)
0061, 0081, 1031
REX
0071, 0101, 0351,
0411, 0451, 0951,
1901, 2061, 2101,
2111
RFT
0991, 2511
ROADSTAR
1321, 1511
ROTEL
0151
SABA
0291, 0331, 0421,
0451, 0531, 0541,
0571, 0581, 0651,
0731, 0931, 1021,
1071, 1081, 1131,
1791, 1811, 1821,
1891, 1941, 2631
SACCS
1971
SAISHO
0451, 0601, 1161,
1241, 1301, 1511,
1671, 1681, 1691
SALORA
0011, 0041, 0061,
0071, 0341, 0451,
0671, 1291, 1351,
1521, 1561, 1601,
1641, 1911, 1921,
1931, 1981, 2321
SAMBERS
0261, 0491, 0581,
0641, 1091, 1371,
1411, 2001
SAMSUNG
0101, 0601, 0841,
0981, 1101, 1181,
1371, 1511, 2011
SANYO
0141, 0151, 0401,
0601, 0801, 0821,
0981, 1021, 1101,
1111, 1291, 1351,
1691, 1741, 2051,
2091, 2551
SBR
0681, 0751, 1281,
2281
SCHAUB LORENZ 0451
SCHNEIDER 0021, 0071, 0091,
0451, 0511, 0591,
0601, 0751, 1321,
1361, 1621, 1641,
2101, 2111, 2291

SCOTT
SEG

1171, 1261
0261, 0601, 0821,
0991
SEI
0641, 0691, 1081,
1301, 1481, 1981
SELECO
0071, 0101, 0351,
0411, 0451, 0951,
1901, 2061, 2101,
2111
SENTRA
1601
SHARP
0141, 0151, 0191,
1761, 1781
SIAREM
0021, 0261, 0581,
0641, 1021, 1081,
1981
SICATEL
1971
SIEMENS
0151, 0221, 0231,
0451, 0741, 2011,
2201, 2211, 2221,
2231, 2241, 2261,
2571, 2581
SILVER
1181
SINGER
0021, 0261, 1021,
1081
SINUDYNE
0021, 0061, 0101,
0261, 0391, 0641,
0691, 0851, 0941,
1021, 1081, 1241,
1301, 1321, 1481,
1631, 1981
SKANTIC
0451
SOLAVOX
0451, 1641, 2011
SONOKO
0101, 1181, 1511
SONY
0141, 0171, 1121,
1681, 1691, 2751
SOUNDESIGN
1171
SSS
1171
STERN
0071, 0101, 0351,
0411, 0451, 0951,
1901, 2061, 2101,
2111
SUNKAI
0691
SUPRA
0791
TANDBERG 0161, 0331, 0611,
1021, 1421, 1771,
1791, 2081
TANDY
0191, 0451, 1331,
1531
TASHIKO
0141
TATUNG
0271, 0581, 0601,
0971, 1101, 1681,
1691
TCM
2621, 2641, 2711,
2761, 2771, 2781
TECHNICS
1311
TECHWOOD 0791
TEKNIKA
1171, 1231, 1261
TELE
1141
TELEAVIA
0571, 0651, 0731,
1821
TELEFUNKEN
0291, 0301,
0311, 0551, 0731,
1131, 1471, 1591,
1791, 1801, 1811,
1821, 1991, 2161,
2171, 2181, 2191,
2201, 2251, 2271,
2521, 2631
TELETECH
1511
TEMPEST
2381, 2391, 2401,
2411
TENSAI
1331, 2091
TEXET
0601

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THOMSON

0331, 0481, 0531,
0571, 0631, 0651,
0731, 0901, 1241,
1571, 1591, 1791,
1811, 1821, 1891,
1941, 2531
THORN
0741, 0861, 2091,
2251, 2271, 2281
THORN-FERGUSON
0281, 0371, 0551,
0651, 0781, 0861,
0881, 1131, 1181,
1361, 1461, 1971,
1991, 2281
TMK
0141, 0791, 1471
TOSHIBA
0141, 0381, 0481,
1221, 1271, 1701,
1741, 1851, 2151,
2801, 2811
TRANS CONTINENS
0451
TRISTAR
2281
TRIUMPH
0481, 0581, 2121
UHER
0431, 0451, 0481,
0491, 0511, 1311,
1541
ULTRAVOX
0021, 0261, 0591,
1021, 1081, 1981
UNIVERSUM 1181, 2051
UNIVOX
1971
VEGAVOX
0811
VEXA
0101, 1511
VIDEOTON
2481
VORTEC
0101, 0651
VOXSON
0411, 0451, 0491,
1021, 1081
WALTHAM
0451
WATSON
0431, 2201, 2241
WATT RADIO 0021, 0061, 0261,
0591, 0641, 0761,
1091, 1971, 1981,
2001
WEGA
0141, 1081, 1981
WEGA COLOR
1021
WELTBLICK 0101
WESTON
1621
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE
0101, 0261, 0431,
0591, 0761, 1401,
1541
YOKO
0601, 1511
ZANUSSI
0071, 0101, 0351,
0411, 0451, 0951,
1901, 2061, 2101,
2111
ZOPPAS
0451

CABLE TV
CABLETIME 1446, 1456, 1476
CLYDE CABLEVISION
1426
FILMNET
1396, 1436
FRANCE TELECOM
1386
GEC
1426
JERROLD
1416
MOVIE TIME 1466
NSC
1466
PHILIPS
1386
PIONEER
0006
SAMSUNG
1496
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
1486, 1506
STARCOM
1416

STS
1466
TANDBERG 1366
TELE
1436
TELE +1
1436
TELESERVICE
1406, 1476
TUDI
1376
UNITED CABLE
1416
ZENITH
1406

SATELLITE TUNER
AKAI
ALBA
AMSTRAD

1276
0826, 1276
0166, 0796, 1016,
1026, 1296
ANKARO
0476
AST
0406
ASTRA
0126
BARCOM
0476
BLAUPUNKT 0966
BMC SATELLITE
0106
BRITISH TELECOM 1276
BUSH
0826
BUSH (UK)
0956
CAMBRIDGE 0196, 1276
CANAL PLUS (FRANCE)
1536
CHAPARRAL 0016, 0696, 1006
COLUMBUS 0616
CONNEXIONS
0306, 0426
DISCUS ELIPSE
0856, 0866
DISKXPRESS 0426, 0476
DRAKE
1516
ECHOSTAR
0226, 0236, 0606,
0626, 0666, 0926,
0996, 1046, 1056,
1066, 1106
ELTA
1286
ELTA SAT
0146
EURODEC
1226, 1236, 1246
FERGUSON 0046, 0176, 0186,
0296, 0846, 0956,
1306
FINLUX
0976
FRACARRO 0026, 0536, 0776
FUBA
0476, 0616, 0636,
1056
GIUCAR RECORD 0206, 0336
GRUNDIG
0176, 0946, 0956,
0966
HIGH PERFORMANCE
0916
HIRSCHMANN
0756, 0966
HITACHI
0446, 0516, 0706,
0946
ICX INTERNATIONAL
0886
ITT
0066, 0126, 0176,
0446, 1156
ITT/NOKIA
0066, 0126, 0176,
0446, 1156
JEEMON
0146
JERROLD
0846, 0986
JOHANSSON 0246
JVC
1276
KATHREIN
0116, 0266, 0276,
0366, 1586
KOSMOS
0266
KYOSTAR
1036, 1086
LENG
0246
LIFESAT
1326, 1346, 1356
LUXOR
0126, 0136, 0446,
0466, 0506, 1156
MACAB
0356

MASPRO

0016, 0116, 0256,
0956
MEDION
1326, 1346
METZ
0966
MICROMAXX 1326, 1346
MITSUBISHI 0966
MORGANS
0596
MURATTO
0406
NEC
0286, 0316, 0766,
0786, 0836
NETWORK
0046
NIKKO
1136, 1146
NOKIA
0066, 0126, 0176,
0446, 1156, 1166,
1336
NORSAT
0786
OTTO VERSAND
0966
PACE
0046, 0176, 0296,
0936, 0956, 1306,
1566, 1576
PACE MSS
0946
PACE SKY DIGITAL BOX (UK)
1526
PALCOM
0616, 0686, 0706
PALSAT
0396
PALTEC
0706
PANASONIC 0806, 1306
PANSAT
1076
PHILIPS
0326, 0346, 0476,
0956, 1126, 1186,
1196, 1206, 1216,
1306, 1316
PROSAT
1176
PTT TELECOM
0306, 0896
QUELLE
0966
RADIX
1056
REDIFFUSION
0316, 0786
RFT
1186, 1196, 1206,
1216
SAGEM
1256, 1546
SAKURA
0566, 0816
SALORA
0066, 0126, 0136,
0446, 0456, 0486,
0496, 0576
SAMSUNG
0746, 0756
SAT
0406
SATCOM
0896
SATECO
0646
SECTOR
1266
SEDEA
1096
SENTRA
0416
SIEMENS
0896, 0966
SINTRACK
0906
SKYLAB
0476
SKYSCAN
0876
SONY
0736, 0946
STELLA
0306
STRONG
0156, 0396, 1036,
1086
STV
0636
TANDBERG 1116
TANDY
0916
TANTEC
0616
TATUNG
0516, 0546
TECHNISAT 0086, 0096, 0526,
0556, 1056
TELECOM
0306
TELEMAX
0586
THORN-FERGUSON
0046, 0076, 0176,
0186, 0956
TOSHIBA
0946
TPS (FRANCE)
1546
TRIAD
0406

UNIDEN

0036, 0216, 0676,
0716, 0726
US ELECTRONICS 0886
VORTEC
0756, 1036, 1076
VTECH
0436
WINERSAT
0246
WISI
0056, 0356, 0376,
0386, 0406, 0656,
1056, 1156
WOLSEY
0916
XCOM MULTIMEDIA
1556
XSAT (FRANCE)
1556
ZEHNDER
0266, 0406
ZENDER
0406

VCR
AIWA
AKAI

0042, 0352, 0432
0042, 0422, 0492,
0582, 0612, 0642,
0652, 0762, 0912
ALBA
0002, 0112, 0282,
0332, 0342, 0972
AMSTRAD
0322, 0432, 0452
ANITECH
0002
ANITSCH
1002
ASA
0012, 0052
AUDIOSONIC 0002
BAIRD
0042, 0282, 0492
BANG & OLUFSEN 0042
BAUR
0052, 0062, 0812
BLAUPUNKT 0062, 0092, 0252,
0462, 0672, 0992
BRIONVEGA 0032
BUSH
0002, 0282, 0332,
0342, 0512, 0972
BUSH (UK)
0812
CAPEHART
0112
CGE
0042, 0432, 0762
CRAIG
0072, 0482
CROWN
0112, 0282, 0622
DAEWOO
0112, 0282, 0622
DANSAI
0012
DAYTRON
0112
DECCA
0042, 0052, 0432,
0942
DECCA (UK) 0052
DEGRAAF
0052, 0132, 0432,
0532, 0602
DIXI
0442
DUAL
0042, 0632
DUMONT
0052, 0432, 0532
DYNATECH 0432
DYNATRON 0012
ELBE
0122
ELIN
0072
EMERSON
0012, 0162, 0202,
0432, 0512, 0522
ERRES
0012
FERGUSON 0042, 0712, 0722,
0852, 0902, 1012,
1022, 1082
FIDELITY
0432
FINLANDIA 0052, 0532
FINLUX
0012, 0042, 0052,
0082, 0262, 0382,
0432, 0462, 0492,
0532, 0572, 0602,
0912
FIRST LINE 0002, 0912
FISHER
0162, 0482, 0532,
0542, 0572, 0592
FORMENTI-PHOENIX
0012, 0052

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FRONTECH 0112
FUNAI
0432
GBC
0002
GEC (UK)
0022, 0052
GELOSO
0002
GENERAL TECHNIC
1172
GOODMANS 0002, 0072, 0282,
0432, 0502
GOODMANS (UK) 0002
GRAETZ
0022, 0042
GRANADA
0052, 0132, 0532,
0572
GRANADA (UK)
0052, 0092,
0462, 0602, 0812,
0822
GRUNDIG
0052, 0062, 0092,
0232, 0252, 0262,
0752, 0802
HANSEATIC 0052, 0812
HARMAN/KARDON
0122, 0922
HCM
0002
HINARI
0002, 0202, 0412,
0442, 0522
HITACHI
0042, 0172, 0292,
0432, 0602, 0662,
0812, 1022
IMPERIAL
0072, 0432
INGERSOL
0442
INNO HIT
0002, 0052, 0072
INNOVATION 1142, 1162, 1172
INTERFUNK 0022, 0052
IRRADIO
0002, 0012
ITT
0022, 0032, 0042,
0072, 0292, 0492,
0532, 0572, 0762
ITT-NOKIA
0022, 0032, 0042,
0072, 0292, 0492,
0532, 0572, 0762
JENSEN
0042
JVC (VICTOR)
0042, 0102,
0142, 0272, 0742,
0762, 0782, 0902
KARCHER
0052, 0072, 0812
KENDO
0492
KENWOOD
0042, 0142, 0572
LG (GOLDSTAR)
0012, 0122,
0812, 0952
LIFETEC
1142, 1162, 1172
LLOYD
0432
LOEWE OPTA
0052, 0092,
0152
LOGIK
0002, 0072, 0442
LUMA
0162
LUXOR
0492, 0572, 0812
M ELECTRONIC
0432
MAGNADYNE
0052
MAGNASONIC
0572
MANESTH
0012
MARANTZ
0012, 0052, 0092,
0122, 0502
MARK
0012
MARTA
0012
MATSUI
0012, 0442, 0512,
0522, 0812, 0972
MEDION
1142, 1162, 1172
MEMOREX
0012, 0132, 0432,
0482, 0532, 0572
METZ
0062, 0092, 0932
MGA
0912
MICROMAXX 1142, 1162, 1172
MINERVA
0062, 0092, 0252
MINOLTA
0172, 0602

MITSUBISHI

0052, 0062, 0142,
0912, 0922
MTC
0072, 0432
MULTITECH 0002, 0052, 0062,
0282, 0432
MURPHY
0432
N.E.I.
0012, 0052
NATIONAL
0462
NEC
0042, 0122, 0142
NECKERMANN
0032, 0042,
0052, 0072, 0092,
0202, 0522, 0572,
0762, 0812
NIKKAI
0112
NOBLIKO
0092
NOKIA
0022, 0032, 0042,
0072, 0292, 0492,
0532, 0572, 0762,
1152
NORDMENDE
0042, 0102,
0142, 0192, 0222,
0242, 0392, 0402,
0632, 0732, 0742,
0762, 0782, 0792,
0832, 0842, 0872
OLYMPUS
0462
OPTONICA
0132, 0502
ORION
0162, 0202, 0312,
0442, 0512, 0522,
0982
OSAKA
0432
OSAKI
0002, 0012, 0432
OTTO VERSAND
0052, 0062,
0812
PANASONIC 0022, 0212, 0462,
0672, 0992, 1092,
1102, 1182
PENTAX
0172, 0602
PERDIO
0432
PHILCO
1062
PHILIPS
0052, 0082, 0092,
0152, 0182, 0362,
0372, 0382, 0472,
0502, 1072
PHONOLA
0052, 0152
PILOT
0012
PIONEER
0052, 0142, 0372,
0472
PORTLAND 0112
PROLINE
0432
PYE
0052, 0152
QUARTZ
0572
QUELLE
0012, 0032, 0042,
0052, 0062, 0072,
0092, 0202, 0462,
0522, 0942
RADIONETTE
0022
REALISTIC
0012, 0072, 0132,
0432, 0482, 0502,
0532, 0572
RET
1072
REX
0042, 0742, 0782
RICOH
0952
SABA
0042, 0142, 0192,
0222, 0242, 0392,
0632, 0732, 0742,
0762, 0772, 0782,
0792, 0872
SAISHO
0162, 0202, 0292,
0442, 0512, 0522,
0972
SALORA
0192, 0572, 0812,
0822, 0912
SAMSUNG
0052, 0072, 0622,
0652, 1192

SANSUI
SANYO

0042, 0142
0482, 0532, 0562,
0572
SBR
0052, 0152, 0182
SCHAUB LORENZ 0022, 0042
SCHNEIDER 0002, 0012, 0052,
0072, 0432
SEG
0002, 0072
SEI-SINUDYNE
0442
SELECO
0042
SENTRA
0112
SHARP
0132, 0502, 0702
SHINTOM
0002
SIEMENS
0062, 0092, 0252,
0572
SINUDYNE
0052, 0382, 0442,
0932
SONOKO
0282
SONY

0432, 0552, 0682,
0692, 0942, 0952,
0962, 1122, 1132
STS
0602
SUNKAI
0512
SUNSTAR
0432
SYLVANIA
0432, 0912
SYMPHONIC 0432, 0912
TANDBERG 0062, 0162, 0522,
0932
TASHIKO
0132, 0432
TATUNG
0042, 0052, 0432,
0922
TCM
1142, 1162, 1172
TEAC
0042, 0432
TECHNICS
0462
TEKNIKA
0012, 0432
TELEFUNKEN
0042, 0192,
0632, 0732, 0742,
0762, 0782, 0882,
0892
TEMPEST
1032, 1042, 1052
TENOSAL
0002
THOMSON
0042, 0102, 0142,
0192, 0402, 0632,
0762
THORN
0042, 0902
THORN-FERGUSON
0042, 0222, 0302,
0712, 0722, 0742,
0762, 0852, 0862,
0872, 0902
TMK
0522
TONSAI
0002
TOSHIBA
0042, 0622, 0912
TOTEVISION 0012, 0072
TRIUMPH
0922
UHER
0042, 0072
ULTRAVOX
0032
UNITECH
0072
VECTOR RESEARCH
0122
VIDEON
1162, 1172
WELTBLICK 0012
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE
0032
XENON
0162
YAMAHA
0042, 1202
YOKO
0012, 0062, 0072

DVD PLAYER
AKAI
AIWA
DENON

0058
0218
0188

HITACHI
0198
JVC
0088, 0178
KENWOOD
0148
LG (GOLDSTAR)
0228
MAGNAVOX 0128
MITSUBISHI 0138
ONKYO
0068, 0128
PANASONIC 0028
PHILIPS
0098, 0128
PIONEER
0108, 0118
PROSCAN
0158
RCA
0158
SAMSUNG
0078
SHARP
0038
SONY
0018
TECHNICS
0028
THOMSON
0168
TOSHIBA
0048, 0128
YAMAHA
0008, 0028, 0098
ZENITH
0128

DVD RECORDER
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA

0238, 0248, 0258
0208
0278, 0288, 0298
0268
0208

LD PLAYER
AIWA
FUNAI
HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
PANASONIC
PIONEER
RCA
REALISTIC
SAMSUNG
SONY
VICTOR
YAMAHA

0137
0137
0047
0077
0027
0037
0067
0137
0017, 0087
0057, 0097, 0107,
0117
0127
0007

CD PLAYER
ACCUPHASE
ADC
ADCOM
AKAI

0315
0865
0785, 1015
0115, 0125, 0725,
0735, 0745, 0935,
1155
ARCAM
1875
ARCAM-ROTEL
0165
AUDIO-TECHNICA 0835
AUDIOSONIC 0155
AIWA
1105, 1235, 1245,
1765, 1915, 1935
BSR
0875
CALIFORNIA AUDIO LAB
1075
CARRERA
0555, 0875
CARVER
0825, 1415
CYRUS-ROTEL
0205
DENON
0045, 0955, 1045,
1595, 1795, 1805
DUAL
1005
ELIN
0185
EMERSON
1015, 1285, 1675
FISHER
0105, 0595, 0605,
0825, 1165, 1175

07_Code_RXV550_EB.fm Page v Tuesday, February 3, 2004 10:05 PM

GENEXXA

0525, 0825, 0855,
0875, 0995, 1265,
1285, 1345, 1355,
1485, 1575, 1675,
1715, 1825
GRUNDIG
0175
HARMAN KARDON
0325, 0495, 0565,
1135, 1145, 1155
HITACHI
0065, 0585, 0685,
0945, 1005, 1015,
1225, 1545
INNOVATION 1995, 2005, 2015
ITT-NOKIA
0185
JVC (VICTOR)
0385, 0395,
0455, 0575, 0585
KARCHER
0485
KENWOOD
0025, 0055, 0145,
0215, 0595, 0675,
0695, 0705, 0715,
0925, 1355, 1485,
1575, 1675, 1715,
1825
KORTING
0175
LG (GOLDSTAR)
0555, 1185,
1195, 1585
LIFETEC
2015
LIGHT CONTROL 1155, 1645,
1655, 1665
LINN
0165, 1875
LUXMAN
0265, 0275, 0795,
0805, 1295, 1305,
1555, 1925
LUXOR
0185, 1895, 1905
MAGNAVOX 1865, 1875
MARANTZ
0165, 0175, 0545,
0665, 1275, 1335,
1405, 1505, 1875,
1955
MATSUSHITA 1095, 1605
MCS
0535
MEDION
0075, 1995, 2005,
2015
MEMOREX
0525, 1015, 1265,
1275, 1285, 1675
MGA
1125
MICROMAXX
2015
MISSION
0165, 1875
MITSUBISHI 1125, 1205
NAD
0135, 0255, 0285,
0295, 0305, 0345,
0755, 0765, 1315,
1325
NAKAMICHI 0635, 0645, 1565
NEC
0405, 0535, 0775,
0785
NECKERMAN
0155, 0225
NIKKO
0835, 1165
OCEANIC
0185
OKANO
0155, 0225
ONKYO
0885, 1385, 1425,
1455, 1515
PANASONIC 1055, 1075, 1615,
1625
PHILIPS
0165, 0175, 0195,
1865, 1875
PIONEER
0095, 0335, 0425,
0435, 0445, 0525,
0855, 1035, 1945
PROTON
0905, 1875
QUASAR
1075
RADIOLA
1845, 1855
RADIOTONE 0485
REALISTIC
0825, 1015, 1265,
1275, 1285, 1575

ROTEL
SABA
SAE
SALORA
SANSUI

1875
1005
1875
0185
0415, 0965, 0975,
0985, 1255, 1675,
1875
SANYO
0625, 0825, 0845,
0915
SCHNEIDER 1845, 1855
SCOTT
1285, 1675
SHARP
0025, 0035, 1025,
1115, 1275, 1635,
1785, 1815, 1825,
1835
SHERWOOD 1275, 1445
SIEMENS
1085
SIGNATURE 1155
SONY
0345, 0355, 0365,
0375, 0865, 1685,
1695, 1705, 1715,
1725, 1735, 1745
SYLVANIA
1875
TANDBERG 1885
TASHIKO
1525
TCM
1985, 2015
TEAC
0235, 0245, 1275,
1365, 1375, 1395,
1435, 1465, 1475
TECHNICS
0465, 0475, 1065,
1075, 1625
TELEFUNKEN
1005
THETA DIGITAL
1865
THOMSON
1005
TOSHIBA
0755, 0765
VECTOR RESEARCH
0555, 0865
YAMAHA
0005, 0015, 0085,
0345, 0615, 0655,
0815, 0835, 0895,
1815

PIONEER
SONY
YAMAHA

0034, 0114
0094, 0104
0004, 0014

CD RECORDER
HITACHI
JVC
MARANTZ
PHILIPS
PIONEER
YAMAHA

0304
0334
0314, 0324
0274
0284, 0294
0244

MD RECORDER
KENWOOD
PIONEER
SHARP
SONY
YAMAHA

0214
0254
0264
0224
0024, 0224, 0234,
0344

TAPE DECK
AKAI
DENON
GRUNDIG
HARMAN
JVC
KENWOOD
KORTING
LUXMAN
MARANTZ
NAD
ONKYO
PHILIPS

0124
0204
0134
0044
0194
0164
0134
0054, 0064, 0074,
0084
0134, 0144
0174
0184
0134, 0144, 0154

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