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  • Page 3 The above statements apply ONLY to those products This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its not installed and used according to the instructions found subsidiaries. in the users manual, may cause interference...
  • Page 4 Consumer Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound...
  • Page 5 FEATURES ............. SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS ..........GETTING STARTED ..........For movie/video sources .......... Supplied accessories ..........For music sources ............ Installing batteries in the remote controls ....4 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......Front panel ..............Remote control ............GUI remote control ............ ADVANCED OPERATIONS ......

  • Page 6: Features

    Other features Built-in 9-channel power amplifier • YPAO: YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic • Minimum RMS output power (0.015% THD, 20 Hz -20 kHz, 8 Q) Optimizer for automatic speaker setup Front: 170 W + 170 W • 192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter...
  • Page 7 Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Remote control ® oQQQQ 00000 Batteries Batteries (AA, LR6) (AAA, 903) Speaker terminal wrench AM loop antenna Power cord Indoor FM antenna Optimizer microphone * The optimizer microphone is sensitive to heat.
  • Page 8 [_:i.it,,r_7/_ fGil:r. Notes on batteries * Change all of" the batteries if"you notice the following conditions: 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.
  • Page 9 _YAMAHA PURE DIRECT IN_TSELECTOR STANDBY/ON INPUT MODE Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you Sets the priority for the type of input signal (AUTO, turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a i.LINK, DTS, DIGITAL, D.D.RF,...
  • Page 10 I[o,Io]_vti;{e]lF._l__T_vlll_lJ_V[_l[e]lY_ O VIDEO AUX jacks @ MULTI Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external Rotate to select or adjust items when used with the DSP source such as a game console. To reproduce source PROGRAM, PRESET/TUNING, BALANCE or TONE CONTROL buttons.
  • Page 11 _re]_lll:{elJg,1,_Y_l,ll_lll_[_'Jl[e]_l¢ This section describes the functions of each control on the • TRANSMIT indicator remote control. See 'REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES" Flashes while the remote control is sending signals. on page 87 to operate other components with this remote STANDBY control. Sets this unit in the standby mode.

  • Page 12: Controls And Functions

    I[*.re]_Vllir,[o]JT,.'f,_T_Vlel._lhV[_'Jl[o]lY_ O LEARN Used for setting up the manufacturer code or for programming the functions of other remote controls (see This section describes the controls and functions of the pages 88 and 89). GUI remote control. See 'USING THE GUI REMOTE O MACRO CONTROL"on page 31 for details.
  • Page 13 Approximately 6 m (20 ft) The remote controls transmit directional infrared beams. Be sure to aim the remote controls directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation. Handling the remote controls Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote controls.
  • Page 14 I[o,Io]_!ti;{e]lF._lzT_!lll_ll_![_l[e]lY_ oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo oDooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooDoo ooDoo...
  • Page 15 _rel=V lll ;{el B,,Nr,_ Y =V l el.71hv [_Jr l [el=V¢ Sound field indicators Lights to indicate the active DSP sound fields. Presence DSP sound field _Listening position Surroundlefr _-._ Surround right DSP sound field DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field •...
  • Page 16 I[o,Io]_vti;{e]lF._l__T_vlll_ll_V[_l[e]lY_ PHONO • Video component jacks See page 25 for connection information. See pages 18 and 20-24 for connection information. Speaker terminals @ i.LINK connectors See page 15 for connection information. See pages 27 and 103 for connection information. • AC INLET •...
  • Page 17 Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width as the front speakers. Subwoofer more than 30 cm (12 in.) The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only The speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker...
  • Page 18 F'/iF_T;_:_if'/=llq" A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables • Di-pole speaker layout running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges. for THX surround.
  • Page 19 Presence Presence Left Right Front left Front right left subwoofer subwoofer right speaker (A) speaker speaker Center speaker system system speaker ®® ®® ®® ®® ® Surround back Surround back Surround Surround left right speaker left speaker right speaker speaker Speaker layout...

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    • SUBWOOFER jacks Connect one or two subwoofer(s) with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to the jack(s). • SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speaker system to these terminals.
  • Page 21 • i.LINK jacks This unit can be connected with i.LINK equipped components using 4-pin, $400 i.LINK cables. This connection enables you to send and receive digital audio at high speed and with high fidelity. Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains •...
  • Page 22 |_i*iilil=[_lPii_ • Connections for DVD playback Vide() in ©© s>- ©© IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) OUT(REC) MDITAPE DTV/LD Audio ©©©©© © DVD player ©©©©© Vide() out Optical Coaxial...
  • Page 23 • Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and fight FRONT, CENTER, left and fight SURROUND, left and right SURROUND BACK and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a universal disc player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
  • Page 24 • Connections for digital TV broadcasts or LD playback 'r@iili'iil oooooo oooo ©©©©©© ©©©© IN(PLAY) OUT(RSC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PU_.Y) M D/TAPE CD-R DTV/I-D VCR 1 ©©© Coaxialout I I Opticalout tuner/ Video player Audio * A demodulator circuit is built into the Dolby Digital RF input so you can connect it directly to the Dolby Digital RF signal output on your LD player.
  • Page 25 gOlllll_qiPlli: • Connections for cable TV broadcasts ©©©©©©© ©©©© ©©©©©©© ©©© IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PI_Y) IN(PLAY) OLFT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) VCFI 1 eee® e v©© ©©© ©©© _o©© ©© ©© @@@@@@ IN VCR 1 IN VCFI .... i ......................
  • Page 26 II_*}i'li'l'_lPii'_ • Connections for satellite broadcasts ©©©©©©©© ©©© ©©©©©©©© ©© SU_P_0ND SURRCOND SUBW00FER FRONT IN(PLAY) OUT{REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) BACK MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/I-D _©©© ©©©© ©© ©©©©© _o©©© © © VCR1 _o©©©©_ (AC,3) COAXIAL Optical ]_ate""etune_ tA_oo_t Video out...
  • Page 27 gOlllll=_qilolll: • Connections for VCR playback and recording ©©©@©©©©©r_ ©© ©©©©©©©©©_ © IN(PLAY) OUTIREC) IN(PLAY} OLrI"(REC} IN(PLAY) OLrI"IREC} OLR'(REC} MD/rApE CD-R DTV/LD ©© ©©©©©© © ©© ©© 14_ONITO_ OUT_ DTWLD Wde°°ut I VCR EV'deo Audio out Audio in • Connections to VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel) these jacks to connect...
  • Page 28 |_*}i'li'l={*il[*}i'i= • Connections for DVD recorder playback and recording ©©©©©©©©©©©© IN(PLAY) OUT{REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) M D/TAPE CD-R DTVJLD VCR 1 VCR 2 ZONE © ©©©©©©©©©©©© @©©©© © @©©©© @@@@@@@@@@@@ @©©©© ZONE _7i;ii Optical _Opticalin DVD recorder Video out Audio out t...
  • Page 29 gOlllll_qiPlli_ • Connections for audio playback Audio .... _>--.-- 5;>J Coaxial out Optical out Audio out Turntable ©©©© ©©© ©©©© ©©© SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOF_R FRONT IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) BACK MD/TAPE CD-R DW/LD DTV/LD ©© FINRF (AC-3) ® ® ® ®...
  • Page 30 |_i*iilil=[_l[eli_ • Connections for audio playback and recording MD/tape Optical Audio out Audio in ©© © ©© © IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) ® ® ® Optical...

  • Page 31: Remote Control

    SUBWOOFER jacks Connect one or two subwoofer(s) with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to these jacks. • Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer. It is also possible to adjust the volume level using this unit's remote control (see page 76).
  • Page 32 • A property 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. • FREQUENCY STEP switch...
  • Page 33 _oli'li'l_li(oli'l _ • Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Do not use an AC power cord other than the one provided. Use of other power cords may result in fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 34 E_i*iilil=[_lPii_ ....i r .r.i iiii When all connections are complete, turn on this unit's ro_r_ffo!/l power. If you are using 6-ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. On the front panel, while holding down SPEAKERS A, press STANDBY/ON.
  • Page 35 Press A/V repeatedly to select a category (i.e., Manual Setup), then press c> to enter the selected category (i.e., Basic). The GUI (graphical user interface) remote control provides a simple and convenient way to control this unit while viewing a GUI display on your video monitor.

  • Page 36: Gui Remote Control

    |l[.'_hV[_ll:l:i_l]l:l:l_[O]ll:lgCiYlll:{o] Use A/V/<1 / D to navigate through the categories, menus and parameters. To select the parameter you want to adjust press ENTER. Use A/V/<1 / [> to adjust the parameters. For details about each parameter see page 62. When finished, press EXIT to exit. All GUI remote control operations featured in this manual can also be performed using the main remote control.
  • Page 37 This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Connect the supplied optimizer microphone Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves panel. highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied...
  • Page 38 l_Filpk_t--flq" Press A/V repeatedly to select Setup Menu, then press [>. For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure. If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. _.,<;,._ If your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and crossover frequency, set the volume to about half way (or slightly less), and...
  • Page 39 ,llji['IFT_lq" For Equalizing, select: Press V to select Start, then press ENTER. Skip To skip the selected item and perform no Loud test tones are output from each speaker and adjustments. 'Measuring"appears during the auto setup Flat To average the frequency response of all procedure.
  • Page 40 l_lliipkT-'fll/" If you set Setup Type to Step. The results are displayed individually after each analysis. can confirm the results of each analysis. If you set Setup Type to Auto. results are displayed after all items have been analysed. • Press V and select Next to start measurement of the next...
  • Page 41 ,lliI*_F'}--flq" • Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Cause Remedy Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. • Connect tile supplied optimizer microphone to tile OPTIMIZER MIC .jack on the front panel. Unplug Phones! Headphones are connected.
  • Page 42 I_llil*_'/=lflq" After auto setup The following warning messages are displayed after analysis is complete to inform you of possible problems. We recommend that check the contents of each message, then select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again. Warning message Cause Remedy...
  • Page 43 Select the input source. Rotate INPUT SELECTOR (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input you desire. 5 5 6 Front panel Remote control The current input source name and input mode appear in the front panel display and video monitor for a few...
  • Page 44 To adjust the tone Select a sound field program if desired. You can adjust the bass/treble MULTI Press DSP PROGRAM then rotate MULTI JOG (or balance for the front left/right, on the remote control, set 10KEY/AMP to AMP, then center and subwoofer channels.
  • Page 45 • Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT so that 'Input MULTI CH" appears in the front panel display and 'MULTI CH ON/ • Front panel operation OFF'appears on the video monitor. MULTI CH MULTiCH iN INPUT Front panel Remote control •r ..
  • Page 46 Remote control operation • Enjoying multi-channel software • If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel 10KEY/AMP Sound field sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital program Surround EX or DTS ES decoders. buttons Press EX/ES on the remote control to switch between 5.1- and 6.1/7.1- channel playback.
  • Page 47 _I_PI, • Enjoying 2-channel software Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played • 6.1/7. l-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is back on multiple channels using the Dolby Pro Logic, pressed in the following cases: Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, or DTS Neo:6 -When Surround or Surround Back is set to 'None"(see...
  • Page 48 • Listening at night • Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- This mode reproduces dialog clearly while reducing channel sources. volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low volumes or at night. Press DSP PROGRAM, then rotate MULTI JOG (or Press NIGHT on the remote control.
  • Page 49 • Listening to high fidelity sources (Analog/DSD/PCM) To enjoy high quality sound, select the STEREO Direct --- sound field program. The program works with analog, PCM and DSD sources. PURE DIRECT allows you to enjoy the highest possible fidelity from audio sources connected to the 2CH IN Press DSP PROGRAM, then rotate MULTI JOG (or...
  • Page 50 l'=i .,i. ,= ,..__..Automatically selects input signals in the following order: 1) i.LINK This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the 2) Dolby Digital following to select the type of input signals you want to use. 3) Digital signals* 4) Analog...
  • Page 51 Video signal information • Displaying information about the input source You can display signal information for the audio or video signal currently being input. Remote control operation Press TOP on the GUI remote control. Press V repeatedly to select Signal Info.
  • Page 52 Rotate MULTI JOG to begin automatic tuning. Rotate rightward to tune into a higher frequency, rotate leftward to tune into a lower frequency. There are two tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals MULTI strong and there is no interference. •...
  • Page 53 jqi'//i'_. Rotate MULTI JOG to tune into Press and hold MEMORY for more than 3 MULTI seconds. the desired station manually. The preset number and 'MEMORY" and 'AUTO" Manually rotate MULTI JOG to indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic continue searching.
  • Page 54 liqi'lli'ft Rotate MULTI JOG to select a preset station Memory back-up while the 'MEMORY"in dicator is flashing. The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data Rotate rightward to select a higher preset station from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby group and number.
  • Page 55 Jql'lll'f_ Front panel operation You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. • Remote control operation Press PRESET/TUNING. *1 These buttons can be used to directly select the preset group (A Rotate MULTI JOG to tune...
  • Page 56 |lqi'lli'[t Press PRESET/TUNING again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments exchanged. You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes PRESET rrUNING procedure for exchanging preset station 'El"with 'A5". [Z]D_ Shows the exchange of stations is complete.
  • Page 57 You can use the REC OUT/ZONE 2 control to record Start playback (or select a broadcast station) source while watching and/or listening to another source. on the source component. Recording adjustments and other operations Start recording on the recording component. performed from the recording components.
  • Page 58 l:t=f,;.Xfqli'O • Special considerations when recording DTS software The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting 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...
  • Page 59 (stereo or multi-channel). 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.
  • Page 60 L'_.]lhWJ=l=m,J_:[*Z_l:r:t,_e,]_..'_qillJl[qi' Program Features Sources I I"11:':i: THX processing for non EX/ES encoded 5.1 channel sources. This program outputs sound fronl U 1 "L_-'.i_2 ,..._'" .L; r '"_.:" ..:...! the surround back L/R speakers using ASA (advanced speaker array) processing. This mode is only available when you have set up a 7.1 speaker system (i.e.
  • Page 61 "IC#J_VlmJ[.,_l:lmmJ['.t:[e.r_'l:F;Ti_JFe]_.,._:tl_l[o]_v_ Featu res Sources Program =:==iH:, =:=="rl"=_ 'i"_=¢"H =',F'= Indicates that signals are being input through the MUUI'I CH INPUT jacks. =; • 'i .i..; " ,:==i H:, ,:== 'T l"=_ *i", ¢" i =',r, .... _ _...r 4 ,..: Dolby Digital processing for signals...
  • Page 62 can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources. Program Features Sources =:==iH=", =:== " F l"=_ ' i"=¢" i =", F '= .... r_ _ ... 4 ..: Dolby Pro Logic ]I processing for music software. J:,ir ] H .._- .=.L ._.z.
  • Page 63 ,Io1#J_Vlel,_l:lmel',.t:[oIc.l:F:T_JFe]_,.."_o]:tl_l[o]_v_ Program Features Sources ...'_a_..u'u,..'_a HiFi DSP processing. The acoustic environment of an ordinary church with moderate "['s"si:" ' ..4_"s reverberations. The reverberation lasts 2.5 seconds. This is ideal for reproducing church organ and choral music..'_a_..u'u,..'_a'. HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic...
  • Page 64 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. SLEEP f--__ You can also display simple text information about this Each time you press SLEEP, the front unit's operation status on your video monitor. panel display changes as shown below. The SLEEP indicator flashes Turn on the video monitor connected to this while switching the amount of time for the sleep unit.
  • Page 65 :lel_,_I=V[_l.-/mlfol-.,/.l;!',_|llol=Y/¢. • If a speaker is not connected, the corresponding adjustment(s) You can use the test tone feature to manually balance your will not be displayed. speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override • If you are using only one surround back speaker, balance its the level adjustments made in the auto setup procedure level against that of the surround left speaker.
  • Page 66 You can use the following parameters 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. • Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround) to manually adjust...
  • Page 67 -_"i.'_l :l_ _lo] ".JI l [O]lY [ ,: Video (Video) to manually adjust the video parameters. Item Featu res Page Processor Turns on/off the digital video processor. Picture Mode Selects and adjusts the video picture mode suitable for the video picture. Resolution Selects the video resolution.

  • Page 68: Using The Remote Controls

    I_'i "J.Vil :li_ lt] ".,tl [t]_v _ • Press A/V repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. Use the GUI remote control to access and adjust each parameter. Youcan also perform this operation using the remote control (see page 31).
  • Page 69 -_ "i.'_ l :l l _ll] ".JI l [i]lY [: • The available parameters may be displayed on more than one Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the page of the on-screen display. To scroll through pages, press A/V.

  • Page 70: Front Panel Display

    I_'i "J.Vil :l_ ".,tl [O]_v_ " • Volume Trim (Volume trim) • Rename (Rename) Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input to Use this feature to change the name of the inputs on the each jack. This is useful if you want to balance the level of GUI and front panel display.
  • Page 71 --i"i_qll _l__Eo] ".t l [o]lY [,: • Analog Level (Analog level) • Input Channels (Input channels) Use this feature to select the analog input signal. Use this feature to specify the number of audio channels Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) >...
  • Page 72 I_'i "J.Vil :li_ lo] ".,tl [o]_v _ • • Cinema EQ (Cinema equalizer) Use this feature to adjust PEQ and high frequency levels for any speaker. Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. Manual Setup > Sound > Cinema EQ Choices: Off, On, PEQ*, HIGH*...
  • Page 73 --'J't,,,'_l:/_EelMl[ellY_ EQ Select (Equalizer select) • Tone Control (Tone control) Choices: Auto Setup PEQ, Manual GEQ, EQ Defeat Use to adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your speakers and headphones. Manual Setup > Sound > Tone Control >...
  • Page 74 I_'i "J.Vil :l_ ".,tl [O]_v_ " Treble (Treble control) • Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) Use this feature to adjust high-frequencies output to your Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression speakers or headphones. be applied to your speakers and headphones.
  • Page 75 _-t "i.'_ll :l __Eo] ".JI l [O]ly [,: Muting Type (Muting type) Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces output volume. Use this menu to set up basic system parameters. Choices: Full, _20dB Press TOP on the GUI remote control. Select Manual Setup, then press D.
  • Page 76 I_'i "J.Vil :l_ ".,tl [O]_v_ " • THX Set (THX settings) SB Speaker Dist. (Surround back speaker distance) Use to manually adjust the THX settings. Manual Setup > Basic > THX Set > Use this feature to optimize the surround sound field when you have to place the surround back speakers apart.
  • Page 77 _-t "IC_l l :l __Eo] ".JI l [O]ly [,: • Subwoofer Set (Subwoofer set) Phase (Phase) If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to Use to manually adjust any setting for your subwoofer. adjust the frequency phase characteristics of your Manual Setup >...
  • Page 78 I_'i "J.Vil :l_ ".,tl [O]_v_ " Bass Out (Bass out) • Speaker Set (Speaker set) LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit Use to manually adjust any speaker setting. decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. These low- Manual Setup >...
  • Page 79 --'J'_"ll:/_EelMl[ellY_ Surround Back Surround (Surround left/right speakers) Choices: Large, Small, None (Surround back left/right speakers) Choices: Large xl, Small xl, Small x2, Large x2, None • Select Large if you have large surround left and fight speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the surround...
  • Page 80 IF.'.] "l_.Vil :li_ llp] -..tl [ip]_v_ " • Speaker Level (Speaker level) Presence (Presence speakers) Choices: None, Yes Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left speakers and each speaker selected in Speaker Set (see page 74). Manual Setup >...
  • Page 81 --'J'_"ll:/_EelMl[ellY_ • Speaker Distance (Speaker distance) Choices: 0.3 to 24.00 m (1 to 80 It) Initial setting for all speakers: Use this feature to manually input the distance of each U.S.A. and Canada models: 10.0 feet speaker and adjust the delay applied to the respective Other models: 3.0 meters...
  • Page 82 I_'i "J.Vil :li_ lo] ".,tl [o]_v _ • • Processor (Processor) Use this feature to turn on/off the digital video processors. Manual Setup > Video > Processor Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. Choices: Off, On If output to the monitor fails while you are performing the parameter setup procedure, the setting of this unit's video parameters could be incompatible with your video monitor.
  • Page 83 --'J " t,,,"J l _h_Eel M l [el lY _ • Picture Mode (Picture mode) • Resolution (Resolution) Use this feature to select the video resolution. This is the Use this feature to select the video picture mode and adjust each mode to suit the video picture. resolution of the output image when Processor is set to...
  • Page 84 I_'i "J.Vil :li_ lo] ".,tl [o]_v _ • • Aspect (Aspect) Use this feature to select the aspect ratio tk_r the output image converted using the video processing circuit. Manual Setup > Video > AsT)ect Choices: Through, Auto, 16:9 Normal, 16:9 Zoom •...
  • Page 85 -_ "i.'_ l :l __lo] ".JI l [O]lY [,: • Aspect conversion examples The images with bold outlines indicate the most suitable setting for each input signal/TV combination. Setting Input signal aspect TV type ratio 16:9 Normal Through 16:9 Zoom &3 (Letter box) 16:9...
  • Page 86 I_'i "J.Vil :li_ le] -.,tl [e]_v _ • • S Video (S Video) Use this feature to match the video output to the input on your monitor. S 1 allows you to automatically resize wide This menu adjusts the optional system settings. screen software compressed at 4:3 so that it is displayed...
  • Page 87 --'J " t,.."l l :l __Ee] ".,/ll[e] lY it, • Surr.lnitialize (Surround initialize) • Input Mode (Input mode) Use this feature to initialize the parameters tbr each sound Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources field program within sound field program groups.
  • Page 88 Choices: Zonel, ZoneB display the background, select None. • Select Zonel to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when I(RX-Z9), Choices: None, 2(Horn), 3(Piano), 4(Gray) the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in the main room. When Processor is set to Off in the Manual Setup menu, no •...
  • Page 89 z.j"i.'_ll :l __Eo] ".JI l [O]ly [,: Zone2 Amplifier (Zone 2 Amplifier) Use to select how the ZONE 2 speakers are amplified. Choices: Internal, External, None Use this feature to prevent accidental changes • Select External if you connect your Zone 2 speakers individual parameter settings.
  • Page 90 I_'i "J.Vil :l_ ".,tl [O]_v_ " Manual Setup (Manual setup) Choices: Free, Guard • Select Guard to prevent changes to the manual setup parameters. When Guard is set, you can select the Picture Mode (Cinema, Standard Dynamic), but cannot adjust the settings of each mode.
  • Page 91 In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate manufacturer code(s). This remote control also has two other sophisticated features: learn and macro.
  • Page 92 YAMAHA display window. YAMAHA DTV/LD VCR 2 YAMAHA i ..You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even Press one of the buttons shaded below to if a YAMAHA manufacturer code is initially set as listed above.
  • Page 93 AV components [] [][][] (including YAMAHA AV components). If operation is not possible with any of the manufacturer codes, program the new remote control function with the Learn feature (see below) or use the remote control supplied with the component.
  • Page 94 I:t:Ii_[O_II:igO];III:{O]II;I:f;|II]_:_ Press and hold the button you want to program on the remote control for your component until 'OK'appears in the display window. You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a DDD[] different name to the one that is factory preset.

  • Page 95: Rear Panel

    ® ® *1 You can turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit by connecting them to the AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component. For details, refer to the operation instructions for the connected component.)
  • Page 96 I:t:Ii_[O]II:igO];mI:{O]II;I:F;|II]_:_ • Macro operations Press the macro button you want to use to MACRO operate the macro. The macro button name and the selected component MACRO ON/OFF name appear alternately in the display window. Macro buttons i_:i i!;;i i.i ooooo 0000% Fiiii',i Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON.
  • Page 97 ;t:/i_[O]ll:i_o1=Yll'{€ll;/_;|lll"t:l: Press MACRO again when the operation Press and hold CLEAR again for about seconds. sequence you want to program is complete. 'C:OK"appears in the display window. Memory back-up If the remote control is without batteries tk_r more than 3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain...
  • Page 98 I:t:Ii_[O]II:igO];III:{O]II;I:f;|II]_:_ Repeat step 3 if you want to clear other learned functions. • Clearing a learned function Press LEARN to exit the clear mode. You can clear the functions learned in programmed buttons for each area. • Clearing macro functions Press an input selector button to select the source component that contains the function Press MACRO using a ballpoint pen or...
  • Page 99 ;i:li_[O]ll:J[go]lYll:{o]ll.l:f;|llJ:i:_ Once set the appropriate manufacturer codes, can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons correctly operate the selected component. You can use the input selector buttons to select component you want to operate automatically switch the remote control...
  • Page 100 I:t:Ii_[O_II:igO];III:{O]II;I:f;|II]_:_ • Operating a digital TV (DTV/LD area) or cable/satellite TV (CABLE or SAT areas) MENU, Menu cursor/Select DISPLAY (CABLE and SAT only) POWER Numeric buttons Enter Recall TV INPUT (CABLE and SAT only) *2 (CABLE and SAT only) CH +/-(channel) TV VOL +/- TV MUTE *_ SEARCH,...
  • Page 101 ;t:/t_[l]ll_[_l]lY/ll;{e]ll.l:[;|ll];t:[_. • Operating a CD player (CD area) DISPLAY SEARCH Skip search POWER PLAY STOP PAUSE Numeric buttons Clear INDEX TV operation DISC 4+ (disc skip) • Operating a CD recorder (CD-R area) or MD recorder (MD/TAPE area) DISPLAY SEARCH Skip search POWER PLAY...
  • Page 102 I:t:Ii_[O}I:igO];III:{O]II;I:f;|II]_:_ • Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area) need to set the manufacturer code for your tape deck following the setting procedure described on page 88 because MD/TAPE is factory-set to operate decks. SEARCH backward/forward Direction PLAY Record PAUSE STOP Nulneric buttons INDEX...
  • Page 103 : t :l _ _[e]l l :J[_e] lYlll ; {o] ll.l :[; | ll] - t :[: • Operating optional components (OPTN area) OPTN is an additional component control area that can be programmed with remote control functions independently from any input source. •...
  • Page 104 REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack. If you own these types of products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to 6 YAMAHA components can be connected as shown here. • System configuration and connection example Using external amplifiers To use an external amplifier in Zone 2, select External in ZONE2 AMP.
  • Page 105 Using this unit's internal amplifier To use this unit's internal amplifier, select ON in ZONE2 AMP. Second room This unit Press A/V to select 'Zone". The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2. You can even select the input source and control !.;:!!!! !!::! components...
  • Page 106 PP}fl_ • Turning this unit to either on or standby Press an input selector button to select SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY work differently input source you want to listen to in the depending on the selected mode that appears on the second room.
  • Page 107 This unit is fitted with two i.LINK (AUDIO) connectors. By connecting components that support i.LINK (AUDIO) connections, in addition to digital transmission of 2-ch You can connect i.LINK-compatible devices to this unit linear PCM signals and audio signals that have been using either the daisy chain or tree connections.
  • Page 108 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input to which you want to assign the i.LINK component. When an i.LINK component is connected, this unit automatically recognizes the connection and registers After selecting, press PURE DIRECT connected component. Registered i.LINK components, complete the assignment.
  • Page 109 lt,.'_ h'_ [et_J JV h'_ l," • i.LINK indicator If MULTI CH INPUT is assigned for the i.LINK component When this unit is playing Lights Press MULTI CH INPUT. back signals input via i.LINK. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to set 'Auto" Flashes When an i.LINK or 't.LINK"as...
  • Page 110 |_l-'lli'fgl_li'li • Information (Information) • Plug & Play (Plug and play) Use this feature to display the tk_llowing intk_rmation: Use this feature to select whether you want the unit to operation status of registered i.LINK devices, registered automatically switch to the input assign mode when a new i.LINK devices that have been deleted,...
  • Page 111 r._"_ h V [_i!J # hV l," Status display messages The tbllowing messages may appear on the front panel display depending on the status of this unit. Message Contents Link Check Appears while tile i.LINK component connection is being checked. No Name Appears if the model name of the connected...
  • Page 112 This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. •...
  • Page 113 "_ol #hY le, g _ l_lmeXo] ".dl l [o]lY l_ Item Featu res Page SB Roonl Size Acljusts tile apparent size of the surround back sound field. 1 12 SB Liveness A(ljusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in tile surround back sound field.
  • Page 114 E."_o1#hVlmJf._l_Imlo]-.ill[o]_V4 • Init. Delay (Initial delay) iiiiiiiii i i! This parameter changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field sound and the first reflection heard by the listener.
  • Page 115 "Iol#hYl ttll ._ l _ ll ttXC ".,tllgC iY l¢ • Liveness (Liveness) • Rev. Time (Reverberation time) This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the in the hall by changing the rate at which the early dense, subsequent...
  • Page 116 E.."_o1#hVlmJf._l_Imlo]-.ill[o]_V4 • Rev. Delay (Reverberation delay) • Sur. Delay (Surround delay) This parameter adjusts the time difference between This parameter adjusts the delay for surround signals surround sound fields. beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound.
  • Page 117 _el#llYlei,_l_geXel'Jl[e]lYf_ For PRO LOGIC II Music For 9ch Stereo • Panorama (Panorama) • Center Level (Center level) This parameter extends the front stereo image to include This parameter adjusts the volume level tier the center channel in 9-channel stereo mode. the surround speakers ti?r wraparound effect.
  • Page 118 L'_e]ll_Vlml_l:lllmJ[e]'.tl[e]_vi_ • Decode Type (Decoder type) For THX Cinema Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2- channel sources using THX Cinema. Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6 For Surround Enhanced Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2- channel sources using Surround Enhanced.
  • Page 119 YAMAHA dealer or service center. • General Refer Problem Cause Remedy page...
  • Page 120 II;{o]ll:!|:l_._[oIolll_VI_ Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the correct impedance is set. due to a short circuit, etc. goes off. Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on.
  • Page 121 _(eJll:l!:l_._:[eIellhV[: Referto Problem Cause Remedy page Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to Make an appropriate setting following the operation sources cannot output Dolby Digital or DTS digital instructions for your component. played. (The Dolby signals. Digital or DTS The input mode is set tu Analog.
  • Page 122 ; {o] ll : ! | :l_._ _ [oIO_l l l _ VI_ Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page There is noise This unit is too close to digital or high- Move this unit further away from such equipment. interference from frequency equipment.
  • Page 123 _(e_ll:l!:l_._:[eIellhV[: • Remote control Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control The remote control is being used at the The remote control will function within a maximunt does not work wrong distance or angle, range of 6 m (20 it) at no more than 30 degrees off- function properly,...
  • Page 124 • Q factor This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency The width of the specified frequency band is referred to as characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your the Q factor. This parameter...
  • Page 125 • Dolby Surround • Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved technique used to to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround software.
  • Page 126 SILENT CINEMA • Sampling frequency and number YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect quantized bits DSP algorithm tier headphones. When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound times the signal is sampled per second is called the...
  • Page 127 qqoJ--b_v:r • THX Cinema processing • Adaptive Decorrelation THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers established by the world-renowned film production help create an enveloping surround sound experience, company, Lucasfilm Ltd.

  • Page 128: Speaker Placement

    ir_.r._.-_-M( I, • THX MUSIC MODE • THX Surround EX For the replay of multi-channel music the THX Music THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd.
  • Page 129 • Block diagram DIRECT Direct Stream DSO(Direct Stream Digital) STRAIGHT Dgta < SURROUNDBACK I _:BALANCE S4GNAL SUB WOOFER PRESENCE :POW_8 ;_M; * Tuner section for U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only.
  • Page 130 • Video matrix & • Power supply > +5V _- +12V -'_2v...

  • Page 131: Tuning

    AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION " TV Fon_at • _,_[jtiRnum OnIpnt POW_'# _1 H*"to 20 kHz. 0.015'A THD, 8 _ {I:.S.A., (!_madnand Ku, _ m_l_l_] ......,N'FSC/PAL Fmnl, C_nteJ; Surtv4md.Sut_id b_tck......170 W IOdt_ middy[ ............. EAL/N'I'SC I kHz, 0.05% "YHD •...
  • Page 132 OYAMAHA This docgment is pdnled on c_lodne free {ECF) paper with soy ink. YAI_N-tA OOe,_ORATtON pri_ad _ _par, W_4_30...

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