Yamaha RX-SL100RDS Owner's Manual

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

SPEAKER SETUP8yThe speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting.Front speakers (FR and FL)The front speakers are used for the main so

9EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATIONBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (colored) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections

10SPEAKER SETUP IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchDo not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched on, as doing so m

11EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATION Speaker connections FRONT terminalsConnect your speaker system to these terminals. SURROUND terminalsConnect surr

CONNECTIONS12Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete.• Make sure that al

13EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Digital audio connectionsConnect the optical or coaxial digital output on your components to the corresponding DIGITA

14CONNECTIONSBoth AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect

15EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting the AC powerAfter all other connections are complete, plug the power cord to an AC wall outlet. Memory ba

BASIC SETUP16The BASIC setup feature is a useful way to setup your system quickly and with minimal effort. The BASIC setup items are displayed on both

17EnglishBASIC SETUPPREPARATION6 Press k/n repeatedly to select Room Size, then press ENTER.Use k/n to select the size of the room you have installed

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 futur

18BASIC SETUPFront Adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers.Center Adjusts the balance between the front left and center speakers

PLAYBACK19EnglishBASIC OPERATION1 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the power.2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.3 Press INPUT, then rotate

20PLAYBACKTo listen with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)The SILENT CINEMA mode allows you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digi

21EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Front panel operationPress DSP, then rotate VOLUME/SELECT within 5 seconds.The name of the selected program appears

TUNING22There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.

23EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION Manual tuningIf the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune into it manually.1 Press INPUT,

24TUNING Automatically presetting FM stationsYou can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to

25EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION Manually presetting stationsYou can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually.1 Tune into a statio

26TUNING Front panel operation1 Press INPUT, then rotate VOLUME/SELECT within 5 seconds to select TUNER.2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select preset tun

27EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATIONThe four modes are available in this unit for displaying RDS data. The PS, PTY, RT and/or CT mode indicators that corres

1EnglishPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFEATURES...

28TUNINGThis function uses the EON data service on the RDS station network. If you select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), thi

RECORDING29EnglishBASIC OPERATIONWhen Standby SCART is set to “ON”, signals can pass through this unit’s SCART connectors even if this unit is in the

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS30This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from

31EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSYou can select from the following sound fields when playing movie or video sources, like

ADVANCED OPERATIONS32Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful whe

33EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATION• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect

34ADVANCED OPERATIONSVirtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduc

35EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATION6 Press k/n repeatedly to select the desired input mode, then press ENTER.Analog Selects only analog sig

36ADVANCED OPERATIONS Displaying information about the input sourceYou can display the type, format and sampling frequency of the current input signa

37EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATIONYou can use the test tone feature to manually balance your speaker levels. Please note that this operati

FEATURES2Built-in 6-channel original Yamaha digital power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.9% THD, 1 kHz, 6Ω)Front: 70 W + 70 WCenter: 70 WSurro

SET MENU38You can use the following parameters to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial set

39EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONYou can enjoy good quality sound with the factory-set parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial se

40SET MENUUse this menu to manually adjust any speaker setting.1 Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press SET MENU.2 Press k/n repeatedly to selec

41EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Speaker Set (Speaker set)Use to manually adjust any speaker setting.SOUND menu > Speaker Set >Center (Cente

42SET MENU SP Distance (Speaker distance)Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective c

43EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse this menu to manually adjust any input setting.1 Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press SET MENU.2 Press

44SET MENU Input Mode (Input mode)Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this

45EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Display Dimmer (Display dimmer)OPTION menu > Display Dimmer >DIMMER (Dimmer)Use to adjust the brightness of

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES46In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufactur

47EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONOnce you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other compo

GETTING STARTED3EnglishINTRODUCTIONPlease check that you received all of the following parts.Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning

48REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESYou can operate other components if you have set the manufacturer code for your component in the remote control. Please note

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS49EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflection

50EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS3 Press k/n repeatedly to access the sound field program parameters.4 Press l / h repeatedly to adjust the sound field

TROUBLESHOOTING51EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRefer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing

52TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, et

53EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS in

54TROUBLESHOOTING TunerProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageFMFM stereo reception is noisy.The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this pro

55EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote controlProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe remote control does not work or function properly.W

GLOSSARY56 Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and r

57EnglishGLOSSARYADDITIONAL INFORMATION CINEMA DSPSince the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS41 STANDBY/ONTurns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will

SPECIFICATIONS58AUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back[U.S.A and Canada models]1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ...

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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5EnglishINTRODUCTIONMake sure that the AMP mode is selected before starting operation.1 Infrared windowOutputs infrared control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6D SET MENUTurns the SET MENU on or off.E Multi control sectionUse to select and adjust DSP program parameters or SET MENU items

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7EnglishINTRODUCTION1 Processor indicatorsWhen any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.2 NIGHT