Yamaha DVR-S150 Manual

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

5Controls and FunctionsINTRODUCTION1 Decoder indicatorDisplays the icon for the selected internal decoder.2 DSPLights up when a DSP program is selecte

6Controls and Functions Common functionsCinemaStation has three main operation modes. Before operating functions in each mode, you need to select a m

7Controls and FunctionsINTRODUCTION Amp mode Operations available only in amp mode1 SURROUND, SELECTSets Dolby Digital or DTS. Press SURROUND and the

8Controls and Functions DVD/CD mode Operations available only in DVD/CD mode1 Number buttons (1 to 9, 0)Inputs numerals to specify parameters such as

CONNECTING SPEAKERS9PREPARATIONFollow the procedure below to connect speakers to the CinemaStation. Here, the connection example uses the YAMAHA NX-P1

Connecting Speakers101 Insert the cable plug of the speaker cable into the speaker jack of the same color until you hear it click into place.• FRONT R

Connecting Speakers11PREPARATIONWhen using speakers or cables other than those of the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of four satellite speakers, a center

CONNECTING A TV12Follow the procedure below to connect your TV to CinemaStation using the supplied video pin cable. If you want to output sound from t

CONNECTING ANTENNAS13PREPARATIONTo enjoy radio on the CinemaStation, you need to connect AM and FM antennas to the CinemaStation. This product include

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AV COMPONENTS14If you connect external AV equipment such as a VCR, video camera, or game console to the following AV jacks on the

i CAUTION* Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to th

Connecting External AV Components15PREPARATIONIf you connect a VCR to the CinemaStation using commercially available audio/video cables, you can enjoy

Connecting External AV Components16If you connect a game console to the CinemaStation using a commercially available audio/video cable (for analog con

Connecting External AV Components17PREPARATIONIf you connect a CD recorder or MD recorder to the CinemaStation using commercially available optical ca

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL18 To replace the batteriesIf the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance of the remote contro

Turning the Power to On/Standby19BASIC OPERATIONPress STANDBY/ON ( ) once to turn on the CinemaStation. Press STANDBY/ON ( ) once more to place the Ci

Adjusting the Volume Level20Press VOLUME + to increase the volume level and VOLUME – to decrease.Press MUTE to mute the sound.To restore audio output

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)21BASIC OPERATIONWith the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) feature, you can avoid troublesome speaker setup a

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)224 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the CinemaStation.5 Press AMP, then press YPAO to start the setup procedure.Test tones (the v

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)23BASIC OPERATION To turn the YPAO mode on/offYou can switch between speaker settings configured by YPAO and manual setup by

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)24 Error and warning messagesIf an error or warning message appears, check the cause and follow the remedy corresponding to

CAUTION iiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFCC INFORMATION (for US customers)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)25BASIC OPERATION• If a phase warning appears, adjustments are made, but they may not be optimal. In this case, follow the re

Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)26Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) programs feature a variety of sound fields that allow you to enjoy m

Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)27BASIC OPERATIONSports programGame programPress the SPORTS button. Live SportsIn a live stereo sports bro

Setting the Sleep Timer28If you set the Sleep Timer, the CinemaStation automatically turns to the Standby mode after the specified time.Press SLEEP to

Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)29BASIC OPERATIONYou can change the various settings for DVD playback using the menu displayed on the

Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)30On-Screen Menu guideMain Menu Submenu Setting Item FunctionPreferences Features Status windowSets th

Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)31BASIC OPERATION*1Before configuring items in this menu, refer to the manual for your TV to make sure

Supported Disc Types32You can enjoy movie or music discs with CinemaStation. Since some CinemaStation disc operations are limited to specific disc typ

Basic Playback Operations33ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSFollow the procedures below to carry out basic disc playback operations. The CinemaStation al

Useful Playback Operations34You can enjoy movie or music discs with various useful features on the CinemaStation. For information on basic disc playba

iii CAUTION1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.2 Install this sound sy

Useful Playback Operations35ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSYou can customize the playback order for chapters or tracks stored in the disc. Also, you ca

Useful Playback Operations36 To check Program Play contentsYou can check the chapters (tracks) you stored as Program Play contents.1 Carry out steps

Useful Playback Operations37ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSYou can repeat single chapter (track), single title, or entire disc. Also, you can set two p

Useful Playback Operations38 To repeat between two points (A-B Repeat)You can repeat the specified section of a title (track) by setting two points (

Useful Playback Operations39ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSMany DVDs and video CDs include original navigational menus called “DVD menus” and “video CD

Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages40You can select audio and subtitle languages for DVD playback. Also, you can set default languages for DVD play

Selecting a Viewing Angle41ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSYou can select a viewing angle for DVD playback.This selection is available only with multi-a

Zooming Images42You can zoom in a specified part of picture during DVD playback. The Zoom feature is available only with the On-Screen menu (page 29).

Restricting Playback (Parental Control)43ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSYou can set playback restrictions for certain discs using Parental Control. Onl

Restricting Playback (Parental Control)44You can use this function to lock all video discs to restrict playback. Only those discs you select to unlock

CAUTION ivCAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified

Restricting Playback (Parental Control)45ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSFollow the procedure below to change the password to access locked disc.1 Carry

Enjoying High-Quality Video (NTSC/Progressive Scan)46Progressive Scan is video that represent a frame with one pass of sequential scan lines whereas i

Enjoying JPEG Images47ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCSYou can view JPEG pictures in a commercial JPEG CD or personally recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc

Tuning Radio Stations48The CinemaStation provides several methods for tuning AM/FM radio stations, such as Auto Tuning (FM only), Manual Tuning (AM/FM

49Tuning Radio StationsENJOYING RADIOIf you preset your favorite radio stations with Auto Preset (page 51) or Manual Preset (page 52) on the CinemaSta

50Tuning Radio Stations To select stations by program type (genre)You can tune FM RDS stations by selecting a program type (genre). Once you select a

51ENJOYING RADIOYou can preset your favorite radio stations automatically (FM stations only) or manually to tune the stations simply by selecting the

52Presetting Radio StationsIf you want to preset AM stations or FM radio wave reception is weak in your area, follow the procedure below to preset rad

53ENJOYING EXTERNAL AV SOURCESIf you connect an external AV component to CinemaStation, you can enjoy AV sources played back on that component with Ci

54Playing Back External SourcesIf you connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the audio/video output L/R jacks on your ga

1CONTENTSIntroduction ... 3About this manual...

55ENJOYING EXTERNAL AV SOURCESIf you connect an external recorder to the CinemaStation, you can record AV sources played back on the CinemaStation or

56Recording AV Sources With External AV ComponentsIf you use analog connections to connect a VCR and video component to the CinemaStation (pages 15 to

57SOUND OPTIONSYou can enjoy movies or music with various sound effects produced by the specified speakers.You can use Matrix 6.1 to produce virtual s

58Enjoying Sound with Specific SpeakersDolby Pro Logic II converts a 2ch source into virtual multi-channel source for enjoying 2ch sounds with all spe

59Enjoying Sound with Specific SpeakersSOUND OPTIONSSince Virtual CINEMA DSP processes an audio input source to reproduce virtual surround speakers, y

Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of Ways60You can enjoy the presence of sound effects with DSP programs even when you use headphones or reduce the v

61Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of WaysSOUND OPTIONSSince Night Listening tones down large sound effect and clears speech or vocal sounds, you ca

Enjoying High-Quality Sound62You can play back Dolby, DTS, and 2ch sources true to the original sound. You can play back original sounds processed wit

63Enjoying High-Quality SoundSOUND OPTIONSYou can play back original stereo sounds such as music CDs with the front speakers.1 Play the 2ch source you

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE DURING PLAYBACK64The speaker settings configured by YPAO (page 21) are suitable for most conditions. However, depending

2ContentsEnjoying Sound with Specific Speakers... 57Enjoying 6.1/5.1ch sources with all speakers including a virtual speaker (Matrix 6.1)..

65Adjusting the Speaker Balance During PlaybackADVANCED CONFIGURATIONIf you feel the speaker balance is not proper during audio playback, follow the p

66Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback To adjust the speaker balance for 5ch Stereo DSP programsYou can adjust the speaker balance applied t

67ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONYou can configure the parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II Music to fine-tune the sound field effect.1 Carry out the “Enjoying 2c

DSP PROGRAM DELAY TIME SETTINGS68Each DSP program is designed to draw out the maximum effect from the source audio. The CinemaStation provides the DSP

69DSP Program Delay Time SettingsADVANCED CONFIGURATION Program default settings* 2ch source** Multi-channel sourceItems without an asterisk (*/**)

CONFIGURING THE AUDIO INPUT SIGNAL SETTING70You can play back most audio sources without a problem with the factory audio input signal setting (AUTO).

71Configuring the Audio Input Signal SettingADVANCED CONFIGURATIONYou can check the information on the audio input signal currently played back on the

CONTROLLING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS72In addition to controlling this unit, you can operate your TV, VCR, CD recorder or MD recorder with the CinemaStation

73Controlling External ComponentsADVANCED CONFIGURATIONBy carrying out step 1 in “Setting remote control codes” (page 72), you can operate the followi

74Controlling External Components VCR operationsPress VCR for VCR operations. CD recorder and MD recorder operationsPress VCR for CD recorder or MD

3INTRODUCTIONThe YAMAHA CinemaStation “DVR-S150” is a slimline DVD receiver equipped with a digital amplifier. This product provides you with the best

75ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONIn the Set Menu, you can configure various parameters for your CinemaStation system. In most cases, you can enjoy AV sources o

76Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)Follow the procedure below to operate the Set Menu to configure parameters. For details on menu items and p

77Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Setting speaker sizes (Speaker Set)Submenu: CENTERSets whether the center speaker i

78Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu) Adjusting the playback level of the LFE signal (LFE Level)You can adjust the LFE channel output level whi

79Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Setting the input mode when powering on (Input Mode)Sets the input mode (page 70) f

TROUBLESHOOTING80If there is any problem with your CinemaStation system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the followin

81TroubleshootingAPPENDIXProblem Cause SolutionThe center speaker makes no soundThe volume of the center speaker may be set to minimum level.Adjust th

82TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionA digital equipment or high-frequency equipment produces noisesThe CinemaStation may be placed close to the dig

83TroubleshootingAPPENDIXRemote controlProblem Cause SolutionThe remote control does not work for operating the CinemaStationThe remote control may be

84TroubleshootingDisc playbackProblem Cause SolutionSome button operations do not workSome discs do not support certain CinemaStation functions.Playba

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS4Buttons indicated with an asterisk (*) perform different functions depending on the selected mode of operation.1 STANDBY/ONTurn

85TroubleshootingAPPENDIX FM/AM FM AMRadio receptionProblem Cause SolutionThe Preset Tuning function (page 49) does not workThe preset (memory) may

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION86The following tables explain the disc types supported by the CinemaStation.Video DiscsJPEG still image playbackCinemaStation s

87Additional InformationAPPENDIX• The following discs cannot be played on the CinemaStation.CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CDV. (This product can play some

GLOSSARY88 Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front chan

89GlossaryAPPENDIX CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theat

90Glossary Track (CD/Video CD)A CD or Video CD can be divided into a number of segments (tracks). Each division is called a title number. YPAO (YAMA

91GlossaryAPPENDIX Pan & Scan and LetterboxIn general, DVD Video is produced for viewing on a wide television screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9

SPECIFICATIONS92AUDIO SECTION• Front L/R, Center, Surround L/RMin RMS output power (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω)...

LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODESTVYAMAHA 299/292Admiral 292/293Aiko 287Aiwa 294/276/283Akai 295/296Alba 296AOC 297/286Audiovox 285Belcor 297Bell & How

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