©2003 All rights reserved.YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6This section describes the function of each control on the remote control. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 59 to operate
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7INTRODUCTIONI VOL –/+ Increases or decreases the volume level.J MUTEMutes the sound. The MUTE indicator turns on when the MUTE
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS81 Decoder indicatorsWhen any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.2 Sound field indicatorsLight
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS9INTRODUCTIONJ TUNED indicatorLights up when this unit is tuned in to a station.K MEMORY indicatorFlashes to show a station can
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS101 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacksSee page 19 for details.2 Audio component jacksSee page 19 for connection information.3 Video component
SPEAKER SETUP11PREPARATION+yThe speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel audio
12SPEAKER SETUPBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound
13SPEAKER SETUPPREPARATIONAC OUTLETSAC OUTLETSSPEAKERSFRONT CENTERPRE OUT SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACKRRLRRLLL +–+–+–++–––+++++––––ABSINGLE23
14SPEAKER SETUP FRONT terminalsConnect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the FR
CONNECTIONS15PREPARATIONDo not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Signal
• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence
16CONNECTIONS Connections for DVD playbackConnecting video componentsGND MSUR SUBWOO CENTERSUBWOOFERMONITOR OUTMULCH CH INPUT OUTPUTAUDIO AUDIO
17CONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacksThis unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, lef
18CONNECTIONS Connections for other video components VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)GND MASURR SUBWOOF CENTERSUBWOOFERMONITOR OUTMULCH CH
19CONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for audio components Connecting a turntablePHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high-output
20CONNECTIONS Connecting to an external amplifierIf you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect
21CONNECTIONSPREPARATIONBoth AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal streng
22CONNECTIONS Connecting the AC power cord(U.S.A. and Canada models)Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, t
23CONNECTIONSPREPARATIONIf 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 th
AUTO SETUP24This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker
25AUTO SETUPPREPARATIONFor best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure. If there is too much ambient nois
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGMASTGROUNDCLAMPANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810–20)GROUNDING CONDUCT
26AUTO SETUPIf you selected AUTO in step 6The RESULT display appears for a few seconds after each check, then settings of the next item will start. Th
27AUTO SETUPPREPARATION Troubleshooting for auto setup procedureBefore auto setupDuring auto setupPress j / i to display the detailed information abo
BASIC SETUP28The basic system parameters are set automatically when you run auto setup (page 24). The basic settings are useful if you want to quickly
29BASIC SETUPPREPARATION7 Press d to select SPEAKERS, then press j / i to select the number of speakers connected to the unit. The choices vary as fol
PLAYBACK301 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.3 Press SPEA
31PLAYBACKBASIC OPERATIONTo listen with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)The SILENT CINEMA mode allows you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, inclu
32PLAYBACK Front panel operationRotate PROGRAM to select the desired program.The name of the selected program appears on the front panel display and
33PLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these
34PLAYBACK Downmixing to 2 channelsYou can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi-channel sources.Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the rem
35PLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION• When you play DTS encoded sources with the input mode set to AUTO:– This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mo
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.41 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for futu
TUNING36There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
37TUNINGBASIC OPERATION Automatically presetting FM stationsYou can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enabl
38TUNING Manually presetting stationsYou can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually.1 Tune in to a station.See page 36 for tun
39TUNINGBASIC OPERATIONYou can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored.1 Press A/B/C/D/E to s
RECORDING40Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for those compo
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS41SOUND FIELD PROGRAMSThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multich
42SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSDOLBY D EX: SUR. ENHANCEDCINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1 channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for Dolby Digital sources.MUL
43SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSADVANCED OPERATIONYou can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcas
ADVANCED OPERATIONS44You can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound field program paramet
45ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATION Canceling the sleep timerPress SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the front panel display.After a
1PREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCONTENTS ...
46ADVANCED OPERATIONSYou can use the test tone feature to manually balance your speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override the leve
SET MENU47ADVANCED OPERATIONYou can use the following parameters in the set menu to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this uni
48SET MENUOption menuUse to adjust the optional system settings.Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.1 Press AMP to select the A
49SET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or pro
50SET MENUPresence speakers PRESENCE SPChoices: NONE, YES• Select YES if you have presence speakers.• Select NONE if you do not have presence speaker
51SET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Speaker distance SP DISTANCEUse this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applie
52SET MENU Dynamic range DYNAMIC RANGEUse to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setti
53SET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Headphone tone control HP TONE CTRLUse to adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your headphones.To access thes
54SET MENU Input/output assignment I/O ASSIGNYou can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s initial settings do not corre
55SET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Input rename INPUT RENAMEUse this feature to change the name of the inputs on the OSD and front panel display.MANUAL SE
FEATURES2Built-in 7-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)Front: 110 W + 110 WCenter: 110 WSurround: 110 W
56SET MENU Display set DISPLAY SETMANUAL SETUP > OPTION MENU > DISPLAY SET >Dimmer DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness of the front panel d
57SET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Parameter initialization PARAM. INIUse this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a
58SET MENU Zone 2 set ZONE2 SET(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)MANUAL SETUP > OPTION MENU > ZONE2 SET >Output volume OUTPUT VOLU
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES59ADVANCED OPERATIONIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMA
60REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESYou can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up for each input area.The f
61REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION5 Press LEARN again to exit from the setup mode.• The supplied remote control does not contain all possible
62REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES5 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until “OK” appears in the display window.• “NG” a
63REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, renamed source names and se
64REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESOnce you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some but
65REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION Operating a digital TV (DTV area) or a cable/satellite TV (CBL/SAT area)* AV POWER (DTV only), REC, e, p,
GETTING STARTED3INTRODUCTIONPlease check that you received all of the following parts.1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off.2
66REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Operating a CD player (CD area) Operating a CD recorder (CD-R area) or an MD recorder (MD/TAPE area)PHONOPOWER SLEEPCLEAR
67REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area)Set the manufacture code for your tape deck following the setting pro
ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)68This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. The Zone 2 and Zone 3 features
69ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)ADVANCED OPERATIONUsing this unit’s internal amplifierTo use this unit’s internal amplifier,
70ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)4 You can control Zone 2 or Zone 3 by using the input selector, STANDBY, SYSTEM POWER, MUTE
EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS71ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from
72EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS4 Press u / d to select the parameters.5 Press j / i to change the parameter value.When you set a parameter to a value
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS73ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONYou can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are
74SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS LIVENESSFunction: This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate
75SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATION REV.TIME (Reverberation time)Function: This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes
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
76SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift)Function: This parameter adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by as
TROUBLESHOOTING77ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRefer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not
78TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit,
79TROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator
80TROUBLESHOOTING TunerProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThere is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equipment, or this unit.This unit
81TROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote controlProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe remote control does not work nor function properly.Wrong d
GLOSSARY82 Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and r
83GLOSSARYADDITIONAL INFORMATION THX Cinema processingTHX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film pr
84GLOSSARY SILENT CINEMAYAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones.Parameters for headphones have been set f
SPECIFICATIONS85ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5INTRODUCTIONB PHONES (SILENT CINEMA)Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, n
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