Yamaha Stereo Amplifier DSP A990 User Manual

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FRONT  
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REAR  
200m  
DSP-A990  
CINEMA DSP 7ch  
NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER DSP-A990  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR  
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CD  
LD  
PRO LOGIC  
DECODER  
TV/DBS  
SOUND FIELD  
PROCESSOR  
PHONO  
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FRONT  
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REAR  
FRONT  
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER / OPERATION MANUAL  
–20A0mMPLIFICATEUR DE TRAITEMENT DE CHAMP SONORE NUMERIQUE / MODE D’EMPLOI  
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DIGITAL-KLANGFELDVERSTÄRKER / BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
DIGITAL LJUDFÄLTSFÖRSTÄRKARE / BRUKSANVISNING  
AMPLIFICATORE DIGITALE DI PROCESSAMENTO DEL CAMPO SONORO / LIBRETTO D’ISTRUZIONI  
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AMPLIFICADOR DE PROCESAMIENTO DE CAMPO DE SONIDO DIGITAL / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
BEDIENINGSHANDLEIDING VOOR DIGITALE GELUIDSVELDPROCESSING-VERSTERKER  
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PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST  
AND VIBRATION  
Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be  
exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as  
near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which  
are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration  
which could cause mechanical damage.  
7. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY  
Always plug and unplug cables—including the AC  
cord—by gripping the connector, not the cord.  
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.  
8. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH  
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean  
the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.  
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.  
2. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED  
CONDITION  
9. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT POWER  
SOURCE  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL  
The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation  
of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the  
temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly.  
Therefore, avoid placing objects against these  
openings, and install the unit in well-ventilated  
condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 10  
cm behind and on the both sides and at least 20 cm  
above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not  
only damage the unit, but also cause fire.  
Make sure that the power source voltage specified on  
the rear panel matches your local AC mains supply.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code.  
10.KEEP AWAY FROM TUNERS  
Blue: NEUTRAL  
Brown: LIVE  
Digital signals generated by the unit may interfere with  
other equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move  
the system farther away from such equipment if  
interference is observed.  
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.  
3. KEEP THE AC POWER PLUG  
IMPORTANT!  
Please record the model and serial number of your  
unit in the space below.  
DISCONNECTED DURING VACATION ETC.  
When not planning to use this unit for long periods of  
time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power  
plug from the wall outlet.  
Model:  
4. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS  
Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage.  
Handle it with care.  
Serial No.:  
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.  
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future  
reference.  
This product complies with the radio frequency  
interference requirements of the Council Directive  
82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.  
5. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT  
REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF  
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer  
all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel.  
Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal  
circuitry will make servicing difficult and will endanger  
you and your unit.  
Voltage Selector (General Model only)  
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit  
must be set for your local mains voltage  
BEFORE plugging into the AC mains supply.  
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 AC, 50/60 Hz.  
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC  
power source as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.  
6. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE  
MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS  
Always turn power OFF prior to connecting or  
disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent  
damage to the unit itself as well as other connected  
equipment.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this unit to rain or moisture.  
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CONTENTS  
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................1  
CREATINGYOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS.......................................40  
3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS .......40  
3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD  
SETUP & ADJUSTMENT...................................................................3  
1-1. GETTING STARTED....................................................................3  
1-2. SETUP........................................................................................10  
1-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS ...............................................20  
1-4. ADJUSTMENT...........................................................................24  
PARAMETERS...........................................................................42  
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................45  
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................46  
GENERAL OPERATION...................................................................28  
2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE................................................................28  
2-2. RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE  
(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)........................29  
2-3. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS .....................................31  
2-4. SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ..............................31  
2-5. MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND...............................................32  
2-6. SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM/PARAMETER  
DISPLAY.....................................................................................32  
2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS.........33  
2-8. REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION.......................38  
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SETUP & ADJUSTMENT  
Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries  
1-1. GETTING STARTED  
Since the remote control unit will be used for many of this unit’s  
control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied  
batteries.  
Unpacking  
If you haven’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its  
accessories from the box and wrapping material.You should find the  
unit itself and the following accessories.  
1. Turn the remote control unit over and slide the battery  
compartment cover downward in the direction of the arrow.  
2. Insert the batteries (R6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align  
them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery  
compartment.  
Batteries  
Remote control  
3. Close the battery compartment cover.  
User program sheets  
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When you notice that remote control operation has become  
erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function  
has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries. Always replace all  
batteries at the same time.  
Digital Sound Field Processing  
What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced  
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the  
sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still notice  
something missing, the acoustic environment of the live concert hall.  
Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that  
create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha  
engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room,  
so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert. What’s more, our  
technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have  
even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual  
concert halls, jazz clubs, theaters, etc. from around the world, to  
allow you to accurately recreate any one of these live performance  
environments, all in your own home.  
Make sure that the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote  
control unit is set to the YPC or USER position for normal  
operation.  
This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared  
beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote  
control sensor on the main unit when operating.  
Remote control transmitter operation range  
Remote control  
sensor  
Within approximately  
6 m (19.7 feet)  
Notes  
There should be no large obstacles between the remote  
control transmitter and the main unit.  
If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong  
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),  
it might cause the remote control transmitter to work  
incorrectly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid  
direct lighting.  
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Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP  
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you  
experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie  
theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from  
its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater  
effective channel separation for a much higher degree of realism than  
the “passive” Dolby Surround circuits found in today’s typical home  
audio/video equipment. Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true  
center channel, so that there are four independent channels, unlike  
passive Dolby Surround, which has in effect only three channels: left,  
right, and rear.This center channel allows listeners seated in even  
less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action  
on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.  
Additionally you can enjoy sound environment created by the  
combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP. Precise sound  
movement and orientation by the Dolby Pro Logic technology is  
added to sound fields which are precisely recreated on the  
basis of actual acoustic environments by the DSP technology,  
so it is suitable for any Audio/Video source with video image.  
This combination is used on sound field programs No. 8 through  
No. 11, and “Enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC” of No. 12.  
7ch  
CINEMA DSP  
The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these programs are  
created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP  
technology.  
This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal  
processing system.This system improves the stability of sound at  
each channel and crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of  
sounds around the room is more accurate compared with  
conventional analog signal processing systems.  
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance  
control.This always assures you the best performance without  
manual adjustment.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number  
1,037,877. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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Video superimpose  
Open/close the control door  
When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control  
door, close the door.  
If you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player,  
video monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s  
capability to display program titles, parameter data and information  
about other various settings and adjustments on your video monitor’s  
screen.This information will be superimposed over the video image.  
To open the door  
If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, the  
information will be displayed over a blue colored background.  
P0/1 CONCERT HALL 1  
Hall A in Europe  
. . ..  
INIT.DLY  
ROOM SIZE  
30/ms  
. . ..  
1.0/  
5
. . ... ..  
LIVENESS  
To close the door  
NOTE: The program titles, parameter data and other information are  
also displayed on the display panel of this unit.  
CONCERT HALL 1  
Hall A in Europe  
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Setting UpYour Speaker System  
Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended  
This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field  
quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using two extra pairs  
of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center  
speaker for dialog, when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding.  
We therefore recommend that you use a seven-speaker setup. A  
four-speaker system using only one pair of effect speakers for the  
sound field will still provide impressive ambience and effects,  
however, and may be a good way to begin with this unit.You can  
always upgrade to the full seven speaker system later. In the 4 or 5  
speaker system, the Digital Sound Field Processing is still  
performed, but the main speakers are used for both the main  
channels and the front effect channels.  
With digital sound field programs No. 8 through No. 12, by using  
either the Directional Enhancement circuit or the Dolby Pro Logic  
decoder, decoded signals will be output from the center channel.  
Therefore, if you want to maximize the performance of your  
Audio/Video home theater system, it is recommended that you use a  
center channel speaker.  
If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, it is  
possible to enjoy movie viewing without it. Best results, however, are  
obtained with the full system.  
It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition  
of a subwoofer and amplifier.You may wish to choose the  
convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer  
System, which has its own built-in power amp.  
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Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended  
4 Speaker System  
5 Speaker System  
6 Speaker System  
7 Speaker System  
Simplest system.  
Good for Audio/Video sources and  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround.  
Good for sound fields from 2-channel  
stereo sources.  
This is the recommended speaker  
system, providing the best sound  
effects.  
You can enjoy widely diffused sound by  
only adding two additional speaker units  
at the rear.  
With sound field programs No. 8  
through No. 12, which utilize the center  
speaker effect, more precise center  
localization can be obtained.  
With sound field programs No. 1  
through No. 7, a sound effect matching  
that of a 7-speaker system can be  
obtained. The addition of front left and  
right effect speakers produces a more  
effective sound field.  
With sound field programs No. 1  
through No. 7, using both sets of effect  
speakers (front and rear), reproduces  
the most effective sound field. With the  
sound field programs No. 8 through No.  
12, the center speaker provides precise  
center localization.  
FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.  
(See page 13.)  
FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.  
(See page 13.)  
FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.  
(See page 13.)  
FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.  
(See page 13.)  
Center Mode—Set to PHNTM.  
(See page 26.)  
Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD.  
(See page 26.)  
Center Mode—Set to PHNTM.  
(See page 26.)  
Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD.  
(See page 26.)  
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Speakers and Speaker Placement  
Your full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs:  
the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT  
EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS, plus the  
CENTER SPEAKER.You may also be using a subwoofer.  
You will probably use your present stereo speakers as the MAIN  
SPEAKER pair.The front effect and rear effect do not need to be  
equal with the MAIN SPEAKERS, although the center speaker  
should be as close as possible.They should have enough power  
handling capacity to accept the maximum output of the DSP system  
or the external amps that will drive them.  
Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position.  
Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the  
MAIN SPEAKERS, on either side of and a few feet behind and above  
the MAIN SPEAKER pair.  
Place the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS behind your listening  
position.They should be nearly six feet up from the floor.  
Main speaker  
Effect speaker  
Center speaker  
Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN  
SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or  
below the television monitor, or use a magnetically shielded speaker.)  
If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo  
Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is not so critical  
because low bass tones are not highly directional.  
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1-2. SETUP  
Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.  
REAR PANEL  
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2
4
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5
6
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8
9 0  
(General Model)  
COUPLER  
SPEAKERS  
A
B
MAIN  
CENTER  
1
—I0dB  
0dB LEVEL  
MAIN  
+
A B  
A OR B  
+
A
B:4MIN./SPEAKER  
6
6
MIN./SPEAKER  
MIN./HAUT–  
PARLEUR  
2
3
A
OR B:6MIN./SPEAKER  
A
+
B:4MIN./  
HAUT–PARLEUR  
TV/DBS  
PRE OUT  
A
OU B:6MIN./  
MAIN CH  
HAUT–PARLEUR  
MAIN IN  
CENTER  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
6
6
MIN./SPEAKER  
MIN./HAUT–  
PARLEUR  
6
6
MIN./SPEAKER  
MIN./HAUT–  
PARLEUR  
4
AUX  
1
REAR  
FRONT  
MIX  
LOW  
PHONO  
PASS  
5ch  
7ch  
GND  
ON  
OFF  
H
I
J
A B  
G
C D E F  
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1 Audio Signal Connection Jacks (for Audio Source Equipment)  
8 Center Speaker Terminals  
Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.  
When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or  
two center speakers here.  
2 Audio/Video Signal Connection Jacks (for Video Source  
Equipment)  
9 Center Speaker Impedance Switch  
Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your video  
equipment. In place of the VIDEO jacks, the S VIDEO jacks can  
be used for higher resolution and improved picture quality if your  
VCR, monitor, etc. are equipped with S-VIDEO connectors.  
Set to “A + B” when using two center speakers, or to “A OR B”  
when using only one center speaker.  
0 Rear Effect Speaker Terminals  
When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear  
effect speakers here.  
3 Main Level Switch  
Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the main-  
channel output level at the MAIN speaker terminals by 10 dB by  
setting this switch to “–10 dB”.  
A GND Terminal  
Connects the ground wire of the turntable to produce minimum  
hum. In some cases, however, better results may be obtained  
with the ground wire disconnected.  
4 Pre Out Jacks  
B Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)  
Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard  
that your video equipment employs.  
Main-channel line output. Connected with jumper bars to MAIN  
IN jacks when the built-in amplifier is used. Connected to input  
jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY  
jacks of integrated amplifier or receiver) when using external  
amplification.  
C Front Effect Out Jacks  
Front-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in  
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jacks of an  
external stereo power amplifier driving the front effect  
speakers.  
5 Main In Jacks  
Line input to built-in main-channel amplifier. Connected with  
jumper bars to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in amplifier is used.  
Not connected when using an external power amplifier.  
D Front Mix Switch  
Set to “OFF (7ch)” when setting up a full 7 or 6 speaker system,  
or to “ON (5ch)” when setting up a 5 or 4 speaker system.  
6 Main Speaker Terminals  
When using this unit’s built-in main-channel amplifier, connect the  
main speakers here.The jumper bars must be plugged in to  
connect the MAIN IN jacks to the PRE OUT jacks.  
E Rear Effect Out Jacks  
Rear-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in  
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jacks of an  
external stereo power amplifier driving the rear effect speakers.  
7 Front Effect Speaker Terminals  
When using the built-in front-channel amplifier, connect the front  
effect speakers here.  
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NOTE: If an external power amplifier is connected to the front  
effect or rear effect output jacks, the corresponding internal  
amplifier will be turned off and no output will be available at the  
speaker terminals.  
F Low Pass Jack  
When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this  
jack. Frequencies below 200 Hz from the left main, right main  
and center channels are output to this jack.  
G Center Out Jack  
Center-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in  
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jack of an external  
power amplifier to drive the center speaker.  
H Voltage Selector (General Model only)  
Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying  
power. Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting.  
I Switched AC Outlets  
You may plug other audio components into these sockets as  
long as their combined power consumption does not exceed  
the specified value shown. “Switched” means that these  
components are turned on and off by this unit’s power switch.  
J Unswitched AC Outlet (General Model only)  
The total power consumption of audio components plugged  
into this socket should not exceed the specified value shown.  
“Unswitched” means that power is available even when this unit  
is off.  
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REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS  
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS  
There are several switches and controls on the rear panel that  
you’ll have to check before operating your system, and it’s a good  
idea to do it before you connect cables. Locate the MAIN LEVEL  
slide switch (3) and FRONT MIX slide switch (D). Make sure the  
MAIN LEVEL switch is set to “0 dB” and the FRONT MIX switch is set  
to “OFF” for 7 or 6 speaker driving.  
Make sure that you have the left (L) and right (R) channels  
correctly connected.That means that jacks marked “Lon this unit  
must be connected to jacks marked “Lon other units. Likewise with  
the “R” jacks.This is easy if you remember to always use the red plug  
for the “R” jacks and the white plug for the “Ljacks.  
With speaker connections you must also be sure that the polarity  
is correct. For each amplifier and each channel, connect the plus (+)  
terminal of the amplifier to the plus terminal of the speaker, and  
connect the minus (–) terminal of the amplifier to the minus terminal  
of the speaker.To keep track of polarity, use a speaker cable that has  
one of the two wires marked by a stripe or a different color.  
In a 5 or 4 speaker system, set the FRONT MIX switch to “ON”.  
Next, set the NTSC/PAL switch (B) to the position corresponding  
to the standard which your video equipment employs. (General Model  
only)  
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CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT  
If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to  
connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.  
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CD player  
Video disc player  
TV/Satellite tuner  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Tuner  
1
2
3
TV/DBS  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Tape deck 1  
LINE OUT  
LINE IN  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
4
AUX 1  
Tape deck 2  
LINE OUT  
Video cassette recorder 1  
Video cassette recorder 2  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
PHONO  
GND  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
OUTPUT  
GND  
VIDEO IN  
Turntable  
Monitor TV  
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CONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKS  
If your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. and your  
monitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals,  
connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO jacks, and connect this unit’s  
S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the “S” video input of your monitor.  
Otherwise, connect the composite video jacks from your video  
cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. to the VIDEO jacks of this  
unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the  
composite video input of your monitor.  
Video disc player  
TV/Satellite tuner  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/DBS  
NOTE: If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO  
input jacks, the signals will be sent to their respective output jacks  
independently.  
NOTE: If your unit is the General Model, be sure the NTSC/PAL  
switch has been correctly set to the standard that your video  
equipment employs. Singapore model has no switch and uses the  
NTSC standard, while other models without a switch use the PAL  
standard.  
Notes about the Video superimpose  
If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and  
VIDEO input jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information  
are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.  
Video cassette recorder 1  
Video cassette recorder 2  
When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input  
jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information are output  
from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
jacks with a color background.  
* For the General Model, if the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel  
is set to “PAL, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack in this case.  
Monitor TV  
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For connecting with a monitor TV that uses a 21 pin  
connector for input (for Europe and U.K. models)  
CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS  
Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of  
the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are  
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the  
polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are  
observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural  
and will lack bass. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other  
or any other metal part as this could damage this unit and/or  
speakers.  
Make a connection as figured below with a commercially  
available scart-plug connector cable.  
NOTE: Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the  
Monitor TV  
rear of this unit.  
No connection  
Red: positive (+)  
Black: negative (–)  
2
Unscrew the knob.  
3
Insert the bare wire.  
[Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”)  
insulation from the speaker  
wires.]  
1
Tighten the knob and  
Scart-plug  
connector  
cable  
secure the wire.  
NOTE: Banana Plug connections are also possible (Australia and  
General models only). Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into  
the corresponding terminal.  
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CONNECTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS TO THIS UNIT  
Connect the MAIN speakers to the MAIN speaker output  
terminals of this unit. Make sure that the jumper bars between the  
PRE OUT and MAIN IN jacks on the rear panel are in place. It is also  
possible to use an external power amplifier if more power is desired.  
In this case, remove the jumper bars and connect the PRE OUT  
jacks to the INPUT jacks of a stereo power amplifier with a stereo pin  
cable—making sure to connect the left and right channels correctly.  
Connect the MAIN speakers to the speaker output terminals of the  
power amplifier.  
Main speaker  
Main speaker  
Power amplifier  
NOTE: If an external amplifier is used for the main speakers, it is  
recommended to use the MAIN speaker terminals of this unit for the  
rear effect speakers.  
INPUT  
Connect the REAR output jacks to the MAIN IN jacks with a pin cord.  
This combination is highly upgraded and ideal for the division of  
sound quality, because the rear channel output of the Audio/Video  
system is equally important as the center channel.  
PRE OUT  
This unit  
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CONNECTING THE EFFECT SPEAKERS AND THE  
CENTER SPEAKER(S) TO THIS UNIT  
Center speaker  
Connect the FRONT effect speakers to the FRONT effect  
speaker output terminals of this unit.  
Front effect  
speaker  
Front effect  
speaker  
If the FRONT effect speakers are not used, the FRONT MIX  
switch should be set to “ON”.  
L
R
Center speaker  
Center speaker  
Connect the REAR effect speakers to the REAR effect speaker  
output terminals of this unit.  
Connect the CENTER speaker to the CENTER speaker output  
terminals. If you will be using one CENTER speaker, connect it to  
either the A or B terminals and set the CENTER speaker impedance  
switch to “A OR B” (bottom position). If using two CENTER speakers,  
connect them to the A and B terminals, and set the switch to “A + B”  
(top position). If, however, you will not be using a CENTER speaker,  
be sure to set the Center Mode to “PHNTM” (phantom). (See page  
26.)  
This unit  
NOTE:The speaker connections above are fine for most  
applications. If for some reason, however, you wish to use an external  
power amp for any or all of the effect and center channels, connect  
the line level output jack(s) for each channel to the INPUT jacks of  
the external amp and connect the corresponding speaker pair to the  
speaker terminals of the external amp.  
Rear effect  
speaker  
Rear effect  
speaker  
L
R
NOTE: If the pin plug is inserted in the FRONT/REAR output jacks,  
the speaker output from the built-in amplifier will be cut off.  
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ADDING A SUBWOOFER  
You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass  
frequencies.  
This unit provides a line-level subwoofer output, which contains  
only the frequencies under 200 Hz from the main and center  
channels. Connect the LOW PASS jack to the INPUT jack of the  
subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the  
subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.  
With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo  
Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in  
the same unit.  
REAR  
FRONT  
MIX  
LOW  
PASS  
5ch  
7ch  
ON  
OFF  
Subwoofer system  
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1-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS  
FRONT PANEL  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
7
8
9
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
PRO LOGIC  
DECODER  
TV/DBS  
SOUND FIELD  
PROCESSOR  
PHONO  
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
1 Power Switch  
3 Display Panel  
* STANDBY Mode  
Shows program names, parameters and information about other  
various settings and adjustments.  
While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote  
control unit switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this  
mode, the power indicator is half illuminated.)  
4 SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR Indicator  
Lights up while the built-in Sound Field Processor is being  
activated.  
2 Power Indicator  
Lights up while the power is on.  
5
PRO LOGIC DECODER Indicator  
Lights up while the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is  
being activated.  
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6 Remote Control Sensor  
C Program Selector  
Signals from the remote control unit are received here.  
Sequentially selects the digital sound field processing  
programs in the + or – direction.  
7 Input Source Indicators  
Shows the currently selected input source by lights up the  
corresponding indicator.  
D Effect Switch  
Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output  
from the center and effect speakers so that the sound  
becomes normal 2-channel stereo.  
8 Input Selector Switch  
Sequentially selects the input source that you want to listen to  
and/or watch in the or direction. The indicator  
corresponding to the selected input source lights up. The  
selected input source is also shown by the display panel and  
the monitor screen (When the monitor is on).  
E Bass and Treble Controls  
Adjust the sound to match your tastes. Can also be used to  
compensate for room acoustics. Defeated in the center  
position.  
9 Input Selector Switches for VCR 1, CD and LD  
F Balance Control  
Directly selects VCR 1, CD or LD as the input source.  
Adjusts the left and right output volume to the Main Speakers  
to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker  
positions or listening room conditions.  
0 Phones Jack  
Plug in headphones here for private listening. If the FRONT  
MIX and EFFECT switches are on, the effect channels will be  
heard along with the main channels. Otherwise the main  
channels only will be heard.  
G Auxiliary Input Jacks (AUX 2)  
Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source equipment  
such as a camcorder to these jacks. If the connected video  
equipment has a S video output terminal, connect it to the S  
VIDEO jack to obtain a high resolution picture. The source  
connected to these jacks can be selected by the input selector  
switch.  
A Rec Out Switch  
Used to select the source to be recorded to tape deck or VCR  
independent of the selection of input source. When pressed,  
the indicator corresponding to the currently selected source to  
be recorded flashes. While an indicator is flashing, you can  
change the selection of the source to be recorded with the  
input selector switches. The selected source is also shown by  
the display panel and the monitor screen (when the monitor is  
on).  
H Master Volume Control  
Simultaneously controls signal level at all outputs: front effect,  
main, rear effect, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect  
TAPE REC OUT level.)  
B Input Trim Control  
Adjusts the input level of each source respectively.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 Transmit/Learn Indicator  
In LEARN mode, lights to indicate that the key just pressed is  
ready for learning input. In USER mode, blinks when a learned  
key is pressed to show that a control signal has been sent to your  
equipment.  
2 YPC/USER/LEARN Switch  
TRANSMIT  
USER  
1
2
3
/LEARN YPC  
LEARN  
1
2
Set to YPC for operating this unit and Yamaha Audio/Video units.  
Set to USER for using learned key functions. Set to LEARN for  
learning new control functions. (See page 38.)  
M
6
POWER  
TV  
VCR 1  
VCR 2  
CD  
AUX 1 PHONO TAPE TUNER  
AUX 2 VCR 2 VCR 1 TV/DBS  
(“YPC” is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code.)  
4
LD  
3 Power Key  
CHAPTER  
STILL  
PAUSE/STOP  
PLAY  
CD-LD  
Turns the POWER on mode to the STANDBY mode and vice  
versa.  
5
6
DIAPLAY  
TV/VCR  
DECK A/B  
TEST  
SEARCH  
DIR A  
PLAY  
STOP  
DIR B  
TAPE-VCR  
4 Input Selector Keys  
L
K
PAUSE  
Select the input source.  
A/B/C/D/E  
PRESET/CH  
TUNER  
VCR TV  
-
7
8
5 CD/LD Function Keys  
HALL 1  
HALL 2  
HALL 3  
CHURCH  
1
2
3
4
Operate functions on your Yamaha CD player and LD player.  
When the 1/2 Switch is set to 1, they operate the CD player, and  
when set to 2, they operate the LD player.  
FRONT  
LEVEL  
ROCK  
TV  
JAZZ CLUB  
ENTERTAINMENT  
CONCERT  
THEATER  
5
6
7
8
J
I
CONCERT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
THEATER THEATER  
MOVIE  
PRO LOGIC  
12  
9
10  
11  
CENTER  
LEVEL  
ON SCREEN  
PARAMETER  
9
6 Blank Keys  
SET MENU  
MUTING  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
Have no preset functions, so are used for learning other remote  
controller’s functions only.  
H
REAR  
LEVEL  
EFFECT  
ON/OFF  
0
A
RESET  
CLEAR  
7 Test Switch  
When pressed, sends a signal to the main left, center, main  
right, and rear effect speakers in turn, and when pressed once  
again, sends a signal to the main and front effect speakers in  
turn for easy comparison of level settings.  
D
BC E  
FG  
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8 Front Level +/– Keys  
F Muting Key  
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the front effect  
speakers.  
Mutes the master volume level by 20 dB. While muting, the  
indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off  
continuously.  
9 Center Level +/– Keys  
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the center  
speaker(s).  
G Parameter +/– Keys  
Edit DSP program parameters or used for settings and  
adjustments in the SET MENU mode.  
0 Rear Level +/– Keys  
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the rear effect  
speakers.  
H Master Volume +/– Keys  
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the master volume level.  
A Reset Button  
I Parameter/Set Menu Switch  
Press this button to “reset” the internal microcomputer which  
controls remote control operations. Microcomputer “reset” is  
necessary when the remote control freezes.  
When set to the PARAMETER position, the Parameter Select  
Keys and Parameter +/– Keys will select and edit DSP program  
parameters. When set to the SET MENU position, the Parameter  
Select Keys and Parameter +/– Keys are used for settings and  
adjustments in the SET MENU mode.  
*
Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions.  
B On Screen Display Key  
Changes the type of display showing the program name and  
parameters, or information about various settings and  
adjustments on the connected monitor’s screen.  
Whenever pressed, the screen changes to a full display, a simple  
display and no display in turn.  
J Program Select Keys (1 through 12)  
Select DSP programs 1 through 12.  
K Tuner Function Keys  
Operate Yamaha tuner functions.  
L Tape Deck Function Keys  
C Clear Button  
Operate Yamaha tape deck functions.  
Used in USER or LEARN mode to erase a learned function. (See  
page 39.)  
M 1/2 Switch  
When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to YPC, this switches  
the CD/LD Function Keys to keys for use with either the CD  
player or LD player. (“1” for the CD player and “2” for the LD  
player.) When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to USER or  
LEARN, this switch selects the group 1 or 2 of the learnable  
function keys. (See page 38.)  
D Effect On/Off Key  
Cuts off the sound’s output from the front, rear effect and center  
speakers.To restore the output from those speakers, press this  
key again.  
E Parameter Select Keys  
Select DSP program parameters, or titles of the items in the SET  
MENU mode.  
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3. For the front effect speaker level adjustment, depress the TEST  
switch on the remote control again so that “TEST DSP” appears on  
the display panel. A calibration signal should be heard from the main  
speakers and the front effect speakers in turn (see diagram).  
1-4. ADJUSTMENT  
MAIN/CENTER/EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE  
ADJUSTMENT  
Main  
Front  
This operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing  
the levels of the main, center and effect speakers.  
MAIN  
FRONT  
4. Adjust the front level by using the FRONT LEVEL +/– keys on the  
remote control so that the speaker volume is the same as that of the  
main speakers.  
1. Depress the TEST switch on the remote control so that “TEST  
DOLBY SUR.appears on the display panel to enter test mode. A  
hiss-like calibration signal should be heard from the left main  
speaker, center speaker(s), right main speaker and rear effect  
speakers in turn (see diagram). Adjust the master VOLUME to a  
normal listening level.  
* The state of test-tone output is shown by the display panel and  
the monitor screen. (On the monitor screen, it is shown by an  
image of audio listening room.) This is convenient for adjusting  
each speaker level.  
NOTE: If not using a center speaker, be sure to set the CENTER  
MODE to the PHNTM (phantom) position.You will then hear the  
center channel test tone from the left and right main speakers.  
When this adjustment is finished, press the TEST switch once  
again.  
Left main  
Center  
Right main  
NOTE: Once you have completed these adjustments, use only  
VOLUME control of this unit or MASTER VOLUME keys of the  
remote control unit to adjust the whole listening volume. Do not  
change any other volume setting in the system.  
LEFT  
CENTER  
RIGHT  
Rear  
SURROUND  
2. Adjust the center and rear level by using the CENTER and REAR  
LEVEL +/– keys on the remote control so that the sound coming from  
the corresponding speakers seems to be at the same level as that  
from the main speakers when you are at a normal listening position.  
If there is insufficient volume from the effect speakers, you may  
decrease the main speaker volume level by setting the MAIN LEVEL  
switch on the rear panel to “–10 dB”, and adjust the center and rear  
level again.Volume controls on external power amplifiers may also  
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4. Select any other source in your system (VCR, tuner, etc.) and  
play that source.  
INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT  
This adjustment is important for obtaining the best performance  
from the internal circuits of this unit.The optimum input level of this  
unit is pre-adjusted on the basis of the CD source level.This  
adjustment should be performed on all input sources in your system  
respectively, so that their levels match the CD source level as closely  
as possible.  
Remote control  
Front panel  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
TUNER  
or  
TV/DBS  
1. Select the CD source.  
PHONO  
Front panel  
Remote control  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
5. Adjust the level of the source to be approximately equal to your  
CD player’s “reference” level by using the INPUT TRIM control.  
CD  
or  
Front panel  
TV/DBS  
PHONO  
2. Play the source.  
* This adjustment can also be done with the remote control unit.  
For using the remote control unit, refer to “5. Input level  
adjustment (INPUT LVL TRIM)” on page 27.  
3. Increase the setting of the master VOLUME control to a  
convenient listening level (you will use this as your “reference” level).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
6. In the same way, adjust levels of other sources.  
NOTE: The adjustments will be saved until it is readjusted.  
MAST
VOLUM
or  
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3. Select any desired position or edit parameters on the item.  
OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS  
IN THE “SET MENU” MODE  
Remote control  
Make the following five types of settings and adjustments before  
enjoying audio and video sources. Note that these settings and  
adjustments cannot be done without monitoring the display  
information (or the information displayed on the monitor screen).  
1. CENTER MODE  
2. CENTER GEQ  
In the same way, make a setting or adjustment on any other item.  
3. PARAMETER INIT  
4. MEMORY GUARD  
5. INPUT LVL TRIM  
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ITEMS  
1. Selecting Center Mode (CENTER MODE NRML/WD/  
PHNTM)  
METHOD OF SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT  
As described on page 6, you can make these settings and  
adjustments watching the information displayed on the monitor  
screen (or superimposed over the video image). So, first turn the  
monitor on.  
In Normal (NRML) position, any frequency below 100 Hz will  
be divided between the main left and main right speakers. For this  
reason even a speaker smaller than the main left and right  
speakers can obtain a sufficient effect.  
1. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch to the SET MENU  
position on the remote control unit.  
In Wide (WD) position, all range of frequencies for the center-  
channel are output to the center speaker. Select this position if a  
high quality center speaker is being used.  
Remote control  
PARAMETER  
If not using the center speaker(s), be sure to select Phantom  
(PHNTM) position, and the audio signals for the center channel  
are output to the main speakers.  
SET MENU  
2. Select the item (title) on which you will make a change.  
Remote control  
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2. Adjusting Center Channel Graphic Equalizer (CENTER  
GEQ)  
4. Locking DSP parameters and other adjustments  
(MEMORY GUARD)  
The built-in five band graphic equalizer is used to tailor, over a  
±6 dB range, the overall output frequency response of the center  
channel. The five bands cover the complete audible sound  
spectrum and are centered on 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and  
10 kHz frequencies. Adjustment should be done to each frequency  
individually.  
If you wish to prevent accidental alteration to DSP parameters  
or other adjustments on this unit, select “ON”. In this position, they  
are locked and cannot be changed. The following functions on this  
unit can be locked by this operation.  
DSP parameters  
Other items in the “SET MENU” mode  
(CENTER MODE/CENTER GEQ/PARAMETER INIT/INPUT  
LVL TRIM)  
Adjusting method  
After selecting the item (title) in step 2 on the previous page,  
press the Parameter + or – key on the remote control to display  
the condition of the equalizer. Then select a frequency with the  
Parameter Select keys on the remote control and adjust its level  
with the Parameter +/– keys.  
ON SCREEN display key  
INPUT TRIM control  
FRONT, REAR and CENTER level +/– keys  
TEST switch  
3. Initializing parameters on a DSP program (PARAMETER  
INIT)  
5. Input level adjustment (INPUT LVL TRIM)  
This function is provided for all input sources. It can be  
controlled from 0 to +6 dB in 2 dB steps. The sound level of each  
input source should be the same as that of regular CDs.  
You can initialize all parameter settings on a DSP program.  
Note that a DSP program (except CHURCH) has two sub-  
programs; all parameters on both sub-programs are initialized by  
this operation.  
To adjust the input level, either press the INPUT TRIM control  
on the front panel (see page 25), or select the “5. INPUT LVL  
TRIM” in step 2 on page 26.  
Initializing method  
After selecting this item (title) in step 2 on page 26, press the  
Parameter + or – key to display the DSP program numbers (1 –  
12). A program number whose parameters has been changed is  
marked with “ ”. Press a Program Select Key corresponding to the  
*
program number of which parameters you want to initialize. When  
initialized, the “ ” mark will disappear.  
*
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GENERAL OPERATION  
* On the front panel, VCR 1, CD or LD can be selected directly by  
2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE  
pressing the corresponding switch.  
Front panel  
1. Set the master VOLUME control to minimum.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
Front panel  
TV/DBS  
PHONO  
4. Play the source.  
2. Turn the power on.  
Front panel  
Remote control  
5. Increase the setting of the master VOLUME control to your  
listening level.  
POWER  
Front panel  
Remote control  
or  
MASTR  
VOLUM
or  
3. Select an input source.  
(The selected source is shown by the display panel, the monitor  
screen and illumination of the corresponding input source  
indicator on the front panel.)  
Front panel  
Remote control  
Adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls, etc., or select a  
desired sound field program. (See page 31.)  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
CD  
or  
NOTE: If a different audio source is selected with the input selector  
keys on the remote control unit while enjoying a video source, the  
sound from the newly selected audio source is heard, but the picture  
from the video source can still be seen.  
TV/DBS  
PHONO  
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2-2. RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE  
(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)  
3. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT SOURCE”  
To record the input source  
disappears from the display).  
...  
* The same result will be obtained after 5 seconds without any  
operation.  
1. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT ” appears on the  
display and the monitor screen).  
Front panel  
4. Select an input source to be played (and to be recorded).  
(See page 28 for the method of input source selection.)  
Front panel  
Remote Control  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
CD  
or  
2. Within 5 seconds, select the “SOURCE” position with the input  
selector switch (so that “REC OUT SOURCE” appears on the  
display panel and the monitor screen).  
TV/DBS  
PHONO  
Front panel  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
5. Play the source.  
6. Set the tape deck or VCR used for recording to the recording  
mode.  
* Adjust the recording level on the tape deck or VCR.  
NOTE: To record picture from a video source and sound from  
another audio source, in step 4, first select a video source with an  
input selector switch on the front panel, and then select an audio  
source with the input selector keys on the remote control unit.  
REC OUT SOURCE  
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4. Play the source and confirm it by selecting it with an input selector  
switch and increasing the setting of the master VOLUME control.  
Front panel  
To record a source other than the input source  
This unit has a function of selecting a source to be recorded to tape  
deck or VCRs independent of the selection of input source.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
...  
1. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT ” appears on the  
display and the monitor screen).  
Front panel  
TV/DBS  
PHONO  
5. Set the tape deck or VCR used for recording to the recording  
mode.  
2. Within 5 seconds, select the source to be recorded with an input  
selector switch. (The indicator corresponding to the selected  
source to be recorded will flash.)  
* Adjust the recording level on the tape deck or VCR.  
6. While recording a source, you can enjoy listening to and/or  
watching another source selected with the input selector switch.  
Front panel  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
Front panel  
Remote control  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VCR I  
CD  
LD  
TUNER  
TV/DBS  
or  
PHONO  
TV/DBS  
PHONO  
While recording, you can monitor the audio and/or video signals  
to be recorded by selecting the tape deck or VCR used for recording  
with the input selector switch.  
REC OUT  
CD  
3. Press the REC OUT switch (so that the indicator corresponding  
to the selected source to be recorded stops flashing).  
* The same result will be obtained after 5 seconds without any  
operation.  
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NOTE: Adjusting the master VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE controls,  
etc., or selecting a sound field program has no effect on the material  
being recorded.  
2-3. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS  
This unit has 12 programs for digital sound field processing, 7  
from actual acoustic environments from around the world, and 5  
programs for Audio/Video sources including sources encoded with  
Dolby Pro Logic surround. Many of the programs contain various  
parameters that can be adjusted to the listener’s taste.  
NOTE: Composite video and S video signals pass independently  
through this unit’s video circuits.Therefore, when recording or  
dubbing video signals between two video cassette recorders, if your  
source VCR is connected to provide only S video (or only composite  
video) signals, you can record only a S video (or only a composite  
video) signal on your second VCR.  
2-4. SELECTING SOUND FIELD  
PROGRAMS  
NOTE: Please check the copyright laws in your country to record  
from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright  
material may infringe copyright laws.  
1. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch on the remote control to  
the PARAMETER position.  
Remote control  
PARAMETER  
If you watch a video software that uses scramble or  
encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, there may  
be a case that display information superimposed on the  
picture and/or the picture itself is disturbed due to those  
signals.  
SET MENU  
2. Select the desired sound field program by pressing the  
PROGRAM selector on the front panel or by using the Program  
Select keys on the remote control.  
HALL 1  
HALL 2  
HALL 3  
CHURCH  
1
2
3
4
For stereo audio  
source  
ROCK  
TV  
JAZZ CLUB  
ENTERTAINMENT  
CONCERT  
THEATER  
5
6
7
8
VIDEO  
MOVIE  
CONCERT  
VIDEO  
PRO LOGIC  
THEATER THEATER  
For audio/video  
sources  
9
10  
11  
12  
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3. All sound field programs except CHURCH have two “sub-  
programs” (see “2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD  
PROGRAMS”). The sub-programs are selected using the  
Parameter +/– keys on the remote control unit. The CONCERT  
HALL 1 program, for example, contains the sub-programs “Hall A  
in Europe” and “Hall B in Europe”. When the CONCERT HALL 1  
program is first selected, the “Hall A in Europe” sub-program will  
be selected and displayed on the front panel. To select “Hall B in  
Europe”, press the Parameter + or – key. To return to Hall A in  
Europe, press the Parameter + or – key again. The same selection  
procedure applies to all other programs.  
2-5. MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND  
The EFFECT switch on the front panel and the EFFECT ON/OFF  
key on the remote control unit make it simple to compare the normal  
stereo sound with the fully processed effect sound.  
To mute the effect sound and monitor only the main sound, press  
the EFFECT ON/OFF key or the EFFECT switch. Press the EFFECT  
ON/OFF key or the EFFECT switch a second time to restore normal  
operation.  
The sub program selection can also be done simply by pressing  
the corresponding Program Select key on the remote control.  
2-6. SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO  
PROGRAM/PARAMETER DISPLAY  
*
If you will change the sub-program by pressing a Program  
Select key while watching the monitor screen, press a key as  
described below;  
You can select program names and edit parameters  
watching their data displayed on your video monitor screen and  
superimposed over the video image as described on page 6.  
If the display type is a full display, press the key of the  
corresponding program once. If the display type is a simple  
display or no display, press the key twice.  
1. Turn your monitor on, and press the ON SCREEN display key  
on the remote control unit to call the full display mode.  
2. The current program name and its parameters will be displayed  
on the monitor screen. The arrow-shaped cursor points to the  
currently selected parameter. Parameters are selected and edited  
using the Parameter Select keys and +/– keys. (See page 41 for  
details.)  
CONCERT HALL 1  
Hall A in Europe  
CONCERT HALL 1  
Hall B in Europe  
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2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS  
The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are  
precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments.The data for them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound  
field measurement equipment.  
* The channel level balance between the left rear effect speaker and the right rear effect speaker may vary depending on the sound  
field you are listening to.This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments.  
1. CONCERT HALL 1  
Hall A in Europe:  
2. CONCERT HALL 2  
Hall C in Europe:  
This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in  
Munich which has approximately 2500  
seats. Almost the whole interior is made of  
wood.There is relatively little reflection  
from the right and left walls, and sounds  
spread finely and beautifully.  
A classic shoe-box type concert hall with  
approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and  
ornate carvings create extremely complex  
reflections.Those reflections and the  
reflections from all directions of the hall  
produce a very full, rich sound.  
Hall B in Europe:  
This is a large shoe-box type concert hall  
with approximately 2500 seats. Almost the  
whole interior except the ceiling is made of  
wood, including mahogany reflective  
panels. Special reflective paneling above  
the stage produces strong frontal  
reflections which tend to reinforce the  
direct sound from the stage.This hall has a  
very solid, powerful sound.  
Hall D in U.S.A.:  
This is a large 2600-seat concert hall in the  
United States which features a fairly  
traditional European design.The interior is  
relatively simple, suggesting an American  
taste. Sound of the middle and high  
frequencies are richly and beautifully  
reproduced.  
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3. CONCERT HALL 3  
Hall E in Europe:  
5. ROCK CONCERT  
The Roxy Theatre:  
A classic large shoe-box type concert hall  
with approximately 2200 seats. It has a  
circular stage and seats located behind the  
stage.  
The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock  
music.The data for this program was  
recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club.  
Arena:  
A big, powerful sound suited to rock music.  
Live Concert:  
A large round concert hall with a rich  
surround effect. Pronounced reflections  
from all directions emphasize the  
extension of sounds.You will experience  
the sound field with a great deal of  
presence sitting at about the center  
position near the stage.  
This sound field is also effective for  
karaoke.This is because you feel as if you  
are standing on a real stage.  
4. CHURCH  
6. JAZZ CLUB  
Village Gate:  
A church in Tokyo shaped like a cross.There is the altar at the  
upper side of the “cross”, and a pipe organ at the opposite side  
(the lower side of the cross). It is a very unique shape with walls  
all leaning inside, and pillars standing by the side of walls only.  
The sound field has moderate reverberations of which time is 2.5  
seconds.  
A jazz club in New York. It is in a basement  
and has a relatively spacious floor area.  
The reflection pattern is similar to that of a  
small hall.  
Cellar Club:  
This is a small, cozy jazz club with a low  
ceiling.The sound is very close and  
intimate.  
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7. ENTERTAINMENT  
Stadium:  
8. TV THEATER  
Drama:  
This program gives you long delays  
between direct sounds and effect sounds,  
and extraordinarily spacious feel of a large  
stadium.  
The data of the sound field of a relatively  
narrow space is used for the front presence  
side. A moderately sized spatial sound field  
without excessive sound extension and  
reverberations gives reality to the characters  
in a drama.  
The data of the sound field of an opera  
house is used for the rear surround side. In  
a stereo program, background music is  
reproduced more beautifully with much  
depth, enhancing sound effects on the  
drama. It’s natural sound effect will not make  
you tired from long watching.  
Disco:  
This program recreates the acoustic  
Variety/Sports:  
Though the front presence side of the sound  
field is relatively narrow, the rear surround  
side employs the sound environment of a  
large concert hall. With this program, you  
can enjoy watching various TV programs  
such as the news, variety shows, music  
programs or sports programs. In a stereo  
broadcast of a sports game, the  
environment of a lively disco in the heart of  
a very lively city.The sound is dense and  
highly concentrated. It is also characterized  
by a high-energy, immediate” sound.  
commentator is oriented at the center  
position, and the shouts and the atmosphere  
in the stadium spreads on the surround side,  
however, spreading of them to the rear side  
is properly restrained.  
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9. CONCERT VIDEO  
Classical/Opera:  
10.VIDEO THEATER  
Fantasy:  
This program provides excellent depth of  
vocals and overall clarity, restraining  
excessive reverberation.  
Powerful reverberations on the front  
presence side of the sound field adds  
depth to the image, so expanding the  
image space. On the rear surround side,  
sounds are reproduced lightly but vividly.  
The sound field of this program matches  
image effects of animated films regardless  
of the genre. Conversations, sounds and  
sound effects are reproduced with vitality  
by this program. A source in stereo will  
obtain more effect, letting you steep  
For opera, the orchestra pit and the stage  
are ideally combined, letting you feel a full  
presence sound.The rear surround side of  
the sound field is relatively moderated,  
however, it reproduces beautiful sound by  
the use of the data of a concert hall.You  
will not be tired from long watching of an  
opera.  
yourself in a fantastic world of animations.  
Pop/Rock:  
This program produces an enthusiastic  
atmosphere and lets you feel that you are  
in the midst of the action, as if attending an  
actual jazz or rock concert.  
The indirect sound constituent spreads on  
the surround side of the sound field by the  
use of data of a large round hall for the  
surround side, so the image space around  
the screen and the sound space are fully  
expanded.  
Classic Film:  
This program is for reproducing monaural  
video sources (old movies etc.). Monaural  
sounds are reproduced with much  
presence by the front presence side of the  
sound field and optimum reverberation  
effect.The use of the center speaker  
makes conversations more audible,  
obtaining a pleasant mix of conversations  
and picture.  
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11.MOVIE THEATER  
12.DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND  
Ideal for reproducing video discs, video tapes and similar sources  
which are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY  
SURROUND” logo.  
Reproduces video discs, video tapes and similar sources which  
are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY  
SURROUND” logo.  
70 mm Adventure:  
This program is ideal for precisely  
Normal:  
The digital Dolby Pro Logic decoder  
reproduces sounds and sound effects of a  
source encoded in Dolby Surround.The  
realization of a highly efficient decoding  
process improves crosstalk and channel  
separation and makes sound positioning  
smoother and more precise.  
reproducing the sound design of the  
newest movies.The sound field is made  
according to the design of the newest  
movie theaters, so the reverberations of  
the sound field itself are restrained as  
much as possible.The three dimensional  
feeling of the sound field is emphasized,  
and dialog is precisely oriented on the  
screen.You can enjoy watching Sci-Fi,  
adventure movies, etc. with this program.  
70 mm General:  
This program is for reproducing sounds on  
a 70 mm multi-track film, and characterized  
by a soft and extensive sound field.The  
front presence side of the sound field is  
relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all  
around and toward the screen, restraining  
echo effect of conversations without losing  
clarity. For the surround side, the data of  
the sound field of an opera house is used  
on an enlarged scale, so the harmony of  
music or chorus sounds beautifully in a  
wide space at the rear of the sound field.  
Enhanced:  
This program ideally simulates the multi-  
surround speaker systems of the 35 mm  
film theater. Surround signals by the Dolby  
Pro Logic decoder are processed on the  
surround side of the sound field based on  
the data of the sound field of a shoe-box  
hall.The surround effects produced by this  
sound field folds the viewer naturally from  
the rear to the left and right and toward the  
screen.  
NOTE: The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is designed to be used  
with program material (mainly videotaped movie soundtracks)  
encoded with the Dolby Surround system.  
NOTE: If the main and center channel sound is considerably altered  
by overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls, the relationship  
with the rear channels may produce an unnatural effect.  
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2-8. REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION  
The remote control unit, in addition to controlling the most  
commonly used functions of the main unit and other connected  
Yamaha audio and video equipment, has a sophisticated “learning”  
function that allows it to control other equipment in your system or  
other household appliances equipped with infrared remote control  
receivers. By setting the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote  
control unit to “LEARN”, all keys will turn into “learnable function  
keys”, each capable of “learning” a different remote control  
function. Also, each key can learn two different functions by  
switching the learning group (1 or 2) with the 1/2 switch. However,  
as for the keys shaded in the following figure, the  
4. Press the key that is to have a new function assigned to it. The  
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will light up.  
5. Press and hold down the button on the other remote control  
unit corresponding to the new function to be learned. Hold the  
button down until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator is extinguished.  
The function has now been learned.  
PARAMETER/SET MENU switch will select the learning group  
number (1 or 2) instead of the 1/2 switch.  
PARAMETER/SET MENU  
switch  
9
10  
11  
12  
CENTER  
LEVEL  
ON SCREEN  
PARAMETER  
5–10 cm  
SET MENU  
MUTING  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REAR  
LEVEL  
EFFECT  
ON/OFF  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to learn additional functions.  
RESET  
CLEAR  
Learning a New Remote Control Function  
7. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “USER”. Pressing the  
learned key will now perform the assigned function. Provided user  
program sheets should be used to record the functions learned by  
the various keys.  
1. Select the learning group number (1 or 2) by using the 1/2  
switch.  
2. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “LEARN”.  
3. Aim the infrared transmitter window of the other remote control  
unit.  
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NOTE: The originally preset function of a key is still available in the  
Erasing All Learned Functions  
USER position if the key does not learn a new function.  
1. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “LEARN”.  
NOTE: If there is no more room in the memory area for a function  
to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash on and  
off eight times. In this case, even if some keys are not occupied  
with functions from other remote control units, no further learning  
is possible.  
2. Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and  
hold the CLEAR button.  
3. Press and hold any key until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator  
flashes on and off seven times.  
The function learned by any key can be easily changed by  
repeating the learning process with a different function. It is also  
possible to erase learned functions so that the keys return to the  
originally preset functions.  
NOTE: All of the memorized functions will be retained while you  
replace the batteries. However, if no batteries are installed for a  
few hours, the memory will be erased and will have to be  
programmed again.  
Erasing a Learned Function  
NOTE: There may occasionally be instances in which, due to the  
signal-coding and modulation systems employed by another  
remote control unit, that this remote control unit will not be able to  
learn its signals. In this case, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will  
flash on and off eight times.  
1. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “USER”.  
2. Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and  
hold the CLEAR button.  
3. Press and hold the key whose function is to be erased until the  
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator flashes on and off three times.  
NOTE: When the remote control freezes, press the RESET button  
to “reset” the internal microcomputer which controls remote control  
operations.  
Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions.  
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CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS  
3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS  
(2) 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.  
WHAT IS A SOUND FIELD?  
In order to explain the impressive functions of the DSP system,  
we need to first understand what a sound field really is.  
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 DSP system reproduces  
in order to create sound fields.  
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.  
We can even tell whether it is highly reflective, with steel and glass  
surfaces, or more absorbent—wood panels, carpeting and curtains.  
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 DSP system.  
THE ELEMENTS OF A SOUND FIELD  
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:  
DSP programs consist of some parameters to determine  
apparent room size, reverberation time, distance from you to the  
performer, etc. In each program, those parameters are preset with  
values precisely calculated by Yamaha to create the sound field  
unique for the program. It is recommended to use DSP programs  
without changing values of parameters, however, this unit also allows  
you to create your own sound fields. Starting with one of the built-in  
programs, you can adjust those parameters. Even if power is turned  
off, your custom sound fields will remain in the DSP system’s  
memory for about two weeks.The following pages detail how to  
make your own sound fields.  
(1) 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.These  
reflections fall into specific patterns as shown in the diagram on page  
42 for any particular environment, and provide vital information to our  
ears. Early reflections actually add clarity to the direct sound.  
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In addition to the “TYPE” parameter which selects the sub-  
programs within each sound field program (e.g. “Hall A in Europe”  
and “Hall B in Europe” for program 1, “CONCERT HALL 1”), each  
program also has a set of parameters that allow you to change the  
characteristics of the acoustic environment to create precisely the  
effect you want. These parameters correspond to the many natural  
acoustic factors that create the sound field you experience in an  
actual concert hall or other listening environment. The size of the  
room, for example, affects the length of time between the “early  
reflections”—that is, the first few widely spaced reflections you  
hear after the direct sound. The “ROOM SIZE” parameter provided  
in many of the DSP programs alters the timing between these  
reflections, thus changing the shape of the “room” you hear. In  
addition to room size, the shape of the room and the  
characteristics of its surfaces have a significant effect on the final  
sound. Surfaces that absorb sound, for example, cause the  
reflections and reverberations to die out quicker, while highly  
reflective surfaces allow the reflections to carry on for a longer  
period of time. The DSP parameters allow you to control these and  
many other factors that contribute to your personal sound field,  
allowing you to essentially “redesign” the concert halls and rooms  
provided to create custom-tailored listening environments that  
ideally match your mood and music.  
1. With the desired program selected, press the Parameter Select  
() key on the remote control unit once. This will recall the next  
parameter after the program type. In the case of the CONCERT  
HALL 1 program, for example, this would be the INIT. DLY  
parameter.You can continue pressing the Parameter Select ()  
key to select other parameters in sequence. Press the Parameter  
Select () key to scroll upward through the parameter list.  
2. When the desired parameter has been recalled, use the  
Parameter + (increment) and – (decrement) keys to change its  
value to create the effect you want. + increases the value of the  
selected parameter, and – decreases the value of the selected  
parameter. In both cases you can hold the key down for  
continuous incrementing or decrementing. The display will pause  
for a moment at the initial value of the parameter as a reminder.  
(On the monitor screen, mark at the head of parameter name  
*
disappears at the initial value of the parameter.)  
NOTE: Parameter edits made in this way will remain in effect even  
with power cut due to power failure or the power plug  
disconnected from the AC outlet for up to about two weeks, after  
which all parameters, as well as other adjustments or settings on  
this unit, will return to their initial values or conditions.  
Refer to “3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND  
FIELD PARAMETERS” on page 42 for a description of what each  
parameter does, how it effects the sound, and its control range.  
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3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS  
Not all of the following parameters are found in every program.  
ROOM SIZE  
INIT DLY (Initial Delay)  
How it Affects the Sound:  
How it Affects the Sound:  
Changes the apparent size of the music venue.The larger the  
value, the larger the simulated room will sound.  
Changes the apparent distance from the source sound.  
Since the distance between a sound source and a reflective  
surface determines the delay between the direct sound and the first  
reflection, this parameter changes the location of the sound source  
within the acoustic environment.  
What it Does:  
Adjusts the timing between the early reflections. Early reflections  
are the first group of reflections you hear before the subsequent,  
dense reverberation begins.  
What it Does:  
Control Range:  
Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection  
heard by the listener.  
0.1 – 2.0  
Standard setting is 1.0.  
Control Range:  
Changing this parameter from 1 to 2 increases the apparent  
volume of the room eight times (length, width, and height all  
doubled).  
1 – 49 milliseconds  
For a small living room this parameter would be set for a small  
value. Large values for a big room. Larger values produce an echo  
effect.  
Level  
Level  
Level  
Direct sound  
Level  
Level  
Level  
Direct sound  
Direct sound  
Early reflections  
Direct sound  
Early reflections  
Early reflections  
Early reflections  
Small  
Large  
Small  
Large  
Time  
Time  
Time  
INIT. DLY  
Time  
Time  
Time  
INIT. DLY  
INIT. DLY  
Large space  
Small space  
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LIVENESS  
REV.TIME (Reverberation Time)  
How it Affects the Sound:  
How it Affects the Sound:  
This parameter changes the apparent reflectivity of the walls in  
the hall.  
The natural reverberation time of a room depends primarily on its  
size and the characteristics of its inner surfaces.This parameter,  
therefore, changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment  
over an extremely wide range.  
The early reflections from a sound source will lose intensity  
(decay) much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall  
surfaces than in one which has mostly reflective surfaces. A room  
with highly reflective surfaces in which the early reflections decay  
slowly is termed “live”, while a room with absorbent characteristics in  
which the reflections decay rapidly is termed “dead”.The LIVENESS  
parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay rate, and thus the  
“liveness” of the room.  
What it Does:  
Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the level of the dense,  
subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (@ 1 kHz).  
Control Range:  
1.0 – 5.0 seconds.  
What it Does:  
The reverb time in a small-to-medium size hall would be between  
1 and 2, and in a large hall it is normally between 2 and 3.  
Changes the rate at which the early reflections decay.  
Control Range:  
0 – 10.  
Level  
Level  
Level  
Level  
Direct sound  
Early reflections  
Level  
Direct sound  
Level  
60 dB  
60 dB  
60 dB  
Small  
Large  
Small  
Large  
Time  
Time  
Time  
Time  
Time  
Time  
REV. TIME  
REV. TIME  
REV. TIME  
Reverberations  
Reverberations  
Reverberations  
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DIR. ENHANCEMENT (Directional Enhancement)  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC (for MOVIE THEATER only)  
This circuit emphasizes the position of sound. If this circuit is  
By adding the Dolby Pro Logic Decoder to the DSP effect, the full  
activated, the unity constituent of the input left and right channels  
(those signals which are common to the left and right channels) will  
be output from the center speaker, and the disparity constituent of  
the left and right signals (the difference between the left and right  
channels) will be output from the surround speakers.  
presence of a 70 mm film theater is reproduced without deteriorating  
the channel separation.  
With monaural sound sources, almost all sounds are output from  
the center speaker instead of the left and right main speakers.  
Because the unity constituent signal determines localization,  
precise localization is obtained even though a listener is left or right  
of the ideal center listening position.  
Selectivity:  
ON/OFF  
The primary sound field around the screen is obtained according  
to processing based on left, center and right speakers as the sound  
source. Also, with the processing of the surround sound source  
based on the disparity constituent (which includes most of the  
indirectional sound constituent), sound diffusion to the rear speakers  
is obtained.Therefore, directional enhancement is an especially  
effective processing option for vocal or operas.  
DELAY  
Adjusts the delay between the direct sounds (at the main left,  
center and main right channels) and the effect sounds (at the front  
effect and rear effect channels).The larger the value, the later the  
effect sounds are generated.  
With monaural sound sources, almost all sounds are output from  
the center speaker instead of the left and right main speakers.  
Control Range:  
15 – 30 milliseconds  
Selectable levels:  
OFF/MIN/MID/MAX  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WHAT TO DO  
PROBLEM  
AC cord not properly plugged in.  
Bad cable connection.  
Carefully plug AC plug into outlet.  
Firmly plug in all connection cables.  
Power does not come on.  
Hum.  
Bad or incorrect input connection.  
Incorrect input source selection.  
Check connections.  
Select the appropriate input source with the input selector switch.  
No sound.  
The EFFECT switch is set off.  
Press the EFFECT switch to turn it on.  
No sound from the effect speakers.  
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC program is being used Use a different sound field program.  
with material not encoded with Dolby Surround.  
The FRONT MIX switch is set to “ON”.  
Set the FRONT MIX switch to “OFF”.  
No sound from the front effect speakers.  
No sound from the center speaker.  
The center mode is in “PHNTM”.  
Incorrect sound field program.  
Select the appropriate center mode.  
Select the appropriate program.  
The protection circuit has activated because of  
short circuit etc.  
Turning the unit off and then on will reset the protection circuit.  
The sound suddenly goes off.  
The power to the component connected to the  
REC OUT jacks of this unit is off.  
Turn the power to the component on.  
The volume level cannot be increased, or  
sound is distorted.  
The “MEMORY GUARD” function is set ON.  
Turn the “MEMORY GUARD” OFF.  
DSP parameters or other settings on this unit  
cannot be changed.  
It is not possible to record the sound field on a  
tape deck connected to this unit’s TAPE REC  
OUT jacks.  
The sound field cannot be recorded.  
This unit is too close to the affected equipment.  
Learning process incomplete.  
Move the unit further away from the affected equipment.  
Noise from nearby TV or tuner.  
Be sure to press and hold the function key on the other remote  
control until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator is extinguished.  
Continuous functions such as volume are  
learned, but operate only for a moment  
before stopping.  
The power to this unit is off.  
Turn the power to this unit on.  
The sound is degraded when monitoring is  
performed by using the headphones  
connected to the compact disc player or  
cassette deck which are connected with  
this unit.  
Replace batteries.  
The remote control unit will function from a maximum range of 6  
meters, no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.  
The remote control unit does not function  
properly.  
Dead batteries.  
Wrong distance or angle.  
Change position of the main unit.  
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of  
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the  
remotecontrol sensor of the main unit.  
Erase unnecessary functions.  
The remote control unit cannot learn a new  
function from another remote control unit.  
Memory is full.  
There may occasionally be instances in which,  
due to the signal-coding and modulation systems  
employed by another remote control unit, that this  
remote control unit will not be able to learn its  
signals.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Minimum RMS Output Power Per Channel  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Main (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8/6) ................ 60W+60W/75W+75W  
Center (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8/6) ................................ 60W/75W  
Front Effect (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8/6).........................22W+22W/25W+25W  
Rear Effect (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8/6) ........................ 22W+22W/25W+25W  
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVDBS/VCR/AUX to SP OUT  
35W/8, MAIN L/R, 20 Hz – 20 kHz .................................. Less than 0.02%  
10W/8, FRONT L/RREAR L/R, 1 kHz ............................... Less than 0.3%  
PHONO MM to REC OUT 1V, 20 Hz – 20 kHz......................Less than 0.01%  
Built-in amplifier  
DIN Standard Output Power Per Channel [Europe and Singapore models]  
35W/8, MAIN L/R, CENTER, 20 Hz – 20 kHz................ Less than 0.008%  
10W/8, FRONT L/RREAR L/R, 20 Hz – 20 kHz ............. Less than 0.03%  
(1 kHz 0.7% THD 4) ............................................................................ 105W  
IEC Power [Europe and Singapore models]  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)  
(1 kHz 0.015% THD 6) .......................................................................... 80W  
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVDBS/VCR/AUX (Input Shorted 150 mV)  
(EFFECT OFF) ..................................................................... More than 96 dB  
PHONO MM (Input Shorted 5 mV) (EFFECT OFF) ...............More than 86 dB  
Damping Factor  
Main, Center (1 kHz 8) .......................................................... More than 100  
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance (100W/8)  
MAIN L/R SP OUT............................................................... Less than 150 µV  
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVDBS/VCR/AUX ................................ 150 mV/47 kΩ  
PHONO MM................................................................................2.5 mV/47 kΩ  
Channel Separation Vol –30 dB  
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVDBS/VCR/AUX Input 5.1 kTerminated  
(EFFECT OFF) 1 kHz/10 kHz .................................... More than 60 dB/45 dB  
PHONO MM Shorted Vol. –30 dB (EFFECT OFF)  
Maximum Input Signal  
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVDBS/VCR/AUX  
(1 kHz 0.5% THD, EFFECT ON)........................................... More than 2.3V  
PHONO (1 kHz 0.01% THD) ...............................................More than 130 mV  
1 kHz/10 kHz................................................................More than 65 dB/50 dB  
Tone Control Characteristics (MAIN L/R)  
Output Level/Impedance  
Bass  
REC OUT (Phono) ...................................................................... 150 mV/1 kΩ  
LOW PASS (fc=200 Hz) (EFFECT OFF) ..................................... 4.0V/3.3 kΩ  
Boost/Cut .............................................................................. ±10 dB (50 Hz)  
Turnover frequency ........................................................................... 350 Hz  
Treble  
Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance  
Boost/Cut ............................................................................ ±10 dB (20 kHz)  
Turnover frequency ........................................................................... 3.5 kHz  
Output Level (input 50 mV, RL=8) ....................................................... 0.19V  
Impedance .............................................................................................. 100Ω  
Filter Characteristics (Highcut Filter)  
Frequency Response (20 Hz – 20 kHz)  
LOW PASS (fc = 200 Hz) ................................................................. 6 dB/oct.  
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVDBS/VCR/AUX to MAIN L/R SP OUT ..... 0±1.0 dB  
Audio muting .......................................................................................... –20 dB  
RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 Hz – 20 kHz)  
PHONO MM .......................................................................................0±0.5 dB  
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Video Section  
Power Consumption................................................................................. 280W  
Video Signal Type  
[Australia, Europe and U.K. models] ...................................................... PAL  
[Singapore Model].................................................................................NTSC  
[General Model] ........................................................................... NTSC/PAL  
Video Signal Level ........................................................................ 1 Vp-p/75Ω  
S-Video Signal Level  
Y ............................................................................................... 1 Vp-p/75Ω  
C ........................................................................................ 0.286 Vp-p/75Ω  
Maximum Input Level ....................................................... More than 1.5 Vp-p  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................................ More than 50 dB  
Monitor Out Frequency Response ............................... 5 Hz – 10 MHz, –3 dB  
AC Outlets  
2 SWITCHED OUTLETS  
[General model] .................................................................. 100W max. total  
1 SWITCHED OUTLET  
[Australia, Europe, U.K. and Singapore models] ........................ 100W max.  
1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET  
[General model] .......................................................................... 200W max.  
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............................................. 435 x 151.5 x 408.5 mm  
(17-1/8” x 5-15/16” x 16-1/16”)  
Power Supply  
Weight ............................................................................ 14.0 kg (30 lbs. 13 oz.)  
Australia model ....................................................................... AC 240V/50 Hz  
Europe, U.K. and Singapore models ...................................... AC 230V/50 Hz  
General model .............................................. AC 110/120/220/240V 60/50 Hz  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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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, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA  
YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY  
YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE  
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND  
YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B.  
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WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN  
YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA  
VT 92200 Printed in Japan  
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