IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 3
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Page 4
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
INTRODUCTION FEATURES ... 2 GETTING STARTED... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control... 6 Using the remote control ... 7 Front panel display ... 8 Rear panel ...
Surround: 95 W + 95 W Surround back: 95 W + 95 W Sound field features ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder ◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder ◆...
Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE...
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel PURE DIRECT STANDBY SEARCH MODE OPTIMIZER PHONES SPEAKERS SILENT CINEMA 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
Page 9
B OPTIMIZER MIC jack Use to connect and input audio signals from the supplied microphone for use with the AUTO SETUP function (see page 24). PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PRE OUT jacks or to the speakers.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 74. CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER POWER STANDBY MD/CD-R TUNER DTV/CBL V-AUX...
B SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. C MULTI CH IN Selects multi-channel input when using an external decoder (etc.). D AMP Selects the AMP mode. You must select the AMP mode to control the main unit. E VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. F MUTE Mutes the sound.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display DVR/VCR2 VCR1 VIRTUAL SILENT CINEMA MATRIX DISCRETE DIGITAL STANDARD NIGHT PL x 1 Decoder indicators When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 35).
Page 13
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS K SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on. L 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. M LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal.
2 Audio component jacks See page 19 for connection information. 3 SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack Use to connect a YAMAHA subwoofer equipped with a SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack to this unit (see page 13). 4 Video component jacks See pages 16 and 18 for connection information.
Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width as the front speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,...
SPEAKER SETUP Speaker connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
Page 17
SYSTEM CONNECTOR Right Front speakers (A) You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously. • The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on.
Page 18
Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (1), such as Speaker layout the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. ■ SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack Use this jack to control the power of your YAMAHA subwoofer if a system connector jack is available on the subwoofer.
Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. ■ Cable indications For analog signals left analog cables right analog cables For digital signals optical cables coaxial cables For video signals video cables...
CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connections for DVD playback Note Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if V.CONV (see page 70) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.
■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND, left and right SURROUND BACK and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
CONNECTIONS ■ Connections for other video components Notes • Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 70) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.
Connecting audio components ■ Connections for audio components Optical in Optical out Audio out MD recorder or tape deck Audio in AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/CD-R OPTICAL (PLAY) CD-R MD/CD-R (REC) COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT CONNECTIONS Audio out CD player Coaxial out...
Surround back or presence channel line output jacks. 5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. Notes • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding speaker terminals.
AM antenna is connected to this unit. • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. CONNECTIONS...
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord ■ Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)...2 outlets Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. Power to the AC OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY).
Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT SILENT CINEMA...
AUTO SETUP Introduction This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
Starting the setup For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover/high cut frequency controls, set the volume between 9 and 11 o’clock (as viewed on a conventional clockface) and set the crossover/high cut frequency to the maximum.
Page 30
AUTO SETUP The results displayed in the RESULT:EXIT screen are as follows: The number of connected speakers displayed in the order: Front/Back/Subwoofer DIST The distance of the speakers from this unit displayed in the order: Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance The speaker output level displayed in the order: Lowest output level/Highest output...
Page 31
■ If a warning screen appears Press ENTER to display detailed information about the warning. Press j / i to switch between warning messages. RESULT:EXIT . WARNING (3) RESULT 5/4/0.1 DIST: 10.0/ 12.0ft LVL : -9.0/ +6.5dB . >SET CANCEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter WARNING:W-1...
Page 32
AUTO SETUP ■ Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Connect MIC Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP Headphones are connected. Errors during auto setup Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not detected.
Page 33
• If warning W-1 appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If warning W-2 or W-3 appears, no corrections are made. • If error E-10 occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified YAMAHA service center. Cause • Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ / –).
PLAYBACK Basic operations PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT SILENT CINEMA CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV VOL MD/CD-R TUNER...
Page 35
Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons) to select a sound field program. See page 55 for details about sound field programs. PROGRAM STEREO STANDARD...
PLAYBACK Selecting sound field programs ■ Front panel operation PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT SILENT CINEMA PROGRAM Rotate PROGRAM to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears in the front panel display and video monitor.
Page 37
■ Enjoying multi-channel software If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press EXTD SUR.
Page 38
PLAYBACK When you select the SUR. STANDARD program: PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources. PLII Movie Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software. PLII Music Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software. PLII Game Dolby Pro Logic II processing for game software. PLIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software.
Page 39
■ Night listening modes The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the type of material you are playing. Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press NIGHT repeatedly on the remote control to select cinema or music.
PLAYBACK Selecting input modes This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signals you want to use. Rotate INPUT to select the input source. INPUT Front panel Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode. In most cases, use AUTO.
Page 41
Press u / d to display the following information about the input signal. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. (Format) Signal format display. When the unit cannot detect a digital signal it automatically switches to analog input. Number of source channels in the input signal.
FM/AM TUNING Automatic and manual tuning There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. ■ Automatic tuning (U.S.A. model) PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY...
■ Manual tuning If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. Select TUNER and the reception band following steps 1 and 2 as described in “Automatic tuning”.
Page 44
FM/AM TUNING Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently displayed and proceeds toward the higher frequencies. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM DVR/VCR2...
Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h LEVEL DVR/VCR2 VCR1...
FM/AM TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear on the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
Page 47
Select preset station “A5” using A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. “A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front panel display. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY NEXT DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING What is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S., broadcasting live daily. XM’s channel lineup includes more than 130 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 68 commercial- free music channels, featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues;...
XM Satellite Radio functions This section describes the functions of each control used for XM Satellite Radio tuning. ■ Front panel functions Note The following controls are only available when the unit is in the TUNER mode and the XM Connect and Play digital antenna accessory is connected to the XM jack on the rear of this unit.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Activating XM Satellite Radio To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then access the website at “http://activate.xmradio.com” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)”...
Basic XM Satellite Radio operations ■ Selecting the XM Satellite Radio mode PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SEARCH MODE CATEGORY EDIT NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT Rotate INPUT (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. INPUT Front panel Remote control...
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Displaying XM information in the on- screen display You can display XM information on a video monitor by pressing DISPLAY. It is much easier to see the available information than reading it on the front panel display. XM INFORMATION ALL CH SEARCH :040...
To change the channel category, press CATEGORY (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) repeatedly. A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY NEXT A-E/CAT. Front panel Remote control To search a channel within all channels, press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly.
Page 54
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you should preset XM Satellite Radio channels. For details, see “Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels” on page 51. All preset channels (A1 to E8) recalls “001 Preview”...
Press the numeric buttons to enter the desired channel number. For example, to enter the number 123, press the numeric buttons as shown below. MUSIC STEREO The display changes as follows. DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R <XM> --1 DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R...
Page 56
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, press CATEGORY (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) to select a preset group (A to E). The group letter appears. A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY NEXT Front panel DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R...
Page 57
■ Status and error messages If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Message CHECK ANTENNA The XM Connect and Play digital antenna accessory is not connected, or does not work...
RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL...
The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to AUTO (see page 36) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
Page 60
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Remote control Program button MOVIE THEATER CINEMA DSP processing. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and Spectacle the sound field incredibly real.
For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs” on pages 32 to 35. Remote control Program...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Selecting the OSD mode You can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound field program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.
■ Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display. After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the SLEEP indicator goes off. SLEEP SLEEP OFF The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.
SET MENU You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
Page 65
3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. Item A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings. C)PARAM. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. D)MULTI ZONE SET Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
SET MENU Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. PURE DIRECT SPEAKERS NIGHT STRAIGHT ENT.
1 SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you run auto setup (see page 24). 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 .
Page 68
SET MENU Surround back speakers SUR. B L/R SP Choices: LRGx2, LRGx1, SMLx2, SMLx1, NONE SUR. B L/R SP SMLx1 )SMLx2 • Select LRGx1 if you have a large surround back speaker. The unit directs the entire range of the surround back channel signal to the left surround back speaker.
Page 69
Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer. Choices: NORMAL, REVERSE 02ASUBWOOFER PHASE )NORMAL REVERSE • Select NORMAL if you do not want to reverse the phase of your subwoofer. •...
Page 70
SET MENU ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
Page 71
■ Low-frequency effect level Use to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones. The LFE channel carries low- frequency special effects which are only added to certain scenes. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals.
SET MENU 2 INPUT MENU Use to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input mode or rename your inputs. 2 INPUT MENU . A)I/O ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT MODE C)INPUT RENAME D)VOLUME TRIM [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■ Input/output assignment A)I/O ASSIGNMENT You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s initial settings do not correspond to your needs.
Page 73
■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 36 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST B)INPUT MODE )AUTO LAST [<]/[>]:Select...
SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)PARAM. INI D)MULTI ZONE SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■ Display settings A)DISPLAY SET A)DISPLAY SET . DIMMER;;;;;;;;;0 VIDEO CONV.;;;ON OSD SHIFT;;;;;;0 GRAY BACK;;;AUTO CMPNT...
Page 75
■ Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INI Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.
ADVANCED SETUP MENU The ADVANCED SETUP menu is displayed in the front panel display. • During the advanced setup procedure, audio output is muted. • During the advanced setup procedure, only the STANDBY/ON and STRAIGHT (EFFECT) buttons, and PROGRAM selector buttons on the front panel are available for operation.
■ ADVANCED SETUP menu items Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use to switch the speaker impedance for this unit. Choices: 8 Ω MIN, 4 Ω MIN •...
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate remote control codes.
Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try to set other YAMAHA remote control code(s). Press an input selector button or select the component you want to set up.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate.
To operate this unit 9992 using an alternative code. When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you may be able to operate the other components simultaneously with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the alternative codes to operate this unit separately.
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 digital sound field processor. Changing parameter settings You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset parameters.
Page 83
Press u / d to select the parameters. A-E/CAT. Press j / i to change the parameter value. When you set a parameter to a value other than the factory-set value, an A-E/CAT. asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the on-screen display.
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ■...
Page 85
■ LIVENESS (Liveness) Function: Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Description: The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
Page 86
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ REV.TIME (Reverberation time) Function: Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Description: Set a longer reverberation time for “dead”...
Page 87
■ DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift) Function: Adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. Description: The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and center channel sound. Choices: 0/1/2/3/4/5, initial setting is 0.
Page 88
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS For DTS Neo:6 Music: ■ C. IMAGE (Center image) Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees. Control range: 0 to 1.0 Initial setting: Note This parameter can be set only when SUR. STANDARD is selected.
Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General...
Page 90
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard.
Page 91
Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator on The input mode is set to ANALOG. the front panel display does not light up.) A “humming”...
Page 92
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- interference from frequency equipment. digital or radio frequency equipment, or this unit. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed. encoded signals to prevent dubbing. There is noise when The OSD may be disturbed when the OSD is displayed.
Page 93
■ Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The remote control code was not correctly set.
RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign and tuner presets. Be sure this unit is in standby mode. PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING...
Audio formats ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).
■ SILENT CINEMA YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
GLOSSARY Video signal information ■ Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P and P signals for the chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 95 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 Ω ...130/165/195/240 W • Damping Factor (IHF) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ... 120 or more •...
Page 99
LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES ELIN ELTA A TANDY 0941 EMERSON ABEX 1151 ADMIRA 1141 ADVENTURA 1131 AIKO 1121 AIWA 1481 AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111 ALBA 0431 ALLERON 1091 ENVISION AMBASSADOR 1081 ERRES AMSTRAD 0481, 1081 ETRON ANAM 0251, 1041, 1051, FERGUSON 1061, 1071 FINLUX...