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OWNER’S MANUAL

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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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DSP-A5

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CAUTION

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future

reference.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place — away

from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive

vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of

humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or

electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or

water.

3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the

unit, contact your dealer.

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection

cables. When moving the unit, first disconnect the

power cord and then the cables connected to other

component. Never pull the cables themselves.

5. The openings on the cover assure proper ventilation

of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the

temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly.

Therefore, avoid placing objects against these

openings, and install the unit in a well-ventilated area

to prevent fire and damage.

Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind,

20 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel

of the unit to prevent fire and damage.

6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified

on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than

specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other

accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for

any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a

voltage other than that specified.

7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere

with other component such as tuners, receivers and

TVs. Move this unit farther away from such

component if interference is observed.

8. Always set VOLUME to the “m” position before

starting the audio source play. Increase the volume

gradually to an appropriate level after playback has

been started.

9. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical

solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean,

dry cloth.

10. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

regarding common operating errors before

concluding that the unit is faulty.

11. When not planning to use this unit for a long period

of time (e.g., a vacation), disconnect the AC power

cord from the wall outlet.

12. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC

power cord and disconnect the antenna cable when

there is an electrical storm.

13. Grounding or polarization — Precautions should be

taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit

is not defeated.

14. AC outlet — Do not connect audio component to the

AC outlet on the rear panel if that component

requires more power than the outlet is rated to

provide.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source

as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this

unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby

mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a

very small quantity of power.

■ 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.

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.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

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.

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FEATURES

5-Channel Power Amplification

◆ Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Main: 70 W +70 W (8 Ω)

Center: 70 W (8 Ω)

Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field

Processing

◆ Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder

◆ Dolby Digital Decoder

◆ DTS Decoder

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or

DTS

Other Features

◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with 12 Items

for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video

System

◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance

Adjustment

◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future

Formats

◆ S Video Signal Input/Output Capability

◆ 3 Optical/2 Coaxial Digital Signal Input Terminals

◆ SLEEP Timer

◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP....................................................... 9

CONNECTIONS........................................................ 10

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE ............ 17

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYING A SOURCE .............................................. 19

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

EFFECT .................................................................. 23

RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR

VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................... 25

ADVANCED OPERATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM .................................... 26

SET MENU................................................................. 29

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER

OUTPUT LEVELS ................................................. 33

SLEEP TIMER .......................................................... 35

PRESET REMOTE CONTROL .............................. 36

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 44

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................... 48

GLOSSARY................................................................ 49

INDEX ........................................................................ 50

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES .................................................................. 1

CONTENTS ................................................................. 1

GETTING STARTED ................................................. 2

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............................... 4

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and

pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of

y indicates a tip for your operation.

• When buttons on this unit and the remote control are

noted together in this Owner’s Manual, these button

names are in principle noted in the order of “button name

(remote control button name)”.

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GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control

Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4 type)

Quick reference card

Connection guide

Battery Installation in the Remote

Control

1 Turn the remote control over and slide the

battery compartment cover in the direction of

the arrow.

2 Insert the batteries (AAA, R03 or UM-4 type)

according the polarity markings on the inside

of the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Replacement

If the remote control operates only when it is close to the

unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with

new ones.

Be sure to replace the batteries within about two minutes.

If it takes longer than two minutes, the codes set for the

remote control will return to the factory settings. (Refer

to pages 36 to 43 about the remote control.)

Notes

• Use only AAA, R03 or UM-4 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside

the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an

extended period of time.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid

touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with

clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before

installing new batteries.

Quick Reference Card

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Using the Remote Control

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be

sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor

during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a

large object between the remote control and the sensor, the

sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to

receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight

or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe

light). In this case, change the direction of the light or

reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes

• Handle the remote control with care.

• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following

conditions:

– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or

bath;

– dusty places; or

– extremely low temperature.

GETTING STARTED

Remote control

sensor

Within approximately 6 m

(20 feet)

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INPUT SELECTOR

Turn this selector to select the input source (TUNER, CD,

PHONO, CBL/SAT, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV, DVD/LD) that

you want to listen to or watch. The arrow for the selected

input source indicator lights up on the display.

6 VOLUME

Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.

7 PHONES jack

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can

listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers

through the headphones.

When listening with headphones privately, set both

SPEAKERS A and B to the OFF position, press EFFECT to

turn off the effect speakers (center and rear) and set “BASS

OUT” on the SET MENU to the MAIN position (so that no

DSP program name appears on the display).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON

Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set

this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on,

set VOLUME to the “m” position.

Standby mode

In this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of

power to receive infrared-signals from the remote

control.

2 Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control.

3 Display

This shows various information. (Refer to page 6 for

details.)

4 INPUT MODE

Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO,

DTS and ANALOG for the DVD/LD, TV/digital TV and

cable TV/satellite tuner sources.

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8 SPEAKERS

Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main

speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use.

Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker

system that you don’t want to use.

9 SET MENU +/–

Press these buttons to adjust the setting on the SET MENU.

0 NEXT

This button is used to shift the selection to the next item on

the SET MENU.

q Tone controls

These controls are only effective for the sound from the

main speakers.

a) BASS

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise

to decrease the low-frequency response. The “0” position

produces a flat response.

b) TREBLE

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise

to decrease the high-frequency response. The “0” position

produces a flat response.

w TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER

Press this button to select a tape or an MD source. The

“TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up on the display.

When you press the button again, the “TAPE/MD

MONITOR” indicator goes off, “EXT. DECODER” appears

on the display and you can listen to a source connected to

the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals.

e BALANCE

This control is only effective for the sound from the main

speakers.

Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume

from the right and left main speakers to compensate for

sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening

room conditions.

r EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center

and rear). If you turn them off, the signals of the center and

rear channels are directed to the right and left main speakers

when playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital and

DTS. In this case, the output levels of the right and left

speakers may not match.

t PROGRAM selector

Press l or h to select a DSP program when the effect

speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the

selected program appears on the display.

y VIDEO AUX terminals

Connect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as a

camcorder to these terminals. If the connected video unit

has an S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO

terminal to obtain a high-resolution picture. Use INPUT

SELECTOR to select the source connected to these

terminals.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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Display

4 Input source indicators

One of the arrows for these indicators lights up depending

on which source is selected.

5 TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator

This lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder, etc. is

selected as the input source by pressing TAPE/MD MON /

EXT. DECODER (or TAPE/MD).

6 g and o indicators

“ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital

decoder is on. “ o ” lights up when the built-in

Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

7 x indicator

“ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound

field processor is on.

8 SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1 t indicator

The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS

decoder is on.

2 DSP program indicators

These indicators light up when DSP program No. 2, 3 or the

subprogram “ENHANCED” of No. 1 is selected.

3 Multi-information display

This display shows various information: for example the

name of the selected DSP program and the various settings

during adjustment with the SET MENU.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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TV VOLUME

TV POWER

TV INPUT

EFFECT

Select the

AMP/TUN

position.

This section describes the basic operation of this unit with

the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/

TUN position. Refer to “PRESET REMOTE CONTROL”

on page 36 for full details.

1 DSP

Press this button to switch the function of the numeric

buttons to the DSP program selector. (Refer to page 8.)

2 Indicator window

This displays the name of components which can be

controlled.

3 Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons)

These buttons select the input source.

CD: To play a CD

TUNER: To listen to an FM (RDS) or AM broadcast

TAPE/MD: To play a tape or MD

DVD/LD: To play a DVD or LD

D-TV: To watch a TV

VCR: To play a video cassette

PHONO: To play an analog record

CBL/SAT: To watch cable TV or satellite broadcast

V-AUX: To use a camcorder

EXT. DEC.: To play another multi-channel source

Refer to page 8 for details.

4 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

5 j (left), i (right)

These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU and

TIME/LEVEL mode.

6 TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL

mode.

7 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.

8 INPUT

Press this button to switch the function of the numeric

buttons to the input selector. (Refer to page 8.)

9 Indicator

This flashes in red when pressing a button on the remote

control.

0 Selector dial

Turn this dial to select the position for the component to be

controlled. (The proper code must be set for your

component. Refer to “Setup codes” on page 42.) When the

position is selected, the remote control is set to that

component operation mode.

Refer to

page 8.

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q A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/–

These buttons are used to select a preset station when using

the YAMAHA tuner.

A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset

stations

PRESET +/–: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

w d (next), u (back)

These buttons are used to advance or go back one selection

on the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

e SET MENU

Press this button to select the items on the SET MENU.

r POWER

Press this button to turn this unit on.

t STANDBY

Press this button to set this unit in the standby mode.

y VOLUME (+/–)

These buttons are used to adjust the volume level.

u MUTE

Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press

this button again.

EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center

and rear) in the following cases:

• When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position.

• While the indicator is lit for about three seconds after

pressing DSP.

Description of the Numeric Buttons

The Numeric buttons function in various ways depending

on the position of the selector dial or the combination of

other instructions.

■ When selecting an input source

1 Press INPUT regardless of the position of the

selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about three seconds.

2 You can select an input source with the

numeric buttons while the indicator is lit.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ When selecting a DSP program

and turning on or off the effect

speakers (center and rear)

1 Press DSP regardless of the position of the

selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about three seconds.

2 You can select a DSP program with the

numeric buttons (1 to 8) and turn on or off the

effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing

EFFECT while the indicator is lit.

1 Set the selector dial to the DSP/TUN position.

2 You can select a DSP program directly with the

numeric buttons (1 to 8) and turn on or off the

effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing

EFFECT.

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SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the

speakers.

Speakers to Be Used

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality

with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers

and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers

(with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a

moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift

smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the

same manufacture or speakers with the same tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus

the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from

your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for

the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for

the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it

is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without

it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

The main speakers should be high-performance models and

have enough power-handling capacity to accept the

maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers

do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise

sound localization, however, it is ideal to use high-

performance models that can reproduce sounds over the full

range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

■ Use of a subwoofer expands your

sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the

addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective

not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all

channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency

effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back a

source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA

Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for

natural and lively bass reproduction.

Main

speaker (L)

Center speaker

Main speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

1.8 m

■ Main speakers

Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance

from the ideal listening position. The distance of each

speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the

same.

■ Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing

slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the

floor.

■ Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face

of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the

monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the

monitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note

• If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will be

heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case,

“CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position.

(Refer to page 30 for details.)

■ Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low

bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to

place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly

toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

CAUTION

Some types of speakers interfere with a TV monitor. If

this problem occurs, move the speakers away from the

monitor. If you cannot avoid installing the center speaker

or subwoofer near the TV monitor, use magnetically

shielded speakers.

PREPARATION

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CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been

completed.

Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some

components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each

component to be connected to this unit.

When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect

it to the terminals with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products.

Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.

The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Yellow video signals (composite)

White analog audio signals for the left channel

Red analog audio signals for the right channel

coaxial digital signals

After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

Connecting an Audio

Component (page 11)

Connecting a Video

Component (pages 12 and 13)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

switch (page 16)

Connecting to an External

Decoder (page 13)

Connecting the Speakers

(pages 14 and 15)

Connecting the Power

Supply Cords (page 16)

(Europe model)

V V

C C

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Connecting an Audio Component

■ PHONO terminals

These terminals are used to connect a turntable with an MM

or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a

low-output MC cartridge, use an inline boosting transformer

or MC head amplifier when connecting to these terminals.

Connecting the ground (earth) wire of the turntable to the GND

terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases, better

results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

CONNECTIONS

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),

input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Tape deck or

MD recorder

L R

OUTPUT

L R L R

OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

GND

Turntable

(Europe model)

CD player

Analog signal

Signal flow

Tuner

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Connecting a Video Component

■ Audio signal terminals

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),

input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

■ S Video signal terminals

Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for

the S VIDEO connection.

■ Digital audio signal terminals

If your DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite

tuner, etc. has coaxial or optical digital signal output

terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL

and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a

connection between the optical digital signal terminals,

remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect

them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable

that conforms to EIA standards. Other cables might not

function correctly.

When making connections between the digital signal

terminals, you should connect the components to the same-

named analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because a

digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD

recorder or VCR connected to this unit.

Notes

• Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not

being used in order to protect them from dust.

• If your LD player has a Dolby Digital RF signal output terminal,

be sure to use the RF demodulator (separately purchased).

• No sound will be heard when connecting your LD player’s Dolby

Digital RF signal output terminal directly to this unit’s COAXIAL

DVD/LD digital signal input terminal.

• The input signal from the DVD/LD or CBL/SAT input terminals

is selected in the following order of priority with the input mode

set to AUTO: COAXIAL terminal → OPTICAL terminal →

Analog terminal. Refer to page 21 for details.

• All digital signal input terminals are applicable to sampling

frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz. (Refer to

page 22 about 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals.)

CONNECTIONS

L R

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

S S

L R

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVD/LD player Cable TV/satellite tuner

(Europe model)

Analog signal

S Video signal

Digital signal

(optical)

Digital signal

(coaxial)

Signal flow

TV monitor

TV/digital TV

VCR

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■ VIDEO terminals (composite)

If your video components do not have “S” video terminals,

they can be connected to this unit’s VIDEO terminals. Be

sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Note

• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and

composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their

respective output terminals.

■ TV monitor with a 21-pin connector

Make a connection as shown above with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.

■ VIDEO AUX terminals (on the front panel)

These terminals are used to connect any video input source

such as a camcorder to this unit.

Connecting to an External Decoder

This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input

terminals for connecting an external decoder to this unit.

Connect the 6-channel audio signal output terminals of the

decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals

of this unit.

Notes

• When a source connected to these terminals is selected, the digital

sound field processor cannot be used.

• The settings of “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP” and

“BASS OUT” on the SET MENU have no effect on a source

connected to these terminals. The setting of “MAIN LVL” is

effective. (Refer to pages 30 and 31 for details.)

• Adjustment of the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers

and subwoofer is effective when a source connected to these

terminals is selected as the input source. (Refer to page 33 for

details.)

CONNECTIONS

L R

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

DVD/LD player

L R L R

MAIN

OUT

SURROUND

OUT

CENTER

OUT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

External decoder

(Europe model)

VIDEO

L R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

Cable TV/satellite tuner

TV/digital TV

VCR

SCART-plug

connection

Video signal

Signal flow

Camcorder

TV monitor

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Connecting the Speakers

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),

“+” (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.

CAUTIONS

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on

the rear panel of this unit.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and

do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This

could damage the unit and/or speakers.

■ MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

One or two speaker systems can be connected to these

terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to

either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

■ REAR SPEAKERS terminals

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ CENTER SPEAKER terminals

A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

CONNECTIONS

Main speakers A

Right Left

Main speakers B

Right Left

(Europe model)

Center speaker Rear speakers

Right Left

Subwoofer connection

When using a subwoofer with built-

in amplifier, including the

YAMAHA Active Servo Processing

Subwoofer System, connect the

input terminal of the subwoofer

system to the SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT terminal of this unit.

Low bass signals distributed from

the main, center and/or rear

channels are directed to this

terminal. (The cut-off frequency of

this terminals is 90 Hz.) The LFE

(low frequency effect) signals

generated when Dolby Digital or

DTS is decoded are also directed if

they are assigned to this terminal.

Subwoofer

system

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PREPARATION

■ Speaker cables

1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation

from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

1 Unscrew the knob.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of

each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

■ Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

1 Open the tab.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each

terminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

■ Connecting to an external amplifier

The speaker connections described on page 14 are fine for most applications. If you wish to drive your existing amplifier, the

following terminals are available for connecting an external amplifier(s) to this unit.

Note

• Output signals from these terminals are affected by the use of VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE.

CONNECTIONS

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

1 MAIN OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for the main channel line output.

Connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to

these terminals.

2 CENTER OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for the center channel line output.

Connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to

these terminals.

3 REAR (SURROUND) OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for the rear channel line output.

Connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to

these terminals.

Note

• If an external amplifier is connected to the MAIN, CENTER or

REAR OUTPUT terminals, disconnect the corresponding

speakers (main, center or rear) from the SPEAKERS terminals.

10 mm (3/8”)

(Europe model)

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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be

damaged.

If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not

be fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only

when this unit is in the standby mode.

Connecting the Power Supply Cords

After completing all connections, connect the AC power

cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord

if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.

■ AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)

Europe model .................................................... 2 OUTLETS

U.K. model.......................................................... 1 OUTLET

Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your

components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLET(S)

is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or POWER and

STANDBY). These outlets will supply power to any

connected component whenever this unit is turned on. The

maximum power (total power consumption of components)

that can be connected to the AC OUTLET(S) is 100 W.

If you use left position right position

CONNECTIONS

(Europe model)

SWITCHED

(Europe model)

To AC outlet

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

Rear speakers The impedance of each

speaker must be 6 Ω or

higher.

The impedance of each

speaker must be 8 Ω or

higher.

Center

speaker

The impedance must be 6 Ω

or higher.

The impedance must be 8 Ω

or higher.

If you use one pair of main

speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 4 Ω or

higher.

If you use one pair of main

speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 8 Ω or

higher.

If you use two pairs of main

speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 8 Ω or

higher.

If you use two pairs of main

speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 16 Ω or

higher.

Main

speakers

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PREPARATION

Using the Test Tone

The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should

be performed at your listening position with the remote

control. After completing the adjustments, use VOLUME

(+/–) at your listening position to check if the adjustments

are satisfactory.

1 Set the selector dial to the

AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN)

position.

2 Press TEST.

“TEST LEFT” appears on the display.

3 Turn up the volume.

You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from each

speaker for about two seconds in the following order:

left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker,

right rear speaker and left rear speaker. The display

changes as shown below.

Notes

• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the unit

in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.

• If the test tone cannot be heard from the center speaker, check the

setting of “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

2,7

TEST

LEFT

TEST

RIGHT

TEST L SUR. TEST R SUR.

TEST CENTER

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level

balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using

the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is

performed, the sound output level heard at the listening

position will be the same from each speaker. This is

important for the best performance of the digital sound field

processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital

decoder and DTS decoder.

Before You Start Adjusting

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Turn the power on.

3 Press SPEAKERS A or B

to select the main

speakers to be used.

If you use two main speaker

systems, press both A and B.

4 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to the “0”

position.

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4 Adjust BALANCE on the

front panel so that the

sound output level of the

right main speaker and the

left main speaker is the

same.

5 Press TIME/LEVEL

repeatedly to select the

speaker to be adjusted.

“CENTER”, “R SUR.” or

“L SUR.” appears on the

display.

After pressing TIME/LEVEL once, you can also select the item by

pressing d. (Pressing u changes the selection in the reverse order.)

6 Press i to raise and j to

lower the level. Adjust the

sound output levels of the

center speaker and the

rear speakers so that they

become almost the same

as that of the main

speakers.

While adjusting, the test tone is

heard from the selected speaker.

Note

• You cannot adjust the delay time while the test tone is being heard

even if “DELAY” appears on the display.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

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7 When the adjustment is complete, press TEST.

“TEST OFF” appears on the display and the test tone

stops.

Note

• If “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position,

the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted in

step 6. The center channel sound is automatically output from the

right and left main speakers.

• Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust

the overall volume level of your audio system by using VOLUME

(or VOLUME (+/–)).

• If you use external amplifiers, you may also use their volume

controls to achieve the proper balance.

• If there is insufficient sound output from the center and rear

speakers, you may decrease the main speaker output level by

setting “MAIN LVL” on the SET MENU to “–10 dB”. (Refer to

page 31 for details.)

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When using the remote control, set the selector dial to

the AMP/TUN position.

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Turn the power on.

3 Press SPEAKERS A or B

to select the main

speakers to be used.

If you use two main speaker

systems, press both A and B.

PLAYING A SOURCE

–+–+

1,6

4 Select the desired input

source with INPUT

SELECTOR (or the input

selector buttons). (Turn on

the TV monitor for video

sources.)

The name of the selected input

source appears for a moment

and the arrow for the selected

input source indicator lights up

on the display.

a. To select a tape or an MD source

Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT.

DECODER (or TAPE/MD) so

that the “TAPE/MD

MONITOR” indicator lights up

on the display.

b. To select a source connected to the

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals

Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER repeatedly

(or EXT. DEC.) until “EXT. DECODER” appears on

the display.

Notes

• If the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up or “EXT.

DECODER” is shown on the display, no other audio source

except a tape/MD source and a source connected to the

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals can be played. To

select another input source with INPUT SELECTOR (or the input

selector buttons):

– Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER twice (or TAPE/MD

once) to turn off the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator.

– Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER once (or EXT.

DEC.) to turn off “EXT. DECODER”.

• If you select and play a video source when the “TAPE/MD

MONITOR” indicator lights up, the play back result will be a

video image from the video source and the sound from the audio

source connected to the TAPE/MD IN (PLAY) terminals.

• A video source cannot be selected when “EXT. DECODER” is

shown on the display. If you want to enjoy an audio source

connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals

together with a video source, first select a video source and then

select the source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER

INPUT terminals.

For the DVD/LD, TV/digital TV and cable TV/satellite tuner

sources, the current input mode is also shown. Refer to page 21 for

details about the input mode.

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Remote control

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Input source

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5 Play the source.

Refer to the instructions for the source component.

Note

• When controlling an audio/video component (tape deck, MD

recorder, CD player, DVD/LD player, etc.) with the remote

control, set the selector dial to the appropriate position (TAPE/

MD, CD, DVD/LD, etc.), corresponding to the component you

want to control. Refer to “PRESET REMOTE CONTROL” on

page 36.

6 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc.

These controls are only effective for sound from the

main speakers.

• BASS controls the low-frequency response.

• TREBLE controls the high-frequency response.

• BALANCE adjusts the balance of the output volume

from the right and left main speakers.

7 Use the digital sound field processor.

Refer to page 23.

PLAYING A SOURCE

■ To mute the sound

Press MUTE on the remote

control.

To cancel mute, press MUTE.

Note

• During muting, “MUTE ON” appears on the display.

■ When you have finished using this

unit

Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY) to set this unit in the

standby mode.

■ BGV (background video) function

The BGV function allows you to combine a video image

from a video source with a sound from an audio source.

(For example, you can listen to classical music while you

are watching a video.) This function can only be controlled

with the remote control.

Play a video source, and then select an audio source with

the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV

function does not work if you select the audio source with

INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel.

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–+–+

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Input Mode (for the DVD/LD, TV/

digital TV and cable TV/satellite

tuner sources)

This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources

that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The

AUTO, DTS and ANALOG input modes are provided.

When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode for

the DVD/LD source is always set to AUTO and for TV/

digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner source is set according

to “TV INPUT” and “CBL INPUT” on the SET MENU.

(Refer to page 32 for details.)

■ AUTO

In this mode, the input signal is selected in the following

order of priority:

1. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS

2. Normal digital signal (PCM)

3. Analog signal (ANALOG)

Note

• If digital signals are input from both the OPTICAL and

COAXIAL terminals, the digital signal from the COAXIAL

terminal is selected.

■ DTS

In this mode, only a digital signal encoded with DTS is

selected, even if other signals are being input at the same

time.

■ ANALOG

In this mode, only an analog signal is selected, even if a

digital signal is being input at the same time. Select this

mode when you want to use an analog signal instead of a

digital signal.

PLAYING A SOURCE

■ Switching the input mode

Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector

button that you have pressed to select the

input source on the remote control) repeatedly

until the desired input mode is shown on the

display.

Notes

• Set the input mode to AUTO to play a DVD/LD source encoded

with Dolby Digital.

• The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD

players in the following situation: The input mode is set to

AUTO. A search is performed while playing the disc encoded

with Dolby Digital or DTS, and then disc playing is restored. The

sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital

signal was selected again.

• The input mode cannot be changed for the CD, TUNER, TAPE/

MD, VCR, PHONO and VIDEO AUX sources because only

analog signals are used for these.

• The current input mode appears on the display when the DVD/

LD, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner source is selected,

or the input mode is changed.

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■ Notes on playing a source

encoded with DTS

• If “DATA ERROR” appears on the display while playing an LD

source encoded with DTS, stop playback and turn the player off

and then on again.

• If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any

way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you

make a digital connection between this unit and the player.

• If you play an LD source encoded with DTS and set the input

mode to ANALOG, there will be the noise of an unprocessed

DTS signal. When you want to play a DTS source, be sure to

connect the source to the digital input terminal and set the input

mode to AUTO or DTS.

• If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while playing a source

encoded with a DTS signal, this unit reproduces no sound.

• If you play a source encoded with DTS and set the input mode to

AUTO, there will be a short noise at first while the unit

recognizes the DTS signal and turns on the DTS decoder. This is

not a malfunction, and can be avoided by setting the input mode

to DTS beforehand. In addition, if you continue to play a source

encoded with DTS with the input mode setting left to AUTO, this

unit automatically switches to the “DTS-decoding” mode to

prevent noise from being generated during subsequent operation.

(The “t” indicator lights up on the display.) The “t”

indicator will flash immediately after playback of a source

encoded with DTS has finished. Only a source encoded with DTS

can be played back while this indicator is flashing. If you want to

play a normal PCM source soon, set the input mode back to

AUTO.

PLAYING A SOURCE

■ Notes on playing an LD source

• Some audio/video components, such as an LD player, output

different audio signals through their analog and digital terminals.

Change the input mode as necessary.

• If the input mode is set to AUTO for the LD source, this unit

automatically determines which type of signal the LD source

contains. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the

decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and

reproduces 5.1 channel sound.

• If the LD player is transmitting signals by a non-normal method,

this unit cannot detect the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. In this

case, the decoder automatically switches to PCM or analog.

• If the LD source does not contain a digital soundtrack, connect

the LD player to the analog terminals and set the input mode to

AUTO or ANALOG.

• While you are operating the LD player and playing a disc encoded

with Dolby Digital, if you switch from the pause or chapter

forwarding function to normal playback, you may hear the PCM

or analog sound an instant before the Dolby Digital sound is

played.

■ Notes on the digital signal

The digital input terminal of this unit can also handle

96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals. (To utilize this, use a

source that supports 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals

and set the player for digital output. Refer to the instructions

for the player.) Note the following when a 96-kHz sampling

24-bit digital signal is input to this unit.

1. The following indicator will appear on the display.

2. DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be output

as normal 2-channel stereo sound using only the right

and left main speakers.

3. Delay time and speaker output level cannot be adjusted.

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■ On the remote control

1 Make sure that the effect speakers (center and

rear) and subwoofer are turned on.

2 Press DSP.

The indicator lights up for about

three seconds.

3 Use the numeric buttons

(1 to 8) to select the

desired program before the

indicator goes off.

The name of the selected

program appears on the display.

If the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position, you

can select a DSP program directly with the numeric

buttons.

If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of each

speaker. (Refer to pages 33 and 34 for details.)

Notes

• You can select a DSP program for each of the input sources. Once

you select a program, it is linked with the input source selected at

that time. So, when you select the input source next time, the

same program is automatically selected.

• When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/

Normal or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED, no sound will be heard

from the main speakers and the rear speakers. Sound can only be

heard from the center speaker. However, if “CENTER SP” on the

SET MENU is set to the NONE position, the center channel

sound is output from the main speakers.

• When a source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

terminals of this unit is selected, the digital sound field processor

cannot be used.

• When high-rate 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are input

to this unit, no DSP program can be selected and the sound is only

output from right and left main speakers as a normal 2-channel

stereo sound.

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT

Selecting a DSP Program

You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a

DSP program. Refer to pages 26 to 28 for details about each

program.

■ On the front panel

1 Make sure that the effect speakers (center and

rear) and subwoofer are turned on.

2 Press PROGRAM h or l

repeatedly to select the

desired program.

The name of the selected

program appears on the display.

–+–+

DSP program name

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Canceling the Sound Effect (turning

off the effect speakers)

Press EFFECT to cancel

the sound effect and

monitor only the main

sound.

Press EFFECT again to turn the

sound effect back on.

If the selector dial is set to a position other than the DSP/TUN

position, first press DSP and then EFFECT on the remote control.

Notes

• If you turn off the sound effect when Dolby Digital or DTS is

decoding, the sounds of the center and rear channels are mixed

and output from the main speakers.

• If you turn off the sound effect when Dolby Digital or DTS is

decoding, it may happen that the sound is output faintly or not

output normally, depending on the source. In this case, turn sound

effect back on.

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RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE

–+–+

1,42

Recording adjustments and other operations are performed

from the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. Refer to the

instructions for these components.

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Select the source you want to record.

3 Begin recording by the tape deck, MD recorder

or VCR connected to this unit.

4 Play the source and then turn up the volume to

confirm the input source.

If a tape deck or MD recorder is being used for recording, you can

monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE/MD MON /

EXT. DECODER (or TAPE/MD).

Notes

• The DSP program and the setting of VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE

and BALANCE have no effect on the material being recorded.

• Composite video and S video signals pass independently through

this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or dubbing

video signals, if your video source component is connected to

provide only an S video (or only a composite video) signal, you

can record only an S video (or only a composite video) signal by

your VCR.

• A source connected to this unit only through the digital terminals

cannot be recorded by the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR

connected to this unit.

• A source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

terminals of this unit cannot be recorded.

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records,

CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe

If you play back a video source that uses scrambled or

encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the

picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.

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[4] PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED

( ox)

• Input source: Dolby Surround

2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 4 channels

• DSP: 1 (surround)

[5] DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED

( gx )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 (surround L, R)

[6] DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED

( tx)

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 (surround L, R)

This program ideally simulates the multi-

surround speaker systems of the 35 mm-film

movie theater. Dolby Pro Logic decoding,

Dolby Digital decoding or DTS decoding and

digital sound field processing are precisely

performed without altering the original sound

orientation.

The surround effect produced by the sound

field folds around the viewer naturally from

the rear to the right and left, and toward the

screen.

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor (DSP). This processor allows you to

electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-

like experience in your listening room. You can create outstanding audio sound by selecting a suitable DSP program (this

will, of course, depend on what you are listening to).

When you select a CINEMA DSP program, one of the built-in decoders (Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS) is turned

on according to which type of signals the source being played contains.

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that

most of these are precise digital re-creations of actual acoustic environments.

• The input source given in the following table for programs 4 through 8 indicates that input source which each program

is best suited for.

• Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below.

■ For movie or audio/video sources (Program No. 1 to No. 5: CINEMA DSP

programs)

No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES

1 q/DTS

SURROUND

[1] PRO LOGIC/Normal ( o )

• Input source: Dolby Surround

2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 4 channels

• DSP: —

[2] DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal ( g )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: —

[3] DTS DGTL SUR/Normal ( t )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: —

The built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby

Digital decoder or DTS decoder precisely

reproduces the sound and effect of a source

encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital

or DTS.

The realization of a highly efficient decoding

process improves cross talk and channel

separation, and makes sound positioning

smoother and more precise.

In this program, the digital sound field

processor is not turned on.

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No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES

2 MOVIE

THEATER 1

3 MOVIE

THEATER 2

[1] 70 mm SPECTACLE

( ox)

• Input source: Dolby Surround

2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[2] DGTL SPECTACLE

( g x )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[3] DTS SPECTACLE ( tx )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

This program creates the extremely wide sound

field of a movie theater. It precisely reproduces

the source sound in detail, giving both the video

and the sound field incredible reality. It is ideal

for any kind of video source encoded with

Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS

(especially large-scale movie productions).

[1] 70 mm ADVENTURE

( ox )

• Input source: Dolby Surround

2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[2] DGTL ADVENTURE

( gx)

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[3] DTS ADVENTURE ( t x )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

Ideal for precisely reproducing the sound of the

newest multi-track films. The sound field is

made to be similar to that of the newest movie

theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field

itself are restrained as much as possible. The

data for the sound field of an opera house are

used for the front presence, so the three-

dimensional feeling of the sound field is

emphasized, and dialog is precisely oriented on

the screen. By using the data for the sound field

of a concert hall on the surround sound field,

powerful reverberations are generated. You can

enjoy watching action, adventure movies, etc.

with strong presence.

[4] 70 mm GENERAL ( ox )

• Input source: Dolby Surround

2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[5] DGTL GENERAL ( gx )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[6] DTS GENERAL ( t x )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

This program is for reproducing sounds on a

multi-track film, and is characterized by a soft

and extensive sound field. The front presence 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 sound field, the

harmony of music or chorus sounds beautifully

in a wide space at the rear of the sound field.

[4] 70 mm SCI-FI ( o x )

• Input source: Dolby Surround

2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[5] DGTL SCI-FI ( g x )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[6] DTS SCI-FI ( t x )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

Clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in

the latest sound form of science fiction films,

thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic

space amid the silence. You can enjoy science

fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that

includes Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and

DTS-encoded software employing the most

advanced techniques.

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

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No. PROGRAM FEATURES

4 MONO MOVIE ( x )

• Input source: Monaural

• Output channel: 1 channel

• DSP: 1

This program is designed specifically to enhance monaural

sources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image

is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an

immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective for

old mono movie, news broadcasts and dialog.

5 TV SPORTS ( x )

• Input source: Audio/Video

• Output channel: 2 to 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 to 3 (presence & surround)

This program is furnished with a tight sound field in which the

sound will not spread excessively at the front, but the rear

surround produces dynamic sound expansion. It is the most

suitable for sports programs.

■ For Hi-Fi audio sources

No. PROGRAM FEATURES

6 DISCO ( x )

• Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio

• Output channel: 2 channels

• DSP: 1

This program simulates the acoustic environment of a disco in

the heart of a lively city. The sound is dense and highly

concentrated.

7 ROCK CONCERT ( x )

• Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio

• Output channel: 2 channels

• DSP: 1

This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will

experience a dynamic and lively sound field.

8 CONCERT HALL ( x )

• Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio

• Output channel: 2 channels

• DSP: 1

This program creates the expansive ambience of a large concert

hall. It is suited for orchestra and opera music.

CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP/Dolby Digital + DSP/DTS + DSP

■ Dolby Pro Logic + 2 digital sound fields

Digital sound fields are created in both the presence and

rear surround zones of the Dolby Pro Logic-decoded sound

field. They create a wide acoustic environment and

emphasize the surround effect in the room, letting you feel

as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a

popular Dolby Stereo theater.

■ Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 digital sound fields

Digital sound fields are created in the presence zone and

independently on the left and right surround zones of the

Dolby Digital-decoded or DTS-decoded sound field. They

create a wide acoustic environment and strong surround

effect in the room without losing high channel separation.

With the wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS

sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you

were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Digital theater

or DTS-installed theater. This is the most ideal home theater

sound at the present time.

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

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ADVANCED OPERATION

APPENDIXINTRODUCTION PREPARATION

SET MENU

This unit provides you with the following items on the SET

MENU to maximize the performance of your system and

expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video

watching.

1. CENTER SP

2. REAR SP

3. MAIN SP

4. BASS OUT

5. MAIN LVL

6. D.D. LFE

7. D-RANGE

8. DTS LFE

9. CNTR DELAY

10.MEM. GUARD

11.TV INPUT

12.CBL INPUT

Adjusting Items on the SET MENU

Adjustments should be performed with the remote control

while watching the information on the display.

1 Set the selector dial to the

AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN)

position.

2 Press SET MENU

repeatedly to select the

item you want to adjust.

The selected item appears on

the display.

• After pressing SET MENU once, you can also select the item by

pressing d. (Pressing u goes back one selection.)

• You can also select the item by using NEXT on the front panel.

3 Press i or j repeatedly to

adjust the setting.

You can also adjust the setting by using SET MENU +/– on the

front panel.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the setting of

any other item in the same way.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data

from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode.

If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC

power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week,

the settings of the SET MENU will automatically return

to the preset positions and values. If so, adjust the

settings of the SET MENU again.

Front panel

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Description of Each Item

1. CENTER SP

Choices: LRG (Large)/SML (Small)/NONE

Preset position: LRG (Large)

LRG (Large)

Select this position if your center speaker is approximately

the same size as the main speakers. In this position, full-

range signals on the center channel are directed to the center

speaker.

SML (Small)

Select this position if you use a center speaker that is

smaller than the main speakers. In this position, low bass

signals (below 90 Hz) on the center channel are distributed

to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (or to the right and

left main speakers if “BASS OUT” is set to the MAIN

position).

NONE

Select this position if you do not have a center speaker

(4-speaker system). In this position, full-range signals on

the center channel are directed to the right and left main

speakers.

2. REAR SP

Choices: LARGE/SMALL

Preset position: LARGE

LARGE

Select this position if your rear speakers have high ability

for bass reproduction, or if a subwoofer is connected in

parallel to the rear speaker. In this position, full-range

signals on the rear channels are directed to the rear speakers.

SMALL

Select this position if your rear speakers do not have high

ability for bass reproduction. In this position, low bass

signals (below 90 Hz) on the rear channels are distributed to

the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (or to the right and

left main speakers if “BASS OUT” is set to the MAIN

position).

3. MAIN SP

Choices: LARGE/SMALL

Preset position: LARGE

LARGE

Select this position if your main speakers have high ability

for bass reproduction. In this position, full-range signals on

the main channels are directed to the right and left main

speakers.

SMALL

Select this position if your main speakers do not have high

ability for bass reproduction. However, if your system does

not include a subwoofer, do not select this position. In this

position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) on the main

channels are distributed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

terminal if “BASS OUT” is set to the SW position.

4. BASS OUT

Choices: SW/MAIN/BOTH

Preset position: BOTH

SW/BOTH

Select either the SW or BOTH position if your system

includes a subwoofer. In either position, signals on the LFE

channel and low bass signals (below 90 Hz) on the center

and rear channels are directed to the SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT terminal if “CENTER SP” is set to the SML or

NONE position and “REAR SP” is set to the SMALL

position. In the SW position, low bass signals on the main

channels are directed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

terminal if “MAIN SP” is set to the SMALL position. In the

BOTH position, low bass signals on the main channels are

directed to both the main speakers and the SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT terminal.

Note

• When playing a 2-channel source (tape, MD, CD, video

cassette etc.), select the BOTH position to direct low bass signals

(below 90 Hz) to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal.

MAIN

Select this position if your system does not include a

subwoofer. In this position, besides full-range signals on the

main channels, signals on the LFE channel and other low

bass signals (below 90 Hz) that are distributed from other

channels are directed to the right and left main speakers.

SET MENU

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ADVANCED OPERATION

APPENDIXINTRODUCTION PREPARATION

7. D-RANGE (Adjusting the dynamic

range)

Choices: MAX/STD (Standard)/MIN

Preset position: MAX

Note

• This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being

decoded.

“Dynamic range” is the difference between the maximum

level and the minimum level of sounds. Sounds on a movie

originally designed for movie theaters feature a very wide

dynamic range. Dolby Digital technology can modify the

original sound track into a home audio format with this

wide dynamic range unchanged. Powerful sounds of

extremely wide dynamic range are not always suitable for

home use. Depending on the condition of your listening

environment, it may not be possible to increase the sound

output to a level as high as that in a movie theater. However,

at the normal level suitable for listening in your room, the

low-level parts of source sound often cannot be heard well

because they will be lost among noise in your environment.

Dolby Digital technology has also made it possible to

reduce an original sound track’s dynamic range for a home

audio format by “compressing” the sound data.

MAX

In this position, a source encoded with Dolby Digital is

reproduced in the original sound track’s wide dynamic

range to provide you with powerful sounds just like those in

a movie theater. Selecting this position will be even better if

you can listen to a source at a high output level in a room

specially soundproofed for audio/video enjoyment.

STD (Standard)

In this position, a source encoded with Dolby Digital is

reproduced in the “compressed” dynamic range of the

source that is suitable for low-level listening.

MIN

In this position, the dynamic range is more reduced than in

the STD position. Selecting this position will be effective

when you must listen to a source at a low level.

Note

• It may happen that sound is output faintly or not output normally

depending on the source. In that case, select the MAX or STD

position.

5. MAIN LVL

Choices: NORM (Normal)/–10 dB

Preset position: NORM (Normal)

NORM (Normal)

Normally select this position.

–10 dB

Select this position if the sound output from the main

speakers is too loud and cannot be balanced with the sound

output from the center and rear speakers. In this position,

the sound output from the main speakers is attenuated.

Notes

• The setting of “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP” and

“BASS OUT” have no effect on a source connected to the

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals on the rear of this

unit.

• Once you have adjusted appropriately for “CENTER SP”, “REAR

SP”, “MAIN SP”, “BASS OUT” and “MAIN LVL”, you do not

have to change any settings unless your speaker system is

modified.

6. D.D. LFE (Adjusting the output

level of the LFE channel for Dolby

Digital)

Control range: –20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps)

Preset value: 0 dB

Note

• This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being

decoded and the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital

contains LFE signals.

This adjusts the output level of the LFE channel. If the LFE

signals are mixed with signals of other channels and they

are directed to the same speakers, the ratio of the LFE signal

level to the level of the other signals can be adjusted.

SET MENU

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8. DTS LFE (Adjusting the output

level of the LFE channel for DTS)

Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

Preset value: 0 dB

Note

• This adjustment is effective only when DTS is being decoded and

the selected source encoded with DTS contains LFE signals.

This adjusts the output level of the LFE channel. If the LFE

signals are mixed with signals of other channels and they

are directed to the same speakers, the ratio of the LFE signal

level to the level of the other signals can be adjusted.

9. CNTR DELAY (Adjusting the delay

of the sound from the center

speaker)

Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps)

Preset value: 0 ms

This adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main

channels) and dialog, etc. (on the center channel). The larger

the value, the later the dialog, etc. is generated.

This makes sounds from the left main, center and right main

speakers reach your listening position at the same time. This

is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if

the distance from the center speaker to your listening

position is shorter than the distance from the right and left

main speaker to your listening position.

10.MEM. GUARD (Locking the

settings)

Choices: ON/OFF

Preset position: OFF

If you wish to prevent accidental alterations to the settings

of the SET MENU and other adjustments on this unit, select

the ON position. The following settings on this unit can be

locked:

• Settings of other items on the SET MENU

• Settings in the TIME/LEVEL mode

• Settings when using TEST

11.TV INPUT (Selecting the initial

input mode for a source connected

to the D-TV input terminals)

Choices: AUTO/LAST

Preset position: AUTO

The input mode for a source connected to the D-TV input

terminals of this unit can be automatically set when the

power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 21 for details

about the input mode.

AUTO

In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO.

LAST

In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that

selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned

on.

12.CBL INPUT (Selecting the initial

input mode for a source connected

to the CBL/SAT input terminals)

Choices: AUTO/LAST

Preset position: AUTO

The input mode for a source connected to the CBL/SAT

input terminals of this unit can be automatically set when

the power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 21 for

details about the input mode.

AUTO

In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO.

LAST

In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that

selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned

on.

SET MENU

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ADVANCED OPERATION

APPENDIXINTRODUCTION PREPARATION

1. PRO LOGIC/Normal 15 to 30 20

DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal 0 to 15 5

DTS DGTL SUR/Normal 0 to 15 5

PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 15 to 30 20

DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5

DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5

2. 70 mm SPECTACLE 15 to 30 23

DGTL SPECTACLE 1 to 99 15

DTS SPECTACLE 1 to 99 15

70 mm SCI-FI 15 to 30 20

DGTL SCI-FI 1 to 99 16

DTS SCI-FI 1 to 99 16

3. 70 mm ADVENTURE 15 to 30 20

DGTL ADVENTURE 1 to 99 15

DTS ADVENTURE 1 to 99 15

70 mm GENERAL 15 to 30 20

DGTL GENERAL 1 to 99 15

DTS GENERAL 1 to 99 15

4. MONO MOVIE 1 to 99 49

5. TV SPORTS 1 to 99 9

6. DISCO 1 to 99 40

7. ROCK CONCERT 1 to 99 16

8. CONCERT HALL 1 to 99 44

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby

Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder,

you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and

sound effect, and each speaker’s output level as you wish.

Note

• When high-rate 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are input

to this unit, the delay time and speaker output levels cannot be

adjusted.

Delay Time

You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of

the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the

sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value,

the later the sound effect is generated. The delay time can be

individually adjusted to all DSP programs.

Notes

• Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some

sources.

• The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay

time.

Sound Output Level of the Center,

Right Rear and Left Rear Speakers,

and Subwoofer

If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of each

speaker even if it has already been adjusted in

“ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE” on pages 17

and 18.

Notes

• The sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted

when the input signal is analog, PCM audio, or encoded with

Dolby Digital in 2-channel.

• If “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position,

the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted.

This is because the center channel sound is automatically output

from the right and left main speakers.

• Once the sound output level has been adjusted, the level will be

the same for all DSP programs.

Speaker Control range (dB) Preset value

Center MIN, –20 to +10 0

Right rear MIN, –20 to +10 0

Left rear MIN, –20 to +10 0

Subwoofer MIN, –20 to 0 0

Program

Control

range (ms)

Preset

value

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Quick Reference Card

Press this button twice to start recording.

Appuyer deux fois sur cette touche pour commencer l’enregistrement.

Drücken Sie diese Taste zweimal, um die Aufnahme zu starten.

Tryck två gånger på den här knappen för att börja spela in.

V479260

*1 Premere due volte questo tasto per iniziare la registrazione.

Presione dos veces este botón para empezar a grabar.

Druk tweemaal op deze toets om met opnemen te beginnen.

DISC SKIP+/–

DSP

DVD/LD DVD MENU

CBL/SAT

VCR

TITLE/INDEX

INPUT

Numeric buttons

Numeric

buttons

Numeric

buttons

+10

DISPLAY

PAUSE

SKIP+

STOP

AV POWER

Numeric

buttons

AV POWER

Numeric buttons

AV POWER

PLAY

SKIP–

DISC SKIP+/–

RETURN

DSP

TITLE/INDEX

+10

INPUT

DISPLAY

MENU UP

MENU RIGHT

MENU DOWN

MENU SELECT

MENU LEFT

TITLE

ENTER/

RECALL

INPUT

DISPLAY

+10

PAUSE

STOP

FAST

FORWARD

PLAY

REWIND

TV INPUT

TV VOL

POWER

CHANNEL

+/–

DSP

ENTER/

RECALL

+10

INPUT

DISPLAY

VCR PAUSE

VCR STOP

VCR FAST

FORWARD

VCR POWER

TV SLEEP

TV MUTE

VCR PLAY

VCR REC

VCR

REWIND

CHANNEL

+/–

DSP

VCR REC

CHANNEL

+/–

DSP

ENTER

INPUT

+10

DISPLAY/

GUIDE

(SAT)

MENU UP

RIGHT

DOWN

SELECT

MENU LEFT

RECALL

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