GB

DSP-AZ2

DSP-AZ2
AV Amplifier
Amplificateur Audio-Video

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
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 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. WARNING
2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at
least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
20 cm on the back of this unit.
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small
cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with quantity of power.
high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent
condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical ■ For U.K. customers
shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or instructions described below.
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, Note
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. • The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to socket outlet.
this unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, ■ Special Instructions for U.K.
etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature
inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,
Model
and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections
IMPORTANT
are complete. THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
possibly causing damage. CODE:
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, Blue: NEUTRAL
grasp the plug; do not pull the cord. Brown: LIVE
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage proceed as follows:
resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
specified. to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured
from the wall outlet during an electrical storm. BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed.
The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time terminal of the three pin plug.
(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.
16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this unit is
faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this
unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.
18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (For China and General models
only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

CAUTION

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 CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ADVANCED OPERATION

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS ............................................................ 1 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ................... 41
FEATURES ............................................................. 2 Control Area ............................................................ 41
GETTING STARTED ............................................ 3 Setting the Manufacturer Code ............................... 42
Checking the Package Contents ................................ 3 Learn Feature .......................................................... 43
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................ 3 Changing the Source Name in the Display
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4 Window ............................................................... 44
Front Panel ................................................................ 4 Using the Macro Feature ......................................... 45
Remote Control ......................................................... 6 Clearing Learned Functions, Macros, Renamed
Using the Remote Control ......................................... 7 Source Names, and Setup Manufacturer

PREPARATION
Front Panel Display ................................................... 8 Codes ................................................................... 47
Rear Panel ................................................................. 9 Clearing a Learned Function ................................... 48
Clearing a Macro Function ...................................... 48
Each Component Control Area ............................... 50
PREPARATION SET MENU ........................................................... 55
Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU ................. 55
SPEAKER SETUP ............................................... 10 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) ............ 56
Speakers to Be Used ................................................ 10 2 LOW FRQ TEST ................................................ 60
Speaker Placement .................................................. 11 3 L/R BALANCE (balance of the left and right
Connecting the Speakers ......................................... 12 main speakers) ..................................................... 60

OPERATION
CONNECTIONS .................................................. 15 4 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ........ 61

BASIC
Before Connecting Components ............................. 15 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) .......... 61
Connecting Video Components ............................... 15 6 INPUT RENAME ............................................... 61
Connecting Audio Components .............................. 18 7 I/O ASSIGNMENT ............................................. 62
Connecting to an External Amplifier ...................... 20 8 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) .................... 63
Connecting to the 6CH INPUT Jacks ..................... 20 9 PARAM. INI (parameter initialization) .............. 63
Connecting the Power Supply Cords ...................... 21 10LFE LEVEL ........................................................ 63
Turning on the Power .............................................. 22 11D-RANGE (dynamic range) ............................... 64
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) .......................... 23 12SP DELAY .......................................................... 64
OSD Modes ............................................................. 23

OPERATION
13DISPLAY SET .................................................... 65

ADVANCED
Selecting the OSD Mode ......................................... 23 14MEMORY GUARD ............................................ 66
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS .......................... 24 156CH INPUT SET ................................................ 66
Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT
through 1H .......................................................... 24 SPEAKERS ....................................................... 67
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT SLEEP TIMER ..................................................... 68
LEVELS ............................................................ 25 Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................... 68
Before You Begin .................................................... 25 Canceling the Sleep Timer ...................................... 68
TEST DOLBY SUR. ............................................... 25

INFORMATION
TEST DSP ............................................................... 27

ADDITIONAL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BASIC OPERATION SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER

EDITING .......................................................... 69
BASIC PLAYBACK ............................................. 28 What Is a Sound Field? ........................................... 69
Input Modes and Indications ................................... 30 Sound Field Program Parameters ............................ 69
Selecting a Sound Field Program ............................ 31 Changing Parameter Settings .................................. 70
Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value ....... 70
or Neo: 6 ............................................................. 32 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING DESCRIPTIONS .............................................. 71
(DSP) ................................................................. 34 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 75
Understanding Sound Fields ................................... 34 GLOSSARY .......................................................... 79
Hi-Fi DSP Programs ............................................... 34 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 81
CINEMA-DSP ........................................................ 34
Straight Decode ....................................................... 35
Sound Field Effect ................................................... 35
Features of DSP Programs ...................................... 36
Table of Program Names for Each Input Format .... 39
BASIC RECORDING .......................................... 40
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 FEATURES
Built-in 8-Channel Power Amplifier Other Features
◆ Minimum RMS Output Power ◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter
(0.02% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω) ◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with 15 Items
Main: 130 W + 130 W for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video
Center: 130 W System
Rear: 130 W + 130 W ◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance
Rear center: 130 W Adjustment
(0.05% THD, 1 kHz, 8Ω) ◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other
Front effect: 25 W + 25 W Future Formats
◆ BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing
Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field Bass Response
Processing ◆ On Screen Display Function Helpful in
◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic Decoder Controlling This Unit
◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX Decoder ◆ S Video Signal Input/Output Capability
◆ DTS/DTS ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/ ◆ Component Video Input/Output Capability
24, DTS Neo: 6 Decoder ◆ Video Signal Conversion Capability for Monitor
◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP Out:
Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital S Video → Composite Video
or DTS Composite Video → S Video (Europe and U.K.
◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP models only)
◆ SILENT CINEMA DSP ◆ Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Signal Jacks
◆ Sleep Timer
◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes
and “Learning” Macro Capability
◆ PROCESSOR DIRECT for no alteration of the
original signal

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button
names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses in this
manual.
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the purpose of the improvement
in operativity and others. In this case the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo: 6” are
trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.

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 GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

INTRODUCTION
Check your package to make sure it has the following items.
Remote control Batteries (LR6) × 3 Power Cord
(Europe, General and China
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO
MACRO
OFF ON
models only)
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

PREPARATION
TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

1 2 3 4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

PARAMETER
ON SCREEN LEVEL

OPERAIONT
SET MENU

SLEEP TEST

BASIC
Installing Batteries in the Remote 4 Replace the cover as pressing until it snaps

OPERATION
into place.

ADVANCED
Control
■ Notes on batteries
• Change all of the batteries if you notice the condition
like; the operating range of the remote control
decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light
becomes dim.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

INFORMATION
RESET button • Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline

ADDITIONAL
and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging
carefully as these different types of batteries may have
the same shape and color.
• 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.
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1 Open the battery compartment cover. If the remote control is without batteries for more than
3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
2 Insert three supplied batteries (LR6) in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
correct direction by aligning the + and –
marks on the batteries with the polarity cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
markings (+ and –) on the inside of the batteries, set up the manufacturer code and program
battery compartment. any acquired functions that may have been cleared.
3 After new batteries are correctly inserted,
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press the RESET button in the battery

compartment using a ball point pen or
similar object. (This does not clear the
contents of the memory.)

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 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6

VOLUME

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2

D I G I T A L

STANDBY
/ON

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
A B NEXT – SET MENU +
SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE
D–TV/LD CD–R
SILENT
CBL/SAT TUNER

VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR VCR2 6CH
EXTENSION DIRECT /DVR PHONO STEREO PROGRAM INPUT
PHONES
V–AUX
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

7 8 9 0 q w e r t y ui o

1 STANDBY/ON 6 VOLUME
Turns on and sets this unit in the standby mode. When Controls the output level of all audio channels.
you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will This does not affect the REC OUT level.
be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce
sound.
7 PHONES jack
Standby mode Outputs audio signals for private listening with
In this mode, this unit consumes a small amount of headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote are output to the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks or to the
control. speakers.
(There is an exception depending on the “1H SP B SET”
2 INPUT selector setting on the SET MENU.)
Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.
8 BASS EXTENSION
3 (INPUT) MODE Turns on or off the BASS EXTENSION function at each
Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, time the button is pressed, this feature boosts the bass
DTS, ANALOG) to receive when one component is frequency of the left and right main channels by +6 dB
connected to two or more input jacks of this unit (see (60 Hz) while maintaining overall tonal balance. This
page 30). Priority cannot be set when 6CH INPUT is boost is useful if you do not use a subwoofer.
selected as the input source.
9 PROCESSOR DIRECT
4 Remote control sensor Turns on or off the PROCESSOR DIRECT function at
Receives signals from the remote control. each time the button is pressed. When this is on, BASS,
TREBLE, and BASS EXTENSION are bypassed,
5 Front panel display eliminating any alteration of the original signal.
Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.

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 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

0 SPEAKERS A/B o VIDEO AUX jacks

Turn on or off the set of main speakers connected to the A Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external
and/or B terminals on the rear panel at each time its source such as a game console. To reproduce source
corresponding button is pressed. signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input

INTRODUCTION
(Depending on the “1H SP B SET” setting on the SET source.
MENU, the output from each speaker varies when
SPEAKER B is set to on.) ■ Opening and closing the front
q BASS panel door
Adjusts the low-frequency response for the left and right When you want to use the controls behind the front panel
main channels. door, open the door gently pressing on the lower part of
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to the panel. When you are not using them, close the door.
decrease the low-frequency response.

PREPARATION
w TREBLE
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Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to

decrease the high-frequency response.
Note
• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-

OPERAIONT
frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and

BASIC
right main speakers.

e REC OUT To open, press gently on the lower part of the panel.
Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video
recorder independent of the source you are listening to or
watching in the main room. When set to the SOURCE
position, the input source is directed to all outputs.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
r STEREO/EFFECT
Switches the normal stereo or DSP effect reproduction.
When STEREO is selected, 2-channel input signals are
directed to the main left and right speakers without effect
sounds. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except
for the LFE channel are mixed down to the main left and
right speakers.

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
t NEXT
Displays SET MENU items. This button works like n on
the remote control when using the SET MENU.
y PROGRAM l / h
Selects the DSP program.
u 6CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes
APPENDIX

priority over the source selected with INPUT (or the input
selector buttons on the remote control).
i SET MENU +/–
Adjusts the settings and parameter values of SET MENU
items.
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 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control
This section describes the controls and their functions of 3 TRANSMIT indicator
the remote control. See “REMOTE CONTROL Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.
FEATURES” on pages 41 to 54 for operating other
components with this remote control. 4 STANDBY
Sets this unit in the standby mode.
1 5 SYSTEM POWER
2 y Turns on the power of this unit.
3 MACRO
u 6 Display window
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

i Shows the selected source component that you are

4 SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO o controlling.
5 p
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD
7 SOURCE SELECT k/n
D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD
a Selects the another component to control independently
from the input that has been selected by pressing an input
6CH INPUT selector button.
TITLE
s
6 8 LIGHT
ENTER
Turn the light on or off. When you press this button once,
7 SOURCE
the light turns on for about ten seconds. Press again to
DISPLAY MENU SOUND

8 SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER + turn off the light.

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY 9 10KEY/DSP
Selects the numeric button (10KEY) mode or DSP mode.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

9 1 2 3 4 0 Operation buttons
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
Provides functions such as play, stop, skip, etc. for
0 MOVIE
5 6
MOVIE
7
/DTS
8
d operating your other components selected by the input
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

q CHP/INDEX
9 10
0
11
+10
12
+100
selector buttons.
A/B/C/D/E PRESET f q EX/ES
TV INPUT MUTE Turns on or off the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder
TV VOL
TV MUTE
CH
STEREO
VOLUME
g with 10 KEY/DSP set to the DSP position.
DISC EFFECT
h w LEVEL
w PARAMETER
Selects the effect speaker channel to be adjusted and sets
ON SCREEN LEVEL
j the level.
e SET MENU

SLEEP TEST
k e ON SCREEN
r
Selects the on-screen display (OSD) mode for your video
t monitor.

l r SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
t TEST
Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.
y CLEAR
Used for clearing functions acquired when using the learn
and rename features, and set manufacturer codes (see
1 Infrared window pages 47 and 48).
Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the
u LEARN
component you want to operate.
Used for setting up the manufacturer code or for
2 RE-NAME programming the functions of other remote controls (see
Used for changing the input source name in the display pages 42 to 44).
window (see page 44).

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 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

i MACRO
Used to program a series of operations for control by a Using the Remote Control
single button (see pages 46 and 47).
o MACRO ON/OFF

INTRODUCTION
Turns the macro function on and off. NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2
D I G I T A L
VOLUME

p Å and ı
STANDBY
/ON

INPUT MODE

Switch the control area for the extra components that are SILENT
SPEAKERS
A B

BASS PROCESSOR
EXTENSION DIRECT
D–TV/LD

CBL/SAT

VCR 1
VCR2
/DVR
DVD
SOURCE
MD/TAPE
CD–R

TUNER

CD
NEXT

PHONO STEREO
– SET MENU

PROGRAM
+

6CH
INPUT
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

PHONES
V–AUX

not connected to this unit without changing the input.

– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

a Input selector buttons 30° 30° Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

Select the input source and change the control area.

PREPARATION
s 6CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
d DSP program/Numeric buttons
Select DSP programs or numbers according to the
position of 10KEY/DSP.
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
f MUTE Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
Mutes the sound. The MUTE indicator turns on when the control sensor on the main unit during operation.
MUTE function is on. Press again to restore the audio

OPERAIONT
output to the previous volume level. ■ Handling the remote control

BASIC
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
g VOLUME +/– control.
Increases or decreases the volume level.
• Do not drop the remote control.
h STEREO/EFFECT • Do not leave or store the remote control in the
Switches the normal stereo or DSP effect reproduction. following types of conditions:
When STEREO is selected, 2-channel input signals are – high humidity or temperature such as near a heater,
directed to the main left and right speakers without effect stove or bath;

OPERATION
ADVANCED
sounds. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except – dusty places; or
for the LFE channel are also directed to the main left and – in places subject to extremely low temperatures.
right speakers.
j PARAMETER/SET MENU
Selects the PARAMETER mode or SET MENU mode.
k Cursor buttons k/n/–/+
INFORMATION
Select and adjust DSP program parameters and SET
ADDITIONAL
MENU items according to the position of PARAMETER/
SET MENU.
l Cover
Slides down to use the various setup buttons. Slides up
when these buttons are not being used.
APPENDIX
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 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel Display

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9

V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO MUTE VOLUME
SLEEP
DSP ES DISCRETE MATRIX DTS Neo:6 DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC BASS
VIRTUAL MOVIE TV THEATER 12 ENTERTAINMENT P. DIRECT
96/24
EX DIGITAL LFE
SILENT
PRO LOGIC / ft L C R
SP mS
PCM 96KHz /24bit AB dB RL RC RR

0 qwe r t y u i

1 DSP indicator r DSP program indicators

Lights up when you select a digital sound field program. The name of the selected DSP program lights up when
the ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER 1, MOVIE
2 Decoder indicators THEATER 2, TV THEATER or V/DTS SURROUND
When any of the decoders equipped on this unit DSP program is selected.
functions, the indicator lights up.
t Multi-information display
3 VIRTUAL indicator Shows the current DSP program name and other
Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP (see page information when adjusting or changing settings.
33).
y P. DIRECT
4 Input source indicator Lights up while PROCESSOR DIRECT is on.
Shows the current input source with a cursor.
u Input channel indicator
5 BASS indicator Indicates the channel components of input signals being
Lights up while BASS EXTENSION is on. received.
6 SLEEP indicator i LFE indicator
Lights up while the sleep timer is on. Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.
7 MUTE indicator
Lights up while the MUTE function is on.
8 96/24 indicator
Lights up when the DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit.
9 VOLUME level indicator
Indicates the volume level.
0 PCM indicator
Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.
q SILENT indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected with the sound
effect (see “SILENT CINEMA DSP” on page 33).
w SP A B indicator
Lights up according to which set of main speakers is
selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of
speakers are selected.
e Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.

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 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INTRODUCTION
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS
VIDEO S VIDEO + –
DIGITAL OUTPUT R L R L
VOLTAGE
DVD REAR SELECTOR
MD/ IN CENTER
TAPE (PLAY) DVD
RC-232C
OPTICAL MD/TAPE
CBL
OUT D-TV /SAT
CD-R (REC) /LD + – AC IN
AC OUTLETS
MONITOR CENTER SWITCHED
IN CBL OUT 50W MAX. TOTAL
CD (PLAY) /SAT

CD-R PR PB Y
REMOTE PRE OUT/MAIN IN R + – – + L
CD-R OUT IN
(REC) FRONT EFFECT

PREPARATION
R L
OPTICAL VCR 1 FRONT
EFFECT
DVD CD OUT

IN R + – – + L
CBL
/SAT PHONO IN
REAR REAR
VCR 2 (SURROUND) (SURROUND)
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
/DVR OUT SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR CENTER : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MAIN CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CD OUT FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR CENTER
SUB REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
1 WOOFER R + – – + L CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SURROUND FRONT : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
D-TV REAR : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
/LD TUNER
MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER CENTER

B A+B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER
COAXIAL 2

MONITOR OUT IN
R + – – + L MAIN
MAIN
SUB
DIGITAL CENTER WOOFER VIDEO S VIDEO
OUT
INPUT GND 6CH INPUT A
+12V
15mA MAX. R L

CONTROL
OUT

OPERAIONT
BASIC
9 0 2 q w e
(General and China models)

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks q REMOTE IN/OUT jacks / CONTROL OUT jacks

(General and China models only)
2 Audio component jacks
These are control expansion jacks for commercial use.

OPERATION
See pages 18 and 19 for connection information.

ADVANCED
w PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks
3 Video component jacks
See page 20 for connection information.
See pages 15 to 17 for connection information.
e IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
4 RS-232C
Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your
These are control expansion terminals for commercial
speaker impedance (see page 14). Set this unit in the
use. Consult your dealer for details.
standby mode before you change the setting of this
5 Speaker terminals switch.
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.
6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General and China
models only)
See page 21.
7 AC OUTLETS
Use these outlets to supply power to your other A/V
components (see page 21).
APPENDIX

8 AC INLET (Europe, General and China

models only)
Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cable (see
page 21).
9 DIGITAL INPUT jacks
0 6CH INPUT jacks
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SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used
This unit has been designed to provide the best sound- ■ Use of a subwoofer expands your
field quality with an 8-speaker system, using left and right sound field
main speakers, left and right rear speakers, left and right
It is also possible to further expand your system with the
front effect speakers and a center and rear center
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is
speakers. If you use different brands of speakers (with
effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE
moving human voice and other types of sound may not
(low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when
shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers
the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal is played back.
from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same
The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
tonal quality.
System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers CAUTION
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of
used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speakers still creates the interference with a monitor,
speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). The place the speakers away from the monitor.
front effect speakers are used for the effect sound. If for
some reason it is not practical to use one of speakers (for
example, 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 the
models of equivalent performance with the main
speakers.

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Speaker Placement
Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

INTRODUCTION
Front effect speaker (R)
Center speaker
Rear speaker (R)
Front effect speaker (L)

Main speaker (R)

PREPARATION
1.8 m (6 feet)

Subwoofer

BASIC OPERA-
Main speaker (L) Rear center speaker

TION
Rear speaker (L)

■ Main speakers ■ Rear center speaker

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance Place the rear center speaker in the center between the left
from the ideal listening position. The distance of each and right rear speakers at the same height from the floor
speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the as the rear speakers.
same.
■ Front effect speakers
■ Center speaker Place the front effect speakers about 0.5 - 1 m (1 - 3 feet)
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front outside the main speakers and in front of the room, facing
face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (6 feet) above the floor.
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the
monitor and centrally between the main speakers. ■ Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because
■ Rear speakers low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better
Place these speakers behind your listening position, to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it
facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (6 feet) above the slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall
floor. reflections.
APPENDIX

Note
• If you do not use any effect speakers (rear, front effect, center and/or rear center), change the settings of SPEAKER SET items in the
SET MENU to designate the signals to other terminals you connect speakers to.
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Connecting the Speakers

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.

CAUTION
• 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 this unit and/or speakers.
If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers
in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.

■ Speaker cables
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One of the cables is colored or
10 mm (3/8”) shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of
insulation from each of the speaker cables.
1 2
2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable
together to prevent short circuits.
■ Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
1 Unscrew the knob.
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
3
2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side
of each terminal.
2 3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
1

Banana plug y
(For General and China models)
• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the
knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of
the corresponding terminal.

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Subwoofer Rear Center Front Effect speaker

system speaker Right Left
Center
speaker

INTRODUCTION
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS
VIDEO S VIDEO + –
DIGITAL OUTPUT R L R L
VOLTAGE
DVD REAR SELECTOR
MD/ IN CENTER
TAPE (PLAY) DVD
RS-232C
OPTICAL MD/TAPE
CBL
OUT D-TV /SAT
CD-R (REC) /LD + –

PREPARATION
AC IN
AC OUTLETS
MONITOR CENTER SWITCHED
IN CBL OUT 50W MAX. TOTAL
CD (PLAY) /SAT

CD-R PR PB Y
REMOTE PRE OUT/MAIN IN R + – – + L
CD-R OUT IN
(REC) FRONT EFFECT
R L
OPTICAL VCR 1 FRONT
EFFECT
DVD CD OUT

IN R + – – + L
CBL
/SAT PHONO IN
REAR REAR
VCR 2 (SURROUND) (SURROUND)
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
/DVR OUT SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR CENTER : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MAIN CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CD OUT FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR CENTER
SUB REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
1 WOOFER R + – – + L CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SURROUND FRONT : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
D-TV REAR : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
/LD TUNER
MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER CENTER

B A+B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER
COAXIAL 2

BASIC OPERA-
MONITOR OUT IN
R + – – + L MAIN
MAIN
SUB
DIGITAL CENTER WOOFER VIDEO S VIDEO
OUT
INPUT GND 6CH INPUT A
+12V

TION
15mA MAX. R L

CONTROL
OUT

(General and China models)

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Right Left Right Left Right Left
Main B speaker Main A speaker Rear speaker

■ 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 MAIN A or B terminals.

■ REAR SPEAKERS terminals INFORMATION

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals. ADDITIONAL

■ CENTER SPEAKER terminals

A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
■ REAR CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A rear center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

■ FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS terminals

APPENDIX

A front effect speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ SUBWOOFER jack
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or
rear channels are directed to this jack if they are assigned to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is 90 Hz.) The
LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed if they are
English

assigned to this jack.

Note
• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET” and “10 LFE LEVEL” on the SET MENU, some signals may not be output from
the SUBWOOFER jack.

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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 this unit
may be damaged.
If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch may not be fully slid to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the
standby mode.
Select the upper or lower position according to the impedance of the speakers in your system. Be sure to move this
switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR CENTER : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
FRONT : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A+B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

Switch Speaker Impedance level

position
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

AC IN
Rear The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
50W MAX. TOTAL Center
+ L

FRONT
EFFECT
Center The impedance must be 4 Ω or higher.
+ L

The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.

REAR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
(SURROUND)
SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR CENTER : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
FRONT
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
Front
REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
+ L CENTER
FRONT
REAR
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
Upper Effect
B A+B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.

+ L MAIN

A
Rear

If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.
Main
If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of
(General and China models)
each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

Rear The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.

Center

Center The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.

Front The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

Effect
Lower
Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
Main
If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 16 Ω or higher.

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y

INTRODUCTION
Before Connecting Components • The signals input through the S VIDEO jacks can be converted
to composite signals inside of this unit and output through the
VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this unit as well.
CAUTION • (Europe and U.K. models only) The signals input through the
Never connect this unit and other components to mains VIDEO jack on this unit can be output through the S VIDEO
power until all connections between components have MONITOR OUT jack by setting “V CONV.” in “13 DISPLAY
been completed. SET” on the SET MENU to ON (see page 65).
• When signals input through both S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks,
• Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to signals input through the S VIDEO jack has priority.

PREPARATION
say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to • You can designate the input for the COMPONENT VIDEO A
“–”. Some components require different connection and B jacks according to your component by using “7 I/O
methods and have different jack names. Refer to the ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU (see page 62 for details).
operation instructions for each component to be
Signal flow inside this unit
connected to this unit.
Output
• Use commercially available video pin cables when Input (MONITOR OUT)
connecting to the S VIDEO and COMPONENT COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO jacks.

BASIC OPERA-
S VIDEO

Connecting Video Components

TION
VIDEO

■ About the video jacks Only when “V CONV.” in “13 DISPLAY SET” on the
SET MENU.
There are three types of video jacks. (Europe and U.K. models only)
VIDEO jack

VIDEO jacks transmit composite ■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front
signals. panel)

OPERATION
VIDEO

ADVANCED
These jacks are used to connect any video input source
such as a game console and a camcorder to this unit.
S VIDEO jack
S VIDEO jacks transmit S-video
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

signals.
S VIDEO
S-video signals are separated into VIDEO AUX

luminance (Y) and color (C) video S V L R O

INFORMATION
signals to achieve high-quality
ADDITIONAL
OPTICAL OUT
color reproduction. AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L Game

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks VIDEO OUT
console or
video camera
COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO jacks S VIDEO OUT

transmit component signals.

PR PB Y
Component signals are separated
into luminance (Y) and color
difference (PB , PR) to provide the
APPENDIX

best quality in picture

reproduction.

The signal input through these jacks are output through

the MONITOR OUT jacks of the same type.
Make sure to connect the correct jacks of the same type
English

on your video component and the video monitor.

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OPTICAL OUTPUT

DVD player
AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT

VIDEO S VIDEO
OUTPUT OUTPUT V V V
O L R V S

(General and China

AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO models)
R L R L VIDEO S VIDEO
DIGITAL OUTPUT
MD/ IN DVD
TAPE (PLAY) DVD
RS-232C
OPTICAL MD/TAPE
CBL
OUT D-TV /SAT
CD-R (REC) /LD

MONITOR
IN CBL OUT
CD (PLAY) /SAT

CD-R PR PB Y
OUT
REMOTE PRE OUT/MAI
CD-R (REC) IN
FRONT EFFEC
R L
OPTICAL VCR 1

DVD CD OUT

IN
CBL
/SAT PHONO IN
REAR
VCR 2 (SURROUND)
/DVR OUT

CD MAIN OUT
SUB
1 WOOFER
SURROUND
D-TV
/LD TUNER

2 REAR CENTER
COAXIAL
MONITOR OUT IN

MAIN
SUB
DIGITAL CENTER WOOFER VIDEO S VIDEO
INPUT GND 6CH INPUT OUT

+12V
15mA MAX. R L

CONTROL
OUT

C L R V S V S
V V V

VIDEO S VIDEO
OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO
INPUT INPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT TV/digital TV or Video

LD player monitor
COAXIAL OUTPUT COMPONENT
INPUT

indicates signal direction V

V indicates component video cables

L indicates left analog cables V

R indicates right analog cables

O indicates optical cables

C indicates coaxial cables

V indicates video cables

S indicates S-video cables

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OPTICAL OUTPUT
Cable TV or

INTRODUCTION
Satellite tuner
AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT

O L R V S V V V

PREPARATION
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO
R L R L VIDEO S VIDEO
DIGITAL OUTPUT
MD/ IN DVD
TAPE (PLAY) DVD
RS-232C
OPTICAL MD/TAPE
CBL
OUT D-TV /SAT
CD-R (REC) /LD

MONITOR
IN CBL OUT
CD (PLAY) /SAT

CD-R PR PB Y
OUT
REMOTE PRE OUT/MAI
CD-R IN

BASIC OPERA-
(REC) FRONT EFFEC
R L
OPTICAL VCR 1

DVD CD OUT

TION
IN
CBL
/SAT PHONO IN
REAR
VCR 2 (SURROUND)
/DVR OUT

CD MAIN OUT
SUB
1 WOOFER
SURROUND
D-TV
/LD TUNER

OPERATION
REAR CENTER

ADVANCED
COAXIAL 2

MONITOR OUT IN

MAIN
SUB
DIGITAL CENTER WOOFER VIDEO S VIDEO
INPUT GND 6CH INPUT OUT

+12V
15mA MAX. R L

CONTROL
OUT

(General and China

models)
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL

L R L R V V S S V S V V V

VIDEO VIDEO
OUTPUT INPUT S VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO INPUT VCR 1 or VCR 2/ S VIDEO Video

DVR (digital
APPENDIX

OUTPUT monitor
video recorder) VIDEO COMPONENT
AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO INPUT INPUT INPUT

indicates signal direction V

V indicates component video cables

L indicates left audio pin cables V

R indicates right audio pin cables

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O indicates optical cables

V indicates video pin cables

S indicates S-video cables

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Connecting Audio Components

■ Connecting to digital jacks ■ Connecting a CD player
This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of y
digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. • The COAXIAL CD and OPTICAL CD jacks are available for a
You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital CD player which has coaxial or optical digital output jacks.
and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to • When you connect a CD player to both the COAXIAL CD and
both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given OPTICAL CD jacks, priority is given to the input signals from
to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital the COAXIAL CD jack.
input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital
signals.
■ Connecting an MD recorder, tape
deck or CD recorder
y
• You can designate the input for each digital jacks according to y
your component by using “7 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET • DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog OUT (REC) are
MENU (see page 62 for details). independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL
OUTPUT jacks and analog signals from OUT (REC) jacks.
• When you connect your recording component to both the
About the dust protection cap analog and digital input jacks, the priority is given to the digital
Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect signal.
the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you
are not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back Note
in place. This cap protects the jack from dust. • When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its
power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may
distort the sound from other components.

Notes
• DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog OUT (REC) jacks are
independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL
OUTPUT jacks and analog signals from OUT (REC) jacks.
• The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard.
If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this
standard, this unit may not function properly.

■ Connecting a turntable
PHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM
or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with
a low-output MC cartridge, use an in-line boosting
transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to
these jacks.
y
• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in
the signal. However you may hear less noise without the
connection to the GND terminal for some record players.

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INPUT
OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL
INPUT MD recorder or INPUT CD recorder OUTPUT

INTRODUCTION
tape deck

OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT

O L R L R O L R L R O

AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

PREPARATION
R L R L VIDEO S VIDEO
DIGITAL OUTPUT
MD/ IN
TAPE (PLAY) DVD

OPTICAL MD/TAPE

CD-R OUT D-TV

(REC) /LD

OPTICAL
CD player OUTPUT CD IN
(PLAY)
CBL
/SAT
O
CD-R

CD-R OUT IN
(REC)

BASIC OPERA-
OUTPUT OPTICAL VCR 1

DVD CD OUT

TION
L

R
CBL
/SAT PHONO IN

VCR 2
/DVR

CD MAIN OUT
C
COAXIAL OUTPUT
SURROUND
D-TV
/LD TUNER

COAXIAL

OPERATION
ADVANCED
MONITOR OUT

SUB
DIGITAL CENTER WOOFER VIDEO S VIDEO
INPUT GND 6CH INPUT

(General and
China models)

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL

L R L R L R L R

GND SURROUND MAIN

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER External decoder Tuner
OUTPUT See page 20
APPENDIX

CENTER OUTPUT
Turntable
indicates signal direction

L indicates left analog cables

R indicates right analog cables

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O indicates optical cables

C indicates coaxial cables

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4 REAR CENTER jack

Connecting to an External Rear center channel line output jack.
Amplifier 5 MAIN jacks
If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, IN: Line input to this unit’s main channel amplifiers.
or want to use another amplifier, connect an external When connecting to these jacks, signals input to the
amplifier to the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks as follows. preamplifier of this unit will not be output from the main
amplifier of this unit.
Notes
• When RCA pin plugs are connected to the PRE OUT/MAIN OUT: Main channel line output jacks.
IN jacks for output to an external amplifier, it is not necessary Note
to use the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. Set the volume
of the amplifier connected to this unit to the maximum. • The signals output through these jacks are affected by the
• No signals will be output from any other PRE OUT jacks than BASS, TREBLE and BASS EXTENSION settings.
the MAIN jacks when SPEAKER A is turned off with ZONE B 6 CENTER jack
selected for “1H SP B SET” on the SET MENU.
Center channel line output jack.
PRE OUT/MAIN IN
FRONT EFFECT
R L
1 Connecting to the 6CH INPUT
2 REAR
Jacks
(SURROUND)

3 This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left

SUB
WOOFER
and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND
4 REAR CENTER CENTER
6 and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from
an external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
5
IN

MAIN

OUT
Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the
R L
6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right
outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and
surround channels.
1 FRONT EFFECT jacks
Front effect channel line output jacks. Notes
• When 6CH INPUT is selected, the signals input to the 6CH
2 REAR (SURROUND) jacks INPUT jacks have priority over any other input source.
Rear channel line output jacks. • When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and
3 SUBWOOFER jacks you cannot listen to DSP programs.
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including • When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, settings of
the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer “1 SPEAKER SET (1A to 1E)” on the SET MENU do not
System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system apply.
to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, • When headphones are used, only main L/R channels are
center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack if they output. The setting for “6CH INPUT SET” on the SET MENU
are assigned to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this will not be applied.
jack is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals • Setting for “15 6CH INPUT SET” on the SET MENU will be
applied when 6CH INPUT is selected.
generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also
directed if they are assigned to this jack.
Notes
• Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on
the subwoofer. It is also possible to adjust the volume level by
using the remote control of this unit (see “ADJUSTING THE
LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS” on page 67).
• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET” and “10 LFE
LEVEL” on the SET MENU, some signals may not be output
from the SUBWOOFER jack.

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 CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Power Supply Cords

To AC outlet ■ Connecting the AC power cord

INTRODUCTION
[Europe, General and China models]
Plug the power cord into the AC inlet when all
AC IN
AC OUTLETS
connections are complete, and then plug in this unit to the
SWITCHED
50W MAX. TOTAL
wall outlet.
Caution
• Do not use other AC power cords than the one provided.
Otherwise it may result in causing fire or an electrical
ECTOR
shock.

PREPARATION
WER ON REAR CENTER : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MIN./SPEAKER
MIN./SPEAKER
MIN./SPEAKER
A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
[U.K. model]
MIN./SPEAKER
Plug this unit into the wall outlet.

Plug in the other components connected to this unit to the

wall outlet.
■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

BASIC OPERA-
Europe, General and China models ............. 2 OUTLETS
U.K. model ..................................................... 1 OUTLET
(General and China models)

TION
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 SYSTEM 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

OPERATION
ADVANCED
AC OUTLET(S) is:
Europe and U.K. models ........................................ 100 W
General and China models ....................................... 50 W

VOLTAGE SELECTOR
■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(General and China models only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
INFORMATION
VOLTAGE
must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
ADDITIONAL
SELECTOR

plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/

AC IN
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
50W MAX. TOTAL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR CENTER : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
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REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
FRONT : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A+B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER
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 CONNECTIONS

Turning on the Power

When all connections are completed, turn on the power of
this unit.
1

VOLUME

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2

D I G I T A L

STANDBY
/ON

INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
A B NEXT – SET MENU +
SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE
D–TV/LD CD–R
SILENT
CBL/SAT TUNER

VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR 6CH
VCR2
EXTENSION DIRECT /DVR PHONO STEREO PROGRAM INPUT
PHONES
V–AUX
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

MACRO
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

SYSTEM

1
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on

the remote control) to turn on the power of
this unit.
SYSTEM
POWER
STANDBY
/ON or

Front panel Remote control

2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.

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 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
You can display the operation information for this unit on

INTRODUCTION
a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP Selecting the OSD Mode
program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier
to see the available options and parameters than it is by 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this
reading this information on the front panel display. unit.
y 2 Press ON SCREEN on the remote control
• If a video source is being reproduced, the OSD is repeatedly to change the display mode.
superimposed over the image. The OSD mode changes in the following order: full
• The OSD signal is not output to the REC OUT jack, and will display, short display, and display off.

PREPARATION
not be recorded with any video signal.
• You can set the OSD to turn on (gray background) or off when ON SCREEN LEVEL
PARAMETER

a video source is not being reproduced (or the source SET MENU

component is turned off) by using “13 DISPLAY SET” on the SLEEP TEST

SET MENU (see page 65).

OSD Modes
If the video monitor is connected to the
You can change the amount of information the OSD COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks of this

OPERAIONT
shows. unit, the OSD can be shown only when operating the

BASIC
SET MENU. However, the OSD cannot be
Full display
superimposed over the image.
This mode always shows the DSP program parameter
settings on the video monitor.
Notes
Short display • Playing back video software that has an anti-copy signal or
This mode briefly shows the same contents as the front video signals with a lot of noise may produce unstable images.
panel display at the bottom of the screen and then • The OSD signal output to the COMPONENT VIDEO

OPERATION
ADVANCED
disappears. MONITOR OUT jacks is created from the composite or S-
video signal. Therefore, the quality of the OSD signal may vary
Display off depending on the signal input through the VIDEO or S VIDEO
This mode briefly shows the “DISPLAY OFF” message at jacks.
the bottom of the screen and then disappears. Afterwards,
no changes to operations appear on the monitor except
those of the ON SCREEN button.

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
P01 CONCERT HALL 1
Europe Hall A
≥ DSP LEVEL…………0dB
INIT.DLY…………30ms
ROOM SIZE…………1.O
LIVENESS…………………5
P01 CONCERT HALL 1
Europe Hall A

Full display Short display

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• When you choose the full display mode, INPUT, VOLUME

and some other types of operation information are displayed at
the bottom of the screen in the same format as that for the front
panel display.
• The SET MENU and test tone display appear regardless of the
OSD mode.
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 SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS
This unit has 8 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your
configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings
as well as other possible settings.
If the initial settings shown in the following table are not appropriate for your speaker configuration, change settings
following the steps described in “1 SPEAKER SET” from pages 56 to 59.

Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1H

Item Description Control value (default
setting indicated in bold)

1A CENTER SP Selects the output mode according to whether or not a center speaker is LRG/SML/NONE
being used and its performance.

1B MAIN SP Selects the output mode according to the performance of the main LARGE/SMALL
speakers.

1C REAR L/R SP Selects the output mode according to whether or not rear L/R speakers LRG/SML/NONE
are being used and their performance.

1D REAR CT SP Selects the output mode according to whether or not a rear center LRG/SML/NONE
speaker is being used and its performance.

1E LFE/BASS OUT Selects the speaker according to use for LFE signal output and low bass SWFR/MAIN/BOTH
signal.

1F FRONT EFCT SP Selects the output mode according to whether or not front effect YES/NONE
speakers are being used.

1G MAIN LEVEL Selects the main speaker level. Normal/–10 dB

1H SP B SET Select the location of the main speakers to be connected to the MAIN / ZONE B
SPEAKERS B terminals.

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 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
This section explains how to adjust the speaker output 3

INTRODUCTION
Set the BASS and TREBLE controls on the
levels by using the test tone generator. The “TEST front panel to the center position and turn off
DOLBY SUR.” is for balancing the output levels of the BASS EXTENSION and PROCESSOR
six speakers required for surround sound systems. The DIRECT by pressing the buttons.
“TEST DSP” is for balancing the front effect speakers “BASS EXT. OFF” and “P. DIRECT OFF” appear
with the main speakers for the DSP sound field programs. on the front panel display.
When this adjustment is made, the output level heard at
the listening position will be the same from each speaker. BASS PROCESSOR
EXTENSION DIRECT
This is important for the best performance of the digital

PREPARATION
sound field processor, and various decoders (Dolby – + – +
BASS TREBLE
Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic , DTS, DTS Set to OFF.
ES, and DTS Neo: 6).
The adjustment of each speaker output level should be 4 Set PARAMETER/SET PARAMETER

made at your listening position with the remote control. MENU on the remote SET MENU

Note control to PARAMETER.

• Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are
connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from
TEST DOLBY SUR.

OPERAIONT
the PHONES jack when using the test tone.

BASIC
Select “TEST DOLBY SUR.” to match the output levels
Before You Begin of the center, rear center and left and right rear speakers
to the left and right main speakers.

A/B/C/D/E PRESET
VOLUME

2
NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2
D I G I T A L TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT
STANDBY
/ON

PARAMETER
ON SCREEN LEVEL

SET MENU

OPERATION
INPUT MODE SLEEP TEST

ADVANCED
SILENT
SPEAKERS
A B

D–TV/LD

CBL/SAT
DVD
SOURCE
MD/TAPE
CD–R

TUNER
NEXT – SET MENU + 1, 4 3
VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR 6CH
VCR2
EXTENSION DIRECT /DVR PHONO STEREO PROGRAM INPUT
PHONES
V–AUX
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

1 Press TEST to output the TEST

2 3 3 test tone.
A/B/C/D/E PRESET

INFORMATION
TV INPUT MUTE

ADDITIONAL
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

4 2
PARAMETER

Adjust the volume so you can hear the test

ON SCREEN LEVEL

SET MENU

SLEEP TEST

tone.

VOLUME

1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.
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2 Press SPEAKERS A or B
SPEAKERS
to select the main A B

speakers to be used.
If you are using two sets of the
main speakers, press both A
and B.
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 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

LEFT RIGHT Notes

• If “1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE, the
center channel sound is automatically output from the left and
right main speakers.
CENTER • If “1C REAR L/R SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE, the
SUBWOOFER
output level of the rear right, left and center speakers cannot be
adjusted in step 3. The test tone will be circulated in the order
of LEFT→CENTER→RIGHT→SUBWOOFER→LEFT...,
skipping the rear right and left speakers and the rear center
speaker.
• If “1D REAR CT SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE, the
output level of the rear center speaker cannot be adjusted in
step 3. The test tone will be circulated in the order of
LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT→CENTER→RIGHT→RIGHT SURROUND→LEFT
REAR CENTER SURROUND→SUBWOOFER→LEFT ..., skipping the rear
center speaker.
The test tone is heard from the left main speaker, • If “1E LFE/BASS OUT” on the SET MENU is set to MAIN,
center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker, the output level of the subwoofer cannot be adjusted. The test
rear center speaker, left rear speaker and subwoofer tone will be circulated in the order of LEFT→CENTER→
in order. The tone is produced for 2.5 seconds each RIGHT→RIGHT SURROUND→REAR CENTER→LEFT
time. SURROUND→LEFT…, skipping the subwoofer.
The state of the test tone output is also shown on the y
monitor by an image of the audio listening room. • It is not necessary to readjust the speaker level once it is set as
This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level. long as you do not change the speakers. You can enjoy listening
to or watching the input source with the desired volume by
TEST DOLBY SUR. adjusting the volume key.
• You can increase the output levels of the effect speakers
(center, left rear and right rear and rear center) to +10 dB. If the
output level of these speakers is lower than that of the main
LEFT speakers even after you have increased the output level of these
speakers up to +10 dB, set “1G MAIN LEVEL” on the SET
MENU to –10 dB (see page 59). This setting decreases the
main speaker output level to about one-third of the normal
Front panel display also indicates from which
level. After you have set “1G MAIN LEVEL” on the SET
speaker the test tone is output in the order of MENU to –10 dB, adjust the levels for the center and rear
TEST LEFT→TEST CENTER→TEST RIGHT→ speakers again.
TEST R SUR.→TEST REAR CNTR→TEST L SUR.
→TEST SUBWOOFER
Note
• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this
unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.
3 Press –/+ repeatedly to
adjust the output level of
the effect speakers so that
the output level coming
from each speaker is the
same.
While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the
selected speaker.
Note
• Main L/R speaker level cannot be adjusted by itself. Use
VOLUME to adjust the main volume.
4 When the adjustment is TEST

complete, press TEST.

To enter the “TEST DSP”
mode, press TEST once.
To stop the test tone, press
TEST twice.

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 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT
CONNECTIONS
LEVELS

The state of the test tone output is also shown on the

TEST DSP monitor by an image of the audio listening room.
This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level.
Select “TEST DSP” to match the output levels of the
front effect speakers to the main speakers.

INTRODUCTION
TEST DSP
Note
• You cannot enter the “TEST DSP” mode if “1F FRONT EFCT
SP” is set to NONE.
MAIN
A/B/C/D/E PRESET

2
TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

ON SCREEN LEVEL
PARAMETER

SET MENU
Front panel display also indicates from which
SLEEP TEST

speaker the test tone is output as follows:

1, 4 3

PREPARATION
TEST MAIN → TEST FRONT → TEST MAIN → …
Note
• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this
unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.
1 Press TEST repeatedly to TEST
3 Press –/+ repeatedly to
output the test tone. adjust the output level of
the front effect speakers
so that the output level

OPERAIONT
2 Adjust the volume so you coming from each

BASIC
can hear the test tone. speaker is the same.
VOLUME
While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the front
effect speaker.
Note
FRONT FRONT
• Main L/R speaker level cannot be adjusted by itself. Use
LEFT RIGHT VOLUME to adjust the main volume.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
4 When the adjustment is TEST

complete, press TEST to

stop the test tone.
y
• It is not necessary to readjust the speaker level once it is set as
long as you do not change the speakers. You can enjoy listening
to or watching the input source with the desired volume by
adjusting the volume key.
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
• You can increase the output levels of the front effect speakers
to +10 dB. If the output level of these speakers is lower than
that of the main speakers even after you have increased the
output level of these speakers up to +10 dB, set “1G MAIN
The test tone is heard alternately from the front effect LEVEL” on the SET MENU to –10 dB (see page 59). This
speakers and main speakers. The tone is produced for setting decreases the main speaker output level to about one-
2.5 seconds each time. Press k to hear the test tone third of the normal level. After you have set “1G MAIN
from the front effect L speaker, and n to hear the test LEVEL” on the SET MENU to –10 dB, adjust the levels for
tone from the front effect R speaker. the center and rear speakers again.
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 BASIC PLAYBACK
1 4 6 4 Rotate INPUT (or press one of the input
selector buttons on the remote control) to
VOLUME
select the input source.
The current input source name and input mode
NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2
D I G I T A L

STANDBY
/ON
appear on the front panel display and on the video
INPUT MODE monitor for a few seconds.
SPEAKERS
A B NEXT – SET MENU +
SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE
D–TV/LD CD–R
SILENT
CBL/SAT TUNER

VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR 6CH
VCR2
EXTENSION DIRECT /DVR PHONO STEREO PROGRAM INPUT
PHONES
V–AUX PHONO
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

or D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

3 6 6 74 INPUT

Front panel Remote control

7
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

MACRO 1 2 3 4
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER

SYSTEM 5 6 7 8
A B

1
POWER STANDBY PHONO MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

4 A/B/C/D/E PRESET

V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME

6
TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
6CH INPUT TV MUTE STEREO

TITLE
DISC EFFECT

SOURCE

SELECT
DISPLAY MENU

SEARCH
ENTER

– CHAPTER
SOUND

+
SP
A DVD AUTO L R

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

Selected input source
Note
1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on • The input source names correspond to the jack names on the
the remote control) to turn on the power. rear panel of this unit, not the names of the component
SYSTEM
connected to this unit.
POWER
STANDBY
/ON or To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks
Front panel Remote control
Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the
front panel display and on the video monitor.
2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this 6CH
INPUT
6CH INPUT

unit. or

3 Press SPEAKERS A or B A
SPEAKERS
B
Front panel Remote control
to select the main
speakers to be used.
If you are using two sets of
main speakers, press both A
and B. The speaker indicator(s)
for the selected set(s) lights up Notes
on the front panel display. • If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display and on
the video monitor, no other source can be played. To select
another input source with INPUT (one of the input selector
buttons), press 6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT” from the
front panel display and the video monitor.
• If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks together with a video source, first select the video
source and then press 6CH INPUT.

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 BASIC PLAYBACK

5 Start playback or select a broadcast station ■ BGV (background video) function

on the source component. The BGV function allows you to combine a video image
Refer to the operation instructions for the from a video source with a sound from an audio source.
component. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music

INTRODUCTION
while having beautiful scenery from the video source on
Note
the video monitor.
• If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or encoded
signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the picture itself may Select a source from the video group and then select a
be disturbed due to those signals. source from the audio group with the input selector
buttons on the remote control. This selection for BGV
6 Adjust the volume to the desired output cannot be made with INPUT on the front panel.
level. VOLUME PHONO

PREPARATION
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

VOLUME
or D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

Front panel Remote control

■ To mute the sound
If desired, use BASS, TREBLE and BASS
EXTENSION. These controls are only effective for Press MUTE on the
sound from the main speakers. remote control. MUTE
To resume the audio output,

OPERATION
BASS press MUTE again.

BASIC
EXTENSION

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–
BASS
+ –
TREBLE
+
• You can also cancel mute to press any operation buttons such as
VOLUME +/–.
Notes • During muting, the “MUTE” indicator flashes on the front
panel display.
• If the component connected to the VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2/DVR
• When this unit enters the standby mode, the mute function will
OUT, CD-R OUT and MD/TAPE OUT jacks is turned off, the
be cancelled.
reproduced sound may be distorted or the volume may be

OPERATION
ADVANCED
lowered for the characteristics of AV receivers. In this case, ■ When you have finished using
turn on the component.
• BASS EXTENSION may not be effective if “1B MAIN SP” on
this unit
the SET MENU is set to SMALL and “1E LFE/BASS OUT” is Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the
set to SWFR. remote control) to set this unit in the
7 Select a DSP program if desired. standby mode.
Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on STANDBY
the remote control) to select a DSP program. See
INFORMATION
STANDBY or

ADDITIONAL
/ON
pages 34 to 38 for details about the DSP program.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

PROGRAM
1
ROCK
CONCERT
2
ENTER-
TAINMENT
3
MUSIC
VIDEO
4
TV
THEATER
Front panel Remote control
5 6 7 8
or EX/ES
MOVIE
THEATER 1
MOVIE
THEATER 2
/DTS
SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

Front panel Remote control

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 BASIC PLAYBACK

■ Notes on the digital signal

Input Modes and Indications The digital input jacks of this unit can handle up to a
This unit comes with various input jacks. You can set the 96 kHz sampling digital signal. However when inputting
priority of the input signal among different types of input a higher digital signal than 48 kHz, be aware of the
signals. following points.
• Sound effect will be added to the signals after converting the
Press (INPUT) MODE (the input selector sampling frequency to 48 kHz or below.
button that you have pressed to select the • When the sound effect is turned off by pressing STEREO/
EFFECT, this unit reproduces sound in 2-channel stereo at the
input source on the remote control)
sampling frequency of the input signal.
repeatedly until the desired input mode is
shown on the front panel display and on the ■ Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs
video monitor. • If the digital output data of the player has been
PHONO
processed in any way, you may not be able to perform
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection
MODE or D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD between this unit and the player.
• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and
set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit reproduces
Front panel Remote control the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you
want to play a DTS source, be sure to connect the
source to a digital input jack and set the input mode to
V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME
AUTO or DTS.
• If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while
SP
A DVD AUTO L R

playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit

reproduces no sound.
Input mode • If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal with
AUTO: In this mode, the input signal is the input mode set to AUTO;
automatically selected in the following – This unit automatically switches to the DTS-
order: decoding mode (The “t” indicator lights up.)
1) Digital signal after having detected the DTS signal. When playback
2) Analog signal of the DTS source is completed, the “t” indicator
DTS: In this mode, only the digital input signal may flash. While this indicator is flashing, only DTS
encoded with DTS is selected even if source can be played. If you want to play a normal
another signal is input at the same time. PCM source soon, set the input mode back to AUTO.
ANALOG: In this mode, only the analog input signal is – The “t” indicator may flash when a search or
selected even if a digital signal is input at skip operation is performed while the DTS source is
the same time. playing back with the input mode set to AUTO. If
this status continues for longer than 30 seconds, this
Notes unit will automatically switch from “DTS-decoding”
• If digital signals are input from both the COAXIAL and mode to PCM digital signal input mode. The “t”
OPTICAL jacks, the digital signal from the COAXIAL jack indicator will turn off.
has precedence over the OPTICAL jack.
• In playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS on
some LD or DVD players, the sound output delays for a
moment when playback resumes after a search because the
digital signal is selected again.
• When playing the LD source that has not been digitally
recorded, the sound may not be output for some LD players. In
this case, set the input mode to ANALOG.
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• When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the
type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate
setting.
• When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set
according to “8 INPUT MODE” on the SET MENU (see page
63 for details).

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 BASIC PLAYBACK

Selecting a Sound Field Program 3 After selecting the desired program, press
the same button repeatedly to select the
You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a desired sub-program if available.
DSP program. There are 11 programs with sub-programs For example, to select the sub-program “70 mm

INTRODUCTION
available with this unit. However the selection depends on Sci-Fi”, press MOVIE THEATER 1 repeatedly.
the input signal format and not all the sub-programs are 10KEY DSP HALL 1
1
HALL 2
2
CHURCH
3
JAZZ CLUB
4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV

possible for all input signal formats. For details about CONCERT
5
TAINMENT
6
VIDEO
7
THEATER
8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS

each program, see pages 34 to 38. EX/ES THEATER 1

9
THEATER 2
10
SUR.

11
SELECT

12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

VOLUME

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2

D I G I T A L

STANDBY
/ON

Program name

PREPARATION
INPUT MODE

SPEAKERS
A B NEXT – SET MENU +
SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE

SILENT
D–TV/LD

CBL/SAT
CD–R

TUNER
V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME
VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR
EXTENSION DIRECT
VCR2
PHONO STEREO
6CH DSP
PHONES
/DVR
V–AUX
PROGRAM INPUT
MOVIE THEATER 1
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE

70mm Sci-Fi
VIDEO AUX
PRO LOGIC / L R
SP
A

Sub-program name

2
Notes
• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
1 2,3

OPERATION
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT
5
MOVIE
TAINMENT
6
MOVIE
VIDEO
7
/DTS
THEATER
8
the last DSP program used with that source.

BASIC
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX

A/B/C/D/E PRESET
0 +10 +100
• When you set this unit in the standby mode, the current source
TV VOL
TV INPUT

TV MUTE
CH
MUTE

STEREO
VOLUME and DSP program are memorized and are automatically
DISC EFFECT

selected when you turn on the power again.

• If a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input when the input mode
is set to AUTO, the DSP program (No. 9–11) automatically
switches to the appropriate decoding program.
• When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/
Normal or PRO LOGIC/Enhanced, PRO LOGIC Movie, or

OPERATION
1 Set 10KEY/DSP to DSP on 10KEY DSP

ADVANCED
Neo: 6 Cinema, no sound will be heard from the main speakers
the remote control. and the rear speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center
speaker. However, if “1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is
2 Press PROGRAM l / h (one of the DSP set to NONE, the center channel sound is output from the main
program buttons on the remote control) to speakers.
select the desired program. • When a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit
The name of the selected program appears on the is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.
front panel display and on the video monitor. y
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
10KEY DSP HALL 1
1
HALL 2
2
CHURCH
3
JAZZ CLUB
4
• Choose a DSP program based on your listening preference, and
PROGRAM ROCK
CONCERT
5
ENTER-
TAINMENT
6
MUSIC
VIDEO
7
TV
THEATER
8
not on the name of the program. The acoustics of your listening
or EX/ES
MOVIE
THEATER 1
MOVIE
THEATER 2
/DTS
SUR. SELECT room affect the DSP program. Minimize the sound reflections
9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
in your room to maximize the effect created by the program.

Front panel Remote control ■ DTS 96/24

• Select DTS DIGITAL SUR/Normal among CINEMA
DSP programs or press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off
Program name the sound effect in order to decode the DTS 96/24
signal. DTS 96/24 decoder does not function in other
APPENDIX

V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME cases.
DSP MOVIE THEATER 1
• When the sound effect is turned off by pressing
PRO LOGIC /
96KHz /24Bit
SP
A 70mm Spectacle L R

STEREO/EFFECT, this unit plays the DTS 96/24

signal in 2-channel stereo at the sampling frequency
Sub-program name 96 kHz.
• Press EX/ES for 6.1-channel playback. However, the
DTS 96/24 decoder does not function during 6.1-
English

channel playback.
• 96KHz /24bit indicator lights up while the DTS 96/24
decoder functions.

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Selecting PRO LOGIC, 4 Select a subprogram suitable for the source.

The selection switches as follows each time V/DTS
PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6 SUR. is pressed.
• When PRO LOGIC is selected
You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or
Normal ↔ Enhanced
six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO
LOGIC or Neo: 6 in the program No. 11. • When PRO LOGIC is selected
Movie↔ Music
VOLUME
• When Neo: 6 is selected
NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2
D I G I T A L

Cinema ↔ Music
STANDBY
/ON

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

1 2 3 4
INPUT MODE
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8
SPEAKERS
A B NEXT – SET MENU + MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
DVD
SOURCE
MD/TAPE EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT
D–TV/LD CD–R
SILENT
CBL/SAT TUNER
9 10 11 12
VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR
EXTENSION DIRECT
VCR2
/DVR PHONO STEREO PROGRAM
6CH
INPUT
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
PHONES
V–AUX
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

■ Playing the Dolby Digital EX or

DTS ES software
2 Press EX/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES
decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES
software with a rear center speaker.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8

3
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1
9
THEATER 2
10
SUR.

11
SELECT

12
EX/ES
2,4 CHP/INDEX

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT
PRESET
0

MUTE
+10 +100

TV VOL
TV MUTE
CH
STEREO
VOLUME
CHP/INDEX
DISC EFFECT

1 Select a 2-channel source and start playback V AUX

DSP
VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME

on the source component. EX DIGITAL LFE

SP
A Matrix 6.1 L
RL
C
RC
R
RR

2 (Operating using the front panel) (Example: when playing the Dolby Digital EX software)
Select a decoder and subprogram.
Press PROGRAM l / h on the front panel Press EX/ES to select the mode. (The modes that can be
repeatedly to select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC selected vary depending on the format of the software to
, or Neo: 6. play.)
PROGRAM
AUTO: This mode automatically switches Dolby
Digital EX/DTS ES Matrix 6.1/DTS ES
Discrete 6.1 depending on the signal (flag)
Front panel
in the input source that this unit can detect.
(Operating using the remote control) If the input source has no signal that this
Press V/DTS SUR. on the remote control. unit can detect (“AUTO:OFF” is displayed.),
The previously selected sub program appears on the press EX/ES to select “Matrix 6.1”.
front panel display. Discrete 6.1: This mode can be selected only when the
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
source with DTS ES Discrete format has
ROCK
1

CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
2 3
MUSIC
VIDEO
4
TV
THEATER
been detected. (The DISCRETE indicator
EX/ES
5
MOVIE
THEATER 1
MOVIE
6

THEATER 2
7
/DTS
SUR.
8

SELECT
lights up.) If the source switches to other
9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100 sources with rear left and right channels
during playback, this unit reproduces those
Remote control sources through the Matrix decoder. (Either
EX or MATRIX indicator lights up.)

V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME
Matrix 6.1: This mode makes 6-channel playback of the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
input source with Matrix or Matrix
PRO LOGIC /
SP
A P R O L O G I C II L R
compatible format through the Matrix 6.1
decoder. (Either EX or MATRIX

3 Select a decoder. indicator lights up.)

Press SELECT to select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC OFF: The Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder
or Neo: 6. does not work in this mode.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

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Notes ■ Normal Stereo Reproduction

• The DTS 96/24 decoder and the DTS ES decoder cannot be
Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound
activated at the same time while playing the DTS 96/24 signal.
effect for normal stereo reproduction.
When “AUTO” is selected, the DTS 96/24 decoder has
Press STEREO/EFFECT again to turn the sound

INTRODUCTION
precedence over the DTS ES decoder.
• 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed effect back on.
STEREO STEREO
in the following cases:
or
– When “1C REAR L/R SP”is set to “NONE”. EFFECT
EFFECT
– When the sound effect is turned off.
– When the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jack is Front panel Remote control
being played.
– When the source being played does not contain rear L/R
channel signals.

PREPARATION
– When Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
– When headphones are connected.
Notes
– When “8ch Stereo” is selected.
• When the power of this unit is turned off, the input mode • If “1B MAIN SP” on the SET MENU is set to “SMALL” and
will be reset to AUTO. “1E LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SWFR”, or “1E LFE/BASS
OUT” is set to “BOTH”, the LFE signals will be output from
the subwoofer.
■ Virtual CINEMA DSP • If you turn off the sound effect while a Dolby Digital or DTS
With the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the signal is being output, the dynamic range of the signal is
DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates the virtual automatically compressed and the sounds of the center and rear

OPERATION
speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. speaker channels are mixed and output from the main speakers.

BASIC
The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual • The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the
CINEMA DSP mode according to the selected DSP sound effect or if you set “11 D-RANGE” on the SET MENU
to MIN. In this case turn on the sound effect.
program by setting “1C REAR L/R SP” on the SET
MENU to NONE.
■ Displaying the information about
Notes
the input source
• This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if
“1C REAR L/R SP” is set to NONE in the following cases:
During the stereo reproduction, you can display the

OPERATION
ADVANCED
– when the 8ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL Normal, Pro Logic information such as the type, format and sampling
Normal, Pro Logic , DTS Normal or Neo: 6 program is frequency of the signal input from the component
selected; connected to this unit.
– when the sound effect is turned off;
– when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source; (During playback)
– when using the test tone; or 1 Set PARAMETER/SET PARAMETER

– when connecting the headphones. MENU to PARAMETER.

• When over 48 kHz sampling digital signal is being input, this SET MENU

INFORMATION
unit reproduces sound in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode after

ADDITIONAL
converting the sampling frequency to 48 kHz or below. 2 Press k/n to display the information about
the input signal.
■ SILENT CINEMA DSP
PARAMETER

You can enjoy the powerful sound field as if there were ON SCREEN LEVEL

SET MENU

actual speakers with the SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can SLEEP TEST

listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your

headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound
field processor is on. Enjoy all the DSP program using the
APPENDIX

headphones. The “SILENT” indicator lights up on the

front panel display. (If the sound effect is off, you listen to
the source with normal stereo reproduction.)
Notes
• When 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source, this unit is
not set in the SILENT CINEMA DSP mode even if the sound
effect is on.
English

• When over 48 kHz sampling digital signal is being input, this

unit reproduces sound in the CINEMA DSP mode after
converting the sampling frequency to 48 kHz or below.

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Understanding Sound Fields

A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a
particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear
early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound
produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and
other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives
each venue its special and recognizable sound quality.
YAMAHA sent teams of sound engineers all around the world to
measure the sound reflections of famous concert halls and music
venues, and collect detailed sound field information such as the
direction, strength, range, and delay time of those reflections. Then
we stored this enormous amount of data in the ROM chips of this
unit.

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

Recreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera house requires localizing the virtual sound sources in your
listening room. The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound
field. YAMAHA’s DSP requires four effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data.
The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the four effect speakers to localize the
virtual sound sources in a full circle around the listener.

CINEMA-DSP
Filmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread
even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with
the images on the screen.
CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP
integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field
programs to provide the surround sound field. It recreates the most complete movie sound design in your audio room. In
CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHA’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the right and left Main and
Center channels, so the listener can enjoy realistic dialogue, depth of sound, smooth transition between sound sources,
and a surround sound field that goes beyond the screen.
When a DTS or Dolby Digital signal is detected, the CINEMA-DSP sound field processor automatically chooses the
most suitable sound field program for that signal.

L SURROUND SOUND FIELD

PRESENCE SOUND FIELD

DIALOG EFFECT MUSIC

R SURROUND SOUND FIELD

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Straight Decode
This unit is equipped with various precise decoders;
• Dolby Digital/DTS decoder for multi-channel reproduction of the original sound

INTRODUCTION
• Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES decoder for an additional rear center channel
• DTS 96/24 decoder for the high quality playback of the DTS 96/24 signal at the sampling frequency 96 kHz.
• Dolby Pro Logic/Pro Logic /DTS Neo:6 decoder for multi-channel reproduction of 2-channel sources

Select any of the STRAIGHT DECODE modes in Program 11 (except for the sub-program “Enhanced.”) to use any of
these decoders for reproducing the original sound without any sound effects added. In this case, no DSP effect is applied
and the DSP indicator turns off.

Sound Field Effect

PREPARATION
The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without
using matrix processing. This unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs provide the same quality of sound and sound
localization that 6-channel soundtracks do. The built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder brings the professional-quality
sound designed for movie theaters into your home. With this unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs, you can recreate a
dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being at a public theater in your listening room by using Dolby Digital or
DTS technology.
■ Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect

OPERATION
These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing

BASIC
Presence DSP
sound field on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front,
left surround and right surround channels. This processing
enables this unit to reproduce the immense sound field
and surround expression of a Dolby Digital- or DTS-
equipped movie theater without sacrificing the clear
separation of all channels.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Left surround DSP Right surround DSP
sound field sound field

■ Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES + DSP sound field effect

These programs provide you with the maximum experience of the spacious surround effects since an extra rear center
DSP sound field created from the rear center channel is added.
■ Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effect
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
Most movie software has 4-channel (left, center, right and
Presence DSP surround) sound information encoded by Dolby Surround
sound field
matrix processing and stored on the left and right tracks.
These signals are processed by the Dolby Pro Logic
decoder. The MOVIE THEATER programs for 2-channel
sources are designed to recreate the spaciousness and
delicate nuances of sound that tend to be lost in the
Surround DSP encoding and decoding processes.
sound field
APPENDIX

■ Dolby Pro Logic /DTS Neo: 6

Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Neo: 6 equipped on this unit decode the 2-channel Dolby Surround software into five or
six full range channels. They also provide two modes; MOVIE/CINEMA for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel sources.
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Features of DSP Programs

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 recreations of actual acoustic environments.

Type of No. Program Sub program Features

Mode

sources

1 CONCERT HALL 1 Europe Hall A This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in Munich
which has approximately 2500 seats. Almost the
whole interior is made of wood. There is relatively
little reflection from the walls, and sound spreads
finely and beautifully.

Europe Hall B This is a large shoe-box type concert hall with less
than 2400 seats located in Frankfurt. This hall has a
very solid, powerful sound. The listener’s virtual
seat is in the center-right section on the first floor.

2 CONCERT HALL 2 U.S.A. Hall C This is a large 2600 seat concert hall in the United
States which features a fairly traditional European
design. The interior is relatively simple, in the
American style. The middle and high frequencies are
richly and beautifully reinforced.

Live Concert A large round concert hall with a rich surround

effect. Prounced reflections from all directions
emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field
has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is
near the center, close to the stage.

3 CHURCH Freiburg This program recreates the acoustic environment of

a big church with a high dome and columns along
Hi-Fi DSP

each side. The reverberation delay is very long while

For music the early reflections are smaller than with other
sources sound field programs.

Royaumont This program features the sound field created by the

refectory (dining hall) of a beautiful medieval
Gothic monastery located in Royaumont on the
outskirts of Paris.

4 JAZZ CLUB Village Gate This is the sound field at a jazz club in New York. It
is in a basement and has a relatively spacious floor
area. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center left of
the hall.

The Bottom This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom
Line Line”, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can
seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field
offering a real and vibrant sound.

5 ROCK CONCERT The Roxy The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music.
Theatre The data for this program was recorded at LA’s
“hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at
the center-left of the hall.

Arena A classic shoe-box type concert hall. This program

gives you long delays between direct sounds and
effect sounds, with the extraordinarily spacious feel
of a large arena.

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Type of No. Program Sub program Features

sources

6 ENTERTAINMENT Disco This program recreates the acoustic environment of a

INTRODUCTION
lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is
dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized
Hi-Fi DSP

For music by a high-energy, “immediate” sound.

sources
8ch Stereo Using this program increases the listening position
range. This is a sound field suitable for background
music at parties.

6 ENTERTAINMENT Game This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video

PREPARATION
game sounds.

7 MUSIC VIDEO Pop/Rock This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere

and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or rock
concert.

Opera This program provides excellent vocal depth and

overall clarity by restraining excessive reverberation.
The surround sound field is relatively moderate but it
For audio- reproduces beautiful sound using data collected from

OPERATION
video a concert hall.

BASIC
sources
8 TV THEATER Mono Movie This program is provided for reproducing monaural
video sources (such as old movies). The program
produces the optimum reverberation to create sound
depth using only the presence sound field.
CINEMA DSP

Variety/Sports Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow,

the surround sound field employs the sound

OPERATION
ADVANCED
environment of a large concert hall. With this
program, you can enjoy watching various TV
programs such as news, variety shows, music
programs or sports programs.

9 MOVIE Spectacle This program creates the extremely wide sound field
THEATER 1 of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the
source sound in detail, making both the video and the

INFORMATION
sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind

ADDITIONAL
of video source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby
Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie
For movie productions).
programs
Sci-Fi This program 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
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Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded

software employing the most advanced techniques.
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Mode
Type of No. Program Sub program Features
sources

10 MOVIE Adventure This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the

THEATER 2 sound design of the newest 70-mm and multichannel
soundtrack 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.

General This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm

and multichannel soundtrack films, and is
characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The
CINEMA DSP

presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially

spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining
the echo effect of conversations without losing
clarity.

11 DOLBY DIGITAL Enhanced This program ideally simulates the multi-surround

speaker systems of the 35-mm film theaters. Dolby
DTS DIGITAL Enhanced Pro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding or DTS
For movie SUR decoding and digital sound field processing create
programs precise effects without altering the original sound
PRO LOGIC Enhanced orientation.
The surround effects produced by this sound field
wrap around the viewer naturally from the back to the
left and right, and toward the screen.

11 DOLBY DIGITAL Normal The built-in decoder precisely reproduces sounds and
sound effects from sources. The highly efficient
DTS DIGITAL Normal decoding process improves crosstalk and channel
SUR separation and makes sound positioning smoother
and more precise.
STRAIGHT DECODE

In this program, no DSP effect is applied.

PRO LOGIC Normal To reproduce 2 channel sources decoding into

multichannels in each decoding mode.
PRO LOGIC Movie

Music

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

Music

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Table of Program Names for Each Input Format

Input DOLBY DIGITAL DTS

INTRODUCTION
2 channel DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL DTS ES DTS ES
Stereo EX decoder: EX decoder: decoder: decoder:
No. Program inactive (off) active (on) inactive (off) active (on)

9 MOVIE 70 mm Spectacle DGTL Spectacle Spectacle EX DTS Spectacle Spectacle ES

THEATER 1
70 mm Sci-Fi DGTL Sci-Fi Sci-Fi EX DTS Sci-Fi Sci-Fi ES

PREPARATION
10 MOVIE 70 mm Adventure DGTL Adventure Adventure EX DTS Adventure Adventure ES
THEATER 2
70 mm General DGTL General General EX DTS General General ES

11 DOLBY — Normal Dolby D EX — —

DIGITAL
— Enhanced EX Enhanced — —

DTS DGTL — — — Normal ES Matrix 6.1*1

SUR 96/24 Normal*3 ES Dscrt 6.1 *2

OPERATION
BASIC
— — — Enhanced Enhanced ES

PRO LOGIC Normal — — — —

Enhanced — — — —

PRO LOGIC Movie — — — —

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Music — — — —

DTS Neo: 6 Cinema — — — —

Music — — — —

*1 means the DTS ES Matrix decoder is active.

*2 means the DTS ES Discrete decoder is active.
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
*3 means the DTS 96/24 decoder is active.
y
• If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to AUTO, the DSP program will be automatically
switched to the Dolby Digital playback sound field or DTS playback sound field.
• If Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS ES software is played when AUTO is selected by pressing the EX/ES button on the
remote control, the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder will automatically turn on and the corresponding DSP program will be
selected.
• EX/ES on the remote control can be used to play Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel sources with rear center speaker. In this case the
program name changes to the corresponding name for 6.1 channel.
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• When playing 6.1 channel source with EX/ES on the remote control off, the program name changes to the corresponding name for
5.1 channel.

Note
• The “ ” indicator does not light up when selecting the program No. 11 except for the Enhanced mode.
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REC OUT allows you to record one source while Notes
watching and/or listening to another source. • Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.
• When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record
Recording adjustments and other operations are between other components connected to this unit.
performed from the recording components. Refer to the • The setting of BASS, TREBLE, BASS EXTENSION,
operation instructions for these components. VOLUME, “3 L/R BALANCE” on the SET MENU and DSP
1 2 programs does not affect the recorded material.
• A source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit
cannot be recorded.
• S-video and composite video signals pass independently
VOLUME

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AZ2

D I G I T A L
through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or
STANDBY
/ON
dubbing video signals, if your video source component is
connected to provide only an S-video (or only a composite
INPUT MODE

video) signal, you can record only an S-video (or only a

SPEAKERS

composite video) signal by your VCR.

A B NEXT – SET MENU +
SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE
D–TV/LD CD–R
SILENT
CBL/SAT TUNER

VCR 1 CD
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
BASS PROCESSOR

• A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT

VCR2 6CH
EXTENSION DIRECT /DVR PHONO STEREO PROGRAM INPUT
PHONES
V–AUX
– + – +
REC OUT EFFECT
BASS TREBLE
VIDEO AUX

channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is not

output on VCR 1 OUT.)
• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from
1 Turn on the power to this unit and all records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material
may infringe copyright laws.
connected components.
2 Select the source component you want to If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or
record from by using REC OUT. encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the
• To record the current input source that you are picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.
watching or listening to, set REC OUT to
SOURCE. ■ Special considerations when
D–TV/LD
DVD
SOURCE
MD/TAPE
CD–R recording DTS software
CBL/SAT TUNER

VCR 1 CD
The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to
VCR2
/DVR
V–AUX
PHONO
digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise
REC OUT
being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to
record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them,
• To record a source other than the one that you are the following considerations and adjustments need to be
watching or listening to, set REC OUT to the made.
source you want to record.
For LDs, DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your
player is compatible with the DTS format, follow its
SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE
D–TV/LD CD–R operation instruction to make a setting so that the analog
CBL/SAT TUNER

VCR 1 CD
signal will be output from the player.
VCR2

■ Timer playback/recording
/DVR PHONO

V–AUX

REC OUT
This unit can perform playback or recording with an
Note external timer (not supplied). Refer to the operation
instruction for the component and the timer to be used.
• At this setting, you can change the source to listen to or watch
during recording by rotating INPUT (one of the input selector Notes
buttons on the remote control).
• The stored data such as input source will be reflected in the
3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station) playback or recording with the timer.
on the source component. • If you do not want any sound output during the recording with
a timer, turn the volume down.
4 Start recording on the recording component.
y Memory back-up
• Setting REC OUT to SOURCE and using the BGV function The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
(see page 29) allows the recording of audio and video from a (input source, volume level, set menu settings and so
different source. on) from being lost even if this unit is in the standby
mode (disconnected from the AC outlet). However if
the timer is turned off for more than one week, the
stored data will be lost.

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The remote control can operate other A/V components of YAMAHA and other manufacturers as well as this unit. To

INTRODUCTION
control those components, you must set up remote control with the manufacturer codes.

This remote control also has two sophisticated features: Learn and Macro. The Learn feature allows it to acquire
functions from the remote controls of other components in your system (or other household appliances) equipped with
an infrared remote control receiver. The Macro feature allows you to program a series of operations in sequence for
operation by a single button, or to use the factory-set macros to operate other YAMAHA components. These features
make it possible for you to reduce the number of remote control in your entertainment room.
Notes

PREPARATION
• For the operating distance of the remote control and notes about batteries, see pages 3 and 7.
• For the name and function of each part and button, see pages 6 and 7.

Control Area
■ Control area of this unit ■ Control area for each component
The control area of this unit is the shaded area shown The component control area is the shaded area shown

BASIC OPERA-
below. You can use the functions within this area no below. Each component has different functions for the
matter which component control area is selected. operation buttons in the component control area. The

TION
component which has been chosen by pressing an input
selector button or SOURCE SELECT k/n can be
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO
MACRO
OFF ON
controlled and the display window shows the
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO
corresponding name of the component to be operated.
Input selector V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

buttons, and Å/ı D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

Å/ı buttons and input
buttons selector buttons switch the TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO
MACRO
OFF ON

OPERATION
ADVANCED
6CH INPUT

TITLE control area for each SYSTEM

POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

ENTER component. V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

* Å/ı buttons is to operate
SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER + the other components that are D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

not connected to this unit. 6CH INPUT

Factory setting: TITLE

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB Å ........... LD player ENTER

DSP is selected ROCK

1 2
ENTER- MUSIC
3
TV
4
ı ..... Satellite tuner
SOURCE TITLE

CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER DISPLAY MENU SOUND

5 6 7 8 SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER + ENTER
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12 POWER REC STOP DISPLAY

PAUSE MENU
PLAY SOUND

INFORMATION
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
– +

ADDITIONAL
SEARCH CHAPTER
A/B/C/D/E PRESET

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2

POWER CHURCH
REC JAZZ CLUB
STOP PAUSE PLAY
TV INPUT MUTE
1 2 3 4
TV VOL CH VOLUME
ROCK ENTER- TV MONO
TV MUTE STEREO CONCERT TAINMENT SPORTS MOVIE
5 6 7HALL 1 8HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
DISC EFFECT MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
6.1/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. 1 SELECT2 3 4
9 10 ROCK
11 ENTER-
12 MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER

ON SCREEN LEVEL
PARAMETER
10KEY is selected CHP/INDEX 0 +10

MOVIE
5
+100

MOVIE
6 7
/DTS
8
A/B/C/D/E PRESET
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT
SET MENU
9 10 11 12
SLEEP TEST TV INPUT MUTE
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE A/B/C/D/E PRESET
STEREO

DISC TV INPUT
EFFECT
TV VOL CH
TV MUTE

DISC
APPENDIX

Component control area

There are 13 component control areas. You can set up the
manufacturer code and program other remote control functions in
each area. See pages 50 to 54.
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Notes
Setting the Manufacturer Code • Press LEARN for at least 3 seconds, otherwise the learning
You can control other components by setting a process is started.
manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each input • Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Otherwise,
the learning mode will be automatically canceled. In this case,
area.
press LEARN again.
The following table shows factory-set component
(Library: component category) and the manufacturer code 3 Press k / n to select the name of your
for each area. If you are to make a setting for different component’s manufacturer.
component from the factory setting, change the library as You will find the names of most worldwide audio-
described in step 3 on right. video manufacturers in alphabetical order in the
display window.
Input area Component category Manufacturer
(Library)
A LD Yamaha
B SAT –
PHONO TV – ENTER

V-AUX VCR –
TUNER TUNER Yamaha-1
MD/TAPE MD Yamaha-1
CD-R CD-R Yamaha
D-TV/LD TV –
If you want to change a library (component
VCR 1 VCR – category), press l / h. You can set a
VCR 2/DVR VCR – different component from the input selector
DVD DVD Yamaha-1 name.
Library choices: L:DVD, L:LD, L:CD, L:CDR,
CD CD Yamaha-1
L:MD, L:TAP, L:TUN, L:AMP*, L:TV, L:CAB,
CBL/SAT CABLE – L:DBS, L:SAT, L:VCR

Note
■ Amplifier Library (L:AMP)
The code to operate this unit has been preset in the
• You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even
if Yamaha manufacture code is initially set as listed above. In supplied remote control. However you can change the
this case, try to set other Yamaha manufacture code(s). code in Amplifier Library if necessary.
Amplifier Library has the following four codes:
1 Press an input selector button, Å or ı to YPC: Code to operate this unit.
select the source component you want to set Zone 2: Code to use the Zone 2 function. This code is
up. not used with this unit.
A B PHONO
DSP: Code to operate other Yamaha DSP amplifiers that
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD
cannot be operated with the YPC code.
D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD
NO: Code to operate other manufacturers’ amplifiers
using this unit’s remote control.
4 Press one of the buttons shaded below to
2 Press and hold LEARN for about 3 seconds check if it works for the component being
by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. set. If it does, the manufacturer code setting
“SETUP” and the selected component name appear has been correctly made.
alternately in the display window. TITLE
6CH INPUT

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

LEARN
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

Note
• If the manufacturer of your component has more than one
codes, try each of them until you find the correct one.
y
• If you continuously want to set up another code for another
component, press ENTER and repeat steps 1, 3 and 4.
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5 Press LEARN again to exit from the setup 3 Place this remote control and the other
mode. remote control about 5 to 10 cm apart on a
LEARN
flat surface so that their infrared transmitters
are aimed at each other.

INTRODUCTION
D-TV/LD

POWER
SYSTEM
V-AUX

TRANSMIT
SOURCE

RE-NAME
CBL/SAT
Notes

TUNER

STANDBY

CLEAR
MD/TAPE
VCR 1
TITLE

LEARN
• Supplied remote control does not store all the manufacturer

VCR2/DVR
ENTER

MACRO
CD-R

B
codes for commercially available AV components (including

OFF
6CH INPUT

PHONO

MACRO
DVD

CD

ON
Yamaha AV components). Therefore it may not work to operate
your AV component. If operation is not possible with any of the
manufacturer codes, program the new remote control function
with the Learn feature or use the remote control for the

PREPARATION
5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inch)
component.
• If you have already programmed a remote control function for a 4 Press LEARN by using a ballpoint pen or
button, the function by learning programming takes priority similar object.
over the setup manufacturer code’s function.
• “ERROR” appears in the display window when pressing
buttons other than indicated in each step, or more than one LEARN
button at once.

Learn Feature

BASIC OPERA-
Flashes alternately
If you want to program functions not included in the basic Notes

TION
operations covered by the manufacturer code, or a • Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Otherwise,
manufacturer code is not available, the following the learning mode will be automatically canceled. In this case,
procedure needs to be performed. The possible press LEARN again.
programming area is the same as a component control • Do not press and hold LEARN longer than 3 seconds.
area, so the buttons are programmable independently for Otherwise this unit enters the manufacturer code setting mode.
each source component area. 5 Press the button for which you want to

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Note program the new function.
• This remote control transmits infrared rays. If the other remote
“LEARN” is displayed.
control also uses infrared rays, this remote control can learn
D-TV/LD

POWER

most of the other remote control’s functions. However, you

SYSTEM
V-AUX

TRANSMIT
SOURCE

RE-NAME
CBL/SAT

TUNER

may not be able to program some special signals or extremely

STANDBY

CLEAR
MD/TAPE
VCR 1

long transmissions. (Refer to the operation instructions for the

TITLE

LEARN
VCR2/DVR
ENTER

MACRO
CD-R

other remote control.)

B

OFF
6CH INPUT

PHONO

MACRO
DVD

CD

■ Programming a new remote

ON

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
control function
1 Set 10KEY/DSP to 10KEY. 10KEY DSP

Note
• It is also possible to program in the control area of this unit
with 10KEY/DSP set to DSP. However, if you program
APPENDIX

functions in this area, you cannot control this unit and select a
DSP program.
2 Press an input selector button, Å or ı to
select a source component.
A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

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6 Press and hold the button on the other

Changing the Source Name in the
remote control that has the function you Display Window
want to program into this remote control
until “OK” appears in the display window. You can change the name that appears in the display
window on the remote control if you want to use the
D-TV/LD

POWER
SYSTEM
V-AUX

TRANSMIT
SOURCE

different name from the original input selector button

RE-NAME
CBL/SAT

TUNER

STANDBY

CLEAR

names. This is useful when different component is set in

MD/TAPE
VCR 1
TITLE

LEARN
VCR2/DVR

the input selector button.

ENTER

MACRO
CD-R

OFF
6CH INPUT

PHONO

MACRO
DVD

CD

1 Press an input selector button, Å or ı to

ON

select the source component you want to

rename.
The selected component name appears in the display
window.
A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

Notes D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

• “NG” appears in the display window when programming has

not been done correctly. In this case, start over from step 5.
• This remote control can learn approximately 120 functions. 2 Press RE-NAME by using RE-NAME
However depending on the signals learned, “FULL” may a ballpoint pen or similar
appear in the display window much earlier than this number. In object.
this case, clear unnecessary programmed functions to make
further learning on the remote control. 3 Press k / n to select a character.
Choices are A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space, -(hyphen),
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program additional
and /(slash).
functions.
y
• To learn functions in other source component control area,
ENTER
press SOURCE SELECT k / n in step 4 to select other source
component.
8 Press LEARN again to exit from the learning
mode.
4 Press l / h to move the cursor to the next
LEARN position.

ENTER
Notes
• Learning may not be possible in the following cases:
– when the batteries in the remote control for this unit or other y
components are weak • If you continuously want to rename another source component,
– when the distance between the two remote controls is too press ENTER and repeat steps 1, 3 and 4.
much or too little
– when the remote control infrared windows are not facing at
5 Press RE-NAME again to exit from the
the appropriate angle renaming mode.
– when the remote control is exposed to the direct sunlight
RE-NAME
– when the function to be programmed is continuous or
uncommon
• “ERROR” appears in the display window when pressing
buttons other than indicated in each step, or more than one Note
button at once. • “ERROR” appears in the display window when pressing
buttons other than indicated in each step, or more than one
button at once.

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Using the Macro Feature

The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations by pressing just one button. For example, when
you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to

INTRODUCTION
start playback. The Macro feature lets you perform all those operations by simply pressing the CD macro button. The
macro buttons (the input selector buttons, Å and ı buttons, SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY) are factory set with
macro programs. You can also program your own macros (see page 46).
Press one of the macro buttons Automatically transmits signals of each button sequentially
CD
SYSTEM CD
POWER PLAY
(CD area)

PREPARATION
Macro buttons First Second Third
PHONO PHONO
–

V-AUX V-AUX
–

TUNER TUNER
–
(*4)
MD/TAPE MD/TAPE
PLAY

BASIC OPERA-
(MD/TAPE area) (*3)
CD-R CD-R PLAY

TION
(CD-R area) (*3)
CD CD PLAY

(CD area) (*3)

D-TV/LD D-TV/LD
–
SYSTEM
POWER

CBL/SAT CBL/SAT
–
(*1)

OPERATION
ADVANCED
VCR 1 VCR 1 PLAY
(VCR 1 area) (*3)

VCR2/DVR VCR2/DVR PLAY

(VCR 2/DVR area) (*3)

DVD DVD PLAY

(DVD area) (*3)

A
– –

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
B
– –

SYSTEM
POWER POWER
–
(D-TV/LD area) (*2)

STANDBY STANDBY
– –

*1 In order to turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit, connect those
APPENDIX

components to the AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit
depending on the component. For details, please refer to the operation instruction for the connected component.)
*2 If the macro you select includes power control functions, the component may be turned off if it is already on when
you press the macro button. For example, if your TV is on and you press the SYSTEM POWER macro button, the
TV is turned off.
*3 By factory setting, playback can be started with any YAMAHA remote control-compatible MD recorders, CD
players, CD recorders, DVD players, and LD players. When using macros to operate other components, it is either
necessary to program the PLAY button on the control area of that component (see pages 43 and 44) or to set up a
English

manufacturer code (see page 42).

*4 When TUNER is selected as the input source, YAMAHA tuners receive the last station when this unit is set in the
standby mode.

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■ Operating the macro 2 Press a macro button for which you want to
program the macro operation.
MACRO The button you chose for programming the macro
MACRO
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON
MACRO ON/OFF
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO
operation and the selected component name appear
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD
alternately in the display window.
D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD
Macro buttons
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

1 Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON.

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

2 Press a macro button.

Notes Note
• When you have finished using the Macro feature, set MACRO
• “AGAIN” appears in the display window when a button other
ON/OFF to OFF.
than the macro buttons is pressed.
• While this unit is carrying out a macro program, this unit does
not receive any other button’s function until the macro 3 Press the buttons of the functions that you
operation has been completed (the TRANSMIT indicator stops want to include in the macro operation
flashing). sequence in order.
• Continue to aim the remote control at the component the macro
is operating until the macro operation has been completed.
y
• You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you have set 10
■ Programming a macro steps, “FULL” appears and the remote control automatically
exits from the macro mode.
You can program your own macros and use the Macro
feature to transmit many remote control commands by SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

pressing a single button. V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

Notes D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

• The factory-set macro is not cleared when a new macro is TITLE

6CH INPUT

programmed for a button. The factory-set macro can be used ENTER

again when the programmed macro is cleared. SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

• It is not possible to add a new signal (macro step) to the SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

factory-set macro. Programming a macro changes all macro POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY 1

contents. 2 MCR 1 : DVD a

• A macro programming is used to transmit learning or setup (or MCR 2 : DVD p
YAMAHA preset) button signals of this remote control to a
macro button. If necessary, set up the manufacturer code or
program a function with the remote control for your
component. indicate the number
• This remote control handles button signals that operate of macro steps you
entered
continuously, such as volume control, as short time interval
codes. Macro programming that include these types of macro
steps are therefore not recommended.
appear alternately so that you can
1 Press MACRO by using a ballpoint pen or set up the next step
similar object.
“MCR ?” appears in the display window.

MACRO
Notes
• “NG” appears in the display window when programming has
not been done correctly. In this case, start over from step 2.
Note • If you want to change the source component, use SOURCE
• Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Otherwise, SELECT k / n. When you use the input selector buttons,
the learning mode will be automatically canceled. In this case, selecting the input is programmed as a macro step, whereas
press MACRO again. SOURCE SELECT k / n only changes the component.

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4 Press MACRO again when MACRO

2 Press k / n to select the clear mode.
the operation sequence The mode is shown in the display window in the
you want to program is following order:
complete.

INTRODUCTION
Note (L: name of a component) Clears
all learned functions for the
• “ERROR” appears in the display when pressing buttons other component area. Press the input
than indicated in each step, or more than one button at once. selector button, Å or ı to select
the component.
Memory back-up
If the remote control is without batteries for more than Clears all learned functions for
3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the this unit control area.
remote control, the contents of the memory may be

PREPARATION
cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
batteries, set up the manufacturer code and program Clears all learned functions.
any acquired functions that may have been cleared.

Clears all programmed macros.

Clearing Learned Functions,
Macros, Renamed Source Names,

BASIC OPERA-
and Setup Manufacturer Codes Clears all renamed source

TION
names in the display window.

1 Press CLEAR by using a ballpoint pen or

similar object. Clears all programmed functions
including setup manufacturer
CLEAR codes. This returns to the
factory settings.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Note
• Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Otherwise, 3 Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3
the learning mode will be automatically canceled. In this case, seconds.
press CLEAR again. “C:OK” appears in the display window.

CLEAR

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL

Note
• “C:NG” appears in the display window if the operation is
unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 2.
4 Press CLEAR to exit from the clearing mode.
Once you have cleared a learned function or macro
APPENDIX

for a button, the button reverts to the factory setting.

CLEAR

Note
• “ERROR” appears in the display window under the following
circumstances:
English

– when pressing a button other than the cursor and ENTER;

– when pressing more than one button at once; or
– when MACRO ON/OFF, 10KEY/DSP or PARAMETER/SET
MENU is switched to another position.

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Clearing a Learned Function Clearing a Macro Function

You can clear the function learned in a certain 1 Press MACRO to clear a programmed macro
programmable button in each area. by using a ballpoint pen or similar object.
1 Press an input selector button, Å or ı to
select the source component you want to MACRO

clear the function.

The selected component name appears in the display
window. Note
A B PHONO
• Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Otherwise
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD
the learning mode will be automatically canceled. In this case,
D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD press MACRO again.
2 Press and hold CLEAR by using a ballpoint
pen or similar object, then press the button
2 Press LEARN by using a ballpoint pen or for which you want to clear the macro for
similar object. about 3 seconds.
“LEARN” and the selected component name appear “C:OK” appears in the display window.
alternately in the display window.
MACRO
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

LEARN
D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

y
Note • You can clear other macros at this time by holding down
• Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Otherwise CLEAR again and pressing the other buttons for which those
the learning mode will be automatically canceled. In this case, macros have been programmed.
press LEARN again. Note
3 Press and hold CLEAR by using a ballpoint • “C:NG” appears in the display window if the operation is
pen or similar object, then press the button unsuccessful. In this case, try step 2 again.
for which you want to clear the function for 3 Press MACRO again to exit from the clearing
about 3 seconds. mode.
“C:OK” appears in the display window. Once you have cleared macro for a button, the button
reverts to the factory setting.
MACRO
TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

SYSTEM
A B
MACRO
POWER STANDBY PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

y
• You can clear other learned functions at this time by holding
down CLEAR again and pressing the other buttons for which
those learned functions have been programmed.

Note
• “C:NG” appears in the display window if the operation is
unsuccessful. In this case, try step 3 again.
4 Press LEARN again to LEARN

exit.
Once you have cleared a learned function for a
button, the button reverts to the factory setting.

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■ SOURCE SELECT k / n ■ Light up function

You can control another component independently from The buttons which are active and the display window
the input you have selected by pressing an input selector light up for 10 seconds after pressing LIGHT.
button.

INTRODUCTION
Press SOURCE SELECT k / n to choose the
component and set the remote control to be TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO
MACRO
OFF ON

used for it. SYSTEM

POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

The display window will show one of the following: V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

(when pressing n) OPTN (option), Å, ı, PHONO, D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

V-AUX, TUNER, MD, CD-R, CD, TV/LD (TV or 6CH INPUT

digital TV/LD), CBSAT (cable TV/satellite tuner), TITLE

VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD. ENTER

PREPARATION
SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

y SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

• Pressing k shows the same in the reverse order, but you cannot POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

select OPTN.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER

Area that lights up (Only buttons

that send the signal light up in
orange.)
SOURCE

BASIC OPERA-
SELECT

TION
■ OPTN (option) area
OPTN is an extra component control area that can be
programmed with other remote control functions.
y
• For the signals that will be used only in macro, it is

OPERATION
ADVANCED
recommended to learn signals in the OPTN area.

Note
• You cannot set up the manufacturer code in this area.
6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

Pressing n always selects OPTN first

APPENDIX
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Each Component Control Area

The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the component
you have. After setting the manufacturer code, press an input selector button, Å / ı, or SOURCE SELECT k / n to
select a component you want to control.
■ Operating a DVD player (DVD area)
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

TITLE 6CH INPUT

(TOP MENU) TITLE

ENTER Menu cursor/ENTER

MENU SOURCE

DISPLAY DISPLAY MENU SOUND Audio

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +
SEARCH Skip search
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
POWER PLAY
Return PAUSE
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
STOP ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER Numeric buttons
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

Title/Index 9 10 11 12 Clear
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

A/B/C/D/E PRESET
*
TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME DISC +/– (disc skip)
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both D-
TV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.
■ Operating a VCR (VCR 1 and VCR 2/DVR areas)
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

SEARCH
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
POWER PLAY
Record PAUSE
(Press twice to start recording) 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
STOP ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER Numeric buttons
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

TV/Video input 9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

* A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME CH +/– (channel)
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both D-
TV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.

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■ Operating a TV/digital TV (D-TV/LD area) or a cable TV/satellite TV (CBL/

SAT area)
SYSTEM
STANDBY A B PHONO

INTRODUCTION
POWER

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

DISPLAY SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

PREPARATION
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
*
POWER
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER
Numeric buttons
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

Enter 9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
TV INPUT A/B/C/D/E PRESET

BASIC OPERA-
TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL +/– TV VOL CH VOLUME CH +/– (channel)
TV MUTE STEREO

TION
DISC EFFECT

TV MUTE

* SEARCH, REC, STOP, PAUSE and PLAY function to operate your VCR without switching the input to VCR 1 if the
manufacturer code is set in VCR 1.
■ Operating an LD player (D-TV/LD area)

OPERATION
ADVANCED
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
SOURCE

DISPLAY DISPLAY MENU SOUND SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +
SEARCH CHAPTER –/+ (chapter search)
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
POWER PLAY
STOP PAUSE
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER
Numeric buttons
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

Chapter/Time 9 10 11 12 Clear
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
APPENDIX

A/B/C/D/E PRESET
*
TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

Set the manufacture code for your LD player following the setting procedure described on page 42 because TV is
factory-set for this input selector button.
English

* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in PHONO.

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■ Operating a CD player (CD area)

SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

DISPLAY
SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +
SEARCH Skip search
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
POWER PLAY
STOP PAUSE
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER
Numeric buttons
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

INDEX 9 10 11 12 Clear
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

* A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV INPUT
TV VOL CH
MUTE
VOLUME
DISC +/– (disc skip)
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both D-
TV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.
■ Operating a CD recorder (CD-R area) or an MD recorder (MD/TAPE area)
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

DISPLAY SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +
SEARCH Skip search
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
POWER PLAY
Record PAUSE
(MD only) 10KEY DSP HALL 1
1
HALL 2
2
CHURCH
3
JAZZ CLUB
4
ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER Numeric buttons
STOP 5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

INDEX 9 10 11 12 Clear
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
(CD-R only) (CD-R only)
A/B/C/D/E PRESET
*
TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both D-
TV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.

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■ Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area)

SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

INTRODUCTION
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND A/B

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +
SEARCH backward/forward Direction A/B

PREPARATION
POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY
PLAY
Record PAUSE
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
STOP ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER
Numeric button
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

INDEX 9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

* A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME

BASIC OPERA-
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

TION
* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both D-
TV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.
■ Operating a tuner (TUNER area)

OPERATION
ADVANCED
SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

POWER

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

1 2 3 4
ROCK
CONCERT
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
TV
THEATER
Preset number 1 to 8
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

Preset group A 9 10 11 12 Preset group E

CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100
Preset group B Preset group D
A/B/C/D/E PRESET
APPENDIX

Preset group C TV INPUT MUTE

TV VOL CH VOLUME
PRESET +/–
TV MUTE STEREO

Preset group A/B/C/D/E DISC EFFECT

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■ Operating the component set in Å or ı

These buttons are not input selector buttons but simply provide the space for an extra component to control with this
unit’s remote control without making connection to this unit. The white area shown below can be used for the
component set in Å and ı, and the function for each button differs depending on the component.

YAMAHA LD player is factory-set in Å and satellite tuner in ı. However if you want to set other component, set the
manufacturer code for the component you want to set in the Å / ı button following the manufacturer code setting
procedure described on page 42.

SYSTEM
POWER STANDBY A B PHONO

V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD

D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD

6CH INPUT

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY MENU SOUND

SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER +

POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY

The functions of these buttons in the

component control area differ for the
component you set in Å or ı. 10KEY DSP HALL 1
1
HALL 2
2
CHURCH
3
JAZZ CLUB
4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

* A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

* TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the
manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both D-
TV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU
The SET MENU consists of 15 items including the
Adjusting the Items on the SET

INTRODUCTION
speaker mode setting, center graphic equalizer and
parameter initialization features. Choose the appropriate MENU
item and adjust or select the values as necessary.
Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
y
Adjustment procedures are explained using SET MENU 2
• You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a
source. LOW FRQ TEST as an example.
• We recommend that you adjust the items on the SET MENU
5
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

while using a video monitor. It is easier to see the video ROCK

1

CONCERT
2
ENTER-
TAINMENT
MUSIC
VIDEO
3 4
TV
THEATER

PREPARATION
5 6 7 8

monitor than it is to see the front panel display on this unit EX/ES

CHP/INDEX
MOVIE
THEATER 1
9
MOVIE
THEATER 2
10
0
/DTS
SUR.

11
+10
SELECT

12
+100

while adjusting the items. A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT
PRESET

MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

Note DISC EFFECT

2, 3, 5 ON SCREEN LEVEL
PARAMETER

1
• The indication on the front panel display is the abbreviation of
SET MENU

SLEEP TEST

the OSD. 3, 4
1 SPEAKER SET
1A CENTER SP

BASIC OPERA-
1B MAIN SP y

TION
• Adjustment can be made using NEXT and SET MENU +/– on
1C REAR L/R SP
the front panel. Press NEXT repeatedly to select the item you
1D REAR CT SP want to adjust, then press SET MENU +/– repeatedly to change
the setting of the item.
1E LFE/BASS OUT
1 Set PARAMETER/SET PARAMETER

1F FRONT EFCT SP MENU to SET MENU. SET MENU

1G MAIN LEVEL

OPERATION
ADVANCED
1H SP B SET 2 Press k / n repeatedly to select the item (1 to
2 LOW FRQ TEST 15) you want to adjust.
3 L/R BALANCE SET MENU 1/4
1 SPEAKER SET
4 HP TONE CTRL ≥ 2
3
LOW FRQ TEST
L/R BALANCE
4 HP TONE CTRL
/ : Up/Down
5 CENTER GEQ -/+ : Enter

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
6 INPUT RENAME
Note
7 I/O ASSIGNMENT • If k is pressed when SET MENU 1 is selected, and if n is
pressed when SET MENU 15 is selected, SET MENU will be
7A CMPNT-V INPUT closed. Press k / n to open SET MENU again.
7B OPTICAL OUT
7C OPTICAL IN
7D COAXIAL IN
APPENDIX

8 INPUT MODE
9 PARAM. INI
10 LFE LEVEL
11 D. RANGE
12 SP DELAY
English

13 DISPLAY SET
14 MEMORY GUARD
15 6CH INPUT SET

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3 Press –/+ once to enter the setup mode of 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode
the selected item.
The last setting you adjusted appears on the video settings)
monitor or on the front panel display.
Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your
speaker configuration.
2 LOW FRQ TEST
≥ TEST TONE………OFF y
OUTPUT…MAIN L/R
FRQ……………………88Hz • Select SML/SMALL if the woofer diameter of you speaker is
smaller than 16 cm. If it is larger than 16 cm, select LRG/
LARGE.

Note
Depending on the item, press n to select a sub item. • When 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source, level
adjustments in items 1A through 1E are not affected.
2 LOW FRQ TEST
TEST TONE………OFF ■ 1A CENTER SP (center speaker
≥ OUTPUT…MAIN L/R
FRQ……………………88Hz mode)
By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration,
this unit can provide good dialog localization for many
listeners and superior synchronization of sound and
4 Press –/+ repeatedly to change the setting of images. The OSD shows a large, small or no center
the item. speaker depending on how you set this item.

2 LOW FRQ TEST Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE

≥ TEST TONE…………ON Initial setting: LRG
OUTPUT…MAIN L/R
FRQ……………………88Hz
LRG
Select this if you have a large center speaker. The entire
range of the center channel signal is directed to the center
speaker.
5 Press k / n repeatedly until the current DSP
program appears or simply press one of the 1A CENTER SP
DSP program group buttons to exit from the
SET MENU.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4 LRG SML NONE
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8
or MOVIE
THEATER 1
MOVIE
THEATER 2
/DTS
SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
0 +10 +100
SML
Select this if you have a small center speaker. The low-
frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the center
Memory back-up channel are directed to the speakers selected with “1E
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data LFE/BASS OUT”.
from being lost even if this unit is in the standby
mode. However if the power cord is disconnected from 1A CENTER SP
the AC outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than
one week, the stored data will be lost. If so, adjust the
items again. LRG SML NONE

NONE
Select this if you do not have a center speaker. All of the
center channel signal are directed to the left and right
main speakers.

1A CENTER SP

LRG SML NONE

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■ 1B MAIN SP (main speaker mode) ■ 1C REAR L/R SP (rear speaker

The OSD shows large or small main speakers depending mode)
on how you set this item. The OSD shows large, small or no rear speakers
depending on how you set this item.

INTRODUCTION
Choices: LARGE, SMALL
Initial setting: LARGE Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE
LARGE Initial setting: LRG
Select this if you have large main speakers. The entire LRG
range of the left and right main channel signal is directed Select this if you have large left and right rear speakers or
to the left and right main speakers. if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers. The
entire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the
1B MAIN SP left and right rear speakers.

PREPARATION
1C REAR L/R SP
LARGE SMALL

SMALL LRG SML NONE

Select this if you have small main speakers. The low-

frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel SML

BASIC OPERA-
are directed to the speakers selected with “1E LFE/BASS Select this if you have small left and right rear speakers.
OUT”. The low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the rear

TION
channel are directed to the speakers selected with “1E
1B MAIN SP LFE/BASS OUT”.

1C REAR L/R SP
LARGE SMALL

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Note LRG SML NONE

• When you select MAIN for “1E LFE/BASS OUT”, the low-
frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel are NONE
directed to the main speakers even if you select SMALL for the Select this if you do not have rear speakers.
main speaker mode.

1C REAR L/R SP

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
LRG SML NONE

Note
• If “1C REAR L/R SP” is set to NONE, “1D REAR CT SP”
will be skipped.
y
• This unit is set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode by selecting
NONE for “1C REAR L/R SP” (see page 33).
APPENDIX
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■ 1D REAR CT SP (rear center ■ 1E LFE/BASS OUT (bass out

speaker mode) mode)
By adding a rear center speaker to your speaker LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit
configuration, this unit can provide more realistic front- decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Low-frequency
to-back and transitions. signals are defined as 90 Hz and below. The Low-
frequency signals are directed to both main right and left
Note
speakers, and the subwoofer (subwoofer can be used for
• If “1C REAR L/R SP” is set to NONE, “1D REAR CT SP” both stereo reproduction and the DSP program).
will be skipped.
Choices: SWFR (subwoofer), MAIN, BOTH
Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE
Initial setting: BOTH
Initial setting: LRG
SWFR
LRG
Select this if you use a subwoofer. The LFE signals are
Select this if you have a large rear center speaker. The
directed to the subwoofer.
entire range of the rear center channel signal is directed to
the rear center speaker.
1E LFE/BASS OUT

1D REAR CT SP
SWFR MAIN BOTH

LRG SML NONE

MAIN
Select this if you do not use a subwoofer. The LFE signals
SML
are directed to the main speakers.
Select this if you have a small rear center speaker. The
low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the rear
center channel are directed to the speakers selected with 1E LFE/BASS OUT
“1E LFE/BASS OUT”.

SWFR MAIN BOTH

1D REAR CT SP
BOTH
Select this if you use a subwoofer and you want to mix
LRG SML NONE the main channel low-frequency signals with the LFE
signals. Low-frequency signals for the main L/R speakers
NONE
are output from both L/R speakers and subwoofer.
Select this if you do not have a rear center speaker. All of
the rear center channel signal are directed to the left and
right rear speakers. 1E LFE/BASS OUT

1D REAR CT SP SWFR MAIN BOTH

Note
LRG SML NONE
• The low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) from all main,
center, rear and rear center channels are directed to the LFE
channel when you select the small speaker setting in items 1A,
1B, 1C and 1D.

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■ 1F FRONT EFCT SP (front effect –10 dB

speaker mode) Select this if you cannot match the output level of your
effect speakers with that of your main speakers when
This unit uses front effect speakers to localize the virtual
using the test tone.
sound sources of the sound field programs. If you do not

INTRODUCTION
use front effect speakers, you can direct the front effect
signals to the main speakers.
1G MAIN LEVEL
The OSD shows small or no front effect speakers
depending on how you set this item.
Normal -10dB
Choices: YES, NONE
Initial setting: YES
YES ■ 1H SP B SET (speaker B set)

PREPARATION
Select this setting if you use front effect speakers. Use this feature to select the location of the main speakers
to be connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
1F FRONT EFCT SP
Choices: MAIN, ZONE B
Initial setting: MAIN
YES NONE MAIN
Select this to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when the
speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set

BASIC OPERA-
NONE
in the main room.
Select this setting if you do not use front effect speakers.

TION
The front effect signals are mixed with the main channels.
1H SP B SET
“MAIN ZONE B

1F FRONT EFCT SP
-/+ : Select
/ : Exit

YES NONE
ZONE B

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Select this if the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
■ 1G MAIN LEVEL (main level terminals are set in the second room. If SPEAKERS A is
mode) turned OFF and SPEAKERS B is turned ON, all the
effect speakers in the main room are muted and the sound
Change this setting if you cannot match the output level
is output only from SPEAKERS B.
of the center, rear (L/R) and rear center speakers with the
main speakers because of the unusually high-efficiency 1H SP B SET
performance of the main speakers.
INFORMATION
MAIN “ZONE B

Choices: Normal, –10 dB -/+ : Select

/ : Exit
ADDITIONAL
Initial setting: Normal
Normal
Select this if you can match the output level of your effect y
speakers with that of your main speakers when using the • When a DSP program is selected, this unit automatically enters
test tone. the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode. If the headphones are
connected to PHONES jack on this unit in the Virtual
CINEMA DSP mode, this unit enters the SILENT CINEMA
1G MAIN LEVEL
APPENDIX

DSP mode and the sound is output from both headphones and
SPEAKERS B.

Normal -10dB
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2 LOW FRQ TEST 4 Adjust the volume of the subwoofer with the
controls on the subwoofer so it matches that
Use this feature to adjust the output level of the of the speaker you are comparing it to.
subwoofer so it matches that of the other speakers in your
configuration. Change the setting with the remote control
■ About the test tone
while sitting in the listening position. The test tone is produced by the tone generator.
The tone generator produces a narrow-band noise
1 Press –/+ to set “TEST TONE” to ON, and centered on a specified frequency by the band pass filter
adjust the volume with VOLUME +/– so you beside a wide-band noise.
can hear the tone. You can change this center frequency from 35 Hz through
250 Hz in one-sixth octave steps.
2 LOW FRQ TEST You can use the test tone not only for adjusting the
≥ TEST TONE…………ON
OUTPUT…MAIN L/R subwoofer level, but also for checking the low-frequency
FRQ……………………88Hz
characteristics of your listening room. Low-frequency
sounds are especially affected by the listener’s position,
speaker placement, subwoofer polarity and other
conditions.

Notes Digital generator

(wide band noise produced)
• ON cannot be selected when the headphones are being used.
• Setting turns to OFF if the headphones are connected during
testing.
• Do not turn up the volume too high. Noise
• If no test tone is heard, turn down the volume, set this unit in
the standby mode and make sure all the necessary connections
are correct. Freq.

2 Press n to go to “OUTPUT” and press –/+ to

Center freq. 35 Hz – 250 Hz
select the speaker you want to compare with
the subwoofer.
If SWFR is selected, the test tone above 90 Hz will
not be output from the subwoofer. The test tone will
not necessarily be output from the selected speakers.
The output mode of the test tone depends on the
Band pass filter
settings of “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU.

2 LOW FRQ TEST

3 L/R BALANCE (balance of the
TEST TONE………OFF
≥ OUTPUT…MAIN L/R
left and right main speakers)
FRQ……………………88Hz
Use this feature to adjust the balance of the output level
from the left and right main speakers.

Control range: 10 steps for L/R

3 Press n to go to “FRQ” and press –/+ to Initial setting: 0 dB for L/R
select the frequency you want to use. Press + to decrease the output level for the
left main speaker. Press – for the right main
2 LOW FRQ TEST speaker.
TEST TONE………OFF
OUTPUT…MAIN L/R
≥ FRQ……………………88Hz
3 L/R BALANCE
L …………………… ……………………R
0

-/+ : Adjust
/ : Exit

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4 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone 6 INPUT RENAME

control) Use this feature to change the name of the input which
appears on the OSD or the front panel display.

INTRODUCTION
Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble
when you use your headphones. 1 Press an input selector button to select the
input you want to change the name of.
Control range (dB): –6 to +3 for both BASS and TRBL
(treble)
Initial setting: 0 dB for both BASS and TRBL (treble)
6 INPUT RENAME
DVD ≥ DVD

4 HP TONE CTRL -/+ : Position

/ : Character
≥ BASS

PREPARATION
TRBL +
-
0dB

2 Press –/+ to place the _ (under-bar) under

the space or the character you want to edit.

5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic 6 INPUT RENAME

equalizer) DVD ≥ DVD

BASIC OPERA-
Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic -/+ : Position
/ : Character
equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matches

TION
that of the left and right main speakers. You can select the
100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies.
3 Press k / n to select the character you want
Control range (dB): –6 to +6 to use and –/+ to move to the next one.
Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band • Press n to change the character in the following
1 Press n to select a higher frequency and k order, or press k to go in the reverse order.
to select a lower frequency. A to Z, a space, 0 to 9, a space, a to z, a space, #,

OPERATION
ADVANCED
*, +, and so on.
• Follow the foregoing procedure to rename other
5 CENTER GEQ inputs.
≥ 100Hz
300Hz
1kHz
3kHz
10kHz
-
0dB
+ 6 INPUT RENAME
DVD ≥ DVD1

INFORMATION
-/+ : Position

ADDITIONAL
/ : Character
2 Press –/+ to adjust the level of that
frequency.

5 CENTER GEQ Note

100Hz
≥ 300Hz • You can use up to 8 characters to rename the inputs.
1kHz
3kHz
10kHz
- +
4 Press + repeatedly to exit from INPUT
+3dB RENAME.
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• You can monitor the center speaker sound while adjusting this
item by using the test tone. Press TEST before starting the
foregoing procedure. “TEST DOLBY SUR.” or “TEST DSP”
appears on the video monitor, and the test tone starts
alternating among the speakers. Once you begin this procedure,
the test tone remains at the center speaker and you can hear
how the sound changes as you adjust the various frequency
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■ 7C OPTICAL IN for OPTICAL

7 I/O ASSIGNMENT INPUT jacks (3) to (6)
It is possible to assign jacks according to the component Choices: (3) CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1,
to be used if this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO input jack CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/
or DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jack settings (component TAPE, CD-R, TUNER
names for jacks) differ from that component. This makes (4) CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO, VCR 2/
it possible to change the jack assignment and effectively DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD,
connect more component. DVD, MD/TAPE
Once you assign, you can select that component with (5) DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER,
INPUT (the input selector buttons on the remote control). CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1,
CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD
■ 7A CMPNT-V INPUT for (6) CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks TAPE, CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO,
[A] and [B] VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1
Choices: [A] DVD, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, Initial settings: (3) CD
CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD (4) CD-R
[B] CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, V-AUX, (5) DVD
VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1 (6) CBL/SAT
Initial settings: [A] DVD
[B] CBL/SAT 7C OPTICAL IN
(3)…………… CD
(4)…………… CD-R
≥ (5)…………… DVD
7A CMPNT-V INPUT (6)……………CBL/SAT

≥ [A]…………… DVD
[B]……………CBL/SAT

■ 7D COAXIAL IN for COAXIAL

INPUT jacks (7) and (8)
■ 7B OPTICAL OUT for OPTICAL Choices: (7) CD, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR,
OUTPUT jacks (1) and (2) VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD,
MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER
Choices: (1) MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER, CD,
(8) D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R,
PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR,
TUNER, CD, PHONO, V-AUX,
VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD
VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT
(2) CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO,
Initial settings: (7) CD
V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/
(8) D-TV/LD
SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE
Initial settings: (1) MD/TAPE
(2) CD-R 7D COAXIAL IN
(7)…………… CD
≥ (8)……………D-TV/LD

7B OPTICAL OUT
≥ (1)……………MD/TAPE
(2)…………… CD-R

Note
• You cannot select an item more than once for the same type of
jack.

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8 INPUT MODE (initial input 10 LFE LEVEL

mode) This setting is effective only when this unit decodes
Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

INTRODUCTION
Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources
connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE
on this unit (see page 30 for details about the input (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a
mode). Dolby Digital or DTS signal. The LFE signal carries the
low-frequency special effect sound which is only added to
8 INPUT MODE certain scenes.
AUTO LAST

Control range (dB): –20 to 0 for both SPEAKER and

-/+ : Select
/ : Exit HEADPHONE

PREPARATION
Initial setting: 0 dB for both SPEAKER and
HEADPHONE
1 Press k / n to select the item to be adjusted.
Choices: AUTO, LAST
Initial setting: AUTO 10 LFE LEVEL
≥ SPEAKER………………0dB
AUTO HEADPHONE…………0dB

Select this to allow this unit to automatically detect the

BASIC OPERA-
type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode.

TION
LAST
Select this to set this unit to automatically select the last
input mode used for that source. 2 Press –/+ to adjust the LFE level.
Note
• Even if LAST is selected, the last setting for the EX/ES button
10 LFE LEVEL
≥ SPEAKER…………-11dB
will not be recalled. HEADPHONE…………0dB

OPERATION
ADVANCED
9 PARAM. INI (parameter
initialization)
Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each DSP Note
program within a DSP program group. When you • Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your
initialize a DSP program group, all of the parameter subwoofer or headphones.
values within that group revert to their initial settings.
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
Press the corresponding numeric button for
the DSP program that you want to initialize.
The asterisk (*) next to the program number means
that the parameter values have been changed.

9 PARAM. INI
1 2 3 *4
*5 6 7 8
APPENDIX

9 *10 11
Press No. Key

Notes
• You cannot initialize the individual DSP programs within a
group separately.
• When “14 MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON (see page 66),
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you cannot initialize any program groups.

• Once you initialize a DSP program group, you cannot
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11 D-RANGE (dynamic range) 12 SP DELAY

Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting Use this feature to adjust the delay of the Center and the
is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital Rear Center channel sounds. This feature works when
signals. there is sound output from the center speakers with a
source like Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. Ideally, the Center
speaker and the Rear Center speaker should be the same
11 D-RANGE distance from the main listening position as the left and
≥ SP: MAX STD MIN
HP: MAX STD MIN right Main speakers. However, in most home situations,
the Center speaker or the Rear Center speaker is placed in
line with the Main speakers or the Rear speakers. By
delaying the sound from the Center speaker and the Rear
Center speaker, the apparent distance from the Center
speaker and the Rear Center speaker to the main listening
Choices: MAX, STD, MIN
position can be adjusted to make it seem the same as the
Initial setting: MAX (for both speakers and headphones)
distance between the left and right Main speaker, and the
MAX left and right Rear speakers to the listening position.
Select the “MAX” setting for feature films. Adjusting the delay time for the Center speaker is
especially important for giving depth to the dialogue.
STD
Select the “STD” (Standard) setting for general use.
MIN
1 Press k / n to select “UNIT”.

Select the “MIN” setting for listening to sources at 2 Press –/+ to select the unit to be used for
extremely low volume levels. setting.
Select one from “msec”, “meters”, and “feet”.
Notes
• Setting items change depending on the unit chosen.
• When “meters” or “feet” is selected, enter the distance from
your listening position to each speaker.
3 Press k / n to select the speaker for which
the delay is adjusted.
4 Press –/+ to set the delay.
Press + for higher value and – for lower value.

12 SP DELAY
≥ UNIT……………………msec
CENTER……………0.0ms
REAR CT…………3.0ms

Center speaker image

C
L C R

RL RC RR
RC

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■ Setting by “msec” 13 DISPLAY SET

Control range: 0 to 5.0 ms (for center), 0 to 30.0 ms
(for rear center)
Initial settings: 0 ms (for center), 3.0 ms (for rear 13 DISPLAY SET

INTRODUCTION
center) ≥ DIMMER………………………0
OSD SHIFT………………0
GRAY BACK………AUTO
V CONV.………………OFF

12 SP DELAY
≥ UNIT……………………msec
CENTER……………0.0ms
REAR CT…………3.0ms

■ DIMMER
You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display.

PREPARATION
■ Setting by “meters” Control range: –4 to 0
Control range: 0.15 to 30.00 m (for main L/R, Initial setting: 0
center, rear L/R, rear center)
Initial settings: 3.00 m (for main L/R, center, rear L/ ■ OSD SHIFT (OSD off-set position)
R), 2.10 m (for rear center) This setting is used to adjust the vertical position of the
OSD.
12 SP DELAY

BASIC OPERA-
≥ UNIT………………meters
Control range: +5 (downward) to –5 (upward)
MAIN L/R………3.00m
Initial setting: 0

TION
CENTER……………3.00m
REAR L/R………3.00m
REAR CT…………2.10m
Press + to lower the position of the OSD.
Press – to raise the position of the OSD.

■ GRAY BACK
■ Setting by “feet” Selecting AUTO for the on-screen display setting displays
Control range: 0.5 to 100 ft (for main L/R, center, a gray background when there’s no video signal input.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
rear L/R, rear center) Nothing is displayed on the screen including the on-
Initial settings: 10.0 ft (for main L/R, center, rear L/ screen display if OFF is selected.
R), 7.0 ft (for rear center)
Choices: AUTO, OFF
Initial setting: AUTO
12 SP DELAY
≥ UNIT……………………feet
MAIN L/R……10.0ft Note
CENTER…………10.0ft
REAR L/R……10.0ft • If “GRAY BACK” is set to OFF, no information will be
REAR CT…………7.0ft

INFORMATION
displayed on the screen when video signals are not being input.

ADDITIONAL
■ V CONV. (Video conversion)
Note (Europe and U.K. models only)
• No delay will be set if the same distance is set for the main L/R Use this feature to turn on/off the function to convert
and center, or the rear L/R and rear center with “meters” or composite signals to S-video signals to output through the
“feet” selected. S-video jack when no S-video signals are input.

Choices: ON, OFF

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Initial setting: OFF

OFF
Select this not to convert composite signals to S-video
signals.
ON
Select this to convert composite signals to S-video
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14 MEMORY GUARD 15 6CH INPUT SET

Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP Use this feature to set the direction of the signals input
program parameter values and other settings on this unit. into the center and subwoofer channels when the source
component is connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
Choices: ON, OFF
Initial setting: OFF ■ 15A CENTER to (direction of the
center channel signals)
14 MEMORY GUARD This item sets the direction of the signals input into the
OFF ON CENTER jack.

-/+ : Select Choices: CENTER, MAIN

/ : Exit
Initial setting: CENTER

15A CENTER to
Select ON to protect the following features:
• DSP program parameters
• All SET MENU items
CENTER MAIN
• Center, rear speakers, rear center, front effect, and
subwoofer levels
• The on-screen display (OSD) mode
CENTER
Notes The input signals are output from the center speaker.
• When “14 MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON, you cannot use
the test tone. MAIN
• When “14 MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON, you cannot select The input signals are directed to the main L/R speakers
any other SET MENU items. with same level.

■ 15B SWFR to (direction of the

signals input into the subwoofer)
This item sets the direction of the signals input into the
SUBWOOFER jack.

Choices: SWFR, MAIN

Initial setting: SWFR

15B SWFR to

SWFR MAIN

SWFR
The input signals are output from the subwoofer.
MAIN
The input signals are directed to the main L/R speakers
with same level.

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You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker 3

INTRODUCTION
Press –/+ to adjust the speaker output level.
(center, left and right rear, rear center, front effect and • The control range for the center, left and right rear,
subwoofer) while listening to a music source. front effect or rear center speakers is from +10 dB
to –10 dB.
Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
• The control range for the subwoofer is from 0 dB
A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV VOL
TV INPUT

TV MUTE
CH
MUTE

STEREO
VOLUME
to –20 dB.
DISC EFFECT

1
PARAMETER

2
ON SCREEN LEVEL

SET MENU

SLEEP TEST

PREPARATION
Notes
• When you adjust the output level with LEVEL, the settings you
made with the test tone (“TEST DOLBY SUR.” or “TEST
1 Set PARAMETER/SET PARAMETER
DSP”) will be changed.
MENU to PARAMETER.
SET MENU
• When PARAMETER/SET MENU is set to SET MENU, you
cannot adjust the output level by using LEVEL. However, each
time you press LEVEL, the current level of each speaker

BASIC OPERA-
2 Press LEVEL repeatedly to select the appears on the front panel display and you can check the
speaker(s) you want to adjust. speaker level.

TION
Each time you press LEVEL, the selected speaker • When the speaker output modes for “1A CENTER SP”, “1C
REAR L/R SP”, “1D REAR CT SP” and “1F FRONT EFCT
changes and appears on the front panel display and
SP” are set to NONE, and “1E LFE/BASS OUT” to MAIN, the
on the video monitor as follows: center, right rear,
output level of those speakers cannot be adjusted because there
rear center, left rear, front effect and subwoofer. is no sound coming from these speakers.
LEVEL
• During playback of the source input through the 6CH INPUT
jacks, the level can be adjusted independently for the center,

OPERATION
right and left rear, and subwoofer.

ADVANCED
Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
Center speaker output level from being lost even if this unit is in the standby
mode. However if the power cord is disconnected from
Right rear speaker output
the AC outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than
level one week, the stored data will be lost. If so, set the
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
output level again.
Rear center speaker output
level

Left rear speaker output

level

Front effect speaker output

level
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Subwoofer output level

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• Once you press LEVEL, you can also select the speaker(s) to
be adjusted by pressing n/k.
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Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the
standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The Canceling the Sleep Timer
sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while
this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
also automatically turns off the external components appears on the front panel display.
connected to AC OUTLET(S). After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, the
“SLEEP” indicator goes off and the display returns
The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control. to the previous indication.
y SLEEP
• By connecting a commercially available timer to this unit, you
can also set a wake-up timer. Refer to the operation instructions
of the timer.
y
• The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by setting this unit
in the standby mode by using STANDBY on the remote control
Setting the Sleep Timer (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) or by disconnecting the
AC power cord from the AC outlet.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
1 2 3 4
ROCK ENTER- MUSIC TV
CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO THEATER
5 6 7 8
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS
EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV INPUT MUTE
TV VOL CH VOLUME
TV MUTE STEREO

DISC EFFECT

PARAMETER
ON SCREEN LEVEL

SET MENU

2
SLEEP TEST

1 Select a source and start playback on the

source component.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly SLEEP

to set the amount of time.

Each time you press SLEEP,
the front panel display changes
as shown below. The SLEEP
indicator flashes while
switching the amount of time
for sleep timer.
SLEEP 120 min. SLEEP 90 min.

SLEEP OFF SLEEP 30 min. SLEEP 60 min.

V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME
SLEEP
DSP
DIGITAL

SP
A SLEEP 120min L R

The “SLEEP” indicator soon lights up on the front

panel display after the sleep timer has been set.
The display then returns to the previous indication.
V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO VOLUME
SLEEP
DSP
DIGITAL

SP
A CONCERT HALL1 L R

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INTRODUCTION
What Is a Sound Field? Sound Field Program Parameters
What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument DSP programs consist of some parameters to determine
are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In the apparent room size, reverberation time, distance from
addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections you to the performer, etc. In each program, these
enable us to tell where the player is situated, and the size parameters are set with values precisely calculated by
and shape of the room in which we are sitting. YAMAHA to create a sound field unique to the program.
It is recommended to use DSP programs without
■ Elements of a sound field changing the values of parameters; however, this unit also

PREPARATION
In any environment, in addition to the direct sound allows you to create your own sound fields. Starting with
coming straight to our ears from the player’s instrument, one of the built-in programs, you can adjust those
there are two distinct types of sound reflections that parameters.
combine to make up the sound field:
Each DSP program has a set of parameters that allow you
Early reflections
to change the characteristics of the acoustic environment
Reflected sounds reach our ears extremely rapidly
to precisely create the effect you want. These parameters
(50 ms – 100 ms after the direct sound), after reflecting
correspond to the many natural acoustic factors that create
from one surface only — for example, from the ceiling or

BASIC OPERA-
the sound field you experience in an actual concert hall or
a wall. Early reflections actually add clarity to the direct
other listening environment. The size of the room, for
sound.

TION
example, affects the length of time between the early
Reverberations reflections. The “ROOM SIZE” parameter provided in
These are caused by reflections from more than one many of the DSP programs alters the timing between
surface — walls, ceiling, the back of the room — so these reflections, thus changing the shape of the “room”
numerous that they merge together to form a continuous you are listening. In addition to room size, the shape of
sonic “afterglow”. They are non-directional, and lessen the room and the characteristics of its surfaces have a
the clarity of the direct sound. significant effect on the final sound. Surfaces that absorb

OPERATION
ADVANCED
sound, for example, cause the reflections and
Direct sound, early reflections and subsequent reverberations to die out more quickly, while highly
reverberation taken together help us to determine the reflective surfaces allow the reflections to carry on for a
subjective size and shape of the room, and it is this longer period of time. The digital sound field parameters
information that the digital sound field processor allow you to control these and many other factors that
reproduces in order to create sound fields. contribute to your personal sound field, allowing you to
essentially “redesign” the concert halls, theaters, etc.
If you could create the appropriate early reflections and provided to create custom-tailored listening environments
INFORMATION
subsequent reverberations in your listening room, you
ADDITIONAL
that ideally match your mood and music.
would be able to create your own listening environment.
The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of See “DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER
a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at DESCRIPTIONS” on pages 71 to 74.
all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly
what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field
processor.
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Changing Parameter Settings 4 Press k / n to select the

parameter.
You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory-set
parameters. Although you do not have to change the
initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to 5 Press –/+ to change the
better suit the input source or your listening room. parameter value.
When you set the parameter to
3
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

ROCK
1

CONCERT
5
2
ENTER-
TAINMENT
6
MUSIC
VIDEO
7
3 4
TV
THEATER
8
a value other than the factory-
MOVIE MOVIE /DTS

set value, an asterisk mark (*)

EX/ES THEATER 1 THEATER 2 SUR. SELECT

9 10 11 12
CHP/INDEX 0 +10 +100

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

TV VOL
TV INPUT

TV MUTE
CH
MUTE

STEREO
VOLUME
appears by the parameter name
4 DISC EFFECT
on the video monitor.
1
PARAMETER

2
ON SCREEN LEVEL

SET MENU

SLEEP TEST

5 6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 above as necessary to

change other program parameters.
Notes
• The available parameters may be displayed on more than one
OSD page for some of the programs. To scroll through pages,
1 Set PARAMETER/SET PARAMETER
press k / n.
MENU to PARAMETER. SET MENU • You cannot change parameter values when “14 MEMORY
GUARD” on the SET MENU is set to ON. If you want to
change the parameter values, set “14 MEMORY GUARD” to
2 Turn on the video monitor ON SCREEN
OFF (see page 66).
and press ON SCREEN
repeatedly to select the
full display mode. Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
3 Select a DSP program you want to adjust. from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC
1
ROCK
CONCERT
2
ENTER-
TAINMENT
3
MUSIC
VIDEO
4
TV
THEATER
outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to
5
MOVIE
THEATER 1
6
MOVIE
THEATER 2
7
/DTS
SUR.
8

SELECT
power failure. However, if the power is cut for more
9 10
0
11
+10
12
+100 than one week, the parameter value you edited will
return to the factory setting. If so, edit the parameter
value again.

Program No. Program name

Resetting a Parameter to the
P05 ROCK CONCERT Factory-set Value
The Roxy Theatre
DSP LEVEL…………0dB
Cursor ≥ INIT.DLY…………15ms
ROOM SIZE…………1.0
LIVENESS…………………5 ■ To reset some of the parameters
REV.TIME…………1.6s
to the factory-set values
Select the parameter you want to reset. Then press and
hold –/+ until the value temporarily stops at the factory-
Parameters Parameter valves set value. The asterisk mark (*) by the parameter name
disappears on the video monitor.
Example of the parameter setting display
■ To reset all of the parameters to
the factory-set values
Use “9 PARAM. INI” on the SET MENU to reset all of
the parameter values of all DSP programs within the
selected group to the factory-set values (see page 63).
This operation resets all of the parameter values of all
DSP programs within that group to the factory-set values.

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You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your

INTRODUCTION
listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program.

■ DSP LEVEL Control Range –6 dB – +3 dB

Function: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
Description: Depending on the acoustics of you listening room, you may want to increase or decrease the DSP effect
level relative to the direct sound.

■ INIT. DLY (Initial Delay)

PREPARATION
[P. INT. DLY for the presence sound field] Control Range 1 – 99 msec
Function: This parameter changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the
direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listener.
Description: The smaller the value, the closer the sound source seems to the listener. The larger the value, the farther
the apparent distance seems. For a small room, this parameter would be set to a small value, and for a
large room, it would be set to a large value.
Source Sound

BASIC OPERA-
Early
Reflections

TION
Level

Level

Level

Time Time Time

INIT.DLY INIT.DLY INIT.DLY

Sound Source

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Reflection Face

Small value = 1 ms Large value = 99 ms

■ ROOM SIZE
[P. ROOM SIZE for the presence sound field] Control Range 0.1 – 2.0
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the
surround sound field becomes.
Description: As the sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is, the longer the time between
the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections. By controlling the time between the
reflected sounds, you can change the apparent size of the virtual venue. Changing this parameter from
one to two, doubles the apparent length of the room.
Source Sound

Early
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Reflections
Level

Level

Level

Time Time Time

Sound Source
English

Small value = 0.1 Large value = 2.0

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■ LIVENESS Control Range 0 – 10

Function: This parameter 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. A room with acoustically absorbent surfaces
is referred to as “dead”, while a room with highly reflective surfaces is referred to as “live”. The
LIVENESS parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay rate, and thus the “liveness” of the
room.
Source Sound
Live

Dead
Level

Level

Level
Time Time Time

Sound Source

Small Reflected Large

Sound Reflected Sound

Small value = 0 Large value = 10

■ S. DELAY (Surround Delay) Control Range 0 – 49 msec (The range

depends on the signal format.)
Function: This parameter adjusts the delay for surround signals and surround sound field.
■ S. INIT. DLY (Surround Initial Delay) Control Range 1 – 49 msec
Function: This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the surround side
of the sound field. You can only adjust this parameter when at least two front channels and two rear
channels are used.
■ S. ROOM SIZE (Surround Room Size) Control Range 0.1 – 2.0
Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field.
■ S. LIVENESS (Surround Liveness) Control Range 0 –10
Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual walls in the surround sound field.

■ RC INIT. DLY (Rear Center Initial Delay) Control Range 1 – 49 msec

Function: This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the rear center
sound field.
■ RC ROOM SIZE (Rear Center Room Size) Control Range 0.1 – 2.0
Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the rear center sound field.
■ RC LIVENESS (Rear Center Liveness) Control Range 0 – 10
Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the rear center sound field.

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SOUND
FIELD
FIELD
PROGRAM
PARAMETER
PARAMETER
DESCRIPTIONS
EDITING

■ REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) Control Range 1.0 – 5.0 sec

Function: This parameter 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.

INTRODUCTION
Description: Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time
for “live” sources and listening room environments.

Reverberation Source Sound Reverberation

Early Reflections

60 dB 60 dB 60 dB

PREPARATION
REV. TIME REV. TIME REV. TIME
Sound Source Short Long
Reverberation Reverberation

BASIC OPERA-
Small value = 1.0 s Large value = 5.0 s

TION
■ REV. DELAY (Reverberation Delay) Control Range 0 – 250 msec
Function: This parameter adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning
of the reverberation sound.
Description: The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you
feel like you are in a larger acoustic environment.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
Source Sound
Level

(dB)

60 dB

Reverberation
Time

INFORMATION
REV.
DELAY
REV. TIME
ADDITIONAL

■ REV. LEVEL (Reverberation Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %

Function: This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound.
Description: The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes.

Source Sound
Level

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REV. LEVEL
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Time

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For 8ch Stereo

■ CT LEVEL (Center Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %
Function: This parameter adjusts the volume level for the center channel in 8-channel stereo mode.

■ RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %

Function: This parameter adjusts the volume level for the rear left channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
■ RR LEVEL (Rear Right Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %
Function: This parameter adjusts the volume level for the rear right channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
■ RC LEVEL (Rear Center Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %
Function: This parameter adjusts the volume level for the rear center channel in 8-channel stereo mode.

■ FL LEVEL (Front Left Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %

Function: This parameter adjusts the volume level for the front effect left channel in 8-channel stereo mode.

■ FR LEVEL (Front Right Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %

Function: This parameter adjusts the volume level for the front effect right channel in 8-channel stereo mode.

For PRO LOGIC Music

■ PANORAMA Control Range OFF/ON
Function: Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect.
■ DIMENSION Control Range –3 – STD – +3
Function: Gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear.

■ CT WIDTH (Center Width) Control Range 0 – 7

Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees.

For DTS Neo: 6 Music

■ C. IMAGE (Center Image) Control Range 0 – 0.5
Function: This parameter adjusts the center image from all three front speakers.

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Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed

INTRODUCTION
below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact
the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
■ General

Problem Cause Remedy

This unit fails to turn The power cord is not connected or the Firmly connect the power cord.

PREPARATION
on when STANDBY/ plug is not completely inserted.
ON (or SYSTEM
POWER) is pressed, The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Set the switch fully to the left or right position when this unit is in
or enters in the on the rear panel is not fully set to the the standby mode.
standby mode soon left or right position.
after the power has
been turned on. The protection circuitry has been Make sure all speaker wire connections on this unit and on all
activated. speakers are secure and that the wire for each connection does not
touch anything other than its respective connection.

OPERAIONT
This unit has been exposed to a strong Set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, plug
external electric shock (such as lightning it back in after 30 seconds, and start operating.

BASIC
and strong static electricity).

“CHECK SP WIRES” Speaker cables are short circuited. Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly.
appears on the front
panel display.

On-screen display The setting for the on-screen display is Select the full display or short display mode (see page 23).
does not appear. set to “DISPLAY OFF”.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
The GRAY BACK setting under “13 Set GRAY BACK to AUTO to always show the OSD (see page
DISPLAY SET” on the SET MENU is 65).
set to OFF, and no video signal is input
to this unit.

No sound and/or no Incorrect input or output cable Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables
picture. connections. may be defective.

An appropriate input source has not been Select an appropriate input source with INPUT or 6CH INPUT
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
selected. (or the input selector buttons) (see page 28).

The speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections (see page 12).

The main speakers to be used have not Select the main speakers with SPEAKERS A and/or B (see page
been selected properly. 28).

The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.

The sound is muted. Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to cancel a
mute and adjust the volume (see page 29).
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The signals that this unit cannot Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.
reproduce such as a CD-ROM are being
input.

The output and input for the picture are Make connections using the same type of jack (between
connected to different types of video S VIDEO, VIDEO (composite), or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks)
jacks. for both the input and output.
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Problem Cause Remedy

The sound suddenly The protection circuit has been activated Check the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to the
goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. appropriate position and then turn this unit back on.

Check the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn
this unit back on.

The sleep timer has functioned. Turn on the power, and play the source again.

The sound is muted. Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to cancel a
mute and adjust the volume (see page 29).

Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables
one side can be may be defective.
heard.
Incorrect setting of “3 L/R BALANCE” Adjust it to the appropriate position.
on the SET MENU.

No sound from the The sound effect is off. Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn it on (see page 33).
effect speakers.
The source encoded with a Dolby Digital
or DTS signal does not have a center,
rear L/R or rear center channel signals.

No sound from the The output level of the center speaker is Raise the level of the center speaker (see pages 25 and 26).
center speaker. set to minimum.

“1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is Select the appropriate mode for your center speaker (see page
set to NONE. 56).

One of the Hi-Fi DSP programs (1 to 6 Select another DSP program.

except for Game and 8ch Stereo) has
been selected.

No sound from the The output level of the rear speakers is Raise the output level of the rear speakers (see pages 25 and 26).
rear speakers. set to minimum.

“1C REAR L/R SP” on the SET MENU Select the appropriate speaker mode for the rear L/R speakers
is set to NONE. (see page 57).

A monaural source is being played with Select another DSP program.

the program 11.

No sound from the “1C REAR L/R SP” on the SET MENU If the speaker mode for the rear L/R speakers is set to NONE, the
rear center speaker. is set to NONE. speaker mode for the rear center speaker is automatically set to
NONE. Select the appropriate speaker mode for the rear L/R
speaker mode (see page 57).

“1D REAR CT SP” on the SET MENU Select LRG or SML (see page 58).
is set to NONE.

No sound from the “1E LFE/BASS OUT” on the SET Select SWFR or BOTH (see page 58).
subwoofer. MENU is set to MAIN when a Dolby
Digital or DTS signal is being played.

“1E LFE/BASS OUT” on the SET Select BOTH (see page 58).
MENU is set to SWFR or MAIN when a
2-channel source is being played.

The source does not contain low bass

signals (90 Hz and below).

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Problem Cause Remedy

Dolby Digital or DTS “Digital output” and “Dolby Digital” or Make an appropriate setting following the operation

INTRODUCTION
sources cannot be “DTS” are not selected on the connected instructions for your component.
played. (Dolby Digital or components.
DTS indicator on the
front panel display
does not light up.)

Poor bass “1E LFE/BASS OUT” on the SET Select MAIN (see page 58).
reproduction. MENU is set to SWFR or BOTH and
your system does not include a
subwoofer.

PREPARATION
The output mode for each speaker (main, Select the appropriate output mode for each speaker based on
center, rear, or rear center) on the SET the size of the speakers in your configuration (see pages 56–
MENU does not match your speaker 59).
configuration.

A “humming” sound Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the
can be heard. cables may be defective.

No connection from the turntable to the Connect the grounding cord of your turntable to the GND
GND terminal. terminal of this unit (see page 19).

OPERAIONT
BASIC
The volume level is low The record is being played on a turntable The turntable should be connected to this unit through an
while playing a record. with an MC cartridge. MC-head amplifier (see page 18).

The volume level The component connected to the Turn on the power to the component.
cannot be increased, or OUT(REC) jacks of this unit is turned
the sound is distorted. off.

The sound effect It is not possible to record the sound

cannot be recorded. effect by a recording component.

OPERATION
ADVANCED
A source cannot be A source component is connected to the Connect the source component to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.
recorded. analog input jacks of this unit for digital
recording.

Digital connections are not made between Make digital connections.

this unit and other components for
playback or recording.

A source component is connected to the Connect a source component to the analog input jacks.
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
digital input jacks of this unit for analog
recording.

Analog connections are not made Make analog connections.

between this unit and other components
for playback or recording.

Some recording components cannot

record the Dolby Digital or DTS sources.

The sound field “14 MEMORY GUARD” on the SET Select OFF (see page 66).
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parameters and some MENU is set to ON.

other settings on this
unit cannot be
changed.

This unit does not The internal microcomputer has been Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and then plug
operate properly. frozen by an external electric shock (such it in again after about 30 seconds.
as lightning or excessive static electricity)
or by a power supply with low voltage.
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Problem Cause Remedy

The sound is degraded This unit is in the standby mode. Turn on the power of this unit.
when listening with
headphones connected
to a tape deck or CD
player that is connected
to this unit.

There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- Move this unit further away from such equipment.
interference from digital frequency equipment.
or high-frequency
equipment, or this unit.

This unit suddenly The internal temperature becomes too high Wait until this unit cools down and then turn it back on.
turns into the standby and the overheat protection circuitry has
mode. been activated.

■ Remote control

Problem Cause Remedy

The remote control Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6
does not work nor m (20 feet) and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the
function properly. front panel (see page 7).

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an Reposition this unit.

inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is
striking the remote control sensor of this
unit.

The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.

The manufacturer code has not been Set the manufacturer code correctly (see page 42).
correctly set.
Try to set the other codes of the same maufacturer (see page
42).

Even if the maufacturer code is correctly Program the necessary functions independently into the
set, there are some models that do not programmable buttons on this unit’s remote control using the
respond to the remote control. Learn feature.

The remote control The batteries of this remote control and/ Replace the batteries (see page 3).
does not “learn” new or the other remote control are too weak.
functions.
The distance between the two remote Place the remote controls at the proper distance (see page 43).
controls is too much or too little.

The signal coding or modulation of the Learning is not possible.

other remote control is not compatible
with this remote control.

Memory capacity is full. Further learning is not possible without deleting unnecessary
functions (see page 48).

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■ Dolby Surround ■ Dolby Pro Logic

INTRODUCTION
Dolby Surround uses a four analog channel recording Dolby Pro Logic is the improved technique to decode
system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround programs. This
two left and right main channels (stereo), a center channel new technology enables a discrete 5-channel playback
for dialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special with two left and right main channels, a center channel,
sound effects (monaural). The rear channel reproduces and two left and right rear channels compared with one
sound within a narrow frequency range. limited rear channel for the conventional Pro Logic
Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes technology. Also the music mode is available for 2-
and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as channel sources in addition to the movie mode.

PREPARATION
well. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into this unit
employs a digital signal processing system that ■ DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
automatically stabilizes the volume on each channel to Digital Surround
enhance moving sound effects and directionality. DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog
soundtracks of movies with a six-channel digital sound
■ Dolby Digital track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie
Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that theaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc.
gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. has developed a home theater system so that you can
With three front channels (left, center and right), and two enjoy the depth of sound and natural spatial

OPERAIONT
rear stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides five full- representation of DTS digital surround in your home.

BASIC
range audio channels. With an additional channel This system is practically distortion-free, clear 6-channel
especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency sound (technically, a left, right and center channels, two
effect), the system has a total of 5.1 channels (LFE is rear channels, plus an LFE 0.1 channel as a subwoofer,
counted as 0.1 channel). for a total of 5.1 channels).
Using two-channel stereo for the rear speakers, more
accurate moving sound effects and surround sound ■ DTS ES (Extended Surround)
environment are possible than with Dolby Surround. The This unit is equipped with the DTS ES decoder that can

OPERATION
ADVANCED
wide dynamic range (from maximum to minimum reproduce 5.1-channel sources adding a rear center
volume) reproduced by the five full-range channels and channel. The DTS ES decoder on this unit is compatible
the precise sound orientation generated using digital with the two types of format: Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1.
sound processing provide listeners with previously The DTS ES Discrete decoder enables the 6.1-channel
unheard of excitement and realism. playback by adding a rear center channel recorded
With this unit, any sound environment from monaural up independently from the 5.1 channels. The DTS ES Matrix
to a 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected for decoder enables the 6.1-channel playback by adding a
your enjoyment. rear center created from the rear L/R channels. This
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
decoder is the most suitable to reproduce the music or the
■ Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtrack of the movies recorded by DTS ES.
This unit is equipped with the Dolby Digital decoder that
can reproduce 5.1-channel sources adding a rear center ■ Neo: 6
channel. (The sound to be output from a rear center Neo: 6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6
speaker is created by mixing the content of rear L/R channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables
channels.) This decoder is the most suitable to reproduce playback with the full-range channels with higher
the soundtrack for the movies recorded by Dolby Digital separation just like digital discrete signal playback. Two
Surround EX. You can enjoy dynamic and realistic sounds modes are available; “Music mode” for playing music
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by adding another channel. sources and “Cinema mode” for movies.

■ DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 achieves the high quality playback with all 5.1
channels at the sampling frequency 96 kHz / 24 bit by
using the data for extension of a DTS signal, that is
recorded on the DTS 96/24 software.
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■ LFE 0.1 channel ■ Component video signal

This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. With the component video signal system, the video signal
The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the
This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a PB/CB and PR/CR signals for the chrominance. Color can
low frequency range compared to the full-range be reproduced more faithfully with this system because
reproduced by the other 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or each of these signals is independent. The component
DTS 5.1 channel systems. signal is also called the “color difference signal” because
the luminance signal is subtracted from the color signal.
■ CINEMA DSP D I G I T A L
A monitor with component input jacks is required in
Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were order to use the component signal for output.
originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect
is best felt in a theater having many speakers and ■ PCM (Linear PCM)
designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions, Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog
such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without
so on, can differ so widely, it’s inevitable that there are using any compression. This is used as a method of
differences in the sound heard as well. Based on a wealth recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a
of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per
YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine very small unit of time. Standing for “pulse code
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to modulation”, the analog signal is encoded as pulses and
provide the visual and audio experience of movie theater then modulated for recording.
in the listening room of your own home.
■ Sampling frequency and number
■ SILENT CINEMA of quantized bits
YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of
DSP algorithm for headphones. times the signal is sampled per second is called the
Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when
field so that accurate representations of all the sound field converting the sound level into a numeric value is called
programs can be enjoyed on headphones. the number of quantized bits.
■ Virtual CINEMA DSP The range of rates that can be played back is determined
based on the sampling rate, while the dynamic range
YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP representing the sound level difference is determined by
algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field the number of quantized bits. In principle, the higher the
surround effects even without any rear speakers by using sampling frequency, the wider the range of frequencies
virtual rear speakers. that can be played back, and the higher the number of
It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP in a quantized bits, the more finely the sound level can be
minimum two-speaker system that does not include a reproduced.
center speaker.
■ I/O assignment (SET MENU)
■ S VIDEO signal
Although component is normally connected according to
With S VIDEO signal system, the video signal normally jack names shown on the rear panel, this unit includes a
transmitted using a pin cable is separated and transmitted function that assigns jacks according to the component
as the Y signal for the luminance and the C signal for the being connected. If the component being used differs
chrominance through the S VIDEO cable. Using the S from the component name shown for this unit’s
VIDEO jack eliminates video signal transmission loss and component video input jacks or digital input/output jacks,
allows recording and playback of even more beautiful it is possible to assign jacks according to the component
images. being connected. This makes it possible to change the
jack assignment and effectively connect more component.

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AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION

INTRODUCTION
• Minimum RMS Output Power • Video Signal Type .......................................................... NTSC/PAL
Main, Center, Rear, R. Center
• Signal to Noise Ratio ............................................................... 50 dB
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.02% THD, 8 Ω) ............................... 130 W
Front effect • Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT)
(1 kHz, 0.05% THD, 8 Ω) .................................................. 25 W Composite, S-Video ................................. 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB
Component ................................................. DC to 60 MHz, –3 dB
• Maximum Power (EIAJ) [General and China models]
Main, Center, Rear, R. Center
(1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω) ................................................... 175 W
GENERAL
Front effect • Power Supply
(1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω) ..................................................... 35 W [Europe and U.K. models] ................................... AC 230 V/50 Hz

PREPARATION
[China model] ...................................................... AC 220 V/50 Hz
• Dynamic Power (IHF) [General model] ........................ AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz
8/6/4/2 Ω ........................................................ 155/195/250/340 W
• Power Consumption ............................................................... 500 W
• DIN Standard Output Power [Europe and U.K. models] Standby mode ............................................................ 1.2 W or less
Main, Center, Rear, R. Center
(1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω) .................................................. 190 W • AC Outlets
Front effect [Europe model] .................................... 2 (Total 100 W Maximum)
(1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω) .................................................... 45 W [General and China models] .................. 2 (Total 50 W Maximum)
[U.K. model] ....................................... 1 (Total 100 W Maximum)
• Damping Factor (IHF)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ................................................. 200 or more • Dimension (W x H x D) ................................... 435 x 191 x 453 mm
(17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-13/16")

OPERAIONT
• Frequency Response

BASIC
CD to Main L/R ...................................... 10 Hz to 100 kHz, –3 dB • Weight ................................................................. 22 kg (48 lbs 8 oz)

• Total Harmonic Distortion

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 65 W, 8 Ω, MAIN IN to Main L/R ......... 0.008%
• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
Phono MM (5 mV) to Main L/R .......................................... 86 dB
CD (250 mV, shorted) to Main L/R, Effect Off .................. 100 dB
• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)
Main L/R ................................................................ 150 µV or less

OPERATION
ADVANCED
• Channel Separation (1kHz/10 kHz)
CD (5.1 kΩ terminated) to Main L/R ........................ 60 dB/45 dB
• Tone Control (Main L/R)
BASS Boost/Cut ...................................................... ±10 dB/50 Hz
TREBLE Boost/Cut ............................................... ±10 dB/20 kHz
BASS EXTENSION .................................................. +6 dB/60 Hz
• Phones Output ........................................................... 150 mV/100 Ω

INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
• Input Sensitivity
PHONO ................................................................... 2.5 mV/47 kΩ
CD, etc .................................................................... 150 mV/47 kΩ
MAIN IN ....................................................................... 1 V/47 kΩ
• Output Level
REC OUT .............................................................. 150 mV/1.2 kΩ
PRE OUT .................................................................. 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
SUBWOOFER .......................................................... 4.0 V/1.2 kΩ
APPENDIX
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