UB HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM AVX-S80 VOLUME + STANDBY/ON STEREO SILENT DSP INPUT INPUT MODE VIDEO2 – MEMORY PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO/MAN'L A/B/C/D/E PRESET/BAND PRESET/TUNING OPTICAL AVX-S80: AVR-S80 + NX-S80S + NX-S80C + SW-S80 OWNER’S MANUAL 101_S80_H14(UB) 3 02.5.
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d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2 FEATURES .......................................................................... 2 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES ................................... 3 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4 Front panel ......................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product. This product is a home theater sound system consisting of the components shown on the table at right. Please check the all components are contained without fail by referring to the table. Model name Category No. of pcs.
CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION Check your package to make sure it contains the following items. NX-SW80 (NX-S80S x4, NX-S80C, SW-S80) AVR-S80 Remote control Batteries (x2) (AA, R06, UM-3) Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China, Korean and General models) AM loop antenna Fasteners (2 sets) for the center speaker Non-skid pads (2 sets: 16 pieces) Screws (4 pieces) Mounting brackets (4 pieces) (Europe, U.K.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 VOLUME + STANDBY/ON STEREO SILENT DSP INPUT INPUT MODE VIDEO2 – MEMORY PHONES 6 VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO/MAN'L A/B/C/D/E PRESET/BAND PRESET/TUNING OPTICAL 8 9 7 1 STANDBY/ON Turns this system on, or set it to the standby mode. When you turn this system on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this system can reproduce sound.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control Refer to “OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL” on pages 32–34 for the details about the remote control functions for controlling other components connected to this system. 3 CODE SET Used when setting up the manufacturer code. INTRODUCTION This section explains the function of each button on the remote control when you operate this system as an amplifier. Make sure that the AMP mode is selected before starting operation.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Using the remote control + – Approximately 6 m (20 feet) 30° 30° Handling the remote control • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not leave or store the remote control in the following types of conditions: – high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or bath; – dusty places; or – in places subject to extremely low temperatures. 6 E2-S80-1-7(6.29)b 6 02.6.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display MATRIX DIGITAL PRO LOGIC/ DSP PCM q w 2 34 VIRTUAL B. BOOST SP PRE 5 7 6 8 INTRODUCTION 1 9 0o SILENT DVD/CD VIDEO 1VIDEO 2 VCR TUNER STEREO AUTO TUNED PS PTY RT CT MOVIE THTR 12ENTERTAINMENT DTSDOLBY DIGITALPRO LOGIC PTY HOLD MEMORY L C R SLEEP dB ms MUTE LFE RL RC RR 88888888888888 e t r 1 Decoder indicators Lights up when the t, g, MATRIX are activated. PRO LOGIC/ or 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up in the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode.
PREPARATION STEPS In order to enjoy sound and video images with this sound system, follow the procedures as described below. See each page for details. Installing batteries in the remote control (P.3) Speaker setup (P.9) • Speaker placement (P.9) • Installing the speakers (P.10) Connections (P.12 – 17) • Connecting TV and audio/video components (P.12) • Connecting the antennas (P.14) • Connecting the speakers (P.15) • Connecting the AC power cord (P.17) • Turning on the power (P.
SPEAKER SETUP Speaker placement Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). Center speaker PREPARATION This system has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 5-speaker system, using front left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers and a center speaker.
SPEAKER SETUP Installing the speakers ■ Placing the center speaker When mounting the speakers on a wall, use the holes on the speakers’ back panels. 1 Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in the figure. Tapping screw (Available at the hardware store) Diam. 3.5 to 4 mm Wall/ wall support Place the speaker on TV whose top is flat or on the floor under the TV or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized.
SPEAKER SETUP Using the Yamaha Speaker Stand SPS-80 (option) By using the Yamaha Speaker Stand SPS-80, speakers can be placed on the floor. (Two stands make a set.) ■ If you want to mount a speaker on a commercially available speaker stand SPS-80 PREPARATION The provided mounting bracket with 1 pair of screw holes (at an interval of 60 mm) can be used to mount the speaker on a speaker stand. * Those screw holes can be used with M4 screws only.
CONNECTIONS Anti-dust cap Remove the cap covering the OPTICAL jack when connecting an optical cable to an OPTICAL jack on the rear panel of this system. Safely store the cap and always re-insert it in the terminal when the terminal is not in use. (This cap prevents the entrance of dust.) Connecting TV and audio/video components ■ Types of audio jacks Rear panel (U.S.A. model) 75Ω UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS ■ The connection example Use the following included or commercially available connection cables. For Video Component For Audio component Video pin cable Optical cable PREPARATION For AV component Audio/Video cable The connection example shown below is just an example. Connect in accordance with the components you have. INPUT Video pin cable VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L L R R VCR Audio/Video cable Video monitor Audio/Video cable 75Ω UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this system. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals. ■ Connecting indoor FM antenna Connect the included indoor FM antenna to the FM ANT terminal.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the speakers Connect the included speakers to the AV receiver (AVR-S80) using the included speaker cables and system control cable as shown below. As this terminal is used for testing at the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal. 75Ω UNBAL. VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VCR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK FM ANT GND FRONT REAR PREPARATION AV receiver (AVR-S80) CENTER L AM ANT OPTICAL OPTICAL DVD/CD R VIDEO 1 DVD/CD IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN R L VCR IN VIDEO (U.S.
CONNECTIONS ■ Using commercially available speakers and speaker cables The back of the Subwoofer (RED) (RED) Connector Color tube (RED) (BLUE) Connector Color tube (BLUE) (BLUE) You can use commercially available speaker cables and speakers except for a subwoofer. If you use them, note the following. • Use the speaker whose impedance is 6Ω or higher. When using the speaker whose impedance is lower than 6Ω, the protection circuit may start working or this system may be damaged.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to an external amplifier Note • When you have connected this system to an external amplifier, select PRE or BOTH in “9 SP/PRE OUT” on the SET MENU. (See page 39.) 1 FRONT jacks Front channel line output jacks. 2 REAR jacks Rear channel line output jacks. 3 CENTER jack Center channel line output jack. 4 SUBWOOFER jack Low bass signals distributed from the front, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack if they are assigned to this jack.
ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is complete, the output level heard at the listening position should be the same from each speaker. This is important for best performance of the digital sound field processor, and the various decoders (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS).
BASIC PLAYBACK 5 Basic operations You can play the software loaded on the audio and video components connected to this system. POWER POWER AV SLEEP POWER ( ) TV MODE INPUT TUNER CH VOL VCR MUTE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 Input selector buttons CD Note • If you have connected a recording component to the VCR OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or low volume during playback of other components, try turning the recording component on.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ When you have finished using this system Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (POWER ( ) on the remote control) to set this system in the standby mode. ■ Setting the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set this system in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this system is playing or recording a source. y • When AUTO is selected, this system automatically determines the type of signal.
BASIC PLAYBACK Selecting a sound field program This system’s built-in DSP (Digital Sound field Processor) can simulate various acoustic environments, including a concert hall and movie theater, with its 9 sound field programs. For the best results, choose a program appropriate for the selected audio source. DVD CODE SET HALL JAZZ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 1 2 3 4 SPORTS MONO MOVIE MOVIE 1 MOVIE 2 6 7 8 5 /DTS DSP program buttons 1 2 Press AMP.
BASIC PLAYBACK No. STRAIGHT DECODE CINEMA-DSP (for cinema sources) CINEMA-DSP (for video sources) 4 Program Features ENTERTAINMENT/ Game This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds. ENTERTAINMENT/ Concert Video This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert. 5 TV SPORTS With this program, you can enjoy watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Table of Program Names for Each Input Format This system automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal format. Input No. 8 9 MOVIE THEATER 1 5.1 channel 6.1 channel * ANALOG, PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DOLBY DIGITAL + Matrix 6.1 DTS + Matrix 6.1 70 mm Spectacle DGTL Spectacle DTS Spectacle Spectacle 6.1 Spectacle 6.1 70 mm Sci-Fi DGTL Sci-Fi DTS Sci-Fi Sci-Fi 6.1 Sci-Fi 6.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Selecting PRO LOGIC II You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC II in program No. 9. (While playing a 2-channel source) 1 2 Press AMP. 3 Press SELECT repeatedly to select the decoder, PRO LOGIC II. 4 After selecting on the decoder (PRO LOGIC II), select the mode appropriate for the source by pressing q/DTS. The selection switches as follows; PRO LOGIC II Movie ↔ PRO LOGIC II Music Press q/DTS.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ SILENT CINEMA DSP • Format: The type of an input signal. When digital input is not known, the mode is set to the analog mode. Input signal Analog signal Analog PCM signal PCM Dolby Digital signal DTS signal Dolby Digital DTS Other digital signals y Display • When SILENT CINEMA DSP is functioning, the “SILENT” indicator lights up on the front panel display. Unknwn Digital (Unknown Digital) fs: The sampling frequency of an input signal when a digital signal is input.
RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components. 1 Turn on the power of this system and all connected component. 2 Select the source component you want to record from. The procedure for selecting an input source is the same as the one described in “BASIC PLAYBACK” on page 19. 3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component. 4 Start recording on the recording component.
TUNING ■ Manual tuning Indication on the front panel (example) Preset station number Reception band If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune in to it manually. TUNER SP C1:AM Preset station group Select TUNER and the reception band following steps 1 and 2 described in “Automatic tuning” at left. 2 Press AUTO/MAN’L so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off from the front panel display. 3 Press d PRESET/TUNING u to tune in to the desired station manually.
TUNING Automatic preset tuning options You can select the preset group and number from which this system will store FM stations and/or begin tuning toward lower or higher frequencies. Presetting stations MEMORY PRESET/BAND 1 VOLUME + STEREO DSP INPUT INPUT MODE Follow steps 1 and 2 described in “Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations)” on the left.
TUNING 5 Press MEMORY on the front panel while the “MEMORY” indicator is flashing. The station band and frequency appear on the front panel display with the preset group and number you have selected. Tuning in to a preset station You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. TV MODE 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system by FM stations in many countries. RDS data contains various information such as PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), etc. The RDS function is carried out among the network stations.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) Changing the RDS mode The four modes are available in this system for displaying RDS data. When an RDS station is being received, PS, PTY, RT and/or CT mode indicators that correspond to the RDS data services offered by the station light up on the front panel display. Press FREQ/RDS repeatedly to change the display mode among the RDS data offered by the transmitting station in the order shown below.
OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Setting the manufacturer code (remote control signal assigned to each manufacturer) for your TV, VCR or DVD player on the remote control allows you to operate not only the AVX-S80 but also your TV, VCR or DVD player using the remote control. Note 2 Keeping CODE SET pressed, enter the 1digit device code and the 2-digit manufacturer code for the component to be controlled using the numeric buttons. You can release CODE SET after entering the code.
OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Other component controlling functions By pressing an input selector button (TV, VCR, DVD/CD) for which the manufacturer code is set, the functions of the remote control buttons change for controlling the corresponding component as follows. Controlling a TV 1 TV (POWER) Turns the TV on, or set it to the standby mode. POWER 1 2 3 4 TV POWER AV 2 INPUT (TV MODE) Changes the TV’s input.
OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Controlling a DVD player y • The buttons on the remote control whose names are written in green are operation buttons for a DVD player. *1 1 POWER TV 2 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle language. 3 d Press to pause. POWER AV 1 AV (POWER) Press to turn on the DVD player or set it to the standby mode. SLEEP TV MODE INPUT VOL VCR MUTE 2 3 4 5 4 ty Press to skip forward or backward.
SET MENU The SET MENU consists of 9 items including the speaker mode setting. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. Adjusting the items on the SET MENU y • You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a source. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. DVD CODE SET HALL List of SET MENU items JAZZ 3 4 MOVIE 1 MOVIE 2 5 6 TOP MENU LEVEL u,d SPEAKER SET A CENTER B FRONT C REAR LR D BASS E F.
SET MENU 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. If you do not use one or any of the included speakers, or if you use other speakers instead of the included speakers, set the following. Note • When 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this system, some items are not affected.
SET MENU ■ 1D BASS (LFE/bass out mode) LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this system decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Low-frequency signals are defined as 90 Hz and below. The Lowfrequency signals can be directed to both front left and right speakers, and the subwoofer (subwoofer can be used for both stereo reproduction and the DSP program). Choices: SWFR (subwoofer), FRONT, BOTH SWFR Select this if you use a subwoofer. The LFE signals are directed to the subwoofer.
SET MENU 3 SP DLY TIME (speaker delay time) Use this feature to adjust the delay of the center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speaker, with a source like Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. Ideally, the center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right speakers. However, in most home situations, the center speaker is placed in line with the front speakers.
SET MENU 7 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the digital (optical) input jacks when you turn on this system. Choices: AUTO, LAST AUTO Select this to allow this system to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode. LAST Select this to set this system to automatically select the last input mode used for the respective source.
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker (center, rear left and right, and subwoofer) while listening to a source. ■ For 5ch Stereo You can adjust the volume level for each channel in 5channel Stereo mode. DVD CODE SET HALL JAZZ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 1 2 3 4 SPORTS MONO MOVIE MOVIE 1 MOVIE 2 6 7 5 /DTS AMP 8 SELECT MATRIX 6.
CHANGING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR DSP PROGRAMS The following table shows factory-set delay time. Adjusting the delay time Program You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the front speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated. The delay time can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs.
CHANGING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR DSP PROGRAMS Adjusting the parameter settings for PRO LOGIC II Music ■ Changing parameter settings You can adjust the values of PRO LOGIC II Music parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. HALL JAZZ ROCK 2 3 4 MONO MOVIE MOVIE 1 MOVIE 2 5 6 AMP 7 Choices: 8 SELECT MATRIX 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this system does not function properly. If the problem you are having is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this system to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The power cord is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted. Firmly connect the power cord.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No sound from the center speaker. Cause Remedy The output level of the center speaker is set to minimum. Raise the level of the center speaker. 40 “1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set to NON. Select the appropriate mode for your center speaker. 36 One of the Hi-Fi DSP programs (1 to 4) has been selected (except for 5ch Stereo). Select another DSP program. The source encoded with a Dolby Digital or DTS signal does not have a center channel signal.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem FM/ AM FM Remedy Refer to page Previously preset stations cannot be tuned in. The preset stations are cleared. Pre-set the stations once again. 28 FM stereo reception is noisy. The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. 14 Use the manual tuning method.
GLOSSARY Bitstream LFE 0.1 channel This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (eg., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel systems.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION SPEAKER SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power [U.S.A. and Canada models] FRONT L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω .................................. 25 W • Front and Rear Speakers Model Name ................................................................... NX-S80S Type ............................................................... Acoustic suspension Speakers ....................................
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Connecting to a TV (monitor), DVD player, video camera and video game player AVX - S 8 0 DVD player CONNECTION GUIDE TV (monitor) VIDEO INPUT L PCM/ DTS Y S VIDEO MIXED 2CH OPTICAL R PR COMPONENT VIDEO SUBWOOFER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT *1 : Insert the plug with its PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ~ VIDEO OUT OPTICAL OUTPUT mark facing up.