DSP-AX861SE_B-cv.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Caution: Read this before operating your unit. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.
Contents Notice ....................................................................... 2 Features ................................................................... 3 Supplied accessories .................................................. 3 Getting started ........................................................ 4 Quick start guide .................................................... 5 Connections ...........................................................
NOTICE Notice About this manual • y indicates a tip for your operation. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote control. In case the button names differ between the front panel and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses. • This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc.
Features Features HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ◆ Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω) Front: 105 W + 105 W Center: 105 W Surround: 105 W + 105 W Surround back: 105 W + 105 W ◆ HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or high-definition video (includes 1080p video signal transmission) as well as multi-channel digital audio based on HDMI version 1.
GETTING STARTED Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control 2 1 3 1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off. 2 Insert the four supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place. 4 En Notes • Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions: – the operation range of the remote control decreases.
Quick start guide Quick start guide Video monitor Front right speaker Front left speaker Preparation: Check the items Subwoofer Surround right speaker Center speaker Surround back right speaker DVD player Surround back left speaker Surround left speaker The following items are not included in the package of this unit. ❏ Speakers ❏ Front speakers .................................... 2 ❏ Center speaker ................................... 1 ❏ Surround speakers .............................
Quick start guide Step 1: Set up your speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.
Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components PRE OUT CENTER SINGLE AV amplifier CENTER L R DOCK PHONO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/CD-R 1 MULTI CH INPUT FRONT(6CH) CD IN (PLAY) MD/ OUT CD-R (REC) DVD DTV/CBL DVD IN DVR OUT VCR OUT DTV/CBL IN A B TUNER SB(8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND SUR.
Quick start guide 4 Connect the power plug of this unit and other components into the AC wall outlet. ■ For further connections • Using the other kind of speaker combinations y This unit is equipped with AC OUTLET for the power supply of the other components. See page 24 for details. ☞ P. 12 • Connecting a video monitor via various ways of the connection ☞ P. 18 • Connecting a DVD player via various ways of the connection ☞ P. 19 • Connecting a DVD recorder or a digital video recorder ☞ P.
Quick start guide Step 3: Turn on the power and press SCENE 1 button 4 Rotate 4 VOLUME to adjust the volume. INTRODUCTION Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 25). 4 ohm speakers can be also used as the front speakers (see page 90). 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press 3 SCENE1 button.
Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... Press 1 STANDBY/ON to set this unit to the standby mode. What do you want to do with this unit? ■ Customizing the SCENE templates • Using various SCENE templates ☞ P. 33 • Creating your original SCENE templates ☞ P. 36 ■ Using various input sources • Basic controls of this unit ☞ P. 37 • Using your iPod with this unit ☞ P. 50 This unit is set to the standby mode and consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the remote control.
CONNECTIONS Connections Rear panel AUDIO jacks Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (sold separately). Connect the analog audio cable plugs. MULTI CH INPUT jacks Connect external amplifiers and an active subwoofer. Connect the input source component equipped with the multi-channel output jacks. ☞ P. 18-21 ☞ P. 23 PRE OUT jacks PREPARATION DOCK terminal ☞ P. 22 ☞ P.
Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multichannel audio sources. PL PR C FR FL PR FR PL SW FL 30˚ SL SR SR SBR C SBL SL 60˚ SL 80˚ SBL SR SBR 1.8 m (6 ft) 30 cm (12 in) or more Front left and right speakers (FL and FR) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from the ideal listening position.
Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Note PREPARATION Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (see page 25). • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers.
Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (0.4 in) 2 Loosen the knob. ■ Using bi-amplification connections Caution Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers to separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high pass filter) crossovers. This unit allows you to make bi-amplification connections to one speaker system.
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs DIGITAL R COAXIAL OPTICAL (White) (Red) (Orange) L R C AUDIO Left and right analog audio cable plugs Coaxial digital audio cable plug VIDEO S VIDEO (Yellow) O V S Optical digital audio cable plug Composite video cable plug S-video cable plug COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (Green) (Blue) (Red) Y PB PR Component video cable plugs ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks This unit has three ty
Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI compatibility with this unit Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible HDMI components 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, etc. DSD 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD, etc. Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc.
Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input ■ Video signal flow Output Input HDMI Output HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) AUDIO PREPARATION COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) S VIDEO VIDEO Digital output Through Analog output Video conversion ON (see page 74) Notes Notes • 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack can be output at the HDMI OUT jack only when “SUPPORT AUDIO” is set to “OTHER” (see
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector y Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. You can choose to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack of this unit. Use the “SUPPORT AUDIO” parameter in “SOUND MENU” to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals (see page 69).
Connections Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Notes • When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 74), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 18). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks. ■ Connecting a DVD player DVD player Coaxial out PREPARATION • When “VIDEO CONV.
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR L AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT CENTER FRONT(6CH) CENTER SINGLE R DVR OUT VCR OUT DTV/CBL TUNER IN SB(8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND SUR.
Connections ■ Connecting audio components Notes • To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each the DIGITAL INPUT jack or the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL OUT”, “OPTICAL IN”, or “COAXIAL IN” in “I/O ASSIGNMENT” (see page 70). • Connect your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit to reduce noise in the signal. However, you may hear less noise without the connection to the GND terminal for some turntables.
Connections ■ Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. Notes • • • • When you make connections to the PRE OUT jacks, do not make connections to the SPEAKERS terminals.
Connections ■ Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) where you can station your iPod and control playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal on the rear panel of this unit using its dedicated cable.
Connections Connecting the power cable To the AC wall outlet AC OUTLET ■ AC OUTLET (SWITCHED) Use this outlet to supply power to any connected components. Connect the power cable of your other components to this outlet. Power to this outlet is supplied when this unit is turned on. However, power to this outlet is cut off when this unit is set to the standby mode.
Connections Setting the speaker impedance Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. 4 ohm speakers can be also used as the front speakers. Turning this unit on and off ■ Turning on this unit Press 1 STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn on this unit. y 1 Press and hold 5 TONE CONTROL on the front panel and then press 1 STANDBY/ON to turn on this unit. This unit turns on, and the advanced setup menu appears in the front panel display.
Connections Front panel display 2 1 t 3 4 VCR 96 24 DVR 6 V-AUX 8 7 DTV/CBL DVD DOCK MATRIX DISCRETE DSD ENHANCER q EX 5 VIRTUAL SP SILENT CINEMA NIGHT AB 9 MD/CD-R TUNER VOLUME HiFi DSP SLEEP B dB MUTE 96/24 LFE ft q PL mS dB PCM A PHONO CD YPAO q DIGITAL q PL x q PL 0 C D E F G 1A Input signal indicators Lights up when this unit is reproducing DSD (Direct Stream Digital) or PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals.
Connections L Input channel and speaker indicators LFE L C R SL SB SR LFE indicator Presence speaker indicators Input channel indicators Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation. Surround back speaker indicators Remote control sensor LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.
OPTIMIZING THE SPEAKER SETTING FOR YOUR LISTENING ROOM Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 4 Press D l / h to select the desired setting for “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” and then press D n. 6 Extra speaker assignment EXTRA SP ASSIGN Selects the function of the speakers connected to the EXTRA SP terminals. Choices: FRONT B, PRESENCE, NONE • When you use the presence speakers (see page 12) Select “PRESENCE” to set the function of the speakers to the presence speakers.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit performs the following checks: The results displayed under “RESULT” are as follows. Speaker wiring WIRING Checks which speakers are connected and the polarity of each speaker. Number of speakers SP Displays the number of speakers connected to this unit in the following order: Front/Back/Subwoofer Speaker size SIZE Checks the frequency response of each speaker and sets the appropriate low-frequency crossover for each channel.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 9 Press D l / h repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays. Press D k / n to toggle between the parameters in results. 10 Press D ENTER to return to the top “AUTO:RESULT” display. AUTO:RESULT . RESULT SP : 3/4/0.1 DIST: 4.50/5.30m LVL : -9.0/+6.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room ■ If an error screen appears 2 Press D k / n / l / h to select “RETRY” or “EXIT” and then press D ENTER. The following display is an example where “E-9:USER CANCEL” appears in the OSD. Press D l / h repeatedly to toggle between the warning displays. WARNING:W-1 Reverse Channel FL -CENTER PL PR SL SR SBL SBR [[]/[[]:Select [ENTER]:Return AUTO:ERROR . E-9:USER CANCEL Don't operate any function.
SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 17 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button: 2 SCENE 1: DVD Movie Viewing SCENE 2: Music Disc Listening SCENE 3: TV Viewing SCENE 4: Radio Listening Rotate the 0 INPUT selector (or set the operation mode selector to L AMP and then press D l / h) to select the desired template.
Selecting the SCENE templates ■ Which SCENE template would you like to select? Which source do you like to play back? Which component do you like for playback? DVD Video sources (DVD video, Recorded video) SCENE templates Default SCENE buttons DVD Viewing DVD Movie Viewing 1 DVD Live Viewing Music discs (CD, SACD or DVD-Audio) DVR DVR Viewing DVD Disc Hifi Listening Music Disc Listening 2 Disc Listening CD CD Hifi Listening CD Listening CD Music Listening Radio programs iPod * TV programs
Selecting the SCENE templates ■ Preset SCENE templates descriptions The illustrations of the SCENE button in the following table indicate the assigned SCENE buttons as the default setting. SCENE template Input source Playback mode DVD Viewing DVD*1 Features STRAIGHT DVD Movie Viewing DVD*1 MOVIE Sci-Fi Select this SCENE template when you play back movies on your DVD player.
Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE templates 3 You can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the preset 17 SCENE templates to create the original SCENE templates. Select the desired SCENE template Create an original SCENE template • INPUT: • MODE: The input source component. The active sound field programs, STRAIGHT or Pure Direct mode. • NIGHT: The night listening mode (see page 49). − SYSTEM: Keeps the current night listening mode.
PLAYBACK Playback Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS. 3 Start playback on the selected source component or select a broadcast station.
Playback Selecting the front speaker set ■ A quick guide to contents When you want to...
Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) Displaying the current status of this unit on a video monitor This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch between input jacks when more than one input jack is assigned to the same input source. You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor. 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.
Playback Using your headphones Playing video sources in the background of an audio source Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel. You can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while viewing beautiful scenery from the video source on the video monitor.
Playback ■ Audio information FORMAT Signal format. When this unit cannot detect a digital signal, it automatically switches to analog input. SAMPLING The number of samples per second taken from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. CHANNEL The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE). For example, a multi-channel soundtrack with 3 front channels, 2 surround channels and LFE, is displayed as “3/2/0.1”. BITRATE The number of bits passing a given point per second.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field programs This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Sound field programs ■ For audio music sources y For audio music sources, we also recommend that you use the Pure Direct mode (see page 48). Notes • The available sound field parameters differ depending on the settings of the speakers. • “DIALG.LIFT” is available only when “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” in “SPEAKER SET” is set to “PRESENCE” (see page 64).
Sound field programs ■ For various sources Notes • The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. • “DIALG.LIFT” is available only when “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” in “SPEAKER SET” is set to “PRESENCE” (see page 64). ENTERTAIN 3 ENTERTAINMENT Sports This program allows the listeners to enjoy stereo sport broadcasts and studio variety programs with enriched live feeling.
Sound field programs ■ For movie sources y You can select the desired decoder used with following sound field program (except “Mono Movie”). See page 58 for details. Notes • The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. • “DIALG.LIFT” is available only when “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” in “SPEAKER SET” is set to “PRESENCE” (see page 64).
Sound field programs ■ Stereo playback Note The available parameters differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. STEREO 5 STEREO 2ch STEREO Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels. See page 49 for details. DIRECT STEREO 5 STEREO 7ch STEREO HiFi DSP Use this program to output sound from all speakers. When you play back multi-channel sources, this unit downmixes the source to 2 channels, and then outputs the sound from all speakers.
Sound field programs Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to L AMP. Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode) When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode, 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers. Multi-channel sources are decoded straight into the appropriate channels without any additional effect processing. Press 7 STRAIGHT (or Q STRAIGHT) to select “STRAIGHT”.
USING AUDIO FEATURES Using audio features Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to L AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry. Press 8 PURE DIRECT (or P PURE DIRECT) to turn the Pure Direct mode on or off.
Using audio features Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo. Press U STEREO on the remote control repeatedly to select “2ch Stereo”. y Notes • You cannot use the night listening modes in the following cases: –when the Pure Direct mode (see page 48) is selected. –when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 38).
USING IPOD™ Using iPod™ Once you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 23), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. You can also use the Compressed Music Enhancer mode of this unit to improve the sound quality of the compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) stored on your iPod (see page 46).
Using iPod™ 1 Set the operation mode selector to L SOURCE and then press R DISPLAY on the remote control. The following display appears in the OSD.
RECORDING Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Caution The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources encoded in DTS, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made.
ADVANCED SOUND CONFIGURATIONS Advanced sound configurations Changing sound field parameter settings 4 You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial factory settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Press D k / n to select the desired sound field parameter and then D l / h to change the selected sound field parameter value.
Advanced sound configurations ■ Basic configuration of sound field programs Each sound field program has some parameters defining the characteristics of the program. To customize the selected sound field program, adjust “DSP LEVEL” and/ or “DIALG.LIFT” first, and then try other parameters. Adjusting the vertical dialogue position (DIALG.LIFT) Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the dialogues in movies. The ideal position of the dialogues is at the center of the video monitor screen.
Advanced sound configurations ■ Sound field parameters for the advanced configurations Use the following sound field parameters to customize sound field programs in detail. y To change sound field parameter settings, see page 53 for details. Sound field parameter Initial delay. Presence, surround, and surround back sound field initial delay. Changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listener.
Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter ROOM SIZE P.ROOM SIZE S.ROOM SIZE SB ROOM SIZE Features Room size. Presence, surround, and surround back room size. Adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes. 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.
Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter REV.TIME Features Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken 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. Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for “live” sources and listening room environments. Control range: 1.0 to 5.
Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter 2ch Stereo DIRECT Features 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and the DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Choices: AUTO, OFF y • Select “AUTO” to bypass the decoders, the DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when “BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB (see page 48).
Advanced sound configurations ■ Decoder descriptions Remote control button Category of the program Name of the program SURROUND DECODE PLIIx Music PLII Music SUR.DECODE 7 Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) processing for music sources. The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “SUR.B L/R SP” is set to “NONE” (see page 65). PANORAMA DIMENSION CENTER WIDTH Program description Available sound field parameters (see page 60) SUR.
Advanced sound configurations Decoder parameter descriptions Decoder parameter Features PLIIx Music PLII Music PANORAMA Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music panorama. Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect. PLIIx Music PLII Music DIMENSION Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music dimension. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear.
CUSTOMIZING THIS UNIT (MANUAL SETUP) Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. ■ Auto setup AUTO SETUP Use this feature to automatically adjust speaker and system parameters (see page 28).
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to manually adjust the optional system parameters. Parameter Features Page A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. 73 B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other “SET MENU” settings. 75 C)AUDIO SELECT Designates the default audio input jack select setting mode for the input sources when you turn on the power of this unit. 75 D)PARAM.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Using SET MENU 3 Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. y • You can change the “SET MENU” parameters while this unit is reproducing sound. • Press E RETURN to return to the previous menu level. 1 MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 . A)SPEAKER SET B)SPEAKER LEVEL C)SP DISTANCE D)EQUALIZER E)LFE LEVEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p . ;AUTO SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP .A;SIGNAL INFO 2/2 [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p 4 1 SOUND MENU .
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) 1 SOUND MENU Use this feature to manually adjust speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you run AUTO SETUP (see page 28). MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 1 SOUND MENU 2/2 . F)DYNAMIC RANGE G)AUDIO SET H)HDMI SET I)EXTD SUR. p [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p p p .
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Woofer section of a speaker is 16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large Woofer section of a speaker is smaller than 16 cm (6.5 in): small Surround left/right speakers SUR. L/R SP Choices: NONE, SML, LRG Front speakers FRONT SP Choices: SMALL, LARGE SOUND MENU SOUND MENU FRONT SP SMALL >LARGE SUR. L/R SP NONE >SML LRG When the front speakers are large Select “LARGE” (large). When the surround speakers are large Select “LRG” (large).
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) LFE/Bass out LFE/BASS OUT Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE Use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer if bass sounds are lacking or unclear.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations. Thus, a certain amount of delay must be applied to the sound from each speaker so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Center graphic equalizer CENTER GEQ Use to match the tonal quality of the center speaker with that of the front left and right speakers. You can adjust 5 frequency bands (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz). Control range: –6.0 to +6.0 dB Control step: 0.5 dB Initial setting: 0.0 dB SOUND MENU 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB p p TEST >OFF ON -______+ .
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Maximum volume MAX VOL. Use this feature to set the maximum volume level of this unit. This feature is useful to avoid the unexpected loud sound by mistake. For example, the original volume range is 16.5 dB to –80.0 dB. However, when “MAX VOL.” is set to –5.0 dB, the volume range becomes –5.0 dB to –80.0 dB. Control range: 16.5 dB, 15.0 dB to –30.0 dB Control step: 5.0 dB ■ Extended surround decoders I)EXTD SUR. Use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) y Use this feature to activate the desired decoder manually when this unit cannot detect the signal flag encoded to the input sources correctly. Notes Use this menu to reassign the input/output jacks, select the input mode or rename the input source. MANUAL SETUP 2 INPUT MENU p .
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) For OPTICAL OUTPUT jack 1 OPTICAL OUT Choices: (1) PHONO, CD, MD/CD-R, DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, VCR, DVR INPUT MENU OPTICAL OUT . (1);;;;;MD/CD-R (MD/CD-R ) Note When you connect a component to both the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) and DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) jack.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Volume Trim C)VOLUME TRIM ■ Multi channel input settings Use this feature to adjust the output level of each input source. This is useful if you want to balance the level of each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources. Choices: TUNER, PHONO, CD, MD/CD-R, DVD, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVR, V-AUX, DOCK, MULTI CH Control range: –6.0 to 6.0 dB Control step: 0.5 dB Initial setting: 0.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. MANUAL SETUP 3 OPTION MENU MANUAL SETUP 1/2 . A)DISPLAY SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)AUDIO SELECT D)PARAM. INI 3 OPTION MENU 2/2 . E)DOCK SET p p [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p p [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter Press Dl / h to select the desired resolution and then DENTER to confirm the selection. ■ Display settings A)DISPLAY SET OPTION MENU A)DISPLAY SET OPTION MENU 1/2 . VIDEO-CONV.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) HDMI aspect ratio HDMI ASP Use this feature to adjust the aspect ratio for video signals output at the HDMI OUT jack. OPTION MENU A)DISPLAY SET 1/2 p p VIDEO-CONV.;;;ON HDMI UP-SCALING *THRGH *480p >*1080i *720p . HDMI ASP;;;;;;THROUGH [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [[]/[[]:Select Choices: THROUGH, 16:9 NORMAL, SMART ZOOM • Select “THROUGH” if you do not make any adjustments to the aspect ratio for HDMI video signal sources.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD ■ Parameter initialization D)PARAM.INI Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: OFF, ON Use this feature to initialize the parameters of each sound field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial factory settings.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 79).
Remote control features Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components ■ Controlling this unit ■ Controlling a TV Set the operation mode selector to L AMP to control this unit. Set the operation mode selector to LTV to control your TV. To control your TV, you must set the appropriate remote control code for DTV/CBL or PHONO (see page 79). When you set the remote control codes for both DTV/CBL and PHONO, priority is given to the one set for DTV/CBL.
Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Set the operation mode selector to L SOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons (B), or . You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 79). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button (B), or . Be advised that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component.
Remote control features ■ Selecting a component to be controlled You can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source selected with the input selector buttons. Press J SELECT k / n repeatedly to select the desired component. The name of the component to be controlled appears in the display window (J) on the remote control. Setting remote control codes You can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. Codes can be set up for each input area.
Remote control features 2 Press and hold T LEARN for about 3 seconds using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The library name (ex. L;DVD) and the name of the selected input area (ex. DVD) appear alternately in the display window (J) on the remote control. 4 Press the numeric buttons (F) to enter the four-digit remote control code for the component you want to use. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to “List of remote control codes” at the end of this manual.
Remote control features Programming codes from other remote controls 2 STANDBY POWER POWER 4 SCENE POWER 3 CD 2 DVD AV MULTI CH IN VCR MD/CD-R 1 PHONO DVR TUNER TV DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK SELECT You can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learn feature if you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the remote control codes, or an appropriate remote control code is not available.
Remote control features 5 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until “OK” appears in the display window (J) on the remote control. “NG” appears in the display window (J) on the remote control if learning was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4. Changing source names in the display window You can change the name of the input source that appears in the display window (J) on the remote control if you want to use a different name than the factory preset.
Remote control features 3 Press D k / n to select and enter a character. Pressing D n changes the character as follows: A to Z, 1 to 9, 0, + (plus), – (hyphen), ; (semicolon), / (slash), and space. Pressing D k changes the characters in reverse order. PRESET/CH ENTER A/B/C/D/E Macro programming features The macro programming feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button.
Remote control features ■ Default macro functions Pressing macro button To automatically transmit these signals in order First Second Third STANDBY STANDBY POWER POWER — — (*1) POWER (*2) TV PHONO PHONO MULCH CH IN MULCH CH IN — — — — — V-AUX/DOCK V-AUX/DOCK TUNER TUNER POWER MD/CD-R (*1) MD/CD-R CD CD DTV/CBL DTV/CBL DVR DVR VCR VCR — — (MD/CD-R area) (*3) (CD area) (*3) — (DVR area) (*3) (VCR area) (*3) DVD DVD (DVD area) (*3) *1 You can turn on some components (includ
Remote control features ■ Programming macro operations You can program your own macro and use the macro programming feature to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at the press of a button. Be sure to set up remote control codes or perform learning operations before programming the macro. Note “AGAIN” appears in the display window (J) if you press a button other than a macro button. 3 Notes • The default macro is not cleared when a new macro is programmed for a button.
Remote control features Clearing configurations You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed input area names and setup remote control ID. ■ Clearing function sets 1 AMP TV CLEAR AMP SOURCE TV Note If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30 seconds, the clearing mode will be automatically canceled. In this case, start over from step 1. Press D k / n to select the clear mode. L;CD (etc.
Remote control features ■ Clearing a learned function You can clear the function learned for a certain button in each control area. 1 3 Set the operation mode selector to L AMP or L SOURCE and then press an input selector button (B), or to select the input area containing the function you want to clear. The selected component name appears in the display window (J). Press and hold T CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object and then press the button you want to clear for about 3 seconds.
Remote control features ■ Clearing a macro function You can clear the function programmed for a certain macro button. 1 2 Set the operation mode selector to L AMP or L SOURCE and then press T MACRO using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “MCR ?” appears in the display window (J) on the remote control. Press and hold T CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object, then press the macro button you want to clear for about 3 seconds.
ADVANCED SETUP Advanced setup This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Notes • Only 1STANDBY/ON, 5TONE CONTROL and the 6PROGRAM selector are effective while you are using the advanced setup menu.
Advanced setup See page 89 for the operation of the advanced setup. ■ Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use this feature to set the speaker impedance of this unit so that it matches that of your speakers. Choices: 8Ω MIN, 6Ω MIN • Select “8Ω MIN” to set the speaker impedance to 8 Ω . • Select “6Ω MIN” to set the speaker impedance to 6 Ω . SP IMP. Speaker Impedance level If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
Advanced setup 4 Press the numeric buttons (F) to enter the four-digit remote control code for the input area you want to use. CLASSICAL 1 STEREO LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN 2 3 ENHANCER SUR. DECODE 5 6 9 0 7 MOVIE 4 NIGHT 8 Remote control AMP ID codes Select one of the following codes to set the remote control AMP ID code for the input area you want to use. AMP ID code (remote control setting) Function Remote control AMP ID 2001 (initial setting) To operate this unit using the default code.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby mode soon after the power is turned on. No sound. No picture.
Troubleshooting Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Sound is heard from the speaker on one side only. Cause The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. Remedy See page Check that the speaker impedance setting is correct. 25, 90 Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned this unit off. Turn this unit on, and play the source again. — The sound is muted.
Troubleshooting Problem No sound is heard from the subwoofer. Cause Remedy See page “LFE/BASS OUT” in “SET MENU” is set to “FRONT” when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being played. Set “LFE/BASS OUT” to “SWFR” or “BOTH”. 64 “LFE/BASS OUT” in “SET MENU” is set to “SWFR” or “FRONT” when a 2-channel source is being played. Set “LFE/BASS OUT” to “BOTH”. 64 The source does not contain lowfrequency signals. Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy See page “CHECK SP WIRES” appears in the front panel display. Speaker cables are short-circuited. Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly. 13 There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency equipment. This unit is too close to the digital or highfrequency equipment. Move this unit further away from such equipment. — The picture is disturbed. The video source uses scrambled or encoded signals to prevent dubbing.
Troubleshooting ■ HDMI Error message DEVICE OVER HDCP ERROR Out of Res. Cause Remedy See page The number of the connected HDMI components is over the limit. Reduce the number of the connected HDMI components. — HDCP authentication failed. Check that the connected HDMI components support the HDCP copy protection standards. — Out of resolution. The connected video monitor does not accept the output video signals at the HDMI out jack. Set “HDMI UP SCALING” to “THRGH” or “480p” (or “576p”).
Troubleshooting During AUTO SETUP Error message Cause Remedy See page E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. Check the front L/R speaker connections. 13 E-2:NO SUR SP A surround channel signal is not detected. Check the surround speaker connections. 13 E-3:NO PRNS SP A presence channel signal is not detected. Check the presence speaker connections. 13 E-4:SBR->SBL Only a right surround back channel signal is detected.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM Resetting the system Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “SET MENU” parameters. However, the advanced setup menu parameters will not be initialized. • The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on this unit.
GLOSSARY Glossary ■ Bi-amplification connection ■ Dolby Digital EX A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for a speaker. One amplifier is connected to the woofer section of a loudspeaker while the other is connected to the combined mid and tweeter section. With this arrangement each amplifier operates over a restricted frequency range. This restricted range presents each amplifier with a much simpler job and each amplifier is less likely to influence the sound in some way.
Glossary ■ DTS 96/24 ■ Neo:6 DTS 96/24 offers an unprecedented level of audio quality for multi-channel sound on DVD video, and is fully backward-compatible with all DTS decoders. “96” refers to a 96 kHz sampling rate compared to the typical 48 kHz sampling rate. “24” refers to 24-bit word length. DTS 96/ 24 offers sound quality transparent to the original 96/24 master, and 96/24 5.1-channel sound with full-quality fullmotion video for music programs and motion picture soundtracks on DVD video.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION Sound field program information ■ Elements of a sound field ■ SILENT CINEMA What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound live, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated as well as the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Parametric equalizer information This unit employs Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Gain and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics. ■ Q factor The width of the specified frequency band is referred to as the Q factor.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Volume Control ...................................... MUTE/–80 dB to 16.5 dB • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω .................................... 105 W • Tone Control (Front L/R) BASS Boost/Cut ...................................................... ±10 dB/50 Hz BASS Turnover Frequency .................................................350 Hz TREBLE Boost/Cut .................................
INDEX Index ■ Numerics 1 SOUND MENU, Manual setup ........ 61 2 INPUT MENU, Manual setup .......... 61 2ch Enhancer, Sound field program .... 46 2ch STEREO, Sound field program .... 46 3 OPTION MENU, Manual setup ....... 62 7ch Enhancer, Sound field program .... 46 7ch STEREO, Sound field program .... 46 96/24 indicator ..................................... 26 ■ A A)DISPLAY SET, Option menu ......... 73 A)I/O ASSIGNMENT, Input menu ..... 70 A)SPEAKER SET, Sound menu ......... 64 A.
Index Front panel display scroll, Display settings ................................ 74 FRONT PRE OUT jack connection ..... 22 FRONT SP, Speaker settings ............... 65 Front speaker set selection ................... 38 Front speakers, Speaker settings .......... 65 FRONT, Multi channel input settings ... 72 ■ G G)AUDIO SET, Sound menu .............. 68 G)DOCK SET, Option menu ............... 75 ■ H H)HDMI SET, Sound menu ................ 69 Hall in Munich, Sound field program ....
Index Reverberation delay, Sound field parameter ...................... 57 Reverberation level, Sound field parameter ...................... 57 Reverberation time, Sound field parameter ...................... 57 Roleplaying Game, Sound field program ........................ 44 ROOM SIZE, Sound field parameter .... 56 Room size, Sound field parameter ....... 56 ■ S S VIDEO jacks ..................................... 15 S.INIT.DLY, Sound field parameter ... 55 S.LIVENESS, Sound field parameter .... 56 S.
■ Front panel 1 2 3 4 VOLUME SPEAKERS SCENE 2 1 3 4 PROGRAM PHONES TONE CONTROL INPUT STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT AUDIO SELECT VIDEO AUX OPTIMIZER MIC STANDBY /ON EFFECT SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO 5 i 6 7 8 9 0 A VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
■ Remote control X Y H A B POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER 1 2 PHONO MULTI CH IN 3 4 V-AUX/DOCK TUNER MD/CD-R CD DTV/CBL DVR VCR DVD SELECT AMP + + + TV VOL CH VOLUME SOURCE – TV MUTE C I SCENE LEVEL – – TV INPUT MUTE PRESET/CH TITLE K L TV SET MENU MENU J AUDIO M N O U BAND PURE DIRECT D ENTER P A/B/C/D/E E STRAIGHT DISPLAY RETURN CLASSICAL LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN MOVIE 1 2 3 4 CLASSICAL LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN MOVIE 1 2 3 4 STEREO NI
List of remote control codes CABLE CD PLAYER ABC 0030, 0035 AMERICAST 0926 BELL SOUTH 0926 BIRMINGHAM CABLE COMMUNICATIONS 0303 BRITISH TELECOM 0030 CABLE & WIRELESS 1095 DAERYUNG 0035, 0504, 0904, 1904 DIRECTOR 0503 FILMNET 0470 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0030, 0303, 0503, 0837, GOLDSTAR 0171 HAMLIN 0036, 0300 JERROLD 0030, 0303, 0503, 0837 LG 0171 MNET 0470 MEMOREX 0027 MOTOROLA 0303, 0503, 0837, 1133 NTL 1095 NOOS 0844 ONO 1095 PVP STEREO VISUAL MATRIX 0030 PACE 0264, 1087, 1095 PANASONIC 0027, 0035, 0134 PARA
LD PLAYER CARVER DENON MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD NAGSMI OPTIMUS PHILIPS PIONEER SALORA SONY TELEFUNKEN YAMAHA 0091 0086 0091 0086 0086 0086 0086 0091 0086 0091 0228 0086 2200 MD RECORDER KENWOOD ONKYO SHARP SONY YAMAHA 0708 0895 0888 0517 2500, 2501, 2502 RECEIVER (TUNER) ADC AIWA 1116, 1216, 1293, 1295, 1296, 1310, 1316 PIONEER 0041, 0558, 1050, 1411 POLK AUDIO 1316 PROSCAN 1281 QUASAR 0066 RCA 0558, 1050, 1281, 1417, 1636, SABA 0558 SANSUI 1116 SCHNEIDER 0558 SONY 0185, 1085, 1185, 1685, 1785 STEREOPHON
AMERICA ACTION 0207 AMPRO 0778 AMSTRAD 0036, 0064, 0198, 0398, 0439, 0460, 0543 ANAM 0036, 0207, 0277 ANAM NATIONAL 0277, 0677 ANITECH 0036 APEX DIGITAL 0775, 0792, 0794 AUDIOSONIC 0064, 0136 BANG & OLUFSEN 0592 BASIC 0036 BAUR 0064, 0388, 0539 BAYSONIC 0207 BEAUMARK 0205 BEKO 0397, 0513, 0741, 0742 BELL & HOWELL 0181 BEON 0064 BLAUPUNKT 0222 BLUE SKY 0695, 1064 BONDSTEC 0274 BRADFORD 0207 BRANDT 0136, 0362 BROKSONIC 0263, 0490 BUSH 0036, 0064, 0398, 0401, 0695, 1064 CCE 0064 CGE 0274 CTC 0274 CXC 0207 CAND
PIONEER SEMIVOX SEMP SHARP SHEN YING SHENG CHIA SIAREM SIEMENS SINUDYNE SKANTIC SKYGIANT SKYWORTH SOLAVOX SONITRON SONOKO SONOLOR SONTEC SONY 0207 0183 0057, 0120, 0677 0036, 0119 0036, 0120, 0263 0543 0064, 0222 0543 0383 0207 0064 0190 0235 0036, 0064 0190, 0235 0064 0027, 0677, 0861, 1127, 1532, 1678 SOUNDESIGN 0205, 0207 SOUNDWAVE SOWA 0064, 0445 0078, 0087, 0119, 0183, 0205 SQUAREVIEW STANDARD STARLITE STERN SUPREME SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC SYNCO SYSLINE T+A TCM TMK TNCI TVS TACICO TAI YI TANDY TASHIKO
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