UA HTR-5280 Natural Sound AV Receiver YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
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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. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................................................... 1 FEATURES ............................................................ 2 GETTING STARTED ........................................... 3 Checking the Package Contents ............................... 3 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ........................ 4 PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP .............................................. 11 CONNECTIONS ..................
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GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Checking the Package Contents Check your package to make sure it has the following items. Remote control AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel 2 1 4 3 6 5 INPUT VOLUME 7 6CH INPUT INPUT MODE D I G I T A L D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING PRESET TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE BASS TREBLE TUNER SPEAKERS A B BASS PROCESSOR EXTENSION DIRECT EDIT PHONES EFFECT ON OFF MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM DSP + – SILENT + – VIDEO AUX PRESET TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE EDIT 8 9 0 q w e r t y u MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MA
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS p TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off. If you turn off the output of these speakers by using EFFECT, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except for the LFE channel are directed to the main left and right channels. When Dolby Digital or DTS signals are mixed, the left and right main channel signal levels may not match. Switches the tuning mode between automatic and manual.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control This section describes the basic operation of this unit with the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/ TUN position. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on pages 46 to 53 for full details. 3 Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons) These buttons select the input source. See pages 7 and 8 for the numeric buttons. 4 TEST Outputs the test tone. 5 ON SCREEN 1 2 9 0 Selects the on-screen display (OSD) mode for your video monitor.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS u VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. i MUTE ■ When selecting a DSP program and turning on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) A INTRODUCTION Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. B EFFECT Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off in the following cases: • When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position. • While the indicator is lit for about 3 seconds after pressing DSP.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ When selecting a preset station number Using the Remote Control D I G I TA L D I G I TA L STANDBY /ON SURROUND – 30° 1 Set code number “0023” in the AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN) position. See page 51 for setting the code. 2 Set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN) position. 3 You can select a preset station number directly with the numeric buttons (1 to 8). See page 34.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel Display 2 34 VIRTUAL 0 q PS PTY RT CT DTS MOVIE THEATER 1 2 PTY HOLD EON STEREO AUTO DOLBY DIGITAL NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT SLEEP PRO LOGIC ENTERTAINMENT MEMORY TUNED w e 9 8 VOLUME dB ms r t y D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR V-AUX DVD MD/TAPE CD-R TUNER CD PHONO u 9 Input source indicator Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on. Shows the current input source with the arrow-shaped cursor. Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP (see page 29).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear Panel 1 2 4 3 DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/ TAPE AUDIO TUNER R AUDIO L R IN (PLAY) CD-R OPTICAL AM ANT S VIDEO L OUT (REC) GND 75 FM ANT Y D-TV /LD PB/ CB CBL /SAT PR/ CR + – SPEAKERS – + Y VCR 1 CD PHONO *1 SWITCHED 120V 60Hz 100W MAX.
PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP ■ Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field Subwoofer Main speaker (L) 1.8 m Center speaker Rear speaker (L) ■ Main speakers Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the same. ■ Rear speakers Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.
CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CAUTION Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. • Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions for each component to be connected to this unit.
CONNECTIONS OPTICAL INPUT MD recorder or tape deck INPUT OUTPUT R L L R OPTICAL AM ANT OUT (REC) GND FM ANT L UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS Connecting Video Components ■ About the video jacks There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composit video signals. Video signals input through the S VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color (C) video signals. The S-video signals achieve high-quality color reproduction. Video signals input through the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color difference (PB/CB, PR/CR) video signals.
CONNECTIONS Note • If your LD player has an Dolby Digital RF signal output jack, connect it to this unit through an RF demodulator (separately purchased). OPTICAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT LD player COMPONENT OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT TV/digital TV or LD player VIDEO OUTPUT V S DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/ TAPE AUDIO TUNER R AUDIO L R IN (PLAY) L AM ANT CD-R OUT (REC) CD FM ANT UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS 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.
CONNECTIONS Main speakers A Right Left Right INTRODUCTION Main speakers B Left (U.S.A. model) – SPEAKERS – AC OUTLETS OUTPUT + SWITCHED 120V 60Hz 100W MAX. TOTAL L MAIN R PREPARATION + R A L MAIN B CENTER + SUB WOOFER – BASIC OPERATION IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON CENTER R + – – + L MAIN A OR B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER A + B:16 MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 8 MIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 8 MIN.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to an External Amplifier If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks as follows. Note • When RCA pin plugs are connected to the OUTPUT jacks for output to an external amplifier, it is not necessary to use the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch Select the left and right 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. Switch Speaker position Center The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher. Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher. Main If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display. Selecting the OSD Mode 1 When you turn on the power, the video monitor and front panel display show the level of the main volume for a few seconds and then switch to show the current DSP program.
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1E Description Initial setting 1A CENTER SP Selects the center channel output mode according to the size of the center speaker. The possible settings are LRG (large), SML (small) and NONE. LRG 1B MAIN SP Selects the main channel output mode according to the size of the main speakers. The possible settings are LARGE and SMALL. LARGE 1C REAR L/R SP Selects the rear channel output mode according to the size of the rear speakers.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to adjust the speaker output levels by using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is made, the output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker. This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder and DTS decoder.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS LEVELS The state of the test tone output is also shown on the monitor by an image of the audio listening room. This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level. LEFT y • The tonal quality of the center speaker can be adjusted by using “5 CENTER GEQ” on the SET MENU (see page 40). • You can increase the output levels of the effect speakers (center, left rear and right rear) to +10 dB.
BASIC OPERATION BASIC PLAYBACK When using the remote control, set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN position. 1 3 5 INPUT VOLUME 3 6CH INPUT INPUT MODE D I G I T A L D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE BASS 3 Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (or press one of the input selector buttons) to select the input source. • The current input source is indicated on the front panel display with an arrow.
BASIC PLAYBACK 6 Use the digital sound field processor. See page 28. INTRODUCTION To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the front panel display and on the video monitor. PROGRAM 6CH INPUT or or Front panel Remote control Front panel Remote control ■ To mute the sound 5 Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ BGV (background video) function The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source. (For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.) Select a source from the video group and then select a source from the audio group with the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you select the sources with INPUT l / h on the front panel.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Notes on playing a source encoded with a DTS signal PREPARATION • For LD software that does not contain a digital soundtrack, connect the LD player to the analog jacks and set the input mode to AUTO or ANALOG. • If the LD player is transmitting a signal by a nonstandard method, this unit cannot detect the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. In this case, the decoder automatically switches to PCM or analog.
BASIC PLAYBACK 2 Selecting a Sound Field Program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 55 to 58. INPUT VOLUME 6CH INPUT INPUT MODE D I G I T A L D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE BASS Use the numeric buttons to select the desired program before the indicator goes off (or press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly on the front panel).
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or DTS ES decoder Normal Stereo Reproduction Press EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for normal stereo reproduction. Press EFFECT again to turn the sound effect back on. EFFECT or Remote control Front panel DTS MOVIE THEATER 1 2 PS PTY RT CT PTY HOLD EON STEREO AUTO ZONE 2 NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT SLEEP MEMORY TUNED VOLUME D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR V-AUX DVD MD/TAPE CD-R TUNER CD PHONO The “ c ” indicator lights up.
TUNING Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and general models only) Because the interstation frequency spacing 100 kHz/10 kHz differs in different areas, set the 50 kHz/ 9 kHz FM AM FREQUENCY STEP switch (locating at FREQUENCY STEP the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area.
TUNING y Automatic (or Manual) Tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. 1 INPUT VOLUME If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune in to it manually. 6CH INPUT INPUT MODE INTRODUCTION • Use the manual tuning method if the tuning search does not stop at the desired station because the signal is weak.
TUNING Notes Presetting Stations ■ Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those stations in order. This feature enables you to easily tune in to any preset station by selecting the preset station number (see page 33).
TUNING ■ Manually presetting stations 5 INPUT VOLUME 6CH INPUT INPUT MODE D I G I T A L D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE BASS TREBLE TUNER SPEAKERS A B BASS PROCESSOR EXTENSION DIRECT ON OFF EDIT PHONES MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO S VIDEO VIDEO VIRTUAL L AUDIO R OPTICAL DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DSP 6.
TUNING 1 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the preset station group. The preset group letter appears on the front panel display and changes each time you press A/B/C/D/E. A/B/C/D/E Exchanging Preset Stations You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”.
BASIC RECORDING 2 INPUT VOLUME 6CH INPUT INPUT MODE D I G I T A L D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON PRESET/ TUNING EFFECT PROGRAM BASS PROCESSOR EXTENSION DIRECT ON PRESET TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE EDIT PHONES OFF BASS MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TREBLE OPTICAL DSP – SILENT + – + VIDEO AUX 2 Turn on the power to the unit and all connected component. Select the source component you want to record from.