HTR-5940_U_cv.fm Page 1 Monday, December 12, 2005 7:35 PM U HTR-5940 HTR-5940 AV Receiver © 2006 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
CONTENTS FEATURES............................................................. 2 GETTING STARTED............................................ 3 Supplied accessories .................................................. 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4 Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround ........... 40 Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround.................. 41 Using Virtual CINEMA DSP ..................................
FEATURES FEATURES Built-in 6-channel power amplifier XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. model only) ◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control CODE SET POWER Batteries (2) (AA, R6, UM-3) TRANSMIT POWER TV STANDBY AM loop antenna 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) POWER AV MD SLEEP CD-R CD XM MULTI CH IN CBL DVD DTV V-AUX DVR TUNER TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE MUSIC ENTERTAIN AMP SOURCE TV STEREO MOVIE 1 2 3 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. DIRECT ST.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel Note The XM Satellite Radio controlling functions in the following buttons (SEARCH MODE, CATEGORY, PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h, MEMORY, and DISPLAY) are only applicable to the U.S.A. model and are operational only when “XM” is selected as the input source. For details, see “XM Satellite Radio controls and functions” on page 52.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of this unit (see page 9). 0 VOLUME Controls the output level of all audio channels. y This does not affect the AUDIO OUT (REC) level. A PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones (see page 32). Notes • When you connect headphones, no signals are output at the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack or the speaker terminals.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 86. t Notes • The XM Satellite Radio controlling functions in the following buttons (XM, XM MEMORY, SRCH MODE, DISPLAY, cursor buttons u / d / j / i, numeric buttons and ENT.) are only applicable to the U.S.A. model and are operational only when “XM” is selected as the input source.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i, ENTER Select and adjust the sound field program parameters or the “SET MENU” parameters. 0 TRANSMIT indicator Flashes while the remote control is sending infrared signals. A STANDBY Sets this unit to the standby mode (see page 26). B POWER Turns on this unit (see page 26). C SLEEP Sets the sleep timer (see page 34). D MULTI CH IN Selects the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input source when using an external decoder, etc.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Controlling the TUNER functions ■ Using the remote control Set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation. 4 Numeric buttons Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations. (U.S.A. model) 7 BAND Switches the reception band between FM and AM (see page 44).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 2 3 1 t 5 6 7 8 96 24 9 0 B A VOLUME AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY MATRIX DISCRETE ENHANCER q EX 4 VIRTUAL STANDARD SP SILENT CINEMA NIGHT AB HiFi DSP PTY HOLD PS PTY RT CT EON SLEEP q DIGITAL ft q PL x q PL q PL PCM neural C mS dB D E F G H I Note The neural indicator is only applicable to the U.S.A. and Canada models and lights up only when the Neural Surround decoder is selected (see pages 41).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS F Headphones indicator Lights up when headphones are connected (see page 32). G NIGHT indicator Lights up when you select a night listening mode (see page 32). H HiFi DSP indicator Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 63). I Multi-information display Shows the name of the current sound field program and other information when adjusting or changing settings. J SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on (see page 34).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 2 AUDIO AUDIO 3 4 5 OUTPUT MULTI CH INPUT CENTER 6 DIGITAL INPUT DVD DTV/CBL 7 INTRODUCTION 1 XM DVD COMPONENT VIDEO DVD Y MD/ OUT IN (PLAY) CD-R (REC) CD DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT VIDEO TUNER AM ANT GND MONITOR OUT DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT S VIDEO SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL MONITOR OUT DVR PR DTV/CBL SPEAKERS FM ANT 75Ω UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. * ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). Front 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, 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. Notes • A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.
CONNECTIONS FRONT terminals Connect one or two front speaker systems (1, 2) to these terminals. If you use only one front speaker system, connect it to the FRONT A or B terminal. CENTER terminals 1 Connect a center speaker (3) to these terminals. SURROUND terminals Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speaker (6) to these terminals.
CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Connecting the banana plug (except U.K., Europe and Asia models) 1 The banana plug is a single-pole electrical connector widely used to terminate speaker cables. 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. Banana plug 10 mm (0.4 in) 2 Insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal. Loosen the knob.
CONNECTIONS Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cables PORTABLE AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO L R COAXIAL (White) (Red) (Orange) L R Left and right analog audio cable plug M Stereo analog audio mini cable plug Video jacks and cables C Coaxial digital audio cable plug OPTICAL VIDEO S VIDEO (Yellow) O V Optical digital audio cable plug Composite video cable plug COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (Green) S S-video cable plug Y (Blue) (Red) PB PR Component video cab
CONNECTIONS P Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC) Input L Output AUDIO OUT (REC) R L R Analog audio AUDIO PREPARATION PORTABLE Analog output Note This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus, audio signals input at the analog jacks are output only at the analog AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks.
CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV Connect your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks of this unit. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete. COMPONENT VIDEO Y MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT PB PR MONITOR OUT S (U.S.A.
CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB Connect your DVD player, DVD player, VCR or STB (set-top box) using the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 18). The cable TV receiver and the satellite receiver are examples of the STB. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete.
CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a DVD recorder or a VCR AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO DVR Y IN DVR OUT IN VIDEO PB PR DVR OUT S VIDEO (U.S.A.
CONNECTIONS Connecting a CD player, an MD player or a tape deck Connect your CD player, MD player or tape deck via analog connection. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete. Note To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL IN” or “COAXIAL IN” in “INPUT ASSIGN” (see page 81).
CONNECTIONS Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your multiformat player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right output jacks to the left and right input jacks for the front and surround channels.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the FM and AM antennas Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to designated terminals. 2 Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT terminal. 3 Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT terminal. 4 Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back into place. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the other lead wire to the GND terminal.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power cable Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. (U.S.A. model) AC OUTLETS To the AC wall outlet CAUTION VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local voltage BEFORE plugging the power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this unit and create a potential fire hazard.
CONNECTIONS Setting the speaker impedance CAUTION 3 If you are to use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. Press PROGRAM l / h buttons on the front panel to select “SP IMP.”. The following display appears in the front panel display. l (U.S.A.
CONNECTIONS Turning on this unit or setting it to the standby mode When all connections are complete, turn on this unit. S STANDBY/ON (U.S.A. model) (U.S.A.
BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP The “BASIC SETUP” feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort. Notes STEREO CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER POWER TV AV CD CD-R STANDBY POWER MD SLEEP XM DTV ENTERTAIN 3 4 EXTD SUR. DIRECT ST. 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS ENHANCER NIGHT STRAIGHT 9 0 10 V-AUX SET MENU TITLE MENU SRCH MODE ENTER A-E/CAT. RETURN SOURCE TV CH PRESET/CH ENT. LEVEL DVR AMP TV VOL Press ENTER to enter “BASIC SETUP”.
BASIC SETUP 5 Press d to select “SUBWOOFER” and then j / i to select the desired setting. 7 Press d once and then j / i to select the desired setting. PRESET/CH PRESET/CH PRESET/CH ENTER ENTER PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. SUBWOOFER .. YES >SET Choices: YES, NONE • Select “YES” if you have a subwoofer in your system. • Select “NONE” if you do not have a subwoofer in your system. 6 ENTER A-E/CAT.
BASIC SETUP 9 Press j / i to select the desired setting. 11 PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. Press d / u to select a speaker and then j / i to adjust the balance. The selected speaker and the front left speaker or the surround left speaker output a test tone in turn. • Press i to increase the value. • Press j to decrease the value. A-E/CAT. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. Choices: YES, NO • Select “YES” to complete the setup procedure if the test tone levels from each speaker were satisfactory.
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. (U.S.A.
PLAYBACK 5 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the volume to the desired output level. VOLUME or VOLUME 7 Press PROGRAM l / h buttons on the front panel (or press one of the sound field program selector buttons on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired sound field program. The name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display. See page 63 for details about sound field programs.
USING OTHER FEATURES USING OTHER FEATURES Using SILENT CINEMA SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS sources, through ordinary headphones. SILENT CINEMA activates automatically whenever you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs (see page 63). When activated, the SILENT CINEMA indicator lights up in the front panel display.
USING OTHER FEATURES y “NIGHT:CINEMA” and “NIGHT:MUSIC” adjustments are stored independently. 2 Press INPUT MODE on the front panel repeatedly to select the desired input mode. Notes INPUT MODE • You cannot use the night listening modes when the “DIRECT STEREO” program (see page 38) is selected or when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 37) even though the NIGHT indicator lights up when “DIRECT STEREO” is selected.
USING OTHER FEATURES The SLEEP indicator flashes while you are switching the amount of time for the sleep timer. Once the sleep timer is set, the SLEEP indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the display returns to the selected sound field program. Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source.
USING OTHER FEATURES Adjusting the speaker level 2 You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Press j / i on the remote control to adjust the speaker output level. • Press i to increase the value. • Press j to decrease the value.
USING OTHER FEATURES Selecting the Compressed Music Enhancer mode 1 Compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) are created by a lossy compression scheme where the audio is resampled to lower the bitrate and to remove sounds that are indistinguishable to typical human hearing. The Compressed Music Enhancer feature of this unit enhances your listening experience by regenerating the missing harmonics in a compression artifact.
USING OTHER FEATURES t Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component Use this feature to select the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks (see page 22) as the input source. Press MULTI CH INPUT on the front panel (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display. MULTI CH INPUT Enjoying unprocessed input sources When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode, 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers.
USING OTHER FEATURES Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound The “DIRECT STEREO” mode allows sources to bypass the decoders and DSP processors of this unit so that you can enjoy pure hi-fi sound from 2-channel PCM and analog sources. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press DIRECT ST. on the remote control to select “DIRECT STEREO”. Displaying the input source information You can display the format, sampling frequency, channel, bit rate, and flag data of the current input signal.
USING OTHER FEATURES The following information appears in the front panel display for a few seconds. Signal format Signal format display. When this unit cannot detect a digital signal, it automatically switches to analog input. Display status: Analog, Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, Unknown Digital Note “Unknown Digital” appears when this unit detects any undecodable digital signals. Channel in: The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE).
ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature to enjoy 6.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press EXTD SUR. on the remote control repeatedly to switch between 5.1 and 6.1-channel playback.
ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control repeatedly to switch between the “SUR. STANDARD” and “SUR. ENHANCED” programs or press MOVIE to select the “MOVIE THEATER” programs. SUR.
ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. If you set “SUR. LR” to “NONE” (see page 78), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program (see page 63). Note Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate even when “SUR.
RECORDING RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Notes • When this unit is set to the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. • The setting of the TONE CONTROL (see page 31), VOLUME, the speaker level (see page 79) and the sound field programs (see page 62) do not affect recorded material.
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups).
FM/AM TUNING Manual tuning 3 If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L) so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the front panel display. Note TUNING MODE Manually tuning into an FM station automatically switches the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. DISPLAY AUTO/MAN'L 2 (U.S.A.
FM/AM TUNING Automatic preset tuning 3 You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number. MEMORY 3 2 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset station number and the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash.
FM/AM TUNING ■ Automatic preset tuning options You can specify the preset number from which this unit stores FM stations and/or begins tuning toward lower frequencies. Note Manual preset tuning You can also store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) manually. First carry out steps 1 through 3 in “Automatic preset tuning” on page 46.
FM/AM TUNING 4 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. • Press h to select a higher preset station number. • Press l to select a lower preset station number. Selecting preset stations You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it was stored. (U.S.A.
FM/AM TUNING 2 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select the desired preset station number (1 to 8). The preset station group and number appear in the front panel display along with the station band and frequency. Exchanging preset stations You can exchange the assignments of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure to exchange preset station “E1” with “A5”. 2,4 (U.S.A.
FM/AM TUNING 3 Select preset station “A5” using A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. “A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front panel display. See “Selecting preset stations” on page 48. PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E SEARCH MODE CATEGORY EDIT NEXT Flashes DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R pTUNER TUNED CD XM VOLUME MEMORY SP A dB A5:FM 90.6 MHz L R Flashes 4 Press EDIT again. “EDIT E1–A5” appears in the front panel display and the assignments of the two preset stations are exchanged.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the United States, broadcasting live daily.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio controls and functions Note The following controls are available only when “XM” is selected as the input source. Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press XM on the remote control) to select “XM” as the input source. ■ Front panel functions ■ Remote control functions (U.S.A.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Activating XM Satellite Radio 2 To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then visit the website at “http://activate.xmradio.com” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)” with a major credit card handy for signing up.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Basic XM Satellite Radio operations TV AV CD CD-R DTV V-AUX DVR TV VOL TV CH • You can use the Neural Surround decoder to enjoy the surround sound content of the XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels (see page 41). • You can set the XM Satellite Radio preset channels (see page 59). • You can display the XM Satellite Radio information in the front panel display (see page 60).
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Selecting the XM Satellite Radio search mode 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the front panel (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. You can search for the desired channel using one of the three search modes (All Channel Search, Category Search, and Preset Search modes). You can also enter the channel number directly to select the desired channel by using the Direct Number Access mode (see page 58).
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Category Search mode (U.S.A. model) 2 VOLUME Press SEARCH MODE on the front panel (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select “CAT SEARCH”.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you must preset XM Satellite Radio channels. For details, see “Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels” on page 59. 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the front panel (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select “PRESET SEARCH”. SET MENU PRESET/TUNING y or SEARCH MODE All preset channels (A1 to E8) recalls “001 Preview” by the initial factory setting.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Direct Number Access mode 3 TV AV MD 1 CD CD-R XM MULTI CH IN CBL DVD DTV V-AUX DVR STEREO SLEEP 3 MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE 1 2 3 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. DIRECT ST. 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS ENHANCER NIGHT STRAIGHT 9 0 TUNER 3 2 ENT. 10 EFFECT AMP PRESET/CH SET MENU LEVEL SOURCE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV 1 TITLE MENU SRCH MODE BAND ENTER A-E/CAT. TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN A-E/CAT.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels 2 You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups). You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel group and number as described in “Preset Search mode” on page 57. 3 2,5 Press MEMORY on the front panel (or XM MEMORY on the remote control).
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING 4 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly to select a preset channel number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The preset channel number appears in the front panel display.
XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING When the channel number / name is displayed: DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD pXM VOLUME SP A dB [040] Deep Tra L R When the channel category is displayed: DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD pXM VOLUME SP A dB Rock L R When the artist name / song title is displayed: DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD pXM VOLUME SP A Coldplay / Clo dB L R y BASIC OPERATION • The front panel display can indicate up to 14 alphanumeric charac
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 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.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program descriptions 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. y The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Remote control button Sound FIeld Program Features MOVIE THEATER Spectacle CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater in detail, making both the video and the sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS, especially large-scale movie productions. MOVIE THEATER Sci-Fi CINEMA DSP processing.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Changing sound field parameter settings 2 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 one of the sound field program selector buttons repeatedly to select the desired sound field program you want to adjust. Notes • Use the “PARAM.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ■ Sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. y To change sound field parameter settings to suit your listening environment, see page 65 for details. Sound field parameter DSP LEVEL Features DSP level. Adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter ROOM SIZE P.ROOM SIZE S.ROOM SIZE SB RM 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.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 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.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter REV.LEVEL Features Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. Level Control range: 0 to 100% Source sound (dB) 60 dB Reverberation Time REV.DELAY 2ch Stereo DIRECT REV.TIME 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features PRO LOGIC IIx Music PRO LOGIC II 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. PRO LOGIC IIx Music PRO LOGIC II Music DIMENSION Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music dimension. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program speaker layouts Sound output from each speaker depends on the type of audio signals being input. Refer to the diagrams in the table below to understand the speaker layout for each sound field program. Note Be advised that there may be no or not enough sound output from speakers depending on the type of input source being played back.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program MOVIE THEATER Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General SUR. STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS 2-channel audio (monaural) L SL L SL C SB R L SR SL R L SR SL C SB 2-channel audio (stereo) Pro Logic SUR.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program SUR. ENHANCED DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS 2-channel audio (monaural) L SL C SB 2-channel audio (stereo) R L SR SL Pro Logic SUR. ENHANCED PLII Movie PLIIx Movie L SL C SB C SB R SR 5.1/6.1-channel audio * L SL C SB R SR Pro Logic R L SR SL C SB R SR Pro Logic II L SL C SB R SR Pro Logic IIx SUR.
SET MENU SET MENU 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. ■ BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP Use this feature to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort (see page 27). ■ MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP Use this feature to manually adjust speaker and system parameters.
SET MENU 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. 83 B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other “SET MENU” settings. 83 C)PARAM. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. 83 D)MULTI ZONE Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
SET MENU Using SET MENU 2 Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. TV AV CD CD-R MUSIC STEREO MD SLEEP MULTI CH IN V-AUX DTV PRESET/CH MOVIE 1 2 3 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. DIRECT ST. 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS ENHANCER NIGHT STRAIGHT 9 0 XM CBL DVD ENTERTAIN Press u / d to select “MANUAL SETUP” and then press ENTER. ENTER TUNER DVR 10 A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. ENT.
SET MENU 5 Press u / d repeatedly and then press ENTER to select and enter the desired submenu. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to navigate to and enter the items you want to adjust. To return to the previous menu level, press RETURN. PRESET/CH PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. 6 ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. 7 Press SET MENU to exit from “SET MENU”. SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is in the standby mode.
SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ■ Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use this feature to manually adjust any speaker settings. y If you are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your speakers, you can change these settings according to your preference.
SET MENU LFE/Bass out 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 • Select “SWFR” (subwoofer) if you connected a subwoofer. The LFE signals as well as the lowfrequency signals of other speakers set to “SML” (or “SMALL”) or to “NONE” are directed to the subwoofer. • Select “FRNT” (front) if you did not connect a subwoofer.
SET MENU ■ 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. Unit UNIT Choices: meters (m), feet (ft) Initial setting: [U.
SET MENU ■ Dynamic range F)D. RANGE Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Speaker SP D.R Adjusts the speaker compression. Headphone HP D.R Adjusts the headphone compression. Choices: MIN, STD, MAX • Select “MIN” (minimum) if you regularly listen at low volume levels. • Select “STD” (standard) for general use.
SET MENU ■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to set this unit to reset “INPUT MODE” back to “AUTO” (see page 33) regardless of the previous setting or to recall the last input mode (“AUTO”, “DTS”, or “ANALOG”) used for that source whenever you turn on this unit. Choices: AUTO, LAST 3 PRESET/CH • Select “AUTO” to reset “INPUT MODE” back to “AUTO” (see page 33) regardless of the previous setting whenever you turn on this unit.
SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. ■ Display settings A)DISPLAY SET Dimmer DIMMER Use this feature to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Control range: – 4 to 0 Control step: 1 • Press j to make the front panel display dimmer. • Press i to make the front panel display brighter. ■ Memory guard B) MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings.
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 • The settings you make are reflected next time you turn on this unit by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or POWER on the remote control) (see page 26).
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: 8ΩMIN, 6ΩMIN • Select “8ΩMIN” to set the speaker impedance to 8 Ω. • Select “6ΩMIN” 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. Front If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker must be 16 Ω or higher.
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 the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 88). Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components ■ Controlling this unit ■ Controlling a TV Set the component selector switch to AMP to control this unit.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Controlling other components Set the component selector switch to SOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons, , or . You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 88). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button, , and . Be advised that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting remote control codes 1 You can control your TV and other components by setting the appropriate remote control code for each input source. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at the end of this manual. Press one of the input selector buttons or / to select the component you want to set up.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Setting remote control TUNER ID library codes Setting library codes You can operate multiple YAMAHA receivers or amplifiers in the same room with the supplied remote control simultaneously. Set the appropriate library code to select and operate the desired component with the supplied remote control. Select one of the following codes to set the remote control TUNER ID library code for the component you want to use.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Setting remote control XM ID library codes (U.S.A. model only) Select one oF the following codes to set the remote control XM ID library code for the component you want to use. 1 Resetting all remote control codes Use this feature to clear all the remote control codes previously set and reset all of them to the initial factory settings. Press XM to select “XM” as the input source. 1 XM Press CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or a similar object.
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.
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, set this unit to the standby mode, 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.
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 Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned off this unit. Turn on this unit, and play the source again. — The sound is muted.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy See page Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel display does not light up.) The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Make an appropriate setting following the operating instructions for your component. — “INPUT MODE” is set to “ANALOG”. Set “INPUT MODE” to “AUTO” or “DTS”. 33 A humming sound is heard. Incorrect cable connections.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem Cause FM stereo reception is noisy. FM AM ■ Remedy The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. See page Check the antenna connections. 23 Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. — Use the manual tuning method. 45 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multi-path interference.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. Cause See page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control functions within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. 8 Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition this unit. — The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY Audio information ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (front L/R and center), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (Low Frequency Effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).
GLOSSARY ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 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 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems. ■ Neo:6 Neo:6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6channel playback by the specific decoder.
GLOSSARY Sound field program information ■ CINEMA DSP Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a theater having many speakers designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so on, can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound heard.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ...................................... 90 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Asia, China, Korea and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ....................................................... 130 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 Ω ....................................................... 120/155/190/235 W • Maximum Output Power [Europe model] 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω ...........
LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES CABLE TV RECEIVER ABC 10003, 10008, 10014, 10017, 10033 AMERICAST 10899 BELL & HOWELL 10014 BELL SOUTH 10899 CLEARMASTER 10883 CLEARMAX 10883 COOLMAX 10883 DIGEO 11187 DIGI 10637 DIRECTOR 10476 DUMONT 10637 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 10003, 10276, 10476, 10810 GOLDSTAR 10144 HAMLIN 10009, 10273 I3 MICRO 11602 JERROLD 10003, 10012, 10014, 10276, 10476, 10810 MACOM 10033 MEMOREX 10000 MOTOROLA 10014, 10276, 10476, 10810, 11187, 11254, 11376 MULTITECH 10883 MYRIO 11602 PACE 10008, 10237,
ROKU 11486 SAMSUNG 11190, 11490 SASEM 11641 SENSORY SCIENCE 11126 SHARP 11010 SMC 11456 SONY 11272, 11324, 11364 STACK 9 11272 STREAMZAP 11309 SYLVANIA 11563 SYSTEMAX 11272 TAGAR SYSTEMS 11272 TELEMANN 11604 TOSHIBA 11272 TOUCH 11272 VIEWSONIC 11272, 11329 VIZIO 11126 VOODOO 11272 ZT GROUP 11272 TV ADMIRAL ADVENT 20093, 20463 20761, 20783, 20815, 20817, 20842, 21933 AIKO 20092 AIWA 20701 AKAI 20030, 20060, 20672, 20702, 20812, 21903 ALBATRON 20700, 20843 AMERICA ACTION 20180 AMPRO 20751 ANAM 20180 AOC 200
SQUAREVIEW 20171 SSS 20180 STARLITE 20180 STUDIO EXPERIENCE 20843 SUPERSCAN 20093, 20864 SUPREME 20000 SVA 20587, 20748, 20865, 20870, 20871, 20872 SYLVANIA 20030, 20054, 20171, 21931, 21944 SYMPHONIC 20171, 20180, 21904 TANDY 20093 TATUNG 21756 TECHNICS 20051, 20250 TECHVIEW 20847 TECHWOOD 20051 TEKNIKA 20054, 20060, 20092, 20150, 20180 TELEFUNKEN 20702 THOMAS 21904 TMK 20178 TNCI 20017 TOSHIBA 20060, 20154, 20156, 20650, 20832, 20845, 21156, 21256, 21265, 21356, 21656, 21704, 21918, 21935, 21936, 21945 TV
STS SYLVANIA 30042 30035, 30043, 30081, 30593, 31593 SYMPHONIC 30593, 31593 SYSTEMAX 31972 TAGAR SYSTEMS 31972 TATUNG 30041 TEAC 30041 TECHNICS 30035, 30162 TEKNIKA 30035, 30037 TIVO 30618, 30636, 30739, 31503 TMK 30240 TOSHIBA 30043, 30045, 30209, 31008, 31972, 31988 TOTEVISION 30037, 30240 TOUCH 31972 UNITECH 30240 VECTOR 30045 VECTOR RESEARCH 30038 VIDEO CONCEPTS 30045 VIDEOMAGIC 30037 VIDEOSONIC 30240 VIEWSONIC 31972 VOODOO 31972 WARDS 30035, 30042, 30047, 30048, 30060, 30072, 30081, 30149, 30240 WHITE
PANASONIC 50490, 51010, 51011 PHILIPS 50646 PIONEER 50631, 51475, 51476 POLAROID 51086 RCA 50522 SAMSUNG 50490 SENSORY SCIENCE| 51158 SHARP 50675, 51550, 51556, 50630 SONY 51033, 51069, 51070, 51431 SYLVANIA 50675 TOSHIBA 51510 VICTOR 51275 YAMAHA 51544 ZENITH 50741 CD PLAYER AIWA 60157 ARCAM 60157 BURMESTER 60420 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LABS 60029, 60303 CARVER 60157, 60179 DENON 60003, 60034 DKK 60000 DMX ELECTRONICS 60157 FISHER 60179 GARRARD 60393, 60420 GENEXXA 60032 HARMAN/KARDON 60157 HITACHI 60032 INTEGR
TECHNICS 80039, 80309, 81308, 81518 THORENS 81189 TOSHIBA 80135 VICTOR 80074 WARDS 80014, 80054, 80158, 80189 XM 81406, 81414 YAMAHA 80176, 81176, 81276, 81331, 81375, 81908, (TUNER ID1) 81916 (TUNER ID2) 81917 (XM ID1) 81918 (XM ID 2) 81919 APPENDIX-vi
HTR-5940_U_cv.fm Page 1 Monday, December 12, 2005 7:35 PM U HTR-5940 HTR-5940 AV Receiver © 2006 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
URG Owner’s Manual English NS-50F SPEAKER SYSTEM Français Thank you for choosing a Yamaha speaker system. ■ Read the following before using the speaker: • Secure placement or installation is the owner’s responsibility. Yamaha shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. • Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume of your amplifier immediately.
Precautions When Positioning the Speakers The speaker is constructed with the majority of the weight located in its upper portion, and is thus susceptible to falling over if proper care is not taken to insure its stability. If the speaker falls over, it may damage the speaker or be the cause of injury (or even death) to persons and/or damage to personal property.
Attaching the Stands Place the speakers on a sturdy, vibration-free surface. When placing the speakers, be sure to use the stands to increase stability. ■ Using as Normal Stereo Speakers Use the 8 specified holes located on the base of the speaker. To get the best stereo performance, angle the speakers inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex. ■ Procedure: 1. Put the screw through the inner hole of the stand, and screw it into the outside hole of the speaker.
Connecting Your Speakers Always turn off your amplifier or receiver before making any connections. ■ Preparing Your Speaker Cables Carefully remove 10 mm (3/8 ”) of insulation from both ends of your speaker cables and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Notes: • Make sure that the bare wires are not touching each other as this could damage the speaker and amplifier.
Removing the front cover The front cover, which is attached to the speaker at six points, can be removed if desired. To remove a cover, using both hands, gently pull the top of the cover away from the speaker. When the cover comes away, gently pull the bottom of the cover away from the speaker. To reattach the cover, line up the six pegs on the cover with the six holes on the speaker, and gently push the cover onto the speaker. Specifications Type ................
UGR NS-P70 (NS-P70: NS-E56 + NS-C55) HOME CINEMA CENTER & EFFECT SPEAKERS SYSTEME D’ENCEINTES CENTRALE ET D’EFFETS AUDIO/VIDEO OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI NS-P70 PRE(02.2.22)c 1 02.2.
UNPACKING DEBALLAGE After unpacking, check that the following items are contained. Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. ● Rear/rear center speakers ● Enceintes arrière/arrière centrale ● Center speaker ● Enceinte centrale ● Speaker cable (10m)⳯3 ● Câble d’enceinte (10m)⳯3 ● Speaker cable (4m)⳯1 ● Câble d’enceinte (4m)⳯1 ● Fastener⳯2 ● Fixation⳯2 NS-P70 PRE(02.2.22)c 2 02.2.
The speaker package “NS-P70” is designed for use in a multi-channel audio system such as a home theater system. The package includes three NS-E56 speaker systems and one NS-C55 speaker system. English COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE 2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system used for the rear and rear center speakers 2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system used for the center speaker CONTENTS UNPACKING .................... Inside of Front Cover COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE ..............
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS Before making connections, place all speakers in their respective positions. The positioning of the speakers is important because it controls the whole sound quality of this system. Place the speakers depending on your listening position by following the instructions below. Speaker configuration Placing speakers The rear and rear center speakers are used for surround sounds, and the center speaker is for center sounds (dialog etc.).
English 䡵 Placing the center speaker Place the speaker on the TV whose top is flat or on the floor under the TV or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized. When placing the speaker on top of the TV, to prevent the speaker from falling down, put the provided fasteners at two points on both bottom of the speaker and top of the TV. Fastener TV set Peel off the seal Screen Notes ● Do not place the speaker on top of the TV whose area is smaller than the bottom area of the speaker.
CONNECTIONS 䡵 An example of basic connections Rear center speaker Center speaker MAIN R SPEAKERS REAR CENTER L + CENTER + + – – A – – – VIDEO /CB B Y + + R REAR (SURROUND) R L L OUTPUT R MAIN L REAR CENTER CENT R REAR (SURROUND) L Amplifier Right Left Rear speakers E-4 NS-P70 ENG(02.2.22)a 4 02.2.
English 䡵 Connecting speaker cables BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE AMPLIFIER IS SWITCHED OFF. ■ CONNECTIONS • Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the provided speaker cables. • One side of the speaker cable is red and the other side is black. Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or receiver) and speakers using the red side.
SPECIFICATIONS 䡵 NS-E56 䡵 NS-C55 Type ............... 2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system Magnetic shielding type Type ............... 2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system Magnetic shielding type Driver .............................................. 10 cm (4”) cone woofer 2.2 cm (3/4”) dome tweeter Driver ........................................ 10 cm (4”) cone woofer x 2 2.2 cm (3/4”) dome tweeter Impedance ..................................................................... 6Ω Impedance .
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. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND SCANDINAVIA A.
UB YST-SW216 Subwoofer System OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) We Want You Listening For A Lifetime 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit Please read the following operating precautions before use. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. • To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have a good effect on your audio system, however, the use of two subwoofers is recommended to obtain more effect. A If using one subwoofer, it is recommended to place it on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. A .) If using two subwoofers, it is recommended to place them on the outside of each front speaker. (See fig. B .) The placement shown in fig.
CONNECTIONS Choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■ Choose 1 (pages 3-4) when you want to enjoy 5.1 surround system ■ Choose 2 (pages 5-6) when you want to output the low frequency signals Caution Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components before making connections. Notes • All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”.
CONNECTIONS ■ Using one subwoofer Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME INPUT 2 Mono pin cable (not included) HIGH CUT HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Audio pin cable (not included) /MONO POWER ON OFF HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER To AC outlet Amplifier ■ Using two subwoofers Mono pin cable (not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 HIGH CUT OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS /MONO INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT
CONNECTIONS Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 2 Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal. If your amplifier has two sets of front speaker output terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT 1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the front speakers.
CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of front speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT 1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the front speakers.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to the INPUT 1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker cables are observed and set correctly. If these cables are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Subwoofer rear panel OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 2 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS HIGH CUT /MONO 34 INPUT 2 HIGH CUT VOLUME HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER /MONO 1 POWER ON VOLUME OFF HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER 7 1 POWER switch Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power to the subwoofer. When the power of the subwoofer is on, the power indicator (4) on the rear panel light up in green.
ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by following the procedures described below. Subwoofer rear panel OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 1,6 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS HIGH CUT /MONO INPUT 2 HIGH CUT VOLUME HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER /MONO 3 POWER ON VOLUME OFF HIGH LOW INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER 5 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0).
ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency response The frequency response of this subwoofer dB 90 HIGH CUT HIGH 80 70 60 HIGH CUT LOW 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4” or 6.
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This technique uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker, allowing accurate signal transmission and precise speaker control.
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Cause What to Do Power is not supplied even though the POWER switch is set to the ON position. The power plug is not securely connected. Connect it securely. No sound. The volume is set to minimum. Raise the volume up.
SPECIFICATIONS Type .....Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Power Consumption .............................................. 45 W Driver........................................25 cm (10”) cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Dimensions (W x H x D) ...................................... 340 mm x 340 mm x 385 mm (13-3/8” x 13-3/8” x 15-5/32”) Output Power .............. 50 W (100 Hz, 5 Ω 10 %T.H.D) Dynamic Power ............................................ 100 W, 5 Ω Input Impedance ...............
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UB YST-SW315 YST-SW215 Subwoofer System OWNER S MANUAL
+ORQTVCPV 5CHGV[ +PUVTWEVKQP HO 2CIG (TKFC[ /CTEJ 2/ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
+ORQTVCPV 5CHGV[ +PUVTWEVKQP HO 2CIG (TKFC[ /CTEJ 2/ FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) We Want You Listening For A Lifetime 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit Please read the following operating precautions before use. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. • To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM • VOLTAGE SELECTOR (For China, Korea and General models) The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. CONTENTS CAUTION ......................................................................1 FEATURES ....................................................................3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 3 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 18 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have a good effect on your audio system, however, the use of two subwoofers is recommended to obtain more effect. A If using one subwoofer, it is recommended to place it on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. A .) If using two subwoofers, it is recommended to place them on the outside of each main speaker. (See fig. B .) The placement shown in fig.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS Choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■ Choose 1 (pages 5-7) if your amplifier has line output (pin jack) terminal(s) ■ Choose 2 (pages 8-11) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components before making connections.
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 2:22 PM CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal. If your amplifier has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously.
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers.
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker cables are observed and set correctly.
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 Power indicator Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on. Lights up in red while the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of the automatic powerswitching function. Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode. 7 POWER switch Normally, set this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer switches to the standby mode by the automatic powerswitching function, the power indicator lights up in red.) When you play a source again, the power of the subwoofer turns on automatically by sensing audio signals input to the subwoofer.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers by following the procedures described below. 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). Turn on the power of all the other components.
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of Yamaha Active Servo Technology has been based upon two major factors, the Helmholtz resonator and negative-impedance drive. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through an “air woofer”, which is a port or opening in the speaker’s cabinet. This opening is used instead of, and performs the functions of, a woofer in a conventionally designed speaker system.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Cause What to Do Power is not supplied even though the STANDBY/ON button is set to the ON position. The power plug is not securely connected.
YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM SPECIFICATIONS Type ........ Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology Driver .....25 cm (10”) cone woofer (JA2564) Magnetic shielding type .......20 cm (8”) cone woofer (JA2165) Magnetic shielding type Power Consumption ..................................................... 80W ..................................................... 95W Standby Power Consumption ...............................0.
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