G RX-V1200 RDS 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.
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. 16 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
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 .............................................. 10 CONNECTIONS ..................
FEATURES Built-in 6-Channel Power Amplifier Other Features ◆ Minimum RMS Output Power (0.
GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Checking the Package Contents Check your package to make sure it has the following items.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel 2 1 3 4 6 5 INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER 7 6CH INPUT D I G I TA L PRO LOGIC STANDBY /ON A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B PRESET/ TUNING PRESET /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY TUNING MODE BASS RDS MODE /FREQ EON TREBLE PTY SEEK TUNER PROCESSOR BASS DIRECT EXTENSION EDIT PHONES STEREO MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R START OPTICAL PROGRAM DSP EFFECT SILENT 8 9 0 q w e r – VIDEO AUX ty PRESET /TUNING EDI
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 0 PROCESSOR DIRECT q STEREO/EFFECT w A/B/C/D/E Selects one of the 5 preset station groups (A to E). e PROGRAM l / h Selects the DSP program (see page 28). r PRESET/TUNING l / h t PHONES jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers. f PTY SEEK START Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK mode.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control This section describes the controls and their functions of the remote control. Make sure that the AMP mode is selected before starting operation. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on pages 45 to 54 for operating other components with the remote control.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the Remote Control p AV POWER Turns on and off the power of the component selected by the input selector button. INPUT 6CH INPUT D I G I TA L STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS A B PROCESSOR BASS DIRECT EXTENSION A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING STEREO PROGRAM PRESET /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY TUNING MODE BASS RDS MODE /FREQ EON TREBLE PTY SEEK TUNER MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO EDIT PHONES a AMP Selects AMP or other component selected by the input selector button.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel Display 1 V AUX 2 VCR2/DVR VCR 1 DSP DISCRETE DIGITAL 6.1/ES PRO LOGIC / CBL/SAT VIRTUAL D TV/LD DVD 3 MD/TAPE CD R DTS Neo:6 DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC MOVIE THEATER 12 ENTERTAINMENT 4 56 7 TUNER CD PHONO MUTE SLEEP STEREO AUTO PS PTY RT CT BASS TUNED MEMORY EON PTY HOLD P. DIRECT VOLUME LFE SILENT PCM SP AB 8 9 0q e r t y u i w 1 Processor indicators When any function of DSP, DTS, DISCRETE, PRO LOGIC / VIRTUAL, g, 6.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear Panel 3 2 AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/ TAPE AUDIO L R VIDEO S VIDEO L R 5 4 6 COMPONENT VIDEO PR/ CR PB/ CB Y VIDEO DVD DVD IN (PLAY) OUTPUT MD/TAPE CD-R *1 INTRODUCTION 1 R D-TV / LD OUT (REC) D-TV /LD L R MAIN L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR SET BEFORE POWER ON (SURROUND) CD MONITOR OUT CBL /SAT IN (PLAY) SUB WOOFER AC OUTLETS CENTER REAR CENTER CD-R TUNER IN VCR 1 AM ANT R MAIN VCR 2 /DVR CD – MAIN A OR B: A+B: : CENTER REAR CENTE
PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP Speakers to Be Used This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 6-speaker system, using left and right main speakers, left and right rear speakers, and a center and rear center speakers. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly.
SPEAKER SETUP Connecting the Speakers CAUTION • Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or speakers. ■ Speaker cables A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One of the cables is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
SPEAKER SETUP Main B speaker Right Main A speaker Left Right 1 AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL AUDIO L R R VIDEO S VIDEO L Subwoofer system Left 2 3 COMPONENT VIDEO PR/ CR PB/ CB Y VIDEO DVD MD/ TAPE DVD IN (PLAY) OUTPUT MD/TAPE R D-TV / LD OUT (REC) CD-R D-TV /LD L R MAIN L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR SET BEFORE POWER ON (SURROUND) CD MONITOR OUT CBL /SAT IN (PLAY) SUB WOOFER CENTER AC OUTLETS REAR CENTER CD-R OUT (REC) CD-R TUNER IN VCR 1 AM ANT R MAIN VCR 2 /D
SPEAKER SETUP ■ 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. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON Switch position Speaker Main MAIN A OR B: A+B: : CENTER REAR CENTER : : REAR 4ΩMIN. 8ΩMIN. 6ΩMIN. 6ΩMIN. 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER Left Center The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.
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 RF OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT TV/digital TV or LD player S VIDEO OUTPUT V S VIDEO OUTPUT L AUDIO L R S VIDEO OUTPUT R VIDEO S VIDEO L R V S VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO PR/ CR PB/ CB Y VIDEO DVD DVD IN (PLAY) MD/TAPE R DVD player PREPARATION AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/ TAPE L COMPONENT OUTPUT INTRODUCTION AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT LD player R D-TV / LD CD-R OUT (REC) D-TV /LD CD IN (PLAY) CBL /SAT L (Europe model) MAIN
CONNECTIONS Connecting Audio Components ■ Connecting to digital jacks This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital signals (see page 27 for details).
CONNECTIONS OPTICAL INPUT OPTICAL INPUT INPUT OUTPUT R L L OUTPUT R R L R VIDEO S VIDEO L R L OPTICAL OUTPUT O CD COMPONENT VIDEO PR/ CR PB/ CB Y VIDEO DVD DVD IN (PLAY) MD/TAPE CD-R R PREPARATION MD/ TAPE AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL INPUT L O O OPTICAL OUTPUT CD recorder INTRODUCTION MD recorder or tape deck D-TV / LD OUT (REC) D-TV /LD IN (PLAY) CBL /SAT MONITOR OUT CD-R OUTPUT CD-R OUT (REC) CD player TUNER IN L VCR 1 O OUT DVD CD R AM ANT IN
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 Connecting the Power Supply Cords Plug in this unit to the wall outlet. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) MPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON AC OUTLETS MAIN A OR B: A+B: : CENTER REAR CENTER : : REAR 4ΩMIN. 8ΩMIN. 6ΩMIN. 6ΩMIN. 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER To AC outlet /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER PREPARATION MAIN A OR B: 8ΩMIN. A+B: 16ΩMIN. : 8ΩMIN. CENTER REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN. : 8ΩMIN. REAR Europe model ...............................................
CONNECTIONS Turning on the Power When all connections are completed, turn on the power of this unit.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) y 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Make sure the AMP mode is selected and press ON SCREEN on the remote control repeatedly to change the display mode. The OSD mode changes in the following order: full display, short display, and display off.
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS This unit has 6 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS Use the test tone to balance the output levels of the 6 speakers required for a surround sound system. The adjustment of each speaker output level should be made at your listening position with the remote control. After completing the adjustments, use VOL +/– at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfactory.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS LEFT RIGHT 4 CENTER Adjust the output level of the effect speakers using j / i so the output level coming from the effect speakers is the same as that of the main speakers. While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker. + TV VOL CH TV MUTE SELECT – PRESET CH + PRESET TV VOL – Note LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND • The output level of the main speakers cannot be adjusted here.
BASIC PLAYBACK 4 6 4 INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER 6CH INPUT D I G I TA L PRO LOGIC STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS A B A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING STEREO PROGRAM PRESET /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY TUNING MODE BASS RDS MODE /FREQ EON TREBLE PTY SEEK TUNER PROCESSOR BASS DIRECT EXTENSION MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO EDIT PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R START OPTICAL DSP EFFECT SILENT – VIDEO AUX + – + 4 Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the input selector bu
BASIC PLAYBACK 5 6 Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. Adjust the volume to the desired output level. If desired, use BASS, TREBLE and BASS EXTENSION etc. These controls are only effective for sound from the main speakers. VOLUME ■ 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.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Notes on the digital signal Input Modes and Indications When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set according to “8 INPUT MODE” on the SET MENU (see page 62 for details). INPUT MODE A PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD – “Adjusting the output level of the effect speakers” described on page 66 cannot be made.
BASIC PLAYBACK 3 Selecting a Sound Field Program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. There are 10 programs with sub-programs available with this unit. However the selection depends on the input signal format and not all the sub-programs are possible for all input signal formats. For details about each program, see pages 31 to 35. After selecting the desired program, press the same button repeatedly to select the desired sub-program if available.
BASIC PLAYBACK Selecting PRO LOGIC (For remote control only) or Neo: 6 3 INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER 6CH INPUT D I G I TA L Press the numeric button 11 repeatedly to select the decoder; PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6. The decoder selection switches from PRO LOGIC to Neo: 6 and then returns to PRO LOGIC on the front panel display.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Playing the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or DTS ES software SILENT CINEMA DSP Press 6.1/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or DTS ES decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS ES software with a rear center speaker. 6.1/ES 12 CHP/INDEX You can enjoy the powerful sound field as if there were actual speakers with the SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound field processor is on.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) PREPARATION A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives each venue its special and recognizable sound quality.
CINEMA-DSP Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP Filmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks.
CINEMA-DSP ■ Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect Right surround DSP sound field Left surround DSP sound field PREPARATION These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, left surround and right surround channels. This processing enables this unit to reproduce the immense sound field and surround expression of a Dolby Digital- or DTSequipped movie theater without sacrificing the clear separation of all channels.
CINEMA-DSP CINEMA-DSP Programs ■ For movie programs: No. 8 to 10 According to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format Input No. 8 9 10 2 channel 6.1 channel *1 5.1 channel Stereo DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DOLBY DIGITAL DTS ES 70 mm Spectacle DGTL Spectacle DTS Spectacle Spectacle 6.1 Spectacle ES 70 mm Sci-Fi DGTL Sci-Fi DTS Sci-Fi Sci-Fi 6.
CINEMA-DSP The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. Note INTRODUCTION • Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below. Program No. 8 This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater.
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. AM loop antenna (included) Indoor FM antenna (included) ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals.
TUNING 4 Automatic and Manual Tuning When using the remote control to proceed some of the steps in “TUNING”, make sure the “TUNER” mode is selected. PRESET/ TUNING VCR 1 VOLUME 6CH INPUT TUNER CD AM 1404 y • 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 this 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 40).
TUNING ■ Manually presetting stations 4 You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually.
TUNING Tuning in to a Preset Station Exchanging Preset Stations You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER 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”.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Description of RDS Data This unit can receive PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON data when receiving RDS broadcasting stations. The name of the RDS station being received is displayed. ■ PTY (Program Type) mode: The program type on the RDS station being received is displayed. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of the desired type. See page 36 for details.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS ■ To cancel this function PTY SEEK Function Press PTY SEEK MODE twice. If you select the desired program type, this unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of the required type. INPUT There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS 2 EON Function EON Note INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER 6CH INPUT D I G I TA L PRO LOGIC STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS A B A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING STEREO PROGRAM PRESET /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY TUNING MODE BASS RDS MODE /FREQ EON TREBLE PTY SEEK TUNER PROCESSOR BASS DIRECT EXTENSION EDIT MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER SP A + – Flashes
BASIC RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES This remote control also has a sophisticated Learn feature. The Learn feature allows it to acquire functions from the remote controls of other components in your system (or other household appliances) equipped with an infrared remote control receiver. This feature makes it possible for you to reduce the number of remote control in your entertainment room. INTRODUCTION The remote control can operate other A/V components of YAMAHA and other manufacturers as well as this unit.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting the Manufacturer Code 3 You can control other components by setting a manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each component control area. Press u / d to select the name of your component’s manufacturer. You will find the names of most worldwide audiovideo manufacturers in alphabetical order in the display window. The following table shows factory-set component (Library: component category) and the manufacturer code for each area.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Programming a New Remote Control Function (Learn Feature) Press the button for which you want to program the new function. “LEARN” is displayed.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Changing the Source Name in the Display Window You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use the different name from the original input selector button names. This is useful when different component is set in the input selector button. 1 One Button Clear You can clear the function learned in a certain programmable button in each area. 1 Press an input selector button or Å to select the source component you want to rename.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 1 4 Press an input selector button or Å to select the area for which you want to clear the name, function or manufacturer code. Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3 seconds. “C:OK” appears in the display window.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Each Component Control Area The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the component you have. After setting the manufacturer code, press an input selector button or Å, or SELECT k / n to select a component you want to control.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating a TV/digital TV (D-TV/ LD area) or a cable TV/satellite TV (CBL/SAT area) RE–NAME CLEAR TRANSMIT LEARN CLEAR POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT A PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT A PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD POWER POWER TV AV AMP (Power) REC (Record) AUDIO DISC SKIP + – LEVEL TITLE CH – TV MUTE + TV VOL TV INPUT ON SCREEN –
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating a CD player (CD area) TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR ■ Operating a CD recorder (CD-R area) or an MD recorder (MD/ TAPE area) LEARN TRANSMIT POWER RE–NAME CLEAR STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT A PHONO TUNER CD POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT A PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD SELECT SELECT * Pause DISC SKIP POWER POWER TV AV * Power AUDIO DISC SKIP + V
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area) RE–NAME LEARN TRANSMIT POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT A PHONO TUNER CD A PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD CLEAR SYSTEM RE–NAME CLEAR POWER TV AV AUDIO – Search backward LEVEL SET MENU + TV VOL CH – TV MUTE SELECT PRESET * TV AV – LEVEL TITLE ON SCREEN Preset down CH –
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating the component set in Å This button is not an input selector button but simply provides the space for an extra component to control with this unit’s remote control without making connection to this unit. The shaded area shown below can be used for the component set in Å and the function for each button differs depending on the component. YAMAHA LD player is factory-set in Å.
ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU Adjustment should be made with the remote control. y TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN REC SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT A PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR2/DVR DVD AUDIO DISC SKIP – LEVEL TITLE SET MENU + TV VOL CH TV MUTE SELECT – SELECT PRESET CH + ON SCREEN TV VOL 1 • The indication on the front panel display is the abbreviation of the OSD.
SET MENU Depending on the item, press u/d to select a sub item. + 2 LOW FRQ TEST TV VOL CH PRESET TEST TONE………OFF ≥ OUTPUT…MAIN L/R FRQ……………………88Hz CH TV MUTE SELECT – + PRESET TV VOL Press j / i repeatedly to change the setting of the item.
SET MENU ■ 1B MAIN SP (main speaker mode) The OSD shows large or small main speakers depending on how you set this item. LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The entire range of the left and right main channel signal is directed to the left and right main speakers. Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE Initial setting: LRG LRG Select this if you have large left and right rear speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers.
SET MENU ■ 1D REAR CT SP (rear center speaker mode) ■ 1E LFE/BASS OUT (bass out mode) By adding a rear center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide more realistic frontto-back and transitions. The initial setting is “LRG”. LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Low-frequency signals are defined as 90 Hz and below.
SET MENU ■ 1F MAIN LEVEL (main level mode) Use this feature to adjust the output level of the subwoofer so it matches that of the other speakers in your configuration. Change the setting with the remote control while sitting in the listening position. 1 Choices: Normal, –10 dB Initial setting: Normal Press j / i to set “TEST TONE” to ON, and adjust the volume with VOLUME +/– so you can hear the tone.
SET MENU 4 Adjust the volume of the subwoofer with the controls on the subwoofer so it matches that of the speaker you are comparing it to. ■ About the test tone The test tone is produced by the tone generator. The tone generator produces a narrow-band noise centered on a specified frequency by the band pass filter. You can change this center frequency from 35 Hz through 250 Hz in one-sixth octave steps.
SET MENU 6 INPUT RENAME 1 Press an input selector button (or use INPUT l / h) to select the input you want to change the name of. 6 INPUT RENAME DVD ≥ DVD 2 Press j / i to place the _ (under-bar) under the space or the character you want to edit.
SET MENU ■ 7C OPTICAL IN for OPTICAL INPUT jacks (3) to (6) Choices: (3) CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/ TAPE, CD-R (4) CD-R, CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE (5) DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R, CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/ SAT, D-TV/LD (6) D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R, CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT Initial settings: (3) CD (4) CD-R (5) DVD (6) D-TV/LD 7C OPTICAL IN (3)…………… CD (4)…………… CD-R ≥ (5)…………… DVD (6)……………D-TV/LD 8 INPUT MODE (initial input mode
SET MENU 9 PARAM. INI (parameter initialization) Press the corresponding numeric button for the DSP program that you want to initialize. The asterisk (*) next to the program number means that the parameter values have been changed. 1 2 3 *4 *5 6 7 8 9 Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. The LFE signal carries the low-frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.
SET MENU 11 D-RANGE (dynamic range) Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. 11 D-RANGE ≥ SP: MAX STD MIN HP: MAX STD MIN MAX Select the “MAX” setting for feature films. STD Select the “STD” (Standard) setting for general use. MIN Select the “MIN” setting for listening to sources at extremely low volume levels. 12 SP DELAY TIME Use this feature to adjust the delay of the Center and the Rear Center channel sounds.
SET MENU 13 DISPLAY SET 14 MEMORY GUARD ≥ BLUE BACK………AUTO OSD SHIFT………………0 DIMMER………………………0 Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other settings on this unit. Choices: ON, OFF Initial setting: OFF 14 MEMORY GUARD ■ BLUE BACK OFF Choices: AUTO, OFF Initial setting: AUTO ■ OSD SHIFT (OSD off-set position) Control range: +5 (downward) to –5 (upward) Initial setting: 0 Press i to lower the position of the OSD. Press j to raise the position of the OSD.
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker (center, left and right rear and subwoofer) while listening to a music source. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR 3 Press j / i to adjust the speaker output level. • The control range for the center or left and right rear speakers is from +10 dB to –10 dB. • The control range for the subwoofer is from 0 dB to –20 dB.
SLEEP TIMER 3 The “SLEEP” indicator soon lights up on the front panel display after the sleep timer has been set. The display then returns to the previous indication. V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO SLEEP VOLUME DSP DIGITAL SP A The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control. CONCERT HALL L R INTRODUCTION Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING What is a sound field? 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, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING 4 Changing Parameter Settings Press u / d to select the parameter. CH – TV MUTE SELECT PRESET CH + INTRODUCTION You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory-set parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. + TV VOL PRESET TV VOL – 5 Adjustments should be made with the remote control. Press j / i to change the parameter value.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ■ INIT. DLY (Initial Delay) [P. INT.
DIGITAL SOUND SOUND FIELD FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS EDITING ■ LIVENESS Function: This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) Function: Description: Control Range 1.0 – 5.0 sec This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for “live” sources and listening room environments.
DIGITAL SOUND SOUND FIELD FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS EDITING For 6ch Stereo ■ CT LEVEL (Center Level) These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode. ■ RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level) Function: These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode. ■ RR LEVEL (Rear Right Level) Function: Control Range OFF/ON Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect.
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 instruction below does not help, set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page This unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, or enters in the standby mode soon after the power has been turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No sound from the effect speakers. Refer to page Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. 12, 13 Incorrect setting of “3 L/R BALANCE” on the SET MENU. Adjust it to the appropriate position. 57 The sound effect is off. Press STEREO to turn it on. 30 A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding DSP program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy The volume level is low while playing a record. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The turntable should be connected to this unit through an MC-head amplifier. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The component connected to the REC OUT jacks of this unit is turned off. Turn on the power to the component. The sound effect cannot be recorded.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem Refer to page The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method. 36, 37 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multipath interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multipath interference.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem Cause The remote control does not work nor function properly. The remote control does not “learn” new functions. Continuous functions such as volume adjustment are learned, but operate only for a moment before stopping. Remedy Refer to page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.
GLOSSARY DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with a six-channel digital sound track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie theaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc. has developed a home theater system so that you can enjoy the depth of sound and natural spatial representation of DTS digital surround in your home.
GLOSSARY ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any rear speakers by using virtual rear speakers. It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP in a minimum two-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.
SPECIFICATIONS FM SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ....................................... 80 W • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................ 87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Other models] .............................................. 87.50 to 108.00 MHz • DIN Standard Output Power 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω ........................................................ 135 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [China and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ...
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