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RX-V420RDS
Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo
RX-V420RDS
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CAUTION
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1 To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the
right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for
ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock,
do not place this unit where it may get exposed to
rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit
in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with
a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit,
which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to
this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 On the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage
and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause
electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this
unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is
dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit,
and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held
responsible for any damage resulting from use of this
unit with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical
storm.
14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/
or liquid drops inside this unit.
15 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any
service is needed. The cabinet should never be
opened for any reasons.
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.
17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.
18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set
this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC
power plug from the wall outlet.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this
unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby
mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a
very small quantity of power.
■ For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug
supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an
appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note
• The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.
■ 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. The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
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INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES .......................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ......................................... 3
Checking the Package Contents ............................. 3
Battery Installation in the Remote Control ............ 3
Battery Replacement .............................................. 3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ....................... 4
Front Panel ............................................................. 4
Remote Control ...................................................... 6
Using the Remote Control ...................................... 7
Display ................................................................... 8
Rear Panel .............................................................. 9
PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP ............................................ 10
Speakers to Be Used ............................................ 10
Speaker Placement ............................................... 10
CONNECTIONS ............................................... 11
Before Connecting Components ........................... 11
Connecting Audio Components ........................... 12
Connecting an External Decoder ......................... 12
Connecting Video Components ............................ 14
Connecting Speakers ............................................ 16
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch ..................... 18
Connecting the Power Supply Cords ................... 18
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE .... 19
Before You Start Adjusting .................................. 19
Using the Test Tone .............................................. 19
BASIC OPERATION
PLAYING A SOURCE ...................................... 21
Input Modes and Indications ................................ 23
Selecting a DSP Program ..................................... 24
Canceling the Sound Effect (turning off the effect
speakers) ........................................................... 25
TUNING ............................................................. 26
Connecting the Antennas ..................................... 26
Automatic Tuning ................................................ 27
Manual Tuning ..................................................... 27
Automatic Preset Tuning
(for RDS stations only) .................................... 28
Manual Preset Tuning .......................................... 29
To Recall a Preset Station .................................... 29
Exchanging Preset Stations .................................. 30
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS ........................ 31
Description of RDS Data ..................................... 31
Changing the RDS Mode ..................................... 31
PTY SEEK Function ............................................ 32
EON Function ...................................................... 33
RECORDING A SOURCE ............................... 34
ADVANCED OPERATION
SET MENU ......................................................... 35
Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU .............. 35
1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) .......... 36
2 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ...... 37
3 I/O ASSIGN ...................................................... 38
4 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) .................. 38
5 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) ................. 38
6 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ............................... 39
7 SP DLY TIME (center delay) ............................ 39
8 DIPSLAY SET .................................................. 39
9 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ...................... 39
DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT
LEVELS .......................................................... 40
Delay Time ........................................................... 40
Sound Output Level of the Center, Right Rear
and Left Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer .......... 40
Adjusting Method ................................................ 41
SLEEP TIMER .................................................. 42
Setting the SLEEP Timer ..................................... 42
Canceling the SLEEP Timer ................................ 42
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................ 43
Hi-Fi DSP Programs ............................................ 43
CINEMA DSP Programs ...................................... 43
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 46
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 50
GLOSSARY ....................................................... 51
INDEX ................................................................ 53
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• y indicates a tip for your operation.
• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when
the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in
parentheses in this manual.
5-Channel Power Amplification
◆ Minimum RMS Output
(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Main: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)
Center: 65 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)
Multi-mode Digital Sound Field
Processing
◆ DTS Decoder
◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
◆ Dolby Digital Decoder
◆ Hi-Fi DSP
◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP
Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or
DTS
◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP
◆ SILENT CINEMA
Sophisticated FM/AM Tuner
◆ 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning
◆ Automatic Preset Tuning
◆ Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing)
◆ Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception
Other Features
◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with 9 Items
for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video
System
◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance
Adjustment
◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future
Formats
◆ Video Signal Input and Output Capability
◆ Optical and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks
◆ SLEEP Timer
◆ Remote Control Capability
FEATURES
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GETTING STARTED
Checking the Package Contents
Check that the following items are included in your package.
Remote control Batteries (AA, R06, UM-3 type) AM loop antenna
Indoor FM antenna
75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter
(U.K. model only)
Battery Installation in the Remote
Control
1 Turn the remote control over and slide the
battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow.
2 Insert the batteries (AA, R06 or UM-3 type)
according to the polarity markings on the
inside of the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery compartment cover.
Battery Replacement
If the remote control operates only when it is close to the
unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with
new ones.
Notes
• Use only AA, R06 or UM-3 batteries for replacement.
• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside
the battery compartment.)
• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.
Connection guide
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3
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SURROUND
DIGITAL
SILENT VIDEO AUX
PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R
6CH INPUTINPUT MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
RDS MODE/FREQ
EON
PTY SEEK
MODE START
TUNING
MODE
PRESET
/TUNING
FM/AM
MEMORY
EDIT
BASS BALANCE SPEAKERS
PROGRAM
PRESET/TUNINGEFFECT A/B/C/D/E
AB
OFF
ON
STANDBY
/ON
DIGITAL
– +
LR
TREBLE
– +
MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO
6
1
2
3
7
9
0
8
q w
e
r
t
ds
p
fa g
u
o
i
y
5
4
6 EON
Press this button to select the desired program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to tune in to a
radio program of that type automatically.
7 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.
8 INPUT MODE
Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO,
DTS and ANALOG for the sources that send two or more
types of signals to this unit.
9 VOLUME
Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.
0 6CH INPUT
Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks. The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT
takes priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h
(or the input selector buttons on the remote control).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON
Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set
this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on,
set the volume at the minimum level.
Standby mode
In this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote
control.
2 Remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control.
3 Display
This shows various information.
4 PTY SEEK MODE
Press this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.
5 RDS MODE/FREQ
When an RDS station is received, press this button to
change the display mode among the PS mode, PTY mode,
RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data
services) and/or frequency display mode in turn.
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q BASS
Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the low-frequency response.
w TREBLE
Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the high-frequency response.
Note
• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-
frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and right
main speakers.
e BALANCE
This control is only effective for the sound from the main
speakers.
Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume
from the right and left main speakers to compensate for
sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening
room conditions.
r SPEAKERS A/B
Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main
speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use.
Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker
system that you don’t want to use.
t PROGRAM l / h
Press l or h to select a DSP program when the effect
speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the
selected program appears on the display.
y EFFECT
Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center
and rear). If you turn them off, all Dolby Digital and DTS
audio signals except for the LFE channel are directed to the
right and left main speakers. In that case, the output levels
of the right and left speakers may not match.
u PHONES jack
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack so that this
unit outputs audio signals for private listening.
When listening with headphones privately, set both
SPEAKERS A/B to the OFF position.
i VIDEO AUX jacks
Connect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as a
game console to these jacks. To reproduce source signals
from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.
o PRESET/TUNING l / h
When “ z ” appears on the display:
This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to 8).
Press l to select a lower and h to select a higher preset
station number.
When “ z ” goes off from the display:
This button is used for tuning. Press l to tune in to lower
frequencies, and h to tune in to higher frequencies.
When this unit is in the PTY SEEK mode, press this button
to select a program type.
p A/B/C/D/E
Press this button to select one of 5 preset station groups (A
to E).
a PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)
Press this button to turn on or off “ z ” on the display and
switch the function between for storing a broadcasting
station (preset tuning) and for tuning. This button is also
used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with
each other.
s MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)
Press this button to store the broadcasting stations. Hold
down this button for more than 3 seconds to begin
automatic preset tuning (for FM stations only).
d TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)
Press this button to switch the tuning mode between
automatic and manual. To use the automatic tuning method,
press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on
the display. To use the manual tuning method, press this
button so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off.
f FM/AM
Press this button to switch the reception band between FM
and AM.
g INPUT l / h
Press these buttons to select the input source (DVD, AUX,
MD/CD-R, TUNER, CD, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV/CBL) that
you want to listen to or watch. The name of the selected
input source appears on the display.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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Remote Control
■ Controlling this unit
1 POWER
Each time you press this button, the unit switches between
the power on and standby mode.
2 TIME/LEVEL
Press this button to select the item in the TIME/LEVEL
mode.
3 –/+
These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU and
TIME/LEVEL mode.
4 TEST
Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.
5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+
These buttons are used to select a preset station.
A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset
stations
PRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)
6 SLEEP
Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.
7 VOLUME
These buttons are used to adjust the volume level.
: To turn up the volume
: To turn down the volume
8 SET MENU
Press this button to select the items in the SET MENU.
9 DSP PRG+, PRG–
Press these buttons to select a DSP program.
0 EFFECT
Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center
and rear).
q Input selector buttons
These buttons select the input source.
CD: To play a CD
TUNER: To listen to an FM (RDS) or AM
broadcast
MD/CD-R(TAPE): To play an MD or CD recorder (or
tape deck)
DVD: To play a DVD
D-TV/CBL: To watch a TV/digital TV or cable TV
VCR: To play a video cassette
AUX: To use another audio component
V-AUX: To use another audio/video
component
w 6CH INPUT
Press this button to play a source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1
2
4
3
9
8
0
!
@
q
w
5
6
7
The provided remote control is designed to control all most
commonly used functions of this unit. If a YAMAHA tape
deck or CD player designed for remote control
compatibility is connected to this unit, this remote control
can also control various functions of that component.
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Using the Remote Control
■ Controlling a YAMAHA tape deck or
CD player
Identify the remote control buttons with your component’s
buttons. If these buttons are identical, their functions will be
the same. Refer to the instructions for each button function
supplied with your component.
! Tape deck buttons
These buttons are used for controlling a tape deck.
• DECK A/B, DIR A and DIR B are only available for a
double cassette tape deck.
• For a single cassette tape deck with an automatic reverse
function, press DIR A to reverse the direction of tape
running.
@ CD player buttons
These buttons are used for controlling a CD player.
• DISC SKIP is only available for a CD player with a CD
changer.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be
sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor
during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a
large object between the remote control and the sensor, the
sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to
receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight
or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe
light). In this case, change the direction of the light or
reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.
Notes
• Handle the remote control with care.
• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following
conditions:
– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or
bath;
– dusty places; or
– extremely low temperature.
Remote control
sensor
Within approximately 6 m
(20 feet)
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Display
ENHANCED
PS PTY RT CT
MEMORY SLEEP
PCM
DSP
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
A
SP
B
VIRTUAL
DOLBY DTS
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
DISCO 5CH STEREO
MONO TV SPORTS
MOVIE THEATER 1 2
ENTERTAINMENT
GAME
CONCERT HALL
JAZZ CLUB PTY HOLD
NEWSINFOROCK CONCERT
BASS EXT.
AUTO
EON
STEREO
AFFAIRS SPORT
TUNED
dB
ms
KZ
H
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
0
q
w
r
e
t
u
y
1 t indicator
The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS
decoder is turned on.
2 VIRTUAL indicator
This lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.
3 g and o indicators
“ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital
decoder is on and the signals of the selected source are
encoded with Dolby Digital. “ o ” lights up when
the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.
4 DSP program indicators
This indicates the name of the selected DSP program.
5 PTY HOLD indicator
This lights up while searching for stations in the PTY SEEK
mode.
6 RDS mode indicators
The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently
received RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the red
indicator next to the RDS data name shows that the
corresponding RDS mode is now selected.
7 EON indicator
This lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON data
service is being received.
8 AUTO indicator
This lights up when the unit is in the automatic tuning
mode.
9 STEREO indicator
This lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength is being received.
0 x indicator
“ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound
field processor is on.
q v indicator
This lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse
code modulation) digital audio signals.
w Headphones indicator
This lights up when headphones are connected.
e Multi-information display
This display shows various information: for example the
name of the selected input source and the various settings
during adjustment with the SET MENU. The current station
frequency and band (FM or AM) also appear when the tuner
is selected as the input source.
r MEMORY indicator
This flashes for about 5 seconds after pressing MEMORY.
During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the
memory.
t Program type name indicators
The name of the selected program type lights up when the
“EON” indicator lights up.
y TUNED indicator
This lights up when this unit tunes in to a station.
u SLEEP indicator
This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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Rear Panel
1 DIGITAL INPUT jacks
2 6CH INPUT jacks
See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.
3 Antenna input terminals
See page 26 for connection information.
4 Video component jacks
See pages 14 and 15 for connection information.
5 Speaker terminals
See pages 16 and 17 for connection information.
6 AC power cord
Connect to a power outlet.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
As this terminal is used
for an examination in the
factory, do not connect
any equipment to this
terminal.
(Europe model)
7 AC OUTLET(S)
Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/video
components (see page 18).
8 Audio component jacks
See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.
9 SUBWOOFER jack
See page 17 for connection information.
0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your
speaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode before
you change the setting of this switch (see page 18).
1
2 3
4 5 6
7
9 0
8
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
MAIN
+ –
R L
A
– +
B
CENTER REAR
(SURROUND)
R
L
+
–
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
DVD
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
IN
VCR 1
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
IN
VCR 1
OUT
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
CD
AUX
MD/CD-R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AM ANT GND
FM ANT
75
UNBAL.
TUNER
MAIN
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
DIGITAL
INPUT
6CH INPUT
CD
MAIN A OR B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B:
16
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
R
L
R
L
MAINS
R
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SPEAKER SETUP
Speakers to Be Used
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality
with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers
and a center speaker. 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. We recommend that you use speakers from the
same manufacture to ensure even tonal quality.
The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus
the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from
your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for
the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for
the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it
is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without
it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.
The main speakers should be high-performance models and
have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers
do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise
sound localization, however, it is ideal to use high-
performance models that can reproduce sounds over the full
range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.
■ Use of a subwoofer expands your
sound field
It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective
not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all
channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency
effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back a
source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA
Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for
natural and lively bass reproduction.
Speaker Placement
Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.
Main speaker (R)
Center speaker
Main
speaker (L)
Subwoofer
Rear speaker (L)
Rear speaker (R)
1.8 m
■ Main speakers
Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance of each
speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the
same.
■ Rear speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing
slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the
floor.
■ Center speaker
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face
of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the
monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the
monitor and centrally between the main speakers.
Note
• If the center speaker is not used, the sound will be heard from the
right and left main speakers. In that case, “CENTER SP” in the
SET MENU is set to the NON position.
■ Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low
bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to
place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly
toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.
CAUTION
Please use magnetically shielded speakers.
Sometimes a video monitor may be adversely affected
even when magnetically shielded speakers are used.
Separate the speakers from the monitor if this happens.
PREPARATION
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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 instructions for each
component to be connected to this unit.
When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect
it to the jacks with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc.
Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.
The input and output jacks for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:
Yellow video signals (composite)
White analog audio signals for the left channel
Red analog audio signals for the right channel
coaxial digital signals
After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
V V
C C
L
R
L
R
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■ Connecting an MD recorder, CD
recorder or tape deck
Connect the analog input/output jack of your recording
component to the AUDIO jacks.
Note
• When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its
power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may
distort the sound from other components.
Connecting an External Decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and
right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an
external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the
6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right
outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and
surround channels.
Notes
• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you
cannot listen to DSP programs.
• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing items
of “1 SPEAKER SET” in the SET MENU is not affected (except
“MAIN LVL”).
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.
y
• You can designate the input for each digital jack according to
your component by using “3 I/O ASSIGN” in the SET MENU.
Notes
• When making connections between the digital signal jacks, you
should connect the components to the same-named analog audio
signal jacks of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be
recorded by a recording component connected to this unit.
• All digital signal input jacks are applicable to sampling
frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
About the dust protection cap
Pull out the cap from the optical jack before
you connect the fiber optic cable. Do not
discard the cap. When you are not using the
optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in
place. This cap protects the jack from dust.
Note
• The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard. If
you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this standard,
this unit may not function properly.
■ Connecting a CD player
y
• The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has
coaxial digital output jack.
• When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital
jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.
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VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
DVD
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
IN
VCR 1
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
IN
VCR 1
OUT
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
CD
AUX
MD/CD-R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AM ANT GND
FM ANT
75
UNBAL.
TUNER
MAIN
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
DIGITAL
INPUT
6CH INPUT
CD
R
L
R
L
R
L
L R
L R
L
R
C
L
R
L
R
OUTPUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
CENTER
OUTPUT
MAIN
OUTPUT
SURROUND
OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUTOUTPUT
L R
L
R
C
MD recorder or
CD recorder
CD player
External decoder
(Europe model)
indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables
indicates right analog cables
indicates coaxial cables
CONNECTIONS
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Connecting Video Components
■ Audio signal jacks
Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.
■ Video signal jacks
Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.
■ TV monitor with a 21-pin connector
Make a connection as shown on page 15 with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.
■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)
These jacks are used to connect any video input source such
as a game console to this unit.
AUDIO OUT R
AUDIO OUT L
VIDEO OUT
V
L
R
VIDEO AUX
VIDEO L AUDIO R
CONNECTIONS
Game console
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VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
DVD
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
IN
VCR 1
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
IN
VCR 1
OUT
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
CD
AUX
MD/CD-R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AM ANT GND
FM ANT
75
UNBAL.
TUNER
MAIN
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
DIGITAL
INPUT
6CH INPUT
CD
R
L
R
L
R
L
V
V
L
R
L
R
L
R
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
V
O
O
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
L
R
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
V
V
V
R
L
VIDEO
INPUT
L
R
V
O
DVD player
Video monitor
SCART-plug
No connection
TV/digital TV or
cable TV/satellite
tuner
VCR
indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables
indicates right analog cables
indicates optical cables
indicates video cables
When using an LD player
Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack.
If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog jacks,
connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack” to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3), use a
commercially available RF demodulator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack.
If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or the analog
input jack (D-TV/CBL or VCR 1). For details on connections and operations, refer to the operation instructions for the LD
player.
Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer code for
the DVD/LD mode.
CONNECTIONS
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Connecting Speakers
Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no
sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural
and lack bass.
CAUTION
• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could
damage the unit and/or speakers.
■ Speaker cables
1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation
from each of the speaker cables.
2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together
to prevent short circuits.
■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
1 Unscrew the knob.
2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of
each terminal.
3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
■ Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals
1 Open the tab.
2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each
terminal.
3 Return the tab to secure the wire.
12
10 mm (3/8”)
2
1
3
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
■ Main speaker terminals
One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of
the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.
■ Rear speaker terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
■ Center speaker terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
CONNECTIONS
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■ Subwoofer connection
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including
the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack.
Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or
rear channels are directed to this jack. (The cut-off
frequency of this jack is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency
effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is
decoded are also directed if they are assigned to this jack.
Notes
• Adjust the subwoofer volume according to the operation
instructions for the subwoofer. (Fine adjustment is possible using
this unit’s output level control of the effect speakers.)
• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET”, “LFE LEVEL
(5 DOLBY D. SET)” and “6 DTS SET” in the SET MENU, some
signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
MAIN
+
–
R L
A
–
+
B
CENTER REAR
(SURROUND)
R
L
+
–
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
MAIN A OR B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B:
16
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAINS
Main speakers A
Right
Left
Main speakers B
Right Left
(Europe model)
Center speaker Rear speakers
Right Left
Subwoofer
system
CONNECTIONS
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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch
WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be
damaged.
If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not
be fully slid either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.
Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only
when this unit is in the standby mode.
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B:
16
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAINS
Switch
position
Speaker
Impedance level
Left
Main
If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.
If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
Center The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.
Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.
Right
Main
If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 16 Ω or higher.
Center The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.
Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
Connecting the Power Supply Cords
After completing all connections, connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord if you
will not use this unit for a long period of time.
■ AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
Europe model .................................................... 2 OUTLETS
U.K. model .......................................................... 1 OUTLET
Use these outlets to connect the power cords only from your
audio/video components to this unit. The power to the AC
OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or
POWER). These outlets will supply power to any connected
component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum
power (total power consumption of components) that can be
connected to the AC OUTLET(S) is 100 W.
(Europe model)
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
CONNECTIONS
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
A
+
B:
16
MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAINS
(Europe model)
To AC outlet
SWITCHED
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