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NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-A2 CINEMA DSP 7ch

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AMPLIFICATEUR AUDIO-VIDEO

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NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER

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Congratulations!You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP)

System—an extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system takes fulladvantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processingto bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in thismanual carefully when setting up your system, and the DSP system will sonicallytransform your room into a wide range of listening environments—anything from afamous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. In addition, you get incredible realism frommost of surround-sound encoded video sources available in the market using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder, Dolby Digital Decoder and DTS Decoder.

Seven built-in channels of amplification on this model mean that no additionalamplifiers are required to enjoy advanced digital sound field processing.

Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however,let’s get right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its manycapabilities. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place forlater reference.

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CAUTION .................................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 3

Features .................................................................... 3

What’s DSP? ............................................................. 4

GETTING STARTED ................................................ 7

Getting started.......................................................... 7

Unpacking .............................................................. 7

Opening and closing the front cover ...................... 7

Installing batteries in the remote controller ........... 8

Notes about the remote controller.......................... 8

Controls and their functions ................................... 9

Front panel ............................................................. 9

Display panel........................................................ 11

PREPARATION ...................................................... 12

Speaker setup......................................................... 12

Connections ........................................................... 14

Audio/video source equipment ............................ 14

Speakers ............................................................. 21

Plugging in this unit ............................................. 24

On screen display .................................................. 25

Selecting the output modes (“SET MENU” mode) ............................................. 26

Speaker balance adjustment ................................ 29

BASIC OPERATION ............................................... 32

Playing a source .................................................... 32

Recording a source to tape (or MD) or dubbing from tape (or MD) to tape (or MD) ......................... 37

Sound control ......................................................... 39

Using digital sound field processor (DSP) ......... 40

Playing a source with an effect of the digital sound field processor (DSP) ................................ 40

Adjusting output level of the center, right rear, left rear, front effect speakers and subwoofer...... 43

Brief overview of digital sound field programs...... 45

ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................... 50

SET MENU mode ................................................... 50

Creating your own sound fields .......................... 54

Setting the SLEEP timer ....................................... 59

REMOTE CONTROLLER ....................................... 60

Basic operation (Cover is open) .......................... 60

Using the “learning-capable” keys(Cover is open) ....................................................... 62

Using OPERATION CONTROL keys (Cover is closed) ................................................... 64

Macro operations (Cover is closed) .................... 66

Methods of learning and clearing functions ....... 68

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 71

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 74

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1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manualcarefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows,heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture andcold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). Toprevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain orwater.

3. Never remove the unit cover. Contact your dealer if an object fallsinside the unit.

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. Whenmoving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wiresconnected to other equipment. Never pull on the wiresthemselves.

5. The openings on the unit cover assure proper ventilation of theunit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside theunit will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against theseopenings, and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to preventfire and damage.

Be sure to allow a space of at least 10 cm behind, 20 cm on theboth sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit to preventfire and damage.

6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit.Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerousand may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be heldresponsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with avoltage other than specified.

7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with otherequipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit fartheraway from such equipment if interference is observed.

8. Always set the VOLUME control to “– ∞” before starting the audiosource play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate levelafter playback has been started.

9. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this mightdamage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

10. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regardingcommon operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.

11. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time,disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

12. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug andantenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

13. Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so thatthe grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.

14. Do not connect an audio unit to the AC outlet on the rear panel ifthe equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated toprovide.

15. Voltage Selector (China and General models only)The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be setfor your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the ACmain supply.Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

IMPORTANTPlease record the serial number of your unit in the space below.

Model:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long asit is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off.This state is called the standby mode.In this mode, this unit is designed to consume a small amount ofpower.

WARNINGDo not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch settingwhile the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may bedamaged.

IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ONSWITCH IS PRESSED:The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to eitherend. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in thestandby mode.

For U.K. customersIf the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug suppliedwith this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plugfitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as aplug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socketoutlet.

Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANTTHE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED INACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRALBrown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus maynot correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminalsin your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to theterminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Thewire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminalwhich is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making surethat neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pinplug.

CAUTION : Read this before operating your unit.

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7 Channel Power Amplification

Main: 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS OutputPower, 0.02% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Center: 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.02% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.02% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Front effect:25W + 25W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.05% THD, 1 kHz

Multi-Mode Digital Sound FieldProcessing

● Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

● Dolby Digital Decoder

● Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

● DTS Decoder

● CINEMA DSP: Theater-like SoundExperience by the Combination ofYAMAHA DSP Technology and DolbyDigital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS

● Automatic Input Balance Control forDolby Pro Logic Surround

● Test Tone Generator for Easier SpeakerBalance Adjustment

● Speaker Output Mode SelectionCapability for the Most Suitable Use ofYour Speaker System

Others

● “SET MENU” Mode which Provides Youwith 8 Titles of Setting Changes andAdjustments for Optimizing this Unit forYour Audio/Video System

● BASS EXTENSION Button for ReinforcingBass Response

● On Screen Display Function Helpful inControlling This Unit

● REC OUT Selector which is Independent ofInput Source Selection

● SLEEP Timer

● OPTICAL and COAXIAL Digital AudioSignal Terminals

● 6 Channel External Decoder Input for OtherFuture Formats

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability(Including S Video Connections)

● Multi-Functional remote controller with“Learning” Capability

Features

INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment.This unit is one of the most complete and advanced AVamplifier available. Some of the more advanced features maynot be familiar to you, but they are easy to use. State-of-the-arttechnologies such as Dolby Digital and Digital TheaterSystems (DTS) may be new to your home, but you haveprobably experienced the amazing realism they bring to featurefilms in theaters around the world.

To make the listening experience even more enjoyable, thisunit includes a number of exclusive, digitally created listeningenvironments known as digital sound fields. Choosing a soundfield program is like transporting yourself to such venues as anoutdoor arena, a European church, or a cozy jazz club. Takesome time now to read more about these features and enjoythe new experiences this unit brings to your home theater.

Digital Sound Field ProcessingTechnological advances in sound reproduction over the last 30years have enhanced the listening experience with improvedclarity, precision and power. However, something has still beenmissing: The atmosphere and acoustic ambiance of the publicvenue. Our Yamaha engineers have extensively researchedthe nature of sound acoustics and the way sound reflectsinside a room. We sent these engineers to famous theatersand concert halls around the world to measure the acoustics ofthose venues with sophisticated microphones. The data theycollected is used to recreate these environments in digitalsound fields. Some of these digital sound fields are createdusing data measured directly at the original venue; others arecreated from combinations of data to form uniqueenvironments for specific purposes.

Of course, that only solves half of the problem. Theseengineers have no way of knowing the acoustics of yourlistening room, so we’ve made it possible for you to adjust thevarious parameters of this data to tailor each virtual venue toyour taste. You can use these sound fields to enhance anysource and in combination with any of the following surroundsound technologies. Some are designed especially for music,and some especially for movies.

Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Pro Logic Surround has been used in movie theaterssince the mid-seventies. It has also been available in homeentertainment systems since the late eighties and continues tobe a popular format for home theater systems. It uses fourdiscrete channels and five speakers to reproduce realistic anddynamic sound effects: two main channels (left and right), acenter channel for dialog, and a rear channel for special soundeffects. The rear channel reproduces sound within a narrowfrequency range.

Most video tapes and laser discs include Dolby Pro LogicSurround encoding as do many TV and cable broadcasts. TheDolby Pro Logic Surround decoder built into this unit employs adigital signal processing system that stabilizes each channelfor even more accurate sound positioning than is available withstandard analog processors.

Introduction

What’s DSP?

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Dolby Digital is the next level of Dolby Surround sound systemdeveloped for 35 mm film-movies by employing low bit-rateaudio coding.

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that providescompletely independent multi-channel audio to you. DolbyDigital provides five full range channels in what is sometimesreferred to as a “3/2” configuration: three front channels (left,center and right), and two surround channels. A sixth bass-onlyeffect channel is also provided for output of LFE (low frequencyeffect), or low bass effects that are independent of otherchannels. (This is called the “subwoofer channel” or “LFEchannel”.) This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise tothe term 5.1 channels in total.

Compared to Dolby Pro Logic that is referred to a “3/1” system(left front, center, right front and just one surround channel),Dolby Digital features two surround channels, called stereo orsplit surrounds, each offering the same full range fidelity as thethree front channels.

By using the built-in Dolby Digital decoder, you can experiencethe dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo Digital theatersound in your home.Wide dynamic range of sound reproduced by the five full rangechannels and precise sound orientation by the digital soundprocessing presents listeners much excitement and realismthat has never been experienced before.

Dolby Digital forms 5.1 channels as mentioned left, andmoreover, it can also form fewer channels, for example 2channel stereo and monaural. You may be able to find some 2channel stereo and/or monaural sources encoded with DolbyDigital in the market.

Laserdisc and DVD are home audio formats that could benefitfrom Dolby Digital. In the near future, Dolby Digital will also beapplied to DBS, CATV and HDTV. The ongoing release ofDolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will providean immediate source of Dolby Digital encoded video software.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. “DOLBY”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) system was developed toreplace analog soundtracks of movies with six discretechannels of digital soundtracks, and now, it is installed in manytheaters around the world. The DTS digital playback systemchanged the way we experienced movies in theaters with sixdiscrete channels of superb digital audio.

The DTS technology, through intense research anddevelopment, made it possible to deliver a similarencode/decode discrete technology to home audio surround-sound entertainment.The DTS Digital Surround is an encode/decode system whichdelivers six channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio; technically5.1 channels, which means 5 full-range (left, center, right andtwo surround) channels, plus a subwoofer (LFE) channel (as“0.1”). It is compatible with the 5.1 speaker configurations thatare currently available for home theater systems

The DTS Digital Surround algorithm is designed to encode thesix channels of 20-bit audio onto some laserdiscs, compactdiscs and DVDs with considerably less data-compression.

By using the DTS decoder built into this unit, you canexperience the dramatic realism and impact of the DTSinstalled theater’s high quality sound in your home.

Laserdisc, compact disc and DVD are home audio formatwithin which DTS can represent its high quality multi-channelaudio. (In addition to movies on laserdiscs, many exciting newmulti-channel music recordings will also become available inthe form of DTS-encoded compact discs.)

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issuedand pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital TheaterSystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS Digital Surround

Dolby Digital

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Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side andthe rear surround side of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround-decoded sound field respectively. They create a wideacoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in theroom, letting you feel much presence as if you werewatching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.

This combination is available when the digital sound fieldprogram No. 8, 9, 10, 11 or “PRO LOGIC/Enhanced” of No.12 is selected, and the input signal of the source is analog,PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital in 2-channels.

Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side andthe independent left and right surround sides of the DolbyDigital-decoded or the DTS-decoded sound fieldrespectively. They create a wide acoustic environment andmuch surround effect in the room without losing highchannel separation. With wide dynamic range of DolbyDigital or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets youfeel as if you were watching a movie in the newest DolbyStereo Digital theater or DTS installed theater. This is themost ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the digital sound fieldprogram No. 8, 9, 10, 11 or “DOLBY DIGITAL (or DTSDIGITAL SUR.)/Enhanced” of No. 12 is selected, and theinput signal of the source is encoded with the Dolby Digital(except in 2-channels) or encoded with the DTS.

CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP / DTS + DSP

The Dolby Surround sound and DTS systems show their fullability in a large movie theater, because movie sounds areoriginally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theaterthat uses a multitude of speakers. Trying to create a soundenvironment similar to that of a movie theater in your home isdifficult because of the room size, material inside the walls, thenumber of speakers, and so on. In other words, your listeningroom is very different from a movie theater.

However, Yamaha DSP technology allows you to create nearlythe same sound experience as that of a large movie theater inyour home by compensating for the lack of presence anddynamics in the listening room with original digital sound fieldscombined with Dolby Surround or DTS Digital Surroundsounds.

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those programsthat are created by the combination of YAMAHA DSPtechnology and Dolby Surround or DTS.

CINEMA DSP

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GETTING STARTED

Getting started

Remote controller User function stickers

Batteries (size AA, LR6, UM-3)

Unpacking

Carefully remove this unit and accessories from the box. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories.

Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the panel are not used.

To open the front cover

Opening and closing the front cover

To close the front cover

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Installing batteries in the remotecontroller

Since the remote controller will be used for many of this unit’scontrol operations, you should begin by installing the suppliedbatteries.

1. Turn the remote controller over and slide the batterycompartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (AA, LR6, UM-3 type) according to thepolarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

4. After the batteries are inserted, press the RESET buttonbefore using the remote controller.

Notes about the remote controller

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote controller must be used closer to themain unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries withnew ones.

Notes● Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries.

(It is recommended to use an LR6 type to use the remotecontroller for a long period of time.)

● Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration insidethe battery compartment.)

● Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used foran extended period of time.

● If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoidtouching the leaked material and contact with clothing, etc.Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installingnew batteries.

Remote controller operation range

Notes● The area between the remote controller and the main unit

must be clear of large obstacles.● Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting,

in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp. Otherwise,the remote controller may not work properly. If necessary,position the main unit away from direct lighting.

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Front panel

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP A2 CINEMA DSP 7ch


INPUT MODE

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BASS TREBLE BALANCETONEBYPASS

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TV/DBS

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1 STANDBY/ON switchPress this switch to turn on the power. Press this switch againto set this unit in the standby mode.* A click from the switch and the initial rotation of the built-in

fan will be heard when the power is turned on.

Standby modeThis unit is still using a small amount of power in this modein order to be ready to receive infrared-signals from theremote controller.

2 Remote control sensorReceives signals from the remote controller.

3 Display panelDisplays a variety of information. (Refer to page 11 for details.)

4 INPUT MODE buttonPress this button to select how input signals are received fromsources that output two or more types of signals. The “AUTO”,“DTS” and “ANALOG” modes are available. The “AUTO”,“D.D.RF”, “DTS”, “DGTL” and “ANALOG” modes are availablefor DVD/LD sources. Refer to page 35 for details.

5 INPUT SELECTORTurn this knob to select the input source.The selected source will be shown on the display.

6 Master VOLUME controlSimultaneously controls volume for all output sounds; fronteffect, main, rear, center and subwoofer. (The REC OUT levelis not affected.)* The indicator on the master VOLUME control will flash when

the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key on theremote controller.

For the remote controller, refer to pages 60 to 61.

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7 SPEAKERS switchesPress the switch A or B (or both) for the main speakers you willuse to select them. Press the switch for the main speakers youwill not use again to cancel them. On the display panel,“SPEAKERS A” and/or “SPEAKERS B” will be illuminated,depending on which main speakers are being selected.

8 PHONES jackHeadphones can be plugged into this jack for private listening.You can listen to the sound to be output from the mainspeakers through headphones. When listening withheadphones privately, press both SPEAKERS A and Bswitches to cancel both of the main speakers A and B, and turnoff the digital sound field processor by pressing the EFFECTbutton so that no DSP program name is illuminated on thedisplay panel.

9 BASS EXTENSION buttonPress this button inward (ON) to boost the bass frequencyresponse at the main left and right channels while maintainingoverall tonal balance. This function is effective for reinforcingthe bass frequencies when a subwoofer is not used.

0 TONE BYPASS buttonPress this button inward (ON) to bypass the tone (BASS andTREBLE) control circuitry. This function is used for outputtingpure sound and checking the tone control settings. The tonecontrol circuitry can be used when this button is releasedoutward (OFF).

A SET MENU –/+ buttonPress this button once or more to make a setting change oradjustment for the function selected by pressing the NEXTbutton.

NEXT buttonPress this button once or more to select a function in the SETMENU mode.

B BASS and TREBLE controlsRotate these knobs to adjust the low and high frequencyresponse for the left and right main channels only.

C EXT. DECODER buttonPress this button to select the input signals from theEXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals as the input source.This function takes priority over the INPUT SELECTOR setting.“EXT. DECODER IN” will be illuminated on the display panel.The source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knobbecomes the current input source when “EXT. DECODER IN”is not illuminated on the display panel.

D BALANCE controlThis knob controls the sound from the main speakers only.The balance of the output volume to the left and right mainspeakers can be adjusted to compensate for sound imbalancescaused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

E EFFECT buttonPress this button to turn on and off the output from the center,rear and front effect speakers. The sound becomes normal 2-channel when this function is turned off.However, this does not apply to Dolby Digital or DTS. Thesignals at all channels will be distributed to the main channelsand output from the main speakers, even if the output from thecenter, rear and front effect speakers are turned off, whenDolby Digital or DTS is decoded.

F REC OUT selectorRotate this knob to select the source for recording to an MDrecorder (or tape deck) or VCR. This setting is independent ofthe INPUT SELECTOR setting, except when the REC OUTselector is set to the SOURCE position. Then the INPUTSELECTOR is used to select the source for recording to theMD recorder (or tape deck) or VCR.

G PROGRAM selector buttonPress this button in the or direction to select a digitalsound field processing program.

H VIDEO AUX terminalsConnect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as acamcorder to these terminals. A video unit with a S videooutput terminal can be connected to the S VIDEO terminal toobtain a high resolution picture. The source can be selectedwith the INPUT SELECTOR and REC OUT selector.

I Front coverRefer to page 7 on how to open and close the front cover.

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1 indicatorsEither of the “dts” indicators will be illuminated when the built-inDTS decoder is turned on.A red “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing a compactdisc or laserdisc encoded with DTS.An orange “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing aDVD encoded with DTS.An orange “dts” indicator may be illuminated when playing alaserdisc encoded with DTS after a video-CD or DVD on aDVD/LD combi-player.

2 Multi-information displayThis display shows the current DSP program and the status ofadjustments and setting changes. Several statuses can beviewed at one time.

3 Input source indicatorsOne of the arrows for these indicators will be illuminateddepending on which source is selected.

4 DIGITAL and PRO LOGIC indicatorsThe DIGITAL indicator will be illuminated when the built-inDolby Digital decoder is on and the signals of the sourceencoded with Dolby Digital are not 2-channels.The PRO LOGIC indicator will be illuminated when thebuilt-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is on.

5 DSP indicatorThis indicator will be illuminated when the built-in digital soundfield processor is on.

6 SPEAKERS A/B indicatorsOne of these indicators will be illuminated depending on whichmain speakers are selected. Both indicators will be illuminatedwhen both speakers A and B are selected.

7 SLEEP indicatorThis indicator will be illuminated when the built-in SLEEP timeris on.

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This unit has been designed to provide the best sound fieldquality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using a pair ofmain speakers to output main source sounds, two extra pairsof effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one centerspeaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use aseven-speaker setup. A four-speaker system using only onepair of effect speakers for the sound field will still provideimpressive ambience and effects, however, and may be agood way to begin with this unit. You can always upgrade tothe full seven-speaker system later. In the 4 or 5 speakersystem, the Digital Sound Field Processing is still performed,but the main speakers are used for both the main channelsand the front effect channels.

Use of the center dialog speaker isrecommendedWhen playing back a source with Dolby Pro Logic decoded, orplaying back a source which contains center-channel signalswith Dolby Digital or DTS decoded, dialog, vocals etc. areoutput from the center channel. Therefore, if you want tomaximize the performance of your Audio/Video home theatersystem, it is recommended that you use a center channelspeaker.

If, for some reason, it is not practical to use a center speaker, itis possible to enjoy the movie without it. Best results, however,are obtained with the full system.

Use of a subwoofer expands your soundfieldIt is also possible to further expand your system with theaddition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwooferis effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from anyor all channels, but also for reproducing signals at thesubwoofer channel with high fidelity during playing back asource with Dolby Digital or DTS decoded. You may wish tochoose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo ProcessingSubwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier.

Speaker setup

m Speakers and speaker placement

Your full seven-speaker system will require three speakerpairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers),the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR SPEAKERS,plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also be using aSUBWOOFER.

The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance modelsand have enough power handling capacity to accept themaximum output of your audio system.Other speakers do not have to be equal to the MAINSPEAKERS. For precise sound localization, however, it isideal to use high performance models that can reproducesounds in full range for the CENTER SPEAKER, the FRONTEFFECT and REAR SPEAKERS.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the ordinary position.Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than theMAIN SPEAKERS, on either side of and 0.5–1m behind andabove the MAIN SPEAKER pair.Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position.They should be nearly 1.8m above the floor.Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the twoMAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speakerabove or below the television monitor, or use a magneticallyshielded speaker.)If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active ServoProcessing Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker isnot so critical because low bass tones are not highlydirectional.

m Setting up your speaker system

Main speaker Front effect speaker Center speaker

Rear speakerSubwoofer

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4 Speaker System

Basic system.

You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding a pair ofrear speakers to a basic stereo speaker system.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 5ch. (See page 27.)1A. CENTER SP—Set to NONE. (See page 26.)

6 Speaker System

Good for sound fields from 2-channel stereo sources.

When a normal stereo source is played back with the soundfield programs No. 1 through No. 7, a sound effect matchingthat of a 7-speaker system can be obtained. The addition offront left and right effect speakers produces a more effectivesound field.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 7ch. (See page 27.)1A. CENTER SP—Set to NONE. (See page 26.)

5 Speaker System

Good for Audio/Video sources.

By the use of a center speaker, center sounds (dialog, vocalsetc.) are precisely localized.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 5ch. (See page 27.)1A. CENTER SP—Set to LRG or SML. (See page 26.)

7 Speaker System

This is the recommended speaker system, providing thebest sound effects.

The rear speakers and the front effect speakers produces a360-degree sound field, and the center speaker providesprecise center localization.You can experience the amazing YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP”sound fields completely with the 7 speaker system.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 7ch. (See page 27.)1A. CENTER SP—Set to LRG or SML. (See page 26.)

m Recommended speaker system configurations

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Caution: Plug in this unit and other components after all connections are completed.All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also refer to the owner’s manual foreach of your components.

Audio/video source equipment

● Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units with the exception described later.● The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel must be

connected to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOROUT

S VIDEOAUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

2

MAIN

SUB WOOFER CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

CD

CD

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL

DIGITALRF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

1CD

TAPE/MD

3

4

IN( PLAY )

OUT(REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

OUTPUT

GN

D

OU

TP

UT

OUTPUT

LINE OUTLINE IN

(Europe model)

Turntable

MD recorder,Tape deck, etc.

CD player

Tuner

m Basic connections of audio units

(*1): GND terminal (For turntable use)Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GNDterminal will normally minimize hum, but in some casesbetter results may be obtained with the ground wiredisconnected.

: Indicates the direction of signals.

Connections

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VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOROUT

S VIDEOAUDIO SIGNAL


2

MAIN

SUB WOOFER CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

CD

CD

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL

DIGITALRF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

1CD

TAPE/MD

3

4

IN( PLAY )

OUT(REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

(Europe model)

LD player or DVD player

TV monitor

m Basic connections of video units

Video cassette recorder 2

Video cassetterecorder 1

TV/Satellite tuner

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VIDEO AUX terminals (on the front panel)These terminals are used to connect a video input source such as a camcorder.

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO

L

R

VIDEOVIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L

AUDIO OUT R

Camcorder

: S-video cable(Refer to page 19 for detailsabout the S VIDEO terminal.)

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(Europe model)

No connection

TV monitor

Scart-plug connectorcable

MAINPREOUT

MAININ

COUPLER

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOROUTEXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

2

MAIN

SUB WOOFER CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

TAPE/MD

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

VID

EO

AU

DIO

L

AU

DIO

R

For connecting with a TV monitor that uses a 21 pinconnector for input (Europe and U.K. models only)

Make a connection as figured below with a commerciallyavailable scart-plug connector cable.

PAL/NTSC switch (China and General models only)

This unit is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL televisionformats. Set this switch to the position for the format your TVmonitor employs.

PAL: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs thePAL format.* Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which

format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent froman external video unit to this unit.

NTSC: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs theNTSC format.* Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which

format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent froman external video unit to this unit.

NoteBe sure to input a video signal which employs the same formatthat your TV monitor employs, otherwise a picture will not beplayed back normally.

CAUTION

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

PAL NTSC

PAL/NTSC switch

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Notes● When you connect an audio/video unit to both of the digital

and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect toboth terminals of the same name.

● Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminalsare not being used, in order to protect the terminals fromdust.

● In order to make this unit perform successful DTS-decoding,the DTS bitstream must not be altered, manipulated orcorrupted in the process of sending the DTS bitstream fromthe DIGITAL OUT terminal of an external unit to a digitalsignal input terminal of this unit.

● All digital audio signal input terminals are applicable to thesampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

: Optical fiber cable

: Coaxial cable

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOROUT



2

MAIN

SUB WOOFER CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

CD

CD

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL

DIGITALRF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

1CD

TAPE/MD

3

4

IN( PLAY )

OUT(REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

COAXIALDIGITAL OUT

OPTICALDIGITAL OUT

OPTICALDIGITAL OUT

OPTICALDIGITAL OUT

OPTICALDIGITAL OUT

OPTICALDIGITAL IN

MD recorder, DAT,etc.

CD player

TV/Satellite tuner


(Europe model)

m Connecting to digital (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) terminalsIf your CD player, MD recorder, LD player, DVD player,TV/satellite tuner, etc. are equipped with coaxial or opticaldigital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected tothis unit’s COAXIAL or OPTICAL, or both terminals.

Digital audio signals are transmitted with less loss than analogaudio signals. In addition, digital audio signal connections arenecessary, especially for an LD player, a DVD player or a CDplayer to send signals encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS tothis unit.

To make an optical digital connection between this unit and anexternal unit, remove the cover from each optical terminal, andthen connect them by using a commercially available opticalfiber cable that conforms to EIAJ standards. Other cablesmight not function correctly.

Even if you connect an audio/video unit to the OPTICAL (orCOAXIAL) terminal of this unit, you must keep the unitconnected with the same named analog audio signal terminalsof this unit, because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tapedeck or VCR connected to only analog audio signal terminalsof this unit. You can switch the selection of input signalsbetween “digital” and “analog” easily. (See page 35 for details.)* However, if you connect an MD recorder or DAT to this

unit’s OPTICAL TAPE/MD IN and OUT terminals, it canrecord input sources connected to this unit’s OPTICALdigital signal input terminals.

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DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL


2

MAIN

SUB WOOFER CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

CD

CD

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL

DIGITALRF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

1CD

TAPE/MD

3

4

IN( PLAY )

OUT(REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

DIGITAL OUT

AN

ALO

G O

UT

DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT

(Europe model)

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If your DVD/LD/CD combi-player has a DOLBY DIGITAL RFsignal output terminal, connect it to this unit’s DIGITAL RFSIGNAL input terminal. Audio signals of an LD source encodedwith the Dolby Digital are input to this unit by this connection. * To play back an LD source with the Dolby Digital decoded,

set the input mode of DVD/LD to “AUTO” or “D.D.RF”.(Refer to page 35 for details.)

It is also necessary to connect the DVD/LD/CD combi-player tothis unit’s analog audio signal input terminals regardless of theDOLBY DIGITAL RF signal connection. This is for playing backa source with Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normalstereo (or monaural).

You must also connect the optical digital signal output terminalof the DVD/LD/CD combi-player to the OPTICAL DVD/LDdigital signal input terminal of this unit.This connection is necessary for playing back a DVD sourcewith Dolby Digital or DTS decoded, and playing back an LDsource with DTS decoded.

NoteDOLBY DIGITAL RF audio input signal cannot be recorded bya tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. To record a source playedback on the DVD/LD/CD combi-player, it must be connected tothe OPTICAL digital audio signal input terminal and analogaudio signal input terminals of this unit.

m Connecting to DOLBY DIGITAL RF output of the DVD/LD/CD combi-player

DVD/LD/CD combi-player

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VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOROUT


2

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEOOUT

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOOUT

S-VIDEOIN

S-VIDEOOUT

VID

EO

IN

S-V

IDE

O IN

VID

EO

OU

T

S-V

IDE

O O

UT

S-V

IDE

O O

UT

VID

EO

OU

T

VID

EO

IN

S-V

IDE

O IN

m Connecting to S VIDEO terminalsIf your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. and yourmonitor are equipped with “S” video terminals, connect them tothis unit’s S VIDEO terminals, and connect this unit’s S VIDEOMONITOR OUT terminal to the “S” video input of your monitor.With this connection, you can play back and record high qualitypictures. Otherwise, connect the “composite” video terminalsfrom your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. to theVIDEO terminals of this unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEOMONITOR OUT terminal to the “composite” video input of yourmonitor.

NoteIf video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEOinput terminals, the signals will be sent to their respectiveoutput terminals.

Notes about the Video superimpose● If you watch a video source that is connected to both S

VIDEO and VIDEO input terminals of this unit, signals ofscreen display information are output from only the SVIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal.

● When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEOinput terminals of this unit, signals of screen displayinformation are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUTand VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminals with a colorbackground.* For China and General models, if the PAL/NTSC switch

on the rear panel is set to “PAL”, nothing will be outputfrom either S VIDEO MONITOR OUT or VIDEOMONITOR OUT terminal in this case.

S VIDEO terminalsThis unit provides you with S VIDEO terminals in addition to standard type VIDEO terminals.S VIDEO terminals transmit video signals separated intoluminance (Y) signals and color (C) signals. In comparisonwith S VIDEO terminals, standard type VIDEO terminalstransmit “composite” video signals.


TV/Satellite tunerVideo cassette recorder 1

Video cassette recorder 2

TV monitor

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: S-video cable

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This unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signalinput terminals (for left main, right main, center, left rearsurround, right rear surround and subwoofer channels) forinputting signals from an external decoder of a future format tothis unit.To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to theseterminals, press the EXT. DECODER button on the front panelso that “EXT. DECODER IN” appears on the display. By doingso, the signals input to these terminals are sent to thecorresponding SPEAKERS terminals and OUTPUT terminalsof this unit.

Notes● When signals input to these terminals are selected, the

digital sound field processor cannot be used.● The settings of “1A” to “1E” in the SET MENU mode have

no effect on the signals input to these terminals. The settingof “1F. MAIN LEVEL” is effective. (Refer to pages 26 to 27for details.)

● The adjustments of the output level of the center speaker,rear speakers and subwoofer are effective when the signalsinput to these terminals are selected as the input source.(Refer to pages 43 to 44 for details.)

m Connecting an external decoder of a future format to this unit

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOROUT



2

MAIN

SUB WOOFER CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

CD

CD

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL

DIGITALRF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

1CD

TAPE/MD

3

4

IN( PLAY )

OUT(REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUBWOOFER OUT

SURROUND OUT

CENTER OUT

MAIN OUTExternal decoder

(Europe model)

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Speakers

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CENTER FRONT

CAUTION

MAIN CENTER FRONT REAR( SURROUND )PRE

OUTMAIN

IN

SPEAKERS

COUPLER OUTPUT

A

B

A

B

REAR

MAIN

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR







SUBWOOFER

( SURROUND )

SET BEFORE POWER ON

Center speaker

Front effect speakers

LeftRight

LeftRight

Main speakers A

Rear speakers

Subwoofer system

LeftRight LeftRight

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit.

Red: positive (+)Black: negative (–)

➀ Loosen the knob.➁ Insert the bare wire.

[Remove approx. 5mm(1/4”) insulation fromthe speaker wires.]

➂ Tighten the knob andsecure the wire.

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert theBanana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

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How to Connect:Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire of the proper gauge (keep as short as possible). If theconnections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct. That isthe + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

CautionDo not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit or thespeakers, or both.

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WARNINGDo not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchsetting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise thisunit may be damaged.

IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THESTANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED:The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set toeither end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unitis in the standby mode.

Select the position whose requirements your speaker systemmeets.

(Upper position)

Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 4Ω or higher.

Front effect:The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω orhigher.

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω orhigher.

Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedanceof each speaker must be 4Ω or higher.If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedanceof each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

(Lower position)

Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

Front effect:The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω orhigher.

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω orhigher.

Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedanceof each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedanceof each speaker must be 16Ω or higher.

m IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.CAUTION

SPEAKERS

A

B

A

B

REAR

MAIN

SWITCHED

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR







( SURROUND )

SET BEFORE POWER ON

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(Europe model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Note on main speaker connections:One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. Ifyou use only one speaker system, connect it to either theSPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Note on a subwoofer connection:You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequenciesor to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel whenreproducing discrete signals.When using a subwoofer, connect the SUBWOOFER terminalof this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier,and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifierto the subwoofer.With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active ServoProcessing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwooferare in the same unit. Such a subwoofer needs only theconnection between the SUBWOOFER terminal of this unitand the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer.(Refer to page 23 for details about the SUBWOOFERterminal.)

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The speaker connections described on page 21 are fine formost applications. If for some reason, however, you wish todrive main, center, front effect and/or rear speakers with yourexisting amplifier, etc., the following terminals are available forconnecting external amplifier(s) to this unit.

1 MAIN PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminalsThe PRE OUT terminals are for main channel line output,and the MAIN IN terminals are for line input to the built-inmain channel amplifier. The PRE OUT and MAIN INterminals must be connected with jumper bars when thebuilt-in amplifier is used.However, if you drive main speakers with an externalstereo power amplifier, first remove the jumper bars, andthen connect the input terminals of the external amplifier(MAIN IN or AUX terminals of an amplifier or a receiver)to the PRE OUT terminals. No connection is needed tothe MAIN IN terminals.* Output signals from the PRE OUT terminals are

affected by the use of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCEcontrols and BASS EXTENSION button and the TONEBYPASS button.

2 SUBWOOFER terminalWhen using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input tothis terminal. Low frequencies distributed from the main,center and/or rear channels are output from this terminal.(The cut-off frequency of this terminal is 90 Hz.) Signalsof LFE (low frequency effect) generated when DolbyDigital or DTS is decoded are also output if they areassigned to this terminal.

3 CENTER terminalThis terminal is for center channel line output.If you drive a center speaker with an external poweramplifier, connect the input terminal of the externalamplifier to this terminal.There is no connection to this terminal when you use thebuilt-in amplifier.

4 FRONT terminalsThese terminals are for front effect channel line output. If you drive front effect speakers with an external stereopower amplifier, connect the input terminals of theexternal amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of anamplifier or a receiver) to these terminals.There is no connection to these terminals when you usethe built-in amplifier.

5 REAR (SURROUND) terminalsThese terminals are for rear channel line output. If you drive rear speakers with an external stereo poweramplifier, connect the input terminals of the externalamplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of an amplifier or areceiver) to these terminals.There is no connection to these terminals when you usethe built-in amplifier.

Notes• Output level of signals from all of these terminals are

adjusted by the use of VOLUME control on the front panelor MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote controller.

• If an external power amplifier is connected to theCENTER, FRONT or REAR output terminals, do not usethe corresponding SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER,FRONT or REAR).

m To drive main, center, front effect and/or rear speakers with externalamplifiers

MAIN CENTER FRONT REAR( SURROUND )PRE

OUTMAIN

IN

COUPLER OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER

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• After completing all connections, plug the AC power cordinto an AC outlet.

• Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if this unit isnot to be used for a long period of time.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

TION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

A

B

REAR

MAIN

SWITCHEDAC OUTLETS

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( SURROUND )

SET BEFORE POWER ONIMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

To AC outlet

(General model)

Plugging in this unit

AC OUTLET(S)(Europe, China and General models).......................................................... 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS(U.K. model) ........................................ 1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords of your components tothis unit.

The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’sSTANDBY/ON switch or the remote controller’s SYSTEMPOWER ON and STANDBY keys. These outlets will supplypower to any connected unit whenever this unit is turned on.The maximum power (total power consumption of components)that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is100W.

Voltage Selector (China and General modelsonly)The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must beset for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into theAC main supply.Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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(*1)

(*2)

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If you connect your VCR, LD player, video monitor, etc. to thisunit, you can take advantage of this unit’s capability to displayprogram titles, parameter data and information for varioussetting changes and adjustments on your video monitorscreen. This information will be superimposed over the videoimage.

If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, theinformation will be displayed over a blue colored background.

Note: The program titles, parameter data and otherinformation are also displayed on the display panel of this unit.

Selecting a type of display

You can change the type of display showing variousinformation on the monitor screen by pressing the ONSCREEN display key on the remote controller.Press this key to change the screen to a full or simple display,or no display at all.

(Example)

Full display

Simple display

Goes off after being displayed for several seconds.

Notes● When making a setting change or adjustment in the SET

MENU mode, or adjusting the speaker balance by using thetest tone, information is fully displayed on the monitorscreen even if another type of display is currently selected.

● Information displayed on the monitor screen in this waycannot be recorded by a VCR.

A

B

C

REMOTE CONTROLTRANSMITTER

ON SCREEN

On screen display

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1A. CENTER SPChoices: LARGE (LRG)/SMALL (SML)/NONEPreset position: LRG

LRG: When your center speaker is approximately the samesize as the main speakers.

SML: When you use a center speaker that is smaller thanthe main speakers.In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) at thecenter channel are output from the SUBWOOFERterminals (or the main speakers if the MAIN positionis selected on “1D. LFE/BASS OUT”).

NONE: When you do not have a center speaker. The center channel sound will be output from the leftand right main speakers.

1B. REAR SPChoices: LARGE/SMALLPreset position: LARGE

LARGE: If your rear speakers have a high ability for bassreproduction, or a subwoofer is connected to the rearspeaker in parallel.In this position, full range signals are output from therear speakers.

SMALL: If your rear speakers do not have a high ability forbass reproduction.In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) at therear channels are output from the SUBWOOFERterminals (or the main speakers if the MAIN positionis selected on “1D. LFE/BASS OUT”).

The following functions control the output signals to the speakers in your audio system. When speaker connections are allcompleted, select a proper position on each function to maximize the performance of your speaker system.* For details about the SET MENU mode, refer to pages 50 to 53.

1. SPEAKER SET

1A. CENTER SP

1B. REAR SP

1C. MAIN SP

1D. LFE/BASS OUT

1E. SYS. SETUP

1F. MAIN LEVEL

m Function description

Selecting the output modes (“SET MENU” mode)

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1C. MAIN SPChoices: LARGE/SMALLPreset position: LARGE

LARGE: If your main speakers have a high ability for bassreproduction.In this position, full range signals present at the mainchannels are output from the main speakers.

SMALL: If your main speakers do not have a high ability forbass reproduction. However, if your system does notinclude a subwoofer, do not select this position.In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) at themain channels are output from the SUBWOOFERterminals (if the SW or BOTH position is selected on“1D. LFE/BASS OUT”).

1D. LFE/BASS OUTChoices: SW/MAIN/BOTHPreset position: SW

MAIN: If your system does not include a subwoofer.In this position, full range signals present at the mainchannels, signals from the LFE channel and otherlow bass signals that are selected on “1A. CENTERSP” to “1C. MAIN SP” to be distributed from otherchannels are output from the main speakers.

SW/BOTH:Select either the SW or BOTH position if your systemincludes a subwoofer.In either position, signals at LFE channel and otherlow bass signals that are selected on “1A. CENTERSP” to “1C. MAIN SP” to be distributed from otherchannels are output from the SUBWOOFERterminals.When the LARGE position is selected on “1C. MAINSP”, in the SW position, no signal is distributed fromthe main channels to the SUBWOOFER terminals,however in the BOTH position, low bass signals fromthe main channels are output to both of the mainspeakers and the SUBWOOFER terminals.

1E. SYS. SETUPChoices: 7ch/5chPreset position: 7ch

7ch: If your speaker system includes a pair of front effectspeakers.

5ch: If your speaker system does not include a pair offront effect speakers.Sound signals at the left and right front effectchannels are distributed to the left and right mainchannels respectively, and output from the mainspeakers.

1F. MAIN LEVELChoices: Normal/–10dBPreset position: Normal

Normal: Normally, select this position.

–10dB: If the volume levels to the center, rear and/or fronteffect speakers are lower than the level to the mainspeakers even though they are adjusted tomaximum.The volume level to the main speakers aredecreased by 10 dB, so you can adjust the speakeroutput level balance properly.

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NoteThe settings of “1A” to “1E” have no effect on the signals inputto the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals on the rear ofthis unit.

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m Changing selections

Refer to the display panel or the monitor screen when changing the selections.

When using the remote controller, set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch to the SET MENU position.Note: The cover of the remote controller must be open.

1 Turn on the power of this unit. (If necessary, turn on thepower of the monitor to display information.)

2 Select the function “1. SPEAKER SET” by pressing oneof the following buttons once or more. (The title willappear on the display).

3

4 Press “+” or “–” once or more to position the arrow-shaped cursor at the desired selection.

5 Follow the same procedure for “1B. REAR SP”, “1C.MAIN SP”, “1D. LFE/BASS OUT”, “1E. SYS. SETUP”and/or “1F. MAIN LEVEL”. First select the function by following step 2, and thenselect the proper position by following step 4.

Front panel

Press once.

Remote control

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

PARAMETER

SET MENU

SPEAKERSA

TAPE/MD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX

SPEAKERSA

TAPE/MD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX

Remote control

SPEAKERSA

TAPE/MD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX



INPUT MODE

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VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

CD

DVD/LDSOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX



STANDBY/ON

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STADIUM

THEATER 1MOVIE

THEATER 2MOVIE

VIDEO CONCERT

THEATERTV

CONCERTROCK

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7 8 9

PARAMETER

SET MENU

SLEEP ON SCREEN

LEVEL

TEST

MASTER VOLUME

TV

VCRSTANDBY

SYSTEMPOWER ON

10 11

MUTE

/DTSSURROUND

12

1

12, 3, 4

Remote control

Remote control

or

SYSTEMPOWER ON

Cursor

PREPARATION

Set to “SETMENU”.

Front panel

or

NEXTSET MENU

Front panel

or

NEXTSET MENU

Front panel

or

NEXTSET MENU

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1

Set to the “∞” position.

2 Turn on the power.

3 Select main speakers A or B. The correspondingindicator will be illuminated.

* Both speakers A and B can be selected.

4

Set to the “0” position.

5

Set to the “OFF ( )”.

6 Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch on theremote controller to the PARAMETER position.

7 Press the TEST key on the remote controller so that“TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears on the display to enterthe test mode.

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center, rear and front effect speakers using thebuilt-in test tone generator. After the adjustments, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from eachspeaker. This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor, the Dolby Digital decoder, the Dolby ProLogic Surround decoder and the DTS decoder.The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote controller.Note: The cover of the remote controller must be open.

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

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VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

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DVD/LDSOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX



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STADIUM

THEATER 1MOVIE

THEATER 2MOVIE

VIDEO CONCERT

THEATERTV

CONCERTROCK

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PARAMETER

SET MENU

SLEEP ON SCREEN

LEVEL

TEST

MASTER VOLUME

TV

VCRSTANDBY

SYSTEMPOWER ON

10 11

MUTE

/DTSSURROUND

12

2

TEST

Front panel

Front panel

Front panel

Front panel

Front panel

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Remote control

Remote controlSYSTEM

POWER ON

or

CONTINUED

PARAMETER

SET MENU

Speaker balance adjustment

PREPARATION

ASPEAKERS

B

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8 Turn up the volume.

You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left mainspeaker, then the center speaker, then the right mainspeaker, then the right rear speaker, and then the left rearspeaker, for about 2.5 seconds each. The display changesas shown below.

* The state of the test tone output is also shown on themonitor screen by an image of the audio listening room.This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level.

* If the function “1A. CENTER SP” in the SET MENU modeis set in the “NONE” position, you will hear the centerchannel test tone from the left and right main speakers.

9 Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect soundoutput level of the left main speaker and the right mainspeaker are the same.

10 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speakerand the rear speakers so that they become almostthe same as the main speakers.

How to adjust:Pressing the + or – key adjusts the level to the speaker(except the main speakers) currently outputting the testtone.

* Pressing the + key raises and the – key lowers thelevel.

* While adjusting, the test tone is fixed on the selectedspeaker.

If desired, you can select a speaker to output the testtone by pressing the or key once or more so that“CENTER”, “RIGHT SURROUND” or “LEFTSURROUND” appears on the display.* While holding the or key pressed, the test tone

is fixed on the selected speaker.* “CENTER” shows the center speaker is selected,

“RIGHT SURROUND” shows the right rear speaker,and “LEFT SURROUND” shows the left rear speaker.

* The output level of the selected speaker can beadjusted by the + or – key.

MUTEBALANCE

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Rear (L)

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Front panel

Remote control

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TEST DOLBY SUR.

EFFECT LEVELCENTER 2dB+



INPUT MODE

l620

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VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

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DVD/LDSOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX



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STADIUM

THEATER 1MOVIE

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VIDEO CONCERT

THEATERTV

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PARAMETER

SET MENU

SLEEP ON SCREEN

LEVEL

TEST

MASTER VOLUME

TV

VCRSTANDBY

SYSTEMPOWER ON

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MUTE

/DTSSURROUND

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11 For the front effect speaker level adjustment, pressthe TEST key on the remote controller again so that“TEST DSP” appears on the display.

A calibration signal should be heard from the mainspeakers and the front effect speakers in turn.

12 Adjust the front effect speaker level by pressing the+ or – key so that it becomes almost the same asthe main speakers.* While adjusting, the test tone is fixed on the front

effect speaker.

* Pressing the or key makes the test tone fixon the left front effect speaker and the right fronteffect speaker respectively. This is helpful for youto check that each speaker is correctly connectedto this unit.

13 When the adjustment is finished, press the TESTkey once again to cancel the test tone.

Notes● Once you have completed these adjustments, you can

adjust the sound level on your audio system by using theVOLUME control (or the MASTER VOLUME keys on theremote controller) only.

● If you use external power amplifiers, you may also usetheir volume controls to obtain proper balance.

● If the function “1A. CENTER SP” in the SET MENU modeis set in the “NONE” position, in step 10, the sound outputlevel of the center speaker cannot be adjusted. This isbecause in this mode, the center sound is automaticallyoutput from the left and right main speakers.

● If there is insufficient sound output from the center andrear speakers, you may decrease the main speakeroutput level by setting the function “1F. MAIN LEVEL” inthe SET MENU mode in the “–10dB” position.

Remote control

Remote control

Disappears

TEST

Remote control

TEST

EXT. DEC.

PHONO

EFFECT

ON/OFF

1 2 3

CLUBENTER-

TAINMENTJAZZ

STADIUM

THEATER 1MOVIE

THEATER 2MOVIE

VIDEO CONCERT

THEATERTV

CONCERTROCK

4 5 6

7 8 9

PARAMETER

SET MENU

SLEEP ON SCREEN

LEVEL

TEST

MASTER VOLUME

TV

VCRSTANDBY

SYSTEMPOWER ON

10 11

MUTE

/DTSSURROUND

12

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Front effect

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1

Set to the “∞” position.

2 Turn on the power.

3 Select main speakers A or B. The correspondingindicator will be illuminated.

Front panel

* Both speakers A and B can be selected.

4 Select an input source.(For video sources, turn on the TV/monitor.)The selected source is shown on the display panel andthe monitor screen.

Name of the selected input source

To select the source connected to the EXTERNALDECODER INPUT terminals, press the EXT. DECODERbutton. “EXT. DECODER IN” will be illuminated on thedisplay. (Refer to page 34 for details.)



INPUT MODE

l620

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VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

CD

DVD/LDSOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX



STANDBY/ON

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l620

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60

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STANDBY/ON

1

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2 4

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Front panel

or

Remote control

DVD/LD

SPEAKERSA

TAPE/MD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX

TAPE/MD

A/BREC/PAUSE

BA

ACD

TUNER

VCR 1

BDVD/LD

EXT. DEC.

PHONO

EFFECT

ON/OFF

TV/DBS

V-AUX

VCR 2

C

DIR

DISCSTOP

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

CHURCH

1 2 3

CLUBENTER-

TAINMENTJAZZ

STADIUM

THEATER 1MOVIE

THEATER 2MOVIE

VIDEO CONCERT

THEATERTV

CONCERTROCK

4 5 6

HALL 1 HALL 2

7 8 9

PARAMETER

SET MENU

SLEEP ON SCREEN

LEVEL

TEST

MASTER VOLUME

TV

VCRSTANDBY

SYSTEMPOWER ON

10 11

MUTE

/DTSSURROUND

12

Front panel

Front panel Remote controlSYSTEM

POWER ON

or

BASIC OPERATION

Playing a source

ASPEAKERS

B

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BASIC OPERATION



INPUT MODE

l620

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60

l2

8

4

2

0–dB



VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

CD

DVD/LDSOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX



STANDBY/ON

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BDVD/LD

EXT. DEC.

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EFFECT

ON/OFF

TV/DBS

V-AUX

VCR 2

C

DIR

DISCSTOP

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

CHURCH

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CLUBENTER-

TAINMENTJAZZ

STADIUM

THEATER 1MOVIE

THEATER 2MOVIE

VIDEO CONCERT

THEATERTV

CONCERTROCK

4 5 6

HALL 1 HALL 2

7 8 9

PARAMETER

SET MENU

SLEEP ON SCREEN

LEVEL

TEST

MASTER VOLUME

TV

VCRSTANDBY

SYSTEMPOWER ON

10 11

MUTE

/DTSSURROUND

12

8

5 The current input mode is also shown for a source thatinputs two or more types of signals to this unit.

To change the input mode, press the INPUT MODE buttonon the front panel or the input selector key for the currentlyselected source on the remote controller. (Refer to page 35for details on switching the input mode.)

6 Play the source.

7

Adjust the output level.

8 Adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls, etc.(refer to page 39) and use the digital sound field processor. (Refer to pages 40–42.)

Front panel

or

Remote control

Input mode

INPUT MODE

DVD/LD

SPEAKERSA

TAPE/MD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX

Front panel

or

Remote control

VOLUME

l620

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0–dB

MASTER VOLUME

MUTE

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When you finish using this unitPress the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel or theSTANDBY key on the remote controller to enter the standbymode.

To select the source connected to this unit’sEXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals asthe input source.

Press the EXT. DECODER button. “EXT. DECODER IN” willappear on the display.

NoteThe input source selected in this way has priority over anyother input source already selected.To select another input source, press the EXT. DECODERbutton again so that “EXT. DECODER IN” goes off from thedisplay, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR.

Notes on input source selection● Note that selecting an input source means that the source

which is connected to the corresponding input terminals onthe rear panel is selected.* To select the source connected to the VIDEO AUX

terminals on the front panel, select “V-AUX”.● The setting of the EXT. DECODER button cannot be

canceled by selecting another input source. To cancel it,press the EXT. DECODER button again so that “EXT.DECODER IN” goes off from the display.

● If you select a video input source without canceling thesetting of the EXT. DECODER button, you will see thepicture of the video input source and hear the sound of thesource selected by the EXT. DECODER button.

● If a different audio source is selected with the input selectorkeys on the remote controller while enjoying a video source,the sound from the newly selected audio source is heard,but the picture from the video source can still be seen.

● When you select an input source, the DSP program (or thestate of no DSP program is used) which was used when thesame input source was last selected will be automaticallyrecalled.

● If a nonstandardized source is played back, or the unitplaying back a source is not operating correctly, “INPUTDATA ERR” appears on the display.

Front panel

EXT. DECODER

STANDBY/ON

Front panel Remote control

STANDBYor

Remote control

EXT. DEC.

or

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v For CD, TAPE/MD and TV/DBS sources:The following three input modes are provided.

AUTO:This mode is automatically selected when you turn on thepower of this unit.In this mode, input signal is automatically selected by thefollowing order of priority.

1. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, or normaldigital input signals (PCM)

2. Analog input signal (ANALOG)

* For a CD source, if digital signals are input from both of theOPTICAL and COAXIAL terminals, the digital signal fromthe COAXIAL terminal is selected.

DTS:In this mode, only digital input signals encoded with DTS isselected even though other signals are input at the same time.

ANALOGIn this mode, only analog input signals are selected eventhough digital signals are input at the same time.Select this mode when you want to use analog input signalsinstead of digital input signals.

v For DVD/LD source:The following five input modes are provided.

AUTO:This mode is automatically selected when you turn on thepower to this unit.In this mode, the input signal is automatically selected by thefollowing order of priority.

1. Dolby Digital RF signal (DOLBY DIGITAL)2. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, or normal

digital input signals (PCM)3. Analog input signal (ANALOG)

D.D.RF:In this mode, only Dolby Digital RF signal is selected.

DTS:In this mode, only digital input signals encoded with DTS areselected even though other signals are input at the same time.

DGTL:In this mode, only digital input signals (DOLBY DIGITAL, DTSor PCM) are selected even though other types of signals areinput at the same time.

ANALOGIn this mode, only analog input signals are selected eventhough other types of signals are input at the same time.

BASIC OPERATION

m Switching the input mode

This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send two or more types of signals to this unit.

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Notes on input mode selection● The input mode for a TV/DBS source is selected with

function “7. TV/DBS INPUT” in the SET MENU mode. Thisunit will be automatically set to the selected input modewhen the power is turned on.

● Set the input mode to the AUTO or D.D.RF mode to play aDVD/LD source encoded with Dolby Digital.

● Select the ANALOG mode to play a normal 2-channelsource with a Dolby Pro Logic Surround program.

● The sound output may be interrupted in some LD and DVDplayers in the following situation:The input mode is set to AUTO. A search is made whileplaying the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, thendisc playing is restored. The sound output is interrupted fora moment because the digital input signal was selectedagain.

● The input mode cannot be changed for PHONO, TUNER,VCR 1, VCR 2 and VIDEO AUX sources because onlyanalog signals are used.

● The present input mode appears on the front display andmonitor screen when the input source is changed toDVD/LD, CD, TAPE/MD or TV/DBS, or the input mode ischanged.The present input signal also appears when the input modeis changed to AUTO, as shown in the following figure.

* However, the present input signal will not appear whenthe input mode is switched during the speaker test mode.Only AUTO will be displayed.

Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS● Select the DTS mode when playing an LD or CD source

encoded with DTS. (Red “dts” indicator is illuminated onthe display panel.) If the “AUTO” mode is selected, anoise may be heard just after playback begins.Do not play these sources in the ANALOG modebecause only background noise will be output from thespeakers.

● This unit is automatically locked in the DTS decodingmode when playing a CD or LD source encoded withDTS in the AUTO mode to prevent background noise infuture operation. The red “dts” indicator will be flashing.In the above mode, no sound will be heard if a disc withnormal digital signals (PCM) is played from a CD or LDsource. The INPUT MODE button on the front panel, or,the input selector key for the current source on theremote controller must be pressed so that “PCM”appears on the display panel.

SPEAKERSA

TAPE/MD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX

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1 Set the REC OUT selector to the SOURCE position.

2 Select the source you want to record.

3 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control upto confirm the inp

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