UCA NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP A1 CINEMA DSP 7ch VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR 20 l6 l2 28 8 40 4 STANDBY/ON TAPE 2 MON /EXT. DECODER 60 2 0 ­dB SET MENU NEXT PROGRAM EFFECT INPUT MODE PHONES BASS EXTENSION 2 3 4 BASS l 0 l 2 3 4 5 5 2 3 4 TREBLE l 0 l 2 3 4 5 5 BALANCE l 2 3 4 L5 0 l 2 3 4 5R REC OUT SOURCE MD/TAPE 1 LD CD VCR 1 TV/DBS VCR 2 DVD/VCR 3 VIDEO AUX VIDEO AUX OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI · Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this 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. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and other instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture ­ The unit should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Carts and Stands ­ The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 10 Power Sources ­ The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 12 Cleaning ­ The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 13 Nonuse Periods ­ The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 6 14 Object and Liquid Entry ­ Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit. 6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn. 15 Damage Requiring Service ­ The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation ­ The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Heat ­ The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. 8 16 Servicing ­ The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 9 17 Power Lines ­ An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 18 Grounding or Polarization ­ Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated. English SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only) This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference. FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only) YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion ­ and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Remote Control Transmitter Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) User function stickers 1 Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV Amplifier. CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... Inside of the Front Cover SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................... 1 FEATURES ........................................................................... 3 CAUTION .............................................................................. 3 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .................................................................... 4 PROFILE OF THIS UNIT ..................................................... 5 SPEAKER SETUP ............................................................... 8 CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 10 CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT ..................................................................... 10 CONNECTING SPEAKERS .............................................. 18 PLUGGING IN THIS UNIT ................................................. 22 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................... 23 FRONT PANEL ................................................................... 23 DISPLAY PANEL ................................................................ 25 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT ............. 26 SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM (IN THE "SET MENU" MODE) ............................................................................................... 26 SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ............................. 29 ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE ............ 32 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 76 BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 39 TO PLAY A SOURCE......................................................... 39 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) (OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) ............. 42 FOR SOUND CONTROL ON THIS UNIT........................ 44 USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) .............................................................................................. 45 PLAYING A SOURCE WITH AN EFFECT OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) .............. 45 ADJUSTING OUTPUT LEVEL OF THE CENTER, RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER .................................................................... 48 BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ....................................................................... 50 ON SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................... 55 CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS .................... 56 SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS ............................................................................................... 57 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ................................................................... 58 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 61 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ........................... 62 BASIC OPERATIONS (When the lid is open) ................. 62 LEARNING NEW CONTROL FUNCTIONS (When the lid is open).......................................................... 64 USING OPERATION CONTROL KEYS (When the lid is closed) ...................................................... 66 MACRO OPERATIONS (When the lid is closed) ............ 68 LEARNING A NEW FUNCTION ....................................... 70 MAKING A NEW MACRO ................................................. 71 CLEARING LEARNED FUNCTIONS .............................. 72 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 73 2 English FEATURES q 7 Speaker Configuration Main: 110W + 110W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20­20,000 Hz Center: 110W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20­20,000 Hz Rear: 110W + 110W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20­20,000 Hz Front: 35W + 35W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.05% THD, 1 kHz q Digital Sound Field Processor q Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder q Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder q DTS Decoder q CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Surround or DTS q Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround q Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment q Speaker Output Mode Changing Capability q "SET MENU" Mode which Provides You with 12 Titles of Setting Changes and Adjustments for Using This Unit in the Best Condition in Your Audio/Video System q BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing Bass Response q On Screen Display Function Helpful in Controlling This Unit q REC OUT Selector which is Independent of Input Source Selection q SLEEP Timer q Digital Audio Signal Terminals: 5 OPTICAL Inputs, 3 COAXIAL Inputs, 1 DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) RF Input, 1 OPTICAL Output q 6 Channel Audio Signal Input Terminals for Connecting with an External Audio Signal Decoder etc. q Video Signal Input/Output Capability (Including S Video Connections) q "Learning" Remote Control Transmitter 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. 7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other ...