UCA VS-10 Home Theater Sound System Systèm audio home cinéma VS-10 OPEN POWER STANDBY DIGITAL NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM VS-10 DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 · Explanation of Graphical Symbols 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. 9 10 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 11 12 13 14 CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. INTRODUCTIOIN PREPARATIONS 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. PLAYBACK We Want You Listening For A Lifetime 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. SETUP MENU 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. APPENDIX WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. English 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. Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and clean place with at least 10 cm above, behind and on the both sides of this unit - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Position this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors and transformers to avoid humming sounds, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain or any kind of liquid to prevent fire or electrical shock. Avoid extreme temperature swings or excessive use of humidifier in the room where this unit is installed to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, a tablecloth, a 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. Avoid installing this unit in a place where foreign objects and liquid might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to this unit and/or personal injury. Do not place the following objects on this unit: · 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 an electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit. 7 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. When moving this unit, be sure to first disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all cords connecting this unit to other equipment. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection cables. Never pull the cables when disconnecting them. 12 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when not planning to use this unit for a long period of time, or during an electrical storm, as they may cause damage by lightning. 13 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact the qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. Cabinet should never be opened for any reasons. 14 Be sure to read `TROUBLESHOOTING' section regarding common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty. 2 3 4 s 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. 5 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. 6 s 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. 8 9 10 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified. 11 Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAUTION PREPARATION FEATURES q Home Theater Sound This system delivers a realistic and powerful sound experience like that found in a movie theater just by connecting the VS-10 to the TV. You can also enjoy stronger bass and surround effects by adding the separately available YAMAHA NX-SW10, consisting of a subwoofer, a center speaker and two rear speakers. CONTENTS PREPARATION FEATURES .................................................................. 1 GETTING STARTED ................................................. 2 NAMES OF ALL PARTS ............................................ 4 SPEAKER PLACEMENT .......................................... 6 INSTALLATION ......................................................... 7 CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 9 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS ................................................. 15 PREPARATION q Includes Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Decoders This system can reproduce the sound field of the software with the g, s or logo mark. q Virtual Surround (available for Virtual Dolby Digital) The VS-10 can produce a virtual surround sound field when playing software with the g, s or logo mark so that you can enjoy surround effects that give a motion to sound and make you feel like you are in action. OPERATION OPERATING THE UNIT ......................................... 17 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS .................... 19 DSP PROGRAM (DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR EFFECT) ........................................ 21 MENU FUNCTIONS ................................................. 24 OPERATION q Eight DSP programs including YAMAHA CINEMA DSP Connecting the YAMAHA NX-SW10 (sold separately) allows eight different DSP programs to be used to enhance the power and realism of various sources, from movies to concerts, sporting events and games. Moreover, the SILENT CINEMA program allows you to enjoy Virtual Surround by connecting the headphones. REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................. 27 q Preset Remote Control The remote control can be used to control not only the control center, but component from other manufacturers merely by setting the proper manufacturer code. APPENDIX GLOSSARY ................................................................ 31 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 32 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 33 INDEX ........................................................................ 34 APPENDIX Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "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 worldwide patents issued and pending. "DTS", "DTS Digit ...