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  • Yamaha HTR-5950 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    U HTR-5950 AV Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL
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    an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain
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    SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 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
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    To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should easily. 17 Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section on common operating errors before concluding
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    MD player or a tape deck 21 Connecting a YAMAHA iPod universal dock ........ 22 Connecting a multi-format channel sources in surround 42 Using Virtual CINEMA DSP 43 RECORDING 44 FM/AM TUNING 45 Automatic tuning 45 Manual tuning 46 Automatic preset tuning 47 Manual INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING
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    channel power amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.7% THD, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) Front: 110 W + 110 W Center: 110 W Surround: 110 W + 110 W Surround back: 110 W Sound field programs ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately), which supports • This manual is printed
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    INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY POWER CD DVD MD CD-R CBL DTV SLEEP XM TUNER
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    standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the remote control. • When you turn on this unit, " is selected as the input source (see page 45). • Selects the speaker channel whose output level you want to adjust when "TUNER" is not selected as the
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    MAN'L) Switches between automatic tuning (the AUTO indicator is turned on) and manual tuning (the AUTO indicator is turned off) (see page 45). 0 Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels. C SPEAKERS A/B Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to
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    sources in surround (see page 42). - Use EXTD SUR. to switch between 5.1 and 6.1-channel playback of multi-channel sources (see page 41). - Use DIRECT ST. to play back 2-channel sources in hi-fi stereo sound (see page 38). 5 SPEAKERS Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the FRONT
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    (see page 33). CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS H STRAIGHT (EFFECT) Turns the sound field programs off or on. When the "STRAIGHT" mode is selected, 2-channel or multichannel input signals are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing (see page 38). I NIGHT Turns on or off the
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    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Controlling the TUNER functions Set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press TUNER to select "TUNER" as the input source. 4 Numeric buttons Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations. 7 BAND Switches the reception band between FM and AM (see page 45). 8
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    pXM VOLUME MUTE dB ft 96/24 LFE L CR mS dB SL SB SR D E FG H IJ K LM N O 1 up when you station your iPod in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 page 45). A STEREO indicator Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO
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    the MUTE function is on (see page 33). M 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal (see page 29). O LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. 10
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    jacks See page 19 for connection information. 7 XM jack (U.S.A. model only) See page 52 for connection information. (U.S.A. model) B 8 DOCK terminal Use to connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) where your iPod can be stationed. See page 22 for connection information
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    such as directly over or under it. Surround left and right speakers (SL and SR) The surround speakers are used for effect and surround sounds , such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for
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    PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections
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    speakers (4, 5) to these terminals. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speaker (6) to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (7) (such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System) to this jack. 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 Speaker layout 14
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    PREPARATION ■ Connecting the speaker cable 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the banana plug The banana plug is a single-pole electrical
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    CONNECTIONS Information on jacks and cable plugs Note You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are compatible
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    PREPARATION Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC) Input DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL AUDIO L R PORTABLE Digital output Analog output CONNECTIONS Output AUDIO OUT (REC) Digital audio L R Analog audio Note This unit handles digital and analog
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    CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV Connect your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks of this unit. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete. (U.S.A.
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    STB (set-top box) using the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 18). The cable TV receiver and the satellite receiver are examples of the STB. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components
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    in Video out Video in S-video out S-video in RL RL V V S S Y PB PR ■ Connecting an STB DVD recorder or VCR Cable TV receiver or satellite receiver Component video out Component video out Audio out Video out S-video out Optical audio out RL V S AUDIO DTV/CBL VIDEO DTV/CBL S VIDEO
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    PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connecting a CD player, an MD player or a tape deck Connect your CD player, MD player or tape deck via analog and/or digital connections. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete. Note
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    iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported. • You need a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) and For a complete list of connection status messages, see the iPod section in "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 102. • Only analog audio and video signals of your iPod
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    (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder or sound processor. output jacks to the left and right input jacks for the front and surround channels. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power
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    provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. AM loop antenna (supplied) 3 Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT
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    PREPARATION Connecting the power cable Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. (U.S.A. model) CONNECTIONS AC OUTLETS To the AC wall outlet ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) Australia model 1 outlet Other models 2 outlets Use these outlet(s) to supply power to
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    CONNECTIONS Setting the speaker impedance CAUTION If you are to use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set "SP IMP." to "6ΩMIN" as follows BEFORE using this unit. 2,5 STANDBY /ON PHONES SPEAKERS A B SILENT CINEMA (U.S.A. model) VOLUME PRESET/TUNING SEARCH MODE EDIT STRAIGHT EFFECT TONE CONTROL FM/AM
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    CONNECTIONS Turning on this unit or setting it to the standby mode When all connections are complete, turn on this unit. STANDBY/ON STANDBY /ON PHONES SPEAKERS A B SILENT CINEMA (U.S.A. model) VOLUME PRESET/TUNING SEARCH MODE EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY NEXT l PRESET/TUNING/CH h
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    MENU to enter "SET MENU". The top "SET MENU" display appears in the OSD. SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE p p SET MENU . ;BASIC SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP . ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter 3 Press u / d to select "BASIC SETUP". PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. 5 Press u / d to select "ROOM" and
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    ;;;;6spk SETUP:>OK CANCEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down []:Select Choice Display Speakers 2spk L CR SL SB SR Front L/R 3spk L CR SL SB SR Front L/R, Center 4spk L CR SL SB SR Front L/R, Surround L/R 5spk L CR SL SB SR Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. If you
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    FR" to adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers. • Select "C" to adjust the balance between the front left and center speakers. • Select "SL" to adjust the balance between the front left and surround left speakers. • Select "SB" to adjust the balance between the surround left and
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    will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before broadcast station. Refer to the operating instructions for the source component. See page 45 for details about tuning
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    ) is selected or when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 37). • To enjoy multi-channel sources in surround, see page 41 for details. DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL pDVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD XM VOLUME SP A dB TV Sports L R Currently selected
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    USING AUDIO FEATURES USING AUDIO FEATURES Using SILENT CINEMA Selecting the night listening mode SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS sources, through ordinary headphones. SILENT CINEMA activates automatically whenever you connect
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    V-AUX DVR 2 Start playback on the selected source component or select a broadcast station. Refer to the operating instructions for the source component. See page 45 for details about tuning instructions. 2 Press INPUT MODE on the front panel repeatedly to select the desired input mode. INPUT MODE
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    ). y This operation can also be performed using the control buttons on the front panel. Press NEXT on the front panel repeatedly to select the speaker channel whose output level you want to adjust and then press LEVEL +/- on the front panel to adjust the output level. TV VOL TV CH AMP
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    Enhancer mode is turned on, the Compressed Music Enhancer mode is automatically turned off and the incompatible input source is played back in 2-channel or 6-channel stereo. y The ENHANCER indicator lights up in the front panel display when one of the Compressed Music Enhancer modes is selected. 36
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    MULTI CH INPUT Choices: 2ch Stereo, 6ch Stereo, Off • Select "2ch Stereo" to play back compression artifacts in 2-channel stereo. • Select "6ch Stereo" to play back compression artifacts in 6.1-channel stereo. • Select "Off " to turn off the Compressed Music Enhancer mode. Note When you select "Off
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    of this unit so that you can enjoy pure hi-fi sound from 2-channel PCM and analog sources. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then in DTS when the "DIRECT STEREO" mode is selected. • When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input, this unit automatically switches to the
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    AMP SOURCE TV SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE SET MENU . ;BASIC SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP . ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p Signal format unit to automatically switch decoders. ;SIGNAL INFO FORMAT PCM SAMPLING 48kHz CHANNEL 2/0/--- BITRATE --- FLAG NONE 3 Press SET MENU on the remote
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    USING VIDEO FEATURES Selecting the OSD mode You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor. If you display the "SET MENU" and sound field program parameter settings on a video monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is to read the
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    have a signal flag that can be automatically detected by this unit. When playing these kinds of discs in 6.1 channels, select a decoder manually from "PLIIx Music", "EX/ES" or "EX". • 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if you press EXTD SUR. in the following cases: - when "SUR. L/R SP" (see
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    . • When Neural Surround-incompatible signals are being input while the Neural Surround decoder is selected, multi-channel sources are decoded straight into the appropriate channels without any additional effect processing and the Neural Surround-incompatible PCM signals are played back in stereo
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    Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. If you set "SUR. L/R SP" to "NONE" (see page 79), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you select a
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    using a digital audio connection) on your DTS-compatible player, follow its operating instructions to make a setting so that the analog signal will be output from the A given input source is not output on the same OUT (REC) channel. • Check the copyright laws in your country to record from CDs,
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    want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations is tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights up and the frequency of the received station is shown in the front panel display. • Press h to tune into a
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    FM/AM TUNING Manual tuning If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Note Manually tuning into an FM station automatically switches the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. 2 (U.S.A. model) STANDBY /ON PHONES SPEAKERS A B
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    store a new station under the same preset station number. • If the number of received stations does not reach 40 (E8), automatic preset tuning automatically stops after searching for strength, tune into it manually and store it as described in "Manual preset tuning" on page 48. BASIC OPERATION 47
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    station automatically or manually. See pages 45 and 46 for tuning instructions. DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R pTUNER CD XM TUNED VOLUME SP A dB A AM 630 kHz L R When this unit is tuned into a station, the front panel display shows the frequency of the station received
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    BASIC OPERATION FM/AM TUNING 4 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. • Press h to select a higher preset station number. • Press l to select a lower preset station number. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h LEVEL Flashes DVR V-AUX SP A
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    FM/AM TUNING 2 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select the desired preset station number (1 to 8). The preset station group and number appear in the front panel display along with the station band and frequency. PRESET/CH l PRESET/TUNING
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    3 Select preset station "A5" using A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. "A5" and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front panel display. See "Selecting preset stations" on page 49. A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY NEXT l PRESET/TUNING/CH h LEVEL Flashes DVR V-AUX SP A A5:FM DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R pTUNER CD XM
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    channels, resulting in a full surround sound experience. Notes • The XM Satellite Radio service Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an "XL". Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers unit. For details, see the operating instructions provided with the XM Connect-and-
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    in the memory (see page 60). 5 DISPLAY Displays the XM Satellite Radio information such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title displayed in the front panel display or in the OSD (see page 61). 1 CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV
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    To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the LEVEL A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. Front panel Remote control Note You cannot select channel "0" if the All Channel Search mode (see page 56) is not selected. 4 Check the XM
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    TV VOL TV CH AMP VOLUME SOURCE TV 1 TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE (U.S.A. model) XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING 2 Search for a channel by using one of the XM Satellite Radio search modes. See "Selecting the XM Satellite Radio search mode" on page 56 for details. y • You
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    Remote control 4 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. PRESET/CH l PRESET/TUNING/CH h or LEVEL A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. Front panel Remote control AMP SOURCE TV Front panel or XM
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    4 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly to search for a channel within the selected channel category. PRESET/CH l PRESET/TUNING/CH h or LEVEL A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. Remote control Front panel Remote control y You can search for
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    Remote control 4 Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly to change the preset channel number (1 to 8). PRESET/CH l PRESET/TUNING/CH h or LEVEL A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. AMP SOURCE TV Front panel or XM Remote control Front panel
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    CD pXM VOLUME dB 123 L R Press the numeric buttons and ENT. on the remote control to enter the desired one-digit or two-digit channel number. For example, to enter the number 12, press the numeric buttons as shown below. STEREO 1 MUSIC 2 STRAIGHT ENT. EFFECT y • Instead of pressing ENT
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    search mode" on page 56 for details. DVR V-AUX SP A [040] DTV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD pXM VOLUME dB Deep Tra L R Currently selected channel number MEMORY Flashes Note You must proceed to and carry out steps 3 through 5 while the MEMORY indicator is flashing in the front panel display. 3 Press
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    MEMORY VOLUME dB C5 [040] Deep L R Currently selected preset channel number 5 Press MEMORY on the front panel (or XM MEMORY on the , see the "XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. model only)" section in "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 101 for appropriate remedies. ■ Displaying the XM Satellite
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    Satellite Radio information screen on hold is released if you press ENTER on the remote control again or if you change the XM Satellite Radio channel. • This unit can save up to two XM Satellite Radio information screens for future reference. To view the previous two XM Satellite Radio information
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    a concert hall, a dance floor, or a room with virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. Selecting sound field programs Notes • Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, not
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    unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can
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    sound field employing the most advanced techniques. CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces the sound design of the newest 70-mm and multi-channel soundtrack films similar to the sound field of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much
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    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Changing sound field parameter settings You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial factory settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Notes • Use
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    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ■ Sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. y To change sound field parameter
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    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter ROOM SIZE P.ROOM SIZE S.ROOM SIZE SB ROOM SIZE Features Room size. Presence, surround, and surround back room size. Adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes. As the sound is
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    Sound field parameter REV.TIME SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Features Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB at 1 kHz. This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Set a longer
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    the stronger the reverberation becomes. Control range: 0 to 100% 2ch Stereo DIRECT 6ch Stereo CT LEVEL SL LEVEL SR LEVEL SB LEVEL Level Source sound (dB) Reverberation REV.DELAY REV.TIME 60 dB Time 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi
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    Initial setting: 3 DTS Neo:6 Music C.IMAGE DTS Neo:6 Music center image. Adjusts the front left and right channel output relative to the center channel to make the center channel more or less dominant as necessary. Control range: 0.0 to 1.0 Initial setting: 0.3 y The "PRO LOGIC IIx Music", "PRO
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    in the front panel display Sound field program STEREO 2ch Stereo 2-channel audio (monaural) C L R 2-channel audio (stereo) C L R 5.1/6.1-channel audio * C L R STEREO 6ch Stereo SL SR SB C L R SL SR SB C L R SL SR SB C L R MUSIC Hall in Vienna The Bttm Line The Roxy
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    DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS SUR. STANDARD PLII Movie PLII Music PLII Game PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music PLIIx Game 2-channel audio (monaural) C L R SL SR SB C L R SL SR SB Pro Logic C L R SL SR SB Pro Logic II/Pro Logic IIx SUR. STANDARD Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music SUR. STANDARD Neural Sur
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    SL SR SB C L R SL SR SB Monaural playback C L R SL SR SB Monaural playback 2-channel audio (stereo) C L R SL SR SB Pro Logic C L R SL SR SB Pro Logic II C L R SL SR SB Pro Logic IIx C L R SL SR SB 5.1/6.1-channel audio * C L R SL SR SB C L R SL
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    tonal quality of the center speaker. Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Adjusts the dynamic range of Dolby Digital 81 81 81 82 82 Input menu 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to manually reassign the input/output jacks, select the input mode or rename the input
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    SET MENU Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to manually adjust the optional system parameters. Parameter Features A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program
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    /CH PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. p p p AMP SOURCE TV SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE SET MENU . ;BASIC SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP . ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 . A)SPEAKER SET B)SPEAKER LEVEL C)SP DISTANCE D)CENTER GEQ [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER
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    PRESET/CH ■ Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use this feature to manually adjust any speaker settings. y If you are not satisfied with speakers that reproduce low-frequency signals effectively. All the front left and right channel signals are directed to the front left and right speakers. Note If "LFE
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    to the subwoofer. • Select "FRNT" (front) if you did not connect a subwoofer. The LFE signals, the low-frequency signals of the front left and right channels, and the lowfrequency signals of other speakers set to "SML" (or "SMALL") or to "NONE" are all directed to the front left and right speakers
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    OVER ■ Speaker level B)SPEAKER LEVEL Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left surround back speaker. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the balance of the subwoofer. Note "C", "SL", "SR", "SB" and "SWFR" cannot be adjusted if "CENTER SP" (see page 79
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    ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations. Thus, a
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    p p p p SET MENU ■ Dynamic range F)DYNAMIC RANGE Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. F)DYNAMIC RANGE . SP: MIN STD>MAX HP: MIN STD>
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    ADVANCED OPERATION p p 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input/output jacks, select the input mode or rename the input source. 2 INPUT MENU . A)I/O ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT MODE C)INPUT RENAME D)VOLUME TRIM [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter SET MENU For OPTICAL INPUT jacks 2, 3 and 4 OPTICAL IN
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    SET MENU ■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to set this unit to reset "INPUT MODE" back to "AUTO" (see page 34) regardless of the previous setting or to recall the last input mode ("AUTO", "DTS", or "ANALOG") used for that source whenever you turn on this unit. Choices: AUTO, LAST B)INPUT
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    ■ Volume Trim D)VOLUME TRIM Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input at each jack. This is useful if you want to balance the level of each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources. Choices: CD, MD/CD-R, TUNER, DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR
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    SET MENU OSD shift OSD SHIFT Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Control range: -5 (upward) to +5 (downward) Control step: 1 Initial setting: 0 • Press j to raise the position of the OSD. • Press i to lower the position of the OSD. Gray back GRAY BACK Use this feature to
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    the remote control. Choices: ON, 10S, 30S, OFF • Select "ON" to display the XM Satellite Radio information while this unit is tuned into a channel. • Select "10S" to display the XM Satellite Radio information for 10 seconds. • Select "30S" to display the XM Satellite Radio information for 30 seconds
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    ADVANCED SETUP ADVANCED SETUP This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the
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    ■ Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use this feature to set the speaker impedance of this unit so that it matches that of your speakers. Choices: 8ΩMIN, 6ΩMIN • Select "8ΩMIN" to set the speaker impedance to 8 Ω . • Select "6ΩMIN" to set the speaker impedance to 6 Ω . SP IMP. Speaker Impedance level 8Ω
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    remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other TV VOL +/- Increases or decreases the volume level. TV CH +/- Changes the channel number. TV MUTE Mutes the audio output. TV INPUT Changes the input source
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    Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Preset stations (1-8) Band 4 PRESET/CH u Up VCR channel up Up Preset up (1-8) Up PRESET/CH d Down VCR channel down Down Preset down (1-8) Down A-E/CAT. j Left Left Preset down (A-E) A-E/CAT. i Right Right Preset up
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    YAMAHA MD/CD-R MD YAMAHA XM TUNER YAMAHA DVD DVD YAMAHA DTV/CBL - - TUNER TUNER YAMAHA V-AUX - - DVR DVR YAMAHA TRANSMIT Flashes y Refer to "LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES" at the end of this manual. Notes • If the manufacturer of your component has more than one code, try each
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    Notes • You need to set the corresponding remote control AMP ID of this unit in the advanced setup (see page 89). • When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you may be able to operate the other components simultaneously with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the alternative
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    Notes • You need to set the corresponding remote control XM ID of this unit in the advanced setup (see page 89). • When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you may be able to operate the other components simultaneously with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the alternative
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    iPod in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported. • Compatibility with your iPod may vary depending on the software and in the OSD, see the "iPod" section in "TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 102. Setting the remote control code Controlling iPod You
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    can change or adjust settings for your iPod to suit your personal preferences. Notes • Operations cannot be done with the controls on your iPod. • The YAMAHA logo appears in the display window of your iPod. • The "Setup" parameters can be changed or adjusted only in the OSD. • Press ENTER on the
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    RESETTING THE SYSTEM RESETTING THE SYSTEM Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the "SET MENU" parameters. However, the advanced setup menu parameters will not
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    you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem Cause Remedy This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Sound is heard from the " settings. When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is directed to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. "CENTER SP" in "SET MENU" is set to Set
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. ( DTS digital signals. "INPUT MODE" is set to "ANALOG". Make an appropriate setting following the operating instructions for your component. Set "INPUT MODE" to "AUTO" or "DTS". A humming sound is Incorrect
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy See page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. 24 noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem high-quality directional FM antenna. - Use the manual tuning method. 46 Previously preset stations can no
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    TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem The remote control CODES" at the end of this manual. Try setting another code for the same manufacturer using "LIST OF not supported by this unit. Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported. Your iPod is properly stationed in a YAMAHA iPod
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    . For the best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movie sound tracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. With this additional channel, you can experience more dynamic and realistic moving sound especially with scenes with "flyover" and "fly-around" effects. ■ Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby
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    it only enforces a low-frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems. ■ Neo:6 Neo:6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables playback with the full-range
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    been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones. ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP YAMAHA has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any surround speakers by using
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    to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) CD (250 mV) to Front L/R, Effect Off 100 dB or more • Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) Front L/R 150 µV or less • Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz) CD (5.1 kΩ terminated) to Front L/R ......... 60 dB/45 dB or more • Tone Control (Front L/R) BASS Boost/Cut 10 dB/60 Hz
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    JVC 11170 MOTOROLA 10869 PHILIPS 11142, 11442 PROSCAN 10392 RCA 11392 SAMSUNG 11442 SONY 10639, 11640 STAR CHOICE 10869 SATELLITE RECEIVER ALPHASTAR 10772 CHAPARRAL 10053, 10216 CROSSDIGITAL 11109 DIRECTV 10099, 10247, 10392, 10566, 10639, 10724, 10749, 10819, 11076, 11108, 11109, 11142
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    ROKU 11486 SAMSUNG 11190, 11490 SASEM 11641 SENSORY SCIENCE 11126 SHARP 11010 SMC 11456 SONY 11272, 11324, 11364 STACK 9 11272 STREAMZAP 11309 SYLVANIA 11563 SYSTEMAX 11272 TAGAR SYSTEMS 11272 TELEMANN 11604 TOSHIBA 11272 TOUCH 11272 VIEWSONIC 11272, 11329 VIZIO 11126
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    20864, 20885, 21756 WARDS 20030, 20054, 20080, 20111, 20178, 20866, 21156 WAYCON 20156 WESTINGHOUSE 20451, 20889 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 20463, 20623 YAMAHA 20030, 20650, 20769, 20833, 20839, 21405, 21406, 21407 ZENITH 20017, 20092, 20178, 20463, 21145, 21904, 21929 PVR ABS 31972
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    31972 VOODOO 31972 WARDS 30035, 30042, 30047, 30048, 30060, 30072, 30081, 30149, 30240 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 30072, 30209 XR-1000 30035, 30072 YAMAHA 30038 ZENITH 30033, 30039, 30209, 30479, 31139 ZT GROUP 31972 DVD PLAYER ADCOM 41094 ADVENT 41016 AIWA 40641 AKAI 40899, 41089
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    50490 SENSORY SCIENCE| 51158 SHARP 50675, 51550, 51556, 50630 SONY 51033, 51069, 51070, 51431 SYLVANIA 50675 TOSHIBA 51510 VICTOR 51275 YAMAHA 51544 ZENITH 50741 CD PLAYER AIWA 60157 ARCAM 60157 BURMESTER 60420 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LABS 60029, 60303 CARVER 60157, 60179 DENON
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    , (TUNER ID1) (TUNER ID2) (XM ID1) (XM ID 2) 81916 81917 81918 81919 OTHER AUDIO ACCESSORIES YAMAHA (iPod) 81981 © 2006 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA
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