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  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    U RX-V1500 AV Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL
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    INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 plug. 13 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should
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    SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER 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
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    the temperature inside YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons. 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 16 Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING
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    mode 50 Using the sleep timer 50 Manually adjusting speaker levels 51 Using the test tone 52 SET MENU 53 Using SET MENU 54 Using SOUND MENU 55 Using INPUT MENU 60 Using OPTION MENU 62 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 65 Control area 65 Setting remote control codes 66 Programming codes from other
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    : 120 W + 120 W Sound field features ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ THX Select ◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder ◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 decoder, DTS 96/24 ◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic IIx Decoder ◆ Virtual
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    received all of the following parts. Remote control POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT MODE SLEEP Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) Power MUTE TV INPUT + VOL - AMP SOURCE TV MUTE LEVEL TITLE SET MENU MENU PURE DIRECT ENTER NIGHT AUDIO TEST RETURN STEREO 1 HALL 2 ON
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    the tuning mode between automatic (AUTO indicator on) and manual (AUTO indicator off). 9 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 0 VOLUME Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the REC OUT level. A SPEAKERS A/B Turn on or off the set of front
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    the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ U.K. and Europe models only L RDS MODE/FREQ Press this button when the unit is receiving an
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    control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see "REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES" on page 65. 1 C 2 POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels. 0 Sound field program/Numeric buttons Use to select sound field
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    the remote control. AMP: Set to this position to operate this unit. SOURCE: Set to this position to operate the component selected with an input selector button. TV: Set to this position to operate the television. To set the remote control codes for components, see page 66. K MUTE Mutes the sound
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    the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation. STANDBY /ON INPUT PURE DIRECT VOLUME SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH INPUT INPUT MODE TUNER YPAO A/B/C/D/E MIC
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    INTRODUCTION Front panel display CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 34 56 78 9 THX PCM V-AUX DVR/VCR2 96 MATRIX 24 DISCRETE DIGITAL ZONE2 PL PL ZONE3 ZONE4 EX PL x SLEEP VCR 1 CBL/SAT DTV NIGHT SP SILENT VIRTUAL A B CINEMA DVD MD/TAPE CD-R CD TUNER PHONO YPAO PS PTY RT CT EON AUTO
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    ) Light up when Zone 2 or Zone 3 power is on. Q RDS indicators (U.K. and Europe models only) The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently received RDS station light(s) up. EON lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON data service is being received. PTY HOLD lights up while searching
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    REMOTE IN OUT CONTROL OUT +12V 15mA MAX. -A - +L -B - CENTER + - + SURROUND - - +L R L + - - +L - SURROUND BACK SINGLE SPEAKERS PRESENCE/ZONE 2 AC OUTLETS AC OUTLETS 90 A B C D (U.S.A. model) E 1 DIGITAL the supplied power cable (see page 24). 9 DIGITAL INPUT jacks
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    from each side of the video monitor should be the same. Center speaker (C) The center speaker is for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system
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    polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CAUTION • If you will use 6 ohm speakers, be sure to set this unit's speaker impedance setting to 6 ohms before using (see page 25). • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the power of this unit
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    corresponding terminal. Banana plug (With the exception of U.K., Europe and Asia models) y You can also use banana plugs with the PRESENCE/ZONE 2 and PRESENCE speaker terminals. Open the tab, then insert one banana plug connector into the hole of each terminal. Do not attempt to close the tabs after
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    .You can set to prioritize either set of speakers in SOUND MENU (see page 60). • The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on. • The presence
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    or B terminals. Note The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems simultaneously. Bi-wired connection The unit also allows you to make bi-wired connections to one speaker system. Use two pairs of speaker cables for each speaker (one pair for the woofer and one pair for the tweeter
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    power until all connections between components are complete. ■ Cable indications For analog signals left analog cables L right analog cables R For digital signals input to the digital (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks are only output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks. Dust protection cap Pull out the
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    video components ■ Connections for DVD playback Coaxial out Optical out DVD player Video out C O Audio out RL DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/TAPE IN (PLAY) AUDIO R L CD-R MD/TAPE OUT (REC) DIGITAL INPUT CD IN (PLAY) DVD CD-R OUT (REC) CD CBL/SAT PHONO COAXIAL CD MAIN/SURROUND BACK
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    automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot select sound field programs. • This unit does not redirect signals input to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to accommodate for missing speakers. We recommend that you connect at least a 5.1-channel speaker
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    out Audio out O RL DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/TAPE IN (PLAY) AUDIO R L CD-R MD/TAPE OUT (REC) DIGITAL INPUT CD IN (PLAY) DTV TUNER AM ANT GND MA FM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. SURR SUB WOOF Connect a YAMAHA CD recorder that outputs OSD signals. (U.S.A. model) C RL RL Audio in Audio out
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    or tape deck Audio out RL Audio in RL CONNECTIONS O O Optical out O CD player Audio out L R C Coaxial out DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/TAPE IN (PLAY) AUDIO R L CD-R MD/TAPE OUT (REC) DIGITAL INPUT CD IN (PLAY) CD-R OUT (REC) DVD CD CBL/SAT PHONO COAXIAL CD MAIN/SURROUND BACK DVD
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    increase the power output to the speakers, or want built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this remote control (see "Manually adjusting speaker levels" on page 51). • Some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack depending on the SPEAKER
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    reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. ■ 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only /9 kHz Before setting this switch, disconnect this unit's AC power cord from the wall outlet. 23
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    Other models 2 OUTLETS Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. Power to the AC OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit's STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). These outlets will supply power to any connected component whenever this unit is turned on
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    y You can also use SP IMP.SET (see page 63) to set the speaker impedance. 1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power of this unit. SYSTEM POWER STANDBY /ON or Front panel Remote control 2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Note Press STANDBY/ON
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    Introduction This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound your speakers produce in
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    page 55) and that 80Hz (THX) is selected in CROSS OVER (page 57). When EQUALIZING is selected, press l / h to select: FRONT To adjust the frequency response of each speaker in accordance with the sound of your front speakers. Recommended if your front speakers are of much higher quality than
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    h. Loud test tones will be output from each speaker and WAIT appears during the auto setup procedure. Note If "E-10:OTHER ERROR" appears during testing, restart to manually adjust each setup parameter, use the manual setup parameters (see page 55). Notes • If you change speakers, speaker positions,
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    microphone does not detect test tones. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. • Check the microphone setting. • Check the speaker connections and placement. The auto setup procedure was cancelled due to user activity. An internal error occurred
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    Speaker polarity is not correct. This message may appear depending on the speakers even when the speakers are connected correctly. The distance between the speaker If the ERROR or WARNING screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then perform the auto setup procedure again. • If warning W-1,
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    Altering any parameters in BASIC MENU will reset all parameters in SOUND MENU. Using BASIC MENU 2-9 SELECT ++ TV VOL CH -- A/B/C/D/E TV MUTE TV INPUT + VOL - AMP SOURCE TV MUTE LEVEL TITLE SET MENU MENU PURE DIRECT ENTER NIGHT AUDIO TEST RETURN ON SCREEN DISPLAY STRAIGHT EFFECT
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    simultaneously. You can set to prioritize either set of speakers in SOUND MENU (see page 60). 9 Press n to select CHECK OK?, then press l / h to select: YES NO To exit the setup if the test tones were satisfactory. To adjust each speaker level (see page 57). 1 BASIC MENU 2/2 . CHECK OK?;;;;YES
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    on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. 6 Adjust the volume to the desired output level. VOLUME + or VOL - Front panel Remote control 2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel. Each press turns
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    page 46 for details about sound field programs. PROGRAM AMP or SOURCE TV STEREO 1 HALL 2 JAZZ 3 ROCK 4 ENTERTAIN MUSIC 5 6 TY THTR 7 MOVIE 8 THX STANDARD EXTD. SUR 9 0 +10 ENT. Front panel Remote control Note When this unit detects Dolby Digital signals, the following display
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    ■ Remote control operation ++ TV VOL CH -- A/B/C/D/E TV MUTE TV INPUT + VOL - AMP SOURCE TV MUTE LEVEL TITLE SET MENU MENU PURE DIRECT ENTER NIGHT AUDIO TEST RETURN STEREO 1 HALL 2 ON SCREEN DISPLAY STRAIGHT EFFECT JAZZ 3 ROCK 4 ENTERTAIN MUSIC 5 6 TV THTR 7 MOVIE 8 THX
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    connected one or two surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multichannel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press EXTD. SUR on the remote control to switch between 5.1and 6.1/7.1 channel
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    . * Use the PLII/PLIIx parameter to select the Pro Logic II or Pro Logic IIx decoders (see page 85). Note The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when SURR B L/R SP is set to "NONE" (see page 56). PLAYBACK ■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound with PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT bypasses this unit
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    . Front panel Remote control Direct Stereo Notes • To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in this mode. • When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input, this unit automatically selects an analog signal input. (When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will be
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    7 MOVIE 8 THX STANDARD EXTD. SUR 9 0 +10 ENT. Front panel Remote control 2ch Stereo Note Remote control PLAYBACK ■ Playing video sources in the background You can combine images from a video source with sound speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field
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    MODE or POWER TV TRANSMIT POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER CD MULTI CH IN Front panel Remote control ■ Displaying 1) Digital signals* 2) Analog signals DTS Selects only digital signals encoded in DTS. If no DTS signals are input, no sound is
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    manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. ■ Automatic tuning 1 STANDBY /ON INPUT SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH INPUT MODE INPUT PURE DIRECT TUNER YPAO frequency of the received station is shown in the front panel display. ■ Manual tuning If
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    SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH INPUT MODE INPUT PURE DIRECT TUNER YPAO circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to power failure. However, if the power
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    manually. STANDBY /ON INPUT SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH INPUT MODE INPUT PURE DIRECT TUNER YPAO ) 1 Tune into a station. See page 41 for tuning instructions. V-AUX DVR/VCR2 VCR 1 CBL/SAT DTV SP A panel display shows the frequency of the station received. 2 Press MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO FM). The
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    it was stored. STANDBY /ON INPUT SPEAKERS A B MULTI CH INPUT MODE INPUT PURE DIRECT TUNER YPAO A/B/C/D/E MIC PRESET/ TUNING PRESET TUNING TV INPUT + VOL - AMP SOURCE TV MUTE When performing this operation with the remote control, first press TUNER to set the remote to tuner mode. 1
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    YPAO A/B/C/D/E MIC PRESET/ TUNING PRESET /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY TUNING MODE RDS MODE /FREQ EON PTY SEEK EDIT PHONES MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MODE START OPTICAL SILENT VIDEO AUX PROGRAM TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT EFFECT (U.S.A. model) POWER TV POWER AV
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    . The presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining the echo effect of conversations without losing clarity. THX processing for any multi-channel source. 2-channel sources are decoded by the PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II, PRO LOGIC IIx or DTS
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    96kHz/24-bit DTS sources. MULTI Standard 7.1 channel processing (Dolby Pro Logic IIx) for DTS sources. CINEMA DSP enhanced 7.1 channel processing (Dolby Pro Logic IIx) for DTS sources. Standard 6.1 channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources. CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1 channel processing
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    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program PRO LOGIC: SUR. STANDARD PRO LOGIC: SUR. ENHANCED PRO LOGIC IIx: PLIIx Movie PRO LOGIC II: PLII Movie PRO LOGIC IIx: PLIIx Game PRO LOGIC II: PLII Game DTS: Neo:6 Cinema Features Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources. CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing
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    all speakers. This provides a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc. Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software.* 2-CH Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software.* DTS processing for music software. * You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II
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    display off. Full display Always shows the sound field program parameter settings as well as The OSD is displayed when using SET MENU or the test tone feature, even if the OSD mode is set ■ Setting the sleep timer POWER TV TRANSMIT POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO
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    can also be canceled by pressing STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) to set this unit to the standby mode. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Manually adjusting speaker levels You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible
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    DISPLAY STRAIGHT EFFECT 1 3,6 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. 6 Press k / n repeatedly to select the speaker(s) you want to output the test tone. TEST FRONT TEST PRESENCE TEST PRES L TEST PRES R Front speakers Presence speakers Presence left speaker Presence right speaker 7 Press l / h to adjust
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    31). SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust any speaker setting, alter the quality and tone of the sound output by Digital or DTS signals. 58 F)DYNAMIC RANGE Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. 58 G)LOW FRQ. TEST Matches the subwoofer level with the level of the other speakers
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    64 64 64 Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. 2,3,4 5 ++ TV VOL CH -- A/B/C/D/E TV MUTE TV INPUT + VOL - AMP SOURCE TV MUTE LEVEL TITLE SET MENU MENU PURE DIRECT ENTER NIGHT AUDIO TEST RETURN STEREO 1 HALL 2 ON SCREEN DISPLAY STRAIGHT EFFECT
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    the items again. ■ Speaker set A)SPEAKER SET Use to manually adjust any speaker setting. y If you are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your speakers, you can change these settings according to your preference. Note Set any THX speakers to SMALL (SML). Center speaker CENTER SP Choices: NONE
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    of the LFE (lowfrequency effect) signals found in Dolby Digital or DTS sources. Choices: SWFR (subwoofer), FRNT, BOTH THX recommendation: SWFR LFE/BASS OUT [SWFR FRNT BOTH SMLx1 [SMLx2 • Select "LRGx2" if you have 2 large surround back speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the surround
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    THX recommendation: "80Hz" CROSS OVER FREQ;;;80Hz(THX) ■ Speaker level B)SPEAKER LEVEL Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left (or surround left) speaker and each speaker selected in SPEAKER to the sound from each speaker so that all sounds arrive at
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    range F)DYNAMIC RANGE Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Choices: MIN (minimum), STD (standard), MAX (maximum) F)DYNAMIC RANGE . SP: MIN STD[MAX HP
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    : 0 to 240 (ms) Dialog lift DIALG.LIFT Use to turn on/off the DIALG.LIFT parameter (see page 85). This parameter adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.) by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. Choices: ON, OFF
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    sound field programs. Choices: PRch, SBch J)PR/SBch SELECT PRch [SBch / : Exit : Select • Select "PRch" to use presence speakers from front speakers. Using INPUT MENU Use to reassign digital input/outputs, the input selector buttons on the remote control. Note The default settings are displayed
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    (9);;;;;DVR/VCR2 (DVR/VCR2) Notes • You cannot select a specific item more than once for the same type of jack. • When input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this input you want to change the name of. 2 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. 3 Press l / h to place the _ (
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    : 6ch, 8ch Note If ZONE2 AMP (page 64) is set to "ON", no sound is output from the surround back speakers even if you select "8ch". the subwoofer. • Select "FRONT" to output the signals from the front left and right speakers. SL/SR Use to select where the signals input to the SURROUND jacks will be
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    MONITOR OUT jacks when using SET MENU, the test tone or the parameter functions. Choices: ON, corresponding numeric button for the sound field program that you want : Select Select "ON" to protect: • DSP program parameters • All SET MENU items • All speaker levels • The on-screen display (OSD
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    headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit, the sound is output from both headphones and SPEAKERS B. • When a DSP program is selected, the unit -/+ on the remote control. • Select "FIX" to fix the ZONE 3 OUT volume level to a standard line level. F)ZONE2 SET OUTPUT VOL;;VAR. ZONE2 AMP....OFF / :
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    by setting appropriate remote control codes (see page 76). POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER POWER TVCD POWER MUALVTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R DTV VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 DVD SELECT + TV VOL PRESET + CH + VOL AMP SOURCE -- - TV PRESET
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    2101) * Additional YAMAHA codes available are given in parentheses. Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another YAMAHA remote control code. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE. AMP SOURCE TV
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    enter the four- digit remote control code for the component you want to use. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to "LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES" at the end of this manual. STEREO 1 HALL 2 JAZZ 3 ROCK 4 ENTERTAIN MUSIC 5 6 TY THTR 7 MOVIE 8 THX STANDARD EXTD. SUR
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    control your component. If you can, the remote control code is correct. POWER TV TRANSMIT POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER CD MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R THX instructions for the other remote control.) 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE. AMP SOURCE
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    CH ENTER SET MENU MENU + VOL - MUTE ON SCREEN STRAIGHT DISPLAY SYSTEM POWER MULTI CH IN CD-R SELECT AMP SOURCE TV PURE DIRECT NIGHT AUDIO 6 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until "OK" appears in the display window. "NG" appears in the display
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    You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a different name than the factory preset. This is useful when you have set the input selector to control a different component. 5 Press l / h to move the cursor to the next position. ENTER 1 Set
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    buttons listed as macro buttons below are factory set with macro programs. You can Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the connected component.) *2 Playback can be started for any YAMAHA remote control
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    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Macro operations Macro buttons POWER TV TRANSMIT POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT to the default macro. Programming a macro changes all macro contents. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE. AMP SOURCE TV 2 Press MACRO using a ballpoint pen or similar object. "
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    You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you have set 10 steps, "FULL" appears and the remote control automatically exits the macro mode. POWER TV A POWER STANDBY AV 2 B INPUT MODE SYSTEM POWER SLEEP PHONO TUNER CD MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R DTV VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 DVD
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    function learned for a certain button in each control area. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE. AMP SOURCE TV 2 Press an input selector button LEARN. If you hold it down for more than 3 seconds, the remote control enters the remote control code setting mode. • If you do not complete each of the following
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    , repeat step 4. • Once you clear a learned function, the button reverts to the factory setting (or to the manufacturer setting if you have set remote control codes). 5 Press CLEAR to exit the clearing mode. The remote control returns to the learning mode. 6 Press LEARN again to exit. Notes • "C:NG
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    the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The remote control automatically switches to the appropriate control mode for that component. 1 2 3 4 POWER TV TRANSMIT POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER A B INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER CD MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD
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    ZONE2 AMP to "OFF" in SET MENU. ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT SP OUT MONITOR OUT CD player This unit (or other component) MAIN SYSTEM ZONE 2 AUDIO IN ZONE 3 Infrared emitter Amplifier Remote control Infrared signal receiver Amplifier Remote control Infrared signal receiver Main
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    3" in the display window. SELECT or 1 Repeat steps 1 through 3 of the procedure in "Setting remote control codes" on page 66. 2 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn Zone 2 or Zone 3 power on. 2 Press l / h to select "L:AMP". ENTER 3 Press ENTER. "2000" appears in the display window. 4 Enter the code number
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    control the unit from Zone 2 or Zone 3 by using the input selector, STANDBY, SYSTEM POWER, MUTE and VOLUME +/- buttons. POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY SYSTEM POWER second/third room you will only hear digital noise (that may damage your speakers). Thus, the following considerations and adjustments
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    YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. POWER TV POWER AV
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    is temporarily cut due to power failure. However, if the power is cut for more than one week, the parameter values will return to the factory settings. If this happens, edit the parameter value again. ■ Resetting parameters to the factory values To reset a certain parameter Select the parameter
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    You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening the time between the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections. By controlling the time between the reflected sounds, you can change the apparent size
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    49 msec ■ SB ROOM SIZE (Surround back room size) Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround back sound field. Control Range: 0.1 - 2.0 ■ SB LIVENESS (Surround back liveness) Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the surround
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    The shorter the reverberation time, the more "dead" the listening room environment seems. Control Range: 1.0 - 5.0 sec Reverberation Source Sound Reverberation Early Reflections 60 dB 60 dB 60 dB Sound Source REV.TIME Short Reverberation REV.TIME REV.TIME Long Reverberation Small value
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    left and right speakers. Control range: 0 (center channel sound is output only from center speaker) to 7 (center channel sound is output only from front left and right speakers), initial setting is 3. For PRO LOGIC IIx Music, Movie and Game ■ PLII/PLIIx (Pro Logic II/Pro Logic IIx) Function
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    not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, or enters in the
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 91
    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. Only the center speaker outputs substantial sound. No sound from the effect speakers. No sound from the center speaker. No sound from the surround speakers. No sound from the surround back speakers. No
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 92
    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to Make an appropriate setting following the operations - sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital instructions for your component. played. (Dolby Digital signals. or
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 93
    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy There is noise interference from digital or radiofrequency equipment, or this unit. This unit is too close to the digital The internal temperature becomes too high and the overheat protection circuitry has best reception. Use the manual tuning method. Use an
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 94
    TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. The remote control does not "learn" new functions. Cause Remedy Refer to page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum 8 range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 95
    for dialog (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural). The surround channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range. Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as well. The Dolby Pro Logic
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 96
    , wall material, number of speakers, and so on, can differ so widely, it's inevitable that there are differences in the sound heard. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 97
    occur. On this product, when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX). Adaptive decorrelation In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 98
    com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home. This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 99
    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 120 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Australia, China, Korea, Asia and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 170 W • Dynamic Power Tone Control ) • Dimensions (W x
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 100
    LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES AMPLIFIER AMSTRAD 0105 ARCAM 0296 AUDIOLAB 0296 CARVER 0891 SYLVANIA 0702 TATUNG 0797 TEAC 0598, 0744 TECHNICS 0517 THETA DIGITAL 0598 THOMSON 0549 TOSHIBA 0530 URBAN CONCEPTS 0530 XBOX 0549 YAMAHA 0517, 0566, 0572, 2100, 2101, 2102 ZENITH 0530,
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 101
    YAMAHA 0708 0895 0888 0517 2500, 2501, 2502 RECEIVER (TUNER) ADC 0558 AIWA 0185, 1116, 1415, 1432, 1668 ALCO 1417 ANAM 1636 APEX DIGITAL SAGEM 0847, 1141, 1280 SAMSUNG 1044, 1136, 1303, 1319 SAT CONTROL 1327 SATSTATION 1110 SCHWAIGER 1138 SEEMANN 0423 SIEMENS 0200 SONY 0666,
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 102
    CIMLINE 0036 CINERAL 0119, 0478 CITIZEN 0057, 0087, 0119 CLARION 0207 CLARIVOX 0064 CLATRONIC 0274, 0397 CONDOR 0347, 0397 CONRAC 0835 CONTEC 0036, 0207 CRAIG 0207 CROSLEY 0081 CROWN 0036, 0064, 0207, 0397, 0445 CURTIS MATHES 0057, 0074, 0081, 0087, 0120, 0172, 0181, 0193, 0478,
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    1782 VISION 0347 VOXSON 0190 WALTHAM 0383 WARDS 0057, 0081, 0205, 0893 WATSON 0064, 0347 WAYCON 0183 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0064, 0347, 0490, 0650 YAMAHA 0057, 0796, 0860, 2900, 2901, 2902 YAPSHE 0277 YOKO 0064, 0291 ZENITH 0044, 0119, 0205, 0490 VCR ASA 0064, 0108 ADMIRAL 0075
  • Yamaha RX-V1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 104
    ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN
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