DSP-A970

CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................. Inside Front Cover
SETUP & ADJUSTMENT .......................................................... 3
1-1.GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 3
1-2.SETUP ................................................................................ 10
1-3.CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS ....................................... 18
1-4.ADJUSTMENT ................................................................... 22
GENERAL OPERATION ......................................................... 27
2-1.PLAYING A SOURCE ........................................................ 27
2-2.RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE
(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) ............... 28
2-3.DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ............................. 30
2-4.SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ...................... 30
2-5.MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND ....................................... 31
2-6.SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM/PARAMETER
DISPLAY ............................................................................ 31
2-7.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS .... 32
2-8.REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION .............. 37
CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS ............................ 39
3-1.SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS .... 39
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD 3-2.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD
PROCESSING AMPLIFIER PARAMETERS .................................................................... 41

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 44
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 45
OPERATION MANUAL
 PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read Instructions – All the safety 8 Ventilation – The unit should be 14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care
CAUTION and operating instructions should be read situated so that its location or position should be taken so that objects do not fall
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK before the unit is operated. does not interfere with its proper into and liquids are not spilled into the
DO NOT OPEN ventilation. For example, the unit should inside of the unit.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
operating instructions should be retained similar surface, that may block the 15 Damage Requiring Service – The
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE for future reference. ventilation openings; or placed in a built- unit should be serviced by qualified
COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE in installation, such as a bookcase or service personnel when:
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO cabinet that may impede the flow of air
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the through the ventilation openings. A. The power-supply cord or the plug
unit and in the operating instructions has been damaged;
should be adhered to. or
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
9 Heat – The unit should be situated B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has
away from heat sources such as been spilled into the unit;
4 Follow Instructions – All operating radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
and other instructions should be followed. or
The lightning flash with arrowhead produce heat.
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, C. The unit has been exposed to rain;
is intended to alert you to the
or
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
5 Water and Moisture – The unit 10 Power Sources – The unit should be
voltage” within the product’s
should not be used near water – for D. The unit does not appear to operate
enclosure that may be of sufficient connected to a power supply only of the normally or exhibits a marked change in
magnitude to constitute a risk of example, near a bathtub, washbowl, type described in the operating
electric shock to persons.
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet performance;
instructions or as marked on the unit.
The exclamation point within an basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. or
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
E. The unit has been dropped, or the
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
11 Power-Cord Protection – Power- cabinet damaged.
(servicing) instructions in the
6 Carts and Stands – The unit should supply cords should be routed so that
literature accompanying the be used only with a cart or stand that is they are not likely to be walked on or
appliance.
recommended by the manufacturer. pinched by items placed upon or against 16 Servicing – The user should not
them, paying particular attention to cords attempt to service the unit beyond those
6A A unit and cart combination should at plugs, convenience receptacles, and means described in the operating
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR be moved with care. Quick the point where they exit from the unit. instructions. All other servicing should be
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE stops, excessive force, and referred to qualified service personnel.
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. uneven surfaces may 12 Cleaning – The unit should be
cause the unit and cart cleaned only as recommended by the 17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna
combination to overturn. manufacturer. should be located away from power lines.
IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit 13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of 18 Grounding or Polarization –
unit in the space below. should be mounted to a wall or ceiling the unit should be unplugged from the Precautions should be taken so that the
only as recommended by the outlet when left unused for a long period grounding or polarization is not defeated.
Model: manufacturer. of time.
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.
PRECAUTIONS
1 To ensure the finest performance, We Want You Listening
please read this manual carefully. Keep it in FCC INFORMATION
a safe place for future reference. For A Lifetime
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries
2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean Association’s Consumer Electronics This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
place – away from windows, heat sources, Group want you to get the most out of manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
and too much vibration, dust, moisture or your equipment by playing it at a safe Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, level. One that lets the sound come
motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another
through loud and clear without annoying
do not expose to rain and water. product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
blaring or distortion – and, most
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions
importantly, without affecting your
3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage
may overheat, possibly causing damage. from loud sounds is often undetectable 3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements
until it is too late, YAMAHA and the listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign Electronic Industries these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of
object drops into the set, contact your Association’s Consumer this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference
dealer. Electronics Group with other electronic devices.
recommend you to avoid
5 Do not use force on switches, knobs or prolonged exposure from This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
cords. When moving the set, first turn the excessive volume levels. according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
unit off. Then gently disconnect the power harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
plug and the cords connecting to other Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not
equipment. Never pull the cord itself. 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
6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
chemical solvents; this might damage the
finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
7 Always set the volume control to “–∞”
while lowering the tonearm to play a record; Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits
turn the volume up with the stylus in the or install AC line filter/s.
groove.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the
8 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type
section on common operating errors before cable.
concluding that your unit is faulty. 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
9 Do not connect audio equipment to the locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A.
AC outlets on the rear panel if that 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.
equipment requires more power than the
outlets are rated to provide. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha
Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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 Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—an
extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system takes full advantage of Yamaha’s
undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world
of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your
system, and the DSP system will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening
environments—anything from a famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. In addition, you get
incredible realism from Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro
Logic Surround Decoder.
Seven built-in channels of amplification on the DSP-A970 mean that no additional
amplifiers are required to enjoy advanced digital sound field processing.
Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however, let’s get
right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities.
Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

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 SETUP & ADJUSTMENT
1-1. GETTING STARTED Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries

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Unpacking Since the remote control unit will be used for many of this unit’s
control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied
If you haven’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its batteries.
accessories from the box and wrapping material.You should find the
unit itself and the following accessories. 1. Turn the remote control unit over and slide the battery
compartment cover downward in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (R6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align
Remote control them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery
compartment.

Batteries User program sheets

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

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 ● When you notice that remote control operation has become Digital Sound Field Processing
erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function
has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries. Always replace all What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced
batteries at the same time. sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the
● Make sure that the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still notice
control unit is set to the YPC or USER position for normal something missing, the acoustic environment of the live concert hall.
operation. Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that
create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha
● This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room,
beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert. What’s more, our
control sensor on the main unit when operating. technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have
Remote control transmitter operation range even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual
concert halls, jazz clubs, theaters, etc. from around the world, to
allow you to accurately recreate any one of these live performance
environments, all in your own home.

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
7 m (23 feet)

30° 30°

Notes
● There should be no large obstacles between the remote

control transmitter and the main unit.

● If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong

lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),

it might cause the remote control transmitter to work
incorrectly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid
direct lighting.

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

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The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you You can also enjoy Dolby Pro Logic with two modes of Digital
experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie Sound Field Processing. These combinations expand the surround
theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from effect of Dolby Pro Logic. One is the sound field program “Enhanced
its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND”, which recreates the surround
effective channel separation for a much higher degree of realism than effect of the 35 mm film movie theater. The other is the combination
the “passive” Dolby Surround circuits found in today’s typical home of Dolby Pro Logic and the sound field program “MOVIE THEATER”,
audio/video equipment. Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true which recreates the listening experience of a 70 mm film theater.
center channel, so that there are four independent channels, unlike
passive Dolby Surround, which has in effect only three channels: left,
right, and rear. This center channel allows listeners seated in even
less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these programs
on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging. created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP
technology.
This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal
processing system. This system improves the stability of sound at Directional Enhancement Circuit + DSP
each channel and crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of
sounds around the room is more accurate compared with The YAMAHA directional enhancement (DIR. ENHANCEMENT)
conventional analog signal processing systems. circuit expands and focuses the digital sound field.

In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance This effect puts you in the midst of the action, while centering and
control. This always assures you the best performance without focusing your attention to the screen. This circuit is available on
manual adjustment. Sound Field programs “TV THEATER 1”, “TV THEATER 2”,
“CONCERT VIDEO” and “VIDEO THEATER”.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following
patents: U.S. number 3,950,590; Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and
1,037,877. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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 Setting Up Your Speaker System Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field With digital sound field programs No. 7 through No. 12, by using
quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using two extra pairs either the Directional Enhancement circuit or the Dolby Pro Logic
of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center decoder, decoded signals will be output from the center channel.
speaker for dialog, when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding. Therefore, if you want to upgrade the Audio/Video home theater
We therefore recommend that you use a seven-speaker setup. A system, it is recommended to use the center speaker unit.
four-speaker system using only one pair of effect speakers for the
sound field will still provide impressive ambience and effects, If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, it is
however, and may be a good way to begin with this unit.You can possible to enjoy movie viewing without it. Best results, however, are
always upgrade to the full seven speaker system later. In the 4 or 5 obtained with the full system.
speaker system, the Digital Sound Field Processing is still
performed, but the main speakers are used for both the main It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition
channels and the front effect channels. of a subwoofer and amplifier.You may wish to choose the
convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System, which has its own built-in power amp.

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Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended

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4 Speaker System 5 Speaker System 6 Speaker System 7 Speaker System

Simplest system. Good for Audio/Video sources and Good for sound fields from 2-channel This is the recommended speaker
Dolby Pro Logic Surround. stereo sources. system, providing the best sound
effects.

You can enjoy widely diffused sound by With sound field programs No. 7 With sound field programs No. 1 With sound field programs No. 1
only adding two additional speaker units through No. 12, which utilize the center through No. 6, a sound effect matching through No. 6, using both sets of effect
at the rear. speaker effect, more precise center that of a 7-speaker system can be speakers (front and rear), reproduces
localization can be obtained. obtained. The addition of front left and the most effective sound field. With the
right effect speakers produces a more sound field programs No. 7 through No.
effective sound field. 12, the center speaker provides precise
center localization.

FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON. FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON. FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF. FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.
(See page 12.) (See page 12.) (See page 12.) (See page 12.)
Center Mode—Set to PHNTM. Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD. Center Mode—Set to PHNTM. Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD.
(See page 25.) (See page 25.) (See page 25.) (See page 25.)

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 Speakers and Speaker Placement NOTE: The Yamaha NS-C110 speaker, available in some countries,
is an ideal choice for the center speaker.
Your full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs:
the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT
EFFECT SPEAKERS, and the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS, plus the
CENTER SPEAKER.You may also be using a subwoofer.

You will probably use your present stereo speakers as the MAIN
SPEAKER pair. The front effect, rear effect do not need to be equal
with the MAIN SPEAKERS, although the center speaker should be
as close as possible. They should have enough power handling
capacity to accept the maximum output of the DSP system or the
external amps that will drive them.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position.

Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the

MAIN SPEAKERS, on either side of and a few feet behind and above
the MAIN SPEAKER pair.

Place the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS behind your listening Main speaker Effect speaker Center speaker
position. They should be nearly six feet up from the floor.

Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN

SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or
below the television monitor, or use a magnetically shielded speaker.)

If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo

Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is not so critical
because low bass tones are not highly directional.

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VIDEO SUPERIMPOSE

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If you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player,
video monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s
capability to display program titles, parameter data and information
about other various settings and adjustments on your video monitor’s
screen. This information will be superimposed over the video image.

If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, the

information will be displayed over a blue colored background (but no
video signal is input to this unit).

NOTE: The program titles, parameter data and other information are
also displayed on the display panel of this unit.

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 1-2. SETUP
Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.

REAR PANEL

(General Model)

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS

(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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1 Audio Signal Connection Jacks (for Audio Source Equipment) 8 Center Speaker Impedance Switch

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Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment. Set to “A + B” when using two center speakers, or to “A or B”
when using only one center speaker.
2 Audio/Video Signal Connection Jacks (for Video Source
Equipment) 9 Rear Effect Speaker Terminals
Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your video When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear
equipment. In place of the VIDEO jacks, the S VIDEO jacks can effect speakers here.
be used for higher resolution and improved picture quality if your
VCR, monitor, etc. are equipped with S-VIDEO connectors. 0 GND Terminal
Connects the ground wire of the turntable to produce minimum
3 Front Effect Out Jacks hum. In some cases, however, better results may be obtained
Front-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in with the ground wire disconnected.
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jacks of an external
stereo power amplifier driving the front effect speakers. A Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)
Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard
4 Rear Effect Out Jacks that your video equipment employs.
Rear-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jacks of an external B Front Mix Switch
stereo power amplifier driving the rear effect speakers. Set to “OFF” when setting up a full 7 or 6 speaker system, or to
“ON” when setting up a 5 or 4 speaker system.
5 Main Speaker Terminals
When using this unit’s built-in main-channel amplifier, connect the C Main Level Switch
main speakers here. Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the main-
channel output level at the MAIN speaker terminals by 10 dB by
6 Front Effect Speaker Terminals setting this switch to “–10 dB”.
When using the built-in front-channel amplifier, connect the front
effect speakers here. D Low Pass Jack
When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this jack.
7 Center Speaker Terminals Frequencies below 200 Hz from the left main, right main and
When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or center channels are output to this jack.
two center speakers here.

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 E Voltage Selector (General Model only) Rear Panel Switch and Control Settings
Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying
power. Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting. There are several switches and controls on the rear panel that
you’ll have to check before operating your system, and it’s a good
F Switched AC Outlets idea to do it before you connect cables. Locate the MAIN LEVEL
You may plug other audio components into these sockets as long
slide switch (C) and FRONT MIX slide switch (B) below the
as their combined power consumption does not exceed the
specified value shown. “Switched” means that these components EFFECT terminal group. Make sure the MAIN LEVEL switch is set to
are turned on and off by this unit’s power switch. “0 dB” and that the FRONT MIX switch is set to “OFF” for 7 or 6
speaker driving.
G Unswitched AC Outlet (U.S.A., Canada and General Models)
The total power consumption of audio components plugged into In a 5 or 4 speaker system, set the FRONT MIX switch to “ON”.
this socket should not exceed the specified value shown.
“Unswitched” means that power is available even when this unit is Next, set the NTSC/PAL switch (A) to the position corresponding
off. to the standard which your video equipments employ. (General Model
only)
NOTE: If an external power amplifier is connected to the front effect
or rear effect output jacks, the corresponding internal amplifier will be General Instructions for Connections
turned off and no output will be available at the speaker terminals.
Make sure that you have the left (L) and right (R) channels
correctly connected. That means that jacks marked “L” on this unit
must be connected to jacks marked “L” on other units. Likewise with
the “R” jacks. This is easy if you remember to always use the red plug
for the “R” jacks and the other plugs for the “L” jacks.

With speaker connections you must also be sure that the polarity
is correct. For each amplifier and each channel, connect the plus (+)
terminal of the amplifier to the plus terminal of the speaker, and
connect the minus (–) terminal of the amplifier to the minus terminal
of the speaker. To keep track of polarity, use a speaker cable that has
one of the two wires marked by a stripe or a different color.

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CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENTS TO THIS UNIT

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CD player Video disc player

Tuner

TV/Satellite tuner

Tape deck 1

Tape deck 2
Video cassette recorder 1

Turntable

Video cassette recorder 2

Monitor TV

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 CONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKS
If your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. and your
Video disc player TV/Satellite tuner
monitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals,
connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO jacks, and connect this unit’s
S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the “S” video input of your monitor.
Otherwise, connect the composite video jacks from your video
cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. to the VIDEO jacks of this
unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the
composite video input of your monitor.

NOTE: If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO
input jacks, the signals will be sent to their respective output jacks
independently.

NOTE: If your unit is the General Model, be sure the NTSC/PAL

switch has been correctly set to the standard that your video
equipments employ. U.S.A. and Canada models have no switch and
use the NTSC standard, while other models without a switch use the
PAL standard.

Notes about the Video superimpose

● If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and

VIDEO input jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information Video cassette recorder 1 Video cassette recorder 2
are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.
● When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input

jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information are output

from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks with a color background.
* For the General Model, if the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel
is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack in this case. Monitor TV

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CONNECTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS AND CENTER

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SPEAKER(S) TO THIS UNIT
Connect the MAIN speakers to the MAIN speaker output Main speaker Main speaker
terminals of this unit. Center speaker

Connect the CENTER speaker to the CENTER speaker output

terminals. If you will be using one CENTER speaker, connect it to
either the A or B terminals and set the CENTER speaker impedance
switch to “A or B” (bottom position). If using two CENTER speakers,
connect them to the A and B terminals, and set the switch to “A + B”
(top position). If, however, you will not be using a CENTER speaker, Center speaker Center speaker
be sure to set the Center Mode to “PHNTM” (phantom). (See page
25.)

This unit

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 CONNECTING THE EFFECT SPEAKERS TO THIS
UNIT
Front effect Front effect
Connect the FRONT effect speakers to the FRONT effect speaker speaker
speaker output terminals of this unit.

If the FRONT effect speakers are not used, the FRONT MIX
switch should be set to “ON”.

Connect the REAR effect speakers to the REAR effect speaker

output terminals of this unit.

NOTE: The speaker connections above are fine for most

applications. If for some reason, however, you wish to use an external
power amp for any or all of the effect channels, connect the line level
This unit
output jack(s) for each channel to the INPUT jacks of the external
amp and connect the corresponding speaker pair to the speaker
terminals of the external amp.

NOTE: If the pin plug is inserted in the FRONT/REAR EFFECT out

jacks, the speaker output from the built-in amplifier will be cut off.

Rear effect Rear effect

speaker speaker

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ADDING A SUBWOOFER CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS

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You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of
frequencies. the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the
This unit provides a line-level subwoofer output, which contains
polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are
only the frequencies under 200 Hz from the main and center
observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural
channels. Connect the LOW PASS jack to the INPUT jack of the
and will lack bass. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other
subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the
or any other metal part as this could damage this unit and/or
subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.
speakers.

With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo 2 Red: positive (+)
Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in Black: negative (–)
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the same unit.
1 Unscrew the knob.
1 2 Insert the bare wire.
3 Tighten the knob and
secure the wire.

NOTE: Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the

rear of this unit.

NOTE: Banana Plug connections are also possible (except for

Europe model). Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the
corresponding terminal.

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 1-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT PANEL

(General Model)

1 Power Switch 3 Pro Logic Decoder Indicator

* STANDBY Mode (Europe model only) Illuminates while the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is
While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote being activated.
control unit switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this 4 Sound Field Processor Indicator
mode, the indicator is half illuminated.) Illuminates while the built-in Sound Field Processor is being
2 Remote control sensor activated.
Signals from the remote control unit are received here.

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5 Input Trim Control B Rec Out Switch

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Adjusts the input level of each source respectively. Used to select the source to be recorded to tape deck or VCR
independent of the selection of input source. When pressed,
6 Program Selector
the indicator corresponding to the currently selected source to
Sequentially selects the digital sound field processing
be recorded flashes. While an indicator is flashing, you can
programs in the + or – direction.
change the selection of the source to be recorded with the
6 Display Panel input selector switches. The selected source is also shown by
Shows program names, parameters and information about other the display panel and the monitor screen (when the monitor is
various settings and adjustments. on).
7 Effect Switch C Input Selector Switch
Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output Sequentially selects the input source that you want to listen to
from the center and effect speakers. and/or watch in the © or § direction. The indicator
8 Master Volume Control corresponding to the selected input source illuminates. The
Simultaneously controls signal level at all outputs: front effect, selected input source is also shown by the display panel and
main, rear effect, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect the monitor screen (When the monitor is on).
TAPE REC OUT level.) D Input Selector Switches for VCR 1, CD and LD
9 Phones Jack Directly selects VCR 1, CD or LD as the input source.
Plug in headphones here for private listening. If the FRONT E Auxiliary Input Jacks (AUX 2)
MIX and EFFECT switches are on, the effect channels will be Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source equipment
heard along with the main channels. Otherwise the main such as a camcorder to these jacks. If the connected video
channels only will be heard. equipment has a S video output terminal, connect it to the S
0 Bass and Treble Controls VIDEO jack to obtain a high resolution picture. The source
Adjust the sound to match your tastes. Can also be used to connected to these jacks can be selected by the input selector
compensate for room acoustics. Defeated in the center switch.
position.
A Balance Control
Adjusts the left and right output volume to the Main Speakers
to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker
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 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Transmit/Learn Indicator
In Learn mode, lights to indicate that the key just pressed is ready
for learning input. In User mode, blinks when a learned key is
pressed to show that a control signal has been sent to your
equipment.
2 YPC/USER/LEARN Switch
Set to YPC for operating this unit and Yamaha equipments. Set to
USER for using learned key functions. Set to LEARN for learning
new control functions. (See page 37.)
(“YPC” is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code.)
3 Power Key
Turns this unit on and off.
* (Europe model only): Turns the POWER on mode to the
STANDBY mode and vice versa.
4 Input Selector Keys
Select the input sources to this unit.
5 CD/LD Function Keys
Operate functions on your Yamaha CD player and LD player.
When the 1/2 Switch is set to 1, they operate the CD player, and
when set to 2, they operate the LD player.
6 Test Switch
When pressed, sends a signal to the main left, center, main
right, and rear effect speakers in turn, and when pressed once
again, sends a signal to the main and front effect speakers in
turn for easy comparison of level settings.
7 Front Level +/– Keys
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the front effect
speakers.

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8 Center Level +/– Keys G Parameter +/– Keys

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Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the center Edit DSP program parameters, or used for five types of
speaker(s). settings/adjustments in the SET/MENU mode.
9 Rear Level +/– Keys H Master Volume +/– Keys
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the rear effect Increase (+) or decrease (–) the master volume level.
speakers.
I Parameter/Set Menu Switch
0 Reset Button When set to the PARAMETER position, the Parameter Select
Press this button to “reset” the internal microcomputer which Keys and Parameter +/– Keys will set and edit DSP program
controls remote control operations. Microcomputer “reset” is parameters. When set to the SET MENU position, the Parameter
necessary when the remote control freezes. Select Keys and Parameter +/– Keys are used to perform five
* Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions. types of settings/adjustments.
A On Screen Display Key J Program Select Keys (1 through 12)
Changes the type of display showing the program name and Select DSP programs 1 through 12.
parameters, or information about various settings/adjustments on
K Tuner Function Keys
the connected monitor’s screen.
Operate Yamaha tuner functions.
Whenever pressed, the screen changes to a full display,
simplified display and no display in turn. L Tape Deck Function Keys
Operate Yamaha tape deck functions.
B Clear Button
Used in USER or LEARN mode to erase a learned function. (See M Blank Keys
page 38.) Have no preset functions, so are used for learning other remote
controller’s functions only.
C Effect On/Off Key
Cuts off the sound’s output from the front, rear effect and center N 1/2 Switch
speakers. To restore the output from those speakers, press this When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to YPC, this switches
key again. the CD/LD Function Keys to keys for use with either the CD
player or LD player. (“1” for the CD player and “2” for the LD
D Parameter Select Keys player.) When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to USER or
Select DSP program parameters, or titles of settings/adjustments
LEARN, this switch selects page 1 or 2 for the learnable function
in the SET/MENU mode.
keys. (See page 37.)
E Muting Key
Mutes the master volume level by 20 dB. While muting, the
indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off
continuously.

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 1-4. ADJUSTMENT you may decrease the main speaker volume level by setting the
MAIN LEVEL switch on the rear panel to “–10 dB”, and adjust the
MAIN/CENTER/EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE center and rear level again. Volume controls on external power
ADJUSTMENT amplifiers may also be adjusted if necessary to achieve proper
balance.
This operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing
the levels of the main, center and effect speakers. 3. For the front effect speaker level adjustment, depress the TEST
switch on the remote control again so that “TEST DSP” appears in
1. Depress the TEST switch on the remote control so that “TEST the display panel. A calibration signal should be heard from the main
DOLBY SUR.” appears in the display panel to enter test mode. A speakers and the front effect speakers in turn (see diagram).
hiss-like calibration signal should be heard from the left main Main Front
speaker, center speaker(s), right main speaker and rear effect
speakers in turn (see diagram). Adjust the MASTER VOLUME to a
normal listening level.
* The state of test-tone output is shown by the display panel and 4. Adjust the front level by using the FRONT LEVEL +/– keys on the
the monitor screen. (Especially on the monitor screen, it is shown remote control so that the speaker volume is the same as that of the
by an image of audio listening room.) This is convenient for main speakers.
adjusting each speaker level.
NOTE: If not using a center speaker, be sure to set the CENTER
Left main Center Right main MODE to the PHNTM (phantom) position.You will then hear the
center channel test tone from the left and right main speakers.

After completing this adjustment, press the TEST switch once

Rear
again.

NOTE: Once you have completed these adjustments, use only this
2. Adjust the center and rear level by using the CENTER and REAR unit’s MASTER VOLUME control to adjust listening volume. Do not
LEVEL +/– keys on the remote control so that the sound coming from change any other volume settings in the system.
the corresponding speakers seems to be at the same level as that
from the main speakers when you are at a normal listening position.
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INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 4. Select any other source in your system (VCR, turntable, etc.) and

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play that source.
This adjustment is important for obtaining the best performance
Front panel Remote control
from the internal circuits of this unit. The optimum input level of this
unit is pre-adjusted on the basis of the CD source level. This
adjustment should be performed on all input sources in your system
respectively, so that their levels match the CD source level as closely or
as possible.

1. Select the CD source.

5. Adjust the level of the source to be approximately equal to your
Front panel Remote control CD player’s “reference” level by using the INPUT TRIM control.

Front panel

or

2. Play the source.

3. Increase the setting of the MASTER VOLUME control to a

* This adjustment can also be done with the remote control unit.
convenient listening level (you will use this as your “reference” level).
For using the remote control unit, refer to “5. Input level
adjustment (INPUT LVL TRIM)” on page 26.
Front panel Remote control
6. In the same way, adjust levels of other sources.

NOTE: The adjustments will be saved until it is readjusted.

or

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 OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Select an item (title) of setting/adjustment.
IN THE “SET/MENU” MODE
The following five types of settings and adjustments should be
done before enjoying audio and video sources. Note that these
settings and adjustments cannot be done without monitoring the
display information (or the information displayed on the monitor
screen).
3. Select any desired mode or edit parameters on the item.
1. CENTER MODE
2. CENTER GEQ
3. PARAMETER INIT
4. MEMORY GUARD
5. INPUT LVL TRIM

SETTING/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
As described on page 9, you can perform these settings and In the same way, perform settings/adjustments for other items.
adjustments watching the information displayed on the monitor
screen (or superimposed over the video image). So, to use this
function, first turn the monitor on.

1. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch to the SET/MENU

position on the remote control unit.

Remote control

PARAMETER

SET MENU

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GEQ)
1. Selecting Center Mode (CENTER MODE NRML/WD/
PHNTM) The built-in five band graphic equalizer is used to tailor, over a ±6
dB range, the overall output frequency response of the center
In Normal (NRML) position, any frequency below 100 Hz will be
channel. The five bands cover the complete audible sound spectrum
divided between the main left and main right speakers. For this
and are centered on 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz
reason even a speaker smaller than the main left and right speakers
frequencies. Adjustment should be done to each frequency
can obtain a sufficient effect.
individually.
In Wide (WD) position, all range of frequencies for the center-
Operating procedure
channel are output to the center speaker. Select this position if a
After selecting the item (title) in step 2 on the previous page,
good quality center speaker is being used.
press the Parameter + or – key on the remote control to display the
condition of the equalizer. Then select a frequency with the
If not using the center speaker(s), be sure to select Phantom
Parameter Select keys on the remote control and adjust its level with
(PHNTM) position, and the audio signals for the center channel are
the Parameter +/– keys.
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 3. Initializing parameters on a DSP program (PARAMETER 5. Input level adjustment (INPUT LVL TRIM)
INIT)
This function is provided for all input sources. It can be controlled
You can initialize all edited parameters on a DSP program. Note
from 0 to +6 dB in 2 dB steps. The sound level of each input source
that a DSP program (except CHURCH) has two sub-programs; all
should be the same as that of regular CDs.
parameters on both sub-programs are initialized by this operation.
To adjust the input level, either press the INPUT TRIM control on
Operating procedure the front panel (see page 23), or select the “5. INPUT LVL TRIM” in
After selecting this item (title) in step 2 on page 24, press the step 2 on page 24.
Parameter + or – key to display the DSP program numbers (1 – 12).
A program number whose parameters has been changed is marked
with “*”. Press a Program Select Key corresponding to the program
number of which parameters you want to initialize. When initialized,
the “*” mark will disappear.

4. Locking DSP parameters and other adjustments

(MEMORY GUARD)
If you wish to prevent accidental alteration to DSP parameters or
other adjustments on this unit, select “ON”. In this position, they are
locked and cannot be changed. The following functions on this unit
can be locked by this operation.

• DSP parameters
• Other setting/adjustment items in the “SET/MENU” mode
(CENTER MODE/CENTER GEQ/PARAMETER INIT/INPUT LVL
TRIM)
• ON SCREEN display key
• INPUT TRIM control
• FRONT, REAR and CENTER level +/– keys
• TEST switch

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2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE * On the front panel, VCR 1, CD or LD can be selected directly by

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pressing the corresponding switch.
1. Set the MASTER VOLUME control to minimum.
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4. Play the source.

2. Turn the power on.
5. Increase the setting of the MASTER VOLUME control to your
Front panel Remote control listening level.

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or

or

3. Select an input source.

(The selected source is shown by the display panel, the monitor
screen and illumination of the corresponding indicator over the Adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls, etc., or select a
input selector switches.) desired sound field program. (See page 29.)

NOTE: If a different audio source is selected with the input selector

Front panel Remote control keys on the remote control unit while enjoying a video source, the
sound from the newly selected audio source is heard, but the picture
from the video source can still be seen.
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 2-2. RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE
(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)
To record an input source to be played 3. Press the REC OUT switch (so that the indicator corresponding
to the selected source to be recorded stops flashing).
1. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT...” appears on the * The same result will be gained after 5 seconds automatically
display and the monitor screen). without any operation.
Front panel
4. Select an input source to be played (and to be recorded).
(See page 27 for the method of input source selection.)

Front panel Remote control

2. Within 5 seconds after the REC OUT switch is pressed, select the
“SOURCE” position with the input selector switch (so that “REC
OUT SOURCE” appears on the display panel and the monitor
screen). 5. Play the source.
Front panel
6. Set the tape deck or VCR used for recording to the recording
mode.
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played to the selected source to be recorded stops flashing).
* The same result will be gained after 5 seconds automatically
This unit has a function of selecting a source to be recorded to tape without any operation.
deck or VCRs independent of the selection of input source.
4. Play the source and confirm it by selecting it with an input selector
1. Press the REC OUT switch ( so that “REC OUT...” appears on the switch and increasing the setting of the MASTER VOLUME
display and the monitor screen). control. Front panel
Front panel

5. Set the tape deck or VCR used for recording to the recording
2. Within 5 seconds after the REC OUT switch is pressed, select the mode.
source to be recorded with an input selector switch. * Adjust the recording level on the tape deck or VCR.
Front panel
6. While recording a source, you can enjoy listening to and/or
watching another source selected with an input selector switch.
Front panel Remote control

or

While recording, you can monitor the audio and/or video signals
to be recorded by selecting the tape deck or VCR used for recording
with an input selector switch.

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 NOTE: Adjusting the MASTER VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE controls, 2-3. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS
etc., or selecting a sound field program has no effect on the material
being recorded. This unit has 12 programs for digital sound field processing, 6
from actual acoustic environments from around the world, and 6
NOTE: Composite video and S video signals pass independently programs for Audio/Video sources including sources encoded with
through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or Dolby Pro Logic surround. Many of the programs contain various
dubbing video signals between two video cassette recorders, if your parameters that can be adjusted to the listener’s taste.
source VCR is connected to provide only S video (or only composite
video) signals, you can record only a S video (or only a composite
video) signal on your second VCR.
2-4. SELECTING SOUND FIELD
NOTE: Please check the copyright laws in your country to record PROGRAMS
from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright
material may infringe copyright laws. 1. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch on the remote control to
the PARAMETER position.
PARAMETER

If you watch a video software that uses scramble or

encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, there may SET MENU

be a case that display information superimposed on the

picture and/or the picture itself is disturbed according to the 2. Select the desired sound field program by pressing the
type of the signals. PROGRAM selector on the front panel or by using the Program
Select keys on the remote control.

For stereo audio

sources

For Audio/Video
sources

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programs” (see “2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS”). The sub-programs are selected using the Parameter
The EFFECT switch on the front panel and the EFFECT ON/OFF
+/– keys on the remote control unit. The CONCERT HALL 1
key on the remote control unit make it simple to compare the normal
program, for example, contains the sub-programs “Hall A in Europe”
stereo sound with the fully processed effect sound.
and “Hall B in Europe”. When the CONCERT HALL 1 program is first
selected, the “Hall A in Europe” sub-program will be selected and
To mute the effect sound and monitor only the main sound, press
displayed on the front panel. To select “Hall B in Europe”, press the
the EFFECT ON/OFF key or the EFFECT switch. Press the EFFECT
Parameter + or – key. To return to Hall A in Europe, press the
ON/OFF key or EFFECT switch a second time to restore normal
Parameter + or – key again. The same selection procedure applies to
operation.
all other programs.
The sub program selection can also be done simply by pressing the
corresponding Program Select key on the remote control.
* When you change the sub-program by using a Program Select 2-6. SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO
key while watching the monitor screen, press a key as described PROGRAM/PARAMETER DISPLAY
below;
If the display type is a full display, press the key of the You can select program names and edit parameters watching
corresponding program once. If the display type is a simplified their data displayed on your video monitor screen and superimposed
display or no display, press the key twice. over the video image as described on page 9.

1. Turn your monitor on, and press the ON SCREEN display key on
the remote control unit to call the full display mode.

2. The current program name and its parameters will be displayed

on the monitor screen. The arrow-shaped cursor points to the
currently selected parameter. Parameters are selected and edited
using the Parameter Select keys and +/– keys. (See page 40 for
details.)

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 2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS
The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are
precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound
field measurement equipment.
* The channel level balance between the left rear effect channel and the right rear effect channel may be different depending on the sound
field you are listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these are recreations of actual acoustic environments.

1. CONCERT HALL 1 2. CONCERT HALL 2

Hall A in Europe: This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in Hall C in Europe: A classic shoe-box type concert hall with
Munich which has approximately 2500 approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and
seats. Almost the whole interior is made of ornate carvings create extremely complex
wood. There is relatively little reflection reflections. Those reflections and the
from the right and left walls, and sounds reflections from all directions of the hall
spread finely and beautifully. produce a very full, rich sound.

Hall B in Europe: This is a large shoe-box type concert hall Hall D in U.S.A.: This is a large 2600-seat concert hall in the
with approximately 2500 seats. Almost the United States which features a fairly
whole interior except the ceiling is made of traditional European design. The interior is
wood, including mahogany reflective relatively simple, suggesting an American
panels. Special reflective paneling above taste. Sound of the middle and high
the stage produces strong frontal frequencies are richly and beautifully
reflections which tend to reinforce the reproduced.
direct sound from the stage. This hall has a
very solid, powerful sound.

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Hall E in Europe: A classic large shoe-box type concert hall The Roxy Theatre: The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock
with approximately 2200 seats. It has a music. The data for this program was
circular stage and seats located behind the recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club.
stage.

Arena: A big, powerful sound suited to rock music.

Live Concert: A large round concert hall with a rich
surround effect. Pronounced reflections
from all directions emphasize the
extension of sounds.You will experience
the sound field with a great deal of
presence sitting at about the center
position near the stage.
This sound field is also effective for
karaoke. This is because you feel as if you
are standing on a real stage.

4. CHURCH 6. JAZZ CLUB

A church in Tokyo shaped like a cross. There is the altar at the Village Gate: A jazz club in New York. It is in a basement
upper side of the “cross”, and a pipe organ at the opposite side and has a relatively spacious floor area.
(the lower side of the cross). It is a very unique shape with walls The reflection pattern is similar to that of a
all leaning inside, and pillars standing by the side of walls only. small hall.
The sound field has moderate reverberations of which time is 2.5
seconds.

Cellar Club: This is a small, cozy jazz club with a low

ceiling. The sound is very close and
intimate.

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Game/Amusement: The sound field of a disco is used for the Drama: The data of the sound field of a relatively
front presence side, and the sound field of narrow space is used for the front presence
a concert hall in Vienna is used for the rear side. A moderately sized spatial sound field
surround side. without excessive sound extension and
This program reproduces video game reverberations gives reality to the characters
music etc. more vividly emphasizing the in a drama.
fast tempo and lightness of the music. If The data of the sound field of an opera
the music is in stereo, more effective house is used for the rear surround side. In
sound field will be gained by this program. a stereo program, background music is
This program is also suitable for karaoke reproduced more beautifully with much
popular music. depth, enhancing sound effects on the
drama. It’s natural sound effect will not make
you tired from long watching.

Karaoke: Vocals are reproduced with gentle Variety/Sports: Though the front presence side of the sound
reverberations on the stage surrounded by field is relatively narrow, the rear surround
seats in a round hall. A feeling of echo side employs the sound environment of a
from the high ceiling and reverberations in large concert hall. With this program, you
front and behind the hall brings a lot of can enjoy watching various TV programs
presence on both the stage and the seats. such as the news, variety shows, music
By using a source with digital sound, the programs or sports programs. In a stereo
sound of the greatly instrumental broadcast of a sports game, the
accompaniment is much expanded, so commentator is oriented at the center
emphasizing the spatial effect with vocals. position, and the shouts and the atmosphere
You feel as if you are standing on a live- in the stadium spreads on the surround side,
stage. however, spreading of them to the rear side
is properly restrained.

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Classical/Opera: This program provides excellent depth of Fantasy: Powerful reverberations on the front
vocals and overall clarity, restraining presence side of the sound field adds
excessive reverberation. depth to the image, so expanding the
For opera, the orchestra pit and the stage image space. On the rear surround side,
are ideally combined, letting you feel a full sounds are reproduced lightly but vividly.
presence sound. The rear surround side of The sound field of this program matches
the sound field is relatively moderated, image effects of animated films regardless
however, it reproduces beautiful sound by of the genre. Conversations, sounds and
the use of the data of a concert hall.You sound effects are reproduced with vitality
will not be tired from long watching of an by this program. A source in stereo will
opera. obtain more effect, letting you steep
yourself in a fantastic world of animations.

Pop/Rock: This program produces an enthusiastic Classic Film: This program is for reproducing monaural
atmosphere and lets you feel that you are video sources (old movies etc.). Monaural
in the midst of the action, as if attending an sounds are reproduced with much
actual jazz or rock concert. presence by the front presence side of the
The indirect sound constituent spreads on sound field and optimum reverberation
the surround side of the sound field by the effect. The use of the center speaker
use of data of a large round hall for the makes conversations more audible,
surround side, so the image space around obtaining a pleasant mix of conversations
the screen and the sound space are fully and picture.
expanded.

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Ideal for reproducing video discs, video tapes and similar sources Reproduces video discs, video tapes and similar sources which
which are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY
SURROUND” logo. SURROUND” logo.

70 mm Adventure: This program is ideal for precisely Normal: The digital Dolby Pro Logic decoder
reproducing the sound design of the reproduces sounds and sound effects of a
newest movies. The sound field is made source encoded in Dolby Surround. The
according to the design of the newest realization of a highly efficient decoding
movie theaters, so the reverberations of process improves crosstalk and channel
the sound field itself are restrained as separation and makes sound positioning
much as possible. The three dimensional smoother and more precise.
feeling of the sound field is emphasized,
and dialog is precisely oriented on the
screen.You can enjoy watching S.F.X.,
adventure movies, etc. with this program.

70 mm General: This program is for reproducing sounds on Enhanced: This program ideally simulates the multi-
a 70 mm multi-track film, and characterized surround speaker systems of the 35 mm
by a soft and extensive sound field. The film theater. Surround signals by the Dolby
front presence side of the sound field is Pro Logic decoder are processed on the
relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all surround side of the sound field based on
around and toward the screen, restraining the data of the sound field of a shoe-box
echo effect of conversations without losing hall. The surround effects produced by this
clarity. For the surround side, the data of sound field folds the viewer naturally from
the sound field of an opera house is used the rear to the left and right and toward the
on an enlarged scale, so the harmony of screen.
music or chorus sounds beautifully in a
wide space at the rear of the sound field.

NOTE: The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is designed to be used

with program material (mainly videotaped movie soundtracks)
encoded with the Dolby Surround system.

NOTE: If the main and center channel sound is considerably altered

by overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls, the relationship
with the rear channels may produce an unnatural effect.

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2-8. REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION

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The remote control unit, in addition to controlling the most 5. Press and hold down the button on the other remote control unit
commonly used functions of the main unit and other connected corresponding to the new function to be learned. Hold the button
Yamaha audio and video equipment, has a sophisticated “learning” down until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator is extinguished. The
function that allows it to control other equipment in your system function has now been learned.
equipped with infrared remote control receivers. By setting the
YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote control unit to “LEARN”, all
keys will turn into “learnable function keys”, each capable of
“learning” a different remote control function. Also, each key can
learn two different functions by switching the learning page (1 or 2)
with the 1/2 switch. However, as for the keys shaded in the following
figure, the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch will select the learning
page number (1 or 2) instead of the 1/2 switch.

PARAMETER/SET MENU switch

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to learn additional functions.

Learning a New Remote Control Function 7. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “USER”. Pressing the
learned key will now perform the assigned function. Provided user
1. Select the learning page number (1 or 2) by using the 1/2 switch. program sheets should be used to record the functions learned by
the various keys.
2. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “LEARN”.

3. Aim the infrared transmitter window of the other remote control

unit.

4. Press the key that is to have a new function assigned to it. The
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will illuminate.

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 NOTE: The originally preset function of a key is still available in the Erasing All Learned Functions
USER position if the key does not learn a new function.
1. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “LEARN”.
NOTE: If all signals learned are long signals, it is possible that the
capacity of the memory could be completely filled before all of the 2. Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and hold
keys learn new functions, and so no further learning is possible. the CLEAR button.

The function learned by any key can be easily changed by 3. Press and hold any key until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator
repeating the learning process with a different function. It is also flashes on and off seven times.
possible to erase learned functions so that the keys return to the
originally preset functions. NOTE: All of the memorized functions will be retained while you
replace the batteries. However, if no batteries are installed for a few
Erasing a Learned Function hours, the memory will be erased and will have to be programmed
again.
1. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “USER”.
NOTE: There may occasionally be instances in which, due to the
2. Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and hold signal-coding and modulation systems employed by the other remote
the CLEAR button. control unit, that this unit will not be able to learn its signals.

3. Press and hold the key whose function is to be erased until the NOTE: When the remote control freezes, press the RESET button on
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator flashes on and off three times. the rear of the main unit to “reset” the internal microcomputer which
controls remote control operations.
Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions.

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3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS

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WHAT IS A SOUND FIELD? (2) Reverberations. These are caused by reflections from more than
one surface—walls, ceiling, the back of the room—so numerous that
In order to explain the impressive functions of the DSP system, they merge together to form a continuous sonic “afterglow”. They are
we need to first understand what a sound field really is. non-directional, and lessen the clarity of the direct sound.

What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the Direct sound, early reflections and subsequent reverberation
multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making taken together help us to determine the subjective size and shape of
the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is the room, and it is this information that the DSP system reproduces
situated, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting. in order to create sound fields.
We can even tell whether it is highly reflective, with steel and glass
surfaces, or more absorbent—wood panels, carpeting and curtains. If you could create the appropriate early reflections and
subsequent reverberations in your listening room, you would be able
THE ELEMENTS OF A SOUND FIELD to create your own listening environment. The acoustics in your room
could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually
In any environment, in addition to the direct sound coming any size room at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly
straight to our ears from the player’s instrument, there are two distinct what Yamaha has done with the DSP system.
types of sound reflections that combine to make up the sound field:
DSP programs consist of some parameters to determine
(1) Early Reflections. Reflected sounds reach our ears extremely apparent room size, reverberation time, distance from you to the
rapidly (50 ms — 100 ms after the direct sound), after reflecting from performer, etc. In each program, those parameters are preset with
one surface only—for example, from the ceiling or a wall. These values precisely calculated by Yamaha to create the sound field
reflections fall into specific patterns as shown in the diagram on page unique for the program. It is recommended to use DSP programs
41 for any particular environment, and provide vital information to our without changing values of parameters, however, this unit also allows
ears. Early reflections actually add clarity to the direct sound. you to create your own sound fields. Starting with one of the built-in
programs, you can adjust those parameters. Even if power is turned
off, your custom sound fields will remain in the DSP system’s
memory for about two weeks. The following pages detail how to
make your own sound fields.

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 In addition to the “TYPE” parameter which selects the sub- to select other parameters in sequence. Press the Parameter Select
programs within each sound field program (e.g. “Hall A in Europe” ▲) key to scroll upward through the parameter list.
(▲
and “Hall B in Europe” for program 1, “CONCERT HALL 1”), each
program also has a set of parameters that allow you to change the 2. When the desired parameter has been recalled, use the
characteristics of the acoustic environment to create precisely the Parameter + (increment) and – (decrement) keys to change its value
effect you want. These parameters correspond to the many natural to create the effect you want. + increases the value of the selected
acoustic factors that create the sound field you experience in an parameter, and – decreases the value of the selected parameter. In
actual concert hall or other listening environment. The size of the both cases you can hold the key down for continuous incrementing or
room, for example, affects the length of time between the “early decrementing. The display will pause for a moment at the initial value
reflections”—that is, the first few widely spaced reflections you hear of the parameter as a reminder.
after the direct sound. The “ROOM SIZE” parameter provided in
many of the DSP programs alters the timing between these NOTE: Parameter edits made in this way will remain in effect even
reflections, thus changing the shape of the “room” you hear. In with power turned off for up to about two weeks, after which all
addition to room size, the shape of the room and the characteristics parameters, as well as other adjustments or settings on this unit, will
of its surfaces have a significant effect on the final sound. Surfaces return to their initial values or conditions.
that absorb sound, for example, cause the reflections and
reverberations to die out quicker, while highly reflective surfaces allow
the reflections to carry on for a longer period of time. The DSP
parameters allow you to control these and many other factors that
contribute to your personal sound field, allowing you to essentially
“redesign” the concert halls and rooms provided to create custom-
tailored listening environments that ideally match your mood and
music.

Refer to “3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PARAMETERS” on page 41 for a description of what each parameter
does, how it effects the sound, and its control range.

1. With the desired program selected, press the Parameter Select

▼) key on the remote control unit once. This will recall the next
(▼
parameter after the program type. In the case of the CONCERT
HALL 1 program, for example, this would be the INIT. DLY parameter.
You can continue pressing the Parameter Select (▼ ▼) key

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3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS

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Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ● INIT DLY (Initial Delay)

● ROOM SIZE How it Affects the Sound:

Changes the apparent distance from the source sound.
How it Affects the Sound:
Changes the apparent size of the music venue. The larger the Since the distance between a sound source and a reflective
value, the larger the simulated room will sound. surface determines the delay between the direct sound and the first
reflection, this parameter changes the location of the sound source
What it Does: within the acoustic environment.
Adjusts the timing between the early reflections. Early reflections
What it Does:
are the first group of reflections you hear before the subsequent,
dense reverberation begins. Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection
heard by the listener.
Control Range:
Control Range:
0.1 – 2.0
Standard setting is 1.0. 1 – 49 milliseconds

Changing this parameter from 1 to 2 increases the apparent For a small living room this parameter would be set for a small
volume of the room eight times (length, width, and height all value. Large values for a big room. Larger values produce an echo
doubled). effect.

Level Level Level Level Level Direct sound Level

Direct sound Direct sound Direct sound
Early reflections Early reflections Early reflections Early reflections

Small Large Small Large

Time Time Time INIT. DLY Time INIT. DLY Time Time
INIT. DLY

Small space Large space

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 ● LIVENESS ● REV. TIME (Reverberation Time)

How it Affects the Sound: How it Affects the Sound:

This parameter changes the apparent reflectivity of the walls in The natural reverberation time of a room depends primarily on its
the hall. size and the characteristics of its inner surfaces. This parameter,
therefore, changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment
The early reflections from a sound source will lose intensity over an extremely wide range.
(decay) much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall
surfaces than in one which has mostly reflective surfaces. A room What it Does:
with highly reflective surfaces in which the early reflections decay
Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the level of the dense,
slowly is termed “live”, while a room with absorbent characteristics in
subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (@ 1 kHz).
which the reflections decay rapidly is termed “dead”. The LIVENESS
parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay rate, and thus the
Control Range:
“liveness” of the room.
1.0 – 5.0 seconds.
What it Does:
The reverb time in a small-to-medium size hall would be between
Changes the rate at which the early reflections decay.
1 and 2, and in a large hall it is normally between 2 and 3.

Control Range:
0 – 10.

Level Level Level Level Level Direct sound Level

Direct sound
Early reflections

Small Large 60 dB Small 60 dB Large 60 dB

Time Time Time Time Time Time

REV. TIME REV. TIME REV. TIME
Dead Live
Reverberations Reverberations Reverberations

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● DIR. ENHANCEMENT (Directional Enhancement) ● DOLBY PRO LOGIC (for MOVIE THEATER only)

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This circuit emphasizes the position of sound. If this circuit is By adding the Dolby Pro Logic Decoder to the DSP effect, the full
activated, the unity constituent of the input left and right channels presence of a 70 mm film theater is reproduced without deteriorating
(those signals which are common to the left and right channels) will the channel separation.
be output from the center speaker, and the disparity constituent of
the left and right signals (the difference between the left and right With monaural sound sources, almost all sounds are output from
channels) will be output from the surround speakers. the center speaker instead of the left and right main speakers.

Because the unity constituent signal determines localization,

precise localization is obtained even though a listener is left or right Selectivity:
of the ideal center listening position. ON/OFF

The primary sound field around the screen is obtained according

to processing based on left, center and right speakers as the sound ● DELAY
source. Also, with the processing of the surround sound source
based on the disparity constituent (which includes most of the Adjusts the delay between the direct sounds (at the main left,
indirectional sound constituent), sound diffusion to the rear speakers center and main right channels) and the effect sounds (at the front
is obtained. Therefore, directional enhancement is an especially effect and rear effect channels). The larger the value, the later the
effective processing option for vocal or operas. effect sounds are generated.

With monaural sound sources, almost all sounds are output from Control Range:
the center speaker instead of the left and right main speakers.
15 – 30 milliseconds
Selectable levels:
OFF/MIN/MID/MAX

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Power does not come on. AC cord not properly plugged in. Carefully plug AC plug into outlet.
Hum. Bad cable connection. Firmly plug in all connection cables.
No sound. Bad or incorrect input connection. Check connections.
Incorrect input source selection. Select the appropriate input source with the input selector switch.
No sound from the effect speakers. The EFFECT switch is set off. Press the EFFECT switch to turn on.
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC program is being used Use a different sound field program.
with material not encoded with Dolby Surround.
No sound from the front The FRONT MIX switch is set Set the FRONT MIX switch to “OFF”.
effect speakers. to “ON”.
No sound from the center speaker. The center mode is in “PHNTM”. Select the appropriate center mode.
Incorrect sound field program. Select the appropriate program.
The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuit has activated because of Turning the unit off and then on will reset the protection circuit.
short circuit etc.
DSP parameters or other settings on this The “MEMORY GUARD” function is Turn the “MEMORY GUARD” OFF.
unit cannot be changed. set ON.
The sound field cannot be recorded. It is not possible to record the sound field on a
tape deck connected to this unit’s TAPE
REC OUT jacks.
The remote control unit does not function Dead batteries. Replace batteries.
properly. Wrong distance or angle. The remote control unit will function from a maximum range of 7
meters, no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of Change position of the main unit.
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote
control sensor of the main unit.
Noise from nearby TV or tuner. This unit is too close to the affected Move the unit further away from the affected equipment.
equipment.
The TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator blinks Memory is full. Erase unnecessary functions.
twice when learning a function.
Continuous functions such as volume are Learning process incomplete. Be sure to press the function key on the other remote control
learned, but operate only for a moment until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator is extinguished.
before stopping.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum RMS Output Power Per Channel Output Level/Impedance

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Main (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω) REC OUT (PHONO MM) .................................................................. 150 mV/1 kΩ
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................................................. 65W/80W PRE OUT (FRONT L, R, REAR L, R) ................................................... 1V/1.2 kΩ
[Australia, Europe, U.K. and General models] ................................... 60W/75W LOW PASS (fc=200 Hz) (EFFECT OFF) .......................................... 4.0V/3.3 kΩ
Center (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω)
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................................................. 65W/80W Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance
[Australia, Europe, U.K. and General models] ................................... 60W/75W Output Level (8Ω, 1kHz, 0.03% THD) .......................................................... 0.19V
Front, Rear Effect (1 kHz 0.03% THD) Impedance .................................................................................................... 100Ω
8Ω ........................................................................................................... 22W x 4 Frequency Response (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
6Ω ........................................................................................................... 25W x 4 CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/VCR/TV·DBS/AUX ............................................. 0±1.0 dB
Dynamic Power Per Channel RIAA Equalization Deviation
(by IHF Dynamic Headroom Measuring Method) PHONO MM ............................................................................................ 0±0.5 dB
[U.S.A. and Canada models]
(8Ω/6Ω/4Ω) ............................................................................. 85W/105W/130W Total Harmonic Distortion
PHONO MM to REC OUT, 1V, 20 Hz – 20 kHz.......................................... 0.01%
DIN Standard Output Power Per Channel [Europe model] CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/VCR/TV·DBS/AUX to SP OUT
(1 kHz 0.7% THD 4Ω) .................................................................................. 105W 35W/8Ω, MAIN L/R, 20 Hz – 20 kHz ........................................................ 0.02%
Dynamic Headroom [U.S.A. and Canada models] 10W/8Ω, FRONT L/R, REAR L/R, 1 kHz .................................................... 0.3%
(8Ω/6Ω) ............................................................................................ 1.2 dB/1.2 dB Built-in amplifier
35W/8Ω, MAIN L/R, CENTER, 20 Hz – 20 kHz...................................... 0.008%
IEC Power [Europe model] 10W/8Ω, FRONT L/R, REAR L/R, 20 Hz – 20 kHz ................................. 0.03%
(1 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω) ................................................................. 65W/80W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
Damping Factor PHONO MM (Input Shorted) (EFFECT OFF) ............................ More than 86 dB
(1 kHz 8Ω) ...................................................................................... More than 100 CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/VCR/TV·DBS/AUX (Input Shorted) (EFFECT OFF)
..................................................................................................... More than 96 dB
Input Sensitivity/Impedance (100W/8Ω)
PHONO MM .................................................................................... 2.5 mV/47 kΩ Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) ................................................ Less than 150 µV
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/VCR/TV·DBS/AUX .................................... 150 mV/47 kΩ
Channel Separation Vol –30 dB
Maximum Input Signal PHONO MM Input shorted
CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/VCR/TVzDBS/AUX (1 kHz 0.5% THD) ..... More than 2.3V 1 kHz/10 kHz .................................................................... More than 65 dB/50 dB
PHONO MM (1 kHz 0.01% THD) ............................................. More than130 mV CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/VCR/TV·DBS/AUX Input 5.1 kΩ Terminated
1 kHz/10 kHz .................................................................... More than 60 dB/45 dB

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Tone Control Characteristics AC Outlets
Bass 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS
Boost/Cut .................................................................................... ±10 dB (50 Hz) [U.S.A. and Canada models] .................................................... 120W max. total
Turnover frequency .................................................................................. 350 Hz [General model] ......................................................................... 100W max. total
Treble 1 SWITCHED OUTLET
Boost/Cut ................................................................................... ±10 dB (20 kHz) [Australia, Europe and U.K. models] ................................................ 100W max.
Turnover frequency ................................................................................. 3.5 kHz 1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................................................ 180W max.
Filter Characteristics (Highcut Filter) [General model] ................................................................................. 200W max.
LOW PASS (fc = 200 Hz) ........................................................................ 6 dB/oct.
Dimensions (W x H x D) ................................................... 435 x 151.5 x 408.5 mm
AUDIO MUTING ............................................................................................. –20 dB (17-1/8” x 5-15/16” x 16-1/16”)
Video Weight ...................................................................................... 14 kg (30 lbs. 13 oz.)
Video Signal Type
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ..................................................................... NTSC * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
[Australia, Europe and U.K. models] ............................................................ PAL
[General Model] ................................................................................. NTSC/PAL
Video Signal Level .............................................................................. 1 Vp-p/75Ω
S-Video Signal Level
Y ...................................................................................................... 1 Vp-p/75Ω
C ............................................................................................... 0.286 Vp-p/75Ω
Maximum Input Level ........................................................... More than 1.5 Vp-p
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................................... More than 50 dB
Frequency Response ...................................................... 5 Hz – 10 MHz, –3 dB

Power Supply
U.S.A. and Canada models ......................................................... AC 120V/60 Hz
Australia and U.K. models ............................................................ AC 240V/50 Hz
Europe model ............................................................................... AC 230V/50 Hz
General model ................................................... AC 110/120/220/240V 60/50 Hz

Power Consumption
U.S.A. model ................................................................................................ 300W
Canada model ................................................................................ 300W, 460 VA
Australia, Europe, U.K. and General models .............................................. 280W

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