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DSP-AX3200

Digital Home Cinema Amplifier
ToP-of-the-Line Amplifier for Ultra-High-Performance Home Cinema Systems. Superior Features Include Digital ToP-ART Design Concept, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, 30 Surround Programmes, SILENT CINEMA and Custom Installation Capability. Compatible with Newest Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES and DTS NEO:6 6.1-Channel Movie Sound Formats.

DOLBY D I G I TA L

P R O LO G I C
The DSP-AX3200 is also offered with a Titanium finish in some areas.
High-Density CINEMA DSP Circuitry
High Performance Digital Circuitry
High Quality, Wide-Range Power Amplifier
Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the name Yamaha has given to a design philosophy whose goal is to maximize digital quality while minimizing analogue circuitry. The culmination of the best digital engineering and design possible today, it brings together several key elements to create the best-sounding, easiest-to-use A/V components available. In Yamaha Digital Home Cinema Components, Digital ToP-ART can be divided into three categories.

Digital Input

Decoders: 32-Bit CINEMA DSP Original LSI (YSS-938)
96kHz/ 24-Bit DAC for 9 Channels*

Input 6-Ch

Digital Volume (099dB, 0.5dB Steps)

Processor Direct Switch

6-Channel High Output Power Main L Main R Centre Rear L Rear R Rear Centre

6-Ch Input

Minimal Analogue Processing
* The 9 channels consist of Main L/R, Centre, Rear L/R, Rear Centre, Front Effect L/R and Subwoofer (LFE) channels. Front effect channel signals are mixed with main channel signals to achieve more precise separation of dialogue, music and effects on the front sound stage.
High Performance Digital Circuitry Digitally Regulated Volume Control for All Channels (Yamaha Original YAC-520 LSI) 96-kHz/24-Bit Digital-to-Analogue Converters for All 9 Channels*
Digital ToP-ART Newly Developed 32-Bit Original LSI (YSS-938) for High Precision Decoding and CINEMA DSP Processing 30 Surround Programmes (52 Variations) Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Decoding Digitally Regulated Volume Control for All Channels (New Yamaha Original YAC-520) SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Versatile Digital Input/Output and Custom Installation Capability Direct Access (Macro-Command, Learning and Preset Capable) Remote Control Unit with LCD Display
Processor Direct Switch High Sound Quality Multi-Function Processing Board, with Fully Shielded Cabinet for Reduced Digital Interference 2 High Density CINEMA DSP Circuitry New Original 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSI (YSS938) for High Precision Decoding and CINEMA DSP Processing Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Decoding 30 Surround Programmes (52 Variations) Quad-Field CINEMA DSP for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Virtual CINEMA DSP 3 High Quality Power Amplifier Total Low-Impedance Design High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Linear Damping Finest Parts Used Throughout Wide-Range Frequency Response (10100,000 +0/-3 dB) for DVD-Audio/SACD Compatibility with High-fT Type Power Transistors Anti-Resonance, Aluminium-Extruded Heat Sink Two Direct Signal Path Output Relays Discrete Power Supply Configuration for All Channels Thick PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm Copper Jumper Cables
DSP-AX3200 Surround Programmes: 30 Surround Programmes (52 Variations) HiFi DSP Programmes HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Programme Subtotal CINEMA DSP Programmes MOVIE THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 2 ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT VIDEO 1 CONCERT VIDEO 2 TV THEATER ENHANCED Programme Subtotal Surround Formats Hall A in Europe Hall B in Europe Hall C in U.S.A. Live Concert Freiburg Royaumont Village Gate The Bottom Line The Roxy Theatre Arena Disco 6 Ch Stereo 12 Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General Game Pop/Rock Opera Mono Movie Variety/Sports Enhanced 10 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital/Matrix 6.1 DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Sur. ES Matrix 6.1 DTS Digital Sur. ES Discrete Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music/Movie DTS Neo:6 Music/Cinema 8 30

: A/V Programmes

Programme Subtotal Programme Total

Remarks

Variations 12 Variations 30 Variations 10 52
A large fan-shaped hall with a wooden interior seating 2,500 in Munich. A shoebox-shaped hall seating 2,400 in Frankfurt. A shoebox-shaped hall seating 2,600. A circular hall with an expansive sound field. A large church located in south Germany. A medieval Gothic monastery located near Paris. The famous New York jazz club has a wide listening area. A popular New York club seating 300. The well known L.A. rock showcase seating 460. The sound field of a large arena. Designed to emphasize the exciting rhythms of disco music. For reproducing stereo sources via six channels.
Emphasizes the excitement of scenes with high visual/audio impact. For reproducing the expansive, supernatural effects of high-tech SF movie soundtracks. A powerful three-dimensional sound field with superb clarity. Provides clear dialogue, with a soft, expansive sound. Adds a deep, spacious feeling to video game sounds. For 2 to 6.1 channel live music sources. For 2 to 6.1 channel opera and classical music sources. For old monaural video sources. For 2 to 6.1 channel music and sports shows. A wide, all-enveloping surround sound field as in a theatre.
For precise reproduction of the various movie sound formats.

: HiFi DSP Programmes

: CINEMA DSP
: Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
: Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
DSP-AX3200 New Product Information
Versatile, Extensive Connections 5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and assignable except Video Aux) 2 Optical Output Terminals (fixed and assignable) 2 Component Video Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) and 1 Monitor Output Terminal with HDTV Compatibility 6 A/V (with S-Video) and 5 Audio Input Terminals 2 A/V and 2 Audio Output Terminals Front Panel Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and SVideo Terminals A/V Rec Out Selector 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats Pre-Main Coupler and Pre Out Terminals for Centre, Rear and Rear Centre Channels 2 (Mono) Subwoofer Terminals The Inlet-Type Power Cable is separate, rather than attached to the unit. It is a thicker type than usual, for higher power handling capacity (not available on UK model). Custom Installation Compatibility - Zone 2 Video and Audio out for Multi-Room Control Capability - IR Port - Control Out (+12 V Trigger Out) - RS-232C Interface with Extended IR Code for Two-Way Communication between the DSP-AX3200 and a TouchPad Controller Upgrade Capability (through RS-232C Interface) for Future Sound Formats and Software

Digitally Regulated Volume Control (New Yamaha Original YAC-520) Yamaha combines the best features of digital and analogue volume controls with a high precision digital device (Yamaha Original YAC-520 LSI) that controls an analogue signal. This provides two benefits. First, a digitally controlled device is more accurate for balancing levels between channels and offers much finer control than an analogue device. The wide control range is from 0dB to -99dB, with extremely accurate 0.5dB steps throughout the entire range. This wide range and narrow steps mean that greater attenuation is possible, with precision even at low volume levels. Second, an analogue volume control
DSP-AX3200 vs. DSP-AX2 Digital ToP-ART Surround Decoding and DSP Processing Surround Programme Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Dolby Digital/Matrix 6.1 Dolby Pro-Logic II DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS Neo:6 Digitally Regulated Volume Control SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment DIN Standard Power Main Ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz Centre Ch 0.7% THD) Rear Ch Rear Centre Ch (8 ohms, 1 kHz) Front Effect Ch Min. RMS Output Power Main Ch (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) Centre Ch (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) Rear Ch (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) Rear Centre Ch (8 ohms, 1 kHz) Front Effect Ch Digital Input Terminals Digital Output Terminals Component Video Input/Output Terminals Component Video Monitor Out Frequency response A/V Input/Output Terminals High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Dynamic Power/Ch (8/6/4/2 ohms) Linear Damping [Damping Factor (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz)] Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
Convenient Operating Features Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Convenient Set Menu with Parameter Control Functions - Speaker Set Functions (Centre, Main, Rear, Rear Centre, LFE and Main Level) - Low Frequency Test - L/R Balance - Headphone Tone Control - Centre Graphic Equalizer - Input Rename - I/O Assign - Input Mode - Parameter Intialize - LFE Level - Dynamic Range - Speaker Delay Time (Centre and Rear Centre) - Display Set - Memory Guard On-Screen Display Bass Extension Speaker A/B Selector Sleep Timer Direct-Access Remote Control Unit with LCD Display - Macro Command Keys - Learning Capability - Preset Remote Capability - Subwoofer Level Controllable

permits good signal resolution of low signal levels. Auto Priority Input Terminal Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Digital input terminals are provided to handle any kind of digital input. Functions are programmed to select priority in order of coaxial digital, optical digital and analogue when different digital formats are input from the same source. The sound decoder is also automatically selected and processed according to the combination of the format of input signals and the selected sound field programmes, while DSP sound field processing is optimized at the same time.
DSP-AX2 Yes Yamaha 32-Bit YSS-928 LSI 29 programs (49 variations) Yes Yes Compatible Yes (for all channels) Yes 160 W + 160 W 160 W 160 W + 160 W 160 W 40 W + 40 W 100 W + 100 W (0.02 % THD) 100 W (0.02 % THD) 100 W + 100 W (0.02 % THD) 100 W (0.02 % THD) 25 W + 25 W (0.05 % THD) 6 optical and 2 coaxial (fixed and assignable, Video Aux: fixed) 2 optical (fixed and assignable) 2 input (fixed and assignable)/1 output (monitor) DC30 MHz 3 dB 7 input/2 output (with S-video)/1 monitor out (with S-video) Yes 140/170/220/320 W Yes [200 (main ch)] 10100,000 Hz +0/3 dB 100 dB (250 mV) 449 x 191 x 468 mm 22 kg
DSP-AX3200 Yes Yamaha 32-Bit YSS-938 LSI 30 programs (52 variations) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (for all channels, Yamaha original YAC-520) Yes 180 W +180 W 180 W 180 W +180 W 180 W W +120 W W W + 120 W W (0.02 (0.02 (0.02 (0.02 % % % % THD) THD) THD) THD)
5 optical and 2 coaxial (fixed and assignable, Video Aux: fixed) 2 optical (fixed and assignable) 2 input (fixed and assignable)/1 output (monitor) DC60 MHz 3 dB 6 input/2 output (with S-video)/1 monitor out (with S-video) Yes 145/180/240/330 W Yes [200 (main ch)] 10100,000 Hz +0/3 dB 100 dB (250 mV) 435 x 191 x 468 mm 21 kg
DSP-AX3200 Digital Home Cinema Amplifier
DSP-AX3200 Extensive System Connections 6-channel external decoder input terminals Pre-main coupler, centre, rear L/R and rear centre preout terminals Subwoofer output terminals (mono x 2) with low pass filters *HDTV Compatible Component Video Out Frequency response of Component Video Monitor Out signal is DC 60MHz, making it compatible with HDTV monitors. Fixed and Assignable Terminals Yamaha offers terminals that can be either independently assigned to sources or defaulted to fixed settings. Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel Front Panel Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and S-Video Terminals: Auxiliary terminals with optical digital input make it convenient to connect a digital game machine so you can enjoy DVD games and movies.

DSP-AX3200 Inputs and Outputs Analogue In Out
PHONO CD TUNER CD-R MD/TAPE DVD D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR 2/DVR Video Aux Monitor Out
Digital Coaxial Optical In Out In Out

Composite In Out

Video S Video In Out

Component Video In Out

Fixed () and Assignable () Terminals
HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Functions) Transfer functions refer to the transmission of sound to the ears and between the ears and the brain. Head-related refers to the method of measuring transfer functions by placing clinical probe microphones in the ear channels of people in anechoic chambers and recording measurements at many positions around their heads. Using these HRTF maps, Yamaha engineers were able to direct sound into the ears via headphones that accurately reproduces speaker sound from various directions. This is the basis of SILENT CINEMA. Virtual CINEMA DSP is also based on HRTF, and employs aggressive crosstalk cancellation technology. In
essence, the crosstalk signals from the left speaker to the right ear and vice-versa are cancelled and replaced by new signals that simulate rear speakers. Thus you perceive surround sound without R L C R L C actually having rear speakers.

RL RR RL RR

SILENT CINEMA Principle
Virtual CINEMA DSP Principle
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SILENT

MD/TAPE CD-R TUNER

CD PHONO
BASS PROCESSOR EXTENSION DIRECT

PHONES

VCR2 /DVR

STEREO

PROGRAM

TREBLE

REC OUT

VIDEO AUX

1 STANDBY/ON
Turns on and sets this unit in the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. Standby mode In this mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

6 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the REC OUT level.

7 PHONES jack

Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PRE OUT jacks or to the speakers.

8 BASS EXTENSION

Turns on or off the BASS EXTENSION function at each time the button is pressed, this feature boosts the bass frequency of the left and right main channels by +6 dB (60 Hz) while maintaining overall tonal balance. This boost is useful if you do not use a subwoofer. However, this boost may not be noticeable if 1B MAIN SP on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and 1E LFE/ BASS OUT is set to SWFR.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit (see page 8).

4 INPUT MODE

Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) to receive when one component is connected to two or more input jacks of this unit (see page 26). Priority cannot be set when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source.

9 PROCESSOR DIRECT

Turns on or off the PROCESSOR DIRECT function at each time the button is pressed. When this is on, BASS, TREBLE, and BASS EXTENSION are bypassed, eliminating any alteration of the original signal.

5 INPUT l / h

Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

0 SPEAKERS A/B

Turn on or off the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel at each time its corresponding button is pressed.

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or speakers. If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.

I Speaker cables

10 mm (3/8)
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One of the cables is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8) of insulation from each of the speaker cables. Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.
I Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
Red: positive (+) Black: negative ()
Unscrew the knob. Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
I MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the MAIN A or B terminals.
I REAR SPEAKERS terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
I CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
I REAR CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A rear center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
Main B speaker Right Left
Center Rear Center speaker speaker

Subwoofer system

Right Left Main A speaker

Left Right Rear speaker

The diagram above shows the speaker layout in the listening room.

I SUBWOOFER jack

When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack if they are assigned to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed if they are assigned to this jack.
Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer. It is also possible to adjust the volume level by using the remote control of this unit (see ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS on page 61). Depending on the settings of 1 SPEAKER SET and 10 LFE LEVEL on the SET MENU, some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

When RCA pin plugs are connected to the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks for output to an external amplifier, it is not necessary to use the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot listen to DSP programs. When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, settings of 1 SPEAKER SET on the SET MENU do not apply (except for 1F MAIN LEVEL).

MAIN OUT MAIN IN

1 MAIN OUT/IN jacks
MAIN OUT jacks. Main channel line output jacks. The signals output through these jacks are affected by VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, and BASS EXTENSION settings. MAIN IN jacks. Line input to this units Main channel amplifiers. When connecting to these jacks, signals input to the preamplifier of this unit will not be output from the main amplifier of this unit.

2 REAR CENTER jack

Rear center channel line output jack.

3 CENTER jack

Center channel line output jack.

4 SUBWOOFER jack

5 REAR (SURROUND) jacks
Rear channel line output jacks.
Connecting the Power Supply Cords

To AC outlet

Turning on the Power
When all connections are completed, turn on the power of this unit.
NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER
REAR : REAR CENTER : : CENTER MAIN A OR B : A+ B : REAR : REAR CENTER : CENTER : MAIN A OR B : A+ B :
I Connecting the AC power cord
[Europe model] Plug the power cord into the AC inlet when all connections are complete, and then plug in this unit to the wall outlet.
Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power of this unit.

Caution

Do not use other AC power cords than the one provided. Otherwise it may result in causing fire or an electrical shock.
Front panel Remote control
[U.K. model] Plug in this unit to the wall outlet.
The level of the main volume, and then the current DSP program name appear on the front panel display.

I AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)

Europe model.. 3 OUTLETS U.K. model... 1 OUTLET Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLETS is controlled by this units STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). These outlets will supply power to any connected component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the AC OUTLETS is 100 W.
Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX English

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.

Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit in the standby mode.
Select a DSP program if desired. Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select a DSP program. See pages 30 to 35 for details about the DSP program.
10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
Input Modes and Indications
This unit comes with various input jacks. You can set the priority of the input signal among different types of input signals. When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set according to 8 INPUT MODE on the SET MENU (see page 57 for details). Press INPUT MODE (the input selector button that you have pressed to select the input source on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the front panel display.
I Notes on the digital signal
The digital input jacks of this unit can also handle 96-kHz sampling digital signals. (To utilize this, use a source that supports 96-kHz sampling digital signals and set the player for digital output. Refer to the operation instructions for the player.) Note the following when a 96kHz sampling digital signal is input to this unit: DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be output as normal 2-channel stereo sound from only the left and right main speakers.
If 1B MAIN SP on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and 1E LFE/BASS OUT is set to SWFR, or 1E LFE/BASS OUT is set to BOTH, the sound is also output from the subwoofer.
Adjusting the Level of the Effect Speakers described on page 61 cannot be made.
I Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs

Input mode

In this mode, the input signal is automatically selected in the following order: 1) Dolby Digital or DTS signal 2) Digital (PCM) signal 3) Analog signal DTS: In this mode, only the digital input signal encoded with DTS is selected even if another signal is input at the same time. ANALOG: In this mode, only the analog input signal is selected even if a digital signal is input at the same time.
If digital signals are input from both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, the digital signal from the COAXIAL jack has precedence over the OPTICAL jack. When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting. In playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS on some LD or DVD players, the sound output delays for a moment when playback resumes after a search because the digital signal is selected again. When playing the LD source that has not been digitally recorded, the sound may not be output for some LD players. In this case, set the input mode to ANALOG.

Set 10KEY/DSP to DSP on the remote control.
Press PROGRAM l / h (one of the DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears on the front panel display.

6.1/ES CHP/INDEX

DGTL Spectacle

Selecting PRO LOGIC

or Neo: 6
You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6 in the program No. 11.
Press the numeric button 12 repeatedly to select the decoder; PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6. The decoder selection switches among PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC and Neo: 6 on the front panel display.
After deciding on the decoder (PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6), select the mode to suit the source by pressing the numeric button 11. The selection switches as follow; PRO LOGIC Movie PRO LOGIC Music (when PRO LOGIC is selected) Neo: 6 Cinema Neo: 6 Music (when Neo: 6 is selected)
Select a 2-channel source and start playback on the source component. Select PRO LOGIC (Movie/Music) or Neo: 6 (Cinema/Music) by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the front panel.
I Playing the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or DTS ES software
Press 6.1/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or DTS ES decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS ES software with a rear center speaker.
(For remote control only)
Press the numeric button 11 on the remote control. The previously selected sub program appears on the front panel display.

Spectacle 6.1

The c indicator lights up.
The display changes AUTO Disc6.1 Mtrx6.1 OFF each time the 6.1/ES button is pressed.
No sound will be output from the rear center speaker if you have set 1C REAR L/R SP on the SET MENU to NONE. The rear center speaker can be used when playing a 5.1channel source also.

PRO LOGIC

Disc6.1:

Mtrx6.1: OFF:

This mode automatically switches Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1/DTS ES Matrix 6.1/DTS ES Discrete 6.1 depending on the signal in the input source that this unit can detect. Rear center speaker does not work for 5.1 channel sources. This mode can be selected only when the source with DTS ES Discrete format has been detected. This mode makes 6-channel playback of the input source through the Matrix 6.1 decoder. Rear center speaker does not work in this mode. (Except for when the DSP program 6ch Stereo or Neo: 6 is selected.)
I Normal Stereo Reproduction

Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for normal stereo reproduction. Press STEREO/EFFECT again to turn the sound effect back on.
I Virtual CINEMA DSP and SILENT CINEMA DSP

Virtual CINEMA DSP

With the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates the virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode according to the selected DSP program by setting 1C REAR L/R SP on the SET MENU to NONE.
If you turn off the sound effect, no sound is output from the center speaker, rear speakers and rear center speaker. If you turn off the sound effect while a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being output, the dynamic range of the signal is automatically compressed and the sounds of the center and rear speaker channels are mixed and output from the main speakers. The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the sound effect or if you set 11 D-RANGE on the SET MENU to MIN. In this case turn on the sound effect.
I Displaying the information about the input source
You can display the information such as the type, format and sampling frequency of the signal input from the component connected to this unit.
This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if 1C REAR L/R SP is set to NONE in the following cases: when the 6ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL Normal, Pro Logic Normal, Pro Logic , DTS Normal or Neo: 6 program is selected; when the sound effect is turned off; when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source; when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit; when using the test tone; or when connecting the headphones.
Select the input source you want to obtain the information about by pressing an input selector button.

SILENT CINEMA DSP

You can enjoy the powerful sound field as if there were actual speakers with the SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound field processor is on. Enjoy all the DSP program using the headphones. The SILENT indicator lights up on the front panel display. (If the sound effect is off, you listen to the source with normal stereo reproduction.)
Press STEREO/EFFECT to light STEREO.

Press k/n to display the information about the input signal.
This unit is not set in the SILENT CINEMA DSP mode even if the sound effect is on; when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit. The sound of LFE channel will be mixed and output from the headphone.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)
Understanding Sound Fields
A sound field is defined as the characteristic sound reflections of a particular space. In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives each venue its special and recognizable sound quality. YAMAHA sent teams of sound engineers all around the world to measure the sound reflections of famous concert halls and music venues, and collect detailed sound field information such as the direction, strength, range, and delay time of those reflections. Then we stored this enormous amount of data in the ROM chips of this unit.
I Recreating a sound field
Recreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera house requires localizing the virtual sound sources in your listening room. The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. YAMAHAs DSP requires four effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the four effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources in a full circle around the listener.

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

The following list gives you a brief description 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.
No. 1 Program CONCERT HALL 1 Europe Hall A Features This is a large fan-shaped concert hall with approximately 2500 seats. There is relatively little reflection from the walls, and sound spreads finely and beautifully. This is a large shoe-box type concert hall with less than 2400 seats located in Frankfurt. This hall has a very solid, powerful sound. The listeners virtual seat is in the center-right section on the first floor. This is a large 2600 seat concert hall in the United States which features a fairly traditional European design. The middle and high frequencies are richly and beautifully reinforced. A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is near the center, close to the stage. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church located in south Germany. The reverberation delay is very long while the early reflections are smaller than with other sound field programs. This program features the sound field created by the refectory (dining hall) of a beautiful medieval Gothic monastery located in Royaumont on the outskirts of Paris.

Europe Hall B

CONCERT HALL 2

U.S.A. Hall C

Live Concert

Freiburg

Royaumont

No. 4 JAZZ CLUB

Program Village Gate
Features This is the sound field at a jazz club in New York. It is in a basement and has a relatively spacious floor area. The listeners virtual seat is at the center left of the hall. This is the sound field at stage front in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program was recorded at LAs hottest rock club. The listeners virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall. A classic shoe-box type concert hall. This program gives you long delays between direct sounds and effect sounds, with the extraordinarily spacious feel of a large arena. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. Using this program increases the listening position range. This is a sound field suitable for background music at parties.

The Bottom Line

The Roxy Theatre

6ch Stereo

BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX English

CINEMA-DSP

Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP
Filmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field programs to provide the surround sound field. It recreates the most complete movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHAs exclusive DSP processing is added to the right and left Main and Center channels, so the listener can enjoy realistic dialogue, depth of sound, smooth transition between sound sources, and a surround sound field that goes beyond the screen. When a DTS or Dolby Digital signal is detected, the CINEMA-DSP sound field processor automatically chooses the most suitable sound field program for that signal.
L SURROUND SOUND FIELD PRESENCE SOUND FIELD

For the operating distance of the remote control and notes about batteries, see pages 3 and 7. For the name and function of each part and button, see pages 6 and 7.

Control Area

I Control area of this unit
The control area of this unit is the shaded area shown below. You can use the functions within this area no matter which component control area is selected.
I Control area for each component
The component control area is the shaded area shown below. Each component has different functions for the operation buttons in the component control area. The component which has been chosen by pressing an input selector button or SOURCE SELECT k/n can be controlled and the display window shows the corresponding name of the component to be operated.
Input selector buttons and / buttons switch the control area for each component. * / buttons are to operate the other components that are not connected to this unit. and buttons cannot be used as an input selector button. Factory setting: . LD player .. Satellite tuner
Input selector buttons, and / buttons

DSP is selected

ENTER SOURCE TITLE

DISPLAY

POWER REC STOP PAUSE

MENU PLAY

POWER HALL 2

REC CHURCH

STOP JAZZ CLUB

HALL 1 7

ROCK CONCERT 11

HALL 2 8

1 /DTS SUR. 5 +10

ENTERTAINMENT 12

10 key is selected

6 +100

6.1/ES PRESET
TV INPUT EFFECT TV VOL TV MUTE
Component control area There are 13 component control areas (See pages 45 to 49). You can set up the manufacturer code and program other remote control functions in each area. See pages 38 to 39.
Setting the Manufacturer Code
You can control other components by setting a manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each component control area. The following table shows factory-set component (Library: component category) and the manufacturer code for each area. If you are to make a setting for different component from the factory setting, change the library as described in step 3 on right.
Input area A B PHONO TUNER CD V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R D-TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2/DVR DVD Component category (Library) LD SATELLITE TUNER TV TUNER CD VCR CABLE MD CD-R TV VCR VCR DVD Manufacturer YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA
Press k / n to select the name of your components manufacturer. You will find the names of most worldwide audiovideo manufacturers in alphabetical order in the display window.
If you want to change a library (component category), press l / h. You can set a different component from the input selector name. Library choices: DVD, LD, CD, CD-R, MD, TAPE, TUNER, AMP, TV, CABLE, DBS, SAT, VCR

Place this remote control and the other remote control about 5 to 10 cm apart on a flat surface so that their infrared transmitters are aimed at each other.
NG appears in the display window when programming has not been done correctly. In this case, start over from step 5. This remote control can learn approximately 120 functions. However depending on the signals learned, FULL may appear in the display window much earlier than this number. In this case, clear unnecessary programmed functions to make further learning on the remote control.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program additional functions. Press LEARN again to exit from the learning mode.

5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inch)

Press LEARN by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. Do not press and hold LEARN longer than three seconds. Otherwise this unit enters the manufacturer code setting mode.
It is also possible to program in the control area of this unit with 10KEY/DSP set to DSP. However, if you program functions in this area, you cannot control this unit and select a DSP program. If the batteries in the other remote control are weak, they may not have enough power to transmit signals to this remote control. When the remote controls are either too close together or too far apart, you may not be able to program this remote control. Direct sunlight interferes with infrared rays. ERROR appears in the display window in the following circumstances: when pressing more than one button at once; or when MACRO ON/OFF is switched to another position.

Flashes alternately

If you do not press any button within 30 seconds during steps 5 and 6, the learning process is canceled. If this happens, start over from step 4.

Using the Macro Feature

The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations by pressing just one button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback. The Macro feature lets you perform all those operations by simply pressing the CD macro button. The macro buttons (the input selector buttons, and buttons, SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY) are factory set with macro programs. You can also program your own macros (see pages 41 and 42).
Press one of the macro buttons
Automatically transmits signals of each button sequentially

(CD area)

Macro buttons

Second

Third

MD/TAPE MD/TAPE

(MD/TAPE area) (*3)

CD-R CD-R

(CD-R area) (*3)

(CD area) (*3)

CBL/SAT CBL/SAT

VCR 1 VCR 1

(VCR 1 area) (*3) (VCR 2/DVR area) (*3) (DVD area) (*3)

(D-TV/LD area) (*2)

*1 In order to turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit, connect those components to the AC OUTLETS on the rear panel. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component. For details, please refer to the operation instruction for the connected component.) *2 If the macro you select includes power control functions, the component may be turned off if it is already on when you press the macro button. For example, if your TV is on and you press the SYSTEM POWER macro button, the TV is turned off. *3 Playback can be started with any YAMAHA remote control-compatible MD recorders, CD players, CD recorders, DVD players, and LD players. When using macros to operate other components, it is either necessary to program the PLAY button on the control area of that component (see page 39) or to set up a manufacturer code (see page 38). *4 When TUNER is selected as the input source, this unit receives the last station when this unit is set in the standby mode.

I Operating the macro

MACRO MACRO ON/OFF
Press a macro button for which you want to program the macro operation. The button you chose for programming the macro operation and the selected component name appear alternately in the display window.
Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON. Press a macro button.
When you have finished using the Macro feature, set MACRO ON/OFF to OFF. While this unit is carrying out a macro program, this unit does not receive any other buttons function until the macro operation has been completed (the TRANSMIT indicator stops flashing). Continue to aim the remote control at the component the macro is operating until the macro operation has been completed.
AGAIN appears in the display window when a button other than the macro buttons is pressed.
If you want to change the source component, use SOURCE SELECT k / n or input selector buttons. When you use the input selector buttons, selecting the input is programmed as a macro step, whereas SOURCE SELECT k / n only changes the component.

I Programming a macro

You can program your own macros and use the Macro feature to transmit many remote control commands by pressing a single button.
Press the buttons of the functions that you want to include in the macro operation sequence in order.
The factory-set macro is not cleared when a new macro is programmed for a button. The factory-set macro can be used again when the programmed macro is cleared. It is not possible to add a new signal (macro step) to the factory-set macro. Programming a macro changes all macro contents. A macro programming is used to transmit learning or setup (or YAMAHA preset) button signals of this remote control to a macro button. If necessary, set up the manufacturer code or program a function with the remote control for your component. This remote control handles button signals that operate continuously, such as volume control, as short time interval codes. Macro programming that include these types of macro steps are therefore not recommended.
You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you have set 10 steps, FULL appears and the remote control automatically exits from the macro mode.
MCR 1 : DVD a MCR 2 : DVD p
Press MACRO by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. MCR ? appears in the display window.
indicate the number of macro steps you entered
appear alternately so that you can set up the next step
If you do not press any button within 30 seconds during steps 2 and 3, the macro programming process is canceled. If this happens, start over from step 1.
NG appears in the display window when programming has not been done correctly. In this case, start over from step 2.
Press MACRO again when the operation sequence you want to program is complete.
If you continuously want to rename another source component, press ENTER and repeat steps 1, 3 and 4.
ERROR appears in the display window under the following circumstances: when pressing more than one button at once; or when MACRO ON/OFF is switched to another position.
Press RE-NAME again to exit from the renaming mode.
Memory back-up If the remote control is without batteries for more than 3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the remote control, the contents of the memory may be cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new batteries, set up the manufacturer code and program any acquired functions that may have been cleared.
Clearing Learned Functions, Macros, Renamed Source Names, and Setup Manufacturer Codes
Press an input selector button, or to select the source component you want to clear the function, Macros, renamed source names or manufacturer codes. The selected component name appears in the display window.
Changing the Source Name in the Display Window

* These buttons function when the manufacturer code Yama2 is set up.
I Operating the component set in or
These buttons are not input selector buttons but simply provide the space for an extra component to control with this units remote control without making connection to this unit. The white buttons area shown below can be used for the component set in and , and the function for each button differs depending on the component. YAMAHA LD player is factory-set in and satellite tuner in. However if you want to set other component, set the manufacturer code for the component you want to set in the / button following the manufacturer code setting procedure described on page 38.
The functions of these buttons in the component control area differ for the component you set in or.
The SET MENU consists of 14 items including the speaker mode setting, center graphic equalizer and parameter initialization features. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary.
Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU
Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a source. We recommend that you adjust the items on the SET MENU while using a video monitor. It is easier to see the video monitor than it is to see the front panel display on this unit while adjusting the items.

5 2,3,5 3,4

The indication on the front panel display is the abbreviation of the OSD.
SPEAKER SET 1A CENTER SP 1B MAIN SP 1C REAR L/R SP 1D REAR CT SP
Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting.
Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to SET MENU.
1E LFE/BASS OUT 1F MAIN LEVEL LOW FRQ TEST L/R BALANCE HP TONE CTRL CENTER GEQ INPUT RENAME I/O ASSIGNMENT 7A CMPNT-V INPUT 7B OPTICAL OUT 7C OPTICAL IN 7D COAXIAL IN INPUT MODE PARAM. INI
Press k / n repeatedly to select the item (1 to 14) you want to adjust.

SET MENU 1/4

SPEAKER SET LOW FRQ TEST L/R BALANCE HP TONE CTRL / : Up/Down -/+ : Enter
Press /+ once to enter the setup mode of the selected item. The last setting you adjusted appears on the video monitor or on the front panel display.

2 LOW FRQ TEST