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DSP-AZ2 Digital Home Theater Amplifier
Yamaha Introduces a Standard-Setting 8.1-Channel Home Theater Amplifier Offering the Finest Sound Quality for Enhanced Home Theater Entertainment.
Yamaha Corporation, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of audio and home theater systems, announces the release of its new top-class home theater amplifier. The DSP-AZ2 8.1-channel compatible amplifier features Yamahas Digital ToPART design concept, 192kHz/24-bit system DAC, a 32-bit CINEMA DSP LSI, compatibility with all surround formats, 33 incredibly realistic surround sound programmes with Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, SILENT CINEMA, accurate touch volume control, a wide-range power amplifier and extensive inputs and outputs for system building.

DSP-AZ2 Main Features

High power 8-channel discrete amplifier configuration (130W x 6 + 25W x 2 RMS, 175W x 6 + 35W x 2 Max) Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) Powerful Yamaha YSS-938 LSI with 32-bit decoder for CINEMA DSP processing Compatibility with latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/surround programs (53 variations) including Quad-Field CINEMA DSP programs Accurate touch digitally regulated Volume Control governs all channels (Yamaha YAC-520 LSI) SILENT CINEMA for headphone enjoyment Finest parts used throughout for high sound quality Extensive inputs/outputs
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Digital Home Theater Amplifier

DSP-AZ2

Versatile, top class amplifier designed to serve as the core component of any high quality home theater system. Major features include 8-channel discrete amplification (130W x 6 + 25W x 2 RMS; 175W x 6 + 35W x 2 Max), Yamahas Digital ToP-ART design concept, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, 33 surround programs, SILENT CINEMA, and direct access remote control. Compatible with the newest 6.1-channel movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24.
Setting a High Standard for Home Theater Amplifiers with Superb Audio Performance, Extensive Selection of Surround Programs and Overall Versatility.

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Enjoy the Finest Sound Quality and Extensive Control Over a Top-Class Home Theater System.
High power 8-channel discrete amplifier configuration (130W x 6 + 25W x 2 RMS; 175W x 6 + 35W x 2 Max) Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) Powerful 32-Bit Original LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP processing Compatibility with latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 192kHz/24-bit System DAC 33 surround programs including Quad-Field CINEMA DSP programs Accurate Touch Digitally regulated volume control governs all channels (Yamaha YAC-520 LSI)
Digital ToP-ART 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 analog 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 Advanced Decoding Circuitry Including Yamahas Exclusive YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI The decoding circuitry performs Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES, DTS-ES (Matrix 6.1 and DTS-ES Discrete 6.1), DTS
Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 decoding with extreme accuracy, as well as all digital sound field processing. It also outperforms other systems in the precise synchronization of images and sound. Its low 3V power consumption minimizes digital noise. 192kHz/24-Bit System System The DSP-AZ2s vitally important digital-to-analog converters use an extremely high performance 192kHz/24-bit System DAC. They perform accurate sound field reproduction for high quality multichannel sources, and for two-channel stereo, provide outstanding separation and precise musical delineation. They deliver superior low level linearity with excellent full-scale performance under varying operation conditions.
Black finish available in some areas

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Accurate Touch Volume Control No one expects more from a volume control than up and down except Yamaha. We decided that controlling the volume could be made both easier and more accurate, and the result is the Accurate Touch Volume Control. It lets you make delicate adjustments within a narrow range, yet enables you to move to very high or low levels more quickly. Its extreme accuracy is due to a high-signalresolution analogue design in

conjunction with an ultra-precise digital control circuit (Yamaha original YAC-520 LSI). The wide control range extends from 0dB to -99dB, with narrow 0.5dB steps throughout the entire range for delicate control, even at low volumes. Processor Direct Switching The DSP-AZ2 has a The DSP processing and sound format decoding system in on a single Processor Direct board, which is shielded to prevent interference. Switch that provides a direct signal connection between cleaner, more efficient operation and the processor board and the power higher quality sound. amplifier section. This shortens the signal path, feeding the pure, robust signal directly to the outputs for
Yamahas Exclusive Digitally Regulated YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Volume Control Device Point Quantization LSI (Yamaha Original YAC520 LSI)
32-Bit High-Density Cinema DSP Circuitry
High Performance Digital Circuitry
High Quality, Wide-Range Power Amplifier

Digital Input

From digital input, through digital processing, to amplification, maximum signal quality is maintained every step of the way.

6-Ch Input

Advanced Decoding Circuitry Including 32-Bit DSP LSI (YSS-938)
192kHz/ 24-Bit System DAC

Input 6-Ch

Digital Volume (0-99dB, 0.5 dB Step) for 9 Channels*
6-Ch High Output Power Processor Direct Switch Main L Main R Center Rear L Rear R Rear Center Front Effect L Front Effect R
Minimal Analog Processing
* In addition to the six channels (Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R, Rear Center) there is a subwoofer output (hence 6.1-channel format compatibility) and two front effect channels (a total of 9 DACs). The front effect channel signals, unique to Yamaha CINEMA DSP, provide more precise separation of dialogue, music and effects on the front sound stage and a superior sense of presence as compared to other systems.

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Behind Outstanding High Sound Quality
The DSP-AZ2 is designed to deliver the full impact and dynamism of movies by supplying generous amounts of power (including bass power!). Thats why despite all the digital processing magic, it is first and foremost a powerful amplifier. By drawing on our long years of amplifier expertise (weve created some of the worlds legendary power amps and preamps) and refusing to make any compromises on quality, weve endowed the DSP-AZ2 with awesome capabilities. It incorporates a powerful 8-channel amplifier with high dynamic power and sophisticated circuitry like linear damping. Total Low-Impedance Design All current signal paths, from the power supply to the power amplifier to the speaker drive circuits, utilize a lowimpedance design. This improves the separation characteristics among multichannels and allows the use of a wider variety of low-impedance speakers. 8-Channel High Power, Discrete Amplifier Configuration The DSP-AZ2 will deliver as much as 130W of power to each of six channels (two main, two rear, one center and one rear center, RMS*) plus 25W x 2 (two

front effect). This is more than enough to fill even the largest rooms with vibrant music and Richter-scale sound effects. * Max power: 175W x 6 + 35W x 2. High Dynamic Power Capability The DSP-AZ2 is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. This emphasizes the musics dynamic qualities and provides a sharper sound image. Linear Damping Level variations due to high amp impedance tend to reduce an amplifiers damping factor, and frequency variations cause it to fluctuate. This circuit cancels the effect of these variations, maintaining a high, stable damping factor, for superior articulation of all sounds and better frequency response. Anti-Resonance Alminum-Extruded Heat Sinks with High Efficient Cooling System The large, anti-resonance, aluminumextruded heat sink is located on the base frame with the power amplifier
circuit boards to prevent interference with the preamplifier and digital processing sections. The power block is equipped with a fan, but it is only used for extreme heat build-up and is not activated during normal operation, preventing the occurrence of even the slightest unwanted noise. Wide-Range Frequency Response for DVD-Audio and SACD With an extremely wide frequency range of 10 to 100,000Hz, this amplifier is capable of delivering the full potential of the new digital audio sources DVDAudio and SACD. Optimum Space Utilization The use of highly integrated LSIs allows an interior design that maximizes power and sound quality by positioning all the digital processors and related circuitry in one small area. This leaves most of the space open for the power amplifier components: transformers, capacitors, heat sink and so on. This means that these parts can be much larger than usual for greater power, that they can be separated for minimum chance of interference, and that circuits can be arranged in straight lines for maximum signal purity.
Output Power vs. Speaker Impedance
Output Power (Watts) 50 Speaker Impedance (ohms) 400

Damping Factor Characteristics

W 155 W W W

Dynamic Power per Channel
Min. RMS Power per Channel
Linear Damping Yamahas Linear Damping maintains a high, stable damping factor even at frequencies from 10 to 20 kHz, where it generally tends to fall off. The result is superior articulation of all sounds.

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Finest Parts Used Throughout In order to realize the goals of massive power and superlative sound quality, Yamaha technicians completely reevaluated all the parts used in previous amplifiers. As a result, many were replaced with more expensive or custom-designed units. Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors Developed specifically for the DSP-AZ2, the 22,000F block electrolytic capacitors use lowmagnification foil and are exceptionally high quality. Twin Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays with Gold-Plated Crossover Connection and Shielding Speaker switching is accomplished by
relays right in front of the speaker terminals, rather than at the switch position. This results in a shorter signal path and minimum output impedance. High Performance Electrolytic Capacitors and Film Capacitors At this level of sound quality, even these small parts make a difference. The high precision Electrolytic and metallic mylar film capacitors use polypropylene material and are the highest performance types on the market. Extra-Large Low-Impedance Transformer The large 8.9kg low-impedance transformer is an important factor in the DSP-AZ2s extremely stable power supply.
CINEMA DSP Processing Board for Optimum Performance The printed circuit board holds both the DSP processing and sound format decoding circuitry, thus saving space, and is shielded to prevent interference. The Inlet-Type Power Cable 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. Thick, Low-Impedance PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm Copper Jumper Cables The audio signal is routed within the amplifier through exceptionally thick, top quality wire, ensuring that signal purity is maintained.
(1) (2) (3) (4) Anti-Resonance Alminum-Extruded Heat Sinks Extra-Large (8.9 kg), Low-Impedance Transformer Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors High Precision Electrolytic Capacitors, Polypropylene Film Capacitors, Polyethylene Telephthalate Capacitors, High Quality Resistors and Twin Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays with Gold-Plated Crossover Connection and Shielding

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Yamaha CINEMA DSP for Home Theater: Dramatically Different Than Other Systems.
CINEMA DSP Puts You Inside the Scene With Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround, CINEMA DSP projects three sound fields into the home theater: a Presence sound field in the front and two Surround sound fields in the left rear and right rear. The Presence field supplies the dialogue, music and effects, while the Surround fields are independent stereo sound fields that create a large-scale surround environment, resulting in a powerfully realistic three-dimensional soundscape. And our newest Quad-Field system adds a rear center field for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround formats. The success of CINEMA DSP is due as much to Yamaha's outstanding sound field software as to the hardware
(microprocessors, etc.). The overwhelming sense of realism is due to the fact that data from real sound fields is used (in this case, the actual dubbing theaters that movie sound technicians use). This is why even though other systems may sound "good," you still have the sense of watching/listening to the scene, whereas with Tri-Field/Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, you feel as though you are actually INSIDE the scene. This results in sound with highly accurate localization, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and richness, and startlingly realistic presence. Yamaha DSP: Digital Sound Field Processing Digital Sound Field Processing is a technology developed by Yamaha in 1986
to measure the sound fields, or acoustic characteristics, of concert halls, jazz clubs and other performance spaces. Yamaha engineers invented a technique called Single Point Quad Miking that allowed them to make precise measurements of these spaces, and they went to many famous venues around the world, gathering data which they stored in custom-designed computer chips. Utilizing this data in even more powerful processing chips allows Yamaha DSP components, with four or more speakers, to recreate the original sound fields right in ordinary listening rooms. Other manufacturers try to imitate these results with what they call Digital Signal Processing, but this is only their audio engineers' best guesses as to
DSP-AZ2 Surround Programs: 33 Surround Programs (53 Variations) HiFi DSP Programs HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Program Subtotal Variations 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 5 Ch Stereo CINEMA DSP Programs ENTERTAINMENT Game Pop/Rock MUSIC VIDEO Opera Mono Movie TV THEATER Variety/Sports Spectacle MOVIE THEATER 1 Sci-Fi Adventure MOVIE THEATER 2 General ENHANCED Enhanced Program Subtotal 10 Variations 30 Surround Formats Variations Dolby Digital 1 Dolby Digital EX 1 DTS Digital Surround 1 DTS 96/DTS-ES Discrete 6.DTS-ES Matrix 6.Dolby Pro-Logic 1 Dolby Pro Logic II Music 1 Dolby Pro Logic II Movie 1 DTS Neo:6 Music 1 DTS Neo:6 Cinema 53

Program Subtotal Program Total

Remarks

: HiFi DSP Programs

: A/V Programs

: CINEMA DSP
: Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
: Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
Brief Guide to Movie Sound Formats
Dolby Pro-Logic Dolby Labs basic 4-channel format, widely used in ordinary theaters and for home videos. Dolby Pro Logic II Improved version of Dolby Pro-Logic for music and movies. With a more intelligent matrix decoder, it is suitable for both stereo and surround-encoded sources. It offers bass management as well as the option of incorporating width, dimension and panorama controls. Dolby Digital The most popular 5.1-channel home theater sound system. An improvement over Dolby ProLogic in that it offers: 1) Full frequency response in all channels (3Hz 20kHz), 2) discrete surround channels, and 3) a separate track for bass only, called the Low Frequency Effects channel. Dolby Digital EX Dolby's latest surround format, this is Dolby Digital with an added center rear channel. The rear center channel is actually matrixed into the two rear channels, and is extracted upon playback. (Formerly called Dolby Digital Surround EX, or Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1.) DTS Digital Surround The basic DTS 5.1 channel sound format. Uses a higher data rate than Dolby Digital. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES uses its large bandwidth to provide a fully discrete rear center channel, as opposed to a matrixed one. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES uses its large bandwidth to provide a fully discrete rear center channel, as opposed to a matrixed one. DTS Neo:6 Provides 5.1 or 6.1 channels of matrix decoding from stereo matrix material. Also decodes Extended Surround matrix soundtracks and has a Music mode to expand stereo non-matrix recordings to 5.1 or 6.1 channels. DTS 96/24 Delivers 96kHz/24-bit high resolution audio for 5.1channel surround sound on DVD discs. The benefits are greater bit depths for extended dynamic range and high sampling rates for wider frequency response.

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what the acoustic properties of concert halls or jazz clubs might be. Digital Sound Field Processing was one important step in Yamaha's quest to bring listeners "Natural Sound." They could hear how their favorite singer or group would actually sound in New York's Bottom Line, for example, or even in a cathedral! Tri-Field and Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Tri-Field CINEMA DSP projects three sound fields into the home theater: a Presence sound field in the front and two Surround sound fields in the left rear and right rear, resulting in a powerfully realistic three-dimensional soundscape. And now Yamaha also offers Quad-Field CINEMA DSP. It adds

an additional rear center sound field to the Tri-Field system, in order to enjoy the new 6.1-channel formats, Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES. SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP The SILENT CINEMA mode gives you private listening enjoyment of multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS surround, through ordinary headphones. Its automatically selected when the headphones are plugged in. Virtual CINEMA DSP lets you enjoy the effects of CINEMA DSP surround sound without using rear speakers. It can be used with the main/center/front effect speakers or even with just the two main left and right speakers.
SILENT CINEMA Sound Field Imaging
Virtual CINEMA DSP Sound Field Imaging

Quad-Field CINEMA DSP

Presence (Front) Sound Field
Conventional 6.1-Channel Systems

Dialogue

Effect
Rear Left Surround/Effect Sound Field
Rear Centre Surround/Effect Sound Field
Rear Right Surround/Effect Sound Field
Conventional 5.1-Channel/6.1-Channel System vs. CINEMA DSP Conventional 5.1-channel/6.1-channel audio reproduction systems base their sound on Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, using matrix and steering technologies to create surround sound effects. Yamaha CINEMA DSP is much more advanced, actually creating richly realized independent sound fields that merge to envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience. With dialogue, music and effects from the presence (front) and rear sound fields (plus rear center with 6.1-channel Quad-Field CINEMA DSP), it will seem as if the walls of your room have disappeared and you are in the middle of your own immense theater!

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All the A/V Connections Needed for the Present and Into the Future! Plus a Host of Convenient Features.
Extensive Inputs and Outputs In addition to the wide range of inputs and outputs provided on previous Yamaha amplifiers, the DSP-AZ2 also includes a Video Conversion connection (S-Video to Composite and Composite to S-Video, Monitor Out). Custom Installation Compatibility As befits a high performance home theater amplifier, the DSP-AZ2 is designed to be suitable for use in custom installations. It is equipped with an RS-232C interface that allows two-way communication between the amplifier and a touch-pad controller. You can use a 12V trigger output to automatically power on Zone 2 components. Total Convenience A comprehensive On-Screen Display with a convenient Set Menu allows selection and adjustment of a wide

variety of functions including Component Video playback. It even includes a speaker display that makes it easier to balance speaker output in the Speaker Test Mode. DSP programs can be selected with the remote control so the listening position. A rotary encoder Input Selector makes source selection quick and easy. Convenient Set Menu with Parameter Control Functions The following audio parameters can be adjusted from the menus: - Speaker Set Functions (Center, Main, Rear, Rear Center, LFE, Front Effect, Main Level and Speaker B Set) - Low Frequency Test - L/R Balance - Headphone Tone Control - Center Graphic Equalizer - Input Rename - I/O Assignment
Input Mode Parameter Initialize LFE Level Dynamic Range Speaker Delay Time (Centre and Rear Centre, can be set in feet and meters) - Display Set - Memory Guard - 6-Channel Input (Centre and LFE channels output mixed down to Main for music sources) Rec Out Selector The Rec Out Selector lets you choose which source you want to record. As you are recording, you can listen to that source or to the source selected by the Input Selector. HDTV Compatible Component Video Out The frequency response of the Component Video Monitor Out signal is DC60MHz, making it compatible
DSP-AZ2 Extensive Connections
5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs, and 2 Optical Digital Outputs (fixed and assignable) 6 A/V (with SVideo) and Audio Inputs, and 2 A/V (with S-Video) and 2 Audio Outputs 2 Component Video Inputs (fixed and assignable) and 1 HDTV compatible Component Video Output RS-232C Interface for Custom Installation Inlet-Type Power Terminal
DSP-AZ2 Inputs and Outputs
Digital Coaxial Optical Composite In Out In Out In Out PHONO CD CD-R MD/TAPE DVD D-TV/LD CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR 2/DVR VIDEO AUX** MONITOR OUT * Comp. V: Component Video ** Video Aux terminals are on front panel. : Fixed Terminals : Fixed and Assignable Terminals : Assignable Terminals In Out Analogue Video S Video In Out Compo. V.* In Out
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Enjoying DVD-Audio/Video or SACD
+12V Trigger Output and Remote Control IR Code Input/Output
Premain Coupler, and Center, Rear L/R and Rear Center Preout, and 2 Mono Subwoofer Output Terminals
2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals (BananaPlug Compatible)

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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. And Composite terminals are gold-plated for high quality sound reproduction.
with HDTV monitors. Fixed and Assignable Terminals Yamaha offers terminals that can be either independently assigned to sources or defaulted to fixed settings. Bass Extension Turn the bass extension switch on to provide +6dB boost to the main speakers low end centred at 60Hz. Frequencies under 50Hz will be cut by 12dB/oct. to prevent overdrive.
Bass Extension Characteristics
Direct Access Remote Unit The remote control can learn the functions of other components, so you can use it as a single remote for the entire system. It has a large memory capacity and comes pre-
encoded with many television and component codes.The buttons in the component control area have different functions for each type of component, selected by pressing the input button. The input name is shown in the LCD window, and you can change each name. Frequently used functions are easily accessible on the front, while others are located under the sliding panel. Finally, 15 different macros (multicommand) functions can be programed.
DSP-AZ2 Main Specifications AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz, 0.02% THD) Main Channels 130 W + 130 W Center Channel 130 W Rear Channels 130 W + 130 W Rear Center Channel 130 W Front Effect Channels 25 W + 25 W Max Power Main Channels 175 W + 175 W Center Channel 175 W Rear Channels 175 W + 175 W Rear Center Channel 175 W Front Effect Channels 35 W + 35 W High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Yes Dynamic Power/Channel 8 ohms 155 W 6 ohms 195 W 4 ohms 250 W 2 ohms 340 W Linear Damping Yes Damping Factor (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) 200 (speaker A) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Phono (MM) 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms CD 150 mV/47 k-ohms Frequency Response 10100,000 Hz -3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (2020,000 Hz) CD (Main Sp Out) 0.02% Main In (Sp Out, Main L/R, 65 W/8 ohms) 0.008% Bass Extension Characteristics (60 Hz) 6 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV) Tone Control Characteristics Bass Boost/Cut Turnover Frequency Treble Boost/Cut Turnover Frequency VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Level S-Video Signal Level Component Video Signal Level
100 dB +10 dB 50 Hz 350 Hz +10 dB 20 kHz 3.5 kHz

Y C Y Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monitor Out Frequency Response S-Video Signal Component video Signal GENERAL Dimensions Weight
1 Vp-p/75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 50 dB 5 Hz10MHz -3 dB DC-60MHz -3 dB

(W x H x D)

435 x 191 x 453 mm 22 kg

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DSP-AZ2 Notable Features
6 A/V (with S-Video) and 4 Audio Input Terminals 2 A/V and 2 Audio Output Terminals Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and S-Video Terminals Gold-Plated Front Panel Composite Input and All Rear Panel Terminals 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats Pre-Main Coupler, and Preout Terminals for Center, Rear, Rear Center and Front Effect Channels 2 Mono Subwoofer Output Terminal Video Conversion (S-Video to Composite and Composite to S-Video, Monitor Out) 2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals (banana-plug compatible, all terminals) Custom Installation Compatibility - RS-232C Interface - +12V Trigger Output - IR Port - Extended IR Code Compatibility Convenient Operating Features Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Rec Out Selector Rotary Encode Input Selector Convenient Set Menu with Parameter Control Functions - Speaker Set Functions (Center, Main, Rear, Rear Center, LFE, Front Effect, Main Level and Speaker B Set) - Low Frequency Test - L/R Balance - Headphone Tone Control - Center Graphic Equalizer - Input Rename - I/O Assignment - Input Mode - Parameter Initialize - LFE Level - Dynamic Range - Speaker Delay Time (Center and Rear Center, can be set in feet and meters) - Display Set - Memory Guard - 6-Channel Input (Center and LFE channels output mixed down to Main for music sources) On-Screen Display (including component video playback) Bass Extension Speaker A/B Selector Sleep Timer Direct Access Remote Control Unit with LCD Display - Macro Command Keys - Learning Capability - Preset Remote Capability with Control Code for TV, DVD, VCR, CDR, etc. - Subwoofer Level Controllable

High Performance Digital Circuitry 192 kHz/24-Bit System DAC Accurate Touch Digitally Regulated Volume Control for All Channels (Yamaha Original YAC-520 LSI) Processor Direct Switch High Sound Quality Multi-Function Processing Board, with Fully Shielded Cabinet for Reduced Digital Interference 2 High Density CINEMA DSP Circuitry Advanced Decoding Circuitry Including Yamahas Exclusive YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI for Decoding Latest Surround Formats such as Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24 Decoding and CINEMA DSP Processing 33 Surround Programs (53 Variations) Quad-Field CINEMA DSP for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Virtual CINEMA DSP for Versatile Surround Enjoyment 3 High Quality Power Amplifier Section 8-Channel High Power Discrete Amplifier Configuration (130W x 6 + 25W x 2 RMS, 175W x 6 + 35W x 2 Max) Total Low-Impedance Design High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Linear Damping Circuit Prevents Unwanted Speaker Cone Movement Wide-Range Frequency Response (10100,000 Hz+0/-3 dB) for DVDAudio/SACD Compatibility Finest Parts Used Throughout Extra-Large (8.9 kg), Low-Impedance Transformers Extra-Large Custom Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors Anti-Resonance, Aluminum-Extruded Heat Sink with High Efficient Cooling System Twin Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays with Gold-Plated Crossover Connection and Shielding for Stable Signal Path and Speaker Protection CINEMA DSP Processing Board for optimum performance with multi-channel audio sources, and fully shielded cabinet to prevent interference High Performance Electrolytic Capacitors and Film Capacitors Thick PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm Copper Jumper Cables Extruded Aluminium Volume and Input Selector Knob 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. Versatile, Extensive Connections 5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and assignable, Video Aux: fixed) 2 Optical Output Terminals (fixed and assignable) 2 Component Video Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) and 1 Monitor Output Terminal with HDTV Compatibility
For details please contact:
Dolby Digital, EX and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation. DTS, ES, Neo:6 and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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APB610R-DSPAZ2@801

YAMAHA CORPORATION
P.O. Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan

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I Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CAUTION

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS.. 1 FEATURES... 2 GETTING STARTED.. 3
Checking the Package Contents.. 3 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. 3

ADVANCED OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES. 41
Control Area.. 41 Setting the Manufacturer Code. 42 Learn Feature... 43 Changing the Source Name in the Display Window... 44 Using the Macro Feature... 45 Clearing Learned Functions, Macros, Renamed Source Names, and Setup Manufacturer Codes.. 47 Clearing a Learned Function.. 48 Clearing a Macro Function.. 48 Each Component Control Area. 50
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.. 4
Front Panel... 4 Remote Control.. 6 Using the Remote Control... 7 Front Panel Display... 8 Rear Panel... 9

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP.. 10
Speakers to Be Used.. 10 Speaker Placement.. 11 Connecting the Speakers... 12

SET MENU... 55

Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU.. SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings). LOW FRQ TEST.. L/R BALANCE (balance of the left and right main speakers)... HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control). CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer).. INPUT RENAME.. I/O ASSIGNMENT.. INPUT MODE (initial input mode).. PARAM. INI (parameter initialization). 63 10LFE LEVEL... 63 11D-RANGE (dynamic range). 64 12SP DELAY... 64 13DISPLAY SET.. 65 14MEMORY GUARD.. 66 156CH INPUT SET.. 66

BASIC OPERATION

CONNECTIONS.. 15
Before Connecting Components.. 15 Connecting Video Components. 15 Connecting Audio Components.. 18 Connecting to an External Amplifier.. 20 Connecting to the 6CH INPUT Jacks. 20 Connecting the Power Supply Cords.. 21 Turning on the Power... 22

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field Processing
N Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic Decoder N Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX Decoder N DTS/DTS ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/ 24, DTS Neo: 6 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP
y indicates a tip for your operation. Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses in this manual. This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the purpose of the improvement in operativity and others. In this case the product has priority.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo: 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.
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GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents
Check your package to make sure it has the following items.

Remote control

TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

Batteries (LR6) 3

Power Cord (Europe, General and China models only)

SYSTEM

STANDBY

MD/TAPE

D-TV/LD

CBL/SAT

VCR2/DVR

6CH INPUT

ENTER SOURCE

DISPLAY SELECT

SEARCH

CHAPTER

10KEY DSP

HALL 1

HALL 2

CHURCH

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC VIDEO

TV THEATER

MOVIE THEATER 1

MOVIE THEATER 2

/DTS SUR.

SELECT

CHP/INDEX A/B/C/D/E

PRESET
TV INPUT TV VOL TV MUTE CH

MUTE VOLUME STEREO

EFFECT

PARAMETER

ON SCREEN

BASIC OPERAIONT

SET MENU
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Replace the cover as pressing until it snaps into place.

I Notes on batteries

Change all of the batteries if you notice the condition like; the operating range of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. Do not use old batteries together with new ones. Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color. If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. 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.

4 REAR CENTER jack

Rear center channel line output jack.

5 MAIN jacks

IN: 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. OUT: Main channel line output jacks.
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. Set the volume of the amplifier connected to this unit to the maximum. No signals will be output from any other PRE OUT jacks than the MAIN jacks when SPEAKER A is turned off with ZONE B selected for 1H SP B SET on the SET MENU.
The signals output through these jacks are affected by the BASS, TREBLE and BASS EXTENSION settings.

6 CENTER jack

Center channel line output jack.
Connecting to the 6CH INPUT Jacks
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and surround channels.

REAR CENTER IN MAIN OUT

1 FRONT EFFECT jacks
Front effect channel line output jacks.
When 6CH INPUT is selected, the signals input to the 6CH INPUT jacks have priority over any other input source. 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 (1A to 1E) on the SET MENU do not apply. When headphones are used, only main L/R channels are output. The setting for 6CH INPUT SET on the SET MENU will not be applied. Setting for 15 6CH INPUT SET on the SET MENU will be applied when 6CH INPUT is selected.

2 REAR (SURROUND) jacks

Rear channel line output jacks.

TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN

MACRO OFF ON

10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB
V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD
TV INPUT TV VOL CH TV MUTE

D TV/LD

Selected input source
Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.
The input source names correspond to the jack names on the rear panel of this unit, not the names of the component connected to this unit.

or Remote control

To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks Press 6CH INPUT until 6CH INPUT appears on the front panel display and on the video monitor.
Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to be used. If you are using two sets of main speakers, press both A and B. The speaker indicator(s) for the selected set(s) lights up on the front panel display.
If 6CH INPUT is shown on the front panel display and on the video monitor, no other source can be played. To select another input source with INPUT (one of the input selector buttons), press 6CH INPUT to turn off 6CH INPUT from the front panel display and the video monitor. If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks together with a video source, first select the video source and then press 6CH INPUT.
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Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component.
I BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while having beautiful scenery from the video source on the video monitor. Select a source from the video group and then select a source from the audio group with the input selector buttons on the remote control. This selection for BGV cannot be made with INPUT on the front panel.
PHONO V-AUX TUNER MD/TAPE CD-R CD
If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.
Adjust the volume to the desired output level. VOLUME
If desired, use BASS, TREBLE and BASS EXTENSION. These controls are only effective for sound from the main speakers.

BASS EXTENSION

I To mute the sound
Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume the audio output, press MUTE again.
If the component connected to the VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2/DVR OUT, CD-R OUT and MD/TAPE OUT jacks is turned off, the reproduced sound may be distorted or the volume may be lowered for the characteristics of AV receivers. In this case, turn on the component. BASS EXTENSION may not be effective if 1B MAIN SP on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and 1E LFE/BASS OUT is set to SWFR.

Program

Sub program

Features
For music sources 8ch Stereo
This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a high-energy, immediate sound. Using this program increases the listening position range. This is a sound field suitable for background music at parties. This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds. This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert. This program provides excellent vocal depth and overall clarity by restraining excessive reverberation. The surround sound field is relatively moderate but it reproduces beautiful sound using data collected from a concert hall. This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth using only the presence sound field. Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound environment of a large concert hall. With this program, you can enjoy watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions). This program clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the latest sound form of science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space amid the silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded software employing the most advanced techniques.

Pop/Rock

For audiovideo sources 8 TV THEATER Mono Movie

CINEMA DSP

Variety/Sports

Spectacle

For movie programs Sci-Fi
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Adventure

This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible. This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films, and is characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining the echo effect of conversations without losing clarity. This program ideally simulates the multi-surround speaker systems of the 35-mm film theaters. Dolby Pro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding or DTS decoding and digital sound field processing create precise effects without altering the original sound orientation. The surround effects produced by this sound field wrap around the viewer naturally from the back to the left and right, and toward the screen. The built-in decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects from sources. The highly efficient decoding process improves crosstalk and channel separation and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. In this program, no DSP effect is applied. To reproduce 2 channel sources decoding into multichannels in each decoding mode.

General

DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DIGITAL SUR PRO LOGIC

Enhanced Enhanced

For movie programs

Enhanced

DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DIGITAL SUR

Normal Normal

STRAIGHT DECODE

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC

Normal Movie Music

DTS Neo:6

Cinema Music
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Table of Program Names for Each Input Format
Input 2 channel Stereo No. 9 Program MOVIE THEATER mm Spectacle 70 mm Sci-Fi 10 MOVIE THEATER mm Adventure 70 mm General 11 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DGTL SUR DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX decoder: inactive (off) DGTL Spectacle DGTL Sci-Fi DGTL Adventure DGTL General Normal Enhanced DOLBY DIGITAL EX decoder: active (on) Spectacle EX Sci-Fi EX Adventure EX General EX Dolby D EX EX Enhanced DTS ES decoder: inactive (off) DTS Spectacle DTS Sci-Fi DTS Adventure DTS General Normal 96/24 Normal*3 Enhanced DTS DTS ES decoder: active (on) Spectacle ES Sci-Fi ES
Adventure ES General ES ES Matrix 6.1*1 ES Dscrt 6.1 *2 Enhanced ES
PRO LOGIC Normal Enhanced PRO LOGIC Movie Music DTS Neo: 6 Cinema Music
*1 means the DTS ES Matrix decoder is active. *2 means the DTS ES Discrete decoder is active. *3 means the DTS 96/24 decoder is active.
If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to AUTO, the DSP program will be automatically switched to the Dolby Digital playback sound field or DTS playback sound field. If Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS ES software is played when AUTO is selected by pressing the EX/ES button on the remote control, the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder will automatically turn on and the corresponding DSP program will be selected. EX/ES on the remote control can be used to play Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel sources with rear center speaker. In this case the program name changes to the corresponding name for 6.1 channel. When playing 6.1 channel source with EX/ES on the remote control off, the program name changes to the corresponding name for 5.1 channel.
The indicator does not light up when selecting the program No. 11 except for the Enhanced mode.
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BASIC RECORDING

REC OUT allows you to record one source while watching and/or listening to another source. Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components.
Do a test recording before you start an actual recording. When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. The setting of BASS, TREBLE, BASS EXTENSION, VOLUME, 3 L/R BALANCE on the SET MENU and DSP programs does not affect the recorded material. A source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot be recorded. S-video and composite video signals pass independently through this units video circuits. Therefore, when recording or dubbing video signals, if your video source component is connected to provide only an S-video (or only a composite video) signal, you can record only an S-video (or only a composite video) signal by your VCR. A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is not output on VCR 1 OUT.) Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

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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.
Press the buttons of the functions that you want to include in the macro operation sequence in order.

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.
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.
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.
MCR 1 : DVD a MCR 2 : DVD p
indicate the number of macro steps you entered
Press MACRO by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. MCR ? appears in the display window.
appear alternately so that you can set up the next step
NG appears in the display window when programming has not been done correctly. In this case, start over from step 2. If you want to change the source component, use SOURCE SELECT k / n. 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 Light up function

The buttons which are active and the display window light up for 10 seconds after pressing LIGHT.
Pressing k shows the same in the reverse order, but you cannot select OPTN.
Area that lights up (Only buttons that send the signal light up in orange.)

I OPTN (option) area

OPTN is an extra component control area that can be programmed with other remote control functions.
For the signals that will be used only in macro, it is recommended to learn signals in the OPTN area.
You cannot set up the manufacturer code in this area.
Pressing n always selects OPTN first
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Each Component Control Area
The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the component you have. After setting the manufacturer code, press an input selector button, / , or SOURCE SELECT k / n to select a component you want to control.
I Operating a DVD player (DVD area)
TITLE (TOP MENU) MENU DISPLAY SEARCH POWER Return STOP

Menu cursor/ENTER

Audio Skip search PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons Clear

Title/Index

TV VOL

TV INPUT CH TV MUTE

DISC +/ (disc skip)

* TV VOL +/, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function to operate your TV without switching the input if the manufacturer code is set in D-TV/LD or PHONO. When the manufacturer code for your TV is set up in the both DTV/LD and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the D-TV/LD area.
I Operating a VCR (VCR 1 and VCR 2/DVR areas)
SEARCH POWER Record (Press twice to start recording) STOP TV/Video input

PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons

CH +/ (channel)

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I Operating a TV/digital TV (D-TV/LD area) or a cable TV/satellite TV (CBL/ SAT area)

DISPLAY POWER

Enter TV INPUT TV VOL +/ TV MUTE
* SEARCH, REC, STOP, PAUSE and PLAY function to operate your VCR without switching the input to VCR 1 if the manufacturer code is set in VCR 1.

Press /+ repeatedly to change the setting of the item.
TEST TONEON OUTPUTMAIN L/R FRQ88Hz
Press k / n repeatedly until the current DSP program appears or simply press one of the DSP program group buttons to exit from the SET MENU.

LRG SML NONE

Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is in the standby mode. However if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than one week, the stored data will be lost. If so, adjust the items again.
SML Select this if you have a small center speaker. The lowfrequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the center channel are directed to the speakers selected with 1E LFE/BASS OUT.
NONE Select this if you do not have a center speaker. All of the center channel signal are directed to the left and right main speakers.
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I 1B MAIN SP (main speaker mode)
The OSD shows large or small main speakers depending on how you set this item. Choices: LARGE, SMALL Initial setting: LARGE LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The entire range of the left and right main channel signal is directed to the left and right main speakers.
I 1C REAR L/R SP (rear speaker mode)
The OSD shows large, small or no rear speakers depending on how you set this item. Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE Initial setting: LRG LRG Select this if you have large left and right rear speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers. The entire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the left and right rear speakers.

LARGE SMALL

SMALL Select this if you have small main speakers. The lowfrequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel are directed to the speakers selected with 1E LFE/BASS OUT.
SML Select this if you have small left and right rear speakers. The low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the rear channel are directed to the speakers selected with 1E LFE/BASS OUT.
When you select MAIN for 1E LFE/BASS OUT, the lowfrequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel are directed to the main speakers even if you select SMALL for the main speaker mode.
NONE Select this if you do not have rear speakers.
If 1C REAR L/R SP is set to NONE, 1D REAR CT SP will be skipped.
This unit is set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode by selecting NONE for 1C REAR L/R SP (see page 33).
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I 1D REAR CT SP (rear center speaker mode)
By adding a rear center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide more realistic frontto-back and transitions.

7A CMPNT-V INPUT

[A] DVD [B]CBL/SAT
I 7B OPTICAL OUT for OPTICAL OUTPUT jacks (1) and (2)
(1) MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD (2) CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/ SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE Initial settings: (1) MD/TAPE (2) CD-R Choices:
I 7D COAXIAL IN for COAXIAL INPUT jacks (7) and (8)
Choices: (7) CD, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER (8) D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT Initial settings: (7) CD (8) D-TV/LD

7D COAXIAL IN

(7) CD (8)D-TV/LD

7B OPTICAL OUT

(1)MD/TAPE (2) CD-R
You cannot select an item more than once for the same type of jack.
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8 INPUT MODE (initial input mode)
Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 30 for details about the input mode).

10 LFE LEVEL

This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. The LFE signal carries the low-frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes. Control range (dB): 20 to 0 for both SPEAKER and HEADPHONE Initial setting: 0 dB for both SPEAKER and HEADPHONE

8 INPUT MODE

AUTO LAST -/+ : Select / : Exit
Choices: AUTO, LAST Initial setting: AUTO AUTO Select this to allow this unit to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode. LAST Select this to set this unit to automatically select the last input mode used for that source.
Press k / n to select the item to be adjusted.

SPEAKER0dB HEADPHONE0dB

Press /+ to adjust the LFE level.
Even if LAST is selected, the last setting for the EX/ES button will not be recalled.
SPEAKER-11dB HEADPHONE0dB
9 PARAM. INI (parameter initialization)
Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each DSP program within a DSP program group. When you initialize a DSP program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings. Press the corresponding numeric button for the DSP program that you want to initialize. The asterisk (*) next to the program number means that the parameter values have been changed.

Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones.

9 PARAM. INI

1 **No. Key *4 8
You cannot initialize the individual DSP programs within a group separately. When 14 MEMORY GUARD is set to ON (see page 66), you cannot initialize any program groups. Once you initialize a DSP program group, you cannot automatically revert to the previous parameter settings.
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11 D-RANGE (dynamic range)
Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals.

12 SP DELAY

Use this feature to adjust the delay of the Center and the Rear Center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speakers with a source like Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. Ideally, the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right Main speakers. However, in most home situations, the Center speaker or the Rear Center speaker is placed in line with the Main speakers or the Rear speakers. By delaying the sound from the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker, the apparent distance from the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker to the main listening position can be adjusted to make it seem the same as the distance between the left and right Main speaker, and the left and right Rear speakers to the listening position. Adjusting the delay time for the Center speaker is especially important for giving depth to the dialogue.

11 D-RANGE

SP: MAX STD MIN HP: MAX STD MIN
Choices: MAX, STD, MIN Initial setting: MAX (for both speakers and headphones) MAX Select the MAX setting for feature films. STD Select the STD (Standard) setting for general use. MIN Select the MIN setting for listening to sources at extremely low volume levels.
Press k / n to select UNIT. Press /+ to select the unit to be used for setting. Select one from msec, meters, and feet.
Setting items change depending on the unit chosen. When meters or feet is selected, enter the distance from your listening position to each speaker.

I REV. DELAY (Reverberation Delay)
This parameter adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you feel like you are in a larger acoustic environment.

Source Sound

Reverberation Time

REV. DELAY

I REV. LEVEL (Reverberation Level)
Function: Description: This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes.

Control Range %

REV. LEVEL
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For 8ch Stereo I CT LEVEL (Center Level)
Control Range % Control Range % Control Range % Control Range % Control Range % Control Range %
This parameter adjusts the volume level for the center channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
I RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level)
This parameter adjusts the volume level for the rear left channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
I RR LEVEL (Rear Right Level)
This parameter adjusts the volume level for the rear right channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
I RC LEVEL (Rear Center Level)
This parameter adjusts the volume level for the rear center channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
I FL LEVEL (Front Left Level)
This parameter adjusts the volume level for the front effect left channel in 8-channel stereo mode.
I FR LEVEL (Front Right Level)
This parameter adjusts the volume level for the front effect right channel in 8-channel stereo mode.

For PRO LOGIC I PANORAMA

Music Control Range OFF/ON Control Range 3 STD +3 Control Range 0 7
Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect.

I DIMENSION

Gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear.
I CT WIDTH (Center Width)
Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees.
For DTS Neo: 6 Music I C. IMAGE (Center Image)
Function: This parameter adjusts the center image from all three front speakers.

Control Range 0 0.5

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

Select SWFR or BOTH (see page 58).
Select BOTH (see page 58).
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Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator on the front panel display does not light up.) Poor bass reproduction.
Digital output and Dolby Digital or DTS are not selected on the connected components.
Make an appropriate setting following the operation instructions for your component.
1E LFE/BASS OUT on the SET MENU is set to SWFR or BOTH and your system does not include a subwoofer. The output mode for each speaker (main, center, rear, or rear center) on the SET MENU does not match your speaker configuration.
Select MAIN (see page 58).
Select the appropriate output mode for each speaker based on the size of the speakers in your configuration (see pages 56 59).
A humming sound can be heard.
Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Connect the grounding cord of your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit (see page 19). The turntable should be connected to this unit through an MC-head amplifier (see page 18). Turn on the power to the component.
No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. The volume level is low while playing a record. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The sound effect cannot be recorded. A source cannot be recorded. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The component connected to the OUT(REC) jacks of this unit is turned off. It is not possible to record the sound effect by a recording component. A source component is connected to the analog input jacks of this unit for digital recording. Digital connections are not made between this unit and other components for playback or recording. A source component is connected to the digital input jacks of this unit for analog recording. Analog connections are not made between this unit and other components for playback or recording. Some recording components cannot record the Dolby Digital or DTS sources. The sound field parameters and some other settings on this unit cannot be changed. This unit does not operate properly. 14 MEMORY GUARD on the SET MENU is set to ON.
BASIC OPERAIONT ADVANCED OPERATION
Connect the source component to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.
Make digital connections.
Connect a source component to the analog input jacks.

Make analog connections.

Select OFF (see page 66).
The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or by a power supply with low voltage.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.