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WARDS XM YAMAHA

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(TUNER ID1) (TUNER ID2) (XM ID1) (XM ID 2)

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OTHER AUDIO ACCESSORIES

YAMAHA (iPod) 81981

HTR-5950

AV Receiver

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, VSTRA FRLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA

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OWNERS MANUAL
Printed in Malaysia WG73510
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols 12
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

PORTABLE jack For analog audio signals transmitted via stereo analog audio mini cables.
Audio and video signal flow
Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC)
Input Output AUDIO OUT (REC)
DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL

L R L R

Digital audio

Analog audio

Digital output

Analog output

This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus, audio signals input at the analog jacks are output only at the analog AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks. Likewise, audio signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks are output only at the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack.
Video signal flow for MONITOR OUT

Output (MONITOR OUT)

PR Y PB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO

Analog video

Through

Video conversion when VIDEO CONV. is set to ON (see page 85)
When video signals are input at the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks, the priority order of the input signals is as follows where the video signals input at the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks have the top priority: COMPONENT VIDEO > S VIDEO > VIDEO

Connecting a TV

Connect your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks of this unit. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete.

COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR

S-video in

Video in

Component video in
Connecting a DVD player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB
Connect your DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR or STB (set-top box) using the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 18). The cable TV receiver and the satellite receiver are examples of the STB. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete. Notes
When VIDEO CONV. is set to OFF (see page 85), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 18). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks. When VIDEO CONV. is set to ON (see page 85), the converted video signals are output only at the MONITOR OUT jacks. When recording a source, you must make the same type of video connections between each component. To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT or DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for OPTICAL OUT, OPTICAL IN, or COAXIAL IN in I/O ASSIGNMENT (see page 83). If you connect your DVD player to both the DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) and the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) jack.

Off OFF Decoders are not used to create 6.1 channels. Notes
Press j / i repeatedly to select a decoder while PLIIxMusic (etc.) is displayed.
Auto AUTO When a signal flag that can be recognized by this unit is input, this unit selects the optimum decoder to play back the signal in 6.1 channels. If this unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is present in the input signal, it cannot automatically be played in 6.1 channels.
Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal flag that can be automatically detected by this unit. When playing these kinds of discs in 6.1 channels, select a decoder manually from PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX. 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if you press EXTD SUR. in the following cases: when SUR. L/R SP (see page 79) or SUR. B SP (see page 79) is set to NONE. when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is being played. when the source being played does not contain surround left and right channel signals. when a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played. when the 2ch Stereo (see page 38) or DIRECT STEREO (see page 38) mode is selected. When this unit is set to the standby mode, this setting will be reset to AUTO. The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when SUR. B SP is set to NONE (see page 79).
Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround
Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels.

SUR. STANDARD

Functions Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie sources Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music sources Dolby Pro Logic II processing for game sources Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie sources Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for game sources DTS processing for movie sources DTS processing for music sources Neural Surround processing for any sources (U.S.A. and Canada models only)
PRO LOGIC PLII Movie PLII Music PLII Game PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music PLIIx Game
Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control repeatedly to switch between the SUR. STANDARD and SUR. ENHANCED programs or press MOVIE to select the MOVIE THEATER program.

Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music

Press SELECT on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired decoder.

Neural Sur.

SUR. ENHANCED or MOVIE THEATER

Functions

You can select from the following modes depending on the type of source you are playing and your personal preference. y
You can also select a decoder by pressing j / i on the remote control while the decoder type is displayed in the front panel display.

Press A/B/C/D/E and then PRESET/TUNING/ CH l / h to select the preset station number under which the first station will be stored. Automatic preset tuning stops when stations have all been stored up to E8.

CATEGORY NEXT LEVEL

Press PRESET/TUNING so that the colon (:) disappears from the front panel display and then press PRESET/TUNING/CH l to begin tuning toward lower frequencies.
Tune into a station automatically or manually. See pages 45 and 46 for tuning instructions.

630 kHz

When this unit is tuned into a station, the front panel display shows the frequency of the station received.
Press MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM). The MEMORY indicator flashes in the front panel display for approximately 5 seconds.
Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset station group (A to E) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The selected preset station group letter appears. Check that the colon (:) appears in the front panel display.
Preset station Colon (:) group
Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number.
Selecting preset stations
You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it was stored.

PHONES

PROGRAM
h INPUT MODE MULTI CH INPUT

Preset station number

Press MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The station band and frequency appear in the front panel display with the preset station group and number you have selected. The MEMORY indicator disappears from the front panel display. y
When performing this operation with the remote control, set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press TUNER to select TUNER as the input source.
The displayed station has been stored as C3.
Press A/B/C/D/E on the front panel (or A-E/ CAT. j / i on the remote control) to select the desired preset station group (A to E). The preset station group letter appears in the front panel display and changes each time you press the button.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations. Notes
Any stored station data existing under a preset station number is cleared when you store a new station under the same preset station number. The reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.
Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select the desired preset station number (1 to 8). The preset station group and number appear in the front panel display along with the station band and frequency.

1 XM Selects XM as the input source. BASIC OPERATION 2 Numeric buttons (All Channel Search or Category Search mode) Use 1 to 9 and 0 to enter a channel number directly. (Preset Search mode) Use 1 to 8 to enter a preset channel number directly. 3 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i (All Channel Search mode) Press A-E/CAT. j / i to change the channel category. Press PRESET/CH u / d to search for a channel within all channels. Press and hold for quick search. (Category Search mode) Press A-E/CAT. j / i to change the channel category. Press PRESET/CH u / d to search for a channel within the selected category. Press and hold for quick search. (Preset Search mode) Press A-E/CAT. j / i to change the preset channel group (A to E). Press PRESET/CH u / d to change the preset channel number (1 to 8). 4 XM MEMORY Stores a preset channel in the memory (see page 60). 5 ENT. Confirms an entered channel number in the Direct Number Access mode (see page 59). 6 SRCH MODE Changes the search mode between the All Channel Search, Category Search, and Preset Search modes (see page 56). 7 DISPLAY Displays the XM Satellite Radio information such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title displayed in the front panel display or in the OSD (see page 61).
Activating XM Satellite Radio
To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then visit the website at http://activate.xmradio.com/ or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) with a major credit card handy for signing up.
Check the XM Satellite Radio reception level and adjust the orientation of the XM Connectand-Play digital antenna accessory for a better percentage of the reception level. y
You can display the XM Satellite Radio reception level by using the XM ANTENNA parameter in OPTION MENU (see page 87).

VOLUME STANDBY /ON

Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press XM on the remote control) to select XM as the input source. The cursor on the left of the XM indicator lights up in the front panel display.
If CHECK ANTENNA appears in the front panel display, the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory may not be connected to the XM jack on the rear panel of this unit properly. See Connecting the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory on page 52 and check the connection. The XM ANTENNA parameter in OPTION MENU (see page 87) cannot be adjusted by using the remote control. Instead, you need to adjust the orientation of the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connected to the XM jack of this unit for a better percentage of the reception level.

MUSIC The Bttm Line MUSIC The Roxy Thtr ENTERTAINMENT Disco SUR. STANDARD
Changing sound field parameter settings
You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial factory settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Notes
Use the PARAM. INI feature in OPTION MENU to initialize the parameters of each sound field program within a sound field program group (see page 86). When you set a sound field parameter to a value other than the initial factory settings, an asterisk mark (*) appears by the sound field parameter name in the OSD. You cannot change the sound field parameter values when MEMORY GUARD in OPTION MENU is set to ON (see page 86). If you want to change the sound field parameter values, set MEMORY GUARD to OFF.
Turn on the video monitor and then press DISPLAY on the remote control. The following display is shown in the OSD.
Sound field program category

Cursor

Sound field parameters
For details about the function and control range of each sound field parameter, see page 67. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary to change other sound field program parameter settings. The available sound field parameters for some of the sound field programs may be displayed on more than one page in the OSD. In this case, press u / d to scroll through pages. If you press and hold j / i to change the sound field parameter value, the initial factory settings are shown momentarily in the front panel display.
Sound field parameter values
Press one of the sound field program selector buttons repeatedly to select the desired sound field program you want to adjust.
TV INPUT MUSIC MUTE ENTERTAIN MOVIE STEREO POWER POWER STANDBY POWER
MD SLEEP XM SPEAKERS CBL MULTI CH IN TUNER
TITLE BAND AMP ENTER SOURCE
Press u / d to select the desired sound field parameter and then j / i to change the selected sound field parameter value. Press i to increase the value. Press j to decrease the value.

Source sound Live Level Level Level Time Dead Time

Small reflected sound

Large reflected sound

Small value = 0

Large value = 10
Features Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB at 1 kHz. This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Set a longer reverberation time for dead sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for live sources and listening room environments. Control range: 1.0 to 5.0 s

REV.TIME

Reverberation
Source sound Early reflections
REV.TIME Sound source Short reverberation
REV.TIME Long reverberation

Small value = 1.0 s

Large value = 5.0 s

REV.DELAY

Reverberation delay. 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 as if you are in a larger acoustic environment. Control range: 0 to 250 ms

Source sound

REV. LEVEL
Features Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. Control range: 0 to 100%

REV.LEVEL

Reverberation Time REV.DELAY REV.TIME

2ch Stereo DIRECT

2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Choices: AUTO, OFF
The AUTO setting bypasses the decoders and DSP processors only when BASS and TREBLE are set to 0 dB (see page 32). When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input, they are downmixed to 2 channels and output from the front left and right speakers. The low-frequency signals input from the front left and right speakers are redirected to the subwoofer in the following cases: LFE/BASS OUT is set to BOTH (see page 79). FRONT SP is set to SMALL (see page 78) and LFE/BASS OUT is set to SWFR (see page 79).
6ch Stereo CT LEVEL SL LEVEL SR LEVEL SB LEVEL
6-channel stereo center, surround left, surround right and surround back levels. Adjusts the volume level of each channel in the 6-channel stereo mode. Control range: 0 to 100%

Select NONE (none) if you did not connect a surround back speaker. The low-frequency signals of the surround back channel are directed to the speakers selected in LFE/BASS OUT, and the rest of the surround back channel signals are directed to the surround left and right speakers. Select SML (small) if you have a small surround back speaker that does not reproduce low-frequency signals effectively. The low-frequency signals of the surround back channel are directed to the speakers selected in LFE/BASS OUT. Select LRG (large) if you have a large surround back speaker that reproduces low-frequency signals effectively. All the surround back channel signals are directed to the surround back speaker. Bass out LFE/BASS OUT Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH

SUR. L/R SP LFE/BASS OUT

NONE >SML LRG SWFR FRNT>BOTH
Select NONE (none) if you did not connect surround speakers. This unit is set to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode (see page 43) and SUR. B SP is automatically set to NONE. The low-frequency signals of the surround left and right channels are directed to the speakers selected in LFE/BASS OUT. Select SML (small) if you have small surround left and right speakers that do not reproduce low-frequency signals effectively. The low-frequency signals of the surround left and right channels are directed to the speakers selected in LFE/BASS OUT. Select LRG (large) if you have large surround left and right speakers that reproduce low-frequency signals effectively. All the surround channel signals are directed to the surround left and right speakers.
Select SWFR (subwoofer) if you connected a subwoofer. The LFE signals as well as the lowfrequency signals of other speakers set to SML (or SMALL) or to NONE are directed to the subwoofer. Select FRNT (front) if you did not connect a subwoofer. The LFE signals, the low-frequency signals of the front left and right channels, and the lowfrequency signals of other speakers set to SML (or SMALL) or to NONE are all directed to the front left and right speakers regardless of the FRONT SP setting (see page 78). Select BOTH (both) if you connected a subwoofer. The low-frequency signals of any source are output from the subwoofer. The LFE signals as well as the low-frequency signals of other speakers set to SML (or SMALL) or to NONE are directed to the subwoofer. The low-frequency signals of the front left and right channels are directed to the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer regardless of the FRONT SP setting (see page 78).
Crossover CROSS OVER Use this feature to select a crossover frequency of all the speakers set to SML (or SMALL) or to NONE in SPEAKER SET (see pages 78 and 79). All frequencies below the selected frequency will be sent to the subwoofer or to the speakers set to LRG (or LARGE) in SPEAKER SET (see pages 78 and 79). Choices: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz

C)PARAM. INI

STEREO *MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE THEATER *STANDARD Press DSP key
You cannot automatically revert to the previous parameter settings once you initialize a sound field program group. You cannot separately initialize individual sound field programs. You cannot initialize any sound field program groups when MEMORY GUARD is set to ON (see page 86).
Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD
Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: OFF, ON

B)MEMORY GUARD

>OFF ON [<]/[>]:Select [ENTER]:Return
Select OFF to turn off the MEMORY GUARD feature. Select ON to protect: DSP program parameters all SET MENU items all speaker levels Note
When MEMORY GUARD is set to ON, you cannot select and adjust any other SET MENU items.
Zone set D)MULTI ZONE SET
Use this feature to specify the location of speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals of this unit.
XM Radio setting E)XM RADIO SET (U.S.A. model only)
E)XM RADIO SET D)MULTI ZONE SET
. SP B;;;;;;;FRONT. XM DISPLAY;;;10S XM ANTENNA;;NONE SCROLL;;;;;;CONT [<]/[>]:Select [ENTER]:Return [<]/[>]:Select [ENTER]:Return
Speaker B setting SP B Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Choices: FRONT, ZONE B Select FRONT to turn on or off SPEAKERS A and B when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in the main zone. Select ZONE B if the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in another zone. If SPEAKERS A is turned off and SPEAKERS B is turned on, all the speakers including the subwoofer in the main zone are muted and this unit outputs sound at the SPEAKERS B terminals only. Notes
If you connect headphones to the PHONES jack of this unit, the sound is output from both headphones and the SPEAKERS B terminals when SP B is set to ZONE B. If a DSP program is selected when SP B is set to ZONE B, this unit automatically enters the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode (see page 43).
XM Radio information display time XM DISPLAY Use this feature to set the time to display the XM Satellite Radio information in the OSD after pressing DISPLAY on the front panel or on the remote control. Choices: ON, 10S, 30S, OFF Select ON to display the XM Satellite Radio information while this unit is tuned into a channel. Select 10S to display the XM Satellite Radio information for 10 seconds. Select 30S to display the XM Satellite Radio information for 30 seconds. Select OFF not to display the XM Satellite Radio information. XM Radio antenna XM ANTENNA Use this feature to check the current reception level of the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connected to the XM jack of this unit (see page 52). For the best reception, orient the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory so that a value of 60% or more is displayed here. Display status: NONE, 0 to 100% Notes

Set LFE/BASS OUT to BOTH.
Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel display does not light up.) A humming sound is heard. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The sound effect cannot be recorded. A source cannot be recorded by a digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack. A source cannot be recorded by an analog component connected to the AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks. The sound field parameters and some other settings of this unit cannot be changed. This unit does not operate properly.
The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG.
Make an appropriate setting following the operating instructions for your component. Set INPUT MODE to AUTO or DTS.

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Incorrect cable connections. The component connected to the AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks of this unit is turned off. It is not possible to record the sound effect with a recording component. The source component is not connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks of this unit. Some components cannot record the Dolby Digital or DTS sources.
Connect the audio cables firmly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Turn on the power of the component.
Connect the source component to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

19, 21

The source component is not connected to the analog AUDIO IN jacks of this unit.
Connect the source component to the analog AUDIO IN jacks.
MEMORY GUARD in SET MENU is set to ON.

Set MEMORY GUARD to OFF.

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. Speaker cables are short-circuited.
Disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.
CHECK SP WIRES appears in the front panel display. There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency equipment. The picture is disturbed. This unit suddenly enters the standby mode.
Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly.
This unit is too close to the digital or highfrequency equipment.
Move this unit further away from such equipment.

The video source uses scrambled or encoded signals to prevent dubbing. The internal temperature becomes too high and the overheat protection circuitry has been activated. Wait about 1 hour for this unit to cool down and then turn it back on.

Tuner

FM stereo reception is noisy.
The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor.
Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method.
There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. The desired station cannot be tuned into with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned into. The desired station cannot be tuned into with the automatic tuning method.
There is multi-path interference.
Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multi-path interference.

The signal is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method.

46 47, 48

This unit has been disconnected for a long period. The signal is weak or the antenna connections are loose.

Set preset stations

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and orient it for the best reception. Use the manual tuning method.
There are continuous crackling and hissing noises. There are buzzing and whining noises.
Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. A TV set is being used nearby.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to eliminate all noise. Move this unit away from the TV set.
If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies.

Status message Cause

The XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory is not connected to the XM jack of this unit or does not work properly. The XM user encryption code is being updated. The signal is too weak.
Check the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connections and orient it for the best reception level. Wait until the encryption code is updated. Check the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connections and orient it for the best reception level. Wait until the decoding process has finished. Check the channel number again or select another XM Satellite Radio channel.

See page 52

CHECK ANTENNA

UPDATING NO SIGNAL

LOADING OFF AIR
It takes longer than four seconds for audio or text data to be decoded. The XM Satellite Radio channel you selected is not currently broadcasting any signals. The Channel Station ID (SID) is no longer available. No artist name or song title is available. No channels are available for the selected category.

<XM> - - - - - / - - -

<CAT> - - -

Select another channel category by pressing CATEGORY on the front panel (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) repeatedly.

Remote control

The remote control does not work nor function properly.

Wrong distance or angle.

The remote control functions within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. Reposition this unit.

See page 8

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The remote control code is not correctly set.
Replace all batteries. Set the remote control code correctly using LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES at the end of this manual. Try setting another code for the same manufacturer using LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES at the end of this manual.
The library code of the remote control and the remote control ID of this unit do not match. Even if the remote control code is correctly set, there are some models that do not respond to the remote control.
Match the remote control ID of this unit with the corresponding remote control library code.

89, 93

In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel and in the OSD, check the connection to your iPod (see page 22). See page

Status message

This unit is in the middle of recognizing the connection with your iPod. This unit is in the middle of acquiring song lists from your iPod.

Loading.

Connect error
There is a problem with the signal path from your iPod to this unit.
Set this unit to the standby mode and reconnect the YAMAHA iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod.
Unknown type iPod connected
The iPod being used is not supported by this unit. Your iPod is properly stationed in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit, and the connection between your iPod and this unit is complete. Your iPod was removed from a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit. This unit cannot play back the songs currently stored on your iPod.

Sound field program information

CINEMA DSP

Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a theater having many speakers designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so on, can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound heard. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the audiovisual experience of movie theater in the listening room of your own home.

SILENT CINEMA

YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.

Virtual CINEMA DSP

YAMAHA has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any surround speakers by using virtual surround speakers. It is even possible to enjoy Virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal two-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION
Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 .. 110 W Maximum Power (EIAJ) [China model] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 .. 135 W Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 .. 130/165/195/240 W Damping Factor (IHF) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ...120 or more Frequency Response CD terminal to Front L/R.. 10 Hz to 100 kHz, 3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion CD, etc. to Front L/R (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 )... 0.06% or less Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) CD (250 mV) to Front L/R, Effect Off. 100 dB or more Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) Front L/R... 150 V or less Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz) CD (5.1 k terminated) to Front L/R. 60 dB/45 dB or more Tone Control (Front L/R) BASS Boost/Cut.. 10 dB/60 Hz TREBLE Boost/Cut... 10 dB/20 kHz Phones Output... 150 mV/100 Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance CD, etc... 200 mV/47 k MULTI CH INPUT.. 200 mV/47 k Output Level/Output Impedance REC OUT.. 200 mV/1.2 k SUBWOOFER.. 4 V/1.2 k

Quick-Connect Poster
YHT-670 Home Theater in a Box
Yamaha created this package to greatly enhance your audio and home theater enjoyment. This Quick-Connect Poster will help you get started. Follow the steps to connect the speakers first. Then connect your DVD Player and other components. Refer to your Owners Manuals as well as those that came with your other components for complete instructions and precautions. Be sure that all components are not plugged in while making connections. You will need the following which are not included in the package: Phillips screwdriver, wire cutter/stripper, optional for wall mounting: brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws or sheet metal screws.

Your System

Room Layout
Inspect Contents After unpacking, inspect the contents to confirm you have the above items: two front speakers, two surround speakers, one center speaker, subwoofer, HTR-5950 A/V Receiver with remote control, DV-C6860 DVD Player with remote control, speaker wire, 8 subwoofer RCA cable, 9 audio/video RCA cable. Also included, but not shown, are AM and FM antennas and related Owners Manuals.
Speaker Placement After connection of the speakers place them so they appear in the approximate positions as shown in the diagram above.

4 3/16"

HTR-5950 Receiver

Speaker Connections

Connect Front Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to ()terminal.

Connect Speaker Wire

Cut speaker wire 6 to appropriate lengths for all speaker connections. Connect speaker wire for front speakers , and surround speakers.The positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black terminal. (Seeyour HTR-5950 Owners Manual for more information on speaker wire connections.) Mount Surround Speakers (optional) Fasten mounting screws into a firm wall or wall support. Leave 1/4 space between head and wall. Hang the keyholes on the speaker backs on the protruding screws. WARNING Please contact a reliable source about the best type of hardware for your particular walls construction. Secure installation is the purchasers responsibility. See your Owners Manual for additional precautions.
CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.

11/16"

Connect Center Speaker Wire
Connect Center Speaker Wire as shown. The positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black terminal. Place all speakers in desired location as shown in Step 2, Room Layout.

YST-SW012 Subwoofer

CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers. Connect Surround Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to ()terminal.

AM Loop Antenna

HTR-5950 Receiver Indoor FM Antenna

Subwoofer Connection

Connect Center Speaker Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to ()terminal. CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
Connect RCA Cable Connect RCA cable 8 to subwoofer. Set subwoofer VOLUME control to half-way mark and POWER to OFF. Connect RCA cable to receiver from subwoofer. WARNING Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.

Antenna Connection

Connect Antennas to Receiver Locate AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna. Keeping receiver unplugged, connect as shown. For more information about obtaining clear reception and grounding, see your Owners Manual.

DV-C6860 DVD Player

AUDIO/VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Video Game Console Audio/Video OUT

DVD Player Connection

Connect DVD Player Top: Connect RCA audio/video cables 9 to receiver: Yellow to DVD, Red to Digital Input DVD Coaxial as shown, and leave White unplugged. Bottom: Connect audio/video cables to DVD player from receiver: Yellow to Video, Red to Coaxial, and leave White unplugged. WARNING Components must not be plugged in while connecting them. Wait until all connections are made before plugging in your components.

VCR Connection

Connect VCR (optional) Connect audio/video cables (not included) as shown. NOTE VCR shown is for illustration purposes only. When using a hi-fistereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch on the VCR to Line position to record from another source connected to the HTR-5950 receiver.
Video Game Console Connection
Connect Game Console or Video Camera (optional) Connect RCA audio/video cables (not included) as shown.

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

DSS/Cable/HDTV Tuner Box

VIDEO IN

Video Monitor
DSS/Cable/HDTV TunerConnection
Connect DSS/Cable/HDTV Tuner Box (optional) Connect RCA audio/video cables (not included) and optional optical cable (not pictured) to DTV/CBL terminals on receiver to A/V OUT connections on Box as shown.

CD Player Connection

CD Player

Video Monitor Connection

Connect a Video Monitor (optional) Connect an RCA video cable (not included) to receiver Monitor OUT from your video monitor as shown.
Connect CD Player (optional) Connect RCA audio cables (not included) to CD terminals on receiver as shown. If your CD Player has digital output terminal, connect digital cable (not included) to HTR-5950 Receiver Digital Input terminal. See your HTR-5950 Owners Manual for more information.

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

MD/CD-R Recorder

MD/CD-R Player Connection
Connect MD/CD-R Recorder (optional) Connect RCA audio cables (not included) to MD/CD-R terminals on receiver as shown.
Plug In receiver and other components. Power on the receiver first, and the other components next. Adjust volume on the receiver. Please see each of your respective Owners Manuals for recommended guidelines and settings.
Enjoy the Yamaha Home Theater Experience Be sure to put batteries in your remotes (see Owners Manuals for instructions). Refer to your Owners Manuals for each component in your system for more information. Now, relax and enjoy the unparalleled sound of your Yamaha Home Theater system.
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 http://www.yamaha.com Phone: 1-800-292-2982
2006 Yamaha Electronics Corporation Printed in USA

Part No. 670QCP 02/06