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RX-V1300 Digital Home Theater Receiver
Yamaha Targets Mid to High-End Customers with the New RX-V1300 Home Theater Receiver Featuring Superb Sound Quality and Extensive Facilities for Home Theater Entertainment. Yamaha Corporation, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of audio and home theater systems, announces the latest addition to its line of high quality home theater receivers. The RX-V1300 is designed for 6.1-channel home theater systems and features Yamahas Digital ToP-ART design concept, 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels, a 32-bit CINEMA DSP LSI, full surround format compatibility, 25 surround programs with Yamahas exclusive Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, SILENT CINEMA, a wide-range power amplifier and extensive inputs and outputs.

RX-V1300 Main Features:

High power 6-channel discrete amplifier configuration (100W x 6, RMS) Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) Powerful 32-bit Yamaha 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, and DTS Neo:6. 25 surround programs (45 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 and outputs

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RX-V1300 NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
Digital Home Theater Receiver

RX-V1300

Versatile, high performance receiver designed to serve as the core component of any high quality home theater system. Major features include 6-channel discrete amplification (100W x 6, RMS), Yamahas Digital ToP-ART design concept, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, 25 surround programs, SILENT CINEMA, and learning-capable/present 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 and DTS Neo:6.
Black finish available in some areas
Everything You Want in a Home Theater Receiver, Plus Numerous Yamaha Exclusive Features for Greater Enjoyment.

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Advanced Technology and an Extensive Range of Functions Give You Complete Satisfaction.
High Power 6-Channel Discrete Amplifier Configuration (100W x 6, RMS) Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) Powerful 32-bit Yamaha 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, and DTS Neo:6 192kHz/24-bit System DAC 25 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), and DTS

Neo:6 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 Digital-to-Analog Converter System The RX-V1300s vitally important digital-to-analog converters use an extremely high performance 192kHz/24-bit type. They perform accurate sound field reproduction for high quality multi-channel 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.

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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 analog 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 processing and sound format decoding system in on a single The RX-V1300 has a board, which is shielded to prevent interference. Processor Direct directly to the outputs for cleaner, Switch that provides a direct signal more efficient operation and higher connection between the processor quality sound. board and the power amplifier section. This shortens the signal path, feeding the pure, robust signal
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)
192 kHz/ 24-Bit System DAC

Input 6-Ch

Digital Volume (0-99dB, 0.5 dB Step) for 6 Channels*

6-Ch High Output Power Processor Direct Switch Main L Main R Center Rear L Rear R Rear Center
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, are mixed with the main channel signals to achieve 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 the Outstanding High Sound Quality
The RX-V1300 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 receiver. 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 RX-V1300 with awesome capabilities. It incorporates a powerful 6-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. 6-Channel High Power, Discrete Amplifier Configuration The RX-V1300 will deliver as much as 100W (RMS) of power to each of six channels (two main, two rear, one center and one rear center). This is more than enough to fill even the largest rooms with vibrant music and Richter-scale sound effects.
High Dynamic Power Capability The RX-V1300 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 (Main L/R Channels) 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 ToP-ART Base Supporting the heavy heat sinks, transformer, and circuit board is Yamahas ToP-ART base, which has exceptional anti-resonance and damping characteristics. Beneath this base is the bottom of power amplifier, part of the heavy chassis which is also designed for maximum vibration damping. 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 receiver 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) 200 250
Dynamic Power per Channel
Damping Factor Characteristics
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 receivers. As a result, many were replaced with more expensive or custom-designed units. Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors Developed specifically for the RX-V1300, the 12,000F 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 Myca Capacitors and Film Capacitors At this level of sound quality, even these small parts make a difference. The high precision FE mica and metallic mylar film capacitors use polypropylene material and are the highest performance types on the market. Extra-Large Low-Impedance Transformer The large 4.7kg low-impedance transformer is an important factor in the RX-V1300s 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. Thick 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) Anti-Resonance Alminum-Extruded Heat Sinks with High Efficient Cooling System (2) Extra-Large (4.7kg), Low-Impedance Transformer (3) Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors (4) FE Mica 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 what the acoustic properties of concert halls or jazz clubs might be. Digital Sound Field Processing was one
RX-V1300 Surround Programs: 25 Surround Programs (45 Variations) HiFi DSP Programs CONCERT HALL Concert Hall CHURCH Church JAZZ CLUB Jazz Club ROCK CONCERT Rock Concert Disco ENTERTAINMENT 6 Ch Stereo Program Subtotal 6 CINEMA DSP Programs ENTERTAINMENT Game MUSIC VIDEO Pop/Rock Mono Movie TV THEATER 1 Variety/Sports Spectacle MOVIE THEATER 1 Sci-Fi Adventure MOVIE THEATER 2 General ENHANCED Enhanced Program Subtotal 9 Variations 6 Variations Surround Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS Digital Surround DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Dolby Pro-Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie DTS Neo:6 Music DTS Neo:6 Cinema Variations 10 45

Program Subtotal Program Total Remarks
: HiFi DSP Programs : A/V Programs : CINEMA DSP : Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Capable : Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
Auto Priority Input Terminal Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Digital input terminals are provided to handle any kind of digital input. Functions are programed to select priority in order of coaxial digital, optical digital and analog when different digital formats are input from the same source. The sound decoder is also automatically selected and processed according to the combination of the format of input signals and the selected sound field programs, while DSP sound field processing is optimized at the same time.
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 Very similar to Dolby Digital EX. Uses a different rear center channel decoding method. 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.

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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! Quad-Field and Tri-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 (handy for use in custom installations where some rooms dont have 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 Center 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 receivers, the RX-V1300 also includes a Video Conversion connection (S-Video to Composite, Monitor Out). Total Convenience A comprehensive On-Screen Display with a convenient Set Menu allows selection and adjustment of a wide variety of functions. 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 and Main Level) - Low Frequency Test - L/R Balance - Headphone Tone Control - Center Graphic Equalizer - Input Rename - I/O Assign - Input Mode - Parameter Initialize - LFE Level - Dynamic Range - Speaker Delay Time (Center and Rear Center) - Display Set - Memory Guard - 6-Channel Input (Center and LFE channels output tmixed down to Main for music sources)
HDTV Compatible Component Video Out The frequency response of the Component Video Monitor Out signal is DC60MHz, making it compatible with HDTV monitors. Fixed and Assignable Terminals Yamaha offers terminals that can be either independently assigned to sources or defaulted to fixed settings. Bass Extension Turn the bass extension switch on to
Bass Extension Characteristics
RX-V1300 Extensive Connections
5 Optical and 2 Coaxial Digital Inputs, and 2 Optical Digital Outputs (fixed and assignable) 6 A/V (with S-Video) and Audio Inputs, and 2 A/V (with SVideo) and 2 Audio Outputs 2 Component Video Inputs (fixed and assignable) and 1 HDTV compatible Component Video Output 2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals (Banana-Plug Compatible)
RX-V1300 Inputs and Outputs
Digital Coaxial Optical Composite In Out 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 : Assinable Terminals Analog Video S Video In Out Compo. V.* In Out
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Enjoying DVD-Audio/Video or SACD

40-Station Preset Tuning

Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R and Rear Center Preout, and Subwoofer Output Terminals

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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.
provide +6dB boost to the main speakers low end centered at 60Hz. Frequencies under 50Hz will be cut by 12dB/oct. to prevent overdrive. Learning-Capable and Preset Remote Control 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 can be preset with

control codes for TV, DVD, VCR, CDR, and other components. It also provides control of subwoofer level. Tuner Section Features High Quality, Easy Operation In addition to utilizing a Direct PLL IF Count Synthesizer Tuning system, the RX-V1300 also makes station selection easy. Users can preset as many as 40 stations for instant one-touch tuning,
and with each one the tuning mode (auto or mono) is also memorized. Auto FM Station Memory will automatically preset the 40 strongest stations on the dial. The Preset Editing function can then be used to rearrange them into groups.
RX-V1300 Main Specifications AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz, 0.04% THD) Main Channels 100 W + 100 W Center Channel 100 W Rear Channels 100 W + 100 W Rear Center Channel 100 W Max Power Main Channels 150 W + 150 W Center Channel 150 W Rear Channels 150 W + 150 W Rear Center Channel 150 W High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Yes Dynamic Power/Channel 8 ohms 140 W 6 ohms 170 W 4 ohms 205 W 2 ohms 245 W Linear Damping Yes Damping Factor (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) 80 (speaker A) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Phono (MM) 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms CD 150 mV/47 k-ohms Frequency Response 10100,000 Hz +0, -3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (2020,000 Hz) CD (Main Sp Out) 0.04% Signa-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV) 100 dB Tone Control Characteristics Bass Boost/Cut +10 dB 50 Hz Turnover Frequency 350 Hz Treble Boost/Cut +10 dB 20 kHz Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz Bass Extension Characteristics (60 Hz) 6 dB
VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Level S-Video Signal Level Component Video Signal Level

Y C Y Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monitor Out Frequency Response Composite/S-Video Signal Component Video Signal TUNER SECTION FM 50dB Quieting Sensitivity (1 kHz, 100% Modulation) Mono Stereo FM Selectivity 400 kHz FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo FM Frequency Response 2015,000 hz 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
2 V (17.3 dBf) 25 V (39.2 dBf) 70 dB 76 dB/70 dB +0.5/2 dB

(W x H x D)

435 x 171 x 434 mm 15 kg

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RX-V1300 Notable Features
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 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 SVideo Terminals Gold-Plated Front Panel Composite Input Terminals 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats Preout Terminals for Main, Center, Rear and Rear Center Channels Subwoofer Output Terminal Video Conversion (S-Video to Composite, Monitor Out) 2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals (banana-plug compatible, all terminals) Convenient Operating Features Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Rotary Encode Input Selector Convenient Set Menu with Parameter Control Functions - Speaker Set Functions (Center, Main, Rear, Rear Center, LFE and Main Level) - Low Frequency Test - L/R Balance - Headphone Tone Control - Center Graphic Equalizer - Input Rename - I/O Assign - Input Mode - Parameter Initialize - LFE Level - Dynamic Range - Speaker Delay Time (Center and Rear Center) - Display Set - Memory Guard - 6-Channel Input (Center and LFE channels output mixed down to Main for music sources) On-Screen Display Bass Extension Speaker A/B Selector Sleep Timer Learning-Capable and Preset Remote Control Unit with LCD Display - Learning Capability - Preset Remote Capability with Control Code for TV, DVD, VCR, CDR, etc. - Subwoofer Level Controllable High Quality, Stable Reception Tuner 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Tuning

High Performance Digital Circuitry 192 kHz/24-Bit System DAC Accurate Touch Digitally Regulated Volume Control Governs All Channels (Yamaha 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 Powerful Original 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSI (YSS-938) for and CINEMA DSP Processing Compatibility with Latest Movie Sound Formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:Surround Programs (45 Variations) including New Music Video Program 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 6-Channel High Power Discrete Amplifier Configuration (100W x 6, RMS) 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 DVD-Audio/SACD Compatibility Finest Parts Used Throughout Extra-Large (4.7kg), 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 ToP-ART Base for reduced external resonance CINEMA DSP Processing Board for optimum performance with multi-channel audio sources, and fully shielded cabinet to prevent interference High Performance Myca Capacitors and Film Capacitors Thick PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm Copper Jumper Cables Extruded Aluminum Volume Knob
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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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APB603R-RXV1300@709

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

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FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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INTRODUCTION

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

ADVANCED OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES. 44
Control Area.. 44 Setting the Manufacturer Code. 45 Learn Feature... 47 Changing the Source Name in the Display Window... 48 Clearing Learned Functions, Renamed Source Names, and Setup Manufacturer Codes. 49 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

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). 63 12SP DELAY... 64 13DISPLAY SET.. 65 14MEMORY GUARD.. 65 156CH INPUT SET.. 65

SPEAKER SETUP.. 10

Speakers to Be Used.. 10 Speaker Placement.. 10 Connecting the Speakers... 11

BASIC OPERATION

CONNECTIONS.. 14
Before Connecting Components.. 14 Connecting Video Components. 14 Connecting Audio Components.. 17 Connecting the Antennas... 19 Connecting to an External Amplifier.. 20 Connecting to the 6CH INPUT Jacks. 20 Connecting the Power Supply Cords.. 21 Turning on the Power... 22

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD). 23
OSD Modes... 23 Selecting the OSD Mode... 23
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS.. 66 SLEEP TIMER... 67
Setting the Sleep Timer.. 67 Canceling the Sleep Timer.. 67
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS. 24
Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1G. 24
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS.. 25
Before You Begin.. 25 Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.). 25
ZONE 2 (For U.S.A., Canada and Australia models).. 68
Remote Control in Zone 2.. 69

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION

BASIC PLAYBACK.. 27

Input Modes and Indications.. 29 Selecting a Sound Field Program.. 30 Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6. 31
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING... 70
What is a Sound Field?.. 70 Sound Field Program Parameters.. 70 Changing Parameter Settings.. 71 Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value. 71
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)... 34
Understanding Sound Fields.. 34 Hi-Fi DSP Programs.. 34 CINEMA-DSP... 34 Straight Decode.. 35 Sound Field Effect... 35 Features of DSP Programs.. 36 Table of Program Names for Each Input Format. 38
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS... 72 TROUBLESHOOTING.. 76 GLOSSARY... 81 SPECIFICATIONS... 83

TUNING... 39

Automatic and Manual Tuning.. 39 Presetting Stations... 40 Tuning in to a Preset Station.. 42 Exchanging Preset Stations.. 42

English

BASIC RECORDING.. 43
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FEATURES

Built-in 6-Channel Power Amplifier
N Minimum RMS Output Power (0.04% THD, 20 Hz 20 kHz, 8) Main: 100 W + 100 W Center: 100 W Rear: 100 W + 100 W Rear center: 100 W

Other Features

N 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter N SET MENU which Provides You with 15 Items for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video System N Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment N 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future Formats N BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing Bass Response N On Screen Display Function Helpful in Controlling This Unit N S Video Signal Input/Output Capability N Component Video Input/Output Capability N Video Conversion (S Video Composite Video) N Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Signal Jacks N Sleep Timer N Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes and Learning Capability N PROCESSOR DIRECT for no alteration of the original signal N Custom Installation Facility (U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)
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 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

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 2 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.

APPENDIX English

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

VOLUME

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

D I G I T A L

STANDBY /ON

PRESET/ TUNING

PRESET /TUNING

FM/AM MEMORY

TUNING MODE

TREBLE

SPEAKERS
PROCESSOR BASS DIRECT EXTENSION

STEREO PROGRAM

EDIT PHONES
MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

SILENT

VIDEO AUX

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

q w e r

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

6 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

7 VOLUME

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

8 SPEAKERS A/B

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

2 6CH (INPUT)

Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. The source selected by pressing 6CH (INPUT) takes priority over the source selected with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

9 BASS EXTENSION

w A/B/C/D/E

Selects one of the 5 preset station groups (A to E).

e PROGRAM l / h

Selects the DSP program.

r PRESET/TUNING l / h

Selects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) appears next to the band indication on the front panel display, and selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) does not appear.

t PHONES jack

Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers. (There is an exception depending on the 1G SP B SET setting on the SET MENU.)

y VIDEO AUX jacks

Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a game console. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.
I Opening and closing the front panel door
When you want to use the controls behind the front panel door, open the door by gently pressing on the lower part of the panel. When you are not using them, close the door.

u PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h (the colon (:) turns on or off) between selecting a preset station number and tuning. This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other.
NAT URA L SOU ND AV REC EIVE R RXV13 00

i FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

o MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM)

Stores a station in the memory. Hold down this button for more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset tuning.
To open, press gently on the lower part of the panel.
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Remote Control

This section describes the controls and their functions of the remote control to operate this unit. Functions written in yellow are to operate this unit. Make sure that the AMP mode is selected before operating this unit. The functions written in green and white vary depending on the input source selected. 3 STANDBY Sets this unit in the standby mode. 4 SYSTEM POWER Turns on the power of this unit. 5 A Sets the remote control to operate other components (not necessarily connected to this unit) without changing this units input source (see page 54). 6 Input selector buttons Select the input source and change the control area (see REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES on pages 44 to 54). 7 Display window Shows the selected source component that you are controlling. 8 TV POWER Turns on and off the power of the TV.

r t y u i

V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

POWER POWER AV

o p a s
9 Operation Section Provides functions such as play, stop, skip, etc. for operating your other components. 0 LEVEL (TITLE) Selects the effect speaker channel to be adjusted and sets the level. q Cursor buttons u / d / j / i Selects and adjusts DSP program parameters and SET MENU items. TV MUTE/SELECT button mutes your TV volume and selects menu items of your DVD player when their manufacture codes are set. w TEST (RETURN) Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels. e DSP program (Numeric) buttons Select DSP programs. r RE-NAME Used for changing the input source name in the display window (see page 48). t CLEAR Used for clearing functions acquired when using the learn and rename features, and set manufacturer codes (see pages 48, 49).

p Input channel indicator
Indicates the channel components of input signals being received.

q SILENT indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected with the sound effect (see SILENT CINEMA DSP on page 32).
a LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.
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Rear Panel

DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL

IN (PLAY)

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO PR/ CR PB/ CB Y

REMOTE

IN OUT

CONTROL OUT

15mA MAX.

OUT (REC)

D-TV /LD

CBL /SAT

MONITOR OUT

OUTPUT

SUB WOOFER MAIN

AC OUTLETS

IN VCR 1

AM ANT GND

DVD CD CBL /SAT PHONO

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

(SURROUND)

IN VCR 2 /DVR

FM ANT

75 UNBAL.
MAIN A OR B: 4MIN. /SPEAKER A+B: 8MIN. /SPEAKER : 6MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER REAR CENTER : 6MIN. /SPEAKER : 6MIN. /SPEAKER REAR MAIN A OR B: 8MIN. /SPEAKER : 8MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER REAR CENTER : 8MIN. /SPEAKER : 8MIN. /SPEAKER REAR

CENTER

SURROUND

COAXIAL

ZONE 2 OUT

REAR CENTER

VIDEO S VIDEO

DIGITAL INPUT

SUB WOOFER
(U.S.A. and Canada models)
1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks 2 Audio component jacks
See pages 17 and 18 for connection information.
q Antenna input terminals See page 19 for connection information. w OUTPUT jacks See page 20 for connection information. e Speaker terminals See pages 11 and 12 for connection information. r IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your speaker impedance (see page 13). Set this unit in the standby mode before you change the setting of this switch.
< China and General models only > FREQUENCY STEP switch See page 19. VOLTAGE SELECTOR See page 21.

3 Video component jacks

See pages 14 to 16 for connection information.
4 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (U.S.A., Canada and
Australia models only) See page 69 details.
5 CONTROL OUT (U.S.A., Canada and Australia
models only) This is a control expansion terminal for commercial use.
6 AC INLET (U.S.A. and Canada models only)
Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cable (see page 21).

7 AC OUTLETS

Use these outlets to supply power to your other A/V components (see page 21).

APPENDIX

8 DIGITAL INPUT jacks 9 6CH INPUT jacks
See page 20 for connection information.
0 ZONE 2 OUT jacks (U.S.A., Canada and
Australia models only) See page 68 for details.
*1 As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal.

Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Press AMP to select the AMP mode. AMP appears in the display window on the remote control.
ON SCREEN Press ON SCREEN on the DISPLAY remote control repeatedly to change the display mode. The OSD mode changes in the following order: full display, short display, and display off.
If your video monitor is connected only to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks of this unit, the OSD is not shown. Make sure to connect your video monitor to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks and either VIDEO or S VIDEO jacks if you want to see the OSD. Playing back video software that has an anti-copy signal or video signals with a lot of noise may produce unstable images.

P01 CONCERT HALL

DSP LEVEL0dB INIT.DLY45ms ROOM SIZE1.O LIVENESS5

Full display

Short display
When you choose the full display mode, INPUT, VOLUME and some other types of operation information are displayed at the bottom of the screen in the same format as that for the front panel display. The SET MENU and test tone display appear regardless of the OSD mode.
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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS

This unit has 6 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings. If the initial settings shown in the following table are not appropriate for your speaker configuration, change settings following the steps described in 1 SPEAKER SET from pages 56 to 59.
Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1G
Item Description Control value (default setting indicated in bold) LRG/SML/NONE

1A CENTER SP

Selects the output mode according to whether or not a center speaker is being used and its performance. Selects the output mode according to the performance of the main speakers. Selects the output mode according to whether or not rear L/R speakers are being used and their performance. Selects the Rear Center channel output according to the size of the Rear Center speaker. Selects the speaker according to use for LFE signal output and low bass signal. Selects the main speaker level. Select the location of the main speakers to be connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

1B MAIN SP

LARGE/SMALL

1C REAR L/R SP

I Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs

Input mode

In this mode, the input signal is automatically selected in the following order: 1) Digital signal 2) Analog signal DTS: In this mode, only the digital input signal encoded with DTS is selected even if another signal is input at the same time. ANALOG: In this mode, only the analog input signal is selected even if a digital signal is input at the same time.
If digital signals are input from both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, the digital signal from the COAXIAL jack has precedence over the OPTICAL jack. In playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS on some LD or DVD players, the sound output delays for a moment when playback resumes after a search because the digital signal is selected again. When playing the LD source that has not been digitally recorded, the sound may not be output for some LD players. In this case, set the input mode to ANALOG.
If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player. If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit reproduces the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you want to play a DTS source, be sure to connect the source to a digital input jack and set the input mode to AUTO or DTS. If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit reproduces no sound. If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal with the input mode set to AUTO; This unit automatically switches to the DTSdecoding mode (The t indicator lights up.) after having detected the DTS signal. When playback of the DTS source is completed, the t indicator may flash. While this indicator is flashing, only DTS source can be played. If you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set the input mode back to AUTO. The t indicator may flash when a search or skip operation is performed while the DTS source is playing back with the input mode set to AUTO. If this status continues for longer than 30 seconds, this unit will automatically switch from DTS-decoding mode to PCM digital signal input mode. The t indicator will turn off.
BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX
When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting. When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set according to 8 INPUT MODE on the SET MENU (see page 62 for details).

70mm Spectacle

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Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6
You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6 in the program No. 10.
Select a decoder. Press SELECT to select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6.
Select a subprogram suitable for the source. The selection switches as follows each time /DTS SUR. is pressed. When PRO LOGIC is selected Normal Enhanced When PRO LOGIC is selected Movie Music When Neo: 6 is selected Cinema Music
PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC only 2-channel sources. and Neo: 6 decoders can decode
Select a 2-channel source and start playback on the source component. (Operating using the front panel) Select a decoder and subprogram. Press PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly to select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC , or Neo: 6.
(Operating using the remote control) /DTS SUR. on the remote control. Press The previously selected sub program appears on the front panel display.

DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC

I ~~~PRO~LOGIC I
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I Playing the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES software
Press EX/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES software with a rear center speaker.

I Virtual CINEMA DSP

With the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates the virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode according to the selected DSP program by setting 1C REAR L/R SP on the SET MENU to NONE.

CD R TUNER CD PHONO

DIGITAL

Matrix 6.1

L RL C R RR
(Example: when playing the Dolby Digital EX software)
Press EX/ES to select the mode. (The modes that can be selected vary depending on the format of the software to play.) AUTO: This mode automatically switches Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES Matrix 6.1/DTS ES Discrete 6.1 depending on the signal in the input source that this unit can detect. Rear center speaker does not work for 5.1 channel sources. Discrete 6.1: This mode can be selected only when the source with DTS ES Discrete format has been detected. (The DISCRETE indicator lights up.) Matrix 6.1: This mode makes 6-channel playback of the input source through the Matrix 6.1 decoder. EX or MATRIX indicator lights (Either up.) OFF: Rear center speaker does not work in this mode.
This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if 1C REAR L/R SP is set to NONE in the following cases: when the 6ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL Normal, Pro Logic Normal, Pro Logic , DTS Normal or Neo: 6 program is selected; when the sound effect is turned off; when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source; when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit; when using the test tone; or when connecting the headphones.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX

I Dolby Pro Logic

/DTS Neo: 6
Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Neo: 6 equipped on this unit decode the 2-channel Dolby Surround software into five or six full range channels. They also provide two modes; MOVIE/CINEMA for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel sources.
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Features of DSP Programs

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments.
Type of sources No. Program Sub program Features

CONCERT HALL

A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is near the center, close to the stage. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church with a high dome and columns along each side. The reverberation delay is very long while the early reflections are smaller than with other sound field programs. This is the sound field at stage front in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program was recorded at LAs hottest rock club. The listeners virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall. 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.

Hi-Fi DSP

For music sources

6ch Stereo

This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert. 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.

VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO

E1:FM~87.5 MHz

Make sure that TUNER mode is selected if operating using the remote control.
Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET j / i on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear on the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
Tune in to preset station A5 by using the A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h. A5 and the MEMORY indicator flash on the front panel display.
V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD PHONO

VOLUME TUNED MEMORY

A5:FM~90.6~MHz
Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged.

PRESET /TUNING EDIT

or Front panel
V AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 CBL/SAT D TV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD R TUNER CD

EDIT~ E1-A5~

Shows the exchange of stations has been completed.
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BASIC RECORDING

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.

D- TV/LD

I Special considerations when recording DTS software

Center speaker image

C L C R
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13 DISPLAY SET

DIMMER0 OSD SHIFT0 GRAY BACKAUTO

15 6CH INPUT SET

Use this feature to set the direction of the signals input into the center and subwoofer channels when the source component is connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
I 15A CENTER to (direction of the center channel signals) I DIMMER
You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Control range: 4 to 0 Initial setting: 0 This item sets the direction of the signals input into the CENTER jack. Choices: CENTER, MAIN Initial setting: CENTER
I OSD SHIFT (OSD off-set position)
This setting is used to adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Control range: +5 (downward) to 5 (upward) Initial setting: 0 Press i to lower the position of the OSD. Press j to raise the position of the OSD.

15A CENTER to

CENTER MAIN
CENTER The input signals are output from the center speaker. MAIN The input signals are directed to the main L/R speakers with same level.

I GRAY BACK

Selecting AUTO for the on-screen display setting displays a gray background when theres no video signal input. Nothing is displayed on the screen including the onscreen display if OFF is selected. Choices: AUTO, OFF Initial setting: AUTO
I 15B SWFR to (direction of the signals input into the subwoofer)
This item sets the direction of the signals input into the SUBWOOFER jack. Choices: SWFR, MAIN Initial setting: SWFR

14 MEMORY GUARD

Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other settings on this unit. Choices: ON, OFF Initial setting: OFF

15B SWFR to

SWFR MAIN
O FF ON -/+ : Select / : Exit
SWFR The input signals are output from the subwoofer. MAIN The input signals are directed to the main L/R speakers with same level.
Select ON to protect the following features: DSP program parameters All SET MENU items Center, rear speakers, rear center, and subwoofer levels The on-screen display (OSD) mode
When 14 MEMORY GUARD is set to ON, you cannot use the test tone. When 14 MEMORY GUARD is set to ON, you cannot select any other SET MENU items.
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ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS

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Changing Parameter Settings
You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory-set parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room.
Press u / d to select the parameter.
Adjustments should be made with the remote control.
Press j / i to change the parameter value.
We recommended that you edit the parameter while using a video monitor. It is easier to see the video monitor than it is to see the front panel display.
When you set the parameter to a value other than the factoryset value, an asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the video monitor.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 above as necessary to change other program parameters.
The available parameters may be displayed on more than one OSD page for some of the programs. To scroll through pages, press u / d. You cannot change parameter values when 14 MEMORY GUARD on the SET MENU is set to ON. If you want to change the parameter values, set 14 MEMORY GUARD to OFF (see page 65).
Press AMP to select the AMP mode. AMP appears in the display window on the remote control. Turn on the video monitor and press ON SCREEN repeatedly to select the full display mode.
Select a DSP program you want to adjust.
Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to power failure. However, if the power is cut for more than one week, the parameter value you edited will return to the factory setting. If so, edit the parameter value again.
Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value
I To reset some of the parameters to the factory-set values
Select the parameter you want to reset. Then press and hold j / i until the value temporarily stops at the factoryset value. The asterisk mark (*) by the parameter name disappears on the video monitor.

Program No.

I Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With three front channels (left, center and right), and two rear stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides five fullrange audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1 channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). Using two-channel stereo for the rear speakers, more accurate moving sound effects and surround sound environment are possible than with Dolby Surround. The wide dynamic range (from maximum to minimum volume) reproduced by the five full-range channels and the precise sound orientation generated using digital sound processing provide listeners with previously unheard of excitement and realism. With this unit, any sound environment from monaural up to a 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected for your enjoyment.

I Neo: 6

Neo: 6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6 channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables playback with the full-range channels with higher separation just like digital discrete signal playback. Two modes are available; Music mode for playing music sources and Cinema mode for movies.

I LFE 0.1 channel

This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel systems.

I CINEMA DSP

I Dolby Digital Surround EX
This unit is equipped with the Dolby Digital decoder that can reproduce 5.1-channel sources adding a rear center channel. (The sound to be output from a rear center speaker is created by mixing the content of rear L/R channels.) This decoder is the most suitable to reproduce the soundtrack for the movies recorded by Dolby Digital Surround EX. You can enjoy dynamic and realistic sounds by adding another channel.
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 and designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so on, can differ so widely, its inevitable that there are differences in the sound heard as well. 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 visual and audio experience of movie theater in the listening room of your own home.
Dolby Pro Logic is the improved technique to decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround programs. This new technology enables a discrete 5-channel playback with two left and right main channels, a center channel, and two left and right rear channels compared with one limited rear channel for the conventional Pro Logic technology. Also the music mode is available for 2channel sources in addition to the movie mode.