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Digital Home Theater Receiver

RX-V340

This versatile, high quality receiver is an excellent component to build a home theater system around. It gives you exclusive Yamaha benefits such as 21 surround programs including CINEMA DSP programs for enhanced movie enjoyment, and SILENT CINEMA for surround sound through headphones, as well as compatibility with virtually all movie sound formats and a wide range of useful and convenient features.
Black finish available in some areas.
Discover just how easy and enjoyable home theater can be with this well designed, high quality receiver.

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A Beautiful Combination of Yamaha Technology for High Sound Quality and Numerous Functions Designed to Maximize Enjoyment of Music and Movies.
High power 5-channel discrete amplifier configuration (80W x 5 Max) Easy setup and operation Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS Marix 6.1 compatibility plus Dolby Pro Logic II decoding Powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP processing 21 surround programs (41 variations) with SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening mode 96kHz/24-bit D/A conversion Speaker A/B selection 5-band center graphic equalizer
Advanced Decoding Circuitry Including Yamahas Exclusive YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI The decoding circuitry performs Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding with extreme accuracy. Two special programs (Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS Matrix 6.1) allow the decoding of 6.1channel movies in the Phantom mode (extra speakers not necessary). 96kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels The RX-V340s vitally important digital-to-analog converters use an extremely 96kHz/24-bit high performance. 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. 6-4 Mixdown (6-Channel Input) 6-4 mixdown is also provided, for enjoying 6-channel input sources from four or five speakers you already have on hand with or without a subwoofer. is also provided, for enjoying 6-channel input sources from four or five speakers you already have on hand with or without a subwoofer.
Yamahas Exclusive YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI

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Exceptionally High Dynamic Power and Overall Performance Make This 5-Channel Amplifier the Leader of Its Class.
5-Channel Amplifier Configuration Yamaha has a long history of excellence in amplifier technology, and it has been used to great advantage in the RX-V340. The amplifier will output 80 watts (Max) of clean, efficient power to each of five channels: two main, two rear and one centre. Delivering the same amount to each channel is important for optimum home theater sound performance, and this level of power is more than enough to fill even the largest rooms with vibrant music and you-feel-like-youre-there movie sound effects. High Dynamic Power Capability The RX-V340 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. Finest Parts Used Throughout In order to realize the goals of high power and excellent sound quality, Yamaha technicians completely reevaluated all the parts used in previous receivers, such as block electrolytic capacitors, low impedance transformers, speaker relays, and many more. As a result, many were upgraded or replaced with custom-designed units for higher performance than ever in this class of receiver. 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. For example, the tone control circuit layout is straighter and shorter than ever. 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 DVD-Audio and SACD.

Consider the Advantages of a Home Theater System If youre considering purchasing a receiver for use in an audio system, why not think about moving up to a home theater system? Once you have a receiver and a TV, all you need are some speakers and a DVD player. Your dealer can show you very affordable speaker packages that provide thrilling surround sound and dynamic bass that bring out the full potential of modern movie soundtracks. As well as DVD players that deliver the highest digital quality from both movies and music CDs. With these components, Yamaha puts the excitement of home theater within easy reach.

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No Other Surround Sound System Can Match for Rich, Detailed, Realistic Sound.
Going Beyond Conventional MultiChannel Systems 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), rear and rear sound fields, you will hear sound with highly accurate localization, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and richness, and startlingly realistic presence. It will seem as if the walls of your room have disappeared and you are in the middle of your own immense theater!
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 via a Phantom mode. It adds an additional rear center sound field to the Tri-Field system, in order to enjoy the new 6.1channel formats, Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES. CINEMA DSP Programs One of the main advantages of CINEMA DSP is the large choice of sound field programs available. The basic program for movies is Enhanced, which greatly improves the sound of the surround fields. The "largest" of these sound
fields is Spectacle, which recreates the open feeling of large-scale, epic motion pictures. The Sci-Fi is designed to reproduce all the complex, dynamic sounds of space/science fiction movies. Adventure and General are also included. Center Graphic Equalizer In addition to the many audio parameters that can be adjusted, the RX-V340 provides an even greater degree of sound field control with the inclusion of a Center Graphic Equalizer. This lets you finely tune the overall balance of the sound field to achieve the optimal imaging for movie sound. Night Listening Mode for All Surround Programs When youre listening to movies late at night and turn down the volume during loud scenes, dynamic range suffers

RX-V340 Surround Programs: 21 Surround Programs (41 Variations) HiFi DSP Programs CONCERT HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Programme Subtotal CINEMA DSP Programs ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC VIDEO TV THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 2 ENHANCED Programme Subtotal Surround Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 DTS Digital Surround DTS Matrix 6.1 Dolby Pro-Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie 5 Concert Hall Jazz Club [The Bottom Line] Rock Concert [The Roxy Theatre] Disco 5 Ch Stereo Variations Variations Variations 41 A circular hall with an expansive sound field. A popular New York club seating 300. The well known L.A. rock showcase seating 460. Designed to emphasize the exciting rhythms of disco music. For reproducing stereo sources via five channels.

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Game Pop/Rock Mono Movie Variety/Sports Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General Enhanced
Adds a deep, spacious feeling to video game sounds. For 2 to 6.1 channel live music sources For old monaural video sources. For 2 to 6.1 channel music and sports shows. Emphasizes the excitement of scenes with high visual/audio impact. For reproducing the expansive, supernatural effects of high-tech SF movie soundtracks. A powerful three-dimensional sound field with superb clarity. Provides clear dialogue, with a soft, expansive sound. A wide, all-enveloping surround sound field as in a theatre.
For precise reproduction of the various movie sound formats.
Programme Subtotal Program Total

Remarks

: HiFi DSP Programs

A/V Programs

: CINEMA DSP
: Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
: Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Capable

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and you may miss some dialogue and other sounds. By engaging the Night Listening mode, you can reduce the volume and still enjoy proper tonal balance and dynamic range. You hear dialogue clearly and the music and action are just as exciting (without the screams and explosions disturbing others). Auto Priority Input Terminal Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Digital input terminals are provided to handle any kind of digital input. Functions are programd 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. 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 (Phantom Mode)
Presence (Front) Sound Field
Conventional 6.1-Channel Systems

Dialogue

Effect
Rear Left Surround/ Effect Sound Field
Rear Center Surround/ Effect Sound Field (Phantom) Rear Right Surround/ Effect Sound Field

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All the A/V Connections Needed for the Present and Into the Future! Plus a Host of Convenient Features.

Easy Setup and Operation

The RX-V340 has an ergonomic design that ensures simple, convenient operation. Everything from the layout of the controls to the display menus has been planned to make using the unit easy and enjoyable. Convenient Setup and Controls Extensive yet easily understandable setup menus makes it easy to select and adjust desired functions. Especially useful is a speaker display in the Speaker Test mode that makes it easy to balance the levels of all speakers. DSP programs can be selected with the remote control so
their effects can be judged from the listening position. A rotary encoder Input Selector makes source selection quick and easy. Program Name and Surround Sound Indications The front panel display shows a variety of surround sound status indications, so you always know what modes you are in. The Program name is displayed, including the word Night if the Night Listening mode is selected. Six sound field modes including Quad-Field and Tri-Field are also indicated.

An Extensive Range of Useful Menus The RX-V340 gives you extensive control over audio and operational modes through a selection of parameters that can be adjusted from the on-screen menus. The Basic modes are Setup and Speaker Level, while the Sound modes feature a Center Graphic Equalizer, Speaker Set, Speaker Distance, LFE Level, Dynamic Range and Headphone Tone Control. The Input modes are I/O Assignment and Input function. Options include Display Set, Memory Guard, and Variable Audio Mute. All of these parameters can be selected and adjusted from either the front panel or the remote control.
RX-V340 Extensive Connections
1 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Inputs (fixed and assignable) 4 A/V and 2 Audio Inputs, and 1 A/V and 1 Audio Outputs 40-Station AM/FM Preset Tuning Main A L/R (Banana-Plug Compatible), Main B L/R, Center, and Rear L/R Speaker Terminals
RX-V340 Inputs and Outputs
Analogue In Out Digital Video Coaxial Optical Composite In Out In Out In Out
CD MD/CD-R DVD D-TV/CBL VCR VIDEO AUX MONITOR OUT
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Enjoying DVD-Audio/Video or SACD
Subwoofer Output Terminal
Composite Monitor Output Terminal
: Fixed Terminals : Fixed and Assignable Terminals : Assignable Terminals

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Fixed and Assignable Terminals Yamaha offers terminals that can be either independently assigned to sources or defaulted to fixed settings. Digital Inputs Optical and coaxial digital input terminals let you connect high quality digital devices such as a DVD player or certain cable or satellite boxes. Speaker A/B Selection Speaker A/B Selection gives you the advantage of listening to either of two pairs of speakers.
Preset Remote Control Unit It is preset with control codes for TV,
DVD, VCR, CDR, and other components. It also provides control of subwoofer level.
6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals These terminals allow the input of six analog channels for connecting components such as DVD-Audio and SACD players, or those using other next-generation formats. Tuner Section Features High Quality, Easy Operation In addition to utilizing a Direct PLL IF Count Synthesizer Tuning system, the RX-V340 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. Other Notable Features Subwoofer Output Terminal Sleep Timer
RX-V340 Main Specifications AUDIO SECTION Maximum Power Main Channels Centre Channel Rear Channels Minimum RMS Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD) Main Channels Centre Channel Rear Channels High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Dynamic Power/Channel 6 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Phono (MM) CD Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) CD (Main Sp Out) Signa-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV) Tone Control Characteristics Bass Boost/Cut Treble Boost/Cut
80 W + 80 W 80 W 80 W + 80 W 60 W + 60 W 60 W 60 W + 60 W Yes 75 W 95 W 105 W 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms 150 mV/47 k-ohms 10100,000 Hz +0, -3 dB 0.06% 100 dB 10 dB 100 Hz 10 dB 20 kHz
VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monitor Out Frequency Response Composite 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 Standby Power Consumption Dimensions Weight
1 Vp-p/75 ohms 50 dB 5 Hz10 MHz -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)

Less than 1 W 435 x 151 x 322 mm 8 kg

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RX-V340 Notable Features
High Performance Digital Circuitry and High Density CINEMA DSP Circuitry 96 kHz/24-Bit D/A Conversion for All Channels Channels Powerful Original 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP Processing 21 Surround Programs (41 Variations) including New Music Video Programs Dolby Digital Matrix and DTS Matrix 6.1 Compatibility (Phantom Mode) plus Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding Quad-Field CINEMA DSP for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround (Phantom Mode) Center Graphic Equalizer for Fine Tuning Sound Field Balance SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Virtual CINEMA DSP for Versatile Surround Enjoyment 5-Channel Amplifier Configuration 5-Channel High Power Amplifier Configuration (80W x 5 Max) High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Wide-Range Audio Frequency Response (10100,000 Hz +0/-3 dB) for DVD-Audio/SACD Compatibility Finest Parts Used Throughout Large, Low-Impedance Transformer Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors Anti-Resonance Corrugate Fin Type Heat Sink Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays for Stable Signal Path and Speaker Protection Versatile, Extensive Connections 1 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) 4 A/V and 2 Audio Input Terminals 1 A/V and 1 Audio Output Terminals Subwoofer Output Terminal 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats Banana-Plug Compatible Speaker Terminals (Main A L/R) Convenient Operating Features Program Name and Sound Field Indications Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Easy Menu Setup - Basic Modes: Setup and Speaker Level (Balance Adjustment) - Sound Modes: Speaker Set, Speaker Distance, LFE Level, Dynamic Range, 5-Band Center Graphic Equalizer and Headphone Tone Control - Input Modes: I/O Assignment and Input Mode - Options: Display Set, Memory Guard and Variable Audio Mute (3 steps: Mute, -20dB, -50dB) Easy Menu Setup Can Control with Remote Control and Front Panel 6-4 Mixdown (6-Channel Input) Speaker A/B Selection Test Tone Generator Sleep Timer Preset Remote Control Unit High Quality, Stable Reception Tuner 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Tuning

Yamahas unique technology for the creation of sound fields is capable of powerfully reproducing the three-dimensional environment that movie sound engineers aim to convey, in any audio format from monaural to the latest 6.1-channel digital surround. It is compatible with DVD and all other A/V sources. Yamaha CINEMA DSP technology has received a patent in the U.S. (Patent No. 5,261,005).
Dolby Digital and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation. DTS, ES and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
For details please contact:
Visit us at our website: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/

YAMAHA CORPORATION

P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan

P10001250-RXV340 R@320

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(U.K. and Europe models only) a RDS MODE/FREQ Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station, to cycle the display mode among PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data service) and/or frequency display mode in turn. s PTY SEEK MODE Press this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode. d PTY SEEK START Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK mode. f EON Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically.

INTRODUCTION English

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Remote control

This section describes the controls and functions of the remote control when it is set in AMP mode. Please make sure to select AMP mode before beginning operation. 1 Infrared emitter Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this emitter at the component you want to operate. 2 Input selector buttons Select the input source and set the remote control to operate the selected source component. 3 DSP program Select DSP programs when the remote control is in AMP mode. Press one of these buttons repeatedly to select a DSP program within a program group. 4 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 5 Multi control section Used to change and implement settings. 6 TEST Outputs a test tone for use when adjusting the speaker levels. 7 STANDBY Sets this unit in standby mode. 8 SYSTEM POWER Turns on the power of the unit. 9 SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.

HALL 1

MUSIC 5 /DTS 9
0 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. q CODE SET Used to set up manufacturer codes (see page 44). w AMP Switches control from a previously selected component by using the input selector buttons to this unit. e VOLUME +/ Increases or decreases the volume level.
r MUTE Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. t 6.1/5.1 Switches on or off the Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder. y STEREO Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction. When you select STEREO the unit mixes down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without effect sounds, to the main left and right speakers. u NIGHT Sets the unit in night listening mode. i SET MENU Selects the set menu mode.

I Using the remote control

EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY

SYSYTEM
POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY POWER
Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

HALL 1 TV SPORTS 5

JAZZ 2 MONO MOVIE 6

ENTERTAINMENT 4

1 - MOVIE THTR - 8
/DTS - SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO 9
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation.
I Handling the remote control
Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. Do not drop the remote control. Do not leave or store the remote control in the following types of conditions: high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or bath; dusty places; or in places subject to extremely low temperatures.

Front panel display

VIRTUAL MATRIX DIGITAL SILENT

PCM PL PL

V-AUX D-TV/CBL DVD

MD/CD-R

NIGHT HiFi DSP
MUTE VOLUME PS PTY RT CT STEREO AUTO SLEEP EON PTY HOLD TUNED MEMORY

L C R LFE RL RC RR

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t y u i
1 Processor indicators The indicators for the various decoders light up when the decoders are in use. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 Headphones indicator Lights up when headphones are connected to the headphone jack. 4 Input source indicator Highlights the current input source with a cursor. 5 Sound field indicator Displays the sound field management the unit is using when you listen to a DSP sound field program. 6 AUTO indicator Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode. 7 MUTE indicator Flashes while the MUTE function is on. 8 VOLUME level indicator Indicates the volume level. 9 PCM indicator Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code modulation) digital audio signals. 0 SILENT indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and the digital sound field processor is on. q Multi-information display Shows the current DSP program name and other information when you are adjusting or changing settings.
w NIGHT indicator Lights up when the unit is set to night listening mode. e HiFi DSP indicator Lights up when you select a Hi-Fi DSP sound field program. r CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program. t STEREO indicator Lights up when the unit is receiving a strong signal from a FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit. y TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned to a radio station. u MEMORY indicator Flashes to show a station can be stored in memory. i SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on. o LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains an LFE signal. p Input channel indicator The indicators for the appropriate sound channels light up when a digital signal from a source is played back. a RDS indicator (U.K. and Europe models only) The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently received RDS station light(s) up. EON indicator lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON data service is being received. PTY HOLD indicator lights up while searching for stations in the PTY SEEK mode.

AM loop antenna (included) Indoor FM antenna (included)
I Connecting the AM loop antenna
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it to the terminals on this unit.

AM ANT

Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

MONITOR OUT

Ground (GND terminal) For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.
Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception.
The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.
A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas. FREQUENCY STEP switch (General model only)
50 kHz/ 9kHz 100 kHz/10kHz

FREQUENCY STEP

Because the inter-station frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located on the rear panel) according to the frequency spacing in your area. North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.
Connecting an external decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output jacks such as a DVD/SACD player.

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

DVD/SACD player

When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, the unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot use DSP programs.

Connecting the speakers

I Speakers
This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 5-speaker system, using main left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same tonal quality. The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use the models of equivalent performance with the main speakers. Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

I Speaker placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.
Center speaker Main speaker (R) Rear speaker (R) Subwoofer Main speaker (L)

1.8 m (6 feet)

Rear speaker (L)
Main speakers Place the main left and right speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance between each speaker and each side of the video monitor should also be the same. Center speaker Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible (such as directly over or under the monitor) and centrally between the main speakers. Rear speakers Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m (6 feet) above the floor. Subwoofer The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. However, it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections.
If you do not use any of effect speakers (rear and/or center), change the settings of SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET items at the set menu to direct signals to other terminals you have connected speakers to.
CAUTION Use magnetically shielded speakers. If these speakers still create interference with the monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor.

I Connections

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), + (red) and (black) in accordance with the markers on this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
CAUTION Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/ or the speakers.

10 mm (3/8)

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.

Connecting the power supply cords

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Turning on the power
When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.

REAR URROUND)

110V-120V

220V-240V

N./SPEAKER N./SPEAKER

(General model)

I Connecting the AC power cord
Plug in this unit to a wall outlet.
I VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110V120V/220V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power of this unit.
The level of the main volume, and then the current DSP program name appear on the front panel display.

BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS

The BASIC menu allows you to set some of the basic SOUND menu parameters with a minimum of effort. If you wish to configure the unit more precisely to suit your listening environment, use the more detailed parameters from the SOUND menu instead of those under the BASIC menu (See page 38). Altering any parameters in the BASIC menu will reset all parameters in the SOUND menu.

Using the basic menu

Use the remote control to make adjustments. Press SPEAKERS A/B on the front panel to select the main speakers you want to use, and set SPEAKERS ON/OFF to the ON position. Make sure you disconnect headphones from this unit.
Press u / d to change the display to the setting you want to alter. SETUP Changes the speaker and amplifier settings to suit the size of the room you are using. Refer to Setting the unit to match your speaker system on page 20 for more information. SP LEVEL Adjusts the output levels of the speakers. Refer to Setting speaker output levels on page 20 for more information.

2 4,7 3,5

Press j / i to enter the desired setting mode. Change the unit settings to suit your listening environment. When you have finished, the unit will automatically return to the basic menu. Press u / d to exit from the set menu. The front panel display changes in the following order:

Press AMP.

Press SET MENU. BASIC MENU appears on the front panel display, as shown here.

SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E

BASIC MENU
If the front panel display changes to show anything other than BASIC MENU, press u until it displays BASIC MENU.
Press j / i to enter into the BASIC menu. The front panel display changes as shown here:

BASIC SOUND INPUT OPTION

1 SETUP
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BASIC SOUND INPUT OPTION

Press j / i to alter the settings for each parameter. Use d to move to the next setting.

2 SP LEVEL

Press j / i to adjust the balance between each speaker and the left main speaker. Use d to move to the next setting.

CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP

I To mute the sound
Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume audio output, press MUTE again.
If desired, use CONTROL and BASS/TREBLE /+. These controls only effect the sound from the main speakers.

CONTROL BASS/TREBLE

You can change the amount by which the unit reduces the volume in OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE in the set menu. You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME +/, etc. During muting, the MUTE indicator flashes on the front panel display.

I Night listening mode

If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center and rear speakers may not match that of the main left and right speakers. If you have connected a recording component to the VCR OUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or low volume during playback from other components, try turning the recording component on.
This mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing the volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low volumes or at night. Press NIGHT on the remote control. Press NIGHT once more to return to normal reproduction.
Setting the unit in standby mode cancels night listening mode.
Select a DSP program if desired. Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select a DSP program. See pages for details about DSP programs. When using the remote control, press AMP before selecting a DSP program.
You can use night listening mode with any of the sound field programs. The NIGHT indicator on the front panel display lights when the unit is in night listening mode. Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.
I When you have finished using this unit
Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit in standby mode.

5 /DTS 9

Remote control or
Input modes and indications
This unit is equipped with 2 types of input jacks for the CD and DVD sources only. You can select the type of input signals you wish to use. Each time you turn on the unit power, the input mode is set to the INPUT 2 INPUT MODE setting defined in the set menu. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the front panel display.
I Notes on digital signals
The digital input jacks of this unit can handle 96 kHz sampling digital signals. Note the following when a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz is input to this unit: You cannot use any DSP programs. The unit will output sound as 2-channel stereo from the main left and right speakers only. Therefore, you cannot adjust the level of the effect speakers while listening to such a source.

I Playing Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES material
Press 6.1/5.1 to turn on the Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder.

6.1/5.1

(Example)

MATRIX

ENTERTAINMENT 4 MOVIE2 8

Matrix 6.1

STEREO ENTER
Select a 2-channel source and start playback on the source component. Press AMP.

Press q/DTS.

HALL 1 MUSIC 5 /DTS 9 JAZZ 2 ROCK 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 MOVIESTEREO ENTER TV THTR MOVIENIGHT 6.1/5.1 +10
The display changes AUTO Matrix6.1 OFF each time 6.1/5.1 is pressed. AUTO: This mode automatically switches Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 and DTS + Matrix 6.1 depending on the signal. Virtual rear center speaker does not work for 5.1 channel sources. Matrix 6.1: This setting produces 6-channel playback of the input source using the Matrix 6.1 decoder. The virtual rear center speaker can be used when playing a 5.1-channel source. OFF: Virtual rear center speaker does not work in this setting.
Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) that this unit can automatically detect. Select Matrix 6.1 to play these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel sound. 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if you press 6.1/5.1 in the following cases: 1 When effects are turned off. 2 When the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks is being played. 3 When the unit is reproducing a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source. 4 When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. The input mode resets to AUTO when you turn the unit power off.

PRO LOGIC

I Virtual CINEMA DSP
With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field. You can listen to virtual CINEMA DSP by setting 1C REAR LR in the set menu to NON. Sound field processing changes to VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP automatically.
If you turn off the sound effects, no sound is output from the center speaker or rear speakers. If you turn off the sound effects while the unit is reproducing sound from a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the dynamic range of the signal is automatically compressed and the unit will mix the sounds of the center and rear speaker channels and output them from the main speakers. The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the sound effects or if you set SOUND 4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) on the set menu to MIN. In this case turn on the sound effect.

This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if 1C REAR LR is set to NON in the following cases: when the 5ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II, or DTS program is selected; when the sound effect is turned off; when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source; when a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz is input to this unit; when using the test tone; or when connecting the headphones.
During stereo reproduction, you can display information such as the type, format and sampling frequency of the signal input from the components connected to this unit.

(While playing a source)

I SILENT CINEMA DSP
You can enjoy a powerful sound field similar to what you could expect from actual speakers through headphones, with SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound field processor is on. The SILENT indicator lights up on the front panel display. (When sound effects are off, the unit reproduces the source in normal stereo.) To listen to sounds with headphones only, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF to turn off the output of all the speakers.
Press AMP. Press d to display the information about the input signal.
This feature is not available when 6CH INPUT is selected or the unit is receiving a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz. The sound from the LFE channel will be mixed and output from the headphones.
I Normal stereo reproduction
Press STEREO to turn off the sound effect for normal stereo reproduction. Press STEREO again to turn the sound effect back on.
(Format): The display shows the signal format. When the unit cannot detect a digital signal it automatically switches to analog input. in: The display shows the number of input signal source channels, as follows: For multi-channel soundtrack such as front 3 channels, rear 2 channels and LFE, the display shows 3/2/ LFE. fs: The display shows the sampling frequency. When the unit is unable to detect the sampling frequency Unknown shows in the front panel display. rate: The display shows the bit rate. When the unit is unable to detect the bit rate Unknown shows in the front panel display. flg: The display shows the flag - data encoded in a DTS or Dolby Digital signal that causes this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate decoder for playback.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)
Understanding sound fields
A sound field is defined as the characteristic sound reflections of a particular space. In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives each venue its special and recognizable sound quality. YAMAHA sent teams of sound engineers all around the world to measure the sound reflections of famous concert halls and music venues, and collect detailed sound field information such as the direction, strength, range, and delay time of those reflections. Then we stored this enormous amount of data in the ROM chips of this unit.

Sci-Fi

MOVIE THEATER 2

Straight Decode

Enhanced Mode
Straight Decode This unit is equipped with various precise decoders; Dolby Digital/DTS decoder for multi-channel reproduction of the original sound Dolby Pro Logic/Pro Logic II decoder for multi-channel reproduction of 2-channel sources Select any of the Straight Decode modes in Program 9 (except for the sub-program Enhanced) to use any of these decoders for reproducing the original sound without any sound effects added. In this case, no DSP effect is applied and the DSP indicator turns off.
When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is directed to the center channel, and the main and rear speakers output effect sounds.

Sound field effects

The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without using matrix processing. This units MOVIE THEATER programs provide the same quality of sound and sound localization that 6-channel soundtracks do. The built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder brings the professional-quality sound designed for movie theaters into your home. With this units MOVIE THEATER programs, you can use Dolby Digital or DTS technology to recreate a dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being in a public theater.
I Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect

Presence DSP sound field

These programs use YAMAHAs tri-field DSP processing on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, left surround, and right surround channels. This processing enables this unit to reproduce the immense sound field and surround expression of a Dolby Digitalor DTS-equipped movie theater without sacrificing the clear separation of all channels.
Left surround DSP sound field
Right surround DSP sound field
I Dolby Digital/DTS + Matrix 6.1 + DSP sound field effect
These programs provide you with the maximum experience of the spacious surround effects by adding an extra rear center DSP sound field created from the virtual rear center speaker.

I Manually presetting stations
You can store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually.
Press PRESET/TUNING 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.

TUNED MEMORY

C3:AM 1440 kHz

Preset number

Tune in to a station. See page 31 for tuning instructions.
VCR V-AUX D-TV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER
Press MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM) on the front panel while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The station band and frequency appear on the front panel display with the preset group and number you have selected.
When tuned to a station, the front panel display shows the frequency of the station received.
Press MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM). The MEMORY indicator flashes for about 5 seconds.

Flashes

Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3.
Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset station group (A to E) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The group letter appears. Check that the colon (:) is showing on the front panel display.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.
Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under that preset number. The reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.

C :AM 1440 kHz

Preset group
08V340R_32-39_EN(3.2.25).P03.2.25, 7:59 PM
Selecting a preset station
You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored.
I Exchanging preset stations
You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station E1 with A5.

INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT

MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 MUSIC 5 /DTS 9

1,3 1,3

ROCK 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 MOVIESTEREO ENTER
Select preset station E1 by using the A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h. See Selecting a preset station at left. Press and hold PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) for at least 3 seconds. E1 and the MEMORY indicator flash on the front panel display.
Press A/B/C/D/E (A/B/C/D/E on the remote control) to select the preset station group. The preset group letter appears on the front panel display and changes each time you press A/B/C/D/E.

E1:FM 87.5 MHz

MENU A/B/C/D/E
Front panel Remote control
Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET u / d 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 and frequency, and the TUNED indicator lights up.
Select 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.

Use this feature to adjust the delay applied to center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speakers with a source such as Dolby Digital or DTS. Ideally, the center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right main speakers. However, in most home situations, the center speaker is placed in line with the main speakers. By delaying the sound from the center speaker, you can adjust the apparent distance from the center speaker to the main listening position to make it seem the same as the distance between the listening position and main left and right speakers.

SOUND 3 LFE LEVEL

Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. The LFE signal carries lowfrequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes. Control range: SPEAKER. 20 to 0 dB HEADPHONE.. 20 to 0 dB Initial setting: 0 dB
Press u / d to select the item to be adjusted. Press j to adjust the LFE level.
Press u / d to select UNIT. Press j / i to select the unit meters or feet to be used in setting. Press u / d to select the speaker for which you want to adjust the delay. Press j / i to set the delay. Press i for higher values and j for lower values.

Center speaker image

Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones.
SOUND 4 D. RANGE (dynamic range)
Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Choices: MAX, STD (standard), MIN (minimum)

C L C R

MAX Select MAX for feature films. STD Select STD for general use. MIN Select MIN for listening to sources at low volume levels.

I Setting by meters

Control range: Initial settings:
0.3 to 24.00 m (for main L/R, center, rear L/R) 3.00 m (for main L/R, center, rear L/R)

I Setting by feet

1 to 80 ft (for main L/R, center, rear L/R) 10.0 ft (for main L/R, center, rear L/R)
No delay will be set if you set the same distance for the main L/R, center and rear L/R.
SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer)
Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matches that of the left and right main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. Control range (dB): 6 to +6 Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band
INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/ output assignment)
You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this units DIGITAL INPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from those of the component. This lets you to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more components. Once assigned, select that component with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

If the manufacturer of your component has more than one code, try each of them until you find the correct one. You can only assign one manufacturer code to each input selector button.
Controlling other components
You can operate other components if you have set the manufacturer code for your component in the remote control. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate the component correctly. Once you select an input source, the remote control switches to the mode for operating the component.

SLEEP HALL JAZZ 2

MUTE ROCK 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 MOVIESTEREO ENTER

MUSIC 5 /DTS

DVD player 1 AV POWER 2 TV POWER 3 REC/DISC SKIP w e r AUDIO d t y a 4 TV CH + TV CH 5 TV VOL + TV VOL 6 TV MUTE 7 TV INPUT 8 1-9, 0, +TITLE 0 PRESET/CH u PRESET/CH d PRESET/CH j PRESET/CH i SELECT q RETURN w ENTER e MENU r DISPLAY

TV, digital/cable TV

CD/MD recorder
VCR power TV power VCR rec

TV power

TV power Rec Play
Disc skip Play Search backward Search forward Audio
Disc skip Play Search backward Search forward
Rec (MD) Play Search backward Search forward

VCR play

Search backward Search forward
VCR search backward VCR search forward
Pause Skip backward Skip forward Stop

VCR pause

Pause Skip backward Skip forward

*2 *2 *2 *2

VCR stop

Stop TV channel up

TV channel up
TV channel up TV channel down TV volume up TV volume down TV mute TV input Numeric buttons
TV channel down TV volume up

TV volume down TV mute

TV input
Numeric buttons Title Up Down Left Right Select Return Title/Index Menu Display

Numeric buttons

Preset stations (1-8)
VCR channel up VCR channel down

Preset up Preset down

Index Menu Display

Index A/B/C/D/E Display

*1 This button functions only when the original remote control of the component has a POWER button. *2 These buttons can operate your TV without switching the input if the manufacturer code is set in D-TV/CBL. *3 These buttons can operate your VCR without switching the input to VCR if the manufacturer code is set in VCR.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

I General

Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page
This unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, or enters in standby mode soon after the power has been turned on.
The power cord is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted. The protection circuitry has been activated.
Connect the power cord firmly.
Make sure all speaker wire connections on this unit and on all speakers are secure and that the wire for each connection is not touching anything other than its respective connection. Set this unit in standby mode, disconnect the power cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then use it normally. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with INPUT l / h or 6CH INPUT (or the input selector buttons). Secure the connections. Press and set SPEAKERS ON/OFF to ON, and select the proper main speakers with SPEAKERS A/B. Turn up the volume. Press MUTE or any operation buttons on the unit to cancel mute and adjust the volume. Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.
This unit has been exposed to a strong external electric shock (such as lightning and strong static electricity). No sound. Incorrect input or output cable connections. No appropriate input source is selected.
The speaker connections are not secure. The main speakers have not been selected properly. The volume is turned down. The sound is muted.
Digital signals which this unit cannot reproduce are being received from a source component e.g.; a CD-ROM. The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted.