PLAYING A SOURCE... 16 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT... 20 RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE.. 21

ADVANCED OPERATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM. 22 SET MENU... 25 DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS.. 29 SLEEP TIMER... 31

APPENDIX

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TROUBLESHOOTING.. 32 SPECIFICATIONS.. 35
y indicates a tip for your operation.
When buttons on this unit and the remote control are noted together in this Owners Manual, these button names are in principle noted in the order of button name (remote control button name).

English

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GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents
Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control

Battery Installation in the Remote Control

Batteries (R6 type)

PROGRAM
/DTS SUR. MOVIE THTR 1 MOVIE THTR 2

MONO MOVIE TV SPORTS

EFFECT

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

6CH INPUT

TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD

CBL/SAT

MUTING

VOLUME

Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries (R6 type) according the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Replacement

If the remote control operates only when it is close to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with new ones.
Use only R6 batteries for replacement. Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time. 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.

7 DSP program indicators

These indicators light up when DSP program No. 2, 3 or the subprogram ENHANCED of No. 1 is selected.
4 TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator
This lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder, etc. is selected as the input source by pressing TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD).

8 SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.
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Remote Control

5 6CH INPUT
Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals.

6 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.
7 PROGRAM selector buttons
These buttons select a DSP program.

8 EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear).
9 (next), (back) These buttons are used to advance or go back one selection on the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode. 0 SET MENU
Press this button to select the items on the SET MENU.

q Input selector buttons

These buttons select the input source. CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to an FM or AM broadcast TAPE/MD: To play a tape or MD DVD/LD: To play a DVD or LD D-TV: To watch a TV VCR: To play a video cassette CBL/SAT: To watch cable TV or satellite broadcast

w MUTING

Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press this button again.

e VOLUME +/ 1 POWER

Each time you press this button, the unit switches between the power on and standby mode. These buttons are used to adjust the volume level. +: To turn up the volume : To turn down the volume

2 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.
3 l (left), h (right) These buttons adjust the setting of the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode. 4 TIME/LEVEL
Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL mode.
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SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear 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 manufacture or speakers with the same tonal quality. The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system. 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 highperformance models that can reproduce sounds over the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.
Main speaker (R) Rear speaker (R) Subwoofer Main speaker (L) 1.8 m

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

Center speaker Rear speaker (L)

s Main speakers

Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the same.

s Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.
s 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 a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

s Center speaker

ADVANCED OPERATION Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your TV 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.
If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will be heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case, CENTER SP on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position. (Refer to page 26 for details.)

s Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections. APPENDIX
Some types of speakers interfere with a TV monitor. If this problem occurs, move the speakers away from the monitor. If you cannot avoid installing the center speaker or subwoofer near the TV monitor, use magnetically shielded speakers.
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CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components
Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, + to + and to. Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit. When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the terminals with the same number labels as !, @, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products. Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later. The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Be sure to make the video connections as well.
s Digital audio signal terminals
If your DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner, etc. has coaxial or optical digital signal output terminals, they can be connected to this units COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a connection between the optical digital signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIA standards. Other cables might not function correctly. When making connections between the digital signal terminals, you should connect the components to the samenamed analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.
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AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Digital signal (coaxial)

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VCR Signal flow

Video signal
Be sure to make the audio connections as well. If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their respective output terminals.

s S VIDEO terminals

TV Monitor TV/Digital TV Cable TV/ satellite tuner

S VIDEO OUT

If your video components have S (high-resolution) video terminals, they can be connected to this units S VIDEO terminals. Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

S VIDEO IN

Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for the S VIDEO connection. If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their respective output terminals.
S Video signal Signal flow
Connecting the Speakers and the External Amplifier
Rear speakers Right Left Center speaker Subwoofer system

Main speaker Right

2-ch power amplifier

CAUTIONS

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage the unit and/or speakers.

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Basic connection
BASIC OPERATION It is necessary to connect a 2-channel amplifier to this unit in order to drive main speakers. Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), + (red) and (black) properly. 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.

IMPEDANCE SET BEFORE OUTPUT
s Connecting 2-channel amplifier
Connect the input terminals of a 2-ch power amplifier to the MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit. If you connect the AUX input terminals of the external amplifier to the MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit, be sure to set the volume of the external amplifier around 16 dB to 18 dB.
REAR : 4M CENTER : 4M REAR : 8M CENTER : 8M

Main speaker Left

s Connecting a rear speaker system
Connect a rear speaker system to the REAR SPEAKER (SURROUND) output terminals of this unit.
s Connecting a center speaker
Connect a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER output terminals of this unit.
s Connecting a subwoofer system
Connect the input terminal of a subwoofer system to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit.

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s Speaker cables

10 mm (3/8)

Other connections
s Using this unit as a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder
Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8) of insulation from each of the speaker cables. Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.
Connect the OUTPUT terminals (MAIN, REAR, CENTER and SUBWOOFER) of this unit to the EXTERNAL DECODER or 6 CHANNEL input terminals of the external amplifier.
s Receiving the multi-channel signal from other equipment
s Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals
Red: positive (+) Black: negative ()
Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/ MAIN IN switch to the EXTERNAL DECODER position before you turn on this unit. Connect the OUTPUT terminal of the external amplifier to the 6CH INPUT terminals of this unit. Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly (or 6CH INPUT once) until 6CH INPUT appears on the display. The signal on the main channel will be output to the MAIN OUTPUT terminals. The overall volume level will be controlled by DSPE800.
Unscrew the knob. Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
s Using this unit as a power amplifier
Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/ MAIN IN switch to the MAIN IN position before you turn on this unit. Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly (or 6CH INPUT once) until 6CH INPUT appears on the display. DSP-E800 is regarded as 3-channel power amplifier. The REAR L, the REAR R, and the CENTER terminals can be used for the connection. The volume control of this unit will be bypassed.
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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch
WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode. Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the desired input source with INPUT SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons). (Turn on the TV monitor for video sources.) The name of the selected input source appears for a moment and the arrow for the selected input source indicator lights up on the display.

Front panel or

For the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT sources, the current input mode is also shown. Refer to page 18 for details about the input mode.

Input source

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Play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component. Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

s To mute the sound

MUTING Press MUTING on the remote control so that MUTE ON appears on the display. To cancel mute, press MUTING again so that MUTE OFF appears for a moment on the display.
Use the digital sound field processor. Refer to page 20.
s When you have finished using this unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to set this unit in the standby mode.

MOVIE THTR 1

MOVIE THTR 2
s BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source. (For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.) This function can only be controlled with the remote control. Play a video source, and then select an audio source with the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you select the audio source with INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel.
BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English
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Input Mode (for the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT sources)
This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The AUTO, DTS and ANALOG input modes are provided. When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode for the DVD/LD source is always set to AUTO and for D-TV or CBL/SAT source is set according to TV INPUT and CBL INPUT on the SET MENU. (Refer to page 28 for details.)
s Switching the input mode
Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector button that you have pressed to select the input source on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the display.

s AUTO

In this mode, the input signal is selected in the following order of priority: 1. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS 2. Normal digital signal (PCM) 3. Analog signal (ANALOG)
DVD/LD DTV VCR TUNER CD CBL/SAT

Input mode

If digital signals are input from both the OPTICAL and COAXIAL terminals, the digital signal from the COAXIAL terminal is selected.
Set the input mode to AUTO to play a DVD/LD source encoded with Dolby Digital. If the input mode is set to AUTO for the source, this unit automatically determines which type of signal the source contains. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and reproduces 5.1 channel sound. The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD players in the following situation: The input mode is set to AUTO. A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, and then disc playing is restored. The sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was selected again. The input mode cannot be changed for the CD, TUNER, TAPE/ MD and VCR sources because only analog signals are used for these. The current input mode appears on the display when the DVD/ LD, D-TV or CBL/SAT source is selected or the input mode is changed.

s For Hi-Fi audio sources
No. 6 PROGRAM DISCO ( x ) Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio Output channel: 2 channels DSP: 1 ROCK CONCERT ( x ) Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio Output channel: 2 channels DSP: 1 CONCERT HALL ( x ) Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio Output channel: 2 channels DSP: 1 FEATURES This program simulates the acoustic environment of a disco in the heart of a lively city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a dynamic and lively sound field.
This program creates the expansive ambience of a large concert hall. It is suited for orchestra and opera music.
CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP/Dolby Digital + DSP/DTS + DSP
s Dolby Pro Logic + 2 digital sound fields
Digital sound fields are created in both the presence and rear surround zones of the Dolby Pro Logic-decoded sound field. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize the surround effect in the room, letting you feel as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.
s Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 digital sound fields
Digital sound fields are created in the presence zone and independently on the left and right surround zones of the Dolby Digital-decoded or DTS-decoded sound field. They create a wide acoustic environment and strong surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With the wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Digital theater or DTS-installed theater. This is the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.
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Press NEXT (or SET MENU) repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. The selected item appears on the display.
This unit provides you with the following items on the SET MENU to maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching.
1. CENTER SP 2. REAR SP 3. MAIN SP 4. BASS OUT 5. MAIN LVL 6. D.D. LFE 7. D-RANGE 8. DTS LFE 9. CNTR DELAY 10.MEM. GUARD 11.TV INPUT 12.CBL INPUT
or Front panel Remote control
After pressing NEXT (or SET MENU) once, you can also select the item by pressing. (Pressing goes back one selection.)
Press SET MENU +/ (or l or h) repeatedly to adjust the setting.

9. CNTR DELAY (Adjusting the delay of the sound from the center sound)
Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms
11.TV INPUT (Selecting the initial input mode for a source connected to the D-TV input terminals)
Choices: AUTO/LAST Preset position: AUTO
This adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main channels) and dialog, etc. (on the center channel). The larger the value, the later the dialog, etc. is generated. This makes sounds from the left main, center and right main speakers reach your listening position at the same time. This is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is shorter than the distance from the right and left main speaker to your listening position.
The input mode for a source connected to the D-TV input terminals of this unit can be automatically set when the power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 18 for details about the input mode. AUTO In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO. LAST In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned on.
12.CBL INPUT (Selecting the initial input mode for a source connected to the CBL/SAT input terminals)
The input mode for a source connected to the CBL/SAT input terminals of this unit can be automatically set when the power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 18 for details about the input mode. AUTO In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO. LAST In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned on.
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DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
Sound Output Level of the Center, Right Rear and Left Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer
If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of each speaker even if it has already been adjusted in ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE on pages 14 and 15. INTRODUCTION
When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and sound effect, and each speakers output level as you wish.
When high-rate 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are input to this unit, the delay time and speaker output levels cannot be adjusted.

Delay Time

You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated. The delay time can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs.

The sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted when the input signal is analog, PCM audio, or encoded with Dolby Digital in 2-channel. If CENTER SP on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position, the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted. This is because the center channel sound is automatically output from the right and left main speakers. Once the sound output level has been adjusted, the level will be the same for all DSP programs. Speaker Center Right rear Left rear Subwoofer Control range (dB) MIN, 20 to +10 MIN, 20 to +10 MIN, 20 to +10 MIN, 20 to 0 Preset value 0 0
Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some sources. The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay time. Program 1. PRO LOGIC/Normal DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal DTS DGTL SUR/Normal PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED 70 mm SPECTACLE DGTL SPECTACLE DTS SPECTACLE 70 mm SCI-FI DGTL SCI-FI DTS SCI-FI 70 mm ADVENTURE DGTL ADVENTURE DTS ADVENTURE 70 mm GENERAL DGTL GENERAL DTS GENERAL MONO MOVIE TV SPORTS DISCO ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL Control range (ms) 15 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 99 Preset value 44
BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Adjusting Method

Adjustments should be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display.
Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode. If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week, the latest values for the delay time and the center/rear/ subwoofer output levels that were set will automatically return to the preset values. If so, adjust the delay time and output levels again.
Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press TIME/LEVEL, the selected item changes and appears on the display as shown below.
DELAY CENTER R SUR. L SUR. SWFR
Delay time Center speaker output level Right rear speaker output level Left rear speaker output level Subwoofer output level
Depending on the setting of the SET MENU, you may not be able to select all these items.
Press l or h to adjust the delay time or speaker output levels.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the settings of any other item.
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SLEEP TIMER

Canceling the Selected SLEEP Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears on the display. It will soon disappear and the SLEEP indicator will go off.
The SLEEP timer can be used to automatically set this unit in the standby mode. This timer is useful when you are going to sleep while enjoying the desired input source. The SLEEP timer can only be set with the remote control.
The SLEEP timer is effective for the components connected to the AC OUTLET on the rear panel of this unit.

Setting the SLEEP Timer

Play a source you want to enjoy when you are going to sleep. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired SLEEP time. Each time you press SLEEP, the SLEEP time will change as below:
The SLEEP timer can also be canceled by setting the unit in the standby mode by using POWER on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel), or by disconnecting the AC power cord from the AC power outlet.
The SLEEP timer is off (SLEEP OFF). (This is the state before SLEEP is pressed.)

Flashes

The SLEEP indicator soon lights up on the display after the SLEEP timer has been set. The display returns to the previous indication.

APPENDIX English

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

s General

SYMPTOM
The unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (POWER) is pressed, or enters in the standby mode soon after the power has been turned on. The unit does not work normally.
The power cord is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not fully set to the right or left position. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or by a power supply with low voltage. Incorrect input or output cable connections. An appropriate input source has not been selected. The speaker connections are not secure. The sound is muted.

REMEDY

Firmly connect the power cord. Set the switch fully to the right or left position when the unit is in the standby mode.

Refer to page

Set the unit in the standby mode and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the power and operate the unit again. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with INPUT SELECTOR or TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or the input selector buttons). Secure the connections. Set VOLUME to the m position, press MUTING to cancel a mute and adjust the volume. Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.
No sound and/or no picture.

9, 10 16

Digital signals other than PCM audio and the signals encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS which this unit cannot reproduce are being input to this unit by a CD-ROM, etc. No picture. There is no S VIDEO connection between this unit and the TV monitor, although S video signals are being input to this unit. The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. No sound from the effect speakers. Incorrect cable connections. The sound effect is off. A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding DSP program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS. The 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are input to this unit.
Connect the monitors S video input terminal to this units S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. Set the unit in the standby mode and then turn on to reset the protection circuit. Turn on the power, and play the source again. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Press EFFECT to turn it on. Select another DSP program.
The sound suddenly goes off.

20 24

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No sound from the main speakers.
Incorrect output connection to the external amplifier. The external amplifier connected to this unit is turned off.
Connect the external amplifier correctly. Turn on the power to the external amplifier. Raise the level of the center speaker. Select the LRG or SML position. Select the appropriate program.

11, 12 11, 12

No sound from the center speaker.
The sound output level of the center speaker is set to minimum. CENTER SP on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position. Incorrect DSP program is selected. The source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS does not have a center channel signal.

22, 23, 24

No sound from the rear speakers.
The output level of the rear speakers is set to minimum. A monaural source is being played with the PRO LOGIC/Normal or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED program.
Raise the output level of the rear speakers. Select another DSP program suitable for the monaural source. Select the BOTH position.
No sound from the subwoofer.
BASS OUT on the SET MENU is set to the SW or MAIN position when playing a 2-channel source. The source does not contain low bass signals (below 90 Hz).
Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Turn on the power to the component. 9, 10
A humming sound can be heard. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The sound effect cannot be recorded. The DVD/LD, D-TV or CBL/SAT source cannot be recorded by tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit. Adjusting this unit by using SET MENU, TIME/ LEVEL or TEST cannot be performed.
Incorrect cable connections. The component connected to the TAPE/MD OUT (REC) terminals of this unit is in the standby mode. It is not possible to record the sound effect by a tape deck or MD recorder connected to the TAPE/MD OUT (REC) terminals of this unit. The DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner is connected to the unit only through the digital terminals.
Make additional connections between the analog terminals.
MEM. GUARD on the SET MENU is set to the ON position.
Set MEM. GUARD to the OFF position.
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s Remote control

The remote control does not work.
Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak.

Reposition the unit.

Replace all batteries with new ones.

s Others

The sound is degraded when listening with headphones to a tape deck or CD player connected to this unit. There is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equipment, or the unit.

This unit is in the standby mode.
Turn on the power of the unit.
The unit is too close to the digital or highfrequency equipment.
Move the unit further away from such equipment.
s When playing back a source encoded with DTS
A loud hissing noise is heard when playing back a source encoded with DTS. A percussive noise is heard when playing back a source encoded with DTS. No sound is heard when playing back a source encoded with DTS, even if the input mode is set to AUTO on this unit. No sound is heard when playing back an MD or DAT on which has been recorded a source encoded with DTS. No sound is heard when playing back a source (CD, etc.) even if the currently selected input mode is AUTO.
The player which plays back the source is not connected to a digital audio signal input terminal of this unit. The input mode is set to ANALOG on this unit. If the input mode is set to AUTO, depending on some sources, there may be a noise heard while this unit is identifying the format of the input signal. The built-in DTS decoder does not function because the player has a digital volume control and it is set at a position other than maximum, neutral or ineffective. A source encoded with DTS cannot be recorded on an MD or DAT.
The player must be connected to a digital audio signal input terminal of this unit besides the analog audio signal terminal connections. Set a proper input mode to turn on the built-in DTS decoder. Set the input mode of the currently selected input source to DTS.
Set the players digital volume control at the maximum, neutral or ineffective position.
In the AUTO mode, the DTS-decoding mode cannot be automatically changed to the normal (PCM) digital signal input mode.
Set the input mode to AUTO again.
It is necessary to use a DTS decoder to play back a source encoded with DTS, so the player which plays back the source must be connected to a digital audio input terminal of this unit in the way described in this manual. If this connection is not made or only a D-to-A converter is being used without using a DTS decoder, only a loud hissing noise will be heard when you play back the source. The t indicator will flash when the input mode is set to AUTO and a search or skip operation is performed while playing back a source encoded with DTS. If this status continues for 30 or more seconds, the unit will automatically switch from DTS-decoding mode to PCM digital signal input mode and the t indicator will go out.