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

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

Battery replacement

When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control transmitter, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes q Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. q Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) q Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time. q If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. Notes q There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit. q If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.), it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamahas undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments movie theater, concert hall, and so on. In addition, you get incredible realism from sources encoded with Dolby Surround using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. Please read this owners manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing
What is it that makes live music so good? Todays advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance, but chances are youll still notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room, so youll feel all the sound of a live concert. Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of several actual live performance environments, all in your own home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channel (used for sound effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging. Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and distributes the surround-sound effects. This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal processing system. This system improves the stability of sound at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is more accurate compared with conventional analog signal processing systems. In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance control. This always assures you the best performance without manual adjustment. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, AC-3, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP
A Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers, etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a movie theater. Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field. The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is used on the sound field program PRO LOGIC ENHANCED.

CINEMA DSP

The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP logo indicates these programs are created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP technology.

SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS TO BE USED
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the 4-Speaker Configuration shown below.) The main speakers are used for the majority of the sound output as well as effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main speakers, though the rear speakers should be slightly lower in power. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration
This configuration is the most effective and recommended one. In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent. q Set the center channel mode to the NORMAL or WIDE position. (For details, refer to page 20.)

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, the center sound is output from the left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker configuration. q Be sure to set the center channel mode to the PHANTOM position. (For details, refer to page 20.)

Main L

Center Dialogue

Main R

Main L Dialogue
Surround sound Rear L Rear R

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The recommended 5-speaker configuration requires a pair of main speakers, a center speaker, and a pair of rear speakers (sometimes referred to as surround speakers). When arranging your speakers, refer to the illustration and information below. Main: Main R Center Main L TV set Rear R Position the main speakers at equal distances away from the listening position and at equal distances on either side of the center speaker. Rear: Position rear speakers directly behind the listening position at a height of approximately 1.8m (6 feet) up from the floor, facing slightly inward. If the speakers cannot be placed behind the listening position, they may also be placed at the side of the listening position, facing toward the listening position. Center: Position the center speaker directly in front of the listening position between the main speakers. (When placing on or near a television, use a magnetically shielded speaker to avoid unwanted interference.)

Rear L

CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS
Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly; that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, + to + and to. Also, refer to the owners manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by connecting the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals on this unit. Turntable Monitor TV TV/Satellite tuner Video cassette recorder

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO IN

6CH DISCRETE INPUT

75UNBAL.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

CENTER

SURROUND

<General model>

FM ANT

SUB WOOFER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

GND GND AM ANT

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4MIN. /SPEAKER A B: 8MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER REAR : 6MIN. /SPEAKER : 6MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN LEVEL -10dB 0dB

R (SURROUND)
MAIN A OR B: 8MIN. /SPEAKER A B:16MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER REAR : 8MIN. /SPEAKER : 8MIN. /SPEAKER

AUDIO SIGNAL

50kHz / 9kHz 100kHz /10kHz FM / AM

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

I00W MAX. TOTAL SWITCHED

FREQUENCY STEP

RX-V395RDS only

OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT

CD player

Tape deck, MD recorder, etc.

LINE IN

To AC outlet
LD player, DVD player, etc.
*1 Ground (GND) terminal (For turntable use)
Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

*4 AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)

<Europe, Canada, U.S.A., China and General models>... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS <U.K. and Australia models>.. 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is controlled by this units STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitters POWER /I key. These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is 100 watts.

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 75-ohm coaxial cable
AM loop antenna (included)

75 UNBAL.

GND AM ANT
75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder

Ground

Connecting the AM loop antenna
Orient so that the best reception is obtained. * The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall. * The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

GND terminal

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth. Notes q When connecting the indoor FM antenna, insert its connector into the FM ANT terminal firmly. q If you need an outdoor FM antenna to improve FM reception quality, either 300-ohm feeder or coaxial cable may be used. In locations troubled by electrical interference, coaxial cable is preferable.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER VOLUME

TV/DBS

2CH/6CH

DVD/LD

STANDBY/ON
TUNER PHONO CD TAPE/MD MONITOR
TUNING MODE DELAY/CENTER/ REAR/SWFR

MEMORY

TUNING

TIME/LEVEL

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

PHONES

BASS 0 l 3 4

TREBLE 0 l l 5

BALANCE 0 l l 4 L5R

RDS MODE/ FREQ

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

CONCERT VIDEO

MONO MOVIE CENTER MODE

PTY SEEK

TV SPORTS

ROCK CONCERT

CONCERT HALL
~ STANDBY/ON switch Press this switch to turn the power to this unit on. Press it again to put this unit in the standby mode.
In STANDBY, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control transmitter.
TUNING MODE (AUTO/MANL MONO) button
Press this button to switch the tuning mode to automatic or manual. To select the automatic tuning mode, press this button so that the AUTO indicator lights up on the display. To select the manual tuning mode, press this button so that the AUTO indicator goes off.

Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter.

# FM/AM button

Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM.

! Display panel

Shows various information. (Refer to page 16.)

Input selector buttons

Select a program source to listen to or watch. When a button is pressed, the name of selected source appears on the display. When either the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected, pressing the same selector button repeatedly switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When switched to 6ch, discrete signals from the unit connected to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT terminals of this unit are selected as the input signals.

MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM) button Press this button to preset AM and FM radio frequencies manually. (Refer to page 27.)
When this button is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds, automatic preset tuning begins. (Refer to page 28.)
@ EDIT button This button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with each other. (Refer to page 29.)

$ VOLUME control

Use to raise or lower the volume level.

PHONES jack

To listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The sound output from the PHONES jack is the same as that from the main speakers. When listening with headphones privately, set both the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position and switch off the digital sound field processor (so that no DSP program indicator is lit in the display) by pressing the EFFECT button.

( EON button

RX-V395RDS only Press this button to select a specified program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to locate a radio program of that type automatically. (Refer to page 34.)

TUNING DOWN/UP button

Use for tuning radio stations. Press the UP side to tune in to higher frequencies, and press the DOWN side to tune in to lower frequencies. RX-V395RDS only When this unit is in the PTY SEEK mode, press either side of this button to change the currently selected program type.
) DSP program selector buttons
Select a DSP program. When a button is pressed, the name of selected program lights up on the display. (Refer to page 35.)

% SPEAKERS switches

Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position. Set the switch for the main speaker system you will not use to the OFF position. (Refer to page 25.)

EFFECT button

Switches the digital sound field processor on and off (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder). (Refer to page 36.)

_ CENTER MODE button

Selects a center channel output mode (NORMAL, WIDE or PHANTOM). (Refer to page 20.)

A/B/C/D/E button

Press this button to select a desired group (AE) of preset stations. (Refer to page 27.)
DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/
buttons Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the center channel output level (CENTER), the rear channel output level (REAR) and the output level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR). Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR button and adjust its time or level by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/ button. (Refer to pages 25, 37, and 38.)
^ Preset station number selector buttons
Press to select a preset station number (1 to 8). (Refer to page 27.)

Tone controls

These controls are effective only for the sound from the main speakers. (Refer to page 25.) BASS Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response. TREBLE Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response.

MAIN LEVEL switch RX-V395RDS only If the main speakers are distinctly louder than the rear speakers even after making balance adjustments, it is possible to decrease the output level of the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by setting this switch to 10 dB. Otherwise, keep this switch set to 0 dB.

MAIN LEVEL

Make the adjustment of each speaker output level at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. a) Press once or more so that CENTER or REAR appears on the display. * Select CENTER to adjust the output level of the center speaker, and select REAR to adjust the output level of the rear speakers.

DELAY/CENTER /REAR/SWFR

-10dB 0dB
Adjust the level. * Pressing the + side raises the level and the side lowers the level.

Cancel the test tone.

Disappears.
Notes Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust the overall sound level of your audio system by using the VOLUME control (or the VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter) only. q If you use external power amplifiers, you may also use their volume controls to achieve proper balance. q In step 9, if the center channel mode is in the PHANTOM position, the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted, because the center sound is automatically output from the left and right main speakers.
From page 22 to 38, this manual describes how to operate this unit mainly by using the front panel control parts. To operate this unit on the remote control transmitter, use the corresponding keys on the remote control transmitter.

BASIC OPERATIONS

TO PLAY A SOURCE
Play the source. (For detailed information on tuning operations, refer to page 26.)
Adjust to the desired output level.
Select the desired input source by using the input selector buttons. (For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.)
If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE (refer to page 25), and/or use the digital sound field processor. (Refer to page 36.)
* The name of the selected input source will appear on the display.
Notes on using the input selector buttons Note that pressing each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. q The selection of TAPE/MD MONITOR cannot be canceled by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press TAPE/MD MONITOR again so that the TAPE MON indicator disappears from the display. When you select a button other than TAPE/MD MONITOR, make sure that the TAPE MON indicator is not illuminated on the display. q If you select the input selector button for a video source without canceling the selection of TAPE/MD MONITOR, the playback result will be the video image from the video source and the sound from the audio tape (or MD, etc.). q Once you play a video source, its video image will not be interrupted even if the input selector button for an audio source is selected.

To recall a preset station
Follow the procedure in the section To recall a preset station on page 27. *

MEMORY AUTO

Press and hold for more than 3 seconds.
RX-V395RDS only A recalled station is shown by the frequency or station name in the display. * RX-V395 only A recalled station is shown by the frequency in the display.
Flashes. Notes q You can replace a preset station with another FM or AM station manually by following the procedure in the section To store stations on page 27. q If the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, the search is finished automatically after searching all frequencies. q With this function, only stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure in the section To store stations on page 27. RX-V395RDS only There may be a case that this function cannot receive a station which could be received by the automatic tuning method. This is because this function receives a large volume of PI (Program Identification) data along with the station.
To tune to higher frequencies, press right side once. To tune to lower frequencies, press left side once. * If the TUNING button is not pressed for a while, automatic preset tuning begins automatically toward higher frequencies. Automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency currently displayed. Received stations are programmed to A1, A2. A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they are programmed to the preset station numbers in other groups in alphabetical order.
If you want to store the first station received by the automatic preset tuning to a desired preset station number. If, for example, you want to store the first received station to C5, select C5 by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the preset station number selector buttons after pressing the MEMORY button in step 2. Then press the TUNING button. The first received station is stored to C5, and next stations to C6, C7. sequentially. If stations are stored up to E8, the automatic preset tuning is automatically concluded.
EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS
You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below.
Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa.
Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method in To recall a preset station on page 27).

Flashes.

Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method as step 1.
Shows the exchange of stations is completed.
In areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received, the RDS broadcast functions do not operate. (The procedures from page 30 to page 34 are not necessary.)

PS mode

The name of the station being received is displayed. If the station does not employ the PS data service, this mode cannot be selected.

PTY mode

The type of the program on the station being received is displayed. If the station does not employ the PTY data service, this mode cannot be selected. (You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of your desired program type. For details, refer to the next page.)

RT mode

Information about the program on the station being received is displayed. Information is displayed by a maximum of 64 Roman Alphabets including umlaut sign. If other characters are used on the RT data, they are displayed with under-bars. If the station does not employ the RT data service, this mode cannot be selected.

CT mode

Frequency The frequency of the station being received is displayed. display mode
Notes RDS data service cannot be utilized by this unit if the received signal is not strong enough. The RT (Radio Text) in particular transmits a great deal of data and needs strong signal reception to be successfully transmitted, so it may occur that RT mode cannot be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY, etc.) are displayed. q There may be a case that RDS data reception is not possible due to poor reception conditions. If so, press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO indicator goes off from the display. Though the reception mode is changed to monaural by this operation, when you change the display to an RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed. q If the signal strength becomes weakened by external interference during RDS station reception, the RDS data service may be cut off suddenly and.WAIT will be displayed.
Current time is displayed in the following form. The CT data from the station being received changes every minute. Hour Minute If the data is accidentally cut off, CT WAIT may light up. If the station does not employ the CT data service, this mode cannot be selected.
Calling a program of your desired program type from among preset RDS stations (PTY SEEK) (RX-V395RDS only)
By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches all preset stations for an RDS station which broadcasts a program of that program type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 31.
Put the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.
Begin searching all preset RDS stations.

MODE MODE START START

Flashes. * The program type of the station now being received or NEWS flashes in the display.

AUTO PTY HOLD

Select the desired program type.
Flashes. * The PTY HOLD indicator lights up in the display.

If a station which broadcasts a program of the program type is found, the unit stops at the station and the station name (Program Service name) lights in the display. If a station found is not one you want, press the PTY SEEK START button once more. The unit begins searching for another station which brodcasts a program of the same program type. To stop the search, press the PTY SEEK START button once more.
To cancel this mode If the PTY SEEK MODE button is pressed once more, the PTY SEEK mode is canceled.
Setting this unit to automatically tune a specified program type when its broadcast starts (RX-V395RDS only)
This function uses the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) data service on the RDS station network. By selecting a desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations for a station that broadcasts that type of program in the background of tuner operations. If found, the desired program type is received when its broadcast starts in place of the program which was being received. * This function can be used only when an RDS station that employs the EON data service is received. (When such a station is received, the EON indicator lights up in the display.)
Make sure that the EON indicator is illuminated in the display.
When the broadcast of the program ends, the previously received program (or another program on the same station) is recalled.

PS PTY RT CT EON

SLEEP NORM ms dB STEREO WIDE kHz PHANTOM l20 MHz EFFECT OFF PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO DISCO ROCK CONCERT ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE STADIUM CONCERT HALL
* If the EON indicator is not illuminated in the display, receive an (or another) RDS station so that the EON indicator lights up in the display.
To cancel this function Press the EON button once or more, so that no program type name lights up in the display.
Select a desired program type, NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT.

EO ms dB STEREO

MEMORY AUTO PTY HOLD NEWS
PRO LOGIC CONCERT ENHANCED VIDEO

Press once or more.

Lights up.
The search is performed among all preset RDS stations in the background. If a program is found, the program is automatically received when its broadcast starts.
USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)
This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field program (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments. In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including a combined operation of Yamaha DSP and Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

Brief Overview of Digital Sound Field 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. The data for these sound fields was recorded at actual locations using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment. Note The channel level balance between the left and right rear effect speakers may vary depending on the sound field you are listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments.
FEATURE This program is used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The application of a sophisticated digital signal processing system reduces crosstalk and directs or steers the sound source more smoothly and precisely, as compared to conventional types. This program is also used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. Enhancing the Normal Dolby Pro Logic, the DSP technology simulates the multi-surround speaker systems of a 35 mm movie theater. This effect creates a wide surround sound field, and expands the sound stage with an improved presence image. This program is used for musical based movies, as well as drama and comedy based movies. This program is effective for music videos and gives excellent depth and clarity for vocals. For opera, the orchestra and stage are ideally recreated, letting you feel as if you were in an actual concert hall. This program is designed specifically to enhance mono source programs. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image created in this mode is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective when used with old mono movies, news broadcasts and dialog. This program is furnished with a tight sound field in which the sound will not spread excessively on the front side, but the rear surround side produces a dynamic sound expansion. This program is the most suitable for sports programs. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a very lively city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a high-energy, immediate sound. This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a very dynamic or lively sound field. In this program, the center will appear to be deep behind the main speakers, creating an expansive large hall ambience. Orchestra and opera music are suited for this sound field.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can have this unit automatically put in the standby mode after a set period of time. When you want to go to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is helpful. Notes q The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter. q The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit.

To set the SLEEP time

To cancel the selected SLEEP time

SLEEP SLEEP

Press repeatedly to select the desired SLEEP time.
Press repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the display. (It will soon disappear and the SLEEP indicator will go off from the display.) Note The SLEEP timer setting can also be canceled by putting this unit into the standby mode with the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel (or the POWER /I key on the remote control transmitter) or disconnecting the power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.
Indicates the SLEEP time.
Lights up. Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed, the SLEEP time will change as follows. (Minutes)
The SLEEP timer is off (OFF). (The state before the SLEEP key is pressed.) After a while, the display returns to the indication displayed before the SLEEP timer was set.
The unit will be turned into the standby mode automatically at the selected SLEEP time.

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 for help.
SYMPTOM The unit fails to turn on when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, or turns into the standby mode suddenly soon after the power is turned on. It happens that this unit does not work normally. No sound or no picture. CAUSE Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not set to the right or the left end firmly. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while using this unit. Incorrect output cord connections. Appropriate input source is not selected. The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly. Speaker connections are not secure. The sound suddenly goes off. Amplifier The protection circuit has been activated because of short circuit etc. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. Sound hums. Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Incorrect cord connections. Incorrect cord connections. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. The volume level is low while playing a record. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. No sound from the rear speakers. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The component connected to the REC OUT terminals of this unit is turned off. The sound output level to the rear speakers is set to minimum. The monaural sound source is played in DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode. No sound from the center speaker. The sound output level to the center speaker is set to minimum. The center channel mode is in PHANTOM mode. Incorrect sound field program selection. FM stereo reception is noisy. Because of the characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is multipath interference. REMEDY Firmly plug in the power cord. Set the switch to the right or the left end firmly.

Turn this unit into the standby mode and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. After about 30 seconds, connect the power and operate this unit again. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with the input selector buttons. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to the speakers to be used to the ON position. Secure the connections. Turn this unit into the standby mode, and then turn on to reset the protection circuit. Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. The player should be connected to the unit through the MC head amplifier. Turn the power to the component on. Raise the sound output level to the rear speakers. Select another program suitable for the monaural sound source. Raise the sound output level to the center speaker. Select NORMAL or WIDE. Select the appropriate program. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high quality directional FM antenna. Set the TUNING MODE button to the manual tuning mode. Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath interference. Use the manual tuning method. Use a high quality directional FM antenna. Repeat the presetting procedure. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for best reception. Use the manual tuning method. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all noise. Relocate this unit away from the TV. Change the position of the main unit.
There is distortion and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. A desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in. A desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method.
The station is too weak. This unit has been unplugged for a long period. Weak signal or loose antenna connections.
There are continuous crackling and hissing noises. There are buzzing and whining noises (especially in the evening).
Noises will result from lightning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. A television set is being used nearby. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit. The batteries of this remote control transmitter are too weak.
Remote control transmitter