RX-V450

6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

6.1-Channel Receiver Ensures Home Theater Enjoyment with Functions Including Dolby Pro Logic IIx Compatibility, 750W (125W x 6) Power, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 29 Surround Programs.
Gold finish available in some areas

High Sound Quality

6.1-Channel,750W Powerful Surround Sound (125W x 6) Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification 192kHz/24-Bit DAC for All Channels Direct Stereo Mode

Surround Realism

Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Compatible with All the Latest Movie Sound Formats including Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 Audio Delay for Adjusting Lip-Sync (0160 ms) 29 Surround Programs (51 Variations) Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA

Easy to Use

Selectable 9-Band Subwoofer Crossover / Subwoofer Phase Select Speaker A, B and A+B Selection Front Panel Video Aux Terminal

High Picture Quality

HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatibility 2 Component Video Inputs Wide-Range Video Bandwidth (60MHz -3 dB)
29 Surround Programs (51 Variations) HiFi DSP Programs Variations HALL Concert Hall 1 JAZZ CLUB Jazz Club 1 ROCK CONCERT Rock Concert ENTERTAINMENT Disco 6-CH STEREO 6-Channel Stereo 1 Program Subtotal CINEMA DSP Programs Variations ENTERTAINMENT Game 1 MUSIC VIDEO Music Video 1 Mono Movie 1 TV THEATER Variety/Sports 1 Spectacle 5 MOVIE THEATER 1 Sci-Fi 5 Adventure 5 MOVIE THEATER 2 General 5 ENHANCED Enhanced 5 Program Subtotal Decoder Straight Programs Variations Dolby Digital 1 Dolby Digital EX 1 DTS Digital Surround 1 DTS 96/DTS-ES Matrix 6.DTS-ES Discrete 6.Dolby Pro Logic 1 Dolby Pro Logic II Music 1 *Only when using Dolby Pro Logic II Movie 1 surround back speakers for Dolby Pro Logic II Game 1 normal, Dolby Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music 3* Digital and DTS. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie 1** ** Only for Dolby Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game 1** Pro Logic (normal) DTS Neo:6 Music 1 DTS Neo:6 Cinema 1 Program Subtotal Program Total 29 51
: HiFi DSP Programs : A/V Programs : CINEMA DSP : Tri-Field CINEMA DSP : Quad-Field CINEMA DSP

10002103LK-RXV450@NPB

RX-V450 6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
High Sound Quality Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification The Digital ToP-ART design concept combines the latest and best technologies, parts and circuit designs to maximize sound quality. High Current Amplification uses superior components to achieve high current power with low impedance from input (power supply circuit) to output (speaker terminals). 192kHz/24-Bit DAC for All Channels The RX-V450 uses extremely high performance 192kHz/24-bit DAC for all 6 channels. They perform accurate sound field reproduction for high quality multichannel sources, and for two-channel stereo, provide outstanding separation and precise musical delineation. They deliver superior low level linearity with excellent full-scale performance. Yamahas Exclusive YSS-948 and YSS-930 LSIs The YSS-948 LSI performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Digital Surround, DTSES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 decoding with extreme accuracy. The YSS-930 processes all digital sound field data. Surround Realism Quad-Field/Tri-Field CINEMA DSP and 29 Surround Programs Yamahas ultra-sophisticated Quad-Field and Tri-Field CINEMA DSP technology creates thrillingly realistic soundscapes in your room. 29 surround programs provide full format compatibility and extensive listening choices. Audio Delay (0160ms) Yamahas powerful YSS-948 LSI has the necessary speed and precision to achieve accurate synchronization of images and sounds, which is called lip-sync. By using the Audio Delay mode, lipsync parameters can be adjusted when necessary.

Easy to Use Subwoofer Crossover Selection The RX-V450 provides a choice of nine subwoofer crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 160 and 200 Hz. In addition to providing a wider range than other receivers, the steps from 80 to 120 Hz are only 10 Hz apart for more precise selection. High Picture Quality HDTV Compatible Component Video Out The frequency response of the Component Video Monitor Out signal is 5Hz60MHz, making it compatible with HDTV monitors. Other Notable Features Analog Mixdown Direct Stereo Mode Straight/Effect Switch 2-Channel Stereo Mode High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Linear Damping Wide-Range Audio Frequency Response for DVD-Audio/SA-CD Compatibility Subwoofer Output Subwoofer Phase Select Speaker A, B and A+B Selection (Front L/R) Easy Menu Setup (Basic Mode) Program Name and Sound Field Indications Virtual CINEMA DSP Preset Remote Control Unit with Colored Buttons Sleep Timer 40-Station Preset Tuning Auto Preset Tuning
Yamahas Exclusive YSS948 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI for format decoding and audio delay
Yamahas Exclusive YSS930 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI for DSP Processing
Night Listening Enhancer During low-volume listening, such as late at night, dynamic range suffers and you may miss some sounds. The Night Listening Enhancer offers two modes, Cinema and Music, with three-level selectability, which will ensure that you dont miss movie dialogue or quiet passages, or lose overall surround spaciousness. SILENT CINEMA The SILENT CINEMA mode allows private listening enjoyment of multi-channel music or movies, with an accurate simulation of surround sound, through ordinary headphones.
RX-V450 Extensive Connections
2 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Inputs
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Enjoying DVD-Audio/Video or SA-CD
2 Component Video Inputs and 1 Component Video Monitor Output
RX-V450 Main Specifications Maximum Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Front Channels Center Channel Surround Channels Surround Back Channel Dynamic Power (1 kHz) (8 ohms) (6 ohms) (4 ohms) (2 ohms) Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz) Frequency Response

185 230

W + 125 W W W + 125 W W W W W W
4* A/V and 2 Audio Inputs, and 1 A/V and 1 Audio Outputs (* including Front Panel)

Subwoofer Output

Composite Monitor Out
Large-Type Speaker Terminals
100 (speaker A) 10 Hz100 kHz +0, -3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (CD, Front Sp Out) (40 W/8 ohms) 0.06% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 100 dB (250 mV) Component Video Signal Level Y 1 Vp-p/75 ohms Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms Monitor Out Frequency Response Component Video Signal: 5 Hz-60 MHz -3 dB FM 50dB Quieting Sensitivity (Mono) 2 V (17.3 dBf) (Stereo) 25 V (39.2 dBf) FM Selectivity (400 kHz) 70 dB Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 161 x 416 mm Weight 11 kg
Dolby, Pro Logic and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation. DTS, DTS-ES and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class B digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

Audio formats... 63 Sound field programs.. 64 Audio information... 64 Video signal information... 65

TUNING... 33

Automatic and manual tuning.. 33 Presetting stations.. 34 Selecting preset stations.. 36 Exchanging preset stations.. 37

ADVANCED OPERATION

SPECIFICATIONS..66

RECORDING.. 38

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION English
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FEATURES

Built-in 6-channel power amplifier
Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz 20 kHz, 8) Front: 85 W + 85 W Center: 85 W Surround: 85 W + 85 W Surround back: 85 W
Sophisticated AM/FM tuner
40-station random access preset tuning Automatic preset tuning Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

Other features

192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter A SET MENU which provides you with items for optimizing this unit for your audio/video system 6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input Component video input/output capability Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks Sleep timer Cinema and music night listening modes Remote control with preset manufacturer codes

Sound field features

Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder DTS/DTS ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder Virtual CINEMA DSP SILENT CINEMA
y indicates a tip for your operation. Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses. This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS, DTS-ES, Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
SILENT CINEMA is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.
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GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories
Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control

CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort. y
If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 46) instead of using BASIC SETUP. Altering any parameters in BASIC SETUP will reset all parameters in SOUND MENU.
Press SELECT to enter BASIC SETUP.
Using the BASIC SETUP menu
Before you begin: Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel to select the main speakers you want to use. Make sure you disconnect your headphones from this unit.
The ROOM parameter appears in the front panel display.
Press j / i to select the desired setting.

ROOM: S M >L

Select the size of the room you have installed your speakers in. Roughly speaking, the room sizes are defined as follows: [U.S.A. and Canada models] S (small) 16 x 13ft, 200ft2 (4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2) M (medium) 20 x 16ft, 300ft2 (6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2) L (large) 26 x 19ft, 450ft2 (7.9 x 5.8m, 45m2) [Other models] S (small) 3.6 x 2.8m, 10m2 M (medium) 4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2 L (large) 6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2

POWER POWER STANDBY

LEVEL DVD DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN TITLE

AMP TEST RETURN

2 3-13

REC AUDIO

DISC SKIP
FREQ/RDS TV MUTE TV INPUT

Press AMP.

Press SET MENU. BASIC SETUP appears in the front panel display.
Press d to display the SUBWOOFER parameter.

SUBWOOFER YES

YES NONE
If you have a subwoofer in your system. If you do not have a subwoofer in your system.
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Press d to display the SPEAKERS parameter.
Press SELECT to confirm your selection.

SELECT SELECT

Press j / i to select the number of speakers you connected.
If you selected SET, you hear a test tone from each speaker in turn. CHECK:Test Tone appears in the front panel display for a few seconds, then CHECK: OK?.

SPEAKERS 6spk

Choices Display

L C R SL SB SR

CHECK:TestTone

Speakers Front L/R

CHECK OK? 12

2spk 3spk 4spk 5spk 6spk

Front L/R, Center

Front L/R, Surround L/R

CHECK OK?

YES NO

Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R
Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround back
To complete the setup process if the test tone levels from each speaker were satisfactory. To proceed to the SP LEVEL speaker level adjustment menu to balance the level of each speaker.

Feel free to choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.
When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects the last sound field program used with that source. Sound field programs cannot be selected when MULTI CH INPUT is selected. Sampling frequencies higher than 48 kHz (except for DTS 96/ 24 signals) will be sampled down to 48 kHz, then sound field programs will be applied.
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Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder manually (PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX). 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed in the following cases: When SURR LR (see page 46) or SURR B (see page 46) is set to NONE. When the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jack is being played. When the source being played does not contain surround left and right channel signals. When a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played. When 2ch Stereo or Direct Stereo is selected. When the power of this unit is turned off, the input mode will be reset to AUTO. When the DTS-ES decoder is applied to DTS 96/24 signals, you cannot use the DTS 96/24 decoding feature. The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when SURR B is set to NONE (see page 46).
Enjoying 2-channel software
Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multiple channels. Press q/DTS on the remote control to select the decoder.
You can select from the following decoders depending on the type of software you are playing and your personal preference. PRO LOGIC SUR. STANDARD Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources. PRO LOGIC SUR. ENHANCED CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Surround sources. PRO LOGIC IIx Movie* Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for movie software. PRO LOGIC IIx Music* Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for music software. PRO LOGIC IIx Game* Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for game software. DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS processing for movie software. DTS Neo:6 Music DTS processing for music software.
Use the PLII/PLIIx parameter to select the Pro Logic II or Pro Logic IIx decoders (see page 40).
The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when SURR B is set to NONE (see page 46).
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Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (Direct Stereo)
Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this units decoders and DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2channel PCM and analog sources. Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press STEREO repeatedly) to select Direct Stereo.

Input source
Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) again so that STRAIGHT disappears from the display when you want to turn the sound effect back on.

ANALOG

Automatically selects input signals in the following order: 1) Digital signals* 2) Analog signals Selects only digital signals encoded in DTS. If no DTS signals are input, no sound is output. Selects only analog signals. If no analog signals are input, no sound is output.
* If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate sound field program.

Virtual CINEMA DSP

Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. If you do not connect surround speakers, Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program. Note
Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate, even when SURR LR is set to NONE (see page 46) in the following cases: When MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the input source. When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.
You can adjust the default input mode this unit selects when the power is turned on (see page 48).
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When you play DTS-encoded CD/LDs with the input mode set to AUTO: This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode. The unit remains in DTS mode (and the t indicator may flash) for up to 30 seconds after playback of the DTS source is complete. To manually release the DTS mode, press INPUT MODE to reselect AUTO. The DTS decoding mode may be released if search or skip operations are performed for more than 30 seconds. To prevent this, press INPUT MODE to select DTS. If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player.
Press u / d to display the following information about the input signal.

(Format)

Displaying the information about the input source
You can display the type, format and sampling frequency of the current input signal.
fs Select the input source.

rate flg

MULTI 2-CH

MOVIE THEATER: Sci-Fi

MOVIE THEATER: Adventure

MOVIE THEATER: General
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Program

Features
Standard 5.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.
DOLBY DIGITAL: SUR. STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL: SUR. ENHANCED DOLBY D EX: SUR. STANDARD DOLBY D EX: SUR. ENHANCED DTS: SUR. STANDARD DTS 96/24: SUR. STANDARD DTS: SUR. ENHANCED DTS+DOLBY EX: SUR. STANDARD DTS+DOLBY EX: SUR. ENHANCED DTS ES Mtrx6.1: SUR. STANDARD DTS ES Mtrx6.1: SUR. ENHANCED DTS ES Disc6.1: SUR. STANDARD DTS ES Disc6.1: SUR. ENHANCED PRO LOGIC: SUR. STANDARD PRO LOGIC: SUR. ENHANCED PRO LOGIC IIx: PLIIx Movie PRO LOGIC II: PLII Movie PRO LOGIC IIx: PLIIx Game PRO LOGIC II: PLII Game DTS: Neo:6 Cinema
CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Digital sources.
Standard 6.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for Dolby Digital sources. Standard 5.1-channel processing for DTS sources.
Standard 5.1-channel processing for 96-kHz/24-bit DTS sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for DTS and 96-kHz/24-bit DTS sources.
Standard 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources.
Standard 6.1-channel processing (DTS-ES Matrix) for DTS sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced processing (DTS-ES Matrix) for DTS sources.
Standard 6.1-channel processing (DTS-ES Discrete) for DTS sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced processing (DTS-ES Discrete) for DTS sources.
Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Surround sources.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software.*
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software.*
Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for game software.*
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for game software.*
DTS processing for movie software.
You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II processing using the PLII/PLIIx parameter on page 57.

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For music sources

You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.
HiFi DSP processing. A classic shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections which produce a very full, rich sound. HiFi DSP processing. This is the sound field at stage front in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound. HiFi DSP processing. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program was recorded at LAs hottest rock club. The listeners virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall. HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by highenergy, immediate sound. Standard Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

CONCERT HALL

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT: Disco
q D+PLIIx Music: SUR. STANDARD q D+PLIIx Music:
CINEMA DSP enhanced Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.
SUR. ENHANCED DTS+PLIIx Music: SUR. STANDARD DTS+PLIIx Music: SUR. ENHANCED STEREO: 2ch Stereo STEREO: Direct Stereo STEREO: 6ch Stereo PRO LOGIC IIx: PLIIx Music PRO LOGIC II: PLII Music DTS: Neo:6 Music
Standard DTS and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.
CINEMA DSP enhanced DTS and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.
2-channel (left and right) playback.
Use to output stereo sources to only the front left and right speakers without any processing.
Use to increase the output stereo sources (in stereo) from all speakers. This provides a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc. Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software.*
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software.*
DTS processing for music software.
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Using the sleep timer
Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off any external components connected to the AC OUTLET(S).

Speaker SP LFE Select to adjust the speaker LFE level. Headphone HP LFE Select to adjust the headphone LFE level. Note
Depending on the LFE LEVEL setting, some signals may not be output from the SUB WOOFER OUTPUT jack.
Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations. Thus, a certain amount of delay must be applied to the sound from each speaker so that all sound will arrive at the listening position at the same time.
Unit UNIT Choices: meters (m), feet (ft) Initial setting: U.S.A. and Canada models: feet (ft) Other models: meters (m) Select meters to input speaker distances in meters. Select feet to input speaker distances in feet. Speaker distances Choices: 0.3 to 24.00 m (1 to 80 ft) FRONT L adjusts the distance of the front left speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) FRONT R adjusts the distance of the front right speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) CENTER adjusts the distance of the center speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) SURR L adjusts the distance of the surround left speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) SURR R adjusts the distance of the surround right speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) SURR B adjusts the distance of the surround back speaker. Initial setting: 2.10 m (7.0 ft) SWFR adjusts the distance of the subwoofer. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)
Dynamic range F)D. RANGE Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Choices: MAX (maximum), STD (standard), MIN (minimum)
Speaker SP D.R Select to adjust the speaker compression. Headphone HP D.R Select to adjust the headphone compression. Select MAX for feature films. Select STD for general use. Select MIN for listening to sources at low volume levels.
ADVANCED OPERATION English
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Audio set G)AUDIO SET

Use to customize this units overall audio settings. Audio mute A.MUTE Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume. Choices: MUTE, 20 dB Select MUTE to completely halt all output of sound. Select 20 dB to reduce the current volume by 20 dB. Audio delay A.DELAY Use to delay the sound output and synchronize it with the video image. This may be necessary when using certain LCD monitors or projectors. Choices: 0 to 160 mS

2 INPUT MENU

Use to reassign digital input/outputs and select the input mode.
Input/output assignment A)I/O ASSIGN You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this units initial settings do not correspond to your needs. Change the following parameters to reassign the respective jacks and effectively connect more components. Once the inputs have been reassigned, you can select the corresponding component by using INPUT on the front panel or the input selector buttons on the remote control.
For COMPONENT VIDEO jacks A (C.V[A]) and B (C.V[B]) Choices: DVD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR For OPTICAL INPUT jacks 1 (IN(1)) and 2 (IN(2)) Choices: CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVD, MD/CD-R For COAXIAL INPUT jack 3 (IN(3)) Choices: CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVD, MD/CD-R Notes
You cannot select a specific item more than once for the same type of jack. When you connect a component to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack.

Input mode B)INPUT MODE

Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 31 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST Select AUTO to allow this unit to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode. Select LAST to set this unit to automatically select the last input mode used for that source. Note
Even if LAST is selected, the last setting for the EX/ES button will not be recalled.
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3 OPTION MENU

Use to adjust the optional system parameters.

Zone set D)ZONE SET

Use to specify the location of speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
Display set A)DISPLAY SET
Dimmer DIMMER Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Choices: 4 to 0
Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD
Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to protect: DSP program parameters All SET MENU items All speaker levels When MEMORY GUARD is set to ON, you cannot use the test tone or select any other SET MENU items.

Speaker B set SP B Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Choices: FRONT, ZONE B Select FRONT to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in the main room. Select ZONE B if the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in another room. If SPEAKERS A is turned OFF and SPEAKERS B is turned ON, all the speakers including the subwoofer in the main room are muted and the unit outputs sound from SPEAKERS B only.
If you connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit when SP B is set to ZONE B, the sound is output from both headphones and SPEAKERS B. If a DSP program is selected when SP B is set to ZONE B, the unit automatically enters the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode.
Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INI
Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound
field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the
parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings. Press the corresponding numeric button for the sound field program that you want to initialize. An asterisk (*) next to a program number means that the parameter values have been changed from their initial settings. Notes
You cannot automatically revert to the previous parameter settings once you initialize a sound field program group. You cannot separately initialize individual sound field programs. You cannot initialize any program groups when MEMORY GUARD is set to ON.
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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate manufacturer codes.

Control area

Controlling this unit
The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit when the AMP mode is selected. Press AMP to activate the AMP mode.

Component control area You can control up to 9 different components by setting appropriate manufacturer codes (see page 51).
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Setting manufacturer codes
You can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up for each input area. For a complete list of available manufacturer codes, refer to LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES at the end of this manual. The following table shows the factory preset component (Library: component category) and the manufacturer code for each area.
Input area CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD DTV/CBL V-AUX VCR Component category (Library) CD MD TUNER DVD
Press an input selector button or / to select the component you want to set up.
Manufacturer YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA Code 0005 0024
Press CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control flashes twice.

TRANSMIT

Press the numeric buttons to enter the four digit manufacturers code for the component to be used. Refer to LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES at the end of this manual.
You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA manufacturer code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try to set other YAMAHA manufacturer code(s).
The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control flashes twice. Notes
If the manufacturer of your component has more than one code, try each of them until you find the correct one. If you wait for more than 30 seconds during step 3, the setup process is canceled. If this happens, start over from step 2.
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Controlling other components
Once you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The remote control automatically switches to the appropriate control mode for that component.

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Tuner

FM stereo reception is noisy.
The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is multipath interference.
Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multipath interference.

Refer to page 18

There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in. The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method.

The signal is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method.
This unit has been disconnected for a long period. The signal is weak or the antenna connections are loose.
Preset the stations again.
Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and orient it for best reception. Use the manual tuning method.
There are continuous crackling and hissing noises. There are buzzing and whining noises.
Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. A TV set is being used nearby.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to eliminate all noise. Move this unit away from the TV.

Remote control

Refer to page 7
The remote control does not work nor function properly.

Wrong distance or angle.

The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. Reposition this unit.
Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The manufacturer code was not correctly set.

A TANDY 0941 ABEX 1151 ADMIRA 1141 ADVENTURA 1131 AIKO 1121 AIWA 1481 AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111 ALBA 0431 ALLERON 1091 AMBASSADOR 1081 AMSTRAD 0481, 1081 ANAM 0251, 1041, 1051, 1061, 1071 ANAM NATIONAL 1041 AOC 0361, 1021, 1031, 1111, 1161 ARCHER 1161 AUDIOSONIC 1001 AUDIOVOX 1051, 1161 BAUER 0441 BAUR 1001 BEIJING 1511, 1551, 1561 BELCOR 1031 BELL & HOWELL 0981, 0991 BEON 1001 BRADFORD 1051 BROCKWOOD 1031 BROKSONIC 1161 BUSH 1001 CANDLE 0351, 0361, 0961, 0971, 1111, 1131 CAPEHART 1021 CARVER 0101 CATHAY 1001 CELEBRITY 0951 CENTURION 0411 CHANGHONG 1541, 1551, 1561, 1621 CITIZEN 0351, 0361, 0921, 0931, 0941, 0961, 0971, 1111, 1121, 1131 CLAIRTONE 1011 CLARIVOX 1001 CONCERTO 0351, 0971 CONROWA 1751 CONTEC 0901, 0911, 1011, 1051 CORANDO 0941 CRAIG 0251, 1051 CROWN 0941, 1051 CURTIS MATHES 0161, 0361, 0931, 0941, 0981, 1111 CXC 1051 DAEWOO 0291, 0301, 0331, 0721, 0941, 1001, 1031, 1121, 1191, 1531, 1581, 1591, 1601 DANSAI 1001
0171, 0231, 0271, 0661, 0801, 0911, 0981, 1231, 1251, 1261 SBR 1001 SCHEIDER 1001 SCIMITSU 1031 SCOTCH 0861 SCOTT 0831, 0861, 0941, 1031, 1051, 1091 SEARS 0101, 0161, 0171, 0351, 0481, 0521, 0621, 0761, 0801, 0861, 0971, 0981, 1091 SHANGHAI 1561, 1681 SHARP 0461, 0471, 0541, 0661, 0911, 0941, 1141 SHOGUN 1031 SIGNATURE 0991, 1771 SIMPSON 0581, 0961 SOLAVOX 1151 SONOKO 1001 SONTEC 1001 SONY 0371, 0451, 0661, 0841, 0951, 1281, 1441 SOUNDESIGN 0861, 0961, 1051, 1091 SOUNDWAVE 1001 SPECTRICON 1161 SQUAREVIEW 0481 SSS 1031, 1051 STAR-LITE 1051 SUPREM 0951 SUPRE-MACY 1131 SURPA 0351, 0971 SYLVANIA 0101, 0361, 0441, 0581, 0591, 0601, 0611, 0631, 0961, 1111 SYMPHONIC 0481 SYSLINE 1001 TANDY 0271, 0431, 1141 TATUNG 0271, 0881, 1001, 1041, 1161 TCL 1561, 1631, 1701 TECHNICS 0751 TECHWOOD 0351, 0751, 0971 TEKNIKA 0101, 0351, 0571, 0931, 0941, 0961, 0971, 0991, 1031, 1051, 1091, 1121, 1131, 1771 TELETECH 0331 TERA 0501 THAKRAL 1671 THORM 1001 TMK 0351, 0861, 0971, 1081 TOSHIBA 0381, 0521, 0621, 0661, 0931, 0981, 1301 TOSONIC 1011 TOTEVISION 0941 TRICAL 0911 UNIVERSAL 0781, 0791 UNIVERSUM 1001
VECTOR RESEARCH 0361, 1111 VESTEL 1001 VIDEO CONCEPT 1101 VIDIKRON 0101, 0211 VIDTECH 0861, 1031 VIKING 1131 WARDS 0101, 0361, 0451, 0541, 0581, 0591, 0601, 0611, 0771, 0781, 0791, 0861, 0971, 0991, 1031, 1091, 1111, 1771 WATSON 1001 XOGEGO 1611, 1621, 1661, 1741, 1761 YAMAHA 0361, 1031, 1111 YOKO 1001 ZENITH 0011, 0041, 0891, 0991, 1771 ZONDA 1161