MY BEAM SURROUND

H TV POWER Turns on the power of the TV or sets it to the standby mode (see page 78). I AV POWER Turns on the power of the selected component or sets it to the standby mode (see pages 78 and 79). J INPUT1/INPUT2 Selects the input source of the TV (see page 78). K MACRO Use to set the TV macro (see page 80). L SLEEP Sets the sleep timer (see page 55). M INPUTMODE Switches between input modes (AUTO, DTS or ANALOG). See page 71 for details. N Beam mode buttons Change the beam mode settings (see pages 40, 46 and 47). O SURROUND Selects the surround mode for playback (see page 40). P MY BEAM Use to select the my beam as the beam mode (see page 48). Q TruBass Use to effectively reproduce the bass sound (see page 54). R MENU Displays the setup menu on your TV monitor (see pages 29 and 58). Displays the DVD menu. (S: TV/AV) S Operation mode selector Selects the operation mode of this unit. Select YSP when operating this unit and select TV/AV when operating the TV or other AV components set up the appropriate remote control codes. T RETURN Use to select sleep timer settings or return to the previous SET MENU screen. Use to return to the previous DVD menu screen or exit the DVD menu. (S: TV/AV) U TV VOL +/ Adjusts the volume level of the TV (see page 78). V CH +/ Switches between channels of the TV or the VCR (see pages 78 and 79). W TV MUTE, CODE SET Mutes the audio output of the TV (see page 78). Use to set up remote control codes (see page 77).
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INSTALLATION

This section describes a suitable installation location to install the unit using a metal wall bracket, a rack or a stand.
Before installing this unit
This unit creates surround sound by reflecting projected sound beams off the walls of your listening room. The surround sound effects produced by this unit may not be sufficient when the unit is installed in the following locations. Rooms with surfaces inadequate for reflecting sound beams Rooms with acoustically absorbent surfaces Rooms with measurements outside the following range W (3 to 7 m (10 to 23 ft)) x H (2 to 3.5 m (7 to 11.5 ft)) x D (3 to 7 m (10 to 23 ft)) Rooms with less than 1.8 m (6 ft) from the listening position to the speaker positions Rooms where objects such as furniture are likely to obstruct the path of sound beams Rooms where the listening position is close to the walls Rooms where the listening position is not in front of this unit Make sure you leave an adequate amount of ventilation space so that heat can escape. Make at least 5 cm (2 in) of space above or below this unit.

Digital and analog audio connections

Video connections

Analog audio output

Optical digital output

Video input
Remove the caps if attached
Check the direction Rear panel of this unit Rear panel of this unit
Cables used for connections
Audio pin cable (White) (Red) Optical cable (supplied) (White)
OSD video pin cable (supplied) (Yellow) (Red) (Yellow)
Connecting a DVD player/recorder
To connect a DVD player/recorder, connect the coaxial digital output jack on your DVD player to the coaxial digital input jack (DVD COAXIAL) on this unit. If there is no coaxial digital output jack on your DVD player/recorder, use them with optical digital connection. y
Check that your DVD player/recorder is properly set to output Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio signals. If not, adjust the system settings of your DVD player/recorder. For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with your DVD player/recorder. If your DVD player/recorder does not have a coaxial digital output jack, make an optical digital audio connection instead.
DVD/VCR combo player/recorder DVD player/recorder
Video signal to a TV Analog audio output R L Coaxial digital output Coaxial digital output

Video signal to a TV

Rear panel of this unit

TV/STB AUX OPTICAL

Digital audio pin cable (supplied) (White) (Orange) (Orange) (Red) (Red) Audio pin cable (White)

Connecting a VCR

To connect a VCR, connect the analog audio output jacks on your VCR to the analog audio input jacks (VCR R/L) on this unit. Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks.

Analog audio output R L

Audio pin cable (White) (Red) (White) (Red)
Connecting a digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner
To connect a digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner, connect the optical digital output jack on your digital satellite tuner or cable TV tuner to the optical digital input jack (TV/STB OPTICAL) on this unit. In addition, connect the analog audio output jacks on your VCR to the analog audio input jacks (TV/STB R/L) on this unit. Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks. y
If your TV and tuner connected to this unit do not support digital broadcasting, connect the analog audio output jacks (TV/STB R/L) on this unit to the analog audio output jacks on your TV.
TV Digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner
Optical cable (supplied) (White) (Red) Audio pin cable (White) (Red)
Connecting other external components

USING SET MENU

Displaying the OSD
This section simply describes how to display the OSD (on-screen display) of this unit on your TV screen and set the parameters for your listening room. Once this is complete, you can enjoy real surround sound while watching TV in the comfort of your own home.
Check that the video input jack on your TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT jack of this unit to display the OSD of this unit. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or on the remote control to turn on the power of this unit.
Turn on the power of your TV. The following screen appears on your TV.
Push [MENU] to begin set-up
OSD screen example Remote control
If the OSD does not appear, use the remote control provided with your TV to switch the video input until the OSD appears.
The flow chart of SET MENU
The following diagram illustrates the overall flow of the setup procedure. Run LANGUAGE SETUP. See CHANGING OSD LANGUAGE on page 26.
Run AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam). See AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) on page 27.

If an error occurs

Look for a remedy. See Error messages for AUTO SETUP on page 33 for a complete list of error messages and possible remedies.
Play back audio signals or adjust the settings for the beam mode and the CINEMA DSP. See PLAYBACK on page 37.
Run MANUAL SETUP. See MANUAL SETUP on page 57. y
If you cannot clearly hear a sound beam from a specific channel, adjust settings for SETTING PARAMETERS (see page 59) or for BEAM ADJUSTMENT (see page 60) in BEAM MENU. If there are acoustically absorbent objects such as curtains in the path of the sound beams, adjust settings for TREBLE GAIN in BEAM MENU (see page 62).

CHANGING OSD LANGUAGE

This feature allows you to select the language of your choice that appears in the SET MENU of this unit.
Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit.
Press / to select the language and then press ENTER.

TV/AV YSP

Press MENU on the remote control. The SET MENU screen appears on your TV.

SET MENU

. ;MEMORY ;AUTO SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP ;LANGUAGE SETUP [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter
Choices: ENGLISH (English), DEUTSCH (German), Franais (French), ESPAOL (Spanish)
The control buttons used for SET MENU are displayed on the bottom of the screen. To return to the previous screen while using SET MENU, press RETURN on the remote control. To cancel the SET MENU screen, press MENU once more. You can also perform the following operations in the front panel display.
Press / to select LANGUAGE SETUP and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV.

LANGUAGE SETUP

. ENGLISH DEUTSCH Francais ESPANOL [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Return

AUTO SETUP (INTELLIBEAM)

AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam)
This unit creates a sound field by reflecting sound beams on the walls of your listening room and broadening the cohesion of all the channels. Just as you would arrange the speaker position of other audio systems, you need to set the beam angle to enjoy the best possible sound from this unit. This unit employs the beam optimization and sound optimization features with the aid of the supplied optimizer microphone, allowing you to avoid troublesome listening-based setup and achieving highly accurate sound adjustments that best match your listening environment. We call these 2 features IntelliBeam generically. The beam optimization creates the best possible surround sound field without manually setting the parameters for your listening room. The sound optimization feature performs the following checks and automatically makes appropriate sound adjustments. DISTANCE: Checks the distance of each beam from this unit and adjusts the delay of each channel so that each sound beam reaches the listening position at the same time. EQUALIZING: Adjusts frequency and levels of each channels parametric equalizer to reduce coloration across the channels and create a cohesive sound field. The sound optimization feature incorporates three parameters (frequency, level and Q factor) for each of the seven bands in its parametric equalizer to provide highly precise automatic adjustment of frequency characteristics. LEVEL: Checks and adjusts the sound output level of each channel. SETUP
The flow chart of AUTO SETUP
This unit performs a series of checks to optimize the beam angle, delay, volume and quality. You can choose to optimize all or part of the parameters. Notes

Example 1

Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel.

SHOW RESULT

MEASUREMENT COMPLETE BEAM MODE :5 BEAM SUBWOOFER :NOT APPLICABLE [ENTER]:Save set-up. [RETURN]:Do not save set-up.

Example 2

MEASUREMENT COMPLETE ENVIRONMENT CHECK[FAILED] BEAM MODE :5 BEAM SUBWOOFER :YES [ENTER]:Save set-up. [RETURN]:Do not save set-up.
If ENVIRONMENT CHECK [FAILED] is displayed, we recommend running the AUTO SETUP procedure again. For details, see step 9. If SUBWOOFER : NOT APPLICABLE is displayed even though a subwoofer is connected to this unit, increase the volume level of the subwoofer and run the AUTO SETUP procedure again. Depending on the environment of your listening room, the beam angle of front left and right, and surround left and right may be set to the same value even if 5BEAM is displayed as a result.
Press ENTER to confirm the results or press RETURN to cancel the results. The following screen is displayed temporarily for 2 seconds and then disappears from your TV.

AUTO SETUP COMPLETE

Please remove the MIC from the YSP and the listening position.
If ENVIRONMENT CHECK [FAILED] is displayed in step 8, the following screen is displayed after pressing ENTER. In this case, see ERROR E-1 in Error messages for AUTO SETUP on page 33. Press ENTER to exit the AUTO SETUP and then run the procedure again from step 3.
AUTO SETUP COMPLETE Your YSP unit may not be set up correctly. We recommend you try again. Please press [ENTER] key to exit.
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Error messages for AUTO SETUP
Before the AUTO SETUP procedure starts

Error message

ERROR E-2 No MIC Detected. Please check MIC connection and re-try.
The optimizer microphone is not connected to this unit.

Remedy

Connect the optimizer microphone to this unit.

See page 28

While the AUTO SETUP procedure is in progress If one of the errors shown below except E-1 is displayed, press RETURN. In case you have started the AUTO SETUP procedure by pressing AUTO SETUP on the remote control in step 3, run the procedure again from step 3 after once the screen disappears. In case you have started the AUTO SETUP procedure by pressing MENU on the remote control in step 3, run the procedure again from step 4 after the screen in step 3 is displayed. Run the MANUAL SETUP if the problem is difficult to be saved.
ERROR E-1 Please test in quieter environment.
There is too much unwanted noise in your listening room.
Make sure that your listening room is as quiet as possible. You may want to choose certain hours during the day when there is not much noise coming from outside. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is firmly connected to this unit. Do not perform any other operations while the AUTO SETUP procedure is in progress. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is installed in front of this unit. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is installed more than 1.8 m (6 ft) from the front of this unit and within 1 m from the center height of this unit. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is firmly connected to this unit and placed in a proper location. If the problem persists, contact the nearest YAMAHA service center for assistance. Repeat the AUTO SETUP procedure.

See page

ERROR E-2 No MIC detected. Please check MIC connection and re-try. ERROR E-3 Unexpected control is detected. Please re-try. ERROR E-4 Please check MIC position. MIC should be set in front of YSP. ERROR E-5 Please check MIC position. MIC should be set above 1.8m/6ft. ERROR E-6 Volume level is lower than expected. Please check MIC position/connection and re-try. ERROR E-7 Unexpected error happened. Please re-try.
The optimizer microphone was disconnected while the AUTO SETUP procedure was in progress. Some other operations were performed on this unit while the AUTO SETUP procedure was in progress. The optimizer microphone is not placed in front of this unit. The optimizer microphone is not placed in the right distance from this unit.
The optimizer microphone cannot collect the sound produced by this unit because the sound output level is too low.
An internal system error occurred.

USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY

Convenient usage of the system memory
You can save the current settings adjusted in SET MENU in the system memory of this unit. It is handy to save certain settings according to the varying conditions of your listening environment. For example, if there are curtains in the path of beams, the effectiveness of the beams will vary depending on whether the curtains are open or closed.
When the curtains are open When the curtains are closed
Press / to select MEMORY and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV.

;MEMORY

. 1)LOAD 2)SAVE [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter

Saving settings

Press / to select SAVE and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV.

1)MEMORY SAVE

p MEMORY1
MEMORY2 MEMORY3 [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Enter
Press / to select MEMORY1, MEMORY2 or MEMORY3 and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV.

Loading settings

You can recall the settings saved in Saving settings on page 34 according to the varying conditions of your listening environment.

ENTER ENTER

2)MEMORY SAVE
MEMORY1 Save Now ? Push [ENTER] to Save
Press ENTER again. The new parameters are saved as MEMORY1, MEMORY2 or MEMORY3. Once the parameters are saved, the display returns to the SET MENU screen.

Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround sound
This unit can decode 2-channel sources for 5.1 channel playback so that you can enjoy a variety of surround sound effects by switching the surround mode. y
The surround modes are available only when the CINEMA DSP programs are turned off (see page 51) or when the movie program is selected as the CINEMA DSP program (see page 50). In addition, the beam mode must be set to the 5 beam, the stereo plus 3 beam or the 3 beam (see page 40).
Press SURROUND on the remote control repeatedly (or press SURROUND and then press / ) to switch between surround modes.

PRO LOGIC

PLI Movie I PLI Music I
PLI Game I Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music
Example of the surround mode display in the front panel display when the CINEMA DSP program is turned off
Enjoying TV in surround sound
You can enjoy analog audio signals output from your TV in real surround sound. y
Before performing the steps below, set the volume of this unit to 30. If necessary, adjust the volume level in step 4 below.
Press VOLUME +/ on the remote control to adjust the volume level.
Press SURROUND repeatedly (or press SURROUND and then press / ) on the remote control to select a surround mode. Signals input from 2-channel sources are played back on multiple channels. For more information on surround modes, see page 42.
Select the TV channel you want to watch. To select a TV channel, use the remote control supplied with your TV. Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit.
Press TV on the remote control. This unit outputs audio signals from your TV.
If you hear sound from your TV speakers, reduce the volume level of your TV until you can no longer hear any audio being output. To reduce the TV volume level, use the remote control supplied with your TV.
Adjusting surround mode parameters
You can configure the parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II Music and DTS Neo:6 Music to fine-tune the surround sound effect.
When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is selected

The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources.
Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference and do not purely rely on the name of the sound field program itself.

What is a sound field?

A significant factor that creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound live, these reflections enable the listener to tell where the player is situated as well as the size and shape of the room in which the listening is sitting.
Elements of a sound field
In any environment, there are two distinct types of sound reflections that combine with the direct sound coming straight to our ears from the players instrument to make up the sound field. Early reflections Reflected sounds reach our ears extremely rapidly (50 ms to 80 ms after the direct sound) after reflecting from one surface only (from the ceiling or a wall, for example). Early reflections help add clarity to the direct sound. Reverberations These are caused by reflections from more than one surface (i.e. wall, ceiling, the back of the room, etc.) so numerous that they merge together to form a continuous sonic afterglow. They are non-directional and lessen the clarity of the direct sound. Direct sound, early reflections and subsequent reverberation taken together help us to determine the subjective size and shape of the room, and it is this information that the digital sound field processor reproduces in order to create sound fields. If you could create the appropriate early reflections and subsequent reverberations in your listening room, you would be able to create your own listening environment. The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor or a listening room of virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the CINEMA DSP technology.
Turning on CINEMA DSP programs
You can select from three different sound field programs (MUSIC, MOVIE and SPORTS) depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy. Notes

SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP

120min 90min 60min 30min OFF
Wait for a few seconds without operating this unit to confirm the setting for the sleep timer. The SLEEP indicator lights up in the front panel display, indicating that the sleep timer is activated.
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to set the amount of time for the sleep timer. Choices: 120min, 90min, 60min, 30min, OFF The SLEEP indicator in the front panel display flashes while switching the amount of time for the sleep timer.
Canceling the sleep timer
Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly so that SLEEP OFF appears in the front panel display.
Wait for a few seconds without operating this unit to confirm the setting for the sleep timer. The SLEEP indicator disappears from the front panel display, indicating that the sleep timer is deactivated.

Disappears

The previous setting for the sleep timer before you deactivate it is stored in the system memory and automatically restored when you make a new setting next time.
The sleep timer setting can also be deactivated if you press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or on the remote control to set this unit to the standby mode or unplug the power supply cable from the AC outlet.

MANUAL SETUP

To achieve the best quality surround sound, you can use MANUAL SETUP to fine-tune the listening environment parameters, as well as to make advanced settings for sound signals, sound beams, digital input and the OSD. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your own listening environment. y
You can save the settings optimized by the AUTO SETUP procedure (see page 34). A set of settings optimized according to specific conditions of your listening environment can be recalled later depending on the varying conditions of your listening environment (see page 35). Most of the parameters in SOUND MENU and BEAM MENU are automatically set when you run AUTO SETUP (see page 27). Use SOUND MENU and BEAM MENU to make additional adjustments. BEAM MENU allows you to make settings for the surround sound effects normally available in the speaker settings menu. Make settings for the parameters in BEAM MENU first before you make settings for the parameters in SOUND MENU, INPUT MENU and DISPLAY MENU.
SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the sound output.

TONE CONTROL SUBWOOFER SET MUTE LEVEL AUDIO DELAY ROOM EQ DD/DTS Dynamic Range

Features

Adjusts the output level of high-frequency or low-frequency sound. Adjusts the various subwoofer settings. Adjusts the muting level. Adjusts audio delay. Adjusts the tonal quality of the listening room. Adjusts the dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

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BEAM MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the sound beam output.
SETTING PARAMETERS BEAM ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LOCATION
Adjusts listening room and listening position settings. Adjusts various beam settings. Adjusts the sound position of the front left and right channels.

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INPUT MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the audio and video input.
INPUT ASSIGNMENT INPUT MODE INPUT TRIM INPUT RENAME
Assigns jacks according to the component to be used. Selects the initial input of the source. Adjusts the input level of the source. Renames the displayed input source.

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DISPLAY MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the display.
DIMMER SET OSD SET UNIT SET Adjusts the brightness of the display. Adjusts the display position and the background color of the OSD. Changes the display unit of measurement.

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Using MANUAL SETUP
Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.
Press / to select MANUAL SETUP and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV.

;MANUAL SETUP

. 1)SOUND MENU 2)BEAM MENU 3)INPUT MENU 4)DISPLAY MENU [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter
You can adjust the SET MENU parameters while the unit is reproducing sound.
Press / to select a sub menu and then press ENTER.
Press / / / each parameter.

and ENTER to configure

Press MENU to exit. The OSD disappears from your TV screen.
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BEAM MENU

Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the sound beam output. SET MENU MANUAL SETUP BEAM MENU
Select FLAT TO WALL if this unit is installed in parallel with the wall in your listening room. Adjust the width and length of your listening room as well as the distance of the listening position from this unit and the distance of the center of this unit from the left wall.

BEAM ADJUSTMENT (Beam adjustment)
Use to manually adjust the various beam settings. We recommend that you select 5 beam as the beam mode before adjusting these parameters. Notes
When INSTALLED POSITION is adjusted in MANUAL SETUP (see page 59), the factory default value is automatically set for this parameter except CENTER in FOCAL LENGTH (see page 61). Depending on the beam mode settings (see pages 40 and 46), some channel positions may not be available for selection. In this case, is displayed. When using the stereo plus 3 beam as the beam mode, set the surround left and right signals to be output from the front left and right channels.

B)BEAM ADJUSTMENT

. a)HORIZONTAL ANGLE b)BEAM TRAVEL LENGTH c)FOCAL LENGTH d)TREBLE GAIN [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter
Choices for the room width and length: 2.0 m (6.5 ft) to 12.0 m (40.0 ft) Choices for the listening position from this unit: 1.8 m (6.0 ft) to 9.0 m (30.0 ft)

----- 5.4m ---

| [ 5.4m ] | | [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Sel [ENTER]:Return
HORIZONTAL ANGLE (Horizontal angle) Use to adjust the horizontal angle of beams for each channel. By adjusting the horizontal angle of the beams, you can optimize the sound beam paths. A test tone is automatically output.

[ 2.5m ] \ \

When you set the INSTALLED POSITION parameter in MANUAL SETUP (see page 59), the parameters newly set for the width and length of your listening room are automatically set as the factory default value.

() (+)

(+) ()
Choices: L90 to R90 Adjust towards L (left) to move the direction of the output to the left and adjust towards R (right) to move it to the right.
a)HORIZONTAL ANGLEbeam 1/5 5
Front L L65deg L90 * 0(deg) [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Sel [ENTER]:Return R90
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BEAM TRAVEL LENGTH (Beam travel length) A certain amount of delay must be applied to the sound from each channel so that all sound will arrive at the listening position at the same time. This menu sets the distance that sound beams travel after being output and reflected off the wall until they arrive at the listening position and adjust the delay applied to the respective channel. The lines in the illustration below indicate the distance.

INPUT TRIM (Input trim)

Use to adjust the input level of the input source.

C)INPUT TRIM

. TV VCR AUX DVD ANALOG;;;-3.0dB OPTICAL;;-3.0dB ANALOG;;;-3.0dB COAXIAL;;-3.0dB COAXIAL;;-3.0dB
INPUT RENAME (Input rename)
Use to change the name of the input source in the OSD and the front panel display. Press an input selector button (TV, STB, DVD, VCR, or AUX) to select the component you want to change the name for and then perform the following procedure.

D)INPUT RENAME

DVD -> DVD [ ]/[ ]:Position [ ]/[ ]:Character [ENTER]:Return
Press / to place the _ (underbar) under the space or the character you want to edit. The _ (underbar) flashes.
Press / to select the desired character. You can use up to 8 characters for each input. Press to change the character in the following order or press to go in the reverse order: A to Z, a space, 0 to 9, a space, a to z, a space, #, *, +, etc.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to rename each input. Press ENTER to exit. The new names are registered, and the display returns to the previous screen.
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DISPLAY MENU

Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the display. SET MENU MANUAL SETUP DISPLAY MENU

OSD SET (OSD settings)

Use to adjust the display position and the background color of the OSD.

B)OSD SET

. OSD SHIFT;;;;;;;;0 OSD BACK COLOR;;;BLUE [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Sel [ENTER]:Return
. A)DIMMER SET B)OSD SET C)UNIT SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter
DIMMER SET (Dimmer settings)
Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display.

A)DIMMER SET

. STANDARD DIMMER;;;;;OFF AUTO DIMMER ;;;;;;;;;;;;;OFF [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Sel [ENTER]:Return
OSD SHIFT (OSD shift) Use to adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Adjust towards the (minus) direction to raise the position of the OSD, and adjust towards the + (plus) direction to lower it. Choices: 5 to +5 Initial setting: 0 OSD BACK COLOR (OSD background color) Use to select the background color of the OSD. Choices: BLUE, GRAY

UNIT SET (Unit settings)

STANDARD DIMMER (Standard dimmer) Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display when you operate this unit by using the control buttons on the front panel or on the remote control. Choices: 2, 1, OFF AUTO DIMMER (Auto dimmer) If no operation is performed for a specified period, the front panel display dims. Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display in this case. Choices: OFF (the same brightness as the STANDARD DIMMER setting), 1 to 3 (based on the STANDARD DIMMER setting), DISPLAY OFF Use this to change the display unit of measurement. Choices: METERS (Australia and U.K. models), FEET (U.S.A. and Canada models)

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Digital Surround
DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with a 6-channel digital sound track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie theaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc. has developed a home theater system so that you can enjoy the depth of sound and natural spatial representation of DTS digital surround in your home. This system produces practically distortion-free 6-channel sound (technically, a left, right and center channels, 2 surround channels, plus an LFE 0.1 channel as a subwoofer, for a total of 5.1channels). The unit incorporates a DTS-ES decoder that enables 6.1-channel reproduction by adding the surround back channel to existing 5.1-channel format.

DTS Neo:6

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

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved technique used to decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround software. This new technology enables a discrete 5-channel playback with 2 front left and right channels, 1 center channel, and 2 surround left and right channels (instead of only 1 surround channel for conventional Pro Logic technology). Music and Game modes are also available for 2-channel sources in addition to the Movie mode.

PCM (Linear PCM)

Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without using any compression. This is used as a method of recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per very small unit of time. Standing for pulse code modulation, the analog signal is encoded as pulses and then modulated for recording.

Dolby Surround

Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural). The surround channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range. Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as well. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into this unit employs a digital signal processing system that automatically stabilizes the volume on each channel to enhance moving sound effects and directionality.

Audio information

LFE 0.1 channel
This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.

YSP-900BL

Digital Sound Projector

NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

Multi-channel surround sound enjoyment from a single compact component! A perfect match for smaller video monitors.
Digital amplifier individually drives 21 sound beam drivers and two woofers to deliver true multi-channel surround sound for an elegant home theatre system.

True surround sound.

Sensational multi-channel sound from DVDs, other digital sources and even TV Digital amplifier built-in Large range of optimum listening positions thanks to a wider soundstage 3 CINEMA DSP programmes Two Volume Mode with Night Listening Enhancer and TV Equal Volume mode Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 compatibility TruBass for more dynamic bass sound
All 5.1-channels are given separate orientations. Sound is beamed off the walls to create the effect of a surround system with effect speakers.
Elegant, space-saving design.
No need for numerous speakers and cables Slim profile matching for 32 flat TVs and monitors Can be wall mounted or placed in a shelf or rack Design is more elegant, less obtrusive than multiple speaker boxes
IntelliBeam Automated System Calibration
Advanced technology and functions.
IntelliBeam automated system calibration with Direct Start My Beam mode directs the sound to listeners position at the touch of a button Four other sound modes: 5 Beam, 3 Beam, 3 Beam + Stereo, Stereo Multi-language on-screen display (English, Spanish, French and German) Turn On Volume presets volume level at power on
Left: Each sound beam is precisely directed. Centre: Total sound beam effect is optimized. Right: Frequency response and other parameters are optimized for the room.

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YSP-900BL Digital Sound Projector
True Multi-Channel Surround Sound from All Sources, Including TV As amazing as it seems, the YSP-900 can actually deliver multi-channel sound that surrounds listeners the same way that sound from front, centre and rear speakers does. DVD movies and other digital sources sound just the way they are supposed to. Dolby Pro Logic II is included, so even 2-channel TV sound can be heard in glorious multi-channel surround. Remember, this is true surround sound, not virtual surround, which can cause listening fatigue. Digital Amplifier Built-in The YSP-900 has a powerful and efficient digital amplifier built in. It powers the 21 beam drivers at 2W each and the two woofers at 20W each, for a total of 82W of power. There is no need for the customer to purchase an additional amplifier or receiver, so the system is compact and economical. Thin Profile Designed to Match 32 Flat Panel Displays Flat panel LCD and plasma monitors are becoming very popular, but many people wish they could also have thin speakers, rather than the usual boxes to the front and sides. The YSP-900 has a compact, slim profile and is a perfect match for 32 TVs and monitors. Simple Connection and Flexible Placement with Multi-Language On-Screen Display Connecting the YSP-900 is much simpler than with conventional home theatre systems, because multiple speaker cables are not necessary. Placement is flexible the component can be positioned above or below the display in the front-centre of the room, or in either of the front corners. It is compact enough that space should not be a problem in almost any setting. It can also be wall-mounted, or placed on a shelf or rack. And, through this component alone, video
input can be selected from any of two component inputs to a component output, or from three composite inputs to a composite output with superimposed on-screen display menus. It also offers four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). IntelliBeam Automated Calibration System This Yamaha exclusive feature ensures optimum multi-channel sound reproduction with accurate image location. By monitoring and analyzing the sound with the microphone included with the YSP-900, IntelliBeam automatically sets the best beam angles and modes, while optimizing the level and frequency response of each beam. It also offers Direct Start function via remote unit. This makes initial setup both extremely simple while acoustically perfect. Manual setup is also possible. 3 CINEMA DSP Programmes, Dolby Digital and DTS Yamahas ultra-sophisticated CINEMA DSP technology creates thrillingly realistic soundscapes in any room. Three CINEMA DSP programmes are available (Movie, Music and Sports). The YSP-900 is compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music and Game) and DTS Neo:6 (Cinema and Music) sound formats. Two Volume Modes: Night Listening Enhancer and TV Equal Volume During low-volume listening, such as late at night, dynamic range suffers and you may miss some sounds. The Night Listening Enhancer offers two settings, Cinema and Music, with three-level selectability, which will ensure that you dont miss movie dialogue or quiet passages, or lose overall surround spaciousness. There is also a TV Equal Volume mode to prevent sudden bursts of loud sound such as from commercials. Other Notable Features TruBass: uses harmonics to make the bass from small speakers deeper and richer Turn On Volume: volume comes on at a preset level when power is turned on Max volume Memory save lock Parameter settings 0.1W standby power consumption Preset remote unit

Plasma TV

Yamaha YSP (no need additional amp/receiver) vs. other system

Amp/Receiver

My Beam Mode Focuses the Sound at a Specific Position with Just a Touch Instead of surround sound, users can focus the sound to the place where they are sitting. Even in noisy surroundings, you can hear dialogue and other sounds clearly. It is also handy to avoid disturbing others who are sleeping, for example, as well as helping people who are hard of hearing. You just point the remote control at the YSP unit, hold a button for a few seconds, and the sound is directed right at that spot. There are also four other selectable sound modes: 5 Beam, 3 Beam, 3 Beam + Stereo, and Stereo.

5-Beam Mode

Stereo Mode

3-Beam Mode

Stereo + 3-Beam Mode

My Beam Mode

Digital Sound Projector Technology The YSP-900 applies this sophisticated technology to precisely control the orientation of the sound by focusing it through multiple beams. The centre channel sound is heard directly, while sounds from other channels are heard after reflecting off walls. The result is true multi-channel surround sound that sounds just like a multispeaker system but without the need for extra speakers!
Manufactured under license from 1 Ltd.
Delay Control Digital Amplifiers

Speaker Array

Sound is focused into beams.
YST-FSW100: Recommended Slim Subwoofer
2 optical/1 coaxial digital and 2 analogue inputs Video out for OSD Subwoofer output System connector
for subwoofer. Terminal for IntelliBeam optimizing microphone on other connection panel
1 5/8x 21 drivers 3 15/16x 2 woofers Digital Amplifier 82 W total power: 20 W x 2 + 2 W x 21 Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 31 1/2x 6 x 4 1/2 mm Weight 19.8 lbs SPM-K8: Optional Wall Hanging Bracket
d-cinema is the slogan of Yamaha A/V products and technology, reflecting our focus on digital technology and our leadership in creating and refining digital home theatre.
Main Specifications Speaker Section
The YST-FSW100 is available in silver or black finish.
Digital Sound Projector and are trademarks of 1 Ltd. Dolby, Pro Logic and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation. DTS and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theatre Systems, Inc. TruBass is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. CINEMA DSP and IntelliBeam are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation. Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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