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USER MANUAL YAS81 YAMAHA

Printed in China WQ90420 00YAS-71_81_G_cvwaide.fm Page 1 Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:45 AMi En 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 5 cm (2”) on the top, left, right, and the back of this unit. 3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. 4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. 5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: – Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit. – Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. – Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit. 6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. 7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete. 8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. 9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable. 11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified. 13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm. 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons. 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 16 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. 17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty. 18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable from the wall outlet. 19 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or like. 20 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power supply cable from the outlet, then leave the unit alone. 21 Secure placement or installation is the owner’s responsibility. Yamaha shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. ■ For U.K. customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below. The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. ■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model Caution: Read this before operating your unit. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by STANDBY/ON. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power. Note IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THE 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.1 En INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION OTHER FUNCTIONS English USEFUL OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ■ Introduction YAS-71/YAS-81 consists of a center system (YAS-71CU/YAS-81CU) and subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX/ YAS-81SPX). This product provides excellent sound with simple operations, allowing you to enjoy various audio sources. We hope the “YAS-71/YAS-81” brings you great listening pleasure and satisfaction. ■ About this manual

• In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the front panel buttons or remote control are explained using the remote control.

• y indicates a tip for your operation. Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions.

• 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 the product, the product has priority. GETTING STARTED................................................ 2 Supplied parts ................................................................ 2Controls and functions................................................... 3

LISTENING AT LOW VOLUME (NIGHT

LISTENING MODE)............................................33

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME BALANCE DURING

System control cable (4 m) Spacer × 2 Remote controlSpeaker cable (4 m) Battery × 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Indoor FM antenna Mounting template Double-sided tape (2 pieces) Non-skid pad (2 pieces) Screw × 6 Owner’s manualCover3 En GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION English ■ Front panel of the center system 1 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of the system. (☞ P. 4) 2 Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control. (☞ P. 5, 7) 3 Power indicator Lights up when the system is turned on. (☞ P. 16) 4 STANDBY/ON Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 16) A small amount of electricity is consumed to receive the infrared signal from the remote control even when the system is in standby mode. 5 INPUT Selects an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 16) 6 VOLUME –/+ Controls the volume of the system. (☞ P. 16) Controls and functions Note4 En GETTING STARTED ■ Front panel display of the center system 1 Decoder indicators The respective indicator lights up when any of the decoders of the system is functioning. 2 DOCK indicator

• Lights up when the system is receiving a signal from an iPod stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control. (☞ P. 28)

• Lights up while the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) is connected to the Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 30)

• Flashes while the connected Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) and the Bluetooth component are pairing or while the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver is searching for the Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 30) 3 ENHANCER indicator Lights up when compressed music enhancer mode is selected. (☞ P. 21) 4 NIGHT indicator Lights up when you select night listening mode. (☞ P. 33) 5 Tuner indicators (AUTO/TUNED/STEREO/ MEMORY) AUTO indicator Lights up when the system is in automatic tuning mode. (☞ P. 23) TUNED indicator Lights up when the system is receiving a station. (☞ P. 23) STEREO indicator Lights up when the system is receiving a strong signal from an FM stereo broadcast in automatic tuning mode. (☞ P. 23) MEMORY indicator Flashes to show a station can be stored. (☞ P. 24, 25) PTY HOLD indicator Lights up while the system is in PTY SEEK mode. (☞ P. 27) PS/PTY/RT/CT indicator Lights up according to the available Radio Data System information. (☞ P. 26) 6 Multi information display Shows the selected input source, current surround mode and other information. 7 MUTE indicator/VOLUME indicator

• Flashes while the mute function is activated. (☞ P. 16)

• Indicates the current volume level.5 En GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION English ■ Remote control 1 Input buttons Select an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 16) 2 STEREO

• Turns extended stereo mode on and off alternately. (☞ P. 21)

Starts searching for the program type. (☞ P. 27) E ENHANCER Turns on and off compressed music enhancer mode alternately. (☞ P. 21) F NIGHT Turns night listening mode on or off. (☞ P. 33) G AREA Selects the optimum listening area. (☞ P. 20)

Changes the brightness of the front panel display. (☞ P. 34)7 En GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION English ■ Using the remote control Use the remote control within 6 m (20’) of the center system and point it toward the remote control sensor.

• Be careful not to spill liquid on the remote control.

• Be careful not to drop the remote control.

• Do not leave the remote control in a place that is: – hot or humid, such as near a heater or in a bathroom – extremely cold – dusty ■ Installing the batteries

• If the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible.

• Do not use an old battery together with new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries (for example, alkaline and manganese) together. Their performance will vary, even if they are similar in shape.

• If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.

• Dispose of batteries according to regional regulations.

• If a battery starts leaking, dispose of it immediately. Be careful not to let leaking battery acid come into contact with your skin or clothing. Before inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean. Notes Notes Within 6 m (20’) 1 Take off the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM4), observing the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. 3 Snap the battery compartment cover back into place.8 En PREPARATION To enjoy quality sound thoroughly, you need to place this system in the appropriate positions, and install the components correctly. After deciding the layout, follow the procedure below to install this system. Center system (YAS-71CU/YAS-81CU) Place the center system beneath a TV or under the TV so that the center system and your TV align vertically. Make sure that the center system is placed in parallel with the wall.Main roles: Produces front channel (stereo) sounds. Also produces virtual center channel sounds (dialogue, etc.) and virtual surround channel sounds effectively using the Yamaha front surround system. Subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX/YAS-81SPX) Place the subwoofer near the center system and turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections. Main roles: Produces low frequency (LFE) sounds.
• This system is shielded against magnetic fields. However, if the picture on your TV screen becomes blurred or distorted, we recommend moving the system away from your TV.
• Low frequency sound produced by the subwoofer/system control may be heard differently depending on the listening position and subwoofer location. To enjoy desired sounds, try changing the location of the subwoofer.
• Depending on your installation environment, connections to external components can be done before installing this system. We recommend that you temporarily place and arrange all components in order to decide which procedure is best done first. You can place the center system on a rack or attach it to a wall. Select an installation method that suits your environment. ■ Placing the center system beneath/under a TV

If there is any obstacle (TV stand, etc.) under the center system, use the supplied spacers as follows. 1 Attach the supplied double-sided tapes on the spacers and non-skid pads on the rear of the spacers. 2 Attach the spacers to the bottom.

• Do not cover the remote control sensor of your TV, etc., by the center system.
• The spacers may scratch or damage the surface of your rack or floor. Be careful when placing or moving the center system.
• For your safety, take measures in advance to prevent the center system from falling.

PREPARATION English ■ Attaching the center system to a wall Installing the center system using the keyholes You can attach the center system to a wall using commercially available screws (#8, Diameter: 7.5 mm or more (5/16” or more)). 1 Attach the supplied mounting template on a wall and mark the holes of the mounting template. 2 Remove the mounting template and then install the commercially available screws at the marks.

To install the cables above the center system, refer to the right column. 3 Hang the center system on the screws using the keyholes on the back of the center system. When installing the center system on a wall, all installation work must be performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate installation could cause the center system to fall, resulting in personal injury.Tapes or thumbtacks Mark 4 to 6 mm (3/16” to 1/4”)Diameter: 7.5 mm or more (#8, 5/16” or more) Installing the cables above the center system To pass the cables upward, you need to attach the spacers to make room on the back of the center system. In step 2 of the left column; 2-a: Attach the supplied spacers to the rear panel of the center system using the supplied double-sided tapes. You can choose either the side A or the side

2-b: Remove the mounting template and then install the commercially available screws at the marks. A: For narrow space B: For wide spaceDouble-sided tape Double-sided tape Attach Attach22 to 24 mm(7/8” to 15/16”)34 to 36 mm(1-5/16” to 1-7/16”)10 En

Installing the center system using the screw holes You can also use the inner or outer screw holes on the rear of the center system for installing the center system using a commercially available bracket or rack.

• The center system weighs about 5 kg (11 lbs.) for YAS-71 and 6 kg (13 lbs. 4 oz.) for YAS-81. Attach the center system to a bracket, rack or wall. Do not attach the center system to a wall that is made of weak materials such as plaster or veneered woods. Doing so may cause the center system to fall.

• Use commercially available screws that can support the weight of the installation.

• Make sure you use specified screws to attach the center system. Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails, or two-sided tape, may cause the center system to fall.

• When connecting the center system, fix the speaker cables in place where they will not become loose. If your foot or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose speaker cable, the center system may fall.

• After attaching the center system, check that the center system is fixed securely. Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations. Screw holes Hole depth: 15 mm (9/16”) Diameter: 6 mm (1/4”) Inner pitch: 290 mm (11-7/16”) Outer pitch: 550 mm (21-5/8”) 290 mm (11-7/16”) 550 mm (21-5/8”) 77 mm (3”)

Notes11 En PREPARATION English Follow the procedure below to connect the center system and the subwoofer/system control. Connecting speaker cables Connecting system control cable CONNECTION

• Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed.
• Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug and/or terminal. Connecting the center system and the subwoofer/system control Speaker cable (supplied)Connect the cable plug to the speaker jack of the same color.Connect the cable plug to the speaker jack of the same color.System control cable (supplied)Tighten the screws.Tighten the screws.12 En CONNECTION The subwoofer/system control has 3 digital input jacks (optical digital × 2, coaxial digital × 1) and 1 analog input jack. Before connecting your external components, check the output jacks of the components and be sure to use correct connection cables. ■ Digital connection

• The digital jacks of this system support PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS bitstream.

• The digital jacks support digital signals of 96 kHz sampling frequency or less. [INPUT 1, 2] OPTICAL jack Example 1: DVD player Example 2: TV game console Connecting external components Notes DVD player

Optical digital cable Game console Optical digital cable TV13 En CONNECTION PREPARATION English [INPUT 3] COAXIAL jack ■ Analog connection [INPUT 4] ANALOG jacks Example1: TV Example 2: VCR or video camera VCR or video camera, etc., with no digital output. CD player Coaxial digital cable

Video cameraVCR, etc.14 En CONNECTION The system is equipped with the DOCK terminal, which allows you to connect the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) where you can dock your iPod. Connect the Yamaha iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control using its dedicated cable. Refer to “Using iPod™” on page 28 for details. You can also connect the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal. Connect the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control using its dedicated cable. Refer to “Using Bluetooth™ Components” on page 30 for details. To enjoy FM radio broadcasts, connect the supplied indoor FM antenna. Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) Connecting the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver Connecting the indoor FM antenna Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

If the radio wave reception is weak in your area or you want to improve the radio wave reception, we recommend that you use an outdoor antenna. For details, consult your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or Service Center.15 En CONNECTION PREPARATION English After you have made all connections, connect the power cable of the subwoofer/system control.

You can attach the cover after you have made all connections or detach according to your preference. Attach the cover to the rear panel of the subwoofer/system control using the 6 supplied screws as shown. Connecting the power cable To AC wall outlet16 En BASIC OPERATION Once you have finished all cable connections (☞ P. 11 to 15) and remote control preparation (☞ P. 7), follow the procedure below to start basic playback operation. 1 Press STANDBY/ON. This system is turned on and the power indicator lights up. To set the system to standby mode, press STANDBY/ON again. This system has the auto-sleep function, which will automatically switch the system to standby mode if the system is left turned on for 24 hours without any operation being performed. 2 Press one of the input buttons to select an input source.For example, if a DVD player is connected to the INPUT 1 jack of the subwoofer/system control, press INPUT 1 to select the DVD player. You can also switch the input source by pressing INPUT on the center system repeatedly. The input source changes as follows: 3 Start playback on the selected external component.For information on the external component, refer to the manual for the product. 4 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.

To turn off the volume temporarily, press MUTE. While the mute function is activated, the MUTE indicator flashes. To resume the volume, press MUTE again. Now, try various features of this system!

BASIC PLAYBACK OPERATION

Using various sound features

• To enjoy highly realistic sounds with surround mode☞ P. 18• To shift the optimum listening area from side to side☞ P. 19• To select the optimum listening area ☞ P. 20• To experience wider stereo sound when surround mode is not activated ☞ P. 21• To play back compressed audio signals with high-quality sound ☞ P. 21• To delay the sound output in order to synchronize it with the video image ☞ P. 32• To enjoy various input sources at lower volume☞ P. 33 Enjoying FM broadcasts/ optional equipment
• To listen to FM broadcasts ☞ P. 22• To control iPod playback ☞ P. 28• To play back a Bluetooth component ☞ P. 3017 En BASIC OPERATION English Ordinarily, two front speakers, a center speaker, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer are necessary for enjoying 5.1 channel surround sound. ■ Virtual 7.1 channel The AIR SURROUND XTREME technology, using only the front left and right speakers of the center system and subwoofer, enables you to enjoy a realistic 7.1 channel sound by simulating sound from virtual speakers at center, surround, and surround backs. You can check the virtual surround effect and adjust the volume balance according to your preference and the characteristics of your listening room. See the following pages for details.

• Checking the virtual surround effect ☞ P. 20

• Adjusting the volume balance ☞ P. 33 Use this feature to adjust the volume balance of the subwoofer, center, and surround channels during playback.

What is AIR SURROUND XTREME ? Typical 5.1 channel speaker systemFront speakersSubwooferCenter speakerSurround speakers The system creates the virtual 7.1 channel surround sound with the center system and the subwoofer/ system control. C: Center virtual speaker FR, FL: Front speakers SW: Subwoofer SR, SL: Surround virtual speakers SBR, SBL: Surround back virtual speakers The sound image of the systemAIR SURROUND XTREME 18 En Press one of the surround mode buttons. The names of the selected input source and the selected surround mode appear in the front panel display.

• The system automatically memorizes the settings assigned to each input source. When you select another input, the system automatically recalls the last settings for the selected input. Listening to surround mode of AIR SURROUND XTREME Surround mode buttons Surround mode descriptions Movie This mode is useful when you enjoy movie contents on media such as DVD, etc. Music This mode is useful when you listen to music contents on media such as DVD, etc. Sports This mode is useful when you enjoy sports programs or TV news. Game This mode is useful when you enjoy video games.AIR SURROUND XTREME 19 En BASIC OPERATION English This function shifts the optimum listening area from side to side according to your listening position for the best Virtual Surround effect. 1 Press POSITION to enter position mode. The current position appears in the front panel display. 2 Press W/X to shift the optimum listening area (L6, L5, L4, L3, L2, L1, CENTER, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6). Adjust the optimum listening area from L1 to L6 when your listening position is to the left side of the center system, and adjust the optimum listening area from R1 to R6 when your listening position is to the right side of the center system. The position appears in the front panel display. Example: “POSITION L1” 3 Press POSITION again or ENTER to exit position mode.

• The default setting is CENTER.

• If you press TEST after performing step 1, the system outputs the test tone for a virtual center speaker so you can adjust the position setting. (☞ P. 20)

• The setting is set for all the input sources.

• This function is available even when surround mode is off. If you do not operate this function within 30 seconds after entering position mode, the system automatically exits position mode. Shifting the optimum listening area from side to side The optimum listening area NoteAIR SURROUND XTREME 20 En You can select the optimum listening area from two modes. Press AREA

Each time you press AREA, NORMAL and WIDE modes change alternately. NORMAL Select this to sharpen the sound effect. “AREA NORMAL” appears in the front panel display when NORMAL mode is selected. WIDE Select this to widen the optimal listening area.

• The default setting is NORMAL.

• The setting is set for all the input sources. This operation is only available when surround mode is activated. You can check the Virtual Surround effect using test tones produced from the speakers. Press TEST to output the test tone. The system outputs the test tone and the output channel of the test tone appears in the front panel display. The output channel of the test tone cycles through as follows. Each channel outputs the test tone for about 2 seconds.

To cancel test tone mode, press TEST again. The surround back virtual speaker is included in SL and SR. Selecting the optimum listening area AREA NORMAL WIDE Note Checking the virtual surround effect TEST Note Active (virtual) speaker channelAIR SURROUND XTREME 21 En BASIC OPERATION English An extended sound is achieved for a 2 channel source such as a CD player. Press STEREO to enter extended stereo mode. “EXTENDED” appears in the front panel display. Each time you press STEREO, the function is turned on (EXTENDED) and off (STEREO) alternately.

• The default setting is STEREO.

• The system memorizes the settings assigned to each input source.

• You can also turn on compressed music enhancer mode when extended stereo mode is turned on. This operation is only available when surround mode is not activated. This function enhances your listening experience by regenerating the missing harmonics in a compression artifact. This is useful when you play back compressed music data stored on an iPod or a digital music player. Press ENHANCER

The ENHANCER indicator lights up in the front panel display when this function is turned on. Each time you press ENHANCER, the function is turned on and off alternately. The selected mode is stored in memory even when the power is off.

• The default setting is OFF.

• The system memorizes the settings assigned to each input source.

• When this function is on, night listening mode is automatically set to off. (☞ P. 33) Using extended stereo mode STEREO Note Setting compressed music enhancer ENHANCER22 En OTHER FUNCTIONS You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired FM station: Frequency tuning mode You can search or specify the frequency of the desired FM station automatically or manually. (See “Basic tuning operation” on page 23.) Preset tuning mode You can preset the desired FM station in advance, and then recall the station by specifying the preset group and number. (See “Using station preset feature” on page 24.)

LISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS

Overview Controls and functions for the FM tuning A_E/A` E Selects the preset group (A to E). PRESET/TUNE Switches between frequency tuning mode and preset tuning mode.

Switches between automatic and manual tuning mode.

• Selects the desired frequency in frequency tuning mode.

Switches the program type.

Starts searching for the program type.LISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS 23 En English OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 Press FM to set the input to FM. “FM” appears in the front panel display. 2 Press AUTO/MAN’L to switch Auto/Manual. The AUTO indicator lights up when the system is set to automatic tuning mode.

If a colon (:) appears, the system is set to preset tuning mode. (☞ P. 24) 3 Press +/– once to begin automatic tuning. When the system is tuned to a station, the TUNED indicator lights up and the frequency of the received station is shown in the front panel display.

When you tune to an FM station using automatic tuning mode, the system receives the FM radio signal in stereo reception mode. The STEREO indicator appears in the front panel display. Basic tuning operation No colon (:)Lights upLights up Manual tuning If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, you can tune into the desired station by specifying the frequency manually. In FM tuning mode, press AUTO/MAN’L repeatedly so that the AUTO indicator disappears, and then press +/– repeatedly to specify the frequency of the desired station. If you tune to a station using the manual tuning feature, the system receives the FM radio signals in monaural reception mode to increase signal quality.LISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS 24 En ■ Automatic station preset You can store up to 40 FM stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset numbers in each of the 5 preset groups).

Press A_E or A`E to select a preset group, and then press +/– repeatedly to select a preset number to which the first station will be stored after you perform step 2.

• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under the same preset number.

• If the number of received stations does not reach 40 (A1 to E8), automatic preset tuning automatically stops after searching for all the available stations. Using station preset feature 1 Press FM to set the input to FM. “FM” appears in the front panel display. 2 Press and hold MEMORY for more than 3 seconds. The preset group and number as well as the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After approximately 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the current frequency and proceeds through higher frequencies. Press MEMORY again to cancel while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. When automatic preset tuning is completed, the front panel display shows the frequency of the last preset station. Flash Flashes Notes If the desired station is not stored, or a station is not stored to the desired preset group and number, preset the station manually. Refer to “Manual station preset” on page 25 for details.LISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS 25 En English OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Manual station preset Use this feature to preset your desired station manually. 1 Tune into a station. See “Basic tuning operation” on page 23 for tuning instructions. 2 Press MEMORY. The MEMORY indicator flashes in the front panel display for approximately 30 seconds. Press MEMORY again to cancel while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. 3 Press A_ E or A`E repeatedly to select a preset group (A to E) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The selected preset group appears. 4 Press +/– to select a preset number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. 5 Press MEMORY to confirm the preset. After “A1:PRESET OK” appears in the front panel display, the frequency appears with the preset group you selected. The MEMORY indicator disappears from the front panel display.

• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under the same preset number.

• Reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with the station frequency. Flashes Preset group Flashes Notes Flashes Preset number The selected station has been stored as A1.LISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS 26 En ■ Recalling the preset stations 1 Press PRESET/TUNE to select preset tuning mode. 2 Press A_E or A `E repeatedly to select the desired preset group (A to E). 3 Press +/– repeatedly to select the desired preset number (1 to 8). ■ Receiving Radio Data System stations The Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The system can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text) and CT (clock time) when receiving Radio Data System broadcasting stations. To switch the information display of Radio Data System While receiving Radio Data System, press FREQ/TEXT. Each time you press the button, the information display changes as follows: Information type

• PROGRAM SERVICE (PS) Displays the currently received Radio Data System program.

• PROGRAM TYPE (PTY) Displays the type of the currently received Radio Data System program.

• RADIO TEXT (RT) Displays the information of the currently received Radio Data System program.

• CLOCK TIME (CT) Displays the current time.

• FREQUENCY Displays the frequency and preset group and number.
• You can select one of the Radio Data System display modes only when the corresponding Radio Data System indicator lights up in the front panel display. It may take a while for the system to receive all of the Radio Data System data from the station.• You can select only the available Radio Data System display modes being offered by the station.• If the signals being received are not strong enough, the system may not be able to utilize the Radio Data System data. In particular, RT mode requires a large amount of data and may not be available even when other Radio Data System display modes are available.
• In case of poor reception conditions, press AUTO/MAN’L to select Manual tuning. (☞ P. 23) • If the signal strength is weakened by external interference while the system is receiving the Radio Data System data, the reception may be cut off unexpectedly and “...WAIT” appears in the front panel display.• When RT mode is selected, the system can display the program information with a maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters, including the umlaut symbol. Unavailable characters are displayed with underscores “_”.• If the reception is cut off when CT mode is selected, “CT WAIT” appears in the front panel display.Preset group and numberPreset FM station NotesLISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS 27 En English OTHER FUNCTIONS To select stations by program type (genre) You can tune Radio Data System stations by selecting a program type (genre) from 15 options. Once you select a program type, the system automatically searches for a program type from the all preset Radio Data System broadcasting stations. 1 Press PTY SEEK MODE to set the system to PTY SEEK mode. The name of the program type or “NEWS” flashes in the front panel display.

To cancel PTY SEEK mode, press PTY SEEK MODE again. 2 Press +/– to select the program type. The name of the selected program type appears in the front panel display. 3 Press PTY SEEK START to start searching for all the available Radio Data System preset stations. The name of the selected program type flashes and the PTY HOLD indicator lights up in the front panel display.

To stop searching for stations, press PTY SEEK START again.

• The system stops searching for stations when a station broadcasting the selected program type is found.

• If the station found is not the one you desire, press PTY SEEK START again to resume searching for another station broadcasting the same program type. Program type Descriptions NEWS NewsAFFAIRS Current affairsINFO General informationSPORT SportsEDUCATE EducationDRAMA DramaCULTURE CulturesSCIENCE Science Flashes VARIED Light entertainmentPOP M Popular musicROCK M Rock musicM.O.R.M Middle-of-the-road music (easy-listening)LIGHT M Light classicsCLASSICS Serious classicsOTHER M Other music Notes Program type Descriptions Flashes Lights up28 En Once you have stationed your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10/ YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control (☞ P. 14), you can enjoy playback of your iPod. Supported iPod iPod (Click and Wheel) iPod nano iPod mini iPod touch Battery charge feature This system charges the battery of an iPod stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control while this system is turned on. Stationing your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock Once you station your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock, “iPod connected” and the DOCK indicator appear in the front panel display.
• Some features may not be available depending on the model or the software version of your iPod.
• For a complete list of status messages that appear in the front panel display, see the “iPod” section in “Troubleshooting” on page 36.
• Be sure to set the volume to minimum before docking or removing your iPod. ■ Controls and functions for iPod™ You can control your iPod in simple remote mode or menu browse mode.

You can switch between simple remote mode and menu browse mode by pressing DOCK MODE.

Navigate the menu of your iPod.

• Press W to move to an upper menu level.

• Press ENTER in the “Songs” level menu screen to play back the selected song.USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 29 En English OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Controlling your iPod in simple remote mode Docking your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) enters simple remote mode. You can perform the basic operations of your iPod (play, stop, skip backward/forward, etc.) using the supplied remote control in this mode.

Operations can be also done with the controls on your iPod. Refer to the instruction manuals of your iPod for its operations. ■ Controlling your iPod in menu browse mode The song lists or playback information is displayed in the front panel display so that you can select and play back songs or adjust settings using the supplied remote control in this mode.

• Operations cannot be done with the controls of your iPod.

• Characters that cannot be displayed in the front panel display are replaced with underscores “_”. 1 Press DOCK MODE to enter menu browse mode. 2 Press S/T/W/X repeatedly to select the desired menu, and then press ENTER to play back the selected song. The setting list has the following 2 choices. Shuffle Use this feature to set the system to play songs or albums in random order. Options: Off, Songs, Album You can switch each option by pressing ENTER.

• Select “Off” to deactivate this feature.

• Select “Songs” to set the system to play songs in random order.

• Select “Album” to set the system to play albums in random order. Repeat Use this feature to set the system to repeat one song or a sequence of songs. Options: Off, One, All You can switch each option by pressing ENTER.

• Select “Off” to deactivate this feature.

• Select “One” to set the system to repeat one song.

• Select “All” to set the system to repeat a sequence of songs. The contents of the iPod menu vary, depending on the model or the generation. Notes Options Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Playlists Playlist Song listArtists Artist list Album list Song listAlbums Album list Song listSongs Song listGenres Genre list Artist list Album list Song listComposers Composer list Album list Song listSettings Setting list NoteUSING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 30 En You can connect the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player or computer equipped with a Bluetooth transmitter, etc.) without wiring between the system and the Bluetooth component. You need to perform “pairing” of the connected Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver and your Bluetooth component in advance. ■ Controls and functions for Bluetooth components ■ Pairing the Yamaha Bluetooth™ wireless audio receiver and your Bluetooth™ component Pairing must be performed before using a Bluetooth component with the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to the system for the first time or if the registered pairing data has been deleted. “Pairing” refers to the operation of registering a Bluetooth component for Bluetooth communications. 1 Connect the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/ system control. (☞ P. 14) 2 Press DOCK to set the input to DOCK. 3 Turn on the Bluetooth component you want to pair with, and then enter pairing mode. Refer to the instruction manual of your Bluetooth component for details. Using Bluetooth™ components To ensure security, a time limit of 8 minutes is set for the pairing operation. Please read and fully understand all the instructions before starting.

• Start or cancel the pairing.

• Connect or disconnect a Bluetooth component. DOCK Set the input to DOCK. Playback control buttons Control the playback of a Bluetooth component. p: Play e: Pause s: Stop b/a: Skip backward/forwardUSING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 31 En English OTHER FUNCTIONS 4 Press and hold BLUETOOTH ON for more than 3 seconds to start pairing. “Searching...” appears when the pairing starts. While the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver is in pairing mode, the DOCK indicator flashes in the front panel display.

To cancel the pairing, press BLUETOOTH OFF. 5 Check that the Bluetooth component detects the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver. If the Bluetooth component detects the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver, the audio receiver name (“YBA- 10 YAMAHA” for example) appears in the device list of the Bluetooth component. 6 Select the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver in the device list of the Bluetooth component, and then enter the pass key “0000” on the Bluetooth component. When the pairing procedure is successful, “Completed” appears in the front panel display.

• If the pairing is not completed within 8 minutes, “Not found” appears and the DOCK indicator is turned off in the front panel display.• If the pairing is canceled during the pairing, “Canceled” appears in the front panel display. The Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth components. When pairing is conducted successfully with a ninth component and the pairing data is registered, the pairing data for the least recently used another component is deleted. ■ Establishing a connection After the pairing is completed, perform the connecting operation on the system or on the Bluetooth component to enable communication between them. The connecting operation on the system is only available for the most recently connected Bluetooth component. 1 Press DOCK to set the input to DOCK. 2 Press BLUETOOTH ON to start a connection. “Searching...” appears in the front panel display. When the system finds the last connected Bluetooth component, “BT connected” appears in the front panel display for 3 seconds.

• If the system cannot find the last connected Bluetooth component, “Not found” appears in the front panel display.
• If you want to establish a connection with a Bluetooth component other than the one most recently connected to, connect from that Bluetooth component. Refer to the instruction manual of your Bluetooth component for details. ■ Disconnecting Press DOCK, and then BLUETOOTH OFF to disconnect the system from the Bluetooth component. “Disconnected” appears in the front panel display. ■ Playing back the Bluetooth component You can play back your Bluetooth component using the supplied remote control. You can also play back your Bluetooth component by operating it directly.

Operation using the remote control is available only when the connection is established between the Bluetooth component you want to play back and the system. Note32 En USEFUL OPERATION FPD TV images sometimes lag behind the sound. You can use this function to delay the sound output to synchronize it with the video image.

ADJUSTING THE AUDIO DELAY

1 Press AUDIO DELAY to enter adjusting mode. 2 Press S/T to adjust the delay time. Options: 0 to 240 ms You can adjust the delay time by the 10 ms. 3 Press AUDIO DELAY again or ENTER to exit adjusting mode.

• The default setting is 0 ms and “DELAY OFF” appears in the front panel display.

• The system memorizes the settings assigned to each input source. If you do not operate this function within 30 seconds after entering adjusting mode, the system automatically exits adjusting mode. Note Setting value33 En English USEFUL OPERATION Night listening mode enables you to listen to dialog or vocals more clearly at lower volume by suppressing louder sound effects. This function is useful when you enjoy movies or music at night. Press NIGHT

“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display. The NIGHT indicator lights up when Night listening mode is selected.

• When this function is on, compressed music enhancer mode is automatically set to off. (☞ P. 21)

• The setting is set for all the input sources. You can adjust the volume balance of the virtual speakers and subwoofer.

• You can also adjust the speaker volume while the test tone is output. (☞ P. 20)

SW +/– Adjusts the output level of the subwoofer channel. Control range: +6 to –6 CENTER +/– Adjusts the output level of the center virtual speaker channel. Control range: +6 to –6 SUR. +/– Adjusts the output level of the surround/ surround back virtual speaker channels. Control range: +6 to –634 En You can change the brightness of the front panel display. You can also turn off the front panel display to view a movie in a darker environment. CHANGING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Press DISP. MODE repeatedly. Each time you press DISP. MODE, the brightness of the front panel changes.

• Selecting DISPLAY OFF turns off the front panel display after “DISPLAY OFF” appears in the front panel display. The front panel display lights up momentarily when any operation is performed with DISPLAY OFF mode selected. Only the power indicator remains lit in DISPLAY OFF mode.

The default setting is DIMMER OFF. Bright Dark DISP. MODE35 En English ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If there is any problem with the system, check the following items. If you cannot solve a problem with the following remedies, or if the problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the system, and then consult your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or Service Center. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution See page Power turns on but immediately shuts off. The power cable may be connected improperly.Make sure the power cable is plugged into the outlet firmly. A speaker cable may be shorted. Make sure all speaker cables are connected properly. This system may have received a strong electrical shock, such as from a lightening bolt or excessive static electricity.Set this system to standby mode, and then disconnect the power cable. Wait for about 30 seconds, connect the power cable, and then turn the system on again.

The speakers make no sound. The volume may be set to minimum level.Adjust the volume level.16, 33The mute function may be activated. Cancel the mute function. 16The input source or input setting may be incorrect.Select the correct input source or input setting. The cables may be connected improperly.Make sure all cables are connected properly.

Sound is too low on one side. The cables may be connected improperly.Make sure all cables are connected properly.

Speaker channels other than the front ones make no sound. You may be listening to stereo sounds without surround mode.Press a surround mode button to enable the sound field effect.

The center speaker channel makes no sound. The volume of the center virtual speaker channel may be set to minimum level.Adjust the volume level of the center virtual speaker channel.

The surround speaker channels make no sound. The volume of the surround virtual speaker channels may be set to minimum level.Adjust the volume level of the surround virtual speaker channels.

The subwoofer makes no sound. The volume of the subwoofer channel may be set to minimum level.Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer.

Sound is poor (noisy). A speaker cable may be shorted. Make sure all cables are connected properly.

This system does not operate properly. This system may receive a strong electrical shock, such as from a lightening bolt or excessive static electricity, or drop in power supply.Set this system to standby mode, and then disconnect the power cable. Wait for about 30 seconds, connect the power cable, and then turn on this system. The system control cable may be connected improperly.Connect the system cable firmly.

A digital or high- frequency equipment produces noises. The system may be placed close to digital equipment or high-frequency equipment.Place this system farther away from such equipment. —36 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ■ Tuner ■ iPod In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel, check the connection to your iPod (☞ P. 14). The remote control does not operate the system. The system may be outside the remote control operation range. For information on the remote control operation range, refer to “Using the remote control”.

The remote control sensor of this system may be exposed to direct sunlight or lighting. Change the lighting.

The batteries may be worn out. Replace the batteries. 7 Problem Cause Remedy See page FM stereo reception is noisy. The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away, or if the antenna quality is poor. Check the antenna connections. 14 Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna.

Use the manual tuning method. 23 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained, even with a good FM antenna. There is multi-path interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multi- path interference.

The desired station cannot be tuned into with the automatic tuning method. The signal is too weak. Use a high-quality directional FM antenna. — Use the manual tuning method.

Note Status message Cause Remedy See page Unknown iPod The iPod being used is not supported by this system. Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, iPod mini, and iPod touch are supported.

iPod connected Your iPod is properly stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this system, and the connection between your iPod and this system is completed. Disconnected Your iPod was removed from the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this system. Station your iPod back in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this system. 14, 28 Problem Cause Solution See page37 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION English ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ■ Bluetooth In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel, check your Bluetooth component. Note Status message Cause Remedy See page Searching... The Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) and the Bluetooth component are in the process of the pairing. The Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) and the Bluetooth component are in the process of establishing the connection. Completed The pairing is completed. Canceled The pairing is canceled. Not found The system cannot find the Bluetooth component while performing the pairing or trying to connect to the Bluetooth component. BT connected The connection between the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) and the Bluetooth component is established. Disconnected The Bluetooth component is disconnected from the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately). Not Available The pairing is performed when the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) is connected to the Bluetooth component. Perform the pairing when the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) is not connected to the Bluetooth component. 3038 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

■ AIR SURROUND XTREME

New surround technology developed by Yamaha enables surround sound with fewer speakers. In comparison to traditional front surround technology, the AIR SURROUND XTREME provides a natural surround sound field. ■ Channel (ch) A channel is an audio type that has been divided based on range and other characteristics. Ex. 7.1 channel

• Front speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch)

• Center speaker (1ch)

• In contrast to a full 1-channel band, a component designed to enhance low frequency sound for added effect. ■ Dolby Digital Digital surround sound system which is developed by Dolby Laboratories provides completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right) and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides five full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects (called LFE, or low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1- channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). By using 2- channel stereo for the surround speakers, more accurate moving sound effects and surround sound environment are possible than with Dolby Surround. ■ Dolby Pro Logic II It is an improved matrix decoding technology that provides better spatiality and directionality on Dolby Surround programmed material; provides a convincing three-dimensional sound field on conventional stereo music recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience to automotive sound. While conventional surround programming is fully compatible with Dolby Pro Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to be encoded specifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic II playback, including separate left and right surround channels. ■ DTS Digital surround sound system developed by DTS, Inc., which provides 5.1 channel audio. With an abundance of audio data, it is able to provide authentic-sounding effects. ■ PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) A signal that is changed to digital format without compression. A CD is recorded with 16-bit sound at 44.1 kHz, while DVD recording is anywhere from 16 bits at 48 kHz to 24 bits at 192 kHz, which makes it a higher quality sound than CD. ■ Sampling frequency The number of sampling (process for digitalizing analog signals) per second. In principle, the higher the sampling rate, the wider the frequency range that can be played back, and the higher the quantized bit rate, the finer the sound that can be reproduced. Glossary39 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION English ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Specifications are subject to change without notice. This system employs new technologies and algorithms that make it possible to achieve 7-channel surround sound with only two front speakers, and without using wall reflections.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Specifications40 En Limited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland Thank you for having chosen a Yamaha product. In the unlikely event that your Yamaha product needs guarantee service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. If you experience any difficulty, please contact Yamaha representative office in your country. You can find full details on our website (http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour. Yamaha reserves the right to replace a product with that of a similar kind and/or value and condition, where a model has been discontinued or is considered uneconomic to repair.Conditions 1. The original invoice or sales receipt (showing date of purchase, product code and dealer’s name) MUST accompany the defective product, along with a statement detailing the fault. In the absence of this clear proof of purchase, Yamaha reserves the right to refuse to provide free of charge service and the product may be returned at the customer’s expense. 2. The product MUST have been purchased from an AUTHORISED Yamaha dealer within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. 3. The product must not have been the subject of any modifications or alterations, unless authorised in writing by Yamaha.

4. The following are excluded from this guarantee:

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