DSP-E200

Natural Sound Digital Sound Field Processor

4 Programs for Digital Sound Field Processing
2 Programs for Dolby Surround (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and ENHANCED)
Center and Rear Channel Power Amplifier
25W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.08% THD, 20-20,000 Hz (Center)
25W + 25W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.3% THD, 1,000 Hz (Rear)
Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround
Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output Balance Adjustment
3 Center Channel Modes
Remote Control Capability
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pool, etc. unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
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overturn. or
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produce heat. away from power lines.
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so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

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This product, when installed as indicated in the interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
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reference. disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to
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possibly causing damage. rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the
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 PROFILE OF THIS UNIT
You are the proud owner of Yamaha DSP-E200 –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor
(DSP) built in this unit takes full advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a
whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit
will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on. In addition,
you get incredible realism from Dolby-encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder.
Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however, let’s get right down to the business of setting up
the system and trying out its many capabilities. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later
reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing

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

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital
experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround signal processing system. This system increases sound
movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic gets stability at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between
its name from its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, channels, compared to conventional analog Dolby signal
which provides greater effective channel separation for a much processing.
higher degree of realism than the “passive” Dolby Surround In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
circuits found in today’s typical home audio/video equipment. control. This circuit always presents you the best surround
Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true center channel, so conditions without performing manual adjustments.
that there are four independent channels, unlike passive Dolby
Surround which has in effect only three channels: left, right,
and rear. This center channel allows listeners seated in even
less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from
action on the screen while getting a stereo effect as well.

“ENHANCED” Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit has a second mode of Dolby Pro Logic Surround
processing called “Enhanced Dolby Pro Logic Surround”
processing. Enhanced Dolby Pro Logic Surround processing
recreates the surround effect of a movie theater, effectively
duplicating their multiple surround loudspeaker system,
completely surrounding the listener with the sounds of the
action taking place on the screen.

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 SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS FOR THIS UNIT
SPEAKERS TO BE USED
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with 5 speaker configuration. The speakers to be used with this unit will
be mainly front speakers, rear speakers, and a center speaker. (You can delete a center speaker. Refer to the “4-Speaker
Configuration” shown below.)
The front speakers are used for the output of the main source sound and the effect sound. They will probably be your present
stereo speaker system. The rear speakers are used for the output of the effect sound. And the center speaker is used for the
output of the center sound (dialogue etc.) encoded with the Dolby Surround. The rear and center speakers do not need to be equal
with the front speakers. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this
unit that will drive them.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION
5-Speaker Configuration 4-Speaker Configuration
This configuration is the most effective and recommended. In The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or
the rear speakers. If the digital sound field program is in the ENHANCED, the center sound is output from the left and the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED, conversations will be right front speakers. However, the sound effect of other
output from the center speaker and the ambience will be programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker
excellent. configuration.
* Set the center mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE” position. * Be sure to set the center mode to the “PHANTOM” position.
(For details, refer to the page 11.) (For details, refer to the page 11.)

Front L Center Front R Front L Front R

Dialogue
Dialogue

Surround sound Surround sound

Rear L Rear R Rear L Rear R

SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The recommanded speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: front speakers (your normal
stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.

Front: In normal position. (The position of your present

stereo speaker system.)
Front R Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.
Center Nearly six feet up from the floor.
Center: Precisely between the front speakers. (To avoid
Front L interference to TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker. If, however, it is not effective, keep the
TV set speaker away from TV sets.)

Rear R

Rear L

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 CONNECTIONS
• Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other
components to which connections are being made.
• When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L
(left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this
unit.
• Choose one of the following three ways to connect this unit to your amplifier.

A Connecting to an Integrated Amplifier or Stereo Receiver with PRE OUT

and MAIN IN terminals

Front speakers
Left Right

Integrated amp.

MAIN IN PRE OUT

(U.S.A model)

SPEAKERS AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED

120V 60Hz
200W MAX.
1.6A MAX.

INPUT CENTER REAR

TAPE
PB

TAPE

REC
OUT

MAIN CENTER
OUT OUT

To
AC outlet
Right Left

Center speaker Rear speakers

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 B Connecting to an Integrated Amplifier or Stereo Receiver that does not
have PRE OUT and MAIN IN terminals
If your amplifier or receiver has the REC OUT selector which is independent of the input selector, connect this unit to the amplifier
or receiver tape REC OUT and auxiliary (AUX) input terminals. If not, connect this unit to the amplifier or receiver tape REC OUT
and TAPE PB terminals.
If your system includes a tape deck which have been displaced by connecting this unit to the tape REC OUT terminals, reconnect
your tape deck to this unit’s TAPE PB and TAPE REC OUT terminals.

Front speakers
Left Right

Integrated amp.

Tape deck
LINE OUT

LINE IN

AUX REC OUT

(TAPE PB)

(U.S.A model)

SPEAKERS AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED

120V 60Hz
200W MAX.
1.6A MAX.

INPUT CENTER REAR

TAPE
PB

TAPE

REC
OUT

MAIN CENTER
OUT OUT

To
AC outlet
Right Left

Center speaker Rear speakers

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 C Connecting to a Control Amplifier and Power Amplifier

Front speakers
Left Right

Power amp.

Control amp.

INPUT PRE OUT

(U.S.A. model)

SPEAKERS AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED

120V 60Hz
200W MAX.
1.6A MAX.

INPUT CENTER REAR

TAPE
PB

TAPE

REC
OUT

MAIN CENTER
OUT OUT

To
AC outlet
Right Left

Center speaker Rear speakers

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS
Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire How to Connect:
of the proper gauge, cut to be as short as possible. If the
connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the Red: positive (+)
speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is Black: negative (–)
correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires
are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do
not let them touch the metal parts of this unit as this could
damage this unit and/or speakers. ➀ Press and hold the tab.
* Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the ➁ Insert the bare wire.
rear of this unit. [Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]
➂ Release the tab and
secure the wire.

ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS

AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED) CENTER OUT terminal
This unswitched AC outlet can be used for connection of the This terminal is for center-channel line output. There is no
power cord from another audio component. Note that the connection to this terminal when you use the built-in amplifier.
power to that component is not affected by the ON or OFF However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power
setting of the POWER switch of this unit. amplifier, connect input terminal of the external amplifier to this
Note: The maximum power (total power consumption of terminal.
components) that can be connected here is 200 watts. If you use the built-in amplifier and the external power amplifier
at the same time, the sound will be output through both
speakers.

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 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

VOLUME
NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR DSP–E200

TAPE
MONITOR DOLBY SURROUND
PRO • LOGIC
POWER

DELAY ms NORMAL
WIDE
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING
TEST
F C R PHANTOM CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
CENTER OFF
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
TEST MODE PRO LOGIC ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL

DOLBY SUR.

–dB

1 2 34 5 6 7

1 POWER 8 EFFECT ON/OFF

Turns the power on/off. Switches on/off the digital sound field
processor. (See pages 13–15.)
2 Display panel
Displays your selection on the DSP or 9 DELAY TIME
other informations. Adjusts delay time. (See page 15.)

3 TAPE MONITOR 0 FRONT EFFECT LEVEL

Used when you have connected the Adjusts effect sound output level at
tape deck to this unit’s TAPE terminals front speakers. (See page 16.)
to select that tape as the source. (See
page 14.) A CENTER LEVEL
Adjusts center speaker sound output
4 TEST level. (See page 16.)
Used for speaker balance adjustment.
(See pages 11–12.) B REAR LEVEL
Adjusts rear speaker sound output
5 CENTER MODE level. (See page 16.)
Selects center speaker mode. (See
page 11.) C MUTING
When pressed, mutes the volume level.
6 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD To resume original volume level, press
PROCESSING programs this again.
Selects a program from the digital While muting, the indicator on the
sound field processor. (See pages VOLUME control flashes on and off
13–15.) continuously.

7 MASTER VOLUME
Turns the master volume level up/down.

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 ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Using the built-in test tone generator, this procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and
rear speakers. With this adjustment, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker.
This is important for the best performance of digital sound field processor.
The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter.
Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory.

2 3 1

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1 VOLUME 4 Select the center mode depending on your speaker

configuration.
(Refer to “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” on page 5.)

CENTER
NORMAL MODE
0

— dB
WIDE
Set to the “ ∞ ” position.
PHANTOM

2 Set on the POWER of this unit and the amplifier etc.

On the feature of each mode, refer to the “Note” shown
POWER below.

5 TEST DELAY ms NORMAL

TEST
F C R
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
3 ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL
Flashes on and off continuously.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING
CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
PRO LOGIC ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL OFF

Note
DOLBY SUR.
In step 4, when you select the center mode, note the following.
For 5 speaker configuration)
NORMAL: Select this mode when you use the center speaker
smaller sized than the front speakers. In this mode,
the bass tone will be output from the front
speakers.
WIDE: Select this mode when you use the center speaker
approximately same sized as the front speakers.
For 4 speaker configuration)
PHANTOM: Select this mode when you do not use the center
speaker. The center sound will be output from the
left and the right front speakers.

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 6 Turn up the volume by using the remote control 9
transmitter. You will hear a test tone (like pink noise)
TEST DELAY ms NORMAL
from the left front speaker, then the center speaker, WIDE
TEST
then the right front speaker, then the rear speakers, for F C R PHANTOM
about two seconds each. The display illumination PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
changes as shown below. ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL

Stop flashing and disappears.

Front (L) Center Notes

● Once you have completed these adjustments, use only this

DELAY ms NORMAL unit’s VOLUME control to adjust listening volume. Do not

TEST WIDE change any other volume settings in this unit.
F C R PHANTOM
● If the connecting way of your components is B or C
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL shown on pages 7–8, also adjust the volume control(s) on
Rear Front (R) the integrated amplifier or power amplifier to achieve proper
(L and R) balance.
● In step 7, if the center mode is in the “PHANTOM”, the

sound output level of the center speaker can not be

* The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear
adjusted. Because in this mode, the center sound is
speaker will be heard at the same time.
automatically output from the left and right front speakers.

7 Make the sound output level of the center speaker the

same as that of the front speakers.
Illuminates.

CENTER LEVEL
_ DELAY ms NORMAL
+
TEST
F C R
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL

Adjustable.

8 Make the sound output level of the rear speakers the

same as that of the front speakers.

Illuminates.
REAR LEVEL
_ DELAY ms NORMAL
+
TEST WIDE
F C R PHANTOM
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL

Adjustable.

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 USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)
This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor, which allows you to expand and shape the audio
sound field from both the audio and video sources, for a theater-like experience in the listening/viewing room.
This digital sound field processor has 6 programs; 4 programs for digital sound field processing and 2 programs for the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound system (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and ENHANCED). You can create excellent audio sound field by selecting
the suitable program and adding desired adjustments. In addition, when the digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC or ENHANCED, the built-in automatic input balance control functions. This presents you the best surround condition
without adjusting it manually.

DESCRIPTION OF EACH SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

PROGRAM FEATURE
This program is effective on the play of the sources encoded with the Dolby Surround.
PRO LOGIC The employment of the digital signal processing system improves crosstalk and transfers the sound
source more smoothly and precisely,comparing with the conventional type. A stable movie sound field is recreated.
This program is effective on the play of the sources encoded with the Dolby Surround.
ENHANCED Enhancing the “Normal” Dolby Pro Logic, the DSP technology simulates the multi-surround speaker
systems of the 35 mm film theater, so widening the surrounded-sound field with greater presence.
This program is effective on music videos and excellent in depth and clarity for vocals. For opera, the
CONCERT VIDEO
orchestra and stage are ideally recreated, so letting you feel as if you were in an actual concert hall.
This program is designed specifically to enhance mono source programs. Compared to a strictly mono
setting, the sound image created in this mode is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an
MONO MOVIE
immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective when used with old mono movies, news
broadcasts and dialogue.
ROCK CONCERT This program will suit to rock music. A big, powerful sound is reproduced lively and dynamically.
In this program, the center seems even more deeply behind the front speaker pair, creating an expansive,
CONCERT HALL
large hall ambience.

OFF switch: When any program is not used with the selected source, press this switch. The sound is output only from the
front speakers.

Description of Dolby Pro logic Surround

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND: This unit employs Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of commercially
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. This system is similar to available video cassettes and video discs as well. When you
professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in movie theaters. play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on your home video
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system, by employing a four- system, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode on this unit
channel system, divides the input signals into four levels: the decodes the signal and feeds the surround-sound effects.
left and right main channels, the center channel (to characterize The Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode may not be always
dialogue), and the rear surround-sound channels (to effective on video sources not encoded with Dolby Surround.
characterize sound effects, background noise and other ambient
noise).
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792, and
3,959,590; canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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 TO PLAY SOURCE WITH THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

2 3 1,6

5
1 VOLUME
4 Play the source.

5 Select a desired program suitable for the source.

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING

CENTER CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT

0 PRO LOGIC ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT HALL OFF
TEST MODE

— dB
DOLBY SUR.

Set to the “∞” position.

2 POWER

PRO LOGIC

The corresponding indicator will illuminate.

3 Select a source using the input selector on the
integrated amplifier etc.
6 VOLUME

* To select a tape deck connected to this unit’s TAPE

terminals, set the TAPE MONITOR switch to on.
(Otherwise, set this switch to off.)

TAPE
MONITOR
0

— dB

Adjust to the desired output level.

Note
If this unit is connected to the TAPE REC OUT terminals of
the integrated amplifier etc., the following operations should
be done.
7 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of
each speaker. (For details, refer to the corresponding
descriptions on the next pages.)
• If your amplifier has the REC OUT selector which is
independent of the input selector;
1. Set the input selector to the AUX position.
2. Select the source to be input to this unit using the REC
OUT selector.

• If your amplifier does not have the REC OUT selector

which is independent of the input selector;
1. Set the TAPE monitor switch on the amplifier to on.
2. Select the source to be input to this unit using the input
selector.

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To obtain the best performance of this unit: ● If the connected external amplifier has a built-in surround
If the connecting way of your components is A or C shown sound or ambience circuitry, be sure that the surround or
on pages 6–8, set the volume control on the integrated ambience circuitry on that amplifier is off while you are using
amplifier or control amplifier to about the halfway position this unit’s Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding function.
between the min. and max. ● When this unit is in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode, if
the main-source sound is considerably altered by
Notes overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls on the
● If you prefer to cancel the selected program, press the OFF integrated amplifier etc., the relationship with the center and
switch. The sound will be the normal 2-channel stereo rear channels may produce an unnatural effect.
without surround sound effect.
● In the CONCERT VIDEO, MONO MOVIE, ROCK
CONCERT and CONCERT HALL, no sound is heard from
the center speaker.
● When the monaural sound source is played in the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED, no sound is heard from the
front speakers and the rear speakers. Sound is heard only
from the center speaker. However, if the center mode is in
the PHANTOM, the front speakers output the sound of the
center speaker.

Adjustment of DELAY TIME

You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of By continuously pressing “+” or “–” of the DELAY TIME keys,
the source sound and the beginning of the effect sound with the value changes continuously.
the DELAY TIME keys. However, the value stops changing momentarily at the preset
The DELAY TIME keys are effective with all programs. point.
By applying more or less delay, sound effects, background
noise, and ambient noise coming at you from the rear speakers
can be enhanced or subdued for extra effect.

1 PRO LOGIC: from 15 to 30 milliseconds

(Preset value: 20 milliseconds) N
DELAY ms
2 ENHANCED: from 15 to 30 milliseconds DELAY
TIME
TEST
(Preset value: 20 milliseconds) F C R PH
3 CONCERT VIDEO: from 1 to 100 milliseconds PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CO
(Preset value: 25 milliseconds) ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT
4 MONO MOVIE: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 25 milliseconds) Adjustable.
5 ROCK CONCERT: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 15 milliseconds)
6 CONCERT HALL: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 30 milliseconds) Note
Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with
some sources. Experiment with the DELAY TIME keys to
create an effect that you find most suitable.

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 Adjustment of the FRONT EFFECT LEVEL
If desired, you can adjust the effect sound output level of the ● If the digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO
front speakers with these keys. The output level is preset to be LOGIC, the FRONT EFFECT LEVEL keys do not function.
80. However, you can adjust the level between 1 and 100.
● Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be
common among all the digital sound field programs except
DELAY ms the DOLBY PRO LOGIC .
FRONT EFFECT LEVEL TEST
DELAY F C R P ● If any digital sound field program is not used, the FRONT
TIME
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK EFFECT LEVEL keys do not function.
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT

Adjustable.
Illuminates.

Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL

If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center ● By continuously pressing “+” or “–” of the CENTER LEVEL
speaker with these keys even if the output level is already set keys, the level value changes continuously. However, the
in “SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 12. value stops changing momentarily at the point which was
once set in the TEST mode.

DELAY ms N ● If the digital sound field program is in the CONCERT

CENTER LEVEL TEST VIDEO, MONO MOVIE, ROCK CONCERT or CONCERT
DELAY F C R PH HALL, the CENTER LEVEL keys can not function.
TIME
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CO
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT ● Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be
common among the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and ENHANCED.
Adjustable.
Illuminates. ● If any digital sound field program is not used, the CENTER
LEVEL keys do not function.

Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL

If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the rear ● By continuously pressing “+” or “–” of the REAR LEVEL
speakers with these keys even if the output level is already set keys, the level value changes continuously. However, the
in “SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 12. value stops changing momentarily at the point which was
once set in the TEST mode.
DELAY ms N
REAR LEVEL TEST
● Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be
DELAY
TIME
F C R PH common among all the digital sound field programs.
PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK C
ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE CONCERT ● If any digital sound field program is not used, the REAR
LEVEL keys do not function.
Adjustable.
Illuminates.

Note
The values of the DELAY TIME, the FRONT EFFECT LEVEL,
CENTER LEVEL, and REAR LEVEL you set the last time will
remain memorized even when the power of this unit is off.
However, if the power plug cord is disconnected for more than
two weeks, these values will revert to factory-preset levels.

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NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
Battery installation Remote-control transmitter operation range

3
Remote-control
sensor

Within approximately
7 m (23 feet)

30° 30°
Battery replacement
If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both
batteries with new ones.
Notes
● Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.
Notes
● Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside
● There should be no large obstacles between the remote
the battery compartment.)
control transmitter and the main unit.
● Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will
● If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
not be used for an extended period of time.
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
● If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work
touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly
direct lighting.
before installing new batteries.

SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Power Supply
Center (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08% THD) [U.S.A. and Canada models] .......................AC 120 V, 60 Hz
..........................................................................................25W [Australia and U.K. models] .........................AC 240 V, 50 Hz
Rear L, R (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.3% THD) ...................25W+25W [Europe model] ............................................AC 230 V, 50 Hz
[General model] ..................AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
INPUT.........................................................150 mV/47 k-ohms Power Consumption ............................................................90W

Output Level/Impedance AC Outlet

MAIN OUT/CENTER OUT....................................1V/1 k-ohms 1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET ...........................200W max. total

Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Dimensions (W x H x D) .......................435 x 151.3 x 296.7 mm

INPUT to MAIN OUT..................................................0±0.5 dB (17-1/8” x 5-15/16” x 11-11/16”)

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Weight ......................................................7.7 kg (16 lbs. 15 oz.)
INPUT to MAIN OUT (1 V) .............................................0.01%
Accessories ......................................Remote control transmitter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) Batteries
MAIN OUT (Input Shorted)..............................................95 dB Audio connection cord x 2

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

MAIN OUT.........................................................................5 µV Specifications subject to change without notice.

Channel Separation
(Input 5.1 k-ohms Shorted 1 kHz/10 kHz) ...............65 dB/50 dB

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

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

The unit fails to turn on when the POWER Power cord is not plugged in or is not Firmly plug in the power cord.
switch is pressed. completely inserted.
No sound. Incorrect output cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem
persists, the cords may be defective.
The MUTING switch is ON. First, turn the volume control to the full left.
Then, turn the MUTING switch off with the
remote control transmitter and adjust the
volume.
The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuit has activated because Turning the unit off and then on will reset the
of short circuit etc. protection circuit.
Only one side speaker outputs the sound. Incorrect cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem
persists, the cords may be defective.
Sound “hums”. Incorrect cord connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the
problem persists, the cords may be
defective.
No sound from the rear speakers. The rear effect sound output level is set to 0. Turn up the sound output level with the
REAR LEVEL keys.
The monaural sound source is played in the Select another program suitable for the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED. monaural sound source.
No sound from the center speaker. The center sound output level is set to 0. Turn up the sound output level with the
CENTER LEVEL keys.
The center mode is in the PHANTOM. Select the NORMAL or WIDE.
Incorrect sound field program selection. Select an appropriate program.
No sound field program is selected.
The remote control transmitter does not Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type Change position of the main unit.
work. of flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the
remote control sensor of the main unit.
The distance or range within which the The batteries of this remote control Replace the batteries with new ones.
remote control transmitter can be used transmitter are too weak.
decreases.
The sound is degraded when monitoring Power cord of this unit is not plugged. Plug in the power cord.
is performed by using the headphones
connected to the compact disc player or
cassette deck which are connected with
this unit.

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