Yamaha HTR-5540 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL HTR-5540 U A V Receiver 0100HTR5540(U)-cv1 12/24/01, 6:44 PM 1[...]

I CA UTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of u[...]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS CA UTION II 1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Y amaha may void your authority , granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPOR T ANT : When [...]

1 T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place f or future reference. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry , c lean place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at the bac k of this unit — away fr om direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moi[...]

1 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ............................................................ 1 FEA TURES ............................................................. 2 GETTING ST AR TED ............................................ 3 Che[...]

2 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 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. FEA TURES Built-in 5-channel po wer amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz,[...]

3 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX 2 1 3 POWER POWER 6CH INPUT SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX CD TUNER MD/CD-R – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E PROGRAM HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTER- TAINMENT TV SPORTS MONO MOVIE MOVIE 1 – THEATER – 2 MATRIX 6.1 SELECT SET MENU LEVEL DSP + – [...]

4 NATURAL SOUND A V RECEIVER SILENT PHONES STEREO PROGRAM PRESET / TUNING A/B/C/D/E BASS –+ –+ TREBLE INPUT INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT VOLUME STANDBY / ON MEMORY FM/AM EDIT PRESET/TUNING MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO TUNING MODE EFFECT 12 3 4 5 6 7 90 e i rt 8q yu w CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 ST ANDBY/ON T urns this unit on, or se[...]

5 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 SILENT (PHONES jack) Allows you enjo y DSP effect for priv ate listening with headphones. When y ou connect headphones, no signals are output to the speakers. 9 STEREO/EFFECT Switches between normal stereo and DSP [...]

6 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS POWER 6CH INPUT SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX CD TUNER MD/CD-R – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E PROGRAM HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTER- TAINMENT TV SPORTS MONO MOVIE MOVIE 1 – THEATER – 2 MATRIX 6.1 SELECT SET MENU LEVEL DSP + – STEREO EFFECT MUTE VOLUME TEST / DTS SUR. q q w e r 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 Remote control This sectio[...]

7 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS POWER 6CH INPUT SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX CD TUNER MD/CD-R – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E PROGRAM HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTER- TAINMENT TV SPORTS MONO MOVIE MOVIE 1 – THEATER – 2 MATRIX 6.1 SELECT SET MENU LEVEL[...]

8 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS RL LC R RC RR LFE VIRTUAL DSP PCM MA TRIX SILENT DIGIT AL dB mS MUTE SLEEP STEREO TUNED MEMORY AUTO PRO LOGIC / VOLUME DTS MOVIE THTR ENTERT AINMENT 12 DOLBY DIGIT AL PRO LOGIC VCR V-AUX DVD TUNER CD D - TV/CBL MD/CD - R 12 3 4 57 8 9 0 q w e r t 6 1 Processor indicator s Lights up when the t , g , VIR TUAL, PRO LOGIC / , D[...]

9 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX SPEAKER SETUP Speakers This unit has been designed to provide the best sound- field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers and a center speaker . If you use different brands of spe[...]

10 SPEAKER SETUP Connecting the speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “ + ” (red) and “–” (black) properly . If the connections are faulty , no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CA UTION • Use speak[...]

11 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX SPEAKER SETUP DIGIT AL INPUT 6CH INPUT AUDIO TUNER AM ANT FM ANT GND 75 Ω UNBAL. VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT CD COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD DVD VCR IN OUT D-TV/CBL MD /CD-R IN (PLAY) CD V-A UX SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER SURROUND CENTER MAIN OUT (R[...]

12 SPEAKER SETUP SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN : 8 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 8 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 8 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER MAIN : 4 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 6 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 6 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER SPEAKERS MAIN REAR (SURROUND) CENTER + + – – L R L R IMPEDANCE SELECT OR Switch position Left Right Speaker Main Center Rear Main Center Rear I[...]

13 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CA UTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between the components have been completed. • Be sure all connections are made correctly , tha t is [...]

14 CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on the ne xt page. ■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack. ■ Connecting a D VD play er Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on your component to the DIGIT AL INPUT jack and connect th[...]

15 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS DIGIT AL INPUT 6CH INPUT AUDIO TUNER AM ANT FM ANT GND 75 Ω UNBAL. VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO CD COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD DVD VCR IN OUT D-TV/CBL MD /CD-R IN (PLA Y) CD V-A U X SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT SURROUND CENTER MAIN OUT (R[...]

16 CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components ■ Connecting a CD play er Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGIT AL INPUT CD jack. y • The A UDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack. ■ Connecting a CD recor der or MD recorder Connect the input jacks on your CD recorder[...]

17 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS TUNER AM ANT FM ANT GND 75 Ω UNBAL. E O VIDEO VIDEO FREQUENCY STEP 100kHz/10kHz FREQUENCY STEP 50kHz/9kHz FM/AM Ground (GND terminal) For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good ea[...]

18 CONNECTIONS Connecting an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder , sound processor , or pre-amplif ier . Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to [...]

19 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER SILENT PHONES STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET / TUNING A/B/C/D/E BASS – + – + TREBLE INPUT INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT VOLUME STANDBY / ON MEMORY FM/AM EDIT PRESET/TUNING MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L [...]

20 Item 1A CENTER 1B MAIN 1C REAR LR 1D BASS 1E MAIN Lv Description Sets center speaker availability and size. Sets main speaker size. Sets rear L/R speakers availability and size. Sets the speaker(s) to be used to output low bass signals. Sets the main speaker level. Possible settings (default setting indicated in bold) LRG /SML/NON LARGE /SMALL L[...]

21 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels using the test tone generator . When this adjustment is complete, the output level heard at the listening position should be the same from each speaker . This is important for best[...]

22 ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS 3 Adjust the level of the effect speakers using +/ – so that it matches the level of the main speakers. While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker . Note • T o adjust the level of the main speakers, use VOLUME knob (or V OLUME h / g on the remote control). 4 When adjustment is complete, [...]

23 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX BASIC PLA YBACK 1 Press ST ANDBY/ON (PO WER on the remote control) to turn on the po wer . 2 T urn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 3 Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the input selector buttons on the remote contr ol) to se[...]

24 BASIC PLA YBA CK 4 Star t pla yback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. 5 Adjust the v olume to the desired level. The volume le vel is displayed digitally . Example: – 70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum) The volume level indicator also shows the[...]

25 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX BASIC PLA YBA CK Input modes and indications This unit comes with a variety input jacks. Y ou can select the type of input signals you desire. Each time you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set according to “ 8 INPUT MOD[...]

26 BASIC PLA YBA CK Selecting a sound field program Y ou can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 29 to 33. 1 Press one of the DSP program b uttons on the remote control to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears on the front panel display . NATURAL SOUN[...]

27 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX BASIC PLA YBA CK 3 Press SELECT repeatedly to select the decoder; PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC . 4 After selecting on the decoder (PRO LOGIC ), select the mode appropriate for the source b y pressing q /DTS SUR. The selection switches as follow;[...]

28 BASIC PLA YBA CK ■ Pla ying Dolby Digital Surr ound EX or DTS ES software Press MA TRIX 6.1 to turn on the Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder . The display changes A UTO → Matrix6.1 → OFF each time the MA TRIX 6.1 button is pressed. A UTO: This mode automatically switches Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 and DTS + Matrix 6.1 [...]

B ASIC OPERA TION 29 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX DIGIT AL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) Understanding sound fields A sound field is defined as the “ characteristic sound reflections of a particular space. ” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverbe[...]

30 CINEMA-DSP Sound design of CINEMA-DSP Filmmakers intend for the dialog to be located right on the screen, the ef fect sound a little farther back, the music spread e ven f arther back, and the surround sound around the listener . Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version [...]

31 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CINEMA-DSP The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without using matrix processing. This unit’ s MO VIE THEA TER programs provide the same quality of sound and sound loc[...]

32 CINEMA-DSP CINEMA-DSP programs ■ For movie pr ograms: No. 7 to 9 This unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal format. T able of Program Names for Eac h Input Format MOVIE THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 2 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DIGITAL SUR PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC 2 channel Stereo 70 mm Specta[...]

33 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX CINEMA-DSP Program Enhanced Mode No. 4 5 6 Program ENTERTAINMENT/ Game ENTERTAINMENT/ Concert Video TV SPORTS MONO MOVIE Features This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds. This program adds a deep and spatial feeli[...]

34 TUNING 4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning. Press h to tune in to a higher frequency , or press l to tune in to a lower frequenc y . When tuned in to a station, the “ TUNED ” indicator lights up and the frequency of the received station is shown on the front panel display . y • Use the manual tuning method if the tun[...]

35 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX TUNING Presetting stations ■ A utomatically presetting stations (for FM stations) Y ou can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune in to FM stations with strong [...]

36 TUNING ■ Manuall y presetting stations Y ou can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually . 1 T une in to a station. See page 34 for tuning instructions. When tuned in to a station, the front panel display shows the frequency of received station. 2 Press MEMOR Y (MAN ’ L/A UT O FM). The “ MEMOR Y ” indicator flashes f[...]

37 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX TUNING Exchanging preset stations Y ou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “ E1 ” with “ A5 ” . 1 T une in to preset station “ E1 ” by usin[...]

38 Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you ha ve set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The slee p timer also automatically turns of f the external component(s) connected to A C OUTLET(S). The sleep timer can only be set wi[...]

39 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX INPUT POWER 6CH INPUT SLEEP DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX CD TUNER MD/CD-R – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E 2 DVD D-TV/CBL VCR V-AUX CD TUNER MD/CD-R Front panel Remote control or RECORDING Notes • Do a test recording before you start an actual recording[...]

40 DSP + – Adjusting the items on the SET MENU Adjustment should be made with the remote control. Note • Some items require extra steps. 1 Press SET MENU to enter the SET MENU. 2 Press u / d repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust (1 to 10). y • By pressing SET MENU repeatedly , you can select items in the same order as when pressing[...]

41 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX SET MENU 4 Press +/ – repeatedly to change the setting of the item. 5 Press u / d repeatedly until the men u disappears or simpl y press one of the DSP program gr oup buttons to exit SET MENU . DSP + – DSP + – PROGRAM HALL JAZZ CLUB[...]

42 SET MENU ■ 1C REAR LR (rear speaker mode) Choices: LRG (lar ge), SML (small), NON (none) LRG Select this if you hav e large rear left and right speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speak er s. The entire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the rear left and right speakers. SML Select this if you have small rear [...]

43 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX SET MENU L C C R RL RR 3 SP DL Y TIME (speaker delay time) Use this feature to adjust the delay of the center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speaker , with a source like Dolby Digital or DTS,[...]

44 SET MENU 9 DISPLA Y SET ■ DIMMER Y ou can adjust the brightness of the front panel display . Control range: – 4 to 0 Initial setting: 0 10 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to settings on this unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to protect the following features: • All SET MENU items • Center , r ear s[...]

45 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX Y ou can adjust the output level of each ef fect speaker (center , rear left and right, and subwoofer) while listening to a source. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. (While playing a sour ce) 1 Press LEVEL repeatedly to s[...]

46 Y ou can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the rear speak er s. The lar ger the v alue, the later the sound ef fect is generated. The delay time can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs. The following table shows factory-set delay time. PROGRAM [...]

47 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA- TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX Changing parameter settings Y ou can adjust the values of PR O LOGIC Music parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Adjustments should be made with the remote control. 1 Select PRO LOGIC Music. 2 Pre[...]

48 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function pr operly . If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized Y AMAHA dealer or service center . ■ General Problem This unit [...]

49 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERAIONT AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX TROUBLESHOO TING Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. No sound from the effect speakers. No sound from the center speaker. No sound from the rear speakers. No sound from the subwoofer. Poor bass re[...]

50 TROUBLESHOO TING Problem A “ humming ” sound can be heard. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The sound effect cannot be recorded. The sound field parameters and some other settings on this unit cannot be changed. This unit does not operate properly. “ CHECK SP WIRES ” appears on the front panel display. The[...]

51 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERAIONT AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX TROUBLESHOO TING ■ T uner FM stereo reception is noisy. There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset st[...]

52 GLOSSAR Y ■ Dolb y Surround Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound ef fects: 2 main left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special sound ef fects (monaural). The rear channel r eproduces sound within a narrow frequency range. Dol[...]

53 English INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERAIONT AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION APPENDIX GLOSSAR Y ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP Y AMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allo ws y ou to enjoy DSP sound f ield surround effects e ven without any rear speakers b y using virtual rear speakers. It is even possible to enjoy[...]

54 SPECIFICA TIONS A UDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Po wer for Main, Center, Rear 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................................. 75 W [Other models] .................................................................... 65 W 1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] ..........[...]

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