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  • Page 1

    VS-10 POWER STANDBY NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM VS-10 OPEN DIGITAL DIGITAL DOLBY SURROUND O WNER’S MANU AL MODE D’EMPLOI MANU AL DE INSTR UCCIONES VS-10 Home Theater Sound System Systèm audio home cinéma UCA[...]

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    CA UTION IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water . 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manuf acturer ’ s instr uctions. 8 Do not install near any he[...]

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    CA UTION INTRODUCTIOIN PREP ARA TIONS PLA YB ACK SETUP MENU APPENDIX English W e Want Y ou Listening For A Lifetime Y AMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association ’ s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blar[...]

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    CA UTION CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT . 1 T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . K eep it in a safe place f or future reference. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry , and clean place with at least 10 cm abo ve , behind and on the both sides of this unit - awa y from direct sunlight, [...]

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    1 English PREP ARA TION REMOTE CONTR OL APPENDIX PREP ARA TION OPERA TION FEA TURES ● Home Theater Sound This system delivers a realistic and powerful sound experience like that found in a movie theater just by connecting the VS-10 to the TV . Y ou can also enjoy stronger bass and surround effects by adding the separately available Y AMAHA NX-SW1[...]

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    2 Connecting to a TV (monitor), DVD player, Satellite tuner and VCR TV (monitor) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R DVD player VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Satellite tuner VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VCR Control center VS-10 (rear panel) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L AUDIO OUT R 1 2 Audio connection cord (2 pin) (x 1) Supplied cords Commercially available cable Optical[...]

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    3 English PREP ARA TION POWER STANDBY NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM VS-10 OPEN DIGITAL DIGITAL DOLBY SURROUND ■ Battery replacement cyc le Replace all four batteries when the operational range of the remote control starts to become shorter . ■ Precautions on handling the remote contr ol • The remote control may not be able to operate the [...]

  • Page 8

    4 NAMES OF ALL P ARTS Control Center (Front Panel) POWER STANDBY PHONES INPUT SILENT DIGITAL2 VIDEO2 DSP VOLUME POWER NATURAL SOUND HOME TH E OPEN DSP selector button (page 22) V OLUME N / B (page 17) INPUT selector button (page 17) ST ANDBY indicator When this indicator lights up, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrar[...]

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    5 English PREP ARA TION Remote Control Not used with this unit. (page 30) TEST (page 15) SUBWOOFER + (page 19) MENU + (page 24) Numeric buttons (page 27) A V selector button (page 17) CH g (page 27) V OL + (page 17) Not used with this unit. (pages 29 and 30) T ransmission indicator EFFECT ON/OFF (page 23) t (page 19) NIGHT MODE (page 19) SUBWOOFER [...]

  • Page 10

    6 ■ Main speakers NX-VS10M Place the main speakers an equal distance from each side of the TV monitor . Placing the main speakers at almost the same height as your listening position is more effective. ■ Y AMAHA center speaker NX-VS10C (sold separately) Place the center speaker on top of the television and align the front surface of the speaker[...]

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    7 English PREP ARA TION INST ALLA TION Depending on room conditions, the control center can be installed vertically or horizontally . Precautions before installation • Do not touch the adhesive surface after peeling off the pad as this will weaken its adhesive strength. • Thoroughly wipe clean the surface where the pad is to be applied. Note th[...]

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    8 Note • Using only the supporting stand makes the control center unstable and the front door cannot open. Be sure to use the side pads as well. CA UTIONS • Be sure to place the control center with the left side down. • When installing the control center vertically on a high place such as on a shelf, do not place close to the edge. Installing[...]

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    9 English PREP ARA TION NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM VS-10 DIGITAL DIGITAL DOLBY SURROUND CONNECTIONS CA UTION Always be sure to turn off the power of the control center and any component to be connected when making connections. T o ensure proper connections • Connect the white plug of the connection cord to the left “ L ” (white) audio [...]

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    10 DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – + – RL OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN L R L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L Connect the audio output terminals on the TV ([...]

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    11 English PREP ARA TION DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – – RL OUTPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT R L R L VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT A UDIO OUT R A UDIO OUT L VIDEO OUT A UDIO IN L A UDIO IN R Connect the optical digit[...]

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    12 POWER STANDBY PHONES SILEN T DIGITAL2 VIDEO2 RL OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT A UDIO OUT R A UDIO OUT L R L A UDIO IN L L VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN A UDIO IN R R When connecting the video game player , DVD player , etc. with a optical digital output terminal, connect the optical digital output terminal to the DIGIT AL 2[...]

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    13 English PREP ARA TION DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – + – AC OUTLET 0.8A MAX. 120V 60Hz 100W MAX. UNSWITCED + DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M – + – 1 2 3 MAIN SPEAKERS CA UT[...]

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    14 DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – + – 0.8A MAX. 120V 60Hz 100W MAX. UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET Once all connections have been made, check them one more time. Finally , insert the plug of the power supply cord f[...]

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    15 English PREP ARA TION EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 23 1 56 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY 1 2 RIGHT CENTER LEFT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND Rear speakers Main speaker ● When the NX-SW10 is connected: (Virtual) (Virtua[...]

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    16 3 Adjust the level of the test tone using V OL +/ – . (Adjust to y our listening level.) Pressing VOL + increases the level, while pressing VOL – decreases the level. 4 Adjust the sound output le vel of each speaker while listening to the test tone. Pressing f increases the level, while pressing w decreases the level. y • When only the VS-[...]

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    17 English OPERA TION • When the ST ANDBY indicator lights or flashes, the power can be turned on using p on the remote control. The power also can be turned on by pressing the INPUT selector button on the control center . • The VS-10 memorizes the last state when the power is turned off. If you turn of f the power using POWER on the control ce[...]

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    18 CA UTION The variable sound intensity range is large when playing back a CD or MD. So, if the source that includes the sudden change from a small sound level to large one is played back at a maximum volume for a long time, the speakers may be damaged. Switching the input mode This function allows you to switch the input mode of the component con[...]

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    19 English OPERA TION Å Enhancing the bass tones Press t . • The TRUBASS* indicator lights in the display . • This function enhances the bass tones by increasing the level of the low-range frequencies. When the SW -VS10 is connected, the bass tones of the subwoofer are also enhanced. T o cancel TRUBASS mode, press t again. Notes • The TRUBAS[...]

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    20 ‰ Calling Up Y our F av orite Settings Each MEMOR Y 1, 2 or 3 button can memorize the current input and the settings of DSP mode, SUBWOOFER level, TRUBASS and NIGHT MODE. Once the settings are preset, you can call up each MEMOR Y 1, 2 or 3 button anytime by simply pressing one of the MEMOR Y buttons. Memorizing the settings to each MEMOR Y 1, [...]

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    21 English OPERA TION 4 GAME 3 DIGIT AL MOVIE THEA TER (input source: Dolby Digital) 70mm MO VIE THEA TER (input source: Dolby Surround) DTS MO VIE THEA TER (input source: DTS) 2 DOLBY DIGIT AL (input source: Dolby Digital) DOLBY PRO LOGIC (input sour ce: Dolby Surr ound) DTS (input source: DTS) 1 VIRTU AL SURROUND (input source: Dolby Digital, Dol[...]

  • Page 26

    22 7 MONO MO VIE Each time this button is pressed, the DSP program is selected in the following order and the currently selected DSP program name is displayed. ● When the VS-10 is connected without the Y AMAHA NX-SW10: ● When the VS-10 and the Y AMAHA NX-SW10 are connected: * The “ EFFECT OFF ” appears only when using the DSP selector butto[...]

  • Page 27

    23 English OPERA TION Notes • Be sure to select the DSP program best suited for the atmosphere of the source being listened to. • The last selected DSP program for each input source (VIDEO 1, TV , VIDEO 2, DIGIT AL 1 and DIGIT AL 2) is stored in memory . So, when the input source is changed, the DSP program is automatically changed to the last [...]

  • Page 28

    24 Setting Auto Power On/Off The Auto Power function works as described below . No signal is input and no button is operated for about 30 minutes. @ The unit enters the Auto Power Off mode. (The ST ANDBY indicator flashes slowly .) @ The unit enters the Auto Power On mode and the power is turned on automatically when the signal is input*. (or the p[...]

  • Page 29

    25 English OPERA TION Naming the Input T erminals It is possible to give names to the VIDEO 2, DIGIT AL 1 and DIGIT AL 2 input terminals. (It is not possible to change the input names for the TV or VIDEO 1 input terminals.) Once you select a name so that you can easily find out which component is connected to the terminal, it is convenient when you[...]

  • Page 30

    26 Adjusting the Delay T ime When the selected DSP program is VIR TUAL SURROUND, DOLBY DIGIT AL/DOLBY PRO LOGIC/ DTS or SILENT CINEMA, it is possible to adjust the delay time. The delay time is that time dif ference between when the sound from the main speakers can be heard and the surround sound can be heard. The larger the value, the later the so[...]

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    27 English REMO TE CONTROL EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 23 1 56 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY 1 2 4 3 TV VCR CBL CH 23 1 56 4 89 7 0 REMO TE CONTROL Enter the code surely . The transmission indicator goes out when the code is set properly . (The code has not bee[...]

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    28 ■ Precautions when perf orming preset The transmission indicator goes out once the manufacturer code is set properly . If the transmission indicator does not go out, or if it flashes and then goes out, repeat the procedure from step 1. Pay attention to the following points when you repeat the preset procedure. • Check the manufacturer code n[...]

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    29 English REMO TE CONTROL EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 23 1 56 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY y • A VCR can be controlled using * marked buttons once the manufacturer code for that VCR has been set for the remote control selector button “ VCR ” . Records o[...]

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    30 EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 23 1 56 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY y • A TV can be controlled using * marked buttons once the manufacturer code for that TV has been set for the remote control select button “ TV ” . Records This button needs to be presse[...]

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    31 English APPENDIX APPENDIX ■ Encode/Decode When a signal or other information is processed, compressed and digitized, this is called encoding. Encoding can be used to record an extremely large amount of information on a single CD or DVD. An encoded signal cannot be listened to directly . It must be returned to its original state (i.e. audible s[...]

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    32 Cannot control other component. Movie dialog and other audio is difficult to hear . A “ humming ” noise is present. — There is noise in the tuner or TV and the video image is unstable. • Is the remote control selector button corresponding to the component to be controlled pressed? • Is the manufacturer code set correctly? • Is a tune[...]

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    33 English APPENDIX General Power Supply [Europe and U.K. models] ................................ AC 230 V , 50 Hz [U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................ AC 120 V , 60 Hz [Australia model] .............................................. AC 240 V , 50 Hz Power Consumption .............................................................[...]

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    34 M Manufacturer codes ................... i (at the end of this manual) Memory ............................................................................. 20 Menu functions .................................................................. 24 Muting the audio ............................................................... 19 N Naming the input [...]

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    i LIST OF MANUF A CTURER’S CODES LISTES DES CODES F ABRICANT LIST A DE CÓDIGOS DE F ABRICANTES TV A-MARK 1 161 A T ANDY 0941 ABEX 1 151 ADMIRA 1 141 ADVENTURA 1 131 AIKO 1 121 AIW A 1451 AKAI 0331, 1 101, 1111 ALBA 0431 ALLERON 1091 AMBASSADOR 1081 AMSTRAD 0481, 1081 ANAM 0251, 1041, 1051, 1061, 1071 ANAM NA TIONAL 1041 AOC 0361, 1021, 1031 1111[...]

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    ii SEARS 0101, 0161, 0171, 0351, 0451, 0521, 0621, 0761, 0801, 0861, 0971, 0981, 1091 SHANGHAI 1561, 1681 SHARP 0461, 0471, 0541, 0661, 091 1, 0941, 1 141 SHOGUN 1031 SIGNA TURE 0991, 1771 SIMPSON 0581, 0961 SOLA VOX 1151 SONOKO 1001 SONTEC 1001 SONY 0371, 0451, 0661, 0841, 0951, 1281, 1441 SOUNDESIGN 0861, 0961, 1051, 1091 SOUNDW A VE 1001 SPECTRI[...]

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    iii COMTRONICS 0214, 0274 EAGLE COMTRONICS 0274 EASTERN 0064 ELECTRICORD 0204 ELECTUS 0264 GE 0114, 0124 GEC CABLE SYSTEM 0194 HAMLIN H5 0674 HAMLIN H6 0664 HAMLIN H6S 0654 HAMLIN H8 0644 HAMLIN H9 0634 JERROLD 0254 JERROLD 400L 0624 JERROLD 450L 0614 JERROLD 550 0604 JERROLD OSD CA TV 0594 JERROLD SPRUCER 0434 MAGNA VOX/PHILIPS 0414, 0424 MAMM 029[...]

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    Y AMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE A VE., BUENA P ARK, CALIF . 90620, U .S.A. Y AMAHA CANADA MUSIC L TD. 135 MILNER A VE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT ARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA Y AMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROP A G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMB URG, F .R. OF GERMANY Y AMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. R UE AMBROISE CROIZA T BP70 CROIS[...]

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    Connecting to a TV (monitor), DVD player, Satellite tuner and VCR TV (monitor) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R DVD player VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Satellite tuner VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VCR Control center VS-10 (rear panel) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L AUDIO OUT R 1 2 Audio connection cord (2 pin) (x 1) Supplied cords Commercially available cable Optical f[...]

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    Connecting to a camcorder and video game player Video game player Camcorder VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Audio connection cord (2 pin) Supplied cable Commercially available cords and cable Optical fiber cable Video connection cord R L V System connector cable (x 1) R L V POWER STANDBY PHONES SILENT DIGITAL2 VIDEO2 V V V [...]