Yamaha NX-S300 manual

OYAMAHA [_ DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SYSTEME HOME CINEMA DVD DVX-C300 (DVR-C300+NX-SW300+NX-F300+NX-C300 +NX-S300) DVX-C300SW (DVR-C300+NX-SW300) tation OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI[...]

IHPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to al[...]

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:DO NOT MODIFYTHIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved byYamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT:When connecting this product to acc[...]

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, or cold. In a cabinet, allow at least 10 cm of free space all around DVR-C300 and at least[...]

PLAYXCHANGE Capable of changing discs without interrupting currect disc playback. Pressing PLAYXCHANGE on the front panel to open the disc tray and reload or unload discs during playback. Acive Servo Processing Subwoofer System with a built-in power amplifier. This subwoofer system (NX-SW300) employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which YA[...]

Contents Features ................................................................... 1 Contents ................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................ 4 General Information About the main unit ................................................ S Supplied accessories .[...]

Contents Video Setup Menu .................................................. 31 TV Type ...................................................................... 31 TV Display ................................................................ 31 Progressive function - (on/off) ............................. 32 Pictures settings ..........................[...]

Introduction Thank you for purchasing this unit.This Owner's Manual explains the basic operation of this unit. Region Codes The unit is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc package, If the number does not match the unit's region number (see table below, or see back of unit), the unit[...]

General Information About the main unit Supplied accessories DVD Receiver (DVR-C300) Subwoofer (NX-SW300) Front Speakers (NX-F300) (DVX-C300 only) Center Speaker (NX-C300) (DVX-C300 only) Surround Speakers (NX-S300) (DVX-C300 only) (X2) III i iii il i i i i_ FM Wire Antenna AM Loop Antenna Remote Control and Batteries Video Pin Cable System Control[...]

Functional Overview Remote control O Numeric keypad (0-9) Enters a tracldtitle number of the disc. Enters a number of a preset radio station. 0 REPEAT - Selects various repeat modes. _) 0 PROG _ _ _ - DVD/CD:starts programming. TUNER: starts :_automatic/manua[ preset programming. TOP MENU/RETURN _p_E'_ _REE_ Returns to the previous menu, f/_ [...]

Functional Overview _ISUBTITLE - Selects a subtitle language. _) AUDIO - Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (VCD). OTVVOL (+ / -) - Adjusts theTV volume. _TV CH (+ I -) - Switches theTV channel. _)TV INPUT - Switches theTV input, _IEFFECT - Selects a sound effect. _llnput selection buttons - Selects the appropriate active source mo[...]

Functional Overview Front panel (DVR-C300) O @YAMARA I ® @ @@0@@@ O STAN D BY/O N - Turns the DVD receiver on, or set it to the standby mode, O Disc tray - Load up to 5 discs in the disc tray. _tVOLUME - Adjusts the volume level. I_INPUT - Selects an input source or sets the priority level for the audio input signals, - Opens/closes the disc tray,[...]

Functional Overview Rear panel (DVR-C300) @ O @ O @ t I @ @ @ I I I O FM ANT terminal - Connect the FM antenna. G ND and AM ANT terminals - Connect theAM loop antenna _ COblPONENTVIDEO OUT - Connect the theY PB/CB PPJCR jacks on yourTV. _SVIDEO output - Connect to the S-video jack on yourTV/VCR, _VIDEO output - Connect to the video (composite) jack[...]

Connections This section provides information on installation and connection methods for DVX-C300 speakers. For DVX-C3OOSW, refer to the manual provided with your speakers. Placing the speakers When placing the center speaker on top of the TV, use the supplied fasteners to secure the speaker: '-'A"d",_l l'lT_ [_ _ _ I Faste[...]

Connections Connecting the DVD receiver and speakers to the subwoofer Front Speaker Front Speaker (Right) (Leftl o 0 6 6 _0 O0 It It Center Speaker O O It O DVD Receiver D- O Surround Surround Speaker (Right) Speaker (Left) o o 6 6 00 _O tt tt _DDI _®_o Subwoo_r 0 )000 L 11[...]

Connections A U Connect the speaker cable with the white line to the + connector on the front/center/surround speaker and with the black band to the - connectol: Lever -- + !lack__ _ Wllite ice Dane Press the lever down. Lhen insert the cable into the hole and release the leve_ A q[_ Connect the speaker cable with the white line to the + connector [...]

Connections Connecting aTV AUBmO IMPORTANT! - You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of yourTVo - Connect the DVD receiver directly to the TV. Note: - To hear the TV channels through this DVD receiver, use the audio cables (white/red - not supplied) to connect TV IN jacks to the correspo[...]

Connections Connecting a progressive scan TV I e®0_. I-'_ Placing the speakers and subwoofer o__ i Ce°ter=piii!t Speaker (==ht) L u.o_ -:-o Ic_::;l® _ ...... ILl 9®@l: I Sur, ,°_ =._'oofer Surro=°-_ _'I ......... i"1°'1 SP eaker Speaker DVD Receiver (Left) (Right) IMPORTANT! - Progressive scan video quality is only a[...]

Connections Connecting FM/AM antennas Fix the claw into the slot Ground [GND terminal For minimum interference, connec[ the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground.A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth. AM Loop Antenna FMW, re |l" |_, ,_ Antenna /; _.o, , ....... © _ , _l _]_ Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to [...]

Connections Connecting external AV components If you connect external AV equipment such as aVCR, cassette deck or digital audio component to the followingAV jacks on the DVD receiveh you can enioy those AV sources with the DVD receiver. Also, you can record AV sources played on the DVD receiver using the recording equipment.This section provides so[...]

Connections Digital Audio _ponent DVD Receiver • Connect the DVD receiver's DIGITAL IN to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio component. Before starting operation, press AUX repeatedly _i F_t ITITFTT F _ . to select , ,u,,, ,J± o±, cqL n order to activate the input source, Notes: - You cannot hear or record the SA-CD or MP3-CD playback[...]

Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote control i O Open the battery compartment. O Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+/-) inside the compartment. O Close the cover: To replace the batteries If the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably. If this hap[...]

Getting Started Setting the TV IMPORTANT! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (See "Connecting a TV" on page 13) _]_ Press DVDICD. • _ "]_'_,'E2" appears on the display panel. OTurn on theTV and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the background screen on the TV, "_ Usuall[...]

Getting Started Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this receiver will automatically switch to your preferred language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc's default setting language will be used instead.The OSD (on-screen display) lan[...]

Getting Started Setting speaker channels You can adjust the delay times (for center and surround speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound of your system to best suit your surroundings and setup. IMPORTANTt Press the SURR button on the remote control to select the multi-channel surround mo[...]

Disc Operations IMPORTANT! - If the inhibit icon (Q or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, the function for that button is not available on the current disc or at the current time. - DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for the same zone as your receiver. - Do [...]

Disc Operations Repeat track/disc (except DVD-V/DVD-A) Each time you press REPEAT, the front display changes as follows; (__D TRACK _ O DISC --<_] REPEATOFF _ O ALL DISC O TRACK: repeats the current track O DISC: repeats the entire disc _-PALL DISC: repeats all discs loaded in the tray REPEAT OFF: exits repeat mode Repeat tracklgroupldisc (DVD-A[...]

Disc Operations Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) TOP MENU/ RETURN -- MENU SUBTITLE -] AUDIO - f O _3s ON SCREEN -- ZOOM .ANGLE Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load the disc. To select a playback feature or item • Use 4 I_AV keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote control, then press ENTER (O[...]

Disc Operations You can resume playback of the last 10 discs, even if the disc was ejected or this receiver's power switched off. li_ Load one of the last played 10 discs. "_"LD_2 :,_" (X=l_S) appears. O Press IP- (or I_11) and the disc will be played back from the last stop point. To cancel the resume mode • In stop mode, pre[...]

Disc Operations Preview traclddisc (DVD) O Press SCAN. "4) The menu appears on the TV screen. Preview group/track (VCD/SVCD) Press SCAN. -O The menu appears on theTV screen. O Press • • to highlight [TITLE DIGEST], [CHAPTER DIGEST], [TITLE INTERVAL] or [CHAPTER INTERVAL]. Press ENTER (OK) to open one option. TITLE DIGEST This function disp[...]

Disc Operations Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX ® discs This receiver can play DivX, MP3,JPEG,VCD and SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. IMPORTANT! You have to turn on yourTV and set to the correctVideo In channel (see "Setting the TV" on page 19). O Load the disc. • "_ The disc reading time may exceed 30 sec[...]

Disc Operations This function shows the content of the current folder or the entire disc. _[_ During playback, press II. -) 12 thumbnail pictures will appear on theTV screen. _[_ Load the SA-CD. The disc menu appears on the TV screen. O Playback will start automatically. If the SA-CD consists of multi-channel and stereo tracks, muki-channel tracks [...]

DVD Setup Menu Options This setup is carried out via theTV, enabling you to customize the DVD receiver to suit your particular requirements. General Setup menu O In DVD/CD mode, press SET UP. Press 4 I_ to select the 'General Setup' icon. Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. _]_ In 'GENERAL SETUP PAGE', press AV to highlight [DISC LOCK][...]

DVD Setup Menu Options OUse _11_AV to move the cursor to the next position. "_ If the track number is more than ten, press II_l_l to open the next page and proceed with programming, OR -_ Use 4 I_AV to highlight [NEXT] on the program menu, then press ENTER (OK). Repeat steps O_]) to input another track/chapter number. [.2_ _] D] I lint'}&[...]

DVD Setup Menu Options Audio Setup Menu O In DVD/CD mode, press SET UP. O Press _1 I_ to select'Audio Setup' icon. Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. LLI , t This menu contains setup options for audio output so that you can set your speakers to reproduce high quality surround sound. For details, see "Setting speaker channels" on page [...]

DVD Setup Menu Options trr m , The progressive scan display present 60 complete frames per seconds, rather than 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV system).With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and eliminates bothersome motion artifacts those jagged edge on moving objec[...]

DVD Setup Menu Options Closed captions are data hidden in the video signals of specific discs, and are invisible without the use of a special decodel:The difference between subtitles and captions is that subtitles are intended for hearing persons and captions are for the hearing impaired. Subtitles rarely show all of the audio. For example, caption[...]

DVD Setup Menu Options 7 NC-17 - Not for children under age 17; not recommended viewing for children under age 17. 8 ADULT - Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to the inclusion of graphic sexual material, violence or language. Notes: - VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so the parental control function has no effect with thes[...]

Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM andAM antennas are connected to this receiver. r_,__ i :_"_"_ Tuning radio stations O Press TUNER to select "TLIN[_P,'F_I" or "TUN/:7_ ,'_I'I". O Press AV briefly on the remote control. -) "5_N_E_" appears. -O The next radio station is tuned automati[...]

Tuner Operations Selecting a preset radio station • Press 1_141 / I_1_1 or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset numbe): "_ The waveband, preset number, then radio frequency will appea): Press and hold • on the front panel until "_ql"l:(:( 2_;LT2" or"l- I"I;(;( 2_;LT2" (;(;( = preset number) appears.[...]

Sound Controls IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected to this receiver (see "Connecting the DVD receiver and speakers to the subwoofer" on page 11). Selecting surround sound • Press SURR on the remote control to select: MULTI-CHANNEL or STEREO. • -_ The availability of the various surr[...]

Volume Control and Other Functions Adjusting the volume level Use theVOLUME control (or press VOL (+/-) on the remote control) to increase or decrease the volume level. -3' _ uL , ,_,_ is the minimum volume level and .... _, uLn' H_,, is the maximum volume level. Setting remote control codes Once you set the appropriate remote control cod[...]

Other Functions Controlling other components You can operate other components if you have set the remote control code for your component in the remote control, Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Press TV forTV opeations POWER Numeric keypad (0=9) Functions forTV operation POWER (TV)* Turn theTV on, or set it to[...]

Other Functions Dimming the display screen In any active mode, press DIMMER on the remote control to select the desired brightness: DIM 1: 70% brightness DIM 2: 40% brightness DIM OFF: normal brightness Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver to Eco Power standby mode automatically at the preset time. _]_ Press SLEEP on the re[...]

Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate your warranty. Do not open the system to avoid the risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, check the following before taking the system to be repaired. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following the hints below, consult yo[...]

Troubleshooting Problem Not able to select some Items in the setup/ system menu. The DVD receiver does not start playback. Sound played on the DVD receiver cannot be recorded with an external recorder. Sounds played on the AV equipment connected to the DVD receiver cannot be recorded with external recording equipment. The volume does not increase o[...]

Troubleshooting Problem The remote control does not function properly. The remote control does not work for operating other equipment. Unable to play DivX movies. The DVD receiver does not work. Solution Select the source (DVD/CD orTUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (1_, I_ / I_). Reduce the distance between the remote control [...]

Glossary Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that o[...]

Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Output Power - Front - Surround - Center - Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity -AUX In,TV In DVD RECEIVER (DVR-C300) Power Supply Rating 150W RMS (10%THD, 1 kHz) / channel -U.S.A. and Canada 150W RMS (10%THD, 1 kHz) / channel Models 120V, 60 Hz 150W RMS (10%THD, 1 kHz) -Australia Mod[...]

Language Codes / Codes de Langue These codes can be used to select other languages.This does not affect the options in "AUDIO", "SUBTITLE" or "DISC MENU". Ces pages permettent de choisir d'autres langues.Ce r6glage n'affecte "S-TITRES" ou "MENU DISQUE". Abkhazian 6566 Ido Afar 6565 Indones[...]

Remote Control Codes / Codes de Commande TV Yamaha Admiral Aiko Akai Alba AOC Audiovox Belcor Bell & Howell Blaupunkt Blue sky Bradford Brandt Brokwood Bush Candle Clatronic Contec Craig Croslex Crown Curtis Mathis cxc Daewoo Daytron Dual Dumont Emerson Envision Ferguson First line Fisher Funai Futuretec GE Gibralter LG/Goldstar Goodmans Grundi[...]

Remote Control Codes / Codes de Commande STS 3015 Taihan 3043 Teleservice 3022 Tele+l 3028 Tudi 3023 Tusa 3007 Tocom 3005 Tongkook 3042, Toshiba 3001 United Cable 3002 Universal 3061, Videoway 3017 Viewstar 3059, Visicable+ 3033 Westminster 3012 Wolsey Gene 3037 Zenith 3001, 3048 3053,3060,3062,3063 3055, 3058, 3064, 3066 3034 SATELLITE TUNER Absat[...]

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