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Connections

■Using presence speakers

The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front and surround back speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 47). You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with using the presence speakers (see page 57).

To use the presence speakers, connect the speakers to the EXTRA SP terminal (see page 14) and set “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” to “PRESENCE” (see pages 32 and 68).

0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft)

Speaker indications

1.8 m	FL	FR	1.8 m
(6 ft) or	FL	FR	(6 ft) or
higher			higher
		C

FL: Front left

FR: Front right

C: Center

PL: Front presence left

PR: Front presence right

PREPARATION

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DSP-AX863SE specifications

The Yamaha DSP-AX863SE is a high-performance AV receiver designed to deliver exceptional audio and video quality, making it an excellent choice for home theater enthusiasts. This model stands out with its robust amplifier section, which provides a powerful output of 110 watts per channel across seven discrete channels. This power ensures that all your favorite movies, music, and games come to life with remarkable clarity and depth.

One of the main features of the DSP-AX863SE is its advanced digital signal processing technology. Yamaha's reputation for innovation is apparent in the inclusion of their proprietary CINEMA DSP technology. This feature allows users to experience rich and immersive surround sound by emulating the acoustics of iconic concert halls and movie theaters. With a variety of preset sound fields to choose from, users can customize their listening experience according to the genre or mood.

The DSP-AX863SE also supports a wide range of audio formats, including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and more. This versatility enables users to play high-definition audio tracks with precision, enhancing the overall movie and music experience. Additionally, the receiver incorporates Yamaha's YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology, which automatically calibrates the audio settings based on the specific characteristics of your room. This ensures that the sound quality is optimized, no matter where your speakers are placed.

In terms of connectivity, the Yamaha DSP-AX863SE is well-equipped to handle modern home entertainment systems. It features multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, along with component and composite video capabilities, allowing seamless integration with a wide variety of devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receiver also includes built-in AM/FM radio tuners and supports various music streaming services, providing numerous options for audio playback.

The receiver's user-friendly interface is another highlight, featuring an on-screen display that makes navigating settings and configurations straightforward. Its remote control is designed for convenience, giving users access to all functions with ease.

Overall, the Yamaha DSP-AX863SE is a versatile and powerful AV receiver that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to enhance home entertainment systems. Whether you're watching movies, listening to music, or gaming, this receiver promises to deliver exceptional sound quality and an immersive experience.

Contents

DSP-AX863SE Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customers Contents Supplied accessories Features Color BluetoothAbout this manual IPod Getting started Installing batteries in the remote control Press Scene 1 button Set up your speakersQuick start guide Preparation Check the items Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room Front speakers and center speaker For further connections Connect the power plug of this unit and otherThis unit cannot transmit RGB signals This unit is equipped with AC Outlet for the power Check the type of the connected speakers Default assigned Scene templatesRotate Bvolume to adjust the volume About Scene function What do you want to do with this unit? Tuner jacks Remote OUT jack Speaker terminals 10 EnAudio jacks Digital INPUT/OUTPUT jacks Video and S Video Component Video jacks Placing speakers 11 EnChannel speaker layout Front left and right speakers Center speaker Subwoofers 12 EnSee page 14 for connection information Surround back speaker Ft or Higher Using presence speakers13 En To 1 m 1 to 3 ft Front a Connecting speakersFor the 7.1-channel speaker setting 14 En For the 6.1-channel speaker setting For the 5.1-channel speaker setting15 En 16 En Connecting the speaker cableUsing bi-amplification connections Tighten the knob to secure the wire Video jacks Information on jacks and cable plugs17 En Audio jacks Hdmi jack and cable plug Hdmi signal compatibilityInformation on Hdmi 18 En 19 En Audio and video signal flowAudio signal flow Video signal flow 20 En Connecting a TV monitor or projector DVD player Connecting other componentsConnecting a DVD player 21 En DVD recorder Or PVR Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCRConnecting a set-top box 22 En CD player Connecting audio components23 En Turntable 24 En Connecting an external amplifier Analog audio input jacks assigned as Front in Multi CH see Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoderYamaha iPod universal dock Or Bluetooth adapter 25 En 26 En Using the Video AUX jacks on the front panelUsing Remote OUT jacks Infrared signal Receiver or Yamaha Component Connecting the power cable Setting the speaker impedance27 En 28 En Set this unit to the standby modePress CSTANDBY/ON or Epower to turn on this unit Turning this unit on and off 29 En Front panel display 30 En Using the remote control Make sure of the following check points Using Auto Setup31 En MIC on View OSD menu appears in the front panel display 32 En 33 En Press 9ENTER to return to the top result display Press 9ENTER to display the setup results in detail34 En Press 9k / n to toggle between the parameters in a results If an error screen appears 35 EnIf Warning appears Selected Scene template is assigned to the Scene button Selecting the Scene templates36 En Press and hold the Jscene or 4SCENE button for 3 seconds 37 En Which Scene template would you like to select?LP Record Listening 38 En Preset Scene templates descriptions Press the 4SCENE button again to confirm the edit Creating your original Scene templates39 En Rename the Scene templates 40 En Using the remote control for the Scene featureControlling the input source Components in the Scene mode Transmit indicator 2 flashes twice Basic procedure Playback41 En 42 En Using the Zone B featureSelecting the Multi CH Input component Selecting the front speaker set 43 En Selecting audio input jacks 44 En Using your headphonesPress Gmute on the remote control to mute the audio output Muting the audio output Audio information Hdmi error and messageDisplaying the input source information 45 En Lights up Using the sleep timerCanceling the sleep timer 46 En For audio music sources Sound field programsSound field program descriptions 47 En 48 En For various sourcesFor movie sources Surround decode mode 49 EnCompressed Music Enhancer Sound effect is turned back on Deactivating the Straight mode50 En Press Fstraight or Kstraight to select Straight Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Using audio featuresAdjusting the speaker level Adjusting the tonal quality Controlling iPod Using iPodRemote control operation Controlling iPod in the simple remote Mode Shuffle Shuffle Controlling iPod in the menu browse Mode53 En Function of the play information display 54 En Using Bluetooth componentsPairing by using SET Menu Quick pairing 55 En Recording Following screen is shown in the OSD Advanced sound configurationsChanging sound field parameter settings 56 En Increase the value of DSP Level Basic configuration of sound field ProgramsAdjusting the vertical dialogue position DIALG.LIFT 57 En INIT.DLY SB INI.DLY Sound field parameters for the advanced configurationsSound field parameter Features 58 En Control range 0 to 59 EnRoom Size P.ROOM Size S.ROOM Size SB Room Size Liveness S.LIVENESS SB Liveness REV.LEVEL REV.DELAY60 En REV.TIME Available decoders Selecting decoders61 En Selecting decoders used with sound Field programs SUR 62 En Decoder descriptions SURDecoder parameter descriptions 63 En Customizing this unit Manual SetupAuto setup Auto Setup Manual setup Manual Setup 64 En Adisplay SET 65 EnInput menu 4 Input Menu Option menu 5 Option Menu Ehdmi SET Signal information Signal InfoDINIT. Config 66 En 67 En Using SET MenuPress 9k / n to select Manual Setup Press 9ENTER to enter Manual Setup 68 En Speaker settings Aspeaker SET 69 En Bass cross over Cross Over Subwoofer phase Subwoofer Phase70 En Speaker level BSP Level Speaker distances Unit for the speaker distance adjustment Unit71 En Speaker distance CSP Distance 72 En Graphic equalizer GEQ 73 EnEqualizer Aequalizer Equalizer type select EQ Type Select Speakers Speaker Headphones Headphone74 En Low-frequency effect level 75 En Audio and video synchronization Lip sync DlipsyncExtended surround Eextd SUR Assignment Use this menu to adjust the parameters of each input source76 En Input/output assignment Charge on standby Standby Charge Decoder mode Decoder Mode77 En Input rename Input Rename 78 En Display settings Adisplay SET Video settings Bvideo SET79 En Through Hdmi resolution Hdmi RES80 En Hdmi aspect ratio Hdmi Aspect Audio select Audio Select Initial configuration DINIT. Config81 En Memory guard Cmemory Guard Other 82 EnHdmi set Ehdmi SET Support audio S.AUDIO Controlling this unit Remote control featuresControlling this unit, a TV, or other components 83 En 84 En Controlling other componentsDifferent components 85 En Setting remote control codesControlling optional components Option mode Remote control code default settings Press 9ENTER to set the number Press Clearn again to exit from the setup mode86 En Press 9ENTER 87 En Programming codes from other remote controlsPress Clearn using a ballpoint pen or similar object Learn appears in the display window 6 on Remote control 88 En Press Clearn again to exit the learning modePress Crename using a ballpoint pen or similar object Changing source names in the display window Macro programming features 89 EnMacro operations Pressing Macro button Default macro functionsTo automatically transmit these signals in order 90 En Press the macro button you want to use to Operate the macro Press Cmacro again using a ballpoint penOr similar object when the operation 91 En Clearing function sets Clearing configurationsPress 9k / n to select the clear mode 92 En Clearn again to exit 93 EnClearing a learned function Selected component name appears in the display window Press Cmacro again to exit the macro programming mode 94 EnClearing a macro function Speaker impedance SP IMP Advanced setupUsing the advanced setup 95 En Remote control AMP ID codes Remote control AMP ID Remote AMPSetting remote control AMP ID codes Set the operation mode selector to Famp or Monitor check MON.CHK Bi-amplifier setting BI-AMPScene IR code setting Scene IR 97 En General TroubleshootingProblem Cause Remedy See 98 En 99 En 100 En Does not learn new 101 EnDoes not work or Function properly Bluetooth 102 EnIPod Before Auto Setup During Auto Setup103 En 104 En After Auto Setup1OUT of Phase 3LEVEL Error 105 En Resetting the system 106 En Glossary 107 En 108 En Early reflections Sound field program information109 En Elements of a sound field Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice110 En Index 111 EnNumerics 112 En 113 En User Cancel 114 EnSurround PRE OUT Conditions 115 En Speakers Front panel Volume Remote control Iii Blu-lay Disc playerHD DVD Player Satellite Tuner Cathay VCR WN24810 DSP-AX863SE/DSP-AX763 Title

■Using presence speakers

0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft)

Speaker indications

(6 ft) or

higher

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DSP-AX863SE specifications