INTRODUCTION

About this manual

●This manual explains how to operate this unit. Refer to the separate “SET UP MANUAL” for how to connect this unit with other equipment, and to install the Application Software, etc. to your computer from the supplied CD-ROM.

●This manual mainly explains how to operate this unit using the front panel of this unit and the supplied remote control.

●When this unit and your computer are connected with the USB cable, and the supplied Application Software is installed on the computer, you can operate this unit from the computer using the Application Software. Refer to the online help of the Application Software for how to use the Application Software.

The Application Software extends the use of this unit with additional functions which cannot be used with the front panel keys or the remote control. This manual introduces those functions by the following style.

Example:

Adjusting USB MIX LEVEL

When an input other than the USB terminal is selected, you can listen to the mixed sound signals from the selected input and from the USB terminal. Also, the mixing ratio of the signals from the USB terminal can be adjusted.

*Refer to the online help of the Application Software for details.

This manual also offers brief explanations about the functions available with the Application Software on page 22–27. Refer to the online help of the Application Software for details of how to use the functions.

Features

●This unit brings high-quality audio to your computer

This unit is a multimedia amplifier that brings you a new level of audio enjoyment. This unit has a USB port for connection with a personal computer. The USB interface allows remote control of this unit from your computer and control of sound data sent from your computer.

●Equipped with a five-channel power amplifier This unit has a five-channel power amplifier for reproducing surround sound fields of Dolby Digital*, DTS** and Yamaha CINEMA-DSP effectively. You can enjoy a full-scale home theater sound simply by adding the optional Yamaha speaker system NS-U40P and an optional subwoofer to this unit.

●Equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders

This unit reproduces multichannel sources encoded with Dolby Digital* or DTS** faithfully by using the built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders. You can now experience the sound scale and the realistic sensation of actual theaters in your home.

●The newly-developed Yamaha Near-Field Cinema DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)

Various DSP sound field programs allow you to select the program suitable for the selected input source. You can experience the sound fields of famous concert halls, movie theaters, etc. around the world in your home. The DSP sound effects are also available for headphone listening.

●Compatible with various USB audio functions This unit is compatible with the following audio signals received via a USB connection:

multi-channel (two, four and six channels) audio, high quality digital audio of 24 bit/48 kHz and Dolby Digital- encoded signals. (Some operating systems and software programs do not support this feature.)

●Various inputs/outputs and easy operation This unit is equipped with various input and output terminals for both analog and digital signals, making it ideal as a control center for other audio equipment, such as a personal computer, CD player and MD recorder. The supplied remote control makes operation easy, and the supplied Application Software allows control of this unit from your computer including detailed settings.

●Compatible with Virtual Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual 5.1

By employing the Virtual 3D technology, this unit reproduces multi-channel sources such as Dolby Digital and DTS providing realistic surround effects even with just two speakers.