User manual YAMAHA R-8

[. . . ] Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place ­ away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. [. . . ] * If the TUNING button is not pressed, in a while, the automatic preset tuning begins automatically toward higher frequencies. The automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency currently displayed. Received stations are programmed to A1, A2 . . . * If more than 8 stations are received, they are also programmed to the preset station numbers on other groups (B, C, D and E) in that order. If you want to store the first station received by the automatic preset tuning to a desired preset station number. If, for example, you want to store the first received station to C5, select "C5" by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the preset station number selector buttons after pressing the MEMORY button in step 2. The first received station is stored to C5, and next stations to C6, C7 . . . If stations are stored up to E8, the automatic preset tuning is finished automatically. 25 EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below. l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 ­dB 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 2 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method of "To recall a preset station" on page 24). 4 EDIT EDIT PRESET MEMORY Flashes. 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. PRESET MEMORY Shows the exchange of stations is completed. Flashes. 26 USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field program (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments. In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including a combined operation of the Yamaha DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Brief Overview of Digital Sound Field Programs The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Select the desired program that is suitable for the source. PRO LOGIC ENHANCED q Notes Program selection can be made to individual input sources. Once you select a program, it is linked with the input source selected at that time. So, when you select the input source next time, the same program is automatically called. If you prefer to cancel the DSP, press the EFFECT button. The sound will be the normal 2-channel stereo without surround sound effect. When CONCERT VIDEO, MONO MOVIE, DISCO, STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT or CONCERT HALL is selected, no sound is heard from the center speaker. When a monaural sound source is played with DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED, no sound is heard from the main speakers and the rear speakers. Sound is heard only from the center speaker. However, if the center channel mode is in PHANTOM, the main speakers output the sound of the center channel. When this unit's Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is used, if the main-source sound is considerably altered by overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE control, the relationship between the center and rear channels may produce an unnatural effect. q q q PRO LOGIC q The selected program name is shown on the display. 3 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of each speaker. (For details, refer to the corresponding descriptions on page 29 and 30. ) 28 Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in "SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT" on page 19. [. . . ] Use a high quality directional FM antenna. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for best reception. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all noise. [. . . ]