Yamaha Dvx S301 Owners Manual

							SOUND CONTROLS
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For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and 
subwoofer are connected to this receiver (see “Connecting the 
subwoofer” on page 17).
 
■Selecting surround sound
– Press SURR on the remote control to select:
MULTI-CHANNEL or STEREO.
–
 The availability of the various surround sound modes 
depends on the number of speakers used and the sound 
available on the disc.
–
 The center and surround speakers operate only in 
multi-channel surround mode.
–
 Stereo broadcasts or recordings produce some 
surround channel effects when played in a surround 
mode. However, mono (single channel sound) sources 
do not produce any sound from the surround speakers.
The surround sound mode cannot be selected if the system 
setup menu is selected.
■Selecting digital sound effects
You can select preset digital sound effects that match the 
content of your disc, or that optimize the sound of the 
musical style you are playing.
Press EFFECT to select from the available sound 
effects.
When playing movie discs or while in TV mode, you 
can select:
CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.
When playing music discs or while in TUNER or AUX 
mode, you can select:
ROCK, DIGITAL, CLASSIC or JAZZ.
– Digital sound effects and the treble/bass features 
cannot be activated at the same time. 
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or 
CLASSIC.
■Adjusting the treble/bass level
The TREBLE (high tone) and BASS (low tone) features 
enable you to define the sound-processor settings.
1Press TRE or BASS on the remote control.
2Within five seconds, press VO L ( +/ – ) to adjust the 
treble or bass level (MIN, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2 or MAX).
→ If the volume control is not used within five 
seconds, it will resume its normal volume control 
function.
SOUND CONTROLS
Note
Note
TV VOL TV  CH
EFFECT SURR
VOL
PRESET
SUBTITLE AUDIOANGLEZOOM
TV AUX TUNER DVD/CD
TV
INPUTMUTE
NIGHT
TRE 
BASS
TRE/BASS
EFFECT
SURRVO L (+/ –)
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■Adjusting the volume level
Use the VO LU M E control (or press VO L ( +/ – ) on the 
remote control) to increase or decrease the volume 
level.
→ “VOL MIN” is the minimum volume level and 
“
VOL MAX” is the maximum volume level.
To mute the volume temporarily
Press MUTE on the remote control.
–
 Playback continues without sound and “MUTE” 
appears.
–
 To restore the volume, press MUTE again or 
increase/decrease the volume level.
■Night listening mode
When night listening mode is activated, high volume 
output is softened and low volume output raised to an 
audible level (for DVD playback only). This is useful for 
watching your favorite action movie without disturbing 
others at night.
This function is only available for Dolby Digital.
–Press NIGHT on the remote control to activate the 
night listening mode.
→ Playback continues at a more even volume and 
“
NIGHT ON” appears in the display panel.
– To restore the volume, press NIGHT again.
→ Playback continues with the full dynamic range of 
surround sound, and “
NIGHT OFF” appears in the 
display panel.
■Switching to active mode
–Press TUNER repeatedly on the remote control to 
select the appropriate active mode.
Each time you press TUNER, the front display 
changes as follows:
TUNER/FM
TUNER/FM
– Press AU X repeatedly on the remote control to select 
the appropriate active mode.
Each time you press AU X, the front display changes as 
follows;
AUX/ANALOG
AUX/DIGITAL
■Switching to standby mode
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or POWER 
( ) on the remote control.
→ The display screen goes blank. 
						

							OTHER FUNCTIONS
48 ■Setting remote control codes
Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you 
can use this remote to control your other components. The 
remote control automatically switches to the appropriate 
control mode for that component.
For TV, you can set a TV remote control code and for 
AUX, you can set a cable or satellite tuner remote control 
code.
1Press and hold TV or AUX.
2Press PROG, then release both keys.
3Press the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the 4 digit 
remote control codes (see “LIST OF REMOTE 
CONTROL CODES” at the end of this manual). 
4Press PROG again to store.
■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.
TV operations
Press TV for TV operations.
Functions for TV operation
POWER (TV)*
Turns on the TV, or sets it to the standby mode.
TV VOL (+/–)*
Adjusts the TV volume level.
TV INPUT*
Switches the TV inputs.
Numeric keypad (0-9)
Enters a number of a TV channel.
TV CH (+/–) *
Switches TV channels.
* You can also operate these functions in DVD/ CD or 
TUNER mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
TV VOL TV  CHEFFECT SURRVOLTRE  MENU
SET UP
PRESETSUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOO M
TV AUX TUNER DVD/CD
MUTE BASS
ENTER TOP MENU/RETURN
ON SCREENPROGREPEAT A - B-SHUFFLESCANPAG E
DIMMER
POWERPOWER
SLEEP 
NIGHT
TV
TV
INPUT
Numeric 
keypad (0-9)
PROG
TVAU X
TV VOL TV  CHEFFECT SURRVOLTRE  MENU
SET UP
PRESETSUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOO M
TV AUX TUNER DVD/CD
MUTE BASS
ENTER TOP MENU/RETURN
ON SCREENPROGREPEAT A - B-SHUFFLESCANPAG E
DIMMER
POWERPOWER
SLEEP 
NIGHT
TV
TV
INPUT
Numeric 
keypad (0-9) POWER (TV)
TV INPUT
TV CH (+/–)
TV VOL (+/–) 
						

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Cable and satellite tuner operations
Press AUX for the cable and satellite tuner operations.
Functions for cable and satellite tuners
POWER (TV)
Turns on the cable and satellite tuner, or sets them to the 
standby mode.
ENTER (OK)
Confirms a selection.
Numeric keypad (0-9)
Cable: enters a number of a cable channel.
Satellite tuner: enters a number of a preset radio station.
TV CH (+/–)
Switches the cable or satellite tuner channel.
■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.
1Press SLEEP on the remote control until “
SLEEP XX” 
appears in the display panel (
XX: 15, 30, 45, 60 or 
OFF).
2To select the next sleep timer value, continue pressing 
SLEEP while in sleep timer mode until the desired 
turn-off time is displayed.
→ “SLEEP” appears in the display panel, except when 
“
SLEEP OFF” is selected.
→ Before the receiver switches to Eco Power standby 
mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed.
“
SLEEP 10” → “SLEEP 9”.... →
“SLEEP 2” → “SLEEP 1”
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP until “
SLEEP OFF” appears.
■Recording on an external AV 
component
1Connect the external recording component to LINE 
OUT (see “Connecting external AV components” on 
page 21).
2Select the source to record from this DVD receiver 
(DVD/CD, TUNER, TV or AUX) and start playback 
(if necessary).
3Start recording on the external recording device.
Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected 
component for details.
TV VOL TV  CHEFFECT SURRVOLTRE  MENU
SET UP
PRESETSUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOO M
TV AUX TUNER DVD/CD
MUTE BASS
ENTER TOP MENU/RETURN
ON SCREENPROGREPEAT A - B-SHUFFLESCANPAG E
DIMMER
POWERPOWER
SLEEP 
NIGHT
TV
TV
INPUT
Numeric 
keypad (0-9) POWER (TV)
ENTER (OK)
TV CH (+/–)
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							TROUBLESHOOTING
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If there is any problem with your CinemaStation system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem 
with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the CinemaStation, then 
consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
No powerCheck if the AC power cord is properly connected.
Press STANDBY/ON on the front of the receiver to turn on the power.
No pictureRefer to your TV’s manual for correct Video In channel selection. Change 
the TV channel until you see the DVD screen.
Press DVD/CD on the remote control in order to switch to DVD/CD mode.
Completely distorted picture or 
black/white pictureIf this happens when you are changing the setting of the ‘TV TYPE’, wait 
for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
If this happens when you are turning on the progressive scan feature, wait 
for 15 seconds for auto recovery.
Check the video connection.
Sometimes a small amount of pisture distortion may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
Clean a disc.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be charged 
even though you have set the TV displayThe aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD disc.
Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to change the aspect ratio.
No sound or distorted soundAdjust the volume.
Check if the system cable is properly connected.
Check if all speaker cables are properly connected.
Make sure that the audio cables are connected and press the Input selection 
buttons to select the correct input source (TV or AUX, for example) to 
choose the equipment that you want to hear through the DVD receiver.
Check if the AC power cord of the subwoofer is properly connected.
Make sure that you use a disc supported by the DVD Player.
No sound or pictureCheck that the RGB/SCART cable is connected to the correct device (see 
“Connecting a TV” on page 19).
Sound is too low on one sideCheck if all cables are properly connected.
Cannot activate some features such as Angles, 
Subtitles, or multi-language AudioThe features may not be available on the DVD.
Changing the language for the sound or subtitle is prohibited on the DVD.
DVD videos cannot be copied with the VCRMost commercially available DVD’s include copy protect features. You 
cannot make a copy of these DVD’s.
The disc is ejected without an operationMake sure that you use a disc supported by the DVD receiver.
Not able to select some items in the setup/system 
menuPress STOP twice before selecting the setup/system menu.
Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be selected.
The DVD receiver does not start playbackInsert a readable disc with the playback side facing down. The DVD-R/
DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-RW (VR format) 
must be finalized.
Check the disc type, color system (PAL or NTSC) and region code.
Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.
Press SET UP to turn off the setup menu screen.
You may need to enter the password in order to change the parental control 
rating level or to unlock the disc for playback.
Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the 
receiver turned on for about an hour. 
						

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Problem Solution
Sound played on the DVD receiver cannot be 
recorded with an external recorderUse proper audio sources.
Sounds played on the AV equipment connected to 
the DVD receiver cannot be recorded with external 
recording equipmentConnect those equipment to the DVD receiver with along connections.
The volume does not increase or sounds are 
distortedTurn on the power of the component connected to the DVD receiver.
There is no sound from the center, surround 
speakers and subwooferMake sure the center, surround speakers and subwoofer are connected correctly.
Adjust the volume level in the setup menu.
Press SURR button to select a correct surround sound setting.
Make sure the source you are playing is recorded or broadcast in surround 
sound (DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).
“SPEAKER ERR” appears in the display panelUnplug the subwoofer, then make sure the front, center and surround speakers 
are connected correctly.
Set the DVD receiver to the standby mode, then disconnected the power cord. 
Wait for about 30 seconds, then reconnect the power cord and turn on the DVD 
receiver.
Radio reception is poorIf the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for 
better reception.
Increase the distance between the receiver and your TV or VCR.
Tune in to the correct frequency.
Place the antenna farther away from any equipment that may be causing the 
noise.
The remote control does not function properlySelect the source (DVD/CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the 
function button (h, b / a).
Reduce the distance between the remote control and the receiver.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Point the remote control directly toward the remote control sensor.
Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
The remote control does not work for operating 
other equipmentSet the correct remote control code. Depending on the model and year of the 
product, the DVD receiver’s remote control may not be able to operate it partly 
or wholly. In this case, use the remote control supplied with each product.
Unable to play DivX
® moviesCheck that the DivX® file was encoded in ‘Home Theater’ mode with a DivX® 
5.x encoder.
The DVD receiver does not workDisconnect the power cord from the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect 
the power cord and try to operate again as usual. 
						

							GLOSSARY
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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 of wide-screens is 16:9.
Bit
Short for binary digit. Represents the smallest unit of 
information manipulated on a computer. In audio 
systems, the bit size determines resolution to digitize 
analog signals.
The larger the bit size, the larger the dynamic range (the 
ratio of maximum and minimum frequency level) and 
the finer the sounds. Generally, an audio CD is 16 bit 
and DVD audio is 24 bit.
Bit rate
The amount of data used to hold a given length of 
music; measured in kilobits per second, or kbps. Also, 
the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the 
bit rate, or recording speed, the better the sound quality. 
However, higher bit rates use more space on a disc.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Jacks for inputting or outputting a component video 
signal.Component video signal consists of three lines, 
the luminance signal (Y) and two color difference 
signals (P
B/CB, PR/CR), which enable to provide high-
quality video.
Disc menu
A screen display prepared for allowing selection of 
images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc. recorded on 
a DVD.
DivX
DivX® is a video compression technology developed by 
DivX®Networks, Inc. It compresses digital video data to 
sizes small enough to be transported over the Internet 
without reducing the original video quality. You need 
DivX codec software to play back DivX movies or 
convert data to the DivX format.
Dolby Digital
Digital surround sound system which is developed by 
Dolby Laboratories provides completely independent 
multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, 
and right) and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital 
provides five full-range audio channels. With an 
additional channel especially for bass effects (called 
LFE, or low frequency effect), the system has a total of 
5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). By using 
2-channel stereo for the surround speakers, more 
accurate moving sound effects and surround sound 
environment are possible than with Dolby Surround.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
It is an improved matrix decoding technology that 
provides better spatiality and directionality on Dolby 
Surround programme material; provides a convincing 
three-dimensional soundfield on convertional stereo 
music recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the 
surround experience to automotive sound. While 
conventional surround programming is fully compatible 
with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II decoders, 
soundtracks will be able to be encoded specifically to 
take full advantage of Pro Logic II playback, including 
separate left and right surround channels. (Such material 
is also compatible with conventional Pro Logic 
decoders).
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Digital surround sound system developed by Digital 
Theater Systems, Inc., which provides 5.1 channel audio 
(max). With an abundance of audio data, it is able to 
provide authentic-sounding effects.
Interlace
The most common type of scanning used in televisions. 
It divides a screen into even and odd numbered fields for 
scanning, and then builds an image by combining them 
into one image (frame).
JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group)
A standardized image compression system proposed by 
the Joint Photographic Expert Group. It can reduce 
image data sizes to 1 to 10% of their original sizes, and 
works on digital photographs effectively.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3)
An audio file compression technology. It can reduce 
audio data sizes to about 10% of their original sizes 
while maintaining CD-level audio quality.
MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group)
International standard for digital video and audio 
compression generated by ISO (International 
Organization for Standardization) and IEC 
(International Electrotechnical Commission).
Includes MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-3. MPEG-1 
offers VHS level video quality and is often used on 
video CDs. MPEG-2 offers S-VHS level video quality 
and is often used on DVDs. 
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Parental control
Limits Disc play according to the age of the users or the 
limitation level in each country. The limitation varies 
from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be 
prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-
set level.
Playback control (PBC)
An on-screen menu recorded on a Video CD or SVCD 
that enables interactive playback and searching.
Progressive Scan
A method of displaying all scanning lines in a frame at 
once, reducing flicker noticeable on a larger screen and 
creating a sharp and smooth image.
Region code
Many DVD discs include a region code so that the 
copyright owner can control DVD software distribution 
only to regions where they are ready to distribute. There 
are six regions codes, which restrict a DVD player to 
playing a DVD disc with the same region code.
S-video output
A jack for inputting or outputting an S-video signal.
S-video signal consists of two lines, the luminance 
signal (Y) and color signal (C), which enable to provide 
high-quality video during playback or recording.
Super Audio CD
This audio format is based upon the current CD 
standards but includes a greater amount of information 
that provides higher quality sound. There are three types 
of discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The 
hybrid disc can be played on existing CD players as well 
as Super Audio players since it contains both standard 
audio CD and Super Audio CD information.
Surround
A receiver for creating realistic three-dimensional sound 
fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers 
around the listener.
VR format (Video Recording format)
A DVD video recording format, which allows editing 
DVD video data recorded onto a disc. You need a VR 
format compatible player for playback. 
						

							SPECIFICATIONS
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DVD RECEIVER DVX-S300
TUNER SECTION
FM Tuning Range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
AM Tuning Range
- Canada model 530 to 1700 kHz
- Europe, U.K., Australia  and Korea models
531 to1602 kHz
- Taiwan and Asia models 531 to 1602 kHz/530 to 1700 kHz
DISC SECTION
Laser Type Semiconductor
Disc Diameter 12 cm/8cm
Video Decoding MPEG-1 /MPEG-2/DivX 3.11, 4.x & 5.x
Video DAC 12 bits/108 MHz
Signal System PAL/NTSC
Video Format 4:3/16.9
Composite Video Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C - 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm
RGB (SCART) output 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Component Video Output Y - 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
P
B/CB PR/CR – 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio DAC 24 bits/192 kHz
Frequency Responce 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz)
4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz)
Audio S/N 105 dB
Distortion 0.0035%
Dynamic Range 95 dB
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Compressed Digital
PCM 16, 20, 24 bits
fs  44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
MP3 (ISO 9660) 24, 32, 56, 64, 96, 128, 256 kbps
fs 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA 32 to 192 kbps, mono, stereo
Full decoding of Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel sound
Dolby Surround Compatible Downmix from Dolby Digital 
multi-channel sound
Dolby Pro Logic II
GENERALPower Supply
- Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz
- Australia model 240 V, 50 Hz
- Europe and U.K. models
230 V, 50 Hz
- Taiwan model 110–120 V, 50/60 Hz
- Asia model 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Korea model 220 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 15W
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz/–3 dB
 (Front, Center, Surround)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 95 dB
Input Sensitivity
- AUX In, TV In 300 mV
-SCART In
(Europe and U.K. models only)
500 mV
Dimensions (W x H x D) 360 x 53 x 310 mm
Weight 2.7 kg
CENTER SPEAKER
NX-C301
System 2-way system
Impedance 6 ΩSpeaker Drivers 7.0 cm woofer x 2 + 1.9 cm tweeter
Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 300 x 84 x 78 mm
Weight 1.0 kg
NX-C302
System Full range system
Impedance 6 ΩSpeaker Drivers 5.0 cm Full range x 3
Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 328 x 98 x 64 mm (with stand)
Weight 0.7 kg
FRONT AND SURROUND SPEAKERS 
NX-S301
System 2-way system
Impedance 6 ΩSpeaker Drivers 7.0 cm woofer + 1.9 cm tweeter
Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 83 x 181 x 78 mm
Weight 0.6 kg
NX-S302
System Full range system
Impedance 6 ΩSpeaker Drivers 5.0 cm Full range + 2.5 cm piezo tweeter
Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 210 x 994 x 210 mm (with stand)
Weight 3.0 kg
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SUBWOOFER
NX-SW300Power Supply Rating
- Taiwan model 110–120 V, 50/60 Hz
- Asia model 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Korea model 220 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 360 W
System Bass Reflex System
Impedance 6 
ΩSpeaker Driver 16 cm woofer
Frequency Response 40 Hz – 100 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 178 x 402 x 461 mm
Weight 12 kg
Amplifire Section
Output Power
- Front 150 W (10% THD, 1 kHz)/channel
- Surround 150 W (10% THD, 1 kHz)/channel
- Center 150 W (10% THD, 1 kHz)
- Subwoofer 150 W (10% THD, 100 Hz)
NX-SW301Power Supply Rating
- Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz
- Australia Model 240 V, 50 Hz
- Europe and U.K. models
230 V, 50 Hz
- Taiwan model 110–120 V, 50/60 Hz
- Asia model 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Korea model 220 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 200 W
System Bass Reflex System
Impedance 6 
ΩSpeaker Driver 16 cm woofer
Frequency Response 40 Hz – 100 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 200 x 390 x 382 mm
Weight 11.5 kg
Amplifire Section
Output Power
- Front 75 W (10% THD, 1 kHz)/channel
- Surround 75 W (10% THD, 1 kHz)/channel
- Center 75 W (10% THD, 1 kHz)
- Subwoofer 75 W (10% THD, 100 Hz)
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.