Yamaha Vs 10 Owners Manual

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OPERATION
•When the STANDBY indicator lights or flashes, the
power can be turned on using p on the remote
control. The power also can be turned on by pressing
the INPUT selector button on the control center.
•The VS-10 memorizes the last state when the power
is turned off. If you turn off the power using
POWER on the control center in standby mode
(when the STANDBY indicator lights), the unit
enters standby mode when you press POWER on the
control center next time.
If you turn off the power using POWER on the
control center when the power is turned on (when the
STANDBY indicator does not light), the power is
turned on when you press POWER on the control
center next time.
2Press the INPUT or AV selector button.
Each time the button is pressed, the input is switched in
the order: VIDEO 1 → TV → VIDEO 2 → DIGITAL 1
→ DIGITAL 2.
1Press POWER on the control center and press
p on the remote control to turn on the power.
OPERATING THE UNIT
Enjoying the Home Theater Sound System
This section describes how to select the input source to enjoy the sound from a TV, VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or video
game player with the VS-10 and to adjust the volume.
First turn on the power of the playback component and the TV, and then follow the steps described below.
POWERSTANDBY
PHONESINPUT
SILENTDIGITAL2 VIDEO2DSPVOLUME
123EFFECT
DSP
SETAV MUTE
23 1
– VOL VOL +
VS10 TV VCR CBL
ON/OFF
CH
CH
MEMORY
3 1
2
When the
STANDBY indicator
lights or flashes.
CAUTION
When the “TV”, “VCR” or “CBL” button on the remote
control is pressed to control another unit, the remote
control can not control the VS-10. In this case, press the
“VS10” button on the remote control and operate the
VS-10.
AV
OPERATION
Remote control or
Front panel
3Adjust the level using VOLUME B/N (or VOL
+/– on the remote control).
Pressing VOLUME B (or VOL + on the remote
control) increases the level, while pressing VOLUME
N (or VOL – on the remote control) decreases the
level.
Remote control or
Front panelRemote control
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CAUTION
The variable sound intensity range is large when playing
back a CD or MD. So, if the source that includes the
sudden change from a small sound level to large one is
played back at a maximum volume for a long time, the
speakers may be damaged.
Switching the input mode
This function allows you to switch the input mode of the
component connected to the DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2
terminal to “Auto Mode” or “dts Fix”.
Auto Mode : This recognizes the PCM signal such as a CD,
Dolby digital signal or DTS signal
automatically.
dts Fix : This fixes to a DTS signal.
Normally, the playback can be performed with the “Auto
Mode”. If you play a CD encoded with DTS in the “Auto
Mode” setting, there will be a short noise at first while the
unit recognizes the DTS signal and turns on the DTS
decoder. This is not a malfunction and can be avoided by
setting the input mode to “dts Fix” beforehand. When you
play and stop a CD encoded with DTS in the “Auto Mode”
setting, the sound is muted even if you play the PCM signal
such as a normal CD and the 
 indicator flashes for about
30 seconds. However, this condition is released after about
30 seconds.
1Press the INPUT or AV selector button to
select DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2.
2Press the INPUT or AV selector button again
for about 3 seconds to switch the input mode.
Each time the button is pressed for about 3 seconds, the
input mode is switched between “Auto Mode” and “dts
Fix”, and displayed as follows.
“D1$ dts Fix”           “D1$Auto Mode”
•“D1” or “D2” is displayed before the selected input
mode when DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2 is selected
respectively.
Notes
•The  indicator lights when “dts Fix” is selected, and goes off
when a digital signal encoded with DTS is not input in the “Auto
Mode” setting.
•The setting of the input mode returns  to “Auto mode” when the
power of the control center is turned off.
•When playing a source encoded with DTS, be sure to connect the
player to the DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2 input terminal of the
control center with an optical fiber cable.
•If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any
way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you
make a digital connection between this unit and the player.
AV
Remote control or
Front panel
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OPERATION
ÅEnhancing the bass tones
Press t.
•The TRUBASS* indicator lights in the display.
•This function enhances the bass tones by increasing
the level of the low-range frequencies. When the
SW-VS10 is connected, the bass tones of the
subwoofer are also enhanced.
To cancel TRUBASS mode, press t again.
Notes
•The TRUBASS mode does not function when the headphones are
connected.
•If a thudding noise is heard from the subwoofer when this
function is turned on, lower the subwoofer level. Otherwise, the
subwoofer may be damaged due to an excessive input level of
low-bass signal.
* 
TruBass and the  symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in
the United States and selected foreign countries. TruBass
technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
ıListening to sound clearly at low
levels
Press NIGHT MODE.
•Sounds become clear.
•Use this function when it is difficult to output high
volumes such as late at night.
To cancel NIGHT MODE, press NIGHT MODE again.
Notes
•The NIGHT MODE does not function when the headphones are
connected.
•Volume cannot be decreased using this button. To decrease the
volume, press VOLUME N (or VOL – on the remote control).
ÇAdjusting the subwoofer level
Subwoofer level can be adjusted when a subwoofer is
connected.
Pressing SUBWOOFER + increases the level,
while pressing SUBWOOFER – decreases the
level.
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•The level can be adjusted within the range –20 dB to +10 dB.
Note
•If  a thudding noise is heard from the subwoofer when the
TRUBASS function is turned on or when you play a bass-
enhanced source such as 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS which
contains Low Frequency Effect, lower the subwoofer level.
Otherwise, the subwoofer may be damaged due to an excessive
input level of low-bass signal.
ÎMuting the sound temporarily
Press MUTE.
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•“Mute ON” is displayed when the sound is muted.
To return to the original volume level, press MUTE again.
Pressing VOL+/– also cancels the muting mode and adjusts
the volume level.
EFFECT
DSP
SETAV MUTE
TESTSUBWOOFER+SUBWOOFER–
NIGHT MODE
23 1
56 4
8
MENU
9 7
0
+ –ENTER
LAST
– VOL VOL +
VS10 TV VCR CBL
ON/OFF
CH
CH
MEMORYD
B
A
C
E
MUTE
You can use convenient functions with the remote control
during a playback.
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‰Calling Up Your Favorite Settings
Each MEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button can memorize the
current input and the settings of DSP mode,
SUBWOOFER level, TRUBASS and NIGHT MODE.
Once the settings are preset, you can call up each
MEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button anytime by simply pressing
one of the MEMORY buttons.
Memorizing the settings to each MEMORY 1, 2
or 3 button
Press and hold the MEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button to be
memorized for about 3 seconds.
The number of button you pressed is displayed after
“Memory” and the current settings are memorized.
Ex. : When the MEMORY 1 button is pressed,
“Memory 1” is displayed.
Calling up the favorite button’s memory
Press the MEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button to select the
desired settings.
The number of button you pressed is displayed after
“Memory” and the favorite settings are selected.
•If you keep pressing the button for more than 3
seconds, the previously memorized setting will be
replaced with the current settings.
Clearing the button’s memory
Press and hold the MEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button to be
cleared for about 10 seconds. The number of the button
you pressed is displayed after “MemoryClear” and the
memorized settings are cleared. (When pressing the
button, “Memory 1 (2 or 3)” is displayed after about 3
seconds, but keep pressing the button.)
•If you release the button before the display changes
from “Memory” to “MemoryClear”, the button
memorizes the current setting.
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OPERATION
4 GAME
3 DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER
(input source: Dolby Digital)
70mm MOVIE THEATER
(input source: Dolby Surround)
DTS MOVIE THEATER
(input source: DTS)
2 DOLBY DIGITAL (input source: Dolby Digital)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC (input source: Dolby Surround)
DTS (input source: DTS)
1 VIRTUAL SURROUND
(input source: Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround or DTS)
1 VIRTUAL SURROUND
(input source: Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround or DTS)
This program reproduces the rich and full sound found in a
movie theater using the latest movie sound design in which
dialog and sound effects are handled separately. This program straightforwardly reproduces the movie sound
that is accurately processed using a Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic or DTS decoder. This program creates the virtual surround field that gives an
experience as if you are enjoying with a Dolby Digital, Dolby
Pro Logic or DTS only using the main speakers.

When the VS-10 and the YAMAHA NX-SW10 are connected:
No. Program name Features and applicable sourcesThis program directs games to be more realistic and powerful
adding a depth and surround feeling to the sounds. This program creates the virtual surround field that gives an
experience as if you are enjoying with a Dolby Digital, Dolby
Pro Logic or DTS only using the main speakers.
DSP PROGRAM (DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR EFFECT)
You can recreate the sound and feel of a movie theater, concert hall or other location by selecting from any of eight DSP
programs best suited to the source being reproduced. This allows you to enjoy the full experience of digital systems such as
DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DTS, or YAMAHA CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound field Processor).
Description of DSP Programs

When the VS-10 is connected without the YAMAHA NX-SW10:
No. Program name Features and applicable sources
5 HALL
7 MONO MOVIE
6 CONCERT/SPORTS
This program is suitable for many types of sound reproduction.
Resonant sounds are retained so that it does not give the feeling
unnatural even when this sound field is used for an extended
period of time. This program reproduces the rich and full sound. This sound
field brings a surround experience like that found in the center
of the large amphitheater.
This program is designed specially to enhance monaural source
such as an old monaural movie.
6 CONCERT/SPORTS
5 HALL
This program is suitable for many types of sound reproduction
such as a variety show, live broadcast program, etc. Resonant
sounds are retained so that it does not give the feeling unnatural
even when this sound field is used for an extended period of
time. This program reproduces the huge image of the amphitheater,
which has all range reflected, rich and full sound, and strong
surround feeling.
4 GAMEThis program directs games to be more realistic and powerful
adding a depth and surround feeling to the sounds.
 
						

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7 MONO MOVIE
Each time this button is pressed, the DSP program is
selected in the following order and the currently
selected DSP program name is displayed.
When the VS-10 is connected without the
YAMAHA NX-SW10:When the VS-10 and the YAMAHA NX-SW10 are
connected:
* The “EFFECT OFF” appears only when using the DSP selector
button on the control center.
When the headphones are connected:
POWERSTANDBY
PHONESINPUT
SILENTDIGITAL2 VIDEO2DSPVOLUME
EFFECT
DSP
SETAV MUTE
23 1
– VOL VOL +
VS10 TV VCR CBL
ON/OFF
CH
CH
MEMORY
VIRTUAL SURROUND
EFFECT OFF *
MONO MOVIEGAME
HALL
CONCERT/SPORTS
VIRTUAL SURROUND
MONO MOVIE EFFECT OFF *DOLBY DIGITAL/
DOLBY PRO LOGIC/DTS
DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER/
70 mm MOVIE THEATER/
DTS MOVIE THEATER
CONCERT/SPORTS
HALL GAME
Remote control or
Front panel
Press the DSP selector button (on the control
center) or DSP (on the remote control).
DSP EFFECT ON/OFF DSP selector button
Enjoying DSP Programs
No. Program name Features and applicable sources
This program is designed specially to enhance monaural source
such as an old monaural movie. Sound field effects and
moderate resonance processing are used to bring fuller life to
the monaural audio.
This program is for enjoying the three-dimensional virtual
surround through the headphones. This sound field is suited for
multi-channel movie software such as a DVD.
Note
•When “GAME” or “HALL” is selected for a 2 -channel source, no sound is heard from the center speaker even if the YAMAHA NX-SW10
is connected.

When the headphones are connected:
No. Program name Features and applicable sources
8 SILENT CINEMA
DSP PROGRAM (DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR EFFECT)
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Notes
•Be sure to select the DSP program best suited for the atmosphere
of the source being listened to.
•The last selected DSP program for each input source (VIDEO 1,
TV, VIDEO 2, DIGITAL 1 and DIGITAL 2) is stored in memory.
So, when the input source is changed, the DSP program is
automatically changed to the last selected one correspondingly.

To cancel sound field effects
(using the remote control)
Press EFFECT ON/OFF.
The normal stereo playback is performed and
“EFFECT OFF” is displayed when the sound field
effect is canceled. Pressing this button again turns the
sound field effect back on.

Processing indicators
A processing indicator displays the type of input signal
when reproducing a source using a DSP program.
q DIGITAL: Lights when reproducing a source
encoded with Dolby Digital.
q PRO LOGIC: Lights when reproducing a source
encoded with Dolby Digital in 2-
channel, PCM audio or an analog source
using DSP program No. 2.
: Lights when reproducing a source
encoded with DTS.
DSP: Lights when reproducing a source using
DSP program No. 3 through 7.
Notes
•The VIRTUAL SURROUND, DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO
LOGIC/DTS, DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER/70 mm MOVIE
THEATER/DTS MOVIE THEATER are the optimum programs
for reproducing visual software encoded with Dolby or DTS that
displays the g, s or 
 logo marks.
•The volume level of the right and left main speakers may differ
depending on the input source being used because, except in the
case of Dolby Digital and DTS, sound field data as actually
measured are used.
•Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best for a source
regardless of its name. Besides, the sound field effect of the DSP
program is affected by the resonance of  the listening room. To
enjoy the full performance of the DSP program, arrange the
furnishings so that your listening room has less resonance.
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•Be sure to minimize the volume level of the TV to maximize the
virtual surround effect when reproducing a source with the
VIRTUAL SURROUND program.
•Refer to the glossary on page 31.
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Setting Auto Power On/Off
The Auto Power function works as described below.
No signal is input and no button is operated for about 30
minutes.
@
The unit enters the Auto Power Off mode.
(The STANDBY indicator flashes slowly.)
@
The unit enters the Auto Power On mode and the power
is turned on automatically when the signal is input*.
(or the power is turned on with p on the remote control
or INPUT selector button on the control center.)
* If the power is turned off and on using POWER on the control
center and the signal is input in STANDBY mode, the power is
turned on after about 5 seconds.
(When a power failure is restored and the signal is input, the
power is also turned on after about 5 seconds.)
You can set the sensitivity for the Auto Power function or
turn the Auto Power function off.
1Press MENU to display “Auto Power”.
2To set Auto Power On, select the “Auto Power
2” using MENU +/–.  To set Auto Power Off,
select the “OFF” using MENU –.
MENU
0
+ –ENTER
LAST
EFFECT
DSP
SETAV MUTE
TESTSUBWOOFER+SUBWOOFER–
NIGHT MODE
23 1
56 4
8
MENU
9 7
0
+ –ENTER
LAST
– VOL VOL +
VS10 TV VCR CBL
ON/OFF
CH
CH
MEMORY
The Auto Power function may not work properly depending
on the signal output level of the connected component. In
this case, you can refer to the table described below to
change the sensitivity of the Auto Power function.
Pressing + will change the display from top to bottom,
while pressing – will change the display from bottom to top.
Display Setting/Symptom
OFF The Auto power function is turned off.
1 [Weak signal] Select this position when the unit does
not enter the Auto Power On mode even when the
signal is input, or the unit enters the Auto Power Off
mode even when the signal is being input.
2 [Normal signal] Normally select this position to turn
the Auto Power function on.
3 [Strong signal] Select this position when the unit
enters the Auto Power On mode even when no signal
is input, or the unit does not enter the Auto Power
Off mode even when no signal is input.
After adjusting the menu functions, press MENU. The input
display returns.
MENU MENU +/– AV
selector button
The menu functions include: “Auto Power” for setting
automatic power on/off, “Dimmer” for adjusting display
brightness, “Input Name” for naming inputs, “Center
Delay” for adjusting the delay time used for the sound from
the center speaker and “Delay Time” for adjusting the delay
time used for the surround sound.
Adjustments on the menu functions should be performed
with the remote control.
Each time MENU on the remote control is pressed, the
function changes in the following order: “Auto Power”,
“Dimmer”, “Input Name”, “Center Delay”, “Delay Time” ,
and input display.
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Naming the Input Terminals
It is possible to give names to the VIDEO 2, DIGITAL 1
and DIGITAL 2 input terminals. (It is not possible to change
the input names for the TV or VIDEO 1 input terminals.)
Once you select a name so that you can easily find out
which component is connected to the terminal, it is
convenient when you select an input source. For example, if
a video game player is connected to the VIDEO 2, you can
name that source “GAME”, or if a DVD player is connected
to the DIGITAL 1 terminal, you can name that source
“DVD”.
1Press MENU to display “Input Name”.
2Press the AV selector button to select the
input you want to name (VIDEO 2, DIGITAL 1 or
DIGITAL 2).
Adjusting Display Brightness
The display brightness of the control center can be adjusted
as follows.
1Press MENU to display “Dimmer”.
The current brightness level (such as “Dimmer: ±0”) is
displayed.
2Press MENU + or – to adjust the brightness.
Pressing + brightens the display, while pressing – dims
the display. Brightness can be adjusted from –3
(dimmest) to +3 (brightest). The brightness of +3
(brightest) is as same as that of the display right after
the VS-10 is operated.
After adjusting the menu functions, press MENU. The input
display returns.
MENU
0
AV
MENU
0
+ –ENTER
LAST
3Press MENU + or – to select the name.
If you select VIDEO 2 in step 2 above, names are
displayed in the following order when you press +.
If you select DIGITAL 1 or 2 in step 2 above, names
are displayed in the following order when you press +.
Notes
•“D1:” is displayed before the name when DIGITAL 1 is selected,
while “D2:” is displayed before the name when DIGITAL 2 is
selected.
•Pressing – displays the names in reverse order.
4Repeat steps 1 through 3 to give names to
VIDEO 2, DIGITAL 1 and DIGITAL 2 input
terminals.
After adjusting the menu functions, press MENU. The input
display returns.
+ –ENTER
LAST
VIDEO 2VIDEO 2: CABLE VIDEO 2: SAT
VIDEO 2: DVD
VIDEO 2: LD VIDEO 2: CD
VIDEO 2: MD VIDEO 2: GAME
DIGITAL 1D1: DVDD1: LD
D1: SAT D1: CD D1: MD
D1: GAME
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Adjusting the Delay Time
When the selected DSP program is VIRTUAL
SURROUND, DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO LOGIC/
DTS or SILENT CINEMA, it is possible to adjust the delay
time. The delay time is that time difference between when
the sound from the main speakers can be heard and the
surround sound can be heard.
The larger the value, the later the sound field effect is
generated.
1Press MENU to display “Delay Time”.
2Press MENU + or – to adjust the delay time.
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•Adjustable range
–For Dolby Digital (except for 2 ch)/DTS input: 0 to 15 ms
–For the other inputs: 15 to 30 ms
If the delay time level of a signal input is adjusted, that of
other signal inputs will be changed. For example, when the
delay time of the Dolby Digital (except for 2 ch)/DTS
inputs is adjusted from 0 ms (minimum) to 5 ms, that of the
other signal inputs is adjusted from 15 ms (minimum) to 20
ms automatically.
After adjusting the menu functions, press MENU. The input
display returns.
Adjusting the Center Delay Time
The center delay time is the time difference between the
beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the
beginning of the sound from the center speaker. When the
other DSP program except for SILENT CINEMA is
selected, it is possible to adjust the center delay time. This
adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main
speakers) and dialog, etc. (on the center speaker).
This makes sounds from the left main, center and right main
speakers reach your listening position at the same time. This
is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if
the distance from the center speaker to your listening
position is shorter than the distance from the right and left
main speakers to your listening position. Each time the
value of the center delay time is added by 1 ms, the center
speaker is positioned farther from your listening position by
about 30 cm virtually.
1Press MENU to display “Cntr Delay”.
2Press MENU + or – to adjust the center delay
time.
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•Adjustable range
0 to 5 ms
After adjusting the menu functions, press MENU. The input
display returns.
+ –ENTER
LAST
MENU
0
+ –ENTER
LAST
MENU
0
MENU FUNCTIONS