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INTODUCTION Yamaha developed the YHT-18 A/V Home Theater package to turn your home into a theater. In addition to enhancing the sound of a video source, like your TV,, or VC, the YHT-18 also superbly reproduces audio sources, such as a player or a cassette deck. This Quick-Connect Guide will help you get started. Study the speaker system plan (below), and then use the interconnect diagrams (on the following pages) to connect the receiver and speakers to your system. For the video portion, you will need a player or hi-fi stereo VC and a television or monitor. efer to the Yamaha HT-5440 Owner s Manual, as well as those that came with your other components, for complete instructions and cautions. Be sure to turn off all power while making connections. Save this Quick-Connect Guide for future reference. NOTE: abel the end of each speaker wire (i.e., left rear, right front, etc.) before connecting them to the A/V receiver. For wire runs over 30 feet, use larger 18- or 16-gauge speaker wire. TOOS AND PATS The YHT-18 Home Theater package consists of (1) HT-5440 A/V receiver with (1) universal remote control, (4) 2-way front/rear speakers, (1) NX-C220 2-way center-channel speaker, (2) 49' lengths and (3) 13' lengths of speaker wire, (1) 10' CA audio cable, speaker mounting-bracket hardware, (1) SW-P201 Powered Subwoofer, and related owner s manuals. You will also need: Wire strippers (optional) Velcro (for secure fastening of NX-C220 on TV) Brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws, or sheet metal screws (for securing speakers to walls) NOTE: If you are unsure of how to securely and safely fasten speakers to a wall, please contact a reliable source about the best type of hardware for your particular wall's construction. Secure installation is the purchaser's responsibility. SPEAKE SYSTEM PAN SW-P201 Subwoofer (on floor) (left side, same height as TV) C NX-C220 (on top or below TV) Sub (right side, same height as TV) 6'~8' apart = eft Channel = ight Channel C = Center Channel S = Surround Channel Couch istening Area (on stand or wall, at least ear level or preferably higher) S 8'~10' apart S (on stand or wall, at least ear level or preferably higher) 2
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Yamaha HT-5440 eceiver (ear Panel) DIGITA AM ANT GND FM ANT TUNE A SPEAKES MAINS COAXIA OPTICA 75 UNBA. MAIN D-TV/CB 6CH MAIN SUOUND CENTE SIGNA D-TV/CB IN VC 1 OUT MONITO OUT B CENTE EA (SUOUND) IMPEDANCE SEECTO SET BEFOE POWE ON MAIN A O B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE A B:16 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE AC OUTETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTA SUB WOOFE MAIN A O B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKE A B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE AUX IN(PAY) MD/- OUT(EC) D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 SUB WOOFE NOTE: For your convenience, the Yamaha HT-5440 receiver is equipped with two switched ac outlets (100 W max.). If desired, use them to power on connected components (e.g., player) each time the receiver is turned on. However, do not use them for components equipped with clocks (e.g.,vc). Cassette Deck, or MD ecorder * Use Playback Or ine Out ** Use ine In Player (Changer) Out Out* Out* In** In** Out Use CA Cables For Interconnections IN(PAY) MD/- OUT(EC) CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight 3
STANDBY-ED ON-GEEN 2 1 FOM AMPIFIE TO SPEAKES POWE ON OFF HIGH OW OFF AUTO STANDBY VOUME 0 I0 /MONO SET BEFOE POWE ON CONNECTING THE YHT-18 SPEAKES (Front ight Ch.) SW-P201 (Subwoofer) (Front eft Ch.) Subwoofer Wiring Stripe Wire 2 /MONO Stripe Wire To AC Outlet CA Cable DIGITA AM ANT GND FM ANT TUNE A Main Speakers MAINS Yamaha HT-5440 A/V eceiver (ear Panel) COAXIA OPTICA D-TV/CB 6CH MAIN SUOUND CENTE SUB WOOFE 75 UNBA. D-TV/CB IN VC SIGNA 1 OUT MONITO OUT B Cntr Surround IMPEDANCE SEECTO MAIN A O B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE A B:16 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE MAIN A O B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKE A B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE AC OUTETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTA AUX IN(PAY) OUT(EC) MD/- D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 SUB WOOFE Set IMPEDANCE Selector to right position. ED TEMINA = () ❸ ❶ ❷ BK TEMINA = ( ) Stripe Stripe Wire Stripe Wire ❶ Strip 1 4" off ends of speaker wires. ❷ Push and hold down levers. ❸ Insert speaker wires and release levers. Stripe Wire (Surround ight) NX-C220 (Center Channel) Speaker Wiring (Surround eft) 4
CONNECTING CABES FO COMPONENTS Yamaha HT-5440 eceiver (ear Panel) DIGITA AM ANT GND FM ANT TUNE A SPEAKES MAINS COAXIA OPTICA 75 UNBA. MAIN D-TV/CB 6CH MAIN SUOUND CENTE SIGNA D-TV/CB IN VC 1 OUT MONITO OUT B CENTE EA (SUOUND) IMPEDANCE SEECTO SET BEFOE POWE ON MAIN A O B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE A B:16 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE AC OUTETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTA SUB WOOFE MAIN A O B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKE A B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE AUX IN(PAY) MD/- OUT(EC) D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 SUB WOOFE NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VC, set the Tuner/ine switch (on the VC) to ine position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha HT-5440 receiver. Monitor/TV Player (or Video Game) Video Out SIGNA D-TV/CB IN VC 1 OUT MONITO OUT Video In Optional 75-ohm Coaxial Cable ANT In Satellite eceiver (or Cable Box) Video Out Hi-Fi Stereo VC Video In Video Out ANT Out (F Out) CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight Use CA Video Cables And Jacks For Video Interconnections 5
CONNECTING A PAYE Yamaha HT-5440 eceiver (ear Panel) DIGITA AM ANT GND FM ANT TUNE A SPEAKES MAINS COAXIA OPTICA 75 UNBA. MAIN D-TV/CB 6CH MAIN SUOUND CENTE SIGNA D-TV/CB IN VC 1 OUT MONITO OUT B CENTE EA (SUOUND) IMPEDANCE SEECTO SET BEFOE POWE ON MAIN A O B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE A B:16 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE AC OUTETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTA SUB WOOFE MAIN A O B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKE A B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE AUX IN(PAY) MD/- OUT(EC) D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 SUB WOOFE DIGITA COAXIA OPTICA D-TV/CB O (see note) Digital Out (Optical) V SIGNA AUDIO SIGNA Digital Out (Coaxial) Mixed Out Use an CA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections Player Mixed Out Video Out CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight NOTE: Your player may have optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs. For optical connections, use an optical cable (available from your local audio dealer) to connect the optical output on the player to the optical input, labeled, on the the HT-5440 receiver (see detail above). For coaxial connections, use an CA cable (available from your local audio dealer) to connect the CA coaxial output on the player to the coaxial input, labeled DIGITA, on the HT-5440 receiver (see detail above). Then rename the digital input on the HT-5440 to (see the HT-5440 Owner s Manual for the procedure). 6
CONNECTING AUDIO CABES FO COMPONENTS Yamaha HT-5440 eceiver (ear Panel) DIGITA AM ANT GND FM ANT TUNE A SPEAKES MAINS COAXIA OPTICA 75 UNBA. MAIN D-TV/CB 6CH MAIN SUOUND CENTE SIGNA D-TV/CB IN VC 1 OUT MONITO OUT B CENTE EA (SUOUND) IMPEDANCE SEECTO SET BEFOE POWE ON MAIN A O B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE A B:16 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE AC OUTETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTA SUB WOOFE MAIN A O B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKE A B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE AUX IN(PAY) MD/- OUT(EC) D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 SUB WOOFE NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VC, set the Tuner/ine switch (on the VC) to ine position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha HT-5440 receiver. Hi-Fi Stereo VC Out Out In In Player (or Video Game) Out Out D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 Out Satellite eceiver CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight Out Use CA Cables And Jacks For Interconnections 7
CABE HOOK-UP (BASIC AND PEMIUM CHANNES) Yamaha HT-5440 eceiver (ear Panel) DIGITA AM ANT GND FM ANT TUNE A SPEAKES MAINS COAXIA OPTICA 75 UNBA. MAIN D-TV/CB 6CH MAIN SUOUND CENTE SIGNA D-TV/CB IN VC 1 OUT MONITO OUT B CENTE EA (SUOUND) IMPEDANCE SEECTO SET BEFOE POWE ON MAIN A O B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE A B:16 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 8 MIN. /SPEAKE AC OUTETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTA SUB WOOFE MAIN A O B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKE A B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKE CENTE : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE EA : 6 MIN. /SPEAKE AUX IN(PAY) MD/- OUT(EC) D-TV/CB AUDIO SIGNA VC 1 SUB WOOFE NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VC, set the Tuner/ine switch (on the VC) to ine position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha HT-5440 receiver. Basic Cable (From Wall Jack) O ANT In Out Hi-Fi Stereo VC Out In In Video In Video Out CA Cables CA Video Cables IN VC SIGNA 1 OUT CA Cables IN OUT VC 1 Premium Cable (From Wall Jack) Descrambler Converter Box (Channel 3 or 4 Output) ANT In Out Hi-Fi Stereo VC (Tuner set to Channel 3 or 4) Out In In Video In Video Out CA Cables CA Video Cables IN VC SIGNA 1 OUT CA Cables IN OUT VC 1 CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight 8
STANDBY-ED ON-GEEN AUTO STANDBY HIGH OW OFF 2 1 FOM AMPIFIE TO SPEAKES VOUME 0 I0 HIGH OW HIGH CUT /MONO INITIA ADJUSTMENT OF THE SW-P201 SUBWOOFE To achieve the optimum volume balance between the SW-P201 Subwoofer and the Main Speakers, perform the following procedure: 1. Insert the SW-P201 s power plug into a nearby ac outlet. 2. Set the SW-P201 s VOUME control to 0 (minimum setting), the AUTO STANDBY switch to HIGH, and the HIGH CUT switch to OW. 3. Press the SW-P201 s POWE switch to ON and power on all other components. SW-P201 Subwoofer (ear Panel) 4. Play an audio source and adjust the HT-5440 s VOUME control to a desired listening level. 5. On the SW-P201, increase the volume gradually to adjust the balance the volume between the SW-P201 Subwoofer and the Main Speakers. NOTE: Once the volume is balanced between the subwoofer and the main speakers, you can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by using the HT-5440's VOUME control. POWE ON POWE ON OFF OFF VOUME ❸ STANDBY-ED ON-GEEN HIGH OW OFF AUTO STANDBY 0 I0 HIGH OW HIGH CUT ❷ ❶ To AC Outlet 9
POGAMMING THE UNIVESA EMOTE CONTO Indicator ED Use Keypad To Enter Setup Codes Component Selector Buttons Turns On Component s Power SETTING UP COMPONENTS Perform the procedure for each component you own. At the end of each step 5, the remote control s processor will automatically assign the selected component s control functions to its own buttons, ready for your use. SETTING UP YOU TV 1. Turn on the television set and look up a setup code for your brand of television (codes are located at the back of the HT-5440 Owner s Manual). 2. On the remote control, press TV. Use To Enter Setup Mode Use To Enter Setup Mode 3. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. The YHT-18 Home Theater package includes a universal remote control. It comes pre-programmed with factory codes to control your HT-5440 receiver and most Yamaha audio components. To program other brands of components (i.e., TV, VC, etc.) or if your Yamaha unit does not respond, you will need to program the remote control with the manufacturer s codes (listed on the back pages of the HT-5440 Owner s Manual). NOTE: The universal remote control is designed to control most major brands of audio and video components. For other units, use the original remote control supplied with the product. POWE ON 1. oad the supplied batteries into the remote control. 2. Aim the remote control at the receiver, press AMP/ TUNE, and then press POWE. 3. The receiver should turn on. 4. Using the keypad, enter the four-digit setup code. The indicator ED will flash twice after your entry. If the ED did not flash twice, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To verify the code works, aim the remote control at the television set, press TV, and then press POWE. The television set should turn off. If it doesn t respond, use another code for the same manufacturer and repeat steps 3 through 5. 10
POGAMMING THE UNIVESA EMOTE CONTO (CONTINUED) SETTING UP YOU CABE BOX (O DSS) 1. Turn on the cable box (or DSS) and look up a setup code for your brand of cable box (or DSS) (codes are located at the back of the HT-5440 Owner s Manual). 2. On the remote control, press CB/SAT. SETTING UP YOU (O D) PAYE 1. Turn on the (or D) player and look up a setup code for your brand of (or D) player. 2. On the remote control, press /D. 3. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. 4. Using the keypad, enter the four-digit setup code. The indicator ED will flash twice after your entry. If the ED did not flash twice, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To verify the code works, aim the remote control at the cable box (or DSS), press CB/SAT, and then press POWE. The unit should turn off. If it doesn t respond, use another code for the same manufacturer and repeat steps 3 through 5. SETTING UP YOU VC 1. Turn on the VC and look up a setup code for your brand of VC. 2. On the remote control, press VC. 3. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. 4. Using the keypad, enter the four-digit setup code. The indicator ED will flash twice after your entry. If the ED did not flash twice, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To verify the code works, aim the remote control at the VC, press VC, and then press POWE. The VC should turn off. If it doesn t respond, use another code for the same manufacturer and repeat steps 3 through 5. 3. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. 4. Using the keypad, enter the four-digit setup code. The indicator ED will flash twice after your entry. If the ED did not flash twice, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To verify the code works, aim the remote control at the (or D) player, press /D, and then press POWE. The unit should turn off. If it doesn t respond, use another code for the same manufacturer and repeat steps 3 through 5. SETTING UP OTHE COMPONENTS 1. Turn on the component (e.g., player, tape deck, or MD player) and look up a setup code for your brand of component. 2. On the remote control, press the desired component button (e.g., or TAPE/MD). 3. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. 4. Using the keypad, enter the four-digit setup code. The indicator ED will flash twice after your entry. If the ED did not flash twice, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5. To verify the code works, aim the remote control at the component, press the appropriate component button, and then press POWE. The unit should turn off. If it doesn t respond, use another code for the same manufacturer and repeat steps 3 through 5. 11
OPEATING THE UNIVESA EMOTE CONTO OVEVIEW The universal remote control will control up to seven different types of components (including the HT-5440 receiver), each of which becomes active when you press a selection (e.g., TV, VC, etc.). We can only briefly describe some functions here, and we encourage you use the HT-5440 Owner s Manual to gain additional experience with this powerful unit. PAYING A CASSETTE 1. Aim the remote control at the HT-5440, press AMP/TUNE to select the component, and then press POWE to turn the receiver on. Press VC (i.e., 6 on the keypad) as the input for the receiver. 2. Aim the remote control at the TV, press the TV to select the component, and then press POWE to turn the television on. Press TV (or A/B) to select the correct input. 3. Aim the remote control at the VC, press VC to select the component, and then press POWE to turn the VC on. Put a tape in the VC, press PAY. NOTE: At this point, the VC controls are assigned to the remote control, since VC was the last selected component. If you now press the VOUME up (down) buttons, the TV/VC volume will be raised (or lowered). To adjust the receiver s volume, you must press AMP/TUNE to activate its functions. PAYING A 1. Aim the remote control at the HT-5440, press AMP/ TUNE to select the component, and then press POWE to turn the receiver on. Press (i.e., 4 on the keypad) as the input for the receiver. NOTE: If the player is connected to an external decoder, press 6CH (i.e., 9 on the keypad) as the input for the receiver. 2. Press /D and then press POWE to turn the (or D) player on. NOTE: If the player is plugged into the switched ac outlet (on the back of the receiver) and its power switch was already engaged, the unit will come on each time the receiver is powered on. 3. oad a (or D) into the (or D) player. 4. Aim the remote control at the (or D) player, and press > (forward button) to start play. NOTE: The player s controls are now assigned to the remote control buttons, since was the last selected component. ESETTING THE EMOTE CONTO TO FACTOY CODES You can reset the remote control to factory codes for all components or a desired component, as follows: ESETTING CODES FO A COMPONENTS 1. Press any component selector button other than AMP/TUNE. 2. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. 3. Using the keypad, enter the code 9990. 4. The indicator ED will flash twice to confirm all codes have been reset to factory values. If the ED does not flash twice, repeat steps 1 through 3. ESETTING CODES FO A DESIED COMPONENT 1. Press a component selector button that matches the component you wish to reset to factory codes. 2. Press and hold both VOUME buttons at least four seconds until the indicator ED flashes twice. 3. Using the keypad, enter the code 0000. 4. The indicator ED will flash twice to confirm all codes have been reset to factory values. If the ED does not flash twice, repeat steps 1 through 3. 5. For your convenience, the following reference chart lists the factory codes: Component Component Code Selector Button TV TV 0101 CB/SAT Cable TV 0006 VC VC 0002 /D player 0008 Yamaha player 0005 Yamaha TAPE/MD MD recorder 0024 Yamaha 2001 YAMAHA EECTONICS COPOATION, USA 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 PH: (714) 522-9105; FAX: (888) 435-7922 http://www.yamaha.com 12