YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE INTODUCTION Yamaha developed the YHT-23 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, DVD player, or VC, the YHT-23 also superbly reproduces audio sources, such as a CD 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 DVD (or D) player or a hi-fi stereo VC and a television or monitor. efer to the Yamaha HT-5240 Owner s Manual, as well as the owner s manuals that came with your other components, for complete instructions and cautions. Be sure to turn off all power while making connections. Please keep this guide handy 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-23 Home Theater package consists of (1) HT-5240 A/V receiver with a universal remote control, (1) NS-AP327 package containing (4) 2-way front/rear channel speakers, (1) NS-AC327 2-way center-channel speaker, 100' of speaker wire, (1) YST-SW45 Powered Subwoofer, and related owner s manuals. You will also need: strippers (optional) Toggle bolts, molly anchor screws, sheet metal screws, and/or speaker brackets (for securing the 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 YST-SW45 Subwoofer (on floor) (left side, same height as TV) C NS-AC327 (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) 1

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Yamaha HT-5240 eceiver (ear Panel) NOTE: For your convenience, the Yamaha HT-5240 receiver is equipped with two switched ac outlets (100 W max.). If desired, use them to power on connected components (e.g., CD player or turntable) each time the receiver is turned on. However, do not use them for components equipped with clocks (e.g.,vc). Cassette Deck * Use Playback Or ine Out ** Use ine In Turntable Ground Out Out* Out* In** In** Out CD Player (Changer) CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight Out Out Use CA Cables For Interconnections 2

CONNECTING THE YHT-23 SPEAKES (BASIC HOOK-UP) YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE (Front ight) NS-AC327 (Center Channel) (Front eft) To Speakers Initial Settings (on Front Panel) STANDBY/ON HIGH CUT 50 Hz 150 Hz VOUME 0 10 From Amplifier YST-SW45 (Subwoofer) Yamaha HT-5240 A/V eceiver (ear Panel Speaker Terminals) Main Spkrs. + + Cntr + Surround + + Set IMPEDANCE Selector to left position ❸ ED = positive (+) use clear wire (Surround ight) Speaker Wiring ❷ ❶ BK = negative ( ) use clear with white stripe wire ❶ Strip 1 4" off ends of speaker wires. ❷ oosen terminals. ❸ Insert speaker wires; tighten terminals. (Surround eft) 3

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE CONNECTING THE YHT-23 SPEAKES (ADVANCED SPEAKE CONNECTIONS) (Front ight) NS-AC327 (Center Channel) (Front eft) STANDBY/ON HIGH CUT VOUME YST-SW45 (Subwoofer ear) INPUT2 AUTO STANDBY 50 Hz 150 Hz 0 10 OW HIGH Initial Settings (on Front Panel) OFF Yamaha HT-5240 A/V eceiver (ear Panel Speaker Terminals) CA Cable (not included) Main Spkrs. + + + Surround Cntr + + Set IMPEDANCE Selector to left position ❸ ED = positive (+) use clear wire Speaker Wiring ❷ ❶ BK = negative ( ) use clear with white stripe wire ❶ Strip 1 4" off ends of speaker wires. ❷ oosen terminals. (Surround ight) ❸ Insert speaker wires; tighten terminals. (Surround eft) 4

CONNECTING VIDEO CABES FO VIDEO COMPONENTS Yamaha HT-5240 eceiver (ear Panel) YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE 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-5240 receiver. Monitor/TV DVD or D Player (or Video Game) Video Out VIDEO SIGNA VIDEO DVD/D SAT/D-TV IN OUT MONITO VC OUT Video In Optional 75-ohm Coaxial Cable ANT In Satellite eceiver 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

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE CONNECTING A DVD PAYE Yamaha HT-5240 eceiver (ear Panel) O Digital Out (Coaxial) Digital Out (Optical) CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight V DVD/D Video Out DVD Player Mixed Out Mixed Out Use an CA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections *Analog Out connections are required for playback of CD-s and recording from DVD to VC. 6

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE CONNECTING A 5.1-CHANNE DECODE If you own a 5.1-channel decoder (or a unit which incorporates a 5.1-channel decoder), you can connect its discrete outputs to the HT-5240 as shown below. To hear playback of a stereo or mono audio source or one encoded with Dolby Pro ogic Surround*, connect the unit (e.g., DVD player) to the DVD/D (or SAT/D-TV) AUDIO SIGNA input terminals. The discrete signals feeding to the HT-5240 cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder, or VC. To record programs from a source (e.g., laserdisc player), connect the source unit to the DVD/D (or SAT/D-TV) AUDIO SIGNA input terminals. Yamaha HT-5240 eceiver (ear Panel) 5.1-Channel Decoder DVD Player EXTENA DECODE INPUT MAIN SU. CNT. SUB. Center Out Subwoofer Out Surround Out Surround Out V DVD/D Video Out Out Out Use an CA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections Digital Cable (Optical or Coaxial) Main Out Main Out CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight *Dolby Pro ogic Surround is a trademark of Dolby aboratories icensing Corp. 7

CONNECTING AUDIO CABES FO VIDEO COMPONENTS Yamaha HT-5240 eceiver (ear Panel) YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE 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-5240 receiver. Hi-Fi Stereo VC Out Out In In DVD or D Player (or Video Game) Out AUDIO SIGNA Out DVD/D SAT/D-TV IN OUT VC Out Satellite eceiver CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight Out Use CA Cables And Jacks For Interconnections 8

CABE HOOK-UP (BASIC AND PEMIUM CHANNES) Yamaha HT-5240 eceiver (ear Panel) YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE 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-5240 receiver. Basic Cable (From Wall Jack) O ANT In Out Hi-Fi Stereo VC Out In In Video In Video Out CA Video Cables VIDEO SIGNA VC IN OUT CA Cables AUDIO SIGNA IN VC OUT 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 Video Cables VIDEO SIGNA VC IN OUT CA Cables CA Cable Color Codes Yellow = Video White = eft ed = ight AUDIO SIGNA IN VC OUT 9

POGAMMING THE UNIVESA EMOTE CONTO YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE 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-5240 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-23 Home Theater package includes a universal pre-programmed remote control with factory codes to control your HT-5240 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-5240 Owner s Manual). NOTE: This 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 HT-5240, 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-5240 Owner s Manual. 2. On the remote control, press CB/SAT. YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE SETTING UP YOU DVD (O D) PAYE 1. Turn on the DVD (or D) player and look up a setup code for your brand of DVD (or D) player. 2. On the remote control, press DVD/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 DVD (or D) player, press DVD/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., CD 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., CD 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 appropiate 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

YHT-23 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE OPEATING THE UNIVESA EMOTE CONTO OVEVIEW The universal remote control will control up to seven different types of components (including the HT-5240 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-5240 Owner s Manual to gain additional experience with this powerful unit. PAYING A VIDEOCASSETTE 1. Aim the remote control at the HT-5240, 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 INPUT (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 DVD 1. Aim the remote control at the HT-5240, press AMP/ TUNE to select the component, and then press POWE to turn the receiver on. Press DVD/D (i.e., 4 on the keypad) as the input for the receiver. NOTE: If the DVD player is connected to an external decoder, press EXT.DEC. (i.e., 9 on the keypad) as the input for the receiver. 2. Press DVD/D and then press POWE to turn the DVD (or D) player on. NOTE: If the DVD 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 DVD (or D) into the DVD (or D) player. 4. Aim the remote control at the DVD (or D) player, and press > (forward button) to start play. NOTE: The DVD player s controls are now assigned to the remote control buttons, since DVD 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/DBS DBS tuner 0006 VC VC 0002 DVD/D DVD player 0008 Yamaha CD CD player 0005 Yamaha TAPE/MD Tape deck 0004 Yamaha 12

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