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Yamaha CinemaStation DVX-C300 Owner's Manual

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    Yamaha electronics corporation, usa 6660 orangethorpe ave., buena park, calif. 90620, u.S.A. Yamaha canada music ltd. 135 milner ave., scarborough, ontario m1s 3r1, canada yamaha electronik europa g.M.B.H. Siemensstr. 22-34, 25462 rellingen bei hamburg, germany yamaha electronique france s.A. Rue am...

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    Important safety instructions caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • explanation of graphical symbols the lightning flash with arrowhe...

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    Fcc information (for us customers) 1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets fcc requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by yamaha may void your authority, granted by the fcc, to use the prod...

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    Caution: read this before operating your unit. 1 to assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moi...

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    1 english features acive servo processing subwoofer system with a built-in power amplifier. This subwoofer system (nx-sw300) employs advanced yamaha active servo technology which yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theate...

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    2 features ................................................................... 1 contents ................................................................. 2 introduction ........................................................ 4 general information about the main unit .................................

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    3 english contents video setup menu .................................................. 31 tv type ...................................................................... 31 tv display ................................................................ 31 progressive function – (on/off) ....................

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    4 introduction thank you for purchasing this unit. This owner’s manual explains the basic operation of this unit. Region codes the unit is designed to support the region management system. Check the regional code number on the disc package. If the number does not match the unit’s region number (see ...

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    5 english general information about the main unit dvd receiver (dvr-c300) subwoofer (nx-sw300) front speakers (nx-f300) (dvx-c300 only) center speaker (nx-c300) (dvx-c300 only) surround speakers (nx-s300) (dvx-c300 only) playxchange input volume audio/video natural sound home theater system 1 2 3 4 ...

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    6 functional overview remote control tv vol tv ch effect surr vol tre menu set up preset subtitle audio angle zoom tv aux tuner dvd/cd tv input mute bass enter top menu/return on screen prog repeat a - b shuffle scan page dimmer power power sleep disc skip tv 1 o p a s d f g h j k l ; z x c v b 2 3 ...

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    7 english functional overview w subtitle – selects a subtitle language. E audio – selects an audio language (dvd) or an audio channel (vcd). R tv vol (+ / –) – adjusts the tv volume. T tv ch (+ / –) – switches the tv channel. Y tv input – switches the tv input. U effect – selects a sound effect. I i...

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    8 functional overview * = press and hold the button for more than two seconds. 1 standby/on – turns the dvd receiver on, or set it to the standby mode. 2 disc tray – load up to 5 discs in the disc tray. 3 volume – adjusts the volume level. 4 input – selects an input source or sets the priority level...

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    9 english functional overview 1 fm ant terminal – connect the fm antenna. 2 gnd and am ant terminals – connect the am loop antenna. 3 component video out – connect the the y p b /c b p r /c r jacks on your tv. 4 s video output – connect to the s-video jack on your tv/vcr. 5 video output – connect to...

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    10 placing the speakers connections placing the center speaker when placing the center speaker on top of the tv, use the supplied fasteners to secure the speaker. 1 peel off the seals on one side of the fasteners and attach them to the bottom of the center speaker. 2 peel off the seals on the other ...

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    11 english connections connecting the dvd receiver and speakers to the subwoofer + – + – + – + – + – front center surround 1 2 3 front speaker (right) front speaker (left) center speaker surround speaker (right) surround speaker (left) subwoofer dvd receiver.

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    12 1 connect the speaker cable with the white line to the + connector on the front/center/surround speaker and with the black band to the - connector. Notes: – ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected. Improper connections may damage the system due to a short-circuit. – when connecting...

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    13 english connections important! – you only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your tv. – connect the dvd receiver directly to the tv. Note: – to hear the tv channels through this dvd receiver, use the audio cables (white/red - not supplie...

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    14 connections important! – progressive scan video quality is only available when using y p b p r in conjunction with a progressive scan tv. Using component video output (y pb pr) 1 use the component video cables (red/blue / green - not supplied) to connect the dvd receiver’s y p b p r jacks to the ...

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    15 english connections 1 connect the supplied am loop antenna to the am ant terminal. Place the am loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. 2 connect the supplied fm wire antenna to the fm ant terminal. Extend the fm wire antenna and fix its ends to the wall. For better fm stereo rec...

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    16 connections connecting external av components 75 Ω unbal fm ant system connector pcm/dts q digital gnd am ant video out (dvd only) s video video tv in aux in line out component to nx-sw300 digital in coaxial 2 4 1 3 vcr or cassette deck viewing and listening to playback 1 connect the vcr or casse...

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    17 english connecting digital audio components digital audio component 75 Ω unbal fm ant system connector pcm/dts q digital gnd am ant video out (dvd only) s video video tv in aux in line out component to nx-sw300 digital in coaxial connections listening to playback ● connect the dvd receiver’s digi...

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    18 getting started inserting batteries into the remote control 1 3 2 1 open the battery compartment. 2 insert two batteries type r06 or aa, following the indications (+/–) inside the compartment. 3 close the cover. To replace the batteries if the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance ...

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    19 english setting the tv important! Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections. (see “connecting a tv” on page 13) 1 press dvd/cd. ➜ “ dvd cd ” appears on the display panel. 2 turn on the tv and set to the correct video-in channel. You should see the background screen on the tv. ➜ u...

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    20 to return to the previous menu, press 2 . To clear the menu, press set up. Getting started tips: setting language preferences you can select your preferred language settings so that this receiver will automatically switch to your preferred language for you whenever you load a disc. If the languag...

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    21 english to return to the previous menu, press 2 . To clear the menu, press set up. Getting started tips: setting speaker channels you can adjust the delay times (for center and surround speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound of your s...

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    22 disc operations important! – if the inhibit icon ( or x) appears on the tv screen when a button is pressed, the function for that button is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – dvd discs and players are designed with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure t...

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    23 english disc operations tips: the operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the disc. Repeat track/disc (except dvd-v/dvd-a) each time you press repeat, the front display changes as follows; track: repeats the current...

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    24 disc operations tips: the operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the disc. Displaying disc information and the current status you can display disc information and the disc’s current status (for example, title or ch...

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    25 english disc operations resuming playback from the last stopped point you can resume playback of the last 10 discs, even if the disc was ejected or this receiver’s power switched off. 1 load one of the last played 10 discs. ➜ “ load x ” (x=1~5) appears. 2 press £ (or 38 ) and the disc will be pla...

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    26 disc operations preview function preview track/disc (dvd) 1 press scan. ➜ the menu appears on the tv screen. 2 press 5 ∞ to highlight [title digest], [chapter digest], [title interval] or [chapter interval]. 3 press enter (ok) to open one option. Title digest this function displays a thumbnail fo...

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    27 english disc operations the operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the disc. Playing mp3/jpeg/divx ® discs this receiver can play divx, mp3, jpeg, vcd and svcd files on a personally recorded cd-r/rw disc or commerc...

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    28 disc operations preview function this function shows the content of the current folder or the entire disc. 1 during playback, press 7 . ➜ 12 thumbnail pictures will appear on the tv screen. 2 press 4 / ¢ to display the other pictures on the previous/next page. 3 use 2 35∞ to highlight one of the ...

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    29 english dvd setup menu options tips: to return to the previous menu, press 2 . To clear the menu, press set up. This setup is carried out via the tv, enabling you to customize the dvd receiver to suit your particular requirements. General setup menu 1 in dvd/cd mode, press set up. 2 press 2 3 to ...

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    30 divx ® vod registration code yamaha provides you with the divx ® vod (video on demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the divx ® vod service. For more information, visit us at www.Divx.Com/vod. 1 in ‘general setup page’, press 5∞ to highlight [divx(r) vod code...

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    31 english dvd setup menu options tips: to return to the previous menu, press 2 . To clear the menu, press set up. Audio setup menu 1 in dvd/cd mode, press set up. 2 press 2 3 to select ‘audio setup’ icon. 3 press enter (ok) to confirm. Speaker setup cd upsampling night mode speaker setup this menu ...

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    32 progressive function - (on/off) the progressive scan display present 60 complete frames per seconds, rather than 30 frames per second of interlaced scanning (ordinary normal tv system). With nearly double the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and eliminates bother...

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    33 english closed caption (u.S.A. Model only) closed captions are data hidden in the video signals of specific discs, and are invisible without the use of a special decoder. The difference between subtitles and captions is that subtitles are intended for hearing persons and captions are for the hear...

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    34 dvd setup menu options tips: to return to the previous menu, press 2 . To clear the menu, press set up. 7 nc-17 – not for children under age 17; not recommended viewing for children under age 17. 8 adult – mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to the inclusion of graphic sexual mat...

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    35 english presetting radio stations you can store up to 20 fm and 10 am preset radio stations in this receiver’s memory. Notes: – the receiver will exit presetting mode if no button is pressed within 20 seconds. – if no valid frequency is detected during plug and play, “ ch ck ant nna ” appears. Us...

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    36 tuner operations selecting a preset radio station ● press 4 / ¢ or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select a preset number. ➜ the waveband, preset number, then radio frequency will appear. Deleting a preset radio station ● press and hold 7 on the front panel until “ amxx d ltd ” or “ mxx d ltd ” (...

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    37 english important! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected to this receiver (see “connecting the dvd receiver and speakers to the subwoofer” on page 11). Selecting surround sound ● press surr on the remote control to select: multi-channel or stereo. ➜ the ava...

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    38 volume control and other functions adjusting the volume level ● use the volume control (or press vol (+ / –) 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 ● pre...

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    39 english other functions 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 opeations functions for tv...

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    40 recording on an external av component 1 connect the external recording component to line out (see “connecting external av components” on page 16). 2 select the source to record from this dvd receiver (dvd/cd, tuner, tv or aux) and start playback (if necessary). 3 start recording on the external r...

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    41 english troubleshooting warning under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate your warranty. Do not open the system to avoid the risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, check the following before taking the system to be repaired. If you are unable...

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    42 troubleshooting not able to select some items in the setup/ system menu. The dvd receiver does not start playback. Sound played on the dvd receiver cannot be recorded with an external recorder. Sounds played on the av equipment connected to the dvd receiver cannot be recorded with external record...

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    43 english troubleshooting note: when sending the product for servicing, both the dvd receiver and the subwoofer are required. The remote control does not function properly. The remote control does not work for operating other equipment. Unable to play divx movies. The dvd receiver does not work. Se...

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    44 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 ...

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    45 english specifications dvd receiver (dvr-c300) power supply rating - u.S.A. And canada models 120 v, 60 hz - australia model 240 v, 50 hz power consumption 20 w dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 75 x 434 mm weight 5.6 kg front speaker (nx-f300) system 2-way, bass reflex system impedance 6 Ω speaker dr...

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    46 language codes / codes de langue abkhazian 6566 afar 6565 afrikaans 6570 albanian 8381 amharic 6577 arabic 6582 armenian 7289 assamese 6583 avestan 6569 aymara 6589 azerbaijani 6590 bashkir 6665 basque 6985 belarusian 6669 bengali 6678 bihari 6672 bislama 6673 bokmål, norwegian 7866 bosnian 6683 ...

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    47 f rançais remote control codes / codes de commande tv yamaha 1009, 1011, 1036, 1068 admiral 1033, 1080 aiko 1032 akai 1011 alba 1005, 1013, 1014, 1064, 1076 aoc 1009, 1011 audiovox 1032, 1053, 1079, 1083 belcor 1009 bell & howell 1007, 1039 blaupunkt 1055, 1056, 1059, 1082 blue sky 1064 bradford ...

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    48 remote control codes / codes de commande sts 3015 taihan 3043 teleservice 3022 tele+1 3028 tudi 3023 tusa 3007 tocom 3005 tongkook 3042, 3048 toshiba 3001 united cable 3002 universal 3061, 3053, 3060, 3062, 3063 videoway 3017 viewstar 3059, 3055, 3058, 3064, 3066 visicable+ 3033 westminster 3012 ...

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    Yamaha electronics corporation, usa 6660 orangethorpe ave., buena park, calif. 90620, u.S.A. Yamaha canada music ltd. 135 milner ave., scarborough, ontario m1s 3r1, canada yamaha electronik europa g.M.B.H. Siemensstr. 22-34, 25462 rellingen bei hamburg, germany yamaha electronique france s.A. Rue am...