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Yamaha VS-10 Owner's Manual
Summary of VS-10
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Vs-10 power standby natural sound home theater system vs-10 open d i g i t a l d i g i t a l dolby s u r r o u n d owner’s manual mode d’emploi manual de instrucciones vs-10 home theater sound system systèm audio home cinéma uca.
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Caution important safety instructions 1 read these instructions. 2 keep these instructions. 3 heed all warnings. 4 follow all instructions. 5 do not use this apparatus near water. 6 clean only with dry cloth. 7 do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s in...
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Caution intr oductioin prep ara tions pla yb a c k setup menu appendix english we want you listening for a lifetime yamaha and the electronic industries association’s consumer electronics group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come...
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Caution 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 unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and clean place with at least 10 cm above, behind and on the both sides of ...
Page 5: Features
1 english prep ara tion remo te contr ol appendix prep ara tion opera tion features ● home theater sound this system delivers a realistic and powerful sound experience like that found in a movie theater just by connecting the vs-10 to the tv. You can also enjoy stronger bass and surround effects by ...
Page 6: Readying The Remote Control
2 connecting to a tv (monitor), dvd player, satellite tuner and vcr tv (monitor) video out audio out l r dvd player video out optical digital output satellite tuner video out audio out l r vcr control center vs-10 (rear panel) video in audio in l audio out r 1 2 audio connection cord (2 pin) (x 1) s...
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3 english prep ara tion power standby natural sound home theater system vs-10 open d i g i t a l d i g i t a l dolby s u r r o u n d ■ battery replacement cycle replace all four batteries when the operational range of the remote control starts to become shorter. ■ precautions on handling the remote ...
Page 8: Names of All Parts
4 names of all parts control center (front panel) power standby phones input silent digital2 video2 dsp volume power natural sound home the open dsp selector button (page 22) volume n / b (page 17) input selector button (page 17) standby indicator when this indicator lights up, this unit consumes a ...
Page 9: Remote Control
5 english prep ara tion remote control not used with this unit. (page 30) test (page 15) subwoofer + (page 19) menu + (page 24) numeric buttons (page 27) av selector button (page 17) ch g (page 27) vol + (page 17) not used with this unit. (pages 29 and 30) transmission indicator effect on/off (page ...
Page 10: Speaker Placement
6 ■ main speakers nx-vs10m place the main speakers an equal distance from each side of the tv monitor. Placing the main speakers at almost the same height as your listening position is more effective. ■ yamaha center speaker nx-vs10c (sold separately) place the center speaker on top of the televisio...
Page 11: Installation
7 english prep ara tion installation depending on room conditions, the control center can be installed vertically or horizontally. Precautions before installation • do not touch the adhesive surface after peeling off the pad as this will weaken its adhesive strength. • thoroughly wipe clean the surf...
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8 note • using only the supporting stand makes the control center unstable and the front door cannot open. Be sure to use the side pads as well. Cautions • be sure to place the control center with the left side down. • when installing the control center vertically on a high place such as on a shelf,...
Page 13: Connections
9 english prep ara tion natural sound home theater system vs-10 d i g i t a l d i g i t a l dolby s u r r o u n d connections caution always be sure to turn off the power of the control center and any component to be connected when making connections. To ensure proper connections • connect the white...
Page 14: Connecting A Tv Or Vcr
10 digital 1 ( v /pcm) video 1 tv video signal input main speakers subwoofer out monitor out system connector mark do not connect this unit to speakers other than nx-vs10m + – + – r l output input audio/video in audio/video out r l audio in r video in video out audio in l r l audio out r audio out l...
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11 english prep ara tion digital 1 ( v /pcm) video 1 tv video signal input main speakers subwoofer out monitor out do not connect this unit to speakers other than nx-vs10m + – – r l output optical digital output output output r l r l video in video in video out audio out r audio out l video out audi...
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12 power standby phones silent digital2 video2 r l output output output optical digital output audio out r audio out l r l audio in l l video out video in video out video in audio in r r when connecting the video game player, dvd player, etc. With a optical digital output terminal, connect the optic...
Page 17: Connecting The Main Speakers
13 english prep ara tion digital 1 ( v /pcm) video 1 tv video signal input main speakers subwoofer out monitor out system connector mark do not connect this unit to speakers other than nx-vs10m + – + – ac outlet 0.8a max. 120v 60hz 100w max. Unswitced + do not connect this unit to speakers other tha...
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14 digital 1 ( v /pcm) video 1 tv video signal input main speakers subwoofer out monitor out system connector mark do not connect this unit to speakers other than nx-vs10m + – + – 0.8a max. 120v 60hz 100w max. Unswitched ac outlet once all connections have been made, check them one more time. Finall...
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15 english prep ara tion effect dsp set av mute test subwoofer + subwoofer – night mode 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 menu 9 7 0 + – enter last – vol vol + vs10 tv vcr cbl on/off ch ch memory 1 2 right center left right surround left surround right left right surround left surround rear speakers main speaker ● when...
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16 3 adjust the level of the test tone using vol +/–. (adjust to your listening level.) pressing vol + increases the level, while pressing vol – decreases the level. 4 adjust the sound output level of each speaker while listening to the test tone. Pressing f increases the level, while pressing w dec...
Page 21: Operating The Unit
17 english opera tion • 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 ...
Page 22: Switching The Input Mode
18 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 ...
Page 23: Using Convenient Functions
19 english opera tion Å enhancing 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...
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20 ‰ 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. M...
Page 25: Description of Dsp Programs
21 english opera tion 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 su...
Page 26: Enjoying Dsp Programs
22 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 o...
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23 english opera tion 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 pro...
Page 28: Setting Auto Power On/off
24 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 aut...
Page 29: Naming The Input Terminals
25 english opera tion 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 conne...
Page 30: Adjusting The Delay Time
26 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...
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27 english remo te contr ol effect dsp set av mute test subwoofer + subwoofer – night mode 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 menu 9 7 0 + – enter last – vol vol + vs10 tv vcr cbl on/off ch ch memory 1 2 4 3 tv vcr cbl ch 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 remote control enter the code surely. The transmission indicator goes out when ...
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28 ■ precautions when performing preset the transmission indicator goes out once the manufacturer code is set properly. If the transmission indicator does not go out, or if it flashes and then goes out, repeat the procedure from step 1. Pay attention to the following points when you repeat the prese...
Page 33: Controlling A Tv
29 english remo te contr ol effect dsp set av mute test subwoofer + subwoofer – night mode 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 menu 9 7 0 + – enter last – vol vol + vs10 tv vcr cbl on/off ch ch memory y • a vcr can be controlled using * marked buttons once the manufacturer code for that vcr has been set for the remote co...
Page 34: Controlling A Vcr
30 effect dsp set av mute test subwoofer + subwoofer – night mode 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 menu 9 7 0 + – enter last – vol vol + vs10 tv vcr cbl on/off ch ch memory y • a tv can be controlled using * marked buttons once the manufacturer code for that tv has been set for the remote control select button “tv”. R...
Page 35: Glossary
31 english appendix appendix ■ encode/decode when a signal or other information is processed, compressed and digitized, this is called encoding. Encoding can be used to record an extremely large amount of information on a single cd or dvd. An encoded signal cannot be listened to directly. It must be...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
32 cannot control other component. Movie dialog and other audio is difficult to hear. A “humming” noise is present. — there is noise in the tuner or tv and the video image is unstable. • is the remote control selector button corresponding to the component to be controlled pressed? • is the manufactu...
Page 37: Specifications
33 english appendix general power supply [europe and u.K. Models] ................................ Ac 230 v, 50 hz [u.S.A. And canada models] ............................ Ac 120 v, 60 hz [australia model] .............................................. Ac 240 v, 50 hz power consumption .................
Page 38: Index
34 m manufacturer codes ................... I (at the end of this manual) memory ............................................................................. 20 menu functions .................................................................. 24 muting the audio .......................................
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I list of manufacturer’s codes listes des codes fabricant lista de cÓdigos de fabricantes tv a-mark 1161 a tandy 0941 abex 1151 admira 1141 adventura 1131 aiko 1121 aiwa 1451 akai 0331, 1101, 1111 alba 0431 alleron 1091 ambassador 1081 amstrad 0481, 1081 anam 0251, 1041, 1051, 1061, 1071 anam nation...
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Ii sears 0101, 0161, 0171, 0351, 0451, 0521, 0621, 0761, 0801, 0861, 0971, 0981, 1091 shanghai 1561, 1681 sharp 0461, 0471, 0541, 0661, 0911, 0941, 1141 shogun 1031 signature 0991, 1771 simpson 0581, 0961 solavox 1151 sonoko 1001 sontec 1001 sony 0371, 0451, 0661, 0841, 0951, 1281, 1441 soundesign 0...
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Iii comtronics 0214, 0274 eagle comtronics 0274 eastern 0064 electricord 0204 electus 0264 ge 0114, 0124 gec cable system 0194 hamlin h5 0674 hamlin h6 0664 hamlin h6s 0654 hamlin h8 0644 hamlin h9 0634 jerrold 0254 jerrold 400l 0624 jerrold 450l 0614 jerrold 550 0604 jerrold osd catv 0594 jerrold s...
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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, f.R. Of germany yamaha electronique france s.A...
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Connecting to a tv (monitor), dvd player, satellite tuner and vcr tv (monitor) video out audio out l r dvd player video out optical digital output satellite tuner video out audio out l r vcr control center vs-10 (rear panel) video in audio in l audio out r 1 2 audio connection cord (2 pin) (x 1) sup...
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Connecting to a camcorder and video game player video game player camcorder video out optical digital output audio out video out l r audio connection cord (2 pin) supplied cable commercially available cords and cable optical fiber cable video connection cord r l v system connector cable (x 1) r l v ...