BAL HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM AVX-S30 (AVC-S30 + NX-S30 + NX-SW30) OWNER’S MANUAL
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
CONTENTS PREPARATION Supplied Parts ......................................................... 2 Controls and Functions .......................................... 3 Front panel ................................................................ 3 Remote control........................................................... 4 Placing the Speakers............................................... 6 CONFIGURATIONS Adjusting the Speaker Balance ............................
PREPARATION PREPARATION Supplied Parts This product consists of the following parts. Before connecting speakers or a TV to this product, make sure you received all of the following parts. (The remote control is supplied with the DVD-S30.
PREPARATION Controls and Functions ■ Front panel 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 4 PREPARATION 1 8 VOLUME INPUT STANDBY/ON MOVIE NIGHT MUSIC qDigital 1 -8 GAME DTS 2 -6 SPORTS AUTO 3 -4 4 5 -2 0 q Pro Logic II MOVIE MUSIC 6 +2 MODE 7 +4 qVS 8 +6 9 +8 SILENT CINEMA 0 9 1 STANDBY/ON 6 Input indicator Turn this unit on or set it to the standby mode. Lights up the input number currently selected.
PREPARATION ■ Remote control You can control both the AV amplifier (AVC-S30) and DVD player (DVD-S30) with the supplied remote control. Read the following for the function of each button. (The buttons shaded in the illustration below are used to control the DVDS30. For details on DVD-S30 operations, refer to the “DVD-S30 OWNER’S MANUAL”.) 4 TV 1 5 TV INPUT* STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON 2 DVD Switches the TV inputs.
PREPARATION G SUBTITLE R NIGHT Selects the subtitle language of the DVD video while operating the DVD-S30. Turns on/off the Night Listening mode. (page 14) S INPUT buttons H AUDIO I SHIFT While holding down SHIFT, press a button below to enable the corresponding operation. Select an input source. L/R buttons While a test tone is output, press L to set the orientation of the virtual surround speaker (L), and press R to set the orientation of the virtual surround speaker (R).
PREPARATION Placing the Speakers To enjoy quality sounds thoroughly, you need to place the speakers in their appropriate positions and install them correctly. After deciding the speaker layout, follow the procedure below to install the speakers. Satellite speakers (L, R) (NX-S30) Satellite speaker (R) Satellite speaker (L) Place the left/right speakers on both sides of your TV at equal distances.
PREPARATION ■ Placing the Satellite Speakers You can place the satellite speakers on a rack, or attach them to a wall. Please select an installation method that suits your room layout. y To place on a rack Non-skid pad (small) Attach the non-skid pads (small) to the bottom of each speaker, and then place them on level hard surfaces. y Using non-skid pads prevents the speakers from sliding when they vibrate, and ensures quality sound production. To attach to a wall 198 mm (7-25/32”) Diameter of 3.
PREPARATION Connecting the Speakers Follow the procedure below to connect the satellite speakers (NX-S30) and subwoofer (NX-SW30) to the AV amplifier (AVC-S30). Notes • Do not connect the power cables of the AV amplifier and subwoofer until all cable connections are completed. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or speaker jack. Connect the cable plugs to the speaker jack of the same color until you hear a click.
PREPARATION Connecting External Components The AV amplifier “AVC-S30” has four input jacks (optical digital x 2, coaxial digital x 1, analog x 1). Before connecting your external components to the AV amplifier, check the output jacks of the components and be sure to use correct connection cables. PREPARATION ■ Digital connection Notes • Do not connect the power cables of the AV amplifier and external components until all cable connections are completed.
PREPARATION ■ Analog connection Note Do not connect the power cables of the AV amplifier and external components until all cable connections are completed. TV (monitor) VIDEO INPUT Video pin cable (commercially available) To AC outlet VCR etc. (L) INPUT 4 1 2 3 R R AUDIO OUTPUT (R) SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:6ΩMIN. (R) SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUT SUBWOOFER R VIDEO OUTPUT L (L) Audio pin cable (commercially available) (R) Video camera or TV game console etc.
PREPARATION Using the Remote Control Use the remote control within 6 m (20 feet) of the AV amplifier and point it toward the remote control sensor. 2 3 4 Notes VOLUME INPUT MOVIE NIGHT MUSIC qDigital 1 -8 GAME DTS 2 -6 SPORTS AUTO 3 -4 4 -2 5 0 q Pro Logic II MOVIE MUSIC 6 +2 MODE 7 +4 Within 6 m (20 feet) qVS 8 +6 9 +8 SILENT CINEMA 30˚ 30˚ • Be careful not to spill liquid on the remote control. • Be careful not to drop the remote control.
OPERATION OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have finished all cable connections (pages 8-10) and remote control preparation (page 11), follow the procedure below to start from basic playback operation. 1 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON ( ) Press STANDBY/ON ( ). This unit turns on and the indicators on the front panel light up. y DVD This unit has the auto-sleep function which automatically switches to the standby mode if you do not operate the unit for about 24 hours while the unit is turned on.
OPERATION Enjoying Sounds with Specific Speaker Channels The sound program features allow you to enjoy various kinds of audio such as movie or music. Please choose a program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program. y This unit automatically memorizes the settings assigned to each input (1 to 4). If you select another input, the unit automatically recalls the last settings for the selected input.
OPERATION Enjoying Sounds in a Variety of Ways You can enjoy the presence of sound effects even when you use headphones or reduce the volume level. 1 2 3 ■ Listening at low volume (Night Listening) VOLUME 4 INPUT STANDBY/ON MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME The Night Listening function tones down large sound effect and clears speech or vocal sounds.
CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATIONS Adjusting the Speaker Balance The initial speaker settings are suitable for most conditions. However, depending on room conditions or listening position, you may need to adjust the speaker balance manually. In this case, adjust the speaker balance using test tones at first. CONFIGURATIONS y • When headphones are connected to the SILENT CINEMA jack on the unit, the adjustment is not available. • Adjust the speaker balance at your listening position with the remote control.
CONFIGURATIONS ■ Adjusting the speaker balance during playback If you feel the speaker balance is not proper during playback, follow the procedure below. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DVD CENTER +/– SW +/– ANGLE 1 2 3 SW CENTER SURR 5 6 7 REPEAT A-B AUDIO 9 0 4 ZOOM SURR +/– 8 SUBTITLE SHIFT TV SHIFT TV INPUT DUAL MONO TV CH qVS SETUP ON SCREEN ENTER MENU RETURN During playback, carry out the following operation for your purpose.
CONFIGURATIONS 3 While the Status indicator is blinking, press L repeatedly to select an orientation of the virtual left surround speaker, or press R repeatedly to select an orientation of the virtual right surround speaker. Each time you press the button, the orientation changes as follows.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Status Indicator You can check the volume level or audio input signal types on the Status indicator. ■ Volume level Volume level of each speaker channel (difference based on the system volume, unit: dB) Status indicator (green) 1 1 -8 2 -8 2 -6 2 -6 -6 3 3 -4 3 -4 -4 4 4 -2 4 -2 -2 5 0 5 0 Front (L, R) –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1.5 –1 –0.5 ±0 Center, Surround (L, R) –4 –3.5 –3 –2.5 –2 –1.5 –1 –0.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting If there is any problem with this unit, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug this unit, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Power turns on but immediately shuts off Solution Make sure the power cable is plugged into the outlet firmly. The speaker cable may be shorted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Recommended Virtual Surround Speaker Settings If you cannot adjust the orientation of the virtual surround speakers well (page 16), use the following information for reference. Note To create better acoustic field, you may need to change the arrangement of the satellite speakers or furniture. Satellite speaker (L) Satellite speaker (R) TV 0.6 m (2.0 ft) 3 1.1 m (3.6 ft) 4 5 1 0.7 m (2.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Glossary ■ Dolby Pro Logic II Front surround sound system which is developed by Yamaha enables the surround sound field using six speaker units built in two satellite speakers. In comparison with traditional front surround technologies, the Air Surround system enables a wide range of natural surround sound field.
Specifications Amplifier Subwoofer • Model name.........................................................................AVC-S30 • Min RMS output power................ 30 W × 6 (1 kHz, 6 Ω , 1% THD) • Max power Front L/R............................................. 35 W × 6 (6 Ω , 10% THD) • Input sensitivity (analog)....................................................... 200 mV • Phones output/impedance...................125 mV/8 Ω (1 kHz, 200 mV) • Power supply Australia model ...........................
