B Digital Sound Projector SWK-W16 Quick Reference Guide For more detailed information, refer to the Owner’s Manual on the CD-ROM. Caution: Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio player.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2 En To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.
■ Notes on remote controls and batteries ■ For U.K. customers • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions: – places of high humidity, such as near a bath – places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove – places of extremely low temperatures – dusty places • Insert the battery according to the polarity markings (+ and -).
About this Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides instructions for connecting a TV and BD/DVD player to the unit, applying settings, and playing content. For more information on operations, refer to the Owner’s Manual in the supplied CD-ROM. • indicates supplementary explanations for better use. • indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations. Read the safety instructions described in this booklet before using the unit.
1 2 3 4 a Installation This unit reflects sound beams off of walls and a ceiling to create the surround sound effect. The position of this unit in relation to the listening position, walls, and a ceiling is important to achieving the desired surround sound effects. Refer to pages 5 to 7 when installing the unit. When installing this unit on a rack behind which there is limited space, for example, it may be easier to connect external devices to this unit first.
1 2 3 4 Example for installing the unit This unit outputs sound beam as shown in the illustrations below. Install this unit where there are no obstacles such as furniture obstructing the path of sound beams. Otherwise, the desired surround sound effects may not be achieved. If the unit is installed so that it is parallel to a wall, install it as close to the exact center of the wall as possible. If the unit is installed in a corner of a room, position it at a 40–50° angle to the adjacent walls.
1 2 3 4 Unrecommended listening environments This unit creates surround sound by reflecting projected sound beams off the walls and the ceiling of your listening room. The surround sound effects produced by this unit may not be sufficient when this unit is installed in the following locations. • Rooms with walls inadequate for reflecting sound beams • Rooms with acoustically absorbent walls and ceiling Installing the stands Install the stands (supplied) on the bottom of the unit.
1 2 3 4 b Connections Connecting a TV and BD/DVD player For the cable connection, follow the procedure below. See pages 23 to 24 in the Owner’s Manual when connecting other playback devices such as a game console. TV Video signals OPTICAL OUTPUT Audio signals HDMI INPUT 2 1 1 HDMI cable (optional) The digital audio/video signals from the BD/DVD player are input to this unit. 3 • This unit supports HDCP version 2.2, a copy protection technology. When using an HDCP 2.
1 2 3 4 Connecting a subwoofer Follow the procedure below to connect the SWK-W16 to the subwoofer. A subwoofer can be connected to the unit for use with the unit. There are two ways to connect a subwoofer to the unit: use a third-party RCA monaural cable, or use the wireless subwoofer kit SWK-W16 to connect via a wireless connection. 1 If a Yamaha subwoofer is connected via the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack, it turns on and off when the unit is turned on and off.
1 2 3 4 Connecting the power cable z After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable. While this screen is displayed, an iOS device (such as an iPhone) can be used to easily connect the unit to a wireless network. Follow the procedure below. If you will not use an iOS device to connect to a wireless network, press the RETURN ( ) key and proceed to “c Auto setup for appropriate surround effects (IntelliBeam)”.
1 2 3 4 2 3 Press the ENTER key. Display the Wi-Fi setup screen on the iOS device and select the unit from “SETUP A NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER...”. iOS (an example of English version) The name of the unit ENTER 4 Select the network (access point) of which you want to share the settings with the unit.
1 2 3 4 c Auto setup for appropriate surround effects (IntelliBeam) First use the “IntelliBeam” function to adjust each channel so that this unit provides the optimal viewing and listening environment. • Use the supplied cardboard microphone stand or a tripod to place the IntelliBeam microphone at the same height as your ears would be when you are seated. • Position the IntelliBeam microphone so that it is parallel with the floor.
1 2 3 4 3 Using AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) Connect the IntelliBeam microphone to the INTELLIBEAM MIC jack of the unit. • Test tones output during measurement are loud. Perform AUTO SETUP when no children are around and there is no possibility of their entering the listening room, as their hearing may be impaired. • If there are curtains in your listening room, we recommend following the procedure below. 1. Open the curtains to improve sound reflection. 2.
1 2 3 4 4 Press the ENTER key to start the AUTO SETUP procedure and then leave the room within 10 seconds. 5 Press the ENTER key. The measurement results are applied and saved in the unit. AUTO AUTO Will SETUP begin Please in leave SETUP COMPLETE START 10 the Please remove the MIC from Sound Projector and the listening position. sec. room. Press [SYSTEM MEMORY] to save set-up in the ---------- key memory.
1 2 3 4 d Playback HDMI1 TV VOL (+/-) Enjoying TV 1 2 Select the desired TV channel. Press the TV key. • When audio is output from the TV speaker, set TV’s audio output to an option (output to the unit) other than TV. Refor to documentation supplied with TV for more information. Playing a DVD or BD The following explains the playback procedure when this unit is connected to the TV and BD/DVD player as shown in “Connecting a TV and BD/DVD player” (p. 8).
1 2 3 4 Playback with 3D surround sound Playback with surround sound In addition to 5-channel sound beams used for surround sound playback in the horizontal direction, surround sound can be heard from above by directing two sound beams (from height channels) upward and reflecting them off the ceiling. Compared to surround sound playback in only the horizontal direction, this gives the sound field (spatial expression with sounds) a greater sense of immersion and reality.
1 2 3 4 Enjoying three-dimensional surround sound (CINEMA DSP 3D/CINEMA DSP) CINEMA DSP MusicCast CONTROLLER Select the desired CINEMA DSP program according to the audio source and your preferences. Yamaha’s exclusive sound field reproduction technology (CINEMA DSP 3D/CINEMA DSP) easily reproduces realistic sound fields comparable to those found in movie theaters and concert halls, allowing users to enjoy a natural and three-dimensional listening environment.
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