Yamaha YHT-21 Assembly instructions

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QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

YHT-21

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Yamaha developed the YHT-21 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

or VCR, the YHT-21 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 hi-fi stereo VCR or

laser disc player and a television or monitor. Refer to the

Yamaha R-V703 Owner’s Manual, as well as those that

came with your other components, for complete instruc-

tions and cautions. Be sure to turn off all power while

making connections.

Save this Quick-Connect Guide for future reference.

NOTE: Label 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.

• Velcro (for secure fastening of NS-AC2A on TV)

• Toggle bolts, molly anchor screws, or sheet metal

screws (for securing NS-A76A 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 hanger for your particular wall's construction. Secure

installation is the purchaser's responsibility.

TOOLS AND PARTS

The YHT-21 Home Theater package consists of (1) R-V703

A/V receiver with (1) RAV141 remote control, (2) 2-way

NS-A427 front-channel speakers and 16' of speaker wire,

(1) NS-AP101 package containing (1) NS-AC2A 2-way

center-channel speaker and (2) NS-A76A surround

speakers with brackets and 72' of speaker wire, (1) YST-

SW40 Powered Subwoofer, and related owner’s manuals.

You will also need:

• Wire strippers (optional)

SPEAKER SYSTEM PLAN

NS-A427

(left side, same height as TV)

NS-A427

(right side, same height as TV)

L = Left Channel

R = Right Channel

C = Center Channel

S = Surround Channel

NS-A76A

(on stand or wall, at least

ear level or preferably higher)

NS-A76A

(on stand or wall, at least

ear level or preferably higher)

8'~10' apart

NS-AC2A

(on top or below TV)

6'~8' apart

Couch

Listening Area

Sub

YST-SW40 Subwoofer (on floor)

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS

Yamaha R-V703 Receiver (Rear Panel)

NOTE: For your convenience, the Yamaha R-V703 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., VCR).

PHONO TAPE

( MD )

TAPE

REC

OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

GND

L Out

Ground

Use RCA Audio Cables For Audio Interconnections

R Out

L Out R Out

L Out* R Out*

* Use Playback Or Line Out

** Use Line In

L In** R In**

RCA Cable Color Codes

Yellow = Video

White = Left Audio

Red = Right Audio

Turntable

CD Player (Changer)

Cassette Deck

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CONNECTING THE YHT-21 SPEAKERS

NS-A76A

(Surround Right)

NS-AC2A

(Center Channel)

NS-A427

(Front Right Ch.)

NS-A427

(Front Left Ch.)

NS-A76A

(Surround Left)

Yamaha R-V703

A/V Receiver

(Rear Panel

Speaker Terminals)

Set IMPEDANCE Selector

to top position

++−− L

++−

Rear

Center

YST-SW40

(Subwoofer)

Red

Wire

Blk

Wire

Clear

Wire

Clear/

Stripe

Wire

Clear

Wire

Clear/

Stripe

Wire

Clear

Wire

Clear/

Stripe

Wire

Red

Wire

Blk

Wire

From Amplifier

To Speakers

+−− +

Speaker

Wiring

BLK TERMINAL = (–)

❶Strip 1⁄4" off ends of speaker wires

❷Push and hold down levers

❸Insert speaker wires and

release levers

❶

❸

❷

RED TERMINAL = (+)

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CONNECTING VIDEO CABLES FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS

Yamaha R-V703 Receiver Rear Panel

NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch (on the VCR) to Line

position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha R-V703 receiver.

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBSIN OUTVCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

RCA Cable Color Codes

Yellow = Video

White = Left Audio

Red = Right Audio

Use RCA Video Cables And Jacks For Video Interconnections

Optional 75-ohm Coaxial Cable

VCR

DVD or LD Player (or

Video Game Player)

Video In Video Out

Video Out

Video InANT In

ANT Out

(RF Out)

Monitor/TV

Satellite Receiver

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CONNECTING A 5.1-CHANNEL DECODER

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 R-V703 as shown below.

• To hear playback of a stereo or mono audio source

or one encoded with Dolby Pro Logic Surround*,

connect the unit (e.g., DVD player) to the DVD/LD

(or TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL input terminals.

• The discrete signals feeding to the R-V703 cannot be

recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder, or VCR. To

record programs from a source (e.g., laserdisc

player), connect the source unit to the DVD/LD (or

TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL input terminals.

• If your audio system does not include a subwoofer

(i.e., SUBWOOFER input terminals are not used), set

signal routing on the 5.1-Channel Decoder so that

the LFE channel feeds both LEFT and RIGHT MAIN

output terminals. For details, refer to the owner's

manual for your 5.1-Channel Decoder unit.

Yamaha R-V703 Receiver Rear Panel

DVD/LD

MAIN

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

SUR

6CH

DISCRETE

INPUT

LR LC

SUB

RCA Cable Color Codes

Yellow = Video

White = Left Audio

Red = Right Audio

Use an RCA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections

Digital Audio Cable

(Optical or Coaxial)

DVD Player

Audio L Out Audio R Out

L Main Out

R Main Out

L Sur Out

Sub Out

Center Out

R Sur Out

Video Out

5.1-Channel Decoder

*Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER WITH BUILT-INDOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)* DECODER

*Dolby Digital and AC-3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.

Yamaha R-V703 Receiver Rear Panel

DVD/LD

MAIN

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

SUR

6CH

DISCRETE

INPUT

LR LC

SUB

RCA Cable Color Codes

Yellow = Video

White = Left Audio

Red = Right Audio

Use an RCA Video Cable And Jacks For Video Interconnections

DVD Player

Mixed Audio L Out

Mixed Audio R Out

L Main Out

R Main Out

L Sur Out

Sub Out

Center Out

R Sur Out

Video Out

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CONNECTING AUDIO CABLES FOR VIDEO COMPONENTS

Yamaha R-V703 Receiver (Rear Panel)

NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch (on the VCR) to Line

position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha R-V703 receiver.

DVD/LD TV/DBSVCRIN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

Audio

L Out

Audio

R Out

Audio

L In

Audio

R In

Use RCA Audio Cables And Jacks For Audio Interconnections

RCA Cable Color Codes

Yellow = Video

White = Left Audio

Red = Right Audio

Audio L Out

Audio R Out

Audio L Out

Audio R Out

VCR

DVD or LD Player (or

Video Game Player) Satellite Receiver

YHT-21 QUICK-CONNECT GUIDE

CABLE HOOK-UP(BASIC AND PREMIUM CHANNELS)

Yamaha R-V703 Receiver (Rear Panel)

NOTE: When using a hi-fi stereo VCR, set the Tuner/Line switch (on the VCR) to Line

position to record from another source connected to the Yamaha R-V703 receiver.

IN OUTVCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCRIN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

IN OUTVCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCRIN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

Audio

L In

Audio

R In

Audio

L Out

Audio

R Out

RCA Audio Cables

ANT In Video Out

Video In

Basic Cable

(From Wall Jack)

ANT In

Premium Cable

(From Wall Jack)

(Channel 3 or 4

Output)

RCA Cable Color Codes

Yellow = Video

White = Left Audio

Red = Right Audio

RCA Video Cables

Audio

L In

Audio

R In

Audio

L Out

Audio

R Out

RCA Audio Cables

Video Out

Video In

RCA Video Cables

VCR

(Tuner set to Channel 3 or 4)

Descrambler

Converter

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