Yamaha RX-V480 Owner's Manual
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1. Follow steps 1 6 shown in OPERATIONS on page 13 2 Turn the DSP on so that a DSP program name appears on the displav EFFECT y je CONCERT HALL SIN 3 Select the desired program that is suitable for the source CIC gt u N l PA u s DN The selected program name is shown on the display 4 If desired adjust the delay time and the output level of each speaker For details refer to the corresponding descriptions on the next page 22 Notes e f you prefer to cancel the DSP press the EFFECT switch again The sound will be the normal 2 channel stereo without surround sound effect e Inthe CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE ROCK CONCERT and CONCERT HALL modes no sound is heard from the center speaker e When monaural sound source is played in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode no sound is heard from the front speakers and the rear speakers Sound is heard only from the center speaker However if the center mode is in the PHANTOM the front speakers output the sound of the center speaker e When this unit is in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode if the main source sound is considerably altered by overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls the relationship between the center and rear channels may produce an unnatural effect Adjustment of the CENTER level If desired vou2. 220W Canada model 290 VA 240W Australia Europe U K and General models tr rete 190W AC Outlets 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS U S A Canada Europe and General 100W total 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Australia and U K models 100W mar total Dimensions W x H x D ATA TAT 435 x 126 x 298 mm 17 1 8 x 4 15 16 x 11 3 4 Weight Canada modell 8 3 kg 18 Ibs 4 oz Except Canada model E 8 5 kg 18 Ibs 11 oz Accessories AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna Remote control transmitter Batteries Specifications are subject to change without notice YAMAHA 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 RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX02 FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS UK LTD YAMAHA HOUSE 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD HERTS WD1 7JS ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A B J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1 BOX 30053 400 43 VASTRA FROLUNDA SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 17 33 MARKET ST SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205 VIC AUSTRALIA YAMAHA CORPORATION Printed in Japan
3. 2 Select the front speakers to be used SPEAKERS A B ON a ON oF 4 corr f you use two front speaker systems press both the A and B switches 5 Turn the DSP on so that a DSP program name appears on the displav EFFECT N f BASS TREBLE BALANCE 5 5 5 5 L5 5R Set to the 0 position 6 Select the PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode so that the corresponding name is illuminated on the display ENHANCED i HEIL RECPAUSE STOP DECK VCR MON ET E3 E CENTER M 7 ODE L m su MONO MOVIE ROCK HALL EJ DELAV EFFECT TIME ON OFF VOLUME CIJCIJEI Co ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO 7 Select the center channel output mode according to your speaker configuration Refer to SPEAKER CONFIGURATION on page 6 CENTER MODE NORMAL WIDE On the feature of each mode refer to the Note shown below TEST N Flashes continuously Y Note In step 7 when you select the center channel output mode note the following For 5 speaker configuration NORMAL Select this mode when you use a center speaker that is smaller than the front
4. AA R6 UM 3 e AM ramantenn e Batterier storlek AA R6 UM 3 e Antenna AM ad anello e Batterie dimensioni AA R6 UM 3 e Antena de cuadro de AM e Pilas tama o AA UM 3 e AM Lusantenne e Batterijen maat AA R6 UM 3 SD AQ This product complies with the radio frequencv interference requirements of the Council Directive 82 499 EEC and or 87 308 EEC Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communautaire 87 308 CEE Diese Gerite entsprechen der EG Richtlinie 82 499 EWG und oder 87 308 EWG Dette apparat overholder det gaeldende EF direktiv vedr rende radiostgj Questo apparecchio conforme al D M 13 aprile 1989 Direttiva CEE 87 308 sulla soppressione dei radiodisturbi Este producto esta de acuerdo con los requisitos sobre interferencias de radio frequencia fijados por el Consejo Directivo 87 308 CEE Dit product voldoet aan de EEG normen betreffende radio frekwentie storingen 82 499 EEG en of 87 308 EEG Thank vou for selecting this VAMAHA stereo receiver FEATURES 5 Speaker Configuration Front U S A model 65W 65W 80 RMS Output Power 0 04 THD 20 20 000 Hz Canada model 55W 55W 80 RMS Output Power 0 04 THD 20 20 000 Hz Australia Europe U K and General models 60W 60W 80 RMS Output Power 0 04 THD 20 20 000 Hz Center U S A model 65W 80 RMS Output Power 0 1 THD 1 kHz Canada model 55W 8Q RMS Output Power 0 1 THD 1 kHz
5. USAs model 65W 65W Canada model 55W 55W Australia Europe U K and General Modals 60W 60W Center 8 ohms 1 kHz 0 1 THD IUS A model rre 65W Canada model 55W Australia Europe U K and General models iniit rto ied 60W Rear L R 8 ohms 1 kHz 0 7 THD 15W 15W Dynamic Power per Channel by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method 8 6 4 2 ohms U S A model 100 120 140 190W Canada model 80 100 120 140W Australia Europe and U K models m 90 110 130 150W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel 4 ohms 1 kHz 0 7 THD Europe model only 70W IEC Power 8 ohms 1 kHz 0 04 THD Europe model only 66W Damping factor 8 ohms 20 H to 20 kHz 80 Input Sensitivity Impedance PHONO 2 5 mV 47 k ohms CD TAPE LD TV VCR 150 mV 47 k ohms Maximum Input Signal 1 kHz 0 01 THD PHONOMM iii fii nin teen 80 mV Headphone Jack Rated Output Impedance 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 04 THD Output Level U S A model 0 54V Canada model 0 49V Australia Europe U K and General models 0 52V 330 ohms Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz CD TAPE LD TV VGCR 0 0 5 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation PHONOMM recens 0 0 5 dB Total Harmonic Distorti
6. When you select LD TV TUNER CD or PHONO make sure that neither TAPE nor VCR is also selected L copy gt 1 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source For detailed information on the tuning operations refer to the page 16 3 Set the tape deck or VCR to the recording mode 4 To monitor the audio and or video signals being recorded press the input selector switch for the audio or video tape recorder being used to make the recording MONITOR VCR TAPE L cory gt 1 INPUT LD TV TUNER cD PHONO Notes e To dub from tape to tape only the following method of dubbing can be performed SOURCE RECORDER VCR or tape deck connected to the VCR gt terminals Tape deck connected to the TAPE terminals e DSP VOLUME BASS TREBLE and BALANCE control settings have no effect on the material being recorded Selecting the SPEAKER svstem Because one or two speaker svstems as front speakers can be connected to this unit the SPEAKERS switches allow vou to select speaker svstem A or B or both at once SPEAKERS A B ON dh ON oF oorr Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening ro
7. Ground Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 2 3 o TA Orient so that the best EN reception is obtained The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit The antenna may be hung on a wall The AM loop antenna should be kept connected even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit GND terminal Notes For maximum safety and minimum interference connect the e When connecting the indoor GND terminal to a good earth ground A good earth ground is FM antenna make sure that a metal stake driven into moist earth the grooved part of the connector hole is facing downward e f you need an outdoor FM antenna to improve FM reception quality either 300 ohm feeder or coaxial cable may be used In locations troubled by electrical interference coaxial cable is preferable 10 ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION Speaker balance adjustment This procedure lets vou adjust the sound output level balance between the front center and rear speakers using the built in test tone generator With this adjustment the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor CI EIL ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO MOVIE ROCK 1 VOLUME Set to the co position 4 ea i
8. Zt Ld M 3 poww TUNING UP To tune to a higher frequency press the right side once To tune to a lower frequency press the left side once If the station where tuning search stopped is not the desired one press again Ifthe tuning search does not stop at the desired station because the signals of the station are weak change to the MANUAL TUNING method 3 Tune to a desired station manually poww TUNING UP Tocontinue tuning search press and hold the button Note If you tune to an FM station manually it is received in monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality Display information Displays the band and frequency of the received station Illuminates when an FM stereo broadcast is received in stereo 9 Indicates the signal level of the received station PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation With this function you can recall any desired station by only selecting the preset station number where it is stored Up to 40 stations 8 stations x 5 pages can be stored To store stations To recall a preset station 1 Tune to a desired station Refer to the previous page for tuning procedures MEMORY I l 11 Li l N 4 MEMORY
9. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Rear speakers 0 e o Right Left Front speakers A Left Center speaker Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge cut to be as short as possible If the connections are faulty no sound will be heard from the speakers Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct that is and markings are observed If these wires are reversed the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch the metal parts of this unit as this could damage this unit and or speakers e Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit e Note for front speaker connection One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit If you connect only one speaker system connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS AC OUTLET S U S A Canada Europe and General models XX M MP 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS M MEM 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit s POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter s POWER key These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this un
10. PAUSESTOP REC PAUSE VCR MON CENTER m NODE win ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO Coosa MONO MOVIE ROCK HALL EFFECT TIME ON OFF CI VOLUME Referto SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER on the previous page Selects input source Turns the master volume level up down For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component s keys If these keys are identical their function will be the same On each key function refer to the corresponding instruction on your component s manual Controls the tape deck DIR A B and DECK are applicable only to a double cassette tape deck For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse function pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of tape running lt SKIP PPI PAUSESTOP E3 ES E3 REC PAUSE STOP DECKAB fj EN Prono CI 080 d fi D i 5 3 FI 2 U CENTER E NODE win ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO Lomm MONO MOVIE ROCK HALL DELAY EFFECT TIME ONOFF VOLUME mal Controls the the compact disc plaver DISC SKIP is applicable only to a compact disc changer 25 26 e f batteries leak dispose of them immediately Avoid STANDBY mode Europe model only While the power is on pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter switches th
11. Australia Europe U K and General models 60W 80 RMS Output Power 0 1 THD 1 kHz Rear 15W 15W 80 RMS Output Power 0 7 THD 1 kHz 9 Digital Sound Field Processor 4 Programs for Digital Sound Field Processing 2 Programs Dolby Surround DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED 9 Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output Balance Adjustment 3 Center Channel Modes NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM 40 Station Random Preset Tuning Automatic Preset Tuning Preset Station Shifting Capability 9 IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System Video Signal Input Output Capability e SLEEP Timer Remote Control Capability CONTENTS Supplied Accessories 2 Preset TUNING DEAF ERE die 17 OC NON 4 Using Digital Sound Field Processor DSP 20 Prone OF This ts eteri 5 Selling the SLEEP Timer 24 Speaker Setting up for This Unit 6 Remote Control Transmitter 25 GOMNECHONS a 7 Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter Adj simertk Before A A Operations m 18 K a a S ta ae 16 Specifications A 28 CAUTION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING VOUR 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 co
12. FIELD PROCESSOR CENTER EFRECT lt PROGRAM T RM Selects a digital sound field program Remote Control Transmitter LEAL He SKIP PAUSESTOP cD EL lc mn PLAY Selects the center channel output mode For details refer to the page 10 11 and 12 DISCSKIP PRESET DRA DRB E5 ez 25 lt lt PLAV PP JJTAPEMON L3 CO A RECPAUSE STOP DECKAB ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO Emp E MOVIE HALL Adjusts the delav time For details refer to the page 23 Used for speaker balance adjustment For details refer to the page 10 11 and 12 Adjusts sound output LIN level at each speaker U LY For details refer to the page 23 Selects a digital sound field program Switches on off the digital sound field processor DSP Description of Each Sound Field Program The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments The data for them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment Note The channel level balance between the left rear effect speaker and the right rear effect speaker may vary depending on the sound field you are listening to This is due to the fact that most of
13. MAN M FS Flashes on and off for about 5 seconds 1 Select the page where the preset station is stored A B C D E gt LI IL Select desired page A of preset stations while watching the displav A B C D E N PRESET pown STATIONS up Y Select the preset station number 4 Select a preset station number 1 8 while watching the display before MEMORY goes off from the display PRESET pown STATIONS up 5 N MAN M Shows the displayd station has been programmed to A1 You can program more stations on other pages in the same way by selecting other pages in step 3 n the same way program other stations to A2 A3 A8 Notes e Anew setting can be programmed in place of the former one e For presets the setting of the reception mode stereo or monaural is stored along with the station frequency Memory back up The memory back up circuit prevents the programmed data from being lost even if the POWER switch is set off or the power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to temporary power failure If however the power is cut for more than one week the memory may be erased If so it can be re programmed by simply
14. can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker with this control even if the output level is alreadv set in Speaker balance adjustment on page 12 CENTER Adjustment of the REAR level If desired you can adjust the sound output level of the rear speakers with this control even if the output level is already set in Speaker balance adjustment on page 12 Adjustment of DELAY TIME You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the source sound and the beginning of the effect sound with the DELAY TIME keys The DELAY TIME keys are effective with all programs By applying more or less delay sound effects background noise and ambient noise coming at you from the rear speakers can be enhanced or subdued for extra effect 1 nu PRO LOGIC from 15 to 30 milliseconds Preset value 20 milliseconds 2 PROLOGIC from 15 to 30 milliseconds ENHANCED Preset value 20 milliseconds 3 CONCERT VIDEO from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 25 milliseconds from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 25 milliseconds 5 ROCK CONCERT from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 15 milliseconds 6 CONCERT HALL from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 30 milliseconds 4 MONO MOVIE e lf the digital sound field program is in the CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE ROCK CONCERT or CONCERT HALL mode this adjustment is unnecessary Once the output level is adjusted the level value will be the same i
15. following the PRESET TUNING steps 17 AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING Vou can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations oniv Bv this function this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 17 1 CLOI N 2 Oooo O rcr To store stations 1 FM AM ly mi FM 2 MEMORY Press and hold for about E 3 seconds ME PA an AUTO TUNING N Flashes Flashes After 5 seconds the automatic preset tuning begins from A1 Received stations are programmed to A1 A2 A8 sequentially f more than 8 stations are received they are also programmed to the preset station numbers on other pages 18 B C D and E in that order If you want to store the first station received by the automatic preset tuning to a desired preset station number If for example you want to store the received first station to C5 select C5 by using the A B C D E button and the PRESET STATIONS button soon after the display begins flashing on off in step 2 After a few seconds the automatic preset tuning begins The received first station is stored to C5 and next stations to C6 C7 sequentially If stations are stored up to E8 the aut
16. it is not effective keep the speaker away from TV sets CONNECTIONS Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making connections between this unit and other components be sure all connections are made correctly that is to say L left to L R right to R to and to Also refer to the owner s manual for each component to be connected to this unit LD player TV tuner etc Video cassette recorder Ce 5 5 5115 ojzjojZ gig glglgig Sja alas lt gt gt 5 lt lt U S A model Bie A ns SPI RS KENO HH Jo ma SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS o REAR Eme a g a J tnte F our 100w MAX TOTAL To AC outlet 5 z o dk gt 5 alz 2 wj JT 5 L 21 5 E eee i BIS Turntable Compact disc Tape deck Monitor TV plaver Refer to ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS on page 8 8
17. more deeply behind the front speaker pair creating an expansive Description of Dolby Pro Logic Surround ni DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND This unit employs the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system This system is similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in movie theaters By employing a four channel system the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signals into four levels the left and right main channels the center channel to characterize dialog and the rear surround sound channels to characterize sound effects background noise and other ambient noise Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of commercially available video cassettes and video discs as well When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on your home video system the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode on this unit decodes the signal and feeds the surround sound effects The Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode may not be always effective on video sources not encoded with Dolby Surround LIC potev sunnouno PRO LOGIC Manufactured under license from Dolbv Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents U S numbers 3 632 886 3 746 792 and 3 959 590 Canadian numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 Dolbv and the double D svmbol are trademarks of Dolbv Laboratories Licensing Corporation 21 To plav a source with the digital sound field processor
18. processing system This system increases sound stability at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between channels compared to conventional analog Dolby signal processing In addition this unit features a built in automatic input balance control This circuit always presents you the best surround conditions without performing manual adjustments SPEAKER SETTING UP FOR THIS UNIT SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound field quality with a 5 speaker configuration The speakers to be used with this unit will be mainly front speakers rear speakers and a center speaker You can omit the center speaker Refer to the 4 Speaker Configuration shown below The front speakers are used for the output of the main source sound and the effect sound They will probably be the speakers of your present stereo speaker system The rear speakers are used for the output of the effect sound And the center speaker is used for the output of the center sound dialog etc encoded with the Dolby Surround The rear and center speakers do not need to be equal in power to the front speakers However all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 5 Speaker Configuration 4 Speaker Configuration This configuration is the most effective and is the one that is The center speaker is not used in this configuration If the recommended In this c
19. the REAR level control EE pow Notes e Once you have completed these adjustments you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using the VOLUME control or the VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter If you use external power amplifiers their volume controls may also be adjusted to achieve proper balance In step 11 if the center mode is in the PHANTOM position the sound output level of the center speaker can not be adjusted This is because in this mode the center sound is automatically output from the left and right front speakers OPERATIONS 2 TO PLAV A SOURCE 1 6 1 VOLUME dB Set to the co position 5 Plav the source For detailed information on the tuning operation refer to the page 16 POWER M Select the desired input source by using the input selector switches For video sources turn the TV monitor ON MONITOR VCR TAPE INPUT TUNER cD LD TV PHONO The name of the selected input source will appear in the display L conv gt 1 6 VOLUME Adjust to the desired output level 7 If desired adjust the BASS TREBLE BALANCE controls etc refer to the page 15 and use the digital sound field processor Refer to the p
20. these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments PROGRAM FEATURE This program is effective for playback of sources encoded with the Dolby Surround na PRO LOGIC The employment of the digital signal processing system improves crosstalk and transfers the sound source more smoothly and precisely compared to the conventional type A stable movie sound field is recreated mi PRO LOGIC This program is effective for plavback of sources encoded with the Dolbv Surround ENHANCED Enhancing the Normal Dolbv Pro Logic the DSP technologv simulates the multi surround speaker svstems of a 35 mm film theater thus widening the surrounded sound field with greater presence CONCERT VIDEO This program is effective for music videos and gives excellent depth and claritv for vocals For opera the orchestra and stage are ideallv recreated letting vou feel as if vou were in an actual concert hall This program is designed specifically to enhance mono source programs Compared to a strictly mono setting the sound image created in this mode is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair lending an MONS MOVIE immediacy to the overall sound It is particularly effective when used with old mono movies news broadcasts and dialog ROCK CONCERT This program is suitable for rock music A big powerful sound is reproduced lively and dynamically CONCERT HALL large hall ambience In this program the center seems even
21. turntable with an MC cartridge The player should be connected to the unit through the MC head amplifier The volume level cannot be increased or sound is distorted No sound from the rear speakers The power to the component connected to the REC OUT terminals of this unit is off The sound output level to the rear speakers is set to 0 The monaural sound source is played in DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode Turn the power to the component on Turn up the sound output level with the REAR level control Select another program suitable for the monaural sound source No sound from the center speaker The sound output level to the center speaker is set to 0 Turn up the sound output level with the CENTER level control The center mode is in PHANTOM mode Select NORMAL or WIDE Incorrect sound field program selection No sound field program is selected Select the appropriate program FM stereo reception is noisy Because of the characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts this is limited to cases where the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor Check the antenna connections Try using a multiple element FM antenna There is distortion and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna There is multipath interference Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath interference A desired station cannot be tuned in with
22. Auto tuning The station is too weak Use Manual tuning mode Use a high quality directional FM antenna A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto tuning Weak signal or loose antenna connections Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for best reception Use Manual tuning mode There are continuous crackling and hissing noises Noises will result from ligtning fluorescent lamps motors thermostats and other electrical equipment Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire This will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all noise There are buzzing and whining noises especially in the evening A television set is being used nearby Relocate this unit away from the TV The remote control transmitter does not work Remote control transmitter Direct sunlight or lighting of an inverter type of flourescent lamp etc is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit Change the position of the main unit The batteries of this remote control transmitter are too weak Replace the batteries with new ones The sound is degraded when monitoring is performed by using the headphones connected to the compact disc player or cassette deck Others The power to this unit is off Turn the power to this unit on 27 28 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Front L R 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 04 THD
23. YAMAHA RX V4AGO OWNER S MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHORTEILE MEDFOLJANDE TILLBEHOR ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS BIJGELEVERDE ACCESSOIRES After unpacking check that the following parts are included Apr s le d ballage v rifier que les pi ces suivantes sont incluses Nach dem Auspacken berpr fen ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att f ljande delar finns med Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell imballaggio dell apparecchio Desembale el aparato y verificar que los siguientes accesorios est n en la caja Controleer na het uitpakken of de volgende onderdelen voorhanden zijn e Indoor FM Antenna e Remote Control Transmitter e Antenne FM int rieure e Emetteur de t l commande e UKW Innenantenne e Fernbedienungsgeber e FM inomhusantenn e Fjarrkontrollsandare SSS e Antenna FM per interni e Telecomando SSE e Antena FM interior e Transmisor del control remoto z E e FM Binnenantenne e Afstandbediening EE OO oja Sa ae ome oo im FEE LIE Lo Se e AM Loop Antenna e Batteries size AA R6 UM 3 e Cadre antenna AM e Piles taille AA R6 UM 3 e MW Rahmenantenne e Batterien
24. age 20 Select the front speakers to be used SPEAKERS A B ON dh ON oF 4 oorr If you use two front speaker systems press both the A and B switches Note In step 3 if two or more program sources are selected at the same time by using the input selector switches be sure to remember the priority order of the input sources Priority order of sources 1 TAPE 2 VCR 3 LD TV TUNER CD or PHONO e f you select LD TV TUNER CD or PHONO be sure that neither TAPE nor VCR have been selected e f you select TAPE and VCR and another input selector Switch at the same time the playback result will be the video image from the VCR and the sound from the audio tape e f you select both LD TV and TAPE at the same time the playback result will be the video image from the LD player and the sound from the audio tape e Once you play the LD player its video image will not be interrupted even if other input selector switches except VCR are selected e For TAPE and VCR whenever the switch is pressed the corresponding input source is selected or canceled alternately 13 14 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE 1 Select the source to be recorded MONITOR VCR TAPE INPUT TUNER cD LD TV PHONO N To dub from tape to tape refer to the Notes shown at right
25. atic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from its professional grade steering logic circuitry which provides greater effective channel separation for a much higher degree of realism than the passive Dolby Surround circuits found in today s typical home audio video equipment Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true center channel so that there are four independent channels unlike passive Dolby Surround which has in effect only three channels left right and rear This center channel allows listeners seated in even less than ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from action on the screen while getting a stereo effect as well Dolby Pro Logic Surround DSP You can also enjoy a combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP in the sound field program PRO LOGIC ENHANCED It recreates the surround effect of a movie theater effectively duplicating its multiple surround loudspeaker system completely surrounding the listener with the sounds of the action taking place on the screen What s more our technicians armed with sophisticated measuring equipment have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert hall theater etc to allow you to accurately recreate one of several actual live performance environments all in your own home This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal
26. dicates the SLEEP time 1 LI N A SLEEP l N Flashes on and off continuously E E Select the desired SLEEP time Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed the SLEEP time will change as follows Minutes 120 90 gt 60 gt 30 The SLEEP timer is OFF The indication before the SLEEP key is pressed After a while the display returns to the indication before the SLEEP timer is set and the SLEEP indicator stops flashing and illuminates Press once when the sleep time displays 30 Returns the indication before the SLEEP timer is set Goes off 2 The unit will be turned off automaticallv after the passing of the SLEEP time vou selected 24 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit If the CD player turntable and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of This Unit Turns the power on off Selects preset station number Selects higher preset station number Selects lower preset station number A B C D E Selects the page A E of preset stations For the DSP control keys refer to the page 20 SLEEP ES ES K lt SKIP gt
27. e unit to the STANDBY mode In this mode the indicator is half illuminated SIN 1214 POWER on mode STANDBY mode e NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Batterv installation Batterv replacement If vou find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones Notes e Use only AA R6 UM 3 batteries for replacement e Be sure the polarities are correct See the illustration inside the battery compartment e Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing etc Clean the batterv compartment thoroughiv before installing new batteries Remote control transmitter operation range Remote control sensor Within approximatelv 7 m 23 feet Co o Notes There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit If the remote control sensor is directiv illuminated bv strong lighting especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly In this case reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normallv check the following points to determine whether the fault can be c
28. ect the AC power plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm 11 Grounding or polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated 12 AC outlet Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide 13 Voltage Selector General Model only The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply Voltages are 110 120 220 240V AC 50 60 Hz FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below Serial No The serial number is located on the rear of the unit Retain this Owner s Manual in a safe place for future reference WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION FOR CANADA MODEL TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the apparatus itself is turned off For U K customers If
29. ev Europe model 9e 70 dB Signal to Noise Ratio IHF Mono Stereo Except Europe model 80 dB 75 dB DIN Weighted 40 kHz Dev Mono Stereo Europe model 74 dB 69 dB Harmonic Distortion Mono Stereo 1 kHz Except Europe model M 0 1 0 296 Mono Stereo 40 kHz Dev Europe model D CERE 0 1 0 296 Stereo Separation 40 kHz Dev 50 dB Frequency Response FI to 13 KHz ete 0 0 5 dB 20 HZ to T5 KHZ un iii ie 0 1 5 dB AM SECTION Tuning Range U S A Canada and General models A 530 to 1 710 kHz Australia U K Europe and General models 531 to 1 611 kHz Usable Sensitivity SelectiVily ueri Signal to Noise Ratio Image Response Ratio 40 dB Spurious Response Ratio 50 dB Harmonic Distortion 0 396 AUDIO SECTION Output Level Impedance FM 10096 mod 1 kHz Except Europe model 500 mV 2 2 k ohms Europe model 40 kHz Dev 400 mV 2 2 k ohms AM 3096 mod 400 Hz M RN TT 150 mV 2 2 k ohms GENERAL Power Supply U S A and Canada models ENT AC 120V 60 Hz Australia and U K models AC 240V 50 Hz Europe modell AC 230V 50 Hz General model AC 110 120 220 240V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption U S A
30. it is turned on Front speakers B How to Connect Red positive Black negative D Press up the tab Q Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires Press down the tab and secure the wire The maximum power total power consumption of components that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET S is 100 watts GND terminal For turntable use Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will minimize hum but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected ANTENNA CONNECTIONS e Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly referring to the following figure e Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit In general these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength Nevertheless a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one If you experience poor reception quality an outdoor antenna may result in improvement Outdoor FM antenna Indoor FM cm antenna pm included Outdoor AM antenna 300 ohm feeder PHONO CD LD TV TAPE AUDIO SIGNAL PE coaxial cable 75 ohm 300 ohm antenna adapter AM loop antenna included
31. n the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED modes If a digital sound field program is not used this adjustment is unnecessary Once the output level is adjusted the level value will be the same in all the digital sound field programs If a digital sound field program is not used this adjustment is unnecessary By continuously pressing or key the value changes continuously However the value stops changing momentarily at the preset point Adjustable Notes e Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some sources Experiment with the DELAY TIME keys to create the effect that you find most suitable e The values of the DELAY TIME you set the last time will remain memorized even when the power of this unit is off However if the power plug cord is kept disconnected for more than two weeks these values will be invalid 23 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit you can set this unit to be turned off automatically When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source this timer function is helpful Notes e The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter e The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to a SWITCHED OUTLET on the rear panel of this unit To set the SLEEP time To cancel the selected SLEEP time 1 Press repeatedly In
32. nd Field Processor DSP built into this unit takes full advantage of Yamaha s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments movie theater concert hall and so on In addition you get incredible realism from Dolby encoded video sources using the built in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing however let s get right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference Digital Sound Field Processing What is it that makes live music so good Today s advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance but chances are you ll still notice something missing the acoustic environment of the live concert hall Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room so you ll feel all the sound of a live concert Dolby Pro Logic Surround The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you experience the dram
33. ol drv clean place awav from windows heat sources sources of excessive vibration dust moisture and cold Avoid sources of humming transformers motors To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose the unit to rain or water 3 Never open the cabinet If something drops into the set contact your dealer 4 Do not use force on switches controls or connection wires When moving the unit first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment Never pull the wires themselves 5 The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit If these openings are obstructed the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly and eventually damage the circuits Therefore avoid placing objects against these openings and do not install the unit where the flow of air through the ventilation openings could be impeded 6 Always set the VOLUME control to before starting the audio source play Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started T Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth 8 Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty 9 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time ie vacation etc disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet 10 To prevent lightning damage disconn
34. om conditions BALANCE o L5 5R Note This control is effective only for the sound from the front speakers Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS TREBLE 5 5 5 5 BASS Turn this clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the low frequency response TREBLE Turn this clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the high frequency response Note These controls are effective only for the sound from the front speakers When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack You can listen to the main sound through headphones When listening with headphones privately set both the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position PHONES 15 16 TUNING OPERATIONS Normally if station signals are strong and there is no interference quick automatic search tuning AUTOMATIC TUNING is possible However if signals of the station you want to select are weak you must tune to it manually MANUAL TUNING AUTOMATIC TUNING MANUAL TUNING 1 Select the reception band FM or AM while watching 1 Select the reception band FM or AM while watching the display the display FM AM FM AM N gt EM a or am N ee or an P a qo 71s q 2 www 2 we M FA AUTO TUNING ii goes off
35. omatic preset tuning is finished automatically e When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of the last preset station Check the contents and the number of preset stations by following the procedure of the section To recall a preset station on page 17 To recall a preset station Simply follow the procedure of the section To recall a preset station on page 17 Notes e You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM station manually by simply following the procedure of the section To store stations on page 17 e Ifthe number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8 the search is finished automatically after searching through all frequencies e With this function only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically If the station you want to program is week in signal strength tune to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of the section To store stations on page 17 EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS Vou can exchange the places of two preset stations each other bv easv operations 2 4 Example If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5 and vice versa 1 Recall the preset station on E1 by following the method of recall a preset station on page 17 2 EDIT N J l Ex E Ga A A Fla
36. on 20 Hz to 20 kHz PHONO MM to REC OUT 1V 0 02 CD TAPE LD TV VCR to SP OUT SOW B ONMS 0 02 Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A Network PHONO MM 5 mV Input Shorted sauce dk evs 82 dB CD TAPE LD TV VCR Input Shorted mne 93 dB Residual Noise IHF A Network 140 uV Channel Separation Vol 30 dB PHONO MM Input Shorted 1 kHz 60 dB CD TAPE LD TV VCR Input 5 1 k ohms Terminated 1 kHz Tone Control Characteristics BASS Boost cut 10 dB 50 Hz Turnover Frequency TREBLE Boost cut 10 dB 20 kHz Turnover Frequency FM SECTION Tuning Range U S A Canada and General models m 87 5 to 107 9 MHz Australia Europe U K and General models 87 5 to 108 0 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivitv IHF 75 ohms MONO etes 1 55 uV 15 1 dBf Stereo sss 21 uV 37 7 dBf Usable Sensitivity 75 ohms 80 dB S N Quieting 1 kHz 10096 mod Except Europe model 0 8 uV 9 3 dBf DIN Mono S N 26 dB Europe model 0 9 uV DIN Stereo S N 46 dB Europe model Image Response Ratio Except Europe model 45 dB Europe model IF Response Ratio Spurious Response Ratio AM Suppression Capture Rat dida 1 5 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity Except Europe Selectivity two signals 40 kHz D
37. onfiguration the center speaker is digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or necessary as well as the rear speakers If the digital sound DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode the center sound is field program is in DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO output from the left and the right front speakers However the LOGIC ENHANCED mode conversations will be output from sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent 5 speaker configuration e Set the center mode to the NORMAL or WIDE position e Be sure to set the center mode to the PHANTOM position For details refer to page 11 For details refer to page 11 Front L Center Front R Front L Front R lt piaogue LA sinus gt A ea ae ON ro Surround sound ARN ZZ LO Surround sound ol Rear L Rear R Rear L Rear R SPEAKER PLACEMENT The recommanded speaker configuration the 5 speaker configuration will require two speaker pairs front speakers your normal stereo speakers and rear speakers plus a center speaker When you place these speakers refer to the following Front In normal position The position of your present stereo speaker system Rear Behind your listening position facing slightly inward Nearly six feet approx 1 8 m up from the floor Center Precisely between the front speakers To avoid interference with TV sets use a magnetically shielded speaker If however
38. orrected bv the simple measures suggested If it cannot be corrected or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is pressed Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted Firmly plug in the power cord No sound or no picture Incorrect output cord connections Connect the cords properly If the problem persists the cords may be defective Appropriate input selector is not pressed Press the appropriate input selector corresponding to the input source The sound suddenly goes off The protection circuit has activated because of short circuit etc Turning the unit off and then on will reset the protection circuit Only one side speaker outputs the sound Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control Adjust it to the appropriate position Incorrect cord connection Connect the cord properly If the problem persists the cables may be defective Sound hums Incorrect cord connections Firmly connect the audio plugs If the problem persists the cords may be defective No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit Amplifier The volume level is low while playing a record The record is being played on a
39. shes 3 Next recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1 Flashes EDIT l Lr I I Shows the exchange of stations is completed 19 20 USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR DSP This unit incorporates a sophisticated multi program digital sound field processor which allows vou to expand and shape the audio sound field from both the audio and video sources for a theater like experience in the listening viewing room This digital sound field processor has 6 programs 4 programs for digital sound field processing and 2 programs for the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting the suitable program and adding desired adjustments In addition when the digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode the built in automatic input balance control functions This presents you the best surround condition without manual adjustment Displays your selection on the DSP or other informations Display E Ed any OU I DI Lie j EIEN ET oo MEMORY TAPE VCR MONITOR AUTO TUNING SLEEP PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO ROCK CONCERT ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIECONCERT HALL NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM TEST EEN 1 Front Panel Switches on off the digital sound field processor DSP DIGITAL SOUND
40. speakers In this mode the bass tone will be output from the front speakers Select this mode when you use the center speaker approximately same sized as the front speakers WIDE For 4 speaker configuration PHANTOM Select this mode when you do not use the center speaker The center sound will be output from the left and right front speakers 9 Turn up the volume VOLUME You will hear a test tone like pink noise from the left front speaker then the center speaker then the right front speaker and then the rear speakers for about two seconds each The display changes as shown below Front L Center gt ci tot wp 1 L1 po va N Rear Front R L and R The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard at the same time CONTINUED 11 12 1 0 Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect sound output level of the left front speaker and the right front speaker are the same BALANCE o L5 BR 1 3 Cancel the test tone TEST J TEST Stops flashing and disappears 1 1 Make the sound output level of the center speaker the same as that of the front speakers with the CENTER level control CENTER 1 2 Make the sound output level of the rear speakers the same as that of the front speakers with
41. the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted For details refer to the instructions described below Note The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet Special Instructions for U K Model IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Blue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE As the colours of the wires in the main lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Make sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug FREQUENCY STEP switch General Model only Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas set the FREQUENCY STEP switch located at the rear according to the frequency spacing in your area Before setting this switch disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet PROFILE OF THIS UNIT Vou are the proud owner of a Vamaha stereo receiver an extremelv sophisticated audio component The Digital Sou
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