Yamaha RX-V1 manual

TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR MACRO MACRO LEARN OFF ON SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTER- TAINMENT CONCERT VIDEO 2 CONCERT VIDEO 1 POWER REC STOP PAUS[...]

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equil[...]

19 For US customers only: Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static char ges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the [...]

1. T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry , clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. A void sources of humming (transformers, motors). T o prevent fire or electrical shock[...]

1 English Contents Introduction 2 Features ............................................................................................................... 3 Getting Started .................................................................................................... 5 Controls and Functions ...................................................[...]

2 Introduction Introduction Features 3 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Surround EX .................................................. 3 DTS and DTS ES ..............................................................................[...]

3 English Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment. The RX-V1 is the most complete and advanced AV receiver available. Though some of the more advanced features of this unit may not be familiar to you, they are easy to use. Incorporated state-of-the-art technology such as Dolby Digital and DTS can bring the same audi[...]

4 Introduction Features Digital Sound Fields (DSP) Technological advances in sound reproduction over the last 30 years have enhanced the listening experience with improved clarity, precision, and power. However, something has been missing: the atmosphere and acoustic ambience of the public venue. Our Yamaha engineers have extensively researched the[...]

5 English PHONES BASS TREBLE NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER RX-V1 INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME S VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO VIDEO AUX CINEMA DSP DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL SURROUND ON OFF 55 44 33 22 11 0 + – 55 44 33 22 11 0 + – 55 44 33 22 11 0 R L VCR 2 CD VCR 1 TUNER CBL/SAT TAPE D-TV MD LD DVD BALANCE PHONO VCR 3 VIDEO AUX REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOT[...]

6 Introduction Controls and Functions Front Panel ~ ST ANDBY/ON Turns this unit on (On mode) and off (Standby mode). When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a four to five to second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. In Standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power so it can respond to the remote cont[...]

7 English ( REC OUT/ZONE2 Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder and ZONE 2 outputs independent of the source you are listening to in the main room. When set to the SOURCE/ REMOTE position, the input source is directed to all outputs. · VIDEO A UX Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a v[...]

8 Introduction ON SCREEN LEVEL SLEEP TEST PARAMETER SET MENU % % TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR MACRO MACRO LEARN OFF ON SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT EN[...]

9 English ~ Infrared window Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the component you want to operate. Ÿ CLEAR Used for clearing functions acquired using the Learn and Rename features, programmed macros, and preset manufacturer codes (see pages 65, 66). ! RE-NAME Used for changing the source name in the display window (see page 65). ?[...]

10 Introduction Controls and Functions Front Panel Display DIGITAL DSP PCM PRO LOGIC SPEAKERS AB LD D-TV CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 V-AUX DVD MD TAPE TUNER CD PHONO VIRTUAL SLEEP STEREO AUTO TUNING MEMORY ~ DTS indicator Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on. Ÿ VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual Cinema DSP (See page 34.) ! Multi[...]

11 English Controls and Functions ~ RF (AC-3) input jack Connect to the RF output terminal of your LD player. Ÿ Audio equipment jacks Refer to page 16 for hookup information. ! Video equipment jac ks Refer to page 18 for hookup information. ⁄ Antenna input terminals Refer to page 25 for hookup information. @ Speaker terminals Refer to page 20 fo[...]

12 Preparations Preparations Speaker System Configurations 13 Eight or Seven Speaker Configuration –Full Cinema DSP– ............................ 13 Six Speaker Configuration –Hi Fi DSP– .......................................................... 13 Five Speaker Configuration –Standard 5.1 Channel– .......................................[...]

13 English Front Effect Speakers Rear Speakers Front Subwoofer Rear Center Speaker Rear Subwoofer ( ) Speaker System Configurations The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right Main speakers, a Center speaker, the left and right Rear speakers, the left and right Front Effect speakers, and a Rear Center spea[...]

14 Preparations Front Effect Speakers Rear Speakers Front Subwoofer Rear Center Speaker Rear Subwoofer FL L approx. 1m approx. 1m 0.5~1m 0.5~1m 1.5~3m RL CR FR RR RC Speaker Placement Where you place your speakers has a tremendous effect on how well your system sounds. ■ Placing the Main Speakers Place the left and right Main speakers an equal di[...]

15 English Hookups RF(AC-3) LD P R /C R P B /C B Y Composite VIDEO terminal S VIDEO terminal COMPONENT VIDEO terminals Connecting to Digital Jacks The RX-V1 has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital bitstreams. When you[...]

16 Preparations Hookups Connecting Audio Components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including the RX-V1 and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. When you connect other YAMAHA audio equipment (such as a CD player or changer, MD dec[...]

17 English ■ Connecting a T ape Dec k 1 1 Connect the left and right signal output jacks on your tape deck to the TAPE 3 (PLAY) L and R jacks. 2 2 Connect the left and right signal input jacks on your tape deck to the TAPE 4 (REC) L and R jacks. Notes: • You can monitor audio recordings if you connect a three-head tape deck to the TAPE 3 (PLAY)[...]

18 Preparations MAIN CENTER SUB WOOFER 6CH INPUT SURROUND IN (PLAY) IN (PLAY) CD GND TAPE OUT (REC) OUT (REC) MD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 DVD VIDEO LD D-TV CBL /SAT IN DVD D-TV CBL /SAT MONITOR OUT IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT CD CD DVD DVD LD LD VCR 1 D-TV MD OUT (REC) IN ( PLAY) CBL /SAT CBL /SAT AUDIO PHONO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO PREOUT/MAIN IN[...]

19 English Hookups ■ Connecting a VCR 1 1 Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 IN L and R jacks. 2 2 Connect the left and right audio signal input jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 OUT L and R jacks. 3 3 Connect the composite video signal output jack on your VCR to the VCR 1 VIDEO IN jack. If your VCR has an [...]

20 Preparations Connecting Speakers This section explains how to connect speakers to the RX-V1. After you finish connecting your speakers, use the SET MENU to change the signal output settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration. ■ Using Speaker Cords A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running[...]

21 English ■ Connecting the Front Effect Speakers Connect the + and – terminals of your right and left Front Effect speakers to the L and R FRONT + and – terminals on this unit. ■ Connecting the Rear and Rear Center Speakers 1 1 Connect the + and – terminals of your right and left Rear speakers to the L and R REAR + and – terminals on t[...]

22 Preparations Hookups ■ Connecting a Rear Subw oofer By using both Front and Rear Subwoofers, the CINEMA-DSP sound field programs can produce realistic movie effects with powerful, dynamic sound. To take advantage of this dynamic sound, be sure to set the 1C. REAR L/R SP item in the SET MENU to “LARGE” (see page 41), and connect your Rear s[...]

23 English Connecting External Amplifiers If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT/ MAIN IN terminals as follows. ~ MAIN jacks MAIN OUT jack ....... Main channel line output jacks. The signals output through these jacks are affected by BASS , TREBLE , BA[...]

24 Preparations Connecting Power Supply Cords ■ Connecting the A C Po wer Cor d After completing all connections, plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC outlet. ■ AC OUTLETS Use these to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. The power to the switched outlets is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON ( SYSTEM POWE[...]

25 English DVD D-TV CBL /SAT MONITOR OUT T VIDEO PREOUT/MAIN IN SPEAKERS FRONT REAR CENTER REAR CENTER A MAIN B P R /C R B /C B FRONT REAR (SURROUND) SUB WOOFER SPLIT CENTER IN CENTER OUT MAIN IN MAIN OUT MONO REAR CTR 75 Ω UNBAL. + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – GND AM ANT FM ANT Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor[...]

26 Preparations On-Screen Displays (OSD) You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP sound field program parameter settings on a screen, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display. If a video sourc[...]

27 English This section explains how to set the speaker output levels using the test tone generator. The Dolby Surround test is for balancing the output levels of the six speakers required for surround sound systems. The DSP test is for balancing the Front Effect speakers with the Main speakers for the DSP sound field programs. Before Y ou Begin 1 [...]

28 Preparations Speaker Output Levels Dolby Surround T est Use the Dolby Surround Test to balance the output levels of speakers required for surround sound systems. 1 1 Press TEST on the remote control so “TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears on the video monitor and front panel display. 2 2 Adjust VOLUME +/– so you can hear the test tone. • The test t[...]

29 English DSP T est Adjust the output level of the Front Effect speakers while this unit is reproducing a DSP sound field program. If you do not use Front Effect speakers, set the 1F. FRNT EFCT SP item in the SET MENU to “NONE” (see page 41), and the DSP Front Effect signals will be mixed with the Main channel signals. 1 1 Press TEST repeatedl[...]

30 Basic Operation Basic Operation Basic Playback 31 Power Control ................................................................................................... 31 Selecting a Source ............................................................................................. 32 Input Modes and Indications ....................................[...]

31 English Power Control 1 1 Press STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power. • The front panel (and the monitor screen) shows the level of the volume for a few seconds and then switches to show the current sound field program. 2 2 Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY on the remote control) to turn off the power. Note: • T[...]

32 Basic Operation Selecting a Source 1 1 Select the source using INPUT SELECTOR , or press one of the input buttons on the remote control. • The current source is indicated on the front panel display with an arrow. • The current source name and input mode appear on the front panel display and the video monitor for a few seconds. DVD ..........[...]

33 English Basic Playback Input Modes and Indications The RX-V1 comes with various input jacks. If your external component is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can set the priority of the input signal. Press INPUT MODE on the front panel or an input button (press it repeatedly) on the remote control to display or change the input m[...]

34 Basic Operation Selecting a Sound Field Program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP sound field program. The 24 DSP sound field programs are divided into 12 DSP program groups. For details about each program, see pages 71~76. 1 1 Set 10KEY/DSP to DSP . 2 2 Press one of the DSP program group buttons (or PROGRAM % or % on [...]

35 English AM/FM T uner Automatic tuning is effective when the radio signals are strong and have no interference. However, manual tuning is best for weaker signals that have some interference. Manual T uning 1 1 Select “TUNER” as the input source. You can use INPUT SELECTOR on the main unit or the input button on the remote control. 2 2 Press A[...]

36 Basic Operation SPEAKERS A LD D-TV CBL/SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 V-AUX DVD MD TAPE TUNER CD PHONO SLEEP STEREO MEMORY SPEAKERS A Presetting Stations ■ Manuall y presetting stations This unit can store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups). Using this feature, you can easily tune to any preset station by selecting the preset station number (see[...]

37 English ■ Automatically presetting stations You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. With this function, the unit automatically tunes to FM stations with strong signals, then stores up to 40 of those stations in order. 1 1 Tune to the FM station from which you want automatic presetting to begin. See page 35 for tun[...]

38 Basic Operation T uning to Preset Stations 1 1 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the preset station group. The preset group letter appears in the display and changes each time you press A/B/C/D/E . 2 2 Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) so that the colon (:) appears next to the AM or FM indicator. “:” must appear in the display to recall preset stations. If[...]

39 English REC OUT/ZONE 2 allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source. Preparations 1 1 Turn on the power to the RX-V1 and all connected equipment. 2 2 Select the source equipment you want to record using REC OUT/ ZONE 2 . • To record the current source, set REC OUT/ZONE 2 to SOURCE/ REMOTE . • To record a s[...]

40 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation SET MENU Items 41 Operating the SET MENU ................................................................................ 42 1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) ......................... 43 2. LOW FREQ. TEST ....................................................................................... [...]

41 English Items 1. SPEAKER SET 1A. CENTER SP 1B. MAIN SP 1C. REAR L/R SP 1D. REAR CT SP 1E. LFE/BASS OUT 1F. FRNT EFCT SP 1G. MAIN LEVEL 2. LOW FREQ. TEST 3. DOLBY D. SET 3A. LFE LEVEL 3B. D-RANGE 4. DTS SET 4A. LFE LEVEL 5. SP DELAY TIME 6. AUDIO DELAY 7. CENTER GEQ 8. REAR CT GEQ 9. CINEMA EQ 9A. L, C, R EQ 9B. FRNT EFCT EQ 9C. REAR L/R EQ 9D. R[...]

42 Advanced Operation Operating the SET MENU This section describes how to adjust items in the SET MENU using the remote control. ■ General procedure for adjusting items Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting. 1 1 Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to SET MENU . 2 2 Press % or % repeatedly to select an item, then press + or – to ch[...]

43 English 1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. You must set the output mode when you use a subwoofer. ■ 1A. CENTER SP (Center Speaker Mode) By adding a Center speaker to your speaker configuration, the RX-V1 can provide good dialogue localization for man[...]

44 Advanced Operation ■ 1D. REAR CT SP (Rear Center Speaker Mode) By adding a Rear Center speaker to your speaker configuration, the RX-V1 can provide more realistic front-to-back and back-to-front transitions. The initial setting is “LRG”. Select the “LRG” setting if you have a large Rear Center speaker. The entire range of Rear Center c[...]

45 English ■ 1F . FRNT EFCT SP (Fr ont Eff ect Speaker Mode) The RX-V1 uses Front Effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources of the sound field programs. If you do not use Front Effect speakers, you can direct the Front Effect signals to the Main speakers. The OSD shows small or no Front Effect speakers depending on how you set this it[...]

46 Advanced Operation SET MENU Items 2. LOW FREQ. TEST Use this feature to adjust the Subwoofer volume so it matches the volume of the other speakers in your configuration. Change the setting using the remote control while sitting in the main listening position. 1 1 Press + or – to set the TEST TONE to “ON”, and adjust the volume using VOLUME[...]

47 English SET MENU Items 3. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set) ■ 3A. LFE LEVEL Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back Dolby Digital encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. The LFE signal carries the low frequency special effect s[...]

48 Advanced Operation SET MENU Items L C C R RL RC RC RR 4. DTS SET ■ 4A. LFE LEVEL Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back DTS encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes DTS signals. The LFE signal carries the low frequency special effect sound which is [...]

49 English 7. CENTER GEQ (Center Graphic Equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the built-in five band graphic equalizer so the Center speaker tone matches that of the left and right Main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. 1 1 Use % to select a higher frequency and % to select a lower frequency. 2 2 Pre[...]

50 Advanced Operation SET MENU Items 9. CINEMA EQ Use this feature to match the tonal quality of four groups of speakers: the Main and Center speaker group, the Front Effect speakers group, the Rear speakers group, and the Rear Center speaker group. CINEMA-EQ consists of a high-shelving equalizer (HIGH) and a parametric equalizer (PEQ). The high-sh[...]

51 English SET MENU Items 10. HP TONE CTRL (Headphone T one Control) Use this feature to adjust the level of bass and treble when you use your headphones. The initial Setting is 0 dB for both bass and treble. This does not effect to the 96 kHz sampling digital signal. Select BASS or TRBL and press + or – to change each level. You can adjust the l[...]

52 Advanced Operation SET MENU Items 13. MEMOR Y GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other settings on this unit. Select “ON” to use MEMORY GUARD to protect the following features: • DSP program parameters • All SET MENU items • Front, Rear Center speaker and Subwoofer levels • The On[...]

53 English 16. INPUT RENAME Use this feature to change the name of the input which appears on the OSD or the front panel display. 1 1 Select the input you want to change the name of by pressing an input button (or using INPUT SELECTOR ). 2 2 Press + or – to place the ^ under the space or the character you want to edit. 3 3 Press % or % to select [...]

54 Advanced Operation Remote Control Features The remote control can operate the main unit as well as other Yamaha audio and video components. To control the components of other manufacturers (or some Yamaha), you must set up the remote control with the manufacturer’s codes. This remote control also has a sophisticated Learn feature that allows i[...]

55 English Remote Control Features ■ SOURCE SELECT You can control another component independently from the input you selected by pressing an input button. 1 1 Press SELECT % or % to choose a component and set the remote control to be used for it. 2 2 The display window will show one of the following: V-AUX , TAPE , PHONO , D-TV (digital and regu[...]

56 Advanced Operation Remote Control Features Each Component Control Area The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the equipment you have. ■ Operating a T uner (TUNER Area) ■ Operating a T ape Deck (T APE Area) SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 V[...]

57 English Remote Control Features ■ Operating a CD Play er (CD Area) ■ Operating an MD Recor der (MD Area) SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENT[...]

58 Advanced Operation Remote Control Features ■ Operating an LD Pla yer (LD Area) ■ Operating a D VD Pla yer (D VD Area) SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROC[...]

59 English Remote Control Features ■ Operating a VCR (VCR 1 / VCR 2 / VCR 3 Area) ■ Operating a TV or Digital TV (D-TV Area) SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB[...]

60 Advanced Operation Remote Control Features ■ Operating a Cable or Satellite TV T uner (CBSA T Area) ■ Free Area (OPTN and PHONO Areas) 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTER- TAINMENT CONCERT VIDEO 2 CONCERT VIDEO 1 POWER REC STO[...]

61 English Remote Control Features Setting the Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control You can control other components by setting a manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each component controol area except for the OPTN area. The Yamaha code is factory preset for DVD, LD, CD, MD, TUNER, and TAPE (Yamaha for LD, and Yamaha1 for others). There i[...]

62 Advanced Operation Remote Control Features Programming a New Remote Control Function If you desire to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the manufacturer code, or a manufacturer code is not available, the following procedure needs to be performed. The possible programming area is the same as a component control are[...]

63 English Using the Macro Feature The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations by pressing just one button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback. Using the Macro feature, you can perform all those operations by s[...]

64 Advanced Operation MACRO TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR MACRO MACRO LEARN OFF ON SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER % % % Remote Control Features ■ Operating the Macro Feature 1 1 Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON . 2 2 Press a Macro button. Notes: • When you are finished using the Macr[...]

65 English 1 1 Select the source component that you want to clear on the window by using input buttons. 2 2 Press LEARN if you want to clear a learned function, or press MACRO to clear a programmed macro, using a ball point pen or similar object. 3 3 Press and hold CLEAR using a ball point pen or similar object, and at the same time press the butto[...]

66 Advanced Operation 1 1 Press CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object. 2 2 Press % / % to select the clear mode. The mode is shown in the window in the following order: 3 3 Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3 seconds. • “C:NG” appears in the display window if the operation is unsuccessful. 4 4 Press CLEAR to confirm clearing. • O[...]

67 English Setting the Sleep T imer Use this feature to automatically turn off the main unit after the amount of time you set. The Sleep Timer is useful when you plan to fall asleep while the main unit is reproducing or recording a source. The Sleep Timer also automatically turns off external components connected to AC OUTLETS . The Sleep Timer can[...]

68 Advanced Operation ZONE 2 You can make up a multi-room audio-video system with this unit. With this feature, you can set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and second (Zone 2) room using the supplied remote control in the second room. ONLY ANALOG SIGNALS ARE SENT TO THE SECOND ROOM. FOR ANY SOURCE YOU WISH TO LISTEN T[...]

69 English SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER MD CD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 LD DVD 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER MENU SOUND DISPLAY SOURCE SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER % ! ! $ *# $ % % % % % 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTER- TAINMENT CONCERT VIDEO 2 CONCERT VIDEO 1 POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY 6.1/ES TV THEATER MOVIE THEATE[...]

70 Additional Information Additional Information Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) 7 1 Understanding Sound Fields ............................................................................. 71 Recreating a Sound Field .................................................................................. 71 E/R (Early Reflection) ..................[...]

71 English Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) Understanding Sound Fields A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections [...]

72 Additional Information Hi-Fi DSP-Sound Field Program ■ Europe Hall A This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in Munich which has approximately 2500 seats. Almost the whole interior is made of wood. There is relatively little reflection from the walls, and sound spreads finely and beautifully. ■ Europe Hall B This is a large shoe-box type con[...]

73 English CINEMA-DSP The Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP Sound Field Programs Filmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DS[...]

74 Additional Information CINEMA-DSP Movie Theater Programs Most movie software has four-channel (left, center, right and surround) sound information encoded using Dolby Surround matrix processing and stored on the left and right tracks. These signals are processed by the Dolby Pro Logic decoder. The Movie Theater Programs are designed to recreate [...]

75 English CINEMA-DSP Sound Field Program According to the input signal format, the RX-V1 automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. * The Matrix decoder is ON. ■ Program Gr oups 7~9 These are sound field programs for the audio-video sources. ■ Program Gr oups 10~12 Ideal for reproducing a movie program which is [...]

76 Additional Information CINEMA-DSP Sound Field Program Program Group 9 : TV Theater ■ Mono Movie This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth using only the presence sound field. ■ V ariety/Sports Though the presence sound field is re[...]

77 English Sound Field Program Parameter Editing You can enjoy good quality sound with the pre-set parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Changing Parameter Settings 1 1 Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to PARAMETER on the remote contro[...]

78 Additional Information Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. EFCT TRIM (Ef fect T rim) Function .................... This parameter adjusts t[...]

79 English S. DL Y (Surround Delay) Function .................... This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround sound field. Control Range ........... 0 - 49 milliseconds (The range depends on the signal format.) Description ................ When Dolby Digital signals are decoded: the larger the [...]

80 Additional Information Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions RC. ROOM SIZE (Rear Center Room Size) Function .................... This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the rear center sound field. Control Range ........... 0.1 - 2.0 Description ................ The larger the value, the more reflective the presence sound field walls be[...]

81 English Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions REV . TIME (Reverberation T ime) Function .................... This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Control Range ...[...]

82 Appendix Appendix T roubleshooting 83 Reference Chart for the INPUT and OUTPUT Jacks 87 CINEMA - EQ Frequency Characteristics 87 Specifications 88[...]

83 English T roubleshooting Refer to the chart below when the RX-V1 does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn the power off, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer or the nearest Yamaha Audio Products Service Department. After this unit is exposed [...]

84 Appendix T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What to Do No sound is coming from the Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Front Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Center speaker. No sound is coming from the Rear Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Subwoofer. Poor bass reproduction. The volume level cannot be increas[...]

85 English Problem Possible Cause What to Do FM stereo reception is noisy. There is distortion and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. A desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in using preset tuning. A desired station cannot be tuned in with [...]

86 Appendix The remote control does not work. The remote control does not function properly. The remote control does not “learn” new functions. (The TRANSMIT indicator does not light up or flash.) Continuous functions such as volume are learned, but operate only for a moment before stopping. Replace the batteries with new ones and press RESET ([...]

87 English Reference Chart for the INPUT and OUTPUT Jacks CINEMA - EQ Frequency Characteristics Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο ∗3 Ο Ο ∗4 Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο ∗2 Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο ∗1 Ο ∗1 Ο ∗1 Ο Ο ▲ HIGH Frequency Range GAIN +6 ~ –9 dB G A I N FRQ ▲ PEQ Frequ[...]

88 Appendix Specifications A udio Section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel MAIN L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R/C (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 ohms) ------------ 110 W FRONT L/R (1 kHz, 0.05% THD, 8 ohms) ------------ 35 W Dynamic Power (IHF) MAIN L/R (8/6/4/2 ohms) -------------- 150/180/240/340 W Dynamic Headroom MAIN L/R (8 ohms) ------------------[...]

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