Yamaha RX-V396RDS manual

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CAUTION CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT . 1. T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a saf e place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dr y , clean place — away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Av oid sources of humming ([...]

English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 1 FEA TURES 5-Channel P ower Amplification ◆ Minimum RMS Output (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz) Main: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω ) Center: 60 W (8 Ω ) Rear: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω ) Multi-mode Digital Sound Field Processing ◆ Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) ◆ Dolby Di[...]

2 GETTING ST AR TED Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in your package. 2 1 3 Remote control Batteries (AA, R06, UM-3 type) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) Indoor FM antenna Connection guide AM loop antenna Battery Installation in the Remote Control 1 T urn the remote control o ver and slide t[...]

3 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Using the Remote Control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor ,[...]

4 LR – + – + 12 3 8 0 9 4 5 7 6 qw e r t y u i o p a s d 6 EON Press this button to select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFF AIRS, SPOR T) when you want to tune in to a radio program of that type automatically . 7 PTY SEEK ST ART Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired program type has been selected in the P[...]

5 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION q PHONES jack Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. Y ou can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones. When using headphones only , set both SPEAKERS A and B to the OFF position and press EFFECT to turn off the ef fect sp[...]

6 Display 8 MEMOR Y indicator This flashes for about five seconds after pressing MEMOR Y . During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory . 9 RDS mode indicators The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently received RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the red indicator next to the RDS data name shows that the cor[...]

7 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Remote Control CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 4 3 9 8 0 ! @ q w 5 6 7 The provided remote control is designed to control all most commonly used functions of this unit. If a Y AMAHA tape deck or CD player designed for remote control compatibility is connected to this u[...]

8 SPEAKER SETUP Speaker Placement Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. Speakers to Be Used This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker . If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, th[...]

9 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CA UTION Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. Be sure all connections are made correctly , that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, ?[...]

10 Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. However , a properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality , an outdoor antenna may improve the quality . Connect eac[...]

11 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ AM loop antenna (inc luded) The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and attached to a wall, etc. However , note that the reception sensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to a metal or steel reinforced wall. Notes • The AM loop ante[...]

12 Connecting an Audio Component CONNECTIONS Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly . T ape deck or MD recorder L R L R L R L R OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN (Europe model) CD pla yer Analog signal Signal flow Connecting to an External Decoder This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input [...]

13 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION CONNECTIONS Connecting a Video Component ■ A udio signal terminals Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly . ■ Video signal terminals Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly . ■ Di[...]

14 Connecting Speakers Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly . If the connections are faulty , no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CA UTIONS • Use speakers with the specif[...]

15 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Speaker cables 1 Remo ve appro x. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation fr om each of the speaker cable. 2 T wist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. ■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals 1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Insert one bare wir[...]

16 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch W ARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when ST ANDBY/ON is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when thi[...]

17 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Using the T est T one The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should be performed at your listening position with the remote control. After completing the adjustments, use VOLUME ( / ) at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfact[...]

18 3 Adjust B ALANCE on the fr ont panel so that the sound output level of the right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same. 4 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted. “CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display . 5 Press + to raise and – to lower the le vel. Adjust the sound output level[...]

19 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 1 Set V OLUME to the “ m ” position. 2 T urn the power on. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to be used. If you use two main speaker systems, press both A and B. PLA YING A SOURCE LR –+ –+ 1,6 4 2 6 7 3 2 7 4 6 4 Select the desired input[...]

20 5 Play the sour ce. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and page 26 for details about tuning). 6 Adjust the v olume to the desired output level. If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc. These controls are only effective for the sound from the main speakers. • BASS controls the low-frequency response. • TREBLE controls t[...]

21 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Input Mode (for the DVD/LD and TV/ digital TV and satellite tuner sources) This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The AUTO and ANALOG input modes are provided. When you turn on the power o[...]

22 y If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of each speaker . (Refer to pages 38 and 39 for details.) Notes • Y ou can select a DSP program for each of the input sources. Once you select a program, it is linked with the input source selected at that time. So, when you select the input source next time, the same program is au[...]

23 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION [3] PR O LOGIC/ENHANCED ( ox ) • Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel: 4 channels • DSP: 1 (surround) [4] DOLBY DIGIT AL/ENHANCED ( gx ) • Input source: Dolby Digital • Output channel: 5.1 channels • DSP: 2 (surround L, R) [...]

24 No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEA TURES 2 MO VIE THEA TER 1 3 MO VIE THEA TER 2 [1] 70 mm SPECT ACLE ( ox ) • Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel: 3 channels • DSP: 2 (presence & surround) [2] DGTL SPECT A CLE ( g x ) • Input source: Dolby Digital • Output channel: 5.1 channels • DSP: 3 (presence & surro[...]

25 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION No. PROGRAM FEA TURES 4 MONO MO VIE • Input source: Monaural • Output channel: 1 channel • DSP: 1 This program is designed specifically to enhance monaural sources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image is wider and slightly forward of the sp[...]

26 5 Press PRESET/TUNING h once to tune in to a higher frequency and l once to tune in to a lower frequenc y . Press the button again if the tuning search does not stop at the desired station. Note • If you tune in manually to an FM station, it will be automatically received in monaural mode to increase the signal quality . y • Use the manual t[...]

27 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Automatic Preset T uning (for RDS stations only) Y ou can make use of the automatic preset tuning function for RDS stations only . This function enables the unit to automatically tune in with strong signals and to sequentially store up to 40 RDS stations (5 group[...]

28 TUNING T o Recall a Preset Station Y ou can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with which it was stored. Y ou can also recall a preset station with the remote control. 1 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the required gr oup of preset stations. Make sure that “ z ” appears on the display . 2 Press PRESET/TUNING h[...]

29 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION LR –+ –+ 2,4 Exchanging Preset Stations Y ou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other . ■ Example: If y ou want to exc hang e preset station “E1” with “A5”. 1 Recall preset station “E1”. Refer to the procedure in the se[...]

30 RECEIVING RDS ST A TIONS Radio Data System (RDS) is a data transmission system by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various information such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program T ype), R T (Ra[...]

31 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION PTY SEEK Function If you select the desired program type, the unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of the required type. 1 Press PTY SEEK MODE to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode. The program type of the station bei[...]

32 EON Function This function uses the EON data service on the RDS station network. If you simply select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFF AIRS or SPOR T), the unit automatically searches for all preset RDS stations that are scheduled to broadcast a program of the required type and switches from the station being currently received to the n[...]

33 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION RECORDING A SOURCE ON T APE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE LR –+ –+ 1,4 2 Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. Refer to the instructions for these components. 1 Set VOLUME to the “ m ” position. 2 Select [...]

34 SET MENU This unit provides you with the following items in the SET MENU to maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1. CENTER SP 2. REAR SP 3. MAIN SP 4. B ASS OUT 5. MAIN L VL 6. D .D . LFE 7. D-RANGE 8. CNTR DELA Y 9. MEM. GU ARD 10. SA T INPUT Adjusting Items in the SET MENU Ad[...]

35 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Description of Each Item 1. CENTER SP Choices: LRG (Large)/SML (Small)/NONE Preset position: LRG (Large) LRG (Large) Select this position if your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers. In this position, full- range signals on the cent[...]

36 7. D-RANGE (Adjusting the dynamic range) Choices: MAX/STD (Standard)/MIN Preset position: MAX Note • This adjustment is only ef fective when Dolby Digital is being decoded. “Dynamic range” is the difference between the maximum level and the minimum level of sounds. Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature a very wid[...]

37 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 8. CNTR DELA Y (Adjusting the delay of the center sound) Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms Note • This adjustment is only ef fective when Dolby Digital is being decoded and the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital contains cen[...]

38 1. PRO LOGIC/Normal 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGIT AL/Normal 0 to 15 5 PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGIT AL/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5 2. 70 mm SPECT ACLE 15 to 30 23 DGTL SPECT ACLE 1 to 99 15 70 mm SCI-FI 15 to 30 20 DGTL SCI-FI 1 to 99 16 3. 70 mm ADVENTURE 15 to 30 20 DGTL ADVENTURE 1 to 99 15 70 mm GENERAL 15 to 30 20 DGTL GENERAL 1 to 99 15 4. M[...]

39 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Adjusting Method Adjustments should be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display . 1 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press TIME/LEVEL, the selected item changes and appears on [...]

40 SLEEP TIMER Canceling the Selected SLEEP T imer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the displa y . It will soon disappear and the “SLEEP” indicator will go off. Note • The SLEEP timer can also be canceled by setting the unit in the standby mode by using POWER on the remote control (or ST ANDBY/ON), or by disconnecting t[...]

41 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally , check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the pow[...]

42 SYMPT OM CA USE REMED Y Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. The D VD/LD, TV/digital TV or satellite tuner source cannot be recorded b y tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit. The DVD/LD player , TV/digital TV or satellite tuner is connected to the unit [...]

43 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Remote control This unit is in the standby mode. T urn on the power of the unit. SYMPT OM CA USE REMED Y Refer to page The remote control does not work. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote contr[...]

44 SPECIFICA TIONS A UDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R ..................................................... 60 W 1 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R ....................................... 70 W*/65 W • Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 ohms ........[...]

45 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION GLOSSAR Y CINEMA DSP ■ Dolb y Surround Dolby Surround uses four discrete channels and five speakers to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: two main channels (left and right), a center channel for dialog, and a rear channel for special sound effects. [...]

46 INDEX A Accessories .......................................................................... 2 AC outlet ........................................................................... 16 Antennas ...................................................................... 10, 1 1 B BALANCE ...............................................................[...]

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L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT R L A B MAIN A OR B  : 4 W MIN. /SPEAKER A + B : 8 W MIN. /SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 8 W MIN. /SPEAKER A + B : I6 W MIN. /SPEAKER SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR (SURROUND) CENTER MAIN – – + + + – + – R L C O V V ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL[...]