Yamaha RX-V496RDS - Manuals

3 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Using the Remote Control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Besure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensorduring operation. When the sensor is covered or there is alarge obj...

4 L R – + – + 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 q w e r t y u i o p a s d f 6 VOLUME Turn this control to turn up or down the volume. 7 PHONES jack Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You canlisten to the sound to be output from the main speakersthrough the headphones.When using headphones only, set both S...

6 Display 8 MEMORY indicator This flashes for about five seconds after pressingMEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can bestored in the memory. 9 RDS mode indicators The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currentlyreceived RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the redindicator ne...

7 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Remote Control 1 Indicator This flashes in red when pressing a button on the remotecontrol. If it flashes rapidly several times, press the selectedbutton again. 2 Component selector buttons Press one of these butto...

8 SPEAKER SETUP Speaker Placement Refer to the following diagram when you place thespeakers. Speakers to Be Used This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field qualitywith a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakersand a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers(with ...

9 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CAUTION Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have beencompleted. Be sure all connections are made correctly, ...

10 Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signalstrength. However, a properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poorreception quality, an outdoor...

11 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ AM loop antenna (included) The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand andattached to a wall, etc. However, note that the receptionsensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to ametal or steel ...

12 Connecting an Audio Component ■ PHONO terminals These terminals are used to connect a turntable with an MMor high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with alow-output MC cartridge, use an inline boosting transformeror MC head amplifier when connecting to these terminals. y Connecting the...

13 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Connecting a Video Component ■ Audio 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...

14 ■ S VIDEO terminals If your VCR, TV monitor or DVD/LD player has “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, they can be connected to thisunit’s S VIDEO terminals. Connect the VCR’s “S” videoinput and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO VCROUT and IN terminals, respectively. Connect the monitor ’s...

15 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Connecting Speakers Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),“+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections arefaulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if thepolarity of the ...

16 ■ Speaker cables 1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulationfrom each of the speaker cable. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable togetherto prevent short circuits. ■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals 1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side ofeach terminal. 3...

17 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may bedamaged.If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON is pressed, ...

18 Using the Test Tone The adjustment of each speaker sound output level shouldbe performed at your listening position with the remotecontrol. After completing the adjustments, use VOLUME( u / d ) at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfactory. 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on thecompo...

19 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION 4 Adjust BALANCE on thefront panel so that thesound output level of theright main speaker and theleft main speaker is thesame. 5 Press TIME/LEVELrepeatedly to select thespeaker to be adjusted. “CENTER”, “R SUR.” o...

20 When using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) onthe component selector. 1 Set VOLUME to the “ m ” position. 2 Turn the power on. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or Bto select the mainspeakers to be used. If you use two main speakersystems, press both A and B. PLAYING A SOURCE L R – + – + 1,6 4 2 6 7 3 2 4 7...

21 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION 5 Play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component (andpage 28 for details about tuning). Note • When controlling an audio/video component (tape deck, MD recorder, CD player, DVD/LD player, etc....

22 Input Mode (for the DVD/LD and TV/digital TV and satellite tunersources) This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sourcesthat send both digital and analog signals to this unit. TheAUTO, DTS and ANALOG input modes are provided. When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode forth...

23 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Notes on playing a sourceencoded with DTS • If “DATA ERROR” appears on the display while playing an LD source encoded with DTS, stop playback and turn the player offand then on again. • If the digital output data...

24 3 Press PRG+ or PRG–repeatedly to select thedesired program. The name of the selectedprogram appears on the display. y If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of eachspeaker. (Refer to pages 40 and 41 for details.) Notes • You can select a DSP program for each of the input so...

25 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION [4] PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED ( o x ) • Input source: Dolby Surround2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel: 4 channels • DSP: 1 (surround) [5] DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED ( g x ) • Input source: Dolby Digital • Output channel: 5....

27 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION No. PROGRAM FEATURES 4 MONO MOVIE • Input source: Monaural • Output channel: 1 channel • DSP: 1 This program is designed specifically to enhance monauralsources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image...

28 5 Press PRESET/TUNING h once to tune in to a higher frequency and l once to tune in to a lower frequency. Press the button again if the tuning search does not stopat the desired station. Note • If you tune in manually to an FM station, it will be automatically received in monaural mode to increas...

29 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Automatic Preset Tuning (for RDSstations only) You can make use of the automatic preset tuning functionfor RDS stations only. This function enables the unit toautomatically tune in with strong signals and to seque...

30 TUNING To Recall a Preset Station You can recall any desired station simply by selecting thepreset station number with which it was stored. You can also recall a preset station with the remote control.Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector and pressTUNER on the input selector. 1 Press A/B/C/D...

31 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION L R – + – + 2,4 Exchanging Preset Stations You can exchange the assignment of two preset stationswith each other. ■ Example: If you want to exchangepreset station “E1” with “A5”. 1 Recall preset station “E1”. Refe...

32 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Radio Data System (RDS) is a data transmission system byFM stations in many countries. Stations using this systemtransmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to thenormal radio signal. RDS data contains various information such as PI (ProgramIdentification), PS (Program...

33 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION PTY SEEK Function If you select the desired program type, the unitautomatically searches all preset RDS stations that arebroadcasting a program of the required type. 1 Press PTY SEEK MODE to set the unit in thePTY...

34 EON Function This function uses the EON data service on the RDS stationnetwork. If you simply select the desired program type(NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), the unitautomatically searches for all preset RDS stations that arescheduled to broadcast a program of the required type andswitches from th...

35 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE L R – + – + 1,4 2 Recording adjustments and other operations are performedfrom the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. Refer to theinstructions for these components. 1 Se...

36 SET MENU 1 3 2 This unit provides you with the following items in the SETMENU to maximize the performance of your system andexpand your enjoyment for audio listening and videowatching. 1. CENTER SP2. REAR SP3. MAIN SP4. BASS OUT5. MAIN LVL6. D.D. LFE7. D-RANGE8. DTS LFE9. CNTR DELAY10.MEM. GUARD1...

37 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Description of Each Item 1. CENTER SP Choices: LRG (Large)/SML (Small)/NONEPreset position: LRG (Large) LRG (Large) Select this position if your center speaker is approximatelythe same size as the main speakers. I...

39 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION 8. DTS LFE (Adjusting the output level of the LFE channel for DTS) Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)Preset value: 0 dB Note • This adjustment is effective only when DTS is being decoded and the selec...

40 1. PRO LOGIC/Normal 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal 0 to 15 5 DTS DIGITAL SUR/Normal 0 to 15 5 PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5 DTS DIGITAL SUR/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5 2. 70 mm SPECTACLE 15 to 30 23 DGTL SPECTACLE 1 to 99 15 DTS SPECTACLE 1 to 99 15 70 mm SCI-FI 15 to 3...

41 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION Adjusting Method Adjustments should be performed with the remote controlwhile watching the information on the display. 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on thecomponent selector. 2 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select theitem y...

42 SLEEP TIMER Canceling the Selected SLEEPTimer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”appears on the display. It will soon disappear and the “SLEEP” indicator willgo off. Note • The SLEEP timer can also be canceled by setting the unit in the standby mode by using POWER on the remote control (orST...

43 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Example: To control YAMAHA CDplayer 1 Make sure that VOLUME is set to the “ m ” position. 2 Press AMP(TUNER) on thecomponent selector. 3 Turn on the power. 4 Press CD on the input selector. PRESET REMOTE CONTROL...

44 Description of Each Mode ■ TAPE/MD MODE Note • TV VOLUME functions if you have set the code for your TV. The dark-shaded buttons do not function. Refer to the instructions for details of each component. PRESET REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY (MD) SLEEP EFFECT MUTE TV VOLUME VOLUME POWER (TAPE) This button...

45 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ CD MODE Note • TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV. e PAUSE This button gives a pause in operation. The buttonfunctions as PAUSE/STOP* for operating aYAMAHA CD player under facto...

46 ■ DVD/LD MODE Note • TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV. ■ DVD MENU MODE Note • TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV. The dark-shaded buttons do not function. Refer to the instructions for details of each component. PRESET REMOTE C...

47 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ VCR MODE Note • TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have set the code for your TV. ■ CBL/SAT MODE Note • TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have set the code for your TV. ■ TV MODE Not...

48 Advanced Information ■ Setup codes You can set the code for the manufacturer of yourcomponent after pressing the component selector buttonsother than AMP(TUNER). 1 Turn on your component to be used. 2 Press one of thecomponent selectorbuttons whichcorresponds to thecomponent to becontrolled. 3 Pr...

49 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Returning to the factory-set codes To return all components to the factory-set codes, followthese steps. 1 Press one of thecomponent selectorbuttons other thanAMP(TUNER). 2 Press both VOLUMEbuttons ( u / d ) at ...

50 TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simplemeasures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the powercord and contact your authorized Y...

51 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problempersists, the cables may be defective. No connection from the turntable to the GNDterminal. Make the GND connection b...

53 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R ......................................... 70 W*/65 W1 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, R...

54 GLOSSARY CINEMA DSP ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Surround uses four discrete channels and fivespeakers to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects:two main channels (left and right), a center channel fordialog, and a rear channel for special sound effects. The rearchannel reproduces sound within a...

55 English B ASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION INDEX A Accessories .......................................................................... 2AC outlet ........................................................................... 17Antennas .......................

ii Konka 2701 Korting 0431, 1011, 1021,1081, 1541 KTV 0601, 1171 Lenoir 0601, 1511 Leyeo 1181 Lifetec 2591, 2601, 2611,2621, 2641, 2651,2661, 2671, 2681,2691, 2711, 2761,2771, 2781 Loewe Opta 0121, 0131, 0581,0611, 1081 Logic 1691, 2281 Logik 0551, 1681, 2281 Lowewe 0831 Luma 0351, 0451, 1901 Luxman...

iii Thorn-Ferguson 0281, 0371, 0551, 0651, 0781, 0861,0881, 1131, 1181,1361, 1461, 1971,1991, 2281 TMK 0141, 0791, 1471 Toshiba 0141, 0381, 0481,1221, 1271, 1701,1741, 1851, 2151,2801, 2811 Trans Continens 0451Tristar 2281 Triumph 0481, 0581, 2121 Uher 0431, 0451, 0481,0491, 0511, 1311,1541 Ultravox...

iv Grundig 0052, 0062, 0092,0232, 0252, 0262,0752, 0802 Hanseatic 0052, 0812 Harman/Kardon 0122, 0922 Hcm 0002 Hinari 0002, 0202, 0412,0442, 0522 Hitachi 0042, 0172, 0292,0432, 0602, 0662,0812, 1022 Imperial 0072, 0432 Ingersol 0442 Inno Hit 0002, 0052, 0072 Innovation 1142, 1162, 1172 Interfunk 002...

DISPLAY (MD) SLEEP EFFECT MUTE TV VOLUME VOLUME POWER REC/PAUSE PLAY DIR A (TAPE)SKIP– (MD) REWIND (TAPE)SEARCH (MD) Input selector buttons PAUSE (MD) DECK A/B (TAPE) DIR B (TAPE)SKIP+ (MD) STOP FAST FORWARD (TAPE)SEARCH (MD) SETMENU SLEEP TEST A/B/C/D/E EFFECTPRESET+/– MUTE TV VOLUME VOLUME PRG+,PR...