Yamaha RX-V4600 - Manual

1 PREP ARA TION INTR ODUCTION BA S IC OPE R A T IO N SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION FEATURES ............................................................. 2GETTING STARTED............................................ 3 Supplied accessories ....................

FEATURES 2 Built-in 7-channel power amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS Output Power (0.04% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ) Front: 130 W + 130 WCenter: 130 WSurround: 130 W + 130 WSurround Back: 130 W + 130 W Sound field features ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ THX Select2 ◆ SRS C...

GETTING STARTED 3 INTR ODUCTION Please check that you received all of the following parts. GETTING STARTED Supplied accessories CLEAR LEARN RE–NAME EXIT MENU REC DISC SKIP EFFECT RETURN DISPLAY STRAIGHT BAND PRG SELECT A/B/C/D/E NIGHT AUDIO PURE DIRECT ENTER TOP TITLE SELECT DTV DVR/VCR2 VCR 1 DVD V...

GETTING STARTED 4 Notes on batteries • Change all of the batteries if you notice conditions such as the operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash, or its light or display window become dim. • Do not use old batteries together with new ones.• Do not use different t...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 INTR ODUCTION 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on the main unit only or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on the main unit, there will be a 6 to 7 second delay before the main unit can reproduce sound. • In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power in order to ...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 B STRAIGHT/EFFECT Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing. C Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote controls. D TON...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 7 INTR ODUCTION This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 70. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP to operate this unit. 1 Infrared window Outputs infrared control...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 9 INTR ODUCTION This section describes the controls and functions of the Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control. Use the Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control to control components connected to this unit in Zone 2 (the second room) or Zone 3 (the third room). 1 Infrared window Outputs infrared c...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 10 1 i.LINK indicator Lights up when an i.LINK component is connected, and this unit is playing back signals input via i.LINK connections.Flashes when an i.LINK component is connected, but this unit is playing back signals input via connections other than i.LINK or no signals ...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 11 INTR ODUCTION K SP A B indicators Light up according to the set of front speakers selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected, or when bi-wiring. L SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is se...

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 12 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks See page 22 for details. 2 i.LINK connectors See page 91 for connection information. 3 Antenna terminals See page 24 for connection information. 4 Video component jacks See pages 19 and 21 for connection information. 5 Audio component jacks See page 2...

SPEAKER SETUP 13 PREP ARA TION + The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R * speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel audio sources and THX. * ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). Front speakers (FR and FL) The ...

14 SPEAKER SETUP ■ Di-pole speaker layout Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please place the surround and surround back speakers according to the speaker layout below. FL SR SL FR C SBR SBL 30˚ 30˚ : Di-pole speaker : Direc...

15 SPEAKER SETUP PREP ARA TION Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (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 ba...

17 SPEAKER SETUP PREP ARA TION ■ FRONT terminals Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the FRONT A or B terminals. The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems simultaneously. Bi-wired connection The unit ...

CONNECTIONS 18 Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. ■ Cable indications ■ Analog jacks You can input analog signals from audio components by connecting audio pin cables to the analog jacks on this unit. Connect red plu...

19 CONNECTIONS PREP ARA TION ■ Connections for DVD playback Connecting video components R L MONITOR OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO DVD VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL DVD DVD COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO P R MONITOROUT P B Y DVD C O L R DVD player Video monitor (U.S.A. model) Optical out Video...

20 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.If you set...

21 CONNECTIONS PREP ARA TION ■ Connections for other video components ■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel) Use these jacks to connect any video source, such as a game console or video camera, to this unit. R L AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO CBL/ SAT VIDEO OUT VCR 1 IN DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL CBL...

22 CONNECTIONS ■ Connections for audio components ■ Connecting a turntable PHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge, use an in-line boosting transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to these jack...

23 CONNECTIONS PREP ARA TION ■ Connecting to an external amplifier 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 jacks as follows. • When audio pin plugs are connected to the PRE OUT jacks for output to an ext...

24 CONNECTIONS Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 Set up the AM loop antenna. 2 Press and hold the tab to inse...

25 CONNECTIONS PREP ARA TION ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the power cable to an AC wall outlet. Do not use other AC power cables. Use the provided cable. Use of other power cables may result in fire hazard ...

26 CONNECTIONS Follow the procedure below to change the impedance setting for all speakers. If you are using 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6 ohms before using this unit. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. 1 On the front panel, while holding down STRAIGHT/EFFECT, press STANDBY/ON. “SP I...

AUTO SETUP 27 PREP ARA TION This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound your speakers...

28 AUTO SETUP For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. y If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover/high cut frequency controls, set the volume between 9 an...

29 AUTO SETUP PREP ARA TION For Equalizing, press k / n to select: Skip To skip the selected item and perform no adjustments. Check: Natural To average out the frequency response of all speakers with higher frequencies being less emphasized. Recommended if the “Flat” setting sounds a little harsh. C...

30 AUTO SETUP You can confirm the results of each analysis. If you set Setup Type to “Auto” The results are displayed after all items have been analyzed. • Press n and select Setup to set the measured values. • Press k and select Retry to retry the auto setup procedure. • Press h and select Detail t...

31 AUTO SETUP PREP ARA TION ■ Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure Before auto setup During auto setup Press l / h to display detailed information for individual errors. Select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again. Error message Cause Remedy Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not co...

32 AUTO SETUP After auto setup The following warning messages are displayed after analysis is complete to inform you of possible problems. We recommend that you check the contents of each message, then select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again. Warning message Cause Remedy W1:Out of Phase S...

PLAYBACK 33 BA S IC OPE R A T IO N 1 Press STANDBY/ON (or set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power. 2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel (or press SPEAKERS A or B on the remote control). Ea...

34 PLAYBACK 7 Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field program. See page 48 for details about sound field programs. When this unit detects Dolby Digital signals, the following display appears for a few s...

35 PLAYBACK BA S IC OPE R A T IO N ■ Remote control operation Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears in the front panel display and video monitor. y Choose a sound field program ba...

36 PLAYBACK ■ To listen with headphones (“SILENT CINEMA”) “SILENT CINEMA” allows you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS surround, through ordinary headphones. “SILENT CINEMA” activates automatically whenever you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while li...

37 PLAYBACK BA S IC OPE R A T IO N • Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select decoders (PL xMovie, PL xMusic, EX/ES or EX) manually. • 6.1/7.1-channel playback is not possible ev...

38 PLAYBACK ■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (PURE DIRECT) PURE DIRECT bypasses this unit’s decoders and DSP processors as well as shuts down the video circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound fidelity from analog and PCM sources. Press PURE DIRECT to activate pure direct...

39 PLAYBACK BA S IC OPE R A T IO N ■ Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback from multi-channel sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or BOTH is...

40 PLAYBACK This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. You can select the type of input signal you want to use as follows. Press AUDIO SELECT to select an input mode. In most cases, use AUTO. AUTO Automatically selects input signals in the following order:1) i.LINK2) HDMI3) Digital signals * 4) ...

TUNING 41 BA S IC OPE R A T IO N There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. ■ Automatic tuning 1 Rotate the INPUT selector to select TUNER as the input source. 2 Press FM/AM to select the reception band...

42 TUNING ■ Automatically presetting FM stations You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through E8) of those stations in order....

43 TUNING BA S IC OPE R A T IO N ■ Manually presetting stations You can also store up to 40 FM or AM stations (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through E8) manually. 1 Tune into a station. See page 41 for tuning instructions. When tuned into a station, the front panel display shows the frequency of the st...

44 TUNING You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE, then press TUNER to set the remote to tuner mode. 2 Press A/B/C/D/E (or l / h on the remote control) to select the preset station group. The preset group...

45 TUNING BA S IC OPE R A T IO N HD Radio is a new technology that enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally. Digital broadcasting provides listeners with radically improved audio quality and reception as well as new data services. Furthermore, supplemental program services al...

46 TUNING Use this feature to select one of the 8 HD Radio audio programs (HD1 to HD8) when the unit is in the tuner mode. Each audio program contains data programs. Press PRG SELECT on the remote control repeatedly to toggle between HD Radio audio programs. Press PRG SELECT again within 2 seconds t...

RECORDING 47 BA S IC OPE R A T IO N You can use the REC OUT/ZONE 2 control to record one source while watching and/or listening to another source. Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for those components. 1 Turn ...

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 48 This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing se...

49 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS MULTI 2-CH 5 THXTHX Cinema THX processing for movie software. THXTHX Game THX processing for game software. THXTHX Select2 Cinema THX Select2 processing for movie software. MULTI THXTHX Surr. EX THX processing for any 5.1 channel source. 6 SUR...

50 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field...

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 51 AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off an...

SYSTEM OPTIONS 52 You can use the following parameters to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. ■ HDMI (HDMI menu) Use to edit HDMI paramet...

53 SYSTEM OPTIONS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION Option (Options menu) Use to adjust the optional system settings. ■ Auto Setup (Auto setup menu) Use to specify which speaker parameters auto setup will adjust, and to activate the auto setup procedure (see page 27). ■ System Memory (System memory menu) Us...

54 SYSTEM OPTIONS Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. (Speaker set is used in the following example to change parameter settings.) Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Set > 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press TOP on the remote control. The top display appears. 2 Press ...

55 SYSTEM OPTIONS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the level of the signal input at each jack. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press TOP on the remote control. 2 Select Input Select, then press h . 3 ...

57 SYSTEM OPTIONS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION ■ Rename (Rename) Use this feature to change the name of the inputs in the GUI or the front panel display menu. (DVD is used as the source component in the following example.) Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Rename 1 Press an input selector...

58 SYSTEM OPTIONS Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press TOP on the remote control. 2 Select Manual Setup, then press h . 3 Select Sound, then press h . 4 Select the desired parameters, then press h to access and adjust. ■ LFE Level (Low-frequency effect...

60 SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Tone Control (Tone control) Use to adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your speakers and headphones. Manual Setup > Sound > Tone Control > Choices: Control, Bass, Treble Control (Tone control) Choices: Defeat, Speakers, Headphones • Select “Defeat” if you do n...

61 SYSTEM OPTIONS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION PR/SB Select (Presence/surround back speaker selection) Surround back and presence speakers do not output sound simultaneously. You can select to prioritize either speaker set when playing sources that contain surround back channel signals using CINEMA DSP...

62 SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Test Tone (Test tone) Turns the test tone output on or off for Speaker Set, Speaker Distance and Speaker Level settings. Manual Setup > Basic > Test Tone > Choices: Off , On y • If you use a handheld SPL meter, hold at arms length and point upwards so that the meter is i...

69 SYSTEM OPTIONS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION This feature allows you to save up to six of your favorite settings that can be easily recalled when needed. You can save settings such as the following:• Sound field program parameters• Speaker settings • Speaker channel settings• LFE level • Dynamic rang...

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 70 In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control these other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate remote control codes. This remote c...

71 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION ■ Controlling optional components(OPTN area) OPTN is an additional component control area that can be programmed with remote control functions independently from any input source. This area is useful for programming commands that are to be used on...

72 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 3 Press and hold LEARN for about 3 seconds using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The library name (ex. “L:DVD”) and the selected component name (ex. “DVD”) appear alternately in the display window. y If you want to setup for another component, press the input selector b...

74 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 4 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “LEARN” and the selected component name (ex. “DVD”) appear alternately in the display window. • Do not press and hold LEARN. If you hold it down for more than 3 seconds, the remote enters the remote control code settin...

75 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a different name than the factory preset. This is useful when you have set the input selector to control a different component. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV...

76 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single 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. The Macro feature ...

77 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION ■ Macro operations 1 Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON. 2 Press a macro button. • When you have finished using the Macro feature, set MACRO ON/OFF to OFF. • While the remote is carrying out a Macro program, it will not accept any other button’s function unti...

78 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 4 Press the buttons for the functions you want to include in the macro operation in sequence. You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you have set 10 steps, “FULL” appears and the remote control automatically exits the macro mode. To change the selected source com...

79 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION 5 Press CLEAR to exit from the clear mode. • “C;NG” appears in the display window if clearing was unsuccessful. In this case start over from step 3. • “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button not indicated in the respective step...

80 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 4 Press and hold CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object, then press the button you want to clear for about 3 seconds. “C;OK” appears in the display window if clearing was successful. y • If you continuously want to clear another function, repeat step 4. • If you con...

81 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use the input selector buttons to select the component you want t...

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 82 This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. The Zone 2 and Zone 3 features enable you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room, second room (Zone 2) and third room (Zone 3). You can control this unit from the second or third room using t...

83 ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, select “Internal” in Zone2 Amplifier 2 (page 67). You can control the input or adjust the volume level for Zone 2 and Zone 3 components using ZONE CONTROL on the front panel. 1 Set ...

84 ZONE 2/ZONE 3 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2/Zone 3. You can even select the input source and control components located in the main room directly from the second/third room regardless of the listening condition in the main room. ■ To enable Zone mode on the remote cont...

85 ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION 5 Press SELECT k / n to exit from the Zone 2/Zone 3 mode. • The source in Zone 2 and the source available for recording are always the same. • “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” will appear in the display window only when k is pressed, and “SYSTM” only when n is pressed. ■...

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS 86 This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. This menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your list...

87 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION This is a complimentary menu that allows you to accessmost GUI menu system option parameters without using a video monitor.Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. 2 Press DISPLAY on the remote cont...

88 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS ■ MANUAL SETUP 1 BASIC MENU Item Sub-items Features A)SPEAKER SET FRONT ;;;; SMALL CENTER ;;;;; SML SURR LR ;;;; SML SURR B ;;; SMLx2 PRESENCE ;; NONE BASS OUT ;; SWFR CrossOver ; 80Hz SWFR PHASE ; NRM • Selects the output mode suitable for each speaker, the speakers for...

90 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS 4 HDMI MENU 5 i.LINK MENU 6 OPTION MENU Item Sub-items Features A)INPUT ASSIGN IN 1 DVDIN 2 CBL/SAT • Assigns input sources (such as a DVD player) to the HDMI IN jacks. • Corresponds to Input Assign in the GUI menu (see page 98). B)SUPPORT AUD. >4600 OTHER • Selects t...

USING I.LINK 91 AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION i.LINK is a high-speed and bi-directional digital interface in compliance with a global standard approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). i.LINK enables i.LINK-compatible components to send and receive digital audio signals (...

92 USING i.LINK ■ Assigning i.LINK components When an i.LINK component is connected, this unit automatically recognizes the connection and registers up to 16 i.LINK components. Assigning an i.LINK component to a specific input allows you to select video and audio input signals from that component re...

94 USING i.LINK ■ Status display messages The following messages may appear on the front panel display depending on the status of this unit. * Playback may stop while this message is displayed. ■ Error messages The following messages appear on the front panel display if a connection or registration ...

USING HDMI 95 AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital A/V (audio/video) interface. Providing an interface between any A/V source (such as a set-top box or A/V receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digi...

96 USING HDMI See page 23 for connection information. ■ HDMI video and audio signal flow Video or audio signals input at the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack you selected using Select in the GUI menu (see page 97) or the INPUT selector on the front panel are output at the HDMI OUT jack of this unit. In a...

97 USING HDMI AD V A N C ED OPERA T ION ■ Assigning HDMI components Assigning an HDMI component to a specific input allows you to select the video input signals from that component together with the audio signals received via the HDMI connection for simultaneous playback. If you want to change the i...

98 USING HDMI ■ Input Assign (Input assign) This unit comes with two HDMI IN jacks (HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2). As a default settings, HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2 are assigned to DVD and CBL/SAT respectively, but you may alter these settings if necessary.The same HDMI component cannot be assigned to the H...

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS 99 ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION A significant factor that creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated,...

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 100 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. ■ DSP Level (DSP level) Function: Adjusts the level of all t...

101 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION ■ Liveness (Liveness) Function: Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Description: The early reflections of a source sound decay much faster in a room wit...

102 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Rev. Time (Reverberation time) Function: 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. Description: The ...

103 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION ■ Dialogue Lift (Dialog lift) Function: Adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. Description: The larger the parameter, the higher ...

104 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Decode Type (Decoder type) For MOVIE THEATER Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using MOVIE THEATER programs. Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic / Pro Logic x / Neo:6 For THX Cinema Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-ch...

TROUBLESHOOTING 105 ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the neares...

106 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. Check that the impedance selector setting is correct. 26 Check the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back o...

108 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page FM FM stereo reception is noisy. The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections.Try using a high-quality directional FM ...

GLOSSARY 110 ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. It provides 5 full-range audio channels; 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels. An additional channel especially for bass effe...

111 GLOSSARY ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION ■ Neo:6 Neo:6 decodes conventional 2-channel sources for 6 channel playback by. It enables playback with the full-range channels with higher separation comparable to digital discrete signal playback. Two modes are available; “Music mode” for playing music sou...

112 GLOSSARY ■ THX Cinema processing THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home the...

113 GLOSSARY ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION ■ THX Surround EX THX Surround EX-Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd.In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra chann...

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION 114 This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology, together with the Parametric EQ settings (see page 59), to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combinati...

SPECIFICATIONS 115 ADDITIONA L INF O RMA T ION AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ..................................... 130 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Asia, General, China and Korea models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω .............

116 SPECIFICATIONS AM SECTION • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................. 530 to 1710 kHz[Asia and General models] ................. 530/531 to 1710/1611 kHz[Other models] .................................................... 531 to 1611 kHz • Usable Sensitivity ............

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