Yamaha RX-V340 Owner's Manual
Yamaha RX-V340 Owner's Manual

Yamaha RX-V340 Owner's Manual

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RX-V340
AV Receiver
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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  • Page 1 RX-V340 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES...
  • Page 2 Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ... 1 FEATURES ... 2 GETTING STARTED ... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control ... 6 Front panel display ... 8 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS ...
  • Page 4: Features

    N Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder N Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder N DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or N Virtual CINEMA DSP...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Remote control SYSTEM POWER POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT AUDIO DISC SKIP CODE SET VOLUME – – – MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL JAZZ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC...
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel RDS MODE/FREQ STANDBY PTY SEEK MODE START SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO EFFECT PHONES RDS MODE/FREQ MODE (U.K. and Europe models only) 1 STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on, or sets it in standby mode. When you turn the unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before it can reproduce sound.
  • Page 7: Input Mode

    w STEREO (EFFECT) Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction. When you select STEREO, the unit mixes down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without effects, to the main left and right speakers. e PROGRAM l / h Select the DSP program.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the controls and functions of the remote control when it is set in AMP mode. Please make sure to select AMP mode before beginning operation. POWER POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER D-TV/CBL 6CH INPUT AUDIO...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    r MUTE Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. t 6.1/5.1 Switches on or off the Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder. y STEREO Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display VIRTUAL NIGHT MATRIX HiFi SILENT DIGITAL 1 Processor indicators The indicators for the various decoders light up when the decoders are in use. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 Headphones indicator Lights up when headphones are connected to the headphone jack.
  • Page 11: Connections

    Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between the components have been completed. • Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”.
  • Page 12: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components I Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack. I Connecting a DVD player Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and connect the video signal output jack on the component to the VIDEO jack on this unit.
  • Page 13: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components I Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack on this unit. • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit to connect to a CD player that does not have a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, or to record from CD players.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Antennas

    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. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas. FREQUENCY STEP switch...
  • Page 15: Connecting An External Decoder

    Connecting an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output jacks such as a DVD/SACD player. /CD-R DIGITAL V-AUX...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Speakers

    LFE (low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction. I Speaker placement Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.
  • Page 17 I Connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) in accordance with the markers on this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. 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.
  • Page 18: Speaker Layout

    A center speaker can be connected to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. This unit will direct low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Supply Cords

    Connecting the power supply cords VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR REAR 110V-120V URROUND) 220V-240V N./SPEAKER N./SPEAKER (General model) I Connecting the AC power cord Plug in this unit to a wall outlet. I VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply.
  • Page 20: Basic System Settings

    The “BASIC” menu allows you to set some of the basic “SOUND” menu parameters with a minimum of effort. If you wish to configure the unit more precisely to suit your listening environment, use the more detailed parameters from the “SOUND”...
  • Page 21 SET MENU BASIC SOUND 1 SETUP Press j / i to alter the settings for each parameter. Use d to move to the next setting. 1 ROOM Choose from S/M/L. 2 SUBWOOFER Choose either of YES/NONE. 3 SPEAKERS Choose from 2/3/4/5 spk. 4 SET/CANCEL CANCEL Choose either of SET/CANCEL.
  • Page 22: Setting The Unit To Match Your Speaker System

    BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS Setting the unit to match your speaker system Follow the instructions below to set the amplifier output to match the size of your room and speakers. Press u / d to cycle through parameters 1 through 4, and j / i to alter the parameter setting.
  • Page 23: Playback

    STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES SYSTEM POWER POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT AUDIO DISC SKIP CODE SET VOLUME – – – MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL JAZZ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC...
  • Page 24 PLAYBACK Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. Adjust the volume to the desired level. The volume level is displayed digitally. Example: –70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum) The volume level indicator also shows the current volume level as a bar graph.
  • Page 25: Input Modes And Indications

    Input modes and indications This unit is equipped with 2 types of input jacks for the CD and DVD sources only. You can select the type of input signals you wish to use. Each time you turn on the unit power, the input mode is set to the “INPUT 2 INPUT MODE”...
  • Page 26: Selecting A Sound Field Program

    PLAYBACK Selecting a sound field program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 27 – 30. STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES PROGRAM l / h VOLUME –...
  • Page 27 I Selecting PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC II You can listen to 2-channel sources decoded into five discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC II in program No. 9. STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES...
  • Page 28: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    PLAYBACK I Virtual CINEMA DSP With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field. You can listen to virtual CINEMA DSP by setting “1C REAR LR” in the set menu to NON. Sound field processing changes to VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP automatically.
  • Page 29: Digital Sound Field Processing (Dsp)

    The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. YAMAHA’s DSP requires four effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the four effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources and fully encompass the listener.
  • Page 30: Cinema-Dsp

    CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field programs to provide a surround sound field. It recreates comprehensive movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHA’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the Main left and right, and...
  • Page 31 I For movie programs Program MOVIE Spectacle THEATER 1 Sci-Fi MOVIE Adventure THEATER 2 General Straight Decode Enhanced Mode Straight Decode This unit is equipped with various precise decoders; • Dolby Digital/DTS decoder for multi-channel reproduction of the original sound •...
  • Page 32: Sound Field Effects

    Dolby Pro Logic II decodes Dolby Surround software into 5 discrete full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2 channels in rear). There are 2 modes; MOVIE for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources. These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, left surround, and right surround channels.
  • Page 33: Tuning

    There are 2 methods of tuning; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. I Automatic tuning STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES Press INPUT l / h (TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source.
  • Page 34: Presetting Stations

    TUNING Presetting stations I Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those stations in order.
  • Page 35 I Manually presetting stations You can store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES Tune in to a station. See page 31 for tuning instructions. V-AUX D-TV/CBL MD/CD-R...
  • Page 36: Selecting A Preset Station

    TUNING Selecting a preset station You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL JAZZ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT...
  • Page 37: Sleep Timer

    Use this feature to automatically set this unit in standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control. •...
  • Page 38: Recording

    Recording adjustments and other operations are performed on other recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components for details on their operation . STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES SYSTEM POWER POWER POWER STANDBY...
  • Page 39: Set Menu

    You can set the following parameters on the set menu to obtain a better sound from the unit. Change the settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Set menu list The set menus are divided by use and function into the 4 categories listed here.
  • Page 40: Sound 1 Speaker Set (Speaker Mode Settings)

    SET MENU Press j / i once to enter the setup mode of the selected item. The last setting you adjusted appears on the front panel display. Depending on the menu item, press u/d to select a sub item. Press j / i repeatedly to change the menu item setting.
  • Page 41 I 1B MAIN (main speaker mode) Choices: LARGE, SMALL LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the main left and right channel signals to the main left and right speakers. SMALL Select this if you have small main speakers.
  • Page 42: Sound 2 Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)

    SET MENU SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) Use this feature to adjust the delay applied to center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speakers with a source such as Dolby Digital or DTS. Ideally, the center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right main speakers.
  • Page 43: Sound 5 Center Geq (Center Graphic Equalizer)

    SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality 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. Control range (dB): –6 to +6 Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band Press d to select a higher frequency and u...
  • Page 44: Option 1 Display Set

    SET MENU OPTION 1 DISPLAY SET I DIMMER Use this to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Control range: –4 to 0 OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to settings on the unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to protect the following features: •...
  • Page 45: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the manufacturer codes. Control area...
  • Page 46: Setting The Manufacturer Code

    – V-AUX – – You can control this unit and other Yamaha tuners only. You can only set TV manufacturer codes for the D-TV/CBL buttons. Press and hold CODE SET. With CODE SET depressed, press an input selector button to select the component you want to set up.
  • Page 47: Controlling Other Components

    Controlling other components You can operate other components if you have set the manufacturer code for your component in the remote control. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate the component correctly. Once you select an input source, the remote control switches to the mode for operating the component.
  • Page 48: Setting The Speaker Levels

    SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS Adjusting the volume during playback You can adjust the volume of the speakers while listening to sound playback. VOLUME – – – MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL JAZZ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE1 MOVIE2 /DTS NIGHT 6.1/5.1 STEREO ENTER...
  • Page 49: Sound Field Program Parameter Editing

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Changing parameter settings The initial sound field program settings will provide you with an excellent listening experience as they are. It is not necessary to alter these settings, but you can create an original listening environment by doing so. Note •...
  • Page 50: Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING 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. I DSP LEVEL Function: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    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 standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. I General...
  • Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No sound / weak Incorrect cable connections. sound from particular speakers. No sound from the The sound effect is switched off. effect speakers. A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding DSP program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS.
  • Page 53 Problem A “humming” sound can Incorrect cable connections. be heard. The volume level cannot The component connected to the OUT be increased, or the (REC) jacks of this unit is turned off. sound is distorted. The sound effect cannot It is not possible to record the sound effect be recorded.
  • Page 54 TROUBLESHOOTING I Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is distortion, and There is multipath interference. clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
  • Page 55: Glossary

    Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experience of movie theater in the listening room of your own home.
  • Page 56 GLOSSARY I PCM (Linear PCM) Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without using any compression. This is used as a method of recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per very small unit of time.
  • Page 57: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 1 kHz, 0.1% THD, 6 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] ... 70 W [Other models] ... 60 W 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 6 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] ... 75 W [U.K., Europe, Australia and Korea models] ...
  • Page 58 LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES LISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTES 製造廠家編碼表 Yamaha 299 292 Admiral 292 293 Aiwa 294 276 283 284 Akai 295 296 Alba Bell&Howell Bestar Blaupunkt 229 222 Blue sky Brandt Brocsonic Bush Clatronic Craig Croslex Curtis Mathis...
  • Page 59 376 377 Thorn 393 396 Toshiba 335 369 389 Universum 396 327 376 W.WHouse Wards 395 396 336 362 DVD player Yamaha 699 622 623 647 DENON 623 624 Funai HITACHI KENWOOD Mitsubishi Onkyo 632 633 634 Panasonic 623 635...
  • Page 60 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN Printed in China WB14580 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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