Yamaha RX-V450 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 RX-V450 AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION 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 Using the remote control ... 7 Front panel display ... 8 Rear panel ... -
Page 4: Features
Center: 85 W Surround: 85 W + 85 W Surround back: 85 W Sound field features Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (2) (AA, R06, UM-3) SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN AUDIO DISC SKIP CODE SET FREQ/RDS MODE PTY SEEK START TV VOL TV CH... -
Page 6: Controls And Functions
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS SILENT CINEMA 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. - Page 7 PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels. B SPEAKERS A/B Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the...
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Page 8: Remote Control
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control 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 54. POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER DTV/CBL MULTI CH IN AUDIO DISC SKIP... -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
U.K. and Europe models only I RDS tuning buttons FREQ/RDS Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station to cycle the display between the PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data service) and/or the frequency display. -
Page 10: Front Panel Display
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display SILENT CINEMA NIGHT MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL DIGITAL PL x 1 Decoder indicators When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up. 2 SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 27). - Page 11 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS L Input channel indicators/speaker indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal. Indicate the number of speakers connected in SPEAKERS (page 24), or indicate the channel being adjusted in SP LEVEL (page 51). M RDS indicators (U.K.
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Page 12: Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel MULTI CH INPUT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO FRONT DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL SURROUND /CBL CENTER WOOFER OPTICAL DTV/CBL (PLAY) /CD-R VIDEO (REC) WOOFER MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL INPUT jacks See pages 15, 17 and 18 for details. 2 MULTI CH INPUT jacks See page 16 for connection information. -
Page 13: Speaker Setup
Place this speaker directly behind the listening position and at the same height as the surround speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,... -
Page 14: Speaker Connections
SPEAKER SETUP Speaker connections 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 bass. - Page 15 SURROUND terminals Connect surround speakers to these terminals. SUB WOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speaker to these terminals.
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Page 16: Connections
CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Cable indications For analog signals left analog cables right analog cables For digital signals optical cables coaxial cables For video signals video cables... -
Page 17: Connecting Video Components
CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Connections for DVD playback Optical out Video out DVD player Audio out COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR Video Video in monitor VIDEO MONITOR OUT... - Page 18 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 SUB WOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre- amplifier.
- Page 19 Connections for other video components Optical out Cable TV or satellite tuner Audio out DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV/CBL Audio out 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. Video out COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO...
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Page 20: Connecting Audio Components
CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components Connections for audio components Coaxial out Audio out CD player DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL ( PLAY ) /CD-R ( REC ) AUDIO Audio out Audio in MD recorder or tape deck... -
Page 21: 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 outdoor antennas. 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. -
Page 22: Connecting The Power Supply Cord
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) U.K. and Australia models ... 1 OUTLET Korea model ...None Other models ...2 OUTLETS Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. -
Page 23: Impedance Selector Switch
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch CAUTION Do not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched on, as doing so may damage the unit. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON is pressed on either the front panel or remote control, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to either position. -
Page 24: Turning On The Power
CONNECTIONS Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. STANDBY l PRESET/TUNING h PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E EDIT NEXT LEVEL PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT PROGRAM INPUT MODE EFFECT CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SILENT CINEMA SYSTEM POWER POWER POWER STANDBY... -
Page 25: Basic Setup
The basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort. • If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 50) instead of using BASIC SETUP. •... - Page 26 BASIC SETUP Press d to display the SPEAKERS parameter. SELECT PRESET/CH Press j / i to select the number of speakers you connected. SPEAKERS 6spk Choices Display Front L/R 2spk SL SB SR SL SB SR Front L/R, Center L L C R 3spk SL SB SR Front L/R, Surround L/R...
- Page 27 To balance the speaker levels Perform the following steps after step 13 (see page 24). DTV/CBL MD/CD-R V-AUX SILENT CINEMA NIGHT ZONE2 PTY HOLD AUTO MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL HiFi DSP DIGITAL SLEEP FR-----||----- PL x The unit outputs the test tone from the selected speaker and the left front (or left surround) speaker in turn.
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Page 28: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic operations STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h MEMORY EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM INPUT STRAIGHT PROGRAM PHONES SPEAKERS INPUT MODE EFFECT CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SILENT CINEMA FREQ/RDS MODE SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV VOL TV MUTE MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP STEREO... - Page 29 Select a sound field program if desired. Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press AMP on the remote control to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field program. (See page 43 for details about sound field programs.) PROGRAM Front panel...
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Page 30: Selecting Sound Field Programs
PLAYBACK Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH INPUT Note When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown in the front panel display, no other source can be played. - Page 31 Remote control operation MODE PTY SEEK START VOLUME TV VOL TV CH SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV MUTE TV INPUT STEREO HALL JAZZ MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP MUSIC ENTERTAIN TV THTR DTV/CBL V-AUX q/DTS NIGHT EX/ES MULTI CH IN AUDIO LEVEL DISC SKIP CODE SET...
- Page 32 PLAYBACK Notes • 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 a decoder manually (PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX). • 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed in the following cases: –...
- Page 33 Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (Direct Stereo) Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2- channel PCM and analog sources. Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press STEREO repeatedly) to select “Direct Stereo”.
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Page 34: Selecting Input Modes
PLAYBACK Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- channel sources. Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. PROGRAM Front panel 2ch Stereo You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or BOTH is selected in “BASS OUT”. - Page 35 Notes • When you play DTS-encoded CD/LDs with the input mode set to AUTO: – This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode. The unit remains in DTS mode (and the t indicator may flash) for up to 30 seconds after playback of the DTS source is complete.
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Page 36: Tuning
TUNING Automatic and manual tuning There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. Automatic tuning STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h MEMORY EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM INPUT PHONES... -
Page 37: Presetting Stations
Manual tuning If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. Select TUNER and the reception band following steps 1 and 2 as described in “Automatic tuning”. - Page 38 TUNING Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently displayed and proceeds toward the higher frequencies. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM DTV/CBL V-AUX...
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Page 39: Selecting Preset Stations
Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 through 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number. l PRESET/TUNING h LEVEL V-AUX DTV/CBL... -
Page 40: Exchanging Preset Stations
TUNING Exchanging preset stations You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”. STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h MEMORY EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM INPUT PHONES... -
Page 41: Receiving Rds Stations
Receiving RDS stations RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The RDS function is carried out among the network stations. This unit can receive various RDS data such as PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks) when receiving RDS broadcasting stations. -
Page 42: Pty Seek Function
TUNING PTY SEEK function If you select the desired program type, this unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of the required type. STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h MEMORY NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT INPUT PHONES... -
Page 43: Eon Function
EON function This function uses the EON data service on the RDS station network. If you select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit automatically searches for all preset RDS stations that are scheduled to broadcast the selected type of program and switches from the station currently being received to the new station when the broadcast starts. -
Page 44: Recording
RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. STANDBY A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT PROGRAM INPUT MODE EFFECT CONTROL BASS/TREBLE SILENT CINEMA SYSTEM... -
Page 45: Sound Field Program Descriptions
The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to AUTO (see page 32) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal. -
Page 46: Dolby Digital
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program DOLBY DIGITAL Standard 5.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources. SUR. STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Digital sources. SUR. ENHANCED DOLBY D EX Standard 6.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources. SUR. STANDARD DOLBY D EX CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1-channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for Dolby Digital sources. -
Page 47: For Music Sources
For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program CONCERT HALL HiFi DSP processing. A classic shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections which produce a very full, rich sound. -
Page 48: Advanced Operation
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using the sleep timer 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 any external components connected to the AC OUTLET(S). -
Page 49: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels
Manually adjusting speaker levels You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Please note that this operation will override the level adjustments made in “BASIC SETUP”... -
Page 50: Set Menu
SET MENU You can use the following parameters in SET MENU 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. -
Page 51: Using Set Menu
Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. FREQ/RDS MODE PTY SEEK START TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO HALL JAZZ ROCK MUSIC ENTERTAIN TV THTR MOVIE q/DTS NIGHT EX/ES STRAIGHT ENTER LEVEL... -
Page 52: Sound Menu
SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you perform “BASIC SETUP” (see page 23). Speaker set A)SPEAKER SET Use to manually adjust any speaker setting. - Page 53 Speaker level B)SP LEVEL Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and each speaker selected in SPEAKER SET (page 50). Choices: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB • FR adjusts the balance of the front left and front right speakers.
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Page 54: Input Menu
SET MENU Audio set G)AUDIO SET Use to customize this units overall audio settings. Audio mute A.MUTE Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume. Choices: MUTE, –20 dB • Select MUTE to completely halt all output of sound. •... -
Page 55: Option Menu
3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. Display set A)DISPLAY SET Dimmer DIMMER Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Choices: –4 to 0 Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. -
Page 56: Remote Control Features
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate manufacturer codes. -
Page 57: Setting Manufacturer Codes
You must set TV manufacturer codes at the DTV/CBL button. Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA manufacturer code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try to set other YAMAHA manufacturer code(s). -
Page 58: Controlling Other Components
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components Once you set the appropriate manufacturer 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 to operate. -
Page 59: Editing Sound Field Parameters
The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS... - Page 60 EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS Repeat steps 2 through 4 as necessary to change other program parameters. Note You cannot change parameter values when “MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON. If you want to change the parameter values, set “MEMORY GUARD” to OFF (see page 53). Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby...
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Page 61: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions
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. DSP LEVEL Function: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range. - Page 62 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS For PRO LOGIC IIx Music and PRO LOGIC II Music PANORAMA Function: Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect. Choices: OFF/ON, initial setting is OFF. DIMENSION Function: Gradually adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear. Control range: –3 (towards the rear) to +3 (towards the front), initial setting is STD (standard).
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Page 63: 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 the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General... - Page 64 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard.
- Page 65 Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator in The input mode is set to ANALOG. the front panel display does not light up.) A “humming”...
- Page 66 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
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Page 67: Resetting The Factory Presets
RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign and tuner presets. Be sure this unit is in standby mode. STANDBY l PRESET/TUNING h PRESET/TUNING... -
Page 68: Glossary
GLOSSARY Audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). -
Page 69: Sound Field Programs
SILENT CINEMA YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones. -
Page 70: Video Signal Information
GLOSSARY Video signal information Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P and P signals for the chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent. -
Page 71: Specifications
AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ...85 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [China, Korea and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 ...125 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 ...115/150/185/230 W •... -
Page 72: Dvd Player
LISTE DES CODES DE FABRICANT LISTE DER HERSTELLERCODES LISTA ÖVER TILLVERKARKODER LISTA DEI CODICI DEI FABBRICANTI LISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTES LIJST MET FABRIKANTENCODES СПИСОК КОДОВ ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЕЙ Radio Shack Yamaha 299, 292 Admiral 292, 293 SABA Aiwa 294, 276, 283, 284 Samsung... - Page 73 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...