Yamaha RX-V595A Owner's Manual

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RX-V595a
Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-Tuner audio-vidéo
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI

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  • Page 1 U C A RX-V595a Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-Tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS • Indoor FM Antenna • Antenne FM intérieure • AM Loop Antenna • Cadre-antenne AM • Antenna adapter (U.S.A. and Canada models only) • Adaptateur d’antenne (Modèles pour les États-Unis et le Canada seulement) • Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ... 35 FEATURES CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic decoding Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker...
  • Page 6: Caution

    Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for YAMAHA engineers to bring you this same sound to your listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert.
  • Page 8: Dts Digital Surround

    Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the next level of the Dolby Surround sound system that was developed for 35 mm-film movies by employing low bit-rate audio coding. Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to you. Dolby Digital provides five full-range channels in what is sometimes referred to as a “3/2”...
  • Page 9 Dolby Stereo theater. Refer to pages 36 to 37 for the DSP program. However, YAMAHA DSP technology allows you to create nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your home by compensating for the lack of presence and...
  • Page 10: Controls And Their Functions

    CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL STANDBY/ON A / B / C / D / E PHONES SPEAKERS Refer to pages 43 to 48 for the remote control. STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit. Press it again to set this unit in the standby mode.
  • Page 11 INPUT MODE This button switches between the DVD/LD and TV/DBS input signal modes. VOLUME This control is used to raise or lower the volume level. PHONES jack When you use headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones.
  • Page 12: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL Multi-information display This displays various information, for example the station frequency, preset station number and name of the selected input source. MEMORY indicator When MEMORY is pressed, this indicator flashes for about five seconds. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory.
  • Page 13: Speaker Setup

    LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source that is Dolby Digital or DTS-decoded. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
  • Page 14: Connections

    (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as !, #, $, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (COAXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALS If your DVD (LD) player, TV/DBS tuner, etc. are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. Digital audio signals are transmitted with less loss than analog audio signals.
  • Page 16 CONNECTING TO S VIDEO TERMINALS If you have a VCR and a monitor equipped with “S” (high- resolution) video terminals, those terminals can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals. Connect the VCR’s “S” video input and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO VCR OUT and IN terminals, respectively, and connect the monitor’s “S”...
  • Page 17: Connecting To An External Decoder

    CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DECODER This unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals for inputting signals from an external decoder to this unit. Connect the 6-channel audio signal output terminals of the decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit.
  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers

    If you have a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the input terminal of the subwoofer system.
  • Page 19 How to connect Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed.
  • Page 20: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be correctly connected to the designated terminals, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.
  • Page 21: Adjustments Before Using This Unit

    ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES This unit provides you with the following five functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections have all been completed, select the proper setting for each function to make the best use of your speaker system.
  • Page 22: Adjustment Method

    ADJUSTMENT METHOD Adjustments should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display. When adjusting with the remote control, set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN or DSP position on the remote control. Turn the power on. Front panel Press SET MENU once or more to select the function “CNTR”...
  • Page 23: Speaker Balance Adjustment

    SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker.
  • Page 24 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to the “0” position. Front panel Press TEST so that “TEST LEFT” appears on the display. Remote control Turn up the volume. Remote control You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from each speaker for about two seconds in following order: left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker and left rear speaker.
  • Page 25 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost the same as that of the main speakers. Press TIME/LEVEL once or more to select the speaker to be adjusted so that “CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display.
  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    TO PLAY A SOURCE When using the remote control • Set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN position on the remote control. • To operate the CD player, DVD/LD player, tape deck, MD recorder, or other components with this remote control, set the SELECTOR DIAL to the component to be used.
  • Page 27 For a DVD/LD or TV/DBS source, the current input mode is also shown. * To change the input mode for the DVD/LD or TV/DBS source, press INPUT MODE (or the button that you have pressed to select the input source in step 3 on the remote control) once or more until the desired input mode is shown on the display.
  • Page 28 Notes on using INPUT • The audio source selected by INPUT will not be played if the “TAPE/MD MON” indicator lights up or if “EXT. DECDR” is displayed. • If you select a video source by INPUT without canceling the selection of TAPE/MD MON / EXT.
  • Page 29 TO RECORD A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE Select the source to be recorded. Front panel Remote control Play the source and then turn up the volume to confirm the input source. (See page 30 for detailed information on tuning.) Front panel Remote control...
  • Page 30: Tuning

    Quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. However, if the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune in to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). AUTOMATIC TUNING Set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN position on the remote control and select TUNER as the input source.
  • Page 31: Manual Preset Tuning

    MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies to be selected by tuning. With this function, you can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with which it was stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored. To store stations Tune in to the desired station.
  • Page 32 To recall a preset station Select the group of preset stations. Front panel Select the preset station number. Front panel Notes • A new setting can be stored in place of the former one. • For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or Remote control monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.
  • Page 33 AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING (for FM stations only) You can also make use of the automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. This function enables the unit to perform automatic tuning and to sequentially store FM stations with strong signals. Up to 40 stations can be stored automatically in the same way as that for manual preset tuning on page 31.
  • Page 34: Exchanging Preset Stations

    Notes • You can manually replace a preset station with another FM or AM station by simply following the procedure in the section “To store stations” on page 31. • Even if the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, the search is automatically ended after searching all frequencies.
  • Page 35: Setting The Sleep Timer

    SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER The SLEEP timer can be used to make this unit automatically switch to the standby mode. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is useful. The SLEEP timer can only be controlled with the remote control.
  • Page 36: Sound Field Program

    The operation of built-in decoders (Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS) can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program incorporating the combined operation of YAMAHA DSP and Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS. The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital re-creations of actual acoustic environments.
  • Page 37 PROGRAM CINEMA DSP Program [1] 70 mm MOVIE THEATER ( • Input source : Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel : 3 channels • DSP : 2 (presence & surround) [2] 70 mm MOVIE THEATER – DOLBY D. ( •...
  • Page 38 PLAYING A SOURCE WITH THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT Follow steps 1 to 7 shown in “TO PLAY A SOURCE” on pages 26 to 27. Select the desired DSP program that is suitable for the source. Front panel Remote control Press DSP.
  • Page 39 ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, the Dolby Digital decoder or the DTS decoder, you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and sound effect, and each speaker’s output level as you prefer. Adjustment method When adjusting with the remote control, set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN or DSP position on the...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the delay time You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated. This adjustment can be individually made to all programs.
  • Page 41: Adjustments In The "Set Menu" Mode

    ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE The following ten types of functions will maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. CNTR (CENTER SPEAKER) REAR (REAR SPEAKERS) MAIN (MAIN SPEAKERS) BASS (LFE/BASS OUT) M.LVL (MAIN LEVEL) D.D.LFE (DOLBY DIGITAL LFE LEVEL)
  • Page 42 C.DELAY [Adjusting the delay of center sounds (dialog, etc.)] Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms * This adjustment is effective only when Dolby Digital or DTS is being decoded and the signals of the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS contain center-channel signals.
  • Page 43: Remote Control

    The position name is displayed in this window. TAPE/MD: The code for a YAMAHA tape deck is preset. (Be sure to preset the proper code when operating a YAMAHA MD recorder.) The code for a YAMAHA CD player is preset. DSP:...
  • Page 44 The lightly marked buttons do not function. AMP/TUN Indicator window: Displays the names of components which can be controlled. TV POWER Note: TV POWER and TV VOLUME function if you have preset the code for your TV. POWER This button turns the unit on. INPUT Press one of these buttons to select the required input source.
  • Page 45 (PAUSE) Press this button to give a pause in operation. This button functions as PAUSE/ STOP* for operating YAMAHA CD players under factory settings. (STOP) Press this button to stop operation. This button functions as PAUSE/STOP* for operating YAMAHA CD players under factory settings.
  • Page 46: Dvd Menu

    DVD player. (LD) This button turns the unit on if you have preset the code for the YAMAHA LD player. If another code for your LD player whose remote control has a power button is preset, the button will turn on the LD player.
  • Page 47 The lightly marked buttons do not function. See “AMP/TUN” on page 44 for those buttons which are not described here. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component. Note: TV POWER, TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have preset the code for your TV.
  • Page 48 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL Battery installation 1. Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compart- ment cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3 type) according the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. 3.
  • Page 49: Setup Codes

    0037 0047 CBL/DBS DBS tuner 2455 2566 3072 3060 DVD/LD DVD player 4545 YAMAHA CD player 6187 YAMAHA TAPE/MD Tape deck 8524 YAMAHA *1: Australia model *2: U.S.A., Canada and China models We recommend that you write all the code numbers you have preset on the...
  • Page 50: 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 power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM...
  • Page 51 SYMPTOM No sound from the effect speakers. The sound effect setting is off. A Dolby Surround or DTS decoding program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround or DTS. No sound from the rear speakers. The sound output level of the rear speakers is set to minimum.
  • Page 52 SYMPTOM The remote control does not work. The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones to a CD player or tape deck that is connected to this unit. There is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equipment or the unit. When playing back a source encoded with DTS SYMPTOM A loud hissing noise is heard when you...
  • Page 53: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD [U.S.A. and Canada models] MAIN L/R ... 70 W + 70 W CENTER ... 70 W REAR L/R ... 70 W + 70 W [Australia, Singapore, China and General models] MAIN L/R ...
  • Page 54 FM SECTION Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Australia and Singapore models] ... 87.50 to 108.00 MHz [China and General models] 100 kHz step ... 87.5 to 108.0 MHz 50 kHz step ... 87.50 to 108.00 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF) (100% mod., 1 kHz) [U.S.A., Canada, China and General models...
  • Page 55: List Of Manufacturers' Codes

    LIST OF MANUFACTURERS’ CODES (Australia model) LISTES DES CODES FABRICANT (Modèle pour l’Australie) Erres Expert Ferguson Abex 0032 Acura 0009 Admiral 0093, 0163, 0213 Fidelity Adyson 0217, 0032 Finlandia Akai 0208, 0361 Finlux Akura 0218, 0264, 0369 Alaron 0216 Firstline Alba 0037, 0218, 0371, 0009, 0036, 0235...
  • Page 56 Tensai 0218, 0294, 0320, 0317 Armstrong Texet 0216, 0218 Astra Thomson 0109, 0196, 0198, Astro 0205, 0287, 0333, Avalon 0343, 0349 Axis Thorn 0037, 0072, 0035, 0074, 0084, 0190, 0192, 0361 Barcom Thorn-Ferguson 0343 Beko Tomashi 0282 Best Toshiba 0036, 0035, 0070, 0243 Blaupunkt Trical 0157...
  • Page 57 Video Concepts Proline 3000 Videosonic Protec 3072 Wards 3081 Quarter 3046 White Westinghouse Quartz 3046 XR-1000 Quasar 3162 Yamaha Quelle 3081 Yamishi 3106, 3042, 3048, 3240 Yokan 3403 Yoko Zenith 3000, 3037 DVD PLAYER 3081 3037 Kenwood 3037 Magnavox 3000, 3037, 3048,...
  • Page 58 LIST OF MANUFACTURERS’ CODES (U.S.A, Canada and China models) LISTES DES CODES FABRICANT (Modèles pour les Etats-Unis, le Canada et la Chine) Elta Emerson A-Mark 0003 0030, 0019, 0003, 0052, 0185 Abex 0032 Envision Acura 0009 Erres Admiral 0093 Ferguson Adventura 0046 Adyson...
  • Page 59 Wards 0054, 0165, 0030, 0178, Echostar 0021, 0019, 0179, 0056, Elta 0016, 0080 Expressvu Watson 0037 Fuba White Westinghouse 0037, 0216 Galaxis Yamaha 0030, 0019 Galaxisat Yoko 0037, 0264 General Instrument Zenith 0017, 0016, 0092 Huth Zonda 0003 Jerrold CABLE...
  • Page 60 Schaub Lorenz 3000, 3104, 3041 Sony Schneider 3081, 3000, 3072 Technics Scott 3184, 3045, 3121, 3043, 3212 Toshiba Sears 3035, 3037, 3047, Yamaha 3000, 3042, 3104, Zenith 3046, 3054, 3066 Seleco 3041 LD PLAYER Semp 3045 Sentra 3020 Aiwa Sharp...
  • Page 61 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 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 62: Quick Reference Card

    Quick Reference Card AMP/TUN POWER STANDBY POWER SELECTOR DIAL INPUT INPUT EXT. DEC. TEST A/B/C/D/E EFFECT ON/OFF PRESET UP DOWN VOLUME TV VOLUME MUTE TV POWER SLEEP TV POWER REC/PAUSE DIR A (TAPE) SKIP (MD) PLAY REWIND (TAPE) SEARCH (MD) TIME/LEVEL SET MENU DSP program...
  • Page 63 Quick Reference Card DVD MENU POWER POWER Numeric CHANNEL buttons CLEAR CHANNEL ENTER DISC SKIP CHANNEL UP DOWN TV VOLUME TV POWER TITLE/INDEX TV POWER TV INPUT VCR REC (*1) MENU UP MENU LEFT MENU RIGHT MENU SELECT PLAY MENU DOWN SET UP RETURN REWIND...

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