Yamaha RX-V420RDS Owner's Manual

Yamaha RX-V420RDS Owner's Manual

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RX-V420RDS
Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

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  • Page 1 RX-V420RDS Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
  • 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 INTRODUCTION FEATURES ... 2 GETTING STARTED ... 3 Checking the Package Contents ... 3 Battery Installation in the Remote Control ... 3 Battery Replacement ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front Panel ... 4 Remote Control ... 6 Using the Remote Control ...
  • Page 4: Features

    N DTS Decoder N Dolby Pro Logic Decoder N Dolby Digital Decoder N Hi-Fi DSP N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA Sophisticated FM/AM Tuner...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in your package. Remote control Battery Installation in the Remote Control Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries (AA, R06 or UM-3 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Front Panel D I G I T A L SURROUND STANDBY BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS – – STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, set the volume at the minimum level.
  • Page 7 BASS Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response. TREBLE Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the high-frequency response. Note • If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low- frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and right main speakers.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control The provided remote control is designed to control all most commonly used functions of this unit. If a YAMAHA tape deck or CD player designed for remote control compatibility is connected to this unit, this remote control can also control various functions of that component.
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    I Controlling a YAMAHA tape deck or CD player Identify the remote control buttons with your component’s buttons. If these buttons are identical, their functions will be the same. Refer to the instructions for each button function supplied with your component.
  • Page 10: Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Display VIRTUAL DOLBY DTS DIGITAL DIGITAL PRO LOGIC ENHANCED PRO LOGIC t indicator The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is turned on. VIRTUAL indicator This lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. g and o indicators “...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel DIGITAL INPUT TUNER AM ANT GND FM ANT COAXIAL 75 UNBAL. OPTICAL D-TV/CBL 6CH INPUT VIDEO SIGNAL D-TV/CBL IN VCR 1 OUT MAIN SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) MD/CD-R D-TV/CBL VCR 1 AUDIO SIGNAL As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this...
  • Page 12: Preparation

    LFE (low frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
  • Page 13: Connections

    When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the jacks with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc.
  • Page 14: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Audio Components I Connecting to digital jacks This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams.
  • Page 15 OUTPUT CD player COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT AM ANT GND COAXIAL OPTICAL D-TV/CBL 6CH INPUT MAIN SURROUND IN(PLAY) (Europe model) OUTPUT Audio component indicates signal direction indicates left analog cables indicates right analog cables indicates coaxial cables MAIN OUTPUT External decoder TUNER FM ANT 75 UNBAL.
  • Page 16: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Video Components I Audio signal jacks Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly. I Video signal jacks Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly. I TV monitor with a 21-pin connector Make a connection as shown on page 15 with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.
  • Page 17 OPTICAL OUTPUT DVD player AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL D-TV/CBL MAIN OUTPUT TV/digital TV or OPTICAL cable TV/satellite OUTPUT tuner indicates signal direction indicates left analog cables indicates right analog cables indicates optical cables indicates video cables When using an LD player Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack.
  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Speakers Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (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 19 I Subwoofer connection 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. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency...
  • Page 20: Impedance Selector Switch

    CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid either position.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Speaker Balance

    ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE 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 22 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE Adjust BALANCE on the front panel so that the sound output level of the right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same. Press –/+ repeatedly to adjust the output level of the speaker currently outputting the test tone so that it becomes almost the same as that of the main...
  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION D I G I T A L D I G I T A L SURROUND STANDBY BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING – – PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R SILENT VIDEO AUX Set the volume at the minimum level.
  • Page 24 PLAYING A SOURCE Play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and “TUNING” for details). Adjust the volume to the desired output level. VOLUME Front panel If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc. These controls are only effective for the sound from the main speakers.
  • Page 25: Input Modes And Indications

    Input Modes and Indications This unit comes with various input jacks. If your component is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can set the priority of the input signal. Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector button that you have pressed to select the input source on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the...
  • Page 26: Selecting A Dsp Program

    PLAYING A SOURCE Selecting a DSP Program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. Refer to “SOUND FIELD PROGRAM” for details about each program. • Make sure that the sound effect is turned on (see page 25). D I G I T A L D I G I T A L STANDBY...
  • Page 27: Canceling The Sound Effect (Turning Off The Effect Speakers)

    Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the sound field effects of the DSP program without rear speakers. Using YAMAHA original technology, natural surround reproduction is possible through the generation of a virtual speaker. The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode by setting “REAR LR SP”...
  • Page 28: Tuning

    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. Connecting a coaxial cable to the included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K.
  • Page 29: Automatic Tuning

    Automatic Tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. D I G I T A L D I G I T A L STANDBY SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING – –...
  • Page 30: Automatic Preset Tuning (For Rds Stations Only)

    TUNING Automatic Preset Tuning (for RDS stations only) You can make use of the automatic preset tuning function for RDS stations only. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in with strong signals and to sequentially store up to 40 RDS stations (5 groups x 8 stations). D I G I T A L D I G I T A L SURROUND...
  • Page 31: Manual Preset Tuning

    Manual Preset Tuning You can also store up to 40 stations (5 groups x 8 stations) manually. D I G I T A L D I G I T A L SURROUND STANDBY BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING –...
  • Page 32: Exchanging Preset Stations

    TUNING Exchanging Preset Stations You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. Example: Exchange preset station “E1” with “A5” D I G I T A L D I G I T A L STANDBY SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS...
  • Page 33: Receiving Rds Stations

    Radio Data System (RDS) is a data transmission system by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various information such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks), etc.
  • Page 34: Pty Seek Function

    RECEIVING RDS STATIONS PTY SEEK Function If you select the desired program type, the unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of the required type. D I G I T A L D I G I T A L SURROUND STANDBY BASS...
  • Page 35: Eon Function

    EON Function This function uses the EON data service on the RDS station network. If you simply select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), the unit automatically searches for all preset RDS stations that are scheduled to broadcast a program of the required type and switches from the station being currently received to the new station when the broadcasts starts.
  • Page 36: Recording A Source

    Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording component. Refer to the instructions for these components. D I G I T A L D I G I T A L STANDBY SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING –...
  • Page 37: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION The SET MENU consists of 9 items including the speaker mode setting. Use the SET MENU to enjoy the optimum audio/video playback for your system. • You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a source.
  • Page 38: Speaker Set (Speaker Mode Settings)

    SET MENU Press – or + repeatedly to change the setting of the item. Press PRG– (or PRG+) repeatedly until the input source name appears to exit from the SET MENU. Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to...
  • Page 39: Hp Tone Ctrl (Headphone Tone Control)

    I REAR LR SP (rear speaker mode) Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none) Initial setting: LRG Select this if you have large left and right rear speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers. The entire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the left and right rear speakers.
  • Page 40: 3 I/O Assign

    SET MENU 3 I/O ASSIGN It is possible to assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from that component. This makes it possible to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more component.
  • Page 41: Dts Set (Dts Lfe Level)

    6 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) This setting is effective only when this unit decodes DTS signals. Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low- frequency effect) channel when playing back a DTS signal. The LFE signal carries the low-frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.
  • Page 42: Delay Time And Speaker Output Levels

    DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and sound effect, and each speaker’s output level as you wish.
  • Page 43: Adjusting Method

    Adjusting Method Adjustments should be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display. Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press TIME/LEVEL, the selected item changes and appears on the display as below. Delay time D E L A Y Center speaker output level...
  • Page 44: Sleep Timer

    The SLEEP timer can be used to automatically set this unit in the standby mode. This timer is useful when you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source. The SLEEP timer can only be set with the remote control.
  • Page 45: Sound Field Program

    A digital sound field processor (DSP) based on the latest YAMAHA technology is built into this unit. It is possible to play back various sound fields for the source you are listening to. Note • Regardless of the program name and characteristics listed in the table below, select the sound field program that sounds best to you.
  • Page 46 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM I For movie programs: Nos. 7 to 9 Program (group) MOVIE THEATER 1 SPECTACLE SCI-FI MOVIE THEATER 2 ADVENTURE 70 mm GENERAL NORMAL q/DTS SURROUND ENHANCED Notes • The “ x ” indicator does not light up when selecting the sub-program “NORMAL” of the q/DTS SURROUND program. •...
  • Page 47 70 mm SCI-FI 70 mm ADVENTURE 70 mm GENERAL 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. This processing enables this unit to reproduce the immense sound field and surround expression of a Dolby Digital- or DTS-equipped movie theater without sacrificing the clear separation of all channels.
  • Page 48: Appendix

    Refer to the chart below when the 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 in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. I General...
  • Page 49 Problem No sound from the effect The sound effect is off. 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. No sound from the The output level of the center speaker is set to center speaker.
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The volume level cannot The component connected to the REC OUT be increased, or the jacks of this unit is turned off. sound is distorted. The effect and surround It is not possible to record the effect and sounds cannot be surround sounds by a recording component.
  • Page 51 I Tuner Problem The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts FM stereo reception is noisy. may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is distortion, There is multipath interference. and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms ... 65 W • Maximum Power 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 ohms ... 75 W • DIN Standard Output Power [Europe model only] 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 ohms ...
  • Page 53: Glossary

    DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experience of movie theater in the listening room of your own home. I 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 54 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 55: Index

    AC outlets ... 18 Antennas ... 26 BALANCE ... 22 BGV function ... 22 CINEMA DSP ... 43, 51 Connections Antennas ... 26 Audio components (MD recorder, CD recorder and CD player) ... 12 External decoder ... 12 Power supply cords ... 18 Speakers ...
  • Page 56 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 Malaysia ID V723000 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.
  • Page 57 Connection Guide (when listening to a digital 5.1-channel source) DVD player OPTICAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL INPUT TUNER AM ANT GND FM ANT COAXIAL 75 UNBAL. OPTICAL D-TV/CBL 6CH INPUT VIDEO SIGNAL D-TV/CBL IN VCR 1 OUT MONITOR OUT MAIN...

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