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  • Page 1 curer.fro Page 2 Thursday, July 3, 20113 1:47 PM OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 2 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided CAUTION for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it fi'om overheating, and these RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK openings must not be blocked or covered.
  • Page 3 Modifications not expressly approved by fbllowing measures: Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being al_ected by the interterence.
  • Page 4 Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified below. is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this MODEL: unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be Serial No.: held responsible for any damage resulting from use...
  • Page 5 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 L_@00 RX-VI400U EN.book Pagel FEATURES ............. RECORDING ............GETTING STARTED ..........SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS ..........Supplied accessories ..........Installing batteries in the remote control ....3 For movie/video sources .......... CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......For music sources ............

  • Page 6: Features

    @0(! RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page amplifier Other features Built-in 7-channel power • Minimum RMS Output Power • YPAO: Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (0,04% THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8ff2) for Aulomalic Speaker Setup Front: II0W+I10W • 192-kHz/24-bitD/AConverler Center: 110 W •...
  • Page 7 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 @0(t RX-VI40I)U EN.book Page 3 Please check 1hat you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (4) Power Cord AM loop antenna (AAA, R03, UM-4) (U.S.A., Canada and Europe models) ©©©0 © ©'_© Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A.,...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page4 _YAIIAHA o,1. (U.K. and Europe models only) MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO STANDBY/ON SIores a station in the memory. Hold down this button for Turns on this unit or sets it 1o the standby mode. When you more than 3 seconds to start automalie preset tuning.
  • Page 9 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 AM @00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page IIJI_T|I:[OII_."Ir__y_T/II[II, lhlII_I[O]_I • U.K. and Europe models only INPUT MODE Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of RDS MODF-JFREQ signals received when one component is connected to two Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS stafion or more of this unit's...
  • Page 10 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 @0(t RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 6 This section describes the function of each control on the O SYSTEM POWER remote control. See "REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES" Turns on the power of this unit. on page 59 to operate other components with this remote O Input selector buttons...
  • Page 11 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page IIJI_T|I,_{OIIK"Ir'_tI_T/IIIIIhlIIIIII[O]_ll SELECT L_/V Selects another component thai you can control independently of the input component selected with the input seleclor butlons. AV POWER Turns on and oft" the power of the component selected the input selector butlon.
  • Page 12 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 @00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page (U.K. and Europe models only) (U.S.A., Canada Australia models only) O Decoder indicators @ THX indicator When any of this unit's decoders function, the respective Lights up when a THX program is selected.
  • Page 13 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 @0(t RX-V 140()U EN.book Page9 ffJI_T|Ig{OIIK'f'_tI_T/II.']Ih_III_II[O]_II @ TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned in to a station. @ MEMORY indicator Flashes to show a station can be stored. O 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input Io this unit. @ LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.
  • Page 14 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 10 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 '_ =@@ @@-@ @ i'@@@ @@_@ @ @@@ @@,:@ @ =°="-:-:--- @@-@@ E@@ • ® _"-® ____=.@Q. I I@°'-_® "@@ @@@@ i _" O DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks ZONE 2 / ZONE 3 OUTPUT jacks (U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only) See page 19 for details.
  • Page 15 30 cm (12 inches) aparl. Ideally, they should be positioned al the same width as the front speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer Syslem, is effective not only for reinforcing...
  • Page 16 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 12 Thursday, July lU, 20(13 Tighten the knob to secure the wire. Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. If the connections faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker...
  • Page 17 12:17 @00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 13 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Subwoofer Front speakers (A) system Right Left Center Front speaker speakers Speakerlayout i;iiiil (U.S.A. model) Right Left Right Left Right Left Surround speakers Surround back speakers Presence speakers You can com_ect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output s(_und simultaneously. •...
  • Page 18 SUBWOOFER jack The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems Connect a subwoofer wilh buill=in amplifier, such as the simuhaneously. YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. Bi-wired connection The unit also allows you to make bi-wired connections •...
  • Page 19 12:17 @0(! RX-VI400U EN.book Page 15 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Dust protection Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect the fiber oplic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are not using the optical jack, be sure m put the cap back in place.
  • Page 20 12:17 @00N RX-VI400U EN.book Page 16 Thursday, July 10, 20113 roleJ_l_lgtlll_lE[OlLT/_ • Connections for DVD playback Video out Oplical DVD player Videoin (U.S.A. model)
  • Page 21 12:17 @0(! RX-VI400U EN.book Page 17 Thursday, July 10, 20113 ¢ iph%_lagesl[ohTl Connecting jacks • to the MULTI INPUT This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, lefl and right SURROUND SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-disc player,...
  • Page 22 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 18 Thursday, July 10, 2003 ¢ • Connections for other video components Optical Video out Cable TV or satellite tuner Audio out ®0 a YAMAI tA CD recorder that outputs OSD signals. (U.S.A. model) ®0 DVD recorder Audio in Videoin Aui_...
  • Page 23 12:17 @0(! RX-VI400U EN.book Page 19 Thursday, July 10, 20113 Iph%_l_fOlll[OhTl • Connections for audio components Optical in / MD recorder tape deck Audio out --¢J_ i_-- Audio in ®0 00 Oplical Audio out Optical CD recorder* Audio in CDplayer *Some CD recorders can be connected...

  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control

    PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with buill-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer Syslem, to this jack. • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signal as the corresponding speaker terminals. However, when both surround...
  • Page 25 (included) than an indoor one. ff you experience poor reception quality,an outdoor antenna may Consuh the nearest improve the quality. authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor al/|e]!]las. • 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) Open the cover of the included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter.
  • Page 26 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 22 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 rolo]_l_lgglStlgOlLql • Connecting the AC power cord (U.S.A. and Canada models) Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the power cord to an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Display

    12:17 RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 23 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Ipl_%,l_*lll[OATl When all connections are complete, turn on the power of [*_I#JuffeJ_ this unit. If you are using 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode.

  • Page 28: Speaker Setup

    EN.book Page 24 Thursday, July lU, 20(13 This receiver employs Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Oplimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid Connect the supplied optimizer microphone troublesome lislening-based speaker setup and achieves to the MIC jack on the front panel.
  • Page 29 12:17 _0(! RX-VI400U EN.book Page 25 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 When WIRING, DISTANCE, SIZE or LEVEL is selected, press ( / > to select: For best resulls, make sure the room is as quiet as possible CHECK To automatically check and adjust the selected during the aulo setup procedure.
  • Page 30 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 26 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 _| Illli, lk,"t l_llIII 1- If you selected AUTO in step 6 If you selected RELOAD in step 6 The RESUfff display appears for a few seconds after each The RESULT:EXIT display appean_.
  • Page 31 12:17 @0(! RX-VI400U EN.book Page 27 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Cause Remedy Conneo_. M_C! Optiinizer microphone is not connected. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. HP ! driP Headphones...
  • Page 32 12:17 RX-VI4L_IU EN.book Page 28 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 The basic system parameters are set aulomalically when Press g once to select BASIC MENU, you Pun auto setup (page 24). The basic settings are useful if you want 1o quickly selup your speakers or Io manually then press <...
  • Page 33 12:17 @00N RX-VI400U EN.book Page 29 Thursday, July 10. 20(13 Press v to select SPEAKERS, then press < / Press v to select CHECK OK?, then press < / ) to select: ) to select the number of speakers connected to the unit. To exit the setup if the test tones were...
  • Page 34 12:17 _0(t RX-VI4L_)U EN.book Page 30 Thursday, July 10, 2003 ¢ Select the input source. Use INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input you desire. Go © o Remote control Front panel The current input source name and input mode appear...
  • Page 35 Thursday, July lU, 2003 12:17 _RX-VI400U EN.book Page • Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT To listen with headphones (SILENT CINEMA) Press MULTI CH INPUT so that "MUff£1 CH INPUT" The SILENT CINEMA mode allows you m enjoy multi= channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital...
  • Page 36 12:17 @0(! RX-VI400U EN.book Page 32 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Choose a sound field program based on your listening preterence, on the name of the program. • Front panel operation • When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects the last sound field program...
  • Page 37 12:17 @0(t RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 33 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Listening to high fidelity stereo sound • Downmixing to 2 channels (Direct Stereo) You can enjoy 2=channelstereo playbackeven from multi- channel sources. Direct Slereo allows you 1o bypass this unit's decoders DSP processoi_s to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2- Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the...
  • Page 38 12:17 _00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 34 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Virtual CINEMA Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the virtual speakers 1o reproduce...
  • Page 39 Thursday, July 10,2003 12:17 _0{t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 35 Press A / v to display the following • When you play DTS encoded sources with the input mode set to information about the input signal. AUTO; --This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode. The unit remains in DTS mode (and the "_"...
  • Page 40 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 36 Thursday, July lU, 20(13 Press PRESET/TUNING <_/I> once to begin automatic tuning. There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Press 1> to tune in to a higher frequency, or press <3 Automatic tuning is effective when station signals to tune in to a lower frequency.
  • Page 41 12:17 @0(t RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 37 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Any stored station data existing under a preset number • Automatically presetting FM stations cleared when you store a new station under that preset number. • If the number of the received stations does not reach...
  • Page 42 12:17 RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 38 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 II|q|'lli'[, • Manually presetting stations Press PRESET/TUNING <_ to select a You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. preset station number (1 to 8) while the "MEMORY"...
  • Page 43 12:17 @00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 39 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 You can tune any desired station simply by selecting You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations preset station number under which it was stored. with each other. The example below describes procedure for exchanging...
  • Page 44 12:17 @0(t RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 4(I Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Recording adjustments and olher operations performed from the recording components. Refer to the • Do a test rec_rding be_k_reyou start an actual recording. operalion instructions for those components. • When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit.
  • Page 45 Io enjoy multichannel playback from (stereo or mukichannel). equipped digital almost sound source This unit is also with a Yamaha sound field processing (DSP) chip containing playback experience. several sound field programs which can use to enhance your precise digital Most...
  • Page 46 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 42 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Program Features Mtt'X 6.1: Standard 6.l channal processing for DTS Matrix 6.1sources. SLtR. STANDARD MtPx CINEMA DSP Enhanced processing fi)rDTSMatrixh.1 sources. SUR. ENHRNCED [):BCDt2, Standard 6.1 channel processing for DTS Discrete 6.1 sources.
  • Page 47 @0(t RX-VI4(X)U EN.book Page 43 Thursday, July 10, 20113 12:17 AM t#llh_lmJ_lg_llml_gloi_gF._Tl_lml_golgli.Jil[Oh_ You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, elc. Program Features STEREO: 2 (lef_ and right) channel playback. 2oh Stereo STEREO: Use to output stereo som'ces to only the front left and right speakers without any processing.
  • Page 48 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 44 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 You can display this unit's operaqng informaqon on a Use this feature 1o aulomatically set 1his unit in the video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound standby mode after a certain amount of time.
  • Page 49 12:17 RX-VI40llU EN.book Page 45 Thursday, July 10,20(13 ,rm]rl'_ T &_[_mlOl¢l,_.*¥±Ifl[el_Tl • Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears the front panel display. You can adjust the output level of each speaker while After a few seconds, "SLEEP OFF"...
  • Page 50 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 46 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 _ittlV,_|#lOl_ttloI_d_gF,_ll[oi#_ You can use the lest tone feature lo manually balance your speaker levels, Please note that this operation will override the level adjustments made in "AUTO SETUP" (page 24), "Speaker level"...
  • Page 51 12:17 RX-VI4OI)U EN.book Page 47 Thursday, July 10, 2003 You can use the following parameters in the set menu to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in hold under each parameter) to reflect Ihe needs of your listening environment.
  • Page 52 12:17 RX-VI4OllU EN.book Page 48 Thursday, July 10, 2003 €'/,_Jt '/I,_L Option menu Use to adjust the oplional syslem settings. Item Features Page D _[ S PLI)Y Adjusts the OSD and converts video signals. MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings. PAP.A['].
  • Page 53 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 49 Thursday, July 10,20(13 '- l, Surround left/right speakers :.._R L,"R Choices: LARGE, SMALL, NONE dKK SP Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitox:s or projectors. Most of the SOUND parameters are set automatically...
  • Page 54 12:17 @00. RX-VI400U EN.book Page 50 Thursday, July 10, 2003 Presence speakers PRE_,EN_.E Speaker • level SP LEUEL Choices: NONE, YES Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front lefl or sun'ound left speakers and each F_F_F'_=F'L [ _',F' speaker selected...
  • Page 55 Thursday, July 10,2003 12:17 RX-VI40I)U EN.book Page 51 Speaker distance Graphic equalizer • • SP DISTANCE GRRPHIC to select parametric Use this fealure 1o manually input the distance of each Use this feature (PEQ) or graphic speaker and adjust the delay applied m respective channel.

  • Page 56: Speaker Placement

    12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 52 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Low frequency test LOt,.tFRO.oTEST • Dynamic range DYNAHIC RANGE Use 1o select the amount of dynamic range compression to Use this feature 1o adjust the oulput level of the subwoofer be applied to your speakers or headphones when using so it matches your olher speakers.
  • Page 57 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 53 Thursday, July lU, 20(13 Presence/surround back channel select • Headphone tone control HP TONE ..T_L • PRiSB,:.h SELECT Use 1o adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your headphones. You can select to prioritize either the surround back or "Ib access these paramelers,...
  • Page 58 _00. RX-VI400U EN.book Page 54 Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:17 OPTICAL IN for OPTICAL INPUT jacks (3), (4), (5) and (6) Choices: CD, PHONO, DVR/VCR 2, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, DTV, DVD, MD_APE, CD-R w _t[mt[T ¢ A>I/O ASSI!i_NMENI VF!!VNL B> INPUt MODE C>INPUt RENAME...
  • Page 59 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 55 Thursday, July 10,20(13 input Input rename • INPUT RENAME • External EXT. INPUT Use this fealure 1o change the name of the inputs on the Use this fealure to set the direction of the signals input OSD and front panel display.
  • Page 60 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 56 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Video conversion U CONU. Use this feature 1o turn on!off the conve_sion of composile signals to both S-video and component signals. This allows you m oulput composite signals from the S-video I IF I ! J! h_!'il.i jack or the component...
  • Page 61 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 57 Thursday, July 10,2003 • Parameter initialization PARRM° Use this fealure 1o initialize the paramelers for each sound Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. field program within a sound field program group.
  • Page 62 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 58 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Zone3set ZONE3 SET (U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only) Output volume OUTPUT /JOL Use 1o select how the volume control will operate with regard m the ZONE 3 OUT jacks. MANUAL SETUP >...
  • Page 63 RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 59 Thursday, July 10,20(13 In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate manufacturer codes.
  • Page 64 VCR 1 DVR!VCR2 Yamaha- 1 You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if Yamaha manuf)cture code is initially set as listed above. In this Press one of the buttons shaded below to case, try to set other Yamaha manufactm'e code(s).
  • Page 65 AV components 8[3[3[3 (including Yamaha AV components), ff operation is not possible with any of the manufacturer codes, program the new remote control function with the Learn feature (see below) or use the remote control supplied with the component.
  • Page 66 12:17 RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 62 Thursday, July lU, 20(13 iM,_lrll#jl,_OllTjlf_iojl_g_,Wlilj_l _ • Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until "OK" appears in the display window, You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote...
  • Page 67 12:17 RX-VI4OI)U EN.book Page 63 Thursday, July lU, 20(13 I;llrl[olll=ltloJ_TIl:fOJIl_'-|llJ:l_l •I You can clear all changes made in each function set, such • Clearing a learned function as learned functions, renamed source names and setup You can clear the function learned in a certain manufacturer codes.
  • Page 68 12:17 _0(L RX-VI400U EN.book Page 64 Thursday, July 10, 2003 Once you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remole to control your other components. Note thai some butlons may not correctly operate the selecled component. Use the input seleclor buttons to select the component you want Io operate.
  • Page 69 @0(! RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 65 Thursday, July 1(1, 20113 12:17 '_gll_IOII,VllfehTIl:ftlJIl=_-lv'-llllJ:l'l •l • Operating a digital TV (DTV area) or a • Operating an LD player cablelsatellite TV (CBL/SAT area) TV P Skip tbrward TV operation _arch forward backward TV INPUT -- TV VOL -/+ CH +/- -- TV MUTE...
  • Page 70 12:17 RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 66 Thursday, July 10, 2003 iM,_lrll#jl,_OllTjlf_iojl_g_,WliljDi _ • • Operating a CD player (CD area) Operating a CD recorder (CD-R area) or an MD recorder (MD/TAPE area) - AV POWER TVPOWER Record (MDonty) (CD change]') _fo]w_rd Skip backward Skip forward Skip...
  • Page 71 12:17 @00N RX-VI400U EN.book Page 67 Thursday, July 10,20(13 Igllrl[olll_ltioJ_TIl:fOJII;;l_'-|llJ:l_l •I • Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area) • Operating a tuner (TUNER area) TV POWER A/B/C/D/E Numeric button_ I1o8 m lndex Set the manufacture code for your tape deck following setting procedure described...
  • Page 72 • Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit CONTROL OUT in a muhi-room installation, we recommend that you consult with the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center This unit fk/r the Zone 2/Zone 3 connections which will best meet your requirements.
  • Page 73 12:17 RX-VI400U EN.book Page 69 Thursday, July 10,20(13 Using this unit's internal amplifier "Ib use Ihis unit's internal amplifier, select ON in ZONE2 AMP. Second room This unit • To control Zone 2/Zone 3 Press SELECT A repeatedly to display The supplied remote control...
  • Page 74 @0(! RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 7(1 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 12:17 • Turning this unit to either on or standby You can control Zone 2 or Zone 3 by using SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY work differently the input selector, STANDBY, SYSTEM depending on the selecled mode thai appem's...
  • Page 75 This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly whal YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. Program Program name CurSor {)f_P I EUE:L, , , , gdB , , , _ [ms ;...
  • Page 76 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 72 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 Press A / v to select the parameters. Press < / ) to change the parameter value. When you set a parameter 1o a value other than the factory value, an asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the video monitor.
  • Page 77 12:17 _0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 73 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 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. •...
  • Page 78 12:17 _00+ RX-VI400U EN.book Page 74 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • LIVENESS Function: This parameter 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 sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall...
  • Page 79 Thursday, July lU, 2003 12:17 @0{t RX-VI400U EN.book Page • REV.TIME (Reverberation time) Function: This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at I kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range.
  • Page 80 12:17 @0(t RX-VI400U EN.book Page 76 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift) Function: This parameler adjusts the height of the front and cenler channel sounds by assigning some of the front and cenler channel elements to the presence speakers. Description: The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and cenler channel sound.

  • Page 81: Speaker Connections

    1o the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. • General Refer to Problem Cause Remedy...
  • Page 82 12:17 @00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 78 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 [Igl$111=tl_"_glelSJll_*$ Referto Problem Cause Remedy page The sound suddenly The protection circuit has been activated Check that the impedance selector setting is correct. because of a short circuit, etc. goes off. Check the speaker wires are not touching each other...
  • Page 83 12:17 _00N RX-VI400U EN.book Page 79 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 tilOlllgta_t."lgIOZOJlll_*I Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page Dolby Digital or DTS Tile connected component is not set to Make an appropriate setting tbllowing the operations sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital instructions for your component.
  • Page 84 12:17 _00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 8(I Thursday, July 10, 20(13 [Igl$111=tltlt.'fglelSJlll[ Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- Move this unit fresher away tbom such equipment.._ interference from frequency equipment.
  • Page 85 Thursday, July 10,2003 12:17 @00N RX-VI400U EN.book Page 81 • Remote control Referto Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control Wrong distance or angle. Tile remote control will function within a maximum does not work range ot"6 m (20 feet) and no more than 30 degrees function properly, ofl_axis from tile front panel.

  • Page 86: Playback

    Based on a wealth of actually realistic moving sound especially with scenes with measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses "flyover" and "fly-around" effects. YAMAHA original sound field technology m combine...
  • Page 87 Virtual CINEMA Sampling frequency • number quantized YAMAHA has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP bits algorithm Ihat allows you 1o enjoy DSP sound field When digitizing an analog audio signal, Ihe number surround effects even without any surround speakers by...
  • Page 88 12:17 @00N RX-VI40(IU EN.book Page 84 Thursday, July 10, 20(13 • Surround Adaptive • Decorrelation In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint help create an enveloping surround sound experience, development...

  • Page 89: Tuning

    Thursday, July 10, 20(13 12:17 @00N RX-VI400U EN.book Page 85 AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Video Signal q_Jpe • Minin'mm RMS Output Power t_r Front Center, SmTound IU.S.A. Canada and Korea models] ........NTSC Surround back lOther models] ............PAL/NTSC 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 _ ........
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