Yamaha RX-V1200 RDS Owner's Manual
Yamaha RX-V1200 RDS Owner's Manual

Yamaha RX-V1200 RDS Owner's Manual

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RX-V1200 RDS
AV Receiver
Ampli-Tuner Audio-Video
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

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  • Page 1 RX-V1200 RDS AV Receiver Ampli-Tuner Audio-Video OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
  • Page 2 YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any markings identifying the terminals in your plug, damage resulting from use of this unit with a proceed as follows: voltage other than specified.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS RECEIVING RDS STATIONS ......41 INTRODUCTION Description of RDS Data ........41 Changing the RDS Mode ........41 CONTENTS ............1 PTY SEEK Function ..........42 FEATURES ............2 Eon Function ............43 GETTING STARTED ........... 3 BASIC RECORDING ......... 44 Checking the Package Contents .......
  • Page 4: Features

    N DTS/DTS ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Controlling This Unit N S Video Signal Input/Output Capability Neo: 6 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP N Component Video Input/Output Capability N Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Signal Jacks Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Checking the Package Contents Check your package to make sure it has the following items. Batteries (4) AM loop antenna Connection Guide Remote control (AAA, R03, UM-4) DVD Player Main Speaker TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN OPTICAL AUDIO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT...
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER D I G I T A L PRO LOGIC STANDBY BASS TREBLE PRESET/ PRESET TUNING RDS MODE A/B/C/D/E TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE /FREQ PTY SEEK TUNER SPEAKERS BASS...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS PROCESSOR DIRECT RDS MODE/FREQ Turns on or off the PROCESSOR DIRECT function at When an RDS station is received, press this button to each time the button is pressed. When this is on, BASS, change the display mode among the PS mode, PTY mode, TREBLE, and BASS EXTENSION are bypassed, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data eliminating any alteration of the original signal.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control 3 STANDBY This section describes the controls and their functions of the remote control. Make sure that the AMP mode is Sets this unit in the standby mode. selected before starting operation. See “REMOTE 4 SYSTEM POWER CONTROL FEATURES”...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS o SELECT k/n Using the Remote Control Selects the another component to control independently from the input that has been selected by pressing an input selector button. p AV POWER INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER D I G I T A L Turns on and off the power of the component selected by STANDBY...
  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel Display V AUX VCR2/DVR TAPE CD R TUNER PHONO MUTE VOLUME SLEEP DTS Neo :6 DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO AUTO PS PTY RT CT BASS VIRTUAL MOVIE THEATER ENTERTAINMENT TUNED MEMORY EON DISCRETE PTY HOLD P.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear Panel DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL S VIDEO VIDEO TAPE (PLAY) OUTPUT MD/TAPE D-TV / LD D-TV IMPEDANCE SELECTOR MAIN REAR CD-R (REC) SET BEFORE POWER ON (SURROUND) MONITOR AC OUTLETS CENTER WOOFER /SAT (PLAY) REAR...
  • Page 12: Preparation

    1.8 m (6 feet) above the the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal is played back. floor. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer I Rear center speaker System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Speakers

    SPEAKER SETUP Connecting the Speakers 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 14 Rear speaker I 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. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack if they are assigned to this jack.
  • Page 15: Impedance Selector Switch

    SPEAKER SETUP I IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to either position.
  • Page 16: Connections

    • When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect them to the jack with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products.
  • Page 17 CONNECTIONS OUTPUT OPTICAL OPTICAL LD player OUTPUT OUTPUT COMPONENT COMPONENT OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT TV/digital TV or DVD player LD player S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL S VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 18: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Audio Components I Connecting to digital jacks I Connecting a CD player This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. • The COAXIAL CD and OPTICAL CD jacks are available for a You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital CD player which has coaxial or optical digital output jacks.
  • Page 19 CONNECTIONS OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL INPUT OUTPUT INPUT MD recorder or CD recorder tape deck INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL TAPE (PLAY) MD/TAPE D-TV / LD D-TV OPTICAL CD-R (REC) OUTPUT MONITOR /SAT (PLAY)
  • Page 20: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Rear channel line output jacks. 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. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack if they are assigned to this jack.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Supply Cords

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the Power Supply Cords I Connecting the AC power cord Plug in this unit to the wall outlet. I AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) MPEDANCE SELECTOR Europe model ..........2 OUTLETS SET BEFORE POWER ON U.K. model ............. 1 OUTLET AC OUTLETS Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your MAIN A OR B:...
  • Page 22: Turning On The Power

    CONNECTIONS Turning on the Power When all connections are completed, turn on the power of this unit. INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER D I G I T A L PRO LOGIC STANDBY BASS TREBLE PRESET/ PRESET TUNING RDS MODE...
  • Page 23: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) You can display the operation information for this unit on Selecting the OSD Mode a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier Turn on the video monitor connected to this to see the available options and parameters than it is by unit.
  • Page 24: Speaker Mode Settings

    SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS This unit has 6 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Speaker Output Levels

    ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to adjust the speaker output Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY levels by using the test tone generator. When this SUR.) adjustment is made, the output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS LEFT RIGHT Adjust the output level of the effect speakers using TV VOL j / i so the output level TV MUTE – coming from the effect SELECT CENTER PRESET PRESET speakers is the same as TV VOL –...
  • Page 27: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source. INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER • The current input source name lights up on the D I G I T A L front panel display.
  • Page 28 BASIC PLAYBACK I BGV (background video) function Start playback or select a broadcast station The BGV function allows you to combine a video image on the source component. from a video source with a sound from an audio source. Refer to the operation instructions for the For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music component.
  • Page 29: Input Modes And Indications

    BASIC PLAYBACK I Notes on the digital signal Input Modes and Indications The digital input jacks of this unit can also handle 96-kHz sampling digital signals. (To utilize this, use a This unit comes with various input jacks. You can set the source that supports 96-kHz sampling digital signals and priority of the input signal among different types of input set the player for digital output.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Sound Field Program

    BASIC PLAYBACK After selecting the desired program, press Selecting a Sound Field Program the same button repeatedly to select the desired sub-program if available. You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a For example, to select the sub-program “70 mm DSP program.
  • Page 31: Selecting Pro Logic

    BASIC PLAYBACK (For remote control only) Selecting PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6 Press the numeric button 11 repeatedly to You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or select the decoder; PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC or Neo: or Neo: 6.
  • Page 32: Normal Stereo Reproduction

    BASIC PLAYBACK I Playing the Dolby Digital Matrix SILENT CINEMA DSP 6.1 or DTS ES software You can enjoy the powerful sound field as if there were actual speakers with the SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can Press 6.1/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your DTS ES decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound...
  • Page 33: 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 in a full circle around the listener.
  • Page 34: 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 the surround sound field. It recreates the most complete movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHA’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the right and left Main and...
  • Page 35 Dolby Digital or DTS technology. I Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing Presence DSP on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, sound field left surround and right surround channels.
  • Page 36: Cinema-Dsp Programs

    CINEMA-DSP CINEMA-DSP Programs I For movie programs: No. 8 to 10 According to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format Input 2 channel 5.1 channel 6.1 channel * Stereo...
  • Page 37 CINEMA-DSP 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 recreations of actual acoustic environments. Note • Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below. Program Features MOVIE...
  • Page 38: Tuning

    AM antenna is connected to this unit. 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.
  • Page 39: Automatic And Manual Tuning

    TUNING Automatic and Manual Tuning Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning. Press h to tune in to a higher frequency, or press l There are 2 ways of tuning; automatic and manual. to tune in to a lower frequency. Press the same button Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are again if the tuning search does not stop at the desired strong and there is no interference.
  • Page 40: Presetting Stations

    TUNING Notes Presetting Stations • Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under that preset number. I Automatically presetting stations • When a station data is stored under a preset number, the (for FM stations) frequency and reception band are also stored.
  • Page 41 TUNING I Manually presetting stations Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET j / i You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 on the remote control) to select a preset groups) manually. station number (1 to 8) while the “MEMORY” indicator is flashing.
  • Page 42: Tuning In To A Preset Station

    TUNING Tuning in to a Preset Station Exchanging Preset Stations You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations preset station number under which it was stored. with each other. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “E1”...
  • Page 43: Receiving Rds Stations

    RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system Changing the RDS Mode by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to The four modes are available in this unit for displaying the normal radio signal.
  • Page 44: Pty Seek Function

    RECEIVING RDS STATIONS I To cancel this function PTY SEEK Function Press PTY SEEK MODE twice. If you select the desired program type, this unit I Program types in the PTY mode automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations.
  • Page 45: Eon Function

    RECEIVING RDS STATIONS EON Function Press EON repeatedly to select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT). This function uses the EON data service on the RDS The selected program type name indicator lights up station network. If you simply select the desired program on the front panel display.
  • Page 46: Basic Recording

    BASIC RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are Notes performed from the recording components. Refer to the • Do a test recording before you start an actual recording. operation instructions for these components. • When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit.
  • Page 47: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES The remote control can operate other A/V components of YAMAHA and other manufacturers as well as this unit. To control those components, you must set up remote control with the manufacturer codes. This remote control also has a sophisticated Learn feature. The Learn feature allows it to acquire functions from the remote controls of other components in your system (or other household appliances) equipped with an infrared remote control receiver.
  • Page 48: Setting The Manufacturer Code

    (Library: component category) and the manufacturer code for each area. TV VOL Input area Component category Manufacturer TV MUTE (Library) – SELECT PRESET PRESET YAMAHA TV VOL – PHONO – TUNER TUNER YAMAHA YAMAHA If you want to change a library (component V-AUX –...
  • Page 49: Programming A New Remote Control Function (Learn Feature)

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Programming a New Remote Press the button for which you want to program the new function. Control Function (Learn Feature) “LEARN” is displayed. If you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the manufacturer code, or a manufacturer code is not available, the following procedure needs to be performed.
  • Page 50: Changing The Source Name In The Display Window

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Changing the Source Name in the One Button Clear Display Window You can clear the function learned in a certain programmable button in each area. You can change the name that appears in the display Press an input selector button or Å to select window on the remote control if you want to use the the source component you want to do “One different name from the original input selector button...
  • Page 51: Clearing Learned Functions, Renamed Source Names, And Setup Manufacturer Codes

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Clearing Learned Functions, Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3 seconds. Renamed Source Names, and “C:OK” appears in the display window. Setup Manufacturer Codes Press an input selector button or Å to select CLEAR the area for which you want to clear the name, function or manufacturer code.
  • Page 52: Each Component Control Area

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Each Component Control Area The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the component you have. After setting the manufacturer code, press an input selector button or Å, or SELECT k / n to select a component you want to control.
  • Page 53 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES I Operating a TV/digital TV (D-TV/ I Operating an LD player (D-TV/LD LD area) or a cable TV/satellite TV area) (CBL/SAT area) TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT POWER STANDBY SLEEP...
  • Page 54 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES I Operating a CD player (CD area) I Operating a CD recorder (CD-R area) or an MD recorder (MD/ TAPE area) TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT...
  • Page 55 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES I Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE I Operating a tuner (TUNER area) area) TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT PHONO TUNER PHONO TUNER V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE...
  • Page 56 Å and the function for each button differs depending on the component. YAMAHA LD player is factory-set in Å. However if you want to set other component, set the manufacturer code for the component you want to set in the Å button following the manufacturer code setting procedure described on page 46.
  • Page 57: Set Menu

    ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU The SET MENU consists of 14 items including the Adjusting the Items on the SET speaker mode setting, center graphic equalizer and MENU parameter initialization features. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
  • Page 58: Speaker Set (Speaker Mode Settings)

    SET MENU Depending on the item, press u/d to select a sub 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode item. settings) 2 LOW FRQ TEST TV VOL T E S T T O N E … … … O F F Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your ≥...
  • Page 59 SET MENU I 1B MAIN SP (main speaker mode) I 1C REAR L/R SP (rear speaker mode) The OSD shows large or small main speakers depending on how you set this item. The OSD shows large, small or no rear speakers depending on how you set this item.
  • Page 60 SET MENU I 1D REAR CT SP (rear center I 1E LFE/BASS OUT (bass out speaker mode) mode) By adding a rear center speaker to your speaker LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit configuration, this unit can provide more realistic front- decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal.
  • Page 61: Low Frq Test

    SET MENU I 1F MAIN LEVEL (main level 2 LOW FRQ TEST mode) Use this feature to adjust the output level of the Change this setting if you cannot match the output level subwoofer so it matches that of the other speakers in your of the center, rear (L/R) and rear center speakers with the configuration.
  • Page 62: R Balance (Balance Of The Left And Right Main Speakers)

    SET MENU Adjust the volume of the subwoofer with the 4 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone controls on the subwoofer so it matches that control) of the speaker you are comparing it to. I About the test tone Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble when you use your headphones.
  • Page 63: Input Rename

    SET MENU 6 INPUT RENAME 7 I/O ASSIGNMENT Use this feature to change the name of the input which It is possible to assign jacks according to the component appears on the OSD or the front panel display. to be used if this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO input jack or DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jack settings (component Press an input selector button (or use INPUT names for jacks) differ from that component.
  • Page 64: Input Mode (Initial Input Mode)

    SET MENU I 7C OPTICAL IN for OPTICAL 8 INPUT MODE (initial input INPUT jacks (3) to (6) mode) Choices: (3) CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, D-TV/LD, DVD, MD/ Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources TAPE, CD-R connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn (4) CD-R, CD, PHONO, VCR 2/DVR,...
  • Page 65: Param. Ini (Parameter Initialization)

    SET MENU 9 PARAM. INI (parameter 10 LFE LEVEL initialization) This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each DSP program within a DSP program group. When you Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE initialize a DSP program group, all of the parameter (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a...
  • Page 66: Dynamic Range

    SET MENU 11 D-RANGE (dynamic range) 12 SP DELAY TIME Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting Use this feature to adjust the delay of the Center and the is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital Rear Center channel sounds.
  • Page 67: 13 Display Set

    SET MENU 13 DISPLAY SET 14 MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other settings on this unit. Choices: ON, OFF Initial setting: OFF I BLUE BACK Selecting AUTO for the on-screen display setting displays a blue background when there’s no video signal input.
  • Page 68: Adjusting The Level Of The Effect Speakers

    ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker Press j / i to adjust the speaker output level. (center, left and right rear and subwoofer) while listening • The control range for the center or left and right to a music source.
  • Page 69: Sleep Timer

    SLEEP TIMER Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the The “SLEEP” indicator soon lights up on the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The front panel display after the sleep timer has sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while been set.
  • Page 70: Sound Field Program Parameter Editing

    YAMAHA to create a sound field unique to the program. It is recommended to use DSP programs without I Elements of a sound field changing the values of parameters;...
  • Page 71: Changing Parameter Settings

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Changing Parameter Settings Press u / d to select the TV VOL parameter. You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory-set TV MUTE – SELECT parameters. Although you do not have to change the PRESET PRESET initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to...
  • Page 72: Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    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 INIT. DLY (Initial Delay) [P.
  • Page 73 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING I LIVENESS Control Range 0 – 10 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 surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 74 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS I REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) Control Range 1.0 – 5.0 sec Function: This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range.
  • Page 75 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING For 6ch Stereo I CT LEVEL (Center Level) Control Range 0 – 100 % Function: These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode. I RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level) Control Range 0 –...
  • Page 76: 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 in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. I General...
  • Page 77 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, 12, 13 one side can be the cables may be defective. heard. Incorrect setting of “3 L/R BALANCE” Adjust it to the appropriate position.
  • Page 78 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The volume level is low The record is being played on a turntable The turntable should be connected to this unit 16, 17 while playing a record. with an MC cartridge. through an MC-head amplifier. The volume level The component connected to the REC Turn on the power to the component.
  • Page 79 TROUBLESHOOTING I Tuner Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. 36, 37 noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM when the transmitter is too far away or antenna.
  • Page 80 TROUBLESHOOTING I Remote control Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The remote control Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a does not work nor maximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no more function properly. than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.
  • Page 81: Glossary

    Based on a wealth new technology enables a discrete 5-channel playback of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses with two left and right main channels, a center channel, YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine...
  • Page 82: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    I Virtual CINEMA DSP I Sampling frequency and number of quantized bits YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of surround effects even without any rear speakers by using times the signal is sampled per second is called the virtual rear speakers.
  • Page 83: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION FM SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear • Tuning Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ........80 W [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Other models] ..........87.50 to 108.00 MHz •...
  • Page 84 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 V795340 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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