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  • Page 1 RX-V730 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • 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. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ... 1 FEATURES ... 2 GETTING STARTED ... 3 Checking the package contents ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control ... 6 Using the remote control ... 7 Front panel display ...

  • Page 6: Features

    N Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic N Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder N DTS/DTS-ES compatible decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Checking the package contents Check your package to make sure it contains the following items. Remote control TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR CODE SET SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT PHONO V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R D-TV/CBL VCR 1 VCR2/DVR SELECT POWER POWER AUDIO DISC SKIP –...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER RDS MODE/FREQ STANDBY PTY SEEK MODE START SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO EFFECT PHONES RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK MODE START (U.K. and Europe models) STANDBY/ON Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode. When you turn this unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
  • Page 9 SILENT (PHONES jack) Allows you enjoy DSP effect for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the speakers or the OUTPUT jacks. SPEAKERS A/B Turns the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on or off.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the remote control controls and their functions. Make sure that the AMP mode is selected before starting operation. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on pages 48 to 52. TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP V - AUX...

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    SELECT k/n Sets the remote to control a component other than the one selected using the input selector buttons. Switches the function of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. VOL +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. MUTE Mutes the sound.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display MATRIX VCR2/DVR VIRTUAL DIGITAL SILENT PRO LOGIC 1 Processor indicators Lights up when the t, g, VIRTUAL, are activated. PRO LOGIC MATRIX lights up when the Dolby Digital EX decoder or the DTS-ES compatible decoder is activated. Input source indicator Shows the current input source with a cursor.

  • Page 13: Preparation

    LFE (low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction. SPEAKER SETUP...

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections.

  • Page 16: Impedance Selector Switch

    SPEAKER SETUP I IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch WARNING Do not change setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the power of this unit is on, this may damage the unit. 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 17: Connections

    (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. • After you have completed all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

  • Page 18: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on the next page. I Types of video jacks There are three types of video jacks as follows: COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO jack Conventional composite video signal. S VIDEO jack Transmits color and luminance separately and achives high-quality color reproduction.
  • Page 19 VCR 1 AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO AUDIO PHONO DIGITAL INPUT VCR 2 /VDR COAXIAL OPTICAL D-TV/CBL (REC) VCR 1 /CD-R (PLAY) D-TV MD/CD-R MAIN /CBL SURROUND MD/CD-R WOOFER OPTICAL S VIDEO WOOFER CENTER DIGITAL OUTPUT 6CH INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT INPUT INPUT M0DE...

  • Page 20: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components I Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack. • The AUDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack. I Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder Connect the optical digital signal input jack on your CD...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Antennas

    (inch) 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. FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General models)

  • Page 22: Connecting An External Amplifier

    OUTPUT 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 in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Supply Cords

    Connecting the power supply cords VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 120V 60Hz 100W MAX. TOTAL (General model) I Connecting the AC power cord Plug in this unit to the wall outlet. I AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) U.S.A., Canada, China, Europe, Singapore and General models ...

  • Page 24: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) You can display operational information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Adjusting Speaker Output Levels

    ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is complete, the output level heard at the listening position should be the same from each speaker. This is important for best performance of the digital sound field processor, and the various decoders (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic...
  • Page 27 LEFT RIGHT CENTER SUBWOOFER LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND REAR CENTER * Subwoofer test tone is output after the rear left speaker (LEFT SURROUND). For your convenience, the state of the test tone output is also shown on the monitor by an image of an audio listening room.

  • Page 28: Basic Playback

    NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT PHONES – TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR CODE SET SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT PHONO DISC SKIP V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R D-TV/CBL VCR 1 VCR2/DVR LEVEL TITLE SELECT TV INPUT –...

  • Page 29: This Unit

    Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. Adjust the volume to the desired level. The volume level is displayed digitally. Example: –70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum) The volume level indicator also shows the current volume level as a bar graph.

  • Page 30: Input Modes And Indications

    BASIC PLAYBACK Input modes and indications This unit comes with a variety input jacks. You can select the type of input signals you desire. Each time you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set according to “9 INPUT MODE” setting on the SET MENU (see page 46 for details).

  • Page 31: Selecting A Sound Field Program

    Selecting a sound field program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 30 to 34. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT – PHONES PROGRAM l / h TRANSMIT...
  • Page 32 BASIC PLAYBACK I Selecting PRO LOGIC You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC program No. 9. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT PHONES –...

  • Page 33: Normal Stereo Reproduction

    I Playing Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES software Press EX/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES compatible decoder. The MATRIX indicator lights up. EX/ES MATRIX VCR2/DVR V-AUX DIGITAL MOVIE THTR 1 S p e c t a c l e E X CHP/INDEX The display changes AUTO →...

  • Page 34: 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 and fully encompass the listener.

  • Page 35: 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 a surround sound field. It recreates comprehensive movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHA’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the Main left and right, and...

  • Page 36: Dolby Pro Logic

    Dolby Surround software into 5 discrete full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2 channels in rear). There are 2 modes; MOVIE for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources. 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.

  • Page 37: Cinema-Dsp Programs

    CINEMA-DSP programs I For movie programs: No. 7 to 9 This unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal format. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format Input 2 channel Stereo Program MOVIE 70 mm Spectacle...
  • Page 38 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. Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below.

  • Page 39: Tuning

    Automatic and manual tuning There are 2 ways to tune; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. I Automatic tuning NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT...

  • Page 40: Presetting Stations

    TUNING Presetting stations I Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those stations in order.
  • Page 41 I Manually presetting stations You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SPEAKERS SILENT STEREO PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT – PHONES Tune in to a station. See page 35 for tuning instructions. VCR2/DVR V-AUX D-TV/CBL...

  • Page 42: Tuning In To A Preset Station

    TUNING Tuning in to a preset station You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SILENT SPEAKERS PROGRAM STEREO PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT PHONES – LEVEL SET MENU MUTE...

  • Page 43: Sleep Timer

    Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off the external component(s) connected to AC OUTLET(S).

  • Page 44: Recording

    Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS SPEAKERS SILENT STEREO PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT PHONES – TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR CODE SET SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP...

  • Page 45: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION The SET MENU consists of 11 items including the speaker mode setting. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. • You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a source. •...

  • Page 46: Speaker Set (Speaker Mode Settings)

    SET MENU Depending on the item, press u/d to select a sub item. TV VOL TV MUTE – SELECT PRESET PRESET TV VOL – Press j / i repeatedly to change the setting of the item. TV VOL TV MUTE –...
  • Page 47 I 1B MAIN (main speaker mode) Choices: LARGE, SMALL LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The entire range of the main left and right channel signal is directed to the main left and right speakers. SMALL Select this if you have small main speakers. The low- frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel are directed to the speakers selected with “1E BASS”.

  • Page 48: Lfe Level

    SET MENU I 1F MAIN Lv (main level mode) Change this setting if you cannot match the output level of the center, rear (L/R), and rear center speakers with the main speakers because of unusually high-efficiency performance from the main speakers. Choices: Nrm (Normal), –10 dB Select this if you can match the output level of your effect speakers with that of your main speakers when using the...

  • Page 49: Range (Dynamic Range)

    4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital signals. Choices: MAX, STD (standard), MIN (minimum) Select the “MAX” for feature films. Select the “STD” for general use. Select the “MIN”...

  • Page 50: O Assign (Input/Output Assignment)

    SET MENU 8 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment) It is possible to assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO input jack or DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from that component. This makes it possible to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more components.

  • Page 51: Mem. Guard (Memory Guard)

    SET MENU 11 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to settings on this unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to protect the following features: • The on-screen display (OSD) mode • All SET MENU items •...

  • Page 52: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the manufacturer codes. Control area...

  • Page 53: Setting The Manufacturer Code

    Manufacturer TV MUTE – SELECT PRESET PRESET TV VOL – YAMAHA YAMAHA – – If you want to change a library (component category), press j / i. You can set a different – component from the input selector name. YAMAHA...

  • Page 54: Changing The Source Name In The Display Window

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Changing the source name in the display window You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a different name than the original. This is useful when you have set the input selector buttons to control different components.

  • Page 55: Clearing Renamed Source Names, And Setup Manufacturer Codes

    Clearing renamed source names, and setup manufacturer codes Press an input selector button or Å/ı/Ç to select the component control for which you want to clear the name, function or manufacturer code. SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP 6CH INPUT PHONO V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R D-TV/CBL...

  • Page 56: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components You can operate other components when you have set the manufacturer code for your component. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate your component. Once you select an input source, the remote control switches to the mode for operating the component.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Level Of The Effect Speakers

    ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker (center, rear left and right, rear center and subwoofer) while listening to a source. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. TRANSMIT RE–NAME CLEAR CODE SET...

  • Page 58: Sound Field Program Parameter Editing

    In each program, these parameters are set with values precisely calculated by YAMAHA to create a sound field unique to the program. It is recommended to use DSP programs without changing the values of parameters. However, this unit...

  • Page 59: Changing Parameter Settings

    Changing parameter settings You can enjoy high quality sound with the factory-set parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Adjustments should be made with the remote control.

  • Page 60: 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 61 I 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 surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 62 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS I 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 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range.
  • Page 63 For 6ch Stereo Function: These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode. Control range: 0 to 100% I CT LEVEL (Center level) I RL LEVEL (Rear left level) I RR LEVEL (Rear right level) I RC LEVEL (Rear center level) For PRO LOGIC Music I PANORAMA...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. I General...
  • Page 65 Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuit has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has functioned. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard. Incorrect setting of “5 L/R BALANCE” on the SET MENU.
  • Page 66 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No sound from the rear “1C REAR LR” or “1D REAR CT” on center speaker. the SET MENU is set to NON. The Dolby Digital EX decoder or the DTS-ES compatible decoder is not on. A “humming” sound Incorrect cable connections.
  • Page 67 I Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is distortion, and There is multipath interference. clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.

  • Page 68: Glossary

    Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experience of movie theater in the listening room of your own home.

  • Page 69: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    I Virtual CINEMA DSP YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any rear speakers by using virtual rear speakers. It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal 2-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear, Rear Center 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 75 W 1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 80 W • DIN Standard Output Power [Europe model] 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω...
  • Page 71 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 V874750 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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