Yamaha RX-V293 Owner's Manual

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RX- V293
Natural Sound AV Receiver
Récepteur audiovisuel
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI

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  • Page 1 U C A RX- V293 Natural Sound AV Receiver Récepteur audiovisuel OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...2 FEATURES ...3 CAUTION ...4 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ...5 PROFILE OF THIS UNIT ...6 SPEAKER SETUP ...7 CONNECTIONS ...8 After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Indoor FM Antenna AM Loop Antenna Antenna adapter (U.S.A.
  • Page 5: Features

    5 Speaker Configuration (Power Amp. Section) Main: 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz Center: 50W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 20W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 1 kHz Digital Sound Field Processor Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround...
  • Page 6: Caution

    CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold.
  • Page 7: Notes About The Remote Control Transmitter

    NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. Be sure the polarities are correct.
  • Page 8: Profile Of This Unit

    You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a totally new listening environment.
  • Page 9: Speaker Setup

    SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You can use only one rear speaker instead of using two rear speakers, and omit the center speaker.
  • Page 10: Connections

    L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.
  • Page 11: Connecting Speakers

    CONNECTING SPEAKERS Rear speaker Right CAUTION How to Connect: Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge (cut as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed.
  • Page 12: Impedance Selector Switch

    Note on connecting only one rear speaker: You can use only one rear speaker in place of two rear speakers. For connecting one rear speaker, follow the method shown on the right. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit is not on.
  • Page 13: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminal(s) correctly, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are supplied to this unit. In general, these antennas will provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality only with the indoor antennas, the use of an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.
  • Page 14: Controls And Their Functions

    CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY/ON A/B/C/D/E PHONES STANDBY/ON switch Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press it again to turn this unit into the standby mode. Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter.
  • Page 15 A/B/C/D/E button Press this button to select a desired group (A–E) of preset stations. Preset station number selector buttons Select a preset station number (1 to 8). Tone controls These controls are effective only for the sound from the main speakers.
  • Page 16 The remote control transmitter supplied to this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of this unit. If the CD player and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component.
  • Page 17: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL PRESET MEMORY AUTO TUNING Multi-information display Displays various information, for example station frequency, preset station number and name of selected input source. STEREO indicator Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received. Signal-level meter Indicates the signal level of the received station.
  • Page 18: Speaker Balance Adjustment

    When this adjustment is made, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker. This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY/ON...
  • Page 19 NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY/ON A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE BALANCE PHONES Turn up the volume. VOLUME –dB You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left main speaker, then the center speaker, then the right main speaker, and then the rear speakers, for about two seconds each.
  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    PHONO * The name of the selected input source will appear on the display. Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operation, refer to page 20.) BASIC OPERATIONS NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY/ON A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE BALANCE PHONES –dB...
  • Page 21 Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. BALANCE Note This control is effective only for the sound from the main speakers. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER TAPE/MD MONITOR TUNER PHONO A/B/C/D/E BASS...
  • Page 22: Tuning Operations

    * If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station (because the signals of the station are weak), change it to the MANUAL TUNING method. TUNING OPERATIONS NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY/ON A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE...
  • Page 23: Preset Tuning

    * In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8. * You can program more stations to preset station numbers of other groups in the same way by selecting other groups in step 2. PRESET TUNING NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER TAPE/MD MONITOR TUNER PHONO...
  • Page 24: Automatic Preset Tuning

    2. Then press the TUNING button. The first received station is stored to C5, and next stations to C6, C7 ... sequentially. If stations are stored up to E8, the automatic preset tuning will be finished automatically. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER TAPE/MD MONITOR STANDBY/ON TUNER...
  • Page 25: Exchanging Preset Stations

    Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method of “To recall a preset station” on page 21). EDIT Recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method as in step 1. PRESET MEMORY Flashes. NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER TAPE/MD MONITOR STANDBY/ON TUNER A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE...
  • Page 26: Using Digital Sound Field Processor (Dsp)

    USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) This unit incorporates a sophisticated digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of sources encoded with Dolby Surround.
  • Page 27 Playing a source with an effect of the digital sound field processor (DSP) NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY/ON A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE PHONES Follow steps 1 – 5 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” on page 18. Select the desired program that is suitable for the source.
  • Page 28 Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 17. CENTER LEVEL Note This adjustment is useful only when the digital sound field program PRO LOGIC or Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Main L, R 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD ...50W+50W Center 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.04% THD...50W Rear 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.04% THD ...20W Maximum Power (EIAJ) [China and General models only] 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD Main L, R ...75W+75W...
  • Page 31 AM SECTION Tuning Range [U.S.A., Canada, China and General models] ...530 to 1,710 kHz [Europe and Australia models] ...531 to 1,611 kHz Usable Sensitivity...100 V/m Selectivity ...32 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ...50 dB Image Response Ratio ...40 dB Spurious Response Ratio ...50 dB Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) ...0.3% AUDIO SECTION Output Level/Impedance...
  • Page 32 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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