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- Page 1 RX-V640 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT 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... - 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ... 1 FEATURES ... 2 GETTING STARTED ... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control ... 6 Front panel display ... 8 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS ... -
Page 6: Features
N Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder N Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder N DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Supplied accessories After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Remote control CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR TV VOL TV CH VOLUME – – – TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE ENTER-... -
Page 8: Controls And Functions
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel INPUT RDS MODE/FREQ STANDBY PTY SEEK MODE START INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO EFFECT PHONES RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK MODE (U.K. and Europe models only) 1 STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on, or sets it in standby mode. When you turn the unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before it can reproduce sound. - Page 9 SILENT (PHONES jack) Allows you to enjoy DSP effects when listening with headphones. When you connect headphones to the headphone jack, no signals are output to the speakers or the OUTPUT jacks. e SPEAKERS A/B Turns the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on or off.
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Page 10: Remote Control
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the controls and functions of the remote control. Make sure that the AMP mode is selected before use. TRANSMIT CODE SET POWER POWER STANDBY MD/CD-R TUNER D - TV/CBL V - AUX VCR 1 VCR2/DVR TV VOL... -
Page 11: Using The Remote Control
u MUTE Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. i STEREO/EFFECT Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction. When you select STEREO the unit mixes down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without effect sounds, to the main left and right speakers. -
Page 12: Front Panel Display
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display VCR2/DVR VCR1 VIRTUAL NIGHT MATRIX DISCRETE HiFi SILENT DIGITAL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ZONE2 (U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only) 1 Processor indicators The indicators for the various decoders light up when the decoders are in use. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. -
Page 13: Connections
Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between the components have been completed. • Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. -
Page 14: Connecting Video Components
CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on the next page. I Types of video jacks COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO 1 VIDEO jack Conventional composite video signal. 2 S VIDEO jack Transmits color and luminance separately and achieves high-quality color reproduction. - Page 15 DVD player OPTICAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL INPUT D-TV /CBL COAXIAL OPTICAL D-TV/CBL (PLAY) VCR-1 /CD-R (REC) MD/CD-R MAIN VCR 2 /DVR SURROUND MD/CD-R MONITOR OUT OPTICAL VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL WOOFER CENTER OUTPUT 6CH INPUT AUDIO AUDIO...
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Page 16: 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 on this unit. • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack. -
Page 17: 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 only) -
Page 18: Connecting An External Amplifier
Rear center channel line output jack. 5 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 19: Connecting The Speakers
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. I Speaker placement Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. -
Page 20: Impedance Selector Switch
CONNECTIONS I Connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) in accordance with the markers on this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. 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 21: Subwoofer Jack
A rear center speaker can be connected to these terminals. 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. This unit will direct low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. -
Page 22: Connecting The Power Supply Cords
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cords VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS SWITCHED IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+B : 16ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER 6ΩMIN. -
Page 23: Basic System Settings
BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS The “BASIC” menu allows you to set some of the basic “SOUND” menu parameters with a minimum of effort. If you wish to configure the unit more precisely to suit your listening environment, use the more detailed parameters from the “SOUND”... - Page 24 BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS SET MENU BASIC SOUND 1 SETUP Press j / i to alter the settings for each parameter. Use d to move to the next setting. 1 ROOM Choose from S/M/L. 2 SUBWOOFER Choose either of YES/NONE. 3 SPEAKERS Choose from 2/3/4/5/6 spk.
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Page 25: Setting The Unit To Match Your Speaker System
Setting the unit to match your speaker system Follow the instructions below to set the amplifier output to match the size of your room and speakers. Press u / d to cycle through parameters 1 through 4, and j / i to alter the parameter setting. -
Page 26: Playback
INPUT STANDBY INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES S VIDEO CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT VCR 1 VCR2/DVR TV VOL TV CH VOLUME –... -
Page 27: Night Listening Mode
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 28: Input Modes And Indications
PLAYBACK Input modes and indications This unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks. You can select the type of input signals you wish to use. Each time you turn on the unit power, the input mode is set to the “INPUT 2 INPUT MODE” setting defined in the set menu. -
Page 29: 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 28 – 30. STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU EFFECT PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO PROGRAM l / h CODE SET... -
Page 30: Pro Logic
PLAYBACK I Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II or Neo:6 You can listen to 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II or Neo:6 in program No. 9. STANDBY SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING... -
Page 31: Virtual Cinema Dsp
I Virtual CINEMA DSP With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field. You can listen to virtual CINEMA DSP by setting “1C REAR LR” in the set menu to NON. Sound field processing changes to VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP automatically. -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 CINEMA-DSP I For movie programs Program MOVIE Spectacle THEATER 1 Sci-Fi MOVIE Adventure THEATER 2 General Straight Decode Enhanced Mode Straight Decode This unit is equipped with various precise decoders; • Dolby Digital/DTS decoder for multi-channel reproduction of the original sound •...
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Page 35: Sound Field Effects
Both decoders have two modes, MOVIE/CINEMA for movies, and MUSIC for 2- channel 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. This... -
Page 36: Tuning
There are 2 methods of tuning; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. I Automatic tuning INPUT STANDBY INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES S VIDEO... -
Page 37: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations I Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables the 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 38 TUNING I Manually presetting stations You can store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. INPUT STANDBY INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES S VIDEO Tune in to a station. See page 32 for tuning instructions.
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Page 39: Selecting A Preset Station
Selecting a preset station You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. INPUT STANDBY INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING EFFECT NEXT SET MENU PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO PRESET/CH LEVEL... -
Page 40: Sleep Timer
Use this feature to automatically set this unit in 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 41: Recording
Recording adjustments and other operations are performed on other recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components for details on their operation . INPUT STANDBY INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SILENT SPEAKERS STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU EFFECT PHONES S VIDEO... -
Page 42: Set Menu
You can set the following parameters on the set menu to obtain a better sound from the unit. Change the settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Set menu list The set menus are divided by use and function into the 4 categories listed here. -
Page 43: Sound 1 Speaker Set (Speaker Mode Settings)
Press j / i once to enter the setup mode of the selected item. The last setting you adjusted appears on the front panel display. Depending on the menu item, press u/d to select a sub item. Press j / i repeatedly to change the menu item setting. - Page 44 SET MENU I 1B MAIN (main speaker mode) Choices: LARGE, SMALL LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the main left and right channel signals to the main left and right speakers. SMALL Select this if you have small main speakers.
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Page 45: Sound 2 Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)
SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) Use this feature to adjust the delay applied to center and rear center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speakers with a source such as Dolby Digital or DTS. Ideally, the center speaker and the rear speakers should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right main speakers. -
Page 46: Sound 5 Center Geq (Center Graphic Equalizer)
SET MENU SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matches that of the left and right main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. Control range (dB): –6 to +6 Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band Press d to select a higher frequency and u... -
Page 47: Input 2 Input Mode (Initial Input Mode)
INPUT 2 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn this unit on (see page 24 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST AUTO Select this setting to allow the unit to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input... -
Page 48: Option 4 Zone Set
SET MENU OPTION 4 ZONE SET I SP B (speaker B set) Use this feature to select the location of the main speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Choices: MAIN, ZONE B MAIN Select this to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in the main room. -
Page 49: 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, set up the remote control with the appropriate manufacturer codes. Control area I Controlling this unit The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit when the AMP mode is selected. -
Page 50: Setting The Manufacturer Code
I Clearing setup manufacturer code for the component control Press an input selector button or ## to select the component control for which you want to clear the manufacturer code. Manufacturer Code YAMAHA 0005 YAMAHA 0024 YAMAHA 0003 YAMAHA 0098 Press CODE SET by using a ballpoint pen or –... -
Page 51: Controlling Other Components
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. DVD player 1 AV POWER Power... -
Page 52: Setting The Speaker Levels
SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS Adjusting the volume during playback You can adjust the volume of the speakers while listening to sound playback. VCR 1 VCR2/DVR TV VOL TV CH VOLUME – – – TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE ROCK ENTER- HALL JAZZ CLUB CONCERT... -
Page 53: Zone 2 (For U.s.a., Canada And Australia Models)
YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2 connections which will best meet your requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. -
Page 54: Remote Control In Zone 2
ZONE 2 (FOR U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS) Remote Control in Zone 2 You can use the supplied remote control in a second room (Zone 2), as the Zone 2 remote control. You can select the input source and control the component located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition in the main room. -
Page 55: Sound Field Program Parameter Editing
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Changing parameter settings The initial sound field program settings will provide you with an excellent listening experience as they are. It is not necessary to alter these settings, but you can create an original listening environment by doing so. Note •... -
Page 56: Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING 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 DSP LEVEL Function: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range. -
Page 57: 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 standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. I General... - Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuit has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard.
- Page 59 Problem No sound from the rear “SOUND 1C REAR LR” or “SOUND 1D center speaker. REAR CT” on the set menu is set to NON. The Dolby Digital EX or the DTS-ES decoder is not switched on. A “humming” sound can Incorrect cable connections.
- Page 60 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
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Page 61: 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 62 GLOSSARY 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.
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Page 63: Specifications
AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear, Rear Center 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 85 W 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 Ω ... 105 W • DIN Standard Output Power [Europe model] 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω... - Page 64 LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES LISTE DES CODES DES FABRICANTS DAYTRON DECCA DIXI A TANDY 0941 DUMONT ABEX 1151 DYNATECH ADMIRA 1141 ELECTROBAND ADVENTURA 1131 ELECTROHOME AIKO 1121 ELECTRON AIWA 1481 ELIN AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111 ELTA ALBA 0431 EMERSON ALLERON 1091 AMBASSADOR 1081...
- Page 65 SEARS 0101, 0161, 0171, 0351, 0481, 0521, 0621, 0761, 0801, 0861, 0971, 0981, WATSON 1091 XOGEGO SHANGHAI 1561, 1681 SHARP 0461, 0471, 0541, YAMAHA 0661, 0911, 0941, YOKO 1141 ZENITH SHOGUN 1031 SIGNATURE 0991, 1771 ZONDA SIMPSON 0581, 0961 SOLAVOX...
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Page 66: Dvd Player
VIDEO CONCEPTS PHILCO 0002, 0932 PHILIPS 0002, 0282, 0402, 0492, 0932 WARDS PILOT 0912 PIONEER 0442, 0542 1002, 1012, 1022, YAMAHA 0202, 0632 1032, 1042, 1052, ZENITH 0042, 0362, 0512, 1062 0672 0512 0612 DVD PLAYER 0272, 0612 AKAI 0058... -
Page 67: Tape Deck
0475 SHARP SIEMENTS GARRARD SHERWOOD 1245 SONY SIGNATURE 0175 TEAC TECHNICS SONTEC 1165 SONY 0065, 0565, 0865, WARDS 1145 YAMAHA STARON 1235 0025 SYLVANIA 0215 SYMPHONIC 0335 TANDY 0305 TANGBERG 1195 TEAC 0235, 0335, 0385, 0525, 0795, 0835, 1355 TECHNICS... - Page 68 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 WA69930 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.