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RX-V496RDS Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
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YAMAHA will not be held responsible for Special Instructions for U.K. Model any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.
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SPEAKER SETUP ............8 CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by CONNECTIONS ............9 the Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE .... 18 and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro...
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GETTING STARTED Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in your package. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4 type) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) Indoor FM antenna Quick reference card AM loop antenna Connection guide Battery Installation in the Remote Battery Replacement Control...
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GETTING STARTED Using the Remote Control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel – – w e r t y u i o p a STANDBY/ON VOLUME Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set Turn this control to turn up or down the volume. this unit in the standby mode.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Tone controls PRESET/TUNING, EDIT These controls are only effective for the sound from the Press this button to turn on or off “ z ” on the display and main speakers. switch the function between for storing a broadcasting a) BASS station (preset tuning) and for tuning.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Display t indicator MEMORY indicator The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS This flashes for about five seconds after pressing decoder is turned on. MEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory. DSP program indicators RDS mode indicators The name of the selected DSP program lights up in the...
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control This section describes basic operation of this unit with the POWER remote control. First, press AMP(TUNER) on the Each time you press this button, the unit switches between component selector. Refer to “PRESET REMOTE the power on and standby mode. CONTROL”...
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Note source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA • If the center speaker is not used, the sound will be heard from the Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for right and left main speakers.
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When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the terminals with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. However, 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.
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CONNECTIONS AM loop antenna (included) The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and attached to a wall, etc. However, note that the reception AM loop antenna sensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to a metal or steel reinforced wall. Notes •...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting an Audio Component Turntable OUTPUT (Europe model) Analog signal Signal flow OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN CD player Tape deck or MD recorder PHONO terminals Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly. These terminals are used to connect a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting a Video Component DVD/LD player TV/digital TV, satellite tuner, cable TV ANALOG VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (Europe model) Analog signal Video signal No connection Digital signal (optical) VIDEO SCART-plug...
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CONNECTIONS S VIDEO terminals If your VCR, TV monitor or DVD/LD player has “S” (high- DVD/LD player TV Monitor resolution) video terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals. Connect the VCR’s “S” video S VIDEO OUT input and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO VCR OUT and IN terminals, respectively.
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If you have a subwoofer with built- REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER – – in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input terminal of the subwoofer system to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit. Right...
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CONNECTIONS Speaker cables Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation 10 mm (3/8”) from each of the speaker cable. Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals Unscrew the knob. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of...
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CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position.
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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level Using the Test Tone balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should performed, the sound output level heard at the listening be performed at your listening position with the remote position will be the same from each speaker.
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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE Adjust BALANCE on the front panel so that the sound output level of the Front panel right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same. Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted. “CENTER”, “R SUR.”...
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BASIC OPERATION PLAYING A SOURCE Select the desired input When using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on source with INPUT the component selector. SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons). (Turn on Front panel the TV monitor for video sources.) The name of the selected input source appears for a moment and the arrow for the selected input source indicator lights up...
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PLAYING A SOURCE To mute the sound Play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and Press MUTE on the remote page 28 for details about tuning). control. To cancel mute, press MUTE. Note Note • When controlling an audio/video component (tape deck, MD recorder, CD player, DVD/LD player, etc.) with the remote •...
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PLAYING A SOURCE Switching the input mode Input Mode (for the DVD/LD and TV/ Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector digital TV and satellite tuner button that you have pressed to select the sources) input source on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources display.
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PLAYING A SOURCE Notes on playing a source Notes on playing an LD source encoded with DTS • Some audio/video component, such as LD player, output different audio signals through their analog and digital terminals. Change • If “DATA ERROR” appears on the display while playing an LD the input mode as necessary.
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DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT Selecting a DSP Program Press PRG+ or PRG– repeatedly to select the You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a desired program. DSP program. Refer to pages 25 to 27 for details about each The name of the selected program.
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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor (DSP). This 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. You can create outstanding audio sound by selecting a suitable DSP program (this will, of course, depend on what you are listening to).
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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES MOVIE [1] 70 mm SPECTACLE This program creates the extremely wide sound THEATER 1 ( o x ) field of a movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, giving both the video •...
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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PROGRAM FEATURES MONO MOVIE This program is designed specifically to enhance monaural sources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image • Input source: Monaural is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an •...
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TUNING Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are Press PRESET/TUNING h once to tune in to a strong and there is no interference. However, if the signal higher frequency and l once to tune in to a from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune lower frequency.
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TUNING Automatic preset tuning options Automatic Preset Tuning (for RDS You can select the preset number from which the unit will stations only) store RDS stations and/or begin tuning toward lower frequencies. Before automatic preset tuning begins (after You can make use of the automatic preset tuning function pressing MEMORY in step 3), for RDS stations only.
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TUNING Manual Preset Tuning To Recall a Preset Station You can also store up to 40 stations (5 groups x 8 stations) You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the manually. preset station number with which it was stored. You can also recall a preset station with the remote control.
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TUNING Exchanging Preset Stations You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. Example: If you want to exchange preset station “E1” with “A5”. – – Recall preset station “E1”. Refer to the procedure in the section “To Recall a Preset Station”...
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Radio Data System (RDS) is a data transmission system by Changing the RDS Mode FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the The four modes are available in this unit for displaying RDS normal radio signal.
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS To cancel this function PTY SEEK Function Press PTY SEEK MODE twice. If you select the desired program type, the unit Program types in the PTY mode automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. broadcasting a program of the required type.
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Press EON repeatedly to select the desired EON Function program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or This function uses the EON data service on the RDS station SPORT). network. If you simply select the desired program type The selected program type name indicator lights up on (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), the unit the display.
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RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE Recording adjustments and other operations are performed If a tape deck or MD recorder is being used for recording, you can from the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. Refer to the monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE/MD MON / instructions for these components.
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ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU This unit provides you with the following items in the SET Press SET MENU MENU to maximize the performance of your system and repeatedly to select the expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video item you want to adjust. watching.
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SET MENU 3. MAIN SP Description of Each Item Choices: LARGE/SMALL Preset position: LARGE 1. CENTER SP Choices: LRG (Large)/SML (Small)/NONE Preset position: LRG (Large) LARGE Select this position if your main speakers have high ability for bass reproduction. In this position, full-range signals on LRG (Large) the main channels are directed to the right and left main Select this position if your center speaker is approximately...
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SET MENU 5. MAIN LVL 7. D-RANGE (Adjusting the dynamic range) Choices: NORM (Normal)/–10 dB Preset position: NORM (Normal) Choices: MAX/STD (Standard)/MIN Preset position: MAX NORM (Normal) Normally select this position. Note –10 dB • This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being Select this position if the sound output from the main decoded.
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SET MENU 8. DTS LFE (Adjusting the output 10.MEM. GUARD (Locking the level of the LFE channel for DTS) settings) Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) Choices: ON/OFF Preset value: 0 dB Preset position: OFF If you wish to prevent accidental alterations to the settings Note of the SET MENU and other adjustments on this unit, select...
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DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby Sound Output Level of the Center, Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder, Right Rear and Left Rear Speakers, you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and and Subwoofer sound effect, and each speaker’s output level as you wish.
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DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS Adjusting Method Press + or – to adjust the delay time or speaker Adjustments should be performed with the remote control output levels. while watching the information on the display. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the settings of any other item.
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SLEEP TIMER The SLEEP timer can be used to automatically set this unit Canceling the Selected SLEEP in the standby mode. This timer is useful when you are Timer going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source. The SLEEP timer can only be set with the remote control.
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PRESET REMOTE CONTROL The provided remote control is factory set to control not only this unit but also most YAMAHA audio components connected to it. There are eight component selector buttons. Press one of these buttons which corresponds to the component you want to control with the remote control.
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POWER (TAPE) This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA tape deck. This button turns on the tape deck that has a remote control with a power button if you have set the code for another manufacturer.
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POWER This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA CD player. This button turns on the CD player that has a remote control with a power button if you have set the code for another manufacturer.
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• TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV. Press DVD/LD. POWER (DVD) This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA Input selector buttons DVD player. This button turns on the DVD player that has a remote control...
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PRESET REMOTE CONTROL VCR MODE CBL/SAT MODE Note Note • TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have • TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have set the code for your TV. set the code for your TV. VCR POWER Press VCR.
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PRESET REMOTE CONTROL To use a second (and third) VCR Advanced Information You can control a second (and third) VCR in the CBL/SAT and DVD MENU modes if a cable TV or satellite tuner, or Setup codes DVD player is not being used. You can set the code for the manufacturer of your Note component after pressing the component selector buttons...
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0101 CBL/SAT Satellite tuner 0006 0002 DVD/LD DVD player 0008 (YAMAHA DVD player) CD player 0005 (YAMAHA CD player) TAPE/MD Tape deck 0004 (YAMAHA Tape deck) We recommend that you write all the code numbers you have set on the “Quick Reference Card”.
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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. General...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY page No sound from the “BASS OUT” in the SET MENU is set to the Select the BOTH position. subwoofer. SW or MAIN position when playing a 2-channel source. — The source does not contain low bass signals (below 90 Hz).
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TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control Refer to SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY page The remote control does Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter Reposition the unit. not work. type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries with new ones.
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SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION FM SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power • Tuning Range ........87.5/87.50 to 107.9/108.00 MHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms • Usable Sensitivity (DIN) Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R ......... 70 W*/65 W Mono (S/N 26 dB) ..............
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The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those is sometimes referred to as a “3/2” configuration: three front programs that are created by the combination of YAMAHA channels (left, center and right), and two surround channels. DSP technology and Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or A sixth bass-only effect channel is also provided for output DTS.
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INDEX Accessories ................2 Muting ................21 AC outlet ................17 Antennas ..............10, 11 Playing ................20 Preset stations BALANCE ................ 21 To recall a preset station ..........30 BGV (background video) function ........21 Exchanging preset stations .......... 31 Preset tuning Automatic preset tuning ..........
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LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES LISTES DES CODES FABRICANT VERZEICHNIS DER HERSTELLERCODES LISTA ÖVER TILLVERKARKODER ELENCO DEI CODICI DEL FABBRICANTE LISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTES LIJST VAN CODES VAN FABRIKANT Clarivox 0821, 0961, 1971 First Line 1981 Hitachi 0001, 0011, 0031, Clatronic 1181, 1331 Fisher...
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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 ID V502870-2 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.
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Quick Reference Card TAPE/MD DVD/LD AMP(TUNER) POWER POWER POWER POWER Input selector Input selector Input selector Input selector buttons buttons buttons buttons A/B/C/D/E EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT TEST PRESET+/– DISC SKIP+/– DISC SKIP+/– VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME TV VOLUME TV VOLUME TV VOLUME TV VOLUME MUTE...
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Quick Reference Card DVD MENU CBL/SAT CBL/SAT POWER POWER POWER POWER Numeric buttons CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CLEAR EFFECT +100 EFFECT CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CBL/SAT ENTER ENTER ENTER CHANNEL+/– CHANNEL+/– DISC SKIP+/– CHANNEL+/– VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME TV VOLUME TV VOLUME TV VOLUME TV VOLUME MUTE...
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