Yamaha RX-V457 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 RX-V457 AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ...
- Page 2 YAMAHA will not be The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected held responsible for any damage resulting from use to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS FEATURES............. 2 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM GETTING STARTED..........3 DESCRIPTIONS..........43 Supplied accessories ..........3 For movie/video sources.......... 43 Installing batteries in the remote control ....3 For music sources ............ 45 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......4 Front panel .............. -
Page 4: Features
◆ A SET MENU that provides you with items for Sound field features optimizing this unit for your audio/video system ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of ◆ 6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input ◆ S-video signal input/output capability sound fields ◆... -
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna Remote control Batteries (2) AM loop antenna adapter (U.K. model only) (AA, R06, UM-3) SYSTEM POWER POWER POWER STANDBY MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN... -
Page 6: Controls And Functions
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel VOLUME STANDBY l PRESET/TUNING h PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E MEMORY TUNING MODE EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT STRAIGHT PROGRAM PHONES SPEAKERS VIDEO AUX INPUT MODE MULTI CH INPUT EFFECT TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE VIDEO AUDIO... - Page 7 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Radio Data System tuning buttons PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with K FREQ/TEXT headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals Press this button when the unit is receiving a Radio Data are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers.
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Page 8: Remote Control
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control 1 Infrared window This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on component you want to operate. -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS D VOLUME +/– Using the remote control Increases or decreases the volume level. E MUTE The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to control sensor on the main unit during operation. -
Page 10: Front Panel Display
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R TUNER VIRTUAL SILENT CINEMA YPAO AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY MUTE VOLUME MATRIX DISCRETE DIGITAL HiFi DSP RT CT RT CT EON RT CT EON STANDARD ZONE2 ZONE2 NIGHT HOLD HOLD HOLD SLEEP 96/24 L C R... - Page 11 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS J Radio Data System indicators The name(s) of the Radio Data System data offered by the currently received Radio Data System station light(s) up. EON lights up when an Radio Data System station that offers the EON data service is being received. PTY HOLD lights up while searching for stations in the PTY SEEK mode.
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Page 12: Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO MULTI CH INPUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO DTV/ FRONT XM/DT AC OUTLETS SWITCHED MONITOR DTV/ SURROUND DIGITAL TUNER INPUT CENTER WOOFER OPTICAL SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND – – – – DTV/CBL (PLAY) CD-R S VIDEO VIDEO 75Ω... -
Page 13: Speaker Setup
Place this speaker directly behind the listening position and at the same height as the surround speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, 30˚... -
Page 14: Speaker Connections
SPEAKER SETUP Speaker connections Tighten the knob to secure the wire. 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 ■ SURROUND terminals Connect surround speakers (6, 7) to these terminals. ■ SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (1), such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. Speaker layout ■ SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speaker (5) to these terminals.
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Page 16: Connections
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Dust protection cap Before connecting components Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in CAUTION place. -
Page 17: Connecting Video Components
CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connections for DVD playback Note Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections. - Page 18 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre- amplifier.
- Page 19 CONNECTIONS ■ Connections for other video components Notes • Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connection.
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Page 20: Connecting Audio Components
CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components ■ Connections for audio components Audio out CD player ( PLAY ) Coaxial out CD-R ( REC ) COAXIAL Audio out Audio in MD recorder or tape deck... -
Page 21: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas
• 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 outdoor antennas. ■ Connecting the 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. -
Page 22: Connecting The Power Supply Cord
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord ■ Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) U.K. model ............1 outlet Other models ............2 outlets Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. -
Page 23: Speaker Impedance Setting
CONNECTIONS Speaker impedance setting Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on the power of CAUTION this unit. If you are using 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 4 or 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. VOLUME Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. -
Page 24: Basic Setup
BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP The basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort. Press ENTER to enter BASIC SETUP. • If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 50) instead of using BASIC SETUP. - Page 25 BASIC SETUP Press d to display the SPEAKERS Press ENTER to confirm your selection. parameter. ENTER A/B/C/D/E ENTER PRESET/CH A/B/C/D/E If you selected SET, you hear a test tone from each PRESET/CH speaker in turn. “CHECK:TestTone” appears in the front panel display for a few seconds, then “CHECK: Press j / i to select the number of speakers OK?”.
- Page 26 BASIC SETUP ■ To balance the speaker levels Memory back-up Perform the following steps after step 13 (see page 23). The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is in the standby mode. V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R...
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Page 27: Playback
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Basic operations Select the input source. Use INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input you desire. VOLUME INPUT MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP STANDBY DTV/CBL V-AUX l PRESET/TUNING h PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E MEMORY... - Page 28 PLAYBACK ■ To adjust the tone Select a sound field program if desired. You can adjust the tonal quality Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press AMP of your front left and right TONE CONTROL speakers or headphones (when to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound connected).
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Page 29: Selecting Sound Field Programs
PLAYBACK ■ Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Selecting sound field programs Press MULTI CH INPUT (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in ■ Front panel operation the front panel display. MULTI CH INPUT MULTI CH IN VOLUME STANDBY... -
Page 30: Remote Control Operation
PLAYBACK ■ Remote control operation ■ Enjoying multi-channel software If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature to enjoy 6.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources MODE PTY SEEK START using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or TV VOL TV CH VOLUME... - Page 31 PLAYBACK When you select the SUR. STANDARD program: Notes PRO LOGIC • Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources. which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder manually PLII Movie (PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX).
- Page 32 PLAYBACK ■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound ■ Night listening modes (Direct Stereo) The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2- type of material you are playing.
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Page 33: Selecting Input Modes
PLAYBACK ■ Downmixing to 2 channels Selecting input modes You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- channel sources. This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press following to select the type of input signals you want to AMP to select the AMP mode, then press use. - Page 34 PLAYBACK Notes Press u / d to display the following • When playing a DTS-CD/LD, be sure to set INPUT MODE to information about the input signal. DTS. • If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player depending on the player.
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Page 35: Fm/Am Tuning
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM TUNING Automatic and manual tuning Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) so that the AUTO indicator lights up in the There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. front panel display. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. -
Page 36: Presetting Stations
FM/AM TUNING ■ Manual tuning Presetting stations If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station ■ Automatically presetting FM stations will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store to increase the signal quality. - Page 37 FM/AM TUNING ■ Manually presetting stations Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. for more than 3 seconds. The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently VOLUME displayed and proceeds toward the higher...
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Page 38: Selecting Preset Stations
FM/AM TUNING Selecting preset stations Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the MEMORY indicator is flashing. preset station number under which it was stored. Press h to select a higher preset station number. -
Page 39: Exchanging Preset Stations
FM/AM TUNING Exchanging preset stations Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (or PRESET/ CH u / d on the remote control) to select a You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations preset station number (1 to 8). with each other. The example below describes the The preset group and number appear in the front procedure for exchanging preset station “E1”... -
Page 40: Receiving Radio Data System Stations
FM/AM TUNING Receiving Radio Data System Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. stations The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged. Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by PRESET/TUNING FM stations in many countries. The Radio Data System function is carried out among the network stations. -
Page 41: Changing The Radio Data System Mode
FM/AM TUNING Changing the Radio Data System Notes mode • Do not press FREQ/TEXT until a Radio Data System indicator lights up in the front panel display. You cannot change the mode Four modes are available for displaying Radio Data if you press the button prior to this. -
Page 42: Pty Seek Function
FM/AM TUNING PTY SEEK function Press PTY SEEK START to begin searching all preset Radio Data System stations. If you select the desired program type, this unit The selected program type flashes and the PTY automatically searches all preset Radio Data System HOLD indicator lights up in the front panel display stations that are broadcasting a program of the required while searching for stations. -
Page 43: Eon Function
FM/AM TUNING ■ To cancel this function EON function Press EON repeatedly until no program type name is shown in the front panel display. This function uses the EON data service on the Radio Data System station network. If you select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit automatically searches for all preset Radio Data System stations that are scheduled to broadcast the... -
Page 44: Recording
RECORDING RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are Notes performed from the recording components. Refer to the • When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record operating instructions for those components. between other components connected to this unit. •... -
Page 45: Sound Field Program Descriptions
The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to AUTO (see page 31) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal. - Page 46 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Remote control Program Features Sources button MOVIE THEATER CINEMA DSP processing. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, Spectacle making both the video and the sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions).
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Page 47: For Music Sources
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs”... -
Page 48: Advanced Operation
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS ■ Canceling the sleep timer Using the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display. Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the standby mode after a certain amount of time. -
Page 49: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Manually adjusting speaker levels You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Please note that this operation will override the level adjustments made in “BASIC SETUP”... -
Page 50: Set Menu
SET MENU SET MENU You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. -
Page 51: Using Set Menu
SET MENU Using SET MENU Press ENTER to enter the displayed menu. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to navigate to and enter the items Use the remote control to access and adjust each you want to adjust. parameter. To return to the previous menu level, press RETURN. FREQ/TEXT Press u / d and ENTER to select the MODE... -
Page 52: Sound Menu
SET MENU Surround back speaker SUR. B 1 SOUND MENU Choices: LRG, SML, NONE • Select LRG if you have a large surround back speaker. Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate • Select SML if you have a small surround back speaker. for video signal processing delays when using LCD The low-frequency signals of the surround back monitors or projectors. - Page 53 SET MENU ■ Speaker level ■ Center graphic equalizer B)SP LEVEL D)CENTER GEQ Use these settings to manually balance the level of each Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic speaker selected in SPEAKER SET (page 50). equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of Choices: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB the center speaker matches that of the front speakers.
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Page 54: Input Menu
SET MENU ■ Dynamic range F)D. RANGE 2 INPUT MENU Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is Use to reassign digital input/outputs and select the input effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital and mode. -
Page 55: Option Menu
SET MENU ■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE 3 OPTION MENU Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on Use to adjust the optional system parameters. this unit (see page 31 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST ■... - Page 56 SET MENU ■ Zone set D)MULTI ZONE Use to specify the location of speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Speaker B setting SP B Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Choices: FRONT, ZONE B •...
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Page 57: Advanced Setup Menu
ADVANCED SETUP MENU ADVANCED SETUP MENU The ADVANCED SETUP menu is displayed in the front panel display. Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly to move through the menu and select the item you want to set up. • During the advanced setup procedure, audio output is muted. •... -
Page 58: Advanced Setup Menu Items
ADVANCED SETUP MENU ■ ADVANCED SETUP menu items Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use to switch the speaker impedance for this unit. Choices: 8 ! MIN"#4 !#MIN •... -
Page 59: Remote Control Features
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate remote control codes. -
Page 60: Setting Remote Control Codes
VOLUME TV VOL TV CH You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE In this case, try to set other YAMAHA remote control code(s). -
Page 61: Controlling Other Components
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. TV MUTE TV INPUT Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the MUTE SYSTEM STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE... -
Page 62: Editing Sound Field Parameters
ENTER A/B/C/D/E all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field PRESET/CH processor. Press j / i to change the parameter value. - Page 63 EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS Repeat steps 2 through 4 as necessary to change other program parameters. Note You cannot change parameter values when “MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON. If you want to change the parameter values, set “MEMORY GUARD” to OFF (see page 53). Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby...
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Page 64: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 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. ■... - Page 65 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS For 6ch Stereo: Function: These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode. Control range: 0 to 100% ■ CT LEVEL (Center level) ■ SL LEVEL (Surround left level) ■ SR LEVEL (Surround right level) ■...
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Page 66: 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. ■ General... - Page 67 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the impedance selector setting is correct. goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. Check that the speaker wires are not touching each —...
- Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to Make an appropriate setting following the operating — sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital instructions for your component. played. (Dolby Digital signals.
- Page 69 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Refer Problem Cause Remedy to page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM when the transmitter is too far away or antenna.
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Page 70: Resetting The Factory Presets
RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any Press STANDBY/ON to confirm your reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets selection. ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign and tuner presets. -
Page 71: Glossary
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY ■ Dolby Surround Audio formats Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front ■ Dolby Digital left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound you completely independent multi-channel audio. -
Page 72: Sound Field Programs
DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems. ■ SILENT CINEMA ■ PCM (Linear PCM) YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog DSP algorithm for headphones. audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound using any compression. -
Page 73: Video Signal Information
GLOSSARY Video signal information ■ Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P and P signals for the chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent. -
Page 74: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, • Video Signal Type ............PAL/NTSC Surround back • Signal to Noise Ratio ..........50 dB or more 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 !........85 W •... -
Page 75: Dvd Player
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