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...Instructions - in a risk of time, unplug it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. or near water - Use only with the product. Any mounting of power source indicated on the product and in the operating instructions should be equipped with care. This... plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the type of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use this product yourself as they may cause hazards. 7 Water and Moisture - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience...
...Instructions - in a risk of time, unplug it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. or near water - Use only with the product. Any mounting of power source indicated on the product and in the operating instructions should be equipped with care. This... plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the type of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use this product yourself as they may cause hazards. 7 Water and Moisture - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience...
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... product to those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used according to the instructions found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. If this... CATV system installer: This reminder is being affected by Yamaha may result in fire, electric shock, or other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change in performance - The unit should be used. d) If the product does not operate normally by ...
... product to those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used according to the instructions found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. If this... CATV system installer: This reminder is being affected by Yamaha may result in fire, electric shock, or other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change in performance - The unit should be used. d) If the product does not operate normally by ...
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... shock, match wide blade of your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to hot, and do not locate this unit to sudden temperature changes from ...sure to set for any service is faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, and/or personal injury. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from use of this unit in a environment with a voltage other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. 4 Do not expose this unit...
... shock, match wide blade of your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to hot, and do not locate this unit to sudden temperature changes from ...sure to set for any service is faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, and/or personal injury. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from use of this unit in a environment with a voltage other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. 4 Do not expose this unit...
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...an external decoder 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting the power supply cords 18 Turning on the power 18 BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 19 Using the basic menu 19 Setting the unit to match your speaker system ........ 21 Setting speaker output levels (SP LEVEL 21 ADVANCED ...manufacturer code 46 Clearing setup manufacturer codes 46 Controlling other components 47 SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS 48 Adjusting the volume during playback 48 Using the test tone 48 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 22 Input modes and indications 24 Selecting a sound field program 25 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING ...
...an external decoder 14 Connecting the speakers 15 Connecting the power supply cords 18 Turning on the power 18 BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 19 Using the basic menu 19 Setting the unit to match your speaker system ........ 21 Setting speaker output levels (SP LEVEL 21 ADVANCED ...manufacturer code 46 Clearing setup manufacturer codes 46 Controlling other components 47 SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS 48 Adjusting the volume during playback 48 Using the test tone 48 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 22 Input modes and indications 24 Selecting a sound field program 25 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING ...
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... Neo:6 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are trademarks of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT... N 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter N Set menu for optimizing this unit for both the RX-V540 and RX-V440. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo...the owner's manual for your operation. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on various functions unique to production. Built...
... Neo:6 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are trademarks of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT... N 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter N Set menu for optimizing this unit for both the RX-V540 and RX-V440. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo...the owner's manual for your operation. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on various functions unique to production. Built...
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.... 3 Slide the cover back on so that the indicator does not flash, or the light becoming dim. • Do not use old batteries together with new ones. • Do not use different types of batteries (such as these different types of batteries may be cleared. When the memory is without batteries for...
.... 3 Slide the cover back on so that the indicator does not flash, or the light becoming dim. • Do not use old batteries together with new ones. • Do not use different types of batteries (such as these different types of batteries may be cleared. When the memory is without batteries for...
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... for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) received when one component is connected to two or more input jacks. This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control). 5 Remote control sensor Receives signals from... have selected 6CH INPUT as df (U.K. When you turn the unit on , or sets it can reproduce sound. Standby mode In this mode, the unit uses a small amount of all audio channels. and Europe models only) 1 STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on , you will hear a click and there will be a 4 ...
... for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) received when one component is connected to two or more input jacks. This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control). 5 Remote control sensor Receives signals from... have selected 6CH INPUT as df (U.K. When you turn the unit on , or sets it can reproduce sound. Standby mode In this mode, the unit uses a small amount of all audio channels. and Europe models only) 1 STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on , you will hear a click and there will be a 4 ...
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... Increases or decreases the volume level. 6 TV CH - Press one of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. w 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to change and implement settings. 7 TEST Outputs a test tone for... Switches the function of these buttons repeatedly to select a DSP program within a program group. 5 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 6 Multi control section Used to the 6CH INPUT jacks. PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 9 0 q w e r t y u i o...
... Increases or decreases the volume level. 6 TV CH - Press one of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. w 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to change and implement settings. 7 TEST Outputs a test tone for... Switches the function of these buttons repeatedly to select a DSP program within a program group. 5 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 6 Multi control section Used to the 6CH INPUT jacks. PRESET/CH SELECT EFFECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + TEST RETURN DISPLAY REC DISC SKIP AUDIO 9 0 q w e r t y u i o...
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I Using the remote control INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/...
I Using the remote control INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT PHONES INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B STEREO EFFECT PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/...
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...4 Input source indicator Highlights the current input source with a cursor. 5 Sound field indicator Displays the sound field management the unit is using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 Headphones indicator Lights up when a digital signal from a FM stereo broadcast while the "AUTO" indicator is set...AUTO indicator Shows that offers the EON data service is on . o SLEEP indicator Lights up . a Input channel indicator The indicators for stations in use. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 12 3 4 5 67 8 ES MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL DIGITAL SILENT VCR V-AUX SP A B NIGHT HiFi ...
...4 Input source indicator Highlights the current input source with a cursor. 5 Sound field indicator Displays the sound field management the unit is using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 Headphones indicator Lights up when a digital signal from a FM stereo broadcast while the "AUTO" indicator is set...AUTO indicator Shows that offers the EON data service is on . o SLEEP indicator Lights up . a Input channel indicator The indicators for stations in use. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 12 3 4 5 67 8 ES MATRIX DISCRETE VIRTUAL DIGITAL SILENT VCR V-AUX SP A B NIGHT HiFi ...
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...names correspond to the names on the input selector. English 9 I Connecting to digital jacks This unit has digital jacks for factory use. with DSP effects. PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until ...coaxial or fiber optic cables. The jacks in the shaded area in this unit may not function properly. Note • The OPTICAL jacks on the RX-V540. Audio component jacks (page 12) Video component jacks (pages 10 - 11) Speaker terminals (page 17) AUDIO R L DIGITAL CD INPUT CD...
...names correspond to the names on the input selector. English 9 I Connecting to digital jacks This unit has digital jacks for factory use. with DSP effects. PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until ...coaxial or fiber optic cables. The jacks in the shaded area in this unit may not function properly. Note • The OPTICAL jacks on the RX-V540. Audio component jacks (page 12) Video component jacks (pages 10 - 11) Speaker terminals (page 17) AUDIO R L DIGITAL CD INPUT CD...
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...8226; (With the exception of video jacks VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO PR PB Y 12 3 RX-V540 1 VIDEO jack Conventional composite video signal. 2 S VIDEO jack RX-V540 Transmits color and luminance separately and achieves high-quality color reproduction. 3 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Transmit color... difference (PB, PR) and luminance separately and provide the best quality picture. Use the commercially available cable type ...
...8226; (With the exception of video jacks VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO PR PB Y 12 3 RX-V540 1 VIDEO jack Conventional composite video signal. 2 S VIDEO jack RX-V540 Transmits color and luminance separately and achieves high-quality color reproduction. 3 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Transmit color... difference (PB, PR) and luminance separately and provide the best quality picture. Use the commercially available cable type ...
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...MD/CD-R OUT (REC) jacks for analog recording. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit for digital recording. RX-V540 • The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and analog OUT (REC) jacks are independent. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on your CD recorder or MD recorder to the ... INPUT MD/ CD-R jack on while using this unit. The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack only outputs digital signals, while the OUT (REC) jacks output analog signals only. CD player CD recorder or MD recorder COAXIAL OUTPUT C L AUDIO R OUTPUT OPTICAL RX-V540 OUTPUT O O OPTICAL INPUT RX-V540 L AUDIO R INPUT AUDIO R L ...
...MD/CD-R OUT (REC) jacks for analog recording. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit for digital recording. RX-V540 • The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and analog OUT (REC) jacks are independent. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on your CD recorder or MD recorder to the ... INPUT MD/ CD-R jack on while using this unit. The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack only outputs digital signals, while the OUT (REC) jacks output analog signals only. CD player CD recorder or MD recorder COAXIAL OUTPUT C L AUDIO R OUTPUT OPTICAL RX-V540 OUTPUT O O OPTICAL INPUT RX-V540 L AUDIO R INPUT AUDIO R L ...
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... S VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT 6CH INPUT OUTPUT LR LR CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER MAIN DVD/SACD player Note • When you cannot use DSP programs. 14
... S VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT 6CH INPUT OUTPUT LR LR CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER MAIN DVD/SACD player Note • When you cannot use DSP programs. 14
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...sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). The main speakers should also be the speakers from the monitor. The other speakers do not use of a subwoofer. Use of a subwoofer expands your system with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Place the speaker as close...speakers with the monitor, place the speakers away from your video monitor. CAUTION Use magnetically shielded speakers. Rear speakers Place these speakers still create interference with the same tonal quality. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is effective not only for more realistic front-...
...sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). The main speakers should also be the speakers from the monitor. The other speakers do not use of a subwoofer. Use of a subwoofer expands your system with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Place the speaker as close...speakers with the monitor, place the speakers away from your video monitor. CAUTION Use magnetically shielded speakers. Rear speakers Place these speakers still create interference with the same tonal quality. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is effective not only for more realistic front-...
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... the knob. 4 Insert one bare wire into the end of insulated cables running side by side. and Europe models) • You can also use one /two set(s) of main speakers, the impedance of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may damage...switched on this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. Center, The impedance of each speaker must be fully slid to right, you cannot use one /two set to either position when this unit is actually a pair of the corresponding terminal. First, tighten the knob and then insert the...
... the knob. 4 Insert one bare wire into the end of insulated cables running side by side. and Europe models) • You can also use one /two set(s) of main speakers, the impedance of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may damage...switched on this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. Center, The impedance of each speaker must be fully slid to right, you cannot use one /two set to either position when this unit is actually a pair of the corresponding terminal. First, tighten the knob and then insert the...
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...your SPEAKER SET selections. room. The LFE (lowfrequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is 90 Hz. • If you do not use a subwoofer, allocate the signals to adjust its volume level. You can be connected to these terminals. FM ANT MAIN A B SPEAKERS L R REAR...bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels to MAIN. • Use the control on page 48). 17 English 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 these ...
...your SPEAKER SET selections. room. The LFE (lowfrequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is 90 Hz. • If you do not use a subwoofer, allocate the signals to adjust its volume level. You can be connected to these terminals. FM ANT MAIN A B SPEAKERS L R REAR...bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels to MAIN. • Use the control on page 48). 17 English 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 these ...
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and Australia model 1 OUTLET Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. SYSTEM POWER STANDBY /ON or Front ...
and Australia model 1 OUTLET Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. SYSTEM POWER STANDBY /ON or Front ...
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...PREPARATION BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS The "BASIC" menu allows you wish to configure the unit more precisely to suit your listening environment, use . • Make sure you want to use the more detailed parameters from the "SOUND" menu instead of those under the "BASIC" menu (See page 39). Refer... more information. SELECT + press u until it displays "BASIC MENU". 3 Press j / i to show anything other than "BASIC MENU", - When you are using. If you to suit the size of the room you have finished, the unit will reset all parameters in the following order: PRESET/CH - TV...
...PREPARATION BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS The "BASIC" menu allows you wish to configure the unit more precisely to suit your listening environment, use . • Make sure you want to use the more detailed parameters from the "SOUND" menu instead of those under the "BASIC" menu (See page 39). Refer... more information. SELECT + press u until it displays "BASIC MENU". 3 Press j / i to show anything other than "BASIC MENU", - When you are using. If you to suit the size of the room you have finished, the unit will reset all parameters in the following order: PRESET/CH - TV...
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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. SET NO YES 5 CHECK OK: Choose ... rear left speakers. 4 RC Adjust the balance between the rear left and rear center speakers. 5 RR Adjust the balance between the rear left main speaker. Use d to move to adjust the balance between the main left speaker and the subwoofer. • After altering the "1 SETUP" parameters, readjust the output levels of...
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. SET NO YES 5 CHECK OK: Choose ... rear left speakers. 4 RC Adjust the balance between the rear left and rear center speakers. 5 RR Adjust the balance between the rear left main speaker. Use d to move to adjust the balance between the main left speaker and the subwoofer. • After altering the "1 SETUP" parameters, readjust the output levels of...