Owner's Manual
Page 1
... OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RX-V890 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL Contents PROFILE OF THIS UNIT 6 SPEAKER SETUP FOR THIS UNIT 7 CONNECTIONS 9 ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION .... 15 BASIC OPERATIONS 18 TUNING OPERATIONS 21 USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP 25 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER 30 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ..... 31 IMPORTANT... Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is located on the rear of this Owner's Manual in the space below. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is intended to alert...
... OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RX-V890 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL Contents PROFILE OF THIS UNIT 6 SPEAKER SETUP FOR THIS UNIT 7 CONNECTIONS 9 ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION .... 15 BASIC OPERATIONS 18 TUNING OPERATIONS 21 USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP 25 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER 30 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ..... 31 IMPORTANT... Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is located on the rear of this Owner's Manual in the space below. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is intended to alert...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
... read the "Troubleshooting" section on common operating errors before starting the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play is started. 8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm. 9 Be sure to the operation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in all installation instructions. Keep it at...
... read the "Troubleshooting" section on common operating errors before starting the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play is started. 8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm. 9 Be sure to the operation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in all installation instructions. Keep it at...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... AUX SKIP SEARCH DISC SKIP PAUSE/STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET - + AʗBʗCʗDʗE TUNER SEARCH STOP PLAY TAPE 1 REC MUTE REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 70mm ENHANCED MOVIE THEATER 2 3 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK 6 7 TV THEATER 4 JAZZ CLUB 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - RESET CLEAR • AM Loop Antenna...
... AUX SKIP SEARCH DISC SKIP PAUSE/STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET - + AʗBʗCʗDʗE TUNER SEARCH STOP PLAY TAPE 1 REC MUTE REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 70mm ENHANCED MOVIE THEATER 2 3 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK 6 7 TV THEATER 4 JAZZ CLUB 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - RESET CLEAR • AM Loop Antenna...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
...25 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.08% THD, 1 kHz • Digital Sound Field Processor 10 Programs including "Cinema DSP" 70mm Movie Theater • Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround • Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output Balance Adjustment • 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) • 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning • Automatic Preset Tuning (FM only) • Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) • IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System • Video Signal Input/Output Capability • SLEEP...
...25 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.08% THD, 1 kHz • Digital Sound Field Processor 10 Programs including "Cinema DSP" 70mm Movie Theater • Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround • Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output Balance Adjustment • 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) • 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning • Automatic Preset Tuning (FM only) • Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) • IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System • Video Signal Input/Output Capability • SLEEP...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... the surround effect of Digital Sound field processing. These combinations expand the surround effect. CINEMA DSP The YAMAHA "CINEMA DSP" logo indicates these programs are the proud owner of the live performance environments, all the sound of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic Surround The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you 'll still notice something missing: the acoustic environment of a Yamaha stereo receiver -an extremely sophisticated audio component. Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true center channel...
... the surround effect of Digital Sound field processing. These combinations expand the surround effect. CINEMA DSP The YAMAHA "CINEMA DSP" logo indicates these programs are the proud owner of the live performance environments, all the sound of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic Surround The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you 'll still notice something missing: the acoustic environment of a Yamaha stereo receiver -an extremely sophisticated audio component. Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true center channel...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... one speaker system, connect it is , + and - Center speaker(s) Note: Use speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as shown below: Front speakers A Right Left Rear speakers Right Left VIDEO SIGNAL S VIDEO IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT OUTPUT LOW CENTER PASS OUT REAR OUT fo:200Hz LD/TV A MONITOR OUT FRONT B A OR B: 5ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+ B:l2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER SPEAKERS REAR 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER C C CD D C+D C: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER C+ D: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER...
... one speaker system, connect it is , + and - Center speaker(s) Note: Use speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as shown below: Front speakers A Right Left Rear speakers Right Left VIDEO SIGNAL S VIDEO IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT OUTPUT LOW CENTER PASS OUT REAR OUT fo:200Hz LD/TV A MONITOR OUT FRONT B A OR B: 5ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+ B:l2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER SPEAKERS REAR 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER C C CD D C+D C: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER C+ D: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... external power amplifier, connect the input terminal of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to connect the power cords from the front and center channels. The power to reinforce the bass frequencies. With some cases, better results may wish to add a subwoofer to the UNSWITCHED outlets cannot be connected to this unit is 120 watts. However, if you use ) GND Connecting the ground wire of component) that can be controlled by this terminal. 3 REAR OUTPUT...
... external power amplifier, connect the input terminal of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to connect the power cords from the front and center channels. The power to reinforce the bass frequencies. With some cases, better results may wish to add a subwoofer to the UNSWITCHED outlets cannot be connected to this unit is 120 watts. However, if you use ) GND Connecting the ground wire of component) that can be controlled by this terminal. 3 REAR OUTPUT...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
..., video disc player, monitor, etc., to this unit, you use the composite video terminals of the S␣ VIDEO or composite video input terminals, the screen display information is output from the S␣ VIDEO terminals. • When no program material on the video monitor screen. This information is input to any video input source such as a camcorder to this unit. Notes: • If you can display DSP program names and information about the other settings and adjustments...
..., video disc player, monitor, etc., to this unit, you use the composite video terminals of the S␣ VIDEO or composite video input terminals, the screen display information is output from the S␣ VIDEO terminals. • When no program material on the video monitor screen. This information is input to any video input source such as a camcorder to this unit. Notes: • If you can display DSP program names and information about the other settings and adjustments...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
.../STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET - + SEARCH STOP AʗBʗCʗDʗE TUNER PLAY TAPE 1 REC MUTE REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV 5 * If you use it to this adjustment, the sound output level heard at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. While mute is engaged, no sound will help you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. BASS 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 3 Set...
.../STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET - + SEARCH STOP AʗBʗCʗDʗE TUNER PLAY TAPE 1 REC MUTE REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV 5 * If you use it to this adjustment, the sound output level heard at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. While mute is engaged, no sound will help you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. BASS 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 3 Set...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... to your center speakers are approximately the same size as shown below. 7 CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 ENHANCED 2 70mm MOVIE THEATER 3 TV THEATER 4 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK JAZZ CLUB 6 7 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - RESET CLEAR 9 8 7 Select the center channel output mode according to "SPEAKER CONFIGURATION" on the screen. • The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard...
... to your center speakers are approximately the same size as shown below. 7 CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 ENHANCED 2 70mm MOVIE THEATER 3 TV THEATER 4 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK JAZZ CLUB 6 7 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - RESET CLEAR 9 8 7 Select the center channel output mode according to "SPEAKER CONFIGURATION" on the screen. • The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... center and rear speakers, you use external power amplifiers, their volume controls may decrease the front speaker output level by using the VOLUME control (or the MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter). • If you may also need to achieve the proper balance. This is selected. switch without previously pressing the CENTER, or REAR switch, the last channel selected will be adjusted to be changed. 17 Notes: • Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust whole sound level...
... center and rear speakers, you use external power amplifiers, their volume controls may decrease the front speaker output level by using the VOLUME control (or the MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter). • If you may also need to achieve the proper balance. This is selected. switch without previously pressing the CENTER, or REAR switch, the last channel selected will be adjusted to be changed. 17 Notes: • Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust whole sound level...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operation, refer to page 21.) 6 Adjust to the desired output level. To turn on the power. When you select a button other than TAPE 2 MONITOR, make sure that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which is selected. POWER 3 Select the desired input source by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again. SPEAKERS A B • If you use the digital sound...
... speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operation, refer to page 21.) 6 Adjust to the desired output level. To turn on the power. When you select a button other than TAPE 2 MONITOR, make sure that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which is selected. POWER 3 Select the desired input source by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again. SPEAKERS A B • If you use the digital sound...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... ROCK 7 DSP JAZZ CLUB 8 V-AUX EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - Selecting the SPEAKERS system Because one or two speaker systems (as front speakers) can be output from the front speakers through headphones. SPEAKERS A B Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of these controls. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R Note: This control is engaged, an indicator on the sound from the front speakers. BASS 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 Note: These controls are...
... ROCK 7 DSP JAZZ CLUB 8 V-AUX EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - Selecting the SPEAKERS system Because one or two speaker systems (as front speakers) can be output from the front speakers through headphones. SPEAKERS A B Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of these controls. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R Note: This control is engaged, an indicator on the sound from the front speakers. BASS 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 Note: These controls are...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... digital sound field program. 6EFFECT Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (DSP). 7TEST Used for the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED). USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor, which allows you the best surround condition without manual adjustment. 1 2 890 CINEMA DSP G 0 20 40 60 l00 WIDE PRESET STATIONS 3 4 5 6 PRO LOGIC SLEEP 7 8 CENTER MODE DELAY TIME CENTER REAR LEVEL TAPE 2 MONITOR TAPE 1 TUNER CD PHONO VIDEO AUX...
... digital sound field program. 6EFFECT Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (DSP). 7TEST Used for the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED). USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor, which allows you the best surround condition without manual adjustment. 1 2 890 CINEMA DSP G 0 20 40 60 l00 WIDE PRESET STATIONS 3 4 5 6 PRO LOGIC SLEEP 7 8 CENTER MODE DELAY TIME CENTER REAR LEVEL TAPE 2 MONITOR TAPE 1 TUNER CD PHONO VIDEO AUX...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... 2-channel stereo without surround sound effect. • When STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT, JAZZ CLUB, CHURCH, or CONCERT HALL is selected, no sound is in "BASIC OPERATIONS" on the display. 3 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of the BASS or TREBLE controls, the relationship between the center and rear channels may produce an unnatural effect. 27 However, if the center channel mode is heard from the center speaker. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR 70mm TV PRO...
... 2-channel stereo without surround sound effect. • When STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT, JAZZ CLUB, CHURCH, or CONCERT HALL is selected, no sound is in "BASIC OPERATIONS" on the display. 3 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of the BASS or TREBLE controls, the relationship between the center and rear channels may produce an unnatural effect. 27 However, if the center channel mode is heard from the center speaker. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR 70mm TV PRO...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
... the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the display. SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you are the sources connected to the indication before the SLEEP key is pressed.) After a while, the display returns to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is set the SLEEP time 1 To cancel the selected SLEEP time 1 SLEEP...
... the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the display. SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you are the sources connected to the indication before the SLEEP key is pressed.) After a while, the display returns to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is set the SLEEP time 1 To cancel the selected SLEEP time 1 SLEEP...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
.../STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET - + AʗBʗCʗDʗE TUNER SEARCH STOP PLAY TAPE 1 REC MUTE REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 ENHANCED 2 70mm MOVIE THEATER 3 TV THEATER 4 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK JAZZ CLUB 6 7 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - SLEEP Refer to un-mute the master volume. 32 A/B/C/D/E Selects the...
.../STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET - + AʗBʗCʗDʗE TUNER SEARCH STOP PLAY TAPE 1 REC MUTE REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 ENHANCED 2 70mm MOVIE THEATER 3 TV THEATER 4 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK JAZZ CLUB 6 7 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER VOLUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - SLEEP Refer to un-mute the master volume. 32 A/B/C/D/E Selects the...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
.../STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 ENHANCED 2 70mm MOVIE THEATER 3 TV THEATER 4 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK JAZZ CLUB 6 7 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER V0LUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - LEARN : Set to page 36.) 34 Microcomputer "reset" is used in which controls remote control operations. USER : Set to indicate a new function learned for each key. Use the included user program sheets to this unit and/or YAMAHA components...
.../STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 PRO LOGIC 1 SPORTS 5 ENHANCED 2 70mm MOVIE THEATER 3 TV THEATER 4 SURROUND STADIUM ROCK JAZZ CLUB 6 7 8 VCR 2 V-AUX CHURCH 9 HALL 10 DSP EFFECT ON/OFF MASTER V0LUME CENTER LEVEL - + REAR LEVEL - + + + DELAY TIME TEST MUTING - - LEARN : Set to page 36.) 34 Microcomputer "reset" is used in which controls remote control operations. USER : Set to indicate a new function learned for each key. Use the included user program sheets to this unit and/or YAMAHA components...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
... player should be tuned in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it for the monaural sound source. Select another program suitable for best reception. Turn up the sound output level with the CENTER LEVEL control. Use Manual tuning mode. Relocate this is performed by the simple measures suggested. Amplifier SYMPTOM The unit fails to 0. Incorrect output cord connections. Only one side speaker outputs the sound The protection circuit...
... player should be tuned in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it for the monaural sound source. Select another program suitable for best reception. Turn up the sound output level with the CENTER LEVEL control. Use Manual tuning mode. Relocate this is performed by the simple measures suggested. Amplifier SYMPTOM The unit fails to 0. Incorrect output cord connections. Only one side speaker outputs the sound The protection circuit...
Owner's Manual
Page 38
... kHz) Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz) Filter Characteristics LPF (fc=200 Hz 6 dB/oct Gain Tracking Error (0 to -70 dB 3 dB or less Tuner Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz) FM 100% MOD 500 mV/2.2 k-ohms AM 30% MOD 150 mV/2.2 k-ohms BASS EXTENSION 6dB (50 Hz) VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Type [U.S, Canadian and General models NTSC [Australian, Singapore and General models] ... SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel (by IHF...
... kHz) Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz) Filter Characteristics LPF (fc=200 Hz 6 dB/oct Gain Tracking Error (0 to -70 dB 3 dB or less Tuner Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz) FM 100% MOD 500 mV/2.2 k-ohms AM 30% MOD 150 mV/2.2 k-ohms BASS EXTENSION 6dB (50 Hz) VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Type [U.S, Canadian and General models NTSC [Australian, Singapore and General models] ... SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel (by IHF...