Owner's Manual
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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! Retain this unit in the space below. NO...
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! Retain this unit in the space below. NO...
Owner's Manual
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... Loop Antenna • Batteries (size AA, LR6, UM-3) • User Program Sheets 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. • Remote Control Transmitter Remote • Indoor FM Antenna TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC LEARN POWER SLEEP TV VCR AUX SKIP SEARCH DISC SKIP PAUSE/STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET...
... Loop Antenna • Batteries (size AA, LR6, UM-3) • User Program Sheets 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. • Remote Control Transmitter Remote • Indoor FM Antenna TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC LEARN POWER SLEEP TV VCR AUX SKIP SEARCH DISC SKIP PAUSE/STOP PLAY PHONO CD DECK A/B PRESET...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ... (Preset Editing) • IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System • Video Signal Input/Output Capability • SLEEP Timer • Remote Control Capability • Program and status messages superimposed on connected video monitor 5
... 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 ... (Preset Editing) • IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System • Video Signal Input/Output Capability • SLEEP Timer • Remote Control Capability • Program and status messages superimposed on connected video monitor 5
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are filtered out so that only the bass range remains. The power to these terminals. The maximum power (power consumption of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control... amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the external amplifier to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. TOTAL 120V 60Hz 200W MAX. (USA model) Use these terminals when you use the...
...Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are filtered out so that only the bass range remains. The power to these terminals. The maximum power (power consumption of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control... amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the external amplifier to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. TOTAL 120V 60Hz 200W MAX. (USA model) Use these terminals when you use the...
Owner's Manual
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... B switches. 15 USER YPC LEARN For detailed information about the remote control transmitter, refer to "REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER" on page 31. 5 POWER Press the POWER switch to turn on the master VOLUME control flashes. ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you ...from each speaker. With this adjustment, the sound output level heard at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R 4 Set the remote YPC-USER-LEARN switch to the "0" position. The easy-to-read information will help you to ...
... B switches. 15 USER YPC LEARN For detailed information about the remote control transmitter, refer to "REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER" on page 31. 5 POWER Press the POWER switch to turn on the master VOLUME control flashes. ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you ...from each speaker. With this adjustment, the sound output level heard at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R 4 Set the remote YPC-USER-LEARN switch to the "0" position. The easy-to-read information will help you to ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the test tone output is smaller than the front main speakers. The display changes as the front speakers. Turn up the volume using the remote control transmitter. The center channel sound will be output from the left front speaker, then the center speaker, then the right front speaker, and then the...
... of the test tone output is smaller than the front main speakers. The display changes as the front speakers. Turn up the volume using the remote control transmitter. The center channel sound will be output from the left front speaker, then the center speaker, then the right front speaker, and then the...
Owner's Manual
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...: • Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by setting the FRONT LEVEL switch on the remote control transmitter). • If you may also need to be at the same level as that the test tone sound output level of the rear speakers... sound is insufficient sound output from the left front speaker and the right front speaker are the same. RESET CLEAR 13 10 Adjust the BALANCE control so that of the front speakers with the CENTER LEVEL keys. This is selected. TEST PRO LOGIC The previous mode is because in the "...
...: • Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by setting the FRONT LEVEL switch on the remote control transmitter). • If you may also need to be at the same level as that the test tone sound output level of the rear speakers... sound is insufficient sound output from the left front speaker and the right front speaker are the same. RESET CLEAR 13 10 Adjust the BALANCE control so that of the front speakers with the CENTER LEVEL keys. This is selected. TEST PRO LOGIC The previous mode is because in the "...
Owner's Manual
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... headphones Connect the headphones to the "ON" position. SPEAKERS A B Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of these controls. This switch is effective only for the sound from the front speakers through headphones. BASS EXTENSION ON OFF MUTING Key (Remote Transmitter) Press this clockwise to increase (or counter-clockwise to mute the master...
... headphones Connect the headphones to the "ON" position. SPEAKERS A B Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of these controls. This switch is effective only for the sound from the front speakers through headphones. BASS EXTENSION ON OFF MUTING Key (Remote Transmitter) Press this clockwise to increase (or counter-clockwise to mute the master...
Owner's Manual
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.... Note: If the digital sound field program STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT, JAZZ CLUB, CHURCH, or CONCERT HALL is selected, the CENTER LEVEL control will not function. As you press the "+" or "-" key continuously, the level will continuously change the volume level, the front panel ...programs. REAR LEVEL Press the "+" or "-" REAR LEVEL key on the remote control transmitter, the level value changes continuously. Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL You can be done on the remote control transmitter as well as on the remote control transmitter. CENTER LEVEL Press the "+" or "-" CENTER LEVEL key on ...
.... Note: If the digital sound field program STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT, JAZZ CLUB, CHURCH, or CONCERT HALL is selected, the CENTER LEVEL control will not function. As you press the "+" or "-" key continuously, the level will continuously change the volume level, the front panel ...programs. REAR LEVEL Press the "+" or "-" REAR LEVEL key on the remote control transmitter, the level value changes continuously. Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL You can be done on the remote control transmitter as well as on the remote control transmitter. CENTER LEVEL Press the "+" or "-" CENTER LEVEL key on ...
Owner's Manual
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... the indication before the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the indication before the SLEEP timer is helpful. When you can be controlled only with the POWER switch or disconnecting the power plug of this unit. Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed, the SLEEP time will be turned... the rear panel of this unit from the display.) Note: The SLEEP timer setting can also be canceled by turning off the power with the remote control transmitter. • The components on the display.
... the indication before the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the indication before the SLEEP timer is helpful. When you can be controlled only with the POWER switch or disconnecting the power plug of this unit. Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed, the SLEEP time will be turned... the rear panel of this unit from the display.) Note: The SLEEP timer setting can also be canceled by turning off the power with the remote control transmitter. • The components on the display.
Owner's Manual
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... by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly. Notes: • There should be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are correct...the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit. • If the remote control sensor is half illuminated.) POWER on the remote control transmiter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In...
... by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly. Notes: • There should be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are correct...the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit. • If the remote control sensor is half illuminated.) POWER on the remote control transmiter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In...
Owner's Manual
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... Key Mutes the master volume. While mute is designed to un-mute the master volume. 32 connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibilty, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of the unit. RESET CLEAR Input selector keys Selects input source. (MASTER) VOLUME +/- If the CD player, tape...
... Key Mutes the master volume. While mute is designed to un-mute the master volume. 32 connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibilty, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of the unit. RESET CLEAR Input selector keys Selects input source. (MASTER) VOLUME +/- If the CD player, tape...
Owner's Manual
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On each key function, refer to compact disc changer. 2 Tape deck keys Controls tape deck. If these keys are applicable only to double cassette tape deck. For a single cassette deck with your component's manual. 1 2 3 TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC ... to the corresponding instruction on your component's keys. DIR A, B and DECK A/B are identical, their functions will reverse the direction of tape running. 3 LD player keys Controls LD player. 33 For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will be the same.
On each key function, refer to compact disc changer. 2 Tape deck keys Controls tape deck. If these keys are applicable only to double cassette tape deck. For a single cassette deck with your component's manual. 1 2 3 TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC ... to the corresponding instruction on your component's keys. DIR A, B and DECK A/B are identical, their functions will reverse the direction of tape running. 3 LD player keys Controls LD player. 33 For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will be the same.
Owner's Manual
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... to this position when using this feature, this unit can be programmed to "learn " its signals. By using preset key functions (for controlling this unit and/or YAMAHA components). ŋ"YPC" is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code. REMOTE CONTROL "LEARNING" FUNCTION All of the keys on this remote control transmitter can then be used in which...
... to this position when using this feature, this unit can be programmed to "learn " its signals. By using preset key functions (for controlling this unit and/or YAMAHA components). ŋ"YPC" is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code. REMOTE CONTROL "LEARNING" FUNCTION All of the keys on this remote control transmitter can then be used in which...
Owner's Manual
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...step 2 and 3 until all desired functions are installed for a function to be learned. USER YPC LEARN 2 Press a key on the other remote control transmitters, no further learning is no batteries are successfully learned. 5 Set to the "USER" position. Memory back-up Notes: • When you...35 About 5-10 cm (2-4 in the erasure of the learned functions will be retained while you operate the desired component with this remote control transmitter, TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash steadily. • The originally preset function of a key is still available in the USER ...
...step 2 and 3 until all desired functions are installed for a function to be learned. USER YPC LEARN 2 Press a key on the other remote control transmitters, no further learning is no batteries are successfully learned. 5 Set to the "USER" position. Memory back-up Notes: • When you...35 About 5-10 cm (2-4 in the erasure of the learned functions will be retained while you operate the desired component with this remote control transmitter, TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash steadily. • The originally preset function of a key is still available in the USER ...
Owner's Manual
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...3 Press and hold the CLEAR button using the point of this remote control transmitter and/or the other remote control transmitter is until the indicator flashes 7 times TRANSMIT /LEARN Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM The remote control transmitter does not work. CLEAR 3 Press and hold the CLEAR... the proper distance. Learning is not possible without deleting unnecessary commands. Replace the batteries (and press the RESET button for this remote control transmitter are weak. To clear a learned function 1 Set to the "LEARN" position. USER YPC LEARN 2 Press and hold...
...3 Press and hold the CLEAR button using the point of this remote control transmitter and/or the other remote control transmitter is until the indicator flashes 7 times TRANSMIT /LEARN Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM The remote control transmitter does not work. CLEAR 3 Press and hold the CLEAR... the proper distance. Learning is not possible without deleting unnecessary commands. Replace the batteries (and press the RESET button for this remote control transmitter are weak. To clear a learned function 1 Set to the "LEARN" position. USER YPC LEARN 2 Press and hold...
Owner's Manual
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...electrical equipment. FM stereo reception is selected. There is poor. The remote control transmitter does not work. Adjust it cannot be tuned in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for best reception. If the problem persists, the... cords may be corrected by using a multiple element FM antenna. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit on. 37 FM AM others Remote control transmitter Turn up...
...electrical equipment. FM stereo reception is selected. There is poor. The remote control transmitter does not work. Adjust it cannot be tuned in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for best reception. If the problem persists, the... cords may be corrected by using a multiple element FM antenna. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit on. 37 FM AM others Remote control transmitter Turn up...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Vp.p/75 ohms C 0.286 Vp.p/75 ohms Maximum Input Level 1.5 Vp-p or more Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB or more Tone Control Characteristics BASS: Boost/cut 10 dB (50 Hz) Turnover Frequency 350 Hz) TREBLE: Boost/cut 10 dB (20 kHz) Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz)... ... total Dimensions (W x H x D 435 x 171 x 470 mm (17-1/8" x 5-3/4" x 15-3/16") Weight 15.0 kg Accessories AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna Remote control transmitter Batteries User Program Sheets Specifications are subject to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Image Response Ratio 40 dB Spurious Response Ratio 50 dB Harmonic Distortion...
... 1 Vp.p/75 ohms C 0.286 Vp.p/75 ohms Maximum Input Level 1.5 Vp-p or more Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB or more Tone Control Characteristics BASS: Boost/cut 10 dB (50 Hz) Turnover Frequency 350 Hz) TREBLE: Boost/cut 10 dB (20 kHz) Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz)... ... total Dimensions (W x H x D 435 x 171 x 470 mm (17-1/8" x 5-3/4" x 15-3/16") Weight 15.0 kg Accessories AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna Remote control transmitter Batteries User Program Sheets Specifications are subject to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Image Response Ratio 40 dB Spurious Response Ratio 50 dB Harmonic Distortion...