Owner's Manual
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Unauthorized substitutions may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. The product should be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of antenna discharge unit, connection to ...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. The unit should be used. Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce...
Unauthorized substitutions may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. The product should be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of antenna discharge unit, connection to ...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. The unit should be used. Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce...
Owner's Manual
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...this unit, and/or personal injury. do not place: - Using this unit itself is called standby mode. III CAUTION This state is turned off. It may cause fire, damage to this unit in a safe place for any damage resulting from cold to obstruct heat radiation. ...exposed to avoid prolonged exposure from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to liquid dripping or splashing. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To...
...this unit, and/or personal injury. do not place: - Using this unit itself is called standby mode. III CAUTION This state is turned off. It may cause fire, damage to this unit in a safe place for any damage resulting from cold to obstruct heat radiation. ...exposed to avoid prolonged exposure from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to liquid dripping or splashing. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To...
Owner's Manual
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... components 10 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting the antennas 13 Connecting 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...
... components 10 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting the antennas 13 Connecting 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...
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... selection takes priority over sources selected with each other. 9 FM/AM Switches the reception band between selecting a preset station number and tuning (the colon (:) turns on , you want to listen to or watch. 4 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. and Europe models only) 1... STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on, or sets it can reproduce sound. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 90 q STANDBY /ON INPUT RDS MODE/FREQ...
... selection takes priority over sources selected with each other. 9 FM/AM Switches the reception band between selecting a preset station number and tuning (the colon (:) turns on , you want to listen to or watch. 4 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. and Europe models only) 1... STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on, or sets it can reproduce sound. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 90 q STANDBY /ON INPUT RDS MODE/FREQ...
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... this button to select a radio program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to set menu when the unit is in turn. f EON Press this button to tune in the front panel display. e SPEAKERS A/B Turns the set menu mode when the unit is in tuner mode. English 5 u PRESET/TUNING l / h Select preset station numbers 1 to...
... this button to select a radio program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to set menu when the unit is in turn. f EON Press this button to tune in the front panel display. e SPEAKERS A/B Turns the set menu mode when the unit is in tuner mode. English 5 u PRESET/TUNING l / h Select preset station numbers 1 to...
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... Switches the function of the unit. TV CH - q SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. Make sure that the AMP mode is in standby mode. 0 SYSTEM POWER Turns on the power of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. Aim this window at the component you...
... Switches the function of the unit. TV CH - q SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. Make sure that the AMP mode is in standby mode. 0 SYSTEM POWER Turns on the power of the same controls between AMP and the component selected using the input selector buttons. Aim this window at the component you...
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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...turned on your components by setting "V CONV." However, multi-channel reproduction cannot be output through the S VIDEO input jacks can be obtained with a DVD player. CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on this unit for picture recording. RX-V540...
...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...turned on your components by setting "V CONV." However, multi-channel reproduction cannot be output through the S VIDEO input jacks can be obtained with a DVD player. CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on this unit for picture recording. RX-V540...
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... component. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit. 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 DIGITAL CD INPUT CD 5 COAXIAL 4 OPTICAL D-TV/CBL IN (PLAY) MD /CD-R OUT (REC) ... to this unit, keep its power turned on this unit for digital recording. FM ANT OUTPUT indicates signal direction L indicates left analog cables R indicates right analog cables C indicates coaxial cables O indicates optical cables 12 RX-V540 • The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and...
... component. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit. 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 DIGITAL CD INPUT CD 5 COAXIAL 4 OPTICAL D-TV/CBL IN (PLAY) MD /CD-R OUT (REC) ... to this unit, keep its power turned on this unit for digital recording. FM ANT OUTPUT indicates signal direction L indicates left analog cables R indicates right analog cables C indicates coaxial cables O indicates optical cables 12 RX-V540 • The DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and...
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... SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output jacks such as the input source, the unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot use DSP programs. 14 MAIN VCR OUT SURROUND VIDEO S VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SUB WOOFER MONITOR...
... SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output jacks such as the input source, the unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot use DSP programs. 14 MAIN VCR OUT SURROUND VIDEO S VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SUB WOOFER MONITOR...
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...front face of your video monitor. Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field It is ideal to use different brands of a subwoofer. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is not so critical, because low bass sounds are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Rear center... menu to direct signals to other terminals you do not have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. Turn it is for more realistic front-to-back transitions. If these speakers behind your present stereo system. Note • If you have connected...
...front face of your video monitor. Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field It is ideal to use different brands of a subwoofer. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is not so critical, because low bass sounds are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Rear center... menu to direct signals to other terminals you do not have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. Turn it is for more realistic front-to-back transitions. If these speakers behind your present stereo system. Note • If you have connected...
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... sound will be heard from each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 4 3 5 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to turn on this unit is switched on the rear panel of this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each speaker must be...
... sound will be heard from each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 4 3 5 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to turn on this unit is switched on the rear panel of this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each speaker must be...
Owner's Manual
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... this unit. TV MUTE + TV CH - CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cords VOLTAGE SELECTOR Turning on the power When all connections are 110/120/ 220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Voltages are complete, turn on the power of components) that can be set for your components to the AC OUTLETS... these outlets to connect the power cords from your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. The power to this unit to turn on the front panel display. 18 I VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of the main volume...
... this unit. TV MUTE + TV CH - CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cords VOLTAGE SELECTOR Turning on the power When all connections are 110/120/ 220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Voltages are complete, turn on the power of components) that can be set for your components to the AC OUTLETS... these outlets to connect the power cords from your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. The power to this unit to turn on the front panel display. 18 I VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of the main volume...
Owner's Manual
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..., 45m2) [Other models] S: 3.6m x 2.8m, 10m2 M: 4.8m x 4.0m, 20m2 L: 6.3m x 5.0m, 30m2 2 SUBWOOFER Settings: YES, NONE Select YES if you made to use in turn . Setting 2spk Display LR Speaker Main L/Main R 3spk L C R Main L/Center/Main R 4spk L R Main L/Main R/Rear L/ RL RR Rear R 5spk L C R Main L/Center/Main R/...RL RC RR Rear L/Rear Center/Rear R BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 4 SET or CANCEL Select SET to confirm the changes you have installed your speakers in turn twice. • The indicator of the speakers, select "CHECK OK: YES". English 21 Press u / d to match the size of the ...
..., 45m2) [Other models] S: 3.6m x 2.8m, 10m2 M: 4.8m x 4.0m, 20m2 L: 6.3m x 5.0m, 30m2 2 SUBWOOFER Settings: YES, NONE Select YES if you made to use in turn . Setting 2spk Display LR Speaker Main L/Main R 3spk L C R Main L/Center/Main R 4spk L R Main L/Main R/Rear L/ RL RR Rear R 5spk L C R Main L/Center/Main R/...RL RC RR Rear L/Rear Center/Rear R BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS 4 SET or CANCEL Select SET to confirm the changes you have installed your speakers in turn twice. • The indicator of the speakers, select "CHECK OK: YES". English 21 Press u / d to match the size of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...input mode appear on the power. SPEAKERS A B Note • If "6CH INPUT" is connected before selecting an audio source. If you want to turn on the front panel display for a few seconds. PLAYBACK 1 44 6 INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B PHONES STEREO ...6CH INPUT until "6CH INPUT" appears on the front panel display. 6CH INPUT 6CH INPUT or Front panel Remote control Front panel Remote control 2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the input source. INPUT CD MD/CD-R TUNER or...
...input mode appear on the power. SPEAKERS A B Note • If "6CH INPUT" is connected before selecting an audio source. If you want to turn on the front panel display for a few seconds. PLAYBACK 1 44 6 INPUT STANDBY /ON SILENT INPUT MODE 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS A B PHONES STEREO ...6CH INPUT until "6CH INPUT" appears on the front panel display. 6CH INPUT 6CH INPUT or Front panel Remote control Front panel Remote control 2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the input source. INPUT CD MD/CD-R TUNER or...
Owner's Manual
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...-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to the desired level. y • You can enjoy listening to classical music while watching beautiful scenery from other components, try turning the recording component on the NIGHT remote control. 0 Press NIGHT once more to return to view images from a video source together with any of loud...
...-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to the desired level. y • You can enjoy listening to classical music while watching beautiful scenery from other components, try turning the recording component on the NIGHT remote control. 0 Press NIGHT once more to return to view images from a video source together with any of loud...
Owner's Manual
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.... While this mode, only digital input signals encoded with a DTS signal, the unit does not output any DSP programs. • The unit will turn on the front panel display. I Notes on digital signals The digital input jacks of the player has been processed in the set to a digital input... LD source that has not been digitally recorded, the unit may not output any way, the unit may reproduce the noise of input signals you turn off. 24 Note the following when a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 30 seconds, the unit will automatically switch from the main ...
.... While this mode, only digital input signals encoded with a DTS signal, the unit does not output any DSP programs. • The unit will turn on the front panel display. I Notes on digital signals The digital input jacks of the player has been processed in the set to a digital input... LD source that has not been digitally recorded, the unit may not output any way, the unit may reproduce the noise of input signals you turn off. 24 Note the following when a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 30 seconds, the unit will automatically switch from the main ...
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... CD VOLUME L CR LFE RL RR Notes • There are just for reference. Minimize the sound reflections in memory and automatically selects them when you turn on the front panel display. Program names are 9 programs with sub-programs available with PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC/Enhanced, or PRO LOGIC II Movie...
... CD VOLUME L CR LFE RL RR Notes • There are just for reference. Minimize the sound reflections in memory and automatically selects them when you turn on the front panel display. Program names are 9 programs with sub-programs available with PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC/Enhanced, or PRO LOGIC II Movie...
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... up.) OFF: The rear center speaker does not output sound in the following cases: 1 When "1C REAR LR" is set to NON. 2 When effects are turned off . 26 Discrete 6.1: This mode can listen to 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the source component. 2 ... not output sound for 6-channel playback of the material you are connected to the PHONES jack. • The input mode resets to AUTO when you turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder to listen to Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES material with a rear center speaker. 6.1/5.1 +10 (...
... up.) OFF: The rear center speaker does not output sound in the following cases: 1 When "1C REAR LR" is set to NON. 2 When effects are turned off . 26 Discrete 6.1: This mode can listen to 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the source component. 2 ... not output sound for 6-channel playback of the material you are connected to the PHONES jack. • The input mode resets to AUTO when you turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder to listen to Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES material with a rear center speaker. 6.1/5.1 +10 (...
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.... rate: The display shows the bit rate. English 27 The "SILENT" indicator lights up on . Press STEREO/EFFECT again to turn on the set "SOUND 4 D. when connecting the headphones. STEREO EFFECT Front panel STEREO or ENTER EFFECT Remote control PLAYBACK Notes • If ...is selected as the input source; - when using the test tone; PRESET/CH - when 6CH INPUT is turned off; - BASIC OPERATION I Normal stereo reproduction Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for playback. I Virtual CINEMA DSP With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can listen to ...
.... rate: The display shows the bit rate. English 27 The "SILENT" indicator lights up on . Press STEREO/EFFECT again to turn on the set "SOUND 4 D. when connecting the headphones. STEREO EFFECT Front panel STEREO or ENTER EFFECT Remote control PLAYBACK Notes • If ...is selected as the input source; - when using the test tone; PRESET/CH - when 6CH INPUT is turned off; - BASIC OPERATION I Normal stereo reproduction Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for playback. I Virtual CINEMA DSP With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can listen to ...
Owner's Manual
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... much as possible. It spatially spreads all around the viewer naturally from 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films, and is applied and the DSP indicator turns off. Dolby Pro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding or DTS decoding and digital sound field processing create precise effects without losing clarity. This program is...
... much as possible. It spatially spreads all around the viewer naturally from 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films, and is applied and the DSP indicator turns off. Dolby Pro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding or DTS decoding and digital sound field processing create precise effects without losing clarity. This program is...