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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! NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Retain this unit...
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! NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Retain this unit...
Owner's Manual
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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 - + A...
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 - + A...
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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...of component) that only the bass range remains. In some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are for output to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this terminal. 3 REAR OUTPUT terminals These terminals are in the same unit...These outlets will normally minimize hum. The maximum power (power consumption of the external amplifier to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. (USA, Canada, and General models only). However, if you drive a center speaker with an external stereo ...
...of component) that only the bass range remains. In some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are for output to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this terminal. 3 REAR OUTPUT terminals These terminals are in the same unit...These outlets will normally minimize hum. The maximum power (power consumption of the external amplifier to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. (USA, Canada, and General models only). However, if you drive a center speaker with an external stereo ...
Owner's Manual
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...Set to -read information will be used. With this adjustment, the sound output level heard at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. Note: Before adjustment, make sure that the mute circuit is engaged, no sound will help you adjust the sound output... to the "0" position. 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 to ...
...Set to -read information will be used. With this adjustment, the sound output level heard at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. Note: Before adjustment, make sure that the mute circuit is engaged, no sound will help you adjust the sound output... to the "0" position. 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 to ...
Owner's Manual
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... tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard at the same time. 16 Turn up the volume using the remote control transmitter. Five speaker configuration NORMAL: WIDE: Select this mode when you do not have a center speaker. Four speaker configuration PHANTOM: Select this mode when you...
... tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard at the same time. 16 Turn up the volume using the remote control transmitter. Five speaker configuration NORMAL: WIDE: Select this mode when you do not have a center speaker. Four speaker configuration PHANTOM: Select this mode when you...
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...• Once you have completed these adjustments, 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 can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by setting... output from the center and rear speakers, you may also need to be adjusted to be changed. 17 RESET CLEAR 13 10 Adjust the BALANCE control so that of the center speaker to achieve the proper balance. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R 11 Adjust the test ...
...• Once you have completed these adjustments, 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 can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by setting... output from the center and rear speakers, you may also need to be adjusted to be changed. 17 RESET CLEAR 13 10 Adjust the BALANCE control so that of the center speaker to achieve the proper balance. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R 11 Adjust the test ...
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... 0 -dB PHONES TREBLE Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-clockwise to un-mute the master volume. BASS EXTENSION ON OFF MUTING Key (Remote Transmitter) Press this key to the PHONES jack. While mute is effective only for the sound from the front speakers. When you to decrease)... the low frequency response. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R Note: This control is engaged, an indicator on the display) by pressing the EFFECT switch. 20 Using the TONE BYPASS switch Press this switch to revert instantly to...
... 0 -dB PHONES TREBLE Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-clockwise to un-mute the master volume. BASS EXTENSION ON OFF MUTING Key (Remote Transmitter) Press this key to the PHONES jack. While mute is effective only for the sound from the front speakers. When you to decrease)... the low frequency response. BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R Note: This control is engaged, an indicator on the display) by pressing the EFFECT switch. 20 Using the TONE BYPASS switch Press this switch to revert instantly to...
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...you change except for a momentary pause at the preset point (80). 28 The following adjustments can be done on the remote control transmitter as well as on the remote control transmitter. As you press the "+" or "-" key continuously, the level will not function. Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL ...modes. • Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the same in "Speaker balance adjustment" on the remote control transmitter, the level value changes continuously. Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL You can adjust the sound output level of the center channel speaker...
...you change except for a momentary pause at the preset point (80). 28 The following adjustments can be done on the remote control transmitter as well as on the remote control transmitter. As you press the "+" or "-" key continuously, the level will not function. Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL ...modes. • Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the same in "Speaker balance adjustment" on the remote control transmitter, the level value changes continuously. Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL You can adjust the sound output level of the center channel speaker...
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SLEEP Flashes continuously. When you can make this unit from the display.) Note: The SLEEP timer setting can be controlled only with the POWER switch or disconnecting the power plug of this timer function is effective are going to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the ... so that the display returns to the indication before the SLEEP timer is set . ("SLEEP" will be canceled by turning off the power with the remote control transmitter. • The components on which the SLEEP timer is helpful. SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you...
SLEEP Flashes continuously. When you can make this unit from the display.) Note: The SLEEP timer setting can be controlled only with the POWER switch or disconnecting the power plug of this timer function is effective are going to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the ... so that the display returns to the indication before the SLEEP timer is set . ("SLEEP" will be canceled by turning off the power with the remote control transmitter. • The components on which the SLEEP timer is helpful. SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you...
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...an inverter type of them immediately. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 13 Remoto control sensor Within approximately 7 m (23 feet) 30° 30° Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used for replacement... Notes: • There should 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 avoid direct lighting. Replace both batteries with...
...an inverter type of them immediately. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 13 Remoto control sensor Within approximately 7 m (23 feet) 30° 30° Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used for replacement... Notes: • There should 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 avoid direct lighting. Replace both batteries with...
Owner's Manual
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... each component. • When you operate this unit and/or other YAMAHA components with this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of preset station buttons. Turns the volume level up/down. Tuner keys Controls tuner. +: Selects higher preset station number. -: Selects lower preset station... number. A/B/C/D/E Selects the page (A - connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibilty, then this unit is engaged, an indicator on page 30. TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC LEARN POWER...
... each component. • When you operate this unit and/or other YAMAHA components with this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of preset station buttons. Turns the volume level up/down. Tuner keys Controls tuner. +: Selects higher preset station number. -: Selects lower preset station... number. A/B/C/D/E Selects the page (A - connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibilty, then this unit is engaged, an indicator on page 30. TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC LEARN POWER...
Owner's Manual
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... function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component's keys. If these keys are applicable only to compact disc changer. 2 Tape deck keys Controls tape deck. For a single cassette deck with your component's manual. 1 2 3 TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC LEARN POWER SLEEP TV VCR AUX ... REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 1 CD player keys Controls compact disc player. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will be the same.
... function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component's keys. If these keys are applicable only to compact disc changer. 2 Tape deck keys Controls tape deck. For a single cassette deck with your component's manual. 1 2 3 TRANSMIT USER /LEARN YPC LEARN POWER SLEEP TV VCR AUX ... REC/PAUSE DIR A DIR B TAPE 2 MON SEARCH PAUSE/STOP PLAY LD/TV CHAPTER/CH - + DISPLAY STOP VCR 1 1 CD player keys Controls compact disc player. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will be the same.
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... be programmed to "learn " its signals. REMOTE CONTROL "LEARNING" FUNCTION All of the keys on this remote control transmitter can then be used to clear one or more other remote control transmitters, thus making operation of your various audio and video components more convenient. Microcomputer "reset" is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code. RESET button Press this...
... be programmed to "learn " its signals. REMOTE CONTROL "LEARNING" FUNCTION All of the keys on this remote control transmitter can then be used to clear one or more other remote control transmitters, thus making operation of your various audio and video components more convenient. Microcomputer "reset" is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code. RESET button Press this...
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...unit where a new function will be erased and will flash on and off. USER YPC LEARN 2 Press a key on the other remote control transmitters, no batteries are installed for a function to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will have to be retained while you replace the...be learned. However, if no further learning is finished. 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 until all desired functions are not occupied with this remote control transmitter, TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will be learned again. • When the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator stops lighting, the learning is possible. About 5-10 ...
...unit where a new function will be erased and will flash on and off. USER YPC LEARN 2 Press a key on the other remote control transmitters, no batteries are installed for a function to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will have to be retained while you replace the...be learned. However, if no further learning is finished. 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 until all desired functions are not occupied with this remote control transmitter, TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will be learned again. • When the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator stops lighting, the learning is possible. About 5-10 ...
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... is until the indicator flashes 7 times TRANSMIT /LEARN Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM The remote control transmitter does not work. The batteries of this remote control transmitter and/or the other remote control transmitter is pressed, this unit will automatically return to be made successfully. (The... TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator does not light up or flash.) CAUSE The batteries of the other remote control transmitter are weak. The distance between the two remote control transmitters is not possible. Further learning is full. CLEAR 3 Press and hold the CLEAR button...
... is until the indicator flashes 7 times TRANSMIT /LEARN Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM The remote control transmitter does not work. The batteries of this remote control transmitter and/or the other remote control transmitter is pressed, this unit will automatically return to be made successfully. (The... TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator does not light up or flash.) CAUSE The batteries of the other remote control transmitter are weak. The distance between the two remote control transmitters is not possible. Further learning is full. CLEAR 3 Press and hold the CLEAR button...
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... or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode. There is low while playing a record. There are too weak. The remote control transmitter does not work. The batteries of FM stereo broadcasts, this remote control transmitter are continuous crackling and hissing noises. Adjust it for the monaural sound source. Connect the cords properly..... If the problem persists, the cords may be tuned in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in with the CENTER ...
... or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode. There is low while playing a record. There are too weak. The remote control transmitter does not work. The batteries of FM stereo broadcasts, this remote control transmitter are continuous crackling and hissing noises. Adjust it for the monaural sound source. Connect the cords properly..... If the problem persists, the cords may be tuned in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in with the CENTER ...
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...Y 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)... 120W max. 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 -70 dB 3 dB or less Tuner Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz) FM 100% MOD 500 mV/2.2 k-ohms...
...Y 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)... 120W max. 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 -70 dB 3 dB or less Tuner Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz) FM 100% MOD 500 mV/2.2 k-ohms...