Yamaha RX-V1070-870, RX-V1070, RX-V870 User Manual

RX-V1070/870

Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.

			OWNER’S MANUAL
								CAUTION
								RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
	CONTENTS							DO NOT OPEN
	...................Safety Instructions			2			CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
	...................................Features			4			ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
	Supplied Accessories ..............			4			COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE
							PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
							QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
	...................Profile of This Unit			5	IMPORTANT!
	Speaker Setup for This Unit .....			6	Please record the serial number of this
	Connections .............................			7
					unit in the space below.
	Adjustment Before Operation ...			12	Model:		• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
	Operations .............................			15
					Serial No.:			The lightning flash with arrowhead
	Tuning Operations			17
					The serial number is located on the rear			symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
	Using Digital Sound Field							is intended to alert you to the
					of the unit.			presence of uninsulated “dangerous
	....................Processor (DSP)			19	Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe			voltage” within the product’s
								enclosure that may be of sufficient
	.......Setting the SLEEP Timer			24	place for future reference.			magnitude to constitute a risk of
	Remote Control Transmitter ...			25				electric shock to persons.
	Notes about the Remote							equilateral triangle is intended to alert
								The exclamation point within an
	Control Transmitter			28	WARNING
					TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
								you to the presence of important
	Troubleshooting ......................			29	ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE			operating and maintenance
								(servicing) instructions in the
	Specifications .........................			30	THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.			literature accompanying the
								appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or

C.The unit has been exposed to rain; or

D.The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

19Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810–20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810–21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Caution: Read this before operating your unit

1To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water.

3Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

4Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the set, contact your dealer.

5Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

6Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

7Always set the volume control to “–∞ ” before starting the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play is started.

8To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm.

9Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

10Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on the rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the outlets are rated to provide.

FCC INFORMATION

	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
	This product, when installed as indicated in the	interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
	instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC	is found to be the source of interference, which can be
	requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by	determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
	Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to	to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
	use the product.	measures:
	2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to	Relocate either this product or the device that is being
	accessories and/or another product use only high quality	affected by the interference.
	shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
	MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
		breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
	authorization to use this product in the USA.	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to	antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
	comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,	change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
	Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
	these requirements provides a reasonable level of
		results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
	assurance that your use of this product in a residential
		distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
	environment will not result in harmful interference with
		appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
	other electronic devices.
		Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
	This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
		90620.
	not installed and used according to the instructions	The above statements apply ONLY to those products
	found in the users manual, may cause interference
		distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
	harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
		subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without

affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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FEATURES

	● 5 Speaker Configuration		●	Digital Sound Field Processor (Including Dolby
	<RX-V1070>			Pro Logic Surround Decoder)
				4 Programs for Audio Sources
	Front:	110W + 110W (8Ω )/135W + 135W (6Ω )
				4 Programs for Audio/Video Sources
		RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD,
		20–20,000 Hz	●	Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby
	Center:	110W (8Ω )/135W (6Ω ) RMS Output		Surround
		Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	●	Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output
	Rear:	30W + 30W (8Ω )/40W + 40W (6Ω ) RMS
				Balance Adjustment
		Output Power, 0.08% THD, 1,000 Hz
				3 Center Channel Modes
	<RX-V870>		●
				(NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM)
	Front:	80W + 80W (8Ω )/95W + 95W (6Ω ) RMS
				40-Station Random Preset Tuning
		Output Power, 0.015% THD,	●
		20–20,000 Hz	●	Video Signal Input/Output Capability (Including S
	Center:	80W (8Ω )/95W (6Ω ) RMS Output Power,
				Video Connections)
		0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	●	SLEEP Timer
	Rear:	25W + 25W (8Ω )/28W + 28W (6Ω ) RMS
		Output Power, 0.08% THD, 1,000 Hz	●	On Screen Displays Which Is Helpful in
				Controlling This Unit

● Programmable Remote Control Transmitter

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

● Remote Control Transmitter		● Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)	● Indoor FM Antenna
<RX-V1070>	<RX-V870>

	● User Program Sheets	● AM Loop Antenna

OPEN/CLOSE THE CONTROL DOOR <for RX-V1070 only>

When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door.

To close the door

To open the door

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of this Yamaha stereo receiver –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes full advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on. In addition, you get incredible realism from Dolby-encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder. Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however, let’s get right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert.

What’s more, our technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of several actual live performance environments, all in your own home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater effective channel separation for a much higher degree of realism than the “passive” Dolby Surround circuits found in today’s typical home audio/video equipment. Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true center channel, so that there are four independent channels, unlike passive Dolby Surround which has in effect only three channels: left, right, and rear. This center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from action on the screen while getting a stereo effect as well.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal processing system. This system increases sound stability at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between channels compared to conventional analog Dolby signal processing.

In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance control. This circuit always presents you the best surround conditions without performing manual adjustments.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

You can also enjoy Dolby Pro Logic with two modes of Digital Surround field processing. These combinations expand the surround effect. One is the “ENHANCED” Dolby Pro Logic Surround, which recreates the surround effect of the 35 mm film movie theater.

The other is the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and the sound field program “70 mm MOVIE THEATER”, which recreates the listening experience of a 70 mm film theater.

Directional Enhancement Circuit + DSP

The newly featured directional enhancement circuit expands and focuses the digital sound field by emphasizing position of sound.

This effect puts you in the midst of the action, while centering and focusing your attention to the screen. This circuit is available on the sound field program “TV THEATER”.

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SPEAKER SETUP FOR THIS UNIT

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The speakers to be used with this unit will be mainly front speakers, rear speakers, and a center speaker. (You can omit the center speaker. Refer to the “4-Speaker Configuration” shown below.)

The front speakers are used for the output of the main source sound and the effect sound. They will probably be the speakers of your present stereo speaker system. The rear speakers are used for the output of the effect sound. And the center speaker is used for the output of the center sound (most important effects as well as dialogue) encoded with the Dolby Surround. The rear and center speakers do not need to be equal in power to the front speakers. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and is the one that is recommended. In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the digital sound field program is in DOLBY PRO LOGIC, ENHANCED or TV THEATER mode conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent.

●Set the center mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE” position. (For details, refer to page 13.)

Front L

Center

Front R

Dialogue

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, ENHANCED or TV THEATER mode, the center sound is output from the left and the right front speakers. However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker configuration.

●Be sure to set the center mode to the “PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page 13.)

Front L

Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound		Surround sound
Rear L	Rear R	Rear L	Rear R

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The recommanded speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: front speakers (your normal stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.

Front R

Center

Front L

TV set

Front: In normal position. (The position of your present stereo speaker system.)

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the floor.

Center: Precisely between the front speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded

Rear R speaker. If, however, it is not effective, keep the speaker away from TV sets.)

Rear L

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CONNECTIONS

Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made.

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.

Front speakers A

Center speaker(s)

LD player Video cassette recorder 1

Right

Left

Compact disc player

(U.S.A. model)

Turntable

Tape deck 1

To AC outlet

	Right	Left
		Right	Left
Video cassette recorder 2	Monitor TV	Front speakers B	Rear speakers
or tape deck 2

: Refer to “ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS” on page 10.

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CONNECTING S VIDEO TERMINALS

If your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. and your monitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals, and connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the “S” video input of your monitor. Otherwise, connect the composite video terminals from your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. to the composite video terminals of this unit, and connect this unit’s composite MONITOR OUT terminal to the composite video input of your monitor.

Note

If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the signals will be sent to their respective output terminals independently.

LD player

Video cassette recorder 2

Video cassette recorder 1

Monitor TV

ON SCREEN DISPLAYS

If you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player, video monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s capability to display DSP program names and information about other various settings and adjustments on your video monitor’s screen. This information will be superimposed over the video image.

If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, the information will be displayed over a monochromatic background.

Notes

●If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and composite video input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display information are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal.

●When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO input or composite video input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display information are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and composite MONITOR OUT terminals with a monochromatic background.

*For the General Model, if the PAL/NTSC switch on the rear panel is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO MONITOR OUT or composite MONITOR OUT terminal in this case.

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut to be as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.

Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch the metal parts of this unit as this could damage this unit and/or speakers.

●Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit.

How to Connect:

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Unscrew the knob.

2Insert the bare wire.

3	[Remove approx. 5mm
	(1/4") insulation from
	the speaker wires.]

	1	Tighten the knob and
		secure the wire.

*Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

Front speaker connection:

One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you connect only one speaker system, connect it to either the FRONT A or B terminals.

Rear speaker connection:

One rear speaker system can be connected to the REAR terminals.

Center speaker connection:

One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If you connect only one center speaker, connect it to either the CENTER C or D terminals.

While connecting, be sure to set the CENTER speaker impedance switch to the proper position.

Set to “C + D” when using two center speakers, or to “C OR D” when using only one center speaker. If the switch is set to the improper position, no sound may be heard from the center speaker.

CD

C OR D

USING AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL) <for RX-V1070 only>

These terminals are used to connect an auxiliary video input source such as a camcorder to this unit.

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO OUT

L

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

Camcorder

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ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS

AC OUTLETS

(U.S.A., Canada and General models)

......... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS and 1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET (Australia model) ...................................1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit.

The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on.

The power to the UNSWITCHED outlet can not be controlled by this unit’s POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s POWER key.

<U.S.A. and General models>

The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is 100 watts.

The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET is 200 watts.

<Canada model>

The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is 120 watts.

The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET is 180 watts.

<Australia model>

The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET is 100 watts.

REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector

If you have a YAMAHA turntable with the terminal for remote control, connect it to this connector by using the cable provided with the turntable. This connection allows you to control the turntable from the provided remote control transmitter.

GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

FRONT OUT terminals

These terminals are for front-channel line output. Leave the jumper bars connected to FRONT IN terminals when you use the built-in amplifier.

However, if you drive front speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, remove the jumper bars and connect the input terminals of the external amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to these terminals.

FRONT IN terminals

These terminals are for line input to the built-in front-channel amplifier. Leave the jumper bars connected to FRONT OUT terminals when you use the built-in amplifier.

However, if you drive front speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, remove the jumper bars.

REAR OUT terminals

These terminals are for rear-channel line output. If you use the built-in amplifier, there is no connection to these terminals. However, if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to these terminals.

If you use the built-in amplifier and the external power amplifier at the same time, the sound will be output only through the external one.

CENTER OUT terminal

This terminal is for center-channel line output. There is no connection to this terminal when you use the built-in amplifier. However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power amplifier, connect the input terminal of the external amplifier to this terminal.

If you use the built-in amplifier and the external power amplifier at the same time, the sound will be output only through the external one.

LOW PASS terminal

This terminal is for output to a mono amplifier driving a subwoofer. Frequencies above 200 Hz are filtered out so that only the bass range remains.

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