Yamaha RX-V470 User Manual

s RX-V470

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Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT!

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

Model:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

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

5Water and Moisture – The appliance 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 appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

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

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance 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 appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

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

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 appliance.

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

13Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance 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 appliance.

15Damage Requiring Service – The appliance 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 appliance; or

C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

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

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

16Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance 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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

MAST

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.

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 avoid prolonged exposure to excessive volume levels.

We

Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/ reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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.

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

÷ Indoor FM Antenna

÷ AM Loop Antenna

÷ Remote Control Transmitter

÷ Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

		FEATURES
5-Speaker Configuration
Front:	50W	+ 50W (8 ) RMS Output Power,
	0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz
	U.S.A. and Canada models only:
	55W	+ 55W (6 ) RMS Output Power,
	0.06% THD, 20–20,000 Hz
Center:	50W	(8 ) RMS Output Power, 0.01%
	THD, 1,000 Hz
Rear:	15W	+ 15W (8 ) RMS Output Power,
	0.5% THD, 1,000 Hz

Digital Sound Field Processor

4 Programs for Digital Sound Field Processing

2 Programs for Dolby Surround (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and ENHANCED)

Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround

40-Station Random Preset Tuning

Video Signal Input/Output Capability

Sleep Timer

Remote Control Capability

CONTENTS

Caution .........................................................	3
Supplied Accessories ..................................	4
Features ........................................................	4
Profile of This Unit .........................................	5
Speaker Setting up for This Unit ...................	6
Connections .................................................	7
Adjustment Before Operation .....................	10
Playing a Source ........................................	13
Recording a Source ...................................	14
Adjusting the Balance and Tone ................	15
Tuning Operations ......................................	16

Using Digital Sound Field
Processor (DSP) .......................................	18
Setting the SLEEP Timer .............................	22
Remote Control Transmitter ........................	23
Notes about the Remote Control
Transmitter ................................................	24
Troubleshooting ..........................................	25
Specifications .............................................	26

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha RX-V470 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.

“ENHANCED” Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The RX-V470 has a second mode of Dolby Pro Logic Surround processing called “Enhanced Dolby Pro Logic Surround” processing. Enhanced Dolby Pro Logic Surround processing recreates the surround effect of a movie theater, effectively duplicating its multiple surround loudspeaker system, completely surrounding the listener with the sounds of the action taking place on the screen.

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.

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SPEAKER SETTING UP 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 (dialog etc.) 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 or ENHANCED 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 11.)

Front L	Front R
	Center

Dialogue

Rear L	Surround sound
	Rear R

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED 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 11.)

Front L

Front R

Rear L	Surround sound
	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.

Center

Front R

TV set

Rear R

Front L

Rear L

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

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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.

Video cassette recorder

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT

Monitor TV

LD player

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

See the next page.

See the next page.

(U.S.A. model)

VIDEO SIGNAL

R SPEAKERS

L

REAR

CENTER

REAR

+

+

LD

VCR

MONITOR

IN

OUT

OUT

–

–

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLETS

FRONT

–

L +

FM ANT

GND

AM ANT

INPUT

TAPE

+ R –

VCR

A

A

PHONO

CD

LD

TAPE PB

REC OUT

TAPE PB

REC OUT

L

L

B

B

R

R

AUDIO SIGNAL

«

To AC outlet

GND terminal

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.

OUTPUT

	OUTPUT	LINE OUT	LINE IN
Turntable	Compact disc player	Tape deck

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Front speakers A Right Left

Rear speakers Right Left

R SPEAKERSCENTER L

REAR REAR

+	+
–	–

			SPEAKERS		AC OUTLETS
			FRONT	–	L +
TAPE			+ R –
		VCR
			A		A
TAPE PB	REC OUT	TAPE PB	REC OUT
			L
			B		B

R

AUDIO SIGNAL

Center speaker	Right	Left
	Front speakers B

How to Connect

1 Raise (or press down) the tab.

2Insert the bare wire. [Remove approx. 5mm (1/4") insulation from the speaker wires.]

3 Press down (or raise) the tab to secure the wire.

Front speaker terminals				Rear and center speaker terminals
Black: Negative (–)						Red: Positive (+)
		FRONT L +				L
						REAR
			3		R
		–	–			CENTER
+	R			1	REAR
1				+
A
B				–		2
			2		3
	Red: Positive (+)			Black: Negative (–)

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.

Notes on front speakers connections

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.

ABOUT THE AC OUTLETS

U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models:	The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled with this
2 SWITCHED OUTLETS	unit’s POWER switch or the provided remote-control
Australia and U.K. models:	transmitter’s POWER key. These outlets will supply power
1 SWITCHED OUTLET	to any component whenever this unit is turned on.
	The maximum power (total power consumption of
Use these to connect the power cords from your	components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC
components to this unit.	OUTLETS is 100 watts or 200 W (U.S.A. and General
	models).

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

÷Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following figure.

÷Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.

		Indoor FM antenna (included)
		When connecting the indoor FM
		antenna, make sure that the
		grooved part of the connector
Outdoor FM antenna		hole is facing downward.
If you need an outdoor
FM antenna to improve
FM reception quality,
either a 300-ohm feeder
or a coaxial cable may be
used. In locations
troubled by electrical
interference, a coaxial
cable is preferable.		VIDEO SIGNAL
				Outdoor AM antenna
		LD	VCR	MONITOR
		IN	OUT	OUT
	FM ANT	GND AM ANT	INPUT
			PHONO	CD
300-ohm feeder		L
		R		AM loop antenna (included)
75-ohm coaxial cable	75-ohm/300-ohm
	antenna adapter
	Ground
	For maximum safety and minimum
	interference, connect the GND terminal
	to a good grounding. A good grounding
	is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1	AM	ANT	2
	GND

AM antenna cable

Place the AM antenna away from the receiver and orient so that the best reception is obtained.

1 3

2

÷The antenna may be hung on a wall.

÷The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

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