Yamaha RX-V420, RX-V520 User Manual

RX-V520 RX-V420

Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

U C A

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water 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.

6 Carts 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.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should

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

8 Ventilation – 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.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10 Power 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.

11 Power-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.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object 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.

15 Damage 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.

16 Servicing – 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.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away

from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so

that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

CAUTION

I CAUTION

19 For US customers only:

Outdoor 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.

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.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

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 the 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. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.

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

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERA

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APPENDIX

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.

CAUTION

CAUTION II

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical

appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature

changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 On the top of this unit, do not place:

– Other components, as they may cause damage

and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause

fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause

electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,

curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all

connections are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may

overheat, possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this

might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.

Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the

power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/

or liquid drops inside this unit.

15 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact

qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

16 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of

time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set

this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models

only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General models only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (locating at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area. North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz Other area: 50 kHz/9 kHz Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

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.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

III CAUTION

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES .......................................................... 2

GETTING STARTED ......................................... 3

Checking the Package Contents ............................. 3

Battery Installation in the Remote Control ............ 3

Battery Replacement .............................................. 3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ....................... 4

Front Panel ............................................................. 4

Remote Control ...................................................... 6

Using the Remote Control ...................................... 7

Display ................................................................... 8

Rear Panel .............................................................. 9

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP ............................................ 10

Speakers to Be Used ............................................ 10

Speaker Placement ............................................... 10

CONNECTIONS ............................................... 11

Before Connecting Components ........................... 11

Connecting Audio Components ........................... 12

Connecting an External Decoder ......................... 12

Connecting Video Components............................ 14

Connecting Speakers ............................................ 16

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch ..................... 18

Connecting the Power Supply Cords ................... 18

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE .... 19

Before You Start Adjusting .................................. 19

Using the Test Tone .............................................. 19

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYING A SOURCE ...................................... 21

Input Modes and Indications ................................ 23

Selecting a DSP Program ..................................... 24

Canceling the Sound Effect

(turning off the effect speakers) ....................... 25

TUNING ............................................................. 26

Connecting the Antennas ..................................... 26

Automatic Tuning ................................................ 27

Manual Tuning ..................................................... 27

Automatic Preset Tuning

(for FM stations only) ...................................... 28

Manual Preset Tuning .......................................... 29

To Recall a Preset Station .................................... 29

Exchanging Preset Stations .................................. 30

RECORDING A SOURCE ............................... 31

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU ......................................................... 32

Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU .............. 32

1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) .......... 33

2 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ...... 34

3 I/O ASSIGN ...................................................... 34

4 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) .................. 35

5 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) ................. 35

6 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ............................... 36

7 SP DLY TIME (center delay) ............................ 36

8 DISPLAY SET .................................................. 36

9 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ...................... 36

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT

LEVELS .......................................................... 37

Delay Time ........................................................... 37

Sound Output Level of the Center, Right Rear

and Left Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer .......... 37

Adjusting Method ................................................ 38

SLEEP TIMER .................................................. 39

Setting the SLEEP Timer ..................................... 39

Canceling the SLEEP Timer ................................ 39

PRESET REMOTE CONTROL ...................... 40

Component Selector Buttons ............................... 40

Controlling the Components Connected to

This Unit .......................................................... 40

Description of Each Mode ................................... 41

Setting the Manufacturer Code ............................ 45

Returning to the Factory Setting .......................... 46

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................ 47

Hi-Fi DSP Programs ............................................ 47

CINEMA DSP Programs ...................................... 47

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 50

SPECIFICATIONS (RX-V520) ........................ 54

SPECIFICATIONS (RX-V420) ........................ 55

GLOSSARY ....................................................... 56

INDEX ................................................................ 58

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FEATURES

5-Channel Power Amplification

◆ Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)

RX-V520

[U.S.A. and Canada models] Main: 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω) Center: 80 W (8 Ω) Rear: 80 W + 80 W (8 Ω) [Australia, Singapore, China and General models] Main: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω) Center: 70 W (8 Ω) Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)

RX-V420

Main: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω) Center: 65 W (8 Ω) Rear: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)

◆ Maximum Power (EIAJ)

(10% THD, 1 kHz)

RX-V520

[China and General models] Main: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω) Center: 100 W (8 Ω) Rear: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω)

RX-V420

[China and General models] Main: 95 W + 95 W (8 Ω) Center: 95 W (8 Ω) Rear: 95 W + 95 W (8 Ω)

Multi-mode Digital Sound Field Processing

◆ DTS Decoder

◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder

◆ Dolby Digital Decoder

◆ Hi-Fi DSP

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA

Sophisticated FM/AM Tuner

◆ 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

◆ Automatic Preset Tuning

◆ Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing)

Other Features

◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with 9 Items

for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video System

◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance

Adjustment

◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future

Formats

◆ Video Signal Input and Output Capability

(Including S Video Connections

RX-V520 only

)

◆ Optical and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks

◆ SLEEP Timer

◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes

RX-V520 only

• This document is the Owner’s Manual for both the RX-V520 and RX-V420. For details on various functions unique to each model, see the descriptions given for each model name. Illustrations for the RX-V520 are used for common functions.

•

y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses in this manual.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4 type) AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China and General models)

(Australia and Singapore models)

Quick reference card

Connection guide

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

Battery Installation in the Remote Control

1 Turn the remote control over and slide the

battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the batteries (AAA, R03 or UM-4 type)

according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Replacement

If the remote control operates only when it is close to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

Be sure to replace the batteries within about two minutes. If it takes longer than two minutes, the codes preset for the remote control will return to the factory settings.

Notes

• Use only AAA, R03 or UM-4 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside

the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

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Front Panel

RX-V520

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

STANDBY

/ON

BASS BALANCE SPEAKERS

TREBLE

–

7 8

RX-V420

STANDBY

/ON

DIGITAL

SURROUND

OFF

DIGITAL

SURROUND

PROGRAM

PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

SILENT VIDEO AUX

DIGITAL

PRESET/TUNINGEFFECT A/B/C/D/E

PRESET /TUNING

FM/AM

EDIT

TUNING

MODE

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

pu a

VOLUME

INPUT

VOLUME

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

BASS BALANCE SPEAKERS

TREBLE

– +

7 8

OFF

PROGRAM

PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R

SILENT VIDEO AUX

1 STANDBY/ON

Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, set the volume at the minimum level.

Standby mode

In this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

PRESET /TUNING

PRESET/TUNINGEFFECT A/B/C/D/E

FM/AM

EDIT

TUNING

MODE

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

pu a

INPUT

2 Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control.

3 Display

This shows various information.

4 INPUT MODE

Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO, DTS and ANALOG for the sources that send two or more types of signals to this unit.

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

5 VOLUME

Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.

6 6CH INPUT

Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

7 BASS

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response.

8 TREBLE

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the high-frequency response.

Note

• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and right main speakers.

9 BALANCE

This control is only effective for the sound from the main speakers. Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume from the right and left main speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

0 SPEAKERS A/B

Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use. Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker system that you don’t want to use.

q PROGRAM l / h

Press l or h to select a DSP program when the effect speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the selected program appears on the display.

w EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). If you turn them off, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except for the LFE channel are directed to the right and left main speakers. In that case, the output levels of the right and left speakers may not match.

r VIDEO AUX jacks

Connect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as a game console or camcorder to these jacks. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.

t PRESET/TUNING l / h

When “ z ” appears on the display: This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to 8). Press l to select a lower and h to select a higher preset station number. When “ z ” goes off from the display: This button is used for tuning. Press l to tune in to lower frequencies, and h to tune in to higher frequencies.

y A/B/C/D/E

Press this button to select one of 5 preset station groups (A to E).

u PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Press this button to turn on or off “ z ” on the display and switch the function between for storing a broadcasting station (preset tuning) and for tuning. This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other.

i MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Press this button to store the broadcasting stations. Hold down this button for more than 3 seconds to begin automatic preset tuning (for FM stations only).

o TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Press this button to switch the tuning mode between automatic and manual. To use the automatic tuning method, press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the display. To use the manual tuning method, press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off.

p FM/AM

Press this button to switch the reception band between FM and AM.

a INPUT l / h

Press these buttons to select the input source (DVD, AUX, MD/CD-R, TUNER, CD, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV/CBL) that you want to listen to or watch. The name of the selected input source appears on the display.

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e PHONES jack

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack so that this unit outputs audio signals for private listening. When listening with headphones privately, set both SPEAKERS A/B to the OFF position.

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control

This section describes basic operation of this unit with the remote control. First, press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector. Refer to “PRESET REMOTE CONTROL” for full details.

Press AMP(TUNER).

TV VOLUME

7 8

TV INPUT

1 Indicator

This flashes in red when pressing a button on the remote control. If it flashes rapidly several times, press the selected button again.

2 Component selector buttons

Press one of these buttons which corresponds to the component you want to control with the remote control. (The proper code must be set for your component. Refer to “Setting the Manufacturer Code”.) When the component selector button has been pressed, the remote control is set to that component operation mode.

3 POWER

Each time you press this button, the unit switches between the power on and standby mode.

4 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+

These buttons are used to select a preset station. A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset

stations

PRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

6 MUTE

Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press this button again.

7 VOLUME

These buttons are used to adjust the volume level.

u: To turn up the volume d: To turn down the volume

8 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.

9 –/+

These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

0 TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL mode.

q Input selector buttons

These buttons select the input source. CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to an FM or AM broadcast MD/CD-R: To play an MD or CD recorder (or tape

deck) DVD: To play a DVD D-TV/CBL: To watch a TV/digital TV or cable TV VCR: To play a video cassette AUX: To use another audio component V-AUX: To use another audio/video component

w 6CH INPUT

Press this button to play a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

e EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear).

r PRG+, PRG–

Press these buttons to select a DSP program. Once you press SET MENU, these buttons are used for selecting the SET MENU item.

t SET MENU

Press this button to select the items in the SET MENU.

Using the Remote Control

Remote control sensor

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes

• Handle the remote control with care.

• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following

conditions:

– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or

bath;

– dusty places; or – extremely low temperature.

(RX-V520)

Within approximately 6 m (20 feet)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Display

VIRTUAL

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

ASPB

DOLBY DTS DIGITAL PRO LOGIC ENHANCED

MONO TV SPORTS MOVIE THEATER 1 2 ENTERTAINMENT DISCO 5CH STEREO

PCM

1 t indicator

The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is turned on.

2 VIRTUAL indicator

This lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.

3 g and o indicators

“ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is on and the signals of the selected source are encoded with Dolby Digital. “ o ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

4 DSP program indicators

This indicates the name of the selected DSP program.

5 AUTO indicator

This lights up when the unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

6 STEREO indicator

This lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is being received.

7 x indicator

“ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.

CONCERT HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT GAME

BASS EXT.

MEMORY SLEEP

TUNED

AUTO

STEREO

dB ms

8 v indicator

This lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code modulation) digital audio signals.

9 Headphones indicator

This lights up when headphones are connected.

0 Multi-information display

This display shows various information: for example the name of the selected input source and the various settings during adjustment with the SET MENU. The current station frequency and band (FM or AM) also appear when the tuner is selected as the input source.

q MEMORY indicator

This flashes for about 5 seconds after pressing MEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory.

w TUNED indicator

This lights up when this unit tunes in to a station.

e SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.

Rear Panel

RX-V520

RX-V420

3 4

DIGITAL

INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

MAIN

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

MD/CD-R

AUX

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

3 4

6CH INPUT

RLR

SURROUND

AM ANT GND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

FM ANT

UNBAL.

DVD

D-TV/CBL

DVD

D-TV/CBL

AUDIO SIGNAL

As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal.

TUNER

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR 1

OUT

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

SPEAKERS

–

R L

–

MAIN

CENTER REAR

–

(SURROUND)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B: 4

A + B: 8 CENTER REAR

CENTER REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

TOTAL

(U.S.A. model)

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

DIGITAL

INPUT CD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MAIN

AUX

6CH INPUT

SURROUND

RLR

AM ANT GND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

FM ANT

UNBAL.

DVD

D-TV/CBL

DVD

D-TV/CBL

AUDIO SIGNAL

TUNER

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR 1

OUT

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks

not connect any equipment to this terminal.

RX-V520 only

0 q

2 DIGITAL INPUT jacks 3 6CH INPUT jacks

See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

4 Antenna input terminals

See page 26 for connection information.

5 Video component jacks

See pages 14 and 15 for connection information.

6 Speaker terminals

See pages 16 and 17 for connection information.

7 AC power cord

Connect to a power outlet.

8 AC OUTLET(S)

Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/video components (see page 18).

SPEAKERS

–

R L

MAIN

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

CENTER REAR

–

(SURROUND)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 8

A + B: 8

CENTER REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B: 4

CENTER REAR

(U.S.A. model)

9 Audio component jacks

See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

0 SUBWOOFER jack

See page 17 for connection information.

q IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your speaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode before you change the setting of this switch (see page 18).

China and General models only

FREQUENCY STEP switch

See page 26.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

See page 18.

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PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacture to ensure even tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use highperformance models that can reproduce sounds over the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

■ Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Main speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Main speaker (L)

Center speaker

■ Main speakers

Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the same.

■ Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.

■ Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the monitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note

• If the center speaker is not used, the sound will be heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case, “CENTER SP” in the SET MENU is set to the NON position.

1.8 m

Rear speaker (L)

■ Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

CAUTION

Please use magnetically shielded speakers. Sometimes a video monitor may be adversely affected even when magnetically shielded speakers are used. Separate the speakers from the monitor if this happens.

CONNECTIONS

V V

C C

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed.

Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit.

When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the jacks with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc.

Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.

The input and output jacks for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Yellow video signals (composite)

White analog audio signals for the left channel

Red analog audio signals for the right channel

coaxial digital signals

After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERA

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APPENDIX

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Audio Components

■ Connecting to digital jacks

This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

• You can designate the input for each digital jack according to your component by using “3 I/O ASSIGN” in the SET MENU.

RX-V520 only

•

All digital input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

RX-V420 only

•

When making connections between the digital signal jacks, you should connect the components to the same-named analog audio signal jacks of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be recorded by a recording component connected to this unit.

• All digital signal input jacks are applicable to sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

About the dust protection cap

Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in place. This cap protects the jack from dust.

Note

• The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard. If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this standard, this unit may not function properly.

■ Connecting a CD player

• The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has coaxial digital output jack.

• When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.

■ Connecting an MD recorder, CD recorder or tape deck

RX-V520 only

•

When you connect your recording component to both the analog and digital input and output jacks, the priority is given to the digital signal.

RX-V420 only

•

Connect the analog input/output jack of your recording component to the AUDIO jacks.

Notes

• When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its

power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.

RX-V520 only

•

Since digital output and analog output (REC OUT) are independent of each other, the analog signal is output only to the analog jack, while the digital signal is output only to the digital jack.

Connecting an External Decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and surround channels.

Notes

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit

automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot listen to DSP programs.

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing items

of “1 SPEAKER SET” in the SET MENU is not affected (except “MAIN LVL”).

CONNECTIONS

OUTPUT

(RX-V520/U.S.A. model)

CD player

DIGITAL

INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

MD/CD-R

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

COAXIAL OUTPUT

MAIN

RLR

AUX

6CH INPUT

SURROUND

AM ANT GND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

FM ANT

UNBAL.

DVD

D-TV/CBL

DVD

D-TV/CBL

AUDIO SIGNAL

TUNER

OUTPUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR 1

OUT

MAIN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

External decoder

SURROUND OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

CENTER OUTPUT

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

L R

Audio component

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates coaxial cables

INPUT OUTPUTOUTPUT

OPTICAL

INPUT

L R

MD recorder or

CD recorder

L R

OPTICAL OUTPUT

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APPENDIX

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Video Components

■ Audio signal jacks

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

■ Video signal jacks

Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

■ S VIDEO jacks

DVD player

RX-V520 only

Video monitor

If your video component has “S” (high-resolution) video jacks, they can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO jacks.

S VIDEO OUT

Otherwise, connect the composite video jacks of your video component to this unit’s composite video jacks.

Notes

• Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for the S

VIDEO connection.

• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and

composite input jacks, the signals will be directed to their respective output jacks.

S VIDEO OUT

TV/digital TV,

cable TV or

satellite tuner

DVD D-TV/CBLINVCR 1

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR

MONITOR OUT

OUT

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO IN

S Video signal

Signal flow

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)

These jacks are used to connect any video input source such as a game console or camcorder to this unit.

RX-V520 RX-V420

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO AUX

OPTICAL OUT

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

Game console

or camcorder

VIDEO AUX

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

Game console

or camcorder

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

CONNECTIONS

Video monitor

DVD player

INTRODUCTION

OPTICAL OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

MAIN

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

MD/CD-R

AUX

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

S VIDEO OUTPUT

OUTPUT

TV/digital TV

or cable

TV/satellite tuner

6CH INPUT

SURROUND

RLR

VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

AM ANT GND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

FM ANT

UNBAL.

DVD

D-TV/CBL

DVD

D-TV/CBL

AUDIO SIGNAL

S VIDEO

INPUT

TUNER

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR 1

MONITOR OUT

OUT

VCR 1

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

S VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S VIDEO INPUT

VCR

AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT

(RX-V520/U.S.A. model)

VIDEO OUTPUT

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERA

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates video cables

indicates S-video cables

RX-V520 only

When using an LD player

Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack. If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog jacks, connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack” to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3), use a commercially available RF demoduclator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack. If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or the analog input jack (D-TV/CBL or VCR 1). For details on connections and operations, refer to the operation instructions for the LD player. Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer code for the DVD/LD mode.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Speakers

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTION

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

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could

damage the unit and/or speakers.

■ Speaker cables

1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation

10 mm (3/8”)

from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

to prevent short circuits.

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of

each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

(U.S.A., Canada, Australia, China and General models only)

• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the knob

Banana plug

and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.

■ Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

1 Open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each

terminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

(U.S.A., Canada, Australia, China and General models only)

• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, open the tab and

then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.

■ Main speaker terminals

One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

■ Rear speaker terminals

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ Center speaker terminals

A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

CONNECTIONS

Right

Main speakers A

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

SPEAKERS

–

R L

–

MAIN

CENTER REAR

–

(SURROUND)

Main speakers B

INTRODUCTION

Left

Right Left

(RX-V520/U.S.A. model)

PREPARATION

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

A + B: 8

CENTER REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B: 4

CENTER REAR

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

TOTAL

BASIC OPERATION

Right Left

Subwoofer

Center speaker Rear speakers

system

■ Subwoofer connection

When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed if they are assigned to this jack.

Notes

• Adjust the subwoofer volume according to the operation instructions for the subwoofer. (Fine adjustment is possible using this unit’s output level control of the effect speakers.)

• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET”, “LFE LEVEL (5 DOLBY D. SET)” and “6 DTS SET” in the SET MENU, some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

ADVANCED OPERA

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+ 48 hidden pages

Yamaha RX-V420, RX-V520 User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

CONTENTS

FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Battery Installation in the Remote Control

Battery Replacement

Front Panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

Display

Rear Panel

SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used

Speaker Placement

CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components

Connecting Audio Components

Connecting an External Decoder

Connecting Video Components

Connecting Speakers