Yamaha Audio RX-V520 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

RX-V520
RX-V420

Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

U C A

CAUTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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 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.

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.

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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION II

CAUTION

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.

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CONTENTS

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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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.

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.

• 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.

FEATURES

5-Channel Power Amplification

◆ Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)

[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)

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)

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

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

RX-V520

RX-V420

RX-V520

RX-V420

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

)

◆ Optical and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks

◆ SLEEP Timer

◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes

RX-V520 only

RX-V520 only

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Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

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

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.

Quick reference card

Connection guide

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

(Australia and
Singapore models)

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SURROUND

DIGITAL

SILENT VIDEO AUX

PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

INPUT

VOLUME

TUNING

MODE

PRESET
/TUNING

FM/AM

MEMORY

EDIT

BASS BALANCE SPEAKERS

PROGRAM

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

AB

OFF

ON

STANDBY

/ON

DIGITAL

–

+

LR

TREBLE

–

+

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

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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.

SURROUND

DIGITAL

SILENT VIDEO AUX

PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

INPUT

VOLUME

TUNING

MODE

PRESET
/TUNING

FM/AM

MEMORY

EDIT

BASS BALANCE SPEAKERS

PROGRAM

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

AB

OFF

ON

STANDBY

/ON

DIGITAL

– +

LR

TREBLE

– +

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

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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.

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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.

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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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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Remote Control

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

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TV VOLUME

TV INPUT

Press
AMP(TUNER).

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.

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Remote control
sensor

Within approximately 6 m
(20 feet)

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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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)

8

Display

ENHANCED

MEMORY SLEEP

PCM

DSP

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

ASPB

VIRTUAL

DOLBY DTS
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC

DISCO 5CH STEREO

MONO TV SPORTS
MOVIE THEATER 1 2
ENTERTAINMENT

GAME

CONCERT HALL
JAZZ CLUB
ROCK CONCERT

BASS EXT.

AUTO

STEREO

TUNED

dB
ms

KZ

H

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

q

0

e

w

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.

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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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

1

2

3 4

5 6

7

8

0

q

9

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 4

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

MAIN

+

–

R L

A

–

+

B

CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

R

L

+

–

S VIDEO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

DVD

DVD

DVD

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

IN

VCR 1

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

IN

VCR 1

OUT

OUT(REC)

IN(PLAY)

CD

AUX

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

R

L

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AM ANT GND

FM ANT

75

UNBAL.

TUNER

MAIN

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL

INPUT

6CH INPUT

CD

MAIN A OR B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

RLR

L

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

(U.S.A. model)

RX-V520

RX-V420

2

3 4

5 6 7

8

0 q

9

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 4

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

MAIN

+

–

R L

A

–

+

B

CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

R

L

+

–

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

DVD

DVD

DVD

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

IN

VCR 1

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

IN

VCR 1

OUT

OUT(REC)

IN(PLAY)

CD

AUX

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AM ANT GND

FM ANT

75

UNBAL.

TUNER

MAIN

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL

INPUT

6CH INPUT

CD

MAIN A OR B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

RLR

L

R

L

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

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

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks
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).

RX-V520 only

(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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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)

Center speaker

Main
speaker (L)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

1.8 m

■ 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.

■ 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.

PREPARATION

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CONNECTIONS

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.

V V

C C

L

R

L

R

12

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.

y

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

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

•
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

y

• 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.

RX-V520 only

RX-V420 only

■ Connecting an MD recorder, CD
recorder or tape deck

y

•

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

•

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.

•

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”).

RX-V520 only

RX-V420 only

RX-V520 only

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

DVD

DVD

DVD

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

IN

VCR 1

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

IN

VCR 1

OUT

OUT(REC)

IN(PLAY)

CD

AUX

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

R

L

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AM ANT GND

FM ANT

75

UNBAL.

TUNER

MAIN

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL

INPUT

6CH INPUT

CD

RLR

L

L

R

L R

L R

L

R

C

L

R

OO

OUTPUT

COAXIAL
OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT

CENTER
OUTPUT

MAIN

OUTPUT

SURROUND
OUTPUT

INPUT OUTPUTOUTPUT

OPTICAL
OUTPUT

OPTICAL

INPUT

L R

L

R

C

O

MD recorder or

CD recorder

CD player

External decoder

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

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates coaxial cables

CONNECTIONS

Audio component

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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

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

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL OUT

S VIDEO OUT

O

V

L

R

S

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

DVD D-TV/CBLINVCR 1

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

S

S

S

S

S

S VIDEO OUT

S

DVD player

Video monitor

S Video signal

Signal flow

TV/digital TV,

cable TV or

satellite tuner

VCR

Game console

or camcorder

CONNECTIONS

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

RX-V520 only

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

V

L

R

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO L AUDIO R

RX-V520 RX-V420

Game console

or camcorder

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

DVD

DVD

DVD

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

IN

VCR 1

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

IN

VCR 1

OUT

OUT(REC)

IN(PLAY)

CD

AUX

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

R

L

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AM ANT GND

FM ANT

75

UNBAL.

TUNER

MAIN

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL

INPUT

6CH INPUT

CD

RLR

L

V

V

S VIDEO
INPUT

S

S VIDEO
OUTPUT

L

R

S

L

R

L

R

OPTICAL
OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO
OUTPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

V

S

O

O

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

L

R

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO
OUTPUT

V

S

S

V

S VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO
INPUT

S VIDEO
OUTPUT

L

S

R

V

O

DVD player

Video monitor

TV/digital TV

or cable

TV/satellite tuner

VCR

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates video cables

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.

CONNECTIONS

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

indicates S-video cables

RX-V520 only

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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

from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

to prevent short circuits.

CONNECTIONS

Banana plug

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

2

1

3

2

1

3

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

12

10 mm (3/8”)

■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

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.

y

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

• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the knob
and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the
corresponding terminal.

■ Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

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

terminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

y

(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.

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■ 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.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 4

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

MAIN

+

–

R L

A

–

+

B

CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

R

L

+

–

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

MAIN A OR B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

Main speakers A

Right

Left

Main speakers B

Right Left

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

Center speaker Rear speakers

Right Left

Subwoofer

system

CONNECTIONS