Yamaha av receiver rx-v396rds manual

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Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. However, a properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. The indoor FM antenna is only a simple antenna.

For reception with better sound quality, installing the outdoor FM antenna commercially available is recommended. Consult your dealer or authorized service center and be sure to install an antenna that suits your local conditions. Install the outdoor FM antenna commercially available in a high place as far away from any roads as possible to avoid being affected by automobile ignition noise. Lead wire 4 Clamp with pliers. Insert the cable wire into the slot, and clamp it with pliers.

Insert the wire into the slot. However, note that the reception sensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to a metal or steel reinforced wall. Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a good connection. Orient the AM loop antenna so that the best reception is obtained. If you cannot obtain good reception with the AM loop antenna, connect 5 m to 10 m of vinyl covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window.

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

Refer to pages 35 and 36 for details. Refer to page 21 for details. English When making connections between the digital signal terminals, you should connect the components to the samenamed analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.

To make a connection between the optical digital signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIA standards.

Other cables might not function correctly. 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. Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only when this unit is in the standby mode. Disconnect the AC power cord if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.

These outlets will supply power to any connected component whenever this unit is turned on. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker.

This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder and Dolby Digital decoder. You will hear a test tone like pink noise from each speaker for about two seconds in following order: left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker and left rear speaker. The display changes as shown below. Turn the power on. If you use two main speaker systems, press both A and B. Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost the same as that of the main speakers.

While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker. The center channel sound is automatically output from the right and left main speakers. Refer to page 36 for details.

Turn on the TV monitor for video sources. Front panel 2 Turn the power on. Refer to page 21 for details about the input mode. Refer to the instructions for the source component and page 26 for details about tuning. These controls are only effective for the sound from the main speakers. Refer to page For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.

This function can only be controlled with the remote control. Play a video source, and then select an audio source with the input selector buttons on the remote control.

Refer to page 37 for details. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital 2. Normal digital signal PCM 3. Select this mode when you want to use an analog signal instead of a digital signal.

Change the input mode as necessary. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and reproduces 5. In this case, the decoder automatically switches to PCM or analog.

A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital, and then disc playing is restored. The sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was selected again. Refer to pages 23 to 25 for details about each program. Refer to pages 38 and 39 for details. Once you select a program, it is linked with the input source selected at that time. So, when you select the input source next time, the same program is automatically selected. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker.

Canceling the Sound Effect turning off the effect speakers 1 Make sure that the effect speakers center, rear, and subwoofer are turned on. The name of the selected program appears for a moment and the selected DSP program indicator lights up on the display. In that case, turn back on the sound effect. This processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theaterlike experience in your listening room.

You can create outstanding audio sound by selecting a suitable DSP program this will, of course, depend on what you are listening to. The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs.

Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital re-creations of actual acoustic environments. Dolby Pro Logic decoding or Dolby Digital decoding and digital sound field processing are precisely performed without altering the original sound orientation.

The surround effect produced by the sound field folds around the viewer naturally from the rear to the right and left and toward the screen.

The realization of a highly efficient decoding process improves cross talk and channel separation, and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. In this program, the digital sound field processor is not turned on. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, giving both the video and the sound field incredible reality. It is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround or Dolby Digital especially large-scale movie productions.

Clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the latest sound form of science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space amid the silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes Dolby Surround and Dolby Digitalencoded software employing the most advanced techniques. Ideal for precisely reproducing the sound of the newest multi-track films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible.

The data for the sound field of an opera house are used for the front presence, so the threedimensional feeling of the sound field is emphasized, and dialog is precisely oriented on the screen. By using the data for the sound field of a concert hall on the surround sound field, powerful reverberations are generated. You can enjoy watching action, adventure movies, etc.

This program is for reproducing sounds on a multi-track film, and is characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The front presence of the sound field is relatively narrow.

It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining echo effect of conversations without losing clarity. For the surround sound field, the harmony of music or chorus sounds beautifully in a wide space at the rear of the sound field.

Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective for old mono movie, news broadcasts and dialog. It is the most suitable for sports programs. The sound is dense and highly concentrated.

You will experience a dynamic and lively sound field. It is suited for orchestra and opera music. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize the surround effect in the room, letting you feel as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.

They create a wide acoustic environment and strong surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With the wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Digital theater. This is the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

However, if the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune in to it manually manual tuning. Press the button again if the tuning search does not stop at the desired station. If an RDS station that offers the PS data service is being received, the station name is shown instead of the frequency on the display. To continue the tuning search, hold down the button.

The automatic preset tuning will stop when stations have all been stored up to E8. After about five seconds, automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency currently displayed toward the higher frequencies. Received stations are sequentially stored as A1, A If more than 8 stations have been tuned, they are stored as preset station numbers in other groups B, C, D and E in that order.

Even if the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, automatic preset tuning is automatically ended after searching for all stations. If the station you want to store is weak in signal strength, tune in to it manually in monaural mode and store it by using the manual preset tuning method. There may be a case that this unit cannot receive a station which could be received by using the automatic tuning method.

This is because this unit receives a large amount of PI Program Identification data along with the station. The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in with strong signals and to sequentially store up to 40 RDS stations 5 groups x 8 stations. Refer to pages 30 to 32 for details on RDS stations.

If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week, the memory will be erased. If more than 8 stations have been tuned, they are stored as preset station numbers in other groups B, C, D and E in that order.

Even if the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, automatic preset tuning is automatically ended after searching for all stations. If the station you want to store is weak in signal strength, tune in to it manually in monaural mode and store it by using the manual preset tuning method.

There may be a case that this unit cannot receive a station which could be received by using the automatic tuning method. This is because this unit receives a large amount of PI Program Identification data along with the station. The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in with strong signals and to sequentially store up to 40 RDS stations 5 groups x 8 stations.

Refer to pages 30 to 32 for details on RDS stations. If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week, the memory will be erased. If so, store the stations again by using preset tuning methods. You can also recall a preset station with the remote control.

Refer to page 26 for the tuning procedure. The selected group appears on the display. Press h to select a higher preset station number and l to select a lower preset station number.

The displayed station has been stored as the preset group and number you have selected, and the reception band and frequency appear on the display. The preset group and number appear on the display along with the reception band, frequency and signal strength information. The display shows the exchange of stations has been completed. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal.

The RDS function is carried out among the network stations. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of the desired type. Refer to page 31 for details. If other characters are used for RT data, they are displayed with under-bars.

Illumination of the red indicator next to the RDS mode indicator shows that the corresponding RDS mode is now selected. If you press the button before the indicators light up on the display, the mode cannot be changed. This is because the unit has not yet received all of the RDS data on the station. Although the reception mode is changed to monaural by this operation, when you change the display to RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed.

The selected program type appears on the display. The selected program type flashes. The unit begins searching for another station that is broadcasting a program of the same type. The selected program type name indicator lights up on the display. The program type name indicator flashes. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

Refer to the instructions for these components. LFE 7. GUARD Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode. If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week, the settings of the SET MENU will automatically return to the preset positions and values. The selected item appears on the display. In this position, full-range signals on the rear channels are directed to the rear speakers.

MAIN Select this position if your system does not include a subwoofer. In this position, besides full-range signals on the main channels, signals on the LFE channel and other low bass signals below 90 Hz that are distributed from other channels are directed to the right and left main speakers.

BOTH Select this position if your system includes a subwoofer. In this position, full-range signals on the center channel are directed to the right and left main speakers. However, if your system does not include a subwoofer, do not select this position. In this position, fullrange signals on the center channel are directed to the center speaker. In this position, full-range signals on the main channels are directed to the right and left main speakers.

In this position, the sound output from the main speakers is attenuated. This adjusts the output level of the LFE channel. If the LFE signals are mixed with signals of other channels and they are directed to the same speakers, the ratio of the LFE signal level to the level of the other signals can be adjusted.

Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature a very wide dynamic range. Dolby Digital technology can modify the original sound track into a home audio format with this wide dynamic range unchanged. Powerful sounds of extremely wide dynamic range are not always suitable for home use.

Depending on the condition of your listening environment, it may not be possible to increase the sound output to a level as high as that in a movie theater. However, at the normal level suitable for listening in your room, the low-level parts of source sound often cannot be heard well because they will be lost among noise in your environment. Selecting this position will be effective when you must listen to a source at a low level. This makes sounds from the left main, center and right main speakers reach your listening position at the same time.

This is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is shorter than the distance from the right and left main speaker to your listening position.

The larger the value, the later the dialog, etc. Delay Time You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated. The delay time can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs. Preset Control Program value range ms 1. DISCO 1 to 99 40 7. This is because the center channel sound is automatically output from the right and left main speakers.

L SUR. If so, adjust the delay time and output levels again. This timer is useful when you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source. The display returns to the previous indication. Firmly connect the power cord. Set the switch fully to the right or left position when the unit is in the standby mode. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.

Set the unit in the standby mode and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the power and operate the unit again. Incorrect input or output cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective.

An appropriate input source has not been selected. Secure the connections. Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce. Set the unit in the standby mode and then turn on to reset the protection circuit.

Turn on the power, and play the source again. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Select another DSP program. Raise the level of the center speaker. Select the appropriate program. No sound from the effect speakers. No sound from the center speaker. Raise the output level of the rear speakers. No sound from the rear speakers.

Refer to page 35 — The source does not contain low bass signals below 90 Hz. Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. Turn on the power to the component.

The sound effect cannot be recorded. Make additional connections between the analog terminals. There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM FM antenna. CAUSE The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is multipath interference. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna.

Use the manual tuning method. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multipath interference. The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method.

The station is too weak. Use a high-quality directional FM antenna. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in. The unit has been disconnected for a long period. Re-store the stations. The signal is weak or the antenna connections are loose.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and orient it for best reception. Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to eliminate all noise.

Move this unit away from the TV. There are continuous AM crackling and hissing noises. There are buzzing and whining noises especially in the evening. A TV set is being used nearby. Replace all batteries with new ones. Turn on the power of the unit. The unit is too close to the digital or highfrequency equipment. Move the unit further away from such equipment.