R-V701/501 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver. OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION CONTENTS Safety Instructions ................... 2 Features ................................... 4 Supplied Accessories .............. 4 Profile of This Unit .................... 5 Speaker Setup ......................... 6 Connections ............................. 7 Speaker Balance Adjustment ... 11 Basic Operations .................... 14 Tuning Operations ..................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; 3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. C.
Caution: Read this before operating your unit 1 2 3 4 5 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water. Do not operate the unit upside-down.
FEATURES ● 5 Speaker Configuration R-V701 Front: 80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.09% THD, 1 kHz Center: 80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.1% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 15W + 15W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz R-V501 Front: 70W + 70W 65W + 65W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.09% THD, 1 kHz Center: 70W 65W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.2% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 15W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.
PROFILE OF THIS UNIT You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver – an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a totally new listening environment.
SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with this unit are front speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the “4-Speaker Configuration” shown below.) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system.
CONNECTIONS ● ● Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made. When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. Turntable LD player, TV tuner, etc.
Center and rear speakers Connect the respective speakers to this unit as figured below. Rear speakers R-V701 L R-V501 R Rear speakers R L REAR REAR CENTER Center speaker CENTER REAR Center speaker REAR Only one rear speaker can also be used in place of two rear speakers. For connecting one rear speaker, follow the method shown below.
For connecting speakers Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ● ● Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. With this adjustment, 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.
R-V501 R-V701 8 9 REC/PAUSE 7 STOP DECK A/B CENTER MODE PRO LOGIC + MONO MOVIE DELAY TIME EFFECT ON/OFF ENHANCED VCR MON REC/PAUSE STOP CNCT VIDEO CENTER MODE PRO LOGIC + HALL ROCK DELAY TIME EFFECT ON/OFF — VOLUME + 7 SUR. ROCK HALL — VOLUME + 9 — 7 Select the center channel output mode according to your speaker configuration. (Refer to “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” on page 6.) DECK A/B VCR MON 3 STEREO SUR. — 9 8 TEST TEST CENTER MODE Flashes continuously.
11 13 10 12 10 Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect sound output level of the left front speaker and the right front speaker are the same. 0 2 3 3 4 4 L 5 5 R Adjust the sound output level of the center speaker to be at the same level as that of the front speakers with the CENTER LEVEL control. CENTER LEVEL 0 12 TEST l 2 11 Cancel the test tone. “TEST” stops flashing and disappears.
BASIC OPERATIONS 1, 6 3 2 4 7 7 TO PLAY A SOURCE 1 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operation, refer to page 17.) 6 Set to the “ ∞ ” position. 2 3 Adjust to the desired output level. Turn the power on. 7 POWER Select the desired input source by using the input selector buttons. (For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.) TAPE MONITOR TUNER COPY CD PHONO VCR MONITOR LD/TV * The name of the selected input source will appear in the display.
1, 4 2 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM TAPE TO TAPE) 1 Notes To dub from tape to tape, only the following method of dubbing can be performed. Select the source to be recorded. TAPE MONITOR TUNER ● CD PHONO VCR MONITOR LD/TV RECORDER SOURCE COPY * To dub from tape to tape, refer to the “Notes” shown at right. * When you select LD/TV, TUNER, CD or PHONO, make sure that neither TAPE MONITOR nor VCR MONITOR is also selected. 2 3 4 VCR (or tape deck) connected to the VCR terminals.
Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems (as front speakers) can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B, or both at once. Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS l 0 TREBLE l 2 SPEAKERS A B ON ON OFF OFF 3 l 2 3 4 5 0 2 3 4 BASS l 2 3 4 5 4 5 5 : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.
TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 2 1 3 AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 MANUAL TUNING Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. 1 FM/AM FM/AM or FM 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. AM FM 2 TUNING MODE “AUTO TUNING” goes off.
PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the preset station buttons. With this function, you can select any desired station by only pressing the corresponding preset station button. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 pages) can be stored. 2, 1 4, 2 (Preset station buttons) 3 To recall a preset station To store stations 1 Tune to a desired station. (Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.
AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 18. 2 13 To store stations 1 When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of the last preset station.
EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below. 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 2 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method of “To recall a preset station” on page 18). 4 EDIT EDIT MEMORY Flashes R-V701 3 R-V501 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. MEMORY Shows the exchange of stations is completed.
USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor, which allows you to expand and shape the audio sound field from both the audio and video sources, for a theater-like experience in the listening/viewing room. R-V701 This digital sound field processor has 6 programs; 4 programs for digital sound field processing and 2 programs for the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED).
Description of Each Sound Field Program The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that some of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for them was recorded at actual places using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment. Note The channel level balance between the left rear effect speaker and the right rear effect speaker may vary depending on the sound field you are listening to.
To play a source with the digital sound field processor R-V701 REC/PAUSE STOP CENTER MODE PRO LOGIC + MONO MOVIE DELAY TIME EFFECT ON/OFF DECK A/B ENHANCED R-V501 VCR MON REC/PAUSE STOP CNCT VIDEO CENTER MODE PRO LOGIC + HALL ROCK DELAY TIME EFFECT ON/OFF — VOLUME + SUR. ROCK HALL 2 — VOLUME + — 3 DECK A/B VCR MON 3 STEREO SUR. — 2 3 3 2 1 2 Follow steps 1 – 6 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” on page 14. Turn the DSP on, so that a program name appears on the display.
Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 13. CENTER LEVEL 0 ● If no program is used, this adjustment is useless. R-V701 ● If the digital sound field program CONCERT VIDEO, MONO MOVIE, ROCK CONCERT or CONCERT HALL is selected, this adjustment is useless.
Adjustment of DELAY TIME You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the source sound and the beginning of the effect sound with the DELAY TIME keys. By applying more or less delay, sound effects, background noise, and ambient noise coming at you from the rear speakers can be enhanced or subdued for extra effect. By continuously pressing “+” or “–” key, the value changes continuously.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can make this unit turn off automatically. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is helpful. Notes ● The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter. ● The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. If the CD player and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of This Unit Refer to “SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER” on the previous page. POWER SLEEP PLAY PHONO PAUSE/STOP CD Turns the power on/off.
NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 Remote control sensor 1 Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 3 30° 30° Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes ● Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. ● Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM Firmly plug in the power cord. No sound or no picture. Incorrect output cord connections. Connect the cords properly.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Front L, R 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.09% THD ........80W+80W Center 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD....................80W Rear L, R 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD .........15W+15W Front L, R 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.09% THD [U.S.A. model]............................70W+70W [Canada model] .........................65W+65W Center 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.2% THD [U.S.A. model] .....................................70W [Canada model] ...................................
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