RTL RX-V340 RX-V340 AV Receiver YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
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 sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................................................ 1 FEATURES ............................................................. 2 GETTING STARTED ............................................ 3 Supplied accessories .................................................. 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS .................................................... 9 BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS .
FEATURES Built-in 5-channel power amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.1% THD, 1 kHz, 6Ω) [U.S.A. and Canada models] Main: 70 W + 70 W Center: 70 W Rear: 70 W + 70 W [Other models] Main: 60 W + 60 W Center: 60 W Rear: 60 W + 60 W Multi-mode digital sound field processing ◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder ◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder ◆ DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.
GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Supplied accessories After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Remote control Batteries (2) (AA, R06, UM-3) Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China, Korea and General models) AM loop antenna (Europe, U.K.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 3 45 67 8 VOLUME RDS MODE/FREQ EON PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT STANDBY /ON PTY SEEK MODE START TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MAN`L MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM INPUT MODE SILENT 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS ON A STEREO OFF B EFFECT PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE y u INPUT PHONES 9 0 qw e RDS MODE/FREQ r t i o p EON PTY SEEK MODE START as df (U.K.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) e PROGRAM l / h Select the DSP program. a RDS MODE/FREQ Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station, to cycle the display mode among PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data service) and/or frequency display mode in turn. r A/B/C/D/E Selects preset station groups A to E when the unit is in tuner mode. s PTY SEEK MODE Press this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the controls and functions of the remote control when it is set in AMP mode. Please make sure to select AMP mode before beginning operation. 2 Input selector buttons Select the input source and set the remote control to operate the selected source component. 7 1 3 DSP program Select DSP programs when the remote control is in AMP mode. Press one of these buttons repeatedly to select a DSP program within a program group.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS r MUTE Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. VOLUME PRESET/TUNING FM/AM EDIT STANDBY /ON TUNING MODE MEMORY AUTO/MAN`L MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM INPUT MODE SILENT 6CH INPUT SPEAKERS ON A STEREO OFF B EFFECT PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING NEXT SET MENU CONTROL BASS/TREBLE INPUT PHONES y STEREO Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 2 3 4 VCR VIRTUAL MATRIX DIGITAL SILENT PCM PL PL 9 V-AUX D-TV/CBL 6 5 DVD MD/CD-R 7 TUNER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ w e CD MUTE VOLUME PS PTY RT CT STEREO AUTO SLEEP EON PTY HOLD TUNED MEMORY NIGHT HiFi DSP 0q 8 r L C R ft dB t y u i LFE RL RC RR o p a (U.K. and Europe models only) 1 Processor indicators The indicators for the various decoders light up when the decoders are in use.
CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between the components have been completed. This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either a coaxial or fiber optic cable. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. Use digital connections if you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound track of DVD material, etc. with DSP effects.
CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting another video component Connecting video components Connect the video signal output jack on your component to the VIDEO jack on this unit. Connect the audio signal output jacks on the component to the AUDIO jacks on this unit. ■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack.
CONNECTIONS Note Connecting audio components • Once you have connected a recording component to this unit, keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other components. ■ Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack on this unit. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit to connect to a CD player that does not have a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, or to record from CD players.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it to the terminals on this unit. 2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals. 3 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals.
CONNECTIONS Connecting an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output jacks such as a DVD/SACD player. /CD-R OUT DIGITAL INPUT (REC) V-AUX MAIN IN 75Ω UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the speakers ■ Speakers This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 5-speaker system, using main left and right speakers, rear left and right 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 manufacturer or speakers with the same tonal quality.
CONNECTIONS ■ Connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) in accordance with the markers on this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. 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.
CONNECTIONS Main A speaker Right Left 1 AUDIO R 2 AUDIO L R Main B speaker Right Left VIDEO TUNER SPEAKERS L CD CLASS 2 WIRING A DVD R MAIN L AM ANT IN R CD OUT (REC) 75Ω UNBAL. FM ANT IN MAIN VCR CENTER OUT SURROUND REAR (SURROUND) MAIN A OR B : 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER COAXIAL DVD L V-AUX 2 OPTICAL MAIN GND MD /CD-R DIGITAL INPUT B D-TV /CBL (PLAY) R L 1 SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT CENTER 6CH INPUT CENTER : 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR : 6Ω MIN.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cords Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.
BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS The “BASIC” menu allows you to set some of the basic “SOUND” menu parameters with a minimum of effort. If you wish to configure the unit more precisely to suit your listening environment, use the more detailed parameters from the “SOUND” menu instead of those under the “BASIC” menu (See page 38). Altering any parameters in the BASIC menu will reset all parameters in the “SOUND” menu.
BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS SET MENU BASIC SOUND INPUT OPTION 2 SP LEVEL Press j / i to alter the settings for each parameter. Use d to move to the next setting. Press j / i to adjust the balance between each speaker and the left main speaker. Use d to move to the next setting. 1 ROOM 1 L-R Choose from S/M/L. Adjust the balance between the main left and right speakers. 2 SUBWOOFER 2C Choose either of YES/NONE. Adjust the balance between the main left and center speakers.
BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS Setting the unit to match your speaker system Follow the instructions below to set the amplifier output to match the size of your room and speakers. Press u / d to cycle through parameters 1 through 4, and j / i to alter the parameter setting. Factory default settings are highlighted. 1 ROOM Settings: S, M, L Select the size of the room you have installed your speakers in. Roughly speaking, the room sizes are defined as follows: [U.S.A. and Canada models] S: 16ft. x 3ft., 200sq.ft.
PLAYBACK 1 5 7 VOLUME PRESET/TUNING FM/AM Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source. The selected input source name and input mode appear on the front panel display for a few seconds.
PLAYBACK 6 Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. 7 Adjust the volume to the desired level. The volume level is displayed digitally. Example: –70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum) The volume level indicator also shows the current volume level as a bar graph.
PLAYBACK ■ Notes on digital signals Input modes and indications This unit is equipped with 2 types of input jacks for the CD and DVD sources only. You can select the type of input signals you wish to use. Each time you turn on the unit power, the input mode is set to the “INPUT 2 INPUT MODE” setting defined in the set menu. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the front panel display.
PLAYBACK 3 Selecting a sound field program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 27 – 30. After selecting the desired program, press the same button repeatedly to cycle through sub-programs if available. Example: Pressing MOVIE 2 repeatedly switches the sub-program between “Adventure” and “General”.
PLAYBACK ■ Selecting PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC II You can listen to 2-channel sources decoded into five discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC II in program No. 9. The display cycles as follows each time you press q/ DTS: PRO LOGIC→PRO LOGIC Enhanced→PRO LOGIC II Movie→PRO LOGIC II Music→PRO LOGIC→.... y • You can select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC Enhanced, PRO LOGIC II Movie, and PRO LOGIC II Music by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly.
PLAYBACK ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field. You can listen to virtual CINEMA DSP by setting “1C REAR LR” in the set menu to NON. Sound field processing changes to VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP automatically.
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) Understanding sound fields A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives each venue its special and recognizable sound quality.
CINEMA-DSP Sound design of CINEMA-DSP Filmmakers intend for the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks.
CINEMA-DSP ■ For movie programs No. 7 8 MOVIE THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 2 Features Spectacle This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions).
CINEMA-DSP Sound field effects The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without using matrix processing. This unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs provide the same quality of sound and sound localization that 6-channel soundtracks do. The built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder brings the professional-quality sound designed for movie theaters into your home.
TUNING There are 2 methods of tuning; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. 4 ■ Automatic tuning Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning. Press h to tune in to a higher frequency, or press l to tune in to a lower frequency.
TUNING Notes Presetting stations ■ Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset number.
TUNING ■ Manually presetting stations You can store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. 4 2,5 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the “MEMORY” indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number.
TUNING ■ Exchanging preset stations Selecting a preset station You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”.
SLEEP TIMER Use this feature to automatically set this unit in standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. ■ Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the front panel display. After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, the “SLEEP” indicator goes off and the display returns to the previous indication. The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control.
RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed on other recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components for details on their operation .
SET MENU You can set the following parameters on the set menu to obtain a better sound from the unit. Change the settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Set menu list Adjusting the items on the set menu Use the remote control to make adjustments. The set menus are divided by use and function into the 4 categories listed here.
SET MENU 6 Press j / i once to enter the setup mode of the selected item. The last setting you adjusted appears on the front panel display. – + SELECT PRESET/CH Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. Depending on the menu item, press u/d to select a sub item. Note – + SELECT PRESET/CH 7 – + SELECT Press u / d repeatedly until the menu disappears or just press one of the DSP program group buttons to exit from the set menu.
SET MENU ■ 1B MAIN (main speaker mode) Choices: LARGE, SMALL LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the main left and right channel signals to the main left and right speakers. ■ 1D BASS (bass out mode) LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Low-frequency signals are defined as 90 Hz and below.
SET MENU SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) Use this feature to adjust the delay applied to center channel sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speakers with a source such as Dolby Digital or DTS. Ideally, the center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right main speakers. However, in most home situations, the center speaker is placed in line with the main speakers.
SET MENU SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matches that of the left and right main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. Control range (dB): –6 to +6 Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band 1 Press d to select a higher frequency and u to select a lower frequency.
SET MENU OPTION 1 DISPLAY SET ■ DIMMER Use this to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Control range: –4 to 0 OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to settings on the unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to protect the following features: • All set menu items • Main, center, rear speakers, and subwoofer levels • DSP program parameters Notes • When this item is set to ON, you cannot use the test tone.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the manufacturer codes. Control area ■ Controlling this unit The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit when the AMP mode is selected. Press AMP to select the AMP mode.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting the manufacturer code You can control other components with the remote control by setting the appropriate manufacturer code. The following table shows factory-set component controls (Library: component category) and the manufacturer code for each.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components You can operate other components if you have set the manufacturer code for your component in the remote control. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate the component correctly. Once you select an input source, the remote control switches to the mode for operating the component.
SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS Adjusting the volume during playback You can adjust the volume of the speakers while listening to sound playback. Using the test tone Use the test tone to set speaker levels so that the volume from each speaker is identical when heard from your listening position.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING 5 Changing parameter settings The initial sound field program settings will provide you with an excellent listening experience as they are. It is not necessary to alter these settings, but you can create an original listening environment by doing so. Repeat steps 2 – 4 if you wish to alter other parameters. Note • You cannot alter these parameters if the “OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD” parameter in the set menu is set to ON.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Digital sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ■ DSP LEVEL Function: Description: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, or enters in standby mode soon after the power has been turned on. No sound.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page No sound / weak sound from particular speakers. Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. 15 No sound from the effect speakers. The sound effect is switched off. Press STEREO to turn it on. – A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding DSP program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS. Select another DSP program.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page A “humming” sound can be heard. Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. – The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The component connected to the OUT (REC) jacks of this unit is turned off. Turn on the power to the component. – The sound effect cannot be recorded. It is not possible to record the sound effect with a recording component.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem Cause FM stereo reception is noisy. FM AM Remedy The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Refer to page Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. 12 Use the manual tuning method. 31 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multipath interference.
GLOSSARY ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 main left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special sound effects (monaural). The rear channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range. Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as well.
GLOSSARY ■ PCM (Linear PCM) Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without using any compression. This is used as a method of recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per very small unit of time. Standing for “pulse code modulation”, the analog signal is encoded as pulses and then modulated for recording.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION FM SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 1 kHz, 0.1% THD, 6 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................................. 70 W [Other models] ....................................................................... 60 W 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 6 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................................. 75 W [U.K., Europe, Australia and Korea models] ......................... 65 W • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] .....
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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 sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.
RTL RX-V340 RX-V340 AV Receiver YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.