RX-V461_U-cv.fm Page 1 Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:24 PM U RX-V461 AV Receiver © 2007 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions 10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important safety instructions d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 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 ADVANCED OPERATION Features ................................................................... 2 Getting started ........................................................ 3 Quick start guide .................................................... 4 SET MENU ............................................................49 Using SET MENU................................................... 50 1 SOUND MENU.................................................... 51 2 INPUT MENU..................................
Features Features Built-in 5-channel power amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS output power XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. and Canada models only) [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω) Front: 100 W + 100 W Center: 100 W Surround: 100 W + 100 W ◆ XM Satellite Radio tuning capability (using the “XM MiniTuner Dock” sold separately) ◆ Neural Surround decoder to play back the XM HD content of XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels, resulting in a full surround sound experience [Other models] (1 kHz, 0.
Getting started Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Check that you received all of the following parts.
Quick start guide Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Video monitor Front right speaker Front left speaker Preparation: Check the items In these steps, you need the following supplied accessories. Subwoofer Surround right speaker ❏ Indoor FM antenna ❏ AM loop antenna The following items are not included in the package of this unit. Center speaker ❏ Speakers ❏ Front speakers ......................................
Quick start guide Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Step 1: Set up your speakers Front speakers XM ANTENNA DVD DTV/CBL DVR SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS Loosen Insert Tighten VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DOCK INTRODUCTION Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. MONITOR OUT DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT MONITOR OUT AM S VIDEO PR GND DIGITAL INPUT PB FM R SURROUND L CENTER R FRONT B L R FRONT A L 75 UNBAL.
Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components XM SPEAKERS ANTENNA DVD DTV/CBL MONITOR OUT DVR Connect the video cable to the composite video output jack of your DVD player and the DVD VIDEO jack of this unit. AC OUTLETS AV receiver VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DOCK 2 DVD DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT MONITOR OUT AM S VIDEO PR GND DIGITAL INPUT PB FM R SURROUND L CENTER R FRONT B L 75 UNBAL.
Quick start guide 4 ■ For further connections • Using the other kind of speaker combinations ☞ P. 12 • Connecting a video monitor ☞ P. 15, 16 • Connecting a DVD player ☞ P. 15, 16 INTRODUCTION Connect the FM and AM antennas to this unit. See page 19 for the details. • Connecting a DVD recorder ☞ P. 15, 16 • Connecting a cable TV or a satellite tuner ☞ P. 15, 16 AM loop antenna • Connecting a CD player and an MD recorder ☞ P.
Quick start guide Step 3: Turn on the power and press SCENE 1 button Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 13). 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press 1 STANDBY/ON on the front panel. 4 Start playback of the desired DVD on your player. 5 Rotate 8VOLUME to adjust the volume.
Quick start guide Case C: “I want to listen to a music program from the FM radio station...” Notes • To use the “Radio Listening” template (Case C), you must tune into the desired radio station in advance. See pages 38 to 40 for tuning information. • To achieve the best possible reception, orient the connected AM loop antenna, or adjust the position of the end of the indoor FM antenna. ■ Customizing the SCENE templates • Using various SCENE templates ☞ P. 26 • Creating your original SCENE templates ☞ P.
Connections Connections Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 XM 6 ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO DOCK DTV/CBL DVD DVR 7 SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS VIDEO DVD MONITOR OUT DTV/CBL IN DVR OUT MONITOR OUT AM S VIDEO PR GND DIGITAL INPUT PB FM R SURROUND L CENTER R FRONT B L R FRONT A L 75 UNBAL.
Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multichannel audio sources. FL C FR FR SW 30˚ FL SR PREPARATION C SL SR SL 60˚ SL 80˚ SR 1.8 m (6 ft) Front left and right speakers (FL and FR) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from the ideal listening position.
Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (see page 19). • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers. • Use the magnetically shielded speakers.
Connections ■ Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain cable to the “–” (black) terminals. 10 mm (3/8”) Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit.
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO L R COAXIAL OPTICAL (White) (Red) (Orange) L R C AUDIO Left and right analog audio cable plugs Coaxial digital audio cable plug Video jacks and cable plugs VIDEO S VIDEO (Yellow) COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (Green) O V S Optical digital audio cable plug Composite video cable plug S-video cable plug Y (Blue) (Red) PB PR Component video cable plugs ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks
Connections Connecting video components Connect the video components as follows. y Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. You can also connect a video monitor, DVD player, digital TV, and cable TV to this unit using the S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO connections (see page 16).
Connections ■ Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO or S VIDEO jacks You can enjoy high-quality pictures by connecting your video monitor and video source components to this unit using COMPONENT VIDEO or S VIDEO connections. Note Be sure to connect your video components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a COMPONENT VIDEO connection, connect your video components to this unit using the COMPONENT VIDEO connection.
Connections Connecting audio components Connect the audio components as follows. ■ Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/MD recorder Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Note When you connect your CD player via analog and digital connection, priority is given to the signal input at the DIGITAL INPUT jack. PREPARATION DIGITAL INPUT PB FM R SURROUN 75 UNBAL.
Connections Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS-10, sold separately) where you can station your iPod and control playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control.
Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas Connecting the power cable Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. (U.S.A. model) AC OUTLETS Notes Outdoor AM antenna Use a 5 to 10 m (16 to 32 ft) of vinyl-covered wire extended outdoors from a window.
Connections Front panel display 1 2 3 4 DVR t 6 5 V-AUX DTV/CBL 7 VIRTUAL ENHANCER SP SILENT CINEMA NIGHT AB MD/CD-R DVD DOCK HiFi DSP 8 TUNER 9 CD q PL ft q PL mS dB neural A B C D 1 Decoder indicator The respective indicator lights up when any of the decoders of this unit functions. 2 ENHANCER indicator Lights up when the Compressed Music Enhancer mode is selected (see page 35). 3 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 36).
Connections ■ Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room The display changes as follows. 4 Set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press D l / h to select “AUTO”. AUTO:MENU Choices: AUTO, RELOAD, UNDO, DEFAULT • Select “AUTO” to automatically run the entire “AUTO SETUP” procedure. • Select “RELOAD” to reload the last “AUTO SETUP” settings and override the previous settings. • Select “UNDO” to undo the last “AUTO SETUP” settings and restore the previous settings.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 6 Press D ENTER to display the setup results in detail. 7 Press D l / h repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays. 9 Make sure the pointer is pointing at “SET” and “CANCEL” and then press D l / h to select “SET” or “CANCEL”. Choices: SET, CANCEL • Select “SET” to confirm the “AUTO SETUP” results. • Select “CANCEL” to cancel the “AUTO SETUP” results. 10 Press D ENTER to confirm your selection.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room ■ If an error screen appears Press D k / n / l / h to select “RETRY” or “EXIT” and then press D ENTER. The following display is an example where “E-5:USER CANCEL” appears in the OSD. ■ If “WARNING” appears When this unit detects potential problems during the “AUTO SETUP” procedure, “WARNING” appears in the “RESULT:EXIT” display. Check the warning messages to correct your speaker settings. Note AUTO:ERROR .
SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 16 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button: 2 Press D INPUT l / h (or set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press D l / h) to select the desired template.
Selecting the SCENE templates ■ Which SCENE template would you like to select? Which source do you like to play back? Video sources (DVD video, Recorded video) Which component do you like for playback? DVD SCENE template DVD Viewing Default SCENE buttons 1 DVD Movie Viewing DVD Live Viewing Music discs (CD, SACD or DVD-Audio) DVR DVR Viewing DVD Disc Hifi Listening Music Disc Listening CD BASIC OPERATION Disc Listening 2 CD Hifi Listening CD Listening CD Music Listening Radio programs
Selecting the SCENE templates ■ Preset SCENE templates descriptions CD Listening SCENE template Select this SCENE template when you play back music discs on your CD player. Features Input source Playback mode CD DVD Viewing (SCENE 1 as the default setting) CD Music Listening Select this SCENE template when you play back general contents on your DVD player. DVD 2ch Stereo Select this SCENE template when you play back the music source on your CD player as the background music.
Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE templates 3 You can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the preset 16 SCENE templates to create the original SCENE templates. ■ Customizing the preset SCENE templates • INPUT: • MODE: Create the original SCENE template SCENE template library (Image) 4 Press the F SCENE button again to confirm the edit.
PLAYBACK Playback Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS. y Before performing operations, set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP.
Playback Additional operations ■ Selecting the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input source Press D INPUT l / h repeatedly (or press AMULTI CH IN) so that “MULTI CH” appears in the front panel display. ■ Using the Zone B feature When you set “FRONT B” to “ZONE B” (see page 51), you can use the speakers connected to the FRONT B speaker terminals in another room (Zone B). Press 9 SPEAKERS on the front panel repeatedly to turn on or off the Zone B speakers.
Playback ■ Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound The DIRECT STEREO mode allows sources to bypass the decoders and DSP processors of this unit so that you can enjoy pure hi-fi sound from 2-channel PCM and analog sources. ■ Adjusting speaker levels during playback You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. Note Press C DIRECT STEREO (or set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press T DIRECT ST.) to select “DIRECT STEREO”.
Playback ■ Selecting the night listening mode ■ Displaying signal information The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. You can display the format, sampling frequency, channel, bit rate and flag data of the current input signal. 1 Set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press RNIGHT repeatedly to select “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC”.
Playback ■ Playing video sources in the background ■ Muting the audio output You can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while viewing beautiful scenery from the video source on the video monitor. Press L MUTE to mute the audio output. Press L MUTE again to resume the audio output. Press the input selector buttons on the remote control to select a video source and then an audio source.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field programs This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. Press A PROGRAM l / h (or set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press one of the sound field program selector buttons (P) repeatedly). The name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display.
Sound field programs ■ Enjoying 2-channel sources using the standard decoders Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. Set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press Q SUR. DECODE repeatedly to select a decoder. You can select from the following decoders depending on the type of source you are playing and your personal preference.
Sound field programs ■ Editing sound fields parameters y You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. For Pop/Rock, Hall, Jazz, Game, TV Sports, Movie Spacious and Movie Dramatic: 1 2 While listening to a source, set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP and then press Dk / n to select the desired parameter.
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM tuning There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations. Automatic tuning Manual tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
FM/AM tuning Automatic preset tuning Manual preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number. 1 2 3 Press D INPUT l / h repeatedly so that “TUNER” is displayed in the front panel display. Press 3 FM/AM to select “FM” as the reception band.
FM/AM tuning Selecting preset stations You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it was stored. y When performing this operation with the remote control, set the operation mode selector (K) to SOURCE and then press A TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. 1 2 Press 4 A/B/C/D/E (or D A-E/CAT. l / h) repeatedly to select the desired preset station group (A to E).
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio tuning XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.
XM Satellite Radio tuning Activating XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference.
XM Satellite Radio tuning y Before performing operations, set the operation mode selector (K) to SOURCE and then press A XM to select “XM” as the input source. ■ All Channel Search mode 1 2 Press 2 SEARCH MODE (or N SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press 5 PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or D PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. y • You can search for a channel quickly by pressing and holding 5 PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or D PRESET/CH k / n).
XM Satellite Radio tuning Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels 4 You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups). You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel group and number as described in “Preset Search mode” on page 43.
XM Satellite Radio tuning Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information You can display the XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title) for the currently selected channel in the front panel display or in the OSD. y • The front panel display can indicate up to 14 alphanumeric characters at once.
USING IPOD™ Using iPod™ Once you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 18), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. You can also use the Compressed Music Enhancer mode of this unit to improve the sound quality of the compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) stored on your iPod (see page 18). Notes • Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported.
Using iPod™ 1 Set the operation mode selector (K) to SOURCE and then press O DISPLAY on the remote control. The following display appears in the OSD.
RECORDING Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Notes • When this unit is set to the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. • TONE CONTROL (see page 32) and VOLUME settings, speaker levels (see page 32) and the sound field programs (see page 35) do not affect recorded material.
SET MENU SET MENU You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. ■ Auto setup AUTO SETUP Use this feature to automatically adjust speaker and system parameters (see page 22). ■ Manual setup MANUAL SETUP Use this feature to manually adjust speaker and system parameters.
SET MENU Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to manually adjust the optional system parameters. Parameter Features Page A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display and the way in which the XM and iPod information is displayed. 57 B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other “SET MENU” settings.
SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ;MANUAL SETUP Front speakers FRONT SP Choices: SMALL, LARGE ;MANUAL SETUP 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 1 SOUND MENU 2/2 . F)D. RANGE G)AUDIO SET 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET FRONT SP p p [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p p .
SET MENU Surround left/right speakers Choices: NONE, SML, LRG SUR. L/R SP 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET SUR. L/R SP NONE >SML Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to select a crossover frequency of all the speakers set to “SML” (or “SMALL”) or to “NONE” in “SPEAKER SET” (see pages 50 and 51). All frequencies below the selected frequency will be sent to the subwoofer or to the speakers set to “LRG” (or “LARGE”) in “SPEAKER SET” (see pages 50 and 51).
SET MENU ■ Speaker level B)SP LEVEL Use this feature to manually adjust the output level of each speaker. Control range: –10 to +10 dB Control step: 1 dB Initial setting: 0 dB 1 SOUND MENU . ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
SET MENU ■ Center speaker equalizer D)CENTER GEQ Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-frequency band (100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz) graphic equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of the center speaker matches that of the front speakers. You can make adjustments while listening to the currently selected source component or a test tone. Control range: –6.0 to +6.0 dB Control step: 0.
SET MENU Maximum volume MAX VOL. Use this feature to set the maximum volume level. This feature is useful to avoid the unexpected loud sound by mistake. For example, the original volume range is 16 dB to –80 dB. However, when “MAX VOL.” is set to –5 dB, the volume range becomes –5 dB to –80 dB. 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the decoder mode or rename the input source. ;MANUAL SETUP 2 INPUT MENU Control range: 16 dB, 10 dB to –30 dB Control step: 5 dB The “MAX VOL.
SET MENU ■ Input rename B)INPUT RENAME Use this feature to change the name of the input source that appears in the OSD and in the front panel display. 2 INPUT MENU B)INPUT RENAME DVD -> DVD 1 p p [p]/[[]:Position [ ]/[ ]:Chara. ■ Volume trim C)VOLUME TRIM Use this feature to adjust the output volume of each source. This is useful if you want to balance the level of each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources.
SET MENU ■ Multi channel input setup E)MULTI CH SET 2 INPUT MENU E)MULTI CH SET BGV;;;;;;;;;LAST [p]/[[]:Select Background Video BGV Use this feature to select the video source played in the background of the sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Choices:DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR, LAST y Select “LAST” to set this unit to automatically select the last selected video source as the background video source. 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters.
SET MENU ■ Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: OFF, ON ■ Parameter initialization D)PARAM. INI Use this feature to set all the parameters of the sound field programs to the initial factory settings. Choices: NO, YES 3 OPTION MENU 3 OPTION MENU B)MEMORY >OFF D)PARAM. INI GUARD >NO ON [p]/[[]:Select [ENTER]:Return [p]/[[]:Select • Select “OFF” to turn off the “MEMORY GUARD” feature.
Remote control features Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 62).
Remote control features Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components ■ Controlling this unit ■ Controlling a TV Set the operation mode selector (K) to AMP to control this unit. Set the operation mode selector to TV to control your TV. To control your TV, you must set the appropriate remote control code for DTV/CBL (see page 62).
Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Set the operation mode selector (K) to SOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 62). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button. Be advised that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component.
Remote control features Setting remote control codes 1 You can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to “List of remote control codes” at the end of this manual. Press one of the input selector buttons (A) on the remote control to select the input area you want to set up.
Remote control features Resetting all remote control codes Use this feature to clear all the remote control codes previously set and reset all of them to the initial factory settings. 1 Press U CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or a similar object. The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control flashes twice. TRANSMIT TRANSMIT CODE SET POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER Flashes 2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the code number “9981”.
Advanced setup Advanced setup This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Notes • Only 1 STANDBY/ON, B STRAIGHT and A PROGRAM l / h are effective while you are using the advanced setup menu.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Refer to the table 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, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby mode soon after the power is turned on.
Troubleshooting Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Cause See page Check that the impedance setting is correct. 13 Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned off this unit. Turn on this unit, and play the source again. — The sound is muted. Press L MUTE or J VOLUME +/– on the remote control to resume audio output. 34 Sound is heard from the speaker on one side only. Incorrect cable connections.
Troubleshooting Problem Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel display does not light up.) Cause Remedy See page The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Make an appropriate setting following the operating instructions for your component. — Audio input jack select is set to “ANALOG”. Set Audio input jack select to “AUTO”. 31 A humming sound is heard. Incorrect cable connections.
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. See page Check the antenna connections. 19 Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. — Use the manual tuning method. 38 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multi-path interference.
Troubleshooting ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Connect MIC! Unplug HP! Cause Optimizer microphone is not connected. Headphones are connected. Remedy See page Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. 22 Unplug the headphones. — During AUTO SETUP Error message Cause Remedy See page E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. Check the front L/R speaker connections. 12 E-2:NO SUR.
Troubleshooting After AUTO SETUP Warning message Cause W-1:OUT OF PHASE W-2:OVER 24m (80ft) W-3:LEVEL ERROR Remedy See page Speaker polarity is not correct. This message may appear depending on the speakers even when the speakers are connected correctly. Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or –). The distance between the nearest speaker and the furthest speaker is out of adjustable range. Bring the speaker closer to the listening position.
Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. Cause Remedy See page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control functions within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. 21 Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition this unit. — The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
Glossary Glossary ■ Audio information Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (front L/R and center), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (Low Frequency Effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).
Glossary Sampling frequency and number of quantized bits When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of times the signal is sampled per second is called the sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when converting the sound level into a numeric value is called the number of quantized bits. The range of rates that can be played back is determined based on the sampling rate, while the dynamic range representing the sound level difference is determined by the number of quantized bits.
Specifications Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω ................................................... 100 W [Other models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ................................................... 100 W • Maximum Power for Front, Center, Surround (JEITA) [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω .................................................... 135 W [Other models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω ...................
INDEX Index ■ Symbols - - -, XM tuning status message ............... 68 ■ Numerics 1 SOUND MENU, Manual setup ........ 49 2 INPUT MENU, Manual setup .......... 49 2ch Stereo, Sound field program ......... 35 3 OPTION MENU ............................... 57 3 OPTION MENU, Manual setup ....... 50 5ch Stereo, Sound field program ......... 35 ■ A ■ B B)INPUT RENAME, Input menu ....... 56 B)MEMORY GUARD, Option menu .................................... 58 B)SPEAKER LEVEL, Sound menu ....
Index ■ F F)D. RANGE, Sound menu ................. 54 Factory presets, Advanced setup ......... 64 FL SCROLL, Display settings ............. 57 FLAG, Input source information ......... 33 FM antenna, Connection ...................... 19 FM tuning ............................................ 38 FORMAT, Input source information ... 33 FRONT B speaker setting, Speaker settings ............................... 51 FRONT B, Speaker settings ................. 51 Front panel display ..............................
Index SUR. L/R SP, Speaker settings ............52 Surround left/right speakers, Speaker settings ...............................52 ■ T Test tone, Center speaker equalizer .....54 TEST, Center speaker equalizer ...........54 Tonal quality adjustment ......................32 TRANSMIT indicator, Remote control .................................21 Troubleshooting ...................................65 TU, Advanced setup .............................64 Tuner (FM/AM), Troubleshooting .......
■ Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VOLUME OPTIMIZER MIC STANDBY /ON EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING CATEGORY A/B/C/D/E FM/AM l PRESET/TUNING/CH h MEMORY DISPLAY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L SCENE 1 l PHONES SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PROGRAM TONE CONTROL 3 4 l STRAIGHT INPUT DIRECT STEREO VIDEO AUX h AUDIO SELECT EFFECT SILENT CINEMA 9 i 2 h 0 A B C D E F VIDEO L AUDIO R PORTABLE
■ Remote control U V W CODE SET POWER TV AV A POWER STANDBY H MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL MD CD G TRANSMIT POWER CD-R I CBL DVD DTV TUNER XM DOCK V-AUX DVR AMP SOURCE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV J K P L TV MUTE TV INPUT MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STEREO 1 2 3 4 MUTE MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE 1 2 3 ENHANCER STRAIGHT B ENHANCER STRAIGHT 5 6 7 SUR. DECODE NIGHT 9 0 TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE D E ENT SET MENU LEVEL 5 6 4 DIRECT ST.
List of remote control codes CABLE TV RECEIVER 3M A-MARK ABC 10033 10008, 10144 10237, 10003, 10008, 10033 ACCUPHASE 10003 ACORN 10237 ACTION 10237 ACTIVE 10237 AMERICAST 10899 ARCHER 10237 BCC 10276 BELL SOUTH 10899 BRITISH TELECOM 10003 CENTURY 10008 DIRECTOR 10476 DX ANTENNA 11500 FOSGATE 10276 FUJITSU 11497 GE 10144 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 10476, 10810, 10276, 10003 GIBRALTER 10003 GOLDSTAR 10144 HITACHI 10003, 10008, 10033 INSIGHT 10476, 10810 JERROLD 10476, 10810, 10276, 10003 MACOM 10033 MEMOREX 10000 M
FISHER 20000, 20054, 20154 FORTRESS 20093 FUJITSU 20179, 20186, 20683, 20809, 20853, 21181, 21607 FUJITSU GENERAL 20186 FUNAI 20000, 20171, 20179, 20180, 20264, 20342 FUTURETECH 20180 GATEWAY 21755, 21756 GE 20000, 20030, 20047, 20051, 20060, 20178, 20451, 21147, 21347, 21447 GEMINI 20047 GENERAL 20186 GIBRALTER 20000, 20017, 20030 GOLDSTAR 20030, 20036, 20037, 20047, 20054, 20178, 21378 GOODMANS 20037 GPX 20179 GRADIENTE 20053, 20170 GRAN PRIX 20179 GRANADA 20037 GRUNDIG 20037, 20672, 20683, 20706 GRUNDY
POLAROID PORTLAND PRECISION PRIMA 20765, 20865 20092, 20451 20180, 20236 20761, 20783, 20815, 20817 PRINCETON 20700 PRISM 20051, 20250 PROSCAN 20047, 21347, 21447 PROTEC 20037, 20264 PROTON 20178 PROVISION 20037 PULSAR 20017, 20092 PULSER 20092, 20178 QUARTZ 20150, 20178 QUASAR 20051, 20250, 20650 R-LINE 20037 RABBIT 20047 RADIOSHACK 20030, 20047, 20150, 20154, 20178, 20180 RCA 20000, 20047, 20051, 20054, 20090, 20093, 20178, 20679, 21047, 21147, 21247, 21347, 21447, 21547 REALISTIC 20030, 20047, 20150, 20
GOLDSTAR 30035, 30037, 30039, 30000, 30038, 31237 GOODMANS 30037, 30081, 30000 GRADIENTE 30000 GRANADA 30081, 30042 GRUNDIG 30081, 30034, 30226 HARLEY DAVIDSON 30000 HARMAN/KARDON 30081, 30038 HEWLETT PACKARD 31972 HI-Q 30035, 30047, 30000 HITACHI 30035, 30037, 30045, 30000, 30042, 30041, 30166, 31286, 31326, 31718 HOWARD COMPUTERS 31972 HP 31972 HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS 30042, 30739 HUMAX 30739 HUSH 31972 HYTEK 30047, 30000 IBUYPOWER 31972 ITT NOKIA 30240, 30041 JANEIL 30240 JENSEN 30067, 30041 JVC 30067, 3
SOUNDMASTER 30000 STACK 9 31972 STS 30042 SV2000 30000 SVA 30000 SYLVANIA 30035, 30081, 30000, 30043, 31781 SYMPHONIC 30240, 30000 SYSTEMAX 31972 TAGAR SYSTEMS 31972 TANDY 30000, 30104 TATUNG 30048, 30081, 30000, 30067, 30041 TEAC 30000, 30067, 30041 TECHNICS 30035, 30162, 30037, 30000 TEKNIKA 30035, 30037, 30000 TELECORDER 30240 TELEFUNKEN 30041 THOMAS 30000 THOMSON 30060, 30041 TIVO 30618, 30636, 30739, 31996 TMK 30240, 30000 TNIX 30037 TOCOM 30240 TOSHIBA 30240, 30045, 30000, 30042, 30043, 30209, 30041,
SONY 40533, 41533, 40864, 40772, 41033, 41069, 41070, 41431, 41633 SUPERSCAN 40821 SVA 40717 SYLVANIA 40675, 40821, 41268 SYMPHONIC 40675, 40821, 41268 TATUNG 40770 TEAC 40571, 40717, 40790 TECHNICS 40490, 40703 TECHNIKA 40770 TEVION 40651 THETA DIGITAL 40571 THOMSON 40522 TOSHIBA 40503, 40573, 40539, 40695, 41045, 41154, 41510, 41595, 41639 UNIMAX 40770 UNIVERSUM 40591 URBAN CONCEPTS 40503, 40539 US LOGIC 40839 VENTURER 40790 VICTOR 41241, 41597 WYSE 41652 XBOX 40522, 41708 YAMAHA 40490, 40539, 40545, 412
MD RECORDER DENON KENWOOD ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PIONEER SHARP SHERWOOD SONY YAMAHA 70873 70681, 70826, 71683 70868, 71685 71063 71682 71063 70861, 71684 71067 70490, 71790 70490, 70888, 72001 TAPE DECK AIWA DENON 70197 70076, 70371, 70412 GARRARD 70308, 70309 JVC 70244, 70273 KENWOOD 70070, 70205, 70365 NIKKO 70365 ONKYO 70135, 70282 OPTIMUS 70027 PANASONIC 70229 PIONEER 70027, 70099 RCA 70027 SHARP 70205, 70371, 70412 SONY 70243, 70170, 70291 TEAC 70308, 70309, 70365 TECHNICS 70229 TECHNOVOX 70229 TEC
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00_Sheet_RX-V461_U.book Page i Thursday, December 28, 2006 9:51 AM ■ Remote control U V W CODE SET POWER POWER TV AV A POWER STANDBY H MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL MD CD G TRANSMIT CD-R I CBL DVD DTV TUNER XM DOCK V-AUX DVR AMP SOURCE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV J K P L TV MUTE TV INPUT MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STEREO 1 2 3 4 MUTE MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STEREO 1 2 3 4 ENHANCER STRAIGHT B ENHANCER STRAIGHT 5 6 7 SUR.