GB RX-V620RDS 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 unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES ............................................................ 2 GETTING STARTED ........................................... 3 Checking the Package Contents ............................... 3 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ........................ 4 PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP .............................................. 11 Speakers to Be Used ...............................................
FEATURES Built-in 5-Channel Power Amplifier Other Features ◆ Minimum RMS Output Power (0.
GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Checking the Package Contents Check your package to make sure it has the following items. Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) Remote control AM loop antenna PREPARATION Quick Reference Card Quick Reference Card Indoor FM antenna A/B/C/D/E 2 As the batteries lose power, the operating range of the remote control decreases and the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. When you notice any of these conditions, change all of the batteries.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel 1 2 6 78 45 3 9 0 VOLUME D I G I T A L RDS MODE/FREQ EON D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON PTY SEEK MODE START INPUT MODE BASS EXTENSION ON OFF BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS A – + – + B ON EFFECT S VIDEO SILENT w r t y e FM/AM EDIT OFF PHONES q PRESET /TUNING DSP PROGRAM ui VIDEO L AUDIO R MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO 6CH INPUT INPUT OPTICAL VIDEO AUX o p a s d f 1 STANDBY/ON 7 PTY SEEK START Turns on or se
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS w BASS e TREBLE Adjusts the high-frequency response for the left and right main speakers. Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to decrease the high-frequency response. Note r SPEAKERS A/B When pushed in (ON), these buttons turn on the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel. Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control This section describes the basic operation of this unit with the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/ TUN position. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” for full details. 3 Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons) These buttons select the input source. See “Description of the Numeric Buttons” for the numeric buttons. 4 6CH INPUT Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. 1 2 0 q Select the AMP/TUN position. w 5 TEST Outputs the test tone.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS i VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. o MUTE ■ When selecting a DSP program and turning on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) A INTRODUCTION Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. B EFFECT Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off in the following cases: • When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position. • While the indicator is lit for about 3 seconds after pressing DSP.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ When selecting a preset station number Using the Remote Control D I G I T A L D I G I TA L SURROUND 30° 1 Set code number “0023” in the AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN) position. See “Setting the Manufacturer Code” for setting the code. 2 Set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN) position. 3 You can select a preset station number directly with the numeric buttons (1 to 8). See “Tuning in to a Preset Station”.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel Display 2 3 VIRTUAL V-AUX DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DSP PCM VCR2/DVR VCR 1 DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS 5 D-TV/CBL MOVIE THEATER 1 2 ENTERTAINMENT DVD PS 6 MD/CD-R TUNER CD RT CT TUNED STEREO AUTO PTY HOLD EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT PTY dB ms SP AB q 8 7 e w 1 t indicator Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on. Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. 3 g and o indicators Light up according to the type of Dolby signals this unit is reproducing.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear Panel 1 2 34 DIGITAL INPUT CD 5 7 6 DVD GND R TUNER AM ANT GND – SPEAKERS – + 75 MAINS A UNBAL. MAIN OPTICAL AC OUTLETS MONITOR OUT D-TV/CBL 6CH INPUT MAIN DVD L SURROUND L CENTER DVD D-TV/CBL Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT /DVR B OUTPUT VIDEO CENTER + R SUB WOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL OPTICAL MD/CD-R R L R REAR (SURROUND) L – S VIDEO R R MAIN MD/CD-R + – – + CENTER L SWITCHED 100W MAX.
PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP ■ Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field Subwoofer Main speaker (L) 1.8 m Center speaker Rear speaker (L) ■ Main speakers Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the same. ■ Rear speakers Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.
CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CAUTION Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. • Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions for each component to be connected to this unit.
CONNECTIONS OUTPUT MAIN OUTPUT CD player SUBWOOFER External decoder OUTPUT INTRODUCTION COAXIAL OUTPUT L C R L R R L SURROUND OUTPUT DVD GND PREPARATION DIGITAL INPUT CD CENTER OUTPUT TUNER AM ANT GND FM ANT D-TV/CBL COAXIAL 75 UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS Connecting Video Components ■ About the video jacks There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composit video signals. Video signals input through the S VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color (C) video signals. The S-video signals achieve high-quality color reproduction. Video signals input through the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color difference (PB/CB, PR/CR) video signals.
CONNECTIONS SCART-plug Monitor OPTICAL OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT COMPONENT INPUT DVD player O S VIDEO OUTPUT L VIDEO OUTPUT R S VIDEO INPUT V S INTRODUCTION AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT V S V L R No connection DVD GND TUNER AM ANT GND FM ANT D-TV/CBL COAXIAL 75 UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CAUTION • Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit.
CONNECTIONS Main speakers B Main speakers A Left Right Left (Europe model) VD R + – SPEAKERS + – L PREPARATION MAINS A /CBL MAIN AC OUTLETS TOR T COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT B OUTPUT VIDEO CENTER L R REAR (SURROUND) L – S VIDEO + – + – BASIC OPERATION R R MAIN + INTRODUCTION Right SWITCHED 100W MAX.
CONNECTIONS Connecting an External Amplifier If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks as follows. Note • When RCA pin plugs are connected to the OUTPUT jacks for output to an external amplifier, do not use the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch Select the left or right position according to the impedance of the speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only when this unit is in the standby mode. Switch Speaker position If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher. MAINS Main AC OUTLETS Left Center Rear MAIN A OR B: 4 A + B: 8 CENTER :6 :6 REAR MAIN A OR B: 8 A + B:16 CENTER :8 :8 REAR Main MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display. Selecting the OSD Mode 1 When you turn on the power, the video monitor and front panel display show the level of the main volume for a few seconds and then switch to show the current DSP program.
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS Before use, please set the speaker mode setting using “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU described on page 39. Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1E Control value (default setting indicated in bold) Description Selects the output mode according to whether or not a center speaker is being used and its performance. LRG/SML/NONE 1B MAIN SP Selects the output mode according to the performance of the main speakers.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to adjust the speaker output levels by using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is made, the 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, Dolby Digital decoder and DTS decoder. Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS LEVELS The state of the test tone output is also shown on the monitor by an image of the audio listening room. This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level. • For details on adjusting the subwoofer speaker, refer to the effect speaker level adjustment described on page 46.
BASIC OPERATION BASIC PLAYBACK When using the remote control, set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN position. 1 6 5 VOLUME D I G I T A L RDS MODE/FREQ EON D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON PTY SEEK MODE START INPUT MODE BASS EXTENSION ON OFF BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS A – + – + B ON EFFECT PRESET /TUNING DSP PROGRAM EDIT OFF PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO SILENT 5 L AUDIO R FM/AM 3 Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (or press one of the input selector buttons) to select the input source.
BASIC PLAYBACK 6 Use the digital sound field processor. See “Selecting a Sound Field Program”. DSP PROGRAM INTRODUCTION To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the front panel display and on the video monitor. 6CH INPUT or Front panel Front panel or Remote control Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. 5 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ BGV (background video) function The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source. (For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.) Select a source from the video group and then select a source from the audio group with the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you select the sources with INPUT l / h on the front panel.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Notes on playing a source encoded with a DTS signal INTRODUCTION • If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player. • If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit reproduces the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal.
BASIC PLAYBACK Selecting a Sound Field Program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see “SOUND FIELD PROGRAM”.
BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP and SILENT CINEMA Normal Stereo Reproduction EFFECT Front panel Remote control y Note Notes • If you turn off the sound effect, no sound is output from the center and rear speakers. • If you turn off the sound effect while a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being output, the dynamic range of the signal is automatically compressed and the sounds of the center and rear speaker channels are mixed and output from the main speakers.
TUNING Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. AM loop antenna (included) Indoor FM antenna (included) TUNER AM ANT GND Release the tab to lock the lead wires. Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a good connection. 4 Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand.
TUNING y Automatic (or Manual) Tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
TUNING Notes Presetting Stations ■ Automatically presetting stations (for RDS stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store RDS stations. This function enables the unit to automatically tune in to RDS stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those stations in order. This feature enables you to easily tune in to any preset station by selecting the preset station number (see “Tuning in to a Preset Station”).
TUNING ■ Manually presetting stations Tuning in to a Preset Station You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually.
TUNING ■ On the front panel Exchanging Preset Stations VOLUME D I G I T A L RDS MODE/FREQ EON D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON PTY SEEK MODE START INPUT MODE BASS EXTENSION ON OFF BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS A – + – + ON B PRESET /TUNING DSP PROGRAM EFFECT FM/AM EDIT OFF MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO 6CH INPUT You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Description of RDS Data This unit can receive PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON data when receiving RDS broadcasting stations. The name of the RDS station being received is displayed. ■ PTY (Program Type) mode: ■ RT (Radio Text) mode: ■ CT (Clock Time) mode: RDS MODE/FREQ PS mode The current time is displayed and updated every minute. If the data are accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may appear.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS ■ To cancel this function PTY SEEK Function Press PTY SEEK MODE twice. If you select the desired program type, the unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of the required type.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS 2 EON Function Note EON Lights up V-AUX 2 VOLUME D I G I T A L RDS MODE/FREQ EON D I G I TA L SURROUND STANDBY /ON VCR 1 D-TV/CBL DVD PS PTY MD/CD-R RT TUNER CD PHONO CT TUNED STEREO AUTO EON NEWS VOLUME • If a preset RDS station of the selected program type starts broadcasting, the unit will automatically switch from the program being currently received to that program. The program type name indicator flashes.
BASIC RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components.
ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU INTRODUCTION The SET MENU consists of 10 items including the speaker mode setting features. Use the SET MENU to enjoy the optimum audio/video playback for your system. Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU y Adjustment should be made with the remote control. A/B/C/D/E 1 3,6 4,5 2 PREPARATION • You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a source. • We recommend that you adjust the items on the SET MENU while using a video monitor.
SET MENU Depending on the item, press u/d to select a sub item. 4B OPTICAL OUT (1) • • • • • MD/CD-R 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. Notes 5 Press j / i repeatedly to change the setting of the item. 4A CMPNT-V INPUT [A] • • • • • VCR 1 [B] • • • • • D-TV/CBL 6 Press u/d repeatedly until the current DSP program appears or simply press one of the DSP program group button to exit from the SET MENU.
SET MENU 1A CENTER SP LRG SML NONE The OSD shows large, small or no rear speakers depending on how you set this item. Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE Initial setting: LRG LRG Select this if you have large left and right rear speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers. The entire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the left and right rear speakers. The OSD shows large or small main speakers depending on how you set this item.
SET MENU ■ 1D LFE/BASS OUT (bass out mode) ■ 1E MAIN LEVEL (main level 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. Change this setting if you cannot match the output level of the center and rear speakers with the main speakers because of the unusually high-efficiency performance of the main speakers.
SET MENU 3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) Initial settings: (2) MD/CD-R (3) DVD (4) D-TV/CBL INTRODUCTION Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble when you use your headphones.
SET MENU MAX Output level 6 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. Dialog level 6 DOLBY D. SET Input level LFE LEVEL • • • • 0dB D-RANGE • • • MAX STD MIN ■ LFE LEVEL Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a Dolby Digital signal. The LFE signal carries the lowfrequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.
SET MENU 8 SP DELAY TIME 9 DISPLAY SET 9 DISPLAY SET INTRODUCTION BLUE BACK • • • AUTO OSD SHIFT • • • • • • 0 DIMMER • • • • • • • • • • 0 ■ BLUE BACK Selecting AUTO for the on-screen display setting displays a blue background when there’s no video signal input. Nothing is displayed on the screen including the onscreen display if OFF is selected.
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker (center, left and right rear and subwoofer) while listening to a music source. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. A/B/C/D/E 1 3 Press j / i to adjust the speaker output level. • The control range for the center or left and right rear speakers is from +10 dB to –10 dB. • The control range for the subwoofer is from 0 dB to –20 dB.
SLEEP TIMER 4 The “SLEEP” indicator soon lights up on the front panel display after the sleep timer has been set. The display then returns to the previous indication. V-AUX VCR2/DVR VCR 1 D-TV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD PHONO DIGITAL SLEEP DSP VOLUME INTRODUCTION Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the 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.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES It is possible to control this unit and other YAMAHA A/V components using the remote control supplied with this unit. It is also possible to control components from other manufacturers (or some YAMAHA components) by setting the proper manufacturer code (a signal assigned to each manufacturer and component). Note • For the notes on batteries, operating distance and names and functions of the remote control, refer to each description in this manual.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Commonly Used Buttons in Any Position of the Selector Dial INTRODUCTION Regardless of the position of the selector dial, you can control this unit and your TV with the following buttons. Controlling the Components Connected to This Unit The example below describes the procedure for controlling a YAMAHA CD player. Note # 3 2 6 PREPARATION 2 5 3 4 1 ! @ A/B/C/D/E 1 • You have to set up the code for your TV in the TV position before you can control the TV.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Button Names and Functions in Each Position ■ TAPE/MD position (tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder) Select the TAPE/MD position. Numeric buttons (MD/CD-R) INDEX (CD-R) r Rec/Pause (tape/MD) e Pause (MD/CD-R) A/B/C/D/E p Play b DIR A (tape) This button selects the playing direction of deck A. Skip – (MD/CD-R) +10 (MD/CD-R) Deck A/B (tape) This button selects deck A or B on a double-cassette tape deck.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ DVD/LD position INTRODUCTION Select the DVD/LD position. Numeric buttons PREPARATION INDEX/Time (DVD) Chapter/Time (LD) +10 DISC SKIP –/+ (DVD) DISPLAY p Play A/B/C/D/E b Skip – (DVD) Skip/Chapter – (LD) w Search e Pause a Skip + (DVD) Skip/Chapter + (LD) s Stop BASIC OPERAIONT f Search AV POWER (DVD) This button turns on the DVD player that has a remote control with a power button if you have set up the code for another manufacturer.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ VCR position ■ CBL/SAT position Select the VCR position. Select the CBL/SAT position. VCR REC Press this button twice to start recording. p Play A/B/C/D/E Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Ch enter/Recall Ch enter _/_ _ _/_ _ CH –/+ DISPLAY CH –/+ e Pause Menu select s Stop w Rewind f Fast forward AV POWER This button turns on a VCR that has a remote control with a power button if you have set up the code for your VCR.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting the Manufacturer Code 1 2 3 Press j / i at the same time for about 4 seconds. The indicator flashes twice. Use the numeric buttons to enter the four-digit manufacturer code for the component to be used. Make sure that the indicator flashes twice. If the indicator does not flash or flashes rapidly several times, repeat step 3 and reenter the code. 3 Press j / i at the same time for about 4 seconds. The indicator flashes twice.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Returning to the Factory Setting ■ To return to the factory-set codes in all positions 1 2 Press j / i at the same time for about 4 seconds. The indicator flashes twice. ■ To return to the factory-set codes in each position 1 Set the selector dial to the position for the component to be returned to the factory setting. 2 Press j / i at the same time for about 4 seconds. The indicator flashes twice. 3 Enter the code number “0000”. Make sure that the indicator flashes twice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOUND FIELD PROGRAM Note • Regardless of the program name and characteristics listed in the table below, select the sound field program that sounds best to you. Hi-Fi DSP Programs No. Program (group) Sub-program Features CONCERT HALL — A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is near the center, close to the stage.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ■ For movie programs: Nos. 7 to 9 No. 7 Program (group) Sub-program MOVIE SPECTACLE 70 mm THEATER 1 SPECTACLE SCI-FI 8 Input source Features Analog, PCM, Dolby Digital in 2-channel 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.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ■ MOVIE THEATER 1 and 2 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 70 mm programs provide the same quality of sound and sound localization that 6-channel soundtracks do. Surround DSP sound field The built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder brings the professional-quality sound designed for movie theaters into your home.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING What is a sound field? What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Changing Parameter Settings 3 1 A/B/C/D/E 2 4 5 Press u/d to select the parameter. 5 Press j / i to change the parameter value. y 6 A/B/C/D/E or 2 Select a DSP program you want to adjust. Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value Select the parameter you want to reset. Then press and hold j or i until the value temporarily stops at the factory-set value. The asterisk mark (*) by the parameter name disappears on the video monitor. Program No.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Sound Field Parameter Descriptions You can adjust the values of certain sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Note • Not all of the following parameters can be found in every program. ■ INIT.DLY (initial delay) (P.INIT.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING ■ LIVENESS Function: Sound source INTRODUCTION This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Control range: 0 – 10 Description: The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING ■ S.ROOM SIZE (surround room size) Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. Control range: 0.1 – 2.0 ■ S.LIVENESS (surround liveness) Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual walls in the surround sound field. Control range: 0 – 10 ■ CT.DELAY (center delay) Function: These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 5 channel stereo mode. Control range: 0 – 50 msec ■ LS.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING ■ General Problem No sound and/or no picture. Refer to page Firmly connect the power cord. 19 The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not fully set to the left or right position. Set the switch fully to the left or right position when the unit is in the standby mode. 19 The protection circuitry has been activated.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause No sound from the effect speakers. Remedy The sound effect is off. Press EFFECT to turn it on. 29 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. 55, 56 25 A 96-kHz sampling digital signal is being input to this unit. No sound from the center speaker. The output level of the center speaker is set to minimum.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page 12 The component connected to the REC OUT jacks of this unit is turned off. The effect and surround sounds cannot be recorded. It is not possible to record the effect and surround sounds by a recording component. A source cannot be recorded by a digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of this unit. A source component is only connected to the analog input jacks of this unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Cause FM stereo reception is noisy. The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method. 30, 31 There is multipath interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multipath interference. 30 The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Refer to page The remote control does not work nor function properly. Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel. 8 Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition the unit. — The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries with new ones.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms ................................. 90 W 1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms ................................................ 100 W • Video Signal Type ...................................................................... PAL • DIN Standard Output Power [Europe model only] 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 ohms ..................................................
GLOSSARY This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel systems. ■ Dolby Digital ■ SILENT CINEMA YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones.
GLOSSARY ■ S VIDEO signal ■ I/O assignment (SET MENU) With S VIDEO signal system, the video signal normally transmitted using a pin cable is separated and transmitted as the Y signal for the luminance and the C signal for the chrominance through the S VIDEO cable. Using the S VIDEO jack eliminates video signal transmission loss and allows recording and playback of even more beautiful images.
INDEX PCM ........................................................................................... 70 PHONO jacks ............................................................................ 12 Playing ....................................................................................... 24 Power supply cords ................................................................... 19 Preset stations Exchanging preset station ...................................................
LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES LISTES DES CODES FABRICANT VERZEICHNIS DER HERSTELLERCODES LISTA ÖVER TILLVERKARKODER ELENCO DEI CODICI DEL FABBRICANTE LISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTES LIJST VAN CODES VAN FABRIKANT CLARIVOX 0821, 0961, 1971 CLATRONIC 1181, 1331 CONCERTO 0791 CONDOR 0761 CONTEC 0151, 1171 CONTINENTAL EDISON 0571, 0651, 0901 CRAIG 1171 CROSLEY 0021, 0491, 1021, 1081, 1401, 1981, 2201, 2251, 2271 CROWN 2541 CTC CLATRONIC 0261 CXC 1171 DAEWOO 0101, 1501, 1511, 2611 DANSAI 0101 DECCA 0271, 0581, 060
NECKERMANN KTV LENOIR LEYEO LIFETEC 0601, 1171 0601, 1511 1181 2591, 2601, 2611, 2621, 2641, 2651, 2661, 2671, 2681, 2691, 2711, 2761, 2771, 2781 LOEWE OPTA 0121, 0131, 0581, 0611, 1081 LOGIC 1691, 2281 LOGIK 0551, 1681, 2281 LOWEWE 0831 LUMA 0351, 0451, 1901 LUXMAN 0791 LUXMAN STEREO TUNER 0791 LUXOR 0001, 0061, 0181, 0341, 0421, 0451, 0461, 0491, 0601, 0671, 1351, 1371, 1561, 1601, 1911, 1921, 1981 LYCO 1181 MAGNADYNE 0021, 0061, 0261, 0581, 0641, 0771, 1021, 1081, 1621, 1981 MAGNAFON 0261, 0491, 0581,
THORN-FERGUSON 0281, 0371, 0551, 0651, 0781, 0861, 0881, 1131, 1181, 1361, 1461, 1971, 1991, 2281 TMK 0141, 0791, 1471 TOSHIBA 0141, 0381, 0481, 1221, 1271, 1701, 1741, 1851, 2151, 2801, 2811 TRANS CONTINENS 0451 TRISTAR 2281 TRIUMPH 0481, 0581, 2121 UHER 0431, 0451, 0481, 0491, 0511, 1311, 1541 ULTRAVOX 0021, 0261, 0591, 1021, 1081, 1981 UNIVERSUM 1181, 2051 UNIVOX 1971 VEGAVOX 0811 VEXA 0101, 1511 VIDEOTON 2481 VORTEC 0101, 0651 VOXSON 0411, 0451, 0491, 1021, 1081 WALTHAM 0451 WATSON 0431, 2201, 2241 WATT
NOKIA 0022, 0032, 0042, 0072, 0292, 0492, 0532, 0572, 0762, 1152 NORDMENDE 0042, 0102, 0142, 0192, 0222, 0242, 0392, 0402, 0632, 0732, 0742, 0762, 0782, 0792, 0832, 0842, 0872 OLYMPUS 0462 OPTONICA 0132, 0502 ORION 0162, 0202, 0312, 0442, 0512, 0522, 0982 OSAKA 0432 OSAKI 0002, 0012, 0432 OTTO VERSAND 0052, 0062, 0812 PANASONIC 0022, 0212, 0462, 0672, 0992, 1092, 1102, 1182 PENTAX 0172, 0602 PERDIO 0432 PHILCO 1062 PHILIPS 0052, 0082, 0092, 0152, 0182, 0362, 0372, 0382, 0472, 0502, 1072 PHONOLA 0052, 0152
THOMSON 1005 TOSHIBA 0755, 0765 VECTOR RESEARCH 0555, 0865 YAMAHA 0005, 0015, 0085, 0345, 0615, 0655, 0815, 0835, 0895, 1815 LUXOR MAGNAVOX MARANTZ 0185, 1895, 1905 1865, 1875 0165, 0175, 0545, 0665, 1275, 1335, 1405, 1505, 1875, 1955 MATSUSHITA 1095, 1605 MCS 0535 MEDION 0075, 1995, 2005, 2015 MEMOREX 0525, 1015, 1265, 1275, 1285, 1675 MGA 1125 MICROMAXX 2015 MISSION 0165, 1875 MITSUBISHI 1125, 1205 NAD 0135, 0255, 0285, 0295, 0305, 0345, 0755, 0765, 1315, 1325 NAKAMICHI 0635, 0645, 1565 NEC 0405, 0535,
GB RX-V620RDS 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.
Connection Guide (when listening to a digital 5.1-channel source) Main speakers A DVD player AUDIO OUT OPTICAL L S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Main speakers B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R R OPTICAL OUT S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L O R L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT R L V S DIGITAL INPUT CD DVD GND R TUNER AM ANT GND + SPEAKERS — + — L FM ANT A D-TV/CBL COAXIAL 75 UNBAL.
Quick Reference Card AMP/TUN DSP DSP/TUN INPUT DSP INPUT Input selector buttons DSP program group buttons 6CH INPUT EFFECT PRESET –/+ A/B/C/D/E TEST j/i A/B/C/D/E u/d ON SCREEN SET MENU LEVEL STANDBY TV POWER POWER VOLUME +/– TV VOLUME DSP program TV INPUT group buttons Input selector buttons SLEEP MUTE 6CH INPUT EFFECT TAPE/MD (CD-R) CD INPUT DSP A/B/C/D/E p Play b DIR A (tape) Skip – (MD/CD-R) w Rewind (tape) Search (MD/CD-R) INPUT Numeric buttons (MD/CD-R) INDEX (CD-R) +10 (MD
Quick Reference Card DVD/LD DVD MENU INPUT DSP INPUT DSP Numeric buttons Numeric buttons INDEX/Time (DVD) Chapter/Time (LD) +10 INDEX +10 DISC SKIP –/+ DISC SKIP –/+ (DVD) p Play A/B/C/D/E b Skip – (DVD) Skip/Chapter – (LD) w Search DISPLAY e Pause a Skip + (DVD) Skip/Chapter + (LD) s Stop f Search Return A/B/C/D/E Menu select Menu right Menu left Menu down MENU TITLE AV POWER AV POWER TV VCR INPUT DSP CBL/SAT INPUT DSP Numeric buttons Ch enter/ Recall CH –/+ w Rewind A/B/C/D/E