Yamaha RX-V3900 Owner's Manual

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Quick start guide6 EnPlace your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room.2 Connect speaker c

96 EnRemote control features Controlling other componentsSet the operation mode selector to FSOURCE to control other components selected with the inp

97 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Selecting a component to be controlledYou can select a component to be controlled independently

98 EnRemote control features1 Press GSETUP on the remote control using a ballpoint pen or similar object.“SETUP” appears in the display window (4) on

99 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish3 Press GSETUP using a ballpoint pen or similar object.“SETUP” appears in the display window (4)

100 EnRemote control featuresYou can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learning feature if you want to program function

101 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish7 Press GSETUP again to exit from the setup menu.• “ERROR” appears in the display window (4) on

102 EnRemote control featuresThe macro programming feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For

103 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Programming macro operationsYou can program your own macro to transmit several remote control

104 EnRemote control featuresYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed control area names and se

105 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. Setting the con

Quick start guide7 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglish1 Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD player and the

106 EnThis unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The multi-zone configuration feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce sepa

107 EnUsing multi-zone configurationADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Using the internal amplifiers of this unitIf you want to use one internal amplifier (SP

108 EnUsing multi-zone configuration Using TRIGGER OUT jacks for Zone 2 and Zone 3This unit is equipped with two TRIGGER OUT jacks. You can turn on a

109 EnUsing multi-zone configurationADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Selecting the input source of Zone 2 or Zone 3Rotate the CINPUT selector (or set the op

110 EnThis unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and

111 EnAdvanced setupADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishPress GID repeatedly using a ballpoint pen or similar object on the remote control to select the desired

112 EnAdvanced setup HDMI monitor check MONITOR CHECKUse this feature to activate or deactivate the monitor check function of this unit. Language LA

TROUBLESHOOTING113 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experienc

114 EnTroubleshootingNo picture. Your video monitor is connected to one of the analog video output jacks of this unit and the picture is input at diff

115 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishNo sound is heard from the subwoofer.“Bass Out” in “Configuration” is set to “Front” when a Dolby Di

Quick start guide8 En1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.2 Press AMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position on the front panel.3 Rotate t

116 EnTroubleshooting HDMIAn audio source cannot be recorded by the analog recording component connected to the analog AUDIO OUT (DVR, VCR or MD/CD-R

117 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish Tuner (FM/AM)Problem Cause RemedySee pageFMFM stereo reception is noisy.The characteristics of FM

118 EnTroubleshooting Remote controlProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe remote control does not work or function properly.Wrong distance or angle. The re

119 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish USB and NetworkProblem Cause RemedySee page“No Device” is displayed even when a USB device is pres

120 EnTroubleshootingStatus message Cause RemedySee pagePlease wait (Starting Server)This unit is in the middle of waking up MCX-2000 that has been se

121 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish iPodIn case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the panel display or in

122 EnTroubleshooting Automatic setupBefore automatic setupDuring automatic setupError message Cause RemedySee pageConnect MIC! Optimizer microphone

123 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishAfter automatic setup• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem,

RESETTING THE SYSTEM124 EnUse this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings.• This procedure completely resets

OPERATION MODES OF FRONT PANEL CONTROLS125 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishIf you perform a mode trigger operation using the front panel controls, this

9 EnPREPARATIONEnglishThe RS-232C terminal is a control expansion terminal for factory use only. Consult your dealer for details.ConnectionsRear panel

GLOSSARY126 En Audio and video synchronization (lip sync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a

127 EnGlossaryADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic

128 EnGlossary LFE 0.1 channelThis channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channe

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION129 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish Elements of a sound fieldWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instru

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION130 EnThis unit employs Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency characte

SPECIFICATIONS131 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.

132 EnSpecificationsAM SECTION• Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ... 530 to 1710 kHz[Asia and General models] ...

133 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish Numerics2ch Stereo, sound field program ... 453D indicator ... 275

Index134 EnENHANCER indicator ... 27ENHANCER, sound field program ... 45ENTERTAIN, sound field program ... 43Equalizing, au

Index135 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishParametric equalizer data copy, GUI menu ... 79Parametric equalizer info

10 EnConnectionsThe speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend.y• 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback of th

Index136 EnSurround L Level, sound field parameter ... 72SURROUND L/R jacks ... 22Surround left / right speak

i Front panelMASTERPURE DIRECTVOLUMEMAIN ZONEINPUTOFFONINFOZONE ON/OFFZONE CONTROLSMULTI ZONEMICOPTIMIZEREFFECTPROGRAMYPAOZONE 3RLOPTICALZONE 2AUDI O

iiAPPENDIX Remote controlZONESETUP IDMACROMODEDVD CDV-AUX DOCKMULTIPHONOAVPOWERTVPOWERTV DVR VCRTUNERBDHD DVDMDCD-RUSBNETCBLSATSRCH MODEMENUBANDTITLE

iiiSound output in each sound field programFront left speaker Surround left speaker Surround back right speakerCenter speaker Surround right speaker P

ivAPPENDIX*1 / / / : OFF*2 / / / : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input.Program 3DInput audio source2-channel (monaural)

vList of remote control codesTVACURA 00101ADDISON 01201, 01601, 08401ADMIRAL 01301, 02201, 05801ADVENT 09601AGB 06801AIKO 01201AKAI 00101, 00301, 0290

viAPPENDIXMEMOREX 00101, 01901, 02001, 02601, 03401, 05801, 11401METZ 05501MGA 00301, 01901, 02601MICROMAXX 10301MICROSTAR 10301MIDLAND 00201, 00501,

viiYAPSHE 03401YOKO 00401, 03701ZENITH 00201, 01201, 02601, 05801VCRADMIRAL 01102ADVENTURA 00002AIKO 02102AIWA 00002, 00402, 02202, 02602, 02702AKAI 0

viiiAPPENDIXSONIC BLUE 03002, 03102SONTEC 00402SONY 00002, 00102, 00202, 00302, 03302, 04102STS 00702SUNKAI 02602SUNSTAR 00002SUNTRONIC 00002SYLVANIA

ixGENEXXA 00305, 00905GOODMANS 00905GRUNDIG 00605HARMAN/KARDON00605, 00705HITACHI 00305JVC 00505KENWOOD 00105, 00405KRELL 00605LINN 00605LXI 00905MAGN

11 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Speaker typesFront left and right speakers (FL and FR)The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus e

xAPPENDIXHARMAN/KARDON00111MAGNAVOX 00111MARANTZ 00111MYRYAD 00111OPTIMUS 00011PHILIPS 00111PIONEER 00011POLK AUDIO 00111RCA 00011REVOX 00111SANSUI 00

xiintroductory material.) Rather, it is intended to be reliable, portable, industrial-strength code. We do not claim to have achieved that goal in eve

xiiAPPENDIXRELATED SOFTWARENumerous viewing and image manipulation programs now support JPEG. (Quite a few of them use this library to do so.) The JPE

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The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual.Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emplo

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12 EnConnectionsBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this un

13 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish 6.1-channel speaker connection 5.1-channel speaker connectionSurround back speakerSPEAKERSCENTERPRESENCE/ZONE 2/Z

14 EnConnections Connecting the speaker cable1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist th

15 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishThis unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection m

Caution-i En1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.2 Install this sound s

16 EnConnectionsThis unit has four HDMI input jacks and two HDMI output jacks for digital audio and video signal input/output. HDMI jack and cable pl

17 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Audio signal flowOnly the HDMI input jacks support DSD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and

18 EnConnectionsIf you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT jacks via a DVI connection, the connection may fail. In this case, the HDM

19 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting audio and video componentsThis unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI

20 EnConnectionsJacks used for audio and video connectionsRecommended connections are indicated by boldface. When connecting a recording component, yo

21 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish• Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV if the video conversion is disabled.

22 EnConnections[4] SUR.BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT jacksSurround back or presence channel output jacks. When you only connect one external amplifier for th

23 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting to the networkTo connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher st

24 EnConnectionsUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. To reproduce the source signals i

25 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishConnecting the wire of the AM loop antennayThe wire of the AM loop antenna does not have any polarity and you can co

Caution: Read this before operating your unit.Caution-ii EnLimited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and SwitzerlandThank you for having chos

26 EnConnections1 Make sure this unit is turned off.2 Press and hold NSTRAIGHT on the front panel and then press AMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON posit

27 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglisha Headphones indicatorLights up when headphones are connected (page 38).b Input source indicatorsThe corresponding c

28 EnConnectionso VOLUME level indicator• Indicates the current volume level.• Flashes while the mute function is on (page 38).p Input channel and spe

29 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishOperation mode selector (F)The function of some buttons depends on the operation mode selector position.AMPOperates

30 EnThis unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup

31 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONEnglishyIt is recommended that you use a tripod (etc.) to affix the optimizer mi

32 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room5 If you have finished the settings, press 9l to return to the previous menu level and then

33 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONEnglishUse this feature to optimize the setup of this unit for multiple listenin

34 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomIf an error or warning message appears, see “Error and warning messages” (page 32).10 Move

35 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONEnglishyThe results of the measurement that are the causes of the warning messag

Caution: Read this before operating your unit.Caution-iii EnManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbo

36 En1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.y• If you connect two video monitors to the HDMI OUT jacks of this unit, press RHDMI OUT repea

37 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONEnglishUse this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one

38 EnPlaybackConnect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel.yWhen you select a sound field p

39 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONEnglish Video informationHDMI error messageUse this feature to automatically set the main zone to the standby mode after

40 EnThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-c

41 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglish For audio music sourcesyFor audio music sources, we also recommend using the PURE DIRECT mode (page 4

42 EnSound field programs LIVE/CLUBHall in AmsterdamThe large, shoe box shaped hall seats about 2200 around the circle stage. Reflections are rich and

43 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglish For various sources ENTERTAIN For game programs ENTERTAIN For visual sources of music ENTERTAINSpor

44 EnSound field programs For movie sourcesyYou can select the desired decoder (page 63) used with following sound field program (except “Mono Movie”

45 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglish Stereo playback STEREO For compression artifacts (Compressed Music Enhancer mode) ENHANCER Surround

1 EnPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAPPENDIXEnglishFeatures ...

46 EnSound field programsCINEMA DSP 3D mode creates the intensive and accurate stereoscopic sound field in the listening room. You can activate and de

47 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglishUse the PURE DIRECT mode to enjoy the pure fidelity sound of the selected source. When the PURE DIRECT mode is activated, t

48 EnYou can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired FM/AM station:Frequency tuning modeYou can search or specify the frequency of the desired F

49 EnFM/AM tuningBASIC OPERATIONEnglishUse this feature to store up to 40 stations FM/AM stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5

50 EnFM/AM tuning Recalling a preset station1 If the PRESET indicator in the front panel turns off, press HSEARCH MODE (or ISRCH MODE) to turn it on.

51 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglishRadio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. This unit can receive various Radio

52 EnRadio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only)Use this feature to receive the EON (enhanced other networks) data service of the Radio Dat

53 EnRadio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only)BASIC OPERATIONEnglish• If the signals being received are not strong enough, this unit may

54 EnYou can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the musi

55 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglishIn “Music Content” menu of the GUI menu, you can browse the music contents of iPod, USB component, PC/MusicCAST and Interne

2 EnBy configuring the parameters in the GUI menu of this unit, you can adjust a variety of system settings suited for your listening environment. The

56 EnOnce you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (

57 EnUsing iPod™BASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou control your iPod with the following remote control buttons. GUI menu operationTo navigate the iPod menu us

58 EnThis unit is equipped with USB and network features that allow you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, and WMA files saved on your U

59 EnUsing USB and network featuresBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can navigate the USB and network menus with the following remote control buttons. GUI me

60 EnUsing USB and network features Use this feature to enjoy music files saved on your PC or Yamaha MCX-2000. MCX-2000 is a music server that enhance

61 EnUsing USB and network featuresBASIC OPERATIONEnglishUse this feature to listen to Internet Radio stations. This unit uses the vTuner Internet Rad

62 EnUsing USB and network features Select an item by using numeric buttons (1-8) (B)Press one of the numeric button (1-8) (B) to which the desired i

63 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode)Use this feature to play back sources with selected dec

64 EnAdvanced sound configurations Selecting decoders for multi-channel sourcesIf you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1

65 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish GUI menu treeGraphical user interface (GUI) menuStereo/Surround (page 69)Input Select (page 74)Music Content (page 75)

FEATURES3 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier◆Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω)Front: 140 W + 140 WCenter

66 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu* “iPod” appears when an iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal. “Bl

67 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishThis unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you

68 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuThis unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you to control the amplifier

69 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishYou can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do n

70 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Sound field parameter descriptionsYou can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so tha

71 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishLivenessSur. LivenessSB. LivenessLiveness. Surround and surround back liveness. Adjus

72 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Stereo program parameter descriptionsRev. DelayReverberation delay. Adjusts the time difference between the

73 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Compressed Music Enhancer mode parameter descriptions Decoder parameter descriptio

74 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuUse this menu to adjust the parameters of each input source.yTo customize the input source settings, press 0SU

75 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishFront Input (Front channel input jacks)If you selected “8ch” in “Input Channels”, you

GETTING STARTED4 En Installing batteries in the remote control1 Take off the battery compartment cover.2 Insert the four supplied batteries (AAA, LR0

76 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuUse this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker settings. Most of the “Speaker” parameters are set autom

77 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishBass Out (Bass out)Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-f

78 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuUse this menu to manually adjust the various volume settings.Adaptive DRC (Adaptive dynamic range control)Use

79 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Dynamic Range (Dynamic range)Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range

80 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuTest ToneUse this feature to select whether to turn on or off the test tone output while you are adjusting the

81 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Lipsync (Audio and video synchronization)Mode (HDMI automatic lip sync mode)If the

82 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuUse this menu to adjust the video parameters.yYou can reset the all parameters in “Video” to the initial facto

83 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish• If the aspect ratio of the input video source is other than 4:3, this unit automati

84 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Monitor Info. (Monitor information)Use this feature to check the information (interface and frequency for ea

85 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse this menu to set the functions of the multi-zone configuration. Zone SP Assign (

QUICK START GUIDE5 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishThe following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater.In these steps,

86 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Zone OSD (Zone on-screen display)Use this feature to display the operational status of Zone 2 and Zone 3 on

87 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishy• To reset the name, select “RESET” and then press 9ENTER.• To cancel the operation

88 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Initial Set (Initial settings)Audio Select (Default audio input jack select)Use this feature to designate th

89 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishManual Test (Manual test)This setting is available only when “Trigger Mode” is set to

90 EnUse this feature to save and recall up to six of your favorite setting for the main zone. You can also save up to four of your favorite settings

91 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (System Memory)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Renaming the stored settings1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Saving b

92 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (System Memory)If you load the system settings, the settings currently configured are overwritten. If yo

93 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (System Memory)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Example 1: Comparing the results of the automatic setup and ma

94 EnYou can operate this unit by using a Web browser. You can select the input source and sound field program, browse the iPod or USB/network content

95 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha an