Yamaha RX-V463 Owner's Manual

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

Quick start guide8 En After using this unit...Press ASTANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode.This unit is set to the stand

Connections9 EnEnglishPREPARATIONConnectionsRear panelLRSURROUNDLRFRONT BLRFRONT ACENTERMONITOR OUTLRDTV/CBL DVRDVDMD/ CD-ROUT (REC)IN (PLAY)OUTINDTV/

10 EnConnectionsThe speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. F

11 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATIONBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections a

12 EnConnections Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminalA speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are col

13 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATIONConnect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with. Aud

14 EnConnections HDMI compatibility with this unit• When CPPM copy-protected DVD audio is played back, video and audio signals may not be output depe

15 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATIONConnect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT

16 EnConnections• Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 15).• To make a digital connection to a compo

17 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATION Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR Connecting a set-top boxMONITOR OUTLRDTV/CBL DVRDVDMD/ CD-ROUT (REC)IN (PLA

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.En1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for fut

18 EnConnectionsConnect the audio components as follows. Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/MD recorder• When you connect your CD player via an

19 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATIONThis unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal do

20 EnConnectionsBoth FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. In general, th

21 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATION Turning on this unitPress ASTANDBY/ON (or GPOWER) to turn on this unit.yWhen you turn on this unit, there will be

22 EnConnections1 HDMI indicatorLights up when the signal of the selected input source is input at the HDMI IN jacks (see page 14).2 DOCK indicator• L

23 EnConnectionsEnglishPREPARATIONB CINEMA DSP indicatorLights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program (see page 39).VIRTUAL indicatorLigh

Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room24 EnThis unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which let

25 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomEnglishPREPARATION4 Make sure that “SETUP” is set to “AUTO” and the pointer is pointing at

26 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomThe display changes as follows.The results displayed under “RESULT” are as follows.Number o

27 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomEnglishPREPARATION10 Press 7n and then press 7l / h to select “SET” or “CANCEL”.Choices: SE

1 En EnglishPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAPPENDIXFeatures ...

SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES28 EnThis unit is equipped with 16 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial facto

29 EnSelecting the SCENE templatesEnglishBASIC OPERATION Which SCENE template would you like to select?* When iPod is connected to the Yamaha iPod un

30 EnSelecting the SCENE templates Preset SCENE templates descriptionsThe illustrations of the SCENE button in the following table indicate the assig

31 EnSelecting the SCENE templatesEnglishBASIC OPERATIONYou can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the prese

32 EnSelecting the SCENE templates Controlling the input source components in the SCENE modeYou can operate both this unit and the input source compo

PLAYBACK33 EnEnglishBASIC OPERATION1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.2 Press JSPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speakers you wa

34 EnPlaybackThis unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch between input jacks when more than on

35 EnPlaybackEnglishBASIC OPERATIONYou can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor.1 Turn on the video monitor connected to

36 EnPlaybackYou can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical musi

37 EnPlaybackEnglishBASIC OPERATIONUse this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time.Press 4AMP and t

Features2 EnBuilt-in 5-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power[U.S.A. and Canada models](1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω)105 W/ch[Other models](1 kHz,

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS38 EnThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost a

39 EnSound field programsEnglishBASIC OPERATION Enjoying 2-channel sources using the standard decodersSignals input from 2-channel sources can also b

40 EnSound field programs Editing sound fields parametersYou can enjoy good quality sound with the factory default parameters. Although you do not ha

USING AUDIO FEATURES41 EnEnglishBASIC OPERATIONUse the DIRECT mode to enjoy the high quality sounds of the selected source. When the DIRECT mode is ac

42 EnUsing audio featuresThe night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night.1 Press 4AMP and then PNIGHT rep

FM/AM TUNING43 EnEnglishBASIC OPERATIONThere are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong

44 EnFM/AM tuningYou can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers

45 EnFM/AM tuningEnglishBASIC OPERATIONYou can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it wa

RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (EUROPE AND RUSSIA MODELS ONLY)46 EnRadio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. Th

47 EnRadio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only)EnglishBASIC OPERATIONUse this feature to select the desired radio program by program typ

Getting started3 EnEnglishINTRODUCTION Supplied accessoriesCheck that you received all of the following parts.❏ Remote control❏ Batteries (2) (AAA, R

48 EnRadio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only)4 Press 0PTY SEEK START on the remote control to start searching for all the available Ra

USING A USB MEMORY DEVICE OR A USB PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER49 EnEnglishBASIC OPERATIONUse this feature to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA files

50 EnUsing a USB memory device or a USB portable audio player3 Press 7k / n / l / h on the remote control to select the desired file.• Press 7k / n to

USING IPOD™51 EnEnglishBASIC OPERATIONOnce you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to

52 EnUsing iPod™ Controlling iPod in the menu browse modeYou can perform the advanced operations of your iPod using the supplied remote control when

USING BLUETOOTH™ COMPONENTS53 EnEnglishBASIC OPERATIONYou can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK termina

RECORDING54 EnRecording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those co

SET MENU55 EnEnglishADVANCED OPERATIONYou can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way

56 EnSET MENUOption menu 3 OPTION MENU Signal information SIGNAL INFOUse this feature to check audio signal information (see page 36).Use the rem

57 EnSET MENUEnglishADVANCED OPERATIONUse this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when usin

Quick start guide4 EnThe following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater.Prepare the following items.❏ Speak

58 EnSET MENUSurround left/right speakers SUR. L/R SPChoices: NONE, SML, LRG When the surround speakers are largeSelect “LRG” (large).When the surrou

59 EnSET MENUEnglishADVANCED OPERATION Speaker level B)SP LEVELUse this feature to manually adjust the output level of each speaker.Control range: –

60 EnSET MENU Center speaker equalizer D)CENTER GEQUse this feature to adjust the built-in 5-frequency band (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz

61 EnSET MENUEnglishADVANCED OPERATIONMaximum volume MAX VOL.Use this feature to set the maximum volume level. This feature is useful to avoid the un

62 EnSET MENUUse this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the decoder mode or rename the input source. Input assignmentA)INPUT ASSIGNMENTUse thi

63 EnSET MENUEnglishADVANCED OPERATION4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to rename each input source.5 Press 7ENTER to exit from “INPUT RENAME”. Volume trim

64 EnSET MENUUse this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. Display settings A)DISPLAY SETDimmer DIMMERUse this feature to adjust the brig

65 EnSET MENUEnglishADVANCED OPERATION Audio select C)AUDIO SELECTUse this feature to designate the default audio input jack select setting for the

66 EnSET MENU USB playback styles F)USB PLAY STYLEUse this feature to adjust the playback style according to your preference. You can shuffle files

Remote control features67 EnEnglishADVANCED OPERATIONIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual compo

Quick start guide5 EnEnglishINTRODUCTIONPlace your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room.

68 EnRemote control features Controlling other componentsPress one of the input selector buttons (3) or A to D buttons to control other components. Y

69 EnRemote control featuresEnglishADVANCED OPERATIONYou can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. For a complete

Advanced setup70 EnThis unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations

Troubleshooting71 EnEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experienci

72 EnTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit, et

73 EnTroubleshootingEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedySee pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indi

74 EnTroubleshooting TunerProblem Cause RemedySee pageFMFM stereo reception is noisy.The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this probl

75 EnTroubleshootingEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION AUTO SETUPBefore AUTO SETUPDuring AUTO SETUPError message Cause RemedySee pageConnect MIC!Optimizer

76 EnTroubleshootingAfter AUTO SETUP• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then run “AUTO SETUP” again.• If a

77 EnTroubleshootingEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION USBProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe music files and directories in the USB device cannot be viewed.T

Quick start guide6 En1 Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD player and the DVD DIGITAL INPUT C

78 EnTroubleshooting iPodIn case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel and in the OSD, check the connection t

79 EnTroubleshootingEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION BluetoothStatus message Cause RemedySee pageSearching...The Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth com

80 EnTroubleshooting Remote control Resetting the systemUse this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings.1

Glossary81 EnEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION CINEMA DSPSince the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, the

82 EnGlossary HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Provi

Specifications83 EnEnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround[U.S.A. and Canada models]1 kHz, 0.

INDEX84 En Numerics1 SOUND MENU, Manual setup ... 552 INPUT MENU, Manual setup ... 552ch Enhancer, Sound field program ...

Index85 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish FF)DYNAMIC RANGE, Sound menu ...60Factory presets, Advanced setup ...

Index86 EnRT, Radio Data System information ... 46 SSCENE 1 ... 7SCENE template selection ...

87 EnEnglishLimited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and SwitzerlandThank you for having chosen a Yamaha product. In the unlikely event that

Quick start guide7 EnEnglishINTRODUCTION1 Turn on the video monitor and then set the input source selector of the video monitor to this unit.2 Press Q

i Front panel/Face avant/Frontblende/Frontpanelen/Voorpaneel/Фронтальная панельSPEAKERSPHONESSILENT CINEMA A/B/OFFl PRESET/TUNING/CH hA/B/C/D/EBA

iiAPPENDIX Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУRECSUR. DECODENIGHTSTRAIGHT DIRECTPARAMETER

iiiList of remote control codesListe des codes de commandeListe der FernbedienungscodesLista över fjärrstyrningskoderLijst met afstandsbedieningscodes

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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

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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