Yamaha RX-V495 Owner's Manual Page 1

Printed in Malaysia ID V342050YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANAD

10q INPUT MODEThis button switches the DVD/LD and TV/DBS input signalmode (AUTO/ANALOG).w VOLUMEThis control is used to raise or lower the volume leve

11English1 Multi-information displayThis displays various information, for example the stationfrequency, preset station number and name of the selecte

12REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERSee “REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER” on page 46 for full details.1 Component selectorPress the button for the component you wa

13Englishq EFFECT1)/CLEAR2)/+1003)1) This button is used to switch the DSP program on or off.* It only functions when AMP<TUNER>, TAPE/MD, CD, D

14SPEAKER SETUPThis unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality witha 5-speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear speakersand a ce

15EnglishSPEAKER PLACEMENTRefer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.Main: The position of your present stereo speakersystem.Rear: Beh

16 SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S)U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, China and General models... 2 SWITCHED OUTL

17EnglishRLRLCONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DECODERWhen using the DTS or other decoder with 6-channel discrete outputs, connect the 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT ter

18CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (COAXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALSIf your DVD (LD) player, TV/DBS tuner, etc. are equipped withcoaxial or optical digital audi

19EnglishNoteUse speakers with the specified impedance shown on therear panel of this unit.Main speaker connectionsOne or two speaker systems can be c

2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the unit is operated.2 Retain Instructions –

20How to connectConnect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections arefaulty

21EnglishIMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCHSelect the position whose requirements your speaker systemmeets. (Upper position)Main: If you use one pair of main

22Connecting the AM loop antenna* The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.* The AM loop antenna a

23EnglishADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNITSELECTING THE OUTPUT MODESThis unit provides you the following five functions to determine the method of di

241 23ADJUSTING METHODAdjustments should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display.When adjusting with the remote control transmit

25English2 14,743SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENTThis procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers by

266 Turn up the volume.Remote controlYou will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from eachspeaker for about two seconds in following order: left mains

27English8 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speakerand the rear speakers so that they become almost thesame as that of the main speakers.P

2823,47BASIC OPERATIONSTO PLAY A SOURCE3 Select the desired program source by using INPUT.(Turn on the TV/monitor for video sources.)Front panel Remot

29English7 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.Front panel Remote controlor8 If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc.and use the digit

3English19 For US customers only:Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna isconnected to this unit, be sure the antenna system isgrounded so

30Notes on using INPUT• The audio source selected by INPUT will not be played if the“TAPE/MD MON” indicator lights up or if “EXT. DECDR” isdisplayed.•

31English21,44 21TO RECORD A SOURCE ON TAPE OR MD1 Select the source to be recorded.Front panel Remote controlor2 Play the source and then turn up the

32321AUTOMATIC TUNING1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) and confirm it onthe display.Front panel or 2 Press TUNING MODE so that the “AUTO TUNING

33English2 43MANUAL PRESET TUNINGThis unit can store station frequencies to be selected by tuning. With this function, you can recall any desired st

34To recall a preset station1 Select the group of preset stations.Front panel Remote controlor2 Select the preset station number.Front panel Remote co

35English3 142To store stations1 Select the FM band.Front panel2 Press TUNING MODE so that the “AUTO TUNING”indicator lights up on the display.Front p

36EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONSYou can exchange the assigment of two preset stations with each other as shown below.3 Next, recall preset station “A5” by

37EnglishSETTING THE SLEEP TIMERThe SLEEP timer can be used to make this unit automatically switch to the standby mode. When you are going to sleep w

38No. PROGRAM1 DOLBY PRO LOGIC ( )This functions when the input signal is analog orPCM audio, or encoded with Dolby Digital in2-channel.Speaker outp

39EnglishFEATURESThis program is designed specifically to enhance mono audiosources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound imagecreated in t

4• Indoor FM Antenna• Antenne FM intérieure• AM Loop Antenna• Cadre-antenne AM• Antenna adapter(U.S.A. and Canada models only)• Adaptateur d’antenne(M

402PLAYING AN AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE WITH THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELDPROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT1 Follow steps 1 to 7 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” onpages 28 to 29.

41EnglishTo enjoy a video source with Dolby Pro LogicSurround or Dolby Digital-decodedWhen you select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC/DOLBY DIGITAL,DOLBY PRO LOGI

42122 Press + or – to adjust the settings for the delay time orspeaker output levels.Front panel Remote controlor3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to adjust the s

43EnglishAdjusting the delay timeYou can adjust the time difference between the beginning of thesound from the main speakers and the beginning of the

44D.RNG (Adjusting the dynamic range)Choices: MAX/STD/MINPreset position: MAX* This adjustment is effective only when Dolby Digital isdecoded.MAX: “Dy

45EnglishC.DELAY [Adjusting the delay ofcenter sounds (dialog, etc.)]Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps)Preset value: 0 ms* This adjustment is

46Components which can be controlledThere are eight buttons on the component selector that you can select to control connected components with this re

47EnglishTV VOLUMEEFFECTThis button switches the DSPprogram on or off.PRG+/PRG–These buttons select a DSP program.SET MENUThis button selects function

48The lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component.TV VOLUME TAPE/MD MODENotes: •TV VOLU

49EnglishTV VOLUMETV INPUTThe lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component. CD MODENote:

5English● 5-Channel Power AmplificationMinimum RMS Output Power<0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz>Main: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω)Center:60 W (8 Ω)Rear: 60 W + 6

50 DVD MENU MODEThe lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component.DISC SKIP +/–SKIP–PLAYS

51English CBL/DBS MODENote: TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEPfunction if you have preset the code for your TV. VCR MODENote: TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and

52NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERBattery installation Remote control transmitter operation rangeNotes• There should be no large obstacles b

53EnglishSETUP CODESTo control your components(MD recorder, DVD player,TV, etc.)1. Turn on the component to be used.2. Press the component selector wh

54SYMPTOMThe unit fails to turn on whenSTANDBY/ON is pressed, or set inthe standby mode suddenly soonafter the power has been turned on.The unit does

55EnglishSYMPTOMNo sound from the center speaker.The sound field cannot be recorded.The DVD/LD, TV or DBS sourcecannot be recorded on a tape deck,MD r

56SYMPTOMThe sound is degraded whenlistening with the headphones to aCD player or tape deck that isconnected to this unit.There is noise interference

57EnglishAUDIO SECTIONMinimum RMS Output Power8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THDMAIN L/R ... 60 W + 60 WCENTER...

58Signal-to-Noise Ratio(IHF) Mono/Stereo[U.S.A., Canada, China and Generalmodels] ... 81 dB/75 dB(DIN-Weighted, 40 kHz

113TVA-Mark 1161A Tandy 0941Abex 1151Admira 1141Adventura 1131Aiko 1121Akai 0331, 1101, 1111Alba 0431Alleron 1091Ambassador 1081Amstrad 0481, 1081Anam

6CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manualcarefully. Keep it in a safe place for fut

114Neckermann 1001Nei 1001Nikkai 0271, 0431, 1001, 1151Nikko 0861, 1111, 1121Novabeam 0721NTC 1121Onwa 1051Optimus 0551Optonica 0541, 1141Orion 0831,

115Philips 0036, 0216, 0306, 0316,0326, 0336, 0346Pioneer 0006, 0086Pioneer BR50 0846Pioneer BR60/70/80/81/82 0696Pioneer BR90 0556Pulsar 0386RCA Digi

116Quartz 0272, 0612Quasar 0382, 0392, 0932Radio Shack 0912, 0992Radix 0912Randex 0912RCA 0112, 0382, 0392, 0482, 0592,0602, 0662, 0822, 0942Realistic

117Sony 0065, 0565, 0865, 1145Staron 1235STS 0025Sylvania 0215Symphnoic 0335Tandy 0305Tangberg 1195Teac 0235, 0335, 0385, 0525,0795, 0835, 1355Technic

Printed in Malaysia ID V342050YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANAD

Quick Reference CardAMP<TUNER>TAPE/MD CD DVD/LDPOWERInput selector Input selector Input selector Input selectorA/B/C/D/E & PRESET +/–TESTVOL

VCR CBL/DBS TVDVD MENUVCR REC (*1)TV SLEEPVCR PLAYVCR REWINDMENU SELECTMENU LEFTRECALLCHANNELVCR POWERVCR CHANNEL +/–CBL/DBS CHANNEL +/–TV VOLUME TV V

7EnglishFEATURES OF SOUND EFFECTSWelcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment.This unit is one of the most complete and advanced AVrece

8Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. “DOLBY”, “PRO LOGIC”, and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby Laborat

9EnglishCONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSFRONT PANEL1 STANDBY/ONPress this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press itagain to set this unit to the