Yamaha RX-V450 Manual

RX-V450AV ReceiverOWNER'S MANUALU00_RXV450_U_EN.book Page 1 Monday, February 16, 2004 7:03 PM

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other component

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7EnglishINTRODUCTIONH STRAIGHT (EFFECT)Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is selected, input signals (2-channel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS81 Decoder indicatorsWhen any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.2 SILENT CINEMA indicatorLigh

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS9EnglishINTRODUCTION1 DIGITAL INPUT jacksSee pages 14, 16 and 17 for details.2 MULTI CH INPUT jacks See page 15 for connection i

SPEAKER SETUP10The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources.

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

12SPEAKER SETUP FRONT terminalsConnect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the FR

CONNECTIONS13EnglishPREPARATIONDo not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete.

14CONNECTIONS Connections for DVD playbackConnecting video componentsMONITOR OUTAUDIOVIDEODVD VIDEORLVIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO PR DVD MONITOR OUT PB YDVDL

15EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacksThis unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSi• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended

16CONNECTIONS Connections for other video components VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)Use these jacks to connect any video source, such as a game

17EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for audio componentsConnecting audio componentsAUDIORL IN(PLAY)(REC)MD/CD-RCDDIGITALINPUTCDCOAXIALOPTICAL

18CONNECTIONSBoth AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect

19EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting the AC power cordPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)U.K. and Australia m

20CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchDo not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched on, as doing so may

21EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATIONWhen all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote contro

BASIC SETUP22The basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort.y• If you wish to configure the unit manual

23EnglishBASIC SETUPPREPARATION7 Press d to display the SPEAKERS parameter.8 Press j / i to select the number of speakers you connected.SPEAKERS 6spk

24BASIC SETUP To balance the speaker levelsPerform the following steps after step 13 (see page 23).The unit outputs the test tone from the selected s

PLAYBACK25EnglishBASIC OPERATION1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.2 Turn on the video monitor connected to

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSii EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGMASTGROUNDCLAMPANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810–20)GROUNDING CONDUC

26PLAYBACK7 Select a sound field program if desired.Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly (or press AMP on the remote control to select the AMP mode, then pr

27EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Selecting MULTI CH INPUTPress MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video m

28PLAYBACK Remote control operationPress AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly to select the desir

29EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing

30PLAYBACK Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (Direct Stereo)Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors to enjoy

31EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Downmixing to 2 channelsYou can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi-channel sources.Press PROGRAM l / h

32PLAYBACK• When you play DTS-encoded CD/LDs with the input mode set to AUTO:– This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode. The unit rem

TUNING33EnglishBASIC OPERATIONThere are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there

34TUNING Manual tuningIf the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station will autom

35EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION3 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds.The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.iii1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for fu

36TUNING4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 through 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.Press h to select a higher

37EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATIONYou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure for ex

RECORDING38Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those compo

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS39EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy

40SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS*You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II processing using the PLII/PLIIx parameter on page 57.DOLBY DIGI

41EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSYou can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM

ADVANCED OPERATIONS42Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful whe

43EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATIONYou can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible

SET MENU44You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the

45EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.yYou can change SET MENU parameters while the unit is re

1EnglishPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFEATURES...

46SET MENUUse to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of t

47EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Speaker level B)SP LEVELUse these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surro

48SET MENU Audio set G)AUDIO SETUse to customize this units overall audio settings.Audio mute A.MUTEUse to adjust how much the mute function reduces

49EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to adjust the optional system parameters. Display set A)DISPLAY SETDimmer DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES50In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manuf

51EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONYou can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up

52REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESOnce you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some but

53EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION Clearing a setup manufacturer code for component control1 Press an input selector button or / to

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS54What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room.

55EnglishEDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERSADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 as necessary to change other program parameters.You cannot cha

FEATURES2Built-in 6-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)Front: 85 W + 85 WCenter: 85 WSurround: 85 W + 85

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS56You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately i

57EnglishSOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor PRO LOGIC IIx Music and PRO LOGIC II Music PANORAMAFunction: Extends the front s

TROUBLESHOOTING58Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the

59EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuitry has been activated

60TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel di

61EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tuner Remote controlProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageFMFM stereo reception is noisy.The characteristi

RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS62If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets A

GLOSSARY63EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-cha

64GLOSSARY CINEMA DSPSince the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a thea

65EnglishGLOSSARYADDITIONAL INFORMATION Component video signalWith the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal

GETTING STARTED3EnglishINTRODUCTIONPlease check that you received all of the following parts.1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cove

SPECIFICATIONS66AUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω...

iLIST OF MANUFACTURER CODESTVA TANDY 0941ABEX 1151ADMIRA 1141ADVENTURA 1131AIKO 1121AIWA 1481AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111ALBA 0431ALLERON 1091AMBASSADOR 1081

iiSANYO 0171, 0231, 0271, 0661, 0801, 0911, 0981, 1231, 1251, 1261SBR 1001SCHEIDER 1001SCIMITSU 1031SCOTCH 0861SCOTT 0831, 0861, 0941, 1031, 1051, 109

iiiHARMAN/KARDON0632, 1082HARWOOD 0752, 0852HEADQUARTER 0612HI-Q 0842HINARI 0852HITACHI 0102, 0562, 0572, 0582, 0592, 0602, 0992ITT 0942JVC (VICTOR) 0

ivSAE 0215SAMSUNG 1285SANSUI 0215, 0625, 0975, 1025, 1105SANYO 0145, 0555, 0635, 0765SCOTT 0325, 1105SEARS 0345SHARP 0235, 0665, 0895, 1065, 1075SHERW

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS41 STANDBY/ONTurns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5EnglishINTRODUCTIONA PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jackOutputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect h