Yamaha RX-V750 Manual

RX-V750AV ReceiverOWNER'S MANUALU00_RXV750_U_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 5, 2003 3:38 PM

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6This section describes the function of each control on the remote control. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 63 to operate

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7EnglishINTRODUCTIONG MULTI CH INSelects the MULTI CH INPUT mode when using an external decoder (etc.).H SELECT k/nSelects anoth

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS8The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control senso

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS9EnglishINTRODUCTION1 Decoder indicatorsWhen any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.2 SILENT C

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS10K 96/24 indicatorLights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit.L LFE indicatorLights up when the input signal contai

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS11EnglishINTRODUCTION1 DIGITAL INPUT jacksSee pages 17, 19 and 20 for details.2 Audio component jacksSee page 19 for connection

SPEAKER SETUP12+The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources.

13EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATIONBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections ar

14SPEAKER SETUP You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously.• The surround back

15EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATION FRONT terminalsConnect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect i

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

CONNECTIONS16Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Signal directions

17EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for DVD playbackConnecting video componentsAUDIODVDDVDCOAXIALDVDVIDEOVIDEOS VIDEOMONITOROUTDTV/CBLDVDCOMP

18CONNECTIONS Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacksThis unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right

19EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for other video components VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)Use these jacks to connect any video sour

20CONNECTIONS Connections for audio components Connecting a turntablePHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartrid

21EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting to an external amplifierIf you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another a

22CONNECTIONS[Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connec

23EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting the AC power cordPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)U.K. and Australia m

24CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchDo not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched on, as doing so may

25EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATIONWhen all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote contro

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

AUTO SETUP26This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker

27EnglishAUTO SETUPPREPARATIONFor best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure. If there is too much ambie

28AUTO SETUPIf you set SETUP to AUTO in step 6The RESULT display appears for a few seconds after each check, then settings of the next item will start

29EnglishAUTO SETUPPREPARATION Troubleshooting for auto setup procedureBefore auto setupDuring auto setupPress j / i to display the detailed informat

PLAYBACK301 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.3 Press SPEA

31EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION7 Select a sound field program if desired.Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the soun

32PLAYBACK Selecting the MULTI CH INPUTPress MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor.MULTI CH IN

33EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Remote control operationPress AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeated

34PLAYBACK• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs

35EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (PURE DIRECT)PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP p

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

36PLAYBACK Downmixing to 2 channelsYou can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi-channel sources.Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the rem

37EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION• When you play DTS encoded sources with the input mode set to AUTO:– This unit automatically switches to the DTS deco

TUNING38There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.

39EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION Manual tuningIf the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually.1 Select TUNER and the r

40TUNING3 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds.The preset number, the “MEMORY” and “AUTO” indicators flash. After about 5 sec

41EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the “MEMORY” indicator is flashing.Press h

42TUNINGYou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset statio

43EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATIONRDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The RDS function is carried

44TUNINGIf you select the desired program type, this unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of the requir

RECORDING45EnglishBASIC OPERATIONRecording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instru

1EnglishPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFEATURES...

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS46This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multichannel playback from

47EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSDTS: SUR. STANDARDStandard 5.1-channel processing for DTS and 96kHz/24-bit DTS sources.MU

48SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSYou can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.F

ADVANCED OPERATIONS49EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONYou can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and so

50ADVANCED OPERATIONS Canceling the sleep timerPress SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the front panel display.After a few seconds, “SLEE

51EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATIONYou can use the test tone feature to manually balance your speaker levels. Please note that this operati

SETUP MENU52You can use the following parameters in the setup menu to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Ch

53EnglishSETUP MENUADVANCED OPERATION3 OPTION MENUUse to adjust the optional system settings.Item Features Page A)DISPLAY SETAdjusts the brightness of

54SETUP MENUUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.y• You can change the setup menu parameters while the unit is reproducing sound

55EnglishSETUP MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monito

FEATURES2Built-in 7-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)Front: 100 W + 100 WCenter: 100 WSurround: 100 W

56SETUP MENUFront speakers FRONTChoices: LARGE, SMALL• Select LARGE if you have large front speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the front

57EnglishSETUP MENUADVANCED OPERATIONLFE/Bass out BASS OUTLFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit decodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signa

58SETUP MENU Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCEUse this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective

59EnglishSETUP MENUADVANCED OPERATION Audio set G)AUDIO SETUse to customize this units overall audio settings.Audio mute A.MUTEUse to adjust how muc

60SETUP MENUFor COAXIAL INPUT jacks 5 and 6Choices: CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVD, MD/CD-R• You cannot select a specific item more than once for the sa

61EnglishSETUP MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to adjust the optional system settings. Display set A)DISPLAY SETDimmer DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness

62SETUP MENU• You cannot automatically revert to the previous parameter settings once you initialize a sound field program group.• You cannot separate

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES63EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made

64REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESYou can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up for each input area.The f

65EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION4 Press one of the buttons shaded below to see if you can control your component. If you can, the ma

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

66REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES3 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar object.Do not press and hold LEARN. If you hold it down for more than three se

67EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONYou can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use

68REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, renamed source names and setup manufacturer c

69EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION Clearing a learned functionYou can clear the function learned in a certain programmed button in ea

70REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESOnce you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some but

ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)71EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONThis unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. You can contr

72ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)Using this unit’s internal amplifierTo use this unit’s internal amplifier, select ON in ZONE2 AMP.T

73EnglishZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)ADVANCED OPERATION3 Press an input selector button to select the input source you want to li

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS74What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room.

75EnglishEDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERSADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 Press u / d to select the parameters.5 Press j / i to change the parameter value.When y

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

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS76You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately i

77EnglishSOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATION LIVENESSFunction: This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in t

78SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS REV.TIME (Reverberation time)Function: This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequ

79EnglishSOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATION DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift)Function: This parameter adjusts the height of the front an

TROUBLESHOOTING80Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the

81EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuitry has been activated

82TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator on the front panel di

83EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION TunerProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThere is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equip

84TROUBLESHOOTING Remote controlProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe remote control does not work nor function properly.Wrong distance or angle. The

GLOSSARY85EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic soun

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

86GLOSSARY Neo:6Neo:6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6 channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables playback with the full-ra

SPECIFICATIONS87EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04%

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