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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver – an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field
Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to
bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system,
and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments – movie theater, concert hall, and so on.
In addition, you get incredible realism from sources encoded with Dolby Surround using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to
the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still
notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live
concert hall.  Extensive research into the exact nature of the
sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has
made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same
sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of
a live concert.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you
can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels:
the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for
dialog), and the rear surround sound channel (used for sound
effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The
center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal
positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the
screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded
video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When
you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit,
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and
distributes the surround-sound effects.

Dolby Pro Logic Su DSP

A Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large
movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed
to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many
speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to
that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the
room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers,
etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a
movie theater.
Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with
nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie
theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of
presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original
digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.

Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated
measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture
the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert
hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of
several actual live performance environments, all in your own
home.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital
signal processing system. This system improves the stability of
sound at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between
channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is
more accurate compared with conventional analog signal
processing systems.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This always assures you the best performance without
manual adjustment.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is used
on the sound field program “

 PRO LOGIC ENHANCED”.

   

CINEMA DSP

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these programs
are created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and
YAMAHA DSP technology.

Summary of Contents for RX-V395RDS

Page 1: ...RX V395 RX V395RDS NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER AMPLI TUNER AUDIO VIDEO OWNER S MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING BG ...

Page 2: ... AM ramantenn Antenna AM ad anello Antena de cuadro de AM AM Lusantenne 75 ohm 300 ohm antenna adapter U K model only Adaptateur d antenne 75 ohms 300 ohms Modèle pour le Royaume Uni seulement 75 Ohm 300 Ohm Antennenstecker nur Großbritannien Modell 75 ohm 300 ohm antennadapter Endast modell för brittisk Adattatore per antenna da 75 e 300 ohm Solo modello per la Gran Bretagna Adaptador de antena d...

Page 3: ... UNIT 6 SPEAKER SETUP 7 CONNECTIONS 8 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 14 SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 19 FEATURES CONTENTS Illustrations in this manual show the RX V395RDS model Functions and parts applicable only to the RX V395RDS are clearly specified 3 Center Channel Modes NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM Multi Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception RX V395RDS only 40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning Automatic...

Page 4: ...cation etc disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet 10 To prevent lightning damage disconnect the AC power plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm 11 Grounding or polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated 12 Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more ...

Page 5: ...e the remote control transmitter not to work correctly In this case reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting Remote control sensor Within approximately 6 m 19 7 feet For U K customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted For details refer to the instructions described on the r...

Page 6: ...on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre recorded video tapes laser discs and some TV cable broadcasts When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and distributes the surround sound effects Dolby Pro Logic Surround DSP A Dolby Surround sound system shows its f...

Page 7: ...CEMENT The recommended 5 speaker configuration requires a pair of main speakers a center speaker and a pair of rear speakers sometimes referred to as surround speakers When arranging your speakers refer to the illustration and information below Main Position the main speakers at equal distances away from the listening position and at equal distances on either side of the center speaker Rear Positi...

Page 8: ...ls of each component to the same numbered terminals on this unit Turntable Monitor TV TV Satellite tuner Video cassette recorder General model To AC outlet LD player DVD player etc Tape deck MD recorder etc CD player 4 AC OUTLETS SWITCHED Europe Canada U S A China and General models 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS U K and Australia models 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your compone...

Page 9: ...ISCRETE OUTPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND MAIN Example Dolby Digital decoder RF Demodulator Laserdisc player or other unit with Dolby Digital RF AC 3 RF output Notes The laserdisc player or other unit must be also connected to the DVD LD or TV DBS AUDIO SIGNAL input terminals of this unit to play a source encoded with Dolby Pro Logic Surround or in normal stereo or monaural The discrete signals in...

Page 10: ...n on the rear of this unit Note on main speaker connections One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit If you use only one speaker system connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals Note on subwoofer connection You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when reproducing discrete signals Connect the SUBWOO...

Page 11: ...is unit This could damage this unit and or speakers To connect to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals Red positive Black negative 1 Unscrew the knob 2 Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires 3 Tighten the knob and secure the wire 1 2 3 2 3 1 To connect to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals Red positive Black negative 1 Press the tab 2 Insert the bare wire Remove ap...

Page 12: ... If so set the switch to either end closely A OR B 4ΩMIN SPEAKER A B 8ΩMIN SPEAKER 6ΩMIN SPEAKER 6ΩMIN SPEAKER A OR B 8ΩMIN SPEAKER A B 16ΩMIN SPEAKER 8ΩMIN SPEAKER 8ΩMIN SPEAKER AC OUTLETS MAIN CENTER REAR MAIN CENTER REAR I00W MAX TOTAL SWITCHED SET BEFORE POWER ON IMPEDANCE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR Left position Main If you use one pair of main speakers the impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω...

Page 13: ...Indoor FM antenna included Outdoor AM antenna AM loop antenna included Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 2 3 The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit The antenna may be hung on a wall The AM loop antenna should be kept connected even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit Orient so that the best reception is obtained GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum inter...

Page 14: ...s this button to preset AM and FM radio frequencies manually Refer to page 27 When this button is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds automatic preset tuning begins Refer to page 28 EDIT button This button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with each other Refer to page 29 TUNING MODE AUTO MAN L MONO button Press this button to switch the tuning mode to automatic or manual ...

Page 15: ...ng this button repeatedly changes the display to the PS mode PTY mode RT mode CT mode RDS services subject to availability and station frequency in turn Refer to page 32 PTY SEEK MODE button RX V395RDS only When this button is pressed the unit turns into the PTY SEEK mode Refer to page 33 PTY SEEK START button RX V395RDS only Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired pro...

Page 16: ...this state sound output is 2 channel stereo AUTO indicator Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode MEMORY indicator When the MEMORY button is pressed this indicator flashes for about 5 seconds During this period the displayed station can be programmed to the memory by using the A B C D E button and the preset station number selector buttons RDS mode indicators RX V395RDS only The ...

Page 17: ... deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component REC PAUSE DIR B DIR A PLAY DISC POWER I VOLUME PLAY PRESET A B C D E TIME LEVEL TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED SLEEP TAPE A B ON OFF 2CH 6CH TUNER CD PHONO DELAY CENTER REAR SWFR DVD LD VCR TV DBS 2 Ÿ 1 ...

Page 18: ... signals When switched to 6ch discrete signals from the unit connected to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT terminals of this unit are selected as the input signals Program selector keys PROGRAM When the built in digital sound field processor including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on this key changes the currently selected DSP program whenever the right or left side of this key is pressed PROLOGIC...

Page 19: ...ound decoder L R 2 1 3 4 REC PAUSE DIR B DIR A PLAY DISC POWER I VOLUME PLAY PRESET A B C D E TIME LEVEL TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED SLEEP TAPE A B ON OFF 2CH 6CH TUNER CD PHONO DELAY CENTER REAR SWFR DVD LD VCR TV DBS 5 1 Set VOLUME to the minimum level dB 2 Turn the power on 4 VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB STANDBY ON SPEAKERS A ON OFF B BASS TREBLE BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 5...

Page 20: ...ers WIDE Select this mode when you use a center speaker approximately the same size as the main speakers For 4 speaker configuration PHANTOM Select this mode when you do not use the center speaker The center speaker sound will be output from the left and right main speakers CENTER MODE NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM 4 VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R 7 Turn up the volume ...

Page 21: ... you can adjust the overall sound level of your audio system by using the VOLUME control or the VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter only If you use external power amplifiers you may also use their volume controls to achieve proper balance In step 9 if the center channel mode is in the PHANTOM position the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted because the center soun...

Page 22: ...ALANCE refer to page 25 and or use the digital sound field processor Refer to page 36 Notes on using the input selector buttons Note that pressing each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel The selection of TAPE MD MONITOR cannot be canceled by pressing another input selector button To cancel it press TAPE MD MONITOR agai...

Page 23: ...NPUT terminals are not used Notes on reproducing discrete signals with Dolby Digital DTS or other future format 1 Your speaker system must include a center speaker 2 Your speaker system should include a subwoofer Connect a subwoofer which has a built in amplifier directly to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit For more details on hooking up a subwoofer to this unit refer to pages 10 and 12 ...

Page 24: ...ing on the tape deck or MD recorder etc or VCR connected to this unit 4 If the tape deck or MD recorder etc is used for recording you can monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE MD MONITOR so that the TAPE MON indicator lights up on the display Notes The settings of DSP and the VOLUME BASS TREBLE and BALANCE controls have no effect on the material being recorded In step 1 do not make an...

Page 25: ...lifier driving the subwoofer or a subwoofer system including an amplifier is connected to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal on the rear of this unit you can adjust the subwoofer output level on this unit 1 Press once or more so that SWFR appears on the display 2 By continuously pressing the or side of the TIME LEVEL button the level value changes continuously If you feel that bass tone is insufficient...

Page 26: ...he signals of the station are weak change to the MANUAL TUNING method TAPE MD MONITOR TUNER CD PHONO FM AM or TUNING MODE AUTO MAN L MONO AUTO DOWN UP TUNING MANUAL TUNING TAPE MD MONITOR TUNER CD PHONO FM AM or TUNING MODE AUTO MAN L MONO Turn the AUTO indicator off DOWN UP TUNING 1 Select TUNER as the input source 2 Select the reception band FM or AM confirming it in the display 3 4 Tune to a de...

Page 27: ...e same way by selecting other groups in step 2 A B C D E PRESET MAN L AUTO FM MEMORY MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRESET MHz AUTO STEREO 0 20 l00 CONCERT HALL Shows the displayed station has been programmed to A1 To recall a preset station A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Flashes on and off for about 5 seconds 1 1 Select the group of preset stations 2 2 Select the preset station number Notes A new setting can ...

Page 28: ...ext stations to C6 C7 sequentially If stations are stored up to E8 the automatic preset tuning is automatically concluded FM AM Press and hold for more than 3 seconds MAN L AUTO FM MEMORY PRESET MEMORY AUTO Flashes DOWN UP TUNING When the automatic preset tuning concludes The display shows the frequency of the last preset station Check the contents and the number of preset stations by following th...

Page 29: ...ant to shift the preset station on E1 to A5 and vice versa L R 2 4 1 Recall the preset station on E1 by following the method in To recall a preset station on page 27 2 3 Next recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method as step 1 EDIT MEMORY PRESET Flashes MEMORY PRESET Flashes EDIT Shows the exchange of stations is completed 4 ...

Page 30: ...VIE STADIUM DISCO ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL NORM WIDE PHANTOM EFFECT OFF PS EON AFFAIRS SPORT NEWS INFO RT CT PTY This unit can be turned into the following five modes to display RDS data PS Program Service name mode Displays the name of the RDS station currently being received instead of the frequency PTY Program Type mode Displays the type of the program on the RDS station currently being receiv...

Page 31: ... M O R M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M Varied Used for mainly speech based programs usually of light entertainment nature not covered by above categories Examples are quizzes panel games personality interviews comedy and satire Pop Commercial music which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal often featuring in current or recent record sales charts Rock Contemporary modern music ...

Page 32: ... next page RT mode Information about the program on the station being received is displayed Information is displayed by a maximum of 64 Roman Alphabets including umlaut sign If other characters are used on the RT data they are displayed with under bars If the station does not employ the RT data service this mode cannot be selected CT mode Current time is displayed in the following form The CT data...

Page 33: ...gram type MODE START PTY SEEK Flashes DOWN UP TUNING MODE START PTY SEEK AUTO PTY HOLD PS RT CT PTY Flashes 3 Begin searching all preset RDS stations The PTY HOLD indicator lights up in the display If a station which broadcasts a program of the program type is found the unit stops at the station and the station name Program Service name lights in the display If a station found is not one you want ...

Page 34: ...lay If the EON indicator is not illuminated in the display receive an or another RDS station so that the EON indicator lights up in the display 2 Select a desired program type NEWS INFO AFFAIRS or SPORT The search is performed among all preset RDS stations in the background If a program is found the program is automatically received when its broadcast starts EON kHz MHz MEMORY AUTO PTY HOLD TAPE M...

Page 35: ...teers the sound source more smoothly and precisely as compared to conventional types This program is also used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround Enhancing the Normal Dolby Pro Logic the DSP technology simulates the multi surround speaker systems of a 35 mm movie theater This effect creates a wide surround sound field and expands the sound stage with an improved presence image Thi...

Page 36: ...next time you select the input source the same program is automatically recalled If you prefer to cancel the DSP press the EFFECT button The sound will be the normal 2 channel stereo without surround sound effect When CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE TV SPORTS DISCO ROCK CONCERT or CONCERT HALL is selected no sound is heard from the center speaker When a monaural sound source is played with DOLBY PRO LOGI...

Page 37: ...ready set in SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT on page 19 1 Press repeatedly until REAR appears on the display 2 Pressing and holding the or side of the TIME LEVEL button continuously changes the level value The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point 0 dB Control range MIN 20 to 10 dB DELAY CENTER REAR SWFR TIME LEVEL Adjustable Adjustable Notes This adjustment can be made only when the dig...

Page 38: ...onds ROCK CONCERT from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 17 milliseconds CONCERT HALL from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 30 milliseconds Adjustment of DELAY TIME DELAY CENTER REAR SWFR ms TIME LEVEL ms Adjustable Note The values of the delay time center level rear level and subwoofer output level you set will remain memorized even when this unit is in the standby mode However if the power co...

Page 39: ...a while the display returns to the indication displayed before the SLEEP timer was set 2 The unit will be turned into the standby mode automatically at the selected SLEEP time SLEEP Press repeatedly to select the desired SLEEP time SLEEP CONCERT HALL Indicates the SLEEP time Lights up 120 90 60 30 Minutes The SLEEP timer is off OFF The state before the SLEEP key is pressed To cancel the selected S...

Page 40: ... Select another program suitable for the monaural sound source Raise the sound output level to the center speaker Select NORMAL or WIDE Select the appropriate program Check the antenna connections Try using a high quality directional FM antenna Set the TUNING MODE button to the manual tuning mode Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath interference Use the manual tuning method Use a high q...

Page 41: ...R Input 5 1 k ohms shorted 1 kHz 10 kHz 60 dB or more 45 dB or more Tone Control Characteristics BASS Boost cut 10 dB 50 Hz Turnover Frequency 350 Hz TREBLE Boost cut 10 dB 20 kHz Turnover Frequency 3 5 kHz Filter Characteristics Subwoofer L P F fc 150 kHz 6 dB oct AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Power Amp Section When both channels are driven Main L R 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0...

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