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Connecting Speakers

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),
“+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the
polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTIONS

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on

the rear panel of this unit.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and

do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This
could damage the unit and/or speakers.

Main speaker terminals

One or two speaker systems can be connected to these
terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to
either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Rear speaker terminals

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

Center speaker terminal

A center speaker can be connected to this terminal.

CONNECTIONS

MAINS

R

L

A

B

 MAIN A OR B : 4

MIN. /SPEAKER

               A + B : 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

 CENTER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

 REAR

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

 MAIN A OR B : 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

              A + B : I6

MIN. /SPEAKER

 CENTER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

 REAR

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

MAIN

+

+

+

+

R

L

100W MAX. TOTAL

SWITCHED

Main speakers A

Right

Left

Main speakers B

Right

Left

(Europe model)

Center speaker

Rear speakers

Right

Left

Subwoofer connection

If you have a subwoofer with built-
in amplifier, including the
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer System, connect the
input terminal of the subwoofer
system to the SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT terminal of this unit.

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Summary of Contents for RX-V396RDS

Page 1: ...ANUAL MODE D EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING RX V396RDS Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli tuner audio vidéo RX V396RDS G B 1 20 0 6 23 PM ...

Page 2: ...solvents this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth 10 Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty 11 When not planning to use this unit for a long period of time e g a vacation disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet 12 To prevent lightning damage disconnect the AC power cord and disconnect the antenna c...

Page 3: ...em Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment 6 Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future Formats 2 Optical 1 Coaxial Digital Signal Input Terminals SLEEP Timer Remote Control Capability INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 D...

Page 4: ...battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover Battery Replacement If the remote control operates only when it is close to the unit the batteries are weak Replace all the batteries with new ones Notes Use only AA R06 or UM 3 batteries for replacement Be sure the battery polarity is correct See the illustration inside the battery compartment Remove the batteries if the remote control wil...

Page 5: ...operly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light such as a fluorescent or strobe light In this case change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting Notes Handle the remote control with care Do not spill water tea or other liquids on the remote control Do not drop the remote control Do not leave or store the remote control in the following ...

Page 6: ...e display 0 VOLUME Turn this control to turn up or down the volume CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel 1 STANDBY ON Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode Before turning the power on set VOLUME to the m position Standby mode In this mode this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control 2 Remote...

Page 7: ...p on the display When you press the button next the TAPE MD MONITOR indicator goes off EXT DECODER appears on the display and you can listen to a source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals u BALANCE This control is only effective for the sound from the main speakers Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume from the right and left main speakers to compensate for sou...

Page 8: ...hts up while the built in SLEEP timer is on CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 t indicator The t indicator lights up when the built in DTS decoder is turned on 2 DSP program indicators The name of the selected DSP program lights up in the following cases When the tuner is selected as the input source When DSP program No 2 3 or the subprogram ENHANCED of No 1 is selected 3 Multi information display This disp...

Page 9: ...own the volume 8 SET MENU Press this button to select the items in the SET MENU 9 DSP PRG PRG Press these buttons to select a DSP program 0 EFFECT Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers center and rear q Input selector buttons These buttons select the input source CD To play a CD TUNER To listen to an FM RDS or AM broadcast TAPE MD To play a tape or MD DVD LD To play a DVD or LD S...

Page 10: ... only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels but also for reproducing the LFE low frequency effect channel with high fidelity when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital The YAMAHAActive Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction Main speaker L Center speaker Main speaker R Subwoofer Rear speaker L Rear speaker R 1 8 m Main spea...

Page 11: ...s for connecting audio video components with the exception described later The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows Yellow video signals composite White analog audio signals for the left channel Red analog audio signals for the right channel coaxial digital signals After completing all connections check them again to make sure they are correct MAINS R L A B MAIN...

Page 12: ...broadcasting station interposing buildings and mountains etc Consult your dealer or authorized service center and be sure to install an antenna that suits your local conditions Install the outdoor FM antenna commercially available in a high place as far away from any roads as possible to avoid being affected by automobile ignition noise Connecting a coaxial cable to the included 75 ohm 300 ohm ant...

Page 13: ...ntenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals 3 Return the tab to its original position to lock the lead wires Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a good connection 4 Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand 5 Orient the AM loop antenna so that the best reception is obtained Outdoor AM antenna If you cannot obtain good reception with the AM loop antenna connect 5 m to 10 m of vinyl co...

Page 14: ...decoder to this unit Connect the 6 channel audio signal output terminals of the decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit Notes When a source connected to these terminals is selected the digital sound field processor cannot be used The settings of CENTER SP REAR SP MAIN SP and BASS OUT in the SET MENU have no effect on a source connected to these terminals The setting of MAIN LV...

Page 15: ...r with a 21 pin connector Make a connection as shown above with a commercially available SCART plug connector cable Notes Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not being used in order to protect them from dust If your LD player has a Dolby Digital RF signal output terminal be sure to use the RF demodulator separately purchased No sound will be heard when connecting your LD pl...

Page 16: ...t to either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals Rear speaker terminals A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals Center speaker terminal A center speaker can be connected to this terminal CONNECTIONS MAINS R L A B MAIN A OR B 4ΩMIN SPEAKER A B 8ΩMIN SPEAKER CENTER 6ΩMIN SPEAKER REAR 6ΩMIN SPEAKER MAIN A OR B 8ΩMIN SPEAKER A B I6ΩMIN SPEAKER CENTER 8ΩMIN SPEAKER REAR 8ΩMIN SPEAKER SET ...

Page 17: ...ecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals 1 Unscrew the knob 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal 3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals 1 Open the tab 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal 3 Return the tab to secure the wire CONNECTIONS 10 mm 3 8 2 1 3 Red positive Black negative 2 3 1 Red positive Black ...

Page 18: ... total power consumption of components that can be connected to the AC OUTLET S is 100 W If you use left position right position Center speaker The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher Rear speakers The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher If you use two pairs of main speakers the impedance of each speake...

Page 19: ... check the speaker connections If the test tone cannot be heard from the center speaker check the setting of CENTER SP in the SET MENU This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main center and rear speakers by using the built in test tone generator When this adjustment is performed the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each spe...

Page 20: ...en if DELAY appears on the display 6 When the adjustment is complete press TEST TEST OFF appears on the display and the test tone stops Note If CENTER SP in the SET MENU is set to the NONE position the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted in step 5 The center channel sound is automatically output from the right and left main speakers y Once you have completed the adjustments...

Page 21: ...peatedly or EXT DEC until EXT DECODER appears on the display Notes An audio source can not be played if the TAPE MD MONITOR indicator lights up or if EXT DECODER appears Press TAPE MD MON EXT DECODER twice or TAPE MD once to turn off the TAPE MD MONITOR indicator Press TAPE MD MON EXT DECODER once or EXT DEC to turn off EXT DECODER If you select and play a video source when the TAPE MD MONITOR ind...

Page 22: ...en you have finished using this unit Press STANDBY ON or POWER to set this unit in the standby mode BGV background video function The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source For example you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video This function can only be controlled with the remote control Play a video source and t...

Page 23: ... normal 2 channel source with a Dolby Surround program The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD players in the following situation The input mode is set to AUTO A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital and then disc playing is restored The sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was selected again The input mode cannot be ch...

Page 24: ...speakers Press EFFECT to cancel the sound effect and monitor only the main sound Press EFFECT again to turn the sound effect back on Notes If the sound effect is canceled when Dolby Digital is decoding the sounds of all channels are mixed and output from the main speakers If you turn off the sound effect when Dolby Digital is decoding it may happen that the sound is output faintly or not output no...

Page 25: ...nding audio sound by selecting a suitable DSP program this will of course depend on what you are listening to When you select a CINEMA DSP program one of the built in decoders Dobly Pro Logic and Dolby Digital is turned on according to which type of signals the source being played contains The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs Kee...

Page 26: ...creen By using the data for the sound field of a concert hall on the surround sound field powerful reverberations are generated You can enjoy watching action adventure movies etc with strong presence SOUND FIELD PROGRAM 3 70 mm SCI FI o x Input source Dolby Surround 2 ch Dolby Digital Output channel 3 channels DSP 2 presence surround 4 DGTL SCI FI g x Input source Dolby Digital Output channel 5 1 ...

Page 27: ...nnels DSP 1 This program is ideally suited for rock music You will experience a dynamic and lively sound field 8 CONCERT HALL Input source 2 ch PCM Analog audio Output channel 2 channels DSP 1 This program creates the expansive ambience of a large concert hall It is suited for orchestra and opera music CINEMA DSP Dolby Surround DSP Dolby Digital DSP Dolby Pro Logic 2 digital sound fields Digital s...

Page 28: ...elect the tuner as the input source 2 Press FM AM to select the reception band FM or AM FM or AM appears on the display 3 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off 4 Press PRESET TUNING EDIT to turn z off 5 Press PRESET TUNING h or l to tune in to the desired station To continue the tuning search hold down the button TUNING Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong ...

Page 29: ...uencies Before automatic preset tuning begins after pressing MEMORY in step 3 1 Press A B C D E and PRESET TUNING to select the preset number with which the first station will be stored The automatic preset tuning will stop when stations have all been stored up to E8 2 Press PRESET TUNING EDIT to turn z off and then press PRESET TUNING l to begin tuning toward lower frequencies When automatic pres...

Page 30: ... tuning procedure 2 Press MEMORY The MEMORY indicator flashes for about five seconds 3 Press A B C D E repeatedly to select the desired group A to E of preset stations before the MEMORY indicator goes off Make sure that z appears on the display The selected group appears on the display 4 Press PRESET TUNING h or l to select a preset station number 1 to 8 with which you want to store the station be...

Page 31: ... Recall preset station E1 Refer to the procedure in the section To Recall a Preset Station on page 28 2 Hold down PRESET TUNING EDIT for about three second E1 and the MEMORY indicator flash 3 Recall preset station A5 by using the buttons on the front panel A5 and the MEMORY indicator flash 4 Press PRESET TUNING EDIT again The display shows the exchange of stations has been completed TUNING Flashes...

Page 32: ...in this unit for displaying RDS data When an RDS station is being received PS PTY RT and or CT that correspond to the RDS data services offered by the station light up on the display Press RDS MODE FREQ repeatedly to change the display mode among the RDS data offered by the transmitting station in the order shown below Illumination of the red indicator next to the RDS mode indicator shows that the...

Page 33: ...ile searching for stations If a station that is broadcasting a program of the required type is found the unit stops at that station If the called station is not the desired one press PTY SEEK START again The unit begins searching for another station that is broadcasting a program of the same type RECEIVING RDS STATIONS To cancel this function Press PTY SEEK MODE twice Program types in the PTY mode...

Page 34: ...ghts up on the display If the EON indicator does not light up tune in to another RDS station so that the EON indicator lights up L R 2 2 Press EON repeatedly to select the desired program type NEWS INFO AFFAIRS or SPORT The selected program type name indicator lights up on the display If a preset RDS station of the selected program type starts broadcasting the unit will automatically switch from t...

Page 35: ...ressing TAPE MD MON EXT DECODER or TAPE MD Notes The DSP program and the setting of VOLUME BASS TREBLE and BALANCE have no effect on the material being recorded A source connected to this unit only through the digital terminals cannot be recorded by the tape deck MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit A source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit cannot be recorded Che...

Page 36: ...U repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust The selected item appears on the display 2 Press or repeatedly to adjust the setting 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the setting of any other item in the same way Memory back up The memory back up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode If however the power cord is disconnected from the AC power ...

Page 37: ...ices LARGE SMALL Preset position LARGE LARGE Select this position if your main speakers have high ability for bass reproduction In this position full range signals on the main channels are directed to the right and left main speakers SMALL Select this position if your main speakers do not have high ability for bass reproduction However if your system does not include a subwoofer do not select this...

Page 38: ...olby Digital is reproduced in the compressed dynamic range of the source that is suitable for low level listening MIN In this position the dynamic range is more reduced than in the STD position Selecting this position will be effective when you must listen to a source at a low level Note It may happen that sound is output faintly or not output normally depending on the source In that case select t...

Page 39: ...from the right and left main speaker to your listening position 9 MEM GUARD Locking the settings Choices ON OFF Preset position OFF If you wish to prevent accidental alterations to the settings of the SET MENU and other adjustments on this unit select the ON position The following settings on this unit can be locked Settings of other items in the SET MENU Settings in the TIME LEVEL mode Settings w...

Page 40: ...is generated The delay time can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs Notes Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some sources The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay time Sound Output Level of the Center Right Rear and Left Rear Speakers and Subwoofer If desired you can adjust the sound output level of each speaker even if it has already been adju...

Page 41: ...o adjust the delay time or speaker output levels 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the settings of any other item Memory back up The memory back up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode If however the power cord is disconnected from the AC power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week the latest values for the delay time and the center ...

Page 42: ...enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source The SLEEP timer can only be set with the remote control Note The SLEEP timer is effective for the components connected to the AC OUTLET S on the rear panel of this unit Setting the SLEEP Timer 1 Play a source you want to enjoy when you are going to sleep 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired SLEEP time Each time you press SLEEP the SLEEP ...

Page 43: ...s unit can reproduce Digital signals other than PCM audio and the signals encoded with Dolby Digital which this unit cannot reproduce are being input to this unit by a CD ROM etc The sound suddenly goes off The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit etc Set the unit in the standby mode and then turn on to reset the protection circuit The SLEEP timer has functioned Turn on...

Page 44: ...uned in with the automatic tuning method The station is too weak Use the manual tuning method Use a high quality directional FM antenna The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method The signal is weak or the antenna connections are loose Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and orient it for best reception Use the manual tuning method Refer to page There are continuous...

Page 45: ...the remote control sensor of this unit Reposition the unit The batteries are weak Replace all batteries with new ones Others SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Refer to page The sound is degraded when listening with headphones to a tape deck or CD player connected to this unit There is noise interference from digital or high frequency equipment or the unit The unit is too close to the digital or high frequency ...

Page 46: ...ION Video Signal Type NTSC or PAL Video Signal Level 1 Vp p 75 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio 50 dB Monitor Out Frequency Response 5 Hz to 10 MHz 3 dB FM SECTION Tuning Range 87 5 87 50 to 107 9 108 00 MHz Usable Sensitivity DIN Mono S N 26 dB 0 9 µV Stereo S N 46 dB 28 µV Selectivity two signals 40 kHz Dev 300 kHz 55 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo DIN 75 dB 69 dB IHF 81 dB 75 dB Harmonic Distor...

Page 47: ... of sound reproduced by the five full range channels and precise sound orientation by digital sound processing provides listeners with excitement and realism that have never been experienced before CINEMA DSP The Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital sound systems show their full ability in a large movie theater because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater that...

Page 48: ...ram 22 to 25 E External decoder 12 F Front panel 4 I IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch 16 Input mode 21 L LFE 36 45 P Playing 19 Preset stations To recall a preset station 28 Exchanging preset stations 29 Preset tuning Automatic preset tuning 27 Manual preset tuning 28 R RDS mode EON function 32 PTY SEEK function 31 Recording 33 Remote control Basic operations 7 Batteries 2 S SET MENU 34 Sleep timer 40 Sp...

Page 49: ...speler 12 Digitale aansluitingen 13 Luidsprekers 14 TV monitor 13 Videocomponenten DVD LD speler videorecorder en TV digitale TV satelliettuner 13 Accessoires 2 Afspelen 19 Afstandsbediening Basisbedieningen 7 Batterijen 2 Afstemming Automatische afstemming 26 Handmatige afstemming 26 Afstemming van voorkeuzezenders Automatische afstemming van de voorkeuzezenders 27 Handmatige afstemming van voork...

Page 50: ...UT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT DOLBY DIGITAL RF IN DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT R L R L R L DVD player LD player Main speakers A Main speakers B Rear speakers Digital signal coaxial V573010 396 Digital signal optical Signal flow Center speaker Subwoofer system TV Monitor Connection Guide when listening to a digital 5 1 channel source C L R V Analog signal...

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