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Amplifier

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Remote control transmitter

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested.  If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and
contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.

SYMPTOM

The unit fails to turn on when the POWER
switch is pressed.

No sound or no picture.

The sound suddenly goes off.

Only one side speaker outputs the sound.

Sound “hums”.

The volume level is low while playing a record.

No sound from the rear speakers.

No sound from the center speaker.

FM stereo reception is noisy.

There is distortion and clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a good FM antenna.

A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto
tuning.

A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto
tuning.

There are continuous crackling and hissing
noises.

There are buzzing and whining noises
(especially in the evening).

The remote control transmitter does not work.

The distance or range within which the remote
control transmitter can be used decreases.

The TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator does not
illuminate or flash.

Learning cannot be made successfully.

The sound is degraded when monitoring is
performed by using the headphones connected
to the compact disc player or cassette deck
which are connected with this unit.

CAUSE

Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely
inserted.

Incorrect output cord connections.

The MUTING switch is ON.

Appropriate input selector is not pressed.

The protection circuit has activated because of
short circuit etc.

Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.

Incorrect cord connection.

Incorrect cord connections.

No connection from the turntable to the GND
terminal.

The record is being played on a turntable with an
MC cartridge.

The sound output level of the rear speakers is 0.

The monaural sound source is played in DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED mode.

The sound output level of the center speaker is 0.

The center mode is in PHANTOM mode.

Incorrect sound field program selection.

No sound field program is selected.

Because of the characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the
transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor.

There is multipath interference.

The station is too weak.

Weak signal or loose antenna connections.

Noises will result from ligtning, fluorescent lamps,
motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment.

A television set is being used nearby.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control
sensor of the main unit.

The batteries of this remote control transmitter are
too weak.

The batteries of the other remote control transmitter
are weak.

The distance between the two remote control
transmitters is too long or too short.

Power cord of this unit is not plugged in.

REMEDY

Firmly plug in the power cord.

Connect the cords properly.  If the problem persists,
the cords may be defective.

First, turn the volume control to full left.  Then, turn
the MUTING switch OFF with the remote control
transmitter and adjust the volume.

Press the appropriate input selector corresponding
to the input source. 

Turning the unit off and then on will reset the
protection circuit.

Adjust it to the appropriate position.

Connect cord properly.  If the problem persists, the
cables may be defective.

Firmly connect the audio plugs.  If the problem
persists, the cord may be defective.

Make the GND connection between the turntable
and this unit.

The player should be connected to the unit through
the MC head amplifier.

Turn up the sound output level with the REAR
LEVEL key.

Select another program suitable for the monaural
sound source.

Turn up the sound output level with the CENTER
LEVEL key.

Select NORMAL or WIDE.

Select the appropriate program.

Check the antenna connections.
Try using a multiple element FM antenna.

Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath
interference.

Use Manual tuning mode.
Use a high quality directional FM antenna.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and
rotate it for best reception.

Use Manual tuning mode.

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.  This
will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all
noise.

Move the television away.

Change the position of the main unit.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Replace the batteries.

Place the remote control transmitters with the
proper distance.

Plug in the power cord.

Summary of Contents for RX-V670

Page 1: ...ng the appliance Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION Natural Sound Stereo Receiver 5 Speaker Configuration 70W 70W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 03 THD 20 20 000 Hz Front 70W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 08 THD 1 kHz Center 25W 25W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 3 THD 1 kHz Rear Digital Sound Field Processor 4 Programs for Digital Sound Field Processing and 2 Programs for Dolby Surround DOLBY PRO LOGIC and ENHANCED ...

Page 2: ...d be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit 15 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been ...

Page 3: ...tact Yamaha Electronics Corp U S A 6660 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries CAUTION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1 To ensure the finest performance please read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe place for future reference 2 Install your unit in a cool dry clean place awa...

Page 4: ...4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking check that the following parts are contained Remote Control Transmitter Batteries size AA LR6 UM 3 Indoor FM Antenna AM Loop Antenna User Program Sheets ...

Page 5: ...stics 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 Dolby Pro Logic Surround The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from its pro...

Page 6: ...m the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent Set the center mode to the NORMAL or WIDE position For details refer to page 11 4 Speaker Configuration The center speaker is not used in this configuration If the digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or ENHANCED mode the center sound is output from the left and the right front speakers However the sound effect of other progr...

Page 7: ...L R right to R to and to Also refer to the owner s manual for each component to be connected to this unit Refer to ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS on page 8 Compact disc player LD player OUTPUT Video cassette recorder 1 Turntable Tape deck 1 Monitor TV Front speakers To AC outlet U S A model Video cassette recorder 2 or tape deck 2 Center speaker Right Left Right Left Rear speakers Front speakers A ...

Page 8: ... SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is 100 watts 80 watts for Canada model REMOTE CONTROL PHONO connector If you have a YAMAHA turntable with the terminal for remote control connect it to this connector by using the cable provided with the turntable This connection allows you to control the turntable from the provided remote control transmitter GND terminal For turntable use Connecting the ground wire of the tur...

Page 9: ... if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference connect the GND terminal to a good grounding A good grounding is a metal stake driven into moist earth Notes When connecting the indoor FM antenna make sure that the grooved part of the connector hole is facing downward If you need an outdoor FM antenna to improve FM reception quality eithe...

Page 10: ...e built in test tone generator With this adjustment the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter Otherwise the result may not be satisfactory ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 11: ...play illumination changes as shown below The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard at the same time Note In step 8 when you select the center mode note the following For 5 speaker configuration NORMAL Select this mode when you use a center speaker that is smaller than the front speakers In this mode the bass tone will be output from the front speakers WIDE S...

Page 12: ...level of the front speakers is used as the basis in speaker balance adjustment Once you have completed these adjustments you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using the VOLUME control or the MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter If you use external power amplifiers their volume controls may also be adjusted to achieve proper balance In step 12 if the center mode i...

Page 13: ...d from the audio tape If you select both LD TV and TAPE MON input selectors at the same time the playback result will be the video image from the LD player and the sound from the audio tape Once you play the LD player its video image will not be interrupted even if other input selectors except VCR MON input selectors are selected If you select TAPE 1 MON and VCR 1 or 2 MON input selectors and anot...

Page 14: ...ding A red selector switch indicator takes priority over an orange indicator Notes There are three ways to dub from tape to tape 1 To record from VCR 2 or tapedeck 2 to VCR 1 press both the VCR 2 MON TAPE 2 MON and VCR 1 MON selector switches so both the indicators are lighted red 2 To record from VCR 2 or tapedeck 2 to tapedeck 1 press both the VCR 2 MON TAPE 2 MON and TAPE 1 MON selector switche...

Page 15: ...esponse Note These controls are effective only for the sound from the front speakers Because one or two speaker systems as front speakers can be connected to this unit the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B or both at once When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack You can listen to the main sound through headphones When listening with headph...

Page 16: ... a lower frequency press the left side once If the station where tuning search stopped is not the desired one follow step 3 again If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station because the signals of the station are weak change to the MANUAL TUNING method Select the reception band FM or AM while watching the display Tune to the desired station manually To continue tuning search press an...

Page 17: ...to the previous page for tuning procedures Select the desired page A E of preset station buttons while watching the display Press a preset station button before MEMORY goes off from the display In the same way program other stations to A2 A3 A8 You can program more stations to the preset station buttons on other pages in the same way by selecting other pages in step 2 Select the page of preset sta...

Page 18: ...ram is not used with the selected source press this switch The sound is output only from the front speakers USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR DSP This unit incorporates a sophisticated multi program digital sound field processor which allows you to expand and shape the audio sound field from both the audio and video sources for a theater like experience in the listening viewing room This digital...

Page 19: ...Dolby Pro Logic Surround DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND This unit employs the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system This system is similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in movie theaters By employing a four channel system the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signals into four levels the left and right main channels the center channel to characterize dialog and the rear surround s...

Page 20: ...ue 15 milliseconds 6 CONCERT HALL from 1 to 100 milliseconds Preset value 30 milliseconds By continuously pressing or on the DELAY TIME control the value changes continuously However the value stops changing momentarily at the preset point Note Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some sources Experiment with the DELAY TIME control to create the effect that you find most suita...

Page 21: ...NCERT or CONCERT HALL mode the CENTER LEVEL control can not function Once the output level is adjusted the level value will be the same in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and ENHANCED modes If a digital sound field program is not used the CENTER LEVEL control does not function Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL If desired you can adjust the sound output level of the rear speakers with this control even if the out...

Page 22: ...ancel the selected SLEEP time Press once when the SLEEP time displays 30 Returns to the indication before the SLEEP timer is set Goes off Select the desired SLEEP time Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed the SLEEP time will change as follows After a while the display returns to the indication before the SLEEP timer is set and the SLEEP indicator stops flashing and illuminates The unit will be turned...

Page 23: ...rate this unit and or other YAMAHA components with this remote control transmitter set the YPC USER LEARN switch to the YPC Yamaha Preset Code position Refer to YPC USER LEARN switch on page 25 Turns the power on off Selects preset station number Selects higher preset station number Selects lower preset station number A B C D E Selects the page A E of preset station buttons Used for speaker balanc...

Page 24: ...sponding instruction on your component s manual Controls the compact disc player DISC SKIP is applicable only to a compact disc changer Controls LD player Starts stops record play on turntable Controls the tape deck DIR A B and DECK A B are applicable only to a double cassette tape deck For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse function pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of tape run...

Page 25: ...s no further learning is possible Memory back up All of the learned functions will be retained while you replace the batteries However if no batteries are installed for a few hours the learned functions will be erased and will have to be learned again Blank keys Refer to page 23 These keys have no preset functions and are used only for learning other remote control transmitter s functions YPC USER...

Page 26: ... for an extended period of time If batteries leak dispose of them immediately Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing etc Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries Remote control transmitter operation range Notes There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit If the remote control sen...

Page 27: ...selected Because of the characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts this is limited to cases where the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor There is multipath interference The station is too weak Weak signal or loose antenna connections Noises will result from ligtning fluorescent lamps motors thermostats and other electrical equipment A television set is being used nearby Direct s...

Page 28: ...z Turnover Frequency 3 5 kHz VIDEO Video Input Level Impedance 1V 75 ohms Video Output Level Impedance 1V 75 ohms FM SECTION Tuning Range U S A and Canada models 87 5 to 107 9 MHz Australia and General models 87 5 to 108 0 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity IHF 75 ohms Mono 1 55 µV 15 1 dBf Stereo 21 µV 37 7 dBf Usable Sensitivity 75 ohms 30 dB S N Quieting 1 kHz 100 mod 0 8 µV 9 3 dBf Image Response ...

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