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OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions  ................... 2
Features ................................... 4
Supplied Accessories  .............. 4
Profile of This Unit  ................... 5
Speaker Setup .......................... 6
Connections ............................. 7
Speaker Balance Adjustment ... 13
Basic Operations .................... 16
Tuning Operations .................. 19
Preset Tuning ...........................20
Using Digital Sound Field 
Processor (DSP)  .................... 23
Setting the SLEEP Timer  ....... 28
Remote Control Transmitter  ... 29
Troubleshooting ...................... 34
Specifications ......................... 35

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RX-V690

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Page 1: ...voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION OWNER S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety In...

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: ...lectronics 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 assure the finest performance please read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe place for future reference 2 Install this unit in a cool dry clean place away from window...

Page 4: ...d General models 80W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 07 THD 1 kHz Rear 25W 25W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 3 THD 1 kHz Digital Sound Field Processor Including Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder 5 Programs for Audio Sources 5 Programs for Audio Video Sources Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment 3 Center Channel Modes NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM 40 Stati...

Page 5: ...gic Surround Decoder program lets you experience the dramatic realism and impact of a Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from its professional grade steering logic circuitry which provides greater effective front and rear channel separation for a much higher degree of realism than the passive Dolby Surround circuits found in less sophisticated home au...

Page 6: ...ll be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent Set the center channel mode to the NORMAL or WIDE position For details refer to page 14 4 Speaker Configuration The center speaker is not used in this configuration If the digital sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED 70 mm MOVIE THEATER TV THEATER or SPORTS is selected the center sound is output from th...

Page 7: ... LD TV IN OUT VCR 1 IN OUT VCR 2 PHONO CD TAPE LD TV VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE PB REC OUT IN OUT IN OUT A OR B 8ΩMIN SPEAKER A B l6ΩMIN SPEAKER FRONT C D 4ΩMIN SPEAKER SINGLE 8ΩMIN SPEAKER 8ΩMIN SPEAKER FRONT CENTER REAR SWITCHED I20W MAX TOTAL l20W MAX TOTAL I 0A MAX TOTAL VIDEO SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS OUTPUT AC OUTLETS A B A B FM ANT AM ANT GND 75Ω UNBAL fc 200Hz LOW PASS MAINS OUTPUT GND V...

Page 8: ...site video terminals and connect the monitor s composite video input terminal to this unit s composite MONITOR OUT terminal Note If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and composite input terminals the signals will be sent to their respective output terminals independently CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS ON THE FRONT PANEL These terminals are used to connect any video input source such ...

Page 9: ...ker is 8Ω or higher set to right If the impedance of each speaker is 4Ω or higher but lower than 8Ω set to left When using two pairs of front speakers The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher Set this switch to left FRONT LEVEL switch Australia and Singapore models only Normally set to 0 dB If desired you can decrease the output level at the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by setting t...

Page 10: ...e this unit and or speakers Note Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit For connecting to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals Red positive Black negative Unscrew the knob Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires Tighten the knob and secure the wire For U S A Canada and General models only Banana Plug connections are also possible Simpl...

Page 11: ...r amplifier and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer With some subwoofers including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit FRONT OUTPUT terminals These terminals are for front channel line output There is no connection to these terminals when you use the built in amplifier However if you drive front ...

Page 12: ...cted even 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 earth ground A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth Notes When connecting the indoor FM antenna insert its connector into the FM ANT terminal firmly If you need an outdoor FM antenna to improve FM reception quality either 300...

Page 13: ...stment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter Otherwise the result may not be satisfactory 7 1 6 2 4 3 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF ON OFF BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R POWER JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL PRO LOGIC ENHANCED TV THEATER SPORTS STADIUM DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCE...

Page 14: ...e rear speakers for about two seconds each The display 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 channel output 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 bas...

Page 15: ...lifiers their volume controls may also be adjusted to achieve proper balance In step 12 if the center channel mode is in the PHANTOM position the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted This is because in this mode the center sound is automatically output from the left and right front speakers Australia and Singapore models only If there is insufficient sound output from the ce...

Page 16: ...cted to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel To select the source connected to the VIDEO AUX terminals on the front panel press VIDEO AUX The selection of TAPE MONITOR cannot be canceled by pressing another input selector button To cancel it press TAPE MONITOR again When you select a button other than TAPE MONITOR make sure that TAPE MONITOR is not also selected If you select the in...

Page 17: ...or VCR to the recording mode 4 If the tape deck is used for recording you can monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE MONITOR Note DSP VOLUME BASS TREBLE and BALANCE control settings have no effect on the material being recorded TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE OR DUB FROM TAPE TO TAPE VIDEO AUX VCR 2 VCR 1 LD TV TUNER CD PHONO TAPE MONITOR VIDEO AUX VCR 2 VCR 1 LD TV TUNER CD PHONO TAPE MONI...

Page 18: ...for the sound from the front speakers Press this switch to revert instantly to the flat states of the BASS and TREBLE controls without changing the setting of these controls When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack You can listen to the sound to be output from the front speakers through headphones When listening with headphones privately set both the SPEAKERS A and...

Page 19: ... TUNING OPERATIONS Normally if station signals are strong and there is no interference quick automatic search tuning AUTOMATIC TUNING is possible However if signals of the station you want to select are weak you must tune to it manually MANUAL TUNING Display information Displays the band and frequency of the received station Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is received in stereo Indicates the...

Page 20: ...g lost even if the POWER switch is set off or the power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to temporary power failure If however the power is cut for more than one week the memory may be erased If so it can be re programmed by simply following the PRESET TUNING steps MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation by using the ...

Page 21: ...ntents and the number of preset stations by following the procedure of the section To recall a preset station on page 20 To recall a preset station Simply follow the procedure of the section To recall a preset station on page 20 Notes You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM station manually by simply following the procedure of the section To store stations on page 20 If the number of ...

Page 22: ...ant to shift the preset station on E1 to A5 and vice versa 1 Recall the preset station on E1 by following the method of To recall a preset station on page 20 2 3 Next recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1 4 Shows the exchange of stations is completed Flashes Flashes EDIT EDIT MEMORY MEMORY 2 4 ...

Page 23: ... PRESET STATIONS CINEMA DSP LEVEL MOVIE THEATER 70mm CHURCH kHz MHz SLEEP STEREO 0 20 l00 NORMAL WIDEPHANTOM 40 60 DSP PRO LOGIC 70 mm ENHANCED 1 2 3 4 5 6 Front Panel Remote Control Transmitter 1 Displays your selection on the DSP or other information 2 CENTER MODE Selects the center channel output mode For details refer to page 14 3 DELAY TIME Adjusts the delay time For details refer to page 27 ...

Page 24: ...ty or music programs etc Much surround effect can be gained for stereo sources SPORTS This program is furnished with a tight sound field in which the sound will not spread excessively on the front side but the rear surround side produces a dynamic sound expansion This program is the most suitable for sports programs encoded with Dolby Surround STADIUM This program gives you long delays between dir...

Page 25: ...nd the rear speakers Sound is heard only from the center speaker However if the center channel mode is in PHANTOM the front speakers output the sound of the center channel When this unit s Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is used if the main source sound is considerably altered by overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls the relationship between the center and rear channels may produce an unna...

Page 26: ...done on the remote control transmitter as well as on the front panel If desired you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT on page 15 To operate on the front panel 1 2 Press or before CENTER disappears from the display To operate on the remote control transmitter Simply press the CENTER LEVEL or key By continuou...

Page 27: ... to 50 milliseconds Preset value 45 milliseconds 7 ROCK CONCERT from 1 to 50 milliseconds Preset value 22 milliseconds 8 JAZZ CLUB from 1 to 50 milliseconds Preset value 26 milliseconds 9 CHURCH from 1 to 50 milliseconds Preset value 40 milliseconds 10 CONCERT HALL from 1 to 50 milliseconds Preset value 30 milliseconds By continuously pressing or on the DELAY TIME control the value changes continu...

Page 28: ...n be controlled only with the remote control transmitter The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET S on the rear panel of this unit To set the SLEEP time Press once or more to select the desired SLEEP time Indicates the SLEEP time Flashes on and off continuously To cancel the selected SLEEP time Press once or more so that SLEEP OFF app...

Page 29: ...ughly 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 sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly In this case reposition the m...

Page 30: ...eset station number Selects lower preset station number A B C D E Selects the page A E of preset station buttons 7 Input selector keys Selects input source 8 MASTER VOLUME Turns the volume level up down 9 MUTE When pressed mutes the volume level To resume original volume level press this again While muting the indicator on the VOLUME control flashes continuously For the DSP control keys refer to p...

Page 31: ...to this position when using learned key functions LEARN Set to this position when learning new key functions from other remote control transmitters 3 Blank keys These keys have no preset functions and are used only for learning other remote control transmitter s functions 4 RESET button Press this button to reset the internal microcomputer which controls remote control operations Microcomputer res...

Page 32: ...ER position if a new function has not been learned to the key Successful learning to a key results in the erasure of previously learned functions and their replacement by the newly learned ones If there is no more room in the memory area for a function to be learned the TRANSMIT LEARN indicator will flash on and off In this case even if some keys are not occupied with functions from other remote c...

Page 33: ...fully The TRANSMIT LEARN indicator does not light up or flash CAUSE The batteries of this remote control transmitter are weak The internal microcomputer freezes The batteries of this remote control transmitter and or the other remote control transmitter are weak The distance between the two remote control transmitters is too long or too short The signal coding or modulation of the other remote con...

Page 34: ... 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 lightning fluorescent lamps motors th...

Page 35: ... 50 Hz Turnover Frequency 350 Hz TREBLE Boost cut 10 dB 20 kHz Turnover Frequency 3 5 kHz Filter Characteristics LPF fc 200 Hz 6 dB oct Gain Tracking Error 0 to 60 dB 3 dB or less Audio Muting VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Level 1 Vp p 75 ohms S Video Signal Level Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Maximum Input Level 1 5 Vp p or more Signal to Noise Ratio 50 dB or more Monitor Out Frequency Respo...

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