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R-V98
Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
5 Speaker Configuration
80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.09% THD, 1 kHz (Front)
80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.1% THD, 1 kHz (Center)
15W + 15W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz (Rear)
Digital Sound Field Processor
4 Programs for Digital Sound Field Processing and
2 Programs Dolby Surround (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED)
Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround
Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output Balance Adjustment
3 Cen
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (U.S.A.) 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit instructions should be read before the unit is operated. beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions qualified service personnel. should be retained for future reference. 17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away 3 Heed
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this 6 Always set the VOLUME control to “– ” before starting ∞ manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to reference. an appropriate level after playback has been started. 2 Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from 7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibra
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This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC. The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off. 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 b
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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 full 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 environme
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SPEAKER SETTING-UP FOR THIS UNIT SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The speakers to be used with this unit will be mainly front speakers, rear speakers, and a center speaker. (You can omit the center speaker. Refer to the “4-Speaker Configuration” shown below.) The front speakers are used for the output of the main source sound and the effect sound. They will probably be the speakers of your present stereo speaker
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CONNECTIONS Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. LD player
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS Rear speakers Front speakers A Right Left Right Left SPEAKERS REAR L CENTER R SPEAKERS REAR R L A A B B TAPE VCR REC IN OUT OUT Right Left Center speaker Front speakers B Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire How to Connect: of the proper gauge, cut to be as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the Red: positive (+) speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is Black: negative (–) correct, tha
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS l Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following figure. l Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. Outdoor FM antenna Indoor FM antenna Out
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ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION Speaker balance adjustment This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the 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. 5 CENTER MODE PRO LOGIC ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO 4 6 SUR. + MONO MOVIE ROCK HALL 1 DELAY EFFECT TIME ON/OFF
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8 REC/PAUSE STOP DECK A/B VCR MON CENTER MODE PRO LOGIC ENHANCED CNCT VIDEO 7 SUR. + MONO MOVIE ROCK HALL 9 DELAY EFFECT TIME ON/OFF — VOLUME + — Select the center channel output mode according to 78 your speaker configuration. (Refer to “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” on page 6.) TEST TEST CENTER MODE NORMAL Flashes continuously. WIDE 9 Turn up the volume. PHANTOM VOLUME On the feature of each mode, refer to the “Note” shown below. 0 — dB Note You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left I
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11 12 13 10 10 Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect sound 13 Cancel the test tone. output level of the left front speaker and the right front TEST speaker are the same. TEST BALANCE 0 Stops flashing and disappears. L 5 5 R Notes l Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using the 11 Make the sound output level of the center speaker the VOLUME control (or the VOLUME keys on the remote same as that of the front speakers with the
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OPERATIONS 3 2 1, 6 47 TO PLAY A SOURCE Play the source. (For detailed information on the 1 5 VOLUME tuning operation, refer to the page 16.) VOLUME 6 0 — dB Set to the “ ” position. ∞ 0 POWER — dB 2 Adjust to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls, etc. (refer to the page 15) and use the digital sound field processor. (Refer to the page 20.) 3 Select the desired input source by using the input selector switches. (For video sources, turn the TV/moni
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1, 4 2 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE Notes l To dub from tape to tape, only the following method of 1 Select the source to be recorded. dubbing can be performed. MONITOR INPUT VCR TAPE LD/TV TUNER CD PHONO RECORDER SOURCE COPY VCR (or tape deck) Tape deck connected to connected to the VCR fi the TAPE terminals. terminals. * To dub from tape to tape, refer to the “Notes” shown at l DSP, VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE control right. settings have no effect on the material being recorded. * When you
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Selecting the SPEAKER system Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls 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. BASS TREBLE 0 0 SPEAKERS A B — 5 5+ 5 — 5+ ON ON OFF OFF BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter- clockwise to decrease) the low frequency response. Adjusting the BALANCE control TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter- clockwise to decrea
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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). 1 23 AUTOMATIC TUNING MANUAL TUNING 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. the display. FM/AM FM/AM or FM AM FM or AM TUNING TUNING 2 2 MODE MODE “AUTO TUNI
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PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can recall any desired station by only selecting the preset station number where it is stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 pages) can be stored. 3, 1 1 2, 5 4, 2 2 To store stations To recall a preset station 1 Tune to a desired station. 1 1 Select the page where the preset station is stored. (Refer to the previous page for tuning procedures.) A/B/C/D/E PRESET
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AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 17. 1 2 To store stations When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. 1 FM/AM Check the contents and the number of
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EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations. 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method 4 EDIT of “To recall a preset station” on page 17). 2 EDIT Flashes 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. Shows the exchange of stations is completed. Flashes 19
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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 sound field processor has 6 programs; 4 programs for digital sound field processing and 2 programs for the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED). You can
