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RX-V396RDS
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RX-V396RDS
Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this 12. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future power cord and disconnect the antenna cable when reference. there is an electrical storm. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place — away 13. Grounding or polarization — Precautions should be from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive taken so that the grounding or polarization of
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English INTRODUCTION FEATURES CONTENTS 5-Channel Power Amplification u Minimum RMS Output INTRODUCTION (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz) FEATURES .................................................................. 1 Main: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω) CONTENTS ................................................................. 1 Center: 60 W (8 Ω) GETTING STARTED ................................................. 2 Rear: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω) CONTROLS A
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GETTING STARTED Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in your package. Remote control Batteries (AA, R06, UM-3 type) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) Indoor FM antenna Connection guide AM loop antenna Battery Installation in the Remote Battery Replacement Control 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 2 • Use only AA, R06 or UM-3 batteries for repl
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English GETTING STARTED Using the Remote Control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight Remote control
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel 12 3 45 678 9 0 – + – + LR qwer t yuio p a s d 1 STANDBY/ON 6 EON Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set Press this button to select the desired program type (NEWS, this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to tune in to a set VOLUME to the “m” position. radio program of that type automatically. 7 PTY SEEK START Standby mode Press this button to begin searching for a station after the
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS q PHONES jack u BALANCE Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can This control is only effective for the sound from the main listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers speakers. through the headphones. Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume When using headphones only, set both SPEAKERS A and B from the right and left main speakers to compensate for to the
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Display 1t indicator 8 MEMORY indicator The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS This flashes for about five seconds after pressing decoder is turned on. MEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory. 2 DSP program indicators The name of the selected DSP program lights up in the 9 RDS mode indicators following cases: The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently • When the tuner is selected as the input source. received RDS s
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control The provided remote control is designed to control all most 5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/– commonly used functions of this unit. If a YAMAHA tape These buttons are used to select a preset station. deck or CD player designed for remote control A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset compatibility is connected to this unit, this remote control stations can also control various
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PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP Speakers to Be Used Speaker Placement This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality Refer to the following diagram when you place the with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers speakers. Main speaker (R) and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a Rear speaker (R) moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift Subwoofer smoothly. We recommend that
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CAUTION Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to
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CONNECTIONS Connecting the Antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. However, a properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. n Indoor FM antenna (included) Firmly insert the connector into the FM ANT terminal. The Indoor
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS n AM loop antenna (included) The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and AM loop antenna attached to a wall, etc. However, note that the reception sensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to a metal or steel reinforced wall. Notes • The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to
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CONNECTIONS Connecting an Audio Component Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly. (Europe model) L Analog signal R L R L R L R Signal flow OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN Tape deck or CD player MD recorder Connecting to an External Decoder This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input External decoder terminals for connecting an external decoder to this unit. Connect the 6-channel audio signal output terminals of the MAIN SURROUND CENTER
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS Connecting a Video Component DVD/LD player TV/digital TV, satellite tuner, cable TV ANALOG VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO OUT OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT OUT AUDIO OUT L R V C V L R O O (Europe model) L Analog signal V R L R V Video signal V No connection Digital signal O (optical) VIDEO L R V V L R SCART-plug IN C Digital signal (coaxial) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN S
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CONNECTIONS Connecting Speakers Main speakers A Main speakers B Right Left Right Left (Europe model) L + R–– MAIN + MAINS A B SET BEFORE POWER ON 100W MAX. TOTAL SWITCHED REAR MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER R L CENTER (SURROUND) A + B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER + + MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER + A B : I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER Subwoofer connection CENTER : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER If you have a subwoofer with built-
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX CONNECTIONS n Speaker cables 1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation 10 mm (3/8”) from each of the speaker cable. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. n Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) 1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Black: negative (–) 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of 1 each terminal. 3 3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire. n Connecting to
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CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode. Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this sw
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level Using the Test Tone balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should performed, the sound output level heard at the listening be performed at your listening position with the remote position will be the same from
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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE 3 Adjust BALANCE on the front panel so that the LR sound output level of the Front panel right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same. 4 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted. “CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display. 5 Press + to raise and – to lower the level. Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost the same as that of the main speakers. While adjustin
