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RX-V793
Natural Sound AV Receiver
Récepteur audiovisuel “Son Naturel”
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV receiver.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur ce récepteur audiovisuel YAMAHA.
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ventilation openings; or p
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English 19 For US customers only: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides ANTENNA MAST LEAD IN information with regard to proper grounding of the mast WIRE and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to GROUND an antenna discharg
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CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........Inside the Front Cover ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................2 ..............................................................................26 FEATURES ............................................................3 BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................................28 CAUTION ...............................................................4 TUNING OPERATIONS .......................................3
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English FEATURES l l 5 Speaker Configuration 3 Center Channel Modes Main: 80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz l BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing Center: 80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, Bass Response 0.07% THD, 20–20,000 Hz l 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning Rear: 80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output l Automatic Preset Tuning Power, 0.07% THD, 20–20,000 Hz l Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset l Digital Sound Field Processor Editing) l Dolby Digital
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CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual IMPORTANT carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, Serial No.: dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, The serial number
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English 30° NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 20 l6 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 –dB Remote control sensor 2 1 Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 3 Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both Notes batteries with new ones. l There should be no large obstacles between the remote Notes control transmitter and the main unit. l Use only
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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound field processor. The processor allows you to decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder for multi-channel electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources. field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Di
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English The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the most suitable for your audio system and the listening conditions. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D l Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing changed so that it will be suitable for the listening Corporation. conditions. Copyright 1992 Dolby Labor
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SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field with a 5 speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear It is also possible to further expand your system with the speakers and a center speaker. addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwoofer The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any the effect sounds. They wi
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English SPEAKER PLACEMENT When you place speakers, refer to the following. Main: In normal position. (The position of your present stereo speaker system.) Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor. Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded speaker.) Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. M
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CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. 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. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily
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English 1 2 AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) GND terminal (For turntable use) * * (U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, China and General models) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND ......................................................... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better (Australia model) ................................. 1 SWITCHED OUTLET results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected. Use these to connect the power cords from your com
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n CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (OPTICAL AND COAXIAL) TERMINALS If your DVD (LD) player, TV/satellite tuner, etc. are equipped Notes l with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they When connecting an audio/video unit to both of the digital can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect to digital signal input terminals. both terminals of the same name. l Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals To make a
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English Notes on connecting with an LD player equipped with an AC-3 RF output If your LD player has AC-3 RF signal output terminal and no If desired, you can also connect the digital signal output digital signal output terminal for AC-3 discrete audio signals, terminal (for 2-channel audio signals) of the LD player to this connect the AC-3 RF signal output terminal to this unit’s unit. If you will do so, connect it to the COAXIAL digital signal OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital signal input terminal
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n CONNECTING TO S VIDEO SIGNAL TERMINALS If you have a video cassette recorder and a monitor equipped Monitor TV with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, those terminals can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL terminals. Connect the video cassette recorder’s “S” video input and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL VCR IN and VIDEO IN OUT terminals respectively, and connect the monitor’s “S” video input terminal to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal. Otherwise, c
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English CONNECTING SPEAKERS Rear speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer system Right Left Center speaker (U.S.A. model) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE SELECTOR MAIN CENTER REAR REAR SET BEFORE POWER ON (SURROUND) (SURROUND) REAR : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER DUAL: 3ΩMIN. /SPEAKER MAIN A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CD CENTER SINGLE: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER SUB DUAL DUAL: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER WOOFER MAIN A OR B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER SINGLE A B:I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CAUTION
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How to Connect: Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could da
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English n OUTPUT terminals (for driving speakers with external amplifiers) OUTPUT REAR (SURROUND) OUTPUT terminals MAIN CENTER REAR (SURROUND) These terminals are for rear channel line output. There is no connection to these terminals when you use the built-in amplifier. However, if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external SUB WOOFER amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to these t
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS l Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following diagram. 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 Outdoor AM antenna Indo
