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30 OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI RX - V396 Natural Sound A V Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo U C A 1/20/0, 4:57 PM.
CA UTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 V entilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
CA UTION English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 19 For US customers only: 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.
CA UTION CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT . 1. T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a saf e place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry , clean place — awa y from windo ws, heat sour ces, sour ces of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold.
English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 1 FEA TURES 5-Channel P ower Amplification ◆ Minimum RMS Output (0.
2 GETTING ST AR TED Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in your package. 2 1 3 Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4 type) Antenna adapter (U.
3 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 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.
4 LR – + – + 12 3 4 6 5 78 9 0 q w e r t y u i o 6 V OLUME T urn this control to turn up or down the volume. 7 PHONES jack Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. Y ou can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones.
5 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION q T one controls These controls are only effective for the sound from the main speakers. a) B ASS Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response.
6 Display 6 x indicator “ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on. 7 MEMOR Y indicator This flashes for about five seconds after pressing MEMOR Y . During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory .
7 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Remote Control 1 Indicator This flashes in red when pressing a button on the remote control.
8 SPEAKER SETUP Speaker Placement Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. Speakers to Be Used This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker .
9 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CA UTION Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed.
10 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 .
11 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ AM loop antenna (inc luded) The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and 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.
12 Connecting to an External Decoder This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals for connecting an external decoder to this unit. Connect the 6-channel audio signal output terminals of the decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit.
13 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Connecting a Video Component CONNECTIONS L R L R L R C C V V L R L R V V V V ANALOG AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN .
14 Connecting Speakers Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly . If the connections are faulty , no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
15 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Speaker cables 1 Remo ve appro x. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation fr om each of the speaker cable. 2 T wist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.
16 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch W ARNING 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 ST ANDBY/ON is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position.
17 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Using the T est T one The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should be performed at your listening position with the remote control.
18 4 Adjust B ALANCE on the fr ont panel so that the sound output level of the right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same. 5 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted. “CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display .
19 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION When using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector . 1 Set V OLUME to the “ m ” position. 2 T urn the po wer on. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to be used.
20 5 Play the sour ce. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and page 26 for details about tuning). Note • When controlling an audio/video component (tape deck, MD recorder , CD player, DVD/LD player , etc.) with the remote control, press one of the component selector buttons, (T APE/MD, CD, DVD/LD, etc.
21 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Input Mode (for the DVD/LD and TV/ digital TV and satellite tuner sources) This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit.
22 3 Press PRG+ or PRG– repeatedly to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears for a moment and the selected DSP program indicator lights up on the display . y If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of each speaker .
23 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION [3] PR O LOGIC/ENHANCED ( ox ) • Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel: 4 channels • DSP: 1 (surround) [4] DOLBY DIGIT AL/ENHANCED ( gx ) • Input source: Dolby Digital • Output channel: 5.
24 No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEA TURES 2 MO VIE THEA TER 1 3 MO VIE THEA TER 2 [1] 70 mm SPECT ACLE ( ox ) • Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel: 3 channels • DSP: 2 (presence & surround) [2] DGTL SPECT A CLE ( g x ) • Input source: Dolby Digital • Output channel: 5.
25 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION No. PROGRAM FEA TURES 4 MONO MO VIE • Input source: Monaural • Output channel: 1 channel • DSP: 1 This program is designed specifically to enhance monaural sources.
26 5 Press PRESET/TUNING h once to tune in to a higher frequency and l once to tune in to a lower frequenc y . Press the button again if the tuning search does not stop at the desired station. Note • If you tune in manually to an FM station, it will be automatically received in monaural mode to increase the signal quality .
27 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Automatic Preset T uning (for FM stations only) Y ou can make use of the automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only .
28 TUNING T o Recall a Preset Station Y ou can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with which it was stored. Y ou can also recall a preset station with the remote control. Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector and press TUNER on the input selector .
29 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION LR –+ –+ 2,4 Exchanging Preset Stations Y ou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other . ■ Example: If you want to e xchange preset station “E1” with “A5”.
30 RECORDING A SOURCE ON T APE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE LR –+ –+ 1,4 2 Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. Refer to the instructions for these components. 1 Set V OLUME to the “ m ” position.
31 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION SET MENU 1 3 2 This unit provides you with the following items in the SET MENU to maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching.
32 Description of Each Item 1. CENTER SP Choices: LRG (Large)/SML (Small)/NONE Preset position: LRG (Large) LRG (Large) Select this position if your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers. In this position, full- range signals on the center channel are directed to the center speaker .
33 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 7. D-RANGE (Adjusting the dynamic range) Choices: MAX/STD (Standard)/MIN Preset position: MAX Note • This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being decoded.
34 8. CNTR DELA Y (Adjusting the delay of the center sound) Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms Note • This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being decoded and the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital contains center channel signals.
35 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 1. PRO LOGIC/Normal 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGIT AL/Normal 0 to 15 5 PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGIT AL/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5 2. 70 mm SPECT ACLE 15 to 30 23 DGTL SPECT ACLE 1 to 99 15 70 mm SCI-FI 15 to 30 20 DGTL SCI-FI 1 to 99 16 3.
36 Adjusting Method Adjustments should be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display . 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector . 2 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press TIME/LEVEL, the selected item changes and appears on the display as below .
37 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION SLEEP TIMER Canceling the Selected SLEEP T imer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on the displa y . It will soon disappear and the “SLEEP” indicator will go off.
38 ■ Example: T o control Y AMAHA CD pla yer 1 Make sure that V OLUME is set to the “ m ” position. 2 Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector .
39 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Description of Each Mode ■ T APE/MD MODE Note • TV VOLUME functions if you have set the code for your TV . The dark-shaded buttons do not function. Refer to the instructions for details of each component.
40 ■ CD MODE Note • TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV . e P A USE This button gives a pause in operation. The button functions as P AUSE/STOP* for operating a Y AMAHA CD player under factory setting. a SKIP+ This button skips to the beginning of the next track.
41 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ D VD/LD MODE Note • TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV . ■ D VD MENU MODE Note • TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV .
42 ■ VCR MODE Note • TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have set the code for your TV . ■ CBL/SA T MODE Note • TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have set the code for your TV . ■ TV MODE Note • Y ou can control your VCR if you have set the code for it.
43 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Advanced Information ■ Setup codes Y ou can set the code for the manufacturer of your component after pressing the component selector buttons other than AMP(TUNER).
44 ■ Returning to the factory-set codes T o return all components to the factory-set codes, follow these steps. 1 Press one of the component selector buttons other than AMP(TUNER). 2 Press both V OLUME buttons ( u / d ) at the same time for about f our seconds.
45 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 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.
46 SYMPT OM CA USE REMED Y Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. The D VD/LD, TV/digital TV or satellite tuner source cannot be recorded b y tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.
47 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Remote control This unit is in the standby mode. T urn on the power of the unit. SYMPT OM CA USE REMED Y Refer to page The remote control does not work. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.
48 SPECIFICA TIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R ..................................................... 60 W 1 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R ................
49 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION GLOSSAR Y CINEMA DSP ■ Dolb y Surround Dolby Surround uses four discrete channels and five speakers to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: two main channels (left and right), a center channel for dialog, and a rear channel for special sound effects.
50 INDEX A Accessories .......................................................................... 2 AC outlet ........................................................................... 16 Antennas .....................................................
i TV A-Mark 1 161 A T andy 0941 Abex 1 151 Admira 1 141 Adventura 1 131 Aiko 1 121 Akai 0331, 1101, 1 11 1 Alba 0431 Alleron 1091 Ambassador 1081 Amstrad 0481, 1081 Anam 0251, 1041, 1051, 1061, 1071 A.
ii Simpson 0581, 0961 Solavox 1 151 Sonoko 1001 Sontec 1001 Sony 0371, 0451, 0661, 0841, 0951, 1281, 1441 Soundesign 0861, 0961, 1051, 1091 Soundwave 1001 Spectricon 1 161 Squareview 0481 SSS 1031, 10.
iii RCA 0112, 0382, 0392, 0482, 0592, 0602, 0662, 0822, 0942 Realistic 0402, 0472, 0612, 0682, 0842, 0902, 0912, 0922, 0932, 0992 Ricoh 0352, 0362 Saisho 0212, 0582, 0722, 0732, 0742, 0772 Salora 0612.
Y AMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE A VE., BUENA P ARK, CALIF . 90620, U.S.A. Y AMAHA CANADA MUSIC L TD. 135 MILNER A VE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT ARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA Y AMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROP A G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F .
DISPLAY (MD) SLEEP EFFECT MUTE TV VOLUME VOLUME POWER REC/PAUSE PLAY DIR A (TAPE) SKIP– (MD) REWIND (TAPE) SEARCH (MD) Input selector buttons PAUSE (MD) DECK A/B (TAPE) DIR B (TAPE) SKIP+ (MD) STOP .
DISPLAY TV SLEEP EFFECT CHANNEL ENTER MUTE TV VOLUME VOLUME VCR POWER VCR REC Press this button twice to start recording. Appuyer deux fois sur cette touche pour commencer l’enregistrement. Drücken Sie diese Taste zweimal, um die Aufnahme zu starten.
L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT R L A B MAIN A OR B : 4 W MIN. /SPEAKER A + B : 8 W MIN. /SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 8 W MIN.
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