Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RX-V596 Yamaha
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Y AMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE A VE., BUENA PARK, CALIF . 90620, U.S.A. Y AMAHA CANADA MUSIC L TD. 135 MILNER A VE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA Y AMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROP A G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F .
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, dr y , clean place — away from windo ws, heat sources, sources of e xcessive 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. 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 op 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 g and o indicators “ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is on. “ o ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on. 7 x indicator “ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.
7 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Remote Control CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 8 9 0 3 q 4 w 6 r e t y u 7 5 TV VOLUME TV POWER TV INPUT EFFECT Select the AMP/TUN position. This section describes the basic operation of this unit with the remote control.
8 q A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/– These buttons are used to select a preset station. A/B/C/D/E: T o select one of a group (A to E) of preset stations PRESET +/–: T o select a preset station number (1 to 8) w d (next), u (back) These buttons are used to advance or go back one selection on the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.
9 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 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 .
10 CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CA UTION 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 “–”.
11 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 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.
12 ■ 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. Notes • The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.
13 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Connecting an Audio Component ■ PHONO terminals These terminals are used to connect a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge.
14 Connecting a Video Component ■ A udio signal terminals Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly . ■ S Video signal terminals Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for the S VIDEO connection.
15 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ VIDEO terminals (composite) If your video components do not have “S” video terminals, they can be connected to this unit’ s VIDEO terminals. Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly .
16 Connecting the 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.
17 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 cables. 2 T wist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.
18 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch W ARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when ST ANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position.
19 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.
20 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 .
21 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION When using the remote control, set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN position. 1 Set V OLUME to the “ m ” position. 2 T urn the power on. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to be used.
22 5 Play the sour ce. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and page 27 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, set the selector dial to the appropriate position (T APE/ MD, CD, DVD/LD, etc.
23 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION Input Mode (for the DVD/LD, TV/ digital TV and cable TV/satellite tuner sources) This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit.
24 ■ Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS • If “DA T A ERROR” appears on the display while playing an LD source encoded with DTS, stop playback and turn the player off and then on again.
25 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ On the remote contr ol 1 Make sure that the effect speaker s (center and rear) and subw oofer are turned on. 2 Press DSP . The indicator lights up for about three seconds.
26 Canceling the Sound Effect (turning off the effect speakers) Press EFFECT to cancel the sound effect and monitor only the main sound. Press EFFECT again to turn the sound effect back on. y If the selector dial is set to a position other than the DSP/TUN position, first press DSP and then EFFECT on the remote control.
27 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 5 Press PRESET/TUNING h once to tune in to a higher frequency or 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.
28 Automatic Preset T uning (for FM stations only) Y ou can make use of the automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only . This function enables the unit to automatically tune in with strong signals and to sequentially store up to 40 FM stations (5 groups x 8 stations).
29 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 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.
30 LR –+ –+ 2,4 Exchanging Preset Stations Y ou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other . ■ Example: If y ou want to exc hang e preset station “E1” with “A5” 1 Recall preset station “E1”. Refer to the procedure in the section “T o Recall a Preset Station” on page 29.
31 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 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.
32 [4] PR O LOGIC/ENHANCED ( ox ) • Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital • Output channel: 4 channels • DSP: 1 (surround) [5] DOLBY DIGIT AL/ENHANCED ( gx ) • Input source: Dolby Digital • Output channel: 5.1 channels • DSP: 2 (surround L, R) [6] DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED ( tx ) • Input source: DTS • Output channel: 5.
33 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEA TURES 2 MO VIE THEA TER 1 3 MO VIE THEA TER 2 [1] 70 mm SPECT ACLE ( ox ) • Input so.
34 No. PROGRAM FEA TURES 4 MONO MO VIE ( x ) • Input source: Monaural • Output channel: 1 channel • DSP: 1 This program is designed specifically to enhance monaural sources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair , lending an immediacy to the overall sound.
35 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION SET MENU 1 2 3 This unit provides you with the following items on the SET MENU to maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching.
36 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 .
37 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 7. D-RANGE (Adjusting the d ynamic range) Choices: MAX/STD (Standard)/MIN Preset position: MAX Note • This adjustment is only ef fective when Dolby Digital is being decoded.
38 8. DTS LFE (Adjusting the output level of the LFE c hannel for DTS) Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) Preset value: 0 dB Note • This adjustment is effective only when DTS is being decoded and the selected source encoded with DTS contains LFE signals.
39 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 DTS DGTL SUR/Normal 0 to 15 5 PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 15 to 30 20 DOLBY DIGIT AL/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5 DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5 2.
40 Adjusting Method Adjustments should be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display . 1 Set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN) position. 2 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust.
41 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.
42 PRESET REMOTE CONTROL The provided remote control is factory set to control not only this unit but also most Y AMAHA audio components connected to it. Selector Dial There are nine positions that you can select to control connected components with this remote control.
43 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION 2 5 4 3 7 6 Controlling the Components Connected to This Unit ■ Example: T o control a Y AMAHA CD pla yer 1 Make sure that V OLUME is set to the “ m ” position.
44 Description of Each Position ■ T APE/MD position • The dark-shaded buttons do not function. • If your component does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the original remote control supplied with your component. PRESET REMO TE CONTROL Select the T APE/MD position.
45 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ CD position • The dark-shaded buttons do not function. • If your component does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the original remote control supplied with your component.
46 ■ D VD/LD position ■ D VD MENU position Note • DVD MENU operations cannot be performed for some DVD players. • The dark-shaded buttons do not function. • If your component does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the original remote control supplied with your component.
47 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ VCR position ■ CBL/SA T position ■ TV position Note • Y ou can control your VCR if you have set the code for it. • The dark-shaded buttons do not function.
48 Advanced Information ■ Setup codes Y ou can set the code for the manufacturer of your component in each position of the selector dial. 1 T urn on your component to be used. 2 Set the selector dial to the desired position f or the component (T APE/MD, CD, D VD/LD, etc.
49 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION ■ Returning to the factory-set codes T o return to the factory-set codes in all positions, follow these steps. 1 Press i (right) and j (left) at the same time for about four seconds.
50 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. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Y AMAHA dealer or service center .
51 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION SYMPT OM CA USE REMED Y The sound effect cannot be recorded. It is not possible to record the sound effect by a tape deck or MD recorder connected to the T APE/MD OUT (REC) terminals of this unit.
52 ■ 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.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit.
53 English B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION APPENDIX INTRODUCTION PREP ARA TION SYMPT OM CA USE REMED Y ■ When playing bac k a source encoded with DTS Refer to page A loud hissing noise is heard when pla ying back a source encoded with DTS.
54 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 ....................................... 100 W*/70 W 1 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R .......................
55 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.
56 INDEX A Accessories .......................................................................... 2 AC outlet ........................................................................... 18 Antennas .....................................................
i LIST OF MANUF A CTURER’S CODES LISTES DES CODES F ABRICANT TV A-MARK 1 161 A T ANDY 0941 ABEX 1 151 ADMIRA 1 141 ADVENTURA 1 131 AIKO 1 121 AIW A 1481 AKAI 0331, 1101, 1 11 1 ALBA 0431 ALLERON 109.
ii SHARP 0461, 0471, 0541, 0661, 091 1, 0941, 1 141, 1241, 1271 SHOGUN 1031 SIGNA TURE 0991, 1771 SIMPSON 0581, 0961 SOLA VOX 1151 SONOKO 1001 SONTEC 1001 SONY 0371, 0451, 0661, 0841, 0951, 1281, 1441.
iii OPTONICA 0402 ORION 0212, 0722, 0742, 0772 OSAKI 0912 P ANASONIC 0012, 0052, 0092, 0222, 0372, 0382, 0392, 0412, 0932 PENNY 0202, 0432, 0602, 0632, 0692, 0912, 0922, 0932 PENT AX 0592, 0602 PERDIO.
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 .
Numeric buttons (MD) Quick Reference Card TAPE/MD AMP/TUN DSP/TUN INPUT PLAY REC/PAUSE DSP DIR A (TAPE) SKIP– (MD) REWIND (TAPE) SEARCH (MD) Numeric buttons PLAY DISC SKIP+/– DSP CD SKIP– SEARCH.
Quick Reference Card 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. Tryck två gånger på den här knappen för att börja spela in.
A B * * DSP-A5 only L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT C V ANALOG AUDIO OUT S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGI.
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