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... Front Panel 4 Remote Control 6 Using the Remote Control 7 Display 8 Rear Panel 9 PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP 10 Speakers to the Factory Setting 46 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM 47 Hi-Fi DSP Programs 47 CINEMA DSP Programs 47 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING 50 SPECIFICATIONS (RX-V520 54 SPECIFICATIONS (RX-V420 55 GLOSSARY 56 ...and Subwoofer .......... 37 Adjusting Method 38 SLEEP TIMER 39 Setting the SLEEP Timer 39 Canceling the SLEEP Timer 39 PRESET REMOTE CONTROL 40 Component Selector Buttons 40 Controlling the Components Connected to This Unit 40 Description of Each Mode 41 Setting the ...
... Front Panel 4 Remote Control 6 Using the Remote Control 7 Display 8 Rear Panel 9 PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP 10 Speakers to the Factory Setting 46 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM 47 Hi-Fi DSP Programs 47 CINEMA DSP Programs 47 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING 50 SPECIFICATIONS (RX-V520 54 SPECIFICATIONS (RX-V420 55 GLOSSARY 56 ...and Subwoofer .......... 37 Adjusting Method 38 SLEEP TIMER 39 Setting the SLEEP Timer 39 Canceling the SLEEP Timer 39 PRESET REMOTE CONTROL 40 Component Selector Buttons 40 Controlling the Components Connected to This Unit 40 Description of Each Mode 41 Setting the ...
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...and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks N SLEEP Timer N Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes • This document is given in parentheses in this manual. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS...In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on various functions unique to each model, see the descriptions given for both the RX-V520 and RX-V420. All rights reserved. FEATURES 5-Channel Power Amplification N Minimum RMS Output...
...and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks N SLEEP Timer N Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes • This document is given in parentheses in this manual. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS...In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on various functions unique to each model, see the descriptions given for both the RX-V520 and RX-V420. All rights reserved. FEATURES 5-Channel Power Amplification N Minimum RMS Output...
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... or UM-4 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control will return to the factory settings. Replace all the batteries with clothing, etc. Be sure to replace the batteries within about ... models) (Australia and Singapore models) Quick reference card Connection guide PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX Battery Installation in the Remote Control 2 1 3 1 Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover in your package. Notes • Use only AAA, R03 or UM-4 ...
... or UM-4 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control will return to the factory settings. Replace all the batteries with clothing, etc. Be sure to replace the batteries within about ... models) (Australia and Singapore models) Quick reference card Connection guide PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX Battery Installation in the Remote Control 2 1 3 1 Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover in your package. Notes • Use only AAA, R03 or UM-4 ...
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...this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 2 Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control. 3 Display This shows various information. 4 INPUT MODE Press this button to select the... PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT MODE INPUT 6CH INPUT 789 RX-V420 1 SILENT 0 qw e 2 VIDEO AUX r t yu i op a 3 456 STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON ...
...this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 2 Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control. 3 Display This shows various information. 4 INPUT MODE Press this button to select the... PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT MODE INPUT 6CH INPUT 789 RX-V420 1 SILENT 0 qw e 2 VIDEO AUX r t yu i op a 3 456 STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON ...
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... down this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). When listening with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control). 7 BASS Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response. 8 TREBLE Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise...
... down this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). When listening with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control). 7 BASS Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response. 8 TREBLE Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise...
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... to E) of preset stations PRESET -/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8) 6 MUTE Press this button to control with the remote control. A/B/C/D/E: To select one of these buttons which corresponds to the component you press this button, the unit switches between the power on... cassette AUX: To use another audio component V-AUX: To use another audio/video component w 6CH INPUT Press this button to play a source connected to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL" for full details. 1 Press AMP(TUNER). 2 3 q w 4 e 5 6 TV VOLUME 7 8 TV INPUT 9 r 0 t 1 Indicator This flashes in the TIME/...
... to E) of preset stations PRESET -/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8) 6 MUTE Press this button to control with the remote control. A/B/C/D/E: To select one of these buttons which corresponds to the component you press this button, the unit switches between the power on... cassette AUX: To use another audio component V-AUX: To use another audio/video component w 6CH INPUT Press this button to play a source connected to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL" for full details. 1 Press AMP(TUNER). 2 3 q w 4 e 5 6 TV VOLUME 7 8 TV INPUT 9 r 0 t 1 Indicator This flashes in the TIME/...
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... select the items in the following conditions: - Be sure to avoid direct lighting. extremely low temperature. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the Remote Control Remote control sensor (RX-V520) Within approximately 6 m (20 feet) The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. When the sensor is covered or there is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial...
... select the items in the following conditions: - Be sure to avoid direct lighting. extremely low temperature. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the Remote Control Remote control sensor (RX-V520) Within approximately 6 m (20 feet) The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. When the sensor is covered or there is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial...
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...connect it to the operation instructions for the DVD/LD mode. 15 APPENDIX English For details on connections and operations, refer to this unit's remote control can be used to the analog DVD jacks. D-TV/CBL) or the analog input jack (D-TV/CBL or VCR 1). If connecting ...VIDEO S VIDEO L DIGITAL OUTPUT AUX CD IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) MD/CD-R DVD D-TV/CBL AUDIO SIGNAL R IN OUT VCR 1 SUB WOOFER OUTPUT (RX-V520/U.S.A. INTRODUCTION OPTICAL OUTPUT DVD player AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT O LR S VIDEO OUTPUT V Video monitor CONNECTIONS S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT INPUT S V DIGITAL ...
...connect it to the operation instructions for the DVD/LD mode. 15 APPENDIX English For details on connections and operations, refer to this unit's remote control can be used to the analog DVD jacks. D-TV/CBL) or the analog input jack (D-TV/CBL or VCR 1). If connecting ...VIDEO S VIDEO L DIGITAL OUTPUT AUX CD IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) MD/CD-R DVD D-TV/CBL AUDIO SIGNAL R IN OUT VCR 1 SUB WOOFER OUTPUT (RX-V520/U.S.A. INTRODUCTION OPTICAL OUTPUT DVD player AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT O LR S VIDEO OUTPUT V Video monitor CONNECTIONS S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT INPUT S V DIGITAL ...
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... as shown below. TEST LEFT TEST RIGHT TEST CENTER TEST L SUR. This is performed, the sound output level heard at the minimum level. (RX-V520) VOLUME 2 Turn the power on. STANDBY /ON 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to this adjustment is important... will be the same from the center speaker, check the setting of each speaker. When this unit, be performed at your listening position with the remote control. 1 3 5 2,6 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on the display. 3 Turn up the volume. BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R Using the Test Tone The adjustment...
... as shown below. TEST LEFT TEST RIGHT TEST CENTER TEST L SUR. This is performed, the sound output level heard at the minimum level. (RX-V520) VOLUME 2 Turn the power on. STANDBY /ON 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to this adjustment is important... will be the same from the center speaker, check the setting of each speaker. When this unit, be performed at your listening position with the remote control. 1 3 5 2,6 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on the display. 3 Turn up the volume. BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R Using the Test Tone The adjustment...
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... "6CH INPUT" appears, the playback result will be a video image from the video source and the sound from the audio source selected by using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector. 2 1,6 STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON OFF...AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT MODE INPUT 6CH INPUT SILENT VIDEO AUX 7 (RX-V520) 4 6 2 4 7 4 Select the desired input source with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons). (Turn on the video ...
... "6CH INPUT" appears, the playback result will be a video image from the video source and the sound from the audio source selected by using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector. 2 1,6 STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON OFF...AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT MODE INPUT 6CH INPUT SILENT VIDEO AUX 7 (RX-V520) 4 6 2 4 7 4 Select the desired input source with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons). (Turn on the video ...
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...controlled with the remote control. PCM K HZ 2. Adjustment of the component selector buttons, (TAPE/MD, CD, DVD/ LD, etc.), which corresponds to the component you want to control. Play a video source, and then select an audio source with INPUT l / h on the digital signal RX-V520 only The... digital input jacks of the output volume from the subwoofer. 3. Refer to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL". 6 Adjust the volume to "Selecting a DSP Program". DSP programs cannot be output as normal ...
...controlled with the remote control. PCM K HZ 2. Adjustment of the component selector buttons, (TAPE/MD, CD, DVD/ LD, etc.), which corresponds to the component you want to control. Play a video source, and then select an audio source with INPUT l / h on the digital signal RX-V520 only The... digital input jacks of the output volume from the subwoofer. 3. Refer to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL". 6 Adjust the volume to "Selecting a DSP Program". DSP programs cannot be output as normal ...
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... "t" indicator will go out. Only a source encoded with DTS: - INPUT MODE Front panel or Remote control Input mode AUTO: In this mode, the input signal is shown on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is automatically selected in any way, you may not be... is resumed. • Depending on the component selector. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION Input Modes and Indications When using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on the LD player, playback may flash when a search or skip operation is input at the same time.
... "t" indicator will go out. Only a source encoded with DTS: - INPUT MODE Front panel or Remote control Input mode AUTO: In this mode, the input signal is shown on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is automatically selected in any way, you may not be... is resumed. • Depending on the component selector. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION Input Modes and Indications When using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on the LD player, playback may flash when a search or skip operation is input at the same time.
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...L AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT MODE INPUT 6CH INPUT (RX-V520) SILENT VIDEO AUX PROGRAM / Press PROGRAM l or h repeatedly to maximize the effect created by selecting a DSP program. PROGRAM DSP program... the front panel STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON OFF D I G I On the remote control 1 2 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on (see page 25). The acoustics of the selected program appears for a moment and the selected DSP program indicator lights up...
...L AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT MODE INPUT 6CH INPUT (RX-V520) SILENT VIDEO AUX PROGRAM / Press PROGRAM l or h repeatedly to maximize the effect created by selecting a DSP program. PROGRAM DSP program... the front panel STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON OFF D I G I On the remote control 1 2 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on (see page 25). The acoustics of the selected program appears for a moment and the selected DSP program indicator lights up...
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RX-V520 only when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to the PHONES jack while... reproduction just as the input source; - when connecting the headphones (you turn back on the source. EFFECT or Front panel Remote control Notes • If the sound effect is canceled when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoding, the sounds of a virtual speaker...DTS/NORMAL program is output faintly or not output normally, depending on the sound effect. Using YAMAHA original technology, natural surround reproduction is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode by using the test tone; -
RX-V520 only when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to the PHONES jack while... reproduction just as the input source; - when connecting the headphones (you turn back on the source. EFFECT or Front panel Remote control Notes • If the sound effect is canceled when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoding, the sounds of a virtual speaker...DTS/NORMAL program is output faintly or not output normally, depending on the sound effect. Using YAMAHA original technology, natural surround reproduction is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode by using the test tone; -
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...station before the "MEMORY" indicator goes off. STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON OFF (RX-V520) D I G I TA L VOLUME PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE... Tuning" for about 5 seconds. You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with the remote control. A/B/C/D/E or Front panel Remote control 2 Press PRESET/TUNING l or h (or PRESET -/+) to select a preset station number (1 to store other...
...station before the "MEMORY" indicator goes off. STANDBY /ON D I G I TA L SURROUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE -+ -+ L R SPEAKERS A B ON OFF (RX-V520) D I G I TA L VOLUME PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL A/B/C/D/E PRESET /TUNING FM/AM EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE... Tuning" for about 5 seconds. You can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with the remote control. A/B/C/D/E or Front panel Remote control 2 Press PRESET/TUNING l or h (or PRESET -/+) to select a preset station number (1 to store other...
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...recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources that have no effect on the material being recorded. INPUT or Front panel Remote control 3 Begin recording by your video source component is a digital bitstream. VOLUME Notes • Do a test recording before you start an actual ...from records, CDs, radio, etc. For DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS Only 2-channel analog audio signals may infringe copyright laws. • RX-V520 only Composite video and S video signals pass independently through this unit is not output on the same REC OUT channel. (For example, ...
...recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources that have no effect on the material being recorded. INPUT or Front panel Remote control 3 Begin recording by your video source component is a digital bitstream. VOLUME Notes • Do a test recording before you start an actual ...from records, CDs, radio, etc. For DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS Only 2-channel analog audio signals may infringe copyright laws. • RX-V520 only Composite video and S video signals pass independently through this unit is not output on the same REC OUT channel. (For example, ...
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... 9 MEM. y • By pressing SET MENU repeatedly, you want to select a sub item. 1 3,6 5 Press - Depending on the SET MENU Adjustment should be made with the remote control. Adjusting the Items on the item, press PRG- (or PRG+) to adjust. or + once to enter the setup mode of the item. 2 Note •...
... 9 MEM. y • By pressing SET MENU repeatedly, you want to select a sub item. 1 3,6 5 Press - Depending on the SET MENU Adjustment should be made with the remote control. Adjusting the Items on the item, press PRG- (or PRG+) to adjust. or + once to enter the setup mode of the item. 2 Note •...
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... levels that speaker cannot be adjusted. • When you adjust the output level with TIME/LEVEL, the settings you may not be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display. 1 3 2 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector. 2 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you press...
... levels that speaker cannot be adjusted. • When you adjust the output level with TIME/LEVEL, the settings you may not be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display. 1 3 2 1 Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector. 2 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the item you press...
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... standby mode by using POWER on the display. This timer is pressed.) Canceling the SLEEP Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON), or by disconnecting the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. Note • The SLEEP timer can only be canceled...), TAPE/MD, CD or DVD/LD on the display after the SLEEP timer has been set. BASS EXT. The display returns to set with the remote control. The SLEEP timer can also be set the SLEEP timer for this unit. • The SLEEP timer is off . It will soon disappear and...
... standby mode by using POWER on the display. This timer is pressed.) Canceling the SLEEP Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON), or by disconnecting the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. Note • The SLEEP timer can only be canceled...), TAPE/MD, CD or DVD/LD on the display after the SLEEP timer has been set. BASS EXT. The display returns to set with the remote control. The SLEEP timer can also be set the SLEEP timer for this unit. • The SLEEP timer is off . It will soon disappear and...
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..., refer to each manufacturer and component). If you press CD on the component selector, the remote control is set . (The code for a YAMAHA CD player is set the remote control with the manufacturer codes listed from page i at the minimum level. 2 Press AMP(TUNER) on batteries,...controlled in this unit. Refer to operate your YAMAHA A/V component, please try using the remote control supplied with the remote control. The code for details. • When shipped from other YAMAHA A/V components using another YAMAHA code. TAPE/MD The code for a YAMAHA MD deck is factory set to the CD ...
..., refer to each manufacturer and component). If you press CD on the component selector, the remote control is set . (The code for a YAMAHA CD player is set the remote control with the manufacturer codes listed from page i at the minimum level. 2 Press AMP(TUNER) on batteries,...controlled in this unit. Refer to operate your YAMAHA A/V component, please try using the remote control supplied with the remote control. The code for details. • When shipped from other YAMAHA A/V components using another YAMAHA code. TAPE/MD The code for a YAMAHA MD deck is factory set to the CD ...