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...8486;) RMS Output Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz q Digital Sound Field Processor q Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder q Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP) q Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround q Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment q 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) q Multi-Functions for selecting this YAMAHA AV receiver. English Thank you for RDS Broadcast Reception q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Automatic Preset Tuning q Preset Station Shifting Capability...
...8486;) RMS Output Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz q Digital Sound Field Processor q Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder q Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP) q Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround q Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment q 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM) q Multi-Functions for selecting this YAMAHA AV receiver. English Thank you for RDS Broadcast Reception q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Automatic Preset Tuning q Preset Station Shifting Capability...
Owner's Manual
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... plug. away from the AC power source as long as follows: The wire which is turned off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. If these openings, and install the unit in the space below . AC outlet Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear of this might damage the finish. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (Europe model) IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR CENTER MAIN 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER...
... plug. away from the AC power source as long as follows: The wire which is turned off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. If these openings, and install the unit in the space below . AC outlet Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear of this might damage the finish. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (Europe model) IMPEDANCE SELECTOR REAR CENTER MAIN 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER...
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... transform your own home. The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used on this operation manual carefully and store it that of a movie theater in automatic input balance control. This always...
... transform your own home. The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used on this operation manual carefully and store it that of a movie theater in automatic input balance control. This always...
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... sets, use with this configuration, the center speaker is for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is necessary as well as that of your present stereo speaker system.) Rear: Behind your present stereo system. The center speaker needs to the following. However, all the speakers should not be output from the left and the right main speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected...
... sets, use with this configuration, the center speaker is for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is necessary as well as that of your present stereo speaker system.) Rear: Behind your present stereo system. The center speaker needs to the following. However, all the speakers should not be output from the left and the right main speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected...
Owner's Manual
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... B:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER C D DUAL SINGLE SUB WOOFER 1 * MAINS A B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTIONI0M0ANWUALMFOARXC.ORTROECTTASLETTING. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. SWITCHED SPEAKAERCSOUTLETS To AC outlet LINE OUT LINE IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. * *1 2 , : See the next page. 8 LD player etc. on the rear panel, connections can be...
... B:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER C D DUAL SINGLE SUB WOOFER 1 * MAINS A B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTIONI0M0ANWUALMFOARXC.ORTROECTTASLETTING. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. SWITCHED SPEAKAERCSOUTLETS To AC outlet LINE OUT LINE IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. * *1 2 , : See the next page. 8 LD player etc. on the rear panel, connections can be...
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... SUB WOOFER 1 * MAINS A B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTIONI0M0ANWUALMFOARXC.ORTROETCTASLETTING. LD player etc. 1 *AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) (Europe model 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. The maximum power (total power consumption of the turntable to the GND terminal will supply power to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is 100 watts. The power to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. model 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to the SWITCHED outlets is turned...
... SUB WOOFER 1 * MAINS A B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTIONI0M0ANWUALMFOARXC.ORTROETCTASLETTING. LD player etc. 1 *AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) (Europe model 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. The maximum power (total power consumption of the turntable to the GND terminal will supply power to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is 100 watts. The power to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. model 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to the SWITCHED outlets is turned...
Owner's Manual
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... the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Right Rear speaker Subwoofer system Rear speaker Right Left Center speaker REAR CENTER C D DUAL SINGLE OUTPUT CENTER SUB WOOFER A Left B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. If you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is recommended to use only one speaker system, connect it to orient the center sound at the center position. For connecting two center speakers...
... the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Right Rear speaker Subwoofer system Rear speaker Right Left Center speaker REAR CENTER C D DUAL SINGLE OUTPUT CENTER SUB WOOFER A Left B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. If you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is recommended to use only one speaker system, connect it to orient the center sound at the center position. For connecting two center speakers...
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... you use the built-in amplifier. SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal This terminal is turned off. Note Output level of signals from the main and center channels. WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit may be 8Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. (Lower position) Rear: The impedance of each speaker must...
... you use the built-in amplifier. SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal This terminal is turned off. Note Output level of signals from the main and center channels. WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit may be 8Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. (Lower position) Rear: The impedance of each speaker must...
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... PANEL RX-V492RDS 1 23 4 5 6 78 NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER RX-V492RDS CINEMA DSP CONCERT PRO LOGIC ENHANCED VIDEO MONO MOVIE STADIUM DISCO ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL EFFECT POWER PHONES VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNER TAPE (MD) MONITOR PHONO CD SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R RDS MODE/FREQ EON DELAY/ CENTER FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP CENTER/REAR MODE PTY SEEK MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE TIME/LEVEL MODE START MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO VOLUME...
... PANEL RX-V492RDS 1 23 4 5 6 78 NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER RX-V492RDS CINEMA DSP CONCERT PRO LOGIC ENHANCED VIDEO MONO MOVIE STADIUM DISCO ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL EFFECT POWER PHONES VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNER TAPE (MD) MONITOR PHONO CD SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R RDS MODE/FREQ EON DELAY/ CENTER FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP CENTER/REAR MODE PTY SEEK MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE TIME/LEVEL MODE START MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO VOLUME...
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... 0 SPEAKERS switches Set the switch A or B (or both the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the standby mode. TREBLE Used to be output from the main speakers. F PTY SEEK MODE button When this button is received, pressing this button to switch the reception band to increase or decrease the low frequency response. When listening with headphones, connect the headphones to call a radio program of selected source appears on /off the digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder). 8 VOLUME control Used to...
... 0 SPEAKERS switches Set the switch A or B (or both the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the standby mode. TREBLE Used to be output from the main speakers. F PTY SEEK MODE button When this button is received, pressing this button to switch the reception band to increase or decrease the low frequency response. When listening with headphones, connect the headphones to call a radio program of selected source appears on /off the digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder). 8 VOLUME control Used to...
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...flashes for about 3 seconds, the automatic preset tuning begins. (Refer to page 28 for tuning. buttons RX-V492RDS only Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the center channel output level (CENTER) and the rear channel output level (REAR). O CENTER MODE button Selects a center channel output mode (NORMAL, WIDE or PHANTOM). (For details, refer to page 21.) P PROGRAM selector button RX-V392RDS only When the built-in digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder) is on the display. M TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) button Press this button to switch the tuning mode...
...flashes for about 3 seconds, the automatic preset tuning begins. (Refer to page 28 for tuning. buttons RX-V492RDS only Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the center channel output level (CENTER) and the rear channel output level (REAR). O CENTER MODE button Selects a center channel output mode (NORMAL, WIDE or PHANTOM). (For details, refer to page 21.) P PROGRAM selector button RX-V392RDS only When the built-in digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder) is on the display. M TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) button Press this button to switch the tuning mode...
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...) MONITOR button. B Program type name indicators The name selected in the EON mode lights up while the search is performed in SLEEP timer is functioning. 5 Center channel mode indicators The name of a selected center channel mode lights up only when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is selected. 6 EFFECT OFF indicator Lights up when the builtin digital sound field processor and/or the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on . In this state, sound output is 2-channel stereo. 7 AUTO...
...) MONITOR button. B Program type name indicators The name selected in the EON mode lights up while the search is performed in SLEEP timer is functioning. 5 Center channel mode indicators The name of a selected center channel mode lights up only when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is selected. 6 EFFECT OFF indicator Lights up when the builtin digital sound field processor and/or the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on . In this state, sound output is 2-channel stereo. 7 AUTO...
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... Surround decoder). 9 TEST key Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details, refer to page 20-22.) For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will be the same. PROLOGIC: Directly selects the PRO LOGIC program. key RX-V392RDS only Adjusts the delay time, or the time difference between the begining of source sound and the begining of This Unit 1 DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/- A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A - keys Turns the volume level...
... Surround decoder). 9 TEST key Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details, refer to page 20-22.) For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will be the same. PROLOGIC: Directly selects the PRO LOGIC program. key RX-V392RDS only Adjusts the delay time, or the time difference between the begining of source sound and the begining of This Unit 1 DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/- A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A - keys Turns the volume level...
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.... 2 Turn the power on. When this adjustment is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. 2 34 1 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB RX-V492RDS - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 4 BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE...
.... 2 Turn the power on. When this adjustment is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. 2 34 1 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB RX-V492RDS - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 4 BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE...
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... speaker that the effect sound output level of each . PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME - DELAY TIME + TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR VIDEO DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - The display changes as the main speakers. For 4 speaker configuration) PHANTOM: Select this mode when you do not use the center speaker. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 7 7 7 Turn up the volume. Main (L) Center Rear (L and R) Main (R) * The test tone from the main speakers. English RX-V492RDS RX...
... speaker that the effect sound output level of each . PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME - DELAY TIME + TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR VIDEO DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - The display changes as the main speakers. For 4 speaker configuration) PHANTOM: Select this mode when you do not use the center speaker. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 7 7 7 Turn up the volume. Main (L) Center Rear (L and R) Main (R) * The test tone from the main speakers. English RX-V492RDS RX...
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... 9, if the center channel mode is in this mode, the center sound is insufficient sound output from the left and right main speakers. RX-V492RDS 9 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 10 9 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost as same as that "CENTER" or "REAR" appears on the rear panel to "-10...
... 9, if the center channel mode is in this mode, the center sound is insufficient sound output from the left and right main speakers. RX-V492RDS 9 - + TIME/ LEVEL DELAY/CENTER /REAR TEST EFFECT PROGRAM PROLOGIC ENHANCED ON/OFF VCR TV/DBS DVD/LD DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B TAPE - PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 10 9 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost as same as that "CENTER" or "REAR" appears on the rear panel to "-10...
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... sound from the display. q The selection of the selected input source will appear on the display. 4 Select the main speakers to the "∞" position. 2 Turn the power on using the input selector buttons. (For video sources, turn off the power Press the POWER switch again. 23 English TO PLAY A SOURCE BASIC OPERATIONS 2 3 1, 6 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 47 1 VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB Set to be used. To turn the TV/monitor ON.) TUNER PHONO...
... sound from the display. q The selection of the selected input source will appear on the display. 4 Select the main speakers to the "∞" position. 2 Turn the power on using the input selector buttons. (For video sources, turn off the power Press the POWER switch again. 23 English TO PLAY A SOURCE BASIC OPERATIONS 2 3 1, 6 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 47 1 VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB Set to be used. To turn the TV/monitor ON.) TUNER PHONO...
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... q Program selection can be the normal 2-channel stereo without surround sound effect. So, when you prefer to cancel the DSP, press the EFFECT button. q When this unit's Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is used, if the main-source sound is automatically called. q To select a DSP program on the remote control transmitter, first turn the DSP on the display. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 2 RX-V392RDS l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 2 - q If you select the input source next time...
... q Program selection can be the normal 2-channel stereo without surround sound effect. So, when you prefer to cancel the DSP, press the EFFECT button. q When this unit's Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is used, if the main-source sound is automatically called. q To select a DSP program on the remote control transmitter, first turn the DSP on the display. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DISC PLAY CD PHONO POWER SLEEP VOLUME 2 RX-V392RDS l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 2 - q If you select the input source next time...
Owner's Manual
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... the digital sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is already set in all the digital sound field programs mentioned above. 2 By continuously pressing the "+" or "-" side of the TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously. Control range: MIN, -20 to +10 dB 37 RX-V492RDS 1 Press once or more so that "REAR" appears on the display. DELAY/CENTER /REAR/SWFR Notes q This adjustment can adjust the sound output level of the TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously...
... the digital sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is already set in all the digital sound field programs mentioned above. 2 By continuously pressing the "+" or "-" side of the TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously. Control range: MIN, -20 to +10 dB 37 RX-V492RDS 1 Press once or more so that "REAR" appears on the display. DELAY/CENTER /REAR/SWFR Notes q This adjustment can adjust the sound output level of the TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously...
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.... The player should be used nearby. Raise the sound output level to the manual tuning mode. Set the TUNING MODE button to the center speaker. Noises will result from the center speaker. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. Change the position of FM stereo broadcasts, this unit. The sound suddenly goes off . No connection from the TV. Incorrect sound field program selection. Because of the characteristics of the main unit. Connect the cords properly. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds...
.... The player should be used nearby. Raise the sound output level to the manual tuning mode. Set the TUNING MODE button to the center speaker. Noises will result from the center speaker. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. Change the position of FM stereo broadcasts, this unit. The sound suddenly goes off . No connection from the TV. Incorrect sound field program selection. Because of the characteristics of the main unit. Connect the cords properly. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds...