R RXV300K Natural Sound AV Receiver Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV receiver. OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 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 on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Heat ­ The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. 8 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 9 · Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 10 Power Sources ­ The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 12 Cleaning ­ The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 13 Nonuse Periods ­ The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 1 2 3 4 5 Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and other instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture ­ The unit should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Carts and Stands ­ The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 14 Object and Liquid Entry ­ Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit. 15 Damage Requiring Service ­ The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16 Servicing ­ The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 6 17 Power Lines ­ An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn. 18 Grounding or Polarization ­ Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated. English 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING MAST ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810­20) Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810­21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only) This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference. FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only) YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion ­ and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels. 1 CONTENTS Safety Instructions ...............Inside the Front Cover Supplied Accessories ......................................2 Features ..........................................................3 Caution ............................................................4 Profile of This Unit ...........................................5 Speaker Setup ................................................6 Connections ....................................................7 Controls and Their Functions ........................12 Speaker Balance Adjustment ........................17 Basic Operations ...........................................19 Tuning Operations .........................................22 Preset Tuning ................................................23 Using Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) .......................................................................26 Enjoying Karaoke ...........................................29 Setting the SLEEP Timer ..............................32 Troubleshooting .............................................33 Specifications ................................................34 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Indoor FM Antenna Remote Control Transmitter AM Loop Antenna Antenna adapter (U.S.A. model only) Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) 2 English FEATURES General q 5 Speaker Configuration Digital Sound Field Processor q Digital Sound Field Processor (8 Programs including 4 programs for Karaoke) q Dolby Surround Decoder ( PRO LOGIC, 3 STEREO) q Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Surround q Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment q Center Channel Output Mode Changing Capability Main: 60W + 60W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20­20,000 Hz Center: 60W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.1% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 20W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz 55W + 55W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20­20,000 Hz Center: 55W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.1% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 20W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.7% THD, 1 kHz q Video Signal Input/Output Capability q SLEEP Timer q Remote Control Capability Main: Karaoke-functions q 4 DSP Programs for Karaoke (BALLAD, POPS, JAZZ, ROCK) q ONE TOUCH KARAOKE Button for Attenuating Vocals from a Music Source q VOCAL AID Button to Assist You in Singing Karaoke q 2 Microphone Connecting Capability q MIC LEVEL and ECHO Level Controls q Key Control Capability (in 13 steps) q Karaoke Sound Recording Capability (Recording Your Singing Voice and Karaoke Effects with the Music Source) Tuner q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Automatic Preset Tuning q Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) q IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System 3 CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place ­ away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer. 4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves. 5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power. 6. Always set the VOLUME control to "­ " before starting the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started. 7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use ...