RX-V520 RX-V420

Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vido
YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA
ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, VSTRA FRLUNDA, SWEDEN MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA
OWNERS MANUAL MODE DEMPLOI
Printed in Malaysia ID V722960

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols 11
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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.
14 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed. 5 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. 6 Carts and Stands The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 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. 7 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. 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. 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. Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Nonuse Periods The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 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. 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. 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. Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

TREBLE

BALANCE

SPEAKERS A B PROGRAM EFFECT PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E

EDIT MEMORY TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

SILENT

VIDEO AUX

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MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R

1 STANDBY/ON

Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, set the volume at the minimum level. Standby mode In 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 input mode among AUTO, DTS and ANALOG for the sources that send two or more types of signals to this unit.
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5 VOLUME

Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.

r VIDEO AUX jacks

Connect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as a game console or camcorder to these jacks. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.

6 6CH INPUT

Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

t PRESET/TUNING l / h

When z appears on the display: This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to 8). Press l to select a lower and h to select a higher preset station number. When z goes off from the display: This button is used for tuning. Press l to tune in to lower frequencies, and h to tune in to higher frequencies.

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 to decrease the high-frequency response.

y A/B/C/D/E

Press this button to select one of 5 preset station groups (A to E).
If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and right main speakers.

u PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Press this button to turn on or off z on the display and switch the function between for storing a broadcasting station (preset tuning) and for tuning. This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other.

9 BALANCE

This control is only effective for the sound from the main speakers. Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume from the right and left main speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

i MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM)

Press this button to store the broadcasting stations. Hold down this button for more than 3 seconds to begin automatic preset tuning (for FM stations only).

0 SPEAKERS A/B

Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use. Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker system that you dont want to use.
o TUNING MODE (AUTO/MANL MONO)
Press this button to switch the tuning mode between automatic and manual. To use the automatic tuning method, press this button so that the AUTO indicator lights up on the display. To use the manual tuning method, press this button so that the AUTO indicator goes off.

q PROGRAM l / h

Press l or h to select a DSP program when the effect speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the selected program appears on the display.

p FM/AM

Press this button to switch the reception band between FM and AM.

w EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). If you turn them off, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except for the LFE channel are directed to the right and left main speakers. In that case, the output levels of the right and left speakers may not match.

a INPUT l / h

Press these buttons to select the input source (DVD, AUX, MD/CD-R, TUNER, CD, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV/CBL) that you want to listen to or watch. The name of the selected input source appears on the display.

e PHONES jack

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack so that this unit outputs audio signals for private listening. When listening with headphones privately, set both SPEAKERS A/B to the OFF position.
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Remote Control

This section describes basic operation of this unit with the remote control. First, press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector. Refer to PRESET REMOTE CONTROL for full details.

3 POWER

Each time you press this button, the unit switches between the power on and standby mode.

4 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

Press AMP(TUNER).

5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET /+
These buttons are used to select a preset station. A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset stations PRESET /+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

I Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the monitor and centrally between the main speakers.
If the center speaker is not used, the sound will be heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case, CENTER SP in the SET MENU is set to the NON position.

I Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.
Please use magnetically shielded speakers. Sometimes a video monitor may be adversely affected even when magnetically shielded speakers are used. Separate the speakers from the monitor if this happens.
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CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components
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. Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit. When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the jacks with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc. Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later. The input and output jacks for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:
Yellow White Red video signals (composite) analog audio signals for the left channel analog audio signals for the right channel coaxial digital signals

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
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Connecting Audio Components
I Connecting to digital jacks
This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

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PLAYING A SOURCE

When using the remote control, press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector.
Select the desired input source with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons). (Turn on the video monitor for video sources.) The name of the selected input source appears on the display.

Remote control

Input source
To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks Press 6CH INPUT so that 6CH INPUT appears on the display.
or Front panel Remote control
An audio source can not be played if 6CH INPUT appears. Press 6CH INPUT to turn off 6CH INPUT. If you select and play a video source when 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 6CH INPUT.
The current input mode is also shown. Refer to Input Modes and Indications on page 23 for details.
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Play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and TUNING for details).
I Notes on the digital signal

RX-V520 only

The digital input jacks of this unit can also handle 96-kHz sampling digital signals. (To utilize this, use a source that supports 96-kHz sampling digital signals and set the player for digital output. Refer to the operation instructions for the player.) Note the following when a 96-kHz sampling digital signal is input to this unit: 1. The following indication will appear on the display.
When controlling an audio/video component (MD recorder, CD player, DVD player, tape deck, etc.) with the remote control, press one of the component selector buttons, (TAPE/MD, CD, DVD/ LD, etc.), which corresponds to the component you want to control. Refer to PRESET REMOTE CONTROL.
Adjust the volume to the desired output level.
2. DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be output as normal 2-channel stereo sound from only the left and right main speakers.
If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc. These controls are only effective for the sound from the main speakers. BASS controls the low-frequency response. TREBLE controls the high-frequency response. BALANCE adjusts the balance of the output volume from the right and left main speakers.
If MAIN SP in the SET MENU is set to SMALL and BASS OUT is set to SWFR or BASS OUT is set to BOTH, the sound is also output from the subwoofer.
3. Adjustment of the speaker output level described on page 37 cannot be made (except the level of the subwoofer)
I BGV (background video) function
Use the digital sound field processor. Refer to Selecting a DSP Program.

PROGRAM

The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source. (For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.) This function can only be controlled with the remote control. Play a video source, and then select an audio source with the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you select the audio source with INPUT l / h on the front panel.

Use the manual tuning method if the tuning search does not stop at the desired station (because the signal from the station is weak). When tuned in to a station, the TUNED indicator lights up and the frequency of the received station is shown on the display.
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Automatic Preset Tuning (for FM stations only)
You 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).
I Automatic preset tuning options
You can select the preset number from which the unit will store FM stations and/or begin tuning toward lower frequencies. Before automatic preset tuning begins (after pressing MEMORY in step 3), 1. Press A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l or h to select the preset number with which the first station will be stored. The automatic preset tuning will stop when stations have all been stored up to E8. 2. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn z off and then press PRESET/TUNING l to begin tuning toward lower frequencies.
I When automatic preset tuning is completed
The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. Check the contents and the number of preset stations by following the procedure in the section To Recall a Preset Station on page 29.
Press FM/AM to select the FM band.
A new setting can be stored in place of the former one. The reception mode is stored along with the station frequency. You can manually replace a preset station with another FM or AM station by simply using the manual preset tuning method. Even if the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, automatic preset tuning is automatically ended after searching for all stations. Only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored by automatic preset tuning. If the station you want to store is weak in signal strength, tune in to it manually in monaural mode and store it by using the manual preset tuning method.

Controlling the Components Connected to This Unit
I Example: To control YAMAHA CD player

Turn on the power.

Press CD on the input selector.
Press CD on the component selector. Press p. Refer to Description of Each Mode for the CD player operation buttons.
Make sure that the volume is set at the minimum level. Press AMP(TUNER) on the component selector.

Adjust the volume.

If you set the remote control with the manufacturer codes listed from page i at the end of this manual, you can control other brands of components. Refer to Setting the Manufacturer Code for details.
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Description of Each Mode

I TAPE/MD MODE
TV VOLUME functions if you have set the code for your TV.

Press TAPE/MD.

POWER This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder. This button turns on the tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder that has a remote control with a power button if you have set the code.

Input selector buttons

6CH INPUT EFFECT

VOLUME MUTE TV VOLUME

r REC/PAUSE This button gives a pause in recording on a tape deck or MD recorder. p PLAY This button plays a tape, an MD or CD-R. b DIR A (TAPE) This button selects the playing direction of deck A. SKIP (MD/CD-R) This button skips to the previous track. w REWIND (TAPE) This button rewinds a tape. SEARCH (MD/CD-R) This button initiates a backward search on the track that is playing to find the point from which you want to listen.

DISPLAY (MD/CD-R)

DECK A/B (TAPE) This button selects deck A or B on a double-cassette tape deck. e PAUSE (MD/CD-R) This button gives a pause in operation. a DIR B (TAPE) This button selects the playing direction of deck B. SKIP+ (MD/CD-R) This button skips to the next track. s STOP This button stops operation on a tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder. f FAST FORWARD (TAPE) This button winds a tape fast forward. SEARCH (MD/CD-R) This button initiates a fast-forward search on the track that is playing to find the point from which you want to listen.
The dark-shaded buttons do not function even if you have set up the manufacturer code. Some of them may not function depending on the component you have. In this case, use the original remote control supplied with your component.
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I CD MODE

TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV.

Press CD.

POWER This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA CD player. This button turns on the CD player that has a remote control with a power button if you have set the code. Input selector buttons
DISC SKIP /+ (for a CD player with CD changer) These buttons skip to the next or previous CD.

PAUSE/STOP function

Press the button once to give a pause in operation and press once more to stop operation.

DISPLAY TV INPUT

e PAUSE This button gives a pause in operation. The button functions as PAUSE/STOP* for operating a YAMAHA CD player under factory setting. a SKIP+ This button skips to the beginning of the next track. s STOP This button stops operation. The button functions as PAUSE/STOP* for operating YAMAHA CD players. f SEARCH This button initiates a fast-forward search on the track that is playing to find the point from which you want to listen.
p PLAY This button plays a CD. b SKIP This button skips to the beginning of the previous track. w SEARCH This button initiates a backward search on the track that is playing to find the point from which you want to listen.
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I DVD/LD MODE

Press DVD/LD. POWER This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA DVD or LD player. This button turns on the DVD or LD player that has a remote control with a power button if you have set the code.
6CH INPUT EFFECT DISC SKIP /+
VOLUME MUTE SLEEP PAUSE SKIP STOP SEARCH TV VOLUME DISPLAY TV INPUT SKIP + PLAY SEARCH

I DVD MENU MODE

TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have set the code for your TV. DVD MENU operations cannot be performed for some DVD players.

Press DVD MENU.

POWER This button turns this unit on if you have set the code for a YAMAHA DVD or LD player. This button turns on the DVD or LD player that has a remote control with a power button if you have set the code.
DISC SKIP /+ VOLUME MUTE RETURN MENU UP MENU LEFT MENU DOWN TITLE

Numeric buttons

CLEAR +10

TV VOLUME INDEX

TV INPUT MENU RIGHT MENU SELECT MENU
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I VCR MODE

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

I For audio sources: Nos. 1 to 4
No. 1 Program (group) CONCERT HALL Sub-program Features
A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is near the center, close to the stage. This is the sound field at stage front in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program was recorded at LAs hottest rock club. The listeners virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall.

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a highenergy, immediate sound. Using this program increases the listening position range. This is a sound field suitable for background music at parties.

5CH STEREO

Reverberations (sound effects) for realizing the sound field and unprocessed stereo from the left and right main speakers is output. The sound is not output from the center speaker. (The sound is output when one of these programs is selected while playing a source encoded with a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. If 5CH STEREO is selected, the sound is output from all speakers regardless of the input source.)

CINEMA DSP Programs

I For audio-video sources: Nos. 4 to 6
No. Program (group) ENTERTAINMENT TV SPORTS Sub-program GAME Features This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds. Although the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound environment of a large concert hall. With this program, you can enjoy watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs. In a stereo broadcast of a sports game, the commentator is oriented at the center position, and the shouts and the atmosphere in the stadium spread on the surround side, while their spread to the rear is properly restrained. This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth by using only the presence sound field.

MONO MOVIE

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I For movie programs: Nos. 7 to 9
No. 7 Program (group) Sub-program 70 mm SPECTACLE Input source Analog, PCM, Dolby Digital in 2-channel Dolby Digital (5.1-channel) Features This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions). This program clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the latest sound form of science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space amid the silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded software employing the most advanced techniques. This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible. This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films, and is characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining the echo effect of conversations without losing clarity. For the surround sound field, the harmony of music or chorus sounds beautifully in a wide space at the rear of the sound field. The built-in decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects from sources. The highly efficient decoding process improves crosstalk and channel separation, and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. In this program, the digital sound field processor is not turned on. MOVIE THEATER 1 SPECTACLE

The picture does not appear.
The output and input for the video are connected to different types of video jacks.
Make connections using the same type of jack (between composites, S-VIDEOs, or components) for both the input and output.

14, 15

The sound suddenly goes off.
The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, etc.
Check the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to the appropriate position and then turn the unit back on. Check the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn the unit back on.
The sleep timer has functioned. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. Incorrect cable connections.
Turn on the power, and play the source again. Press MUTE or any operation buttons to cancel a mute and adjust the volume. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective.
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No sound from the effect speakers.
The sound effect is off. A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS decoding DSP program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS. A 96-kHz sampling digital signal is being input to this unit. RX-V520 only
Press EFFECT to turn it on. Select another DSP program.

25 47, 48

22 Raise the level of the center speaker. Select the appropriate mode for your center speaker. Select another DSP program. 47, 48
No sound from the center speaker.
The output level of the center speaker is set to minimum. CENTER SP in the SET MENU is set to NON. One of the Hi-Fi DSP programs (1 to 4) has been selected. The source encoded with a Dolby Digital or DTS signal does not have a center channel signal.
No sound from the rear speakers.
The output level of the rear speakers is set to minimum. A monaural source is being played with the program 9.
Raise the output level of the rear speakers. Select another DSP program. Select SWFR or BOTH.

37 47, 48 34

No sound from the subwoofer.

BASS OUT in the SET MENU is set to MAIN when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being played. BASS OUT in the SET MENU is set to SWFR or MAIN when a 2-channel source is being played. The source does not contain low bass signals (90 Hz and below).

Select BOTH.

Select MAIN. 34

Poor bass reproduction.

BASS OUT in the SET MENU is set to SWFR or BOTH and your system does not include a subwoofer. The output mode for each speaker (main, center or rear) in the SET MENU does not match your speaker configuration.
Select the appropriate output mode for each speaker based on the size of the speakers in your configuration. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective.

33, 34

A humming sound can be heard.
Incorrect cable connections.
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The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The effect and surround sounds cannot be recorded. A source cannot be recorded.
The component connected to the REC OUT jacks of this unit is turned off. It is not possible to record the effect and surround sounds by a recording component. An analog source is being input during digital recording. RX-V520 only A source component and recording component are not digitally connected to the unit. RX-V520 only A digital source is being input during analog recording. A source component and recording component are not analog connected to the unit.
Turn on the power to the component.
Input a digital source. RX-V520 only Make digital connections. RX-V520 only
Input an analog source. Make analog connections.
The settings of the SET MENU and some other settings on this unit cannot be changed. This unit does not operate properly.
9 MEM. GUARD in the SET MENU is set to ON.

Select OFF.

The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or by a power supply with low voltage. This unit is in the standby mode.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.
The sound is degraded when listening with headphones connected to a tape deck or CD player that is connected to this unit. There is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equipment, or the unit.
Turn on the power of the unit.
The unit is too close to the digital or highfrequency equipment.
Move the unit further away from such equipment.
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I Tuner

FM stereo reception is noisy.
The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is multipath interference.

FM SECTION

Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Australia, Singapore, China and General models]... 87.50 to 108.00 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF, 100% mod.) Mono/Stereo.. 2.0 V (17.3 dBf) /25 V (39.2 dBf) Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz).. 70 dB Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF) Mono/Stereo.. 76 dB/70 dB Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) Mono/Stereo... 0.2%/0.3% Stereo Separation (1 kHz).. 48 dB Frequency Response.. 20 Hz to 15 kHz, +0.5, 2.0 dB

AM SECTION

Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models]. 530 to 1710 kHz [Australia and Singapore models].. 531 to 1611 kHz [China and General models] 10 kHz step.. 530 to 1710 kHz 9 kHz step.. 531 to 1611 kHz Usable Sensitivity... 300 V/m

GENERAL

Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models].. AC 120 V/60 Hz [Australia model]... AC 240 V/50 Hz [Singapore model]... AC 230 V/50 Hz [China model]... AC 220 V/50 Hz [General model].. AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption [U.S.A. model]... 240 W [Australia, Singapore, China and General models].... 250 W [Canada model]... 250 W/320 VA Standby Mode [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 0.90 W [Australia and Singapore models].. 0.96 W Maximum Power Consumption [General model only] 5CH, 10% THD.. 500 W AC Outlets 2 (SWITCHED) [U.S.A., Canada and Singapore models]. Total 100 W maximum [China and General models].. Total 50 W maximum 1 (SWITCHED) [Australia model].. Total 100 W maximum Dimension (W x H x D).. 435 x 151 x 390 mm Weight.... 10.0 kg Accessories.. Remote Control... Batteries.... AM loop antenna... Indoor FM antenna... Quick Reference Card... Connection Guide * Specifications are subject to change without notice.

VIDEO SECTION

Video Signal Type [U.S.A., Canada, China and General models]. NTSC [Australia and Singapore models].. PAL Composite Video Signal Level. 1 Vp-p/75 ohms S-Video Signal Level Y... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms C.. 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio.. 50 dB or more Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT) Composite, S-Video.. 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 3 dB

I Sampling frequency and number of quantized bits RX-V520 only
When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of times the signal is sampled per second is called the sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when converting the sound level into a numeric value is called the number of quantized bits. The range of rates that can be played back is determined based on the sampling rate, while the dynamic range representing the sound level difference is determined by the number of quantized bits. In principle, the higher the sampling frequency, the wider the range of frequencies that can be played back, and the higher the number of quantized bits, the more finely the sound level can be reproduced.

I I/O ASSIGN (SET MENU)

Although component is normally connected according to jack names shown on the rear panel, this unit includes a function that assigns jacks according to the component being connected. If the component being used differs from the component name shown for this units digital jacks, it is possible to assign jacks according to the component being connected. This makes it possible to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more component.
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AC outlets... 18 Antennas... 26
Manufacturer codes... 45, i Memory back-up... 28, 33, 38 MEM. GUARD (SET MENU).. 36 Muting... 22
BALANCE... 22 BGV function... 22
Package contents.... 3 PCM.... 57 Playing... 21 Power supply cords... 18 Preset stations Exchanging preset station.. 30 To recall a preset station.. 29 Presetting tuning Automatic preset tuning.. 28 Manual preset tuning.. 29
CBL/SAT mode.... 44 CD mode... 42 CINEMA DSP... 47, 56 Connections Antennas... 26 Audio components (MD recorder, CD recorder and CD player)... 12 External decoder... 12 Power supply cords... 18 Speakers... 16 Video components (DVD player, VCR and TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner).. 14
Rear panel... 9 Recording... 31 Remote control Basic operation... 6 Batteries... 3 Operation range.. 7 Setup codes.... 45
Delay time... 37 Display... 8 DISPLAY SET (SET MENU).. 36 DOLBY D. SET (SET MENU) D-RANGE... 35 LFE LEVEL... 35 Dolby Digital... 56 Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic).. 56 DSP program CINEMA DSP program... 47 Hi-Fi DSP program... 47 DTS.... 56 DTS SET (SET MENU)... 36 Dust protection cap.. 12 DVD/LD mode... 43 DVD MENU mode.. 43
Sampling frequency (RX-V520 only).. 22, 57 SET MENU... 32 SILENT CINEMA.. 25, 56 Sleep timer... 39 SP DLY TIME (SET MENU)... 36 Speaker Output levels (TIME/LEVEL mode).. 37 Placement... 10 Output balance (test tone).. 19 SPEAKER SET (SET MENU) BASS OUT.... 34 CENTER SP... 33 MAIN LVL.... 34 MAIN SP... 33 REAR LR SP... 33 Subwoofer... 17 S VIDEO (RX-V520 only).. 57

NewProduct Information

New Product Information

RX-V520
Digital Home Theater Receiver
Tri-Field CINEMA DSP, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, Equal Power for All Five Channels, Versatile Connections including Front Panel Optical Digital Out. At a High-Demand Price Point, This is a Focal Product in the Yamaha Home Theater Line.
Black finish available in some areas.

RX-V420

Tri-Field CINEMA DSP, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, Equal Power for All Five Channels, and Preset Remote Unit. Powerful and Versatile Control Center for Yamaha Home Theater in a Box.
26 Surround Programs:18 CINEMA DSP, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic and 5 HiFi DSP Programs Equal Output Power for Five Channels High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Linear Damping 96-kHz/24-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converters for All Channels Versatile, Extensive Connections 4 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and assignable, except Video Aux) 1 Optical Digital Output Terminal (fixed and assignable) 4 A/V (with S-video) and 3 Audio inputs Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and S-Video Terminals Wide-Range Frequency Response for DVD-Audio Compatibility 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Other Future Formats Subwoofer Output with Low-Pass Filter Convenient Operating Features Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Convenient Set Menu: Speaker Set Functions, Headphone Tone Control, I/O Assignment, Input Mode, Dolby Digital Set, DTS Set, Speaker Delay Time, Display Set and Memory Guard Digital Delay Time Control 2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals Speaker A/B Selector Sleep Timer Preset Remote Control Unit High Reception Tuner 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Tuning (FM Station Memory and Editing)
DTS Input < < < < <
New 32-Bit Original LSI (YSS-928) for High Precision Decoding and CINEMA DSP Processing 26 Surround Programs with 18 CINEMA DSP and 5 HiFi DSP Programs SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Virtual CINEMA DSP for Versatile Surround Enjoyment 96kHz/24-Bit D/A Conversion 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals DVD-Audio Ready Versatile Digital Input/Output Capability Preset Remote Control Unit
Advanced Yamaha Digital Technology including CINEMA DSP Compatible with All Movie Audio Formats Yamaha Original 32-Bit LSI (YSS-928) Incorporates Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro-Logic Decoders Plus DSP Processing Circuits
RX-V520/RX-V420 Surround HiFi DSP Programs CONCERT HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Programs Surround Programs Programs CINEMA DSP Programs ENTERTAINMENT MONO MOVIE TV SPORTS MOVIE THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 2 DOLBY/DTS SURROUND Programs Program Total Programs Analog Input Concert Hall Jazz Club Rock Concert Disco 5 Ch Stereo 5 Programs Analog Input Dolby Pro-Logic Normal 1 Program Dolby Digital Input < < < < <
Dolby Digital Input Dolby Digital Normal 1 Program
DTS Input DTS Digital Sur. Normal 1 Program DTS Input < < < DTS Digital DTS Digital DTS Digital DTS Digital DTS Digital 5 Programs 6 Programs

Analog Input Dolby Digital Input Game < Mono Movie < TV Sports < 70mm Spectacle Dolby Digital Spectacle 70mm Sci-Fi Dolby Digital Sci-Fi 70mm Adventure Dolby Digital Adventure 70mm General Dolby Digital General Dolby Pro-Logic Enhanced Dolby Digital Enhanced 8 Programs 5 Programs 14 Programs 6 Programs Program Grand Total: 26 Programs : HiFi DSP Programs : CINEMA DSP : A/V Programs : Tri-Field CINEMA DSP

Sur. Sur. Sur. Sur. Sur.

Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General Enhanced
Optimum Space Utilization The use of highly integrated LSIs allows an interior design that maximizes power and sound quality by postioning all the digital processors and related circuitry in one small area. This leaves most of the space open for the power amplifier components: transformers, capacitors, heat sink and so on. This means that these parts can be much larger than usual for greater power, that they can be separated for minimum chance of interference, and that circuits can be arranged in straight lines for maximum signal purity.

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RX-V520/RX-V420 New Product Information
Processing Circuits 26 Surround Programs:18 CINEMA DSP, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic and 5 HiFi DSP Programs Equal Output Power for Five Channels High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Linear Damping Versatile, Extensive Connections 2 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) 4 A/V (with S-video) and 3 Audio inputs Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminal Wide-Range Frequency Response for DVD-Audio Compatibility 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Other Future Formats Subwoofer Output with Low-Pass Filter Convenient Operating Features Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Convenient Set Menu: Speaker Set Functions, Headphone Tone Control, I/O Assignment, Input Mode, Dolby Digital Set, DTS Set, Speaker Delay Time, Display Set and Memory Guard Digital Delay Time Control 2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals Speaker A/B Selector Sleep Timer Preset Remote Control Unit High Reception Tuner 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Tuning (FM Station Memory and Editing)
New 32-Bit Original LSI (YSS-928) for High Precision Decoding and CINEMA DSP Processing 26 Surround Programs with 18 CINEMA DSP and 5 HiFi DSP Programs SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Virtual CINEMA DSP for Versatile Surround Enjoyment 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future Formats DVD-Audio Ready
Preset Remote Control Unit
Advanced Yamaha Digital Technology including CINEMA DSP Compatible with All Movie Audio Formats Yamaha Original 32-Bit LSI (YSS-928) Incorporates Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro-Logic Decoders Plus DSP
RX-V520 vs. RX-V496 & RX-V420 vs. RX-V395 Surround Decoding and DSP Processing Surround Program DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment 96kHz/24-Bit D/A Converters Virtual CINEMA DSP Max Power Main Ch Center Ch Rear Effect Ch Min. RMS Output Power Main Ch (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) Center Ch Rear Effect Ch Digital Input Terminals Digital Output Terminal A/V Input/Output Terminals Front Panel Input Terminals High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Dynamic Power/Ch (8/6/4/2 ohms) Linear Damping Damping Factor (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) Frequency Response (CD) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight

RX-V520 Yamaha 32-Bit YSS-928 LSI 26 programs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 W + 100 W 100 W 100 W + 100 W 70 W + 70 W (0.06% THD) 70 W (0.06% THD) 70 W + 70 W (0.06% THD) 4 optical and 1 coaxial (fixed and assignable) 1 optical (fixed and assignable) 4 input/2 output (with S-video)/ 1 monitor out (with S-video) Yes (with optical digital and S-video) Yes 95/115/135/155 W Yes 60 (main ch, speaker A) 10100,000 Hz +0, -3 dB 100 dB (250 mV) 435 x 151 x 390 mm; 10 kg
RX-V496 Yamaha 24-Bit YSS-918 LSI 23 programs Yes Yes 100 W + 100 W 100 W 100 W + 100 W 70 W + 70 W (0.06% THD) 70 W (0.06% THD) 70 W + 70 W (0.06% THD) 2 optical and 1 coaxial (fixed) 4 input (with 2 S-video)/1 output (with S-video)/1 monitor out (with S-video) Yes (with S-video) Yes 90/110/130/150 W Yes 60 (main ch, speaker A) 2020,000 Hz 0.5 dB 100 dB (250 mV) 435 x 151 x 391 mm; 10 kg.
RX-V420 Yamaha 32-Bit YSS-928 LSI 26 programs Yes Yes Yes Yes 95 W + 95 W 95 W 95 W + 95 W 65 W + 65 W (0.06% THD) 65 W (0.06% THD) 65 W + 65 W (0.06% THD) 2 optical and 1 coaxial (fixed and assignable) 4 input/1 output/ 1 monitor out Yes Yes 90/110/130/150 W Yes 60 (main ch, speaker A) 10100,000 Hz +0, -3 dB 100 dB (250 mV) 435 x 151 x 390 mm; 9.5 kg
RX-V396 Yamaha 24-Bit YSS-918 LSI 17 programs Yes 95 W + 95 W 95 W 95 W + 95 W 60 W + 60 W (0.06% THD) 60 W (0.06% THD) 60 W + 60 W (0.06% THD) 2 optical and 1 coaxial (fixed) 3 input/1 output/ 1 monitor out Yes 85/105/125/145 W Yes 60 (main ch, speaker A) 2020,000 Hz 0.5 dB 100 dB (250 mV) 435 x 151 x 391 mm; 10 kg
RX-V520/RX-V420 Digital Home Theater Receivers
RX-V520 Rear Panel Connections
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Future Sound Formats Versatile Digital Inputs/Outputs: 4 Optical/1 Coaxial Digital Inputs and 1 Optical Output (fixed and assignable) 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning 4 A/V (with S-Video) and 3 Audio Inputs, and 1 A/V and 1 Audio Outputs
All speaker terminals are banana-plug compatible. Main Speaker terminals are large bindingpost type.
Subwoofer Output Terminal
RX-V420 Rear Panel Connections
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Future Sound Formats 2 Optical/1 Coaxial Digital Inputs (fixed and assignable) 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning 4 A/V and 3 Audio Inputs, and 1 A/V and 1 Audio Outputs
RX-V520 Inputs and Outputs Analog
In Out CD MD/CDR DVD D-TV/CBL VCR Video Aux TV Monitor Aux Fixed () and Assignable () Terminals
Digital Coaxial Optical In Out In Out
Video Composite S Video In Out In Out
RX-V420 Inputs and Outputs Analog
Digital Coaxial Optical In Out In Out

Video Composite In Out

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