I For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.
The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
I Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CAUTION

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS.. 1 FEATURES... 2 GETTING STARTED.. 3
Supplied accessories.. 3 Installing batteries in the remote control. 3

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU... 40
Set menu list.. 40 Adjusting the items on the set menu.. 40 SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings).... 41 SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance). 43 SOUND 3 LFE LEVEL.. 43 SOUND 4 D. RANGE (dynamic range).. 43 SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer). 44 SOUND 6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control). 44 INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment). 44 INPUT 2 INPUT MODE (initial input mode). 44 OPTION 1 DISPLAY SET.. 45 OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD (memory guard). 45 OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE.. 45 OPTION 4 ZONE SET.. 45
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.. 4
Front panel... 4 Remote control... 6 Front panel display.. 8

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS.. 9
Before connecting components.. 9 Connecting video components.. 10 Connecting audio components.. 12 Connecting the antennas.. 13 Connecting an external decoder.. 14 Connecting the speakers.. 15 Connecting the power supply cords. 18 Turning on the power... 18

Press the part marked with a and slide off the battery compartment cover. Insert the four batteries supplied (AA, R06, UM-3) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. Slide the cover back on so that it snaps into place.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

RDS MODE/FREQ

PRESET/TUNING FM/AM

STANDBY /ON

EDIT PTY SEEK MODE START

EDIT TUNING MODE MEMORY

AUTO/MANUAL MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM

INPUT MODE

SILENT
SPEAKERS A B STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL BASS/TREBLE

VIDEO AUX

EFFECT PHONES

VIDEO L AUDIO R

RDS MODE/FREQ EON PTY SEEK MODE START
(U.K. and Europe models only)
1 STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on, or sets it in standby mode. When you turn the unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before it can reproduce sound. Standby mode In this mode, the unit uses a small amount of power in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 2 INPUT MODE Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) received when one component is connected to two or more input jacks. You cannot set priority for an audio source if you have selected 6CH INPUT as the input source. 3 INPUT Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch. 4 6CH INPUT Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. This selection takes priority over sources selected with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).
5 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 6 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of the unit. 7 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MANL MONO) Switches the tuning mode between automatic and manual. 8 PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between selecting a preset station number and tuning (the colon (:) turns on or off). This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. 9 FM/AM Switches the reception band between FM and AM. 0 MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM) Stores the current station in memory. q VOLUME Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.
w SILENT (PHONES jack) Allows you to enjoy DSP effects when listening with headphones. When you connect headphones to the headphone jack, no signals are output to the speakers. e SPEAKERS A/B Turns the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on or off. r STEREO/EFFECT Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction. When you select STEREO, the unit mixes down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without effects, to the main left and right speakers. t PROGRAM l / h Select the DSP program. y A/B/C/D/E Selects preset station groups A to E when the unit is in tuner mode. NEXT Selects the set menu mode when the unit is not in tuner mode. u PRESET/TUNING l / h Select preset station numbers 1 to 8 when a colon (:) is displayed in the front panel display. Select the tuning frequency when a colon (:) is not displayed when the unit is in tuner mode. SET MENU /+ Adjust settings on the set menu when the unit is not in tuner mode. i CONTROL Switches between Bass (low-frequency response) control mode and Treble (high-frequency response) control mode. o BASS/TREBLE /+ Increase or decrease low/high-frequency response when the unit is in Bass/Treble control mode. The sound changes 2dB each time you press one of these buttons. Control range: 10 to +10dB p VIDEO AUX jacks Inputs for audio and video signals from a portable external source (game console, etc.). Set the input source to V-AUX to select source signals from these jacks.

Open the cover of the included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter.
A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas. FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General models only) FM/AM Because the inter-station frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located on the rear panel) according to the frequency spacing in your area. North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

50kHz/9kHz

100kHz/10kHz
3 Lead wire Cut the lead wire and remove it.

FREQUENCY STEP

4 Clamp with pliers.

5 Clamp with pliers.

Insert the wire into the slot. Insert the cable wire into the slot, and clamp it with pliers.
Snap the cover into place.
Connecting an external decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output jacks such as a DVD/SACD player.

VCR MAIN OUT

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

DVD/SACD player
When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, the unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot use DSP programs.

Connecting the speakers

I Speakers
This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 6-speaker system, using main left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers, a center speaker, and a rear center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same tonal quality. The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). The rear center speaker supplements the rear (left and right) speakers and provides for more realistic front-to-back transitions. The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use the models of equivalent performance with the main speakers. Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening room.
SUBWOOFER jack When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. This unit will direct low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (lowfrequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections.
The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is 90 Hz. If you do not use a subwoofer, allocate the signals to the main left and right speakers by changing the setting of SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET item 1E BASS on the set menu to MAIN. Use the control on the subwoofer to adjust its volume level. You can also adjust the volume level by using this units remote control (see SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS on page 49).
Connecting the power supply cords

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Turning on the power
When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

VIDEO AUX SPEAKERS A B STEREO PROGRAM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING CONTROL BASS/TREBLE

REAR CENTER

I Connecting the AC power cord
Plug in this unit to a wall outlet.

I AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)

U.S.A., Canada, China, Europe, Singapore and General models... 2 OUTLETS U.K. and Australia model.. 1 OUTLET Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLETS is controlled by this units STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). These outlets will supply power to any source component connected to this unit whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the AC OUTLETS varies depending on the area which it was purchasing. China and General models... 50 W Other models.. 100 W
Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power of this unit.

I BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to view images from a video source together with sounds from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while watching beautiful scenery from a video source on the video monitor. Select a source from the video group, then select a source from the audio group using the input selector buttons on the remote control.

CD MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP

I To mute the sound
Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume audio output, press MUTE again.
If desired, use CONTROL and BASS/TREBLE /+. These controls only effect the sound from the main speakers.

CONTROL BASS/TREBLE

You can change the amount by which the unit reduces the volume in OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE in the set menu. You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME +/, etc. During muting, the MUTE indicator flashes on the front panel display.

I Night listening mode

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 main left and right speakers. If you have connected a recording component to the VCR OUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or low volume during playback from other components, try turning the recording component on.
This mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing the volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low volumes or at night. Press NIGHT on the remote control. Press NIGHT once more to return to normal reproduction.
Setting the unit in standby mode cancels night listening mode.
Select a DSP program if desired. Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select a DSP program. See pages for details about DSP programs. When using the remote control, press AMP before selecting a DSP program.

PROGRAM

You can use night listening mode with any of the sound field programs. The NIGHT indicator on the front panel display lights when the unit is in night listening mode. Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.
I When you have finished using this unit
Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit in standby mode.

5 /DTS 9

Remote control or
Input modes and indications
This unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks. You can select the type of input signals you wish to use. Each time you turn on the unit power, the input mode is set to the INPUT 2 INPUT MODE setting defined in the set menu. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the front panel display.

I Notes on digital signals
The digital input jacks of this unit can handle 96 kHz sampling digital signals. Note the following when a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz is input to this unit: You cannot use any DSP programs. The unit will output sound as 2-channel stereo from the main left and right speakers only. Therefore, you cannot adjust the level of the effect speakers while listening to such a source.
I Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs

Input mode

In this mode, the input signal is selected automatically as follows: 1) Digital signal 2) Analog signal DTS: In this mode, only digital input signals encoded with DTS are selected, even if the unit is receiving another signal simultaneously. ANALOG: In this mode, only analog input signals are selected, even the unit is receiving digital signals at the same time.
When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the type of signal. If it detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting. When playing a disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS on some LD or DVD players, there is a delay in sound output for a moment when playback resumes after a search, because the unit must select the digital signal again. When playing a LD source that has not been digitally recorded, the unit may not output any sound for some LD players. In this case, set the input mode to ANALOG.
If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, the unit may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if there is a digital connection between this unit and the player. If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and set the input mode to ANALOG, the unit may reproduce the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. In this case, connect the source to a digital input jack on this unit and set the input mode to AUTO or DTS. If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, the unit does not output any sound. If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal with the input mode set to AUTO; The unit automatically switches to the DTSdecoding mode (The t indicator lights up) after detecting the DTS signal. When playback of the DTS source is completed, the t indicator may flash. While this indicator is flashing, the unit can only reproduce DTS source. If you want to play a normal PCM source immediately, change the input mode back to AUTO. When the input mode is set to AUTO and a search or skip operation is performed during playback of a DTS source, the t indicator may flash. If this state continues for longer than 30 seconds, the unit will automatically switch from DTS-decoding mode to PCM digital signal input mode. The t indicator will turn off.

Selecting a sound field program
You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 28 30.
After selecting the desired program, press the same button repeatedly to cycle through sub-programs if available. Example: Pressing MOVIE 2 repeatedly switches the sub-program between Adventure and General.
HALL 1 MUSIC 5 /DTS 9 JAZZ 2 ROCK 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 MOVIESTEREO ENTER

PROGRAM l / h

General

L C R LFE RL RR

Press one of the numeric buttons on the remote control to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears on the front panel display.

Adventure

There are 9 programs with sub-programs available with this unit. However, the selection depends on the input signal format and not all sub-programs can be used with all input signal formats. You cannot use the digital sound field processor with a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit or when the unit is reproducing a digital source with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz. The acoustics of your listening room affect the DSP program. Minimize the sound reflections in your room to maximize the effect created by the program. When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects the last DSP program used with that source. When you set this unit in standby mode, it stores the current source and DSP program in memory and automatically selects them when you turn on the power again. If the unit receives a Dolby Digital or DTS signal when the input mode is set to AUTO, the DSP program (No. 79) automatically switches to the appropriate decoding program. When the unit is reproducing a monaural source with PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC/Enhanced, or PRO LOGIC II Movie, no sound is output from the main and rear speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker. (If 1A CENTER on the set menu is set to NON, the center channel sound is output from the main speakers.)

L C R LFE RL

You can also select DSP program by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the front panel. Select a program based on your listening preference. Program names are just for reference.
I Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II or Neo:6
You can listen to 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II or Neo:6 in program No. 9.
The display cycles as follows each time you press q/ DTS: PRO LOGICPRO LOGIC EnhancedPRO LOGIC II MoviePRO LOGIC II MusicNeo:6 CinemaNeo:6 MusicPRO LOGIC.
You can select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC Enhanced, PRO LOGIC II Movie, PRO LOGIC II Music, Neo:6 Cinema, and Neo:6 Music by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly.

VIDEO L AUDIO

I Playing Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES material
Press 6.1/5.1 to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder to listen to Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES material with a rear center speaker.

6.1/5.1

(Example)

MATRIX

Matrix 6.1
Select a 2-channel source and start playback on the source component. Press AMP.

Press q/DTS.

HALL 1 MUSIC 5 /DTS 9 JAZZ 2 ROCK 3 ENTERTAINMENT 4 MOVIESTEREO ENTER TV THTR MOVIENIGHT 6.1/5.1 +10

SP A PL

Press 6.1/5.1 to choose the playback mode. (The modes you can select vary depending on the format of the material you are playing.) AUTO: This mode automatically switches to Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES Matrix 6.1/DTS ES Discrete 6.1 depending on the signal in the input source that the unit detects. The rear center speaker does not output sound for 5.1 channel sources. Discrete 6.1: This mode can only be selected only when the unit detects a source encoded with the DTS ES Discrete format. (The DISCRETE indicator lights up.) Matrix 6.1: This mode allows for 6-channel playback of the input source through the Matrix 6.1 EX or MATRIX decoder. (Either indicator lights up.) OFF: The rear center speaker does not output sound in this mode.

PRO LOGIC

Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) that this unit can automatically detect. Select Matrix 6.1 to play these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel sound. 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if you press 6.1/5.1 in the following cases: 1 When 1C REAR LR is set to NON. 2 When effects are turned off. 3 When the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jack is being played. 4 When the unit is reproducing a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source. 5 When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. The input mode resets to AUTO when you turn the unit power off.

I Virtual CINEMA DSP

With Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field. You can listen to virtual CINEMA DSP by setting 1C REAR LR in the set menu to NON. Sound field processing changes to VIRTUAL CINEMA DSP automatically.
If you turn off the sound effects, no sound is output from the center speaker, rear speakers, or rear center speaker. If you turn off the sound effects while the unit is reproducing sound from a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the dynamic range of the signal is automatically compressed and the unit will output mix the sounds of the center and rear speaker channels and output them from the main speakers. The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the sound effects or if you set SOUND 4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) on the set menu to MIN. In this case turn on the sound effect.
This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if 1C REAR LR is set to NON in the following cases: when the 6ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II, or DTS program is selected; when the sound effect is turned off; when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source; when a digital signal with a sampling frequency greater than 48 kHz is input to this unit; when using the test tone; or when connecting the headphones.

I Recreating a sound field
Recreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera house requires localizing the virtual sound sources in your listening room. The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. YAMAHAs DSP requires four effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the four effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources and fully encompass the listener.

Hi-Fi DSP programs

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments.
No. 1 Program CONCERT HALL 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, that seats up to 300 people. Its wide left to right seating arrangement offers 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. 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 high-energy, immediate sound. Using this program increases the listening position range. This is a sound field suitable for background music at parties, etc.

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK CONCERT
ENTERTAINMENT/ Disco ENTERTAINMENT/ 6ch Stereo
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CINEMA-DSP

Sound design of CINEMA-DSP
Filmmakers intend for the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field programs to provide a surround sound field. It recreates comprehensive movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHAs exclusive DSP processing is added to the Main left and right, and Center channels, so the listener can enjoy realistic dialogue, depth of sound, smooth transition between sound sources, and a surround sound field that goes beyond the screen. When a DTS or Dolby Digital signal is detected, the CINEMA-DSP sound field processor automatically chooses the most suitable sound field program for that signal.

Select preset station A5 by using the A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h. A5 and the MEMORY indicator flash on the front panel display.

A5:FM 90.6 MHz

Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged.
Shows the exchange of stations has been completed.

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. RDS data contains a variety of information such as PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks), and others.

Description of RDS data

This unit can receive, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON data when tuned to stations broadcasting RDS.

Changing the RDS mode

This unit provides four modes for displaying RDS data. The PS, PTY, RT and/or CT mode indicators that correspond to the RDS data services offered by the station light up on the front panel display when an RDS station is being received. Press RDS MODE/FREQ repeatedly to cycle the display through the RDS data offered by the transmitting station in the order shown below.

RDS MODE/FREQ EON

I PS (Program Service name) mode: I PTY (Program Type) mode:
NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M.O.R. M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M
The name of the RDS station being received is displayed. There are 15 program types used to classify RDS stations.
PS mode News Current affairs General information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Light entertainment Pops Rock Middle-of-the-road music (easy-listening) Light classics Serious classics Other music RDS mode OFF CT mode RT mode PTY mode
Do not press RDS MODE/FREQ when an RDS station is being received until one or more RDS mode indicators light up on the front panel display. You cannot change the mode if you press this button prior to this. This is because this unit has not finished receiving all of the RDS data on the station. RDS data not offered by the station cannot be selected. This unit cannot utilize the RDS data service if the signal received is not strong enough. In particular, the RT mode requires a large amount of data, so it is possible that the RT mode may not be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY, etc.) are displayed. Sometimes, RDS data cannot be received in poor reception conditions. If this is the case, press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the front panel display. Although this will change the reception mode to monoaural, RDS data may be displayed when you change the display to RDS mode. If the signal strength is weakened by external interference during the reception of an RDS station, the RDS data service may cut off suddenly and.WAIT will appear on the front panel display.

I RT (Radio Text) mode:

Information about the program (such as the title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being received is displayed using a maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters, including the umlaut symbol. Any other characters used in RT data are displayed with under-bars.

Press EON repeatedly until the program type name disappears from the front panel display.
Press PTY SEEK MODE twice.

SLEEP TIMER

Use this feature to automatically set this unit in standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off the external component(s) connected to AC OUTLET(S). The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control.
I Canceling the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears on the front panel display. After a few seconds, SLEEP OFF disappears, the SLEEP indicator goes off and the display returns to the previous indication.
By connecting a commercially available timer to this unit, you can also set a wake-up timer. Refer to the operation instructions of the timer.
I Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by setting this unit in standby mode by using STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) or by disconnecting the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Select a source and start playback on the source component. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.

SLEEP VOLUME

HiFi DSP

120min

The SLEEP indicator lights up on the front panel display soon after the sleep timer has been set. The display then returns to the previous indication.

RECORDING

Recording adjustments and other operations are performed on other recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components for details on their operation.
Do a test recording before you start an actual recording. When this unit is set in standby mode, you cannot record between the components connected to it. DSP programs and volume, bass, and treble settings do not affect the recorded material. You cannot record from a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks on this unit. Input sources are not output to the same OUT (REC) channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR IN is not output to VCR OUT.) Check the copyright laws in your country if you wish to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

MIN Select MIN for listening to sources at low volume levels.

I Setting by meters

Control range: Initial settings:
0.3 to 24.00 m (for main L/R, center, rear L/R, rear center) 3.00 m (for main L/R, center, rear L/ R), 2.10 m (for rear center)

I Setting by feet

1 to 80 ft (for main L/R, center, rear L/R, rear center) 10.0 ft (for main L/R, center, rear L/ R), 7.0 ft (for rear center)
No delay will be set if you set the same distance for the main L/R and center, or the rear L/R and rear center.
SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer)
Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matches that of the left and right main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. Control range (dB): 6 to +6 Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band
INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/ output assignment)
You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this units COMPONENT VIDEO input jack or DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from those of the component. This lets you to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more components. Once assigned, select that component with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).
Press d to select a higher frequency and u to select a lower frequency. Press j / i to adjust the level of that frequency.
I 1A for COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks
Choices: [A] DVD, VCR, V-AUX, D-TV/CBL [B] DVD, VCR, V-AUX, D-TV/CBL (1) MD/CD-R, CD, VCR, V-AUX, D-TV/CBL, DVD
You can monitor the center speaker sound while adjusting this parameter by using the test tone. Press TEST before starting the foregoing procedure. Once you begin this procedure, the test tone remains at the center speaker and you can hear how the sound changes as you adjust the various frequency levels. To stop the test tone, press TEST.
I 1C for OPTICAL INPUT jacks

Choices:

I 1D for COAXIAL INPUT jack
(2) MD/CD-R, CD, VCR, V-AUX, D-TV/CBL, DVD
SOUND 6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control)

Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method.
There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in. The desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method.
There is multipath interference.
Adjust the antenna position to eliminate multipath interference.

The station is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method.

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The unit has been disconnected for a long period. The signal is weak or the antenna connections are loose.

Re-store the stations.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and orient it for best reception. Use the manual tuning method.
There are continuous crackling and hissing noises. There are buzzing and whining noises (especially in the evening).
Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. A TV set is being used nearby.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to eliminate all noise. Move this unit away from the TV.

I Remote control

The remote control does not work nor function properly.

Wrong distance or angle.

The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel. Reposition this unit.
Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The manufacture code has not correctly set.
Replace all batteries with new ones. Set the code correctly. Try setting another code of the same manufacturer.
Even if the manufacturer code is correctly set, there are some models that do not respond to the remote control.

GLOSSARY

I Dolby Surround
Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 main left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special sound effects (monaural). The rear channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range. Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as well. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into this unit employs a digital signal processing system that automatically stabilizes the volume on each channel to enhance moving sound effects and directionality.
I DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Digital Surround
DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with a 6-channel digital sound track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie theaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc. has developed a home theater system so that you can enjoy the depth of sound and natural spatial representation of DTS digital surround in your home. This system produces practically distortion-free 6-channel sound (technically, a left, right and center channels, 2 rear channels, plus an LFE 0.1 channel as a subwoofer, for a total of 5.1 channels). The unit incorporates DTS-ES decoder that enables 6.1channel reproduction by adding the rear center channel to existing 5.1-channel format.

RX-V440RDS NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
Digital Home Cinema Receiver

RX-V440RDS

6.1-channel receiver that leads its class with a great combination of power, performance and convenience. Major features include 6-channel discrete amplification (110W x 6, DIN), Yamahas Digital ToP-ART design concept, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, 24 surround programmes and SILENT CINEMA. Compatible with the newest 6.1-channel movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6.
Discover the Pleasure of a True Home Cinema Experience with a High Quality Receiver that Is Easy to Use.

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Command the Advanced Capabilities of Yamaha Technology and Enjoy the Benefits of a Wide Range of Functions with the Home Cinema Receiver thats Perfect for the Entire Family.
High power 6-channel discrete amplifier configuration (110W x 6 DIN) Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) High Current Amplification for high sound quality Easy setup and operation Compatibility with latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6 Powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP processing 24 surround programmes (44 variations) with SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening mode Front panel Video Aux input terminals Speaker A, B, or A+B Selection 2 Component Video Input Terminals
Digital ToP-ART Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the name Yamaha has given to a design philosophy whose goal is to maximize digital quality while minimizing analogue circuitry. The culmination of the best digital engineering and design possible today, it brings together several key elements to create the best-sounding, easiest-to-use A/V components available Advanced Decoding Circuitry Including Yamahas Exclusive YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI The decoding circuitry performs Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES (DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 Yamahas Exclusive and DTS-ES YSS-938 32-Bit Floating Discrete 6.1), and Point Quantization LSI DTS Neo:6 decoding with extreme accuracy, as well as all digital sound field processing. It also outperforms other systems in the precise synchronization of images and sound. Its low 3V power consumption minimizes digital noise. 96kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels The RX-V440RDSs vitally important digital-to-analogue converters use an extremely 96kHz/24-bit high performance. They perform accurate sound field reproduction for high quality multichannel sources, and for two-channel stereo, provide outstanding separation and precise musical delineation. They deliver superior low level linearity with excellent full-scale performance under varying operation conditions. 4-Layer DSP Processing Board All of the DSP IC chips and related circuitry are located together on a 4-layer board. This is the first time a 4-layer board has been used, and it provides a number of advantages. The dimensions are smaller (2/3 previous types), so signal paths are shorter and there is more

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32-Bit High-Density Cinema DSP Circuitry
High Performance Digital Circuitry
High Current Amplification

Digital Input

From digital input, through digital processing, to amplification, maximum signal quality is maintained every step of the way.

6-Ch Input

Advanced Decoding Circuitry Including 32-Bit DSP LSI (YSS-938)
96 kHz/ 24-Bit DACs for All 9* Channels

Input 6-Ch

Accurate Touch Volume Control (0-99dB, 0.5 dB Step) for 6 Channels*
6-Ch High Output Power Main L Main R Centre Rear L Rear R Rear Centre
Minimal Analogue Processing
* In addition to the six channels (Main L/R, Centre, Rear L/R, Rear Centre) there is a subwoofer output (hence 6.1-channel format compatibility) and two front effect channels (a total of 9 DACs). The front effect channel signals, unique to Yamaha CINEMA DSP, are mixed with the main channel signals to achieve more precise separation of dialogue, music and effects on the front sound stage and a superior sense of presence as compared to other systems.
space for the large power supply components. Digital interference is reduced and impedance is lower as well. Accurate Touch Volume Control No one expects more from a volume control than up and down except
Yamaha. We decided that controlling the volume could be made both easier and more accurate, and the result is the Accurate Touch Volume Control. It lets you make delicate adjustments within a narrow range, yet enables you to move to very high or low levels more quickly. Its
extreme accuracy is due to a high-signalresolution analogue design in conjunction with an ultra-precise digital control circuit. The wide control range extends from 0dB to 99dB, with narrow 0.5dB steps throughout the entire range for delicate control, even at low volumes.
Brief Guide to Movie Sound Formats
Dolby Pro-Logic Dolby Labs basic 4-channel format, widely used in ordinary theatres and for home videos. Dolby Pro Logic II Improved version of Dolby Pro-Logic for music and movies. With a more intelligent matrix decoder, it is suitable for both stereo and surround-encoded sources. It offers bass management as well as the option of incorporating width, dimension and panorama controls. Dolby Digital The most popular 5.1-channel home cinema sound system. An improvement over Dolby Pro-Logic in that it offers: 1) Full frequency response in all channels (3Hz 20kHz), 2) discrete surround channels, and 3) a separate track for bass only, called the Low Frequency Effects channel. Dolby Digital EX Dolby's latest surround format, this is Dolby Digital with an added centre rear channel. The rear centre channel is actually matrixed into the two rear channels, and is extracted upon playback. (Formerly called Dolby Digital Surround EX, or Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1.) DTS Digital Surround The basic DTS 5.1 channel sound format. Uses a higher data rate than Dolby Digital. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 In this format, the back surround channel is matrix encoded into the left and right surround channels. For playback, the three channels are separately decoded. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 DTS-ES uses its large bandwidth to provide a fully discrete rear centre channel, as opposed to a matrixed one. DTS Neo:6 Provides 5.1 or 6.1 channels of matrix decoding from stereo matrix material. Also decodes Extended Surround matrix soundtracks and has a Music mode to expand stereo non-matrix recordings to 5.1 or 6.1 channels.

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High Current Amplification Achieves Low Impedance/ High Current Power from Input to Output.
The Importance of High Current Although power rating is often the first thing customers look at in a receiver, high power output does not necessarily mean good sound. High current level is a much more important factor. Yamaha receivers has always had fairly high current levels, but with the RXV440RDS, we have further improved this performance. What It Does In brief, Yamaha High Current Amplification achieves low impedance, high current power from input (power supply circuit) to output (speaker terminals). This drives the speakers much more smoothly and dynamically, for better sound from all sources, including 2-channel audio. Specific Improvements The first problem to be overcome was the difference in voltage that ordinary receivers suffer between the power supply and amplifier circuits, caused by
current fluctuations. This was solved by using custom-made, high-grade block electrolytic capacitors and a copper grip for one-point grounding. Another current drop is generally seen between the amplifier circuit and the speaker terminals, caused by the cables, speaker output relays, copper circuit boards, and so on. To increase current here, we used an extra-large, lowimpedance transformer and gold-plated speaker relay contacts. 6-Channel High Power, Discrete Amplifier Configuration The RX-V440RDS will deliver as much as 110W of power to each of six channels (DIN, two main, two rear, one centre and one rear centre). This is more than enough to fill even the largest rooms with vibrant music and Richter-scale sound effects. 6-4 mixdown is also provided, for enjoying 6-channel input sources from four or five speakers you already have on hand with or without a subwoofer.
High Dynamic Power Capability The RX-V440RDS is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. This emphasizes the musics dynamic qualities and provides a sharper sound image. Linear Damping (Main L/R Channels) Level variations due to high amp impedance tend to reduce an amplifiers damping factor, and frequency variations cause it to fluctuate. This circuit cancels the effect of these variations, maintaining a high, stable damping factor, for superior articulation of all sounds and better frequency response. Anti-Resonance ToP-ART Base Supporting the heavy heat sinks and circuit board is Yamahas ToP-ART base, which has exceptional anti-resonance and damping characteristics. Beneath this base is the bottom of power amplifier, part of the heavy chassis which is also

High Current Amplification Principle
The voltage (A) of Block Electrolytic Capacitors and voltage (B) of Power Transistor Collector should be ideally at the same level. However, when the current become large, there will be a big difference in the level of each voltages. There is also a level difference between Output of the Power Amplifier (C) and Speaker Terminals (D), which is caused by the copper of the PCB, Speaker output relays, cables and so on, resulting in reduced sound quality.

Power Supply Circuit

GND Amplifier Circuit Power Supply Circuit GND Amplifier Circuit
Voltage level difference between A (power supply circuit) and B (amplifier circuit).
Voltage level difference between C (amplifier circuit output) and D (speaker terminals).

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designed for maximum vibration damping. Wide-Range Frequency Response for DVD-Audio and SACD With an extremely wide frequency range of 10 to 100,000Hz, this receiver is capable of delivering the full potential of the new digital audio sources DVDAudio and SACD. Optimum Space Utilization The use of highly integrated LSIs allows an interior design that maximizes power and sound quality by positioning 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. For example, the tone
control circuit layout is straighter and shorter than ever. Finest Parts Used Throughout In order to realize the goals of massive power and superlative sound quality, Yamaha technicians completely reevaluated all the parts used in previous receivers. As a result, many were replaced with more expensive or custom-designed units. Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors Developed specifically for the RXV440RDS, the 10,000F/71V block electrolytic capacitors use lowmagnification foil and are exceptionally high quality. Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays with Gold-Plated Crossover Connection and Shielding Speaker switching is accomplished by relays right in front of the speaker terminals, rather than at the switch

position. This results in a shorter signal path and minimum output impedance. High Performance Myca Capacitors and Film Capacitors At this level of sound quality, even these small parts make a difference. The high precision FE mica and metallic mylar film capacitors use polypropylene material and are the highest performance types on the market. Extra-Large Low-Impedance Transformer The large 4.3 kg low-impedance transformer is an important factor in the RX-V440RDSs extremely stable power supply. Thick PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm Copper Jumper Cables The audio signal is routed within the amplifier through exceptionally thick, top quality wire, ensuring that signal purity is maintained.
RX-V440RDS Interior View and Signal Flow (
RX-V440RDS High Quality Parts

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No Other Surround Sound System Can Match it for Rich, Detailed, Realistic Sound.
Going Beyond Conventional MultiChannel Systems Conventional 5.1-channel/6.1-channel audio reproduction systems base their sound on Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, using matrix and steering technologies to create surround sound effects. Yamaha CINEMA DSP is much more advanced, actually creating richly realized independent sound fields that merge to envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience. With dialogue, music and effects from the presence (front), rear and rear sound fields, you will hear sound with highly accurate localization, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and richness, and startlingly realistic presence. It will seem as if the walls of your room have disappeared and you are in the middle of your own immense theatre!
Quad-Field and Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Tri-Field CINEMA DSP projects three sound fields into the home cinema: a Presence sound field in the front and two Surround sound fields in the left rear and right rear, resulting in a powerfully realistic three-dimensional soundscape. And now Yamaha also offers Quad-Field CINEMA DSP. It adds an additional rear centre sound field to the Tri-Field system, in order to enjoy the new 6.1-channel formats, Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES. CINEMA DSP Programmes One of the main advantages of CINEMA DSP is the large choice of sound field programmes available. The basic programme for movies is Enhanced, which greatly improves the sound of the surround fields. The "largest" of these

sound fields is Spectacle, which recreates the open feeling of large-scale, epic motion pictures. The Sci-Fi is designed to reproduce all the complex, dynamic sounds of space/science fiction movies. Adventure and General are also included. Centre Graphic Equalizer In addition to the many audio parameters that can be adjusted, the RX-V440RDS provides an even greater degree of sound field control with the inclusion of a Centre Graphic Equalizer. This lets you finely tune the overall balance of the sound field to achieve the optimal imaging for movie sound. Night Listening Mode for All Surround Programmes When youre listening to movies late at night and turn down the volume during loud scenes, dynamic range suffers and
RX-V440RDS Surround Programmes: 24 Surround Programmes (44 Variations) HiFi DSP Programmes CONCERT HALL JAZZ CLUB ROCK CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT Programme Subtotal 5 Concert Hall Jazz Club [The Bottom Line] Rock Concert [The Roxy Theatre] Disco 6 Ch Stereo Variations A circular hall with an expansive sound field. A popular New York club seating 300. The well known L.A. rock showcase seating 460. Designed to emphasize the exciting rhythms of disco music. For reproducing stereo sources via six channels.
CINEMA DSP Programmes ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC VIDEO TV THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 1 MOVIE THEATER 2 ENHANCED Programme Subtotal 9 Surround Formats 10 24
Game Pop/Rock Mono Movie Variety/Sports Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General Enhanced

Variations 10 44

Variations Adds a deep, spacious feeling to video game sounds. For 2 to 6.1 channel live music sources For old monaural video sources. For 2 to 6.1 channel music and sports shows. Emphasizes the excitement of scenes with high visual/audio impact. For reproducing the expansive, supernatural effects of high-tech SF movie soundtracks. A powerful three-dimensional sound field with superb clarity. Provides clear dialogue, with a soft, expansive sound. A wide, all-enveloping surround sound field as in a theatre.
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS Digital Surround DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Dolby Pro-Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie DTS Neo:6 Music DTS Neo:6 Cinema
For precise reproduction of the various movie sound formats.
Programme Subtotal Programme Total

Remarks

: HiFi DSP Programmes

A/V Programmes

: CINEMA DSP
: Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Capable
: Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Capable

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you may miss some dialogue and other sounds. By engaging the Night Listening mode, you can reduce the volume and still enjoy proper tonal balance and dynamic range. You hear dialogue clearly and the music and action are just as exciting (without the screams and explosions disturbing others). Auto Priority Input Terminal Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Digital input terminals are provided to handle any kind of digital input. Functions are programmed to select priority in order of coaxial digital, optical digital and analogue when different digital formats are input from the same source. The sound decoder is also automatically selected and processed according to the combination of the format of input signals and the selected
sound field programs, while DSP sound field processing is optimized at the same time. SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP The SILENT CINEMA mode gives you private listening enjoyment of multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS surround, through ordinary headphones. Its automatically selected when the headphones are plugged in. Virtual CINEMA DSP lets you enjoy the effects of CINEMA DSP surround sound without using rear speakers (handy for use in custom installations where some rooms dont have rear speakers). It can be used with the main/centre/front effect speakers or even with just the two main left and right speakers.
SILENT CINEMA Sound Field Imaging
Virtual CINEMA DSP Sound Field Imaging

Quad-Field CINEMA DSP

Presence (Front) Sound Field
Conventional 6.1-Channel Systems

Dialogue

Effect
Rear Left Surround/ Effect Sound Field
Rear Centre Surround/ Effect Sound Field Rear Right Surround/ Effect Sound Field

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All the A/V Connections Needed for the Present and Into the Future! Plus a Host of Convenient Features.

Easy Setup and Operation

The RX-V440RDS has an ergonomic design that ensures simple, convenient operation. Everything from the layout of the controls to the display menus has been planned to make using the unit easy and enjoyable. Convenient Setup and Controls Extensive yet easily understandable setup menus makes it easy to select and adjust desired functions. Especially useful is a speaker display in the Speaker Test mode that makes it easy to balance the levels of all speakers. DSP programs can be selected with the remote control so their effects can be judged from the listening position. A
rotary encoder Input Selector makes source selection quick and easy. Program Name and Surround Sound Indications The front panel display shows a variety of surround sound status indications, so you always know what modes you are in. The Program name is displayed, including the word Night if the Night Listening mode is selected. Six sound field modes including Quad-Field and Tri-Field are also indicated.
An Extensive Range of Useful Menus The RX-V440RDS gives you extensive control over audio and operational modes through a selection of parameters that can be adjusted from the on-screen menus. The Basic modes are Setup and Speaker Level, while the Sound modes feature a Centre Graphic Equalizer, Speaker Set, Speaker Distance, LFE Level, Dynamic Range and Headphone Tone Control. The Input modes are I/O Assignment and Input function. Options include Display Set, Memory Guard, and two new functions, Variable Audio Mute and Zone Set. All of these parameters can be selected and adjusted from either the front panel or the remote control.
RX-V440RDS Extensive Connections
1 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Inputs (fixed and assignable) 4 A/V and 2 Audio Inputs, and 1 A/V and 1 Audio Outputs 2 Component Video Inputs (fixed and assignable) and 1 HDTV compatible Component Video Output RX-V440RDS Inputs and Outputs
Analogue In Out Digital Coaxial Optical Composite In Out In Out In Out Video S Video In Out Compo. V.* In Out
CD MD/CD-R DVD D-TV/CBL VCR VIDEO AUX** MONITOR OUT
* Comp. V: Component Video ** Video Aux terminals are on front panel. *: Component Video Out is compatible with HDTV. : Fixed Terminals : Fixed and Assignable Terminals : Assignable Terminals
Fixed and Assignable Terminals Yamaha offers terminals that can be either independently assigned to sources or defaulted to fixed settings.
6-Channel External Decoder Input for Enjoying DVD-Audio/Video or SACD Subwoofer Output Terminal Composite Monitor Output Terminal 40-Station AM/FM Preset Tuning Extra-Large Speaker Terminals including Speaker A/B Terminals

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2 Component Video Input Terminals Component Video inputs offer higher quality than normal composite inputs, for use with units such as DVD players that have Component Video output. The RXV440RDS allows you to connect two different components for a choice of high quality video sources. HDTV Compatible Component Video Out The frequency response of the Component Video Monitor Out signal is 5Hz30MHz, making it compatible with HDTV monitors. Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals make it quick and easy to connect a camera, video game or other unit.
Speaker A, B or A+B Selection Speaker A, B or A+B Selection gives you the advantage of listening to either or both of two pairs of speakers. Preset Remote Control Unit It can be preset with control codes for TV, DVD, VCR, CDR, and other components. It also provides control of subwoofer level. Tuner Section Features High Quality, Easy Operation IIIn addition to utilizing a RDS (Radio Data System), the RX-V440RDS also makes station selection easy. Users can preset as many as 40 stations for instant one-touch tuning, and with each one the tuning mode (auto or mono) is also memorized. Auto FM Station
Memory will automatically preset the 40 strongest stations on the dial. The Preset Editing function can then be used to rearrange them into groups. Other Notable Features 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats Subwoofer Output terminal Sleep Timer
RX-V440RDS Main Specifications AUDIO SECTION DIN Standard Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) Main Channels 110 W + 110 W Centre Channel 110 W Rear Channels 110 W + 110 W Rear Centre Channel 110 W Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz, 0.06% THD) Main Channels 65 W + 65 W Centre Channel 65 W Rear Channels 65 W + 65 W Rear Centre Channel 65 W High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Yes Dynamic Power/Channel 8 ohms 95 W 6 ohms 120 W 4 ohms 150 W 2 ohms 190 W Linear Damping Yes Damping Factor (8 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) 100 (speaker A) Input Sensitivity/Impedance Phono (MM) 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms CD 150 mV/47 k-ohms Frequency Response 10100,000 Hz +0, -3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (2020,000 Hz) CD (Main Sp Out) 0.06% Signa-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV) 100 dB Tone Control Characteristics Bass Boost/Cut 10 dB 60 Hz Treble Boost/Cut 10 dB 20 kHz

VIDEO SECTION Video Signal Level Component Video Signal Level

Y Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monitor Out Frequency Response Composite Signal Component Video Signal TUNER SECTION FM 50dB Quieting Sensitivity (1 kHz, 100% Modulation) Mono Stereo FM Selectivity 400 kHz FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo FM Frequency Response 2015,000 Hz GENERAL Standby Power Consumption Dimensions Weight
1 Vp-p/75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 50 dB 5 Hz10 MHz -3 dB 5 Hz-30 MHz -3 dB
2 V (17.3 dBf) 25 V (39.2 dBf) 70 dB 76 dB/70 dB +0.5/2 dB

(W x H x D)

Less than 1 W 435 x 161 x 390 mm 11 kg

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RX-V440RDS Notable Features
Versatile, Extensive Connections 1 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) 4 A/V and 2 Audio Input Terminals 1 A/V and 1 Audio Output Terminals Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals Subwoofer Output Terminal 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound Formats 2-Way Binding-Post Speaker Terminals (banana-plug compatible, all terminals) High Video Quality HDTV Compatibility Wide-Range Video Power Bandwidth (5Hz30MHz -3 dB) 2 Component Video Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) and 1 Monitor Output Terminal Video Conversion (Composite to S-Video, Monitor Out) Convenient Operating Features Programme Name and Sound Field Indications Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection Rotary Encode Input Selector Easy Menu Setup - Basic Modes: Setup and Speaker Level (Balance Adjustment) - Sound Modes: Speaker Set, Speaker Distance, LFE Level, Dynamic Range, 5-Band Centre Graphic Equalizer and Headphone Tone Control - Input Modes: I/O Assignment and Input Mode - Options: Display Set, Memory Guard, Audio Mute (3 steps: Mute, -20dB, -50dB) and Zone Set Easy Menu Setup Can Control with Remote Control and Front Panel 6-4 Mixdown (6-Channel Input) Speaker A, B, or A+B Selection Test Tone Generator Sleep Timer Preset Remote Control Unit with Preset Code for DVD, TV, VCR, etc. High Quality, Stable Reception Tuner RDS (Radio Data System) 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Tuning
High Performance Digital Circuitry 96 kHz/24-Bit D/A Conversion for All Channels Accurate Touch Digitally Regulated Volume Control Governs All Channels 4-Layer DSP Processing Board to Prevent Digital Interference 2 High Density CINEMA DSP Circuitry Powerful Original 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP Processing Compatibility with Latest Movie Sound Formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6 Centre Graphic Equalizer for Fine Tuning Sound Field Balance 24 Surround Programmes (44 Variations) including New Music Video Programmes Night Listening Mode with Indication for All Programmes Quad-Field CINEMA DSP for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Virtual CINEMA DSP for Versatile Surround Enjoyment 3 High Current Amplification 6-Channel High Power Discrete Amplifier Configuration (110W x 6 DIN) High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Linear Damping Circuit Prevents Unwanted Speaker Cone Movement Wide-Range Audio Frequency Response (10100,000 Hz +0/-3 dB) for DVD-Audio/SACD Compatibility Finest Parts Used Throughout Extra-Large, Low-Impedance Transformer (4.2 kg; 9.3 lbs.) Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors (10,000 F) Anti-Resonance Corrugate Fin Type Heat Sink Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays with Gold-Plated Crossover Connection and Shielding for Stable Signal Path and Speaker Protection One-Point Grounding for Improving Linearity and Damping Factor ToP-ART Base for Reduced External Resonance High Performance Myca Capacitors and Film Capacitors Thick PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm Copper Jumper Cables

Yamahas unique technology for the creation of sound fields is capable of powerfully reproducing the three-dimensional environment that movie sound engineers aim to convey, in any audio format from monaural to the latest 6.1-channel digital surround. It is compatible with DVD and all other A/V sources. Yamaha CINEMA DSP technology has received a patent in the U.S. (Patent No. 5,261,005).
Dolby Digital and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation. DTS, ES and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
For details please contact:
Visit us at our website: http://www.yamaha-audio.co.uk
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS UK LTD
200 Rickmansworth Road Watford Herts WD18 7LG

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