RX-V496

Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vido
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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.
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.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the 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.
10 Power Sources The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 12 Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 13 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit. 15 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 17 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 18 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture The unit should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Carts and Stands The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
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.

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Display

1 t indicator
The t indicator lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is turned on.

6 g and o indicators

g lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is on and the signals of the selected source are encoded with Dolby Digital. o lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

2 DSP program indicators

The name of the selected DSP program lights up in the following cases: When the tuner is selected as the input source. When DSP program No. 2, 3 or the subprogram ENHANCED of No.1 is selected.

7 x indicator

x lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.

8 MEMORY indicator

This flashes for about five seconds after pressing MEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory.
3 Multi-information display
This display shows various information: for example the name of the selected DSP program and the various settings during adjustment with the SET MENU. The current station frequency and band (FM or AM) also appear when the tuner is selected as the input source.

9 AUTO indicator

This lights up when the unit is in the automatic tuning mode.
4 Input source indicators
One of the arrows for these indicators lights up depending on which source is selected.

0 STEREO indicator

This lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is being received.
5 TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator
This lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder, etc. is selected as the input source by pressing TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER (or TAPE/MD).

q Signal-level indicator

This indicates the signal level of the station being received. If multipath interference is detected, the indication decreases.

w SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.
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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 on page 40 for full details.

3 POWER

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

4 TEST

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

Press AMP(TUNER).

5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/ 2
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)

6 MUTE

Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press this button again.

7 VOLUME

These buttons are used to adjust the volume level. u: To turn up the volume d: To turn down the volume

8 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.

TV VOLUME

TV INPUT
These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

0 TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL mode.

9 e 0 r

q Input selector buttons
These buttons select the input source. CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to an FM or AM broadcast TAPE/MD: To play a tape or MD DVD/LD: To play a DVD or LD SAT/D-TV: To watch a TV or satellite broadcast VCR: To play a video cassette PHONO: To play an analog record V-AUX: To use a camcorder EXT. DEC.: To play other multi-channel source

1 Indicator

This flashes in red when pressing a button on the remote control. If it flashes rapidly several times, press the selected button again.

w EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear).
2 Component selector buttons
Press one of these buttons which corresponds to the component you want to control with the remote control. (The proper code must be set for your component. Refer to Setup codes on page 45.) When the component selector button has been pressed, the remote control is set to that component operation mode.

e PRG+, PRG

Press these buttons to select a DSP program.

r SET MENU

English Press this button to select the items in the SET MENU.
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SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a 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 manufacture or speakers with the same tonal quality. The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system. 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 highperformance models that can reproduce sounds over the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

Antenna adapter (included for U.S.A. and Canada models)
Use this adapter to match with F-type connector.

75-ohm coaxial cable

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder
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s AM loop antenna (included)
The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and attached to a wall, etc. However, note that the reception sensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to a metal or steel reinforced wall.
The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.
s Connecting the AM loop antenna
Press the tab and unlock the terminal hole. Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals. Return the tab to its original position to lock the lead wires. Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a good connection. Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand. Orient the AM loop antenna so that the best reception is obtained. BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION

Antenna stand

s Outdoor AM antenna
Vinyl covered wire (5 m to 10 m)
If you cannot obtain good reception with the AM loop antenna, connect 5 m to 10 m of vinyl covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window.

s Ground (GND terminal)

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

APPENDIX English

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Connecting an Audio Component

Turntable

OUTPUT

L R L R L R L R

Analog signal

LINE OUT

LINE IN

Signal flow

CD player

Tape deck or MD recorder

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

s PHONO terminals

These terminals are used to connect a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge, use an inline boosting transformer or MC head amplifier when connecting to these terminals.
Connecting the ground (earth) wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases, better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.
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Connecting a Video Component

DVD/LD player

ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

or Front panel Remote control
Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to be used. If you use two main speaker systems, press both A and B.
For the DVD/LD, TV/digital TV and satellite tuner sources, the current input mode is also shown. Refer to page 22 for details about the input mode.
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Play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and page 28 for details about tuning).

s To mute the sound

Press MUTE on the remote control. To cancel mute, press MUTE. INTRODUCTION
When controlling an audio/video component (tape deck, MD recorder, CD player, DVD/LD player, 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 on page 40.
During muting, MUTE ON appears on the display.
s When you have finished using this unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to set this unit in the standby mode.
Adjust the volume to the desired output level. 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.
s BGV (background video) function
PREPARATION 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 SELECTOR on the front panel.
Use the digital sound field processor. Refer to page 24.
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Input Mode (for the DVD/LD and TV/ digital TV and satellite tuner sources)
This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The AUTO, DTS and ANALOG input modes are provided. When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode for the DVD/LD source is always set to AUTO and for TV/ digital TV or satellite tuner source is set according to SAT INPUT in the SET MENU. (Refer to page 36 for details.)

s Switching the input mode
Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector button that you have pressed to select the input source on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the display.

s AUTO

In this mode, the input signal is selected in the following order of priority: 1. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS 2. Normal digital signal (PCM) 3. Analog signal (ANALOG)
If digital signals are input from both the OPTICAL and COAXIAL terminals, the digital signal from the COAXIAL terminal is selected.
Set the input mode to AUTO to play a DVD/LD source encoded with Dolby Digital. Set the input mode to ANALOG to play a normal 2-channel source with a Dolby Surround program. The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD players in the following situation: The input mode is set to AUTO. A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, and then disc playing is restored. The sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was selected again. The input mode cannot be changed for the CD, TUNER, TAPE/ MD, VCR, PHONO and VIDEO AUX sources because only analog signals are used for these. The current input mode appears on the display when the DVD/ LD, TV/digital TV or satellite tuner source is selected or the input mode is changed.
In this mode, only a digital signal encoded with DTS is selected, even if other signals are being input at the same time.

s ANALOG

In this mode, only an analog signal is selected, even if a digital signal is being input at the same time. Select this mode when you want to use an analog signal instead of a digital signal.
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s Notes on playing a source encoded with DTS
If DATA ERROR appears on the display while playing an LD source encoded with DTS, stop playback and turn the player off and then on again. If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player. If you play an LD source encoded with DTS and set the input mode to ANALOG, there will be the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you want to play a DTS source, be sure to connect the source to the digital input terminal 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, this unit reproduces no sound. If you play an LD source encoded with DTS and set the input mode to AUTO, there will be a short noise at first while the unit recognizes the DTS signal and turns on the DTS decoder. This is not a malfunction, and can be avoided by setting the input mode to DTS beforehand. In addition, if you continue to play an LD encoded with DTS with the input mode setting left to AUTO, this unit automatically switches to the DTS-decoding mode to prevent noise from being generated during subsequent operation. (The t indicator lights up on the display.) No sound will be heard if a normal PCM LD is played in this mode. (The t indicator will flash.) To play a normal disk, set the input mode to AUTO again.

s Notes on playing an LD source
Some audio/video component, such as LD player, output different audio signals through their analog and digital terminals. Change the input mode as necessary. If the input mode is set to AUTO for the LD source, this unit automatically determines which type of signal the LD source contains. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and reproduces 5.1 channel sound. If the LD player is transmitting signals by a non-normal method, this unit cannot detect the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. In this case, the decoder automatically switches to PCM or analog. If the LD source does not contain a digital soundtrack, connect the LD player to the analog terminals and set the input mode to AUTO or ANALOG. While you are operating the LD player, if you switch from the pause or chapter forwarding function to normal playback, you may hear the PCM or analog sound an instant before the Dolby Digital sound is played.
INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English
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DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT

Selecting a DSP Program

You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. Refer to pages 25 to 27 for details about each program.
Press PRG+ or PRG repeatedly to select the desired program. The name of the selected program appears on the display.

DSP program name

If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of each speaker. (Refer to pages 37 and 38 for details.)
You can select a DSP program for each of the input sources. Once you select a program, it is linked with the input source selected at that time. So, when you select the input source next time, the same program is automatically selected. When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/ Normal or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED, no sound will be heard from the main speakers and the rear speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker. However, if CENTER SP in the SET MENU is set to the NONE position, the center channel sound is output from the main speakers. When a source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

This program simulates the acoustic environment of a disco in the heart of a lively city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated.
This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a dynamic and lively sound field.
This program creates the expansive ambience of a large concert hall. It is suited for orchestra and opera music.
CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP/Dolby Digital + DSP/DTS + DSP
s Dolby Pro Logic + 2 digital sound fields
Digital sound fields are created in both the presence and rear surround zones of the Dolby Pro Logic-decoded sound field. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize the surround effect in the room, letting you feel as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.
s Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 digital sound fields
Digital sound fields are created in the presence zone and independently on the left and right surround zones of the Dolby Digital-decoded or DTS-decoded sound field. They create a wide acoustic environment and strong surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With the wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Digital theater or DTS-installed theater. This is the most ideal home theater sound at the present time. APPENDIX English
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TUNING

Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. However, if the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune in to it manually (manual tuning).
Press PRESET/TUNING h once to tune in to a higher frequency and l once to tune in to a lower frequency. Press the button again if the tuning search does not stop at the desired station.
If you tune in manually to an FM station, it will be automatically received in monaural mode to increase the signal quality.
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 frequency of the received station is shown on the display.

Automatic Tuning

Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the tuner as the input source. Press FM/AM to select the reception band (FM or AM). FM or AM appears on the display.

Manual Tuning

Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights up on the display.

Lights up

Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off.
Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn z off.

Goes off

Turn z off Turn z off
Press PRESET/TUNING h or l to tune in to the desired station. To continue the tuning search, hold down the button.
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Automatic Preset Tuning (for FM stations only)

PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION
This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being decoded and the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital contains LFE signals.
This adjusts the output level of the LFE channel. If the LFE signals are mixed with signals of other channels and they are directed to the same speakers, the ratio of the LFE signal level to the level of the other signals can be adjusted.
It may happen that sound is output faintly or not output normally depending on the source. In that case, select the MAX or STD position.
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8. DTS LFE (Adjusting the output level of the LFE channel for DTS)
Control range: 10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) Preset value: 0 dB
10.MEM. GUARD (Locking the settings)
Choices: ON/OFF Preset position: OFF
This adjustment is effective only when DTS is being decoded and the selected source encoded with DTS contains LFE signals.
If you wish to prevent accidental alterations to the settings of the SET MENU and other adjustments on this unit, select the ON position. The following settings on this unit can be locked: Settings of other items in the SET MENU Settings in the TIME/LEVEL mode Settings when using TEST
9. CNTR DELAY (Adjusting the delay of the center sound)
Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms
11.SAT INPUT (Selecting the initial input mode for a source connected to the SAT/D-TV input terminals)
Choices: AUTO/LAST Preset position: AUTO
This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital or DTS is being decoded and the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS contains center channel signals.
The input mode for a source connected to the SAT/D-TV input terminals of this unit can be automatically set when the power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 22 for details about the input mode. AUTO In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO. LAST In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned on.
This adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main channels) and dialog, etc. (on the center channel). The larger the value, the later the dialog, etc. is generated. This makes sounds from the left main, center and right main speakers reach your listening position at the same time. This is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is shorter than the distance from the right and left main speaker to your listening position.

Refer to page

No sound and/or no picture.

12, 13 20

No picture.
There is no S VIDEO connection between this unit and the TV monitor, although S video signals are being input to this unit. The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Incorrect cable connections. Incorrect setting of BALANCE.
Connect the monitors S video input terminal to this units S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. Set the unit in the standby mode and then turn on to reset the protection circuit. Turn on the power, and play the source again. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Press EFFECT to turn it on. Select another DSP program.
The sound suddenly goes off. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. 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. The sound output level of the center speaker is set to minimum. CENTER SP in the SET MENU is set to the NONE position. Incorrect DSP program is selected. The source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS does not have a center channel signal.
No sound from the center speaker.
Raise the level of the center speaker. Select the LRG or SML position. Select the appropriate program.

25, 26, 27

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 PRO LOGIC/Normal or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED program.
Raise the output level of the rear speakers. Select another DSP program suitable for the monaural source.
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No sound from the subwoofer.
BASS OUT in the SET MENU is set to the SW or MAIN position when playing a 2-channel source. The source does not contain low bass signals (below 90 Hz).
Select the BOTH position.
Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. The turntable should be connected to the unit through the MC head amplifier. Turn on the power to the component. 12, 12
A humming sound can be heard.
Incorrect cable connections. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal.
The volume level is low while playing a record. The volume level cannot be increased, or the sound is distorted. The sound effect cannot be recorded. The DVD/LD, TV/digital TV or satellite tuner source cannot be recorded by tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit. Adjusting this unit by using SET MENU, TIME/ LEVEL or TEST cannot be performed.

Set the input mode to AUTO again.
It is necessary to use a DTS decoder to play back a source encoded with DTS, so the player which plays back the source must be connected to a digital audio input terminal of this unit in the way described in this manual. If this connection is not made or only a D-to-A converter is being used without using a DTS decoder, only a loud hissing noise will be heard when you play back the source. If you make a search (or skip, etc.) operation while playing back a source encoded with DTS, the t indicator goes off. This is because this unit automatically changes the DTS-decoding mode to the standard (PCM) digital signal input mode to prevent a noise from being output.
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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION
Minimum RMS Output Power 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R... 70 W*/65 W 1 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R.. 80 W*/70 W Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 ohms... 100 W DIN Standard Output Power 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 ohms.. 100 W IEC Output Power 1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms.. 70 W Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 ohms.. 100/120/140/160 W*, 90/110/130/150 W Damping Factor 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohms... 60 Frequency Response CD etc. to MAIN L/R.. 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) CD etc. to MAIN L/R, 1/2 power, 8 ohms.. 0.025% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) CD etc. to MAIN L/R (150 mV, Input Shorted)... 96 dB (250 mV, Input Shorted).. 100 dB Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) MAIN L/R... 150 V Input Sensitivity/Impedance CD etc... 150 mV/47 k-ohms EXT. DECODER... 150 mV/k-ohms Output Level/Impedance REC OUT... 150 mV/1.2 k-ohms SUBWOOFER.. 4.0 V/1.2 k-ohms PHONES... 0.47 V/390 ohms Channel Separation (Vol. 30 dB) CD etc. (Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated, 1 kHz/10 kHz)... 60 dB/45 dB Tone Control Characteristics BASS: Boost/cut... 10 dB/50 Hz TREBLE: Boost/cut... 10 dB/20 kHz * for U.S.A. and Canada models

FM SECTION

Tuning Range. 87.5/87.50 to 107.9/108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity (DIN) Mono (S/N 26 dB).. 0.9 V Stereo (S/N 46 dB).. 28 V Selectivity (two signals, 40 kHz Dev., 300 kHz).. 55 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo) DIN... 75 dB/69 dB IHF... 81 dB/75 dB Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) Mono/Stereo.. 0.1/0.2% Stereo Separation (1 kHz)... 48 dB Frequency Response.. 20 Hz to 15 kHz, 1 dB Antenna Input.. 75 ohms, Unbalanced

AM SECTION

Tuning Range.. 530/531 to 1,710/1,611 kHz Usable Sensitivity... 300 V/m Signal-to-Noise Ratio.. 52 dB Antenna... Loop antenna

GENERAL

Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models].. AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Europe, U.K. and Singapore models].. AC 230 V, 50 Hz [Australia model]... AC 240 V, 50 Hz [China model].. AC 220 V, 50 Hz [General model].. AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption.. approx. 220 W AC Outlets (100 W max. total) [U.K. and Australia models].. 1 (SWITCHED) [Other models]... 2 (SWITCHED) Dimensions (W x H x D). 435 x 151 x 391 mm (17-1/8 x 5-15/16 x 15-3/8) Weight... 10 kg (22 lbs.) Accessories... AM loop antenna... Indoor FM antenna. 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only). Antenna adapter (U.S.A. and Canada models only)... Remote control... Batteries Specifications are subject to change without notice.

s LFE 0.1 Channel

This channel is for reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is called the channel 0.1 because it only reproduces a low frequency range compared to the full-range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz that is reproduced by the 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel system.
s DTS (Digital Theater System) Digital Surround
DTS was developed to replace analog soundtracks of movies with six discrete channels of digital soundtracks, and it is now installed in many theaters around the world. The DTS digital playback system changed the way we experienced movies in theaters with six discrete channels of superb digital audio. DTS technology, through intense research and development has made it possible to deliver similar encode/decode discrete technology to home audio surround-sound entertainment. DTS Digital Surround is an encode/decode system which delivers six channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio; technically, it is 5.1 channels, which means 5 full-range (left, center, right and two surround) channels, plus a subwoofer (LFE) channel (as 0.1). It is compatible with the 5.1 speaker configurations that are currently available for home theater systems.

s S VIDEO Signal

The S VIDEO signal is separated and transmitted as the Y signal which indicates the luminance and the C signal which indicates the chroma of the video signal (composite signal). Using the S VIDEO terminal eliminates video signal transmission loss and allows recording and playback of even more beautiful images.
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Accessories... 2 AC outlet... 17 Antennas... 10, 11

Muting... 21

Playing... 20 Preset stations To recall a preset station... 30 Exchanging preset stations.. 31 Preset tuning Automatic preset tuning... 29 Manual preset tuning... 30
BALANCE.. 21 BGV (background video) function. 21
Canceling sound effect.. 24 CINEMA DSP... 27, 51 Connections Antennas... 10, 11 Audio components (tape deck/MD recorder, CD player and turntable).. 12 Digital connections.. 13 Speakers... 15 TV monitor... 13 Video components (DVD/LD player, VCR and TV/ digital TV, satellite tuner).. 13
Recording... 32 Remote control Basic operations.. 7 Batteries... 2 Component selector.. 7, 40 Factory-set code... 46 Manufacturers codes.. i (at the end of this manual) Setup codes... 45

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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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