Yamaha RX-V595 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Page 4: Supplied Accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS • Indoor FM Antenna • Antenne FM intérieure • AM Loop Antenna • Cadre-antenna AM • Antenna adapter (U.S.A. and Canada models only) • Adaptateur d’antenne (Modèle pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada seulement) • Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) •...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Digital Sound Field Processor Dolby Digital Decoder Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of Dolby Surround and YAMAHA DSP Technology SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 4 FEATURES ... 5 CAUTION ... 6 Introduction FEATURES ON SOUND EFFECT ... 7 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...
Page 6: Caution
Using this unit with a higher voltage than speci- fied is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
Page 7: Features On Sound Effect
Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for YAMAHA engineers to bring you this same sound in your listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert.
Page 8: Cinema Dsp
SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminal to maximize system performance. YAMAHA DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.
Page 9: Front Panel
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn the power of this unit on. Press it again to turn this unit into the standby mode. Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter.
Page 10 INPUT MODE Switches the DVD/LD and TV/DBS input signal mode (AUTO/ ANALOG). VOLUME This control is used to raise or lower the volume level. PHONES jack When you use headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through headphones.
Page 11: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL Multi-information display Displays various information, for example station frequency, preset station number and name of selected input source. MEMORY indicator When MEMORY is pressed, this indicator flashes for about five seconds. During this period, the displayed station can be stored to the memory.
Page 12: Speakers To Be Used
LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with the Dolby Digital decoded. You may wish to choose the convenience of a YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier. 4-Speaker Configuration The center speaker is not used in this configuration.
Page 13: Speaker Placement
SPEAKER PLACEMENT When you place the speakers, refer to the following diagram: Main speaker Center speaker Subwoofer 01RX-V595-e/f2 Main: The position of your present stereo speaker system. Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor.
Page 14: Connections
(left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as !, #, $, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.
Page 15: Connecting To An External Decoder
SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) (U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, China and General models) ... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (Australia model) ... 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON or the provided remote control transmitter’s POWER and STANDBY.
Page 16 CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (COAXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALS If your DVD (LD) player, TV/DBS tuner, etc. are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a connection between optical digital audio signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber...
Page 17 CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL) These terminals are used to connect any video input source, such as a camcorder, to this unit. VIDEO AUX AUDIO R VIDEO 01RX-V595-e/f2 VIDEO Camcorder 6/23/99, 4:09 PM...
Page 18: Connecting Speakers
If you have a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the input terminal of the subwoofer system.
Page 19 How to connect Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed.
Page 20: Impedance Selector Switch
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ ON SWITCH IS PRESSED, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully set to either end.
Page 21: Antenna Connections
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be correctly connected to the designated terminals, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.
Page 22: Adjustments Before Using This Unit
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES This unit provides you the following five functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections are all completed, select a proper position on each function to make the best use of your speaker system.
Page 23: Adjusting Method
ADJUSTING METHOD Operations should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display. If you are using the remote control transmitter, set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN or DSP position on the remote control transmitter. Turn the power on. Front panel Press SET MENU once or more to select the title “1.
Page 24: Speaker Balance Adjustment
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker.
Page 25 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to the “0” position. Front panel Press TEST (so that “TEST LEFT” appears on the display). Remote control 01RX-V595-e/f2 Turn up the volume. Remote control You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left main speaker, then the center speaker, then the right main speaker, then the right rear speaker, and then the left rear speaker, for about two seconds each.
Page 26 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost as same as that of the main speakers. Remote control a) Press once or more so that “CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display. * Select “CENTER”...
Page 27: Basic Operations
TO PLAY A SOURCE Notes • Set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN position on the remote control transmitter. • To operate the CD player, DVD/LD player, tape deck, MD recorder, or other components using this remote control transmitter, set the SELECTOR DIAL to the component to be used.
Page 28: Selecting The Speaker System
For the DVD/LD or TV/DBS source, the current input mode is also shown. * To change the input mode for the DVD/LD or TV/DBS source, press INPUT MODE (or the button that you have pressed to select the input source in step 3 on the remote control transmitter) once or more until the desired input mode (AUTO or ANALOG) is shown on the display.
Page 29 To play a tape or an MD Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER so that the “TAPE/MD MON” indicator lights up on the display, then play the tape or MD. Front panel To stop playing the tape or MD, press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER twice so that the “TAPE/MD MON”...
Page 30 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE OR MD Select the source to be recorded. Front panel Play the source and then turn VOLUME up to confirm the input source. (For detailed information on tuning, see page 31.) Front panel Begin recording on the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.
Page 31: Automatic Tuning
Set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN position on the remote control transmitter and select the tuner by using INPUT. Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is possible. However, if the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must tune in to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). AUTOMATIC TUNING Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on the display.
Page 32: Manual Preset Tuning
MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning. With this function, you can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with which it was stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored. To store stations Tune in to the desired station.
Page 33 To recall a preset station (See the illustration on previous page.) Select the group of preset stations. Front panel Select the preset station number. Front panel Notes • A new setting can be stored in place of the former one. •...
Page 34: Automatic Preset Tuning (For Fm Stations Only)
AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING (For FM stations only) You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. Using this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and sequentially stores FM stations with strong signals. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 32.
Page 35: Exchanging Preset Stations
Notes • You can replace a preset station with another FM or AM station manually by simply following the procedures in the section “To store stations” on page 32. • Even if the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, the search is finished automatically after searching all frequencies.
Page 36: Setting The Sleep Timer
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can make this unit automatically switch to the standby mode. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is useful. The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter.
Page 37: Brief Overview Of Digital Sound Field Programs
USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room.
Page 38 PROGRAM MONO MOVIE Functions when the input signal is analog or PCM audio, or encoded with the Dolby Digital in 2-channel. Speaker output: main, center, rear Functions when the input signal is encoded with the Dolby Digital (not in 2-channel). Speaker output: main, center, rear TV SPORTS Functions when the input signal is analog or PCM...
Page 39 PLAYING A SOURCE WITH THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT Follow steps 1 to 7 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” on pages 27 to 28. Select the desired DSP program that is suitable for the source. Front panel Remote control Press DSP.
Page 40 Dolby Surround. The operation of these decoders can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including the combined operation of YAMAHA DSP and Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Surround. To enjoy a video source with the Dolby Pro...
Page 41 ADJUSTING DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder or the Dolby Digital decoder, you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and effect sound, and each speaker’s output level as you prefer. Adjusting method If you are using the remote control transmitter, set the SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN or DSP position on the...
Page 42 Adjusting delay time You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the effect sound from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the effect sound is generated. This adjustment can be made to all programs individually.
Page 43: Adjustments In The "Set Menu" Mode
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE The following ten types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. CNTR (CENTER SPEAKER) REAR (REAR SPEAKER) MAIN (MAIN SPEAKER) BASS (LFE/BASS OUT) M.LVL (MAIN LEVEL) For details on “1.
Page 44 8. C.DELAY [Adjusting the delay of center sounds (dialog etc.)] Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms step) Preset value: 0 ms * This adjustment is effective only when the Dolby Digital is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital contain center-channel signals.
Page 45: Remote Control Transmitter
You can use this remote control transmitter to control not only this unit but also other components connected to it. This is factory set to control this unit and most YAMAHA audio components. To control other brands of components, you must preset the remote control transmitter with the manufacturer’s codes listed from page 108.
Page 46 Faintly colored buttons do not function. AMP/TUN Indicator window: Displays the names of components which can be controlled. (TV POWER) 01RX-V595-e/f6 Note: TV POWER and TV VOLUME function if you have preset the code for your TV. POWER This button turns this unit on. INPUT Press these buttons to select the program source.
Page 47 TV. POWER This button turns this unit on under the default settings. (The code for a YAMAHA CD player is preset as the default code.) If other codes are preset, only those preset CD players having a remote controller with a POWER button will be turned on.
Page 48 DVD/LD POWER (DVD) This button turns this unit on under the default settings. (The code for a YAMAHA DVD player is preset as the default code.) If other codes are preset, only those preset DVD players having a remote controller with a POWER button will be turned on.
Page 49 Faintly colored buttons do not function. For the buttons which are not described here, see “AMP/TUN” on page 46. For details, please refer to the owner’s manual for each component. Note: TV POWER, TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have preset the code for your TV.
Page 50: Setup Codes
0047 0037 CBL/DBS DBS tuner 2566 2455 3060 3072 DVD/LD DVD player 4545 YAMAHA CD player 6187 YAMAHA TAPE/MD Tape deck 8524 YAMAHA *1: Canada and China models *2: Australia model We recommend that you write all code numbers you have preset on the “Quick...
Page 51: Notes About The Remote Control Transmitter
NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Battery replacement If the remote control transmitter operates only when it is closed to this unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Be sure to replace batteries within about two minutes. If it takes longer than two minutes, the codes preset for the remote control transmitter will return to the default codes.
Page 52: Troubleshooting
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM...
Page 53 SYMPTOM FM stereo reception is noisy. 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.
Page 54: Audio Section
AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD [U.S.A. and Canada models] MAIN L/R ... 70 W + 70 W CENTER ... 70 W REAR L/R ... 70 W + 70 W [Australia, China, Singapore and General models] MAIN L/R ...
Page 55 Usable Sensitivity (DIN) [Australia and Singapore models] Mono (S/N 26 dB) ... 0.9 µV Stereo (S/N 46 dB) ... 28 µV Alternate Channel Selectivity (±400 kHz ) [U.S.A., Canada, China and General models only] ... 75 dB Selectivity (two signals, 40 kHz Dev. ±300 kHz) [Australia and Singapore models only] ...
Page 56 01RX-V595-e/f7 6/23/99, 4:12 PM...
Page 57: List Of Manufacturer's Codes
LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES (Canada and China models) LISTE DES CODES FABRICANTS (Modèles pour le Canada et la Chine) Manufacturer Code A-Mark 0003 0030, 0019, 0003, 0052, 0185 Abex 0032 Acura 0009 Admiral 0093 Adventura 0046 Adyson 0032 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030, 0208 Akura...
Page 58 Vidtech 0178, 0019 Viking 0046 Wards 0054, 0165, 0030, 0178, 0021, 0019, 0179, 0056, 0016, 0080 Watson 0037 White Westinghouse 0037, 0216 Yamaha 0030, 0019 Yoko 0037, 0264 Zenith 0017, 0016, 0092 Zonda 0003 CABLE Manufacturer Code 1003, 1008, 1014, 1011...
Page 59: Dbs Tuner
1063 Novaplex 1618 1019 Optimus 1021 PVP Stereo Visual Matrix 1003 Panasonic 1000, 1107, 1021 Paragon 1000 Philips 1027, 1031 Pioneer 1144, 1533 Popular Mechanics 1400 Prelude 1770 Pulsar 1000 1021 Radio Shack 1015, 1315 Recoton 1400 Regal 1020, 1259 Rembrandt 1011 Runco...
Page 60 Video Concepts 3045, 3040, 3061 Videosonic 3240 Wards 3060, 3035, 3048, 3047, 3081, 3240, 3000, 3042, 3072, 3062, 3212 White Westinghouse 3278 XR-1000 3035, 3000, 3072 Yamaha 3038 Yamishi 3072 Yokan 3072 Yoko 3240, 3020 Zenith 3039, 3000, 3033, 3034...
Page 61: Dvd Player
6000, 6185 Soundesign 6145, 6425 Tascam 6420 Teac 6420, 6393, 6180 Technics 6029, 6303 Universum 6157, 6437 Victor 6072 Wards 6157, 6053 Yamaha 6036, 6187, 6261, 6082, 6712 Yorx 6461 MD RECORDER Manufacturer Code Kenwood 7826 Sony 7490 Yamaha 7888, 7490...
Page 62 Revox 8029, 8190 Sansui 8029, 8009 Sanyo 8074 Sharp 8231 Sherwood 8337 Sonic 8375 Sony 8243, 8170, 8291 Teac 8280, 8289, 8308, 8309 Technics 8229 Universum 8375 Victor 8274 Wards 8027 Yamaha 8097, 8094, 8478, 8524 01RX-V595-e/fCODE(US) 6/23/99, 4:14 PM...
Page 63 LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES (Australia model) LISTE DES CODES FABRICANTS (Modèle pour l’Australie) Manufacturer Code Abex 0032 Acura 0009 Admiral 0093, 0163, 0213 Adyson 0217, 0032 Akai 0208, 0361 Akura 0218, 0264, 0369 Alaron 0216 Alba 0037, 0218, 0371, 0009, 0036, 0235 Allorgan 0294...
Page 64 Mediator 0037, 0012 Memorex 0009, 0250, 0150 Memphis 0337 Metz 0213, 0367 Midland 0032 Minerva 0554, 0070 Minoka 0369 Mitsubishi 0036, 0093, 0108, 0150 Mivar 0216, 0290, 0291, 0292 Motion 0076 Motorola 0093 Multitech 0216, 0217, 0009, 0102, 0076 0455, 0036 0037, 0431, 0337 Neckermann 0037, 0554, 0191,...
Page 65 Pioneer 1144, 1260 Pulsar 1000 Runco 1000 1156 Salora 1382 Samsung 1144 Satbox 1375 Scientific Atlanta 1008, 1277, 1017 Starcom 1003 Tele+1 1443 Teleservice 1281 Toshiba 1000 Tudi 1286 United Cable 1003 Videoway 1250 Westminster 1105 Zenith 1000 DBS TUNER Manufacturer Code 2321, 2351...
Page 66 Manufacturer Code 3037, 3081 Admiral 3048 Adventura 3000 Aiko 3278 Aiwa 3000, 3037, 3307, 3348, 3352 Akai 3315, 3106, 3041, 3053 Akiba 3072 Alba 3072, 3020, 3278, 3209, 3315, 3352 Ambassador 3020 Amstrad 3000, 3278, 3325, 3332 Anitech 3072 Asha 3240 Asuka 3037...
Page 67 Vector Research 3038 Video Concepts 3045 Videosonic 3240 Wards 3072, 3000, 3081, 3042, 3048, 3047, 3240 White Westinghouse 3278 XR-1000 3072, 3000 Yamaha 3038 Yamishi 3072 Yokan 3072 Yoko 3020, 3240 Zenith 3000, 3033, 3034 DVD PLAYER Manufacturer Code Kenwood...
Page 68 Optimus 8027, 8220 Panasonic 8229 Philips 8029 Pioneer 8027, 8099, 8101, 8220 Revox 8029 Sansui 8029, 8009 Sanyo 8074 Sharp 8205 Sony 8170, 8243 Technics 8229 Victor 8273, 8274 Wards 8027 Yamaha 8094, 8097, 8205, 8478, 8524 6/23/99, 4:14 PM...
Page 69 Quick Reference Card AMP/TUN TAPE/MD POWER STANDBY POWER SELECTOR DIAL INPUT INPUT EXT. DEC. TEST A/B/C/D/E DSP selector EFFECT PRESET ON/OFF UP DOWN VOLUME (TV VOLUME) MUTE (TV POWER) SLEEP (TV POWER) REC/PAUSE DIR A (TAPE) SKIP (MD) PLAY REWIND (TAPE) BACKWARD (MD) TIME/LEVEL SET MENU...