Yamaha RX-V2400 User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
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 symboh within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to tile
presence of tu]insulaled "dangel ous voltage" within
the prodilct's encJosme that may be of sufl]cien_
magnitude to constitute a ri,k of electric shock to
pe_sol]s.
The exclamation Ix_int within an equilateral tliangle
is intended to alert you to file presence of inlportant
ot?erating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
tile literature accompanying the appliance.
1Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained fk)r future reference.
3 Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the pr(_uct and in the
operating instructions should be adhered _o.
4 Follow fnstructions -- All operating and use instructions
should be fMlowed.
fi Cleaning - Unplug this product fl'om the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth fk)r cleaning.
6 Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product nmnufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7Water and Moisture ---Do not _se this product near water --
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.
8 Accessories -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bmckeh or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manuf)cturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manuf)cturer.
9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive fbrce, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it fi'om overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surfSce. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
1"1 Power Sources This product should be operated only fron]
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate fi'om battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization -- This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other), This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety featare. If you
are unable to insert the plug fblly into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely m 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 pr(_uct.
14 Lightning -- For added protection fk_rthis product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused fk)r
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage m the product due to lightning and powe_line
surges.
1fit Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep fi'om touching
such power lines or cimuits as contact with them might be
faah
16 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17' Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
18 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazm'ds. Refer al! servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19 Damage Requiring Service ---Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and ref}r servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
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d) If the product does not operate normally by following 94
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will ot_en require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfk_r-
mance - this indicates a need fi,)r service.
20 Replacement Parts When replacemem parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
21 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
99 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacmrer.
93 Heat The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If" an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides infk_rmation with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
m an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electr{_es, and requirements fk_rthe grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC thai provides
guidelines fbr proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
NEC_NA_ONALELECTRICALCODE
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS
UNIT!
This pr(_uct, 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 m
accessories andlor another prc_uct use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow al! installation instructions. Failure to
l\)llow instructions could void your FCC authorization to
use this product in the USA.
3 NOTE : This pr{_uct has been lested and found to comply
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15
l\)r Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these
requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that
your use of this product in a residential environment will
not result in harmfi_l inlerterence with other electronic
devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions found
in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the
operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
inted_rence will not occur in all installations. If this
product is foued to be the source of interterence, which
can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON",
please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the
fbllowing measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
al_ected by the interterence.
Utilize power outlets that are on dift}rent branch (circuit
breaker or fi_se) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interf}rence, relocate/reorient
the anlenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
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1 TO assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool,
dry, clean place -- away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top,
20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of
this unit.
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit
in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with
a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this
unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may
fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit,
do not place:
- Other components, as they may cause damage
and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
- Burning objects (Le. candles), as tbey may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
- Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall
and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user
and/or damage to this unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified
is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical
storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any
service is needed. The cabinet should never be
opened for any reasons.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods
of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the"TROUBLESHOOTING" section
on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set
this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.
18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models
only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
plugging into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/12012201230-240 V AC, 50160 Hz.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This unit is not disconnected fi'om the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself
is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this
state, this unit is designed m consume a very small quantity of
power:
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
"Ib prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-O03.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distoltion - and, most impol tantly, without afi_cting your
sensitive bearing.
Since hearing damage fi'om loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure fi'om excessive volume levels...=._zus'a'm_B_
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FEATURES ............................................................. 2
GETTING STARTED ............................................ 3
Supplied accessories .................................................. 3
Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4
Front panel ................................................................. 4
Remote control ........................................................... 6
Using the remole control ........................................... 7
Front panel display .................................................... 8
Rear panel ................................................................ 10
SPEAKER SETUP ............................................... 11
Speaker placement ................................................... 11
Speaker connections ................................................ 12
CONNECTIONS .................................................. 15
Betore connecting components ................................ 15
Connecting video components ................................. 16
Connecting audio components ................................. 19
Connecting the antennas .......................................... 21
Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 22
Speaker impedance setting ...................................... 23
Turning on the power ............................................... 23
AUTO SETUP ....................................................... 24
Introduction .............................................................. 24
Optimizer microphone setup .................................... 24
Starting the setup ..................................................... 25
BASIC SETUP ...................................................... 28
Using BASIC setup .................................................. 28
PLAYBACK .......................................................... 30
Basic operations ....................................................... 30
Selecting sound field programs ............................... 32
Selecting input modes .............................................. 34
TUNING ................................................................ 36
Automatic and manual lulling .................................. 36
Presetting stations .................................................... 37
Selecting preset stations ........................................... 39
Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 39
RECORDING ....................................................... 40
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM
DESCRIPTIONS ............................................... 41
For movie/video sources .......................................... 41
For music som'ces .................................................... 43
Selecting the OSD mode .......................................... 44
Using the sleep timer ............................................... 44
Manually adjusting speaker levels ........................... 45
Using the test tone ................................................... 46
SET MENU ............................................................ 47
Using SET MENU ................................................... 48
Manual setup: SOUND ............................................ 49
Manual setup: INPUT .............................................. 54
Manual setup: OPTION ........................................... 56
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ................... 59
Control area ............................................................. 59
Setting manufacturer codes ...................................... 60
Programming codes from other remote controls ... 61
Changing source names in the display window..... 62
Using the macro l?ature ........................................... 63
Clearing l_nction sets .............................................. 65
Clearing individual t;anctions .................................. 66
Controlling each component .................................... 67
ZONE 2/ZONE 3
(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)..72
Zone 2/Zone 3 connections ...................................... 72
Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3.......................... 73
EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ......75
Whal is asound field ............................................... 75
Changing parameter setlings ................................... 75
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER
DESCRIPTIONS ............................................... 77
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 81
GLOSSARY ........................................................... 86
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 89