Yamaha RX-V463 owner manual For Canadian Customers, Serial No

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Caution: Read this before operating your unit.

1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install 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.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4Do 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.

5Avoid 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 (i.e. candles), as they 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.

6Do 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.

7Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.

8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only 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.

13To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

14Do 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.

15When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

17Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18Before moving this unit, press ASTANDBY/ON to set this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

19VOLTAGE 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 wall outlet.

Voltages are 110–120/220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

20The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or like.

21Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by ASTANDBY/ON. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.

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Contents RX-V463 Important Safety Instructions FCC Information for US customers Example of Antenna GroundingFor Canadian Customers Serial NoContents Features Supplied accessories Installing batteries in the remote controlGetting started We Want You Listening For a LifetimeSet up your speakers Quick start guidePreparation Check the items Press Scene 1 button Enjoy DVD playbackFront and center speakers Surround speakersFor further connections Default assigned Scene templates Press Scene 1 buttonAbout Scene function Check the type of the connected speakersWhat do you want to do with this unit? Connections Rear panelName A. modelPlacing speakers 10 EnConnecting speakers 11 EnFront B terminals Surround speakers Right LeftConnecting to the Speaker terminals Before connecting to the Speakers Terminal12 En Information on jacks and cable plugs 13 EnAudio jacks Video jacksInformation on Hdmi Audio and video signal flow14 En Connecting video components 15 EnConnecting other components Connecting a DVD player16 En DVD playerConnecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR Connecting a set-top box17 En PVR or VCRConnecting audio components Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/MD recorderConnecting a multi-format player or an external decoder 18 En19 En Using the Video AUX jacks on the front panelPlayer Connecting the FM and AM antennas Connecting the power cableConnecting the wire of the AM loop antenna 20 EnSetting the speaker impedance Turning on and off the powerSet this unit to the standby mode 21 EnFront panel display 22 EnUsing the remote control 23 EnUsing Auto Setup Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room24 En 25 En 26 En Number of speakers SPSpeaker distance Dist Speaker level LVLIf an error screen appears Press 8n and then press 8l / h to select SET or Cancel27 En If Warning appearsSelecting the Scene templates Selecting the desired Scene template28 En Selected Scene template is assigned to the buttonWhich Scene template would you like to select? 29 EnVideo games AUX Game Playing Preset Scene templates descriptions 30 EnCustomizing the preset Scene Templates Creating your original Scene templates31 En Renaming the Scene templatesControlling the input source Components in the Scene mode Using remote control on the Scene feature32 En Quick guide to contents PlaybackBasic operations 33 EnSelecting the Multi CH Input component Selecting audio input jacks34 En Using your headphones Muting the audio output35 En Current status screen appears in the OSDDisplaying the input source information 36 EnAudio information Video informationUsing the sleep timer 37 EnSound field program descriptions Sound field programs38 En Enjoying unprocessed input sources Straight decoding mode Enjoying 2-channel sources using Standard decoders39 En 40 En Editing sound fields parametersUsing audio features Adjusting the tonal qualityAdjusting the speaker level Enjoying high quality soundSelecting the night listening mode 42 EnFM/AM tuning Automatic tuning Manual tuning43 En Lights upManual preset tuning Automatic preset tuning44 En Selecting preset stations Exchanging preset stationSee Selecting preset stations on this Press and hold BPRESET/TUNING for more than 3 secondsXM Satellite Radio tuning 46 EnXM Satellite Radio online information XM Ready legal disclaimerBasic XM Satellite Radio operations Activating XM Satellite Radio47 En All Channel Search mode Category Search modePreset Search mode Direct Number Access modePreset channel number appears in the front panel display Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels49 En 50 En Displaying the XM Satellite Radio informationDisplaying the XM Satellite Radio information in the OSD Sirius Satellite Radio tuning Connecting the SiriusConnect tuner51 En Sirius Satellite Radio legal disclaimerActivating Sirius Satellite Radio subscription Basic Sirius Satellite Radio operations52 En Displaying the Sirius ID of your SiriusConnect tunerPRESET/TUNING/CH l/ hor 8PRESET/CH k/ n PRESET/TUNING/CH l/ h or 8PRESET/CH k/ n53 En Setting the Parental Lock Setting the code number and the locked ChannelsPRESET/TUNING/CH l/ h or 8PRESET/CH k/ n 54 EnTuning into the locked channels 55 EnPress 8ENTER Press 8ENTER to confirm the code number56 En Press H Info or OdisplayALL PopUsing iPod Remote control operationControlling iPod in the simple remote Mode Controlling iPod58 En Controlling iPod in the menu browse ModeFunction of the play information display Using Bluetooth components Pairing by using SET MenuQuick pairing 59 EnRecording 60 EnManual setup Manual Setup Auto setup Auto Setup61 En Signal information Signal Info Using SET Menu62 En Speaker settings Aspeaker SET 63 En64 En 65 En Speaker level BSP LevelSpeaker distance CSP Distance Unit UnitAudio settings Gaudio SET 66 EnCenter speaker equalizer Dcenter GEQ Low-frequency effect level Elfe LevelMaximum volume MAX VOL Initial volume INIT.VOL67 En Support audio S.AUDIO68 En Input assignmentFor Coaxial Input jack For Optical Input jacks 2Multi channel input setup DTS decoder prioritize settingDecoder select mode 69 EnDisplay settings Adisplay SET 70 EnBluetooth setting Ebluetooth SET Press 8ENTER to start pairingPress 9RETURN to exit from Start Pairing 71 EnXM Radio setting FXM Radio SET A. and Canada models only Sirius Satellite Radio setting72 En XM Radio antenna XM AntennaRemote control features Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components73 En Controlling this unit74 En Controlling other componentsSetting remote control codes Remote control code default settingsInput Component Manufacturer Default 75 EnAdvanced setup 76 EnSpeaker impedance SP IMP A. and Canada models only Only a STANDBY/ON, L Program l/ h,Tuner frequency step TU Asia and General models only 77 EnInitializing Init Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy See78 En GeneralProblem Cause Remedy 79 En80 En 81 En Tuner82 En XM Satellite Radio83 En Sirius Satellite RadioDuring Auto Setup Before Auto Setup84 En After Auto Setup 1OUT of Phase3LEVEL Error 85 EnBluetooth 86 EnRemote control Resetting the systemAdvanced setup menu appears in the front panel display 87 EnGlossary 88 En89 En LFE 0.1 channelNeural Surround PCM Linear PCMSpecifications 90 EnSymbols Index91 En Numerics92 En Fdynamic RangeSelection, Preset station 93 EnFront panel Power Sirius Mute MD/CD-R Tuner DVD DTV/CBL DVR List of remote control codes IiiCCE NEI TV/DVD STS RX-V463 Front panel/Face avantRemote control/Boîtier de télécommande

RX-V463 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V463 is an impressive AV receiver that caters to both home theater enthusiasts and casual listeners. Offering a remarkable blend of advanced technologies and robust features, it is designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience.

One of the standout features of the RX-V463 is its ability to support high-definition audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. This capability ensures that users can enjoy their favorite movies and music with incredible clarity and precision. The receiver is equipped with a powerful 7.1 channel amplification system, delivering a total output power of 110 watts per channel. This power ensures that users can experience rich, dynamic sound with plenty of headroom for home theater applications.

The RX-V463 is also designed with HDMI connectivity in mind. It boasts multiple HDMI inputs, allowing users to connect various high-definition sources like Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices with ease. The receiver supports 1080p video pass-through, ensuring high-quality video output to compatible displays. Moreover, the inclusion of HDMI CEC functionality simplifies control of connected devices, allowing users to operate multiple systems with a single remote.

One of the notable technologies incorporated into the RX-V463 is YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer). This innovative feature automatically analyzes a room's acoustics and optimizes the speaker settings accordingly. This means users can enjoy a balanced sound tailored to the specific characteristics of their listening environment, enhancing overall audio performance.

For those who love music beyond movies, the RX-V463 offers compatibility with a range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, and AAC. Its built-in FM tuner enables easy access to radio stations, while the option to connect external devices through the front-panel USB port makes listening to digital music files a breeze.

In addition to impressive audio and video performance, the Yamaha RX-V463 is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Its intuitive on-screen menu system allows for easy navigation and configuration, while the remote control further enhances convenience. With a compact design, the receiver easily integrates into most entertainment setups without taking up unnecessary space.

In summary, the Yamaha RX-V463 stands out as a capable and versatile AV receiver. With its support for advanced audio formats, robust amplification, user-friendly features, and room calibration technology, it provides an outstanding experience for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment system. Whether enjoying a blockbuster movie or streaming favorite tunes, the RX-V463 delivers performance and enjoyment in one neat package.
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