Yamaha RX-V450 owner manual Front panel display

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

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VCR

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

DVD

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SILENT CINEMA

SP NIGHT

 

 

PTY HOLD AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY

MUTE VOLUME

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VIRTUAL

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SLEEP

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1Decoder indicators

When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.

2SILENT CINEMA indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 27).

3NIGHT indicator

Lights up when you select night listening mode.

4Input source indicators

A cursor lights to show the current input source.

5Sound field indicators

Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields.

Presence DSP sound field

 

Listening position

Left surround

Right surround

DSP sound field

DSP sound field

Surround back DSP sound field

6CINEMA DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program.

7AUTO indicator

Lights up to indicate that automatic tuning is possible.

8TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

9STEREO indicator

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit.

0MEMORY indicator

Blinks to show that a station can be stored.

AMUTE indicator

Blinks while the MUTE function is on.

BVOLUME level indication

Indicates the volume level.

CPCM indicator

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code modulation) digital audio signals.

DVIRTUAL indicator

Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 32).

EHeadphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected.

FSP A B indicators

Light up according to the set of front speakers selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected.

GSLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

HHiFi DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field program.

IMulti-information display

Shows the current sound field program name and other information when adjusting or changing settings.

J96/24 indicator

Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit.

KLFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

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Contents RX-V450 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Sound field features FeaturesBuilt-in 6-channel power amplifier Other featuresGetting Started Supplied accessoriesInstalling batteries in the remote control Please check that you received all of the following partsControls and Functions Front panelEurope models only Remote control RDS tuning buttons Using the remote controlHandling the remote control FREQ/RDSFront panel display Input channel indicators/speaker indicators RDS indicators Europe models onlyAC Outlets Rear panelVoltage Selector Speaker Setup Speaker placement10 mm Speaker connectionsBanana plug connections Red positive + Black negativeSurround terminals Front terminalsCenter terminals SUB Woofer jackVideo jacks ConnectionsCable indications Analog jacksDVD player Connecting video componentsConnections for DVD playback Video MonitorConnecting to the Multi CH Input jacks Connections for other video components Video AUX jacks on the front panelCD player Connecting audio componentsConnections for audio components MD recorder orFrequency Step switch Asia and General models only Connecting the antennasConnecting the AM loop antenna 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter U.K. model onlyConnecting the AC power cord Memory back-upImpedance Selector switch Impedance Selector switchTurn on the video monitor connected to this unit Turning on the powerFront panel Basic Setup Using the Basic Setup menuPress j / i to select the number of speakers you connected Press d to display SET/CANCELPress j To select the desired setting 2spkPress SET Menu to exit after balancing the speakers To balance the speaker levelsPerform the following steps after see Memory back-upBasic operations Adjust the volume to the desired output levelPlayback Select the input sourceYou can adjust the tonal quality Your front left and right To listen with headphones Silent CinemaTo adjust the tone Select a sound field program if desiredPlaying video sources Background Selecting sound field programsSelecting Multi CH Input Front panel operationAuto Auto Remote control operationEnjoying multi-channel software Decoders select with jPress q/DTS on the remote control to select the decoder Enjoying 2-channel softwareListening to high fidelity stereo sound Direct Stereo This adjusts the level of compressionNight listening modes Downmixing to 2 channels Listening to unprocessed input signalsSelecting input modes Virtual Cinema DSPSource Information about the input signalDisplaying information about the input Press u / d to display the followingAutomatic and manual tuning TuningAutomatic tuning Manual tuning Presetting stationsAutomatically presetting FM stations Manually presetting stations Automatic preset tuning optionsShows the displayed station has been stored as C3 Selecting preset stationsPreset number Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsSee Selecting preset stations Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 secondsReceiving RDS stations Changing the RDS mode Press PTY Seek Mode twice To cancel this functionPress PTY Seek Mode to set this unit in the PTY Seek mode PTY Seek functionEON function Front panel Remote control Special considerations when recording DTS softwareRecording Sound Field Program Descriptions For movie/video sourcesDTS ES Disc6.1 DTS 96/24DTS ES Mtrx6.1 PRO LogicFor music sources Setting the sleep timer Using the sleep timerCanceling the sleep timer Sleep indicatorUsing the test tone Input Menu SET MenuSound Menu Option MenuUsing SET Menu Front speakers Front Subwoofer phase Swfr PhaseCenter speaker Center Surround left/right speakers Surr LRCenter graphic equalizer Dcenter GEQ Speaker level BSP LevelSpeaker distance CSP Distance Low-frequency effect level Elfe LevelInput/output assignment AI/O Assign Speaker B set SP B Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIDimmer Dimmer Controlling this unit Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling other componentsSetting manufacturer codes Input area Category Manufacturer Code LibraryControlling other components VCREditing Sound Field Parameters What is a sound fieldElements of a sound field To reset all parameters Resetting parameters to the factory presetsTo reset a certain parameter Use PARAM. INI seeSound Field Parameter Descriptions Delay DelayFor 6ch Stereo CT Width Center width From front left and right speakers, initial setting isFor PRO Logic IIx Music and PRO Logic II Music For DTS Neo6 Music Image Center imageTroubleshooting GeneralOnly the speaker on Sound suddenlyGoes off One side can beDolby Digital or DTS Or DTS indicatorVolume level Sources cannot beRemote control TunerPress Straight to select the desired setting Resetting the Factory PresetsBe sure this unit is in standby mode Hold down Straight on the front panel and press STANDBY/ONGlossary Audio formatsLFE 0.1 channel Sound field programsAudio information PCM Linear PCMComponent video signal Video signal informationComposite video signal Specifications VCR MD RecorderCD player CD RecorderWD06120

RX-V450 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V450 is a versatile and reliable AV receiver that has gained recognition for its performance and feature set. As part of Yamaha's RX series, this model is designed to deliver a comprehensive home theater experience, making it a popular choice for audiophiles and casual users alike.

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In terms of connectivity, the RX-V450 is well-equipped. It provides multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for easy integration of modern devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receiver also offers component video, composite video, and S-video inputs, making it compatible with older equipment. Furthermore, the inclusion of digital and analog audio inputs provides flexibility for connecting various media sources.

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The RX-V450 also includes a built-in AM/FM tuner and offers preset memory for storing favorite radio stations. This adds to its versatility, allowing users to enjoy music and talk radio without needing external components.

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