Yamaha RX-V450 owner manual Tuner, Remote control

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■Tuner

 

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer

 

to page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM stereo reception is

The characteristics of FM stereo

Check the antenna connections.

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noisy.

broadcasts may cause this problem

Try using a high-quality directional FM

 

 

 

when the transmitter is too far away or

antenna.

 

 

 

the antenna input is poor.

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

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There is distortion, and

There is multipath interference.

Adjust the antenna position to eliminate

—

 

clear reception cannot

 

multipath interference.

 

FM

be obtained even with a

 

 

 

good FM antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The desired station

The signal is too weak.

Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

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cannot be tuned in with

 

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

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the automatic tuning

 

 

method.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previously preset

This unit has been disconnected for a

Preset the stations again.

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stations can no longer

long period.

 

 

 

be tuned in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The desired station

The signal is weak or the antenna

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections

—

 

cannot be tuned in with

connections are loose.

and orient it for best reception.

 

 

the automatic tuning

 

 

 

 

 

Use the manual tuning method.

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method.

 

AM

 

 

 

 

There are continuous

Noises result from lightning,

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.

—

 

crackling and hissing

fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats

This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to

 

 

noises.

and other electrical equipment.

eliminate all noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are buzzing and

A TV set is being used nearby.

Move this unit away from the TV.

—

 

whining noises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

■Remote control

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer to

page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control

Wrong distance or angle.

The remote control will function within a maximum

7

does not work nor

 

range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off-

 

function properly.

 

axis from the front panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an

Reposition this unit.

—

 

inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is

 

 

 

striking the remote control sensor of this

 

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are weak.

Replace all batteries.

3

 

 

 

 

 

The manufacturer code was not correctly

Set the manufacturer code correctly using the “LIST

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set.

OF MANUFACTURER CODES” at the end of this

 

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try to set another code for the same manufacturer

55

 

 

using the “LIST OF MANUFACTURER CODES” at

 

 

 

the end of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even if the manufacturer code is correctly

 

 

 

set, there are some models that do not

 

 

 

respond to the remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 onlyRear panel AC OutletsVoltage 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 switchTurning on the power Turn on the video monitor connected to this unitFront 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 softwareThis adjusts the level of compression Listening to high fidelity stereo sound Direct StereoNight 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 followingTuning Automatic and manual tuningAutomatic tuning Presetting stations Manual tuningAutomatically 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 Special considerations when recording DTS software Front panel Remote controlRecording 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 Parameter initialization CPARAM. INI Speaker B set SP BDimmer Dimmer Controlling this unit Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling other componentsSetting manufacturer codes Input area Category Manufacturer Code LibraryControlling other components VCRWhat is a sound field Editing Sound Field ParametersElements of a sound field To reset all parameters Resetting parameters to the factory presetsTo reset a certain parameter Use PARAM. INI seeDelay Delay Sound Field Parameter DescriptionsFor 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 PCMVideo signal information Component video signalComposite video signal Specifications VCR MD RecorderCD player CD RecorderWD06120

RX-V450 specifications

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