Yamaha RX-V440RDS owner manual Connecting the speakers, Speakers, Speaker placement

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Connecting the speakers

■Speakers

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound- field quality with a 6-speaker system, using main left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers, a center speaker, and a rear center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). The rear center speaker supplements the rear (left and right) speakers and provides for more realistic front-to-back transitions.

The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use the models of equivalent performance with the main speakers.

Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

CONNECTIONS

■Speaker placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Center speaker

Main speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Main

1.8 m (6 feet)

speaker (L)

Rear center speaker

Rear speaker (L)

Main speakers

Place the main left and right speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance between each speaker and each side of the video monitor should also be the same.

Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible (such as directly over or under the monitor) and centrally between the main speakers.

Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m (6 feet) above the floor.

Rear center speaker

Place the rear center speaker in the center between the rear left and right speakers at the same height from the floor as the rear speakers.

Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. However, it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections.

Note

•If you do not use any of effect speakers (rear, center and/or rear center), change the settings of “SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET” items at the set menu to direct signals to other terminals you have connected speakers to.

CAUTION

Use magnetically shielded speakers. If these speakers still create interference with the monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor.

PREPARATION

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Contents RX-V440RDS Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customersContents Other features FeaturesAbout this manual Sophisticated AM/FM TunerControl Supplied accessoriesGetting Started Front panel Controls and FunctionsSET Menu -/+ NextRemote control Handling the remote control Using the remote controlFront panel display Connections Connecting to digital jacksConnecting video components Video monitor DVD playerTV/digital TV Cable TV Connecting a CD player Connecting audio componentsConnecting a CD recorder or MD Recorder CD player CD recorder or MD recorderConnecting the AM loop antenna Connecting the antennasFrequency Step switch China and General models only Because the inter-station frequencyDVD/SACD player Connecting an external decoderSpeakers Connecting the speakersSpeaker placement Connections Impedance Selector switchRear Speakers terminals Main Speakers terminalsCenter Speaker terminals Rear Center Speaker terminalsTurning on the power Connecting the power supply CordsAC Outlets Switched Voltage SelectorUsing the basic menu Basic System SettingsSetup ExitBasic Sound Input Option SET/CANCELRoom SubwooferSetting speaker output levels Setting the unit to match your Speaker systemPlayback Front panel Remote controlTo select the main Speakers you want to use To select the audio source connected to the 6CH Input jacksWhen you have finished using this unit Night listening modeBGV background video function To mute the soundInput modes and indications Program l / h AdventureGeneral Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO Logic II or Neo6 MatrixPlaying Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES Material Press q/DTSSilent Cinema DSP Virtual Cinema DSPNormal stereo reproduction Press Stereo again to turn the sound effect back onUnderstanding sound fields Digital Sound Field Processing DSPHi-Fi DSP programs Recreating a sound fieldSound design of CINEMA-DSP CINEMA-DSPCINEMA-DSP Programs For audio-video sources No toStraight Decode For movie programsDolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect Sound field effectsDolby Digital EX/DTS-ES + DSP sound field effect Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effectAutomatic tuning TuningManual tuning AM 1530 kHzA1FM 89.9 MHz Presetting stationsAutomatically presetting stations for FM Stations C3AM 1440 kHz Manually presetting stationsTune in to a station Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsExchanging preset stations Selecting a preset stationE1FM 87.5 MHz A5FM 90.6 MHzDescription of RDS data Changing the RDS modeReceiving RDS Stations Press PTY Seek Mode to set the unit PTY Seek mode To cancel this functionPTY Seek function EON functionSetting the sleep timer Sleep TimerCanceling the sleep timer Sleep 120min L RRecording Special considerations when recording DTS materialSet menu list Adjusting the items on the set MenuSET Menu 1A Center center speaker mode Speaker mode settingsLRG SML1C Rear LR rear speaker mode 1B Main main speaker mode1D Rear CT rear center speaker mode 1E Bass bass out modeSetting by feet Setting by metersSpeaker distance Dynamic rangeInput 1 I/O Assign input Output assignment Initial input modeSound 5 Center GEQ center Graphic equalizer Dimmer Memory guardSP B speaker B set MuteControl area Remote Control FeaturesControlling this unit Controlling other componentSetting the manufacturer code Tuner CD playerUsing the test tone Setting the Speaker LevelsAdjusting the volume during Playback Sound Field Program Parameter Editing Changing parameter settingsDimension DelayDigital sound field parameter descriptions DSP LevelGeneral TroubleshootingOne side can be Only the speaker onHeard No sound from Effect speakersOther settings on Unit cannot be changed Unit does not Volume level cannotInto standby mode No sound from the rearTuner Remote controlSilent Cinema GlossaryCinema DSP Sampling frequency and number Quantized bits Component video signalPCM Linear PCM Specifications AOC VCRMD Recorder DVD playerCD player CD RecorderWA88370

RX-V440RDS specifications

The Yamaha RX-V440RDS is a versatile AV receiver that captures the essence of home theater performance with remarkable audio and video quality. Launched in the early 2000s, it has earned praise for its robust features and user-friendly design, making it a popular choice among audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike.

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Connectivity is a key consideration for any AV receiver, and the RX-V440RDS does not disappoint. It is equipped with multiple inputs, including five composite video inputs, four audio inputs, and even a dedicated audio input for connecting a CD player or other sources. This variety allows users to connect multiple devices simultaneously, facilitating seamless switching between different media sources.

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