Yamaha RX-V440RDS No sound from the rear, Humming sound can, Be heard, Volume level cannot

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Refer to

 

 

 

page

 

 

 

 

No sound from the rear

“SOUND 1C REAR LR” or “SOUND 1D

Select LRG or SML.

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center speaker.

REAR CT” on the set menu is set to NON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dolby Digital EX or the DTS-ES

Press 6.1/5.1 on the remote control to switch the

–

 

decoder is not switched on.

decoder on.

 

 

 

 

 

A “humming” sound can

Incorrect cable connections.

Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

–

be heard.

 

persists, the cables may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

The volume level cannot

The component connected to the OUT

Turn on the power to the component.

–

be increased, or the

(REC) jacks of this unit is turned off.

 

 

sound is distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sound effect cannot

It is not possible to record the sound effect

 

–

be recorded.

with a recording component.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sound field

“OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD” in the set

Set “OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD” in the set menu

–

parameters and some

menu is set to ON.

to OFF.

 

other settings on the

 

 

 

unit cannot be changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit does not

The internal microcomputer has been

Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet

–

operate properly.

frozen by an external electric shock (such

and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.

 

 

as lightning or excessive static electricity)

 

 

 

or by a power supply with low voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CHECK SP WIRES”

The speaker cables are short circuited.

Make sure all speaker cables are connected

–

appears on the front

 

correctly.

 

panel display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is noise interfer-

This unit is too close to the digital or high-

Move this unit further away from such

–

ence from digital or

frequency equipment.

equipment.

 

high-frequency

 

 

 

equipment, or this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit suddenly turns

The internal temperature has become too

Wait until the unit cools down and then turn it

–

into standby mode.

high and the overheat protection circuitry

back on.

 

 

has been activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents RX-V440RDS For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Features Other featuresAbout this manual Sophisticated AM/FM TunerControl Supplied accessoriesGetting Started Controls and Functions Front panelNext SET Menu -/+Remote control Using the remote control Handling the remote controlFront panel display Connecting to digital jacks ConnectionsConnecting video components Video monitor DVD playerTV/digital TV Cable TV Connecting audio components Connecting a CD playerConnecting a CD recorder or MD Recorder CD player CD recorder or MD recorderConnecting the antennas Connecting the AM loop antennaFrequency Step switch China and General models only Because the inter-station frequencyConnecting an external decoder DVD/SACD playerSpeakers Connecting the speakersSpeaker placement Impedance Selector switch ConnectionsMain Speakers terminals Rear Speakers terminalsCenter Speaker terminals Rear Center Speaker terminalsConnecting the power supply Cords Turning on the powerAC Outlets Switched Voltage SelectorBasic System Settings Using the basic menuSetup ExitSET/CANCEL Basic Sound Input OptionRoom SubwooferSetting the unit to match your Speaker system Setting speaker output levelsFront panel Remote control PlaybackTo select the main Speakers you want to use To select the audio source connected to the 6CH Input jacksNight listening mode When you have finished using this unitBGV background video function To mute the soundInput modes and indications Program l / h AdventureGeneral Matrix Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO Logic II or Neo6Playing Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES Material Press q/DTSVirtual Cinema DSP Silent Cinema DSPNormal stereo reproduction Press Stereo again to turn the sound effect back onDigital Sound Field Processing DSP Understanding sound fieldsHi-Fi DSP programs Recreating a sound fieldCINEMA-DSP Sound design of CINEMA-DSPCINEMA-DSP Programs For audio-video sources No toFor movie programs Straight DecodeSound field effects Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effectDolby Digital EX/DTS-ES + DSP sound field effect Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effectTuning Automatic tuningManual tuning AM 1530 kHzA1FM 89.9 MHz Presetting stationsAutomatically presetting stations for FM Stations Manually presetting stations C3AM 1440 kHzTune in to a station Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsSelecting a preset station Exchanging preset stationsE1FM 87.5 MHz A5FM 90.6 MHzDescription of RDS data Changing the RDS modeReceiving RDS Stations To cancel this function Press PTY Seek Mode to set the unit PTY Seek modePTY Seek function EON functionSleep Timer Setting the sleep timerCanceling the sleep timer Sleep 120min L RSpecial considerations when recording DTS material RecordingSet menu list Adjusting the items on the set MenuSET Menu Speaker mode settings 1A Center center speaker modeLRG SML1B Main main speaker mode 1C Rear LR rear speaker mode1D Rear CT rear center speaker mode 1E Bass bass out modeSetting by meters Setting by feetSpeaker distance Dynamic rangeInput 1 I/O Assign input Output assignment Initial input modeSound 5 Center GEQ center Graphic equalizer Memory guard DimmerSP B speaker B set MuteRemote Control Features Control areaControlling this unit Controlling other componentSetting the manufacturer code CD player TunerUsing the test tone Setting the Speaker LevelsAdjusting the volume during Playback Changing parameter settings Sound Field Program Parameter EditingDelay DimensionDigital sound field parameter descriptions DSP LevelTroubleshooting GeneralOnly the speaker on One side can beHeard No sound from Effect speakersVolume level cannot Other settings on Unit cannot be changed Unit does notInto standby mode No sound from the rearRemote control TunerSilent Cinema GlossaryCinema DSP Sampling frequency and number Quantized bits Component video signalPCM Linear PCM Specifications VCR AOCDVD player MD RecorderCD player CD RecorderWA88370

RX-V440RDS specifications

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