Yamaha R-V503 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Natural Sound AV Receiver
Récepteur audiovisuel
Natural Sound AV-Receiver
Natural Sound AV-receiver
Sintonizzatore AV a suono naturale
Receptor AV de Sonido Natural
Natural Sound AV Ontvanger
R-V703
R-V503
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Yamaha R-V503 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	R-V503
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Operational Precautions

Important Notes and Warnings

Record serial number, avoid hazards like rain/moisture, and keep manual safe.

Remote Control Transmitter Operation

Battery Installation and Replacement

Instructions for installing and replacing batteries in the remote control.

Unit Overview and Features

Digital Sound Field Processing Explained

Explanation of Yamaha's DSP technology for enhanced audio experiences.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

Details on the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for movie theater sound.

Speaker Setup and Placement Guide

Speaker Configuration Options

Explains 5-speaker and 4-speaker configurations for optimal sound.

Recommended Speaker Placement

Guidelines for positioning main, rear, and center speakers for best acoustics.

Connecting External Components

General Connection Guidelines

Ensure correct L/R, +/- connections between components and proper terminal matching.

R-V703 Rear Panel Connections

Diagram and explanation of rear panel input/output terminals for the R-V703 model.

R-V503 Rear Panel and Power Connections

R-V503 Rear Panel Connections Diagram

Diagram and explanation of rear panel input/output terminals for the R-V503 model.

AC Outlets and GND Terminal Usage

Details on switched AC outlets and the GND terminal for turntables.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder Connectivity

R-V703 AC-3 Input Configuration

Illustrates connecting a Dolby Digital decoder to the R-V703 unit's discrete inputs.

R-V503 AC-3 Decoder Input Setup

R-V503 AC-3 Input Configuration

Illustrates connecting a Dolby Digital decoder to the R-V503 unit's discrete inputs.

Speaker System Wiring

Main Speaker System Connections

How to connect one or two main speaker systems to the unit.

Subwoofer and Center Speaker Wiring

Guidance for connecting subwoofers and center speakers to the unit.

Speaker Wire Connection Methods

Connecting Main Speaker Terminals

Step-by-step instructions for connecting speaker wires to main speaker terminals.

Connecting Rear and Center Speaker Terminals

Step-by-step instructions for connecting speaker wires to rear and center terminals.

External Amplifier Output Terminals

Center, Subwoofer, and Rear Output Terminals

Explains center, subwoofer, and rear output terminals for external amplifier use.

Impedance Selector Switch Operation

How to correctly set the impedance selector switch for speaker compatibility.

Antenna Connection Guide

Connecting FM and AM Antennas

Instructions for connecting indoor and outdoor FM/AM antennas.

Ground Terminal Usage and Importance

Proper use of the ground terminal for safety and interference reduction.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Display Panel Indicators Explained

Remote Control Transmitter Operation

Basic Operations: Playing Sources

Selecting Input Sources and Speakers

How to select input sources and main speaker systems for playback.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 6CH Discrete Input

Requirements for AC-3 Discrete Signal Playback

Necessary speaker system setup for reproducing AC-3 decoded signals via 6CH input.

Recording Sources to Tape or MD

Recording Procedure and Monitoring

Steps for selecting source, playing, and monitoring audio recording.

Audio Adjustments and Settings

Speaker System Selection

How to select speaker systems A or B for use with the unit.

Bass, Treble, and Balance Control Usage

Adjusting bass, treble, and speaker balance for optimal sound output.

Subwoofer Output Level Adjustment (R-V703)

How to adjust subwoofer output level using the remote transmitter.

Tuning Operations

Automatic Tuning Procedure

How to perform automatic station searching and tuning for radio stations.

Manual Tuning Procedure

How to manually tune to desired radio stations when automatic tuning is insufficient.

Preset Tuning Functions

Storing Stations to Memory Presets

Procedure to tune to a station and store it in memory presets for quick recall.

Recalling Stored Preset Stations

How to select and play stored preset stations from memory.

Automatic Preset Tuning for FM Stations

Exchanging Preset Station Locations

Using the Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

Digital Sound Field Program Descriptions

Descriptions of available DSP programs like Pro Logic, Concert Video, Stadium for various audio types.

Playing Sources with DSP Programs

Selecting and Activating DSP Programs

How to select and activate DSP programs for audio sources using the unit or remote.

Speaker Level Adjustments

Adjusting Center Speaker Output Level

Fine-tuning the output level of the center speaker for optimal balance.

Adjusting Rear Speaker Output Level

Fine-tuning the output level of the rear speakers for optimal balance.

Delay Time Adjustment for Surround Effects

Setting the Sleep Timer

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Technical Specifications