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RX-V359

RX-V359

AVReceiver

Ampli-tuneraudio-vidéo

?2006Allrightsreserved.

YAMAHAELECTRONICSCORPORATION,USA6660ORANGETHORPEAVE.,BUENAPARK,CALIF.90620,U.S.A.

YAMAHACANADAMUSICLTD.135MILNERAVE.,SCARBOROUGH,ONTARIOM1S3R1,CANADAOWNER’SMANUAL

YAMAHAELECTRONIKEUROPAG.m.b.H.SIEMENSSTR.22-34,25462RELLINGENBEIHAMBURG,GERMANY

YAMAHAELECTRONIQUEFRANCES.A.RUEAMBROISECROIZATBP70CROISSY-BEAUBOURG77312MARNE-LA-VALLEECEDEX02,FRANCE

YAMAHAELECTRONICS(UK)LTD.YAMAHAHOUSE,200RICKMANSWORTHROADWATFORD,HERTSWD187GQ,ENGLANDMODED’EMPLOI

YAMAHASCANDINAVIAA.B.JAWETTERGRENSGATA1,BOX30053,40043V?STRAFR?LUNDA,SWEDEN

YAMAHAMUSICAUSTRALIAPTY,LTD.17-33MARKETST.,SOUTHMELBOURNE,3205VIC.,AUSTRALIAPrintedinChinaWG72030

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

10Ventilation–Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovided

CAUTIONforventilationandtoensurereliableoperationofthe

productandtoprotectitfromoverheating,andthese

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCKopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcovered.Theopenings

DONOTOPENshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,

sofa,rug,orothersimilarsurface.Thisproductshouldnot

CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFbeplacedinabuilt-ininstallationsuchasabookcaseorrack

ELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTREMOVEunlessproperventilationisprovidedorthemanufacturer’s

COVER(ORBACK).NOUSER-SERVICEABLEinstructionshavebeenadheredto.

PARTSINSIDE.REFERSERVICINGTO11PowerSources–Thisproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfrom

QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.thetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.If

youarenotsureofthetypeofpowersupplytoyourhome,

consultyourproductdealerorlocalpowercompany.For

?ExplanationofGraphicalSymbolsproductsintendedtooperatefrombatterypower,orother

sources,refertotheoperatinginstructions.

Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinan

12GroundingorPolarization–Thisproductmaybeequipped

equilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalertyoutothe

presenceofuninsulated“dangerousvoltage”withinwithapolarizedalternatingcurrentlineplug(aplughaving

theproduct’senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientonebladewiderthantheother).Thisplugwillfitintothe

magnitudetoconstituteariskofelectricshocktopoweroutletonlyoneway.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyou

persons.areunabletoinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,try

reversingtheplug.Iftheplugshouldstillfailtofit,contact

Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleyourelectriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donot

isintendedtoalertyoutothepresenceofimportant

defeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedplug.

operatingandmaintenance(servicing)instructionsin

theliteratureaccompanyingtheappliance.13Power-CordProtection–Power-supplycordsshouldbe

routedsothattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonorpinched

1ReadInstructions–Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem,payingparticular

shouldbereadbeforetheproductisoperated.attentiontocordsatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe

2RetainInstructions–Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionspointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct.

shouldberetainedforfuturereference.14Lightning–Foraddedprotectionforthisproductduringa

3HeedWarnings–Allwarningsontheproductandinthelightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattendedandunusedfor

operatinginstructionsshouldbeadheredto.longperiodsoftime,unplugitfromthewalloutletand

4FollowInstructions–Alloperatinganduseinstructionsdisconnecttheantennaorcablesystem.Thiswillprevent

shouldbefollowed.damagetotheproductduetolightningandpower-line

5Cleaning–Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletbeforesurges.

cleaning.Donotuseliquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.15PowerLines–Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe

6Attachments–Donotuseattachmentsnotrecommendedbylocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorother

theproductmanufacturerastheymaycausehazards.electriclightorpowercircuits,orwhereitcanfallintosuch

powerlinesorcircuits.Wheninstallinganoutsideantenna

7WaterandMoisture–Donotusethisproductnearwater–

system,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfromtouching

forexample,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,or

suchpowerlinesorcircuitsascontactwiththemmightbe

laundrytub;inawetbasement;ornearaswimmingpool;

fatal.

andthelike.

16Overloading–Donotoverloadwalloutlets,extension

8Accessories–Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart,

cords,orintegralconveniencereceptaclesasthiscanresult

stand,tripod,bracket,ortable.Theproductmayfall,

inariskoffireorelectricshock.

causingseriousinjurytoachildoradult,andserious

damagetotheproduct.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,17ObjectandLiquidEntry–Neverpushobjectsofanykind

bracket,ortablerecommendedbythemanufacturer,orsoldintothisproductthroughopeningsastheymaytouch

withtheproduct.Anymountingoftheproductshoulddangerousvoltagepointsorshort-outpartsthatcouldresult

followthemanufacturer’sinstructions,andshoulduseainafireorelectricshock.Neverspillliquidofanykindon

mountingaccessoryrecommendedbythemanufacturer.theproduct.

9Aproductandcartcombinationshouldbemovedwithcare.18Servicing–Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourself

Quickstops,excessiveforce,andunevensurfacesmayasopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyouto

causetheproductandcartcombinationtodangerousvoltageorotherhazards.Referallservicingto

overturn.qualifiedservicepersonnel.

19DamageRequiringService–Unplugthisproductfromthe

walloutletandreferservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel

underthefollowingconditions:

a)Whenthepower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,

b)Ifliquidhasbeenspilled,orobjectshavefallenintothe

product,

c)Iftheproducthasbeenexposedtorainorwater,

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

d)Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing24OutdoorAntennaGrounding–Ifanoutsideantennaor

theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrolscablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,besuretheantenna

thatarecoveredbytheoperatinginstructionsasanorcablesystemisgroundedsoastoprovidesome

improperadjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultinprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.

damageandwilloftenrequireextensiveworkbyaArticle810oftheNationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,

qualifiedtechniciantorestoretheproducttoitsnormalprovidesinformationwithregardtopropergroundingofthe

operation,mastandsupportingstructure,groundingofthelead-inwire

e)Iftheproducthasbeendroppedordamagedinanytoanantennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconductors,

way,andlocationofantennadischargeunit,connectiontogrounding

f)Whentheproductexhibitsadistinctchangeinperfor-electrodes,andrequirementsforthegroundingelectrode.

mance-thisindicatesaneedforservice.

20ReplacementParts–Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDING

besuretheservicetechnicianhasusedreplacementparts

specifiedbythemanufacturerorhavethesame

characteristicsastheoriginalpart.Unauthorized

substitutionsmayresultinfire,electricshock,orother

MASTANTENNA

hazards.LEADIN

21SafetyCheck–UponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairstoWIRE

thisproduct,asktheservicetechniciantoperformsafetyGROUND

checkstodeterminethattheproductisinproperoperatingCLAMP

condition.

22WallorCeilingMounting–TheunitshouldbemountedANTENNA

DISCHARGEUNIT

toawallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythe(NECSECTION810–20)

manufacturer.

ELECTRIC

23Heat–TheproductshouldbesituatedawayfromheatSERVICE

EQUIPMENT

sourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherGROUNDINGCONDUCTORS

products(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.(NECSECTION810–21)

GROUNDCLAMPS

NotetoCATVsysteminstaller:POWERSERVICEGROUNDING

ELECTRODESYSTEM

ThisreminderisprovidedtocalltheCATVsysteminstaller’s(NECART250.PARTH)

attentiontoArticle820-40oftheNECthatprovidesNEC–NATIONALELECTRICALCODE

guidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifies

thatthecablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegrounding

systemofthebuilding,asclosetothepointofcableentryas

practical.

FCCINFORMATION(forUScustomers)

1IMPORTANTNOTICE:DONOTMODIFYTHISCompliancewithFCCregulationsdoesnotguaranteethat

UNIT!interferencewillnotoccurinallinstallations.Ifthis

Thisproduct,wheninstalledasindicatedintheproductisfoundtobethesourceofinterference,which

instructionscontainedinthismanual,meetsFCCcanbedeterminedbyturningtheunit“OFF”and“ON”,

requirements.Modificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbypleasetrytoeliminatetheproblembyusingoneofthe

Yamahamayvoidyourauthority,grantedbytheFCC,tofollowingmeasures:

usetheproduct.Relocateeitherthisproductorthedevicethatisbeing

2IMPORTANT:Whenconnectingthisproducttoaffectedbytheinterference.

accessoriesand/oranotherproductuseonlyhighqualityUtilizepoweroutletsthatareondifferentbranch(circuit

shieldedcables.Cable/ssuppliedwiththisproductMUSTbreakerorfuse)circuitsorinstallAClinefilter/s.

beused.Followallinstallationinstructions.Failureto

InthecaseofradioorTVinterference,relocate/reorient

followinstructionscouldvoidyourFCCauthorizationtotheantenna.Iftheantennalead-inis300ohmribbonlead,

usethisproductintheUSA.changethelead-intocoaxialtypecable.

3NOTE:Thisproducthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply

Ifthesecorrectivemeasuresdonotproducesatisfactory

withtherequirementslistedinFCCRegulations,Part15

results,pleasecontactthelocalretailerauthorizedto

forClass“B”digitaldevices.Compliancewiththese

distributethistypeofproduct.Ifyoucannotlocatethe

requirementsprovidesareasonablelevelofassurancethat

appropriateretailer,pleasecontactYamahaElectronics

youruseofthisproductinaresidentialenvironmentwill

Corp.,U.S.A.6660OrangethorpeAve,BuenaPark,CA

notresultinharmfulinterferencewithotherelectronic

90620.English

devices.

Thisequipmentgenerates/usesradiofrequenciesand,ifTheabovestatementsapplyONLYtothoseproducts

notinstalledandusedaccordingtotheinstructionsfounddistributedbyYamahaCorporationofAmericaorits

intheusersmanual,maycauseinterferenceharmfultothesubsidiaries.

operationofotherelectronicdevices.

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CAUTION:READTHISBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT.

CAUTION:READTHISBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT.

1Toassurethefinestperformance,pleasereadthiswalloutletortheunitduringalightningstorm.

manualcarefully.Keepitinasafeplaceforfuture14Donotattempttomodifyorfixthisunit.Contact

reference.qualifiedYAMAHAservicepersonnelwhenany

2Installthissoundsysteminawellventilated,cool,serviceisneeded.Thecabinetshouldneverbe

dry,cleanplace–awayfromdirectsunlight,heatopenedforanyreasons.

sources,vibration,dust,moisture,and/orcold.15Whennotplanningtousethisunitforlongperiods

Allowventilationspaceofatleast30cmonthetop,oftime(i.e.vacation),disconnecttheACpowerplug

20cmontheleftandright,and20cmonthebackoffromthewalloutlet.

thisunit.16InstallthisunitneartheACoutletandwheretheAC

3Locatethisunitawayfromotherelectricalpowerplugcanbereachedeasily.

appliances,motors,ortransformerstoavoid17Besuretoreadthe“TROUBLESHOOTING”section

hummingsounds.oncommonoperatingerrorsbeforeconcludingthat

4Donotexposethisunittosuddentemperaturethisunitisfaulty.

changesfromcoldtohot,anddonotlocatethisunit18Beforemovingthisunit,pressSTANDBY/ONtoset

inaenvironmentwithhighhumidity(i.e.aroomwiththisunitinthestandbymode,anddisconnectthe

ahumidifier)topreventcondensationinsidethisACpowerplugfromthewalloutlet.

unit,whichmaycauseanelectricalshock,fire,19VOLTAGESELECTOR(AsiaandGeneralmodels

damagetothisunit,and/orpersonalinjury.only)

5AvoidinstallingthisunitwhereforeignobjectmayTheVOLTAGESELECTORontherearpanelofthis

fallontothisunitand/orthisunitmaybeexposedtounitmustbesetforyourlocalmainvoltageBEFORE

liquiddrippingorsplashing.Onthetopofthisunit,pluggingintotheACwalloutlet.

donotplace:Voltagesare110–120/220–240VAC,50/60Hz.

–Othercomponents,astheymaycausedamage

and/ordiscolorationonthesurfaceofthisunit.WARNING

–Burningobjects(i.e.candles),astheymaycauseTOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC

fire,damagetothisunit,and/orpersonalinjury.SHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISUNITTORAIN

–Containerswithliquidinthem,astheymayfallORMOISTURE.

andliquidmaycauseelectricalshocktotheuser

and/ordamagetothisunit.

6Donotcoverthisunitwithanewspaper,tablecloth,ThisunitisnotdisconnectedfromtheACpower

curtain,etc.inordernottoobstructheatradiation.Ifsourceaslongasitisconnectedtothewalloutlet,even

thetemperatureinsidethisunitrises,itmaycauseifthisunititselfisturnedoffbySTANDBY/ON.This

fire,damagetothisunit,and/orpersonalinjury.stateiscalledthestandbymode.Inthisstate,thisunit

7Donotpluginthisunittoawalloutletuntilallisdesignedtoconsumeaverysmallquantityofpower.

connectionsarecomplete.

8Donotoperatethisunitupside-down.ItmayFORCANADIANCUSTOMERS

overheat,possiblycausingdamage.Topreventelectricshock,matchwidebladeofplugto

9Donotuseforceonswitches,knobsand/orcords.wideslotandfullyinsert.

10WhendisconnectingthepowercablefromthewallThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadian

outlet,grasptheplug;donotpullthecord.ICES-003.

11Donotcleanthisunitwithchemicalsolvents;this

mightdamagethefinish.Useaclean,drycloth.

IMPORTANT

12Onlyvoltagespecifiedonthisunitmustbeused.

UsingthisunitwithahighervoltagethanspecifiedPleaserecordtheserialnumberofthisunitinthespace

isdangerousandmaycausefire,damagetothisbelow.

unit,and/orpersonalinjury.YAMAHAwillnotbeMODEL:

heldresponsibleforanydamageresultingfromuseSerialNo.:

ofthisunitwithavoltageotherthanspecified.Theserialnumberislocatedontherearoftheunit.

13Topreventdamagebylightning,keepthepowerRetainthisOwner’sManualinasafeplaceforfuture

cordandoutdoorantennasdisconnectedfromareference.

WeWantYouListeningForALifetime

YAMAHAandtheElectronicIndustriesAssociation’sConsumerSincehearingdamagefromloudsoundsisoften

ElectronicsGroupwantyoutogetthemostoutofyourundetectableuntilitistoolate,YAMAHAandthe

equipmentbyplayingitatasafelevel.OnethatletsthesoundElectronicIndustriesAssociation’sConsumer

comethroughloudandclearwithoutannoyingblaringorElectronicsGrouprecommendyoutoavoid

distortion–and,mostimportantly,withoutaffectingyourprolongedexposurefromexcessivevolumelevels.

sensitivehearing.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTIONADVANCEDOPERATION

FEATURES2SETMENU52

GETTINGSTARTED3UsingSETMENU53

Suppliedaccessories3SOUNDMENU53

Installingbatteriesintheremotecontrol3INPUTMENU55

CONTROLSANDFUNCTIONS4OPTIONMENU56

Frontpanel4REMOTECONTROLFEATURES57

Remotecontrol6Controllingthisunit,aTV,orothercomponents57

Frontpaneldisplay8Settingremotecontrolcodes59PREPARATION

Rearpanel9

ADDITIONALINFORMATION

PREPARATION

TROUBLESHOOTING60

CONNECTIONS10RESETTINGTHESYSTEM65

Placingspeakers10GLOSSARY66

Connectingspeakers11Audioinformation66

Informationonjacksandcableplugs13Soundfieldprograminformation67

Connectingvideocomponents14Videoinformation67OPERATION

Connectingaudiocomponents17SPECIFICATIONS68BASIC

ConnectingtheFMandAMantennas18

Connectingthepowercable19

Turningonthepower19

SETUP20

UsingBASICMENU20

OPERATION

BASICOPERATIONADVANCED

PLAYBACK23

Basicoperations23

Additionaloperations25

SOUNDFIELDPROGRAMS30

Soundfieldprogramdescriptions31

RECORDING34

FM/AMTUNING35

Automatictuning35INFORMATION

Manualtuning36ADDITIONAL

Automaticpresettuning37

Manualpresettuning38

Selectingpresetstations39

Exchangingpresetstations40

XM?SATELLITERADIOTUNING41

WhatisXMSatelliteRadio?41

ConnectingtheXMConnect-and-Play

digitalantenna41

XMSatelliteRadiocontrolsandfunctions42

ActivatingXMSatelliteRadio43

Basic