Yamaha RX-V557 Features, Built-in 6-channel power amplifier, Sound field features, Other features

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FEATURES

Built-in 6-channel power amplifier

◆Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 !)

Front: 90 W + 90 W

Center: 90 W

Surround: 90 W + 90 W

Surround back: 90 W

Sound field features

◆Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields

◆Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

◆DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder

◆Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder

◆Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆SILENT CINEMA™

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆40-station random and direct preset tuning

◆Automatic preset tuning

◆Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

Other features

◆192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆A SET MENU that provides you with items for optimizing this unit for your audio/video system

◆6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input

◆S-video signal input/output capability

◆Component video input/output capability

◆Video signal conversion (Composite video ∀ S-video

# Component video) capability for monitor out

◆Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆Sleep timer

◆Cinema and music night listening modes

◆Remote control with preset remote control codes

◆Zone 2 custom installation facility

•y indicates a tip for your operation.

•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses.

•This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

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Contents RX-V557 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Features Built-in 6-channel power amplifierSound field features Other featuresSupplied accessories Installing batteries in the remote controlGetting Started Please check that you received all of the following partsControls and Functions Front panelVolume PRESET/TUNING EditInput Mode Speakers A/BRemote control Using the remote control Front panel display 96/24 indicator LFE indicatorInput channel indicators/speaker indicators Zone 2 indicatorRear panel AC OutletsSpeaker Setup Speaker placementOhms before using see Tighten the knob to secure the wireSpeaker connections Front terminals Connect surround speakers 6, 7 to these terminalsSubwoofer jack Surround Back terminalsBefore connecting components ConnectionsConnecting video components Connections for DVD playbackConnecting to the Multi CH Input jacks Connections for other video components Video AUX jacks on the front panelConnecting audio components Connections for audio componentsConnecting the FM and AM antennas Insert the cable Wire into the slotClamp it with Pliers Snap the cover into placeConnecting the power supply cord Connecting the AC power cordAC Outlets Switched Memory back-upSpeaker impedance setting Turning on the powerPress STANDBY/ON to turn off the power Rotate Program to move through the menu and select SP IMPBasic Setup Using the Basic Setup menuPress d to display SET/CANCEL Press d to display the Speakers parameterPress j / i to select the number of speakers you connected Press Enter to confirm your selectionTo balance the speaker levels Perform the following steps after seeAdjust the volume to the desired output level PlaybackBasic operations Select the input sourceTo listen with headphones To adjust the toneSelect a sound field program if desired Silent CinemaSelecting sound field programs Selecting Multi CH InputPlaying video sources Background Front panel operationRemote control operation Enjoying multi-channel softwareAuto Auto Decoders select with jPress Select on the remote control to select the decoder When you select the SUR. Standard programWhen you select the SUR. Enhanced or Movie Theater program Enjoying 2-channel software in surroundListening to high fidelity stereo sound Direct Stereo This adjusts the level of compressionNight listening modes Downmixing to 2 channels Listening to unprocessed input signalsVirtual Cinema DSP Rotate Input to select the input source Selecting input modesDisplaying information about the input Source FM/AM Tuning Automatic and manual tuningPresetting stations Manual tuningAutomatically presetting FM stations Hold down the button to continue searchingManually presetting stations Automatic preset tuning optionsPress and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM for more than 3 seconds Tune into a stationShows the displayed station has been stored as C3 Selecting preset stationsRepeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Exchanging preset stations Select preset station E1See Selecting preset stations Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 secondsReceiving Radio Data System stations Changing the Radio Data System mode Do not press FREQ/TEXT until a Radio Data System indicatorPTY Seek function Selected program type appears in the front panel displayTo cancel this function EON functionSpecial considerations when recording DTS software RecordingSound Field Program Descriptions For movie/video sourcesSUR. Standard For music sources Hall in ViennaUsing the sleep timer Setting the sleep timer Canceling the sleep timerAdvanced Operations Amount of timeManually adjusting speaker levels Press j / i to adjust the speaker output levelPress Enter when you have completed your adjustment Control range is from +10 dB to -10 dBSET Menu Using SET Menu Speaker settings Aspeaker SET Subwoofer phase Swfr PhaseFront speakers Front Center speaker CenterSpeaker level BSP Level Speaker distance CSP DistanceUnit Unit Speaker distancesAudio settings Gaudio SET Audio delay A. DelayMuting type Mute TYP Tone bypass TC.BYPASSDisplay settings Adisplay SET Dimmer Dimmer Video conversion V. ConvSpeaker B setting SP B Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIAdvanced Setup menu is displayed in the front panel display Advanced Setup MenuPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection Advanced Setup menu items Factory presets PresetSpeaker impedance SP IMP Remote RemoteRemote Control Features Control areaControlling this unit Controlling other componentsSetting remote control codes Remote Control Code Default SettingsPress Code SET using a ballpoint pen or similar object Transmit indicator on the remote control flashes twiceControlling other components VCRSwitching library codes Clearing set up remote control codesEnter the code number 9991 or 9992 see the table below Enter the code numberZone System configuration and connections exampleZone 2 connections Remote controlling Zone StandbyTo turn on all units the main unit and Zone 2 unit Special considerations for DTS softwareFor DVDs encoded in DTS For CDs encoded in DTSWhat is a sound field Changing parameter settings Editing Sound Field ParametersResetting parameters to the factory Presets Use PARAM. INI seeINIT.DLY Initial delay Sound Field Parameter DescriptionsDSP Level DSP level For 2ch Stereo Direct DirectDimension Dimension For 6ch StereoCT Width Center width For DTS Neo6 Music Image Center imageTroubleshooting GeneralTroubleshooting Digital Output Remote control TunerResetting the Factory Presets Advanced Setup menu appears in the front panel displayRotate Program to move through the menu and select Preset Press Straight Effect to select the desired settingGlossary Audio formatsSound field programs Audio informationCinema DSP ITU-RVideo signal information Component video signalComposite video signal Video signalSpecifications APPENDIX-i APPENDIX-ii APPENDIX-iii APPENDIX-iv APPENDIX-v All rights reserved