Yamaha RX-V457 Display settings Adisplay SET, Parameter initialization CPARAM. INI, Dimmer Dimmer

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■Input mode B)INPUT MODE

Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 31 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST

•Select AUTO to allow this unit to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode.

•Select LAST to set this unit to automatically select the last input mode used for that source.

Note

Even if LAST is selected, the last setting for the EXTD SUR. button will not be recalled.

■Input rename C)INPUT RENAME

Use this feature to change the name of the inputs in the front panel display.

1Press an input selector button to select the input you want to change the name of.

2Press AMP.

3Press j / i to place the _ (under-bar) under the space or the character you want to edit.

4Press u/ dto select the character you want, then use j / i to move to the next space.

•You can use up to 8 characters for each input.

•Press dto change the character in the following order, or press uto go in the reverse order:

A to Z, a space, 0 to 9, a space, a to z, a space, symbols (#, *, –, +, etc.).

5Repeat steps 1 through 4 to rename each input.

6To exit, press SET MENU when finished.

SET MENU

3 OPTION MENU

Use to adjust the optional system parameters.

■Display settings A)DISPLAY SET

Dimmer DIMMER

Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Choices: –4 to 0

■Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD

Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: ON, OFF

Select ON to protect:

•DSP program parameters

•All SET MENU items

•All speaker levels

Note

When MEMORY GUARD is set to ON, you cannot select any other SET MENU items.

■Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INI

Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.

Press the corresponding numeric button for the sound field program that you want to initialize.

Choices: STEREO, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE, STANDARD

Notes

•You cannot automatically revert to the previous parameter settings once you initialize a sound field program group.

•You cannot separately initialize individual sound field programs.

•You cannot initialize any program groups when “MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON.

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Contents RX-V457 Important Safety Instructions FCC Information for US customers Serial No For Canadian CustomersContents Features Supplied accessories Installing batteries in the remote controlGetting Started Front panel Controls and FunctionsStraight Effect VolumeInput Mode Speakers A/BRemote control Handling the remote control Using the remote controlFront panel display Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal 96/24 indicatorLights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit LFE indicatorVoltage Selector Rear panelAsia and General models only AC OutletsSpeaker placement Speaker SetupBanana plug connections Speaker connectionsSubwoofer jack Front terminalsCenter terminals Surround terminalsDigital jacks ConnectionsCable indications Analog jacksConnections for DVD playback Connecting video componentsConnecting to the Multi CH Input jacks Video AUX jacks on the front panel Connections for other video componentsConnections for audio components Connecting audio componentsConnecting the FM and AM antennas Connecting the AM loop antennaOrient the AM loop antenna for the best reception Memory back-up Connecting the AC power cordPress Straight Effect repeatedly to select 4 Ω MIN Speaker impedance settingTurning on the power Press STANDBY/ON to turn off the powerUsing the Basic Setup menu Basic SetupPress Enter to confirm your selection Press d to display SET/CANCELPress d to display the Speakers parameter Press j / i to select the number of speakers you connectedPerform the following steps after see To balance the speaker levelsBasic operations PlaybackSelect a sound field program if desired To listen with headphonesTo adjust the tone To mute the soundSelecting Multi CH Input Playing video sources BackgroundFront panel operation Off OFF Remote control operation Enjoying multi-channel softwareAuto Auto Decoders select with jEnjoying 2-channel software in surround Press Select on the remote control to select the decoderWhen you select the SUR. Standard program When you select the SUR. Enhanced or Movie Theater programThis adjusts the level of compression Listening to high fidelity stereo sound Direct StereoNight listening modes Virtual Cinema DSP Listening to unprocessed input signalsSelecting input modes Downmixing to 2 channelsInformation about the input signal Displaying information about the input sourcePress u / d to display the following FM/AM Tuning Automatic and manual tuningAutomatic tuning Press FM/AM to select the FM band Presetting stationsManual tuning Automatically presetting FM stationsAutomatic preset tuning options Manually presetting stationsSelecting preset stations Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 seconds Exchanging preset stationsSelect preset station E1 See Selecting preset stationsStations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged Press PRESET/TUNING Edit againFront panel functions XM Satellite Radio TuningWhat is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio functionsBand Remote control functionsSrch Mode Activating XM Satellite RadioBasic XM Satellite Radio operations Selecting the XM Satellite Radio modeSwitching XM information All Channel Search modeXM Satellite Radio search modes CAT SEA R CH Category Search modePres E T S E Arch Preset Search mode Direct Number Access modeSetting XM Satellite Radio preset channels Memory indicator flashes for about five secondsDisplay changes as follows Group letter appears DeepCheck Antenna Status and error messagesRecording Special considerations when recording DTS softwareFor movie/video sources Sound Field Program DescriptionsSUR. Standard Hall in Vienna For music sourcesAdvanced Operations Using the sleep timerSetting the sleep timer Canceling the sleep timerControl range is from +10 dB to -10 dB Manually adjusting speaker levelsPress j / i to adjust the speaker output level Press Enter when you have completed your adjustmentOption Menu SET MenuSound Menu Input MenuUsing SET Menu Speaker settings Aspeaker SET Low-frequency effect level Elfe Level Speaker level BSP LevelSpeaker distance CSP Distance Center graphic equalizer Dcenter GEQInput/output assignment AI/O Assign Audio settings Gaudio SETDisplay settings Adisplay SET Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIDimmer Dimmer Speaker B setting SP B XM Radio setting EXM Radio SETXM Radio antenna XM ANT Advanced Setup Menu Advanced Setup menu is displayed in the front panel displayPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection Asia and General models only Tuner TU Advanced Setup menu itemsFactory presets Preset Speaker impedance SP IMPControlling other components Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling this unitTransmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice Setting remote control codesRemote Control Code Default Settings Press Code SET using a ballpoint pen or similar objectVCR Controlling other componentsEnter the code number 9991 or 9992 see the table below Switching library codesClearing set up remote control codes Clearing a setup remote control code for component controlWhat is a sound field Changing parameter settings Editing Sound Field ParametersElements of a sound field Use PARAM. INI see Resetting parameters to the factory PresetsFor 2ch Stereo Direct Direct INIT.DLY Initial delaySound Field Parameter Descriptions DSP Level DSP levelFor DTS Neo6 Music Image Center image Dimension DimensionFor 6ch Stereo CT Width Center widthGeneral TroubleshootingOnly the speaker on 14-18 Tuner Remote controlPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your Resetting the Factory PresetsBe sure this unit is in standby mode Press Straight Effect to select the desired settingAudio formats GlossaryPCM Linear PCM Sound field programsAudio information LFE 0.1 channelVideo signal Video signal informationComponent video signal Composite video signalSpecifications List of Remote Control Codes VCR Cable TVSatellite Tuner DBSCD Recorder CD PlayerDVD Player DVD RecorderElectric SHOCK, do not Remove All rights reserved

RX-V457 specifications

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