Yamaha RX-V440RDS owner manual SET Menu, Set menu list, Adjusting the items on the set Menu

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SET MENU

You can set the following parameters on the set menu to obtain a better sound from the unit. Change the settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment.

Set menu list

The set menus are divided by use and function into the 4 categories listed here.

■BASIC

The BASIC area contains the basic parameters that you must set before using this unit. It consists of the following menus. See pages 19 – 21 for a detailed explanation.

1SETUP

2SP LEVEL (Speaker level)

■SOUND

The SOUND area contains parameters for altering sound output. It consists of the following menus that you can use to alter the quality and tone of the sound output by the system.

1SPEAKER SET

2SP DISTANCE (Speaker distance)

3LFE LEVEL (Low frequency effect level)

4D. RANGE (Dynamic range)

5CENTER GEQ (Center graphic equalizer)

6HP TONE CTRL (Headphone tone control)

■INPUT

The INPUT area contains parameters concerned with signal input. It consists of the following menus that you can use to change the assignment of input jacks.

1I/O ASSIGN

2INPUT MODE

■OPTION

This is a supplementary set up menu provided for your convenience. It consists of the following menus that you can use to change display brightness, protect existing settings, and perform other non-essential functions.

1DISPLAY SET

2MEM. GUARD

3AUDIO MUTE

4ZONE SET

•In the descriptions for each item from the following page, the default setting is indicated in bold.

Adjusting the items on the set

menu

Use the remote control to make adjustments.

 

 

 

AMP

1

TV

 

 

 

+

+

 

+

 

VOL

CH

VOLUME

 

–

–

 

–

 

MUTE

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

 

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

ENTERTAINMENT

 

1

2

3

4

 

MUSIC TV THTR

MOVIE1

MOVIE2

 

5

6

7

8

 

/DTS

NIGHT

6.1/5.1

STEREO

 

9

0

+10

ENTER

2

LEVEL

 

 

SET MENU

TITLE

 

 

MENU

–

SELECT

+

3,5,8

 

 

 

A/B/C/D/E

 

TEST

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

PRESET/CH

 

4,6,7

 

 

 

 

y

•You can change set menu parameters while the unit is reproducing sound.

•You can use NEXT and SET MENU +/– on the front panel to change these settings, if the unit is not set to TUNER mode. Press NEXT to select the category or field you wish to change, and SET MENU +/– to change the parameters.

Note

•You cannot change some set menu parameters while the unit is in night listening mode.

1 Press AMP.

AMP

2 Press SET MENU to enter

SET MENU

the set menu.

MENU

 

 

A/B/C/D/E

3 Press u / d repeatedly to select the desired menu.

4 Press j / i to enter the selected menu.

5 Press u / d repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust.

–

SELECT

+

PRESET/CH

y

•By pressing SET MENU repeatedly, you can select items in the same order as when pressing d.

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Contents RX-V440RDS For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents About this manual FeaturesOther features Sophisticated AM/FM TunerSupplied accessories Getting StartedControl 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 DVD player TV/digital TV Cable TVVideo monitor Connecting a CD recorder or MD Recorder Connecting audio componentsConnecting a CD player CD player CD recorder or MD recorderFrequency Step switch China and General models only Connecting the antennasConnecting the AM loop antenna Because the inter-station frequencyConnecting an external decoder DVD/SACD playerConnecting the speakers Speaker placementSpeakers Impedance Selector switch ConnectionsCenter Speaker terminals Main Speakers terminalsRear Speakers terminals Rear Center Speaker terminalsAC Outlets Switched Connecting the power supply CordsTurning on the power Voltage SelectorSetup Basic System SettingsUsing the basic menu ExitRoom SET/CANCELBasic Sound Input Option SubwooferSetting the unit to match your Speaker system Setting speaker output levelsTo select the main Speakers you want to use Front panel Remote controlPlayback To select the audio source connected to the 6CH Input jacksBGV background video function Night listening modeWhen you have finished using this unit To mute the soundInput modes and indications Adventure GeneralProgram l / h Playing Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES Material MatrixSelecting PRO LOGIC, PRO Logic II or Neo6 Press q/DTSNormal stereo reproduction Virtual Cinema DSPSilent Cinema DSP Press Stereo again to turn the sound effect back onHi-Fi DSP programs Digital Sound Field Processing DSPUnderstanding sound fields Recreating a sound fieldCINEMA-DSP Programs CINEMA-DSPSound design of CINEMA-DSP For audio-video sources No toFor movie programs Straight DecodeDolby Digital EX/DTS-ES + DSP sound field effect Sound field effectsDolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effectManual tuning TuningAutomatic tuning AM 1530 kHzPresetting stations Automatically presetting stations for FM StationsA1FM 89.9 MHz Tune in to a station Manually presetting stationsC3AM 1440 kHz Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsE1FM 87.5 MHz Selecting a preset stationExchanging preset stations A5FM 90.6 MHzChanging the RDS mode Receiving RDS StationsDescription of RDS data PTY Seek function To cancel this functionPress PTY Seek Mode to set the unit PTY Seek mode EON functionCanceling the sleep timer Sleep TimerSetting the sleep timer Sleep 120min L RSpecial considerations when recording DTS material RecordingAdjusting the items on the set Menu SET MenuSet menu list LRG Speaker mode settings1A Center center speaker mode SML1D Rear CT rear center speaker mode 1B Main main speaker mode1C Rear LR rear speaker mode 1E Bass bass out modeSpeaker distance Setting by metersSetting by feet Dynamic rangeInitial input mode Sound 5 Center GEQ center Graphic equalizerInput 1 I/O Assign input Output assignment SP B speaker B set Memory guardDimmer MuteControlling this unit Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling other componentSetting the manufacturer code CD player TunerSetting the Speaker Levels Adjusting the volume during PlaybackUsing the test tone Changing parameter settings Sound Field Program Parameter EditingDigital sound field parameter descriptions DelayDimension DSP LevelTroubleshooting GeneralHeard No sound from Only the speaker onOne side can be Effect speakersInto standby mode Volume level cannotOther settings on Unit cannot be changed Unit does not No sound from the rearRemote control TunerGlossary Cinema DSPSilent Cinema Component video signal PCM Linear PCMSampling frequency and number Quantized bits Specifications VCR AOCCD player DVD playerMD Recorder CD RecorderWA88370

RX-V440RDS specifications

The Yamaha RX-V440RDS is a versatile AV receiver that captures the essence of home theater performance with remarkable audio and video quality. Launched in the early 2000s, it has earned praise for its robust features and user-friendly design, making it a popular choice among audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike.

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