Yamaha RX-V650 owner manual Listening to high fidelity stereo sound, Night listening modes

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■Listening to high fidelity stereo sound

(PURE DIRECT)

PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, and turn off the video circuitry and front panel display to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from analog and PCM sources.

Press PURE DIRECT to activate pure direct.

The indicator around the front panel button lights up.

PURE DIRECT

PLAYBACK

■Night listening modes

The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the type of material you are playing.

Press NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to select cinema or music.

When night listening is selected, the NIGHT indicator in the front panel display lights up.

NIGHT

0

Front panel

y

The front panel display switches on momentarily when an operation is performed.

To cancel, press PURE DIRECT again.

The indicator around the front panel button goes out and the previous settings are restored.

Notes

•To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in this mode.

•When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input, this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog input.

•No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

•The following operations are not possible during PURE DIRECT operation:

–switching the sound field program

–displaying the OSD

–adjusting SET MENU parameters

–all video functions (video conversion etc.)

•PURE DIRECT is automatically cancelled whenever this unit is set to the standby mode.

Remote control

•Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.

•Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music sources to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

•Select OFF if you do not want to use this function.

Press j / i to adjust the effect level while

NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.

This adjusts the level of compression.

PRESET/CH

SELECT

Remote control

Effect.Lvl:MID

•Select MIN for minimum compression.

•Select MID for standard compression.

•Select MAX for maximum compression.

y

NIGHT:CINEMA and NIGHT:MUSIC adjustments are stored independently.

Notes

OPERATION

BASIC

 

 

•You cannot use the night listening modes with PURE DIRECT or MULTI CH INPUT (even though the NIGHT indicator lights up when PURE DIRECT is selected).

•The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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Contents RX-V650 Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customersContents Built-in 7-channel power amplifier FeaturesSound field features Other featuresInstalling batteries in the remote control Supplied accessoriesGetting Started Please check that you received all of the following partsFront panel Controls and FunctionsEurope models only Remote control Handling the remote control Using the remote controlFront panel display LFE indicator 96/24 indicatorInput channel indicators Presence and surround back speaker indicatorsAC Outlets Rear panelVoltage Selector Speaker placement Speaker SetupSpeaker connections Connecting to Presence speaker terminalsBanana plug connections 10 mmRight Left Subwoofer System Presence speakersRight Left Front CenterCenter terminals Front terminalsSurround terminals SUB Woofer jackCable indications ConnectionsAnalog jacks Digital jacksConnections for DVD playback Connecting video componentsDVD player Video MonitorFor 6-channel input Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacksVideo AUX jacks on the front panel Connections for other video componentsUse these jacks to connect any video source, such as a Connections for audio components Connecting audio componentsCD player MD recorder or Tape deckConnecting to an external amplifier Connecting the AM loop antenna Connecting the antennasFrequency Step switch Asia and General models only 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapterMemory back-up Connecting the AC power cordImpedance Selector switch Impedance Selector switchTurn on the video monitor connected to this unit Turning on the powerFront panel Optimizer microphone setup Auto SetupIntroduction Optimizer microphone positionResultwiring Starting the setupAutomenu Error E-5 ErrorIf an error screen appears ResultexitResultwiring screen appears When you are finished, press SelectIf a warning screen appears Press u / d to select Result LIST, then press SelectBefore auto setup Troubleshooting for auto setup procedureErrors during auto setup Playback Adjust the volume to the desired output levelBasic operations Select the input sourceTo adjust the tone To listen with headphones Silent CinemaSelect a sound field program if desired To mute the soundMulti CH Input Selecting sound field programsSelecting Multi CH Input Playing video sources BackgroundEnjoying multi-channel software Remote control operationAuto Auto Decoders select with jEnjoying 2-channel software Press q/DTS on the remote control to select the decoderPRO Logic SUR. Standard PRO Logic SUR. EnhancedListening to high fidelity stereo sound To cancel, press Pure Direct againNight listening modes Press Pure Direct to activate pure directSelecting input modes Listening to unprocessed input signalsStraight Downmixing to 2 channelsDisplaying information about the input Information about the input signalSource Press u / d to display the followingAutomatic and manual tuning TuningAutomatic tuning Manual tuning Presetting stationsAutomatically presetting FM stations Press FM/AM to select the FM bandAutomatic preset tuning options Manually presetting stationsWhen performing this operation with the remote Selecting preset stationsControl, first press Tuner to set the remote to Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsPress and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 seconds See Selecting preset stationsReceiving RDS stations Changing the RDS mode Press PTY Seek Mode to set this unit To cancel this functionPTY Seek mode PTY Seek functionEON function Recording Special considerations when recording DTS softwareFor movie/video sources Sound Field Program DescriptionsSUR. Standard Dolby Digital Dolby DigitalSUR. Enhanced SUR. StandardSUR. Standard PRO Logic PRO LogicConcert Hall For music sourcesJazz Club Rock ConcertSetting the sleep timer Selecting the OSD mode Using the sleep timerAdvanced Operations P08 Movie TheaterPress j / i to adjust the speaker output level Canceling the sleep timerPress Select when you have completed your adjustment Sleep OFFOutputting the test tone from the Presence speakers Using the test tonePress AMP Press Test Sound Menu SET MenuInput Menu Option MenuPress u / d to select Manual Setup Using SET MenuPress Select to enter Manual Setup To exit, press SET Menu when finishedCenter SP Sound Menu 1/2Front SP Surr L/R SPPresence SP Surr B L/R SPLFE/BASS OUT Cross OverCSP Distance 02ASUBWOOFER PhaseSpeaker distance CSP Distance Elfe Level Dcenter GEQFdynamic Range Gaudio SETInput Menu HPR/SB SelectCMPNT-V Input Optical OUTCoaxial Binput ModeOption MENU1/2 Adisplay SETCPARAM. INI Bmemory GuardDzone SET Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIControl area Remote Control FeaturesControlling this unit Controlling other componentsPress Code SET using a ballpoint pen or similar object Setting manufacturer codesTransmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice Input area Category ManufacturerVCR Controlling other componentsClearing a setup manufacturer code for component control Clearing setup manufacturer codesEditing Sound Field Parameters What is a sound field Changing parameter settingsElements of a sound field To reset a certain parameter Resetting parameters to the factory presetsTo reset all parameters Press u / d to select the parametersSound Field Parameter Descriptions INIT. DLY Initial delayRoom SIZE/P. Room Size Room size SB INIT. DLY Surround back initial delay INIT. DLY Surround initial delayRoom Size Surround room size Liveness Surround livenessREV.TIME Reverberation time REV.DELAY Reverberation delayREV. Level Reverberation level For 7ch Stereo DIALG.LIFT Dialog liftCT Width Center width For DTS Neo6 Music Image Center imageGeneral TroubleshootingGoes off Sound suddenlyOnly the speaker on One side can beVolume level Or DTS indicator onDolby Digital or DTS Sources cannot beTuner Does not work nor Remote controlFunction properly Be sure this unit is in standby mode Resetting the Factory PresetsFactory Preset appears in the front panel display Press Straight Effect to select the desired settingAudio formats GlossaryAudio information Sound field programsLFE 0.1 channel PCM Linear PCMComponent video signal Video signal informationComposite video signal Video signalSpecifications Citizen Korting VCR Satellite TunerCable TV LD Player DVD RecorderCD Player DVD PlayerMD Recorder CD RecorderTape Deck WD06180

RX-V650 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V650 is a dynamic and versatile home theater receiver that caters to audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Launched in the early 2000s, it has become a favorite for those seeking high-quality sound and a range of versatile features to enhance their audio and visual experiences.

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