Yamaha RX-V559 owner manual Selecting the input mode, Using the sleep timer, Auto, Dts, Analog

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USING AUDIO FEATURES

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

Notes

You cannot use the night listening modes in the following cases:

when the “DIRECT STEREO” mode (see page 38) is selected.

when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 37).

when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.

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

Selecting the input mode

This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signals you want to use.

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We recommend setting “INPUT MODE” to “AUTO” in most cases.

You can adjust the default input mode of this unit by using the “INPUT MODE” parameter in “INPUT MENU” (see page 84).

Notes

To play DTS-encoded CDs when using a digital audio connection, be sure to set “INPUT MODE” to “DTS”.

DTS decoding may not be performed correctly depending on the player even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player.

1Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel to select the desired input source.

INPUT

2Press INPUT MODE on the front panel repeatedly to select the desired input mode.

INPUT MODE

Available input sources

DVR V-AUX

DTV/CBL pDVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD XM

 

VOLUME

SP

 

A

dB

 

 

DVD

 

 

AUTO

L R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently selected

 

Currently selected

input source

 

input mode

 

AUTO

Automatically selects input signals in

 

the following order:

 

(1) Digital signals

 

(2) Analog signals

DTS

Selects only digital signals encoded in

 

DTS. If no DTS signals are input, no

 

sound is output.

ANALOG

Selects only analog signals. If no

 

analog signals are input, no sound is

 

output.

Note

When “INPUT MODE” is set to “AUTO”, this unit automatically switches to the appropriate decoder if a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is detected.

Using the sleep timer

Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off any external components connected to AC OUTLET(S) (see page 25).

1Press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control to select the desired input source.

MDSLEEP

CD CD-R XM

CBL

MULTI CH IN

DVD DTV TUNER

V-AUX DVR

2Start playback on the selected source component or select a broadcast station.

Refer to the operating instructions for the source component.

See page 45 for details about tuning instructions.

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Contents RX-V559 Important Safety Instructions FCC Information for US customers Example of Antenna GroundingFor Canadian Customers We Want You Listening For a LifetimeIii Serial NoContents Features Snap the battery compartment cover back into place Supplied accessoriesInstalling batteries in the remote control Getting StartedControls and Functions Front panelPRESET/TUNING, Edit Tuning Mode AUTO/MAN’LVolume Input ModeRemote control Controlling this unitReturn PowerVolume + StandbyNumeric buttons Using the remote controlControlling the Tuner functions BandFront panel display EON PTY HoldAC Outlets Rear panelAsia and General models only Connections Placing speakersA. model Front Speakers Center Connecting speakersFront speakers a Right Left Surround speakers Subwoofer SpeakerSurround terminals Front terminalsCenter terminals Surround Back terminalsLoosen the knob Connecting the speaker cableTighten the knob to secure the wire Video jacks Information on jacks and cable plugsAudio jacks Video signal flow for Monitor OUT Audio and video signal flowAudio signal flow for Audio OUT REC Connecting a TV DVD player Connecting a DVD player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STBConnecting a DVD player DVD recorder or Connecting a DVD recorder or a VCRConnecting an STB MD recorder or Tape deck Connecting a CD player, an MD player or a tape deckCD player Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder Multi-format player or External decoderGround GND terminal Connecting the AM loop antennaInto place Outdoor AM antennaConnecting the power cable Memory back-upSee page 27 for details about turning on or off this unit Setting the speaker impedanceMake sure this unit is turned off Following display appears in the front panel displayTurning on this unit Turning on and off the powerWhen all connections are complete, turn on this unit Turning off this unitPress u / d to select Basic Setup Basic SetupPress Enter to enter Basic Setup Press SET Menu to enter SET MenuBasic Setup Press Enter to confirm your selectionPress j / i to select the desired setting Press SET Menu to exit from Basic SetupAvailable input sources Currently selected Input source Input modePlayback Treble Currently selected Surround field programMuting the audio output Using Audio FeaturesUsing Silent Cinema Auto Selecting the input modeUsing the sleep timer DTSLights up Adjusting the speaker levelFlashes Selecting the Compressed Music Enhancer mode Multi CH Input Selecting the Multi CH Input componentMusic Enhancer DisplayEnjoying unprocessed input sources Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereoEnjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound Direct StereoDisplaying the input source information Using Video FeaturesSignal Info SET MenuMusic Selecting the OSD modePlaying video sources in the background Auto Auto Enjoying Surround SoundEnjoying multi-channel sources in surround DecodersEnjoying 2-channel sources in surround PRO LogicUsing Virtual Cinema DSP Recording MdsleepPress PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic tuning FM/AM TuningAutomatic tuning 4 1No colon Manual tuningHold down the button to continue searching For more than 3 seconds Automatic preset tuningPress and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM Press FM/AM to select FM as the reception band2,5 Manual preset tuningAutomatic preset tuning options Tune into a station automatically or manuallyRepeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations Selecting preset stationsPreset station number Displayed station has been stored as C31,3 Exchanging preset stationsSee Selecting preset stations on Press and hold Edit for more than 3 secondsA5FM 90.6 MHz L R Press Edit againXM Satellite Radio Tuning Information from XM Satellite Radio IncFront panel functions Remote control functionsXM Satellite Radio controls and functions Remote control Lights up Activating XM Satellite RadioBasic XM Satellite Radio operations Preview L RPreset Search modes. You can also enter the channel Selecting the XM Satellite Radio search modeAll Channel Search mode Srch Mode on the remote control Category Search modePress Search Mode on the front panel or Repeatedly to select CAT SearchRepeatedly to change the preset channel Preset Search modeCAT. j / i on the remote control Press Category on the front panel orDirect Number Access mode Display changes as followsPreset channels Preset channel number appears in the front panel display Displaying the XM Satellite Radio informationWhen the artist name / song title is displayed When the channel number / name is displayedWhen the channel category is displayed Press Display on the front panel or on the remote controlSelecting sound field programs Remote control operationsSound Field Programs Elements of a sound fieldStereo Sound field program descriptionsFor movie/video sources MusicSUR. Standard For music sourcesMovie Theater SUR. EnhancedChanging sound field parameter settings P02 MusicINIT.DLY Sound field parameter descriptionsDSP Level SB INI.DLYRoom Size P.ROOM Size S.ROOM Size SB Room Size Liveness S.LIVENESS SB LivenessREV.DELAY REV.TIMECT Level SL Level SR Level SB Level REV.LEVELDirect Center Width DimensionPanorama ImageTV Sports Mono Movie Game Sound field program speaker layoutsHall in Vienna Bttm Line Roxy Thtr Monaural StereoSUR. Standard Dolby Digital PRO Logic DTS Channel audio 6.1-channel audio Monaural StereoStraight SUR. Enhanced Dolby Digital PRO Logic DTSPlii Movie PLIIx Movie Direct StereoSET Menu Basic setup Basic SetupManual setup Manual Setup Signal information Signal Info Press u / d to select Manual Setup Using SET MenuUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter Press Enter to enter Manual SetupFront SP Speaker settings Aspeaker SETBspeaker Level Press SET Menu to exit from SET MenuLFE/BASS OUT Center SP SUR. B SPSUR. L/R SP Center speaker Center SP Surround back speakersCross Over 02ASUBWOOFER PhaseSubwoofer phase Subwoofer Phase Crossover Cross OverSpeaker distance CSP Distance CSP DistanceElfe Level Center graphic equalizer Dcenter GEQGaudio SET Audio settings Gaudio SETFdynamic Range Optical Input MenuCMPNT-V Input CoaxialCinput Rename Binput ModeInput mode Binput Mode Input rename Cinput RenameAdisplay SET Dvolume TrimDisplay settings Adisplay SET Dimmer DimmerParameter initialization CPARAM. INI Bmemory GuardCPARAM. INI OSD shift OSD ShiftEXM Radio SET XM Radio setting EXM Radio SETDmulti Zone SET A. model only5 2,4 Advanced SetupParameter Parameter setting Remote control Tuner ID Remote TUN Factory presets PresetRemote control AMP ID Remote AMP Remote control XM ID Remote XM A. model onlyControlling a TV Remote Control FeaturesControlling this unit, a TV, or other components Controlling other components Transmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice Remote Control Code Default SettingsPress Code SET using a ballpoint pen or a similar object CodeSetting remote control Tuner ID library Codes Setting library codesSetting remote control AMP ID library Codes Control XM Press the numeric buttons to enter the code number 81918 orPress the numeric buttons to enter the code number Multi-zone configuration and Zone 2 connections Using MULTI-ZONE ConfigurationConnecting Zone This unitControlling Zone 2 with the front panel Press Zone 2 ON/OFF to set Zone 2 to the standby modeControlling Zone Press Zone 2 ON/OFF to turn on ZoneSetting the remote control to the Zone Mode Controlling Zone 2 with the remote controlControlling iPod without using the OSD Controlling iPodControlling iPod using the OSD Resetting the System 100General Troubleshooting101 102 103 XM Satellite Radio U.S.A. model only 104Tuner IPod Remote control105 106 GlossaryAudio information Video information 107Virtual Cinema DSP Sound field program information108 Specifications 109APPENDIX-i APPENDIX-ii PVR APPENDIX-iiiVCR LD Player APPENDIX-ivDVD Player DVD RecorderAPPENDIX-v Other Audio Accessories APPENDIX-viWG73420

RX-V559 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V559 is a versatile and powerful AV receiver that has garnered attention for its performance and features designed to enhance the home theater experience. This receiver serves as the hub for audio and video systems, providing exceptional sound quality and a plethora of connectivity options.

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