Yamaha RX-V559 Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo, Direct Stereo, Straight

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USING AUDIO FEATURES

Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo

You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo.

Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STEREO on the remote control repeatedly to select “2ch Stereo”.

AMP

STEREO

SOURCE

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Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound

The “DIRECT STEREO” mode allows sources to bypass the decoders and DSP processors of this unit so that you can enjoy pure hi-fi sound from 2-channel PCM and analog sources.

Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press DIRECT ST. on the remote control to select “DIRECT STEREO”.

AMP

DIRECT ST.

TV

SOURCE

TV

8

2ch Stereo

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•You can use a subwoofer with this program when “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SWFR” or “BOTH” (see page 79).

•You can also select the “2ch Stereo” mode by rotating the PROGRAM selector on the front panel.

Enjoying unprocessed input sources

When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode, 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers. Multi-channel sources are decoded straight into the appropriate channels without any additional effect processing.

1Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STRAIGHT on the remote control to select “STRAIGHT”.

AMP

STRAIGHT

SOURCE

ENT.

TV

EFFECT

DIRECT STEREO

Notes

•To avoid unexpected noise, do not play CDs encoded in DTS when the “DIRECT STEREO” mode is selected.

•When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input, this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog input. When “DTS” is selected as the input mode (see page 34), no sound will be output.

•No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

•“TONE CONTROL” (see page 32) and “SOUND MENU” (see page 78) settings (except for speaker level settings) are not effective.

•The front panel display automatically dims.

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You can also select the “DIRECT STEREO” mode by rotating the PROGRAM selector on the front panel.

STRAIGHT

2To deactivate the “STRAIGHT” mode, press STRAIGHT on the remote control again so that “STRAIGHT” disappears from the front panel display.

The sound effect is turned back on.

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You can also select the “STRAIGHT” mode by pressing STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel.

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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 HoldRear panel Asia and General models onlyAC Outlets Connections Placing speakersA. model Front Speakers Center Connecting speakersFront speakers a Right Left Surround speakers Subwoofer SpeakerSurround terminals Front terminalsCenter terminals Surround Back terminalsConnecting the speaker cable Tighten the knob to secure the wireLoosen the knob Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacksVideo jacks Audio and video signal flow Audio signal flow for Audio OUT RECVideo signal flow for Monitor OUT Connecting a TV Connecting a DVD player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Connecting a DVD recorder or a VCR Connecting an STBDVD recorder or Connecting a CD player, an MD player or a tape deck CD playerMD recorder or Tape deck 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 SetupCurrently selected Input source Input mode PlaybackAvailable input sources Treble Currently selected Surround field programUsing Audio Features Using Silent CinemaMuting the audio output Auto Selecting the input modeUsing the sleep timer DTSAdjusting the speaker level FlashesLights up 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 MenuSelecting the OSD mode Playing video sources in the backgroundMusic 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 1Manual tuning Hold down the button to continue searchingNo colon 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 IncRemote control functions XM Satellite Radio controls and functionsFront panel functions Remote control Lights up Activating XM Satellite RadioBasic XM Satellite Radio operations Preview L RSelecting the XM Satellite Radio search mode All Channel Search modePreset Search modes. You can also enter the channel 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.TIMEREV.LEVEL DirectCT Level SL Level SR Level SB Level 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 StereoBasic setup Basic Setup Manual setup Manual SetupSET Menu 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 GEQAudio settings Gaudio SET Fdynamic RangeGaudio SET 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 onlyAdvanced Setup Parameter Parameter setting5 2,4 Remote control Tuner ID Remote TUN Factory presets PresetRemote control AMP ID Remote AMP Remote control XM ID Remote XM A. model onlyRemote Control Features Controlling this unit, a TV, or other componentsControlling a TV 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 library codes Setting remote control AMP ID library CodesSetting remote control Tuner ID library Codes Press the numeric buttons to enter the code number 81918 or Press the numeric buttons to enter the code numberControl XM 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 100Troubleshooting 101General 102 103 104 TunerXM Satellite Radio U.S.A. model only Remote control 105IPod Glossary Audio information106 Video information 107Sound field program information 108Virtual Cinema DSP Specifications 109APPENDIX-i APPENDIX-ii APPENDIX-iii VCRPVR 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.

One of the main features of the RX-V559 is its 7.1 channel surround sound configuration. It is capable of delivering 100 watts per channel, providing robust audio output that fills a room, creating an immersive listening experience. The receiver supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS, allowing users to enjoy their favorite movies, music, and games in spectacular multi-channel audio.

The RX-V559 comes equipped with Yamaha’s proprietary technologies, such as YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer), which automatically calibrates the audio settings based on the room's acoustics. This feature ensures that users experience optimal sound tailored to their specific environment. Additionally, the component features 192 kHz/24-bit audio processing, ensuring high fidelity playback that brings the subtle details of music and soundtracks to life.

For video capabilities, the RX-V559 supports true HD video formats, including 1080p, which is essential for modern high-definition televisions. The receiver includes multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for easy connections to devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, all while maintaining high-quality video signal processing.

Another significant characteristic of the RX-V559 is its versatility in connectivity. It includes various input options, including optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as regular analog connections. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of audio and video sources. The receiver also features a built-in AM/FM tuner, providing users access to their favorite radio stations.

The RX-V559 showcases an intuitive on-screen display, making setup and navigation straightforward. The remote control is user-friendly, allowing users to manage their home theater system with ease. Furthermore, the receiver includes pre-outs for external amplification, making it a future-proof option for those looking to expand their audio system.

In summary, the Yamaha RX-V559 is a robust AV receiver that combines powerful audio functionality, advanced video capabilities, and versatile connectivity options. Its combination of modern technologies and user-friendly features makes it a great choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system.
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