Yamaha RX-V459 owner manual SET Menu

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SET MENU

You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.

BASIC SETUP BASIC SETUP

Use this feature to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort (see page 26).

MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP

Use this feature to manually adjust speaker and system parameters.

Sound menu 1 SOUND MENU

Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings, alter the quality and tone of the sound output by the system or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors.

Parameter

Features

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A)SPEAKER SET

Selects the size of each speaker, the speakers for low-frequency signal output, and the

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crossover frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

B)SP LEVEL

Adjusts the output level of each speaker.

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C)SP DISTANCE

Adjusts the delay time of each speaker.

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D)CENTER GEQ

Adjusts the tonal quality of the center speaker.

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E)LFE LEVEL

Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

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F)D. RANGE

Adjusts the dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

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G)AUDIO SET

Adjusts the muting level, audio delay and tone bypass settings.

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Input menu 2 INPUT MENU

Use this menu to manually reassign the input jacks, select the input mode or rename the input source.

Parameter

Features

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A)INPUT ASSIGN

Assigns the input jacks of this unit according to the component to be used.

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B)INPUT MODE

Selects the initial input mode of the source.

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C)INPUT RENAME

Changes the name of the input source.

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D)VOLUME TRIM

Adjusts the output volume of each jack.

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Contents RX-V459 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Features Supplied accessories Installing batteries in the remote controlGetting Started Check that you received all of the following partsRemote control sensor PRESET/TUNING l / h, Level +/- buttonsControls and Functions Front panelFront panel display Phones Silent Cinema jackSpeakers A/B buttons BASS/TREBLE +/- buttonRemote control Controlling this unitUsing the remote control B/C/D/E j / i, PRESET/CH u / dControlling the Tuner functions Numeric buttonsFront panel display Headphones indicator Night indicatorHiFi DSP indicator Sleep indicatorRear panel Asia and General models onlyConnections Placing speakersConnecting speakers Front speakers a Right Left Surround speakersFront CenterFront terminals Center terminalsSurround terminals Surround Back terminalsLoosen the knob Connecting the speaker cableTighten the knob to secure the wire Audio jacks Video jacksVideo 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 Connecting a DVD recorder or a VCR Connecting an STBDVD recorder or Cable TV receiver or Satellite receiverMD recorder or tape deck Connecting a CD player, an MD player or a tape deckCD Player Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder PlayerConnecting the AM loop antenna Other lead wire to the GND terminalSet up the AM loop antenna Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connectMemory back-up Connecting the power cableAsia and General models only Setting the speaker impedance Make sure this unit is in the standby modeFollowing display appears in the front panel display While holding DownTurning on this unit and setting it to the standby mode Turning on the power Setting this unit to the standby modeWhen all connections are complete, turn on this unit Remote control Front panelBasic Setup Press Enter to enter Basic SetupPress AMP on the remote control Press j / i to select the desired settingPress Enter to confirm your selection 6spkPress SET Menu to exit from Basic Setup Check OK? ..YESCurrently selected Input source Input mode PlaybackTurn on the video monitor connected to this unit Available input sourcesTreble Currently selected sound Field programMuting the audio output Using Other FeaturesUsing Silent Cinema Analog Selecting the input modeDTS Lights up Using the sleep timerFlashes Adjusting the speaker level Selecting the Compressed Music Enhancer mode Enhancer 2CH L RChannel stereo Selecting the Multi CH Input componentEnjoying unprocessed input sources Displaying the input source information Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo soundPlaying video sources in the background Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying multi-channel sources in surroundAuto Auto DecodersEnjoying 2-channel sources in surround PRO LogicUsing Virtual Cinema DSP Recording FM/AM Tuning Automatic tuningPress Tuning Mode AUTO/MAN’L so that Auto indicator disappears from the frontAs the input source Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to tune into Panel displayAutomatic preset tuning Press FM/AM to select FM as the reception bandFM appears in the front panel display Press and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM for more than 3 secondsManual preset tuning Automatic preset tuning optionsSee pages 43 and 44 for tuning instructions Tune into a station automatically or manuallySelecting preset stations Preset station numberRepeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations Displayed station has been stored as C3Press and hold Edit for more than 3 seconds Exchanging preset stationsSee Selecting preset stations on A5FM Press Edit againRadio Data System Tuning Europe Models only Press PRESET/CH u / d on the remoteProgram Control to select the desired program typeUsing the Radio Data System station network POP MDisplaying the Radio Data System information Frequency display Front panel operations Remote control operations Sound Field ProgramsSelecting sound field programs Elements of a sound fieldSound field program descriptions For movie/video sourcesStereo MusicFor music sources Movie TheaterSUR. Standard SUR. EnhancedSettings Sound field parameter descriptions DSP LevelINIT. DLY INIT.DLYRoom Size P.ROOM Size S.ROOM Size SB RM Size Liveness S.LIVENESS SB LivenessREV.DELAY REV.TIMEREV.LEVEL DirectCT Level SL Level SR LevelDimension PanoramaCT Width ImageSound field program speaker layouts Monaural StereoSUR. Standard Dolby Digital PRO Logic DTS Neo6 Cinema Neo6 MusicChannel audio 6.1-channel audio Monaural Stereo SET Menu Adisplay SET Bmemory GuardCPARAM. INI Dmulti ZoneUsing SET Menu Press u / d to select Manual Setup and then press EnterPress Enter to enter Manual Setup Press AMP and then press SET Menu to enter SET MenuPress i to increase the value Press j to decrease the value Press SET Menu to exit from SET MenuSpeaker settings Aspeaker SET Front speakers FrontCenter speaker Center Surround left/right speakers SUR. LRSubwoofer phase Swfr Phase Speaker level B SP LevelLFE/Bass out Bass OUT Crossover CrossoverLow-frequency effect level Elfe Level Speaker distance CSP DistanceCenter graphic equalizer Dcenter GEQ Input assignment Audio settings Gaudio SETDynamic range FD. Range DVD My DVD Display settings Adisplay SET Use this menu to adjust the optional system parametersSpeaker B setting SP B Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIAdvanced Setup Press the Program l / h buttons onName of the selected parameter appears See page 77 for a complete list of available parametersTuner frequency step TU Asia and General models only Factory presets PresetSpeaker impedance SP IMP Controlling this unit Controlling a TV Remote Control FeaturesControlling this unit, a TV, or other components Controlling other components VCRCategory Setting remote control codesRemote Control Code Default Settings Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to Resetting the SystemFront panel to select Preset Troubleshooting GeneralSound suddenly Goes offSound is heard from Speaker on oneOr DTS indicator Volume levelOther settings of this Unit cannot be Changed Check SP Wires appears in the front panel displayRemote control TunerGlossary Audio informationVideo information Sound field program information Virtual Cinema DSPSpecifications Audio SectionDVD Player All rights reserved

RX-V459 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V459 is a versatile and powerful AV receiver that has become a popular choice among home theater enthusiasts. Known for its impressive features and sound quality, this model stands out in its category, making it an excellent addition to any audio setup.

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