Yamaha RX-V2500 owner manual Front terminals, Center terminals, Surround terminals, Subwoofer jack

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SPEAKER SETUP

■FRONT terminals

Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the FRONT A or B terminals.

Note

The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems simultaneously.

Bi-wired connection

The unit also allows you to make bi-wired connections to one speaker system. Use two pairs of speaker cables for each speaker (one pair for the woofer and one pair for the tweeter/mid-range). To use the bi-wired connections, press SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B on the front panel so that both SP A and B light up on the front panel display.

Bi-wired connection

R +

–

A

–

+

L

FRONT +

–

B

–

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

■CENTER terminals

Connect a center speaker to these terminals.

■SURROUND terminals

Connect surround speakers to these terminals.

■SUBWOOFER jack

Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack.

■SURROUND BACK terminals

Connect surround back speakers to these terminals. If you only connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) terminals.

■PRESENCE terminals

Connect presence speakers to these terminals.

Note

(U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia models only)

You can also use these terminals to connect Zone 2 speakers (see page 66).

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Contents RX-V2500 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Sound field features FeaturesBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier Other featuresRemote control Supplied accessoriesInstalling batteries in the remote controls Getting StartedControls and Functions Front panelEurope models only Opening and closing the front panel DoorRemote control Mute Multi CHAMP/SOURCE/TV ExitUsing the remote control Handling the remote controlApproximately 6 m 20 feet Front panel display Input channel indicators 96/24 indicatorLFE indicator Presence and surround back speaker indicatorsRear panel AC InletAC Outlets Speaker Setup Speaker placementSpeaker connections Di-pole speaker layout10 mm 3/8 Banana plug connections Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or Presence speaker terminalsTighten the knob to secure the wire Speaker terminal wrench Red positive + Black negativeFront A. model Right Left Surround speakers Surround back speakersSurround terminals Front terminalsCenter terminals Subwoofer jackAnalog jacks ConnectionsCable indications Digital jacksDVD player Connecting video componentsConnections for DVD playback Video MonitorConnecting to the Multi CH Input jacks For 6-channel input For 8-channel inputMulti-format player External decoder Connections for other video components Video AUX jacks on the front panelConnecting audio components Connecting a turntableConnections for audio components Connecting to an external amplifier Connecting the antennas Connecting the AM loop antenna75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter U.K. model only Asia and General models only Connecting the power cableConnecting the AC power cable Memory back-upSpeaker impedance setting Turning on the powerPress STANDBY/ON to exit the setting Auto Setup Optimizer microphone setupIntroduction Top display appears Press k / n repeatedly to select Auto Setup, then press hFor Wiring, Distance, Size or Level, select SubwooferPress n to select Setup Type, then select Once you have selected the desired settingPress l to move back to Setup Menu For Equalizing, press k / n to selectIf you set Setup Type to Step If you set Setup Type to AutoConfirming the results Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure Before auto setupDuring auto setup W3Level Error After auto setupW1Out of Phase W2Over DistancePlayback Basic operationsSelect a sound field program if desired Selecting sound field programsFront panel operation Rotate Program to select the desired programTo listen with headphones Remote control operationTo adjust the tone Additional operationsDecoders select with l / h Selecting the Multi CH InputEnjoying multi-channel software 7.1 channel surround Off OFFPress Select on the remote control to select the decoder When you select the SUR. Standard programEnjoying 2-channel software in surround Listening to high fidelity stereo sound To cancel, press Pure Direct againThis adjusts the level of compression Night listening modesVirtual Cinema DSP Listening to unprocessed input signalsDownmixing to 2 channels Playing video sources BackgroundSelecting input modes Displaying information about the input SourceAutomatic tuning TuningAutomatic and manual tuning Manual tuningPresetting stations Automatically presetting FM stationsAutomatic preset tuning options Press Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM Manually presetting stationsTune into a station Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsPress and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 seconds Selecting preset stationsExchanging preset stations Press PRESET/TUNING Edit againRT Radio Text mode PS Program Service name modePTY Program Type mode CT Clock Time modePTY Seek function Press PTY Seek Mode to set this unit in the PTY Seek modeTo exit from the PTY Seek mode, press PTY Seek Mode again Selected program type appears on the front panel displayTo cancel this function EON functionSpecial considerations when recording DTS software RecordingREC OUT Sound Field Program Descriptions For movie/video sourcesPrograms Sound Field SourcesSUR. Standard PRO Logic For music sources MusicCanceling the sleep timer Using the sleep timerSetting the sleep timer Advanced OperationsStereo/Surround Stereo/Surround Manual Setup Manual setupSystem Options Input Select Input selectSystem Memory System memory Auto Setup Auto setupAudio Info. Audio signal information Option OptionChanging parameter settings Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameterPress Exit Assignment Input / output assignment Volume Trim Volume trimInput Select Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMPMulti CH Assign Multi channel assignment Press l / h to select OK and press Enter when completeRename Rename Input ChannelsDynamic Range Dynamic range Manual setup SoundLFE Level Low-frequency effect level Speaker SpeakerParametric EQ Parametric equalizer Press h to access the settings windowSelect Exit and press Enter to exit the settings window Tone Control Tone controlBass Bass control Audio Delay Audio delayAudio Option Audio option Treble Treble controlTest Tone Test tone Manual setup BasicSpeaker Set Speaker set Front Front speakersSurround Surround left/right speakers Surround Back Surround back left/right speakersChoices Large x1, Small x1, Small Large x2, None Choices None, Yes Swfr Phase Subwoofer PhasePresence Presence speakers Bass Out Bass outUnit Unit Speaker Distance Speaker distanceSpeaker Level Speaker level Speaker DistancesManual setup Option Display DisplayEnter Multi Zone Multi zone Surr.Initialize Surround initializePress Enter to save the settings Input Mode Input modeTo save settings System MemoryTo recall settings Press Enter to recall the settingsLoad Enter appears in the bottom right corner of the window Controlling this unit Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling other componentsControlling optional components Optn area Setting remote control codesRemote Control Code Default Settings Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SourcePress Enter SettingControl See Setting Control IDPress Enter to set the number OK appears in the display window if setting was successfulPress Learn again to exit from the setup mode Press an input selector button to select a source componentPress Learn using a ballpoint pen or similar object Press Learn again to exit the learning modeLearn appears in the display window Changing source names Display windowUsing the Macro feature Press a macro buttonMacro buttons First Second Third Programming macro operations Press Macro using a ballpoint pen or similar objectMacro operations Set Macro ON/OFF to on Press a macro buttonClearing function sets Press Clear by using a ballpoint pen or similar objectPress k / n to select the clear mode Clear appears in the display windowPress Clear to exit from the clear mode Clearing individual functionsClearing a learned function Press Learn again to exit Press Clear to exit the clearing modeClearing a macro function Press Macro again to exitControlling each component VCRZone 2/ZONE System configuration and connections exampleUsing external amplifiers Zone 2/Zone 3 connectionsTo enable Zone mode on the remote Control To control Zone 2/ZoneSOURCE/REMOTE Special considerations for DTS software Press Select k / n to exit from the Zone Zone 3 modeTurning this unit to either on or standby For DVDs encoded with DTSAdvanced setup menu Front Panel Display MenusAuto Setup Front panel display system options menuManual Setup Basic MenuSound Menu Input MenuOption Menu CSURR.INIEditing Sound Field Parameters What is a sound field?Resetting parameters to the factory values Elements of a sound fieldDSP Level DSP level Init. Delay Initial delaySound Field Parameter Descriptions Room Size Room sizeLiveness Liveness Sur.Init.Delay Surround initial delaySB Init.Delay Surround back initial delay Sur.Room Size Surround room sizeRev.Delay Reverberation delay Rev.Time Reverberation timeRev.Level Reverberation level For 7ch Stereo DimensionDialogue Lift Dialog lift Center WidthFor Surround Standard Decode Type Decoder type For Movie TheaterFor THX Cinema For Surround EnhancedTroubleshooting GeneralOnly the speaker on Sound suddenlyGoes off One side can beRecord Volume level Or DTS indicator onVolume level is Dolby Digital or DTSTuner Function properly Remote controlDoes not work nor Does not learn newGlossary Audio formatsSound field programs PCM Linear PCMSampling frequency and number Quantized bits Audio informationLFE 0.1 channel THX Cinema processingVideo signal information Factor Parametric Equalizer InformationFrequency GainSpecifications

RX-V2500 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V2500 is a sophisticated audio-video receiver designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking a blend of advanced technology and superior sound quality. Released as part of Yamaha’s acclaimed RX series, the RX-V2500 offers a wealth of features that enhance both music listening and movie watching experiences.

One of the standout features of the RX-V2500 is its power handling capability. With a robust output of 130 watts per channel, this receiver can effortlessly drive a wide range of speakers, ensuring that your audio output is both rich and dynamic. The RX-V2500 supports Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and other multi-channel surround formats, providing an immersive audio experience that brings movies and music to life.

The RX-V2500 also incorporates Yamaha's Cinema DSP technology, which simulates the acoustics of different environments, such as concert halls and theaters. This technology adds depth and realism to sound reproduction, making it feel as though you are part of the action. Additionally, the receiver features multiple listening modes, allowing users to adjust audio settings according to their preferences and the specific content being played.

For connectivity, the RX-V2500 is well-equipped, with a range of inputs and outputs including HDMI ports for high-definition video and audio. This ensures compatibility with a variety of source devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receiver also supports HD Radio and is fully compatible with various audio formats, making it an excellent choice for music lovers.

Another notable feature is the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) system. This automatic calibration technology analyzes the room's acoustics and optimizes the receiver's settings to deliver the best possible sound quality based on the environment. It provides a hassle-free setup process, eliminating the guesswork associated with speaker placement and tuning.

The RX-V2500’s user interface is straightforward, making it easy for users to navigate through its numerous features and settings. The remote control is intuitive, allowing convenient access to all functions without needing to physically interact with the receiver.

In terms of build quality, the RX-V2500 is constructed to last, showcasing Yamaha's commitment to durability and performance. This receiver not only offers comprehensive features and advanced technology; it also embodies the brand's dedication to delivering superior sound and movie experiences, making it a worthy investment for any home theater setup.
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