Yamaha RX-V2500 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 bypasses this unit’s decoders and DSP processors as well as shuts down the video circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound fidelity from analog and PCM sources.

Press PURE DIRECT to activate pure direct.

The button lights up and the front panel display automatically goes out.

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

or

Front panel

Remote control

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. (When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will be heard.)

•No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

•TONE CONTROL (page 34) and GUI menu (page 53) settings are not effective.

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

–switching the sound field program

–displaying the short message

–adjusting GUI menu parameters

–all video functions (video conversion etc.)

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

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

AUDIO

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 l / h to adjust the effect level while

NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.

This adjusts the level of compression.

ENTER

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, MULTI CH INPUT, or when headphones are connected (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-V2500 Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customersContents Other features FeaturesBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier Sound field featuresGetting Started Supplied accessoriesInstalling batteries in the remote controls Remote controlFront panel Controls and FunctionsOpening and closing the front panel Door Europe models onlyRemote control Exit Multi CHAMP/SOURCE/TV MuteUsing the remote control Handling the remote controlApproximately 6 m 20 feet Front panel display Presence and surround back speaker indicators 96/24 indicatorLFE indicator Input channel indicatorsRear panel AC InletAC Outlets Speaker placement Speaker SetupSpeaker connections Di-pole speaker layout10 mm 3/8 Speaker terminal wrench Red positive + Black negative Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or Presence speaker terminalsTighten the knob to secure the wire Banana plug connectionsA. model Right Left Surround speakers Surround back speakers FrontSubwoofer jack Front terminalsCenter terminals Surround terminalsDigital jacks ConnectionsCable indications Analog jacksVideo Monitor Connecting video componentsConnections for DVD playback DVD playerConnecting to the Multi CH Input jacks For 6-channel input For 8-channel inputMulti-format player External decoder Video AUX jacks on the front panel Connections for other video componentsConnecting 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 Memory back-up Connecting the power cableConnecting the AC power cable Asia and General models onlySpeaker impedance setting Turning on the powerPress STANDBY/ON to exit the setting Auto Setup Optimizer microphone setupIntroduction Subwoofer Press k / n repeatedly to select Auto Setup, then press hFor Wiring, Distance, Size or Level, select Top display appearsFor Equalizing, press k / n to select Once you have selected the desired settingPress l to move back to Setup Menu Press n to select Setup Type, then 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 W2Over Distance After auto setupW1Out of Phase W3Level ErrorBasic operations PlaybackRotate Program to select the desired program Selecting sound field programsFront panel operation Select a sound field program if desiredAdditional operations Remote control operationTo adjust the tone To listen with headphonesOff OFF Selecting the Multi CH InputEnjoying multi-channel software 7.1 channel surround Decoders select with l / hPress Select on the remote control to select the decoder When you select the SUR. Standard programEnjoying 2-channel software in surround Night listening modes To cancel, press Pure Direct againThis adjusts the level of compression Listening to high fidelity stereo soundPlaying video sources Background Listening to unprocessed input signalsDownmixing to 2 channels Virtual Cinema DSPDisplaying information about the input Source Selecting input modesManual tuning TuningAutomatic and manual tuning Automatic tuningPresetting stations Automatically presetting FM stationsAutomatic preset tuning options Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Manually presetting stationsTune into a station Press Memory MAN’L/AUTO FMPress PRESET/TUNING Edit again Selecting preset stationsExchanging preset stations Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 secondsCT Clock Time mode PS Program Service name modePTY Program Type mode RT Radio Text modeSelected program type appears on the front panel display Press PTY Seek Mode to set this unit in the PTY Seek modeTo exit from the PTY Seek mode, press PTY Seek Mode again PTY Seek functionEON function To cancel this functionSpecial considerations when recording DTS software RecordingREC OUT For movie/video sources Sound Field Program DescriptionsSources Programs Sound FieldSUR. Standard PRO Logic Music For music sourcesAdvanced Operations Using the sleep timerSetting the sleep timer Canceling the sleep timerInput Select Input select Manual Setup Manual setupSystem Options Stereo/Surround Stereo/SurroundOption Option Auto Setup Auto setupAudio Info. Audio signal information System Memory System memoryChanging parameter settings Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameterPress Exit Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP Volume Trim Volume trimInput Select Assignment Input / output assignmentInput Channels Press l / h to select OK and press Enter when completeRename Rename Multi CH Assign Multi channel assignmentSpeaker Speaker Manual setup SoundLFE Level Low-frequency effect level Dynamic Range Dynamic rangeTone Control Tone control Press h to access the settings windowSelect Exit and press Enter to exit the settings window Parametric EQ Parametric equalizerTreble Treble control Audio Delay Audio delayAudio Option Audio option Bass Bass controlFront Front speakers Manual setup BasicSpeaker Set Speaker set Test Tone Test toneSurround Surround left/right speakers Surround Back Surround back left/right speakersChoices Large x1, Small x1, Small Large x2, None Bass Out Bass out Swfr Phase Subwoofer PhasePresence Presence speakers Choices None, YesSpeaker Distances Speaker Distance Speaker distanceSpeaker Level Speaker level Unit UnitManual setup Option Display DisplayEnter Surr.Initialize Surround initialize Multi Zone Multi zoneSystem Memory Input Mode Input modeTo save settings Press Enter to save the settingsTo recall settings Press Enter to recall the settingsLoad Enter appears in the bottom right corner of the window Controlling other components Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling this unitSet AMP/SOURCE/TV to Source Setting remote control codesRemote Control Code Default Settings Controlling optional components Optn areaControl ID SettingControl See Setting Press EnterPress an input selector button to select a source component OK appears in the display window if setting was successfulPress Learn again to exit from the setup mode Press Enter to set the numberPress Learn using a ballpoint pen or similar object Press Learn again to exit the learning modeLearn appears in the display window Display window Changing source namesUsing the Macro feature Press a macro buttonMacro buttons First Second Third Set Macro ON/OFF to on Press a macro button Press Macro using a ballpoint pen or similar objectMacro operations Programming macro operationsClear appears in the display window Press Clear by using a ballpoint pen or similar objectPress k / n to select the clear mode Clearing function setsPress Clear to exit from the clear mode Clearing individual functionsClearing a learned function Press Macro again to exit Press Clear to exit the clearing modeClearing a macro function Press Learn again to exitVCR Controlling each componentZone 2/Zone 3 connections System configuration and connections exampleUsing external amplifiers Zone 2/ZONETo enable Zone mode on the remote Control To control Zone 2/ZoneSOURCE/REMOTE For DVDs encoded with DTS Press Select k / n to exit from the Zone Zone 3 modeTurning this unit to either on or standby Special considerations for DTS softwareFront Panel Display Menus Advanced setup menuFront panel display system options menu Auto SetupBasic Menu Manual SetupInput Menu Sound MenuCSURR.INI Option MenuElements of a sound field What is a sound field?Resetting parameters to the factory values Editing Sound Field ParametersRoom Size Room size Init. Delay Initial delaySound Field Parameter Descriptions DSP Level DSP levelSur.Room Size Surround room size Sur.Init.Delay Surround initial delaySB Init.Delay Surround back initial delay Liveness LivenessRev.Delay Reverberation delay Rev.Time Reverberation timeRev.Level Reverberation level Center Width DimensionDialogue Lift Dialog lift For 7ch StereoFor Surround Enhanced Decode Type Decoder type For Movie TheaterFor THX Cinema For Surround StandardGeneral TroubleshootingOne side can be Sound suddenlyGoes off Only the speaker onDolby Digital or DTS Or DTS indicator onVolume level is Record Volume levelTuner Does not learn new Remote controlDoes not work nor Function properlyAudio formats GlossaryPCM Linear PCM Sound field programsTHX Cinema processing Audio informationLFE 0.1 channel Sampling frequency and number Quantized bitsVideo signal information Gain Parametric Equalizer InformationFrequency FactorSpecifications

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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