Yamaha RX-V2500 owner manual Features, Built-in 7-channel power amplifier, Sound field features

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FEATURES

Built-in 7-channel power amplifier

◆Minimum RMS Output Power (0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Ω)

Front: 130 W + 130 W

Center: 130 W

Surround: 130 W + 130 W

Surround Back: 130 W + 130 W

Sound field features

◆Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields

◆THX Select

◆Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

◆DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 decoder, DTS 96/24

◆Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder

◆Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆SILENT CINEMA™

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆40-station random access preset tuning

◆Automatic preset tuning

◆Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

◆RDS: Radio Data System receiving capability (U.K. and Europe models only)

Other features

◆YPAO: YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer for automatic speaker setup

◆192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆GUI (graphical user interface) menus that allow you to optimize this unit to suit your individual audio/video system

◆6 or 8-channel additional input jacks for discrete multi channel input

◆Short message function

◆PURE DIRECT for pure fidelity sound with analog and PCM sources

◆S-video signal input/output capability

◆Component video input/output capability

◆Video signal conversion (composite video ↔ S-video → component video) capability for monitor out

◆Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆Sleep timer

◆Cinema and music night listening mode

◆Remote control with preset remote control codes and learning/macro capability

◆Zone 2/Zone 3 custom installation facility

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

•y indicates a tip for your operation.

•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses.

•This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

THX and the THX logo are registered trademarks of THX Ltd. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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Contents RX-V2500 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Features Built-in 7-channel power amplifierSound field features Other featuresSupplied accessories Installing batteries in the remote controlsRemote control Getting StartedControls and Functions Front panelEurope models only Opening and closing the front panel DoorRemote control Multi CH AMP/SOURCE/TVMute ExitHandling the remote control Using the remote controlApproximately 6 m 20 feet Front panel display 96/24 indicator LFE indicatorInput channel indicators Presence and surround back speaker indicatorsAC Inlet Rear panelAC Outlets Speaker Setup Speaker placementDi-pole speaker layout Speaker connections10 mm 3/8 Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or Presence speaker terminals Tighten the knob to secure the wireBanana plug connections Speaker terminal wrench Red positive + Black negativeFront A. model Right Left Surround speakers Surround back speakersFront terminals Center terminalsSurround terminals Subwoofer jackConnections Cable indicationsAnalog jacks Digital jacksConnecting video components Connections for DVD playbackDVD player Video MonitorFor 6-channel input For 8-channel input Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacksMulti-format player External decoder Connections for other video components Video AUX jacks on the front panelConnecting a turntable Connecting audio componentsConnections for audio components Connecting to an external amplifier Connecting the AM loop antenna Connecting the antennas75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter U.K. model only Connecting the power cable Connecting the AC power cableAsia and General models only Memory back-upTurning on the power Speaker impedance settingPress STANDBY/ON to exit the setting Optimizer microphone setup Auto SetupIntroduction Press k / n repeatedly to select Auto Setup, then press h For Wiring, Distance, Size or Level, selectTop display appears SubwooferOnce you have selected the desired setting Press l to move back to Setup MenuPress n to select Setup Type, then select For Equalizing, press k / n to selectIf you set Setup Type to Auto If you set Setup Type to StepConfirming the results Before auto setup Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedureDuring auto setup After auto setup W1Out of PhaseW3Level Error W2Over DistancePlayback Basic operationsSelecting sound field programs Front panel operationSelect a sound field program if desired Rotate Program to select the desired programRemote control operation To adjust the toneTo listen with headphones Additional operationsSelecting the Multi CH Input Enjoying multi-channel software 7.1 channel surroundDecoders select with l / h Off OFFWhen you select the SUR. Standard program Press Select on the remote control to select the decoderEnjoying 2-channel software in surround To cancel, press Pure Direct again This adjusts the level of compressionListening to high fidelity stereo sound Night listening modesListening to unprocessed input signals Downmixing to 2 channelsVirtual Cinema DSP Playing video sources BackgroundSelecting input modes Displaying information about the input SourceTuning Automatic and manual tuningAutomatic tuning Manual tuningAutomatically presetting FM stations Presetting stationsAutomatic preset tuning options Manually presetting stations Tune into a stationPress Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsSelecting preset stations Exchanging preset stationsPress and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 seconds Press PRESET/TUNING Edit againPS Program Service name mode PTY Program Type modeRT Radio Text mode CT Clock Time modePress PTY Seek Mode to set this unit in the PTY Seek mode To exit from the PTY Seek mode, press PTY Seek Mode againPTY Seek function Selected program type appears on the front panel displayTo cancel this function EON functionRecording Special considerations when recording DTS softwareREC OUT Sound Field Program Descriptions For movie/video sourcesPrograms Sound Field SourcesSUR. Standard PRO Logic For music sources MusicUsing the sleep timer Setting the sleep timerCanceling the sleep timer Advanced OperationsManual Setup Manual setup System OptionsStereo/Surround Stereo/Surround Input Select Input selectAuto Setup Auto setup Audio Info. Audio signal informationSystem Memory System memory Option OptionUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter Changing parameter settingsPress Exit Volume Trim Volume trim Input SelectAssignment Input / output assignment Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMPPress l / h to select OK and press Enter when complete Rename RenameMulti CH Assign Multi channel assignment Input ChannelsManual setup Sound LFE Level Low-frequency effect levelDynamic Range Dynamic range Speaker SpeakerPress h to access the settings window Select Exit and press Enter to exit the settings windowParametric EQ Parametric equalizer Tone Control Tone controlAudio Delay Audio delay Audio Option Audio optionBass Bass control Treble Treble controlManual setup Basic Speaker Set Speaker setTest Tone Test tone Front Front speakersSurround Back Surround back left/right speakers Surround Surround left/right speakersChoices Large x1, Small x1, Small Large x2, None Swfr Phase Subwoofer Phase Presence Presence speakersChoices None, Yes Bass Out Bass outSpeaker Distance Speaker distance Speaker Level Speaker levelUnit Unit Speaker DistancesDisplay Display Manual setup OptionEnter Multi Zone Multi zone Surr.Initialize Surround initializeInput Mode Input mode To save settingsPress Enter to save the settings System MemoryPress Enter to recall the settings To recall settingsLoad Enter appears in the bottom right corner of the window Remote Control Features Control areaControlling this unit Controlling other componentsSetting remote control codes Remote Control Code Default SettingsControlling optional components Optn area Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SourceSetting Control See SettingPress Enter Control IDOK appears in the display window if setting was successful Press Learn again to exit from the setup modePress Enter to set the number Press an input selector button to select a source componentPress Learn again to exit the learning mode Press Learn using a ballpoint pen or similar objectLearn appears in the display window Changing source names Display windowPress a macro button Using the Macro featureMacro buttons First Second Third Press Macro using a ballpoint pen or similar object Macro operationsProgramming macro operations Set Macro ON/OFF to on Press a macro buttonPress Clear by using a ballpoint pen or similar object Press k / n to select the clear modeClearing function sets Clear appears in the display windowClearing individual functions Press Clear to exit from the clear modeClearing a learned function Press Clear to exit the clearing mode Clearing a macro functionPress Learn again to exit Press Macro again to exitControlling each component VCRSystem configuration and connections example Using external amplifiersZone 2/ZONE Zone 2/Zone 3 connectionsTo control Zone 2/Zone To enable Zone mode on the remote ControlSOURCE/REMOTE Press Select k / n to exit from the Zone Zone 3 mode Turning this unit to either on or standbySpecial considerations for DTS software 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.INIWhat is a sound field? Resetting parameters to the factory valuesEditing Sound Field Parameters Elements of a sound fieldInit. Delay Initial delay Sound Field Parameter DescriptionsDSP Level DSP level Room Size Room sizeSur.Init.Delay Surround initial delay SB Init.Delay Surround back initial delayLiveness Liveness Sur.Room Size Surround room sizeRev.Time Reverberation time Rev.Delay Reverberation delayRev.Level Reverberation level Dimension Dialogue Lift Dialog liftFor 7ch Stereo Center WidthDecode Type Decoder type For Movie Theater For THX CinemaFor Surround Standard For Surround EnhancedTroubleshooting GeneralSound suddenly Goes offOnly the speaker on One side can beOr DTS indicator on Volume level isRecord Volume level Dolby Digital or DTSTuner Remote control Does not work norFunction properly Does not learn newGlossary Audio formatsSound field programs PCM Linear PCMAudio information LFE 0.1 channelSampling frequency and number Quantized bits THX Cinema processingVideo signal information Parametric Equalizer Information FrequencyFactor 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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