Yamaha RX-V2500 owner manual Multi Zone Multi zone, Surr.Initialize Surround initialize

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

Multi Zone (Multi zone)

Use this feature to customize the Zone 2 and Zone B settings.

Manual Setup > Option > Multi Zone >

Display

Speaker B

Multi Zone

Zone2 Amplifier

Surr.Initialize

Zone2 Volume

Input Mode

Zone 3 Volume

Speaker B (Speaker B)

Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

Choices: Main, ZoneB

Select “Main” to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in the main room.

Select “ZoneB” if the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in another room. If SPEAKERS A is turned off and SPEAKERS B is turned on, all the speakers including the subwoofer in the main room are muted and the unit outputs sound from SPEAKERS B only.

Notes

If you select “Zone B” and connect headphones to the PHONES jack on this unit, the sound is output from both the headphones and SPEAKERS B.

When a DSP program is selected, the unit automatically enters the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode.

Zone2 Amplifier (Zone 2 amplifier)

Use to select how the ZONE 2 speakers are amplified. Choices: Internal, External, None

Select “External” if you connect your Zone 2 speakers through an external amplifier connected to this unit’s ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks.

Select “Internal” to use this unit’s internal amplifier if you connect your Zone 2 speakers directly to this unit’s PRESENCE/ZONE 2 speaker terminals.

Select “None” if you do not want to use the Zone2 feature.

Notes

When “Internal” is selected, the presence speaker setting automatically switches to “None”.

When “Internal” is selected, the Zone2 volume setting automatically switches to “Variable”.

Zone2 Volume (Zone 2 volume)

Use to select how the volume control will operate with regard to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks. When Zone2 Amplifier is set to “Internal”, this feature is automatically set to “Variable”.

Choices: Fixed, Variable

Select “Fixed” to fix the ZONE 2 OUTPUT volume level to a standard line level.

Select “Variable” to adjust the ZONE 2 OUTPUT volume simultaneously using VOL +/– on the remote control.

Zone3 Volume (Zone 3 volume)

Use to select how the volume control will operate with regard to the ZONE 3 OUTPUT jacks.

Choices: Fixed, Variable

Select “Fixed” to fix the ZONE 3 OUTPUT volume level to a standard line level.

Select “Variable” to adjust the ZONE 3 OUTPUT volume simultaneously using VOL +/– on the remote control.

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This menu item is also available in the front panel display system options menu (see page 85).

Surr.Initialize (Surround initialize)

Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within sound field program groups. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.

Adjusted sound field parameter settings are displayed in blue.

Manual Setup > Option > Surr.Initialize Choices: STEREO, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER, SURROUND, All

Display

STEREO

Multi Zone

MUSIC

ENTERTAINMENT

Surr.Initialize

MOVIE THEATER

 

Input Mode

SURROUND

Memory Guard

All

Press k / n to select the sound field program you want to initialize, then press ENTER.

Select “All” to initialize settings for all sound field program parameters.

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This menu item is also available in the front panel display system options menu (see page 85).

Note

Sound field program groups cannot be initialized when Memory Guard is set to “Guard” (see page 67).

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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 ExitApproximately 6 m 20 feet Using the remote controlHandling the remote control Front panel display 96/24 indicator LFE indicatorInput channel indicators Presence and surround back speaker indicatorsAC Outlets Rear panelAC Inlet Speaker Setup Speaker placement10 mm 3/8 Speaker connectionsDi-pole speaker layout 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 MonitorMulti-format player External decoder Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacksFor 6-channel input For 8-channel input Connections for other video components Video AUX jacks on the front panelConnections for audio components Connecting audio componentsConnecting a turntable Connecting to an external amplifier 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter U.K. model only Connecting the antennasConnecting the AM loop antenna Connecting the power cable Connecting the AC power cableAsia and General models only Memory back-upPress STANDBY/ON to exit the setting Speaker impedance settingTurning on the power Introduction Auto SetupOptimizer microphone setup 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 selectConfirming the results If you set Setup Type to StepIf you set Setup Type to Auto During auto setup Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedureBefore 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 OFFEnjoying 2-channel software in surround Press Select on the remote control to select the decoderWhen you select the SUR. Standard program 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 tuningAutomatic preset tuning options Presetting stationsAutomatically presetting FM stations 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 functionREC OUT Special considerations when recording DTS softwareRecording 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 OptionPress Exit Changing parameter settingsUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter 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 speakersChoices Large x1, Small x1, Small Large x2, None Surround Surround left/right speakersSurround Back Surround back left/right speakers Swfr Phase Subwoofer Phase Presence Presence speakersChoices None, Yes Bass Out Bass outSpeaker Distance Speaker distance Speaker Level Speaker levelUnit Unit Speaker DistancesEnter Manual setup OptionDisplay Display Multi Zone Multi zone Surr.Initialize Surround initializeInput Mode Input mode To save settingsPress Enter to save the settings System MemoryLoad Enter appears in the bottom right corner of the window To recall settingsPress Enter to recall the settings 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 componentLearn appears in the display window Press Learn using a ballpoint pen or similar objectPress Learn again to exit the learning mode Changing source names Display windowMacro buttons First Second Third Using the Macro featurePress a macro button 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 a learned function Press Clear to exit from the clear modeClearing individual functions 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 connectionsSOURCE/REMOTE To enable Zone mode on the remote ControlTo control Zone 2/Zone 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.Level Reverberation level Rev.Delay Reverberation delayRev.Time Reverberation time 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.

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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.

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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.

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