Yamaha RX-V657 owner manual For U.K. customers, Special Instructions for U.K. Model

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

–Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

–Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

–Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.

8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord and outdoor antenna from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

■For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.

Note

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

■Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

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Contents RX-V657 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Sound field features FeaturesBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier Other featuresSlide the cover back until it snaps into place Supplied accessoriesGetting Started Controls and Functions Front panelInput Mode VolumePRESET/TUNING Edit Speakers A/BRemote control Using the remote control Front panel display LFE indicator Sleep indicator96/24 indicator Input channel indicatorsRear panel AC OutletsSpeaker Setup Speaker placementRed positive + Black negative Speaker connections10 mm Right Left Front speakers a Subwoofer System Presence speakersRight Left CenterSurround terminals Front terminalsCenter terminals Subwoofer jackBefore connecting components ConnectionsVideo Monitor Connecting video componentsConnections for DVD playback External decoder Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacksFor 6-channel input DVD recorder Connections for other video componentsVideo AUX jacks on the front panel Or VCRMD recorder or Tape deck Connecting audio componentsConnections for audio components CD playerSurround PRE OUT jacks Connecting to an external amplifierFront PRE OUT jacks Center PRE OUT jackClamp it with Pliers Connecting the FM and AM antennasInsert the cable Wire into the slot Snap the cover into placeAC Outlets Switched Connecting the power supply cordConnecting the AC power cord Memory back-upSpeaker impedance setting Turning on the powerChecks and adjusts the sound level volume of each speaker Auto SetupIntroduction Optimizer microphone setup Optimizer microphone positionAutocheck Starting the setupAutomenu ResultexitError Press j / i to switch between warning messages For details about each message, seeTroubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Errors during auto setup2OVER 24m 1OUT of Phase3LEVEL Error Cause RemedyBasic operations Adjust the volume to the desired output levelPlayback Select the input sourceSelect a sound field program if desired To adjust the toneTo listen with headphones Silent CinemaFront panel operation Selecting sound field programsSelecting Multi CH Input Playing video sources BackgroundAuto Auto Remote control operationEnjoying multi-channel software Decoders select with jWhen you select the SUR. Enhanced or Movie Theater program Press Select on the remote control to select the decoderWhen you select the SUR. Standard program Enjoying 2-channel software in surroundThis adjusts the level of compression Indicator around the front panel button lights upTo cancel, press Pure Direct again Listening to high fidelity stereo soundSelecting input modes Displaying information about the input Information about the input signalPress u / d to display the following SourcePress PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning FM/AM TuningAutomatic and manual tuning Press FM/AM to select the reception bandAutomatically presetting FM stations Presetting stationsManual tuning Press FM/AM to select the FM bandPress and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM for more than 3 seconds Manually presetting stationsAutomatic preset tuning options Tune into a stationShows the displayed station has been stored as C3 Selecting preset stationsPreset number Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsSee Selecting preset stations Exchanging preset stationsSelect preset station E1 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 secondsReceiving Radio Data System stations Frequency display Changing the Radio Data System modePTY Selected program type appears in the front panel display Lights up Remote controlPTY Seek function To cancel this function EON functionSpecial considerations when recording DTS software RecordingStereo Sound Field Program DescriptionsFor movie/video sources MusicAdventure SpectacleSci-Fi GeneralSUR. Standard For music sourcesEntertainment SUR. EnhancedP04 Movie Theater Selecting the OSD mode Using the sleep timerAdvanced Operations Press j / i to adjust the speaker output level Manually adjusting speaker levelsCanceling the sleep timer Press Enter when you have completed your adjustmentSET Menu Auto SetupManual Setup Sound MenuSignal Info Option MenuPress Enter to enter Manual Setup Using SET MenuPress u / d to select Manual Setup To exit, press SET Menu when finishedCenter SP Sound Menu 1/2Front SP SUR. L/R SPPresence SP SUR. B L/R SPLFE/BASS OUT Priority 02ASUBWOOFER PhaseSubwoofer phase Subwoofer Phase Presence/Surround back channel priorityCSP Distance DequalizerFdynamic Range Gaudio SETElfe Level Optical OUT Input MenuCMPNT-V Input OpticalVolume Trim Dvolume Trim Binput ModeInput mode Binput Mode Cinput RenameBmemory Guard Option MenuAdisplay SET Dmulti Zone SET Speaker B setting SP BCPARAM. INI Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection Advanced Setup MenuAdvanced Setup menu is displayed in the front panel display Speaker impedance SP IMP Advanced Setup menu itemsFactory presets Preset Remote RemoteControlling this unit Component control areaTransmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice Setting remote control codesRemote Control Code Default Settings Digital TV LD player CD player Controlling other componentsDVD player TunerEnter the code number Switching library codesClearing set up remote control codes Zone 2 connections System configuration and connections exampleZone To control Zone Press to set the remote control to Zone Remote controlling ZoneUsing this unit’s internal amplifier Second room This unitFor DVDs encoded in DTS To turn on all units the main unit and Zone 2 unitSpecial considerations for DTS software For CDs encoded in DTSWhat is a sound field Changing parameter settings Editing Sound Field ParametersPress j / i to change Parameter value Resetting parameters to the factory PresetsPress u / d to select DSP Level DSP level INIT. DLY/P. INIT. DLY Initial delaySound Field Parameter Descriptions Room SIZE/P. Room Size Room sizeLiveness Liveness INIT. DLY Surround initial delaySB INI. DLY Surround back initial delay Room Size Surround room sizeREV. Level Reverberation level REV.DELAY Reverberation delayREV.TIME Reverberation time For 2ch Stereo Direct Direct Dimension DimensionDIALG.LIFT Dialog lift For 7ch StereoControl range 0 to Initial setting For DTS Neo6 Music Image Center imageTroubleshooting GeneralOnly the speaker on Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Sound suddenlyGoes off One side can beVolume level Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Dolby Digital or DTSOr DTS indicator on Sources cannot beTuner Does not work nor Remote controlProblem Cause Remedy Refer to Remote control Function properlyResetting the Factory Presets Glossary Audio formatsCinema DSP Sound field programsAudio information Silent CinemaComposite video signal Video signal informationComponent video signal Video signalSpecifications APPENDIX-i APPENDIX-ii APPENDIX-iii APPENDIX-iv APPENDIX-v WE60030

RX-V657 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V657 is a versatile and robust AV receiver, designed to cater to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Released in the mid-2000s, this model quickly became popular due to its impressive feature set and solid performance, making it an excellent choice for home theater enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the RX-V657 is its ability to deliver 6.1 channel surround sound. This receiver supports various audio formats, including Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES, allowing it to immerse listeners in multi-dimensional soundscapes. Users can enjoy their favorite movies, music, and games with enhanced depth and clarity, ensuring an engaging audio experience.

The RX-V657 is equipped with Yamaha's proprietary YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology. This feature automatically measures the acoustics of your room and adjusts the speaker settings accordingly, optimizing the sound output based on the specific environment. This ensures that you achieve the best possible sound quality, regardless of your room's shape or furnishings.

Another notable aspect of the RX-V657 is its connectivity options. The receiver comes with multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for easy integration with modern devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It also features legacy connections like component and composite video inputs, making it compatible with older equipment as well. Additionally, the inclusion of an FM/AM tuner ensures that users can enjoy traditional radio broadcasts.

The RX-V657 includes a variety of audio processing features, such as Yamaha's cinema DSP. This technology recreates the acoustic characteristics of famous concert halls and cinema environments, enhancing the listening experience for music and movie fans alike. The receiver supports multiple sound fields, giving users the flexibility to choose the optimal setting for their content.

In terms of power, the RX-V657 delivers a solid performance with 100 watts per channel. This wattage ensures that it can drive a wide range of speakers, providing sufficient power for both small and larger home theater setups. The RX-V657 also incorporates a high dynamic power capability, which improves performance during demanding audio passages.

The design of the RX-V657 reflects Yamaha’s commitment to quality, featuring a sleek, modern aesthetic with a user-friendly front panel. The intuitive layout of controls, along with a well-organized display, enhances the overall user experience, making it easy to navigate through various settings and features.

In conclusion, the Yamaha RX-V657 is a feature-rich AV receiver that combines advanced audio technologies with practical connectivity options. It caters to the needs of both casual listeners and dedicated audio enthusiasts, making it a valuable addition to any home theater system. Its blend of performance, versatility, and ease of use positions it as a highly regarded model in Yamaha's lineup.
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