Yamaha RX-V657 Listening to high fidelity stereo sound, To cancel, press Pure Direct again

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■Listening to high fidelity stereo sound

(PURE DIRECT)

PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, and turn off the video circuitry and front panel display to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from analog and PCM sources.

Press PURE DIRECT (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press PURE DIRECT on the remote control) to activate pure direct.

The indicator around the front panel button lights up.

PURE DIRECT

AMP

PURE DIRECT

or

 

8

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.

•No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

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

– switching the sound field program

– displaying the OSD

– adjusting SET 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 AMP to select the AMP mode, then press NIGHT repeatedly on the remote control to select cinema or music.

When night listening is selected, the NIGHT indicator in the front panel display lights up.

AMP

NIGHT

10

•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 j / i to adjust the effect level while

NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.

This adjusts the level of compression.

PRESET/CH

ENTER

A-E/CAT.A/B/C/D/E

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

•You cannot use the night listening modes with PURE DIRECT or MULTI CH INPUT (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.

OPERATION

BASIC

 

 

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Contents RX-V657 Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customersContents Built-in 7-channel power amplifier FeaturesSound field features Other featuresGetting Started Supplied accessoriesSlide the cover back until it snaps into place Front panel Controls and FunctionsPRESET/TUNING Edit VolumeInput Mode Speakers A/BRemote control Using the remote control Front panel display 96/24 indicator Sleep indicatorLFE indicator Input channel indicatorsAC Outlets Rear panelSpeaker placement Speaker Setup10 mm Speaker connectionsRed positive + Black negative Right Left Subwoofer System Presence speakersRight Left Front speakers a CenterCenter terminals Front terminalsSurround terminals Subwoofer jackConnections Before connecting componentsConnections for DVD playback Connecting video componentsVideo Monitor For 6-channel input Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacksExternal decoder Video AUX jacks on the front panel Connections for other video componentsDVD recorder Or VCRConnections for audio components Connecting audio componentsMD recorder or Tape deck CD playerFront PRE OUT jacks Connecting to an external amplifierSurround PRE OUT jacks Center PRE OUT jackInsert the cable Wire into the slot Connecting the FM and AM antennasClamp it with Pliers Snap the cover into placeConnecting the AC power cord Connecting the power supply cordAC Outlets Switched Memory back-upTurning on the power Speaker impedance settingIntroduction Optimizer microphone setup Auto SetupChecks and adjusts the sound level volume of each speaker Optimizer microphone positionAutomenu Starting the setupAutocheck ResultexitError For details about each message, see Press j / i to switch between warning messagesErrors during auto setup Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup3LEVEL Error 1OUT of Phase2OVER 24m Cause RemedyPlayback Adjust the volume to the desired output levelBasic operations Select the input sourceTo listen with headphones Silent To adjust the toneSelect a sound field program if desired CinemaSelecting Multi CH Input Selecting sound field programsFront panel operation Playing video sources BackgroundEnjoying multi-channel software Remote control operationAuto Auto Decoders select with jWhen you select the SUR. Standard program Press Select on the remote control to select the decoderWhen you select the SUR. Enhanced or Movie Theater program Enjoying 2-channel software in surroundTo cancel, press Pure Direct again Indicator around the front panel button lights upThis adjusts the level of compression Listening to high fidelity stereo soundSelecting input modes Press u / d to display the following Information about the input signalDisplaying information about the input SourceAutomatic and manual tuning FM/AM TuningPress PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning Press FM/AM to select the reception bandManual tuning Presetting stationsAutomatically presetting FM stations Press FM/AM to select the FM bandAutomatic preset tuning options Manually presetting stationsPress and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM for more than 3 seconds Tune into a stationPreset number Selecting preset stationsShows the displayed station has been stored as C3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsSelect preset station E1 Exchanging preset stationsSee Selecting preset stations Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 secondsReceiving Radio Data System stations PTY Changing the Radio Data System modeFrequency display PTY Seek function Lights up Remote controlSelected program type appears in the front panel display EON function To cancel this functionRecording Special considerations when recording DTS softwareFor movie/video sources Sound Field Program DescriptionsStereo MusicSci-Fi SpectacleAdventure GeneralEntertainment For music sourcesSUR. Standard SUR. EnhancedAdvanced Operations Selecting the OSD mode Using the sleep timerP04 Movie Theater Canceling the sleep timer Manually adjusting speaker levelsPress j / i to adjust the speaker output level Press Enter when you have completed your adjustmentManual Setup Auto SetupSET Menu Sound MenuOption Menu Signal InfoPress u / d to select Manual Setup Using SET MenuPress Enter to enter Manual Setup To exit, press SET Menu when finishedFront SP Sound Menu 1/2Center SP SUR. L/R SPLFE/BASS OUT SUR. B L/R SPPresence SP Subwoofer phase Subwoofer Phase 02ASUBWOOFER PhasePriority Presence/Surround back channel priorityDequalizer CSP DistanceElfe Level Gaudio SETFdynamic Range CMPNT-V Input Input MenuOptical OUT OpticalInput mode Binput Mode Binput ModeVolume Trim Dvolume Trim Cinput RenameAdisplay SET Option MenuBmemory Guard CPARAM. INI Speaker B setting SP BDmulti Zone SET Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIAdvanced Setup menu is displayed in the front panel display Advanced Setup MenuPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection Factory presets Preset Advanced Setup menu itemsSpeaker impedance SP IMP Remote RemoteComponent control area Controlling this unitRemote Control Code Default Settings Setting remote control codesTransmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice DVD player Controlling other componentsDigital TV LD player CD player TunerClearing set up remote control codes Switching library codesEnter the code number Zone System configuration and connections exampleZone 2 connections Using this unit’s internal amplifier Remote controlling ZoneTo control Zone Press to set the remote control to Zone Second room This unitSpecial considerations for DTS software To turn on all units the main unit and Zone 2 unitFor DVDs encoded in DTS For CDs encoded in DTSEditing Sound Field Parameters What is a sound field Changing parameter settingsPress u / d to select Resetting parameters to the factory PresetsPress j / i to change Parameter value Sound Field Parameter Descriptions INIT. DLY/P. INIT. DLY Initial delayDSP Level DSP level Room SIZE/P. Room Size Room sizeSB INI. DLY Surround back initial delay INIT. DLY Surround initial delayLiveness Liveness Room Size Surround room sizeREV.TIME Reverberation time REV.DELAY Reverberation delayREV. Level Reverberation level DIALG.LIFT Dialog lift Dimension DimensionFor 2ch Stereo Direct Direct For 7ch StereoFor DTS Neo6 Music Image Center image Control range 0 to Initial settingGeneral TroubleshootingGoes off Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Sound suddenlyOnly the speaker on One side can beOr DTS indicator on Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Dolby Digital or DTSVolume level Sources cannot beTuner Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Remote control Remote controlDoes not work nor Function properlyResetting the Factory Presets Audio formats GlossaryAudio information Sound field programsCinema DSP Silent CinemaComponent video signal Video signal informationComposite 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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