Yamaha RX-V657 Liveness Liveness, INIT. DLY Surround initial delay, Room Size Surround room size

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SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

LIVENESS (Liveness)

Function:

Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections

 

decay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description:

The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall

 

surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces. A room with acoustically absorbent surfaces

 

is referred to as “dead”, while a room with highly reflective surfaces is referred to as “live”. The

 

LIVENESS parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay rate, and thus the “liveness” of the

 

room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control range:

0 to 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source Sound

 

 

 

 

Level

Dead

Level

 

Level

Live

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time

 

Time

 

Time

Small Reflected

 

 

 

Large

Sound

 

 

 

Reflected Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small value = 0

 

 

 

Large value = 10

S. INIT. DLY (Surround initial delay)

Function:

Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the surround side of the sound

 

field. You can only adjust this parameter when at least two front channels and two surround channels

 

are used.

Control Range:

1 to 49 msec

S. ROOM SIZE (Surround room size)

Function:

Adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field.

Control Range:

0.1 to 2.0

S. LIVENESS (Surround liveness)

Function:

Adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual walls in the surround sound field.

Control Range:

0 to 10

SB INI. DLY (Surround back initial delay)

Function:

Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround back sound field.

Control Range:

1 to 49 msec

SB ROOM SIZE (Surround back room size)

Function:

Adjusts the apparent size of the surround back sound field.

Control Range:

0.1 to 2.0

SB LIVENESS (Surround back liveness)

Function:

Adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the surround back sound field.

Control Range:

0 to 10

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

 

 

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Contents RX-V657 Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customersContents Other features FeaturesBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier Sound field featuresGetting Started Supplied accessoriesSlide the cover back until it snaps into place Front panel Controls and FunctionsSpeakers A/B VolumePRESET/TUNING Edit Input ModeRemote control Using the remote control Front panel display Input channel indicators Sleep indicator96/24 indicator LFE indicatorAC Outlets Rear panelSpeaker placement Speaker Setup10 mm Speaker connectionsRed positive + Black negative Center Subwoofer System Presence speakersRight Left Right Left Front speakers aSubwoofer jack Front terminalsCenter terminals Surround terminalsConnections Before connecting componentsConnections for DVD playback Connecting video componentsVideo Monitor For 6-channel input Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacksExternal decoder Or VCR Connections for other video componentsVideo AUX jacks on the front panel DVD recorderCD player Connecting audio componentsConnections for audio components MD recorder or Tape deckCenter PRE OUT jack Connecting to an external amplifierFront PRE OUT jacks Surround PRE OUT jacksSnap the cover into place Connecting the FM and AM antennasInsert the cable Wire into the slot Clamp it with PliersMemory back-up Connecting the power supply cordConnecting the AC power cord AC Outlets SwitchedTurning on the power Speaker impedance settingOptimizer microphone position Auto SetupIntroduction Optimizer microphone setup Checks and adjusts the sound level volume of each speakerResultexit Starting the setupAutomenu AutocheckError For details about each message, see Press j / i to switch between warning messagesErrors during auto setup Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setupCause Remedy 1OUT of Phase3LEVEL Error 2OVER 24mSelect the input source Adjust the volume to the desired output levelPlayback Basic operationsCinema To adjust the toneTo listen with headphones Silent Select a sound field program if desiredPlaying video sources Background Selecting sound field programsSelecting Multi CH Input Front panel operationDecoders select with j Remote control operationEnjoying multi-channel software Auto AutoEnjoying 2-channel software in surround Press Select on the remote control to select the decoderWhen you select the SUR. Standard program When you select the SUR. Enhanced or Movie Theater programListening to high fidelity stereo sound Indicator around the front panel button lights upTo cancel, press Pure Direct again This adjusts the level of compressionSelecting input modes Source Information about the input signalPress u / d to display the following Displaying information about the inputPress FM/AM to select the reception band FM/AM TuningAutomatic and manual tuning Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuningPress FM/AM to select the FM band Presetting stationsManual tuning Automatically presetting FM stationsTune into a station Manually presetting stationsAutomatic preset tuning options Press and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM for more than 3 secondsRepeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Selecting preset stationsPreset number Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3Press and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 seconds Exchanging preset stationsSelect preset station E1 See Selecting preset stationsReceiving 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 softwareMusic Sound Field Program DescriptionsFor movie/video sources StereoGeneral SpectacleSci-Fi AdventureSUR. Enhanced For music sourcesEntertainment SUR. StandardAdvanced Operations Selecting the OSD mode Using the sleep timerP04 Movie Theater Press Enter when you have completed your adjustment Manually adjusting speaker levelsCanceling the sleep timer Press j / i to adjust the speaker output levelSound Menu Auto SetupManual Setup SET MenuOption Menu Signal InfoTo exit, press SET Menu when finished Using SET MenuPress u / d to select Manual Setup Press Enter to enter Manual SetupSUR. L/R SP Sound Menu 1/2Front SP Center SPLFE/BASS OUT SUR. B L/R SPPresence SP Presence/Surround back channel priority 02ASUBWOOFER PhaseSubwoofer phase Subwoofer Phase PriorityDequalizer CSP DistanceElfe Level Gaudio SETFdynamic Range Optical Input MenuCMPNT-V Input Optical OUTCinput Rename Binput ModeInput mode Binput Mode Volume Trim Dvolume TrimAdisplay SET Option MenuBmemory Guard Parameter initialization CPARAM. INI Speaker B setting SP BCPARAM. INI Dmulti Zone SETAdvanced Setup menu is displayed in the front panel display Advanced Setup MenuPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection Remote Remote Advanced Setup menu itemsFactory presets Preset Speaker impedance SP IMPComponent control area Controlling this unitRemote Control Code Default Settings Setting remote control codesTransmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice Tuner Controlling other componentsDVD player Digital TV LD player CD playerClearing set up remote control codes Switching library codesEnter the code number Zone System configuration and connections exampleZone 2 connections Second room This unit Remote controlling ZoneUsing this unit’s internal amplifier To control Zone Press to set the remote control to ZoneFor CDs encoded in DTS To turn on all units the main unit and Zone 2 unitSpecial considerations for DTS software For DVDs 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 Room SIZE/P. Room Size Room size INIT. DLY/P. INIT. DLY Initial delaySound Field Parameter Descriptions DSP Level DSP levelRoom Size Surround room size INIT. DLY Surround initial delaySB INI. DLY Surround back initial delay Liveness LivenessREV.TIME Reverberation time REV.DELAY Reverberation delayREV. Level Reverberation level For 7ch Stereo Dimension DimensionDIALG.LIFT Dialog lift For 2ch Stereo Direct DirectFor DTS Neo6 Music Image Center image Control range 0 to Initial settingGeneral TroubleshootingOne side can be Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Sound suddenlyGoes off Only the speaker onSources cannot be Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Dolby Digital or DTSOr DTS indicator on Volume levelTuner Function properly Remote controlProblem Cause Remedy Refer to Remote control Does not work norResetting the Factory Presets Audio formats GlossarySilent Cinema Sound field programsAudio information Cinema DSPVideo signal Video signal informationComponent video signal Composite 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.