Yamaha RX-V657 owner manual Remote control

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 67.

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2

CODE SET

TRANSMIT

 

0

 

 

 

SYSTEM

 

POWER

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

 

 

TV

AV

 

 

A

 

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

3

DVD

DTV/CBL

V-AUX

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VCR 1

DVR/VCR2

 

AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

TV VOL

TV CH

VOLUME

 

 

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

 

 

F

 

 

 

MUTE

 

STEREO

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

MOVIE

 

4

1

2

3

4

 

STANDARD

SELECT

EXTD SUR. PURE DIRECT

 

 

 

 

5

6

7

8

 

5

A SPEAKERS B

NIGHT

STRAIGHT

G

9

0

10

ENT.

H

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

 

6

LEVEL

PRESET/CH

SET MENU

I

TITLE

 

MENU

 

BAND

 

SRCH MODE

 

7

 

ENTER

 

 

8

A-E/CAT.

 

A/B/C/D/E

 

RETURN

 

DISPLAY

 

 

MEMORY

 

ON SCREEN

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

DISC SKIP

 

J

FREQ/TEXT MODE PTY SEEK START

EON

1Infrared window

Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the component you want to operate.

2CODE SET

Use to set up remote control codes (see page 68).

3Input selector buttons

Select the input source and change the control area.

4Sound field program/numeric buttons

Use to select sound field programs.

Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations when the unit is in tuner mode.

Use SELECT to playback 2-channel sources in surround (see page 34).

Use EXTD SUR. to switch between 5.1 or 6.1/7.1-channel playback of multi-channel software (see page 33).

Use PURE DIRECT to turn on or off PURE DIRECT mode (see page 35).

5SPEAKERS A/B

Use to turn on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A and/or B terminal on the rear panel each time the corresponding button is pressed.

6LEVEL

Selects the speaker channel to be adjusted and sets the level.

7Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / ENTER

Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items.

Press i to select a preset station group (A to E) when the unit is in tuner mode.

Press u / d to select a preset station number (1 to 8) when the unit is in tuner mode.

8RETURN

Returns to the previous menu level when adjusting the SET MENU parameters.

9TRANSMIT indicator

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

0STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

ASYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power of this unit.

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Contents RX-V657 For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Features Built-in 7-channel power amplifierSound field features Other featuresSlide the cover back until it snaps into place Supplied accessoriesGetting Started Controls and Functions Front panelVolume PRESET/TUNING EditInput Mode Speakers A/BRemote control Using the remote control Front panel display Sleep indicator 96/24 indicatorLFE indicator Input channel indicatorsRear panel AC OutletsSpeaker Setup Speaker placementRed positive + Black negative Speaker connections10 mm Subwoofer System Presence speakers Right LeftRight Left Front speakers a CenterFront terminals Center terminalsSurround 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 Connections for other video components Video AUX jacks on the front panelDVD recorder Or VCRConnecting audio components Connections for audio componentsMD recorder or Tape deck CD playerConnecting to an external amplifier Front PRE OUT jacksSurround PRE OUT jacks Center PRE OUT jackConnecting the FM and AM antennas Insert the cable Wire into the slotClamp it with Pliers Snap the cover into placeConnecting the power supply cord Connecting the AC power cordAC Outlets Switched Memory back-upSpeaker impedance setting Turning on the powerAuto Setup Introduction Optimizer microphone setupChecks and adjusts the sound level volume of each speaker Optimizer microphone positionStarting the setup AutomenuAutocheck 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 setup1OUT of Phase 3LEVEL Error2OVER 24m Cause RemedyAdjust the volume to the desired output level PlaybackBasic operations Select the input sourceTo adjust the tone To listen with headphones SilentSelect a sound field program if desired CinemaSelecting sound field programs Selecting Multi CH InputFront panel operation Playing video sources BackgroundRemote control operation Enjoying multi-channel softwareAuto Auto Decoders select with jPress Select on the remote control to select the decoder When you select the SUR. Standard programWhen you select the SUR. Enhanced or Movie Theater program Enjoying 2-channel software in surroundIndicator around the front panel button lights up To cancel, press Pure Direct againThis adjusts the level of compression Listening to high fidelity stereo soundSelecting input modes Information about the input signal Press u / d to display the followingDisplaying information about the input SourceFM/AM Tuning Automatic and manual tuningPress PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning Press FM/AM to select the reception bandPresetting stations Manual tuningAutomatically presetting FM stations Press FM/AM to select the FM bandManually presetting stations Automatic preset tuning optionsPress and hold Memory MAN’L/AUTO FM for more than 3 seconds Tune into a stationSelecting preset stations Preset numberShows the displayed station has been stored as C3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsExchanging preset stations Select preset station E1See Selecting preset stations 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 RecordingSound Field Program Descriptions For movie/video sourcesStereo MusicSpectacle Sci-FiAdventure GeneralFor music sources EntertainmentSUR. Standard SUR. EnhancedP04 Movie Theater Selecting the OSD mode Using the sleep timerAdvanced Operations Manually adjusting speaker levels Canceling the sleep timerPress j / i to adjust the speaker output level Press Enter when you have completed your adjustmentAuto Setup Manual SetupSET Menu Sound MenuSignal Info Option MenuUsing SET Menu Press u / d to select Manual SetupPress Enter to enter Manual Setup To exit, press SET Menu when finishedSound Menu 1/2 Front SPCenter SP SUR. L/R SPPresence SP SUR. B L/R SPLFE/BASS OUT 02ASUBWOOFER Phase Subwoofer phase Subwoofer PhasePriority Presence/Surround back channel priorityCSP Distance DequalizerFdynamic Range Gaudio SETElfe Level Input Menu CMPNT-V InputOptical OUT OpticalBinput Mode Input mode Binput ModeVolume Trim Dvolume Trim Cinput RenameBmemory Guard Option MenuAdisplay SET Speaker B setting SP B CPARAM. INIDmulti Zone SET Parameter initialization CPARAM. INIPress STANDBY/ON to confirm your selection Advanced Setup MenuAdvanced Setup menu is displayed in the front panel display Advanced Setup menu items Factory presets PresetSpeaker impedance SP IMP Remote RemoteControlling this unit Component control areaTransmit indicator on the remote control flashes twice Setting remote control codesRemote Control Code Default Settings Controlling other components DVD playerDigital TV LD player CD player TunerEnter the code number Switching library codesClearing set up remote control codes Zone 2 connections System configuration and connections exampleZone Remote controlling Zone Using this unit’s internal amplifierTo control Zone Press to set the remote control to Zone Second room This unitTo turn on all units the main unit and Zone 2 unit Special considerations for DTS softwareFor DVDs encoded in DTS 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 INIT. DLY/P. INIT. DLY Initial delay Sound Field Parameter DescriptionsDSP Level DSP level Room SIZE/P. Room Size Room sizeINIT. DLY Surround initial delay SB INI. DLY Surround back initial delayLiveness Liveness Room Size Surround room sizeREV. Level Reverberation level REV.DELAY Reverberation delayREV.TIME Reverberation time Dimension Dimension DIALG.LIFT Dialog liftFor 2ch Stereo Direct Direct For 7ch StereoControl range 0 to Initial setting For DTS Neo6 Music Image Center imageTroubleshooting GeneralProblem Cause Remedy Refer to Sound suddenly Goes offOnly the speaker on One side can beProblem Cause Remedy Refer to Dolby Digital or DTS Or DTS indicator onVolume level Sources cannot beTuner Remote control Problem Cause Remedy Refer to Remote controlDoes not work nor Function properlyResetting the Factory Presets Glossary Audio formatsSound field programs Audio informationCinema DSP Silent CinemaVideo signal information Component video signalComposite 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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