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

 

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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

ENT.

CHP/INDEX

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.

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

TV VOL

CH

CH

TV VOL

PRESET

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.

The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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Yamaha DSP-AX757SE owner manual Listening to high fidelity stereo sound, Indicator around the front panel button lights up

DSP-AX757SE specifications

The Yamaha DSP-AX757SE is a high-performance home theater receiver designed to meet the demands of audiophiles and casual listeners alike. As part of Yamaha's critically acclaimed line of audio equipment, the DSP-AX757SE combines advanced technologies with robust build quality to deliver an immersive audio experience.

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