Yamaha RX-V1600 Effect.Lvl:MID, Using PURE DIRECT, Using the night listening modes, Notes

■Using PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit as well as shuts down the video circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound fidelity from analog and PCM sources.

Notes

•To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in the PURE DIRECT mode.

•When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input, this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog input. When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will be heard.

•No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

•TONE CONTROL on the front panel and the OSD menu settings are ineffective in the PURE DIRECT mode.

•The following operations are not possible in the PURE DIRECT mode:

–switching the sound field program

–displaying the short message

–adjusting OSD menu parameters

–all video functions including video conversions

–HDMI digital video up-conversion of analog video signals

–HDMI features including digital input and output

•PURE DIRECT is automatically canceled whenever this unit is set to the standby mode.

1Press PURE DIRECT on the front panel or on the remote control to activate pure direct.

The indicator around the button on the front panel lights up and the front panel display automatically goes out.

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

or

Front panel Remote control

Note

The front panel display switches on momentarily when an operation is performed.

2Press PURE DIRECT on the front panel or on the remote control again to deactivate pure direct.

The indicator around the button on the front panel goes out and the previous settings are restored.

PURE DIRECT

PURE DIRECT

or

Front panel Remote control

PLAYBACK

■Using the night listening modes

The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volume levels or at night. Choose either NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the type of source you are playing.

Notes

•You cannot use the night listening modes if PURE DIRECT or MULTI CH INPUT are being used or if headphones are connected 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 the surround sound settings being used.

1Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to select NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC.

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

AMP

NIGHT

SOURCE	AUDIO
TV

NIGHT

Lights up

•Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and make dialog easier to hear at lower volume levels.

•Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music sources to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

•Select NIGHT:OFF if you do not want to use this function.

2Press l / h to adjust the effect level of compression while NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.

Choices: MIN, MID, MAX

PRESET

ENTER

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 settings are stored independently.

OPERATION BASIC

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