WG00020

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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.
YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND
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YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA	Printed in Malaysia	WG00020

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RX-V2600 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V2600 is a powerful and feature-rich AV receiver, designed to cater to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. Launched as part of Yamaha's RX series, the RX-V2600 maintains a strong reputation for delivering exceptional sound quality and an array of modern technologies that enhance the overall listening and viewing experience.

One of the primary features of the RX-V2600 is its robust amplification capability. With a power output of 130 watts per channel, it is capable of driving a wide range of speakers with ease, providing high-quality audio that can fill large rooms. The receiver supports a 7.1 channel configuration, allowing users to create a fully immersive surround sound experience.

The RX-V2600 is equipped with Yamaha’s YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology. YPAO automates the calibration process for speaker setups, measuring distances and levels to ensure optimal sound performance tailored to the specific acoustics of the room. This advanced feature ensures that users can achieve balanced audio regardless of their room's shape or speaker placement.

Another highlight of the RX-V2600 is its comprehensive support for various audio and video formats. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, enabling connectivity to modern devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. This ensures that users can enjoy high-definition video and lossless audio formats, making it an ideal choice for home cinema enthusiasts.

Furthermore, the RX-V2600 boasts support for Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and other advanced surround sound formats, ensuring a captivating cinematic experience. It also features Yamaha's exclusive Cinema DSP technology, which recreates the acoustics of famous concert halls and movie theaters, allowing users to experience their favorite media as intended by the creators.

The user interface of the RX-V2600 is user-friendly, featuring an on-screen display that simplifies navigation through extensive setup options and menus. Additionally, the receiver comes with a remote control, allowing users to manage inputs, settings, and playback from the comfort of their seat.

In summary, the Yamaha RX-V2600 stands out as a versatile and capable AV receiver that delivers outstanding audio performance, modern connectivity options, and advanced technologies, making it an attractive choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Its blend of power, features, and ease of use solidifies its reputation in the competitive AV receiver market.

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RX-V2600 Special Instructions for U.K. Model For U.K. customers Contents Features Supplied accessories Getting StartedPlease check that you received all of the following parts Installing batteries Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control Installing batteries in the remote controls To open, press gently on the lower part of the panel Handling the remote controlOpening and closing the front panel door Approximately 6 m Main Zone ON/OFF Controls and FunctionsMaster ON/OFF Audio Select Multi CH Input FM/AM PRESET/TUNING EditTuning Mode AUTO/MAN’L, Display Volume Macro Remote controlGUI TOP, Band Macro ON/OFF Standby PowerVolume + PTY Seek Mode Volume + Zone 2/Zone 3 remote controlPreset + ID1/ID2 switch Front panel display PTY Hold AC Outlets Rear panelWrench Holder Voltage Selector Connections Before connecting speakers Connecting speakers Connecting to the speaker terminalsDi-pole speaker layout 10 mm Speaker terminal wrench Red positive + Black negativeRed positive + Black negative Connect presence speakers to these terminals Connecting the banana plugSpeaker layout PRESENCE/ZONE 23 terminals PRE OUT Right Left Surround speakers Surround back speakers Bi-AMP connection Using bi-wire and bi-AMP connectionsBi-wire connection Conventional connection Cable indications Analog jacksDigital jacks Digital Audio Coaxial jacks Audio signal flow for OUT RECAudio jacks Audio jacks Digital Audio Optical jacks Component Video jacks Video signal flow for Monitor OUTVideo jacks Video jacks Connecting Hdmi components Hdmi out DVD Player Cable TV orHdmi Video Monitor Connecting a DVD player Connecting video components DVD recorder Or VCR Connecting other video componentsSatellite tuner Video Monitor Connecting to the Video AUX jacks on the front panel Connecting to the Multi CH Input jacks CD player Connecting audio componentsCD recorder MD recorder or tape deck Connecting an external amplifier Ground GND terminal AM loop antenna included Connecting the antennasConnecting the AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna included Turning on and off this unit Connecting the power cableConnecting the AC power cable AC Outlets Switched SP IMP.-8ΩMIN appears in the front panel display Setting the speaker impedanceThis unit will be set to the standby mode This unit, Zone 2 and Zone 3 are turned off Auto Setup Optimizer microphone setupIntroduction Using Auto Setup Top display appearsSubwoofer For Wiring, Distance, Size or Level, select Press n to select Setup Type and then selectFor Equalizing, press k / n to select Press n to select Start and then press If you set Setup Type to AutoIf you set Setup Type to Step Confirming the results Auto Setup Connected to this unit Turn on the power of the video monitorPlayback Basic operations Front panel Remote control Name of the sound field category Dial NormProgram name Additional operations Adjusting the tonal qualityUsing Silent Cinema Press Mute on the remote control Auto To play back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 5.1 channelsSelecting the Multi CH Input Enjoying multi-channel software 7.1 channel surround Press Select on the remote control to select a decoder Enjoying 2-channel software in surroundDecoder types for the Surround program Lights up Using Pure DirectUsing the night listening modes Choices MIN, MID, MAX Straight Using the sleep timerListening to unprocessed input signals Downmixing to 2 channels Virtual Cinema DSP Playing video sources BackgroundSelecting audio input modes Displaying information about the input Source Audio Info. Audio informationVideo Info. Video information Turn on the power of this unit and all connected components RecordingFront panel or Automatic tuning FM/AM TuningAutomatic tuning Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin Automatic preset tuning Manual tuning Customized automatic preset tuning Preset station group Manual preset tuningSee page 47 for tuning instructions Memory indicator flashes for about 5 seconds Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Selecting preset stations 2,4 Exchanging preset stationsPress and hold PRESET/TUNING Edit for more than 3 seconds Press PRESET/TUNING Edit again Receiving Radio Data System stations Changing the Radio Data System mode Selected program type appears in the front panel display Press PTY Seek Mode to set this unit in the PTY Seek modePress Preset k / n to select the desired program type PTY Seek function EON function To cancel this function Elements of a sound field What is a sound field?Changing parameter settings Editing Sound Field Parameters Use the Sur.Initialize parameter in the Option menu see Initializing sound field programsFollowing display appears To initialize all sound field programs Program Sound Field Program DescriptionsFor movie/video sources Sources Control Remote Category Sources Control 7ch Stereo For music sources Room Size Room size Init. Delay Initial delaySound Field Parameter Descriptions DSP Level DSP level Sur. Room Size Surround room size Sur. Init. Delay Surround initial delaySB. Init. Delay Surround back initial delay Liveness Liveness Rev. Delay Reverberation delay Rev. Time Reverberation timeRev. Level Reverberation level For PL x Music Dialogue Lift Dialog liftFor 2ch Stereo For 7ch Stereo For Surround Enhanced Decode Type Decoder type For Movie TheaterFor THX Cinema For Surround Standard Sound Field Program Speaker Layouts Monaural StereoAudio *2 Audio *3 6.1-channel Channel audio Standard Audio Channel audio 6.1-channel Input Select Input select menu Manual Setup Manual setup menuSystem Options Stereo/Surround Stereo/Surround menu Language GUI language menu Auto Setup Auto setup menuSignal Info. Signal information menu System Memory System memory menu Press Exit Volume Trim Volume trimming Input SelectSelect Input Select and then press h Press l / h to select OK and press Enter when complete Rename RenameAssignment Input/output assignment Input Channels Input channels Decoder Mode Decoder modeAudio Select Audio selection Multi CH Assign Multi channel assignment Headphone Headphone low-frequency effect level Manual Setup SoundLFE Level Low-frequency effect level Speaker Speaker low-frequency effect level Speaker Speaker dynamic range Press h to access the settings windowDynamic Range Dynamic range Parametric EQ Parametric equalizer Audio Option Audio options Tone Control Tone control PR/SB Priority Presence/surround back speaker priority Audio Delay Audio delayInitial Volume Initial volume Max Volume Maximum volume Channel Mute Channel mute Manual Setup VideoMode Mode Speaker settings Hdmi Up-Scaling Hdmi up-scaling Select Through not to up-scale any analog video signalsConversion Video conversion Component I/P Component interlace Progressive Wall Paper Wall paper Hdmi Aspect Hdmi aspect ratioShort Message Short message Position Position Speaker Set Speaker set Manual Setup BasicUse this menu to set up basic system parameters Test Tone Test tone Surround Back Surround back left/right speakers Front Front speakersCenter Center speaker Surround Surround left/right speakers Bass Out Bass out Swfr Phase Subwoofer PhaseSpeaker Distance Speaker distance Presence Presence speakers Speaker Level Speaker level Speaker distancesUnit Unit SB Speaker Dist. Surround back speaker distance Manual Setup OptionTHX Set THX settings This menu adjusts the optional system settings Dimmer Dimmer Multi Zone Multi zoneSpeaker B Speaker B Zone3 Amplifier Zone 3 amplifier Zone2 Amplifier Zone 2 amplifier Zone2 Volume Zone 2 volume Zone3 Volume Zone 3 volumeZone2 OSD Zone 2 on-screen display Memory Guard Memory Guard Sur.Initialize Surround initialize System Memory Hdmi Set Hdmi settingsTo save settings Press Enter to save settings Load Enter appears in the bottom right corner of the window To load settingsPress Enter to load settings Language Name of the selected parameter Current setting Advanced SetupUsing Advanced Setup User preset Preset Fan operation mode FAN Mode Wake on RS-232C access Wake on 232CRemote control AMP ID Remote AMP Remote control tuner ID Remote TUN Controlling other components Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling this unit VOL Controlling each component Input area Component Code Category Setting remote control codesRemote control code default settings Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to Source Press Enter Setting remote control AMP codesSetting remote control tuner codes Press Learn again to exit from the setup mode To 10 cm Using Learn100 Press an input selector button to select a source component Learn appears in the display window Press Learn using a ballpoint pen or similar objectPress Learn again to exit the learning mode 101 102 Using RE-NAME Macro buttons First Second Third Using Macro103 Press a macro button 104 Macro operationsProgramming Macro operations Using Clear 105Basic Clear operations Press Learn again to exit Remote control returns to the learning mode106 Clearing a learned function Clearing a macro function Press Clear to exit the clearing modeRemote control returns to the macro programming mode 107 108 Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 componentsUsing the external amplifiers Zone 2/ZONE Front panel operations Using the internal amplifiers of this unitSelecting Zone 2 or Zone 109 110 Remote control operationsSet AMP/SOURCE/TV on the remote control to AMP Controlling Zone 2 and Zone 111 Using the control mode of Zone 2 and ZoneAdjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2 or Hdmi compatibility with this unit What is HDMI?Hdmi 112 Setting the Hdmi parameters Basic Hdmi operations113 Troubleshooting 114General 115 116 Tuner 117 118 Remote control Before Auto Setup During Auto Setup119 120 After Auto Setup Glossary Audio information121 122 123 Video information Sound field program information124 Factor 125Frequency Gain 126 Specifications General 127 Cable CD Player CD RecorderDVD Player MD Recorder DVD RecorderLD Player Tape Deck Iii VCR Marta WG00020

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RX-V2600 specifications