Graphical user interface (GUI) screen

Measure for the speaker size

The woofer section of a speaker is

16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large

smaller than 16 cm (6.5 in): small

Front (Front speakers)

Choice

Descriptions

 

 

Large

Select this setting when the front speakers are

 

large.

 

 

Small

Select this setting when the front speakers are

 

small.

 

 

Notes

When “Bass Out” is set to “Front”, the LFE signals found in bitstream sources, the low-frequency signals of the front left and right channels, and the low-frequency signals of other speakers set to “Small” are all directed to the front left and right speakers regardless of the “Front” setting.

When “Bass Out” is set to “Front”, you can select only “Large” in “Front”. If the value of “Front” is set to other than “Large” in advance, this unit change the value to “Large” automatically.

Center (Center speaker)

Choice

Descriptions

 

 

Large

Select this setting when the center speaker is

 

large.

 

 

Small

Select this setting when the center speaker is

 

small.

 

 

None

Select this setting when you do not use the

 

center speaker. The center channel signals are

 

directed to the front left and right speakers.

 

 

Surround (Surround left/right speakers)

Choice

Descriptions

 

 

Large

Select this setting when the surround speakers

 

are large.

 

 

Small

Select this setting when the surround speakers

 

are small.

 

 

None

Select this setting when you do not use the

 

surround speakers. This unit is set to the Virtual

 

CINEMA DSP mode (see page 50), and

 

“Surround Back” is automatically set to “None”.

 

 

y

See page 15 for the connection information of the surround speakers.

Surround Back

(Surround back left/right speakers)

Choice

Descriptions

 

 

Large x1

Select this setting when the single surround back

 

speaker is large.

 

 

Large x2

Select this setting when the surround back left

 

and right speakers are Large.

 

 

Small x1

Select this setting when the single surround back

 

speaker is small.

 

 

Small x2

Select this setting when the surround back left

 

and right speakers are small.

 

 

None

Select this setting when you do not use the

 

surround back speakers. The surround back

 

channel signals are directed to the surround left

 

and right speakers.

 

 

y

See page 15 for the connection information of the surround speakers.

Presence (Presence speakers)

Use this feature if you want to use the presence speakers connected to this unit.

Choice

Descriptions

 

 

Yes

Select “Yes” when you use the presence

 

speakers.

 

 

None

Select “None” when you do not use the presence

 

speakers.

 

 

Notes

If you set “Presence” to “No”, you cannot activate the CINEMA DSP 3D mode (see page 50).

“Dialogue Lift” is available only when “Presence” is set to “Yes” (see page 75).

Bass Out (Bass out)

Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals.

LFE signals output

 

 

Subwoofer and speakers

Choice

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer

Front

Other

 

 

speakers

speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both

Output

 

Output

No output

 

 

 

 

 

SWFR

Output

 

No output

No output

 

 

 

 

 

Front

No output

 

Output

No output

 

 

 

 

 

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RX-V3800 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V3800 is a sophisticated AV receiver that combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional sound quality. Designed for home theater enthusiasts, the RX-V3800 offers an extensive array of features that enhance audio-visual experiences whether you’re watching movies, playing video games, or listening to music.

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