SET MENU

You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.

BASIC SETUP

Use to quickly setup basic system parameters (see page 23).

MANUAL SETUP

Use to adjust speaker and system settings.

1 SOUND MENU

Use to manually adjust any speaker setting, alter the quality and tone of the sound output by the system or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors.

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Most of the parameters described in SOUND MENU are set automatically when you perform “BASIC SETUP” (see page 23). You can use SOUND MENU to make further adjustments.

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A)SPEAKER SET

Selects the size of each speaker, the speakers for low-frequency signal output, and the cross over

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B)SP LEVEL

Adjusts the output level of each speaker.

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C)SP DISTANCE

Adjusts the delay time of each speaker.

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D)CENTER GEQ

Adjusts the tonal quality of the center speaker.

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E)LFE LEVEL

Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

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F)D. RANGE

Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

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G)AUDIO SET

Customizes the muting level and audio delay.

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2 INPUT MENU

Use to reassign digital input/outputs and select the input mode.

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A)I/O ASSIGN

Assigns jacks according to the component to be used.

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B)INPUT MODE

Selects the initial input mode of the source.

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3 OPTION MENU

Use to adjust the optional system parameters.

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A)DISPLAY SET

Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals.

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B)MEMORY GUARD

Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings.

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C)PARAM. INI

Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs.

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D)ZONE SET

Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

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Yamaha RX-V450 owner manual SET Menu, Sound Menu, Input Menu, Option Menu

RX-V450 specifications

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