SET MENU

Depending on the item, press u/d to select a sub item.

4B OPTICAL OUT

(1) • • • • • MD/CD-R

5 Press j / i repeatedly to change the setting of the item.

4A CMPNT-V INPUT

[A] • • • • • VCR 1 [B] • • • • • D-TV/CBL

6 Press u/d repeatedly until the current DSP program appears or simply press one of the DSP program group button to exit from the

SET MENU.

or

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to power failure. However, if the power is cut for more than one week, the settings of the SET MENU you adjusted will return to the factory settings. If so, adjust the items again.

1SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings)

Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration.

Notes

When 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit, level adjustments in items 1B and 1D are possible, but those in items 1A,1C and 1E are not affected.

When 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source, level adjustments in items 1A through 1E are not affected.

1A CENTER SP (center speaker mode)

By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration, the unit can provide good dialog localization for many listeners and superior synchronization of sound and images. The OSD shows a large, small or no center speaker depending on how you set this item.

Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NONE

Initial setting: LRG

LRG

Select this if you have a large center speaker. The entire range of the center channel signal is directed to the center speaker.

1A CENTER SP

LRG SML NONE

SML

Select this if you have a small center speaker. The low- frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the center channel are directed to the speakers selected with “1D LFE/BASS OUT”.

1A CENTER SP

LRG SML NONE

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Yamaha RX-V620RDS owner manual Speaker SET speaker mode settings, 1A Center SP center speaker mode, SET Menu, Lrg, Sml

RX-V620RDS specifications

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