iVOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

oMUTE

Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level.

EFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off in the following cases:

When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position.

While the indicator is lit for about 3 seconds after pressing DSP.

Description of the Numeric

Buttons

The numeric buttons function in various ways depending on the position of the selector dial or the combination of other instructions.

When selecting an input source

Input selector buttons

6CH INPUT

1 Press INPUT regardless of the position of the selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.

2 You can select an input source with the numeric buttons and 6CH INPUT while the indicator is lit.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

When selecting a DSP program and turning on or off the effect speakers (center and rear)

A B

DSP program group buttons

EFFECT

A

1 Press DSP regardless of the position of the selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.

2 You can select a DSP program with the numeric buttons and turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing EFFECT while the indicator is lit.

B

1 Set the selector dial to the DSP/TUN position.

2 You can select a DSP program directly with the numeric buttons and turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing

EFFECT.

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Yamaha RX-V620RDS owner manual Description of the Numeric Buttons, When selecting an input source, Effect

RX-V620RDS specifications

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