Listening to high fidelity stereo sound

(PURE DIRECT)

PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, and turn off the video circuitry and front panel display to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from analog and PCM sources.

Press PURE DIRECT to activate pure direct.

The indicator around the front panel button lights up.

PURE DIRECT

PLAYBACK

Night listening modes

The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the type of material you are playing.

Press NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to select cinema or music.

When night listening is selected, the NIGHT indicator in the front panel display lights up.

NIGHT

0

Front panel

y

The front panel display switches on momentarily when an operation is performed.

To cancel, press PURE DIRECT again.

The indicator around the front panel button goes out and the previous settings are restored.

Notes

To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in this mode.

When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input, this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog input.

No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

The following operations are not possible during PURE DIRECT operation:

switching the sound field program

displaying the OSD

adjusting SET MENU parameters

all video functions (video conversion etc.)

PURE DIRECT is automatically cancelled whenever this unit is set to the standby mode.

Remote control

Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.

Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music sources to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

Select OFF if you do not want to use this function.

Press j / i to adjust the effect level while

NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.

This adjusts the level of compression.

PRESET/CH

SELECT

Remote control

Effect.Lvl:MID

Select MIN for minimum compression.

Select MID for standard compression.

Select MAX for maximum compression.

y

NIGHT:CINEMA and NIGHT:MUSIC adjustments are stored independently.

Notes

OPERATION

BASIC

 

 

You cannot use the night listening modes with PURE DIRECT or MULTI CH INPUT (even though the NIGHT indicator lights up when PURE DIRECT is selected).

The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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Yamaha RX-V650 Listening to high fidelity stereo sound, Night listening modes, Press Pure Direct to activate pure direct

RX-V650 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V650 is a dynamic and versatile home theater receiver that caters to audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Launched in the early 2000s, it has become a favorite for those seeking high-quality sound and a range of versatile features to enhance their audio and visual experiences.

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