Yamaha DSP-AX757SE Owner's Manual

Yamaha DSP-AX757SE Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RX-V757 AV Receiver DSP-AX757SE AV Amplifier OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
  • Page 2 Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION FEATURES... 2 GETTING STARTED... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control... 6 Using the remote control ... 7 Front panel display ... 8 Rear panel ...
  • Page 4: Features

    ◆ Preset station shifting capability (preset editing) • This document is the owner’s manual for both RX-V757 and DSP-AX757SE. Model names are given where the details of functions are unique to each model. Illustrations for RX-V757 are mainly used for explanations.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP INPUT MODE PHONO MULTI CH IN V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R DTV/CBL VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 SELECT POWER POWER AUDIO DISC SKIP FREQ/TEXT MODE START...
  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES SPEAKERS STANDBY SILENT CINEMA C* D * RX-V757 only 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
  • Page 7 PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PRE OUT jacks or to the speakers. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels. B SPEAKERS A/B Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 68. TRANSMIT RE-NAME SYSTEM STANDBY POWER V-AUX TUNER DTV/CBL VCR 1 DVR/VCR2...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    C CLEAR Use to clear functions acquired when using the learn and rename features, or setting remote control codes (see page 74). D LEARN Use to set up manufacturer codes or program functions from other remote controls (see pages 69 and 72). E SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display DVR/VCR2 VCR1 SILENT CINEMA VIRTUAL MATRIX DISCRETE DIGITAL STANDARD ZONE2 PL x * RX-V757 only 1 Decoder indicators When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 36).
  • Page 11 K SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on. L 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. M LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal.
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    ZONE 2 MONITOR OUT INPUT MULTI CH INPUT OUTPUT * RX-V757 only (or DSP-AX757SE has different jacks) 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks See page 19 for details. 2 Audio component jacks See page 19 for connection information. 3 Video component jacks See pages 16 and 18 for connection information.
  • Page 13: Speaker Setup

    Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width as the front speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,...
  • Page 14: Speaker Connections

    SPEAKER SETUP Speaker connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
  • Page 15 Right Front speakers (A) You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously. • The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on.
  • Page 16 Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals. ■ SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (1), such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. ■ SURROUND BACK terminals Connect surround back speakers (9, 10) to these terminals.
  • Page 17: Connections

    Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. ■ Cable indications For analog signals left analog cables right analog cables For digital signals optical cables coaxial cables For video signals video cables...
  • Page 18: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connections for DVD playback Note Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 64) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.
  • Page 19 ■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND, left and right SURROUND BACK and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
  • Page 20 CONNECTIONS ■ Connections for other video components Notes • Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 64) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.
  • Page 21: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components ■ Connections for audio components Optical in Optical out Audio out MD recorder or tape deck Audio in ■ Connecting a turntable PHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge, use an in-line boosting transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to these jacks.
  • Page 22: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Surround back or presence channel line output jacks. 5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. Notes • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding speaker terminals.
  • Page 23: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas (Rx-V757 Only)

    AM antenna is connected to this unit. • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    ■ Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) DSP-AX757SE ... 1 outlet RX-V757 ...2 outlets Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. Power to the AC OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON...
  • Page 25: Speaker Impedance Setting

    Speaker impedance setting CAUTION If you are using 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 4 or 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. Turn off the power to this unit, and while holding down STRAIGHT (EFFECT), press STANDBY/ON.
  • Page 26: Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP Introduction This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
  • Page 27: Starting The Setup

    Starting the setup For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover/high cut frequency controls, set the volume between 9 and 11 o’clock (as viewed on a conventional clockface) and set the crossover/high cut frequency to the maximum.
  • Page 28 AUTO SETUP The results displayed in the RESULT:EXIT screen are as follows: The number of connected speakers displayed in the order: Front/Back/Subwoofer DIST The distance of the speakers from this unit displayed in the order: Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance The speaker output level displayed in the order: Lowest output level/Highest output...
  • Page 29 ■ If a warning screen appears Press ENTER to display detailed information about the warning. Press j / i to switch between warning messages. RESULT:EXIT . WARNING (3) RESULT 5/4/0.1 DIST: 10.0/ 12.0ft LVL : -9.0/ +6.5dB . >SET CANCEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter WARNING:W-1...
  • Page 30 AUTO SETUP ■ Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Connect MIC Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP Headphones are connected. Errors during auto setup Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not detected.
  • Page 31 • If warning W-1 appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If warning W-2 or W-3 appears, no corrections are made. • If error E-10 occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified YAMAHA service center. Cause • Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ / –).
  • Page 32: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic operations OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h SEARCH MODE EDIT CATEGORY NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT SILENT CINEMA TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP INPUT MODE PHONO MULTI CH IN V-AUX TUNER...
  • Page 33 Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons) to select a sound field program. See page 49 for details about sound field programs. PROGRAM Front panel STEREO...
  • Page 34: Selecting Sound Field Programs

    PLAYBACK ■ Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH INPUT Note When “MULTI CH INPUT”...
  • Page 35: Remote Control Operation

    ■ Remote control operation LEVEL PRESET/CH SET MENU TITLE MENU TV VOL TV INPUT SRCH MODE TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM TV MUTE POWER STANDBY SLEEP INPUT MODE ENTER ON SCREEN PHONO MULTI CH IN TV VOL RETURN DISPLAY MEMORY PRESET V-AUX TUNER...
  • Page 36 PLAYBACK Notes • Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder (PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX) manually. • 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EXTD SUR. is pressed in the following cases: –...
  • Page 37: Night Listening Modes

    ■ 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 (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press PURE DIRECT on the remote control) to activate pure direct.
  • Page 38: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    PLAYBACK ■ Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- channel sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. PROGRAM Front panel 2ch Stereo You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or BOTH is selected in “BASS OUT”.
  • Page 39: Selecting Input Modes

    Selecting input modes This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signals you want to use. Rotate INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source.
  • Page 40 PLAYBACK Press u / d to display the following information about the input signal. PRESET TV VOL TV MUTE ENTER TV VOL PRESET (Format) Signal format display. When the unit cannot detect a digital signal it automatically switches to analog input. Number of source channels in the input signal.
  • Page 41: Fm/Am Tuning (Rx-V757 Only)

    FM/AM TUNING (RX-V757 ONLY) Automatic and manual tuning There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. ■ Automatic tuning OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h MEMORY SEARCH MODE EDIT...
  • Page 42: Presetting Stations

    FM/AM TUNING (RX-V757 ONLY) ■ Manual tuning If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. Select TUNER and the reception band following steps 1 and 2 as described in “Automatic tuning”.
  • Page 43 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently displayed and proceeds toward the higher frequencies. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX...
  • Page 44: Selecting Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING (RX-V757 ONLY) Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number. l PRESET/TUNING h LEVEL DVR/VCR2...
  • Page 45: Exchanging Preset Stations

    Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (or PRESET u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear on the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
  • Page 46: Receiving Radio Data System Stations

    FM/AM TUNING (RX-V757 ONLY) Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged. PRESET/TUNING EDIT SEARCH MODE DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL Receiving Radio Data System stations Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries.
  • Page 47: Changing The Radio Data System Mode

    Changing the Radio Data System mode Four modes are available for displaying Radio Data System data. The PS, PTY, RT and/or CT indicators that correspond to the Radio Data System data services offered by the station light up in the front panel display. Press TUNER on the remote control to set this unit to tuner mode.
  • Page 48: Pty Seek Function

    FM/AM TUNING (RX-V757 ONLY) PTY SEEK function If you select the desired program type, this unit automatically searches all preset Radio Data System stations that are broadcasting a program of the required type. OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h EDIT NEXT LEVEL...
  • Page 49: Eon Function

    EON function This function uses the EON data service on the Radio Data System station network. If you select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit automatically searches for all preset Radio Data System stations that are scheduled to broadcast the selected type of program and switches from the station currently being received to the new station when the broadcast starts.
  • Page 50: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING h SEARCH MODE EDIT CATEGORY NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT...
  • Page 51: Sound Field Program Descriptions

    The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to AUTO (see page 37) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
  • Page 52 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Remote control Program button SUR. STANDARD Standard processing for the selected decoder. SUR. ENHANCED Enhanced processing for the selected decoder. Features Sources MULTI 2-CH...
  • Page 53: For Music Sources

    For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs” on pages 32 to 36. Remote control Program...
  • Page 54: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Selecting the OSD mode You can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound field program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.
  • Page 55: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels

    ■ Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display. After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the SLEEP indicator goes off. SLEEP SLEEP OFF The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.
  • Page 56: Set Menu

    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.
  • Page 57 3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. Item A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings. C)PARAM. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals or selects how D)MULTI ZONE SET the ZONE 2 speakers will be amplified.*...
  • Page 58: Using Set Menu

    SET MENU Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. POWER POWER AUDIO DISC SKIP FREQ/TEXT MODE START PTY SEEK LEVEL PRESET SET MENU TITLE MENU TV VOL TV INPUT SRCH MODE A/B/C/D/E TV MUTE ENTER ON SCREEN STRAIGHT...
  • Page 59: Sound Menu

    1 SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you run auto setup (see page 24). 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 .
  • Page 60 SET MENU Surround back speakers SUR. B L/R SP Choices: LRGx1, LRGx2, SMLx2, SMLx1, NONE SUR. B L/R SP SMLx1 )SMLx2 • Select LRGx1 if you have a large surround back speaker. The unit directs the entire range of the surround back channel signal to the left surround back speaker.
  • Page 61 Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer. Choices: NORMAL, REVERSE 02ASUBWOOFER PHASE )NORMAL REVERSE • Select NORMAL if you do not want to reverse the phase of your subwoofer. •...
  • Page 62 SET MENU ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
  • Page 63 ■ Low-frequency effect level Use to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones. The LFE channel carries low- frequency special effects which are only added to certain scenes. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals.
  • Page 64: Input Menu

    COAXIAL jack. and 4 (OPTICAL IN (4) DTV/CBL, VCR1, DVR/VCR2 (3) PHONO, CD, (TUNER*), MD/CD-R, DVD, DTV/CBL, VCR1, DVR/VCR2 (4) PHONO, CD, (TUNER*), MD/CD-R, DVD, DTV/CBL, VCR1, DVR/VCR2 * DSP-AX757SE only OPTICAL IN . (2);;;;;MD/CD-R (MD/CD-R ) (3);;;;; (4);;;;;DTV/CBL (DTV/CBL )
  • Page 65 ■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 37 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST B)INPUT MODE )AUTO LAST [<]/[>]:Select...
  • Page 66: Option Menu

    SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)PARAM. INI D)MULTI ZONE SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■ Display settings A)DISPLAY SET A)DISPLAY SET . DIMMER;;;;;;;;;0 VIDEO CONV.;;;ON OSD SHIFT;;;;;;0 GRAY BACK;;;AUTO CMPNT OSD;;;;;ON...
  • Page 67 ■ Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INI Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.
  • Page 68: Advanced Setup Menu

    ADVANCED SETUP MENU The ADVANCED SETUP menu is displayed in the front panel display. • During the advanced setup procedure, audio output is muted. • During the advanced setup procedure, only the STANDBY/ON, STRAIGHT (EFFECT) buttons, and PROGRAM selector on the front panel are available for operation.
  • Page 69 ■ ADVANCED SETUP menu items Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use to switch the speaker impedance for this unit. Choices: 8 ! MIN$%4 !%MIN •...
  • Page 70: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate remote control codes.
  • Page 71: Setting Remote Control Codes

    Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try to set other YAMAHA remote control code(s). Press an input selector button to select the source component you want to set up.
  • Page 72 • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible manufacturer codes for commercially available AV components (including YAMAHA AV components). If operation is not possible with any of the manufacturer codes, program the new remote control function with the Learn feature (see below) or use the remote control supplied with the component.
  • Page 73: Controlling Other Components

    Controlling other components Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate. The remote control automatically switches to the appropriate control mode for that component.
  • Page 74: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Programming codes from other remote controls If you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the remote control code, or an appropriate remote control code is not available, do the following. You can program any of the buttons available in the component control area (see page 68).
  • Page 75: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    Notes • “NG” appears in the display window if programming was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4. • This remote control can learn approximately 120 functions. However depending on the signals learned, “FULL” may appear in the display before you program 120 functions. In this case, clear unnecessary programmed functions to make room for further learning.
  • Page 76: Clearing Function Sets

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Clearing function sets You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, renamed source names and setup manufacturer codes. Press CLEAR by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. CLEAR Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Other wise, the learning mode will be automatically canceled.
  • Page 77: Clearing Individual Functions

    Clearing individual functions ■ Clearing a learned function You can clear the function learned in a certain programmed button in each area. Press an input selector button to select the source component containing the function you want to clear. The selected component name appears in the display window.
  • Page 78: Zone 2 (Rx-V757 Only)

    YAMAHA dealer or service center about the Zone 2 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter.
  • Page 79: Remote Controlling Zone 2

    Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, set “ZONE2 AMP” to “INT” in SET MENU (see page 65). Remote controlling Zone 2 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2. You can even select the input source and control components located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition in the main room.
  • Page 80 ZONE 2 (RX-V757 ONLY) Press an input selector button to select the input source you want to listen to in the second room. The display window shows “2: name of selected input” if the remote control is in the Zone 2 mode. PHONO V-AUX TUNER...
  • Page 81: Editing Sound Field Parameters

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS...
  • Page 82 EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS Press u / d to select the parameters. Press j / i to change the parameter value. When you set a parameter to a value other than the factory-set value, an asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the on-screen display.
  • Page 83: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ■ DSP LEVEL (DSP level) Function: Adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
  • Page 84 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ LIVENESS (Liveness) Function: Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Description: The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 85 ■ REV.TIME (Reverberation time) Function: Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Description: Set a longer reverberation time for “dead”...
  • Page 86 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift) Function: Adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. Description: The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and center channel sound. Choices: 0/1/2/3/4/5, initial setting is 0.
  • Page 87 For DTS Neo:6 Music: ■ C. IMAGE (Center image) Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees. Control range: 0 to 1.0 Initial setting: Note This parameter can be set only when SUR.STANDARD is selected. SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS...
  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 89 Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard.
  • Page 90 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator on The input mode is set to ANALOG. the front panel display does not light up.) A “humming”...
  • Page 91 Problem There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- interference from frequency equipment. digital or radio frequency equipment, or this unit. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed. encoded signals to prevent dubbing. There is noise when The OSD may be disturbed when the OSD is displayed.
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The remote control code was not correctly set.
  • Page 93: Resetting The Factory Presets

    RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign and tuner presets. Be sure this unit is in standby mode. OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM...
  • Page 94: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Audio formats ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels.
  • Page 95: Sound Field Programs

    ■ SILENT CINEMA YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
  • Page 96: Video Signal Information

    GLOSSARY Video signal information ■ Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P and P signals for the chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent.
  • Page 97: Specifications

    [U.S.A., Canada and China models] ... 2 (Total 100 W maximum) [Europe and General models]...2 (Total 50 W maximum) • Dimensions (W x H x D) ... 435 x 171 x 420 mm • Weight ... 12.5 kg *Except DSP-AX757SE SPECIFICATIONS...

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