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RX-V2600
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Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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  • Page 1 RX-V2600 AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
  • Page 2 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 controls... 4 Handling the remote control ... 5 Opening and closing the front panel door... 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 6 Front panel ... 6 Remote control...

  • Page 4: Features

    Center: 130 W Surround: 130 W + 130 W Surround Back: 130 W + 130 W Sound field features ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ THX Select2 ◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder ◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 decoder, DTS 96/24 ◆...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER AUDIO SEL SLEEP PHONO PHONO TUNER TUNER MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN V-AUX V-AUX CBL/SAT CBL/SAT MD/TAPE MD/TAPE CD-R CD-R VCR 1 VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 DVR/VCR2...

  • Page 6: Installing Batteries In The Remote Controls

    GETTING STARTED Installing batteries in the remote controls Notes • Change all of the batteries if you notice conditions such as the operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash, or its light or display window become dim. •...

  • Page 7: Handling The Remote Control

    Handling the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation. Notes • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. •...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel AUDIO SELECT MAIN ZONE INPUT CBL/SAT VCR 1 ON/OFF DVR/ VCR 2 MASTER 1 MASTER ON/OFF Press inward to the ON position. • Turns on this unit. • Turns on the main room. •...
  • Page 9 8 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of this unit. 9 PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between selecting preset station numbers and tuning when TUNER is selected as the input source (see pages 47 to 52).

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. Set AMP/ SOURCE/TV to AMP to operate this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 96. POWER POWER STANDBY...
  • Page 11 B STANDBY Sets this unit, Zone 2 and Zone 3 to the standby mode (see page 30). Note This button is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward to the ON position. C POWER Turns on this unit, Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 30). Note This button is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward to the ON position.

  • Page 12: Zone 2/Zone 3 Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control This section describes the function of each control on the Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control used to control Zone 2 or Zone 3. POWER STANDBY TUNER CD-R PHONO CBL/SAT MD/TAPE V-AUX VCR1 DVR/VCR2 VOLUME PRESET...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display Note The XM indicator is only applicable to the U.S.A. model. 1 2 3 V-AUX DVR/VCR 2 VCR 1 DIGITAL PL x YPAO HiFi DSP DISCRETE SILENT VIRTUAL MATRIX CINEMA 1 YPAO indicator Lights up when the AUTO SETUP procedure is in progress and when the AUTO SETUP speaker settings are used without any modifications.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS J 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. K LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains an LFE signal. L Input channel and speaker indicators Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL S VIDEO VIDEO DVR/ VCR 2 OPTICAL CBL/ RS-232C IN 1 MONITOR OUT CBL/SAT MD/TAPE IN 2 CD-R MONITOR ZONE 2 DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks See pages 24, 25 and 27 for connection information. 2 DIGITAL INPUT jacks See pages 24, 25 and 27 for details.

  • Page 16: Connections

    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 17: Connecting Speakers

    SURROUND ZONE 2(3) terminals Connect surround speakers to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect surround back speakers to these terminals.
  • Page 18 CONNECTIONS Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation from each of the speaker cables. 10 mm Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. Loosen the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench. Speaker terminal wrench Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) Insert one bare wire into the hole on the side of each terminal.
  • Page 19 PRESENCE/ZONE 2(3) terminals Connect presence speakers to these terminals. Note You can also use these terminals to connect the Zone 2 speakers (see page 109). Open the tab. Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal. Return the tab to secure the wire. ■...
  • Page 20 CONNECTIONS (General model) • You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously. You can set to prioritize either set of speakers using the PR/SB Priority parameter in Manual Setup (see page 79). •...

  • Page 21: Using Bi-Wire And Bi-Amp Connections

    Using bi-wire and bi-AMP connections Some of the speakers commercially available these days have speaker wire connections that allow bi-wiring or bi- amplification to enhance the performance of the speaker system. This unit allows you to make bi-wire and bi-AMP connections to one speaker system.

  • Page 22: Information On Cables And Jacks Used For Connections

    CONNECTIONS Information on cables and jacks used for connections CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the main 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...

  • Page 23: Audio Jacks

    ■ Audio jacks This unit has four types of audio jacks (analog audio, digital audio coaxial, digital audio optical and HDMI). Connection depends on the availability of audio jacks on your other components. AUDIO AUDIO jacks For conventional analog audio signals. DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) jacks For digital audio signals transmitted via digital coaxial cables.
  • Page 24 CONNECTIONS ■ Video jacks This unit has four types of video jacks (composite, component, S-video and HDMI). Connection depends on the availability of input jacks on your monitor. When Conversion is set to On (see page 81), the analog video signals input at the VIDEO, S VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output at the VIDEO, S VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks interchangeably.

  • Page 25: Connecting Hdmi Components

    Connecting HDMI components This unit has the HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2 jacks for digital audio and video signal input as well as the HDMI OUT jack for digital audio and video signal output. Connect the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack of this unit to the HDMI OUT jack of other HDMI components (such as a DVD player).

  • Page 26: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connecting a DVD player DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Note Check the availability of jacks on your DVD player and select one type of connection for audio/video input/output. However, in case you make an HDMI connection, you can make both audio and video connections using a single HDMI cable. HDMI out Optical out Audio out...

  • Page 27: Connecting Other Video Components

    ■ Connecting other video components HDMI out Optical out DIGITAL INPUT VCR 2 OPTICAL CBL/SAT HDMI HDMI out Note Check the availability of jacks on your other video components and select one type of connection for audio/video input/output. However, in case you make an HDMI connection, you can make both audio and video connections using a single HDMI cable. Cable TV or satellite tuner Audio out...

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Video Aux Jacks On The Front Panel

    CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

  • Page 29: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components Optical in CD recorder Audio in DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE CD-R DIGITAL OUTPUT Optical out Coaxial out Notes • Check the availability of jacks on your audio components and select one type of connection for audio/video input/output. •...

  • Page 30: Connecting An External Amplifier

    2 SURROUND PRE OUT jacks Surround channel line output jacks. 3 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. 4 SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT jacks Surround back or presence channel line output jacks. If you only connect one external amplifier for the surround back channel, connect it to the left (L) jack.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Antennas

    • A property 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 AM loop antenna...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Power Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power cable ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete and then plug the AC power cable to an AC wall outlet. CAUTION Use the supplied AC cable.

  • Page 33: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Press MAIN ZONE ON/OFF, ZONE 2 ON/OFF or ZONE 3 ON/OFF on the front panel (or POWER on the remote control) to turn on this unit, Zone 2 or Zone 3. ON/OFF Front panel Remote control • When MASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward to the ON position, you can also press POWER or STANDBY on the remote control to turn on or set this unit, Zone 2 and Zone 3 to the standby mode simultaneously.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Using Auto Setup

    Using AUTO 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. • You can run AUTO SETUP using the system menu that appears in the GUI or in the front panel display.
  • Page 36 AUTO SETUP Press k / n repeatedly to select Wiring, Distance, Size, Equalizing or Level and then press h. Skip Wiring Check Distance Size Wiring Skip Distance Check Size Equalizing Wiring Distance Skip Size Check Equalizing Level Distance Size Skip Equalizing Check: Natural Level...

  • Page 37: Confirming The Results

    Press n to select Start and then press ENTER. Loud test tones are output from each speaker and “Measuring” appears during the AUTO SETUP procedure. Setup Menu Setup Type Start Press ENTER • To stop the AUTO SETUP procedure, press one of the / n / l / h) or ENTER.
  • Page 38 AUTO SETUP After all menu items have been measured, “Measurement Over” appears on the screen and the results for each item are displayed. • Press n and select Setup to set the measured values. • Press k and select Retry to retry the AUTO SETUP procedure.

  • Page 39: Playback

    CAUTION Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS.
  • Page 40 PLAYBACK Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the volume to the desired output level. VOLUME Front panel Rotate the PROGRAM selector on the front panel (or press one of the sound field program buttons on the remote control) to select the desired sound field program.

  • Page 41: Additional Operations

    Additional operations ■ Adjusting the tonal quality Use this feature to adjust the balance of bass and treble for the front L/R and center speaker channels. Press TONE CONTROL on the front panel repeatedly to select TREBLE or BASS. TONE CONTROL Rotate the PROGRAM selector to adjust the high-frequency response (TREBLE) or the...
  • Page 42 PLAYBACK ■ Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT on the front panel or MULTI CH IN on the remote control so that MULTI CH INPUT appears in the front panel display and on the video monitor. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel Note...
  • Page 43 ■ Enjoying 2-channel software in surround Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back in multiple channels. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control to switch between the Surround and Enhanced programs. SOURCE You can also press MOVIE or THX on the remote control to select the MOVIE THEATER or THX programs.
  • Page 44 PLAYBACK ■ Using PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit as well as shuts down the video circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound fidelity from analog and PCM sources. Notes • To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in the PURE DIRECT mode.

  • Page 45: Using The Sleep Timer

    ■ Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off any external components connected to the AC OUTLETS.

  • Page 46: Selecting Audio Input Modes

    PLAYBACK Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel or on the remote control again to turn the sound effect back on. STRAIGHT disappears from the front panel display. STRAIGHT EFFECT Front panel ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers.
  • Page 47 ■ Displaying information about the input source You can display the type, format and sampling frequency of the current input signal. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press GUI TOP on the remote control. The top display appears. GUI TOP TITLE SOURCE Sound...

  • Page 48: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for those components. AUDIO MULTI CH PRESET/ PRESET/ TUNING TUNING SELECT INPUT A/B/C/D/E TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MAIN ZONE INPUT SPEAKERS ZONE ON/OFF...

  • Page 49: Fm/Am Tuning

    Automatic tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. AUDIO MULTI CH PRESET/ PRESET/ TUNING SELECT INPUT A/B/C/D/E TUNING TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MAIN ZONE INPUT SPEAKERS ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL SOURCE/ REMOTE...

  • Page 50: Manual Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Manual tuning Manual tuning is effective when stations signals are weak. Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically change the reception mode to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in “Automatic tuning” to select TUNER and the reception band.
  • Page 51 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) on the front panel for more than 3 seconds. The preset group and number as well as the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After approximately 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the currently selected frequency and proceeds toward the higher frequencies.

  • Page 52: Manual Preset Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Manual preset tuning You can also store up to 40 FM or AM stations (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, A1 to E8) manually. Note You must first set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE and then press TUNER on the remote control to select TUNER as the input source.

  • Page 53: Selecting Preset Stations

    Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) on the front panel while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The station band and frequency appear in the front panel display with the preset group and number you have selected. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM V-AUX DVR/VCR 2 VCR 1 CBL/SAT MD/TAPE...

  • Page 54: Exchanging Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Press A/B/C/D/E (or l / h on the remote control) to select the preset station group. The preset group letter appears in the front panel display and changes each time you press the button. A/B/C/D/E Front panel Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (or PRESET k / n on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 through 8).

  • Page 55: Receiving Radio Data System Stations

    Receiving Radio Data System stations Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The Radio Data System function is carried out among the network stations. This unit can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks) when receiving Radio Data System...

  • Page 56: Pty Seek Function

    FM/AM TUNING 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. TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE PRESET GUI TOP EXIT PURE DIRECT TITLE MENU...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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. Changing parameter settings You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset parameters.
  • Page 59 Press k / n repeatedly to select Stereo/Surround and then press h. The following display appears. PRESET ENTER A/B/C/D/E STEREO MUSIC Munich ENTERTAINMENT Vienna MOVIE THEATER Freiburg Press k / n repeatedly to select the sound field program you want to adjust and then press h.

  • Page 60: 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 44) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

  • Page 61: Dolby Digital

    Remote Category Sources control button Program Cinema MULTI THX Game 2-CH THX Select2 Cinema STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL STANDARD D+PL x Movie STANDARD DOLBY D EX STANDARD STANDARD DTS 96/24 MULTI STANDARD DTS+PL x Movie STANDARD DTS+DOLBY EX STANDARD DTS ES STANDARD DTS 96/24 ES STANDARD...

  • Page 62: For Music Sources

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 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 “Basic operations”...

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 source sound decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 65 ■ 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: The longer the reverberation time, the more live the listening room environment seems.
  • Page 66 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Dialogue 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. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Choices: For 2ch Stereo...
  • Page 67 ■ Decode Type (Decoder type) For MOVIE THEATER Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using MOVIE THEATER programs. Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic x / Neo:6 For THX Cinema Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using THX Cinema. Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic x / Neo:6 For SURROUND Standard...

  • Page 68: Sound Field Program Speaker Layouts

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM SPEAKER LAYOUTS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM SPEAKER LAYOUTS Sound output from each speaker depends on the type of audio signals being input. Refer to the following diagrams in the table below to understand the speaker layout for each sound field program. Note Be advised that there may be no or not enough sound output from speakers depending on the type of input source being played back.
  • Page 69 2-channel audio (monaural) MUSIC Hall in Vienna The Bttm Line The Roxy Thtr ENTERTAINMENT Disco MUSIC Pop/Rock ENTERTAINMENT Variety/Sports Mono Movie Game THX Cinema THX Surround THX Select2 Cinema THX Music THX Game STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC MOVIE THEATER Enhanced DOLBY DIGITAL...
  • Page 70 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM SPEAKER LAYOUTS 2-channel audio (monaural) STANDARD PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music PLIIx Game Movie/Game Music MOVIE THEATER Enhanced PLIIx Movie STANDARD Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Cinema Music 5.1/6.1-channel 2-channel audio (stereo) audio * Movie/Music/Game When PR/SB Priority is set to Presence When PR/SB Priority is set to Surround Back...
  • Page 71 2-channel audio (monaural) MOVIE THEATER Enhanced Neo:6 Cinema STRAIGHT Monaural playback PURE DIRECT Monaural playback SOUND FIELD PROGRAM SPEAKER LAYOUTS 5.1/6.1-channel 2-channel audio (stereo) audio * When PR/SB Priority is set to Presence When PR/SB Priority is set to Surround Back 5.1/6.1-channel 5.1/6.1-channel...

  • Page 72: System Options

    SYSTEM OPTIONS You can use the following parameters 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 73 Option (Optional menu) Use to manually adjust the optional system settings. Item Dimmer Adjusts the GUI and front panel displays. Multi Zone Customizes the Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone B settings. Sur.Initialize Initializes the parameters of all or a group of sound field programs. Audio Select Selects the initial input mode of the source.

  • Page 74: Changing Parameter Settings

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Changing parameter settings Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. (Speaker set is used in the following example to change parameter settings.) Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Set > SOURCE TV VOL VOLUME – –...

  • Page 75: Input Select

    Input Select Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the level of the signal input at each jack. Choices: TUNER, PHONO, CD, CD-R, MD/TAPE, DVD, DTV, CBL/SAT, VCR1, DVR/VCR2, V-AUX, MULTI CH Note Some parameters described below may not be available for all input sources and some parameters are only available for specific...
  • Page 76 SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Rename (Rename) Use this feature to change the name of the inputs in the GUI or the front panel display menu. (DVD is used as the source component in the following example.) Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Rename Press an input selector button to select the input you want to change the name of.
  • Page 77 ■ Audio Select (Audio selection) This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. You can select the type of input signal you want to use. Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Audio Select > Choices: Auto, HDMI, Coax/Opt, Analog I/O Assignment Audio Select Auto...

  • Page 78: Manual Setup (Sound)

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Manual Setup (Sound) Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press GUI TOP on the remote control. SOURCE Press k / n on the remote control to select Manual Setup and then press h. PRESET ENTER A/B/C/D/E...
  • Page 79 ■ Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers and headphones. This setting is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. To access these parameters, select: Manual Setup >...
  • Page 80 SYSTEM OPTIONS Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied with the results. If you want to reset all PEQ parameter settings for the selected speaker, select RESET and press ENTER. Select EXIT and press ENTER to exit the settings window.
  • Page 81 Audio Delay (Audio delay) Use to delay the sound output and synchronize it with the video image. This may be necessary when using certain LCD monitors or projectors. Control range: 0 to 240 (ms) Muting Type Audio Delay Max Volume Initial Volume Max Volume (Maximum volume) Use to set the maximum volume level so that the sound...

  • Page 82: Manual Setup (Video)

    SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Channel Mute (Channel mute) Use to select specific speaker channels to be muted. Manual Setup > Sound > Channel Mute > Mode (Mode) Use to activate or deactivate the Channel Mute setting for each speaker. Choices: Off, On Presence R Subwoofer Mode...
  • Page 83 ■ Conversion (Video conversion) Use this feature to activate or deactivate the video conversion as well as the HDMI up-conversion of the analog video signals input at the composite video, S-video and component video jacks. Choices: Off, On Conversion Component I/P HDMI Up-Scaling •...
  • Page 84 SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ HDMI Aspect (HDMI aspect ratio) Use to select the HDMI aspect ratio. Choices: Through, 16:9 Normal Component I/P HDMI Up-Scaling HDMI Aspect Through Short Message 16:9 Normal Position • Select “Through” if you do not make any adjustments to the HDMI aspect ratio.

  • Page 85: Manual Setup (Basic)

    Manual Setup (Basic) Use this menu to set up basic system parameters. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press GUI TOP on the remote control. GUI TOP TITLE SOURCE BAND Press k / n on the remote control to select Manual Setup and then press h.
  • Page 86 SYSTEM OPTIONS Front (Front speakers) Choices: Large, Small Large Front Small Center Surround • Select “Large” if you have large front speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the front left and right channel signals to the front left and right speakers. •...
  • Page 87 Presence (Presence speakers) Choices: Yes, None Surround Surround Back Presence Bass Out None Bass Cross Over • Select “Yes” if you have presence speakers. • Select “None” if you do not have presence speakers. This unit directs all presence channel signals to the front left and right speakers.
  • Page 88 SYSTEM OPTIONS Speaker distances Control range: 0.30 to 24.00 m (1.0 to 80.0 ft) Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) Control step: 0.1 m (0.5 ft) • Front L adjusts the distance of the front left speaker. • Front R adjusts the distance of the front right speaker. •...

  • Page 89: Manual Setup (Option)

    ■ THX Set (THX settings) Use to manually adjust the THX settings. Manual Setup > Basic > THX Set > Speaker Distance Dimmer Dimmer Speaker B Speaker B Speaker Level SB Speaker Dist. THX Set Output Information Input Mode Zone 3 Volume SB Speaker Dist.
  • Page 90 SYSTEM OPTIONS When finished adjusting parameters, press ENTER on the remote control. PRESET ENTER A/B/C/D/E ■ Dimmer (Dimmer) Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Manual Setup > Option > Dimmer > Control range: –4 to 0 Dimmer Multi Zone Sur.Initialize...
  • Page 91 Zone2 Amplifier (Zone 2 amplifier) Use to select how the Zone 2 speakers are amplified. Choices: EXT, INT:Sur., INT:PRNS, INT:BOTH Speaker B Zone2 Amplifier INT:Sur. Zone3 Amplifier INT:PRNS Zone2 Volume • Select “EXT” if you want to connect your Zone 2 speakers through an external amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel of this unit.
  • Page 92 SYSTEM OPTIONS Zone2 Volume (Zone 2 volume) Use to select how the volume control will operate with regard to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks. When Zone2 Amplifier is set to “Internal”, this feature is automatically set to “Variable”. Choices: Fixed, Variable Zone2 Amplifier Fixed Zone3 Amplifier...
  • Page 93 ■ Sur.Initialize (Surround initialize) Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within sound field program groups. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.

  • Page 94: System Memory

    Support Audio RX-V2600 Other • Select “RX-V2600” to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit. The HDMI audio signals input at the HDMI IN jacks of this unit are not output to the HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit.

  • Page 95: Language

    ■ To load settings Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press GUI TOP on the remote control. The top display appears. GUI TOP TITLE SOURCE BAND Press k / n on the remote control repeatedly to select System Memory and then press h. Select Load and then press ENTER.

  • Page 96: Advanced Setup

    ADVANCED SETUP This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The ADVANCED SETUP menu offers additional operations to adjust 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. Using ADVANCED SETUP Press MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF position to set...
  • Page 97 ■ Remote sensor REMOTE SEN Use to activate or deactivate the signal-receiving capability of the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit. Choices: ON, OFF • Select ON if you want to activate the signal-receiving capability of the remote control sensor. •...

  • Page 98: Remote Control Features

    In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control these other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate remote control codes. This remote control also has a learn feature which allows the remote to acquire functions from other remote controls equipped with an infrared remote control transmitter.

  • Page 99: Controlling Each Component

    Controlling each component 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 100: Setting Remote Control Codes

    VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another YAMAHA remote control code. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE.
  • Page 101 Notes • You need to set the corresponding remote control AMP ID (see page 95). • When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you may be able to operate the other components simultaneously with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the alternative codes to operate this unit separately.

  • Page 102: Using Learn

    • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes for commercially available audio and video components (including YAMAHA components). If operation is not possible with any of the remote control codes, program the new remote control function using the Learn feature (see “Using LEARN”) or use the remote control supplied with the component.
  • Page 103 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar object. LEARN and the selected component name (ex. DVD) appear alternately in the display window. LEARN Notes • Do not press and hold LEARN. If you hold it down for more than 3 seconds, the remote enters the remote control code setting mode.

  • Page 104: Using Re-Name

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Using RE-NAME You can change the name of the input source that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a different name than the factory preset. This is useful when you have set the input selector to control a different component.

  • Page 105: Using Macro

    DVR/VCR2 You can turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit by connecting them to the AC OUTLETS on the rear panel of this unit. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component.
  • Page 106 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ MACRO operations Macro buttons POWER POWER POWER STANDBY FREQ/TEXT AUDIO SEL SLEEP DISC SKIP PHONO TUNER MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 MACRO ON/OFF Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON. Press a macro button. Notes •...

  • Page 107: Using Clear

    Press the buttons for the functions you want to include in the macro operation in sequence. You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you have set 10 steps, FULL appears and the remote control automatically exits the macro mode. POWER POWER STANDBY...

  • Page 108: Clearing A Learned Function

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Release the object used to press CLEAR to exit from the clearing mode. CLEAR Notes • C;NG appears in the display window if clearing was unsuccessful. In this case start over from step 3. • ERROR appears in the display window if you press a button not indicated in the respective step, or if you press more than one button simultaneously.

  • Page 109: Clearing A Macro Function

    ■ Clearing a macro function You can clear the function programmed for a certain macro button. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE. SOURCE Press MACRO using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “MCR ?” appears in the display window. MACRO Note If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30 seconds, the macro programming mode will be...

  • Page 110: Zone 2/Zone 3

    YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2 and Zone 3 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the CONTROL OUT jack on this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter.

  • Page 111: Selecting Zone 2 Or Zone 3

    ■ Using the internal amplifiers of this unit If you want to use one internal amplifier (surround or surround back) of this unit Connect the Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers directly to the SURROUND/ZONE 2(3) or PRESENCE/ZONE 2(3) terminals and select either INT:Sur.

  • Page 112: Controlling Zone 2 And Zone 3

    ZONE 2/ZONE 3 • You must complete this step within 5 seconds while the selected zone flashes in the front panel display. Otherwise, the currently selected zone mode is automatically canceled. In this case, press ZONE CONTROL again. • The initial setting is ZONE2 when both Zone 2 and Zone 3 are turned on.

  • Page 113: Using The Control Mode Of Zone 2 And Zone 3

    ■ Adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the volume level of the selected zone. Control range: –80 dB to +16.5 dB Control step: 0.5 dB VOLUME Note...

  • Page 114: Hdmi

    HDMI What is HDMI? HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital A/V (audio/ video) interface. Providing an interface between any A/V source (such as a set-top box or A/V receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television – DTV), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio using a single cable.

  • Page 115: Setting The Hdmi Parameters

    Setting the HDMI parameters ■ Assigning HDMI components You can assign an HDMI component to the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the rear panel of this unit so that the audio and video signals input via HDMI connection can be simultaneously played back.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    Set the input mode to AUTO or COAX/OPT. Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce. Connect HDMI components that support the HDCP copy protection standards. Set Support Audio to RX-V2600 in HDMI Set. Set Conversion to On. Remedy page —...
  • Page 117 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 118 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 in The input mode is set to ANALOG. the front panel display does not light up.) A humming sound...
  • Page 119 ■ Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is distortion, and There is multipath interference. clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
  • Page 120 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work or 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. AMP/SOURCE/TV is set incorrectly.
  • Page 121 ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug Phones! Headphones are connected. No Setup Menu! No setup menu items have been selected. Memory Guard! This setting is protected. During AUTO SETUP Error message Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not E01:No Front SP detected.
  • Page 122 • If warning W-1 or W-4 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. ■ HDMI...

  • Page 123: Glossary

    Audio information ■ ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs (Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left and Subwoofer) placing the two Surround Back speakers close...
  • Page 124 GLOSSARY ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.
  • Page 125 ■ THX Games Mode For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital.

  • Page 126: Video Information

    ■ 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 127: Parametric Equalizer Information

    Parametric equalizer information This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology, together with the Parametric EQ settings (see page 77), to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Gain and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics.

  • Page 128: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ... 130 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 Ω ... 165/205/260/340 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Asia, General, China and Korea models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω...
  • Page 129 GENERAL • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ... AC 120 V, 60 Hz [General and Asia model] ... AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz [China model] ... AC 220 V, 50 Hz [Korea model] ... AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ...
  • Page 130 0184, 0206 0184 TECHNICS 0056 0027 THORENS 0184 THULE 0184 0184 UNIVERSUM 0184 0900 VICTOR 0099 0206 WARDS 0184 YAMAHA 2300, 2301 0332 0206 0059, 0332 CD RECORDER 0184 KENWOOD 0653 MARANTZ 0653 0184, 0200 PHILIPS 0653 0059 YAMAHA 2400...

  • Page 131: Dvd Recorder

    PHILIPS 2808 PHILIPS PIONEER 2804, 2805, 2806 SHARP 2812, 2813 SONY 2809, 2810, 2811 PIONEER TOSHIBA 2803 VICTOR 2814 POLK AUDIO 1316 YAMAHA 2807 PROSCAN QUASAR LD PLAYER CARVER 0091 SABA DENON 0086 SANSUI MARANTZ 0091 SCHNEIDER MITSUBISHI 0086 SONY...
  • Page 132 BEKO 0397, 0513, 0741, EUROPHON 0742 FERGUSON BELL & HOWELL 0181 BEON 0064 BLAUPUNKT 0222 FIDELITY BLUE SKY 0695, 1064 FINLANDIA BONDSTEC 0274 FINLUX BRADFORD 0207 BRANDT 0136, 0362 FIRSTAR BROKSONIC 0263, 0490 FIRSTLINE BUSH 0036, 0064, 0398, FISHER 0401, 0695, 1064 0064 FLINT 0274...
  • Page 133 0078, 0087, 0119, WATSON 0183, 0205 WAYCON SQUAREVIEW 0198 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE STANDARD 0036 STARLITE 0207 STERN 0190, 0286 YAMAHA SUPREME 0027 SYLVANIA 0057, 0081, 0198 SYMPHONIC 0198, 0207 SYNCO 0027, 0087, 0119, 0120, 0205, 0478 YAPSHE SYSLINE 0064 YOKO T + A...
  • Page 134 0027, 0062, 0069, 0305 0074, 0075, 0087, 0066 0099, 0108, 0267 0108 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0267 0099 0108 XR-1000 0027, 0062, 0099 0069 YAMAHA 0068 0068, 0347 YAMISHI 0099 0070 YOKAN 0099 0064, 0075 YOKO 0267 0072, 0267, 0459 ZENITH 0027, 0060, 0066,...
  • Page 135 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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