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...(SCENE 43 Selecting a registered scene 43 Configuring scene assignments 43 Selecting the sound mode 44 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D 45 Enjoying unprocessed playback 47 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback 48 Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass 48 Enjoying compressed music ...with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer 48 Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Setting the frequency steps 49 ...
...(SCENE 43 Selecting a registered scene 43 Configuring scene assignments 43 Selecting the sound mode 44 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D 45 Enjoying unprocessed playback 47 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback 48 Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass 48 Enjoying compressed music ...with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer 48 Listening to FM/AM radio 49 Setting the frequency steps 49 ...
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...radio 65 Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks 67 Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only 68 Connecting Zone B speakers 68 Operating the Zone B 69 Useful functions 70... Configuring various functions (Setup menu 76 Setup menu items 77 Speaker 80 HDMI 84 Sound 86 ECO 89 Function 90 Network 92 Bluetooth 94 Language 95 Configuring the system settings... 109 Glossary 110 Audio information 110 HDMI and video information 111 Network information 111 Yamaha technologies 112 Supported devices and file formats 112 Video signal flow 113 Information on HDMI...
...radio 65 Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks 67 Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only 68 Connecting Zone B speakers 68 Operating the Zone B 69 Useful functions 70... Configuring various functions (Setup menu 76 Setup menu items 77 Speaker 80 HDMI 84 Sound 86 ECO 89 Function 90 Network 92 Bluetooth 94 Language 95 Configuring the system settings... 109 Glossary 110 Audio information 110 HDMI and video information 111 Network information 111 Yamaha technologies 112 Supported devices and file formats 112 Video signal flow 113 Information on HDMI...
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FEATURES What you to enjoy your room (YPAO) • Reproducing stereo or multichannel sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP) . p.65 . p.57 . p.43 En 5 Supports 2- p.53 * * Network ... music with one touch (SCENE) . to 5.1-channel (to a network . p.48 enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) • Playing back music in various styles. • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.54 . p.68 (Zone B)* * RX-V579 only HDMI Control Audio Audio/Video TV TV remote control Sequential operation of supported content...
FEATURES What you to enjoy your room (YPAO) • Reproducing stereo or multichannel sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP) . p.65 . p.57 . p.43 En 5 Supports 2- p.53 * * Network ... music with one touch (SCENE) . to 5.1-channel (to a network . p.48 enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) • Playing back music in various styles. • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.54 . p.68 (Zone B)* * RX-V579 only HDMI Control Audio Audio/Video TV TV remote control Sequential operation of supported content...
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...users change a song from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals. ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.45) The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function and Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) function (RX-V579 only) allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as speaker... functions! ❑ Connecting various devices (p.21) A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to create a 3-dimensional sound field that assists you with cable connections between the Yamaha AV receiver and Blu-ray player -
...users change a song from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals. ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.45) The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function and Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) function (RX-V579 only) allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as speaker... functions! ❑ Connecting various devices (p.21) A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to create a 3-dimensional sound field that assists you with cable connections between the Yamaha AV receiver and Blu-ray player -
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... • Standby Through is enabled (p.84) • Network Standby is enabled (p.93) • An iPod is in standby mode under any of output sounds (p.73). H AUX jack For connecting devices, such as preset stations (p.50). 7 PRESET keys Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.51). 8 FM... AM (p.49). 9 TUNING keys Select the radio frequency (p.49). 0 Front display Displays information (p.8). E SCENE keys Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. I USB jack For connecting a USB storage device (p.59) or an iPod (p.54). Enters the wireless LAN connection setup (...
... • Standby Through is enabled (p.84) • Network Standby is enabled (p.93) • An iPod is in standby mode under any of output sounds (p.73). H AUX jack For connecting devices, such as preset stations (p.50). 7 PRESET keys Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.51). 8 FM... AM (p.49). 9 TUNING keys Select the radio frequency (p.49). 0 Front display Displays information (p.8). E SCENE keys Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. I USB jack For connecting a USB storage device (p.59) or an iPod (p.54). Enters the wireless LAN connection setup (...
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...stereo FM radio signal. A Information display Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.71). C ZONE indicators (RX-V579 only) Indicate the zone to a BLUETOOTH device. 6 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep.... 5 BLUETOOTH indicator Light up while the unit is connecting to which signals are output. D Speaker indicators Indicate speaker terminals from which the sound is enabled. 0 Cursor indicators Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. Front display (indicators) a CHARGE OUT 1 2 ECO bc...
...stereo FM radio signal. A Information display Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.71). C ZONE indicators (RX-V579 only) Indicate the zone to a BLUETOOTH device. 6 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep.... 5 BLUETOOTH indicator Light up while the unit is connecting to which signals are output. D Speaker indicators Indicate speaker terminals from which the sound is enabled. 0 Cursor indicators Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. Front display (indicators) a CHARGE OUT 1 2 ECO bc...
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...• You can select directly each input source by pressing the following keys. However, Yamaha does not assure the operation of time has elapsed (sleep timer). D OPTION key Displays the option menu (p.72). (RX-V579) En 10 C MUTE key Mutes the audio output. Also, turn on the ... RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.91). 0 Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is in standby mode (p.43). 5 Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.44). 6 Input selection keys Select an input source for playback. B VOLUME keys Adjust the volume. Press repeatedly to set the time...
...• You can select directly each input source by pressing the following keys. However, Yamaha does not assure the operation of time has elapsed (sleep timer). D OPTION key Displays the option menu (p.72). (RX-V579) En 10 C MUTE key Mutes the audio output. Also, turn on the ... RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.91). 0 Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is in standby mode (p.43). 5 Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.44). 6 Input selection keys Select an input source for playback. B VOLUME keys Adjust the volume. Press repeatedly to set the time...
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... unit's speaker impedance to "6 Ω MIN". Two subwoofers connected to 7.1-channel system, and RX-V479 supports 2- Speaker type Front (L) Front (R) Center Surround (L) Surround (R) Surround back (L)*1 Surround back (R)*1 Surround back*1 Subwoofer Abbr. Function 1 Produce front left/right channel sounds (stereo sounds). 2 3 Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue and vocals). 4 Produce surround left/right channel...
... unit's speaker impedance to "6 Ω MIN". Two subwoofers connected to 7.1-channel system, and RX-V479 supports 2- Speaker type Front (L) Front (R) Center Surround (L) Surround (R) Surround back (L)*1 Surround back (R)*1 Surround back*1 Subwoofer Abbr. Function 1 Produce front left/right channel sounds (stereo sounds). 2 3 Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue and vocals). 4 Produce surround left/right channel...
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...6 7 30 cm (1 ft) or more 6.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 8 5 10° to 30° 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 5 10° to 30° • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). •...2 4 9 3 5 • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.82) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). • You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side. En 13
...6 7 30 cm (1 ft) or more 6.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 8 5 10° to 30° 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 5 10° to 30° • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). •...2 4 9 3 5 • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.82) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). • You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side. En 13
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... unit or the speakers. The 2 subwoofers output the same sound. • When using only one another or come into ... CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI AMP /ZONE B SINGLE 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 2 9 3 4 5 7.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) The unit (rear) DC OUT PB 5V 0.5A Y OR OUT 1 FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI AMP... /ZONE B SINGLE 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 2 9 3 9 4 6 5 7 • (RX-V579 only) You can connect 2 subwoofers (with the unit's metal parts. Caution • Remove the unit's power cable from an...
... unit or the speakers. The 2 subwoofers output the same sound. • When using only one another or come into ... CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI AMP /ZONE B SINGLE 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 2 9 3 4 5 7.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) The unit (rear) DC OUT PB 5V 0.5A Y OR OUT 1 FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI AMP... /ZONE B SINGLE 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 2 9 3 9 4 6 5 7 • (RX-V579 only) You can connect 2 subwoofers (with the unit's metal parts. Caution • Remove the unit's power cable from an...
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... stereo pin cable (RCA cable). Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through output) features. • Use high speed HDMI cables to prevent signal quality degradation. • The unit's HDMI jacks support the ... (through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Use a digital coaxial cable. HDMI cable ■ Video jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (RX-V579 only) Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB), and chrominance red (PR). We recommend using the cable. ...
... stereo pin cable (RCA cable). Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through output) features. • Use high speed HDMI cables to prevent signal quality degradation. • The unit's HDMI jacks support the ... (through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Use a digital coaxial cable. HDMI cable ■ Video jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (RX-V579 only) Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB), and chrominance red (PR). We recommend using the cable. ...
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To continue the language setup, press RETURN. 3 Press SETUP. 4 Use the cursor keys to select the desired language. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 En 27 If not,... in English only. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 5 Use the cursor keys ...
To continue the language setup, press RETURN. 3 Press SETUP. 4 Use the cursor keys to select the desired language. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 En 27 If not,... in English only. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 5 Use the cursor keys ...
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... settings for each scene. The unit turns on /off, and target zones (RX-V579 only) with a scene selection. SCENE Input HDMI 1 Sound program Sci-Fi Compressed Music Enhancer Off SCENE link playback On Target zone (RX-V579 only) Zone A AV 1 [AUDIO 1] STRAIGHT NET RADIO TUNER 7ch ... Stereo] On On On On Off Off Zone A Zone A Zone A Texts in the "Setup" menu to the corresponding scene are registered for RX-V479. CHARGE OUT ECO SET ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. En 43 The input source and settings registered to "On". Selecting a registered scene 1...
... settings for each scene. The unit turns on /off, and target zones (RX-V579 only) with a scene selection. SCENE Input HDMI 1 Sound program Sci-Fi Compressed Music Enhancer Off SCENE link playback On Target zone (RX-V579 only) Zone A AV 1 [AUDIO 1] STRAIGHT NET RADIO TUNER 7ch ... Stereo] On On On On Off Off Zone A Zone A Zone A Texts in the "Setup" menu to the corresponding scene are registered for RX-V479. CHARGE OUT ECO SET ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. En 43 The input source and settings registered to "On". Selecting a registered scene 1...
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...source by pressing PROGRAM repeatedly (p.45). ❑ I want to enjoy listening to music sources or stereo playback. • Select a sound program suitable for music or stereo playback by pressing PROGRAM repeatedly (p.46). ❑ I want to enjoy multichannel playback from other circuitry to... the electrical noise from 2-channel sources. • Select a surround decoder in the "Option" menu (p.72). ❑ I want to enjoy unprocessed sounds in original channels. • Switch to the straight decode mode by pressing STRAIGHT (p.47). ❑ I want to compressed music. • Enable ...
...source by pressing PROGRAM repeatedly (p.45). ❑ I want to enjoy listening to music sources or stereo playback. • Select a sound program suitable for music or stereo playback by pressing PROGRAM repeatedly (p.46). ❑ I want to enjoy multichannel playback from other circuitry to... the electrical noise from 2-channel sources. • Select a surround decoder in the "Option" menu (p.72). ❑ I want to enjoy unprocessed sounds in original channels. • Switch to the straight decode mode by pressing STRAIGHT (p.47). ❑ I want to compressed music. • Enable ...
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... rear. This program is ideal for greater concentration. The sound field restrains reverberations, but suitably stereophonic. Drama Mono Movie Sports Action Game Roleplaying Game This program features stable reverberations that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). The program creates... a pleasant space with a variety of sound programs that match a wide range of spectacular movie productions. This program...
... rear. This program is ideal for greater concentration. The sound field restrains reverberations, but suitably stereophonic. Drama Mono Movie Sports Action Game Roleplaying Game This program features stable reverberations that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). The program creates... a pleasant space with a variety of sound programs that match a wide range of spectacular movie productions. This program...
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... stereo playback. 2ch Stereo 7ch Stereo 5ch Stereo Use this program to 2 channels, and then outputs the sound from the front speakers (this program does not utilize CINEMA DSP). (RX-V579: 7ch Stereo, RX-V479: 5ch Stereo) Use this program to mix down multichannel sources to enjoy videos of pop, rock, and ...jazz concerts, as if you are sitting in the front row in front of a small stage. This program creates the sound field of a 460-seat ...
... stereo playback. 2ch Stereo 7ch Stereo 5ch Stereo Use this program to 2 channels, and then outputs the sound from the front speakers (this program does not utilize CINEMA DSP). (RX-V579: 7ch Stereo, RX-V479: 5ch Stereo) Use this program to mix down multichannel sources to enjoy videos of pop, rock, and ...jazz concerts, as if you are sitting in the front row in front of a small stage. This program creates the sound field of a 460-seat ...
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...(or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder) suitable for movies. The previously selected surround decoder is enabled or disabled. ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL • (RX-V579 only) To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are connected or when "Surround Back" in the "Setup...MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Enjoying unprocessed playback You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. ■ Playing back in original channels (straight decode) When the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit ...
...(or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder) suitable for movies. The previously selected surround decoder is enabled or disabled. ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL • (RX-V579 only) To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are connected or when "Surround Back" in the "Setup...MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Enjoying unprocessed playback You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. ■ Playing back in original channels (straight decode) When the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit ...
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...Enhancer is enabled or disabled. Adjusting the tone control - "ENHANCER" lights up CHARGE OUT ECO ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. En 48 Selecting sound programs - Viewing information on -screen and "Option" menus - This function can also use "Extra Bass" (p.81) in the "Setup" menu to...SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in ...
...Enhancer is enabled or disabled. Adjusting the tone control - "ENHANCER" lights up CHARGE OUT ECO ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. En 48 Selecting sound programs - Viewing information on -screen and "Option" menus - This function can also use "Extra Bass" (p.81) in the "Setup" menu to...SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in ...
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..." is displayed. • To cancel the search, press RETURN. • Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the current program Clock Time Current time DSP Program Sound mode name Audio Decoder Decoder name Frequency Frequency En 52 • "Program Service", "Program Type", "Radio Text", and "Clock Time" are found. CHARGE OUT ECO...
..." is displayed. • To cancel the search, press RETURN. • Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the current program Clock Time Current time DSP Program Sound mode name Audio Decoder Decoder name Frequency Frequency En 52 • "Program Service", "Program Type", "Radio Text", and "Clock Time" are found. CHARGE OUT ECO...
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... name) NET RADIO Song (song title), Album (album name), Station (station name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) TUNER Frequency (frequency), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) (U.K. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes...song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) During simple playback of the audio decoder currently activated is activated, "Decoder Off" appears. ** RX-V479 only En 71 Decoder ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Item name About 3 seconds later...
... name) NET RADIO Song (song title), Album (album name), Station (station name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) TUNER Frequency (frequency), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) (U.K. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes...song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) During simple playback of the audio decoder currently activated is activated, "Decoder Off" appears. ** RX-V479 only En 71 Decoder ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Item name About 3 seconds later...