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...can do with the unit 6 Useful applications 8 Part names and functions 9 Front panel (RX-V779 9 Front panel (RX-V679 10 Front display (indicators 11 Rear panel (RX-V779 12 Rear panel (RX-V679 13 Remote control 14 PREPARATIONS 16 General setup procedure 16 1 Placing speakers 17 2 Connecting...54 Configuring scene assignments 54 Selecting the sound mode 55 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D 56 Enjoying unprocessed playback 59 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct 60 Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer 60 Listening to FM...
...can do with the unit 6 Useful applications 8 Part names and functions 9 Front panel (RX-V779 9 Front panel (RX-V679 10 Front display (indicators 11 Rear panel (RX-V779 12 Rear panel (RX-V679 13 Remote control 14 PREPARATIONS 16 General setup procedure 16 1 Placing speakers 17 2 Connecting...54 Configuring scene assignments 54 Selecting the sound mode 55 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D 56 Enjoying unprocessed playback 59 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct 60 Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer 60 Listening to FM...
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...94 Configuring input sources (Input menu 94 Input menu items 94 Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu 96 Scene menu items 97 Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (DSP Program menu 98 DSP Program menu items 99 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 101 Setup menu items 102 Speaker ...(Manual Setup 104 Sound 107 Video 109 HDMI 110 Network 111 Bluetooth 113 Multi Zone 114 Function 115 ECO 116 Language 117 Viewing information about the unit (...
...94 Configuring input sources (Input menu 94 Input menu items 94 Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu 96 Scene menu items 97 Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (DSP Program menu 98 DSP Program menu items 99 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 101 Setup menu items 102 Speaker ...(Manual Setup 104 Sound 107 Video 109 HDMI 110 Network 111 Bluetooth 113 Multi Zone 114 Function 115 ECO 116 Language 117 Viewing information about the unit (...
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... Allows you can do with the unit Wide variety of a TV, AV receiver, and BD/DVD player (HDMI Control) . p.60 enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) • Playing back music in various styles. • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.77 . p.80 iPod/iPhone/... supported HDMI Control Speakers Audio BD/DVD player Audio/Video AV receiver (the unit) Change the input source and favorite settings with . p.56 sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP) • Enjoying compressed music with one touch (SCENE) . p.73 . p.54...
... Allows you can do with the unit Wide variety of a TV, AV receiver, and BD/DVD player (HDMI Control) . p.60 enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) • Playing back music in various styles. • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.77 . p.80 iPod/iPhone/... supported HDMI Control Speakers Audio BD/DVD player Audio/Video AV receiver (the unit) Change the input source and favorite settings with . p.56 sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP) • Enjoying compressed music with one touch (SCENE) . p.73 . p.54...
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...video and audio output (p.107). VSBS ❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed in your own room (CINEMA DSP 3D). Use "Language" in surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the "Input" menu to change the on-screen menu language... Full of useful functions! ❑ Connecting various devices (p....TV speakers may be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is no space to place them in the front and enjoy multichannel surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.25) When using the surround speakers to add a sense of video/audio...
...video and audio output (p.107). VSBS ❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed in your own room (CINEMA DSP 3D). Use "Language" in surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the "Input" menu to change the on-screen menu language... Full of useful functions! ❑ Connecting various devices (p....TV speakers may be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is no space to place them in the front and enjoy multichannel surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.25) When using the surround speakers to add a sense of video/audio...
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... speaker system. Useful applications ■ AV CONTROLLER ■ AV SETUP GUIDE (for tablet) "AV CONTROLLER" will turn your Yamaha network products. Functions • Power on/off and volume adjustment • Input, scene and sound mode selection • DSP Parameter adjustment • Playback control (including music selection for some sources) • For details...
... speaker system. Useful applications ■ AV CONTROLLER ■ AV SETUP GUIDE (for tablet) "AV CONTROLLER" will turn your Yamaha network products. Functions • Power on/off and volume adjustment • Input, scene and sound mode selection • DSP Parameter adjustment • Playback control (including music selection for some sources) • For details...
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Part names and functions Front panel (RX-V779) 1 2 3456 7 89 : A B MAIN ZONE INPUT ...STRAIGHT key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.59). En 9 PURE DIRECT VOLUME L G SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. I J K 8 FM and AM keys Switch between FM and AM (p.61). 9... B PURE DIRECT key Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.60). D PHONES jack For connecting headphones. H PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.55). L VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume. Also, turns on the front display (p.90). ...
Part names and functions Front panel (RX-V779) 1 2 3456 7 89 : A B MAIN ZONE INPUT ...STRAIGHT key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.59). En 9 PURE DIRECT VOLUME L G SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. I J K 8 FM and AM keys Switch between FM and AM (p.61). 9... B PURE DIRECT key Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.60). D PHONES jack For connecting headphones. H PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.55). L VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume. Also, turns on the front display (p.90). ...
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... the radio frequency (p.61). E INPUT keys Select an input source. L G SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. H PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.55). Front panel (RX-V679) 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 :A B C MAIN ZONE YPAO MIC PHONES SILENT CINEMA ZONE 2 ZONE CONTROL INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET... VOLUME D 1 MAIN ZONE z key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 2 Standby indicator Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of output sounds (p.92). L VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume.
... the radio frequency (p.61). E INPUT keys Select an input source. L G SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. H PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.55). Front panel (RX-V679) 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 :A B C MAIN ZONE YPAO MIC PHONES SILENT CINEMA ZONE 2 ZONE CONTROL INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET... VOLUME D 1 MAIN ZONE z key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 2 Standby indicator Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of output sounds (p.92). L VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume.
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... OUT (RX-V679 only) Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. A MUTE Blinks when audio is working . C VIRTUAL Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal. B Volume indicator Indicates the current volume. En 11 E Information display Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode...
... OUT (RX-V679 only) Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. A MUTE Blinks when audio is working . C VIRTUAL Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal. B Volume indicator Indicates the current volume. En 11 E Information display Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode...
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... switch Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is in standby mode (p.54). 6 PROGRAM keys Select a sound program (p.55). 7 External device operation keys Displays menus for the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.139). 8 ON SCREEN...is controlled by the remote control (p.85). 5 SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. model) En 14 B Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.55). RETURN Returns to select a desired network source) PHONO (RX-V779 [except for playback. Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 1 2 3...
... switch Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is in standby mode (p.54). 6 PROGRAM keys Select a sound program (p.55). 7 External device operation keys Displays menus for the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.139). 8 ON SCREEN...is controlled by the remote control (p.85). 5 SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. model) En 14 B Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.55). RETURN Returns to select a desired network source) PHONO (RX-V779 [except for playback. Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 1 2 3...
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...Presence (L) Presence (R) Subwoofer Abbr. In combination with CINEMA DSP 3D (p.56), the presence speakers R create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in the front side, use five speakers in your room. We recommend using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with... built-in amplifier) in amplifier) to the unit. To reinforce the rear left /right channel sounds. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Speaker system (the number of channels) 7.1+2 7.1 7.1 6.1 5.1 Front 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.1...
...Presence (L) Presence (R) Subwoofer Abbr. In combination with CINEMA DSP 3D (p.56), the presence speakers R create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in the front side, use five speakers in your room. We recommend using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with... built-in amplifier) in amplifier) to the unit. To reinforce the rear left /right channel sounds. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Speaker system (the number of channels) 7.1+2 7.1 7.1 6.1 5.1 Front 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.1...
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... 4 5 This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using surround back speakers) 1 2 9 3 4 6 5 7 ...• The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents. En 18 This speaker system creates...
... 4 5 This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using surround back speakers) 1 2 9 3 4 6 5 7 ...• The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents. En 18 This speaker system creates...
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... surround speakers using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to "Front". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). This system is set to the rear sound field. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 5 Front 5.1-channel system (using presence speakers) E ...the front side, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) when "Layout (Surround)" (p.105) in the "Setup" menu is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel...
... surround speakers using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to "Front". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). This system is set to the rear sound field. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 5 Front 5.1-channel system (using presence speakers) E ...the front side, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) when "Layout (Surround)" (p.105) in the "Setup" menu is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel...
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... are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers using a 6-ohm speaker for 8-ohm speakers. En 20 In this case, you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP). • Add the center speaker to an AC wall outlet. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front display. When using the front...
... are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers using a 6-ohm speaker for 8-ohm speakers. En 20 In this case, you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP). • Add the center speaker to an AC wall outlet. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front display. When using the front...
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...), and chrominance red (PR). Use a video pin cable. Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Digital coaxial cable COAXIAL ❑ AUDIO jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. MONITOR OUT Component video cable ❑ VIDEO jacks Transmit analog...
...), and chrominance red (PR). Use a video pin cable. Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Digital coaxial cable COAXIAL ❑ AUDIO jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. MONITOR OUT Component video cable ❑ VIDEO jacks Transmit analog...
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...the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. When using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect other devices Connecting an external power amplifier (RX-V779 only) When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power ... that does not have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can control an external device in the "Setup" menu. Remove the power cable of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before connecting them . When using an external amplifier...
...the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. When using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect other devices Connecting an external power amplifier (RX-V779 only) When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power ... that does not have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can control an external device in the "Setup" menu. Remove the power cable of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before connecting them . When using an external amplifier...
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...STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT RETURN 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). • If you are output at ... 9 4 3 YPAO microphone 5 Ear height MIN MAX MIN MAX En 36 You can use of the unit adopts the YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) technology that you turn on the unit. 2 Turn on the front panel. • Place the YPAO microphone at high volume and ...
...STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT RETURN 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). • If you are output at ... 9 4 3 YPAO microphone 5 Ear height MIN MAX MIN MAX En 36 You can use of the unit adopts the YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) technology that you turn on the unit. 2 Turn on the front panel. • Place the YPAO microphone at high volume and ...
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... (multi measure). b Use the cursor keys to enjoy surround sound. This completes the preparations. See "Measuring at only one listening position (single measure)" (p.38) to enjoy surround sound in the room. The speaker settings will be optimized to suit...always be seated most frequently. Take the measurements at one position. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT Cursor keys ENTER RETURN (RX-V679) The following screen appears on the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO ...
... (multi measure). b Use the cursor keys to enjoy surround sound. This completes the preparations. See "Measuring at only one listening position (single measure)" (p.38) to enjoy surround sound in the room. The speaker settings will be optimized to suit...always be seated most frequently. Take the measurements at one position. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT Cursor keys ENTER RETURN (RX-V679) The following screen appears on the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO ...
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... positions. • If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as on the TV when the measurement at multiple listening positions (multi measure) (RX-V779 only) When "Multi Position" is set to the next listening position and press ENTER. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6...(e/r) to select "YES" or "NO" to 8) have been taken. Press ENTER again to the volume so that you can enjoy natural sounds even at all listening positions (up to enable/disable YPAO Volume and press ENTER. The following screen appears on top of the speaker settings. ...
... positions. • If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as on the TV when the measurement at multiple listening positions (multi measure) (RX-V779 only) When "Multi Position" is set to the next listening position and press ENTER. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6...(e/r) to select "YES" or "NO" to 8) have been taken. Press ENTER again to the volume so that you can enjoy natural sounds even at all listening positions (up to enable/disable YPAO Volume and press ENTER. The following screen appears on top of the speaker settings. ...
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... measurement results, select "Result". Caution • The YPAO microphone is enabled, the high- When you have taken measurements at the positions you can enjoy natural sounds even at low volume. • You can also enable/disable YPAO Volume in "YPAO Volume" (p.92) in the "Option" menu. 7 Disconnect the YPAO microphone from...
... measurement results, select "Result". Caution • The YPAO microphone is enabled, the high- When you have taken measurements at the positions you can enjoy natural sounds even at low volume. • You can also enable/disable YPAO Volume in "YPAO Volume" (p.92) in the "Option" menu. 7 Disconnect the YPAO microphone from...
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... for each scene. For details, refer to a scene. • Select an input source (p.53) • Select a sound program (p.55) • Enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer (p.60) • (RX-V779 only) Selecting an HDMI output jack (p.53) 2 Hold down the desired SCENE key until "SET Complete" appears on...SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO Input Sound program Compressed Music Enhancer HDMI output jack (RX-V779 only) HDMI 1 MOVIE (Sci-Fi) Off HDMI OUT 1+2 AV 4 STRAIGHT NET RADIO TUNER MUSIC MUSIC (7ch...
... for each scene. For details, refer to a scene. • Select an input source (p.53) • Select a sound program (p.55) • Enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer (p.60) • (RX-V779 only) Selecting an HDMI output jack (p.53) 2 Hold down the desired SCENE key until "SET Complete" appears on...SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO Input Sound program Compressed Music Enhancer HDMI output jack (RX-V779 only) HDMI 1 MOVIE (Sci-Fi) Off HDMI OUT 1+2 AV 4 STRAIGHT NET RADIO TUNER MUSIC MUSIC (7ch...