RX-V2500_U-cv.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 2004 6:42 PM U RX-V2500 RX-V2500 AV Receiver © 2004 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page i Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page ii Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page iii Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 1 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS FEATURES............................................................. 2 GETTING STARTED............................................ 3 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS...............................................45 Supplied accessories .................................................. 3 Installing batteries in the remote controls.................. 3 For movie/video sources............
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 2 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM FEATURES FEATURES Built-in 7-channel power amplifier Other features ◆ Minimum RMS Output Power (0.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 3 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Batteries (4) (AAA, LR03) Power cable Speaker terminal wrench Optimizer microphone 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 4 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 (U.S.A.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 5 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS C INPUT MODE Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of signals received when one component is connected to two or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 39). D REC OUT/ZONE 2 (U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia models only) Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder and ZONE 2 outputs independently of the source you are listening to or watching in the main room.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 6 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM 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 66.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 7 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS W LEARN Used to set up the remote control code or program functions from other remote controls (see page 69). J SELECT k/n Selects another component that you can control independently of the input component selected with the input selector buttons. ■ U.K. and Europe models only K VOL +/– Increases or decreases the volume level.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 8 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 9 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display V–AUX MATRIX DISCRETE DIGITAL PL PL EX PL x DVR/VCR2 VCR 1 NIGHT VIRTUAL 96 24 THX PCM 0 A 3 4 CBL/SAT SP AB 5 DTV 6 DVD MD/TAPE 7 8 CD–R CD TUNER PHONO PS PTY RT CT EON AUTO STEREO YPAO PTY HOLD MEMORY TUNED HiFi DSP SILENT CINEMA ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 SLEEP B 9 ft mS dB C D E F G P (U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and H dB MUTE VOLUME 96/24 L C R LFE SL SB SR I J K L M NO Q (U.K.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 10 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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 an LFE signal. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of current digital input signal.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 11 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL TUNER 3 VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO MD/TAPE 4 AUDIO 7 AUDIO L R 8 REMOTE L R 9 0 CONTROL OUT 2 1 IN (PLAY) DVD FM ANT 56 INTRODUCTION 1 1 2 AC IN IN OUT IN OUT +12V 15mA MAX. MD/TAPE CD-R 75Ω UNBAL.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 12 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SPEAKER SETUP + SPEAKER SETUP Surround speakers (SR and SL) Speaker placement For best results, place the speakers as illustrated below. PL PR C FR FL 30˚ SL SR 60˚ SL 80˚ The surround speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 13 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SPEAKER SETUP ■ Di-pole speaker layout Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please place the surround and surround back speakers according to the speaker layout below. FL FR C SR 30˚ 30˚ SBL SBR :Di-pole speaker :Direction of di-pole speaker Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 14 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SPEAKER SETUP 5 Tighten the knob to secure the wire. Speaker terminal wrench 5 4 3 Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) ■ Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or PRESENCE speaker terminals 1 3 2 1 Open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal. 3 Return the tab to secure the wire. ■ Banana plug connections (With the exception of U.K.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 15 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SPEAKER SETUP 9 10 4 2 1 7 3 8 6 5 Front speakers (A) Right Left Speaker layout Center speaker 1 2 R 3 – A – + + – B – + + – – + + FRONT Front speakers (B) 4 L CENTER – + L R SURROUND FRONT L R R L L R SURROUND + SUB WOOFER CENTER R R + – – + L L – SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SPEAKERS PRESENCE/ZONE 2 SINGLE (U.S.A.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 16 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SPEAKER SETUP ■ FRONT terminals ■ CENTER terminals Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the FRONT A or B terminals. Connect a center speaker to these terminals. Note ■ SUBWOOFER jack The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems simultaneously.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 17 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. This unit has three types of video jacks. Connection depends on the availability of input jacks on your monitor. The signals input through the S VIDEO jacks on this unit are automatically converted for output through the VIDEO jacks. When “Video Conv.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 18 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS Connecting video components ■ Connections for DVD playback Coaxial out Audio out Optical out C DVD player Video out R O VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO L R DVD Video monitor DVD Video in COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR DVD DVD MONITOR OUT MONITOR ZONE 3 OUTPUT (U.S.A.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 19 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM 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 preamplifier.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 20 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS ■ Connections for other video components Optical out Audio out Cable TV or satellite tuner Video out O VIDEO R L R L AUDIO CBL/ SAT IN VCR 1 OUT COMPONENT VIDEO CBL/SAT DTV CBL/ SAT DVR/ VCR 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT (U.S.A.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 21 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components ■ Connections for audio components O Optical in Optical in MD recorder or tape deck CD recorder Audio in Audio out L R L Audio in R L R PREPARATION R O Audio out L AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL R MD/TAPE L IN (PLAY) MD/TAPE CD-R OUT (REC) GND CD IN (PLAY) CD-R OUT (REC) CD PHONO CD DIGITAL INPUT R (U.S.A.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 22 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to an external amplifier If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks as follows. Notes • When audio pin plugs are connected to the PRE OUT jacks for output to an external amplifier, it is not necessary to use the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 23 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS Connecting the antennas Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. AM loop antenna (included) 3 Indoor FM antenna (included) Notes TUNER 75Ω UNBAL. GND AM ANT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR DVD DTV • The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 24 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS Connecting the power cable ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the power cable to an AC wall outlet. CAUTION AC OUTLETS Do not use other AC power cables. Use the one provided. Use of other power cables may result in fire hazard or electrical shock. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) (U.S.A. model) VOLTAGE SELECTOR U.K. and Australia models............
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 25 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM CONNECTIONS Speaker impedance setting Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. 1 Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. On the front panel, while holding down STRAIGHT/EFFECT, press STANDBY/ON. “SP IMP.–8ΩMIN” appears on the front panel display.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 26 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 27 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM AUTO SETUP Starting the setup 4 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. Press k/n repeatedly to select Setup Menu, then press h.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 28 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM AUTO SETUP For Equalizing, press k/n to select: Skip To skip the selected item and perform no adjustments. Check: Natural To average out the frequency response of all speakers with higher frequencies being less emphasized. Recommended if the “Flat” setting sounds a little harsh. Check: Flat To average the frequency response of all speakers. Recommended if all of your speakers are of similar quality.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 29 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM AUTO SETUP Confirming the results If you set Setup Type to Step. The results are displayed individually after each analysis. You can confirm the results of each analysis. Distance If you set Setup Type to Auto. The results are displayed after all items have been analysed.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 30 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM AUTO SETUP ■ Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Cause Remedy Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. Unplug Phones! Headphones are connected. • Unplug the headphones. No Setup Menu! No setup menu items have been selected. • Select at least one setup menu item.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 31 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM AUTO SETUP After auto setup The following warning messages are displayed after analysis is complete to inform you of possible problems. We recommend that you check the contents of each message, then select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again. Warning message Cause Remedy W1:Out of Phase Speaker polarity is incorrect. This message may appear depending on the speakers even when they are connected correctly.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 32 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Basic operations 1 3 4 6 Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel. Each press turns the respective speakers on or off. SPEAKERS A B A SPEAKERS B or +10 ENT. VOLUME Front panel INPUT Remote control PURE DIRECT STANDBY /ON When bi-wiring, select both A and B.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 33 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK 7 Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field program. See page 45 for details about sound field programs. Selecting sound field programs ■ Front panel operation VOLUME INPUT PURE DIRECT PROGRAM or STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE 1 2 3 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 34 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK ■ Remote control operation Additional operations AMP + + + TV VOL CH VOL SOURCE – – – AMP/SOURCE/TV ■ To adjust the tone TV A/B/C/D/E TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE TOP EXIT TITLE MENU PURE DIRECT NIGHT AUDIO ENTER STRAIGHT RETURN DISPLAY EFFECT STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN 1 2 3 4 THX STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR 5 6 7 8 1 MEMORY 2 9 0 MOVIE Sound field program buttons PROGRAM A SPEAKERS B +10 ENT.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 35 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK ■ Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor. MULTI CH INPUT MULTI CH IN or Front panel Remote control Note When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display and/or the video monitor, no other source can be played.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 36 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK ■ Enjoying 2-channel software in surround Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multiple channels. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press STANDARD on the remote control to switch between the SUR. STANDARD and SUR. ENHANCED programs. 6 Or press MOVIE or THX on the remote control to select the MOVIE THEATER or THX programs. THX 4 or 5 Press SELECT on the remote control to select the decoder.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 37 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK ■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (PURE DIRECT) PURE DIRECT bypasses this unit’s decoders and DSP processors as well as shuts down the video circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound fidelity from analog and PCM sources. Press PURE DIRECT to activate pure direct. The button lights up and the front panel display automatically goes out.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 38 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK ■ Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback from multichannel sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. STEREO PROGRAM or Front panel MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE 1 2 3 4 THX STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR 5 6 7 8 1 MEMORY 2 9 0 ■ Playing video sources in the background You can combine images from a video source with sound from an audio source.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 39 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PLAYBACK ■ Displaying information about the input source Selecting input modes You can display the type, format and sampling frequency of the current input signal. This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signal you want to use. 1 Select the input source. PHONO TUNER CD MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R DTV VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 DVD INPUT or 1 Press TOP on the remote control.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 40 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TUNING TUNING Automatic and manual tuning 4 There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 41 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TUNING Notes Presetting stations ■ Automatically presetting FM stations You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through E8) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 42 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TUNING ■ Manually presetting stations You can also store up to 40 FM or AM stations (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through E8) manually. 4 VOLUME INPUT PURE DIRECT 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 43 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TUNING Selecting preset stations Exchanging preset stations You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 44 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM RECORDING RECORDING You can use the REC OUT/ZONE 2 or REC OUT control to record one source while watching and/or listening to another source. Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for those components.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 45 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 46 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features THX: THX Surr. EX THX processing for any 5.1 channel source. DOLBY DIGITAL: SUR. STANDARD Standard 5.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources. DOLBY DIGITAL: SUR. ENHANCED CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Digital sources. q D+PLIIxMovie: SUR. STANDARD Standard 7.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources. q D+PLIIxMovie: SUR. ENHANCED CINEMA DSP enhanced 7.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 47 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features PRO LOGIC: SUR. STANDARD Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources. PRO LOGIC: SUR. ENHANCED CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing for Dolby Surround sources. PLIIx Movie: SUR. STANDARD Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software. PLIIx Movie: SUR. ENHANCED CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing (Dolby Pro Logic IIx) for movie software. PLII Movie: SUR.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 48 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM 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 Features STEREO: 2ch Stereo 2 (left and right) channel playback. STEREO: 7ch Stereo Use to increase the output stereo sources (in stereo) from all speakers. This provides a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 49 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS ■ Canceling 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 OUTLET(S).
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 50 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM 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. ■ Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround) Use to edit sound field parameters (see page 86).
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 51 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS Option (Option) Use to adjust the optional system settings. Item Features Page Display Adjusts the GUI and front panel displays. 62 Multi Zone Customizes the Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone B settings. 63 Surr.Initialize Initializes the parameters of all or a group of sound field programs. 63 Input Mode Selects the initial input mode of the source. 64 Memory Guard Locks the menu parameter settings.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 52 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS Changing parameter settings 4 Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. Press k/n repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 53 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS 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 to each jack. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. Example 2: To clear a jack assignment. 1) Select Input Select, then select the input source (DVD, etc.). 2) Select I/O Assignment, then select the jack assignment (Optical Output, Optical Input, Coaxial Input or Component Video).
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 54 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Rename (Rename) Use this feature to change the name of the inputs on the GUI and front panel display. (DVD is used as the source component in the following example.) Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Rename 1 Press an input selector button to select the input you want to change the name of. 2 Press l / h to place the _ (under-bar) under the space or character you want to edit.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 55 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS Note Manual setup: Sound Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. 1 Depending on the settings of LFE Level, some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack. ■ Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. AMP SOURCE TV 2 Press TOP on the remote control. 3 Select Manual Setup, then press h. Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers and headphones.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 56 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Parametric EQ (Parametric equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the PEQ for any speaker. 4 Press n EDIT and press ENTER to access the edit window. LFE Level Dynamic Range Parametric EQ Test Tone Tone Control Front L Audio Option Front R Test Tone Band Gain Freq. Q #1 0.0dB 125.0Hz 1.000 Front L Front R Center 1 2 Press k / n to select Test Tone or the speaker you want to adjust.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 57 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS Bass (Bass control) Use this feature to adjust low-frequencies output to your speakers or headphones. Choices: –6 to +6 (dB), Initial: 0 dB You can adjust three frequency bands: 125Hz, 350Hz, 500Hz. Speaker Freq : 125Hz Gain : 0.0dB Control Bass Treble 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 58 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS Manual setup: Basic Use this menu to set up basic system parameters. ■ Speaker Set (Speaker set) Use to manually adjust any speaker setting. Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Set > y 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. If you are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your speakers, you can change these settings according to your preference. AMP Note SOURCE Set any THX speakers to Small.
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00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 60 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS Presence (Presence speakers) Choices: None, Yes Surround Surround Back Presence None Bass Out Yes Bass Cross Over (Bass cross over) Use this feature to select a cross-over (cut-off) frequency for all low-frequency signals. All frequencies below the selected frequency are sent to the subwoofer.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 61 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Speaker Distance (Speaker distance) Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 62 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS [ Manual setup: Option This menu adjusts the optional system settings. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. AMP SOURCE TV 2 Press TOP on the remote control. Video Conv. (Video conversion) Use this feature to turn on/off conversion of composite (VIDEO) signals to both S-video and component signals. This allows you to output converted video signals from the S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks when no S-video or component signals are input.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 63 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Multi Zone (Multi zone) Use this feature to customize the Zone 2 and Zone B settings. Manual Setup > Option > Multi Zone > Display Speaker B Multi Zone Zone2 Amplifier Surr.Initialize Zone2 Volume Input Mode Zone 3 Volume Speaker B (Speaker B) Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 64 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Input Mode (Input mode) Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit. Manual Setup > Option > Input Mode Choices: Auto, Last Multi Zone Surr.Initialize Input Mode Auto Memory Guard Last System Memory This feature allows you to save up to six of your favorite settings that can be easily recalled when needed.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 65 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ To recall settings 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP. AMP SOURCE TV 2 Press TOP on the remote control. 3 Select System Memory, then press h. The Bottom Line A:ON B:OFF Speaker SpeakerCH 3/4/0.1 LFE Level 0dB MAX D-Range Reset PEQ Current Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 4 Select Load, then press ENTER. 5 Press k/n repeatedly to select the memory number you want to recall, then press h.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 66 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 67 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Controlling optional components (OPTN area) OPTN is an additional component control area that can be programmed with remote control functions independently from any input source. This area is useful for programming commands that are to be used only as a part of a macro function or for components that do not have a valid remote control code.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 68 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 3 Press and hold LEARN for about 3 seconds using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The library name (ex. “L:DVD”) and the selected component name (ex. “DVD”) appear alternately in the display window. AMP library code (remote control setting) Function Remote control ID (this unit’s setting: see page 81) 2000 To operate this unit using the (initial setting) default code.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 69 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 6 Press ENTER to set the number. “OK” appears in the display window if setting was successful. “NG” appears in the display window if the setting was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 3. y If you continuously want to set up another code for another component, press the input selector button or SELECT k/n to select the component, then repeat steps 4 through 6.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 70 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 4 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “LEARN” and the selected component name (ex. “DVD”) appear alternately in the display window. 7 Press LEARN again to exit the learning mode. LEARN Notes 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 71 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Changing source names in the display window 5 Press l / h to move the cursor to the next position. You can change the name 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. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 72 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Using the Macro feature The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback. The Macro feature lets you perform all of these operations simply by pressing the CD macro button.
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00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 74 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 4 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. Clearing function sets You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed source names and setup remote control codes.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 75 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 5 Press CLEAR to exit from the clear 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 76 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Clearing a macro function 4 Press and hold CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object, then press the button you want to clear for about 3 seconds. “C:OK” appears in the display window if clearing was successful. FREQ/RDS EON You can clear the function programmed for a certain macro button. 1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 77 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 78 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. The Zone 2 and Zone 3 features enable you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room, second room (Zone 2) and third room (Zone 3).
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 79 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, select “Internal” in Zone2 Amplifier 2 (page 63). R L + – PRESENCE/ ZONE 2 Second room This unit Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2/Zone 3.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 80 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) ■ Turning this unit to either on or standby 3 Press an input selector button to select the input source you want to listen to in the second/third room. The display window shows “2: name of selected input” or “3: name of selected input” if the remote control is in the Zone 2/Zone 3 mode.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 81 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. Advanced setup menu This menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. 1 Make sure this unit is in the standby mode. 2 On the front panel, while holding down STRAIGHT/EFFECT, press STANDBY/ON.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 82 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS Front panel display system options menu This is a complimentary menu that allows you to access most GUI menu system option parameters without using a video monitor. Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. 3 Press k/n repeatedly to select an item, then press ENTER to enter the selected item. 4 Press k/n repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 83 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS ■ MANUAL SETUP 1 BASIC MENU Item Sub-items Features FRONT;;;;SMALL CENTER;;;;;SML SURR.LR;;;;SML SURR.B;;;SMLx2 PRESENCE;;NONE BASS OUT;;SWFR SWFR C/O;;80Hz SWFR PHASE;NRM • Selects the output mode suitable for each speaker, the speakers for low-frequency signal output, and the cross over frequency. • Corresponds to Speaker Set in the GUI menu (see page 58). B)SP DISTANCE UNIT;;;;meters FRONT L;;;3.0m FRONT R;;;3.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 84 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS 2 SOUND MENU Item Sub-items Features A)LFE LEVEL SP LFE;;;;;;;0 HP LFE;;;;;;;0 • Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. • Corresponds to LFE Level in the GUI menu (see page 55). B)D.RANGE SP D.R;;;;;MAX HP D.R;;;;;MAX • Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. • Corresponds to Dynamic Range in the GUI menu (see page 55). C)TONE CON FRQ BASS FRQ.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 85 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS 4 OPTION MENU Item Sub-items Features A)DISPLAY SET DIMMER;;;;;;;0 WALL PAPER;;ON SHORT MSG. ON V CONV.;;;;;ON • Adjusts the GUI and front panel displays. • Corresponds to Display in the GUI menu (see page 62). B)MEMORY GUARD MEM.GUARD;;OFF • Locks the menu parameter settings. • Corresponds to Memory Guard in the GUI menu (see page 64). C)SURR.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 86 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS What is a sound field? A significant factor that creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 87 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM 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: Description: Control range: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 88 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Liveness (Liveness) Function: Description: Control range: This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 89 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Rev.Time (Reverberation time) Function: This parameter 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 90 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Dialogue Lift (Dialog lift) Function: Description: Choices: This parameter adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and center channel sound. 0/1/2/3/4/5, initial setting is 0.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 91 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ Decode Type (Decoder type) For MOVIE THEATER Function: Choices: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using MOVIE THEATER programs. Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6 For THX Cinema Function: Choices: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using THX Cinema.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 92 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TROUBLESHOOTING 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 cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 93 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Cause Remedy Refer to page 25 Check the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned the unit off. Turn on the power, and play the source again. — The sound is muted. Press MUTE to cancel a mute. 34 Only the speaker on one side can be heard. Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 94 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator on the front panel display does not light up.) The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Make an appropriate setting following the operations instructions for your component. — The input mode is set to “ANALOG”. Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 95 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is noisy. FM AM Cause Remedy Refer to page The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. 23 Use the manual tuning method. 40 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 96 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. The remote control does not “learn” new functions. 96 Cause Remedy Refer to page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. 8 Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 97 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM GLOSSARY GLOSSARY Audio formats ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. It provides 5 full-range audio channels; 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels. An additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect) is also provided giving the system a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as a 0.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 98 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM GLOSSARY ■ PCM (Linear PCM) Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without using any compression. This is used as a method of recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per very small unit of time. Standing for “pulse code modulation”, the analog signal is encoded as pulses and then modulated for recording.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 99 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM GLOSSARY Audio information ■ ITU-R ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). ITU-R recommends a standard speaker placement which is used in many critical listening rooms, such as mastering studios. ■ 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.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 100 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM GLOSSARY ■ THX Select Before any home theatre component can be THX Select certified, it must incorporate pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 101 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology, together with the Parametric EQ settings (see page 56), to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment.
00_RX-V2500U_EN.book Page 102 Friday, August 20, 2004 5:20 PM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω..................................... 130 W • Video Signal Type............................................................ PAL/NTSC • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Australia, China, Asia, Korea and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω .........................................................
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RX-V2500_U-cv.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 2004 6:42 PM U RX-V2500 RX-V2500 AV Receiver © 2004 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A.