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RX-V663 AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ...
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Brown: LIVE cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode DOCK terminal ◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock ◆ SILENT CINEMA (such as YDS-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) Digital audio decoders ◆...
Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement. “HDMI”, the “HDMI” logo and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
GETTING STARTED Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control ■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) Caution The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local voltage BEFORE plugging the power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this unit and create a potential fire hazard.
Quick start guide Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. See pages 11 to 15 for details of the speaker placement. Front right Preparation: Check the items speaker Video monitor Subwoofer Front left...
Quick start guide Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel Step 1: Set up your speakers (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Front speakers and center speaker Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.
• Connecting a DVD player via analog multi-channel VID EO VIDE O DO CK ☞ P. 25 audio connection • Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or S VID EO DTV /CB L CO MP ON ENT ☞ P. 25 Bluetooth adapter ☞...
(see page 106). If you connect a Yamaha product that has capability of the SCENE control signals, this unit can automatically activate the component and start playback. Refer to the instruction manual of Turn on the video monitor and then set the the DVD player for further information.
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Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... What do you want to do with this Press K MAIN ZONE ON/OFF to set this unit to unit? the standby mode. ■ Customizing the SCENE templates ☞ P. 37 • Using various SCENE templates •...
CONNECTIONS Connections Rear panel AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEO VIDEO FRONT (8CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER S VIDEO MONITOR PHONO (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL SB (8CH) SURROUND WOOFER ZONE 2 FRONT SURROUND SUR. BACK SUBWOOFER DTV/CBL HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO DTV/CBL MD/CD-R MD/CD-R DTV/CBL...
The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back transitions. Subwoofer(s) The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and DTS sources.
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Connections ■ 6.1-channel speaker layout ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout See page 14 for connection information. See page 14 for connection information. We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program.
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Connections ■ Using presence speakers The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front and surround back speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 48). You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with using the presence speakers (see page 65).
Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the AC power plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet. •...
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Connections ■ For the 6.1-channel speaker setting Center speaker EXTRA SP terminals (see page 14) (optional) AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK FRONT (6CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER LAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL SB (8CH) SURROUND WOOFER ZONE 2 FRONT SURROUND SUR.
Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Using bi-amplification connections Caution Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers insulation from the end of each speaker to separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high cable and then twist the exposed wires of the pass filter) crossovers.
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Connect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with. Audio jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO S VIDEO...
Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI signal compatibility Video signals This unit is compatible with the video signals of the Audio signals following resolutions: Audio signal Audio signal Compatible Video signal format types formats media – 480i/60 Hz 2ch Linear 2ch, 32-192 kHz, CD, DVD-Video, –...
Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow ■ Video signal flow Input Output Input Output HDMI HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT (COAXIAL) VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO Digital output Through Analog output Video conversion ON (see page 88) Notes Notes •...
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, • When you use the internal tuner of the TV as the input source, connect the digital or analog audio output jacks of the TV and the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the digital or analog audio input jacks of this unit.
Connections Connecting other components • When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “ON” (see page 88), the converted video signals are output only at the MONITOR OUT Make sure that this unit and other jacks. To record a source, make the same type of video components are unplugged from the connections between each component.
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Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR S-video out Audio out S-video in Audio in Video in Video out AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEO VIDEO FRONT (6CH) CENTER SINGLE CENTER S VIDEO MONITOR PHONO (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL...
Connections ■ Connecting audio components Notes • To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each the DIGITAL INPUT jack or the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL OUT”, “OPTICAL IN”, or “COAXIAL IN” in “I/O ASSIGNMENT”...
Connections ■ Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
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This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear your Bluetooth components. panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). Connect a...
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SCENE control signals of the components. • If the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is not the Yamaha product, set “SCENE IR” in the advanced setup menu to “OFF” (see page 109). Game console or...
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If you experience poor reception quality, terminal. install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.
Connections Connecting the power cable Setting the speaker impedance Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. 4 ohm speakers can be also used as the front speakers. MONITOR OUT AC OUTLETS Press L SYSTEM OFF on the front panel to...
Connections Turning this unit on and off ■ Turning on this unit Press K MAIN ZONE ON/OFF (or E POWER) to turn on this unit. The main zone is turned on. • When you turn on this unit, there will be delay for a few seconds before this unit can reproduce sound.
Modulation) or DSD (Direct Stream Digital) digital audio 3 DOCK indicator signals. • Lights up when you station your iPod in a Yamaha A Decoder indicators iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see The respective indicator lights up when any of the page 25) and V-AUX is selected as the input source.
Connections VIRTUAL indicator Using the remote control Lights up when the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode is active (see page 51). The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. SILENT CINEMA indicator Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote Lights up when headphones are connected and a control sensor on this unit during operation.
OPTIMIZING THE SPEAKER SETTING FOR YOUR LISTENING ROOM (YPAO) Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Notes Press 9 l / h to select the desired setting for “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” and then press 9 n. • “RELOAD” or “UNDO” is available only when you have previously run “AUTO SETUP” and confirmed the results. •...
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Press 9 n to select “START” and then press Make sure that the following screen appears 9 ENTER to start the setup procedure. and then press 9 ENTER to display the The following message appears in the OSD.
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Press 9 ENTER to display the setup results Notes in detail. • The distances displayed in the “DISTANCE” results may be longer than the actual distance depending on the characteristics of your subwoofer. AUTO SETUP •...
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) ■ If an error screen appears ■ If “WARNING” appears When this unit detects potential problems during the Press 9 k / n / l / h to select “RETRY” or “AUTO SETUP”...
SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 17 preset SCENE templates for Rotate the R INPUT selector (or set the various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory operation mode selector to F AMP and then setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button (see page 8): press 9 l / h) to select the desired...
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Vinyl records Note When iPod is connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock or a Bluetooth component is connected to the Bluetooth adapter, this unit plays back the audio sources input at the DOCK terminal. You can create your original SCENE templates by editing the preset SCENE templates. See page 40 for details.
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7ch Enhancer Dock Listening V-AUX MUSIC ENHANCER Select this SCENE template when you play back music on your iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock or 7ch Enhancer Bluetooth component that is connected to the Bluetooth adapter. TV Viewing...
Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE Press 9 k / n to select the desired parameter templates of the SCENE template and then 9 l / h to select the desired value of the selected You can create your original SCENE templates for each parameter.
Selecting the SCENE templates Using the remote control for the SCENE feature ■ Controlling the input source ■ Setting the input source of the components in the SCENE mode customized SCENE template on the You can operate both this unit and the input source remote control component by using the remote control.
PLAYBACK Playback Caution Start playback on the selected source Extreme caution should be exercised when you play component or select a broadcast station. back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD • Refer to the operating instructions for the source encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, component.
Playback Selecting the front speaker set Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. Use this feature to turn the front speaker system (FRONT A and/or FRONT B) on or off. Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component Press A SPEAKERS on the front panel...
Playback Displaying the current status of Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. this unit on a video monitor Selecting audio input jacks You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor.
Playback Using your headphones Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo Playing video sources in the analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on background of an audio source the front panel.
Playback ■ Video information Displaying the input source information Information Descriptions HDMI SIGNAL Type of the source video signals and You can display the audio and video information of the the video signals output at the HDMI current input signal. OUT jack of this unit.
Playback ■ Canceling the sleep timer Using the sleep timer Press M SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly Use this feature to automatically set the main zone to the until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep display.
This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. 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.
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Sound field programs LIVE/CLUB Program Descriptions This program simulates a live house with a low ceiling and homey atmosphere. A realistic, live sound Cellar Club field features powerful sound as if the listener is in a row in front of a small stage. This is the sound field of a rock music live house in Los Angeles, with approximately 460 seats.
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Sound field programs Program Descriptions This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of action and adventure movies. The sound field restrains reverberations but puts emphasis on reproducing a powerful space expanded Adventure widely to the left and right. The reproduced depth is also restrained relatively to ensure the separation between audio channels and the clarity of the sound.
Sound field programs ■ Using sound field programs without Before performing the following operation, set the operation surround speakers mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. (Virtual CINEMA DSP) Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA Enjoying unprocessed input DSP programs without surround speakers.
USING AUDIO FEATURES Using audio features Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode Adjusting the speaker level is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry.
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM tuning Overview You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired FM/AM station: Frequency tuning mode (AUTO TUNING/MANUAL TUNING) You can search or specify the frequency of the desired FM/AM station automatically or manually (see “Basic tuning operations”...
FM/AM tuning Using station preset feature • When this unit is tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights up. Use this feature to store up to 40 stations FM/AM stations • Hold down the button to continue searching when this unit is in the manual tuning mode.
FM/AM tuning ■ Automatic station preset ■ Manual station preset You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store up Use this feature to store the FM or AM stations with weak to 40 FM stations with strong signals (A1 to E8: 8 preset signals manually.
FM/AM tuning ■ Exchanging preset stations You can exchange the assignments of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure to exchange preset station “E1” with “A5”. Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 5 TUNER.
RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (EUROPE AND RUSSIA MODELS ONLY) Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. This unit can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text), CT (clock time), and EON (enhanced other networks) when receiving Radio Data System broadcasting stations.
Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Using the enhanced other Press B PTY SEEK START on the remote networks (EON) data service control to start searching for all the available Radio Data System preset stations. Use this feature to receive the EON (enhanced other The name of the selected program type flashes and networks) data service of the Radio Data System station the PTY HOLD indicator lights up in the front panel...
Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Displaying the Radio Data System Press G INFO (or B INFO) repeatedly to information select the desired Radio Data System display mode. Use this feature to display the 4 types of the Radio Data PROGRAM SERVICE System information: PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text) and CT (clock time).
AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks for recording. • Your iPod battery is automatically charged when your iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit as long as this unit is turned on. You can also select whether this unit charges the battery of the stationed iPod or not when this unit is in the standby mode by selecting the “STANDBY CHARGE”...
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Using iPod™ ■ Controlling iPod in the menu browse Shuffle Shuffle mode Use this feature to set this unit to play songs or albums in random order. You can perform the advanced operations of your iPod Choices: Off, Songs, Albums using the supplied remote control with the aid of the OSD •...
Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player) without wiring between this unit and the Bluetooth component.
RECORDING Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Caution The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded.
ADVANCED SOUND CONFIGURATIONS Advanced sound configurations Changing sound field parameter Press one of the sound field program settings selector buttons ( O ) repeatedly to select the desired sound field program you want to You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory adjust.
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Advanced sound configurations ■ Basic configuration of sound field Adjusting the vertical dialogue position programs (DIALG.LIFT) Each sound field program has some parameters defining Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the the characteristics of the program. To customize the dialogues in movies.
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Advanced sound configurations ■ Sound field parameters for the advanced configurations Use the following sound field parameters to customize sound field programs in detail. To change sound field parameter settings, see page 64 for details. Sound field parameter Features INIT.DLY Initial delay.
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Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter Features ROOM SIZE Room size. Presence, surround, and surround back room size. Adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes. As the P.ROOM SIZE sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is, the longer the time between S.ROOM SIZE...
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Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter Features REV.TIME Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken 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. Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for “live”...
Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter Features DIRECT 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and the DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. (“2ch Stereo” only) Choices: AUTO, OFF • Select “AUTO” to bypass the decoders, the DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when “BASS”...
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Advanced sound configurations ■ Decoder descriptions (SUR.) Decoder Descriptions Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources. PLIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) processing for movie sources. The Pro Logic IIx see page 77 decoder is not available when “SUR.B L/R SP”...
CUSTOMIZING THIS UNIT (MANUAL SETUP) Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Volume menu 2 VOLUME MENU Parameter Functions Page ADAPTIVE DRC Selects whether this unit automatically adjusts the dynamic range in conjunction with the volume level or not. ADAPTIVE DSP LEVEL Selects whether this unit adjusts the DSP effect level automatically in conjunction with the volume level or not.
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(see page 29). START PAIRING Pair the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with a Bluetooth component (see page 62). Selects the video source played back in the background of the sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Menu Parameter Functions Page D)INIT. CONFIG AUDIO SELECT Designates the default audio input jack select setting for the input sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit. DECODER MODE Designates the default decoder mode for the input sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Using SET MENU Press 9 k / n repeatedly and then press 9 ENTER to select and enter the desired Use the remote control to access and adjust each menu. parameter. The following displays are examples where “SOUND MENU”...
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) LFE/bass out LFE/BASS OUT 1 BASIC MENU Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. Use this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker settings. Most of the “BASIC MENU” parameters are set A)SPEAKER SET automatically when you run the automatic setup.
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Surround left/right speakers SUR. L/R SP Measure for the speaker size The woofer section of a speaker is A)SPEAKER SET – 16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large SUR. L/R SP – smaller than 16 cm (6.5 in): small Front speakers FRONT SP NONE >SMALL LARGE A)SPEAKER SET...
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Speaker level Bass cross over CROSS OVER B)SP LEVEL Use this feature to select the crossover frequency of all the Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels speakers set to “SML” (or “SMALL”) in “SPEAKER between the front left or surround left speakers and each SET”...
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Speaker distance ■ Test tone C)SP DISTANCE D)TEST TONE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each Turns the test tone output on or off for the “SPEAKER speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. SET”, “SP LEVEL”, and “SP DISTANCE”...
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Adaptive DSP level ADAPTIVE DSP LEVEL 2 VOLUME MENU Use this feature to make fine adjustments of the DSP effect level (see page 65) automatically in conjunction Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume with the volume level.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Graphic equalizer GEQ 3 SOUND MENU Use this feature to match the tonal quality of the center, surround L/R and surround back L/R, and surround back Use this feature to adjust the audio parameters. speakers with that of the front L/R speakers. You can adjust 7 frequency bands (63 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 SOUND MENU 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 16 kHz).
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Low-frequency effect level ■ Dynamic range C)DYNAMIC RANGE B)LFE LEVEL Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low- headphones.
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Audio and video synchronization ■ Extended surround E)EXTD SUR. (lip sync) D)LIPSYNC Use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Use this feature to adjust the audio and video Dolby Digital EX, or DTS-ES decoders by using the synchronization.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Input/output assignment 4 INPUT MENU I/O ASSIGNMENT Use this feature to assign the input/output jacks according Use this menu to adjust the parameters of each input to the component to be used if the initial settings of this source.
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Input rename INPUT RENAME Decoder mode DECODER MODE Use this feature to change the name of the input source Use this feature to switch the decoder activation mode. that appears in the OSD and in the front panel display. When you select “DTS”...
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Start pairing START PAIRING Choice Functions Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with LAST Automatically selects the last selected video source as the background video source.
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Amplifier function OSD display time OSD-AMP 5 OPTION MENU Use this feature to set the amount of time to display the status information screen after you perform a certain Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. operation.
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Video settings ■ Memory guard B)VIDEO SET C)MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to sound Note field program parameter and other system settings. Use “VIDEO” of “INIT” in “ADVANCED SETUP” to set the parameters in “VIDEO SET”...
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Use this feature to select the component to play back jack select, active decoders and extended surround when HDMI audio signals. you turn on this unit. E)HDMI SET D)INIT. CONFIG S. AUDIO;;;;;RX-V663 AUDIO SELECT;;AUTO DECODER MODE;;AUTO EXTD SUR.;;;;;AUTO [p]/[[]: Select...
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Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Zone 2 settings F)ZONE2 SET F)ZONE2 SET MAX VOL.;;;+16.5dB INIT. VOL.;;;;;OFF [ ]/[ ]: Up/Down [p]/[[]: Adjust Zone 2 Maximum volume MAX VOL. Use this feature to set the maximum volume level in the Zone 2.
Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 93).
Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Set the operation mode selector to F SOURCE to control PRESET/CH other components selected with the input selector buttons LEVEL SET MENU TITLE MENU AUDIO POWER POWER STANDBY POWER BAND SRCH MODE ( 5 ). You must set the appropriate remote control code for PURE DIRECT ENTER SCENE...
– Note Note You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if a You cannot set a remote control code for the optional area. See Yamaha remote control code is preset as listed above. page 95 to program buttons operated within this component In this case, try setting another Yamaha remote control code.
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• 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 “Programming codes from other remote controls”...
Remote control features Programming codes from other Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm remote controls (2 to 4 in) apart from the other remote control on a flat surface so that their infrared You can program remote control codes from other remote transmitters are aimed at each other.
Remote control features Changing source names in the Press and hold the button you want to display window program on the other remote control until “OK” appears in the display window ( 6 ) on You can change the name of the input source that appears the remote control.
Remote control features Macro programming features Press 9 k / n to select and enter a character. Pressing 9 n changes the character as follows: The macro programming feature makes it possible to A to Z, 1 to 9, 0, + (plus), – (hyphen), ; (semicolon), perform a series of operations with the press of a single / (slash), and space.
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— 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.
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Remote control features ■ Programming macro operations Note You can program your own macro and use the macro “AGAIN” appears in the display window ( 6 ) if you press a programming feature to transmit several remote control button other than a macro button. commands in sequence at the press of a button.
Remote control features Clearing configurations Press and hold C CLEAR again for about 3 seconds. You can clear all changes made in each function set, such “WAIT” appears in the display window ( 6 ). If as learned functions, macros, renamed control area names clearing was successful, “C;OK”...
Remote control features ■ Clearing a learned function Press and hold C CLEAR using a ballpoint You can clear the function learned for a certain button in each control area. pen or similar object and then press the button you want to clear for about 3 seconds. Set the operation mode selector to F AMP or “C;OK”...
Remote control features ■ Clearing a macro function Press and hold C CLEAR using a ballpoint You can clear the function programmed for a certain macro button. pen or similar object, then press the macro button you want to clear for about 3 seconds. Set the operation mode selector to F AMP or “C;OK”...
Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone 2 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared signal emitter.
• Enjoying music stored on your iPod stationed in a Activating the Zone 2 operation mode Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold Press I ZONE CONTROL to control Zone 2. separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit when “V-AUX”...
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Using multi-zone configuration Turning on or off Zone 2 using the remote control Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2 E POWER and D STANDBY on the remote control operation mode. work differently depending on the selected zone that Operating Zone 2 appears in the display window ( 6 ) on the remote control.
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.
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Use this feature to set the AMP ID of this unit for remote control recognition. This feature is useful when you LIVE/CLUB CLASSICAL ENTERTAIN MOVIE operate this unit and the other Yamaha receivers/ amplifiers in the same room separately. STEREO ENHANCER SUR. DECODE PARAMETER Choices: ID1, ID2 •...
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Advanced setup See page 106 for the operation of the advanced setup. Press the numeric buttons ( A ) to enter the four-digit remote control code for the input ■ Remote control TUNER ID REMOTE TU area you want to use. Use this feature to set the TUNER ID of this unit for remote control recognition.
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• Select “ON” when the component connected to the Use “INITIALIZE” in the sound field program menu to initialize REMOTE OUT jack is the Yamaha component and has the parameters of the desired program (see page 64). the capability of the SCENE control signals. This unit automatically sends the remote control signals to the component.
Connect HDMI components that support the HDCP unit do not support the HDCP copy copy protection standards. protection standards. “S.AUDIO” is set to “OTHER” and Set “S.AUDIO” to “RX-V663” in “MANUAL “HDMI” audio signals are not being played SETUP”. back on this unit. No picture.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page Only the center When playing a monaural source with a speaker outputs sound field program, the source signal is substantial sound. directed to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. No sound is heard “CENTER SP”...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page The volume level The component connected to the AUDIO Turn on the power of the component. — cannot be increased, OUT (REC) jacks of this unit is turned off. or the sound is distorted. The sound effects It is not possible to record the sound effects cannot be recorded.
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Troubleshooting ■ Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause Remedy page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM — when the transmitter is too far away or antenna.
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Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum does not work or range of 6 m and no more than 30 degrees off-axis function properly. from the front panel.
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Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod from your iPod to this unit. universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod.
Troubleshooting ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Cause Remedy page Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. Unplug HP! Headphones are connected. Unplug the headphones. —...
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• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then run “AUTO SETUP” again. • If a warning message “W-1”, “W-2”, or “W-3” appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If an error message “E-10” occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM Resetting the system Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “SET MENU” parameters. • The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on this unit. To cancel the initialization procedure at any time without making any changes, press L SYSTEM OFF on the front panel.
GLOSSARY Glossary ■ Audio and video synchronization ■ Dolby Digital (lip sync) Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical channels (front L/R and center), and 2 surround stereo channels, term that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels.
Glossary ■ Dolby Surround ■ DTS Express Dolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to DTS Express is an advanced audio technology for the optional reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and feature on Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD, which offers high-quality, right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), low bit rate audio optimized for network streaming, and Internet and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural).
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Glossary ■ LFE 0.1 channel ■ “x.v.Color” This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency A color space standard supported by HDMI version 1.3. It is a range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is more extensive color space than sRGB, and allows the expression counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low-frequency range of colors that could not be expressed before.
The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or a room with virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what Yamaha has done with the digital sound field processor. ■ CINEMA DSP...
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Volume Control ........MUTE/–80 dB to 16.5 dB • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, • Tone Control (Front L/R) Surround back BASS Boost/Cut ............±10 dB/50 Hz 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ........95 W BASS Turnover Frequency ..........350 Hz TREBLE Boost/Cut ..........
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Specifications GENERAL • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......AC 120 V, 60 Hz [General model] ........AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz [Asia model] ............AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz [China model] ............ AC 220 V, 50 Hz [Korea model] ............ AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ..........
INDEX Index ■ ■ Numerics Connect MIC!, Automatic setup error message ......... 116 1 BASIC MENU, Manual setup ..71 B)LFE LEVEL, Sound menu ....82 Connection, 2 VOLUME MENU, Manual setup ..72 B)SP LEVEL, Basic menu ....78 AM antenna connection ....27 2ch STEREO, Sound field program ..
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Index DIGITAL COAXIAL jacks ....17 EQ, Auto setup parameter ....33 Headphones indicator ......30 DIGITAL OPTICAL jacks ....17 Equalizer type select, Equalizer ...81 Headphones, Dynamic range ....82 DIMENSION, Decoder parameter ..70 Equalizer, Sound menu ......81 Headphones, DIMMER, Display settings ....
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Index MANUAL SETUP ....... 71 Number of speakers, PROGRAM SERVICE, Radio Data Manual setup ........71 Auto setup result ......34 System information ......59 Manual tuning mode, Program service, Radio Data System ■ FM/AM tuning ......... 53 information ........59 Operation mode selector ......31 MANUAL TUNING, PROGRAM TYPE, Radio Data System...
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Index ■ SP, Auto setup result ......34 Surround sound field initial delay, Sound field parameter ........ 66 Speaker cable connection .....16 S VIDEO jacks ........17 Speaker distance, Auto setup result ..34 Surround sound field liveness, S.Audio, HDMI set ......89 Speaker distance, Basic menu ....79 Sound field parameter .....
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(http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
■ Front panel/Face avant/Frontblende/Frontpanelen/Voorpaneel/ Фронтальная панель VOLUME EDIT ZONE 2 ZONE SPEAKERS SEARCH MODE BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING MEMORY INFO ON/OFF CONTROL SCENE PROGRAM INPUT MAIN ZONE VIDEO AUX PHONES SYSTEM OFF TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT AUDIO SELECT OPTIMIZER MIC ON/OFF SILENT CINEMA EFFECT...
■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/ Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУ POWER POWER STANDBY POWER SCENE TUNER V - AUX/DOCK DTV/CBL MD/CD-R PHONO SELECT SOURCE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME – – – TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE PRESET/CH LEVEL SET MENU TITLE MENU AUDIO BAND SRCH MODE...
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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. LEVEL 1, 99 QUEENSBRIDGE STREET, SOUTHBANK, VIC 3006, AUSTRALIA...
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KGEF RX-V863/RX-V663 The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emploi. Die umkreisten Zahlen und Buchstaben entsprechen denen in der Bedienungsanleitung. Inringade nummer och bokstäver motsvarar de som anges i bruksanvisningen.
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■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/ Telecomando/Mando a distancia/Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУ/ 리모콘 POWER POWER POWER STANDBY SCENE TUNER V - AUX/DOCK MD/CD-R DTV/CBL PHONO SELECT SOURCE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME – – – TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE PRESET/CH LEVEL SET MENU TITLE MENU AUDIO...
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