Yamaha RX-V757 User Manual

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PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders 
and DSP processors, and turn off the video circuitry and 
front panel display to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 
analog and PCM sources.

The indicator around the front panel button lights up.

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The front panel display switches on momentarily when an 
operation is performed.

The indicator around the front panel button goes out and 
the previous settings are restored.

• To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in 

this mode.

• When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input, 

this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog 
input.

• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.
• The following operations are not possible during PURE 

DIRECT operation:
– switching the sound field program
– displaying the OSD
– adjusting SET MENU parameters
– all video functions (video conversion etc.)

• PURE DIRECT is automatically cancelled whenever this unit is 

set to the standby mode.

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The night listening modes are designed to improve 
listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either 
NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the 
type of material you are playing.

When night listening is selected, the NIGHT indicator in 
the front panel display lights up.

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Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to 
reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and 
make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.

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Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music sources 
to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

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Select OFF if you do not want to use this function.

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This adjusts the level of compression.

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Select MIN for minimum compression.

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Select MID for standard compression.

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Select MAX for maximum compression.

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NIGHT:CINEMA and NIGHT:MUSIC adjustments are stored 
independently.

• You cannot use the night listening modes with PURE DIRECT 

or MULTI CH INPUT (even though the NIGHT indicator lights 
up when PURE DIRECT is selected).

• The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending 

on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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