Yamaha RX-V557 User Manual

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Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and 
DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2-
channel PCM and analog sources.

DIRECT STEREO

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

this mode.

• When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input, 

this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog 
input. (When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will 
be heard.)

• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.
• TONE CONTROL (page 26) and SET MENU (page 48) 

settings are not effective.

• The front panel display automatically dims.
• If you press AMP on the remote control to select the AMP 

mode, then press DIRECT ST., the unit automatically enters 
Direct Stereo mode and you cannot toggle between the unit’s 
other sound field programs.

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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 the Direct Stereo 

program or MULTI CH INPUT.

• The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending 

on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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