Yamaha RX-V1600 Owner's Manual

■ Using PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT bypasses the decoders and DSP 
processors of this unit as well as shuts down the video 
circuitry, allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound 
fidelity from analog and PCM sources.

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

the PURE DIRECT mode.

• When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is 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 on the front panel and the OSD menu 

settings are ineffective in the PURE DIRECT mode.

• The following operations are not possible in the PURE 

DIRECT mode:
– switching the sound field program
– displaying the short message
– adjusting OSD menu parameters
– all video functions including video conversions
– HDMI digital video up-conversion of analog video signals
– HDMI features including digital input and output

• PURE DIRECT is automatically canceled whenever this unit is 

set to the standby mode.

Press PURE DIRECT on the front panel or on 
the remote control to activate pure direct.
The indicator around the button on the front panel 
lights up and the front panel display automatically 
goes out

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

Press PURE DIRECT on the front panel or on 
the remote control again to deactivate pure 
direct.
The indicator around the button on the front panel 
goes out and the previous settings are restored.

■ Using the night listening modes
The night listening modes are designed to improve 
listenability at lower volume levels or at night. Choose 
either NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on 
the type of source you are playing.

• You cannot use the night listening modes if PURE DIRECT or 

MULTI CH INPUT are being used or if headphones are 
connected 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 the surround sound settings being used.

Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP and then press 
NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to 
select NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC.
When a night listening mode is selected, the NIGHT 
indicator lights up in the front panel display.

• Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to 

reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and 
make dialog easier to hear at lower volume levels.

• Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music 

sources to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

• Select NIGHT:OFF if you do not want to use this 

function.

Press l / h to adjust the effect level of 
compression while NIGHT:CINEMA or 
NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.
Choices: MIN, MID, MAX

• Select MIN for minimum compression.
• Select MID for standard compression.
• Select MAX for maximum compression.

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

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