Yamaha AV Receiver User Manual

You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels 
and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo.

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• You can use a subwoofer with this program when “LFE/BASS 

OUT” is set to “SWFR” or “BOTH” (see page 79).

• You can also select the “2ch Stereo” mode by pressing 

PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly.

When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode, 2-channel 
stereo sources are output from only the front left and right 
speakers. Multi-channel sources are decoded straight into 
the appropriate channels without any additional effect 
processing.

To deactivate the “STRAIGHT” mode, press 
STRAIGHT on the remote control again so 
that “STRAIGHT” disappears from the front 
panel display.
The sound effect is turned back on.

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You can also select the “STRAIGHT” mode by pressing 
STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel.

The “DIRECT STEREO” mode allows sources to bypass 
the decoders and DSP processors of this unit so that you 
can enjoy pure hi-fi sound from 2-channel PCM and 
analog sources.

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

when the “DIRECT STEREO” mode is selected.

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

this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog 
input. When “DTS” is selected as the input mode (see page 34), 
no sound will be output.

• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.
• “TONE CONTROL” (see page 32) and “SOUND MENU” (see 

page 78) settings (except for speaker level settings) are not 
effective.

• The front panel display automatically dims.

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You can also select the “DIRECT STEREO” mode by pressing 
PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly.

2ch Stereo

STRAIGHT

DIRECT STEREO