Yamaha RX-A2040 Owner's Manual

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➤ Selecting the sound mode

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When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the 
selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the 
electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display). It 
allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality. 

Each time you press the key, the Pure Direct mode is 
enabled or disabled.

• When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the following functions are not available.

– Some settings for the speakers or sound programs

– Operating the on-screen menu and some items in the “Option” menu

– Using the multi-zone function

– Output from the AV OUT jacks

– Viewing information on the front display (when not in operation)

Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the 
sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original 
sound before it was compressed. This function can be used along 
with any other sound modes.

In addition, Compressed Music Enhancer enhances the quality of 
uncompressed digital audio (such as 2-channel PCM and FLAC) 
when “Hi-Res Mode” (p.109) in the “Option” menu is set to “On” 
(default).

Each time you press the key, Compressed Music Enhancer 
is enabled or disabled.

• Compressed Music Enhancer does not work on signals whose sampling 

rate is over 48 kHz.

• You can also use “Enhancer” (p.109) in the “Option” menu to enable/disable 

Compressed Music Enhancer.

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