What is PCM on my Yamaha receiver?

What is PCM on my Yamaha receiver?

PCM usually means the receiver is set to ‘pass through’ and the source device is doing the decoding. If the source (ps3/blu ray etc) is also set to pcm and its a 5.1 audio track you would still get 5.1 out of your speakers.

What does it mean when receiver says decoder off?

The DECODER OFF message is purely an information message. It can mean one of two things – a two channel source is input or there is no input. In either case the receiver would not need to turn on a decoder to play sound. Just one bent or damaged cable or connector can cause a loss in picture and/or sound.

What does decoder off mean on my Yamaha receiver?

information message
The DECODER OFF message is purely an information message. It can mean one of two things – a two channel source is input or there is no input. In either case the receiver would not need to turn on a decoder to play sound. Just one bent or damaged cable or connector can cause a loss in picture and/or sound.

What does it mean when your DVD player says decoder off?

For example, if your DVD player sends a Dolby Digital signal to the receiver the receiver will see that and automatically activate the Dolby Digital decoder. If the decoder off message is accompanied by a loss in picture and/or sound, we would suggest double checking all your connecting cables between the source component and receiver.

What is the manual for the rx-v465 AV receiver?

RX-V465 RX-V465 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL U Caution-iEn † Explanation of Graphical Symbols

What should you not do with a Yamaha rx-v465?

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate th is unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

How do you turn on a decoder on a receiver?

In either case the receiver would not need to turn on a decoder to play sound. You can toggle this informational display by pressing the INFO button on the front panel of the receiver or on the remote control (depending on your model receiver) – you will have three choices: DSP Program, Audio Decoder, and Input.

What does decoder off mean on Yamaha RX 465?

The “Decoder Off” is referring to the audio decoder that processes the audio portion of the material you are playing, Dolby Digital, THX, NEO, or any of the simulated audio modes, such as concert hall, theater, jazz club, etc.

How does the Yamaha rx-v465 home theater receiver work?

Just press one of the four preset SCENE buttons on the receiver’s front panel or remote, and the ‘V465 automatically switches to the correct input setting and sound mode for viewing DVD or Blu-ray discs, playing CDs, watching TV, or listening to the radio.

For example, if your DVD player sends a Dolby Digital signal to the receiver the receiver will see that and automatically activate the Dolby Digital decoder. If the decoder off message is accompanied by a loss in picture and/or sound, we would suggest double checking all your connecting cables between the source component and receiver.

Do you have to turn the decoder on or off?

You cannot “turn the decoder on” – the receiver is designed to automatically select and activate (turn on) the proper decoder based on the input signal from the source (DVD player, BD player, cable box, etc.).