RX-V2600 GUI Question

[simonderlacht]

I just installed a Yamaha RX-V2600 and have an insanely stupid question. I have not yet hooked it up to a television, but noticed that most of the really important settings can only be managed from the GUI, which requires some kind of video monitor.

Now, am I just stupid (don't be afraid to confirm it!), or shouldnt there be another way where you can control these settings directly on the Receiver? I understand that you don't buy this type of receiver if you don't have serious video intentions, but just for the sake of argument I don't want to hook it up to a video monitor, does that mean I loose access to all the rich features?

I am hoping there is a way to do it, if someone knows, please tell me!

Thanks!

Simon

 

[Nomo]

It is important to have it hooked up to the TV for ease of use, and most importantly to be able to make proper use of YPAO.
With a little practice however and some coming to terms with the logic of Yamaha's menu levels it is fairly easy to navigate through the more simple settings without the need of a video display.

 

[simonderlacht]

Thanks! But something basic like a tone test to make sure all speakers are functional (and are who I think they are), requires the GUI, which I find a little limiting.

 

[Nomo]

I have the 1500. On the display of the reciever it does try to tell you what it is doing. As I said this did take some practice, and it probably would have taken longer had I not been using the GUI. I can't imagine this has changed significantly on the 2600.
As you said you don't buy this reciever without the expectation of using it in conjunction with a display.
I do find the menu system to be a bit frustrating at times. There are some simple adjustments that I would like to do on the fly without navigating 3 levels deep. But in reality, after 2 years with this reciever, that would be about my only complaint. Not bad. My advise; get used to it, let it go