Yamaha RSV2500...confused.

[zumbo]

The YPAO adjust the EQ to the negative side on all my speakers. I'm just getting started myself so I'm sure I didn't do something right for that to happen. Do a manual set-up, and adjust the EQ to +5 or more. That should get things closer for you until you have time to read the manual.

zyepod,
I would not do this.

Zumbo, -10 to -4 seems a bit excessive but in my experience with the RX-V2400RDS you do need to open the "Tap" just a little more than you do with say an equivalent Sony for example, to listen to DVD movies I have to set the amp to -20, for CD -38 and both the internal tuner and PS2 are happy at around -44. I can't explain why this is so but after a while it won't matter to your dad as I am sure he will be delighted with the sound of his new reciever.

Ambient Fish,
I jam cd & concert dvd @ 0dB. Movies vary, usually around -11dB or -13dB.

 

[crashguy]

I also own a 2500

My avg volume settings:
- Regular TV -30
- Movies (loud) -12 to -10
- Music (loud) -5 to 0
- Movies (chik flik, no good sound) -18 to -20

 

[crashguy]

Owners Manual - Page 53 - VOLUME TRIM

The solution to the differences in volume for each sourse can be solved by setting the volume trim. This procedure is described in detail on page 53 of your manual.

 

[zyepod]

I think Crashguy has the ticket. I tweaked my DVD volume last night and watched "Cellular" never put my volume past 40. Now that movie could have been recorded high... Not sure... I'll try another tonight.