Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control ...
FEATURES What you can do with the unit Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. . p.17 • 3D and 4K Ultra HD signals supported . p.27 • Reproducing stereo or multichannel sounds with the sound fields like .
Full of useful functions! Useful tips Video and audio are not synchronized... ❑ Connecting various devices (p.17) ❑ Creating high-realistic sound fields (p.27) Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay A number of HDMI jacks and various audio input jacks CINEMA DSP allows you to create a natural and realistic between video and audio output (p.45).
Part names and functions Front panel INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING FM MODE MUTE VOLUME SCENE RADIO PHONES INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA z (power) key FM MODE key TONE CONTROL key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Switches between “Stereo” and “Mono” for FM radio Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range reception (p.31).
Front display (indicators) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. SP IMP.••8 MIN ADAPTIVE DRC HDMI SLEEP Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when the sleep timer is on. Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output. Front speaker (L) MUTE Front speaker (R)
Rear panel ANTENNA (BD/DVD) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER WOOFER ( TV ) (CD) OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL SUBWOOFER PRE OUT * The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.
SLEEP SLEEP key • The playback devices must support HDMI Control. However, Yamaha does not assure the operation of all HDMI Control- Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a compatible devices. specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Press...
PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.14) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.17) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.17) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Caution •...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5.1-channel system 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 4.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 3.1-channel system 2.1-channel system • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.41) in the "Setup"...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting speakers ■ Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 5.1-channel system Connecting speaker cables The following diagrams provide connections for a Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting 5.1-channel system as an example.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Connecting center/surround speakers and a subwoofer) a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable, and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together. b Press down the tab. c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the hole in the terminal.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input/output jacks and cables ■ ❑ COAXIAL jacks Video/audio jacks Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial ❑ HDMI jacks cable. Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Digital coaxial cable jack.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting a TV Connecting playback devices Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting the FM antenna Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on Connect the supplied FM antenna to the unit. the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting the power cable Before connecting the power cable (General models only) Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz. • Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC wall outlet.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER z RECEIVER z SLEEP SLEEP Select the desired on-screen menu language from English, To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. HDMI HDMI Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Configure the speaker settings TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER z SLEEP SLEEP Item Function Settings Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit. HDMI HDMI Selects whether or not a Subwoofer Use ,None subwoofer is connected.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setting items Setting items TRANSMIT TRANSMIT Speaker Setting range Speaker Setting range RECEIVER RECEIVER z SLEEP SLEEP 0.30 m to 24.00 m -10.0 dB to +10.0 dB Front L Front speaker (L) Front L Front speaker (L) (default: 3.00 m)
PLAYBACK TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP Basic playback procedure HDMI Input Input selection keys selection Switching information on the front display AUDIO keys Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/ DVD player) connected to the unit. TUNER TUNER Press INFO.
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, Configuring scene assignments sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just HDMI HDMI one touch.
Selecting the sound mode TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with HDMI HDMI • You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo PROGRAM on the front panel.
TV programs, and games. This program creates a sound field that emphasizes the surround feeling The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multichannel audio, technology (CINEMA DSP).
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■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. You can also select stereo playback. This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing. Fine, beautiful Hall in Munich reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere.
■ Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying unprocessed multichannel TRANSMIT TRANSMIT sounds (surround decoder) RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP You can play back input sources without any sound field effect The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel processing. playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is HDMI HDMI input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode.
Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass) Enjoying compressed music with enhanced TRANSMIT TRANSMIT sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the presence or absence of the HDMI HDMI subwoofer.
Listening to FM radio TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception selecting from registered radio stations. HDMI HDMI Press FM to select “TUNER” as the input source. AUDIO AUDIO •...
■ Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Registering a radio station manually TRANSMIT TRANSMIT Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Follow “Selecting a frequency for reception”...
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■ ■ Selecting a preset station Clearing preset stations TRANSMIT TRANSMIT Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP Press FM to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press FM to select “TUNER”...
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This Option menu items menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION.
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■ ❑ Enhancer (Enhancer) Tone Control (Tone Control) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.30). Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds. Choices Treble (Treble), Bass (Bass) • This setting is applied separately to each input source. Setting range •...
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■ ■ Lipsync (Lipsync) Audio In (Audio In) Enables/disables the adjustment configured in “Lipsync” (p.45) in the “Setup” menu. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–4) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. •...
CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. •...
Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size. Configuration Crossover Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component that can be output from speakers whose size is set to “Small”.
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Menu Item Function Page Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco mode (power saving mode). Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. Function Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display. Memory Guard Prevents accidental changes to the settings.
Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. • Default settings are underlined. Settings ■ Configuration Select this option for small speakers. Small The subwoofer or front speakers will produce center channel Configures the output characteristics of the speakers.
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■ Distance Subwoofer Phase Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance switch the subwoofer phase.
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■ Manual equalizer adjustment Set “EQ Select” to “GEQ”. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Channel” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select the desired speaker channel. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired band (frequency) and the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the gain.
HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. TV Audio Input Selects an audio input jack of the unit to be used for TV audio input when “HDMI • Default settings are underlined. Control” is set to “On”. The unit’s input source automatically switches to TV audio when the TV input is switched to its built-in tuner.
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SCENE Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connected to the unit via HDMI automatically works as follows, with a scene selection. • TV: turning on and displaying video from the playback device •...
Sound ■ Configures the audio output settings. Lipsync Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. • Default settings are underlined. • You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.36) in the “Option” menu. ■ DSP Parameter Select Configures the surround decoder settings.
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■ Volume Configures the volume settings. Scale Switches the scale of the volume display. Settings Displays the volume in the “dB” unit. 0-97 Displays the volume in the numeric value (0.5 to 97.0). Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback.
Configures the power supply settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Settings Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit 20 minutes and the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
Function ■ Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display. • Default settings are underlined. Setting range -4 to 0 (higher to brighten) ■ Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. •...
Language Select an on-screen menu language. • Default settings are underlined. Settings English English 日本語 Japanese French Français German Deutsch Spanish Español Russian Italian Italiano Chinese • Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information (such as song titles) cannot be displayed.
The new settings take effect. Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.
Changing the FM tuning frequency setting (TU) Restoring the default settings (INIT) (Asia and General models only) CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. INIT••••CANCEL ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. TU••••••••FM50 ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Restores the default settings for the unit. Change the FM tuning frequency setting of the unit depending on your listening Choices environment.
When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each remote control (p.50).
The power does not turn on. consecutively. nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. Hold down z (power) on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to reboot the The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
Audio Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. To check the audio No sound. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. format of the input signal, use “Signal Info”...
Problem Cause Remedy Only the front speakers work on multichannel The playback device is set to output 2-channel audio (such as To check it, use “Signal Info” in the “Option” menu (p.36). If necessary, change audio. PCM) only. the digital audio output setting on the playback device. The unit is too close to another digital or radio frequency device.
FM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Press MODE to select monaural FM radio reception (p.31). FM radio reception is weak or noisy. Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter. Use an outdoor FM antenna.
Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly. Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The remote control IDs of the unit and the remote control are not RemID Mismatch Change the remote control ID of the unit or the remote control (p.50).
Glossary ■ Audio information Others LFE (Low Frequency Effects) 0.1 channel ■ This channel reproduces low-frequency bass signals and has a frequency range from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This Audio decoding format channel is added to the channels for all bands with Dolby Digital or DTS to enhance low frequency audio effects.
HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own power and volume) with TV remote control operations. You can also control playback home.
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f If you made a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit, use the To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after connecting the TV and playback devices. cursor keys (q/w) to select “TV Audio Input” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select “AUDIO 1”.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI signal compatibility ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video Audio signals signal to the TV. Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) Check the following after the HDMI Control settings. 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio...
Reference diagram (rear panel) ANTENNA (BD/DVD) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER WOOFER ( TV ) (CD) OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL SUBWOOFER PRE OUT • The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections. APPENDIX ➤...
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. x.v.Color™ “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. APPENDIX ➤ Trademarks...
Specifications Input jacks • Audio Format Audio Section - Dolby Digital Plus • Analog Audio • Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) - Dolby Digital (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 6 Ω) Audio x 2 (AUDIO 4–5) - DTS Front L/R..............
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• Output Level / Output Impedance FM Section General SUBWOOFER ............1 V/1.2 kΩ • Tuning Range • Power Supply • Headphone Jack Rated Output / Impedance [Canada model] ........87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz [Canada model] ..........AC 120 V, 60 Hz AUDIO 4 etc.