PREPARATION ......... 12 Preparation ..................12 This document provides step-by-step instructions for installation and playback. Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the Yamaha website for Connections ................... 12 troubleshooting or when more information is required. Turing on the unit ................ 14 Follow one of the methods described below to view the latest Owner’s...
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BD/ With Alexa built-in, you can DVD player can be played operate this unit, access your with 3D surround sound/ music playlists. surround sound. Alexa may not be available in your region. View the Yamaha product website for details.
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® Listen to audio from Bluetooth devices Easy operation with the smartphone app and streaming services Streaming services Bluetooth devices Sound Bar Controller Enjoy listening to audio Install the Sound Bar from Bluetooth devices and Controller app on either a streaming services* such as smartphone or tablet.
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3D surround playback HDMI control function This unit supports virtual 3D surround sound technology called “DTS Link functions of a TV and the unit are available using the TV’s Virtual:X” . Surround sound can be heard not only from horizontal remote control.
• HDMI cables are not supplied with the unit. Use the HDMI cables purchased separately. • The Owner’s Manual is available on the Yamaha website. Scan the QR code found on the front cover of this document to visit Quick Start Guide (this booklet) Safety Brochure the website.
Part names and functions Front/top panel a Microphones c Remote control sensor Used to interact with Alexa. Receives infrared (IR) signals from the remote control of the unit. Operate the remote control within the range as shown below. b Speakers Within 6 m (20 ft) Remote control sensor...
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d Indicators (Alexa) The indicators on the top panel flash or glow to show the operation Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice command (p. 19). and setting status. In this document, indicator status, such as off, f ) (Microphones disabled) glowing, and flashing, are shown as the illustrations below.
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Rear panel a Power connector e TV input jack Connect the power cord (p. 13). For connecting to a TV that does not support ARC. This jack cannot be used when the unit is connected to an ARC-compatible b HDMI IN jack Connect to an HDMI-compatible AV device to input video/audio f UPDATE ONLY jack signals (p.
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Subwoofer Front panel Rear panel a Bass reflex port d * indicator Glows when the center unit and subwoofer are connected b PAIRING button wirelessly. Use to pair the center unit with the subwoofer manually. e Power connector c STANDBY indicator Connect the power cord (p.
PREPARATION Preparation Connections Installing the unit on a TV stand Overview Install the unit as shown below. ARC-compatible TV Video signals Audio signals HDMI (ARC) HDMI AV device Touch panel (set-top box, gaming console, or streaming device) To HDMI OUT Preparing the remote control To HDMI IN (ARC)
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Connecting an AV device Connecting the power cord Connect a streaming device, set-top box, or other AV device to the Once all connections have been made, connect the supplied power unit. If only a TV will be connected, skip this step and proceed to cords to the power connectors on the center unit and subwoofer step respectively, and plug both power cables into AC wall outlets.
Turing on the unit Connecting to a network Press z on the remote control or touch z on the center unit to turn A network connection allows you to play various streaming services on the unit. via the unit, and to talk with Amazon Alexa to operate this unit, or to play music.
PLAYBACK Basic procedure for playback Use the input buttons to directly select an input source to be played. HDMI: Sound from a device connected to the HDMI IN jack TV: TV audio HDMI BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH: Sound from a Bluetooth device HDMI BLUETOOTH Input buttons...
Selecting sound preferences a CLEAR VOICE button 3D surround playback Press the button to enable or disable the clear voice function. Human voices such as lines in movies and TV shows are heard clearly when HDMI BLUETOOTH the function is enabled. Glows (blue) b BASS EXT button CLEAR VOICE...
Useful features for playback a @ (Alexa) button Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice command. b SUBWOOFER (+/-) button HDMI BLUETOOTH Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. c INFO button CLEAR VOICE 3D SURROUND Confirm the type of audio signal being played, as well as settings for functions.
• Services may change or be discontinued without notice. Please note that Yamaha Corporation is in no way responsible for, and will not be held liable for, streaming services or issues arising from their Press BLUETOOTH to select “Bluetooth”...
• Services supported by the unit may not be available in some regions in which the unit is sold. • See the product information page on the Yamaha website for the latest information. • A subscription may be required to listen to Amazon Music or Amazon Kindle on this unit.