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 Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) Within 6 m (20 ft) 30°...
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.32 • Reproducing stereo or multichannel sounds with the sound fields like actual movie .
Full of useful functions! Useful tips The combination of video/audio input jacks does not ❑ Connecting various devices (p.23) ❑ Creating high-realistic sound fields (p.32) match an external device... A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks CINEMA DSP allows you to create a natural and realistic Use “Audio In”...
Part names and functions Front panel INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING VOLUME SCENE RADIO VIDEO PHONES INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA AUDIO VIDEO z (power) key TUNING keys SCENE keys Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Select the radio frequency (p.36). Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch.
Front display (indicators) VOL. ENHANCER ADAPTIVE DRC SLEEP STEREO TUNED MUTE 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 COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL SUBWOOFER AUDIO (CD) ( TV ) PRE OUT * The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.
Remote control RECEIVER z key Remote control signal transmitter Transmits infrared signals. Turns on/off (standby) the unit. TRANSMIT indicator OPTION key TRANSMIT Lights up when remote control signals are transmitted. Displays the option menu (p.40). RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP key VOLUME keys HDMI Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a...
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.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.23) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Speaker placement Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Speaker placement 5.1-channel system 3.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers...
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Speaker placement ■ Setting the speaker impedance (Canada model only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Speaker connections 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.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Speaker connections (Connecting center/surround speakers) 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.
Input/output jacks and cables ■ ❑ VIDEO jacks ❑ AUDIO jacks Video/audio jacks Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable. (Stereo L/R jacks) ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Video pin cable cable (RCA cable).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV connection Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. About HDMI Control You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV connection ❑ Necessary settings Configure the settings for HDMI Control. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI Control- For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV connection ■ ❑ Necessary settings Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV) To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following settings. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV connection ■ Connection Method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks) Configure the settings for HDMI Control. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as a HDMI Control- compatible BD/DVD player).
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV connection ■ ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) Connection Method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks) When connecting any video device to the AV 1–2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks of the MONITOR OUT Video input unit, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Playback device connections Connecting playback devices ■ The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow Component video connection you to connect different types of playback devices. Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable (digital optical or digital coaxial).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Playback device connections ■ ■ Composite video connection Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your coaxial, digital optical, or stereo pin cable).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Playback device connections Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit. Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following Press AV 2 to select “AV 2”...
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Playback device connections FM/AM antenna connections Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connecting the FM/AM antennas Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording device connections Power cable connection Connecting recording devices Connecting the power cable You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks. Before connecting the power cable (General model only) These jacks output analog video/audio signals selected as the input.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Language setting Selecting an on-screen menu language TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z RECEIVER z SLEEP SLEEP Select the desired on-screen menu language from English HDMI HDMI To exit from the menu, press SETUP. (default), Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
PLAYBACK TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP HDMI Basic playback procedure Input selection keys AUDIO Switching information on the front display Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/ V-AUX DVD player) connected to the unit. MODE MODE TUNER...
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, Configuring scene assignments HDMI HDMI sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just one touch.
Selecting the sound mode TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and HDMI HDMI surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with • 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.
You’ll never get tired listening for long periods. The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater.
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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 sound field effects without Enjoying unprocessed playback TRANSMIT TRANSMIT surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back input sources without any sound field effect SLEEP SLEEP If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and HDMI HDMI processing.
■ Enjoying unprocessed multichannel Enjoying compressed music with enhanced TRANSMIT TRANSMIT sounds (surround decoder) sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel HDMI HDMI playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode.
Listening to FM/AM radio TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception HDMI HDMI selecting from registered radio stations. AUDIO AUDIO Press FM or AM to select a band.
Registering favorite radio stations (presets) When the Auto Preset process finishes, “FINISH” appears and the TRANSMIT TRANSMIT “Option” menu closes automatically. RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have SLEEP SLEEP VOL.
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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 RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Press FM or AM to select “TUNER”...
Radio Data System tuning TRANSMIT TRANSMIT • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER (U.K. and Europe models only) SLEEP SLEEP displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System HDMI HDMI service.
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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■ Tone Control (Tone Control) Volume: low Volume: high Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds. Choices Treble (Treble), Bass (Bass) Setting range -6.0 dB to Bypass (Bypass) to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Input level Input level Default ❑...
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■ ❑ Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Audio In (Audio In) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume during playback. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–4 or AV 1–2) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Setting range •...
CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. 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. Configuration Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size. 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 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. Language Select an on-screen menu language. CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Configuring various functions (Setup menu)
Speaker • “Front” is automatically set to “Large” when “Subwoofer” is set to “None”. Configures the speaker settings manually. ❑ Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. S e t u p Settings S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n H D M I D i s t a n c e...
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■ ❑ Subwoofer Phase Level Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch the Adjusts the volume of each speaker. subwoofer phase. Choices Settings Front L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Subwoofer Setting range Normal (default) Does not reverse the subwoofer phase.
HDMI Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired band (frequency) and the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the gain. Configures the HDMI settings. Setting range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB S e t u p S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n E q u a l i z e r H D M I...
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❑ SCENE HDMI OUT (TV) Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack. Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connected to the unit via HDMI automatically works as follows, with a scene selection.
❑ Dimension Sound Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. Higher to Configures the audio output settings. strengthen the front sound field and lower to strengthen the surround sound field. This setting is effective when “bPLII Music” is selected. Setting range S e t u p -3 to +3...
❑ Adjustment Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Select” is set to Configures the power supply settings. “Manual”. You can fine-adjust the audio output timing when “Select” is set to “Auto”. Setting range 0 ms to 250 ms (1 ms increments) S e t u p Default S p e a k e r...
■ ECO Mode Function Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. When the eco mode is enabled, you can reduce the unit’s power consumption by keeping the maximum volume, maximum output power, or front display’s brightness low.
Language To change another input source name, repeat steps 1 to 3. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Select an on-screen menu language. ■ Dimmer S e t u p Adjusts the brightness of the front display. S p e a k e r E n g l i s h H D M I Setting range...
Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on again. 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 The new settings take effect.
Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) Restoring the default settings (INIT) (Asia and General models only) INIT CANCEL FM50/AM9 Restores the default settings for the unit. Change the FM/AM 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.54).
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.42). 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/AM 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.36). 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.54).
Glossary Audio information eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) simultaneously. This technology is used for audio on BD (Blu-ray discs). DTS Neo:6 ■ Audio decoding format DTS Neo:6 enables 6-channel playback from 2-channel sources. There are two modes available: “Music mode”...
Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, Composite video signal Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own With the composite video signal system, color, brightness, and synchronization data signals are combined home.
Video signal flow Information on HDMI Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. HDMI Control Video device The unit HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations.
To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after HDMI signal compatibility connecting the TV and playback devices. Audio signals • This setup is required every time you add a new HDMI Control-compatible device to your system. Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example)
Reference diagram (rear panel) ANTENNA (BD/DVD) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER COMPONENT MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO SUBWOOFER (CD) ( TV ) PRE OUT •...
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...
Index Symbols Direct Stream Digital (DSD) Distance (Speaker, Setup menu) Lock icon (o) B RATE (Signal Info, Option menu) Dolby Pro Logic (surround decoder) Banana plug Numerics Dolby Pro Logic II Game (surround decoder) Basic playback operation 2.1-channel system Dolby Pro Logic II Movie (surround decoder) Bass (Tone Control, Option menu) 2ch Stereo (sound program) Dolby Pro Logic II Music (surround decoder)
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Front display information Lipsync (Option menu) Radio Data System tuning Front panel (part names and functions) Lipsync (Sound, Setup menu) Radio Text (Radio Data System) Front panel jack connection Low Frequency Effects (LFE) Rear panel (part names and functions) Function (Setup menu) Recording device connection RemID Mismatch (error indication) Manual station preset (FM/AM radio)
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Speaker indicator (front display) Speaker placement V IN (Signal Info, Option menu) Spectacle (sound program) V OUT (Signal Info, Option menu) Sports (sound program) VERSION (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Standard (sound program) VIDEO AUX jack Standby Sync (HDMI, Setup menu) Video device connection Station preset (FM/AM radio) VIDEO jack Stereo mini jack...