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Yamaha CX-A5100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AV Pre-Amplifier Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Accessories ............5 7 Connecting other devices .
  • Page 3 CONFIGURATIONS Listening to FM/AM radio ........75 Setting the frequency steps .
  • Page 4 Yamaha technologies ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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 ...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 11-channel balance/unbalance pre-out and up to 2 subwoofer connections. . p.79 • Bluetooth Allows you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in . p.80 • iPod/iPhone various styles.
  • Page 7 The backlight illumination allows you to easily operate the remote control even in a dark home theater room. ❑ Object-based surround formats supported The unit supports the new surround formats: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. (Firmware update is required to enable DTS:X playback. For details on update, visit the Wi-Fi or Wireless Direct Yamaha website).

  • Page 8: Useful Tips

    Useful tips I want to connect a playback device using HDMI for video and non-HDMI for audio... Use “Audio Select” in the “Option” menu to specify the type of an audio input jack to be used for the corresponding input source (p.111). Video and audio are not synchronized...

  • Page 9: What Is A Sound Field

    CINEMA DSP The excitement of a concert hall and the powerful sense of being inside a movie - we all want to enjoy these experiences in our own living room. Yamaha has pursued the fulfillment of these desires for more than 20 years, and this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.

  • Page 10: Cinema Dsp Hd3 For New Surround Format

    YPAO In 2014, the new surround audio format that employs “object-based audio” was YPAO is Yamaha original automatic calibration system to optimizing your sound and announced (such as Dolby Atmos). With object-based audio, sounds can be allocated surround environment by using microphone measurement. It can be create ideal freely in 3D space.
  • Page 11 YPAO 3D measurement Unrivaled audio and video quality The direction (angle) of front, surround and presence speakers, and the height of presence speakers as seen from the listening position is measured, and compensation High-resolution music enhancer 32-bit is applied to maximize the 3D sound field effectiveness of the CINEMA DSP. Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 kHz / 32-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 kHz content such as from a CD (2-channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the musicality in the original content (p.110).

  • Page 12: Useful Applications

    “AV CONTROLLER” will turn your smartphone/tablet into a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for your Yamaha network products. This application provides you the flexibility to control the available inputs, volume, mute, power commands and playback source.

  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel MAIN ZONE PURE DIRECT INPUT VOLUME SCENE ON SCREEN OPTION TONE/BALANCE INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET PROGRAM MULTI ZONE TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL RETURN DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO AUX YPAO MIC SILENT CINEMA VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 14 ■ Inside of the front panel door SCENE ON SCREEN OPTION TONE/BALANCE INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET (CONNECT) PROGRAM MULTI ZONE TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL RETURN DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO AUX YPAO MIC SILENT CINEMA VIDEO AUDIO HDMI IN ON SCREEN key...

  • Page 15: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) MUTE VOLUME ZONE ZONE ZONE SLEEP ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL ENHANCER PARTY R FPR STEREO TUNED SW2 SR HDMI VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) or Virtual Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.108) is working.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear panel (U.S.A. model) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK HDMI WIRELESS DC OUT NETWORK HDMI OUT RS-232C ( 3 NET ) (HDCP2.2) HDMI OUT 0.5A ( 3 NET ) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3...
  • Page 17 (U.S.A. model) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK HDMI WIRELESS DC OUT NETWORK HDMI OUT RS-232C ( 3 NET ) (HDCP2.2) HDMI OUT ( 3 NET ) 0.5A AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter Menu operation keys Transmits infrared signals. Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. ENTER Confirms a selected item. RECEIVER z key SOURCE RECEIVER RETURN Returns to the previous screen. Turns on/off (standby) the unit. MODE key SOURCE/RECEIVER key Switches the iPod operation modes (p.82).
  • Page 19 ■ Inside of the remote control cover Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.69). SOURCE RECEIVER INFO key Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.106). Numeric keys Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies. V-AUX ZONE key AUDIO Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control...

  • Page 20: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to the power amplifier. For details Placing speakers (p.21) on speaker connections, refer to the instruction manual for the power amplifier. Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (p.30) Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit.

  • Page 21: Placing Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Placing speakers The unit has 11.2-channel pre-amplifiers. You can connect 2- to 11-channel speakers (via a power amplifier) and up to 2 subwoofers to create the favorite acoustic space in your room.

  • Page 22: Basic Speaker Configuration

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Basic speaker configuration ■ Placing speakers in your room Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. ❑...
  • Page 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ 9.2-channel system [★7.1.2] (using surround back speakers) ❑ 7.1-channel system [★5.1.2] (using front presence speakers) This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)
  • Page 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ 7.1-channel system [★7.1.0] (using surround back speakers) ❑ 5.1-channel system This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.
  • Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers) ❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers) Even when surround speakers are placed in the front side, the unit creates the virtual This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front...
  • Page 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ 2.1-channel system ❑ Presence speaker layout The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height/Rear Height, Overhead and Dolby Enabled SP). Choose a layout pattern that suits your listening environment.
  • Page 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Dolby Enabled SP Notes on installation of ceiling speakers Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers. When installing presence speakers to a ceiling, use the following illustration as a reference.

  • Page 28: Input/Output Jacks And Cables

    Input/output jacks and cables ■ ■ Video/audio jacks Video jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (P ), and chrominance red (P ).
  • Page 29 ■ ❑ XLR jacks Audio jacks About the XLR jacks Transmit analog audio signals. Use an XLR balanced ❑ OPTICAL jacks • The pin assignments for the XLR jacks of the unit are shown cable. below. Before connecting an XLR balanced cable, refer to the instruction manual of your device and verify that its XLR jacks Transmit digital audio signals.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Power Amplifier And Subwoofers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers ■ Connecting a power amplifier Balanced connection Depending on the speaker system you want to use, connect the corresponding PRE Connect the input jacks of your power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit so that OUT (XLR) jacks of the unit to the amplifier with XLR balanced cables.

  • Page 31: Connecting Subwoofers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ■ Unbalanced connection Connecting subwoofers Depending on the speaker system you want to use, connect the corresponding PRE Connect the subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. OUT (RCA) jacks of the unit to the amplifier with audio pin cables (RCA unbalanced Select a balanced (XLR) or an unbalanced (RCA) connection depending on the input cables).
  • Page 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ■ Unbalanced connection Connect the subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT (RCA) 1–2 jacks of the unit with audio pin cables (RCA unbalanced cables). The unit (rear) HDMI (HDCP2.2) AV 1...

  • Page 33: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the HDMI settings on the unit. For details on the settings, see “Information on HDMI”...
  • Page 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable) ■ Connecting another TV or a projector The unit has two HDMI output jacks. If you connect another TV or a projector to the unit The unit (rear) MONITOR OUT with an HDMI cable, you can switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching...

  • Page 35: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting playback devices Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.
  • Page 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ■ ■ Component video connection Composite video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital (digital coaxial, digital optical or stereo pin cable).

  • Page 37: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Audio output (PHONO) PHONO jacks PHONO Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players, and a turntable to the unit. PHONO Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections.

  • Page 38: Connecting To The Jacks On The Front Panel

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Composite video/analog stereo connection Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connect a playback device (such as game consoles and camcorders) to the unit with a Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect a playback device to the unit.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Assembling the AM antenna Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. FM antenna AM antenna HDMI...

  • Page 40: Connecting A Network Cable Or Preparing The Wireless Antenna

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit.

  • Page 41: Connecting Other Devices

    (such as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a power amplifier or a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can use the trigger function by connecting the external device to one of the TRIGGER OUT jacks with a monaural mini-plug cable.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Power Cable

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting the power cable After all the connections are complete, connect the supplied power cable to the unit and then to an AC wall outlet. The unit (rear) NETWORK WIRELESS ( 3 NET )

  • Page 43: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Selecting an on-screen menu language SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z Select the desired on-screen menu language from English, To confirm the setting, press ENTER. Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. V-AUX V-AUX Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Necessary Speaker Settings

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Configuring the necessary speaker settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the Configure the corresponding speaker settings. procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO.

  • Page 45: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function Turn on the subwoofer and set the volume to half. If detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the...
  • Page 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Multi Position The following screen appears on the TV. SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER Selects multi measure or single measure. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI...
  • Page 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Angle/Height Multi measure Single measure (5 listening positions) Enables/disables the angle/height measurement. Settings Enables the angle/height measurement. The unit will measure angle of each speaker and height of the presence speakers at the listening Multi measure Multi measure position, and correct the speaker parameters so that CINEMA DSP can...

  • Page 48: Measuring At One Listening Position (Single Measure)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Measuring at one listening position (When angle/height measurement is enabled) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Proceed to Step 2. (single measure) When “Multi Position” is set to “No”, follow the procedure below for measurement.
  • Page 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 c Place the microphone base at the listening position and set the e In the same way, perform the angle measurement for the SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER YPAO microphone to the position “1”. positions “2”...
  • Page 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER To save the measurement results, use the cursor Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit. keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. This completes optimization of the speaker settings. Caution V-AUX V-AUX...

  • Page 51: Measuring At Multiple Listening Positions (Multi Measure)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Measuring at multiple listening positions SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER When the measurements at the positions you want (multi measure) to measure are completed, use the cursor keys to select “CANCEL”...
  • Page 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 d Press ENTER to start the first angle measurement. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Perform the angle/height measurement. The following screen appears on the TV when the first angle a Use the cursor keys to select “YES”...

  • Page 53: Checking The Measurement Results

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select “Save/Cancel” and Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit. press ENTER. This completes optimization of the speaker settings. Caution •...

  • Page 54: Reloading The Previous Ypao Adjustments

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item. When the speaker settings you have configured manually are not Polarity of each speaker suitable, follow the procedure below to discard the manual settings Wiring Reverse: The speaker cable may be connected with...

  • Page 55: Error Messages

    Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the E-8: No Signal The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones. measurement again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. E-9: User Cancel The measurement has been canceled.

  • Page 56: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Cause Remedy...

  • Page 57: Connecting To A Network Device Wirelessly

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting to a network device wirelessly ■ Connecting without a wireless router (access point) Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Unit To A Wireless Network

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting the unit to a wireless network SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Network RECEIVER z Connection” and press ENTER. There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.
  • Page 59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting wirelessly SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the If you select “Wireless (WAC)” as the connection method, perform desired connection method and select “NEXT”.
  • Page 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting using a USB cable ■ B: Using the WPS push button SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z configuration If you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the procedure below to share the iOS device setting with the unit.
  • Page 61 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ■ C: Using other connection methods SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the RECEIVER z If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push desired connection method and select “NEXT”.
  • Page 62 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Searching for an access point ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the If you select “Manual Setting”...
  • Page 63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ❑ Using the PIN code SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of security key and select “NEXT”.

  • Page 64: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connecting a mobile device to the unit SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check RECEIVER z directly (Wireless Direct) “Wireless Direct” and select “OK”. Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly.
  • Page 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device. security key and select “NEXT”. For details on settings of your mobile device, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile device.

  • Page 66: Playback

    PLAYBACK SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Basic playback procedure V-AUX AUDIO Input selection keys On-screen input selection Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or TUNER BLUETOOTH BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. a Press ON SCREEN. PHONO MULTI [ A ] [ B ] b Use the cursor keys to select “Input”...

  • Page 67: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, HDMI output and various settings with just one touch. You can use up to 12 scenes to register your favorite settings and switch them depending on a playback source. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...

  • Page 68: Configuring Scene Assignments

    Configuring scene assignments Selecting setting items to be included as SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER scene assignments Set the unit to the condition (such as input source In addition to the default scene assignments (Input, HDMI Output and sound program) that you want to assign to a and Mode), you can also include the following setting items as the scene.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER ❑ Switching to the Pure Direct mode The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with • Press PURE DIRECT. your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo V-AUX V-AUX...

  • Page 70: Enjoying Stereoscopic Sound Fields (Cinema Dsp Hd 3 )

    The following sound programs are optimized for viewing video sources, such as movies, TV programs, and games. ❑ MOVIE THEATER The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP HD ). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual...
  • Page 71 ■ ❑ ENTERTAINMENT Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts and light entertainment programs. In sports broadcasts, the commentators’ The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sports voices are positioned clearly at the center, while the atmosphere inside the You can also select stereo playback.
  • Page 72 If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 11ch Stereo) when no This program creates a relatively wide space with a high ceiling, like an surround speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha’s original virtual surround Chamber audience hall in a palace.

  • Page 73: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    Enjoying unprocessed playback Use the Dolby Surround decoder suitable for all SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER sources. A real acoustic space (including bSurround overhead) will be created especially when You can play back input sources without any sound field effect object-based audio (such as Dolby Atmos processing.

  • Page 74: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) Enjoying compressed music with enhanced SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display).

  • Page 75: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Selecting a frequency for reception You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. V-AUX V-AUX Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input AUDIO AUDIO •...

  • Page 76: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    ■ Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Selecting a preset station SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 77: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not (U.K. and Europe models only) displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service. Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries.

  • Page 78: Operating The Radio On The Tv

    ■ Operating the radio on the TV Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can view the radio information or select a radio station on the Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO source. TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH...

  • Page 79: Playing Back Music Via Bluetooth

    Playing back music via Bluetooth SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Bluetooth You can play back music files stored on a device (such On the Bluetooth device, select a song and start as smartphones) on the unit. playback. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO The playback screen (artist name, album name and song title) is displayed on the TV.

  • Page 80: Playing Back Ipod Music

    Playing back iPod music Connecting an iPod You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod. Connect your iPod to the unit with the USB cable supplied with the iPod. • For details on playable iPod devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.174). Connect the USB cable to the iPod.

  • Page 81: Playback Of Ipod Content

    ■ Playback of iPod content Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO Press USB to select “USB”...
  • Page 82 ■ ■ Playback screen Operating the iPod itself (simple play) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are enabled. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again. TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH...
  • Page 83 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod. • During simple play, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly on your iPod or V-AUX V-AUX press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. AUDIO AUDIO When “USB”...

  • Page 84: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. • Stop playback of the USB storage device before disconnect it from the USB jack. The unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT16 or V-AUX V-AUX...
  • Page 85 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI...
  • Page 86 ■ ■ Playback screen Shuffle/repeat settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents. When “USB” is selected as the input source, press V-AUX V-AUX OPTION. AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle”...

  • Page 87: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ❑ For Windows Media Player 11 You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Start Windows Media Player 11 on your PC. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.40). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network”...

  • Page 88: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playback of PC music contents SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV screen is displayed.
  • Page 89 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI [ A ] [ A ] [ B ] [ B ] SCENE SCENE Status indicators Status indicators VOLUME VOLUME PROGRAM...
  • Page 90 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for the playback of PC music content. When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, V-AUX V-AUX press OPTION. AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or PHONO PHONO MULTI...

  • Page 91: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the input source. V-AUX V-AUX • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.40). You can AUDIO AUDIO The browse screen is displayed on the TV.
  • Page 92 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI [ A ] [ A ] [ B ] [ B ] SCENE SCENE Playback indicator Playback indicator VOLUME VOLUME PROGRAM...

  • Page 93: Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations (Bookmarks)

    Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmarks”, Access the vTuner website you can quickly access to them from the “Bookmarks” folder in the (http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on browse screen.

  • Page 94: Playing Back Music Via Airplay

    Playing back music via AirPlay Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on the unit via network. iTunes Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback Router screen on the iPod.
  • Page 95 ■ Playback screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.135) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. • You can edit the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in “Network Name”...

  • Page 96: Playing Back Videos/Audio In Multiple Rooms (Multi-Zone)

    For details, see “Multi-zone output” (p.176). • Since there are many possible ways to use the unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about the multi-zone connections that best meet your requirements.

  • Page 97: Preparing The Multi Zone System

    ■ Preparing the multi zone system Connecting a video monitor to play back analog videos Connect a video monitor to watch analog videos at Zone2 or Zone3. Depending on the Connect the device that will be used in other rooms to the unit. video input jacks available on your video monitor, choose one of the video connection methods.
  • Page 98 ■ Connecting an HDMI-compatible device to play back To assign the HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack to Zone2 or Zone4, set “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (p.139) in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2” or “Zone4”. videos/audio Connect an HDMI-compatible device (such as a TV) to play back videos/audio at Zone2 or Zone4.

  • Page 99: Remote Connection

    Operating the unit from another room Remote connections between Yamaha products An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using Yamaha products that (remote connection) support remote connections, as the unit does. You can transmit remote control signals...

  • Page 100: Controlling Zone2, Zone3 Or Zone4

    Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Start playback on the external device or select a RECEIVER z RECEIVER z radio station. Press ZONE repeatedly to select a zone. Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. Each time you press the key, the zone to be operated For details on the following operations, see the V-AUX...
  • Page 101 ■ ■ Other operations for Zone2, Zone3 or Enjoying the same source in multiple SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Zone4 rooms (party mode) The following functions are also available when the zone you want The party mode allows you to play back in all zones the same to operate is enabled.

  • Page 102: Registering Favorite Items (Shortcut)

    Registering favorite items (shortcut) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Recalling a registered item You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut numbers. Recall a registered item by selecting the shortcut number. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...

  • Page 103: Controlling The Unit From A Web Browser (Web Control)

    Controlling the unit from a web browser (web control) You can control the unit with the web control screen displayed in a web browser. Web browser • You can check the IP address of the unit in “Network” (p.144) in the “Information” menu. •...
  • Page 104 ■ ■ Top menu screen Control screen PLAY INFO CONTROL Selects an input source or controls playback for the selected zone. Moves to the control screen for the selected zone. TOP MENU STATUS Moves to the top menu screen. Turns on/off the power for each zone or displays the input source and volume set for each zone. SCENE SETTINGS Selects a scene for the selected zone.
  • Page 105 ■ Settings screen BACK Moves to the top menu screen. RELOAD Reloads the current status of the unit. Note • If the network settings are changed, you may need to restart the browser or regain access to the unit. • When using the MAC address filter, make sure you specify the MAC addresses of your network devices correctly.

  • Page 106: Viewing The Current Status

    Viewing the current status SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Switching information on the front display Input source group Item V-AUX V-AUX Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album AUDIO AUDIO Bluetooth name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Press INFO. Decoder (decoder name*) TUNER TUNER...

  • Page 107: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources

    Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Option menu items You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION.
  • Page 108 ■ YPAO Volume (YPAO Volume) Item Function Page Enables/disables YPAO Volume or Adaptive DRC. FM Mode Switches between stereo and monaural for FM radio (FM Mode) reception. YPAO Volume (YPAO Vol.) (U.K. and Europe models only) Traffic Program Automatically searches for a traffic information Enables/disables YPAO Volume.
  • Page 109 ■ ■ Dialogue (Dialog) Subwoofer/Bass (Subwoofer/Bass) Adjusts the volume or perceive height of dialogue sounds. Adjust the subwoofer volume or bass sound. Dialogue Level (Dialog Lvl) Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Adjusts the volume of dialogue sounds. If dialogue sounds cannot be heard Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume.
  • Page 110 ■ ■ Enhancer (Enhancer) Video Processing (Video Process.) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer and the high-resolution mode. Configures the video signal processing settings. Enhancer (Enhancer) Video Mode (V.M) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.74). Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution, aspect ratio and video adjustments) settings configured in “Processing”...
  • Page 111 ■ ■ Input Settings (Input Settings) FM Mode (FM Mode) Configures the input settings. Switches between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception. Settings • This setting is applied separately to each input source. Stereo (Stereo) Receives FM radio in stereo sounds. Mono (Mono) Receives FM radio in monaural sounds.

  • Page 112: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring input sources (Input menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can change the input source settings using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTER. •...
  • Page 113 ■ ■ Rename/Icon Select Decoder Mode Changes the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. Sets the format of digital audio playback to “DTS”. For example, if the unit does not detect DTS audio and outputs noise, set “Decoder Input sources Mode”...

  • Page 114: Configuring The Scene Function (Scene Menu)

    ■ Balance Input Attenuator Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) Selects whether to activate the attenuator for the balance input (AUDIO 4) so that you can avoid sound distortion when high-level signals are input. You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.67) using the TV screen. Activate the attenuator when connecting an audio device which outputs signals of 3 V (RMS) or higher to the AUDIO 4 (XLR balanced input) jacks (p.37).

  • Page 115: Scene Menu Items

    ■ Load Use the cursor keys and ENTER to change the setting. Loads the settings registered for the selected scene. Select “DETAIL” to configure the SCENE link playback setting or view the scene To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. assignments.
  • Page 116 ■ Rename/Icon Select Detail Changes the scene name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. Selects items to be included as the scene assignments. You can also view the settings currently assigned to the selected scene. ■ Setup procedure To include items as the scene assignments, use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER to check the box (or uncheck the box to exclude).

  • Page 117: Configuring Sound Programs/Surround Decoders

    Configuring sound programs/surround decoders Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. (DSP Program menu) You can change the settings of the sound programs and surround decoders using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “DSP Program” and press ENTER. •...

  • Page 118: Dsp Program Menu Items

    DSP Program menu items Item Function Settings 1.0 s to 5.0 s Adjust the decay time of the rear Higher to enrich the reverberant Reverb Time reverberant sound. sound and lower to have clear • Available items and the default settings vary depending on the selected sound program or surround sound.
  • Page 119 ■ Settings for decoders The following items are available when you select “2ch Stereo” or “11ch Stereo”. The following items are available when you set “Decode Type” of “SURROUND Sound program Item Function Settings DECODER” to “bSurround”, “bPLIIx Music” (bPLII Music) or “Neo:6 Music”. Selects whether to automatically bypass the Decode Type...

  • Page 120: Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press ENTER. •...

  • Page 121: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Auto Setup Automatically optimizes the speaker settings (YPAO). Setting Pattern Registers two speaker setting patterns and switches between them. Setting Data Copy Copies the “Setting Pattern” parameters in the specified direction. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size.
  • Page 122 Menu Item Function Page Delay Enable Enables/disables the Lipsync adjustment for each input source. Lipsync Auto/Manual Select Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output. Adjustment Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually. Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback.
  • Page 123 Menu Item Function Page Main Zone Set Zone Rename Changes the zone name (for main zone) displayed on the front display or TV screen. Volume Enables/disables volume adjustments for Zone2 or Zone3 output. Max Volume Sets the Zone2 or Zone3 maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness in the second zone. Initial Volume Sets the Zone2 or Zone3 initial volume for when the unit is turned on.

  • Page 124: Speaker (Manual Setup)

    ■ Speaker (Manual Setup) Setting Data Copy Copies the “Setting Pattern” parameters in the specified direction. Configures the speaker settings manually. Choices Pattern1 > 2 Copies the “Pattern1” parameters to “Pattern2”. • Default settings are underlined. Pattern2 > 1 Copies the “Pattern2” parameters to “Pattern1”. ■...
  • Page 125 Surround Front Presence Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Selects whether or not front presence speakers are connected and their size. Settings Settings Select this option for large speakers. Large Select this option for large speakers. Large The surround speakers will produce all of the surround channel Small...
  • Page 126 Rear Presence Layout Selects a rear presence layout when rear presence speakers are used. This Selects the layouts of the surround speakers, front/rear presence speakers and setting facilitates the optimization of the sound field effect. subwoofers. Settings Surround Select this option when rear presence speakers are installed on the Rear Height Selects a surround speaker layout when surround speakers are used.
  • Page 127 ■ ■ Distance Parametric EQ Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance Settings from “Meter”...

  • Page 128: Sound

    Sound To fine-adjust the center frequency or Q factor (bandwidth), press ENTER repeatedly to select an item. Configures the audio output settings. Frequency: Use the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the center frequency of the selected band and the cursor keys (q/w) to adjust the gain. Q: Use the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the Q factor (bandwidth) of the selected band and the cursor keys (q/w) to adjust the gain.

  • Page 129: Max Volume

    ■ Max Volume Adjustment Sets the maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness. Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Auto/Manual Select” is set to “Manual”. You can fine-adjust the audio output timing when Setting range “Auto/Manual Select” is set to “Auto”. -30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB ■...
  • Page 130 ■ ■ CINEMA DSP 3D Mode DAC Digital Filter Selects the digital filter type of the audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter) to have Enables/disables CINEMA DSP HD (p.70). If this function is set to “On”, CINEMA DSP favorite sounds. functions with the selected sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 11ch Stereo). Settings Settings Removes out-of-band noises by the filter with steep attenuation...

  • Page 131: Video

    Video Resolution Selects a resolution to output HDMI video signals when “Video Mode” is set to Configures the video output settings. “Processing”. Settings Through Does not convert the resolution. Auto Selects a resolution automatically in accordance with TV resolution. Output video signals with a selected resolution. 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K (Only the resolutions supported by your TV are selectable.)
  • Page 132 Detail Enhancement Adjustment Adjusts the enhancement effect of video details. Configures the video adjustments when “Video Mode” is set to “Processing”. You Setting range can register the video adjustments as presets (up to 6). 0 to 50 ■ Setup procedure Edge Enhancement Adjusts the enhancement effect of video edges.

  • Page 133: Hdmi

    HDMI Enables/disables ARC (p.178) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Configures the HDMI settings. Settings Disables ARC. Enables ARC. • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to the unit because TV audio signals input to the unit via ARC are not supported by the unit, set “ARC”...

  • Page 134: Network

    Network HDMI OUT1, HDMI OUT2 Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 1 jack or Configures the network settings. HDMI OUT 2 jack. Settings Disables the audio output from the TV. Enables the audio output from the TV. •...
  • Page 135 ■ ■ IP Address Network Standby Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby). DHCP Settings Select whether to use a DHCP server. Disables the network standby function. Settings Enables the network standby function.
  • Page 136 ■ ■ MAC Address Filter Network Name Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network devices. Filter ■ Procedure Enables/disables the MAC address filter.

  • Page 137: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Multi Zone Configures the Bluetooth settings. Configures the multi zone settings. ■ ■ Bluetooth Main Zone Set Bluetooth Enables/disables the function (p.79). Configures the main zone setting. Settings Zone Rename Bluetooth Disables the function. Changes the zone name (for main zone) displayed on the front display or TV screen.

  • Page 138: Audio Delay

    Initial Volume Use the cursor keys to select “OK” and press ENTER. Sets the Zone2 or Zone3 initial volume for when the unit is turned on. Settings • To restore the default setting, select “RESET”. Sets the level at the volume level of the unit when it last entered standby To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 139: Zone4 Set

    ■ ■ Zone4 Set Party Mode Set Configures the Zone4 settings. Enables/disables switching to the party mode (p.101) for each zone. Choice Zone Rename Target: Zone2, Target: Zone3, Target: Zone4 Changes the zone name (for Zone4) displayed on the front display or TV screen. Settings You can change the zone name in the same manner as “Zone Rename”...

  • Page 140: Function

    Function Use the cursor keys to select “b” and press ENTER. Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. ■ Input Assignment • You cannot assign both COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to the same input source. Assigns the COMPONENT VIDEO, COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to another input source.

  • Page 141: Target Zone

    Manual Wallpaper Switches the output level for electronic signal transmission manually when “Trigger Mode” is Selects the image to be used as wallpaper on the TV. set to “Manual”. This setting can also be used to confirm proper function of the external device connected via the TRIGGER OUT jack.

  • Page 142: Eco

    ■ Memory Guard Prevents accidental changes to the settings. Configures the auto-standby setting. Settings Does not protect the settings. Protects the settings until “Off” is selected. • When “Memory Guard” is set to “On”, the lock icon (o) is displayed on the menu screen. Icon ■...

  • Page 143: Language

    Language Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) Select an on-screen menu language. You can view information about the unit using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Information” and press ENTER. Settings English English 日本語...

  • Page 144: Types Of Information

    ■ Types of information Network Displays the network information on the unit. ■ (When using wired or wireless [Wi-Fi] network connection) Audio Signal Displays information about the current audio signal. IP Address IP address Subnet Mask Subnet mask Format Audio format of the input signal Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway The number of source channels in the input signal...

  • Page 145: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    ■ System Configuring the system settings Displays the system information on the unit. (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Remote ID The unit’s remote control ID setting (p.146) Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. TV Format The unit’s video signal type (p.147) (Asia model only) Tuner Freq.

  • Page 146: Advanced Setup Menu Items

    Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: REMOTE SENSOR Turns on/off of the remote control sensor on the main unit. ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver. REMOTE CON AMP Selects the unit’s remote control ID.

  • Page 147: Changing The Fm/Am Tuning Frequency Setting (Tuner Frq Step)

    Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (TUNER FRQ STEP) (MONITOR CHECK) (Asia model only) MONITOR CHECK TUNER FRQ STEP FM50/AM9 The unit automatically detects resolutions supported by a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

  • Page 148: Backing Up/Recovering The Settings (Recov./Backup)

    Creates backup of the settings of the unit, or recovers the settings from the backup. New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. If the unit ■...

  • Page 149: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    Controlling external devices with the remote control SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can use the unit’s remote control to operate external devices Item Function Page (such as BD/DVD players) if you have registered the remote control Assigns a function to each key by learning the code of the external device.

  • Page 150: Registering Remote Control Codes

    Registering remote control codes SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the numeric keys or cursor keys to enter the 4-digit remote control code and press ENTER. ■ Registering the remote control code for a TV Once the remote control code is successfully registered, “OK”...
  • Page 151 [ B ] SCENE SCENE • Under the unit’s default settings, the amplifier code (Yamaha: 5098) is set for all the input selection keys. With this setting, you can control HDMI Control-compatible devices connected to the unit with the remote control. (This...

  • Page 152: Programming From Other Remote Controls (Learning)

    ❑ Playback device operations Programming from other remote controls SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER (learning) Once you have registered the remote control code for your playback device, you can control it using the following keys after selecting the input source or scene. The remote control of the unit can receive remote control signals from other infrared remote controls and learn the remote control V-AUX...
  • Page 153 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Press ENTER. To exit from the setup menu, press SETUP. Aim the infrared transmitters of the remote controls • This remote control can learn approximately 200 functions (may be at each other. decreased depending on the signals). If “FULL” appears in the display V-AUX V-AUX window, clear unnecessary assignments to free some memory space for the...

  • Page 154: Editing Device Names

    Editing device names SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to rename. RECEIVER z RECEIVER z You can edit the device names or scene names displayed on the To locate the position, use the cursor keys (e/r). remote control’s display window. To select a character (A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space, symbols), use the cursor keys (q/w).

  • Page 155: Operating Multiple Functions At Once (Macro)

    Operating multiple functions at once SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER To exit from the setup menu, press SETUP. RECEIVER z RECEIVER z (macro) “MACRO” lights up (when macro operations are enabled) The macro function allows you to sequentially operate multiple functions at once. RECEIVER RECEIVER V-AUX...
  • Page 156 ■ Programming macro operations SOURCE RECEIVER Press the keys for functions (up to 10) you want to RECEIVER z You can program up to 10 remote control commands for each SOURCE/RECEIVER include in the macro operations in sequence. macro operation key. If you press the corresponding macro To switch the devices (the unit or external device) to control, operation key, the multiple operations will be carried out press SOURCE/RECEIVER.

  • Page 157: Resetting The Remote Control Configurations

    Resetting the remote control configurations “ALL” appears in the display window. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z ■ Clearing the remote control configurations You can clear remote control configurations by selecting a type of To apply the selection to all the corresponding keys, V-AUX settings or clear all the remote control configurations.
  • Page 158 ■ Erasing a function assigned to each key by SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER learning You can erase a function assigned to each key by learning and restore the default key assignments. V-AUX Press SETUP. AUDIO Input selection keys Perform each of the following steps within 30 seconds. TUNER BLUETOOTH PHONO...

  • Page 159: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    USB memory device (p.148). unit’s firmware by pressing ENTER in the “System” screen. TOP MENU TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU POP-UP/MENU • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. ON SCREEN ON SCREEN OPTION OPTION Cursor keys...

  • Page 160: Appendix

    When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another volume for Zone2 or Zone3 (p.138). 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.146).

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    The power does not turn on. consecutively. When the unit is in this condition, the standby nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. indicator on the unit blinks if you try to turn on the power. Hold down MAIN ZONE z on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
  • Page 162 Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. The unit cannot be controlled using the remote strong lighting.

  • Page 163: Audio

    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 “Audio Signal”...
  • Page 164 Problem Cause Remedy Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. speakers connected to the unit. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.33).

  • Page 165: Video

    Video Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. No video.

  • Page 166: Fm/Am Radio

    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. Set “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Mono” to select monaural FM radio FM radio reception is weak or noisy. reception (p.111).

  • Page 167: Usb And Network

    Problem Cause Remedy The volume of the Bluetooth device is set too low. Turn up the volume of the Bluetooth device. Bluetooth device is not set to send audio signals to the unit. Switch the audio output of the Bluetooth device to the unit.
  • Page 168 Problem Cause Remedy Configure the sharing setting and select the unit as a device to which music The media sharing setting is not correct. contents are shared (p.87). Some security software installed on your PC is blocking the access Check the settings of security software installed on your PC. of the unit to your PC.

  • Page 169: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Check the connection between the unit and your router (or hub) (p.40). Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. No content There are no playable files in the selected folder. Select a folder that contains files supported by the unit.

  • Page 170: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II enables 5-channel playback from 2-channel sources. There are three modes available: “Music mode” for music sources, “Movie mode” for movie sources, and “Game mode” for game sources. ■ Audio decoding format Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx enables 7-channel playback from 2-channel or multichannel sources.
  • Page 171 DTS Express Sampling frequency/Quantization bit DTS Express is a compressed digital audio format that supports 5.1-channel audio and allows a higher Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal compression rate than the DTS Digital Surround format developed by DTS, Inc. This technology is is digitized.

  • Page 172: Hdmi And Video Information

    HDMI and video information Network information Component video signal SSID With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular wireless LAN access point. the Pb and Pr signals for chrominance.

  • Page 173: Yamaha Technologies

    (such as room size, wall material, and number of speakers) can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound that you hear. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own home.

  • Page 174: Supported Devices And File Formats

    ■ File formats Supported devices and file formats ❑ USB/PC (NAS) ■ Supported devices Sampling Quantization The number Gapless File Bitrate frequency (kHz) bitrate (bit) of channels playback ❑ Bluetooth device 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/ ✔ WAV * 16/24 — 176.4/192 • The unit supports Bluetooth devices that support A2DP or AVRCP.

  • Page 175: Video Signal Flow

    Video signal flow ■ Video signals input from a video device to the unit are Video conversion table output to a TV as shown below. • You can select the resolution and the aspect ratio applied to HDMI-output video processing in “Video Mode” (p.131) in the “Setup” menu. •...

  • Page 176: Multi-Zone Output

    Multi-zone output ■ ■ Audio output Video output HDMI OUT 2 MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT jacks ZONE OUT jacks (ZONE OUT) jack (*8) HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack (*9) Zone2 Zone3 Zone2 (*1) Zone4 (*2) COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Digital audio (HDMI) (*3) (*4) (*5)

  • Page 177: Information On Hdmi

    (Example) Information on HDMI HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that Playback starts Turns on and displays video from the playback supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as device power and volume) with TV remote control operations.

  • Page 178: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    d Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “HDMI”. Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal to the TV. Check the following after the HDMI Control settings. Select a TV program with the TV remote control.

  • Page 179: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit HD DVD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...
  • Page 180 Reference diagram (rear panel) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT ( 3 NET ) (HDCP2.2) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (1 BD/DVD) (ZONE OUT) AC IN MULTI CH INPUT AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4...
  • Page 181 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Android™ Google Play™ Corporation is under license. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
  • Page 182 Specifications Input jacks • Video • Audio Format MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT - Dolby Atmos • Analog Audio - Composite x 1 - Dolby TrueHD Audio (Unbalance) x 9 (AV 1–4, AUDIO 1–3, PHONO, V-AUX) - Component x 1 - Dolby Digital Plus Audio (Balance) x 1 (AUDIO 4) (1:GHD, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) - Dolby Digital •...
  • Page 183 Bluetooth • Post Decoding Format • Maximum Output Level (0.06%THD) - Dolby Pro Logic (RCA Unbalance Preout) • Sink Function - Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Front L/R............4.0 V or more Source Device to AVR (ex. Smartphone/Tablet) Dolby Pro Logic II Game Center ...............4.0 V or more •...
  • Page 184 • Total Harmonic Distortion • Filter Characteristics General (Pure Direct, 1 V) (fc=40/60/80/90/100/110/120/160/200 Hz) • Power Supply PHONO to PreOut (RCA Unbalance) (1 kHz)..0.008% or less H.P.F. (Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back: Small) [U.S.A. and Canada models]......AC 120 V, 60 Hz AUDIO 2 etc.
  • Page 185 Index Symbols Dialogue Max Volume Dimmer (Front Display) Memory Guard Exclamation mark (!) DLNA Menu language selection Lock icon (o) Multiple room playback Numerics Dolby Atmos Muting 11.2-channel system DSP Program (front display information) 11ch Stereo NAS content playback 2.1-channel system Network Connection 2ch Stereo Error indication (front display)
  • Page 186 Trigger function Turntable Unbalanced connection USB storage device content playback Virtual CINEMA FRONT Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) Wallpaper Web control Wireless (Wi-Fi) Wireless Direct XLR jacks YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) YPAO Volume Zone...
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