BEFORE USE SOURCE RECEIVER About this manual Language selection iCursor B / C Press to select the favorite language from the following options. This procedure allows you to select the language of • Some features are not available in certain regions. menus and messages on the TV screen.
Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components ..77 Enjoying compressed music source with better sound Speaker channels and functions........15 quality (Compressed Music Enhancer) ......52 Connecting a Yamaha Bluetooth Speaker layout ..............16 Wireless Audio Receiver..........77 Sound programs.............. 53 Connecting speakers and subwoofers......
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Parameters usable in surround decoder ......91 Avoiding crossing remote control signals Information on HDMI™..........142 Setting various functions (Setup menu) ......92 when using multiple Yamaha receivers ......122 About trademarks ............143 Operating the Setup menu ..........92 Changing FM/AM frequency steps (Asia and General models only)........
<Content window> – Register or clear settings for a selected scene <Save>, <Load>, <Reset> ........85, – Turn on a Yamaha BD/DVD player or CD player connected to this unit automatically ■ Operate the FM/AM tuner when a scene is selected <SCENE IR>...
■ Specify other functions for this unit – Specify speaker acoustic parameters automatically – Enter standby mode automatically when no operations are performed <Auto Power Down> .....106 (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer - YPAO)...............40 – Assign jacks to the selected input source <Input Assignment> ............106 –...
• When an iPod/iPhone, which is placed in the Universal Dock for iPod, is charging while the unit is in standby mode (☞p. 83). This indicator also lights up when the Yamaha Wireless System for iPod is connected to this unit (☞p. 75).
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Cursor B / C / D / E, ENTER, RETURN Front panel with the cover opened MULTI ZONE ZONE2 Cursor B / C / D / E Select menu items and change settings when Switches to enable/disable the audio and video output to Zone2 menus, etc., are displayed.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Rear panel MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO AV OUT jacks jacks) For outputting audio/video signals received when analog inputs are For connecting TV that are compatible with component video signals, selected (☞p. 37). PHONO jacks using three cables to output video signal (☞p.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Front panel display CINEMA DSP indicator ADAPTIVE DRC indicator Lights up when a sound field effect that uses CINEMA DSP Lights when the adaptive dynamic range control feature is tuned on technology is selected. (☞p. 59).
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Cursor B / C / D / E, ENTER, RETURN Remote control Remote control signal transmitter Transmits infrared signals. Cursor B / C / D / E Select menu items and change settings when SOURCE A (SOURCE Power) menus, etc., are displayed.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Remote control with the cover open Sound selection keys ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Switch between the current sound field effect (sound program) and the surround decoder (☞p. 50). When inserting batteries in the remote control, remove the INFO battery compartment cover from the reverse side of the remote RECEIVER...
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions On-screen display When a TV is connected to this unit, the supplied remote control can be used to specify and verify this unit’s settings via menus and options displayed on the TV screen. The following displays are available in the on-screen display. Content window ON SCREEN menu hON SCREEN...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers This unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you the impact of a real movie theater or concert hall. These effects will be brought to you with ideal speaker positioning and connections in your listening environment. ■...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ Speaker layout Enjoying the 7.1 channel audio source ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer) In addition to the 7.1-channel speaker layout, a variety of speaker configurations can be specified with Front R speaker presence speaker connection, bi-amp connection or the Zone2/Zone3 function. Subwoofer In addition, this unit is equipped with the “Power Amp Assign”...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Adding the presence speakers for a richer sound field effect Enjoying the audio source without surround back speakers ■ Presence speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer + presence speakers) ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout (5 speakers + subwoofer) Front R speaker Front R speaker Presence R speaker...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Using the front speakers that support bi-amp connections for a Using speakers in two rooms (Zone2 function) high quality sound ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout + Zone2 (7 speakers (in main zone) + subwoofer (in ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout (Front speakers (Bi-amp) + 3 speakers) main zone) + front speakers (in secondary zone)) Main zone Zone2...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Connections of speakers Using speakers in three rooms (Zone2 and Zone3 functions) ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout + Zone2 + Zone3 (7 speakers (in main zone) + Front L/R speakers Subwoofer FRONT jacks SUBWOOFER subwoofer (in main zone) + front speakers (in secondary and tertiary zones)) (PRE OUT) jack Main zone Zone2...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers Connecting speakers and subwoofers Connect your speakers to their respective terminals on the rear panel. CAUTION • Remove the power cable of this unit from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. • Generally speaker cables consist of two parallel insulated cables. One of these cables is a different color, or has a line running along it, to indicate different polarity. Insert the different colored (or lined) cable into the “+” (positive, red) terminal on this unit and the speakers, and the other cable into the “–”...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Bi-amp connection ■ Multi-zone audio system using the internal Changing speaker impedance This unit can be connected to speakers that support bi-amp amplifier of this unit This unit is configured for 8 Ω speakers at factory setting. Connect the speakers in the second zone and the third zone to the connections.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ Connecting the subwoofers Check that “SPEAKER IMP.” is displayed on the front panel. S P E A K E R I M P . 8 M I N Press STRAIGHT repeatedly to select a “6ΩMIN.” Switch this unit to the standby mode, and then Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation from the Connect the subwoofer input jack to the switch it on again.
CONNECTIONS Advanced speaker configuration ■ ■ Speaker layout utilizing an external power Using a hi-fi amplifier to improve front Using an external amplifier to output the speaker sound quality presence speaker channel amplifier ■ 9.1-channel speaker layout ■ 7.1 + Presence speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer + external front speakers) (7 speakers + subwoofer + external front presence More speakers can be used by connecting an external amplifier to this...
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CONNECTIONS Advanced speaker configuration ■ ■ ■ Using the presence speakers in the main Using front speakers that support bi-amp Using front speakers that support bi-amp room and speakers in another room connection and front presence speakers connection and surround back speakers ■...
When an external amplifier is used, front presence speakers and Surround back output jacks. When you only connect one external volume circuitry, such as the Yamaha A-S2000 with MAIN IN surround back speakers can be used simultaneously with front amplifier for the surround back channel, connect it to the SUR.
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Jacks and cables S-VIDEO jacks VIDEO jacks To transmit S-video signals that include luminance These jacks transmit conventional analog video (Y) and chrominance (C) components. signals. This unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for Use S-video cables.
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting a TV monitor When connecting to a non-HDMI compatible TV Connect to the TV using the same type of connection that you used to connect to the external component, and change the inputs on your TV to match that of the external component you are using This unit is equipped with the following four types of output jack for connection to a TV.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ ■ Connecting an HDMI video monitor Connecting a component video monitor Connect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks. Connect the component video cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jacks. HDMI input HDMI HDMI OUT...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting a video monitor When using other TVs Connect the video pin cable to the VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jack. To transmit sound from the TV to this unit, connect the TV’s audio output to the AUDIO1-4 jacks. DOCK NETWORK HDMI OUT...
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components SOURCE RECEIVER Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices ■ Receiving video signals from the HDMI jack and audio signals from jacks other than HDMI This unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the appropriate output jacks on This unit can use the AV1-4 or AUDIO1-4 input jacks to receive audio signals from the playback devices such as BD/DVD players.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component Using analog stereo audio output sources video cables Connect the playback device to the AV1, AV2, AV3, or AV4 jacks. Connect the device with a component video cable to one of the AV1-4 input jacks. Component video / Using optical digital audio output sources Audio output...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with S-video Using analog stereo audio output sources cables Connect the playback device to the AV1, AV2, AV3, or AV4 jacks. Connect the playback device with a S-video cable to one of the AV1-4 input jacks. DOCK NETWORK Using optical digital audio output sources...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cables Using analog stereo audio output sources Connect the playback device to the AV1, AV2, AV3, or AV4 jacks. Connect the playback device with a video pin cable to one of the AV1-4 input jacks. Using optical digital audio output sources DOCK NETWORK...
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting CD players and other audio devices Using coaxial digital output sources Connect the playback device to the AUDIO2 jack. Using analog stereo output sources Connect the playback device to the AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3, or AUDIO4 jacks. DOCK NETWORK HDMI OUT...
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting game consoles or video camcorders Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as a game console or This unit has 8 sets of input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUR. BACK L/R and video camcorder to the receiver.
REMOTE OUT jack, playback begins automatically when the SCENE function is used (☞p. 49). • If the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is not a Yamaha product, set “SCENE IR” in the Scene menu to “Off” (☞p. 85).
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting audio/video recording devices Connecting to the network This receiver can transmit selected incoming audio/video signals to external components through the To connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) AV OUT jacks.
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting a USB storage device Connect a USB memory device or USB portable audio player to the USB port on the front panel of this unit. USB memory device or USB portable audio player NOTE Be careful that the USB storage device is facing the correct way when inserted into the USB port of this unit.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the FM/AM antennas An indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are supplied with this receiver. Connect these antennas ■ Improving FM reception properly to their respective jacks. We recommend using an outdoor antenna. For more information, consult the nearest authorized AM loop antenna dealer.
Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) This unit is equipped with a Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) that adjusts the configuration, size, and volume balance of the speakers in order to provide an optimal sound field. Using YPAO allows you to automatically configure settings, such as adjusting speaker output and acoustic parameters to suit your listening room (the room in which this unit is placed).
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) SOURCE RECEIVER iCursor B / C iCursor B / C Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO Press to select the “Multi Press repeatedly to select MIC jack on the front panel. Position”...
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) SOURCE RECEIVER When “Multi Position” is set to “No” in step 5 The following display appears when measurement at Replace the optimizer microphone at your the last position finishes without any problems. The following display appears when measurement choosing position and press iENTER...
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) SOURCE RECEIVER iCursor B / C Press iENTER. Result Press to select “Save/Exit” Displays the results of automatic acoustics measurement. Refer to and press iENTER. Automatic setup is completed. Disconnect the “Reviewing automatic setup parameters” YPAO microphone.
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Reviewing automatic setup iRETURN Select the desired menu item (or enable a Press to finish the Result menu. parameters iCursor B / C / D / E function) using The results of automatic acoustics measurement can be iENTER.
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) SOURCE RECEIVER ■ ■ When an error message is When a warning message is iCursor E Press to select “RETRY.” displayed during measurement displayed after measurement See “Error messages” (☞p. 46) for instructions on See “Warning messages”...
The YPAO microphone or the YPAO MIC jack may be broken. Inquire at the retailer where ■ When a warning message is displayed before measurement you purchased this unit, or the nearest Yamaha service center. Connect MIC! The YPAO microphone is not connected.
PLAYBACK SOURCE RECEIVER Basic playback procedure ■ Selecting the active HDMI OUT jack nVOLUME +/- Turn on external components (TV, DVD Press to adjust the volume. Use this function to select the HDMI OUT jack(s) used player, etc.) connected to this unit. V-AUX to output signal.
PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure ■ Adjusting high/low-frequency sound Press PROGRAM l / h to adjust the output level in (Tone control) the following frequency range. You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front Adjustable range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB left and right speakers to obtain desired tone.
PLAYBACK Changing input settings with a single key (SCENE function) This unit has a SCENE function that allows you switch this unit on and change input sources, the settings of Audio Select, HDMI Output, Sound Program, Pure Direct Mode, Tone Control, Adaptive DRC, and Compressed Music Enhancer with one key.
RECEIVER This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Multi-channel playback from almost any audio source can be enjoyed using a variety of sound decoders and various sound field effect programs stored on the chip. Sound field effect programs built into this unit are called “sound programs.”...
PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect SOURCE RECEIVER ■ ■ Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying more spatial sound fields Enjoying sound programs without (CINEMA DSP 3D mode) presence speakers (Straight decoding mode) CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates an intensive and This unit allows you to use virtual presence speakers to accurate stereoscopic sound field in the listening room.
PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect SOURCE RECEIVER Enjoying Hi-Fi Sound Quality (Pure Enjoying stereo playback Enjoying compressed music source Direct Mode) with better sound quality Select “2ch Stereo” from the sound programs when you (Compressed Music Enhancer) want to playback 2-channel stereo sound (from the front Use Pure Direct Mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity V-AUX speakers only), regardless of the playback source.
PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect ■ Sound programs Category: ENTERTAINMENT Sound programs are optimized for video sources such as TV programs and games. in the table indicates the sound program for CINEMA DSP. Sports This program allows the listeners to enjoy stereo sport broadcasts and studio variety programs with enriched live feeling.
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PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect ■ ■ Category: MOVIE Category: STEREO Sound programs optimized for viewing video sources such as movies. Sound programs are optimized for listening to stereo sources. Standard This program creates a sound field emphasizing the surround feeling without disturbing the 2ch Stereo Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2-channels.
PLAYBACK Using the TV display to control this unit SOURCE RECEIVER This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the OSD, you can view information of the signals being input and the status of this unit. Visual guidance simplifies operations for menus. V-AUX Basic operations via the TV screen AUDIO...
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PLAYBACK Using the TV display to control this unit SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Selecting a sound program NOTES Menus can be operated and the status of this unit iCursor B / C to select “Sound confirmed from the following three main displays. Program”...
PLAYBACK Configuring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) SOURCE RECEIVER This unit has a unique Option menu for each input source. Option menus can be used to enable features such as volume trim for compatible input sources or to display audio/video data.
When settings specific to a certain input source are source from “Input Assignment” in the Setup menu. Refer to “Assigning Not available for Yamaha Wireless System for iPod. selected, the input source name is displayed on the front panel display. If the component input and output jacks”...
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PLAYBACK Configuring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) ■ ■ Adjusting high/low-frequency sound Enjoying more spatial sound fields • “Dialogue Lift” can be adjusted only when the presence speakers are available. Tone Control CINEMA DSP 3D Mode •...
Albums Plays albums back in random order. Not available for Yamaha Wireless System for iPod. This item is displayed only when PC or USB is selected as input source. This item is displayed only when DOCK (iPod) is selected as input source.
PLAYBACK Confirming and operating input sources from the content window SOURCE RECEIVER When USB, NET, DOCK or TUNER is selected, the content window is displayed on the TV screen. Playback style for iPod, functions for FM/AM tuner, Internet Radio, PC, and USB can be set in the content window. Screen button area V-AUX iCursor E...
PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning SOURCE RECEIVER Selecting a frequency for reception When using the FM/AM tuner, adjust the direction of Press PROGRAM h repeatedly to display (Normal tuning) the FM/AM antenna connected to this unit to get the “TUNER FRQ STEP.” best reception.
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PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Registering stations manually (Manual ■ Designating a preset number for xTUN./CH H / I to set a frequency to Preset) registration receive. xMEMORY Select stations manually and register them as presets Press once, to display “Manual Preset” TUN./CH H individually.
PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning SOURCE RECEIVER Navigating the FM/AM tuner from Screen button area Preset Select Buttons for available operations are displayed. See the content window “Screen buttons on the Now Playing view” for details. You can call preset stations. The station currently received can be confirmed from the Screen buttons on the Now Playing view V-AUX Preset -...
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PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Operating from the Browse view 1 Page Up 1 Page Down V-AUX AUDIO Scrolls the list to the next or previous page. PHONO MULTI DOCK TUNER [ A ] [ B ] Now Playing Switches the display to the Now Playing view.
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes on the PC SOURCE RECEIVER You can enjoy playback of audio files stored on PCs connected to this unit via your network. To play back audio files on your PC, you need to install Windows Media Player on the PC and configure the media sharing setting of Windows Media Player.
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PLAYBACK Playing back tunes on the PC SOURCE RECEIVER ■ ■ Operating from the Now Playing Screen buttons on the Now Playing view Compatibility of Digital Media To use these buttons, first press iENTER. Then select view Controller iCursor B / C and iENTER.
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes on the USB storage devices SOURCE RECEIVER You can enjoy playback of WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC and FLAC files stored on your USB memory device or USB portable player connected to the USB port on the front panel of this unit. This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT 16 or FAT 32 format, except USB HDDs). Playback of the USB storage device V-AUX •...
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PLAYBACK Playing back tunes on the USB storage devices SOURCE RECEIVER ■ ■ Operating from the Now Playing Operating basic playback functions Play Control view with the remote control Operates the basic playback functions of USB. Use the following remote control keys to operate (playback, stop, skip, etc.) USB storage device.
PLAYBACK Listening to the Internet Radio SOURCE RECEIVER You can listen to Internet Radio stations using the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providing a database of over 2000 radio stations. Also, you can store your favorite stations with bookmarks. ■...
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PLAYBACK Listening to the Internet Radio SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Operating from the Now Playing Browse view Switches the display to the Browse view. ■ Operating basic playback functions V-AUX AUDIO with the remote control PHONO MULTI Use the following remote control keys to operate DOCK TUNER [ A ]...
PLAYBACK Using shortcut function SOURCE RECEIVER Use this feature to access the desired music sources This unit stores the relative position of the preset items jPRESET F / G uNumeric keys Press (WAV, MP3 and WMA files on the connected PC or in a directory or playlist, and does not recall the correct to select the preset number that you want to uNumeric keys...
When playing back from an iPod/iPhone, you can also use the compressed music enhancer sound programs to give compressed audio formats such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound (☞p. 52). A Yamaha Wireless System for iPod (YID-W10, sold separately) can also be connected to this unit to play V-AUX back iPod/iPhone with wireless connection.
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ SOURCE RECEIVER Playing iPod™/iPhone™ from the Screen buttons on the Browse view iCursor B / C Press to select iPod/iPhone iCursor E. Then To use these buttons, first press menu screen (Menu browse menu items, and press iENTER to play.
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ SOURCE RECEIVER Operating basic playback functions Playing iPod™/iPhone™ with Screen buttons on the Now Playing view To use these buttons, first press iENTER. Then select via the remote control (Simple wireless connection iCursor B / C and iENTER.
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PLAYBACK Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ SOURCE RECEIVER Place the iPod/iPhone in the wireless transmitter. Setup Use iPod/iPhone to start playback. • Adjusting volume control on the iPod/iPhone also adjusts is complete. the volume (max 0.0 dB) of this unit. •...
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components SOURCE RECEIVER You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) to this unit and enjoy wireless playback from Bluetooth-compatible portable music players. V-AUX NOTE AUDIO When playing back from a Bluetooth component for the first time, you must first pair the devices (register the Bluetooth components). When establishing a wireless connection...
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components SOURCE RECEIVER Using Bluetooth™ components iCursor B / C to select “Connect” and press iENTER. When pairing is complete, perform the following procedure to achieve a wireless connection between this When wireless connection is complete V-AUX unit and the Bluetooth component.
PLAYBACK Controlling this unit by using the web browser (Web Control Center) Displaying and operating Web Control Top menu • To use this feature, this unit and your PC must be connected Center properly in the network. Refer to “Connecting to the network” for details on the connections (☞p.
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PLAYBACK Controlling this unit by using the web browser (Web Control Center) Zone control menu Settings menu You can control the selected zone. You can make various settings regarding the web browser control. PLAY INFO Controls the selected input for each zone. Zone Rename TOP MENU Friendly Name indicates the identification name of the device (this...
SETUP SOURCE RECEIVER Configuring input sources (Input menu) Settings, such as the name of an input source or the icon displayed for an input source can be changed from the Input menu. Configuring input sources V-AUX AUDIO iCursor D / E iCursor B / C to select an input source to adjust the setting.
SETUP Configuring input sources (Input menu) SOURCE RECEIVER Input menu ✓ : available menu for each input source V-AUX DOCK DOCK AUDIO AV1-7 V-AUX AUDIO1-4 PHONO MULTI CH NET RADIO TUNER (iPod) (Bluetooth) PHONO MULTI ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
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SETUP Configuring input sources (Input menu) ■ ■ ■ Setting the format of digital audio signals Using a PC to control this unit over a Setting the interlock functions with iPod/ network iPhone (when the receiver of the Wireless System for iPod is connected) Decoder Mode DMC Control Sets the format of digital audio to playback to DTS.
SETUP Editing the SCENE function (Scene menu) SOURCE RECEIVER The SCENE function (☞p. 49) can be edited from the Scene menu displayed on the TV screen. Editing a scene iCursor D / E iCursor B / C / D / E V-AUX to select a scene to be to adjust the...
SCENE function. SCENE IR Speaker Setup Displays the “Setting Pattern” and “PEQ Select” Specify whether or not a Yamaha BD/DVD player or CD player settings registered with the SCENE function. SCENE12 connected to this unit turns on automatically.
SETUP Editing the SCENE function (Scene menu) SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Simple registering as the SCENE Changing a scene name and icon iCursor C Press to select “OK” and press iENTER to register the new input name. Rename/Icon Select dInput selector to select the input Changes the scene name and icon displayed on the front •...
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) SOURCE RECEIVER Sound effects can be adjusted from the Sound Program menu. Editing sound programs iCursor D / E iCursor B / C / D / E V-AUX to select a sound to adjust the AUDIO program and press...
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) CINEMA DSP parameters Initial Delay Room Size Surround Initial Delay Surround Room Size DSP Level Change the effect level (level of the sound field effect to be added). Surround Back Initial Delay Surround Back Room Size You can adjust the level of the sound field effect while checking the sound effect.
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SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) Liveness Reverb Time Reverb Delay Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the Reverberation delay. Adjusts the time difference between the Surround Liveness dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB at 1 kHz. beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an reverberation sound.
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) Parameters usable in certain sound Reverb Level Surround R Level programs Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation Adjusts the volume of the surround R channel. sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation 2ch Stereo only Adjustable range 0 to 100%...
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) Parameters usable in surround decoder Front Presence R Level Center Width Adjusts the volume of the front presence R channel. Spreads the center channel sound to the front left and right Decode Type speakers to suit your needs or preferences.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) SOURCE RECEIVER Various settings, such as speaker volume or HDMI functions, can be changed from the Setup menu. Operating the Setup menu Setup menus iCursor B / C V-AUX to select an item and AUDIO Speaker press iENTER.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Setup menu Manages settings for speakers Setting Pattern Registers two speaker setting patterns and switches between the two. Setting Data Copy Copies “Setting Pattern” data. Speaker Power Amp Assign Adds the extra speakers to the 7.1-channel speaker Auto Setup connection.
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Front 5ch BI-AMP + SB Enables the bi-amp connection and external surround Power Amp Assign Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the front back speakers (☞p. 24). speakers. In addition to the 7.1-channel speaker connection, various speaker 5ch BI-AMP + SB + Enables the bi-amp connection, external surround configurations are possible using the presence speakers connection,...
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Surround SWFR Layout • When there are no surround speakers are connected, the setting Selects the size of the surround speakers. Select a layout of two subwoofers connected to this unit. will automatically change to “None.” •...
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) SOURCE RECEIVER Front L / Front R / Center / Surround L / Surround R / Distance Parametric EQ Surround Back L / Surround Back R / Front Presence L / Front Presence R / Subwoofer1 / Subwoofer2 Adjusts the timing at which the speakers produce audio Adjusts sound quality of tone using a parametric so that sounds from the speakers reach the listening...
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Setting the audio output function of this Synchronizing audio/video output Test Tone unit Lipsync Turns the test tone generator on or off. Adjusts the delay between audio and video output (Lipsync Off (Default) Does not generate test tones.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ ■ Auto-adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS Setting the startup volume Adjusting DSP effect and volume level dynamic range Initial Volume Adaptive DSP Level Dynamic Range Sets the initial volume for when this receiver is turned on. When Automatically adjust the level of DSP effect in conjunction with Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for audio bitstream this parameter is set to “Off,”...
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Setting this unit’s video output function Analog-to-analog video conversion Adjusting video with conversion of video signal to HDMI Analog to Analog Conversion Processing Enables or disables video conversion between analog video jacks. Adjust video with conversion of video input to HDMI video.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Aspect Adjustment Setting HDMI functions Specifies the method used to convert video signal with a 4:3 aspect Adjusts video quality. The preset feature can also be used to save ratio (480i/576i/480p/576p) to the 16:9 aspect ratio (720p/1080i/ up to six preferred video quality settings.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ ■ Receiver operation via TV (HDMI Control) Listening to TV audio via single HDMI Selecting an input source to assign audio cable (Audio Return Channel) input for the TV HDMI Control ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV Audio Input Set the HDMI Control function to “On”...
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Specify whether or not audio signal is OUT2 Transmitting HDMI audio/video to the TV Specify whether or not audio signal is output through a TV output through this unit and a TV during standby mode (Standby Through) connected via the HDMI OUT 2 jack.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Adjusting this unit’s network parameters Specifying network parameters (IP Turning this unit on by the command over address, etc.) the network when in the standby mode IP Address Network Standby Selects whether or not this unit automatically acquires network Selects whether or not to turn this unit on by the command over the parameters (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary network when in the standby mode.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Setting this unit’s multi-zone function Displaying the video on the TV monitor in Fixed Disables volume level adjustment of Zone2 or Zone3 Zone2 and Zone3 speakers. Variable (Default) Enables volume level adjustment of Zone2 or Zone3 Monitor Out Assign speakers.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Changing Zone2 and Zone3 scene iCursor C Press to select “OK” and press Confirm the zone name by pressing names iENTER to register the new scene name. iENTER. Zone Scene Rename •...
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) SOURCE RECEIVER ■ ■ Entering standby mode Assigning component input and iCursor D / E Press to select “c” and then automatically when no operations output jacks press iENTER. are performed Select “None” to clear the existing assignment. Input Assignment V-AUX Auto Power Down...
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Specifying menu display Setting TRIGGER OUT functions Target Zone Specify the zone with which TRIGGER OUT 1 or 2 jack function is synchronized. Display Set Trigger Output1 Specify front panel display brightness and TV screen wall paper. Main When “Trigger Mode”...
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Target Source Prohibiting setting changes Language Specify the output level of electronic signal transmitted each time input is switched. Memory Guard Prohibits setting changes to prevent careless changes being made Terminates electronic signal transmission when the to the settings on Setup menu.
SETUP Confirming information of this unit (Information menu) SOURCE RECEIVER A variety of information for this unit can be displayed. ■ ■ Selecting information Audio Signal information Video Signal information V-AUX Displays information on the current audio signal. Displays information on the current video signal. AUDIO PHONO MULTI...
SETUP Confirming information of this unit (Information menu) ■ Network information Displays information on the network status. Refer to “Adjusting this unit’s network parameters” (☞p. 103) for details on setting the network status. IP Address / Displays the status of the current IP address assigned Subnet Mask / to this unit.
SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions SOURCE RECEIVER You can operate an external component such as TV and DVD player with the remote control of this unit by setting the code for external component (remote control code). The remote control code can be set for each input source.
NOTES change the remote control code of Code Search” in the CD-ROM. each control area. • You may not be able to operate your Yamaha SETUP component even if a Yamaha remote control code is Remote RENAME Renaming mode. Use this feature...
• The supplied remote control does not contain all “LEARN” and press iENTER. possible codes for commercially available audio and video components (including Yamaha components). If operation is not possible with any of the remote Continues to the next page...
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SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions SOURCE RECEIVER Select the operation mode (SOURCE, Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm Press and hold the key you want to program RECEIVER or TV mode) for which functions apart from the remote control of the on the other remote control until “OK”...
SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions SOURCE RECEIVER Changing source names in the ASETUP iENTER Press again to exit from the setup Press to set the new name. display window menu. “OK” appears in the display window on the remote control if renaming was successful.
SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions SOURCE RECEIVER ■ ■ Macro programming features Recalling programmed macro Programing macro operations operations You can program your own macro to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at the press of a The macro programming feature makes it possible to Press ASETUP.
SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions SOURCE RECEIVER Clearing configurations iENTER Press the buttons for the functions you Press and hold for about 3 want to include in the macro operation in seconds. Clear all changes made in each function set, such as sequence.
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SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Clearing the function learned for each key Press ASETUP. V-AUX “SETUP” appears in the display window. AUDIO PHONO MULTI iCursor B / C Press repeatedly to select DOCK TUNER [ A ] [ B ]...
SETUP Controlling the remote control to operate various functions ■ Simplified remote control Setting the controlling zone of the simplified remote control Use this feature to set the controlling zone (☞p. 131) and remote control ID (☞p. 122) of the simplified remote control.
SETUP Extended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) The Advanced Setup menu can be used for unit initialization and other useful extended functions. The Advanced Setup menu can be operated as follows. Displaying/Setting the Advanced Setup Setting the impedance of speakers Press PROGRAM l / h repeatedly to select the item menu...
The remote control of the unit can only receive signals (Asia and General models only) from a receiver which has an identical ID (remote control ID). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, iCursor B / C Press repeatedly to select you can set each remote control with a unique remote “PRESET”...
SETUP Extended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) Removing HDMI video output up-scaling Recovery and backup of the system Initializing various settings for this unit limits settings I N I T I A L I Z E C A N C E L M O N I T O R C H E C K R E C O V .
SETUP Extended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) Firmware update Firmware version F I R M U P D A T E V E R S I O N U S B x x . x x x Update the firmware of this unit.
SETUP Using the HDMI Control function This unit supports the HDMI Control function, which allows you to Connect the TV that supports the HDMI Control If BD/DVD player that supports the HDMI Control operate external components via HDMI. If devices that support function to this unit’s HDMI output jack.
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SETUP Using the HDMI Control function SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Switching the input source on this To use other jacks to input audio signals from TV, carry Press SCREEN. unit automatically when listening out the following procedure. to TV audio Connect this unit and the TV with an HDMI When the HDMI Control (☞p.
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SETUP Using the HDMI Control function SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Single HDMI cable input to TV Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On” Press SCREEN. audio with Audio Return Channel When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press function Cursor B / C ENTER to set to “On.”...
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SETUP Using the HDMI Control function SOURCE RECEIVER Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On.” When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press Cursor B / C ENTER to set to “On.” V-AUX AUDIO iCursor B / C Press to select “Control PHONO MULTI Select”...
• A TV in the second zone or third zone. Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this 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.
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(☞p. 36). Some Yamaha models can be directly connected to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. These models may not require When “Monitor Out Assign” is set to “Zone2” or “Zone3,” the content window and Option menu of an infrared signal emitter. Up to 6 Yamaha components can be connected as shown below.
SETUP Enjoying the contents in another room SOURCE RECEIVER ■ Controlling Zone2 or Zone3 To enable the sleep timer for Zone2 or Zone3 Controlling the content window on the TV monitor in another room Automatically switch the Zone2 or Zone3 device to standby mode after a specified period of time has elapsed When “Monitor Out Assign”...
Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Problem Cause Remedy page page No picture. The video signal output from this Displays the Advanced Setup menu and Only the center When a monaural source sound Try another sound program. unit is not supported by a monitor select “VIDEO”...
APPENDIX Troubleshooting HDMI™ Problem Cause Remedy page There is noise This unit is too close to other Move this unit further away from such — interference from digital or radio frequency equipment. Problem Cause Remedy page digital or radio equipment. The front panel An error with the HDMI Try re-inserting the HDMI cable.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause Remedy page The desired station The signal is weak, or the antenna Adjust the AM loop antenna orientation. — Problem Cause Remedy cannot be tuned into connections are loose. page Use the manual tuning method. with the automatic FM stereo reception You are too far from the station...
APPENDIX Troubleshooting USB and Network Problem Cause Remedy page The Internet Radio The firewall of the network device Check the firewall setting of the network — Problem Cause Remedy cannot be played. is activated. The Internet Radio device. page can be played only when it passes “No Device”...
– check if the Bluetooth component is When there is no response with remote within 10 m of the Yamaha Bluetooth control operation of the Option menu/Setup Wireless Audio Receiver. menu: press SOURCE/RECEIVER Pairing may not have been Try pairing again.
APPENDIX Glossary Audio information Dolby Digital Plus DTS 96/24 Dolby Digital Plus is an advanced audio technology developed for high- DTS 96/24 offers an unprecedented level of audio quality for multichannel definition programming and media including HD broadcasts, and Blu-ray sound on DVD video, and is fully backward-compatible with all DTS Audio and video synchronization (Lipsync) Disc.
It enables playback with the fullrange channels used as a method of recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses with higher separation just like digital discrete signal playback. There are a technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per very small unit of Yamaha’s original DSP technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby...
APPENDIX Glossary Video information Deep Color When used in combination with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the Deep Color refers to the use of various color depths in displays, up from the security requirements of content providers and system operators.
APPENDIX Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, etc.
APPENDIX About trademarks Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
8 Ω ..................1.0 dB Network Control AV OUT Web Browser Control, MusicCAST2 Commander Support, • Damping Factor Composite ..................1 Yamaha Network Control Support (YNC), Receiver Manager FRONT L/R, 1 kHz, 8 Ω ..........150 or more S-video ..................1 Support...
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APPENDIX Specifications ■ FM Section • Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance • Tone Control Characteristics PHONO ..............3.5 mV/47 kΩ Main Zone (FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER) • Tuning Range AUDIO2 etc...............200 mV/47 kΩ Bass Boost/Cut ............±6 dB/50 Hz [Asia and General models]..87.5/87.50 to 108.0/108.00 MHz MULTI CH IN ............200 mV/47 kΩ...
APPENDIX Index Numerics Center Level, Sound Program menu ........... 90 Center speaker................15 2ch stereo playback..............52 Enhancer, Input menu..............83 Center Width, Sound Program menu .......... 91 5 channel speaker layout .............. 18 ERASE ..................119 Changing speaker impedance............21 5.1-channel speaker layout............
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APPENDIX Index IP Address, Network setup ............103 Network, Information menu............110 Remote control battery installation ..........13 iPhone™ playback ............... 73 Normal tuning ................62 Remote control connection............36 iPod Interlock, Input menu ............83 Now Playing view ............... 61 Remote control, Controlling other components ......
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APPENDIX Index Straight decoding mode ............... 51 VIDEO jack................. 26 Subwoofer ..................15 Video Out, Input menu..............83 Supplied accessories ..............2 Video setup.................. 99 Surround Back Initial Delay, Sound Program menu ....88 Video Signal, Information menu..........109 Surround Back L Level, Sound Program menu ......90 Virtual CINEMA DSP 3D mode..........