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  • Page 1 RX-V861 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Notice ... 2 Features ... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Getting started ... 4 Quick start guide ... 5 PREPARATION Connections ... 11 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room ... 28 Using AUTO SETUP ... 28 BASIC OPERATION Selecting the SCENE templates...

  • Page 6: Notice

    – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

  • Page 7: Features

    ◆ Analog video deinterlacing and/or up-scaling (480i (NTSC)/ 576i (PAL) → 480p/576p → 720p or 1080i) iPod controlling capability ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately), which supports iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini ◆...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Take off the battery compartment cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R6, UM-3) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. Snap the battery compartment cover back into place.

  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right speaker Video monitor Subwoofer Front left speaker Center speaker DVD player Surround back left Surround left speaker Step 1: Set up your speakers Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components Step 3: Turn on the power and...

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Speakers

    Quick start guide Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT ZONE 2 FRONT(6CH) CENTER DOCK PHONO DTV/CBL SB(8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/CD-R MD/CD-R...
  • Page 11 Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT ZONE 2 FRONT(6CH) CENTER DOCK PHONO DTV/CBL SB(8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/CD-R MD/CD-R MONITOR OUT DTV/CBL COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO /CBL SPEAKERS FRONT B/ZONE2/...
  • Page 12 • Connecting an external amplifier • Connecting a DVD player via analog multi- channel audio connection • Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock • Using the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks • Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel •...

  • Page 13: Turn On Power/Press Scene1 Button

    Start playback of the desired DVD on your player. If the connected DVD player is a Yamaha product and has capability of the SCENE control signals with the REMOTE OUT jack of this unit (see page 23), this unit can automatically activate the DVD player and start playback when you press the F SCENE1 button.

  • Page 14: Additional Feature

    Quick start guide Case C: “I want to listen to a music program of the FM/AM radio station...” Press F SCENE4 (or F SCENE4) to select “Radio Listening”. Notes • To use the “Radio Listening” template (Case C), you have to tune into the desired radio station.

  • Page 15: Connections

    (U.S.A. and Canada Connect the analog audio models only) cable plugs. Connect the XM Mini- Tuner Dock (sold separately). ☞ P. 53 DOCK terminal Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (sold separately). ☞ P. 23 DOCK PHONO DTV/CBL (PLAY) CD-R...

  • Page 16: Placing Speakers

    Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for high fidelity sound reproduction of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and DTS sources.

  • Page 17: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (see page 25). •...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (0.4 in) Loosen the knob. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) Insert one bare wire into the hole on the side...

  • Page 19: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL (White) (Red) (Orange) Left and right Coaxial analog audio digital audio cable plugs cable plug ■ Audio jacks This unit has three types of audio jacks. Connection depends on the availability of audio jacks on your other components.

  • Page 20: Information On Hdmi

    Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI compatibility with this unit Audio signal Audio signal types formats 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-ch Linear 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS This unit’s HDMI interface is based on the following standards: •...

  • Page 21: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO Digital output Analog output Notes • 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack can be output at the HDMI OUT jack only when “SUPPORT AUDIO”...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Tv Monitor Or Projector

    Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 23: Connecting Other Components

    Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Notes • When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 82), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 18).

  • Page 24: Connecting A Dvd Recorder, Pvr Or Vcr

    Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO Audio in Audio out ■ Connecting a set-top box DTV/CBL OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO DVD recorder, PVR Satellite receiver, cable TV receiver or HDTV decoder AUDIO DTV/CBL COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 25: Connecting Audio Components

    ■ Connecting audio components Notes • To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each the DIGITAL INPUT jack or the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL OUT”, “OPTICAL IN”, or “COAXIAL IN” in “I/O ASSIGNMENT”...

  • Page 26: Connecting An External Amplifier

    Connections ■ Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
  • Page 27 This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) where you can station your iPod and control playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Cable

    • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. AM loop Indoor FM antenna...

  • Page 29: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Setting the speaker impedance Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. 4 ohm speakers can be also used as the front speakers. Make sure this unit is turned off. Refer to the right column for details.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Display

    (see page 46). 6 DOCK indicator Lights up when you station your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 23) and V-AUX is selected as the input source.

  • Page 31: Using The Remote Control

    L Multi-information display Shows the name of the current sound field program and other information when adjusting or changing settings. M SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on (see page 41). N 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. O Input channel and speaker indicators LFE indicator Presence speaker indicators...

  • Page 32: Optimizing The Speaker Setting For Your Listening Room

    OPTIMIZING THE SPEAKER SETTING FOR YOUR LISTENING ROOM Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
  • Page 33 Press D l / h to select the desired setting for “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” and then press D n. Extra speaker assignment EXTRA SP ASSIGN Selects the function of the speakers connected to the EXTRA SP terminals. Choices: FRONT B, ZONE2, PRESENCE, NONE •...
  • Page 34 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit performs the following checks: Speaker wiring WIRING Checks which speakers are connected and the polarity of each speaker. Speaker size SIZE Checks the frequency response of each speaker and sets the appropriate low-frequency crossover for each channel.
  • Page 35 Press D l / h repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays. Press D k / n to toggle between the parameters in a results. Results of the speaker connection and wiring Results of the speaker distance from the listening position Results of the setting of each speaker size...
  • Page 36 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room ■ If an error screen appears Press D k / n / l / h to select “RETRY” or “EXIT” and then press D ENTER. The following display is an example when “E-9:USER CANCEL”...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Scene Templates

    Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 18 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button: SCENE 1: DVD Viewing SCENE 2: Disc Listening SCENE 3: TV Viewing SCENE 4: Radio Listening If you want to use other SCENE templates, you can select...
  • Page 38 XM Mini-Tuner Dock (sold separately) and activate the service (see page 53). DOCK iPod Listening To listening to the iPod, you need to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (sold separately) to this unit (see page 58). TV Viewing...
  • Page 39 Select this SCENE template when you play back vinyl records on your turntable. You can select “V-AUX” as the input source even if your iPod is stationed in the Yamaha Universal Dock connected to this unit. Selecting the SCENE templates...

  • Page 40: Creating Your Original Scene Templates

    Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE templates You can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the preset 18 SCENE templates to create the original SCENE templates. Create an original SCENE Select the desired SCENE template CINEMA Playing...

  • Page 41: Playback

    Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Multi Ch Input Component

    Playback ■ A quick guide to contents When you want to... Enjoy pure hi-fi stereo sound Adjust the tonal quality of the front speakers Adjust the parameters of sound field programs Enjoy sources with a wide dynamic range at night Use headphones Enjoy multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo Select a decoder to play back sources with...

  • Page 43: Selecting Audio Input Jacks (Audio Select)

    Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch between input jacks when more than one input jack is assigned to the same input source. •...

  • Page 44: Using Your Headphones

    Playback Using your headphones Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel. EDIT SEARCH MODE CATEGORY SPEAKERS PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SCENE PROGRAM MAIN ZONE MASTER PHONES TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 45: Using The Sleep Timer

    ■ Audio information FORMAT Signal format. When this unit cannot detect a digital signal, it automatically switches to analog input. SAMPLING The number of samples per second taken from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. CHANNEL The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE).

  • Page 46: Sound Field Programs

    This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.

  • Page 47: For Audio Music Sources

    ■ For audio music sources For audio music sources, we also recommend that you use the Pure Direct mode (see page 48). Notes • The available sound field parameters differ depending on the settings of the speakers. • “DIALG.LIFT” is available only when “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” in “SPEAKER SET” is set to “PRESENCE” (see page 72). CLASSICAL ENTERTAIN CLASSICAL...

  • Page 48: For Various Sources

    Sound field programs ■ For various sources Notes • The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. • “DIALG.LIFT” is available only when “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” in “SPEAKER SET” is set to “PRESENCE” (see page 72). ENTERTAIN ENTERTAINMENT This program allows the listeners to enjoy stereo sport broadcasts and studio variety programs with enriched live feeling.

  • Page 49: For Movie Sources

    ■ For movie sources You can select the desired decoder used with following sound field program (except “Mono Movie”). See page 66 for details. Notes • The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. •...

  • Page 50: Stereo Playback

    Sound field programs ■ Stereo playback Note The available parameters differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. STEREO STEREO Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels. See page 49 for details. DIRECT STEREO STEREO...

  • Page 51: Enjoying Unprocessed Input Sources (Straight Decoding Mode)

    Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode) When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode, 2-channel stereo sources are output from only the front left and right speakers.

  • Page 52: Using Audio Features

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to K AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry.

  • Page 53: Enjoying Multi-Channel Sources In 2-Channel Stereo

    Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo. Press P STEREO on the remote control repeatedly to select “2ch Stereo”. • You can use a subwoofer with this program when “LFE/BASS OUT”...

  • Page 54: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups).

  • Page 55: Automatic Preset Tuning

    Automatic preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store up to 40 FM stations with strong signals (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.

  • Page 56: Selecting Preset Stations

    FM/AM tuning Press 5 PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. • Press 5 h to select a higher preset station number. • Press 5 l to select a lower preset station number. A1:FM 88.9 MHz Preset station number Press 6 MEMORY while the MEMORY...

  • Page 57: Xm Satellite Radio Tuning

    XM Satellite Radio tuning XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.

  • Page 58: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    XM Satellite Radio tuning Activating XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming.

  • Page 59: All Channel Search Mode

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ■ All Channel Search mode Press 2 SEARCH MODE (or N SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press 5 PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or D PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels.

  • Page 60: Setting The Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    XM Satellite Radio tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups).

  • Page 61: Displaying The Xm Satellite Radio Information

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information You can display the XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title) for the currently selected channel in the front panel display or in the OSD.

  • Page 62: Using Ipod

    AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks for recording. • Your iPod battery is automatically charged when your iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit as long as this unit is turned on. You can also select whether this unit charges the battery of the stationed iPod or not when this unit is in the standby mode by selecting the “STANDBY CHARGE”...
  • Page 63 Set the operation mode selector to K SOURCE and then press O DISPLAY on the remote control. The following display appears in the OSD. iPod Playlists Artists Albums Songs Genres Composers Settings Press D k / n / l / h to navigate the iPod menu and then press D ENTER to begin playback of the selected song.

  • Page 64: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Caution The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded.

  • Page 65: Advanced Sound Configurations

    Advanced sound configurations Changing sound field parameter settings You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial factory settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Note You cannot change the sound field parameter values when “MEMORY GUARD”...
  • Page 66 Advanced sound configurations ■ Basic configuration of sound field programs Each sound field program has some parameters defining the characteristics of the program. To customize the selected sound field program, adjust “DSP LEVEL” and/ or “DIALG.LIFT” first, and then try other parameters. To change sound field parameter settings, see page 61 for details.
  • Page 67 ■ Sound field parameters for the advanced configurations Use the following sound field parameters to customize sound field programs in detail. To change sound field parameter settings, see page 61 for details. Sound field parameter INIT.DLY Initial delay. Presence, surround, and surround back sound field initial delay. Changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct sound and the P.INIT.DLY first reflection heard by the listener.
  • Page 68 Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter ROOM SIZE Room size. Presence, surround, and surround back room size. Adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes. As the P.ROOM SIZE sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is, the longer the time between S.ROOM SIZE the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections.
  • Page 69 Sound field parameter REV.TIME Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB at 1 kHz. This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for “live”...

  • Page 70: Selecting Decoders

    Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter 2ch Stereo 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and the DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. DIRECT Choices: AUTO, OFF • Select “AUTO” to bypass the decoders, the DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when “BASS”...

  • Page 71: Decoder Descriptions

    ■ Decoder descriptions Remote control Category of the button program SUR.DECODE SURROUND DECODE Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) processing for music sources. available when “SUR.B L/R SP” is set to “NONE” (see page 73). PANORAMA DIMENSION Available sound field parameters (see page 68) SUR.DECODE SURROUND DECODE...
  • Page 72 Advanced sound configurations Decoder parameter descriptions Decoder parameter PLIIx Music Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music panorama. Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect. PLII Music PANORAMA Choices: OFF, ON PLIIx Music Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music dimension.

  • Page 73: Customizing This Unit (Manual Setup)

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
  • Page 74 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to manually adjust the optional system parameters. Parameter A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other “SET MENU” settings. C)AUDIO SELECT Designates the default audio input jack select setting for the input sources when you turn on the power of this unit.

  • Page 75: Using Set Menu

    Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. • You can change the “SET MENU” parameters while this unit is reproducing sound. • Press E RETURN to return to the previous menu level. Set the operation mode selector to K AMP and then press N SET MENU to enter “SET MENU”.

  • Page 76: Sound Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) 1 SOUND MENU Use this feature to manually adjust speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you run AUTO SETUP (see page 28).
  • Page 77 Woofer section of a speaker is 16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large Woofer section of a speaker is smaller than 16 cm (6.5 in): small Front speakers FRONT SP Choices: SMALL, LARGE SOUND MENU FRONT SP SMALL >LARGE When the front speakers are large Select “LARGE”...
  • Page 78 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) LFE/Bass out LFE/BASS OUT Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH SOUND MENU LFE/BASS OUT SWFR FRNT>BOTH When a subwoofer is connected to this unit and you want to get natural bass sound Select “SWFR”...

  • Page 79: Equalizer

    ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.

  • Page 80: Dynamic Range

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Center graphic equalizer CENTER GEQ Use to match the tonal quality of the center speaker with that of the front left and right speakers. You can adjust 5 frequency bands (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and 10 kHz).
  • Page 81 HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit. Choices: RX-V861, OTHER • Select “RX-V861” to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit. The HDMI audio signals input at the HDMI IN jacks of this unit are not output to the HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit.

  • Page 82: Input Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Use this feature to activate the desired decoder manually when this unit cannot detect the signal flag encoded to the input sources correctly. Notes • The available decoders vary depending on the setting of the speakers and the input sources.
  • Page 83 • You can only rename DOCK when iPod is stationed in the Yamaha Universal Dock connected to this unit. Press one of the input selector buttons ( A ) on the remote control to select the input source you want to change the name of.
  • Page 84 [RETURN]:Exit • You can adjust the value for DOCK only when iPod is stationed to the Yamaha Universal Dock connected to this unit. • The default name (“DVD” in the display example above) and the new name (“MY DVD”) of the selected input source appears in the OSD.

  • Page 85: Option Menu

    3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. MANUAL SETUP MANUAL SETUP 3 OPTION MENU 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET . E)ZONE2 SET B)MEMORY GUARD F)XM RADIO SET C)AUDIO SELECT G)DOCK SET D)PARAM. INI [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter [ENTER]:Enter...
  • Page 86 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) HDMI aspect ratio HDMI ASP Use this feature to adjust the aspect ratio for video signals output at the HDMI OUT jack. OPTION MENU A)DISPLAY SET VIDEO-CONV.;;;ON HDMI UP-SCALING *THRGH *480p >*1080i *720p . HDMI ASP;;;;;;THROUGH [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Select Choices: THROUGH, 16:9 NORMAL, SMART ZOOM...
  • Page 87 ■ Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: OFF, ON OPTION MENU B)MEMORY GUARD >OFF [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Return • Select “OFF” to turn off the “MEMORY GUARD” feature.

  • Page 88: Ipod Universal Dock Setting

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Zone 2 settings E)ZONE2 SET OPTION MENU E)ZONE2 SET . MAX VOL.;+16.5dB INI.VOL.;;;;;OFF [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Select Zone 2 Maximum volume MAX VOL. Use this feature to set the maximum volume level in the Zone 2.

  • Page 89: Remote Control Features

    In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 88).

  • Page 90: Controlling This Unit, A Tv, Or Other Components

    Remote control features Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components ■ Controlling this unit Set the operation mode selector to K AMP to control this unit. CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL CD-R TUNER DOCK V-AUX...

  • Page 91: Controlling Other Components

    ■ Controlling other components Set the operation mode selector to K SOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 88). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button.

  • Page 92: Setting Remote Control Codes

    – PHONO Note You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another YAMAHA remote control code. Press one of the input selector buttons ( A ) on the remote control to select the input area you want to set up.

  • Page 93: Resetting All Remote Control Codes

    Resetting all remote control codes Use this feature to clear all the remote control codes previously set and reset all of them to the initial factory settings. Press U CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or a similar object. The V TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control flashes twice.

  • Page 94: Using Multi-Zone Configuration

    Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone 2 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared signal emitter.

  • Page 95: Controlling Zone 2

    Zone 2 (see page 53) (U.S.A. and Canada models only). • Enjoying music stored on your iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit when “V-AUX” is selected as the input source (see page 58).
  • Page 96 Using multi-zone configuration Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2 operation mode. Operating Zone 2 Rotate the I INPUT selector to select the desired input source while the ZONE2 indicator is flashing in the front panel display. • Select “TUNER” as the input source to use the TUNER features in Zone 2.

  • Page 97: Advanced Setup

    This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Notes •...
  • Page 98 ■ Remote control AMP ID Use this feature to set the AMP ID of this unit for remote control recognition. This feature is useful when you operate this unit and the other Yamaha receivers/ amplifiers in the same room separately. Choices: ID1, ID2 •...
  • Page 99 See page 93 for the operation of the advanced setup. ■ Remote control TUNER ID Use this feature to set the TUNER ID of this unit for remote control recognition. Choices: ID1, ID2 • Select “ID1” when the remote control TUNER ID code is set to “82005”.
  • Page 100 SCENE mode. Choices: ON, OFF • Select “ON” when the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is the Yamaha component and has the capability of the SCENE control signals. This unit automatically sends the remote control signals to the component.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Play a source whose signals can be reproduced by this unit. Connect HDMI components that support the HDCP copy protection standards. Set “SUPPORT AUDIO” to “RX-V861” in “MANUAL SETUP”. Set “V CONV.” to “ON” or connect your source components in the same way as you connect your video monitor to this unit.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned this unit off. The sound is muted. Sound is heard from Incorrect cable connections. the speaker on one side only.
  • Page 103 Problem No sound is heard “LFE/BASS OUT” in “SET MENU” is from the subwoofer. set to “FRONT” when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being played. “LFE/BASS OUT” in “SET MENU” is set to “SWFR” or “FRONT” when a 2-channel source is being played.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting Problem “CHECK SP WIRES” Speaker cables are short-circuited. appears in the front panel display. There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- interference from frequency equipment. digital or radio frequency equipment. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed.

  • Page 105: Xm Satellite Radio

    ■ XM Satellite Radio If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message CHECK ANTENNA The XM Mini-Tuner and XM Dock are not connected to the XM jack of this unit...

  • Page 106: Auto Setup

    Set “HDMI UP SCALING” to “THRGH” or “480p” (or “576p”). Cause Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod. Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported.
  • Page 107 • If a warning message “W-1” appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If a warning message “W-2” or “W-3” appears, no corrections are made. • If an error message “E-10” occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center. Cause Check the front L/R speaker connections.

  • Page 108: Resetting The System

    RESETTING THE SYSTEM Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “SET MENU” parameters. However, the advanced setup menu parameters will not be initialized.

  • Page 109: Glossary

    ■ Bi-amplification connection A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for a speaker. One amplifier is connected to the woofer section of a loudspeaker while the other is connected to the combined mid and tweeter section. With this arrangement each amplifier operates over a restricted frequency range. This restricted range presents each amplifier with a much simpler job and each amplifier is less likely to influence the sound in some way.

  • Page 110: Dts Digital Surround

    Glossary ■ DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 offers an unprecedented level of audio quality for multi-channel sound on DVD video, and is fully backward-compatible with all DTS decoders. “96” refers to a 96 kHz sampling rate compared to the typical 48 kHz sampling rate.

  • Page 111: Sound Field Program Information

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or a room with virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what Yamaha has done with the digital sound field processor. ■ CINEMA DSP...

  • Page 112: Parametric Equalizer Information

    PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Parametric equalizer information This unit employs Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Gain and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 105 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) Front L/R, 8/6/4/2 Ω ... 140/175/205/250 W • Maximum Useful Output Power (JEITA) [Asia, General, China and Korea models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω...
  • Page 114 Specifications GENERAL • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ... AC 120 V, 60 Hz [General model] ... AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz [Asia model] ... AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz [China model] ... AC 220 V, 50 Hz [Korea model] ... AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ...

  • Page 115: Index

    ■ Numerics 1 SOUND MENU, Manual setup ... 69 2 INPUT MENU, Manual setup ... 69 2ch Enhancer, Sound field program ... 46 2ch STEREO, Sound field program ... 46 3 OPTION MENU, Manual setup ... 70 7ch Enhancer, Sound field program ... 46 7ch STEREO, Sound field program ...
  • Page 116 Index FL SCROLL, Display settings ... 82 FM antenna ... 24 FM antenna connection ... 24 FM tuning ... 50 FRONT B speaker setting, Speaker settings ... 72 FRONT B speakers setting ... 72 FRONT B, Speaker settings ... 72 Front input, Multi channel input settings ...
  • Page 117 PRESET SEARCH, XM tuning ... 55 Preset station selection, FM/AM tuning ... 52 Preset stations exchange, FM/AM tuning ... 52 PRESET, Advanced setup ... 94 PRIORITY, Speaker settings ... 72 PRO LOGIC, Decoder type ... 66, 67 Projector connection ... 18 Pure Direct ...
  • Page 118 Index ■ V.RESET, Advanced setup ... 96 VCR connection ... 20 VIDEO AUX jacks ... 23 VIDEO CONV., Display settings ... 81 Video conversion, Display settings ... 81 Video information ... 41 VIDEO jacks ... 15 Video jacks ... 15 Video parameter reset, Advanced setup ...

  • Page 119: Front Panel

    ■ Front panel SPEAKERS MAIN ZONE MASTER PHONES TONE CONTROL ON/OFF SILENT CINEMA EDIT SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SCENE PROGRAM STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT AUDIO SELECT EFFECT VOLUME DISPLAY ZONE 2 ZONE MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L ON/OFF CONTROL INPUT VIDEO AUX OPTIMIZER MIC S VIDEO...

  • Page 120: Remote Control

    ■ Remote control CODE SET POWER DOCK V-AUX TV VOL TV MUTE CLASSICAL STEREO SUR. DECODE LEVEL TITLE BAND RETURN XM MEMORY TRANSMIT POWER POWER STANDBY MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL CD-R TUNER PHONO SOURCE TV CH VOLUME TV INPUT MUTE LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN...

  • Page 121: List Of Remote Control Codes

    List of remote control codes UNITED CABLE CABLE TV RECEIVER 10033 US ELECTRONICS A-MARK 10008, 10144 10237, 10003, 10008, 10033 VIDEOWAY ACCUPHASE 10003 ZENITH ACORN 10237 ACTION 10237 ACTIVE 10237 CABLE/PVR AMERICAST 10899 COMBINATION ARCHER 10237 10276 AMERICAST 10899 BELL SOUTH 10899 GENERAL INSTRUMENT BRITISH TELECOM 10003...
  • Page 122 CARVER 20054, 20170 EMERSON 20037 CELEBRITY 20000 CELERA 20765 CHANGHONG 20156, 20765, 20767, 20783 CINERAL 20092, 20451 CITEK 20047 ENVISION CITIZEN 20000, 20030, 20054, 20060, FISHER 20092, 20171, 20180, 20186, FORTRESS 20451, 20463 FUJITSU CLARION 20180 CLASSIC 20030, 20092 COLORTYME 20017, 20030, 20047, 20054, FUJITSU GENERAL 20060, 20178...
  • Page 123 20250 20179, 20236, 20451, 20463, 20179 20623, 20889 WORLD 20180, 20236, 20451, 20463 20250 XR-1000 20154, 20171, 20179, 20180 YAMAHA 20030, 20650, 20769, 21405, 21406, 21407, 21522 YORX 20030 ZENITH 20000, 20017, 20030, 20037, 20047, 20092, 20093, 20145, 20160, 20171,...
  • Page 124 ELECTROPHONIC A-MARK 30037, 30240, EMERALD 30000 EMEREX 31972 EMERSON ADMIRAL 30060, 30048, 30039, 30047, 30104, 30209 ADVENTURA 30037, 30240, 30000 FISHER AIWA 30037, 30000, 30307, 30348, FUJI 31284, 31291, FUJITSU 31332, 31336 FUNAI AKAI 30041 ALBA 30209 GARRARD ALIENWARE 31972 GATEWAY ALLEGRO 30039...
  • Page 125 30037, 30048, 30000 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE SINGER 30037, 30240 SONIC BLUE 30614, 30616 WORLD SONY 30035, 30047, XR-1000 30032, 30033, 30000, 30067, YAMAHA 30034, 30226, ZENITH 30636, 31232, 31295, 31296, 31447, 31448, 31636, 31972 ZT GROUP SOUNDMASTER 30000 DVD PLAYER STACK 9...
  • Page 126 SHINSONIC 40533, 40839 SONY SLIM ART 40784 TECHNICS SONIC BLUE 40573, 40783, TOSHIBA 40869, 41099 VICTOR SONY 40533, 41533, WARDS YAMAHA 40864, 40772, 41033, 41069, 41070, 41431, DVD RECORDER 41633 SUPERSCAN 40821 ACCURIAN 40717 APEX DIGITAL SYLVANIA 40675, 40821, 41268...
  • Page 127 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 128 ON/OFF SILENT CINEMA EDIT SEARCH MODE CATEGORY FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH PRESET/TUNING SCENE PROGRAM STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT AUDIO SELECT EFFECT RX-V861/RX-V661 DISPLAY ZONE 2 ZONE MEMORY ON/OFF CONTROL TUNING AUTO/MAN'L INPUT VIDEO AUX OPTIMIZER MIC S VIDEO VIDEO VOLUME AUDIO OPTICAL...
  • Page 129 ■ Remote control CODE SET POWER DOCK V-AUX TV VOL TV MUTE CLASSICAL STEREO SUR. DECODE LEVEL TITLE BAND RETURN XM MEMORY TRANSMIT POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL CD-R TUNER PHONO SOURCE TV CH VOLUME TV INPUT MUTE LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN...

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