Registering and recalling a frequency (Preset tuning) ... 31 Clearing preset stations ... 32 Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ ... 33 Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock ... 33 Controlling an iPod/iPhone ... 33 Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components... 35 Connecting a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver ...
– Remote control names and – Insert batteries into the remote control – External device operation with this unit’s remote control – Multiple Yamaha receiver operation without signal interference <Remote ID ■ Other features – Standby mode after prolonged non-operation <Auto Power Down ...45...
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Part names and functions Front panel A (Power) Switches this unit between on and standby modes. INFO Changes the information shown on the front panel display (☞p. MEMORY Registers FM/AM stations as preset stations (☞p. 32). PRESET j / i Selects an FM/AM preset station (☞p.
Rear panel DOCK jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (YBA-10) (☞p. ☞p. 35). HDMI OUT jack For connecting an HDMI - compatible TV to output audio/video signals to (☞p.
Tuner indicator Lights up when receiving an FM/AM broadcast. iPod CHARGE indicator Lights up when an iPod/iPhone is connected through an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12), and the iPod Standby Charge function is active (☞p. 34). SLEEP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (☞p.
Changes the external component you operating with the External component operation keys without changing inputs. DOCK A Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to the DOCK jack. TUNER FM/AM tuner Tuner keys Operates the FM/AM tuner. These keys are used when using the tuner input.
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. Speaker channels and functions ■...
Speaker layout 5.1-channel speaker layout (5 speakers + subwoofer) Front speaker R Front speaker L Center speaker Surround speaker L • Connect at least two speakers (front left and right). • If you cannot connect all five speakers, give priority to the surround speakers. •...
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Connect your speakers to their respective terminals on the rear panel. Surround speaker ANTENNA HDMI 4 GND AM SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER OR OUT AUDIO SUBWOOFER Subwoofer CAUTION • Remove the AC power cord of this unit from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. •...
■ Connecting front speakers Remove approximately 10mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires of the cables together firmly so that they will not cause short circuits. Loosen the speaker terminals. Insert the bare wire of the speaker cable into the gap on the side of the terminal.
Connecting external devices Cable plugs and jacks The main unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components that you are going to connect. ■ Audio/Video jacks HDMI jacks Digital video and digital sound are transmitted through a single jack. Only use an HDMI cable.
Connecting a TV monitor This unit is equipped with the following three types of output jack for connection to a TV. HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO. Select the proper connection according to the input signal format supported by your TV. HDMI OUT jack (BD/DVD) HDMI OUT...
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■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video pin cable to the VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jack. HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) DOCK HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO (CD)
TRANSMIT CODE SET Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI This unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the appropriate output jacks on the external components. AUDIO Input jack V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK TUNER HDMI1...
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■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component cables Connect the device with a component video cable to one of the AV1-2 input jacks. Using optical digital audio output sources Select the AV1 input that the external device is connected to for playback. Component video / Audio (Optical) output COMPONENT...
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■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cables Connect the external device with a video pin cable to one of the AV3-5 input jacks. Using optical digital audio output sources Select the AV4 input that the external device is connected to for playback. HDMI OUT DOCK Video / Audio (Optical)
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■ Connecting CD players and other audio devices Using analog stereo output sources Select the audio input (AUDIO1-2) that the external device is connected to for playback. HDMI OUT DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO Audio output AUDIO MONITOR OUT CD player Using optical digital output sources Select the AV input (AV1 or AV4) that the external device is connected to for playback.
Connecting video cameras and portable audio players Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect video cameras, game consoles, or portable audio devices to the receiver. Select the V-AUX input to use these connected devices. RADIO VIDEO AUX ST RAIGHT PO RTABLE...
Connecting the FM/AM antennas An indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are included with this receiver. Connect these antennas properly to their respective jacks. AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna Position the AM antenna away from the receiver. The wires of the AM antenna have no polarity.
Setting up speaker parameters TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP When you have finished connecting your speakers, HDMI configure this unit so that they output sound normally. Carry out the following steps to configure this unit. AUDIO STEP 1: Display the setting menu V-AUX [ A ] [ B ]...
TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP jCursor B / C to select the speaker HDMI (subwoofer) you want to configure, and jCursor D / E then use AUDIO status and size. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK Information Description TUNER Subwoofer...
TRANSMIT CODE SET STEP 4: Playback a test tone SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI jCursor C Press repeatedly to display AUDIO “Test Tone” and press jENTER. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK TEST TUNER >Off PRESET TUNING INFO MEMORY ENHANCER SUR.
PLAYBACK TRANSMIT CODE SET Basic playback procedure SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI Turn on external components (TV, DVD AUDIO player, etc.) connected to this unit. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK Turn on this unit and select the input source TUNER dInput using...
Enjoying sound field programs This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. You can enjoy multi-channel playback for almost any sound source using various sound field programs stored on the chip, and a range of sound decoders.
TRANSMIT CODE SET ■ Enjoying unprocessed playback SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP (Straight decoding mode) HDMI Use straight decoding mode when you want to playback sound without sound field processing. You can playback AUDIO as follows in straight decoding mode. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK 2-channel sources such as CD...
Sound field programs in the table indicates the sound field program for CINEMA DSP. ■ Category: MOVIE Sound field programs optimized for viewing video sources such as movies, TV programs, and games. Standard This program creates a sound field emphasizing the surround feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multi-channel audio such as Dolby Digital and DTS.
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■ Category: STEREO Suitable for listening to stereo sources. 2ch Stereo Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels. When multi-channel signals are input, they are down mixed to 2 channels and output from the front left and right speakers.
FM/AM tuning TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI When using the FM/AM tuner, adjust the direction of the FM/AM antenna connected to this unit to get the AUDIO best reception. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK The FM/AM tuner of this unit provides the following TUNER two modes for tuning.
TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER ■ When signal reception is poor SLEEP HDMI When you are receiving an FM broadcast and cannot obtain a stable stereo broadcast, you can force this AUDIO unit to receive in a monaural mode. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK...
TRANSMIT CODE SET ■ Registering stations manually SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP (Manual Preset) HDMI Select stations by hand and register them as presets individually. AUDIO Tune in to the station you wish to register, V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK referring to “Selecting a frequency for TUNER...
RECEIVER SLEEP Once you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-12, sold separately) to this unit, you can enjoy playback of your iPod/iPhone using the remote HDMI control supplied with this unit. When playing back from an iPod/iPhone, you can also use the compressed music enhancer sound field programs compressed audio formats such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound.
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TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER ■ To charge the iPod/iPhone when this unit SLEEP HDMI is in standby mode If you connect an iPod/iPhone to the iPod universal AUDIO dock the iPod/iPhone will always charge when this unit is turned on. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ]...
TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP 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 HDMI portable music players. AUDIO NOTE 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...
TRANSMIT CODE SET Using Bluetooth™ components SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI When pairing is complete, carry out the following procedure to achieve a wireless connection between this AUDIO unit and the Bluetooth component. When the wireless V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK connection is complete, you playback from Bluetooth TUNER...
SETUP TRANSMIT CODE SET Configuring the settings specific for each input source (Option menu) SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI This receiver has a unique option menu specific for each type of input source, such as volume trim for compatible input sources, audio/video data display for signals from external devices, and other frequently used menu items.
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■ Combining HDMI/AV1-2 input source video and audio Audio In Input source: HDMI1-4, AV1-2 Combines video from HDMI or AV input sources with analog/ digital audio inputs in situations such as: – an external device is connected with an HDMI cable but cannot transmit audio through HDMI –...
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■ Changing FM mode (Stereo/Monaural) FM Mode Input source: TUNER Sets this unit to automatically match FM broadcast frequencies in stereo, or to convert the frequency to monaural (☞p. 31). ■ Automatically presetting FM radio stations Auto Preset Input source: TUNER Automatically detects radio stations in the FM frequency and registers them as preset stations...
Setting various functions (Setup menu) TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP You can configure various function settings of this unit using the Setup menu. HDMI Setup menu display and settings AUDIO V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK iSETUP Press on the remote control.
Manages settings for speakers SETUP VOL. Speaker Setup Speaker Setup submenu Config Manually manages speaker configuration, such as speaker size (sound production capacity), and bass audio processing. Level Manually adjusts the volume of each speaker. Distance Manually adjusts the output of each speaker based on distance to the listening point.
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Crossover Sets the lower limit of low-frequency component output from speakers set to “Small.” Audio with a frequency below that limit will be produced from the subwoofer or the front speakers. 40Hz 110Hz 60Hz 120Hz 80Hz (Default) 160Hz 90Hz 200Hz 100Hz SWFR Phase Sets the phase of the subwoofer if the bass audio is lacking or...
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■ Adjusting sound quality with the equalizer Equalizer Adjusts sound quality and tune with a graphic equalizer. EQ Select Turns the graphic equalizer on or off. By selecting GEQ and pressing jENTER, you can adjust the characteristics of the graphic equalizer. GEQ (Default) Uses the graphic equalizer to adjust sound quality.
Setting the audio output function of this unit SETUP VOL. Sound Setup Sound Setup submenu Lipsync Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Adaptive DRC Auto-adjusting the sound level to make even low volumes more audible. D.Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for digital audio playback.
■ Auto-adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS dynamic range D.Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for audio bitstream (Dolby Digital and DTS) playback. Max (Default) Produces audio without adjusting the dynamic range. Sets the standard dynamic range suitable for home use.
TRANSMIT CODE SET Making the receiver easier to use SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI SETUP AUDIO Func. Setup V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK TUNER Func. Setup submenu PRESET TUNING INFO MEMORY Input Rename Changes the input source names. ENHANCER SUR.
■ Goes enter standby mode automatically when you leave it without operating AutoPowerDown If you do not operate this unit or use the remote control for an extended period of time, it will automatically go into standby mode (Auto Power Down function). This function’s default setting is “Off.”...
Setting sound field program parameters TRANSMIT CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP Although the sound field programs would satisfy you as they are with the default parameters, you can arrange the effect by setting the sound field elements (parameters). HDMI To adjust the sound effects suitable for acoustical conditions of audio/video sources or rooms, perform the following operations. AUDIO Setting sound field parameters V-AUX...
■ Parameters usable in certain sound field programs 2ch Stereo only Direct Automatically bypasses the DSP circuit and tone control circuit depending on the condition of tone control etc., when an analog sound source is played back. You can enjoy a higher quality sound. Auto (Default) Outputs sound by bypassing the DSP circuit and tone control circuit when both tone controls of “Bass”...
The following remote control codes are assigned to input sources as factory default settings. For a complete list of available remote control codes, please refer to Control Code Search” in the CD-ROM. Input Category Manufacturer HDMI1 Blu-ray Yamaha player/ recorder HDMI2 — — HDMI3 — — HDMI4 —...
V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK remote control codes of a Yamaha BD player connected TUNER to HDMI2 jack. PRESET TUNING • Perform each of the following steps within 1 minute.
TRANSMIT CODE SET Resetting all remote control codes SOURCE RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI Resetting all remote control codes for external components to the initial factory settings. AUDIO Perform each of the following steps within 1 minute. V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK Settings will be automatically stopped if more than 1 TUNER...
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 menu Set this unit to the standby mode.
ENHANCER SUR. DECODE MOVIE MUSIC STEREO from a receiver which has an identical ID (remote STRAIGHT control ID). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, SCENE you can set each remote control with a unique remote RADIO SETUP OPTION control ID for its corresponding receiver.
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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Problem Cause No sound. Incorrect input or output cable Connect the cables properly. If the problem connections. persists, the cables may be defective. If a DVI-HDMI cable is used to Display the HDMI Input Option menu for connect the unit with an external the connected cable, select “Audio In,”...
Problem Cause No sound is heard This unit is in straight decoding Press from the surround mode and a monaural source is control) to exit straight decoding mode. speakers. being played back. Sound may not be output from Try another sound field program. certain channels depending on input sources or sound field programs.
Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause FM stereo reception You are too far from the station Check the antenna connections. is noisy. transmitter, or the input from the Switch to monaural mode. antenna is weak. Replace the outdoor antenna with a more sensitive multi-element antenna.
The unit is in the middle of acquiring song lists from your iPod/iPhone. There is a problem with the signal Turn off the unit and reconnect the Yamaha path from your iPod/iPhone to the iPod universal dock to the DOCK jack of unit.
Check if the Bluetooth component is in pairing mode. During connecting: – check if the Bluetooth component is turned on. – check if the Bluetooth component is within 32 feet (10 m) of the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver. Remedy page — —...
Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses Yamaha’s original DSP technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS systems to provide the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in the listening room of your own home.
SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field program, so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
– 480p/60 Hz – 576p/50 Hz Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement. “HDMI,” the “HDMI” logo and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks, or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Specifications ■ HDMI specification • Deep Color • x.v.Color • Auto Lip sync ■ INPUT/OUTPUT Input jacks • HDMI input x 4 • AV input x 5 [Audio] Digital input (optical) x 2, digital input (coaxial) x 2, analog input x 1 [Video] Component video jacks x 2, video jacks x 3 •...
■ FM SECTION • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ...87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Asia and General models] ... 87.5/87.50 to 108.0/108.00 MHz [Other models]...87.50 to 108.00 MHz • 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF) Mono... 3.0 µV (20.8 dBf) • Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF) Mono/Stereo ...
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List of remote control codes Liste des codes de commande Lista de códigos de mando a distancia Baird Bang & Olufsen 0180, 0339 Basic Line A.R. Systems 0320 Acme 0342 Bastide Acura 0323, 0343 Baur 0337 Bazin Admiral 0054, 0178, 0336, Beko 0337, 0339, 0346, 0347...
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.
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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.
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...
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(http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.