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Summary of Contents for Yamaha RX-V373BL
- Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. English...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Input/output jacks and cables ........17... - Page 3 HDMI ................... . . 59 Reference diagram (rear panel) ........77 Sound .
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Page 4: Accessories
Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control ... -
Page 5: Features
AV receiver, and BD/DVD one touch (SCENE) theater system player (HDMI Control) . p.34 . p.63 . p.75 The unit’s TV remote control remote control FEATURES ➤ What you can do with the unit... -
Page 6: Full Of Useful Functions
CINEMA DSP allows you to create a natural and realistic Use “Audio In” in the “Option” menu to change the on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as sound field in your own room. combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), the output jack(s) of your external device (p.24). -
Page 7: Part Names And Functions
Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.42). Select the registered input source and sound program with FM and AM keys one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode Switch between FM and AM (p.40). (p.34). -
Page 8: Front Display (Indicators)
CHARGE Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when the iPod is being charged while the unit is in Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output. standby mode (p.44). Front speaker (L) -
Page 9: Rear Panel
MONITOR OUT (composite video) jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting For connecting to video/audio playback devices and For connecting to a TV that supports composite video and video/audio signals (p.18). When using ARC, TV audio signal inputting video/audio signals (p.23). -
Page 10: Remote Control
Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Press Displays the option menu (p.51). repeatedly to set the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, VOLUME keys off). AUDIO Adjust the volume. -
Page 11: Preparations
PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. -
Page 12: Placing Speakers
• (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6 MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. - Page 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker placement 5.1-channel system 3.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers...
- Page 14 (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.
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Page 15: Connecting Speakers
“Check SP Wires” will appear on the front b Loosen the speaker terminal. display when the unit is turned on. c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side (upper right or bottom left) of the terminal. Cables required for connection d Tighten the terminal. -
Page 16: Connecting The Subwoofer
Press down the tab. c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the hole in the terminal. d Release the tab. + (red) - (black) ■... -
Page 17: Input/Output Jacks And Cables
Transmits analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo cable. Remove the tip protector (if available) before mini-plug cable. • To connect a device that has a DVI jack, an HDMI/DVI-D cable is using the cable. required. Stereo mini-plug cable Digital Optical cable •... -
Page 18: Connecting A Tv
(CD) ( TV • By connecting a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control your iPod or USB storage device, or configure the settings of the unit with the menu displayed on the TV. PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting a TV... - Page 19 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys (e/r) to • “AV 4” is set as TV audio input at the factory. If you have connected any external device to the AV 4 jacks, use “TV Audio Input”...
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Page 20: Hdmi Control-Compatible Tv
(digital optical) c Use the cursor keys to select “HDMI” and press ENTER. • By connecting a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control your iPod or USB storage device, or S e t u p configure the settings of the unit with the menu displayed on the TV. - Page 21 TV • “AV 4” is set as TV audio input at the factory. If you have connected any external device to the AV 4 jacks or if you want to use another input jack (other than OPTICAL) for connecting the TV, use “TV Audio Input”...
- Page 22 MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO • If you connect your TV to the unit with a cable other than HDMI, video input to the unit via HDMI cannot be OPTICAL output to the TV. OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL...
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Page 23: Connecting Playback Devices
For information on how to connect • To watch videos input to the HDMI 1–4 jacks, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages. -
Page 24: Changing The Combination Of Video/Audio Input Jacks
( TV ) Video device AV 5 AV 5 (AUDIO) jacks • To watch videos input to the AV 3–5 (VIDEO) jacks, you need to connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT Audio output (VIDEO) jack of the unit (p.22). (analog stereo) -
Page 25: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)
( TV ) This completes the necessary settings. AV 1–5 jacks Audio output If you select “AV 2” as the input source by pressing AV 2, the video/audio played back AUDIO 1–2 jacks (either digital optical, digital coaxial, or analog stereo) on the video device will be output from the unit. -
Page 26: Connecting To The Jacks On The Front Panel
If you select “V-AUX” as the input source by pressing V-AUX, the video/audio played back on the device will be output from the unit. • To watch videos input to the VIDEO AUX (VIDEO) jack, you need to connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the unit (p.22). -
Page 27: Connecting Recording Devices
(VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks of the unit. • To copy audio from an audio device, connect the audio device to the AV 5 jacks, AUDIO 1–2 jacks, or • Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC VIDEO AUX (AUDIO) jacks of the unit. -
Page 28: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language
MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to ENHANCER ENHANCER the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display. -
Page 29: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)
MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT – During the measuring process, test tones are output at high volume. Ensure that ENHANCER ENHANCER the test tones do not frighten small children. Also, refrain from using this function at night when it may be a nuisance to others. - Page 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Automatic speaker setup TRANSMIT TRANSMIT • To cancel the operation, disconnect the YPAO microphone, or use the • A speaker with a problem is indicated by blinking of the speaker indicators in RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP cursor keys to select “Exit”...
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Page 31: Error Messages
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Automatic speaker setup Error messages If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again. Error message Cause Remedy A u t o S e t u p... -
Page 32: Warning Messages
Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. -
Page 33: Playback
Input source group Item • To mute the audio output, press MUTE. Press MUTE again to unmute. • To adjust the treble/bass settings, use the “Option” menu or TONE HDMI 1–4 CONTROL on the front panel (p.52). -
Page 34: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch
SCENE keys. Refer to “Supplement for Remote Control” in the supplied CD-ROM. • The SCENE link playback function allows you to automatically turn on the TV or start playback of an external device connected to the unit via HDMI, in conjunction with a scene selection. -
Page 35: Selecting The Sound Mode
• The sound mode can be applied separately to each input source. • When you play back audio signals with a sampling rate of higher than 96 kHz or playing back DTS Express, the straight decode mode (p.38) is automatically selected. -
Page 36: Enjoying Sound Field Effects (Cinema Dsp)
Roleplaying Game of background music, special effects, and dialogue from a wide variety of • You can adjust the sound field effect level in “DSP Level” (p.52) in the “Option” menu. scenes. Use this program in combination with Compressed Music Enhancer for a clearer and more spatial sound field. - Page 37 A realistic, live sound field delivers powerful sounds Cellar Club that make you feel as if you are sitting in the front row in front of a small stage. This program creates the sound field of a 460-seat rock music concert The Roxy Theatre venue in Los Angeles.
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Page 38: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback
RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back input sources without any sound field effect SLEEP SLEEP If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and HDMI HDMI processing. 5ch Stereo) when no surround speakers are connected, the unit automatically creates the surround sound field using the front-side ■... -
Page 39: Enjoying Compressed Music With Enhanced Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)
Neo: 6 Music Uses the DTS Neo: 6 decoder suitable for music. • You can also use “Enhancer” (p.52) in the “Option” menu to enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer. • You can adjust the surround decoder parameters in “DSP Parameter” (p.61) in the “Setup”... -
Page 40: Listening To Fm/Am Radio
The explanation of this section uses a display with frequencies used MODE in U.K. and Europe models. frequency currently selected is displayed. TUNER TUNER • If you cannot obtain good reception on the radio, adjust the direction of the FM/AM TUNING PRESET PRESET TUNING antennas. -
Page 41: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)
When the Auto Preset process finishes, “FINISH” appears and the TRANSMIT TRANSMIT “Option” menu closes automatically. RECEIVER RECEIVER You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have SLEEP SLEEP VOL. HDMI HDMI registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Auto Preset preset numbers. - Page 42 ■ ■ Selecting a preset station Clearing preset stations TRANSMIT TRANSMIT Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input Press FM or AM to select “TUNER”...
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Page 43: Radio Data System Tuning
The unit can receive various types of ■ Receiving traffic information AUDIO AUDIO Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program Type,” “Radio Text” and “Clock Time”, when it is tuned into a Radio automatically V-AUX V-AUX Data System broadcasting station. MODE MODE When “TUNER”... -
Page 44: Playing Back Ipod Music
5V VOL. iPod Connected • The iPod charges while it is connected to the unit. If you set the unit to standby mode while the iPod is connected, the iPod continues to charge (up to 4 hours). PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iPod music... -
Page 45: Playback Of Ipod Content
AUDIO V-AUX V-AUX ■ Browse screen • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the MODE MODE unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display, or directly TUNER TUNER operate the iPod itself in the simple play mode (p.46). -
Page 46: Playback Screen
RADIO RADIO Playback information Cursor keys Select an item. SETUP SETUP OPTION OPTION Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time/song ENTER Confirms the selection. length. Cursor keys ENTER VOLUME VOLUME RETURN Returns to the previous screen. -
Page 47: Shuffle/Repeat Settings
• During simple play, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly on your iPod or AUDIO AUDIO press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. V-AUX V-AUX When “USB” is selected as the input source, press... -
Page 48: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device
HDMI the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage • If the USB storage device contains many files, it may take time to load the them. In device for more information. this case, “Loading...” appears in the front display. - Page 49 • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. Status indicators ENTER RETURN • To switch the display to the browse screen during playback, press the cursor RETURN Display the current repeat/random settings (p.50) and playback status key (e). (such as play/pause).
- Page 50 MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT Status indicators • To return to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN. ENHANCER ENHANCER Display the current repeat/random settings (p.50) and playback status (such as play/pause). • Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.
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Page 51: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This Option menu items menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION. - Page 52 Sets whether the dynamic range (from maximum to minimum) is automatically adjusted when the volume level is adjusted. When it is set to “On”, it is useful for listening to playback at a low volume at night.
- Page 53 Audio In (Audio In) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume during playback. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–4 or AV 1–2) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Setting range •...
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Page 54: Configurations
You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display. -
Page 55: Setupmenu Items
Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size. Crossover Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component that can be output from speakers whose size is set to “Small”. Speaker Subwoofer Phase Sets the phase of the subwoofer. - Page 56 Menu Item Function Page Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. Function Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display. Memory Guard Prevents accidental changes to the settings. Language Select an on-screen menu language. CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Configuring various functions (Setup menu)
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Page 57: Speaker
Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. • When you configure the speaker size, select “Large” if the woofer diameter of your speaker is 16 cm (6-1/4”) or larger or “Small” if it is smaller than 16 cm (6-1/4”). - Page 58 Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Settings Applies the parametric equalizer values obtained by the YPAO • This setting is not available when “Subwoofer” is set to “None”, or when “Front” is set to “Small”. measurement (p.29). ■...
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Page 59: Hdmi
“SCENE”. Outputs test tones automatically when you adjust the speaker balance or equalizer. • To use HDMI control, you need to perform the HDMI Control link setup (p.75) after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices. ❑ Audio Output Selects a device to output audio. - Page 60 • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to the unit because TV audio signals input to the unit via ARC are not supported by the unit, set “ARC” to “Off”...
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Page 61: Sound
This setting is effective when “bPLII Music” is selected. Settings • You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.53) in the “Option” menu. Off (default) Disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. -
Page 62: Eco
Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback. Sets the amount of time for the auto-standby function. If you do not operate the unit for the specified time, the unit will automatically go into standby mode. -
Page 63: Function
F u n c t i o n Enables the eco mode. L a n g u a g e • Be sure to press ENTER to restart the unit after selecting a setting. The new setting will take effect after the unit is restarted. ■... -
Page 64: Language
Protects the settings until “Off” is selected. Chinese • When “Memory Guard” is set to “On”, the following icon ( ) is displayed on the menu screen. • Chinese characters used in content information (such as song titles) cannot be displayed. -
Page 65: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)
SP IMP. Changes the speaker impedance setting. • (Australia model only) For information on how to change the remote control ID of the remote control, refer to “Supplement for REMOTE ID Selects the unit’s remote control ID. Remote Control” on the supplied CD-ROM. -
Page 66: Changing The Fm/Am Tuning Frequency Setting (Tu)
■ Switch the video signal type of HDMI output so that it matches to the format of your TV. Firmware update procedure Since the unit automatically selects the video signal type so that it matches to the TV, it Do not perform this procedure unless firmware update is necessary. -
Page 67: Appendix
By default, the volume level when the unit last entered standby mode is automatically remote control (p.65). applied. If you want to fix the volume, use “Initial Volume” in the “Setup” menu to set the volume to be applied when the receiver is turned on (p.62). -
Page 68: Troubleshooting
Refer to the table below when the 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 the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. -
Page 69: Audio
The speaker is malfunctioning. malfunctioning. The playback source does not contain LFE or low-frequency To check it, set “Extra Bass” in the “Setup” menu to “On”, in order to output the signals. front channel low-frequency components from the subwoofer (p.58). -
Page 70: Video
Disconnect some of the HDMI devices. the limit. You can display the menu of the unit on the TV only when they are connected with The TV is not connected to the unit via HDMI. an HDMI cable. If necessary, use an HDMI cable to connect them (p.18 to 21). -
Page 71: Usb
Use a USB device with FAT 16 or FAT 32 format, except USB HDDs. Folders and files in the USB device cannot be The unit supports folder hierarchies of up to eight levels and up to 65,000 files per The folder structure not supported by the unit is applied. -
Page 72: Error Indications On The Front Display
Change the remote control ID of the unit or the remote control (p.65). identical. The unit cannot play back the songs stored on the iPod for some Check the song data. If it cannot be played on the iPod itself, the song data or storage area may be Unable to play reason. -
Page 73: Glossary
DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio format developed to offer a high-definition home theater experience with the quality of the studio master by DTS, Inc. DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to ■ eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) simultaneously. This Audio decoding format technology is used for audio on BD (Blu-ray discs). -
Page 74: Hdmi And Video Information
■ Others (such as room size, wall material, and number of speakers) can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound that you hear. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, LFE (Low Frequency Effects) 0.1 channel Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own... -
Page 75: Video Signal Flow
Video signal flow Information on HDMI Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. HDMI Control Video device The unit HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations. -
Page 76: Hdmi Signal Compatibility
(does not decode the bitstream signals on the playback device). • If HDMI Control does not work properly, try unplugging the TV in Step 2 and plugging in the TV again in For details, refer to the instruction manual for the playback device. -
Page 77: Reference Diagram (Rear Panel)
VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO (CD) ( TV ) SUBWOOFER • The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections. APPENDIX ➤ Reference diagram (rear panel) -
Page 78: Trademarks
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. -
Page 79: Specifications
- Component x 1 Surround L/R ............85 W+85 W - Composite x 1 • Analog Tuner • Maximum Effective Output Power (JEITA, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 ) AV OUT [U.K. and Europe models] [Korea, Asia and General models]... - Page 80 Component..........5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB • Frequency Response • Maximum Power Consumption FM Section AV 5 etc. to Front (10 kHz to 100 kHz) ....... +0/-3 dB [Asia and General models] ..........470 W • Tuning Range • Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) •...
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Page 81: Index
Glossary ........... 73 Action Game, CINEMA DSP .....36 Connecting subwoofer ......16 Adaptive DRC, option menu .....52 Connecting to jack on front panel .... 26 Adjustment, setup menu ......62 Connecting TV ......... 18 Hall in Munich, CINEMA DSP ....37 ADVANCED SETUP menu ......65... - Page 82 Test Tone, setup menu ......59 Roleplaying Game, CINEMA DSP .... 36 Max Volume, setup menu ......62 The Bottom Line, CINEMA DSP ....37 Memory Guard, setup menu .....64 The Roxy Theatre, CINEMA DSP ..... 37 Mono Movie, CINEMA DSP .......36 SCENE .............
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