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  • Page 1 RX-V363 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the CAUTION product and to protect it from overheating, and these RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK openings must not be blocked or covered.
  • Page 3 Modifications not expressly approved by following measures: Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to affected by the interference.
  • Page 4 NMB-003 du Canada. 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

    Connecting video components......... 15 Front panel..............i Connecting audio components......... 17 Remote control ............ii Connecting a Yamaha iPod™ universal dock and List of remote control codes ......... iii Bluetooth™ adapter..........18 Connecting to the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel............18 Connecting the FM and AM antennas .....

  • Page 6: Features

    Surround: 100 W/ch DOCK terminal [Other models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω) ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such Front: 100 W/ch as YBA-10, sold separately). Center: 100 W...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started ■ Checking the supplied accessories ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Check that you received all of the following parts. ❏ Remote control ❏ Batteries (2) (AAA, R03, UM-4) ❏ AM loop antenna ❏ Indoor FM antenna ■...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy Preparation: Check the items DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right Prepare the following items. speaker Video monitor Subwoofer ❏ Front left Speakers Surround right speaker speaker...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Set Up Your Speakers

    Quick start guide Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel Step 1: Set up your speakers (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Front speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. Loosen Insert Tighten...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Connect Your Dvd Player And Other Components

    Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your DVD player Connect the video cable to the video input and other components jack on your video monitor and the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack on this unit. Video monitor ANTENNA SPEAKERS AV receiver SURROUND CENTER FRONT B...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Turn On The Power And Press Scene 1 Button

    SCENE button. The SCENE templates are built combinations of input sources and sound field programs. If you connect a Yamaha product that has capability of the SCENE control signals, this unit can automatically activate the component and start playback. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player for further information.

  • Page 12: What Do You Want To Do With This Unit

    Quick start guide What do you want to do with this Notes unit? You must connect a cable TV or a satellite tuner to this unit in advance. See page 16 for details. You need to connect the supplied FM and AM antennas to this ■...

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Connections Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKERS SURROUND CENTER FRONT B DTV/CBL HDMI DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO DTV/CBL MONITOR DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO DTV/CBL MONITOR UNBAL. OPTICAL MULTI CH INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DTV/CBL FRONT SURROUND CENTER (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/ WOOFER COAXIAL SUBWOOFER FRONT A Name See page...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connecting Speakers

    Connections 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 • Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. •...

  • Page 16: Setting The Speaker Impedance (U.s.a. And Canada Models Only)

    Connections ■ Connecting to the FRONT A terminals Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Red: positive (+) Caution Black: negative (–) If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. Make sure this unit is turned off.

  • Page 17: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL (White) (Red) (Orange) (Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Red) Left and right Coaxial Optical Composite Component analog audio digital audio...

  • Page 18: Information On Hdmi

    Connections Information on HDMI™ Audio signals input at the HDMI jack are not output from any speaker terminals but output from the connected video monitor. To enjoy the sound from speakers connected to this unit, – make an analog or digital connection besides the HDMI connection (see page 16). –...

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Components

    Connections Connecting video components You can also connect a video monitor, DVD player, digital TV, Make sure that this unit and other and cable TV to this unit using the HDMI or COMPONENT components are unplugged from the VIDEO connection (see page 16). AC wall outlets.

  • Page 20: Hdmi Connection

    Connections ■ Connecting to the HDMI or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks You can enjoy high-quality pictures by connecting your video monitor and video source components to this unit using HDMI or COMPONENT VIDEO connections. Note Be sure to connect your video components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using an HDMI or COMPONENT VIDEO connection, connect your video components to this unit using the HDMI or COMPONENT VIDEO connection.

  • Page 21: Connecting Audio Components

    Connections Connecting audio components ■ Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/MD recorder Make sure that this unit and other Note components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. When you connect your CD player via analog and digital connection, priority is given to the signal input at the DIGITAL INPUT jack.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Yamaha Ipod™ Universal Dock And Bluetooth™ Adapter

    This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear • The audio signals input at the DOCK terminal on the rear panel panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal take priority over the ones input at the VIDEO AUX jacks.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Consult the nearest authorized depending on the models. Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

  • Page 24: Front Panel Display

    (see page 31). 5 DOCK indicator D CINEMA DSP indicator • Lights up when you station your iPod in a Yamaha Lights up when you select a sound field program iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) (see page 34).

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    Connections ■ Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation. 30º 30º Approximately 6 m (20 ft) 1 Infrared window Outputs infrared control signals.

  • Page 26: Basic Setup

    Basic setup Basic setup The “BASIC SETUP” feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort. Notes • Make sure you disconnect your headphones from this unit. • If you wish to configure this unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in “SOUND MENU” (see page 45).
  • Page 27 Basic setup Press 7 ENTER to confirm your selection. Press 7 n to select “SET” and then 7 l / h to select the desired setting. • If you selected “YES” in step 9, the setup procedure is completed and the display returns to the top set menu display.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Scene Templates

    SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 13 preset SCENE templates for Press N INPUT l / h (or press 4 AMP and various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to then 7 l / h) to select the desired template.
  • Page 29 Game Playing Note When iPod is connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock or a Bluetooth component is connected to the Bluetooth adapter, this unit plays back the audio sources input at the DOCK terminal. You can create your original SCENE templates by editing the preset SCENE templates. See page 27 for details.
  • Page 30 Dock Listening DVD player. Select this SCENE template when you play back music on your Movie Dramatic iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth component that is connected to the Bluetooth adapter. DVD Live Viewing DOCK Music Enh. 5ch Select this SCENE template when you enjoy music live video on your DVD player.

  • Page 31: Creating Your Original Scene Templates

    Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE Press 7 k / n to select the desired parameter templates of the SCENE template and then 7 l / h to select the desired value of the selected You can create your original SCENE templates for each parameter.

  • Page 32: Using Remote Control On The Scene Feature

    Selecting the SCENE templates Using remote control on the SCENE feature ■ Controlling the input source ■ Setting input source of the customized components in the SCENE mode SCENE template on the remote control You can operate both this unit and the input source If you customize the input source of the selected SCENE component by using the remote control.

  • Page 33: Playback

    PLAYBACK Playback Caution Rotate H VOLUME (or press I VOLUME Extreme caution should be exercised when you play +/–) to adjust the volume to the desired back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD output level. encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may Press K PROGRAM l / h (or press 4 AMP damage your speakers.

  • Page 34: Additional Operations

    Playback ■ Selecting the front speaker set Additional operations Press I SPEAKERS repeatedly to turn on or off ■ Using your headphones the set of front speakers connected to the FRONT A or FRONT B speaker terminals. Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo The active front speaker set changes as follows: analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

  • Page 35: Selecting Audio Input Jacks

    Playback ■ Selecting audio input jacks Press 7 l / h to adjust the effect level while (AUDIO SELECT) “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC” is This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack displayed in the front panel display.
  • Page 36 Playback ■ Adjusting speaker levels during ■ Displaying the signal information playback You can display the format, sampling frequency, channel, bit rate and flag data of the current input signal. You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source.

  • Page 37: Using The Sleep Timer

    Playback ■ Using the sleep timer ■ Playing video sources in the Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the background standby mode after a certain amount of time. You can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source.

  • Page 38: Sound Field Programs

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field programs This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital • Sound field programs cannot be selected when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback input source (see page 30).
  • Page 39 Sound field programs ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel Initial settings are indicated in bold under each parameter. sources (surround decode mode) Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played For Pop/Rock, Hall, Jazz, Game, TV Sports, back on multi-channels. Movie Spacious and Movie Dramatic: DSP level DSP LEVEL Press 4 AMP and then press L SUR.
  • Page 40 Sound field programs ■ Using sound field programs without ■ Enjoying unprocessed input sources surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) (Straight decoding mode) Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA When this unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode, DSP programs without surround speakers by creating multi-channel sources are decoded straight into the virtual speakers.

  • Page 41: Fm/Am Tuning

    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.

  • Page 42: Automatic Preset Tuning

    FM/AM tuning Automatic preset tuning Manual preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store You can also store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station manually.

  • Page 43: Selecting Preset Stations

    FM/AM tuning Selecting preset stations Exchanging preset stations You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting You can exchange the assignments of two preset stations the preset station group and number under which it was with each other. The example below describes the stored.

  • Page 44: Using Ipod

    Using iPod™ Once you have stationed 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 18), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control.

  • Page 45: Using Bluetooth™ Components

    Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player) without wiring between this unit and the Bluetooth component.

  • Page 46: Recording

    RECORDING Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Notes • When this unit is set to the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. •...

  • Page 47: Set Menu

    Set menu Set menu 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 48: Using Set Menu

    D)PARAM. INI Sets all the parameters of the sound field programs to the initial factory settings. E)BLUETOOTH Pairs the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with a Bluetooth component (see page 41). ■ Signal information SIGNAL INFO Use this feature to check audio signal information (see page 32).

  • Page 49: Sound Menu

    Set menu 1 SOUND MENU Woofer section of a speaker is 16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or Woofer section of a speaker is smaller than 16 cm compensate for video signal processing delays when using (6.5 in): small LCD monitors or projectors.
  • Page 50 Set menu ■ Speaker level LFE/Bass out BASS OUT B)SP LEVEL Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE Use this feature to manually adjust the output level of each (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. speaker. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH Control range: –10 to +10 dB Control step: 1 dB...
  • Page 51 Set menu ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Press 7 k / n to select a frequency band and 7 l / h to adjust Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each the selected frequency band. speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the Following is an example where “100Hz”...

  • Page 52: Input Menu

    Set menu ■ Audio settings G)AUDIO SET 2 INPUT MENU Use this feature to adjust the overall audio settings of this unit. Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the input Mute type MUTE TYP. mode or rename the input source. Use this feature to adjust how much the mute function ■...

  • Page 53: Multi Channel Input Setup

    Set menu ■ Input rename ■ Volume trim B)INPUT RENAME C)VOLUME TRIM Use this feature to change the name of the input source Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input at that appears in the front panel display. each jack.

  • Page 54: Option Menu

    E)BLUETOOTH 3 OPTION MENU Start pairing START PAIRING Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with ■ Display settings A)DISPLAY SET your Bluetooth component. For details about the pairing, refer to “Pairing the Bluetooth™...

  • Page 55: Remote Control Features

    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 53).

  • Page 56: Controlling Other Components

    Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Press one of the input selector buttons ( ) or A to E buttons to control other components. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in BAND LEVEL TITLE MENU VOLUME...

  • Page 57: Setting Remote Control Codes

    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.

  • Page 58: Advanced Setup

    Advanced setup Advanced setup ■ Speaker impedance This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the SP IMP. front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers (U.S.A. and Canada models only) additional operations to adjust and customize the way this Use this feature to set the speaker impedance of this unit unit operates.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    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 instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page Only the center When playing a monaural source with a speaker outputs CINEMA DSP program, the source signal substantial sound. is directed to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. No sound is heard “CENTER”...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or Move this unit further away from such equipment. — interference from high-frequency equipment. digital or radio frequency equipment. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed.
  • Page 62 Remedy page Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod from your iPod to this unit. universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod.

  • Page 63: Remote Control

    Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control Wrong distance or angle. The remote control functions within a maximum does not work nor range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees function properly. off-axis from the front panel.

  • Page 64: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary ■ Audio information DTS Digital Surround DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog Dolby Digital soundtracks of movies with a 5.1-channel digital sound Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie you completely independent multi-channel audio.

  • Page 65: Sound Field Program Information

    Based on a wealth of actually measured luminance signal is subtracted from the color signal. A data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses Yamaha original DSP monitor with component input jacks is required in order to technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital output component signals.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround • Signal Level Composite ..............1 Vp-p/75 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω ..........100 W/ch Component ....1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Y), 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (P [Other models] •...

  • Page 67: Index

    DVD Viewing ........26 Adjusting speaker levels Connecting the DVR Viewing ........26 during playback ....... 32 Yamaha iPod universal dock ...18 Dynamic range ........47 Adjusting the tonal quality ....31 Connecting to the AM tuning ..........37 ■...
  • Page 68 Index ■ Input source indicators ......20 Rear panel ..........9 Input source information ...... 32 Remote control codes ......iii UNIT ........... 47 Installing batteries in the Resetting the system ......59 Unit ............47 remote control ........3 Unknown iPod, ■...

  • Page 70: Front Panel

    ■ Front panel VOLUME STANDBY EDIT PRESET/TUNING BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L SCENE VIDEO AUX PROGRAM INPUT VIDEO AUDIO PORTABLE TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT NIGHT AUDIO SELECT SPEAKERS PHONES A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA EFFECT...

  • Page 71: Remote Control

    ■ Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MUTE MD/CD-R TUNER TV CH DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK TV VOL TV INPUT TV MUTE SCENE BAND LEVEL VOLUME TITLE MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PROG h ENHANCER SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT NIGHT MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL SLEEP...

  • Page 72: List Of Remote Control Codes

    List of remote control codes 2078 Yamaha 2000, 2001, 2003, Microsoft 2132 Blu-ray player Medion 2072 2030, 2101 Mind 2132 Samsung 2137 Micromaxx 2072 Yukai 2078 Niveus Media 2132 Micromedia 2073 Zenith 2038, 2047, 2073 Northgate 2132 CD player Microstar...
  • Page 73 Akai 0059, 0065, 0127, Cascade 0208 Envision 0060, 0061 Hisawa 0209, 0218 0129, 0130, 0200, Cathay 0213, 0217 Erres 0213, 0217 Hitachi 0006, 0014, 0015, 0204, 0208, 0209, 0127 0080 0016, 0042, 0060, 0213, 0217, 0218, Celebrity 0059 Etron 0208 0061, 0095, 0105, 0255 Centurion...
  • Page 74 Lenco 0208 0026, 0053, 0060, 0182, 0194, 0195, Sanyo 0020, 0021, 0022, Lenoir 0207, 0208 0061, 0096, 0127 0211, 0213, 0216, 0049, 0060, 0064, Lesa 0214 Neckermann 0205, 0207, 0210, 0217, 0250 0127, 0128, 0200, Leyco 0206, 0213, 0217 0213, 0217, 0255 Plantron 0206, 0213 0203, 0207, 0215...
  • Page 75 White Westinghouse Amstrad 1042 1045 Tatung 0127, 0204, 0207, 0200, 0207, 0217 Anitech 1050 Goodmans 1042, 1045, 1050, 0213, 0217, 0237 Yamaha 0000, 0001, 0002, 1045, 1046 1069 0206, 0208 0003, 0004, 0005, Asha 1002, 1014 Gradiente 1005 Teac 0127...
  • Page 76 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 77 RX-V363 The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emploi. ■ Front panel/Face avant VOLUME STANDBY EDIT PRESET/TUNING BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L SCENE VIDEO AUX PROGRAM...
  • Page 78 ■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MUTE MD/CD-R TUNER TV CH DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK TV VOL TV MUTE TV INPUT SCENE BAND LEVEL VOLUME TITLE MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY PROG h ENHANCER SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT NIGHT MULTI CH IN AUDIO SEL SLEEP Printed in China WN26250...

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