FCC requirements. Modifications turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, problem by using one of the following measures: granted by the FCC, to use the product.
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Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Connecting an external amplifier......18 Outputting a video signal input from another Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks....... 19 input source during reproducing a multi-channel Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or audio signal............48 Bluetooth™ wireless audio receiver....19 Editing surround decoders/sound field Connecting a camcorder or portable audio player ...
• Audio output ■ DOCK jack Analog x 1 • DOCK jack to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock • Zone2 output (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless Analog x 1 audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) Other terminals ■...
Part names and functions Front panel HDMI THROUGH VOLUME ZONE2 ZONE2 ON/OFF CONTROL INFO MEMORY PRESET CATEGORY TUNING/CH SCENE BD/DVD RADIO PROGRAM INPUT MAIN ZONE VIDEO AUX PHONES TONE CONTROL PURE DIRECT OPTIMIZER MIC STRAIGHT ON/OFF SILENT CINEMA EFFECT VIDEO AUDIO PORTABLE MAIN ZONE ON/OFF...
(see page 17). DOCK jack MONITOR OUT terminals For connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS-11, sold Outputs video signals from this unit to a video monitor, such as separately) or a Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (YBA-10, a TV (see page 15).
Part names and functions Front panel display VOL. SIRIUS SLEEP ZONE STEREO MUTE TUNED SBL SB SBR HDMI indicator Lights up during normal communication when HDMI is selected as an input source. XM indicator Lights up when an XM tuner is selected as an input source. SIRIUS indicator Lights up when a SiriusConnect tuner is selected as an input source.
When an iPod is connected: Changes the operation mode of the V-AUX Selects the V-AUX jack on the front panel of this iPod connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock (see page 42). unit. MUTE Turns the mute function of the sound output on and off (see page 25).
• Connecting speakers Front right speaker Video monitor Subwoofer • This unit has a YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) that automatically optimizes this unit based on room acoustic Surround right speaker Front left speaker characteristics (audio characteristics of the speakers, speaker positions, and room acoustics, etc.).
PREPARATION Preparing remote control Installing batteries in the remote Using the remote control 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. Remote control sensor window within 6 m (20 ft) Take off the battery compartment cover.
The subwoofer speaker outputs bass sounds and low- frequency effect (LFE) sounds included in Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Use a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing 60˚ Subwoofer System. Place it exterior to the front left and 80˚...
Connections Connecting speakers When you connect speakers, connect them to the respective jacks as follows, according to your speaker layout. • You can connect up to two subwoofers. When two subwoofers are connected, the same sound is output from them. ■...
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Connections Presence speakers You can connect presence speakers (PL/PR) that output front effect sounds to this unit. With CINEMA DSP sound field programs (see page 27) and their CINEMA DSP 3D functions, a sound with a richer and more spacial presence can be created.
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Connections Connecting the speaker cable Caution • A speaker cable is a pair of insulated cables running side by side in general. One of the cables is colored differently or striped to indicate a polarity. Connect one end of the colored/striped cable to the “+” (red) terminal of this unit and the other end to that of your speaker, and connect one end of the other cable to the “–”...
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs This unit has the following input and output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components that you are connecting. ■ ■ Audio jacks Video/audio jacks Jack and cables Description Jack and cables Description AUDIO jacks To transmit conventional analog...
Connections Connecting a video monitor Connect a video monitor such as a TV or projector to an output jack of this unit. You can select one of the following three types according to the input signal format supported by the video monitor: HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO and VIDEO (composite video).
Connections Connecting other components This unit has input and output jacks for respective input and output sources. You can reproduce sound and movies from input sources selected with the front panel display or remote control. Note • Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Audio/video input (AV 1-6) Audio/video output (AV OUT) SIRIUS...
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Connections ■ Audio player Output jacks on the connected external component Input sources/jacks of this unit External components Output jacks External component with optical digital Optical digital output AV 1 (TV) OPTICAL output AV 4 OPTICAL External component with coaxial digital Coaxial digital output AV 2 COAXIAL...
Connections Connecting a multi-format player or an Connecting an external amplifier external decoder The same channel signals are output from the jacks of the This unit has 8 sets of input jacks (FRONT L/R, PRE OUT terminals as from their corresponding CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUR.
MSCENE (or iSCENE) to select a SCENE. • If the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is not a Yamaha product, set “SCENE IR” in the ADVANCED SETUP menu to “OFF”...
• Position the AM loop antenna away from this unit. • If you cannot get good reception, we recommend that you use an outdoor antenna. For more details, consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer Press AMAIN ZONE ON/OFF (or or service center.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit has a Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO). With the YPAO, this unit automatically adjusts the output characteristics of your speakers based on speaker position, speaker performance, and the acoustic characteristics of the room.
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) DIST To select a sound character for adjustment, Displays the speaker distance from the listening position press kCursor n to select “EQ Type” and in the following order: then press kCursor l / h. Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance If this unit does not work when you press kCursor, press jSETUP once and then operate this unit.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) When an error message is displayed When a warning message is displayed during measurement after measurement If a problem occurs during measurement, “WARNING” is Press kCursor n once, and select “Retry” or displayed on the result display screen.
• This unit turns on when MSCENE (or iSCENE) is pressed during Turn the LVOLUME control to adjust the standby. • If a Yamaha DVD player that can receive SCENE control signals is volume (or press sVOLUME +/–). connected to the REMOTE OUT jack of this unit, the DVD player...
Playback Registering input source/sound field Adjusting high/low frequency sound program (tone control) Select the desired input source/sound field You can adjust the balance of the high frequency range program, and press down MSCENE (or (Treble) and low frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front left and right speakers to obtain desired iSCENE) until “SET Complete”...
Playback Using your headphones Changing information on the front panel display Plug your headphones in the BPHONES jack on You can display information on the front panel display the front panel. such as the names of the currently selected sound field When you select a sound field program while using the program and surround decoders on the front panel display.
Enjoy the sound field programs This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. You can enjoy multi-channel sounds for almost all input sources using various sound field programs stored on the chip and a variety of surround decoders.
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Enjoy the sound field programs Program Descriptions Drama Creates a calm sound field suitable for different genres of movies, from serious dramas to musicals and comedies. Sound is produced with discreet reverberation yet with a three-dimensional feeling. Spatial sound effects and background music are reproduced with soft reverberations around the center position, which reduces fatigue from watching movies for a long time.
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Enjoy the sound field programs The Compressed Music Enhancer (ENHNCR) Program Descriptions Straight Enhancer Dynamically reproduces sound from 2-channel or multi-channel compressed sound data with the same number of channels as its source sound. 7ch Enhancer Dynamically reproduces sound from compressed sound data in 7 channels regardless of the source sound channels. Surround decode mode (SUR.DEC) Reproduces sound from 2-channel sound sources in up to 7 channels using a surround decoder.
Enjoy the sound field programs Enjoying unprocessed input sources Enjoy sound field programs with (Straight decoding mode) headphones (SILENT CINEMA™) In straight decoding mode, sounds are reproduced without SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are output sources with your headphones.
FM/AM tuning The FM/AM tuner of this unit provides the following two To tune in by direct frequency tuning, enter modes for tuning. the frequency of the desired station using ■ Frequency tuning mode mNumeric keys on the remote control. You can tune into a desired FM/AM station by searching Enter only integers.
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FM/AM tuning Status Calling a preset station (Preset tuning) You can call preset stations registered by automatic station 01:FM 87.5 MHz preset or manual station preset. Press HPRESET l / h (or fPRESET k / n) to Preset number Frequency select a preset number.
® Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. model only) Listening to Satellite Radio To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver. Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii). Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams.
® Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. model only) ■ Category Search mode XM Satellite Radio operations Press ICATEGORY l / h (or fCATEGORY l / h) to select the channel Rotate the RINPUT selector (or press category. eXM) to select “XM” as the input source. “CAT”...
® Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. model only) Calling a preset channel (Preset Search Registering XM Satellite Radio mode) channels Prior to selecting a preset number in Preset Search mode, You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite you must register an XM Satellite Radio channel to the Radio channels.
® Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. model only) ■ Video monitor (OSD) Displaying the XM Satellite Radio Press tDISPLAY on the remote control to turn information on or off the information display. You can display the XM Satellite Radio information on The following information is displayed on the video the front panel display or on the video monitor.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Displaying the Sirius ID of your Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner SiriusConnect tuner Connect the SiriusConnect tuner (sold separately) to the SIRIUS jack on the rear panel of this unit. For details, see Rotate the RINPUT selector (or press the instruction manuals provided with the SiriusConnect eSIRIUS) to select “SIRIUS”...
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Search for a channel by using one of the While “CAT” is displayed on the front panel display, press JTUNING/CH l / h (or SIRIUS Satellite Radio search modes. fTUN./CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a •...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Calling a preset channel (Preset Search Registering the SIRIUS Satellite mode) Radio™ channels Prior to selecting a preset number in Preset Search mode, You can use this feature to store up to 40 SIRIUS Satellite you must register a SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel to the Radio channels.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Press kCursor k / n to select a channel you Setting the Parental Lock want to lock. You can use the Parental Lock feature to limit the access Notes to the desired SIRIUS Satellite channels. This unit •...
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning (U.S.A. model only) Front Panel Display (example) Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite SIRIUS Radio™ information Antenna You can display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information on the front panel display or on the video monitor. • If the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information contains a character that Note cannot be recognized by this unit, the character will be displayed with a space.
• Some features may not be compatible depending on the model or the software version of your iPod. • Some features may not be available depending on the model of Yamaha iPod universal dock. The following sections describe the procedure when using the YDS-11.
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Using iPod™ Press kCursor k / n / l / h to select a Shuffle/repeat playback menu item and then kENTER to start You can use a special playback function such as shuffle playback. playback and repeat playback by setting the OPTION menu.
Using Bluetooth™ components This unit supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of the Bluetooth profile. You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK jack 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.
Other functions Using the sleep timer Check the settings of those components and enable the HDMI control function. You can set this unit to automatically return to standby This unit: Set “Control (SETUP menu → Function after a set time has passed. Setup →...
ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the option menu for each input source (OPTION menu) This unit has the OPTION menu of frequently used menu items for input sources compatible with this unit. The procedure for setting the OPTION menu items is described below. Select an input source using the RINPUT OPTION menu items selector (or eInput selection keys).
Setting the option menu for each input source (OPTION menu) ■ Decoder Mode ■ Signal Info Input source: HDMI1-4, AV1-4 Input source: HDMI1-4, AV1-4 Choices: Auto*/DTS Displays information on audio and video signals on the Selects DTS digital audio signals for reproduction. video monitor and front panel display.
Setting the option menu for each input source (OPTION menu) ■ FM Mode Outputting a video signal input from Input source: TUNER another input source during Stereo*/Mono Choices: Sets FM broadcasting receiving mode. reproducing a multi-channel audio signal Stereo Receives in stereo mode. Mono Receives in monaural mode.
Editing surround decoders/sound field programs To end the edit, press jSETUP. Setting sound field parameters To initialize the parameters of the selected sound field Although the sound field programs would satisfy you as program, kCursor n repeatedly to select “Initialize” they are with the default parameters, you can arrange and then press, kCursor h.
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Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Dialog Lift Adjust attenuation characteristics of early-reflected sound. You can create a lively sound field (with a high Choices: 0* to 5 reverberant sound level) as you increase the value, and a Adjusts the vertical position of center sound such as dead sound field (with a low reverberant sound level) as dialogues when presence speakers are used.
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Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Rev.Time parameter adjusts the attenuation time of the rear reverberant sound based on the time that about 1kHz Source sound reverberant sound takes for 60dB of attenuation. Early reflections Reverberant sound attenuates faster as you decrease the value.
Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Rev.Level parameter adjusts the reverberation sound level. Decoder parameters Increasing the value of Rev.Level makes the reverbration sound level higher, which allows you to create more echo. You can customize decoder effects by setting the following parameters.
Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) You can change various settings of this unit using the SETUP menu. See “Basic operation of the SETUP menu” on the next page, and other respective pages to change the settings. ■ List of SETUP menu items Menu/Submenu Function...
Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) Example: A)Config Basic operation of the SETUP menu A)Config The SETUP menu screen appears on both video display Center SP (OSD) and front panel display. Video display (OSD) Setup Menu None >Small Large .
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Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) LFE/Bass Out Center SP SWFR/Front/Both* None/Small*/Large Choices: Choices: Selects speaker(s) for outputting low-frequency Sets the size of center speaker. components of the LFE (low-frequency effect sound) None Select this when no center speaker is channel or other channels.
Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) Crossover Freq. ■ D)Equalizer Adjusts sound quality and tone using a parametric graphic Choices: 40Hz/60Hz/80Hz*/90Hz/100Hz/110Hz/120Hz/ equalizer. 160Hz/200Hz Sets the lower limit of the low frequency component EQ Type Select output from a speaker with a size set to “Small (SMLx1/ Auto PEQ/GEQ*/Off Choices: SMLx2).”...
Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) ■ 2 Lipsync ■ Standby Through Adjusts delay between video output and audio output. On/Off* Choices: Selects on or off of output of HDMI signals input from the HDMI Auto HDMI 1-4 jacks to the HDMI OUT jack when this unit is Off*/On Choices: on standby.
Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) ■ Aspect 3 Volume Choices: Thrgh*/16:9/Smart Set a horizontal to vertical ratio (aspect ratio) of images You can change some parameters for volumes. reproduced by HDMI signals output from the HDMI OUT ■...
Changing various settings of this unit (SETUP menu) 4 Input Rename Note • If the setting of “Max Volume” is lower than the setting of “Init. You can change input source names to be displayed on the Volume,” the setting of “Max Volume” becomes effective. For example, when you set “Max Volume”...
Compliance with minimum speaker impedance connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models can be directly connected to the REMOTE jacks information for all channels must be maintained at all of this unit. These models may not require an infrared signal emitter. Up times.
(U.S.A. model only). ■ • Playing back music stored on your iPod stationed in a Turning on Zone2 Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11 sold Set bMAIN/ZONE2 to the ZONE2 position, and separately) connected to the DOCK jack. press pPOWER.
Turns on and off an external component. Default Input source Category Manufacturer kCursor, ENTER, RETURN code Operates the menus of external components. [HDMI1] Blu-ray Disc Yamaha 2018 tDISPLAY [HDMI2] — — — Switches between the screens of external components. [HDMI3] —...
Controlling other components with the remote control Setting remote control codes Resetting all remote control codes You can control other components by setting the You can clear all the remote control codes previously set, appropriate remote control codes. For a complete list of and reset all of them to the initial factory settings.
SCENE function is selected. If “ON” is selected and a Set this unit to standby. playback component that supports the SCENE link playback, such as a Yamaha DVD player, is Press AMAIN ZONE ON/OFF while connected to the REMOTE OUT jack of this unit,...
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Setting a remote control ID Two IDs are provided for the remote control of this unit. If another Yamaha amplifier is in the same room, setting a different remote control ID to this unit prevents unwanted operation of the other amplifier.
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...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No sound. Incorrect input or output cable Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, 15-19 connections. the cables may be defective. Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections. The HDMI components connected to this Connect HDMI components that support the HDCP unit do not support the HDCP copy copy protection standards.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No sound is output The speaker is in malfunction. Check the Speaker indicators on the front panel 6, 10 from a specific display. If the corresponding indicator lights up, speaker. connect another speaker and check if sound is output. If sound is not output, this unit may be malfunction.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No sound is heard “Extended Surround” in the OPTION Set “Extended Surround” other than “Off” or “Auto.” from the surround menu is set to “Off,” or an input signal back speakers. does not contain a surround back flag with “Extended Surround”...
Troubleshooting Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause Remedy page FM stereo reception is You are too far from the station Check the antenna connections. noisy. transmitter or the input from the Replace the outdoor antenna with a more — antenna is weak. sensitive multi-element antenna.
Troubleshooting Status message Cause Remedy page NO SIGNAL The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the XM satellite signal. Something may be XM antenna to get better signal reception. Check the blocking the XM antenna’s view of the antenna reception level from the “Antenna”...
Troubleshooting Status message Cause Remedy page ACQUIRING The signal is too weak. Adjust the orientation of the antenna of the SiriusConnect tuner. Check the antenna reception level from the “Antenna” information on the front panel display, or “ANT” or “SIRIUS Information” on the video monitor.
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 jack of this unit. Remove your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock and then place it back in the dock.
• Warning message “W-2” or “W-3” indicates that the adjusted settings may not be optimal. • Depending on the speakers, warning message “W-1” may appears even if the speaker connections are correct. • If error message “E-10” occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center. Before Auto Setup...
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Check whether the speakers are properly placed and connected. The optimizer microphone or OPTIMIZER MIC jack may be defective. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. If a monitor such as a TV is connected to this unit —...
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Troubleshooting Error message Cause Remedy page W-4:CHECK PRNS Presence speakers were not detected Check the presence speaker connections and perform measurement again. during measurement with “Extra SP If presence speakers are not connected, set the Assign” set to “Presence.” “Extra SP Assign” to other than “Presence.” If presence speakers are connected, set the “Extra SP Assign”...
Glossary ■ ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Dolby Digital Surround EX Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term Dolby Digital EX creates 6 full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1- that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining audio and channel sources.
Glossary ■ ■ HDMI Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology stores audio signals on HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry- digital storage media, such as Super Audio CDs. Using DSD, signals supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Providing are stored as single bit values at a high-frequency sampling rate of an interface between any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) 2.8224 MHz, while noise shaping and oversampling are used to and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI...
It is even room of your own home by using the Yamaha original sound field possible to enjoy Virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal two-speaker technology combined with various digital audio systems.
Index ■ Numerics COAXIAL jack ..........14 Frequency tuning mode ......... 31 CODE SET, remote control ......7 Front L, C)Distance, speaker setup ....56 1 Dynamic Range, sound setup ......56 COMPONENT VIDEO jack ......14 Front left speaker ........... 10 1 HDMI, function setup .........57 Connect, OPTION menu .......
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Index ■ Panorama, decoder parameter ......52 Sound field program registration ....25 Parental Lock, OPTION menu ...... 48 Sound selection key, remote control ....7 YPAO ............21 PHONES jack, front panel ....... 4 Sound Setup, SETUP menu ......56 YPAO, troubleshooting ......... 74 PL Level, sound field parameter ....
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RX-V765 The letters in circles and the numbers in squares correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. ■ Front panel HDMI THROUGH VOLUME ZONE2 ZONE2 ON/OFF CONTROL INFO MEMORY PRESET CATEGORY TUNING/CH SCENE BD/DVD RADIO PROGRAM INPUT MAIN ZONE VIDEO AUX PHONES TONE CONTROL PURE DIRECT...
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■ Remote control MAIN ZONE2 TRANSMIT CODE SET POWER POWER SOURCE SLEEP HDMI AUDIO V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK TUNER SIRIUS MULTI CATEGORY PRESET TUN./CH INFO MEMORY ENHANCER SUR. DECODE MOVIE MUSIC STEREO STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT SCENE RADIO SETUP OPTION...