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Yamaha RX-A720 Owner's Manual

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Read the supplied booklet "Safety Brochure" before using the unit.
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Accessories ............5 Connecting a device that supports SCENE link playback (remote connection) .
  • Page 3 Connecting a USB storage device ..............54 HDMI .
  • Page 4 Yamaha technologies ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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 6: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 7.1-channel (plus presence) speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite . p.50 • iPod/iPhone/iPad acoustic spaces in various styles. . p.54 • USB .

  • Page 7: Full Of Useful Functions

    Full of useful functions! Useful tips The combination of video/audio input jacks does not ❑ Connecting various devices (p.26) ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.42) match an external device... A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks Connecting presence speakers allows you to create a Use “Audio In”...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel MAIN ZONE PURE DIRECT ZONE 2 ZONE CONTROL INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING VOLUME INPUT SCENE BD/DVD RADIO VIDEO YPAO MIC PHONES TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA HDMI IN VIDEO iPod/iPhone/iPad 2.1A H I J MAIN ZONE z key FM and AM keys SCENE keys...

  • Page 9: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) VOL. ENHANCER ADAPTIVE DRC SLEEP ZONE STEREO TUNED MUTE SBL SB SBR HDMI SLEEP Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when the sleep timer is on. Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output. Front speaker (L) ZONE2 Front speaker (R)

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.30). REMOTE IN/OUT jacks HDMI 1–5 jacks For connecting to a Yamaha product that supports SCENE For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and link playback (p.31) or for connecting to an infrared signal inputting video/audio signals (p.26).

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter MODE key Transmits infrared signals. Switches the iPod operation modes (p.52). Radio keys SOURCE z key RECEIVER SOURCE Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the Turns on/off an external device. input source (p.47). HDMI SOURCE key BAND...

  • Page 12: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.13) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.17) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.21) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.26) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.

  • Page 13: Placing Speakers

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

  • Page 14: Channel System

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement 7.1+2-channel system 7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers) • The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the selected CINEMA DSP (p.42). 6.1-channel system 7.1-channel system (using presence speakers) PREPARATIONS ➤...
  • Page 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement 5.1-channel system 3.1-channel system 4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers...

  • Page 16: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement ■ Setting the speaker impedance 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting Speakers

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 7.1+2-channel system 7.1-channel system The following diagrams provide connections for 7.1+2-, (using surround back speakers) 7.1-, and 6.1-channel systems as examples. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 6.1-channel system.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Subwoofer

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections ■ 7.1-channel system 6.1-channel system Connecting speaker cables (using presence speakers) Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal.

  • Page 19: Connecting Front Speakers That Support Bi-Amp Connections

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections Connecting front speakers that Caution support bi-amp connections • Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter. Refer to the instruction manual of the speakers for details. If you are not When using front speakers that support bi-amp making bi-amp connections, make sure that the brackets or connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks and...

  • Page 20: Input/Output Jacks And Cables

    Input/output jacks and cables ■ ■ ■ Video/audio jacks Video jacks Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ❑ OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Transmit video signals separated into three Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical jack.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection Connecting a TV ■ Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. Connection Method 1 (HDMI Control/ARC-compatible TV) You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.
  • Page 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ❑ Necessary settings Configure the settings for HDMI Control. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.
  • Page 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ ❑ Necessary settings Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV) To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following settings. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.
  • Page 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ Connection Method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks) Configure the settings for HDMI Control. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as a HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD player).
  • Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) Connection Method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks) When connecting any video device to the AV 1–2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks of the MONITOR OUT unit, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.

  • Page 26: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Connecting playback devices ■ The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow Component video connection you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

  • Page 27: Changing The Combination Of Video/Audio Input Jacks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections ■ ■ Composite video connection Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your coaxial, digital optical, or stereo pin cable).
  • Page 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Use the cursor keys to select “Audio In” and press ENTER. • The following operation is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. Use the cursor keys to select “AV5”...

  • Page 29: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect devices such as game consoles and the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following camcorders to the unit.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas

    1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 FM/AM antenna connections Network connections Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connecting to a network Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable).

  • Page 31: Connecting Other Devices

    VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO • If you connect a Yamaha product that supports the SCENE link playback function, to the REMOTE OUT 0.1A MONITOR OUT TRIGGER OUT jack, you can remotely start playback on it by linking with a scene selection (p.40). To enable the SCENE link playback function, specify the device type in “Device Control”...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Device Compatible With The Trigger Function

    The trigger function can control an external device in conjunction with operating the After all the connections are complete, connect the supplied power cable to the unit unit (such as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that and then to an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 33: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Language setting Selecting an on-screen menu language SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z HDMI HDMI Select the desired on-screen menu language from English To confirm the setting, press ENTER. V-AUX V-AUX (default), Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.

  • Page 34: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z HDMI HDMI The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function Place the YPAO microphone at your listening V-AUX V-AUX detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the...
  • Page 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup The following screen appears on the TV. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • To check the measurement results, select “Result”. For details, see HDMI HDMI “Checking the measurement results” (p.36). V-AUX V-AUX Use the cursor keys to select “Save/Cancel”...

  • Page 36: Checking The Measurement Results

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup Checking the measurement results SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER To finish checking the results and return to the HDMI HDMI previous screen, press RETURN. You can check the YPAO measurement results. V-AUX V-AUX After the measurement, use the cursor keys to...

  • Page 37: Error Messages

    Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the E-8: No Signal The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones. measurement again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. E-9: User Cancel The measurement has been canceled.

  • Page 38: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup 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. Warning message Cause Remedy...

  • Page 39: Playback

    PLAYBACK SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI Basic playback procedure V-AUX Input selection keys AUDIO On-screen input selection Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or TUNER BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 a Press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    • The SCENE link playback function allows you to start playback of an external device connected to the unit via HDMI or of a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack. To enable SCENE link playback, specify the device type in “Device Control”...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and On-screen sound program/surround decoder selection V-AUX V-AUX surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo a Press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 42: Enjoying Sound Field Effects (Cinema Dsp)

    You’ll never get tired listening for long periods. The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater.
  • Page 43 ■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. You can also select stereo playback. ❑ CLASSICAL This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing. Fine, beautiful Hall in Munich reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere.

  • Page 44: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    ■ Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields Enjoying unprocessed playback SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (CINEMA DSP 3D) HDMI HDMI You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. V-AUX V-AUX ■ AUDIO AUDIO CINEMA DSP 3D creates a natural stereoscopic sound field in your Playing back in original channels room.

  • Page 45: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    ■ Playing back 2-channel sources in Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER multichannel (surround decoder) HDMI HDMI When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the V-AUX V-AUX...

  • Page 46: Enjoying Compressed Music With Enhanced Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

    Enjoying compressed music with enhanced SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the TUNER TUNER sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original MAIN MAIN ZONE 2...

  • Page 47: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception V-AUX V-AUX selecting from registered radio stations. AUDIO AUDIO Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input •...

  • Page 48: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    ■ Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Selecting a preset station SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. HDMI HDMI You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 49: Operating The Radio On The Tv

    ■ Operating the radio on the TV Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can view the radio information or select a radio station on the TV. V-AUX V-AUX Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. AUDIO AUDIO The playback screen is displayed on the TV.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Ipod Music

    Playing back iPod music You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable Connecting an iPod supplied with the iPod. Connect your iPod to the unit with the USB cable supplied with the iPod. • Some features may not be compatible, depending on the model or software version of the iPod.

  • Page 51: Playback Of Ipod Content

    ■ Playback of iPod content Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. V-AUX V-AUX You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen. AUDIO AUDIO Press USB to select “USB”...

  • Page 52: Playback Screen

    ■ ■ Playback screen Operating the iPod itself or remote control SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (simple play) HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are AUDIO AUDIO enabled.
  • Page 53 ■ Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX • During simple play, configure the repeat/shuffle settings directly on your iPod or AUDIO AUDIO press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. TUNER TUNER When “USB”...

  • Page 54: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on V-AUX V-AUX the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage •...
  • Page 55 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press HDMI HDMI ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback V-AUX V-AUX screen is displayed. AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2...
  • Page 56 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB HDMI HDMI storage device contents. V-AUX V-AUX When “USB” is selected as the input source, press AUDIO AUDIO OPTION. TUNER TUNER MAIN MAIN...

  • Page 57: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on your PC or Playback of PC music contents V-AUX V-AUX DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and AUDIO AUDIO start playback.
  • Page 58 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press HDMI HDMI ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback V-AUX V-AUX screen is displayed. AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2...
  • Page 59 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC HDMI HDMI music content. V-AUX V-AUX When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, AUDIO AUDIO press OPTION. TUNER TUNER MAIN MAIN...

  • Page 60: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the V-AUX V-AUX You can control the Internet radio with the menu displayed on the input source.
  • Page 61 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO TUNER TUNER MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 SCENE SCENE RADIO RADIO Playback indicator Playback indicator PROGRAM PROGRAM MUTE MUTE MUTE VOLUME OLUME Playback information List name Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.

  • Page 62: Playing Back Itunes/Ipod Music Via A Network (Airplay)

    Playing back iTunes/iPod music via a network (AirPlay) The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents the unit via network. Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music iTunes contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod.
  • Page 63 Menu Submenu Function SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • The playback screen is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via Resumes playback from pause. HDMI HDMI HDMI. Stops playback temporarily. V-AUX V-AUX Play Control • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by Skips forward/backward.

  • Page 64: Playing Back Music In Multiple Rooms (Multi-Zone)

    Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) ■ The multi-zone function allows you to play back different input Using the unit’s internal amplifier sources in the room where the unit is installed (main zone) and in Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 to the unit with speaker another room (Zone2).

  • Page 65: Using An External Amplifier

    ■ ■ Using an external amplifier Operating the unit from Zone2 (remote connection) Connect the external amplifier (with volume control) placed in Zone2 to the unit with a stereo pin cable. You can operate the unit and external devices from Zone2 using the supplied remote control if you connect an infrared signal The unit (rear) receiver/emitter to the unit’s REMOTE IN/OUT jacks.

  • Page 66: Controlling Zone2

    RECEIVER z An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using HDMI HDMI Yamaha products that support remote connections, as the unit Set MAIN/ZONE2 to “ZONE2”. does. You can transmit remote control signals by connecting the V-AUX V-AUX AV 5–6...
  • Page 67 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Start playback on the external device or select a HDMI HDMI radio station. Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. V-AUX V-AUX For details on the following operations, see the AUDIO AUDIO corresponding pages. TUNER TUNER •...

  • Page 68: Viewing The Current Status

    Viewing the current status SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX Switching information on the front display Viewing the status information on the TV AUDIO AUDIO Press INFO. Press DISPLAY. TUNER TUNER MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. The following information is displayed on the TV.

  • Page 69: 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 70 ■ ■ Tone Control (Tone Control) CINEMA DSP 3D Mode (CINEMA DSP 3D) Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds. Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D (p.44). If this function is set to “On”, CINEMA DSP 3D functions with the selected sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 7ch Stereo). Choices Treble (Treble), Bass (Bass) Settings...
  • Page 71 ■ ❑ Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Extended Surround (EXTD Surround) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. Selects how to play back 5.1- to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are used. Setting range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Settings Default Automatically selects the most suitable decoder if signals that contain 0.0 dB Auto (Auto)

  • Page 72: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring input sources (Input menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can change the input source settings using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTER. •...
  • Page 73 ■ ■ Rename/Icon Select Audio In Changes the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. Combines the video jack of the selected input source with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Input sources •...

  • Page 74: Configuring The Scene Function (Scene Menu)

    ■ Volume Interlock Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay. You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.40) using the TV screen. Input sources AirPlay Press ON SCREEN. Settings Disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod. Use the cursor keys to select “Scene”...

  • Page 75: Scene Menu Items

    ❑ Device Control Recalls a selected scene and starts its playback on an external device connected to the unit via HDMI or on a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack. (SCENE link playback) Settings Disables the SCENE link playback function.

  • Page 76: Configuring Sound Programs/Surround Decoders

    ■ Rename/Icon Select Configuring sound programs/surround Changes the scene name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. decoders (Sound Program menu) ■ Setup procedure You can change the settings of the sound programs and surround decoders using the Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select an icon and press the cursor key (w).

  • Page 77: Sound Program Menu Items

    Sound Program menu items Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. • Available items vary depending on the selected sound program or surround decoder. ■ Settings for sound programs Item Function Settings Selects a surround decoder to be used bPLIIx Movie (bPLII Decode Type in combination with the selected sound...
  • Page 78 ■ Settings for decoders Item Function Settings The following items are available when you set “Decode Type” of “Surround Decoder” 0 ms to 250 ms Adjusts the delay between the direct to “bPLIIx Music” or “Neo:6 Music”. Reverb Delay sound and reverberant sound Higher to enhance the delay generation.

  • Page 79: Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) • To return to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN. You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys to select a setting and press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 80: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Auto Setup Automatically optimizes the speaker settings (YPAO). Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
  • Page 81 Menu Item Function Page IP Address Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). Network Standby Selects whether to enable/disable the function that turns on the unit from other network devices. Network MAC Address Filter Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Network Name Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network devices.

  • Page 82: Speaker (Manual Setup)

    ❑ Front Speaker (Manual Setup) Selects the size of the front speakers. Configures the speaker settings manually. Settings Select this option for large speakers. Large The front speakers will produce all of the front channel frequency components. Select this option for small speakers. Small (default) The subwoofer will produce front channel low-frequency components (configurable in “Bass Cross Over”).
  • Page 83 ❑ Surround Back ❑ Subwoofer Selects whether or not surround back speakers are connected and their sizes. Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected and its phase. Settings Settings Select this option when one large speaker is connected. Select this option when a subwoofer is connected (phase not Normal reversed).

  • Page 84: Test Tone

    ■ ■ Distance Manual equalizer adjustment Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the Set “Parametric EQ” to “Manual” and press ENTER. speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance Press ENTER again to enter the edit screen.

  • Page 85: Sound

    ❑ Adjustment Sound Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Auto/Manual Configures the audio output settings. Select” is set to “Manual”. You can fine-adjust the audio output timing when “Auto/Manual Select” is set to “Auto”. Setting range 0 ms to 500 ms (1 ms increments) Default 0 ms...

  • Page 86: Video

    ■ Initial Volume Video Sets the initial volume when the receiver is turned on. Configures the video output settings. Settings Sets the level to the volume level of the unit when it last entered Off (default) standby mode. Sets at Mute or the specified volume level (-80 dB to +16.5 dB, 0.5 dB increments).

  • Page 87: Hdmi

    ❑ Aspect HDMI Selects an aspect ratio to output HDMI video signals when “Video Mode” is set to Configures the HDMI settings. “Processing”. Settings Through (default) Does not convert the aspect ratio. Outputs 4:3 video signals to a 16:9 TV with black bands on either side 16:9 Normal of the screen.

  • Page 88: Audio Output

    ❑ ARC ❑ HDMI OUT Enables/disables ARC (p.21) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack. Settings Settings Disables ARC. Off (default) Disables the audio output from the TV. On (default) Enables ARC.

  • Page 89: Network

    Network To save the changes, use the cursor keys to select “OK” and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Configures the network settings. ■ Network Standby Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby).

  • Page 90: Multi Zone

    ■ Network Name Multi Zone Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network Configures the multi zone settings. devices. ■ Procedure Press ENTER to enter the name edit screen. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to rename and select “ENTER” to confirm the entry.

  • Page 91: Function

    ■ Zone2 Set Function Configures the Zone2 settings. Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. ❑ Max Volume Sets the Zone2 maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness. Setting range -30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB Default +16.5 dB •...

  • Page 92: Wall Paper

    ❑ Wall Paper Manual Switches the output level for electronic signal transmission manually when “Trigger Selects the image to be used as wallpaper on the TV. Mode” is set to “Manual”. This setting can also be used to confirm proper function of Settings the external device connected via the TRIGGER OUT jack.

  • Page 93: Eco

    ■ Memory Guard Prevents accidental changes to the settings. Configures the power supply settings. Settings Off (default) Does not protect the settings. Protects the settings until “Off” is selected. • When “Memory Guard” is set to “On”, the lock icon (o) is displayed on the menu screen. Icon ■...

  • Page 94: Language

    Language Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) Select an on-screen menu language. You can view information about the unit using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Information” and press ENTER. Settings English (default) English Japanese French...

  • Page 95: Types Of Information

    ■ Types of information Network Displays the network information on the unit. ■ Audio Signal IP Address IP address Subnet Mask Subnet mask Displays information about the current audio signal. Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway Format Audio format of the input signal DNS Server (P) The IP address of the primary DNS server...

  • Page 96: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a Press MAIN ZONE z to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.

  • Page 97: Switching The Video Signal Type (Tv Format)

    Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) Restoring the default settings (INIT) TV FORMAT NTSC INIT CANCEL Switch the video signal type of the unit so that it matches to the format of your TV. Restores the default settings for the unit. Settings Choices NTSC, PAL...

  • Page 98: Checking The Firmware Version (Version)

    Checking the firmware version (VERSION) VERSION xx.xx Check the version of firmware currently installed on the unit. • You can also check the firmware version in “System” (p.95) in the “Information” menu. CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)

  • Page 99: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    TOP MENU TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU POP-UP/MENU Once you have registered the remote control code for your TV, you • Under the unit’s default settings, the amplifier code (Yamaha: 5098) is set for all OPTION OPTION SCREEN SCREEN the input selection keys. With this setting, you can control HDMI can control it using the TV operation keys, regardless of the input Control-compatible devices connected to the unit with the remote control.

  • Page 100: Registering The Remote Control Codes For Playback Devices

    ■ Registering the remote control codes for Playback device operations SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE z playback devices Once you have registered the remote control code for your SOURCE HDMI RECEIVER playback device, you can control it using the following keys after selecting the input source or scene.

  • Page 101: Resetting Remote Control Codes

    Resetting remote control codes SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI You can reset a remote control code registered to each input selection key. V-AUX Input selection keys Press CODE SET. AUDIO SOURCE blinks twice. TUNER MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 Perform each of the following steps within 1 minute.

  • Page 102: Updating The Unit's Firmware

    Updating the unit’s firmware SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI New firmware that provides additional features or product V-AUX V-AUX improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected • If you want to update the firmware later, select “CLOSE” in Step 2. “!” (exclamation to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network and mark) appears at the upper right of the “Information”...

  • Page 103: Appendix

    When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another I am occasionally startled by a sudden loud sound when turning Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, on the unit...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    The power does not turn on. consecutively. When the unit is in this condition, the standby nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. indicator on the unit blinks if you try to turn on the power. The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric Hold down MAIN ZONE z on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to The power does not turn off.

  • Page 105: Audio

    Audio Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. To check the audio No sound. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. format of the input signal, use “Audio Signal”...

  • Page 106: Video

    Problem Cause Remedy Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. speakers connected to the unit. (If the TV is connected to the unit with an audio cable) No sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is Use “TV Audio Input”...

  • Page 107: Fm/Am Radio

    FM/AM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Set “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Mono” to select monaural FM radio FM radio reception is weak or noisy. reception (p.71).

  • Page 108: Remote Control

    Problem Cause Remedy Use the file format supported by both the unit and the media server. For The files in the PC cannot be viewed or played The files are not supported by the unit or the media server. information about the file formats supported by the unit, see “Playing back music back.

  • Page 109: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Turn off the iPod and then turn it on again. Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. No content There are no playable files in the selected folder. Select a folder that contains files supported by the unit.

  • Page 110: Ideal Speaker Layout

    Ideal speaker layout Use this diagram as a guide. You do not need to adjust the speaker layout to the following diagram exactly. 0.5 to 1 m 0.5 to 1 m (1.6 to 3.3 ft) (1.6 to 3.3 ft) 1.8 m 1.8 m (5.9 ft) (5.9 ft)

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information DTS Express DTS Express is a compressed digital audio format that supports 5.1-channel audio and allows a higher compression rate than the DTS Digital Surround format developed by DTS, Inc. This technology is developed for audio streaming services on the Internet and secondary audio on BD (Blu-ray discs). ■...

  • Page 112: Hdmi And Video Information

    HDMI and video information Sampling frequency/Quantization bit Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. Component video signal • Sampling frequency With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per second) is called the sampling rate.

  • Page 113: Yamaha Technologies

    (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, Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own home.

  • Page 114: Video Signal Flow

    Video signal flow ■ Video conversion table Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. • You can select the resolution and the aspect ratio applied to HDMI-output video processing in “Video Mode” (p.86) in the “Setup” menu. •...

  • Page 115: Information On Hdmi

    (Example) Information on HDMI HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that Playback starts Turns on and displays video from the playback supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as device power and volume) with TV remote control operations.

  • Page 116: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    HDMI signal compatibility Check that the unit is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) • If HDMI Control does not work properly, try unplugging the TV in Step 2 and plugging in the TV again in 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio...

  • Page 117: Reference Diagram (Rear Panel)

    Reference diagram (rear panel) HDMI 1 DC OUT NETWORK HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) 0.5A (NET) SPEAKERS ANTENNA SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP FRONT CENTER SURROUND ZONE 2/PRESENCE (RADIO) COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO REMOTE SINGLE VIDEO VIDEO 0.1A EXTRA SP MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 118: Trademarks

    Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DLNA™ and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Living Network “Made for iPod,”...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    USB x 1 [Front Panel] (USB2.0) Compatible Decoding Formats - 576i/50 Hz USB x 1 [Rear Panel] - 480p/60 Hz (For Yamaha Accessory, Power Supply Only) • Decoding Format - 576p/50 Hz NETWORK x 1 (100Base-TX) - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus...

  • Page 120: Audio Section

    Audio Section • Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) • 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) Front L/R (Speaker Out) ........150 µV or less Mono ..............3 µV (20.8 dBf) • Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ) •...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Symbols Action Game (Sound program) ....42 Bass Cross Over ★ key ............11 Adaptive DRC (Option menu) ....70 (Speaker, Setup menu) ......83 Adaptive DSP Level Battery ............5 Lock icon (o) ...........93 (Sound, Setup menu) ......86 Bi-amp speaker connection .....
  • Page 122 Connection (Speaker cable) .....18 Dolby Pro Logic (Surround decoder) ..45 Firmware version (ADVANCED SETUP) ... 98 Connection (Speaker) .......17 Dolby Pro Logic II (Surround decoder) ..45 Firmware Version Connection (Subwoofer) ......18 Dolby Pro Logic IIx (System, Information menu) ....95 Connection (Video devices) ......26 (Surround decoder) ......
  • Page 123 High speed HDMI cable ......20 Lip sync ..........112 Neo:6 Cinema (Surround decoder) ..45 Lipsync (Sound, Setup menu) ....85 Neo:6 Music (Surround decoder) .... 45 LIVE/CLUB (Sound program category) ..43 Network (Information menu) ..... 95 Impedance (Speaker) .......13 Liveness (Sound Program menu) .....
  • Page 124 PLIIx Movie (Extended surround) .....71 Rename (Network name) ......90 Sound field effect ........42 PLIIx Movie (Surround decoder) ....45 Rename (Scene) ........76 Sound mode ..........41 PLIIx Music (Extended surround) .....71 Rename/Icon Select (Input menu) ... 73 Sound program ........42 PLIIx Music (Surround decoder) ....45 Rename/Icon Select (Scene menu) ..
  • Page 125 Surround Back (Speaker, Setup menu) ..83 TV FORMAT (ADVANCED SETUP) ..97 Surround Back Initial Delay TV Format (System, Information menu) ..95 Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic (Sound Program menu) ......77 TV operation keys (Remote control) ..11 Optimizer (YPAO) ......... 34...
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