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Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A550 Owner's Manual

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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 ............4 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) .
  • Page 3 Yamaha technologies ........

  • Page 4: 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 Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) Within 6 m (20 ft) 30°...

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces . p.53 • iPod/iPhone in various styles. . p.58 • USB . p.27 •...

  • Page 6: Full Of Useful Functions

    * This application is for tablets only. – Blu-ray player fundamental control Surround playback with 5 speakers placed – Seamless control between the Yamaha AV receiver in front (p.45) and Blu-ray player For details, search for “AV SETUP GUIDE” on the App You can enjoy the surround sound even when the Store or Google Play.

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel YPAO MIC DIRECT INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET TUNING INPUT SCENE VOLUME BD/DVD RADIO PHONES TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA (CONNECT) AUDIO z (power) key MEMORY key TONE CONTROL key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.49).

  • Page 8: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED PARTY SLEEP MUTE VOL. VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC HDMI MUTE Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Blinks when audio is muted. Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output. Front speaker (L) Volume indicator Front speaker (R)

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel (U.S.A. model) * The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections. ANTENNA jacks SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.23). For connecting to a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) (p.15). HDMI OUT jack SPEAKERS terminals For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    HDMI Control-compatible playback device. STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS • The playback devices must support HDMI Control. However, Yamaha does not assure the operation of all HDMI RAV546 ZQ56680 Control-compatible devices. • You can assign the unit's functions to the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.84).

  • Page 11: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.20) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.

  • Page 12: Placing Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.
  • Page 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1-channel system 4.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 3.1-channel system • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). •...
  • Page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2.1-channel system Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 5.1-channel system Connecting speaker cables The following diagrams provide connections for Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting 5.1-channel system as an example.
  • Page 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer. Audio pin cable AV 6...

  • Page 17: Audio Jacks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can Component / composite video connection also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.
  • Page 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VIDEO (composite video) connection Connect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable. MONITOR OUT Video input The unit (rear) (VIDEO) jack (composite video) VIDEO MONITOR OUT OPTICAL...

  • Page 20: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 a Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable BLUETOOTH device, an iPod, or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

  • Page 21: Changing The Combination Of Video/Audio Input Jacks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 or stereo pin cable).

  • Page 22: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Necessary setting Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “AV 6” (audio input jack to be For example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 6 (AUDIO) jack used).

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Jack On The Front Panel

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting to the jack on the front panel Connecting the FM/AM antennas Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. audio players to the unit.

  • Page 24: Preparing For Connecting To A Network

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Preparing for connecting to a network Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cable

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the power cable After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable. The unit (rear) To an AC wall outlet...

  • Page 26: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Selecting an on-screen menu language SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Select the desired on-screen menu language. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. •...

  • Page 27: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function Place the YPAO microphone at your listening detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the position and connect it to the YPAO MIC jack on the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic front panel.
  • Page 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and SLEEP SLEEP select “Start” and press SETUP. press ENTER. HDMI HDMI The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately.

  • Page 29: Error Messages

    Exit YPAO, and turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs Procedure to handle errors E-10:Internal Err. An internal error has occurred. repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or (E-10:INTERNAL) service center. Check the content of error message and press ENTER.

  • Page 30: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 31: Connecting To A Network Wirelessly

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting to a network wirelessly Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a Connecting without a wireless router (access point) wireless connection. Connect a mobile device to the unit directly.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Unit To A Wireless Network

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the unit to a wireless network Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Wireless SLEEP SLEEP (Wi-Fi)” and press ENTER. HDMI HDMI There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.
  • Page 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sharing the iOS device setting wirelessly Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the SLEEP SLEEP If you select “Wireless (WAC)” as the connection method, perform desired connection method. HDMI HDMI the network setting sharing operation on your iOS device.
  • Page 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sharing the iOS device setting using a USB cable B: Using the WPS button configuration SLEEP SLEEP If you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the HDMI HDMI procedure below to share the iOS device setting with the unit.
  • Page 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C: Using other connection methods Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired SLEEP SLEEP If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button connection method and press ENTER. HDMI HDMI configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the...
  • Page 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Searching for an access point Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Connect” and SLEEP SLEEP If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the press ENTER to start the connection process. HDMI HDMI unit starts searching for access points.
  • Page 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting up the wireless connection manually SLEEP SLEEP If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the • If you select “None”, the connection may be insecure since the HDMI HDMI wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV.
  • Page 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using the WPS PIN code SLEEP SLEEP If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of HDMI HDMI available access points appears on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired access point and press ENTER.

  • Page 39: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting a mobile device to the unit Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Security” and directly (Wireless Direct) SLEEP SLEEP the cursor keys (e/r) to select the encryption HDMI HDMI method.
  • Page 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Save” and SLEEP SLEEP press ENTER to save the setting. HDMI HDMI This completes the settings and “Completed” appears on the TV screen. Next, configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device.

  • Page 41: Playback

    PLAYBACK SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Basic playback procedure Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or Input selection Input selection keys BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. keys BLUETOOTH Use the input selection keys to select an input SCENE SCENE source.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, Configuring scene assignments sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just one touch. Perform the following operations to prepare the settings you want to assign to a scene.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and I want to enjoy listening to compressed music. surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with • Enable Compressed Music Enhancer by pressing ENHANCER your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo (p.47).

  • Page 44: Enjoying Stereoscopic Sound Fields (Cinema Dsp 3D)

    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 3D). It allows you to easily create sound fields like This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater.

  • Page 45: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC) Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 5ch Stereo) when no This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 surround speakers are connected, the unit automatically creates the surround sound seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    Enjoying unprocessed playback Playing back 2-channel sources in multichannel (surround decoder) SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can play back input sources without any sound field effect The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel processing. playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode.

  • Page 47: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)

    Enjoying pure high fidelity sound Enjoying compressed music with enhanced (direct playback) sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display).

  • Page 48: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception selecting from registered radio stations. Press FM or AM to select a band. • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is “TUNER”...

  • Page 49: Auto Preset

    Registering favorite radio stations (presets) When the Auto Preset process finishes, “FINISH” appears and the “Option” menu closes automatically. SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their...

  • Page 50: Clearing Preset Stations

    Selecting a preset station Clearing preset stations SLEEP SLEEP Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. HDMI HDMI Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input Press FM or AM to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 51: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning SLEEP SLEEP • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not HDMI HDMI (U.K. and Europe models only) displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service. Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries.

  • Page 52: Playing Back Music Via Bluetooth

    Playing back music via BLUETOOTH SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on a BLUETOOTH device Playback BLUETOOTH device music on the (such as smartphones) on the unit. unit Follow the procedure below to establish a BLUETOOTH connection between a BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) and the unit, BLUETOOTH and play back music stored the BLUETOOTH device on the unit.

  • Page 53: Playing Back Ipod Music

    Playing back iPod music SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod. • The iPod charges while it is connected to the unit. If you set the unit to standby You can also play back iPod music in other methods.

  • Page 54: Playback Screen

    Browse screen Playback screen SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI iPod iPod Music Now Playing Playlists Artist Name Artists Albums Album Name Songs Genres Song Title Composers 2:30 5:10 BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH [DISPLAY] : Screen Off [DISPLAY] to Now Playing SCENE SCENE RADIO RADIO List name Status indicators...
  • Page 55 Operating the iPod itself (simple play) Repeat/shuffle settings SLEEP SLEEP You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. HDMI HDMI Press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “iPod Mode” and • During simple play, configure the repeat/shuffle settings directly on your iPod. press ENTER.

  • Page 56: Playing Back Music With Airplay

    Playing back music with AirPlay The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents the unit via network. Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. iTunes Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod.
  • Page 57 Use the following remote control keys to control playback. SLEEP SLEEP • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod External device HDMI HDMI Function by setting “Network Standby” (p.86) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. operation keys •...

  • Page 58: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on Playback of USB storage device contents the unit. Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback.
  • Page 59 Browse screen Playback screen SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Now Playing Blues Artist Name Classical Electronica Album Name Jazz Song Title Rock Soundtrack 2:30 Speaking BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH 1/12 [DISPLAY] : Screen Off [DISPLAY] to Now Playing SCENE SCENE RADIO RADIO Status indicators List name Display the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.60) and playback status Contents list...
  • Page 60 Repeat/shuffle settings SLEEP SLEEP You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB HDMI HDMI storage device contents. When “USB” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat” (Repeat) or BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH “Shuffle”...

  • Page 61: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. For Windows Media Player 11 Start Windows Media Player 11 on your PC. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.24). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information”...

  • Page 62: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playback of PC music contents Browse screen SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and SERVER start playback. NAS A You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV Blues Classical screen.
  • Page 63 Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SLEEP SLEEP You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC HDMI HDMI music content. SERVER Now Playing When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, Artist Name press OPTION. Album Name Song Title 2:30 Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat”...

  • Page 64: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Browse screen • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the NET RADIO unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display. Bookmarks •...
  • Page 65 Playback screen SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI NET RADIO Now Playing Station Name Album Name Song Title 2:30 BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH [DISPLAY] : Screen Off SCENE SCENE RADIO RADIO Playback indicator Playback information Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. PROGRAM PROGRAM MUTE...

  • Page 66: Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations (Bookmarks)

    Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the Access the vTuner website “Bookmarks” folder. (http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on your PC and enter the vTuner ID. Registering the station with the Option menu You can switch the language.

  • Page 67: Useful Functions

    Useful functions SLEEP SLEEP HDMI HDMI Registering favorite items (shortcut) Recalling a registered item Recall a registered item by selecting the shortcut number. You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut Press BLUETOOTH, NET or USB.

  • Page 68: Switching Information On The Front Display

    Switching information on the front display Press INFO. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. Audio Decoder VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC Item name About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information for the displayed item appears.

  • 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 Adaptive DRC (A.DRC) Item Function Page Configures the shuffle setting for the iPod (p.55), Sets whether the dynamic range (from maximum to minimum) is automatically adjusted Shuffle (Shuffle) — USB storage device (p.60), or media server (p.63). when the volume level is adjusted. When it is set to “On”, it is useful for listening to Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod Volume Interlock (Interlock) playback at a low volume at night.
  • Page 71 Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Audio In (Audio) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1-6 or AV 1-6) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Setting range •...

  • Page 72: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. •...

  • Page 73: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 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. Configuration Crossover Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component that can be output from speakers whose size is set to “Small”.
  • Page 74 Menu Item Function Page CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. DSP Parameter Center Width Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. Center Image Adjusts the center orientation level (broadening effect) of the front sound field.

  • Page 75: Speaker

    Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. • Default settings are underlined. Settings Configuration Select this option for small speakers. Small The subwoofer or front speakers will produce center channel Configures the output characteristics of the speakers.
  • Page 76 Distance Subwoofer Phase Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance switch the subwoofer phase.

  • Page 77: Test Tone

    Equalizer Test Tone Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. EQ Select Settings Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Does not output test tones.

  • Page 78: Hdmi

    HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. Standby Through Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when • Default settings are underlined. the unit is in standby mode. If this function is set to “On” or “Auto”, you can use the input selection keys (HDMI 1–6) to select an HDMI input even when the unit is in Configuration standby mode (the standby indicator on the unit blinks).
  • Page 79 Enables/disables ARC (p.18) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings Disables ARC. Enables ARC. • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to the unit because TV audio signals input to the unit via ARC are not supported by the unit, set “ARC”...

  • Page 80: Sound

    Sound Configures the audio output settings. Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. Higher • Default settings are underlined. to strengthen the front sound field and lower to strengthen the surround sound field. This setting is effective when “bPLII Music” is selected. DSP Parameter Setting range Configures the surround decoder settings.

  • Page 81: Dynamic Range

    Lipsync Volume Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Configures the volume settings. Scale • You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.71) in the “Option” menu. Switches the scale of the volume display. Select Settings Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output.

  • Page 82: Eco

    Configures the power supply settings. • Default settings are underlined. Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Settings Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit 20 minutes and the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.

  • Page 83: Function

    Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Input Skip • Default settings are underlined. Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. Input Rename You can select the desired input source quickly by skipping unnecessary input sources. Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.
  • Page 84 Remote Color Key Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control. Settings Assigns the functions of playback devices connected to the unit with Default an HDMI cable. Assigns the unit's input sources to each key. The assigned input sources can be set separately.

  • Page 85: Network

    Network Configures the network settings. IP Address Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). • Default settings are underlined. DHCP Information Select whether to use a DHCP server. Settings Displays the network information on the unit. Does not use a DHCP server. Configure the network parameters Status The connection status of the NETWORK jack manually.

  • Page 86: Mac Address Filter

    MAC Address Filter Network Standby Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby). Settings • Operation of the AirPlay function (p.56) or the DMC is not limited by this setting. Disables the network standby function.

  • Page 87: Bluetooth

    Network Update Bluetooth Updates the firmware via the network. Configures the BLUETOOTH settings. Perform Update Bluetooth Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s firmware via the network” (p.92). Enables/disables the BLUETOOTH function (p.52). Settings Firmware Version Disables the BLUETOOTH function.

  • Page 88: Language

    Language Select an on-screen menu language. • Default settings are underlined. Settings English English 日本語 Japanese Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Русский Russian Italiano Italian 中文 Chinese • Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information (such as song titles) cannot be displayed. •...

  • Page 89: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. ADVANCED SETUP menu items Set the unit to standby mode. While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). •...

  • Page 90: Selecting The Remote Control Id (Remote Id)

    Since the unit automatically selects the video signal type so that it matches to the TV, it ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a is unnecessary to change the setting normally. Change the setting only when images unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.

  • Page 91: Updating The Firmware (Update)

    Updating the firmware (UPDATE) CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. UPDATE•••••USB ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from our website. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network.

  • Page 92: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    • To perform the following procedure, your TV must be connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, perform the update from the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu (p.91). SETUP TOP MENU TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU POP-UP/MENU • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. SETUP OPTION OPTION Cursor keys ENTER Cursor keys ENTER •...

  • Page 93: Appendix

    By default, the volume level when the unit last entered standby mode is automatically Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, applied. If you want to fix the volume, use “Initial Volume” in the “Setup” menu to set the register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each volume to be applied when the receiver is turned on (p.81).
  • Page 94 The combination of video/audio input jacks does not match an external device... Use “Audio In” in the “Option” menu to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches the output jack(s) of your external device (p.21). Video and audio are not synchronized... Use “Lipsync”...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    The power does not turn on. consecutively. If the unit is in this condition, the standby indicator nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. on the unit blinks when you try to turn on the power. Hold down z (power) on the front panel for more than 15 seconds to initialize The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
  • Page 96 Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.4). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit cannot be controlled using the remote The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit.

  • Page 97: 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 “Signal Info”...

  • Page 98: 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. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.18).

  • Page 99: 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. To select monaural FM radio reception “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Mono” FM radio reception is weak or noisy. (p.48).

  • Page 100: Usb And Network

    USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The unit does not detect the USB device. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

  • Page 101: Bluetooth

    Problem Cause Remedy Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood Turn off these devices. might disturb the wireless communication. Wireless network is not found. Access to the network is restricted by the firewall settings of the Check the firewall setting of the wireless router (access point). wireless router (access point).

  • Page 102: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly. 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.

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a compressed digital audio format developed by DTS, Inc. that supports 7.1-channel and 96 kHz/24-bit audio. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio remains fully compatible with the existing multichannel audio systems that support DTS Digital Surround. This technology is used for audio on Audio decoding format BD (Blu-ray Disc).

  • Page 104: Hdmi And Video Information

    Sampling frequency/Quantization bit HDMI and video information 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 105: Yamaha Technologies

    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 • BLUETOOTH devices that support A2DP can be used.

  • Page 106: File Formats

    File formats Video signal flow USB, PC/NAS Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. Sampling Support for quantization Number of Video device The unit File frequency Bitrate (kbps) gapless bit (bit) channels (kHz)

  • Page 107: Information On Hdmi

    To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after Information on HDMI connecting the TV and playback devices. For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV. HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.

  • Page 108: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    e Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys (e/r) to Audio Return Channel (ARC) select “On” as shown below. ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal to the TV.

  • Page 109: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit HD DVD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...

  • Page 110: Trademarks

    Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby United States and other countries. Laboratories. owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. x.v.Color™ Bluetooth protocol stack (Blue SDK) “x.v.Color”...

  • Page 111: Specifications

    Specifications Input jacks HDMI BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH version ...........Ver. 2.1+EDR • Analog Audio • HDMI Features: Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” Auto Lip Sync, ARC Supported profile ............A2DP Audio x 4 (Audio Return Channel), 3D, 4K Ultra HD Supported codec ............. SBC, AAC •...

  • Page 112: Video Section

    Compatible Decoding Formats • Dynamic Power (IHF) Video Section [U.S.A. and Canada models] • Decoding Format • Video Signal Type Front L/R (8/6/4/2 Ω)........110/130/160/180 W - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus [U.S.A., Canada and Korea models] ......NTSC [Other models] - Dolby Digital [Other models] ..............
  • Page 113 General • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Korea model]..........AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ..........AC 240 V, 50 Hz [U.K. and Europe models]......AC 230 V, 50 Hz [Asia model] ........AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz •...

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Symbols Envelope icon (p) NAS content playback Lock icon (o) Equalizer Network Connection Error indication (front display) Network information Numerics Extra Bass Network Name 2.1-channel system Network Standby 2ch Stereo 4K Ultra HD Firmware update 5.1-channel system FM radio Option menu Frequency step setting Front display information...
  • Page 115 Test Tone Tone Control USB storage device content playback Video/audio input jack combination Virtual CINEMA FRONT Volume scale Wireless (Wi-Fi) Wireless Direct YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer)
  • Page 116 © 2015 Yamaha Corporation YG957B0/EN1...

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