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Yamaha SR-PGB54P Owner's Manual

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RX-V1900
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  • Page 1 RX-V1900 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use IMPORTANT of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
  • Page 3 (http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
  • Page 4 • “ A MASTER ON/OFF” or “ 3 DVD” (example) “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. indicates the name of the parts on the front panel or the remote control. Refer to the attached sheet or the pages at the end of this manual for the information about each position of the parts.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ADVANCED OPERATION Features ..............3 Advanced sound configurations......58 Supplied accessories ..........3 Selecting decoders ........... 58 Getting started ............4 Changing sound field parameter settings....59 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)..66 Quick start guide ............ 5 Operating the MANUAL SETUP menu....66 1 SPEAKER MENU..........
  • Page 6 What you can do with MANUAL SETUP By configuring the parameters in “MANUAL SETUP”, you can adjust a variety of system settings suited for your listening environment. The following is a brief description of some of the useful menus you can configure in “MANUAL SETUP”.

  • Page 7: Features

    5, OUT x 2), Analog audio (IN x 10, OUT x 3) DOCK terminal ◆ Speaker out (7-channel), Pre out (7-channel), Subwoofer out, ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock Presence out, Zone 2/Zone 3 out ◆ Discrete multi-channel input (6 or 8-channel)

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control ■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) Caution The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local voltage BEFORE plugging the power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this unit and create a potential fire hazard.

  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right Preparation: Check the items speaker Video monitor Subwoofer Front left In these steps, you need the following supplied Surround right speaker speaker...
  • Page 10 QUICK START GUIDE Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel Step 1: Set up your speakers (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Front speakers and center speaker Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.

  • Page 11: Connect Dvd Player And Other Components

    ☞ P. 19 • Other components ☞ P. 21 • External amplifier • Multi-format player or external ☞ P. 22 decoder • Yamaha iPod universal dock or Digital coaxial ☞ P. 22 Bluetooth wireless audio receiver audio output jack Digital coaxial audio ☞...
  • Page 12 Quick start guide Step 3: Turn on the power and start To set this unit to the standby mode, press B MAIN ZONE ON/OFF. playback Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.”...

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Rear panel HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA MONITOR OUT BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT MONITOR OUT BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT AC IN 75Ω UNBAL. S VIDEO VIDEO SPEAKERS (PLAY) CD-R (REC) PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 WRENCH HOLDER REMOTE CBL/ SURROUND BACK/ CENTER BI-AMP SINGLE CENTER FRONT(6CH)

  • Page 14: Placing Speakers

    Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. • 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback of the high definition digital audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) with sound field programs. • We recommend that you add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. 7.1-channel speaker layout 30˚...

  • Page 15: Speaker Types

    (page 68). Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in bitstreams and multi-channel PCM sources.

  • Page 16: Connecting Speakers

    Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (page 25). •...
  • Page 17 Connections ■ 6.1-channel speaker connection Surround back speaker Presence speakers Subwoofer (page 11) or Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 91) Center speaker SPEAKERS PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 CENTER SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP SINGLE SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3 WOOFER PRE OUT FRONT Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 91) Right...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Connecting the banana plug (Except U.K., Europe, Asia and Korea models) Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the Tighten the knob using the supplied speaker cable together to prevent short circuits.

  • Page 19: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected. ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 20: Information On Hdmi

    Connections Information on HDMI™ This unit has four HDMI input jacks and one HDMI output jack for digital audio and video signal input/output. ■ HDMI jack and cable plug • Refer to the instruction manuals of the input source component, and set the component appropriately.

  • Page 21: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow ■ Video signal flow Input Output Input Output HDMI HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO Analog Digital Video Through conversion Note • To set the video conversion or change other video settings, configure the “VIDEO MENU”...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Tv Monitor Or Projector

    Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector To select the types of the audio signals output at the HDMI OUT jack, configure the “HDMI AUDIO” setting (page 72). Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 23: Connecting Other Components

    Connections Connecting other components ■ Connecting audio and video components This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected. HDMI can transmit both digital audio and video over a single HDMI cable. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Jacks Used For Audio/Video Connections

    Connections Jacks used for audio and video connections Recommended connections are indicated by boldface. When connecting a recording component, you need to make additional connections for recording (signal transmission from this unit to the recording component). Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 25: Connecting An External Amplifier

    Connections Jacks to connect Component Signal type On component On this unit Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (VCR IN) Video S-video out S VIDEO (VCR IN) Video out (composite) VIDEO (VCR IN) Audio recording Audio in (analog) AUDIO (VCR OUT) Video recording S-video in S VIDEO (VCR OUT)
  • Page 26 SINGLE (SB) jack. This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth • To output surround back channel signals at these jacks, set wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately).
  • Page 27 MEMORY MODE MONO BAND INFO INPUT ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS STRAIGHT MAIN ZONE MULTI ZONE antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or EFFECT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 YPAO SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL ON/OFF service center about outdoor antennas.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connections Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna Connecting the power cable ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the AC power cable into an AC wall outlet. AC IN Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna Insert...

  • Page 29: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Connections Setting the speaker impedance Turning this unit on and off ■ Turning on this unit Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER Press A MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this inward to the ON position.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Display

    Connections Front panel display DOCK V-AUX VCR DVR CBL/SAT BD/HD DVD MD/CD-R CD PHONO MULTI CH TUNER SILENT TUNED STEREO YPAO PRESET CINEMA AUTO MEMORY VOLUME PTY HOLD EON VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC ENHANCER DISCRETE MATRIX L C R DIGITAL PLUS SLEEP ZONE2 SL LFE SR...

  • Page 31: Using The Remote Control

    Connections Input channel indicators Using the remote control • Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal. The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. • Light up or flash according to the settings of the Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote speakers when this unit is in the automatic setup control sensor on this unit during operation.

  • Page 32: Opening And Closing The Front Panel Door

    Connections Operation mode selector (E) The function of some buttons depends on the operation mode selector position. Operates the amplifier function of this unit. SOURCE Operates the component selected with an input selector button (page 82). Operates the TV (page 81). Notes •...

  • Page 33: Optimizing The Speaker Setting For Your Listening Room

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
  • Page 34 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room It is recommended that you use a tripod (etc.) to affix the Press 8ENTER to display the result. optimizer microphone at the same height as your ears would be when you are seated in your listening position. AUTO SETUP You can use the attached screw of a tripod (etc.) to fix the RESULT...
  • Page 35 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Press 8 l / h repeatedly to toggle between Press 8ENTER to return to the top result the setup result displays. display. Press 8 k / n to toggle between the parameters in the result.

  • Page 36: Advanced Automatic Setup

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Advanced automatic setup • If “E-5:NOISY” appears, you can also select “PROCEED” to ignore the error and carry on the measurement. However, we If you have done all the preparations necessary, follow the recommend that you solve the problem before starting the measurement.

  • Page 37: Reloading The Automatic Setup Parameters

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Reloading the automatic setup Before proceeding next operation Once you perform the next operation, this unit starts the parameters automatic setup procedure in 10 seconds. For more accurate measurements, we recommended that you get out of the room In case you are not satisfied with the speaker setup and or move to the wall where speakers are not around during the sound adjustments made in “MANUAL SETUP”, you can...

  • Page 38: Playback

    Playback Caution Start playback on the selected source Extreme caution should be exercised when you play component or select a broadcast station. back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD • Refer to the instruction manuals for the source encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, component.

  • Page 39: Selecting Audio Input Jacks (Audio Select)

    Playback Selecting audio input jacks Selecting the multi-channel input (AUDIO SELECT) component Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the Use this feature to select the component connected to the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one MULTI CH INPUT jacks (page 22) as the input source.

  • Page 40: Muting The Audio Output

    Playback ■ Audio information Muting the audio output FORMAT Signal format. When this unit cannot detect a digital signal, it automatically switches to Press K MUTE on the remote control to mute the analog input. audio output. Press K MUTE again to resume SAMPLING The number of samples per second taken from the audio output.

  • Page 41: Using The Sleep Timer

    Playback Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set the main zone to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source.

  • Page 42: Sound Field Programs

    This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
  • Page 43 Sound field programs Descriptions of the characteristics of the sound field programs Following indexes indicates the characteristics and trends of each sound field program. Note The characteristics of the sound field programs may differ depending on the settings of the listening room, etc. Size of sound field space (Size) Sound field atmosphere (Atmosphere) Small...
  • Page 44 Sound field programs Hall in Amsterdam Size Small Large V/H balance Vertical Horizontal The large, shoe box shaped hall seats about 2200 around the circle stage. Reflections are rich and pleasing while the sound travels Atmosphere Simple Complex freely. Church in Freiburg Size Small Large...
  • Page 45 Sound field programs ■ For various sources ENTERTAIN ENTERTAIN Sports Size Small Large This program allows the listeners to enjoy stereo sport broadcasts V/H balance Vertical Horizontal and studio variety programs with enriched live feeling. In sports broadcasts, the voices of the commentator and sportscaster are F/R balance Front Rear...
  • Page 46 Sound field programs ■ For movie sources You can select the desired decoder (page 58) used with following sound field program (except “Mono Movie”). MOVIE MOVIE Standard Size Small Large This program create a sound field emphasizing the surrounding V/H balance Vertical Horizontal feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of...

  • Page 47: Stereo Playback

    Sound field programs ■ Stereo playback ■ Using sound field programs without surround speakers STEREO STEREO (Virtual CINEMA DSP) Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA 2ch Stereo DSP sound field programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 field.

  • Page 48: Using Cinema Dsp 3D Mode

    Sound field programs Before performing the following operation, set the operation Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. Using CINEMA DSP 3D mode Enjoying unprocessed input sources CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates the intensive and...

  • Page 49: Using Audio Features

    Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Adjusting the speaker level Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure fidelity sound You can adjust the output level of each speaker while...

  • Page 50: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM tuning Overview Note If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired search the station manually or enter the frequency directly FM/AM station: (page 46). Frequency tuning mode You can search or specify the frequency of the desired •...

  • Page 51: Preset Fm/Am Stations

    FM/AM tuning ■ Manual station preset Before performing the following operations, set the operation Use this feature to store the FM or AM stations. mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Tune into a station. See page 46 for tuning instructions.

  • Page 52: Recalling A Preset Station

    FM/AM tuning ■ Recalling a preset station If the PRESET indicator in the front panel turns off, press ISEARCH MODE (or HSRCH MODE) to turn it on. PRESET F M 8 8 . 9 0 M H z Lights up Note You cannot enter the preset tuning mode if no preset station is set in advance.

  • Page 53: Radio Data System Tuning (Europe And Russia Models Only)

    Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. This unit can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text), CT (clock time), and EON (enhanced other networks) when receiving Radio Data System broadcasting stations.

  • Page 54: Using The Enhanced Other Networks (Eon) Data Service

    Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Using the enhanced other Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to EAMP. networks (EON) data service Displaying the Radio Data System Use this feature to receive the EON (enhanced other networks) data service of the Radio Data System station information network.
  • Page 55 Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Notes • If the signals being received are not strong enough, this unit may not be able to utilize the Radio Data System data. In particular, the RT mode requires a large amount of data and may not be available even when the other Radio Data System display modes are available.

  • Page 56: Using Ipod

    • Some features may not be compatible depending on the model or the software version of your iPod. • Some features may not be compatible depending on the model of your Yamaha iPod universal dock. The following description is based on using YDS-11.
  • Page 57 Note Use this feature to set this unit to repeat one song or a sequence of songs. “Videos” does not appear unless both your iPod and Yamaha Choices: Off, One, All iPod universal dock support the video browsing feature. • Select “Off ” to deactivate this feature.

  • Page 58: Using Bluetooth™ Components

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

  • Page 59: Using Usb Features

    Using USB features Before performing the following operations, set the operation Press J DISPLAY on the remote control. mode selector on the remote control to E SOURCE and then The following display appears in the OSD. press 3 USB. TOP MENU Use this feature to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA files saved on your USB memory device or USB BROWSE...

  • Page 60: Using Shortcut Buttons

    Using USB features ■ PLAY STYLE (Playback styles) Before performing the following operations, set the operation You can shuffle songs in a random order or repeat one mode selector on the remote control to E SOURCE and then specific song or a sequence of songs. press 3 USB.
  • Page 61 Using USB features ■ Select an item by using numeric buttons (1-8) (A) Press one of the numeric button (1-8) (A) to which the desired item is assigned to select the item as the input source. This unit starts the playback of the source assigned to the selected numeric button.

  • Page 62: Advanced Sound Configurations

    Advanced sound configurations Selecting decoders PLIIx Game PLII Game ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) processing for game sources (surround decode mode) sources. The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “SUR.B L/R SP”...

  • Page 63: Changing Sound Field Parameter Settings

    Advanced sound configurations ■ Selecting decoders for multi-channel Changing sound field parameter sources settings If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, settings.
  • Page 64 Advanced sound configurations Adjust “DSP LEVEL” as follows: • Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary to change other sound field Increase the value of “DSP LEVEL” when program parameter settings. • the effect sound of the selected sound field •...

  • Page 65: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    Advanced sound configurations ■ Sound field parameter descriptions Use the following sound field parameters to customize the sound field programs in detail. To change sound field parameter settings, see page 59 for details. Sound field parameter Features INIT.DLY Initial delay. Presence, surround, and surround back sound field initial delay. Changes the apparent size of the sound field by adjusting the delay between the direct sound and the first P.INIT.DLY reflection heard by the listener.
  • Page 66 Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter Features LIVENESS Liveness. Surround and surround back liveness. Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. The early reflections of a sound S.LIVENESS source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which SB LIVENESS...
  • Page 67 Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter Features REV.DELAY Reverberation delay. Adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you feel as if you are in a larger acoustic environment. Control range: 0 to 250 ms Source sound (dB)

  • Page 68: Effect Level

    Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter Features EFFECT LEVEL Straight and 7-channel Compressed Music Enhancer effect level. The high-frequency signals of some sources may be emphasized too much. In this case, set the effect level to “LOW”. (“Straight Enhancer” and “7ch Enhancer”...
  • Page 69 Advanced sound configurations ■ Decoder parameter descriptions Use the following decoder parameters to customize the specific decoders in detail. Decoder parameter Features PANORAMA Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music panorama. Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect.

  • Page 70: Customizing This Unit (Manual Setup)

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) The “MANUAL SETUP” menu allows you to manually adjust speaker and system parameters using the remote control. For the complete menu structure, see “SET MENU tree” (page 115). The initial factory settings are indicated in bold under each parameter. Operating the MANUAL SETUP Press 8 k / n repeatedly and then press 8 ENTER to select and enter the desired...

  • Page 71: Speaker Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) 1 SPEAKER MENU Measure for the speaker size The woofer section of a speaker is Use this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker – 16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large settings. Most of the “SPEAKER MENU” parameters are –...
  • Page 72 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Speaker level Surround back left/right speakers B)LEVEL SUR.B L/R SP Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and each Choice Descriptions speaker selected in “CONFIG” (page 67). Control range: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB LRGx1 Select this setting when the single surround back...

  • Page 73: Volume Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Speaker distances 2 VOLUME MENU Control range: 0.30 to 24.00 m (1.0 to 80.0 ft) Control step: 0.10 m (0.5 ft) Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume Initial setting: settings. FRONT L/FRONT R/SWFR/PRNS L/PRNS R: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) Adaptive dynamic range control CENTER: 2.60 m (8.5 ft)

  • Page 74: Sound Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Muting type MUTING TYPE 3 SOUND MENU Use this feature to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume (page 36). Use this feature to adjust the audio parameters. Choice Functions ■ Equalizer A)EQUALIZER FULL Mutes all the audio output.
  • Page 75 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Parametric equalizer select PEQ SELECT Choice Functions Use this feature to select the parametric equalizer type that applied to the results of the automatic setup. MIN/AUTO • MIN: Adjusts the dynamic range to narrow when this unit is decoding bitstream signals Choice Functions (except Dolby TrueHD).

  • Page 76: Video Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Audio settings E)AUDIO SET 4 VIDEO MENU Tone bypass TONE BYPASS Use this feature to select whether the audio output Use this feature to adjust the video parameters. bypasses the tone control circuitry when “TREBLE” and “BASS”...

  • Page 77: Input Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) 5 INPUT MENU Notes • The “COMPONENT I/P” parameter appears only when you set Use this menu to adjust the parameters of each input “VIDEO CONV.” to “ON”. source. • If your video monitor does not support analog video signals with 480p/576p of resolution, the SET MENU items may not be Input source Parameter...
  • Page 78 Start pairing START PAIRING press 8k to go in the reverse order: A to Z, 0 to 9, a to z, Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha symbols (#, *, –, +, etc.), space. Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with your Bluetooth component.

  • Page 79: Option Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) 6 OPTION MENU Select the Bluetooth receiver in the Bluetooth device list and then enter the pass Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. key “0000” on the Bluetooth component. ■ Display settings Once this unit completes the pairing successfully, A)DISPLAY SET “Completed”...

  • Page 80: Initial Configuration

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Memory guard Short message display B)MEMORY GUARD SHORT MESSAGE Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to sound field program parameter and other system settings. Use this feature to activate or deactivate the short message display function.
  • Page 81 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Extended surround EXTD SUR. • When you set “AMP” to “BOTH” for either “ZONE 2” or “ZONE 3”, the “AMP” setting for another zone is fixed to Use this feature to designate the extended decoder mode “EXT”.

  • Page 82: Saving And Recalling The System Settings (System Memory)

    Saving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY) ■ Saving by the SET MENU operation Use this feature to save up to six of your favorite settings that can be easily recalled when needed. You can save the You can save the system settings stored in “MEMORY1” following system setting parameters: to “MEMORY6”...

  • Page 83: Loading The System Settings

    Saving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY) Press 8 ENTER to save the current system Press 3 ENTER to select “LOAD”. settings to the selected memory number. The current system settings are displayed. Press H MENU to exit from “SET MENU”. SYSTEM MEMORY LOAD;;;;;;;CURRENT Church in Freiburg...

  • Page 84: Using Examples

    Saving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY) ■ Example 2: Switching the settings for Using examples different room environments The tonal characteristics of the listening room may vary ■ Example 1: Comparing the results of the depending on the situations of the room (for example, automatic setup and manual setup whether the curtains are open or closed), and the settings This unit is equipped with three types of parametric...

  • Page 85: Remote Control Features

    Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (page 83).

  • Page 86: Controlling Other Components

    Remote control features ■ Controlling other components VOLUME [ 1 ] SOURCE to control Set the operation mode selector to PRESET/CH TITLE MENU POWER POWER STANDBY POWER BAND SRCH MODE other components selected with the input selector buttons ENTER MULTI V-AUX PHONO DOCK...

  • Page 87: Setting Remote Control Codes

    Yamaha 00012 Note You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if a Yamaha remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another Yamaha remote control code. Check the remote control code for your component in advance.
  • Page 88 • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes for commercially available audio and video components P-SET (including Yamaha components). If operation is not possible with any of the remote control codes, program the new remote control function using the learning feature (page 85) or use the remote control supplied with the component.

  • Page 89: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls

    Remote control features Programming codes from other Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm (2 remote controls to 4 in) apart from the other remote control on a flat surface so that their infrared You can program remote control codes from other remote transmitters are aimed at each other and controls.

  • Page 90: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    Remote control features Press F SETUP again to exit the setup Edit the name of the control area. To locate the position to edit , press 8l / h. menu. To select a character, press 8k / n. Notes BD/HD •...

  • Page 91: Macro Programming Features

    Remote control features ■ Default macro functions Macro programming features To automatically transmit these Pressing The macro programming feature makes it possible to signals in order macro perform a series of operations with the press of a single button First Second button.
  • Page 92 Remote control features ■ Programming macro operations Press the buttons for the functions you want You can program your own macro to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at the press of a to include in the macro operation in button.

  • Page 93: Clearing Configurations

    Remote control features Clearing configurations Press and hold 8ENTER for about 3 seconds. You can clear all changes made in each function set, such When the clearing is successful, “OK” appears in the as learned functions, macros, renamed control area names display window (4).

  • Page 94: Simplified Remote Control

    Remote control features Simplified remote control Use the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. STANDBY POWER Sets the selected zone to the Turn on the power. STANDBY POWER ☞ P. 25, 92 standby mode. ☞ P. 25, 92 SYSTEM MEMORY SYSTEM MEMORY Save or recall the system...

  • Page 95: Using Multi-Zone Configuration

    Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone 2 and Zone 3 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared signal emitter.

  • Page 96: Controlling Zone 2 Or Zone 3

    Using multi-zone configuration ■ Using the internal amplifiers of this unit Important safety notice The SP1 or SP2 speaker terminals of this Receiver should not be connected to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or more than one loudspeaker per channel. Connection to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or multiple speakers per channel could create an abnormally low impedance load resulting in amplifier damage.
  • Page 97 Using multi-zone configuration ■ Adjusting the front speaker balance of Press DPOWER to turn on the selected Zone 2 or Zone 3 zone. Press ETONE CONTROL repeatedly to select “BALANCE” and then rotate the NPROGRAM Perform the desired operation in the selected zone (page 93).

  • Page 98: Advanced Setup

    Use this feature to set the remote control ID. This feature 6 Ω. The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω is useful when you control multiple Yamaha AV receiver or higher (front speakers only: 4 Ω or higher).
  • Page 99 Advanced setup ■ Parameter initialization INITIALIZE Press FID repeatedly using a ballpoint pen or Use this feature to reset the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. You can select the category of similar object on the remote control to select the parameters to be initialized.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No picture. The output and input for the picture are Set “VIDEO CONV.” to “ON” or connect your source connected to different types of video components in the same way as you connect your jacks. video monitor to this unit.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No sound is heard “SUR. L/R SP” in “CONFIG” is set to Set “SUR. L/R SP” to “SMALL” or “LARGE”. from the surround “NONE”. speakers. Press O STRAIGHT to turn off the “STRAIGHT” This unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode and a monaural source is being played mode.
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page An audio source The audio source component is not Connect the audio source component to the DIGITAL cannot be recorded by connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks. INPUT jacks. the digital recording Some components cannot records Dolby component connected Digital or DTS sources.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting ■ HDMI Problem Cause Remedy page No picture or sound. The number of the connected HDMI Reduce the number of the connected HDMI — components is over the limit. components. HDCP authentication failed. Check that the connected HDMI components support —...
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum does not work or range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off- function properly.
  • Page 106 Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod from your iPod to this unit. universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod.
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting ■ USB Problem Cause Remedy page “Disconnected” is This unit recognized the USB device as Turn this unit off then on again. displayed even when a an illegal device. USB device is present. The music files and The music files and directories are placed Place music files and directories in the FAT area.

  • Page 108: Auto Setup

    Check the speaker connections and placement. The optimizer microphone or OPTIMIZER — MIC jack may be defective. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. E-9:USER CANCEL The “AUTO SETUP” procedure was Run “AUTO SETUP” again. cancelled due to user activity.
  • Page 109 • If warning message “W-2” or “W-3” appears, the adjustments are made, however the adjustment 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.

  • Page 110: Resetting The System

    RESETTING THE SYSTEM Resetting the system Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “SET MENU” parameters. • The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on this unit. To cancel the initialization procedure at any time without making any changes, press A MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF position.

  • Page 111: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Glossary ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) ■ Dolby Digital Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives technical term that involves both a problem and a you completely independent multi-channel audio.

  • Page 112: Dolby Pro Logic Iix

    Glossary ■ Dolby Pro Logic IIx ■ DTS Digital Surround Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a new technology enabling discrete DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog multi-channel playback from 2-channel or multi-channel soundtracks of movies with a 6.1-channel digital sound sources.
  • Page 113 Glossary ■ DTS-HD Master Audio ■ PCM (Linear PCM) DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog technology developed for high-definition disc-based audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without media including HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.
  • Page 114 Glossary ■ “x.v.Color” A color space standard supported by HDMI version 1.3. It is a more extensive color space than sRGB, and allows the expression of colors that could not be expressed before. While remaining compatible with the color gamut of sRGB standards, “x.v.Color”...

  • Page 115: Sound Field Program Information

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or a room with virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what Yamaha has done with the digital sound field processor. ■ CINEMA DSP...

  • Page 116: Parametric Equalizer Information

    PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Parametric equalizer information ■ Q factor This unit employs Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency The width of the specified frequency band is referred to as characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your the Q factor.

  • Page 117: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Tone Control (Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer) BASS Boost/Cut ............±6 dB/50 Hz • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, BASS Turnover Frequency ..........350 Hz Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ........130 W TREBLE Boost/Cut ..........
  • Page 118 Specifications GENERAL • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......AC 120 V, 60 Hz [General and Asia models] ........AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz [China model] ............ AC 220 V, 50 Hz [Korea model] ............ AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ..........

  • Page 119: Set Menu Tree

    SET MENU TREE SET MENU tree Press EMENU on the remote control AUTO SETUP MANUAL SPEAKER CONFIG LFE/BASS OUT SETUP MENU FRONT SP CENTER SP SUR. L/R SP SUR.B L/R SP PRESENCE SP CROSS OVER SUBWOOFER PHASE LEVEL DISTANCE TEST TONE VOLUME ADAPTIVE DRC MENU...
  • Page 120 SET MENU tree BD/HD DVD I/O ASSIGNMENT COMPONENT IN COAXIAL IN CBL/SAT OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN INPUT RENAME VOL. TRIM DECODER MODE V-AUX I/O ASSIGNMENT COMPONENT IN COAXIAL IN OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN INPUT RENAME VOL. TRIM DECODER MODE DOCK INPUT RENAME VOL.

  • Page 121: Index

    Index ■ Numerics AUDIO SELECT, Clearing configurations, initial configuration ......76 remote control ......... 89 1 SPEAKER MENU, Audio select, initial configuration ..76 Clearing preset stations, MANUAL SETUP ......67 Audio settings, SOUND MENU ..72 FM/AM tuning ........ 48 2 VOLUME MENU, Audio signal flow .........17 COAXIAL jacks ........
  • Page 122 Index ■ DIMMER, Display settings ....75 Hall in Munich, sound field program ...39 Dimmer, Display settings ....75 Hall in Vienna, sound field program ..39 Macro programming, Direct frequency tuning, HD DVD player connection ....20 remote control ........87 FM/AM tuning .........
  • Page 123 Index PLII Movie ........... 58 SB INIT.DLY, Sports, sound field program ....41 PLII Music ........... 58 sound field parameter .......61 SR LEVEL, sound field parameter ..63 PLIIx Game .......... 58 SB LEVELSL LEVEL ......63 Standard, sound field program .... 42 PLIIx Movie .........
  • Page 124 Index TV monitor connection ......18 TV, operation mode selector ....28 ■ Unit for the speaker distance adjustment ........68 UNIT, speaker distance ......68 Unprocessed input source listening ..44 ■ VCR connection ........21 Vertical dialogue position, sound field parameter ......

  • Page 125: (At The End Of This Manual) Front Panel

    ■ Front panel PURE DIRECT VOLUME AUDIO TONE SEARCH STEREO/ SELECT CONTROL ENTER PRESET/TUNING MEMORY MODE MONO BAND INFO INPUT ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS STRAIGHT MAIN ZONE MULTI ZONE EFFECT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 YPAO SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL ON/OFF...

  • Page 126: Remote Control

    ■ Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO DOCK HD DVD CD-R TUNER SOURCE SELECT MACRO SETUP MODE ZONE SYSTEM MEMORY VOLUME PRESET/CH TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE ENTER PARAMETER RETURN DISPLAY MEMORY MUTE CLASSICAL LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN MOVIE MODE PTY SEEK START STEREO ENHANCER...

  • Page 127: Sound Output In Each Sound Field Program

    Sound output in each sound field program Front left speaker Surround left speaker Surround back right speaker Center speaker Surround right speaker Presence left speaker Front right speaker Surround back left speaker Presence right speaker Speaker from which no sound is being output Speaker from which sound is being output Speaker settings Speaker settings...
  • Page 128 PL x : OFF PL x : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input. Input audio source Program 2-channel 2-channel (stereo) 5.1-channel* 6.1/7.1-channel* (monaural) CLASSICAL Hall in Munich Hall in Vienna Hall in Amsterdam Church in Freiburg Chamber LIVE/CLUB Village Vanguard Warehouse Loft Cellar Club...

  • Page 129: Gpl/Lgpl

    GPL/LGPL ■ GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print Version 2, June 1991 such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
  • Page 130 It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author Gnomovision comes with property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the sole ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY;...
  • Page 131 However, the Lesser license provides advantages in certain special circumstances. written entirely by you; rather, the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Library. For example, on rare occasions, there may be a special need to encourage the widest possible use of a certain library, so that it becomes a de-facto standard.
  • Page 132 d) If distribution of the work is made by offering access to copy from a Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Library specifies a version designated place, offer equivalent access to copy the above specified number of this License which applies to it and “any later version”, you have the option materials from the same place.

  • Page 133: List Of Remote Control Codes

    List of remote control codes 03301 FINLUX 00401, 01401, INDIANA 00401 CHANGHONG 09701 01501, 04401, INFINITY 00801 ACURA 00101 CHING TAI 00101, 01201 06801 INGELEN 02201 ADDISON 01201, 01601, CHUN YUN 00001, 00101, FIRSTAR 00101, 03101 INNO HIT 06801 08401 01201, 02701 FIRSTLINE 00101, 03301,...
  • Page 134 03201, 04101 SAMBERS 06801 T + A 05501 05801, 07901 PAUSA 00101 SAMPO 00101, 00301, TACICO 00101, 01201, YAMAHA 00301, 01801, PENNEY 00301, 00501, 01201, 01301, 02601 08301, 10001, 00601, 00901, 02001, 02501, TAI YI 00101 11001, 13501, 02101, 02601,...
  • Page 135 YAPSHE 03401 DYNATECH 00002 LENCO 02102 PATHE MARCONI YOKO 00401, 03701 ELCATECH 01402 LEYCO 01402 00602 ZENITH 00201, 01201, ELECTROHOME 00402, 00702, PENNEY 00302, 00402, 02601, 05801 00402 00902, 02902 00702, 02002, ELECTROPHONIC LLOYD’S 00002 03702, 04202 00402 LOEWE 00402, 01502, PENTAX 00702 EMEREX...
  • Page 136 ALPHASTAR 02504 MAGNAVOX 02004, 02204 XR-1000 00002, 00302, AMSTRAD 03004 MANHATTAN 01404, 03804, AIWA 00605 01402 ASTON 00304, 05004 04204 ARCAM 00605 YAMAHA 00602 ASTRO 00604 MARANTZ 00704 AUDIO RESEARCH YAMISHI 01402 ATSAT 06404 MEDIASAT 03104 00605 YOKAN 01402 AVALON...
  • Page 137 00406, 00407, ALCO 03810 YAMAHA (iPod) THORENS 00605 00507, 00607, ANAM 04310 05310 THULE 00605 01006, 01506, APEX DIGITAL01810 YAMAHA (TUNER ID1) UNIVERSUM 00605 01606, 05306 AUDIOLAB 01510 04910 VICTOR 00505 POLK AUDIO 00706 AUDIOTRONIC01510 YAMAHA (TUNER ID2) WARDS 00605 PROSCAN...
  • Page 138 HARMAN/KARDON 00111 MAGNAVOX 00111 MARANTZ 00111 MYRYAD 00111 OPTIMUS 00011 PHILIPS 00111 PIONEER 00011 POLK AUDIO 00111 00011 REVOX 00111 SANSUI 00111 SONY 00211 THORENS 00111 WARDS 00011 YAMAHA 00311, 00411...
  • Page 139 Printed in Malaysia WP38630 © 2008 Yamaha Corporation All rights reserved.
  • Page 140 RTKABGLE RX-V1900 The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emploi. Die umkreisten Zahlen und Buchstaben entsprechen denen in der Bedienungsanleitung. Inringade nummer och bokstäver motsvarar de som anges i bruksanvisningen. I manuali e le lettere dell’alfabeto corrispondono a quelli nel Manuale di istruzioni.
  • Page 141 ■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/ Telecomando/Mando a distancia/Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУ/ 遥控器 / 리모콘 POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO DOCK HD DVD CD-R TUNER SOURCE SELECT MACRO SETUP MODE ZONE SYSTEM MEMORY VOLUME PRESET/CH TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE ENTER PARAMETER RETURN DISPLAY...

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