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• This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.
• This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.
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• Read the supplied booklet "Quick Start Guide" before using the unit.

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual • This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home. • This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit. • Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.
  • Page 2 CONTENTS 4 Connecting the radio antennas............30 BEFORE USING THE UNIT FM/AM antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)............30 Accessories....................5 DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)................30 5 Preparing for connecting to a network........... 31 How to use this manual................
  • Page 3 Selecting the sound mode..............51 Playing back more high-quality sounds with bi-amp connections ........................81 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D).................... 52 Enjoying unprocessed playback............................54 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections................81 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)....................55 Playing back music in multiple rooms..........
  • Page 4 Error indications on the front display..........126 Glossary....................127 Audio information................................127 HDMI and video information............................128 Network information................................. 129 Yamaha technologies................................ 129 Supported devices and file formats............ 130 Supported devices................................130 File formats.................................... 130 Video signal flow.................. 131 Information on HDMI................132 HDMI Control..................................

  • Page 5: Before Using The Unit

    BEFORE USING THE UNIT Accessories How to use this manual Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • The illustrations of the main unit used in this manual are of the U.S.A. model, unless otherwise specified. £ AM antenna (except for U.K., Europe, £...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Remote control The supplied remote control is used as follows. Insert the batteries Insert the batteries the right way round. Operating range of the remote control Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit The unit is equipped with full of useful functions. Change the input source and Wide variety of supported favorite settings with one touch content via network Supports 2- to 7.1-channel (SCENE) speaker system When the unit is connected to a network by establishing a wired or wireless connection, you can The SCENE function allows you to select the input...

  • Page 8: Hdmi Control

    The ECO mode (power saving Connecting various devices Surround playback with 5 function) allows you to create an speakers placed in front A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks eco-friendly home theater system on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as You can enjoy the surround sound even when the BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), surround speakers are placed in front.
  • Page 9 • Blu-ray player fundamental control information, or easily configure the settings using the 2) Setup support guide on-screen menu. • Seamless control between the Yamaha AV Receiver – Automatic network setup of HDMI, power amp and Blu-ray player assign, etc.
  • Page 10 Application for smartphone / tablets "MusicCast CONTROLLER" MusicCast CONTROLLER is an application that allows you to link a MusicCast compatible device to other MusicCast compatible devices in other rooms and play them back simultaneously. This app lets you use your smartphone or other mobile device instead of the remote control to easily select music to play back as well as configure the unit and MusicCast compatible devices.

  • Page 11: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions The part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows. Front panel YPAO MIC DIRECT INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET TUNING INPUT VOLUME SCENE BD/DVD RADIO PHONES TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA (CONNECT) AUDIO...

  • Page 12: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY A - DRC ENHANCER YPAO VOL. VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL SB SBR HDMI A-DRC Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.88) is working. Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear panel (TV) ( U.S.A. model) AV jacks ▪ The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white AUDIO jacks on the actual product to prevent improper connections. For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.27). MONITOR OUT jack HDMI OUT jack For connecting to a TV and outputting video signals...

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter Menu operation keys Cursor keys Transmits infrared signals. Select a menu or the parameter. z (receiver power) key ENTER Confirms a selected item. SLEEP HDMI RETURN Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Returns to the previous screen. SLEEP key External device operation keys Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min,...

  • Page 15: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers..........................(p.16) Connecting speakers........................(p.23) Connecting a TV/playback devices....................(p.25) Connecting the radio antennas....................... (p.30) Preparing for connecting to a network................... (p.31) Connecting the power cable......................(p.32) Selecting an on-screen menu language..................(p.33) Configuring the necessary speaker settings................... (p.34) Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)..............

  • Page 16: Placing Speakers

    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. Notice ▪ U.S.A. and Canada models only Under its default settings, the unit is configured for -ohm speakers. When connecting -ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to Ω...

  • Page 17: Typical Speaker Layouts

    Typical speaker layouts Note 5.1.2-channel system (using presence speakers) ▪ . . -channel denotes standard . -channel plus for overhead speaker channels . For details on how to place overhead speakers presence speakers , see Presence speaker layout p. This speaker system uses the presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional ▪...
  • Page 18 Note 7.1-channel system ▪ When using only one surround back speaker . -channel system , place it straight behind the listening position middle of 6 and 7 in the diagram . This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to ▪...

  • Page 19: Other Speaker Layouts

    Other speaker layouts The following speaker layouts are also available. 5.1-channel system 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) 3.1.2 system (using surround speakers) 101 to 301 101 to 301 Note Note Note ▪ You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker You can also play back Dolby Atmos and DTS:X contents with this ▪...
  • Page 20 3.1-channel system 2.1-channel system Note Note In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you to In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you to play back an input source in another room Zone B .

  • Page 21: Presence Speaker Layout

    Presence speaker layout Dolby Enabled SP Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers. The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height, Overhead This utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only and Dolby Enabled SP).

  • Page 22: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Setting the speaker impedance Notes on installation of ceiling speakers When installing presence speakers to a ceiling, install them just above the listening (U.S.A. and Canada models only) position, or the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers.

  • Page 23: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1- and 7.1-channel system as an example. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1‑channel system. Notice ▪...

  • Page 24: Connecting Speaker Cables

    Connecting speaker cables Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminals of the Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer. unit and the speaker to each other, and the other is for the positive (+) terminals. If the Audio pin cable wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the AU DI O...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Tv/Playback Devices

    Connecting a TV/playback devices The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks AUDIO jacks Video jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on (Stereo L/R jacks) VIDEO jacks how to connect a Bluetooth device or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV Composite video connection When connecting any video device with a video pin cable, connect the TV to the Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack.

  • Page 27: Connecting Video Devices (Such As Bd/Dvd Players)

    Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) Composite video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, set-top boxes (STBs) and game coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the consoles to the unit.
  • Page 28 Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Press OPTION. If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your SLEEP HDMI video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. AUDIO You can connect a video device that has the following video/audio output jacks.

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

    Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting to the jack on the front panel Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following audio players to the unit.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    Connecting the radio antennas FM/AM antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Australia DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia and Russia models) models) Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to the unit and fix the antenna ends to a wall. DAB/FM antenna Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.

  • Page 31: Preparing For Connecting To A Network

    Preparing for connecting to a network Note Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. ▪ If you are using a router that supports DHCP, you do not need to configure any network settings for the unit, as the network parameters such as the IP address will be assigned automatically to it.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting the power cable After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable. The unit (rear) To an AC wall outlet...

  • Page 33: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    Selecting an on-screen menu language Select the desired on-screen menu language. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. Note The information on the front display is provided in English only. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

  • Page 34: Configuring The Necessary Speaker Settings

    Configuring the necessary speaker settings If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using surround back speakers (p.18), bi-amp connection (p.81) or Zone B speakers (p.82) •...

  • Page 35: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position and connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then connect it to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.
  • Page 36 To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. and press ENTER. The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately. Note To stop the measurement temporarily, press RETURN and follow the procedure in Error messages p.

  • Page 37: Error Messages

    (E-8:NO SIGNAL) cannot detect test tones. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select the desired operation. nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. To exit the YPAO measurement: E-9:User Cancel The measurement has been Retry or exit YPAO as necessary.

  • Page 38: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the Warning message Cause Remedy measurement results by following on-screen instructions. Check the cable connections (+/-) of the problem speaker. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings.

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Network Wirelessly

    Connecting to a network wirelessly Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing Connecting without a wireless router (access point) a wireless connection. Connect a mobile device to the unit directly. Note When you connect the unit to a router with a network cable, you need not do this procedure. You can use the application for smartphone / tablet “AV CONTROLLER”...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Unit To A Wireless Network

    Connecting the unit to a wireless network Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Network Connection” and press ENTER. There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network. Select a connection method according to your environment. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Wireless(Wi-Fi)” and press •...
  • Page 41 Using the WPS button configuration On the iOS device, select the unit as the AirPlay speaker in the Wi- Fi screen. You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button. iOS 10 (example of English version) Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.
  • Page 42 Using other connection methods Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired connection method and press ENTER. If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings. Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.
  • Page 43 Searching for an access point Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the security key. If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points. After a while, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 44 Setting up the wireless connection manually Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Security” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select the encryption method. If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection Choices setting screen appears on the TV. You need to setup the SSID (network name), encryption method and security key None, WEP, WPA-PSK(AES), Mixed Mode for your network.

  • Page 45: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)

    Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly Using the WPS PIN code (Wireless Direct) If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen. Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired access point Note and press ENTER.
  • Page 46 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the security key. Enter either 8 to 63 character string, or 64 hexadecimal digits. When finished entering the key, select “OK” to return to the previous screen. Note Before proceeding to the next step, record the following information. These information will be needed to configure the Wi-Fi setting of a mobile device.

  • Page 47: Setting The Musiccast

    Setting the MusicCast MusicCast is a brand new wireless musical solution from Yamaha, allowing you to Tap the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” application icon on your share music among all of your rooms with a variety of devices. You can enjoy music mobile device and tap “Setup”.

  • Page 48: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Enjoying playback Start playback on the external device or select a radio station. Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) For details on the following operations, see the corresponding pages. connected to the unit.

  • Page 49: Switching Information On The Front Display

    Currently input source Item Switching information on the front display HDMI Input (input source name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Press INFO repeatedly to select between the various display Decoder (decoder name*) items. AUDIO Bluetooth LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album name), DSP SLEEP...

  • Page 50: Selecting A Registered Scene

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

  • Page 51: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode I want to enjoy pure high fidelity sounds. The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound •...

  • Page 52: Enjoying Stereoscopic Sound Fields (Cinema Dsp 3D)

    You’ll never get tired listening The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original for long periods.

  • Page 53: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC) Sound programs suitable for stereo playback (STEREO) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. You can select stereo playback. This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 Use this program to mix down multichannel sources to 2 channels. When seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing.

  • Page 54: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    Enjoying unprocessed playback SLEEP HDMI ZONE A ZONE A ZONE B ZONE B AUDIO BLUETOOTH You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. ZONE A ZONE B SCENE SCENE SCENE RADIO RADIO RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME Playing back in original channels (straight decode) TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU...

  • Page 55: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)

    Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source Enhancer) with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display).

  • Page 56: Listening To Fm/Am Radio (Except For U.k., Europe, Australia And Russia Models)

    Listening to FM/AM radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from Press TUNING repeatedly to set a frequency. registered radio stations. Note Hold down the key for about a second to search stations automatically. If you cannot obtain good reception on the radio, adjust the direction of the FM/AM antennas.

  • Page 57: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    Registering favorite radio stations (presets) To start the Auto Preset process, press ENTER. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, “SEARCH” appears during Auto Preset you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED...

  • Page 58: Selecting A Preset Station

    Registering a radio station manually Selecting a preset station Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Follow “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.56) to tune into Press FM or AM to select “TUNER”...
  • Page 59 Clearing preset stations Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “Preset” and press ENTER. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL.

  • Page 60: Preparing The Dab Tuning

    Listening to DAB radio (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound and more Preparing the DAB tuning stable reception compared to analog signals. The unit can also receive DAB+ (an upgraded version of DAB) that allows for more stations using MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 Before tuning into DAB radio stations, follow the procedure below to perform an initial audio codec, which has a more efficient transmission method.

  • Page 61: Selecting A Dab Radio Station For Reception

    Note Selecting a DAB radio station for reception ▪ Off Air appears when the selected DAB radio station is currently not available. ▪ When the unit is receiving a secondary station, appears next to DAB . You can select a DAB radio station from the stations stored by the initial scan. Secondary station Press DAB to select the DAB band.

  • Page 62: Registering Favorite Dab Radio Stations (Presets)

    LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE Registering favorite DAB radio stations (presets) SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL 01:BBC Radio 4 SB SBR You can register up to 40 DAB radio stations as presets. Once you have registered Preset number stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers.

  • Page 63: Displaying The Dab Information

    Displaying the DAB information Clearing preset DAB radio stations Clear DAB radio stations registered to the preset numbers. The unit can receive various types of DAB information when it is tuned into a DAB radio station. Press DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. Tune into the desired DAB radio station.

  • Page 64: Checking Reception Strength Of Each Dab Channel Label

    Frequency Channel label Checking reception strength of DAB frequency information 232.496 MHz each DAB channel label The unit supports Band III (174 to 240 MHz) only. 234.208 MHz Frequency Channel label 235.776 MHz You can check reception strength of each DAB channel 237.488 MHz 174.928 MHz label (0 [none] to 100 [best]).

  • Page 65: Selecting A Frequency For Reception

    Listening to FM radio (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) Note You can tune into an FM radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. ▪ You can switch between Stereo stereo and Mono monaural for FM radio reception from FM Mode p.

  • Page 66: Auto Preset

    Registering an FM radio station manually To start the Auto Preset process, press ENTER. Select an FM radio station manually and register it to a preset number. “SEARCH” appears during Auto Preset Follow “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.56) to tune into LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED...
  • Page 67 Selecting a preset FM radio station Clearing preset FM radio stations Tune into a registered FM radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear FM radio stations registered to the preset numbers. Press FM to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press FM to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 68: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The unit can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text” and “Clock Time”, when it is tuned into a Radio Data System broadcasting station.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Music Stored On A Bluetooth® Device

    Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device You can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) on Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit the unit. Also, you can enjoy audio played back on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/ headphones.

  • Page 70: Enjoying Audio Using Bluetooth® Speakers/Headphones

    Enjoying audio using Bluetooth® speakers/ headphones Follow the procedure below to establish a Bluetooth connection between Bluetooth speakers/headphones and the unit. Use the input selection keys on the remote control to select an input source. Select an input source other than Bluetooth. Press SETUP.

  • Page 71: 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 Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents on the unit via network. iTunes Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPhone music contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPhone.
  • Page 72 Note Playback screen ▪ The playback screen is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. ▪ You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPhone by setting Network Standby p. in the Setup menu to On .

  • Page 73: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. Playback of USB storage device contents Note For details on playable USB devices, see Supported devices and file formats p. Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback.
  • Page 74 Browse screen Playback screen List name Status indicators Contents list Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.75) and playback status (such as play/pause). Displays the list of USB storage device contents. Use the cursor keys to select an Playback information item and press ENTER to confirm the selection. Item number/total Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.
  • Page 75 Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents. When “USB” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or “Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER. Note ▪...

  • Page 76: 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 a PC or a NAS with other DLNA server software Note installed ▪ To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router p. .

  • Page 77: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playback of PC music contents Browse screen Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Note ▪ Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.
  • Page 78 Playback screen Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for the playback of PC music content. When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or “Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER. Note ▪...

  • Page 79: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Browse screen Note ▪ Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.

  • Page 80: Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations

    Registering favorite Internet radio stations Playback screen You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the “Favorites” folder. Note Station You can also register up to favorite USB, Bluetooth and network contents as shortcuts p. Registering the station with the Option menu Follow the procedure below to register your favorite station to the “Favorites”...

  • Page 81: Connecting Front Speakers That Support Bi-Amp Connections

    Playing back more high-quality sounds with bi-amp connections Using the four internal amplifiers for front speakers allows you to have more high- The unit (rear) quality sounds. (TV) For example, you can use 2-way bi-amp speakers with a woofer and tweeter for front speakers.

  • Page 82: Playing Back Music In Multiple Rooms

    Playing back music in multiple rooms The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the Connecting Zone B speakers unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B). For example, you can turn on Zone A (turn off Zone B) when you are in the living room, Connect the device that will be used in Zone B to the unit.

  • Page 83: Operating The Zone B

    Operating the Zone B Use the input selection keys to select an input source. SLEEP HDMI Basic playback procedure AUDIO SLEEP SLEEP BLUETOOTH HDMI ZONE A ZONE B Slide the Zone switch to “ZONE B”. SCENE RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME AUDIO Input selection keys SLEEP...
  • Page 84 Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Adjusting the volume for Zone B separately Zone B You can separately adjust the volume for Zone B using the remote control when “ZoneB Volume” (p.103) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Async.”. If you are bothered by volume difference between Zone A/B, follow the procedure below to adjust the volume for Zone B.

  • Page 85: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Registering favorite items (shortcut) Registering an item Select a desired item and register it to a shortcut number. You can register up to 40 favorite USB, Bluetooth and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut numbers. Play back a song or a radio station to be registered.
  • Page 86 Note Recalling a registered item ▪ No Presets appears when no items are registered. Recall a registered item by selecting the shortcut number. ▪ The registered item cannot be recalled in the following cases. – A USB storage device which contains the registered item is not connected to this unit. Press BLUETOOTH, NET or USB.

  • Page 87: Option Menu Items

    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. Note ▪...
  • Page 88 Item Function Page Tone Control (Tone Control) Automatically registers FM radio stations with strong p.57, Auto Preset Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) signals as presets. p.65 Preset (Preset) individually. p.59, Clear Preset Clear radio stations registered to preset numbers. p.63, Choices p.67...
  • Page 89 Enhancer (Enhancer) Lipsync (Lipsync) Enables/disables the adjustment configured in “Lipsync” (p.101) in the “Setup” menu. Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.55). Note Note This setting is applied separately to each input source. ▪ This setting is applied separately to each input source. ▪...
  • Page 90 Audio In (Audio In) Combines the video jack of the selected input source with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. • Connecting a playback device that supports HDMI video output, but not HDMI audio output Input sources HDMI 1-4, AV 1-3...

  • Page 91: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup Menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV To exit from the menu, press SETUP. screen. Note ▪ Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.

  • Page 92: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. p.94 Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. p.94 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. p.94 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. p.95 Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
  • Page 93 Menu Item Function Page CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. p.101 DSP Parameter Center Spread Selects whether to spread the center channel signals to left and right when 2-channel source is played. p.101 Center Image Adjusts the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field. p.101 Select Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output.

  • Page 94: Speaker

    Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Subwoofer Note Default settings are underlined. Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. Settings Configuration Select this option when a subwoofer is connected. The subwoofer will produce LFE (low-frequency effect) channel audio Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. and low-frequency components from other channels.
  • Page 95 Center Surround Back Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Selects whether or not surround back speakers are connected and their sizes. Settings Settings Select this option for small speakers. Select this option when one small speaker is connected. Small Small x1 The subwoofer or front speakers will produce center channel low-...
  • Page 96 Layout Subwoofer Phase Selects a presence layout when presence speakers are used. This setting Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, facilitates the optimization of the sound field effect. switch the subwoofer phase. Settings Settings Select this option when presence speakers are installed on the front...
  • Page 97 Virtual CINEMA FRONT Level Adjusts the volume of each speaker. Selects whether to use the front 5-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) configuration. Choices Settings Front L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Surround Back L, Surround Back R, Presence L, Presence R, Subwoofer Disables the front 5-channel speaker configuration.
  • Page 98 Manual equalizer adjustment Set “EQ Select” to “GEQ”. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Channel” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select the desired speaker channel. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired band (frequency) and the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the gain. Setting range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB To exit from the menu, press SETUP.

  • Page 99: Hdmi

    HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. Standby Through Note Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the Default settings are underlined. unit is in standby mode. If this function is set to “On” or “Auto”, you can use the input selection keys (HDMI 1–4) to select an HDMI input even when the unit is in standby HDMI Control mode (the standby indicator on the unit blinks).
  • Page 100 Standby Sync SCENE Select whether to use HDMI control to link the unit's standby mode to the TV's power Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connected Settings to the unit via HDMI automatically works as follows, with a scene selection.

  • Page 101: Sound

    Sound Configures the audio output settings. Lipsync Note Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Default settings are underlined. Note You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in Lipsync Lipsync in the Option DSP Parameter menu. Configures the surround decoder settings. Select CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output.
  • Page 102 Dialogue Lift Dialogue Adjusts the volume of dialogue sounds. Adjusts the perceived height of dialogue sounds. If the dialogue sounds as if it is coming from below the TV screen, you can raise its perceived height by increasing Dialogue Level this setting.
  • Page 103 Max Volume Volume Configures the volume settings. Sets the limit value of the volume. Setting range Scale -30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB [50.0 to 95.0 (5.0 increments), Switches the scale of the volume display. 97.0] Settings Initial Volume Displays the volume in the “dB”...

  • Page 104: Auto Power Standby

    Configures the power supply settings. Note 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 and 20 minutes the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.

  • Page 105: Function

    Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. Procedure to rename manually Note Default settings are underlined. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an input source to be renamed. Input Rename Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Manual” and press Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.

  • Page 106: Memory Guard

    Input Skip Dimmer Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT knob. Adjusts the brightness of the front display. Setting range You can select the desired input source quickly by using this function. Input sources -4 to 0 (higher to brighten) HDMI 1-4, AV 1-3, AUX, AUDIO 1-3, TUNER, NET, Bluetooth, USB Note The front display may become dark when ECO Mode p.
  • Page 107 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 an Default HDMI cable. Assigns the unit's input sources to each key. The assigned input sources can be set separately.

  • Page 108: Network

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

  • Page 109: Mac Address Filter

    MAC Address Filter DMC Control Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether to allow DLNA-compatible Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback. Note Settings Operation of the AirPlay function p. or the DMC is not limited by this setting.

  • Page 110: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Network Name Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network Configures the Bluetooth settings. devices. Bluetooth Procedure Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (p.69). Press ENTER to enter the name edit screen. Settings Disables the Bluetooth function. Use the cursor keys and ENTER key to edit the name, and then Enables the Bluetooth function.

  • Page 111: Language

    Language Audio Send Configures the Bluetooth settings when the unit is used as the Bluetooth audio Select an on-screen menu language. transmitter. Note Default settings are underlined. Transmitter Settings Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. When this function is enabled, you can enjoy audio played back on the unit using English English Bluetooth speakers/headphones (p.70).

  • Page 112: 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. Note Default settings are underlined. While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press Item Function Page...

  • Page 113: Selecting The Remote Control Id (Remote Id)

    Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: Selects the format of signals input/output at the unit when HDMI 4K compatible TV and ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with playback device are connected to the unit.

  • Page 114: Dts Format Notification Setting (Dts Mode)

    DTS Format Notification Setting (DTS MODE) Updating the firmware (UPDATE) LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL DTS MODE•MODE1 UPDATE•••••USB SB SBR...

  • Page 115: 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 front display, press z (power) on the front panel. update from the ADVANCED SETUP menu p. ▪ For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. The firmware update is complete. Note Updating the unit’s firmware at power off...
  • Page 116 To start the firmware update, press ENTER. After the firmware update is complete, the unit will turn off automatically. Note ▪ The firmware update can be started by pressing INFO on the front panel. ▪ The unit turns off automatically without performing the firmware update if two minutes pass after the screen to confirm the firmware update is displayed.

  • Page 117: Appendix

    (p.103). When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, I want to fix the volume when turning on the unit...
  • Page 118 I want to hear audio from the TV speakers... Use “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to enable audio output from the TV speakers (p.99). I want to change the on-screen menu language... Use “Language” in the “Setup” menu to select a language from English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese (p.33).

  • Page 119: 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 reboot the The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.

  • Page 120: Audio

    Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.6). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or The unit cannot be controlled using the remote Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit.
  • Page 121 Problem Cause Remedy When “Power Amp Assign” in the “Setup” menu is set to “Presence”, “BI-AMP”, No sound is coming from the surround back “Power Amp Assign” is set to “Presence”, “BI-AMP”, “Zone B” or “Zone B” or “5.1ch”, you cannot use the surround back speakers. To use the speaker.

  • Page 122: Video

    Video Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. Check the video output setting of the playback device.

  • Page 123: Fm/Am Radio (Am Radio Feature Is Available Except For U.k., Europe, Australia And Russia Models)

    FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is available except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) 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 FM radio reception is weak or noisy.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Bluetooth

    Problem Cause Remedy The wireless router (access point) is turned off. Turn on the wireless router. The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a The unit and the wireless router (access point) are too far apart. Place the unit and the wireless router (access point) closer to each other. wireless router (access point).

  • Page 126: 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 127: Glossary

    Glossary This is a glossary of the technical terms used in this manual. DTS Dialog Control DTS Dialog Control allows you to boost the dialog. This can be useful in noisy environments to help make the dialog more intelligible. People with impaired hearing may also benefit. Note that Audio information the content creator may disable the use of this feature in the mix, so that DTS Dialog Control may not always be available.

  • Page 128: Hdmi And Video Information

    DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Others DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology stores audio signals on digital storage media, such as Bi-amplification connection (Bi-amp) SACD (Super Audio CDs). The signals are stored at a high-frequency sampling rate (such as 2.8224 MHz and 5.6448 MHz). The highest frequency response is equal to or higher than 100 A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for a speaker.

  • Page 129: Network Information

    SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound program, so that accurate representations of all the sound programs can be enjoyed on headphones.

  • Page 130: Supported Devices And File Formats

    File formats Supported devices and file formats The following devices and file formats can be used by the unit. USB, PC/NAS Supported devices Sampling Support for quantization Number of File frequency Bitrate (kbps) gapless bit (bit) channels (kHz) playback Bluetooth® devices 32/44.1/48/ WAV * 88.2/96/...

  • Page 131: Video Signal Flow

    Video signal flow Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. Video device The unit HDMI connection HDMI in HDMI out HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Composite video connection VIDEO in VIDEO out VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 132: Information On Hdmi

    Information on HDMI (Example) The additional information on HDMI is as follows. HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV Playback starts Turns on and displays that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit video from the playback (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations.
  • Page 133 Use the cursor keys to select “HDMI” and press ENTER. 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. Note ▪ If HDMI Control does not work properly, the problem may be solved by turning the playback device off and on again, or by unplugging the power plug and plugging it in again.

  • Page 134: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI signal compatibility ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video • When CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video/audio signals may signal to the TV. not be output, depending on the type of the DVD player. Check the following after the HDMI Control settings.

  • Page 135: Trademarks

    Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that certifies products of high countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Android™...

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Specifications HDMI The specifications of this unit are as follows. Input jacks HDMI Features: • 4K UltraHD Video (include 4K/60, 50Hz 10/12bit), 3D Video, ARC (Audio Return Channel), HDMI Analog Audio Control (CEC), Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, HD audio playback, Selectable HDMI input in HDMI standby mode, 21:9 Aspect Ratio, BT.2020 Colorimetry, HDR Compatible •...

  • Page 137: Audio Section

    TUNER Network Analog Tuner PC Client Function • [Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models] Compatible with DLNA ver. 1.5 FM/AM x 1 (TUNER) • [U.K. and Europe models] AirPlay supported DAB/FM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER) •...

  • Page 138: Video Section

    Rated Output Power (1-channel driven) Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) • [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω) • AV 2 etc. (DIRECT) (Input 1 kΩ Shorted, Speaker Out) 110 dB or more • [Other models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω) Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) –...
  • Page 139 MPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Antenna 75 Ω unbalanced...
  • Page 140 Yamaha Global Site http://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © Yamaha Corporation Published NV-A A /EN...

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