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  • Page 1 RX-V1900 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Features ... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Notice ... 4 Getting started ... 5 Quick start guide ... 6 PREPARATION Connections ... 10 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room... 30 Before starting the automatic setup ... 30 Basic automatic setup ...
  • 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

    ◆ Speaker out (7-channel), Pre out (7-channel), Subwoofer out, Presence out, Zone 2/Zone 3 out ◆ Discrete multi-channel input (6 or 8-channel) Sound field programs ◆ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ CINEMA DSP 3D ◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode ◆...

  • Page 8: Notice

    Notice x.v.Color™ “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Take off the battery compartment cover. Insert the four supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. Snap the battery compartment cover back into place.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right speaker Video monitor Subwoofer Front left speaker Center speaker DVD player Surround back left Surround left speaker Step 1: Set up your speakers Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components Step 3: Turn on the power and...
  • Page 11 Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT MONITOR OUT 75Ω UNBAL. S VIDEO VIDEO (PLAY) CD-R (REC) PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 REMOTE CBL/...

  • Page 12: Connect Dvd Player And Other Components

    • TV monitor or projector AV receiver • Other components • External amplifier • Multi-format player or external decoder • Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver • FM/AM antennas DVD DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL jack • XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock •...
  • Page 13 Step 3: Turn on the power and start playback Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (page 26). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 102).

  • Page 14: Connections

    Rear panel HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT (PLAY) CD-R REMOTE CBL/ CENTER FRONT(6CH) PHONO WOOFER SB(8CH) AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT DOCK HD DVD SIRIUS Name HDMI jacks COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Audio component jacks REMOTE IN/OUT jacks Video component jacks ANTENNA terminals VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

  • Page 15: Placing Speakers

    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 16: Speaker Types

    (page 76). 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 17: Connecting Speakers

    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 26). •...
  • Page 18 Connections ■ 6.1-channel speaker connection Surround back speaker Subwoofer WOOFER Right Surround speakers ■ 5.1-channel speaker connection Front speakers for the Subwoofer bi-amplification connections (page 15) WOOFER Right Surround speakers Presence speakers (page 12) or Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 99) PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    ■ Connecting the speaker cable Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (0.4 in) Loosen the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench, insert one bare wire into the hole and then tighten the knob.

  • Page 20: 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 DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL (White)

  • Page 21: Information On Hdmi

    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 HDMI HDMI cable plug • We recommend that you use a commercially available HDMI cable shorter than 5 meters (16 feet) with the HDMI logo printed on it.

  • Page 22: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO Digital Note Only the HDMI input jacks support DSD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signal inputs. ■...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Tv Monitor Or Projector

    Connecting a TV monitor or projector Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Note If you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT jack via a DVI connection, the connection may fail. In this case, the HDMI indicator flashes irregularly.

  • Page 24: Connecting Audio And Video 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 jacks HDMI...

  • Page 25: Jacks Used For Audio/Video 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 26: Connecting An External Amplifier

    Connections Component Signal type Audio Video Audio recording Video recording CD player Audio MD or CD recorder Audio Audio recording Turntable Audio Notes • Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV if the video conversion is disabled. For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect other components to the VIDEO jacks.
  • Page 27 Bluetooth wireless audio receiver 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 wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately).
  • Page 28 • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit. VOLUME • If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor INFO BAND antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Indoor FM antenna (supplied) OPTICAL...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Power Cable

    Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna (U.S.A. model) Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna Insert Press and hold The wire of the AM loop antenna does not have any polarity and you can connect either end of the wire to AM or GND terminal.

  • Page 30: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Connections Setting the speaker impedance Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. You can also use 4 ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 102). Make sure this unit is turned off. Press and hold O STRAIGHT on the front panel and then press A MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display b c d DOCK V-AUX neural SILENT YPAO PRESET CINEMA VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC ENHANCER DISCRETE MATRIX DIGITAL PLUS PL x TRUE HD MASTER AUDIO SILENT CINEMA VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC ENHANCER DISCRETE DIGITAL PLUS PL x TRUE HD MASTER AUDIO a CSII indicator (U.S.A.

  • Page 32: Using The Remote Control

    Connections Note The HD indicator is only applicable to the U.S.A. model only and lights up when this unit is turned into the HD Radio reception band. o Menu browsing indicator Lights up if any items exist under the current item during menu browsing for iPod, etc.
  • Page 33 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 90). Operates the TV (page 89). Notes •...

  • Page 34: 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 35 It is recommended that you use a tripod (etc.) to affix the optimizer microphone at the same height as your ears would be when you are seated in your listening position. You can use the attached screw of a tripod (etc.) to fix the optimizer microphone to the tripod (etc.).
  • Page 36 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Press 8 l / h repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays. Press 8 k / n to toggle between the parameters in the result. Number of the measured points Results of the speaker connection and wiring Results of the speaker distance from the listening position...

  • Page 37: Advanced Automatic Setup

    ignore the error and carry on the measurement. However, we recommend that you solve the problem before starting the measurement. • If “E-10:INTERNAL ERROR” appears, you can select only “EXIT”. • For details about each error message, see “AUTO SETUP” (page 113).

  • Page 38: Reloading The Automatic Setup Parameters

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Before proceeding next operation Once you perform the next operation, this unit starts the automatic setup procedure in 10 seconds. For more accurate measurements, we recommended that you get out of the room or move to the wall where speakers are not around during the measurement.

  • Page 39: Playback

    Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS.

  • Page 40: Selecting Audio Input Jacks (Audio Select)

    Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one jacks are assigned to an input source. Rotate the C INPUT selector (or press one of the input selector buttons (3)) to select the desired input source.

  • Page 41: Muting The Audio Output

    Muting the audio output Press K MUTE on the remote control to mute the audio output. Press K MUTE again to resume the audio output. • The VOLUME level indicator flashes while the mute function is • You can configure the muting level with “MUTING TYPE” (page 78).

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: For Audio Music Sources

    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) Small Indicates the size of the sound field to be generated.
  • Page 45 Hall in Amsterdam The large, shoe box shaped hall seats about 2200 around the circle stage. Reflections are rich and pleasing while the sound travels freely. Church in Freiburg Located in the south of Germany, this grand, stone-built church has a pointed tower at 120 meters in height. Its long and narrow shape and the high ceiling enable the elongated reverberation time and limited initial reflection time.

  • Page 46: For Various Sources

    Sound field programs ■ For various sources ENTERTAIN ENTERTAIN Sports This program allows the listeners to enjoy stereo sport broadcasts and studio variety programs with enriched live feeling. In sports broadcasts, the voices of the commentator and sportscaster are positioned clearly on the center while the atmosphere of the stadium expands in an optimum space to offer the listeners with a feeling of presence in the stadium.

  • Page 47: For Movie Sources

    ■ For movie sources You can select the desired decoder (page 66) used with following sound field program (except “Mono Movie”). MOVIE MOVIE Standard This program create a sound field emphasizing the surrounding feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multi-channel audio such as Dolby Digital and DTS.

  • Page 48: Stereo Playback

    Sound field programs ■ Stereo playback STEREO STEREO 2ch Stereo Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels. 7ch Stereo Use this program to output sound from all speakers. When you play back multi-channel sources, this unit downmixes the source to 2 channels, and then output the sound from all speakers.

  • Page 49: Using Cinema Dsp 3D Mode

    Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. Using CINEMA DSP 3D mode CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates the intensive and accurate stereoscopic sound field in the listening room. You can activate and deactivate the CINEMA DSP 3D mode.

  • Page 50: Using Audio Features

    Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to E AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry.

  • Page 51: Fm/Am Tuning

    Overview You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired FM/AM station: Frequency tuning mode You can search or specify the frequency of the desired FM/AM station automatically or manually (see “FM/AM tuning operations” on this page). Preset tuning mode You can preset the desired FM/AM station in advance, and then recall the station by specifying the preset group and number (see “Recalling a preset station”...

  • Page 52: Preset Fm/Am Stations

    FM/AM tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Preset FM/AM stations Use this feature to store up to 40 stations FM/AM stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups).
  • Page 53 • You can also select a preset number (1 to 8) by pressing the numeric buttons (A). • If you select a preset number being used ("*" appears next to the preset number), the current preset station will be overwritten. Press FENTER (or 8ENTER).

  • Page 54: Using Hd Radio™ Features (U.s.a. Model Only)

    Using HD Radio™ features (U.S.A. model only) HD Radio technology is a new technology that enables FM and AM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally. Digital broadcasting provides listeners with radically improved audio quality and reception as well as new data services. Furthermore, supplemental program services allow listeners to select from up to 8 HD Radio programs multicast on a single FM HD Radio channel.

  • Page 55: Displaying Hd Radio™ Information

    Displaying HD Radio™ information Use this feature to display the HD Radio information in the front panel display or in the OSD. • You can configure the display settings with “DISPLAY SET” (page 83). • To hold or release the displayed information, set the operation mode selector to ESOURCE and then press 8ENTER.

  • Page 56: Xm ® Satellite Radio Tuning

    XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM Satellite Radio online information For U.S.

  • Page 57: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    Activating XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini- Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0.

  • Page 58: Direct Number Access Mode

    XM® Satellite Radio tuning Press GPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. You can search for a channel quickly by pressing and holding GPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8PRESET/CH k / n). ■...

  • Page 59: Setting The Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3XM. Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups).

  • Page 60: Displaying The Xm Satellite Radio Information

    XM® Satellite Radio tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3XM. Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information Use this feature to display the XM Satellite Radio information in the front panel display or in the OSD. •...

  • Page 61: Sirius Satellite Radio™ Tuning

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 130 channels of exclusive entertainment and 100% commercial-free music. Only SIRIUS has more than 65 original music channels, from today’s hits to R&B, oldies, and classical masterpieces. From authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock and many more. Best of all, it’s all 100% commercial-free.

  • Page 62: Activating Sirius Satellite Radio™ Subscription

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription Before using the SIRIUS Satellite Radio feature, you need to activate your SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscription. To activate the subscription you need the Sirius ID which is uniquely assigned to the SiriusConnect tuner. Sirius ID is 12-digit number and it appears on the package of the SiriusConnect tuner, on the label of the SiriusConnect tuner, and when you tune into the SIRIUS Satellite Radio...

  • Page 63: All Channel Search Mode

    ■ All Channel Search mode Press ISEARCH MODE (or HSRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press GPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. • You can search for a channel quickly by pressing and holding GPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8PRESET/CH k / n).

  • Page 64: Setting The Sirius Satellite Radio™ Preset Channels

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3SIRIUS. Setting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ preset channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups).

  • Page 65: Setting The Parental Lock

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3SIRIUS. Setting the Parental Lock You can use the Parental Lock feature to limit the access to the desired SIRIUS Satellite channels. This unit automatically skips the locked channels when this unit is in the All Channel Search mode or Category Search mode and you search a channel by pressing GPRESET/...

  • Page 66: Displaying The Sirius Satellite Radio™ Information

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to ESOURCE and then press 3SIRIUS. Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information Use this feature to display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information in the front panel display or in the OSD. •...

  • Page 67: 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 68 • To change the playback settings of your iPod, select “Settings”. Note “Videos” does not appear unless both your iPod and Yamaha iPod universal dock support the video browsing feature. Press 8 k / n / l / h on the remote control...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Advanced Sound Configurations

    Advanced sound configurations Selecting decoders ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode) Use this feature to play back sources with selected decoders. You can play back 2-channel sources on multi- channels. Set the operation mode selector to E AMP and then press Q SUR.

  • Page 71: Changing Sound Field Parameter Settings

    ■ Selecting decoders for multi-channel sources If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, or Neural-THX decoders. Set the operation mode selector to EAMP and then press LEXTD SUR.
  • Page 72 Advanced sound configurations • Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary to change other sound field program parameter settings. • The available parameters for some of the sound field programs may be displayed on more than one page in the OSD. In this case, press 8 k / n to scroll through pages.

  • Page 73: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    ■ 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 67 for details. Sound field parameter 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 74 Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter 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 has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 75 Sound field parameter 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 REV.LEVEL Reverberation level.
  • Page 76 Advanced sound configurations Sound field parameter 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” only) Choices: HIGH, LOW •...
  • Page 77 ■ Decoder parameter descriptions Use the following decoder parameters to customize the specific decoders in detail. Decoder parameter 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. (“PLIIx Music”...

  • Page 78: 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 123). The initial factory settings are indicated in bold under each parameter. Operating the MANUAL SETUP menu This section explains how to configure parameters in the...

  • Page 79: Speaker Menu

    1 SPEAKER MENU Use this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker settings. Most of the “SPEAKER MENU” parameters are set automatically when you run the automatic setup. • Set “TEST TONE” to “ON” (page 77) to output the test tone for the “CONFIG”, “LEVEL”...
  • Page 80 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Surround back left/right speakers SUR.B L/R SP Choice Descriptions LRGx1 Select this setting when the single surround back speaker is large. LRGx2 Select this setting when the surround back left and right speakers are large. SMLx1 Select this setting when the single surround back speaker is small.

  • Page 81: Volume Menu

    Speaker distances Control range: 0.30 to 24.00 m (1.0 to 80.0 ft) Control step: 0.10 m (0.5 ft) Initial setting: FRONT L/FRONT R/SWFR/PRNS L/PRNS R: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) CENTER: 2.60 m (8.5 ft) SUR. L/SUR. R/SB L/SB R: 2.40 m (8.0 ft) DISTANCE Adjusted speaker FRONT L...

  • Page 82: Sound Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Muting type MUTING TYPE Use this feature to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume (page 37). Choice Functions FULL Mutes all the audio output. –20dB Reduces the current volume by 20 dB. Maximum volume MAX VOL.
  • Page 83 Parametric equalizer select PEQ SELECT Use this feature to select the parametric equalizer type that applied to the results of the automatic setup. Choice Functions NATURAL Averages out the frequency response of each all speakers with higher frequencies being less emphasized.

  • Page 84: Video Menu

    Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) ■ Audio settings E)AUDIO SET Tone bypass TONE BYPASS Use this feature to select whether the audio output bypasses the tone control circuitry when “TREBLE” and “BASS” are set to 0 dB (page 46). Choice Functions AUTO Automatically bypasses the tone control...

  • Page 85: Input Menu

    Notes • The “COMPONENT I/P” parameter appears only when you set “VIDEO CONV.” to “ON”. • If your video monitor does not support analog video signals with 480p/576p of resolution, the SET MENU items may not be displayed on your video monitor when “COMPONENT I/P” is set to “ON”.
  • Page 86 Charges the battery of the stationed iPod only when this unit is turned on. Start pairing START PAIRING Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with your Bluetooth component. For details about the pairing, refer to “Pairing the Bluetooth™...

  • Page 87: Option Menu

    Select the Bluetooth receiver in the Bluetooth device list and then enter the pass key “0000” on the Bluetooth component. Once this unit completes the pairing successfully, “Completed” appears. To cancel the pairing, press 9RETURN. Press 9RETURN to exit from “START PAIRING”.
  • Page 88 Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Short message display SHORT MESSAGE Use this feature to activate or deactivate the short message display function. Choice Functions Activates the short message display function. The contents of the front panel display appear at the bottom of the screen each time you operate this unit.
  • Page 89 Extended surround EXTD SUR. Use this feature to designate the extended decoder mode (page 67) for the input sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit. Choice Functions AUTO Automatically detects the digital audio input signals and activates the appropriate decoder.

  • Page 90: Saving And Recalling The System Settings (System Memory)

    Saving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY) Use this feature to save up to six of your favorite settings that can be easily recalled when needed. You can save the following system setting parameters: Saved parameters “SPEAKER MENU” parameters (except “TEST TONE”) “VOLUME MENU”...

  • Page 91: Loading The System Settings

    Press H MENU to exit from “SET MENU”. Loading the system settings Note If you load the system settings, the settings currently configured are overwritten. If you do not want to erase the current settings, save the settings using the SYSTEM MEMORY feature in advance.

  • Page 92: Using Examples

    Saving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY) Using examples ■ Example 1: Comparing the results of the automatic setup and manual setup This unit is equipped with three types of parametric equalizer settings (page 79), and you can also make your customized configuration of the sound settings of this unit by using the “MANUAL SETUP”...

  • Page 93: 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 91).

  • Page 94: Controlling Other Components

    Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Set the operation mode selector to other components selected with the input selector buttons (3) or . You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (page 91). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button (3) or...

  • Page 95: Setting Remote Control Codes

    TUNER SIRIUS 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 96 • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes for commercially available audio and video components (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 93) or use the remote control supplied with the component.

  • Page 97: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls

    Programming codes from other remote controls You can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learning feature if you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the remote control codes, or an appropriate remote control code is not available.

  • Page 98: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    Remote control features Press F SETUP again to exit the setup menu. Notes • “ERROR” appears in the display window (4) on the remote control if you press a button not indicated in the respective step, or when you press more than one button simultaneously. •...

  • Page 99: Macro Programming Features

    Macro programming features The macro programming feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback.
  • Page 100 Remote control features ■ Programming macro operations You can program your own macro to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at the press of a button. Be sure to set up remote control codes or perform learning operations before programming the macro. Notes •...

  • Page 101: Clearing Configurations

    Clearing configurations You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed control area names and setup remote control ID. ■ Clearing function sets Press FSETUP using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “SETUP” appears in the display window (4). Press 8k / n repeatedly to select “CLEAR”...

  • Page 102: Simplified Remote Control

    Remote control features Simplified remote control Use the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. STANDBY Sets the selected zone to the standby mode. ☞ P. 26, 100 SYSTEM MEMORY Save or recall the system settings. ☞...

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105 Press EPOWER to turn on the selected zone. Perform the desired operation in the selected zone (page 101). To turn off the desired zone, press CSTANDBY. ■ Selecting the input source of Zone 2 or Zone 3 Rotate the CINPUT selector (or set the operation mode selector to EAMP and then press one of the input selector buttons (3)).

  • Page 106: Advanced Setup

    Choice Setting remote control ID Use this feature to set the remote control ID. This feature is useful when you control multiple Yamaha AV receiver or amplifier with using the remote control. REMOTE SENSOR Descriptions Select this setting if you want to activate the signal-receiving capability of the remote control sensor.
  • Page 107 Press FID repeatedly using a ballpoint pen or similar object on the remote control to select the desired remote control ID. Each time you press FID, the remote control ID indicator changes as shown below. To set the remote control ID of the simplified remote control, see page 98 for details.

  • Page 108: 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 109 Problem No picture. The output and input for the picture are connected to different types of video jacks. 1080p-resolution analog video signals are only output at the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 480p-, 576p-, 1080i- and 720p-resolution video signals cannot be output at the S VIDEO and VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Problem No sound is heard “SUR. L/R SP” in “CONFIG” is set to from the surround “NONE”. speakers. This unit is in the “STRAIGHT” mode and a monaural source is being played back. The surround speakers are connected to the SURROUND BACK speaker terminals.
  • Page 111 Problem An audio source The audio source component is not cannot be recorded by connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks. the digital recording Some components cannot records Dolby component connected Digital or DTS sources. to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks. You are trying to record an audio source input at the DOCK terminal by the digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting ■ HDMI Problem No picture or sound. The number of the connected HDMI components is over the limit. HDCP authentication failed. ■ Tuner (FM/AM) Problem FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor.

  • Page 113: Xm Satellite Radio

    ■ XM Satellite Radio If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message CHECK XM TUNER The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed in the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the is...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting ■ SIRIUS Satellite Radio If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message ANTENNA ERROR The antenna is not connected to the SiriusConnect tuner properly.
  • Page 115 ■ Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work or function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The operation mode selector is set incorrectly.
  • Page 116 The Bluetooth receiver is not connected to the DOCK terminal. Cause Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod. This unit supports iPod touch, iPod (Click Wheel, including iPod classic), iPod nano and iPod mini.

  • Page 117: Auto Setup

    Check the microphone setting. Check the speaker connections and placement. The optimizer microphone or OPTIMIZER MIC jack may be defective. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. Run “AUTO SETUP” again. Run “AUTO SETUP” again. Troubleshooting Remedy page —...
  • Page 118 • 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. Cause Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or –).

  • Page 119: 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 120: Glossary

    GLOSSARY ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining audio and video signals synchronized during post-production and transmission. Whereas the audio and video latency requires complex end-user adjustments, HDMI version 1.3 incorporates an automatic audio and video syncing capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically and accurately...

  • Page 121: Dolby Surround

    ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural). The surround channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range.
  • Page 122 Glossary ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low-frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Parametric Equalizer Information

    PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Parametric equalizer information This unit employs Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Gain and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ... 130 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 Ω ... 160/195/255/335 W • Maximum Useful Output Power (JEITA) [Asia, General, China and Korea models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω...
  • Page 126 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...

  • Page 127: Set Menu Tree

    Press EMENU on the remote control AUTO SETUP MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP MENU VOLUME MENU SOUND MENU VIDEO MENU INPUT MENU SET MENU tree CONFIG LFE/BASS OUT FRONT SP CENTER SP SUR. L/R SP SUR.B L/R SP PRESENCE SP CROSS OVER SUBWOOFER PHASE LEVEL DISTANCE...
  • Page 128 SET MENU tree OPTION MENU LOAD SYSTEM SAVE MEMORY AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO INFO Notes *1Available depending on the parameter selected in “EQ TYPE”. *2Available when “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “ON”. *3Available when “HDMI RES.” is not set to “THRGH”. *4U.S.A.

  • Page 129: Index

    ■ Numerics 1 SPEAKER MENU, MANUAL SETUP ... 75 2 VOLUME MENU, MANUAL SETUP ... 77 2ch Stereo, sound field program ... 44 3 SOUND MENU, MANUAL SETUP ... 78 3D indicator ... 27 4 VIDEO MENU, MANUAL SETUP ... 80 5 INPUT MENU, MANUAL SETUP ...
  • Page 130 Index ■ D)LIPSYNC, SOUND MENU ... 79 D)TEST TONE, SPEAKER MENU ... 77 D)ZONE SET, OPTION MENU ... 85 Decoder descriptions ... 66 Decoder indicators ... 27 DECODER MODE, initial configuration ... 84 Decoder mode, initial configuration ... 84 DECODER MODE, INPUT MENU ... 82 Decoder mode, INPUT MENU ...
  • Page 131 ■ Neo:6 Cinema ... 66 Neo:6 Music ... 66 neural indicator ... 27 NRL-THX ... 66 NRL-THX Music ... 66 Number of speakers, automatic setup .. 31 ■ ON SCREEN, Display settings ... 84 On-screen display time, Display settings ... 84 Operation mode selector ...
  • Page 132 Index STEREO, sound field program ... 44 Straight Enhancer, sound field program ... 44 STRAIGHT mode ... 45 Subwoofer ... 12 SUBWOOFER jack ... 23 SUBWOOFER PHASE, speaker configurations ... 76 Subwoofer phase, speaker configurations ... 76 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack ... 23 Supplied accessories ...

  • Page 134: (At The End Of This Manual) Front Panel

    ■ Front panel AUDIO SELECT INPUT MAIN ZONE ON/OFF MASTER AUDIO TONE SELECT CONTROL ENTER STRAIGHT EFFECT YPAO PROGRAM OPTIMIZER TONE SEARCH STEREO/ CONTROL ENTER PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY MODE MONO ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS STRAIGHT MULTI ZONE EFFECT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 YPAO SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO...

  • Page 135: Remote Control

    ■ Remote control POWER POWER MULTI V-AUX HD DVD TUNER SELECT SYSTEM MEMORY PRESET/CH TITLE BAND ENTER RETURN MEMORY CLASSICAL LIVE/CLUB STEREO ENHANCER INFO LEVEL TV VOL TV CH STANDBY POWER PHONO DOCK CD-R SIRIUS SOURCE MACRO SETUP MODE ZONE VOLUME MENU SRCH MODE...

  • Page 136: Sound Output In Each Sound Field Program

    Sound output in each sound field program Front left speaker Center speaker Front right speaker Speaker from which sound is being output Speaker settings 7-channel : OFF PL x neural : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input. PL x neural Program CLASSICAL...
  • Page 137 Program ENTERTAINMENT Sports Action Game Roleplaying Game Music Video Recital/Opera MOVIE Standard Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure Drama MOVIE Mono Movie STEREO –– 2ch Stereo STEREO –– 7ch Stereo MUSIC ENHANCER 7ch Enhancer SUR.DECODE –– Surround Decoder (Pro Logic) (PLII Movie) (PLII Game) SUR.DECODE ––...

  • Page 138: List Of Remote Control Codes

    List of remote control codes CENTURION 00401 ACURA 00101 CHANGHONG 09701 ADDISON 01201, 01601, CHING TAI 08401 CHUN YUN ADMIRAL 01301, 02201, 05801 CHUNG HSIN 00701, 01601, ADVENT 09601 06801 CIMLINE AIKO 01201 CINERAL AKAI 00101, 00301, CITIZEN 02901, 04601, 06801, 08901, CLARION 10501...
  • Page 139 MEDION 08501, 10301, PENNEY 11401 MEGATRON 01801, 02601 MEMOREX 00101, 01901, 02001, 02601, PERDIO 03401, 05801, PHILCO 11401 METZ 05501 00301, 01901, 02601 MICROMAXX 10301 PHILIPS MICROSTAR 10301 MIDLAND 00201, 00501, 00601 MINERVA 06301 MINOKA 05101 MITSUBISHI 00301, 01301, PHONOLA 01601, 01901, PILOT 02001, 02601,...
  • Page 140 YAMAHA 00301, 01801, DE GRAAF 08301, 10001, DECCA 11001, 13501, DENON 13601, 13701, DUAL 13801, 14001, DUMONT 14101, 14201 YAPSHE 03401 DYNATECH YOKO 00401, 03701 ELCATECH ZENITH 00201, 01201, ELECTROHOME 02601, 05801 ELECTROPHONIC EMEREX ADMIRAL 01102 EMERSON ADVENTURA 00002 AIKO...
  • Page 141 00702, 01002, 01102, 01202, SATELLITE TUNER 01402, 01502, 02002 @SAT WHITE WESTINGHOUSE ABSAT 01402 ALBA XR-1000 00002, 00302, ALPHASTAR 02504 01402 AMSTRAD YAMAHA 00602 ASTON YAMISHI 01402 ASTRO YOKAN 01402 ATSAT YOKO 02002 AVALON ZENITH 00002, 00202, BLAUPUNKT 00604 00502, 04402...
  • Page 142 THORENS 01510 UHER 00710 VENTURER 03810 VICTOR 00110 WARDS 00410 YAMAHA 00510, 01410, 03110, 04810, 05510, 05610, 05710, 05810, 05910, 06010 YAMAHA (iPOD) 05310 YAMAHA (TUNER ID1) 04910 YAMAHA (TUNER ID2) 05010 YAMAHA (XM ID1) 05110 YAMAHA (XM ID2) 05210...
  • Page 143 TAPE DECK AIWA 00111 CARVER 00111 GRUNDIG 00111 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 144 Printed in Malaysia WP38590 © 2008 Yamaha Corporation All rights reserved.
  • Page 145 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. ■ Front panel / Face avant INPUT MAIN ZONE ON/OFF MASTER AUDIO TONE SEARCH SELECT CONTROL ENTER PRESET/TUNING/CH...
  • Page 146 ■ Remote control / Boîtier de télécommande POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO DOCK HD DVD CD-R TUNER SIRIUS SOURCE SELECT MACRO SETUP MODE ZONE SYSTEM MEMORY VOLUME PRESET/CH TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE CAT. ENTER PARAMETER RETURN DISPLAY MEMORY MUTE PRG SELECT...

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