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  • Page 1 RX-V463 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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

    Connecting video components... 15 Connecting other components ... 16 Connecting audio components... 18 Connecting a Yamaha iPod™ universal dock or Bluetooth™ adapter... 19 Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel ... 19 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ... 20 Connecting the power cable...

  • Page 6: Features

    ◆ HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or high-definition video (includes 1080p video signal transmission) as well as multi-channel digital audio DOCK terminal ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). Other features ◆...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

  • Page 8: 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 left speaker Step 1: Set up your speakers Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components Step 3: Press SCENE 1 button...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Set Up Your Speakers

    Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. SPEAKERS SPEAKERS COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI DIGITAL INPUT SIRIUS DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA DTV/CBL MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO UNBAL. MONITOR DTV/CBL CENTER WOOFER WOOFER...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Connect Your Dvd Player And Other Components

    • Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/ MD recorder • Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder • Connecting an Yamaha iPod/Bluetooth dock • Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel • Connecting an FM/AM antenna...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Press Scene 1 Button

    SCENE button. The SCENE templates are built combinations of input sources and sound field programs. If you connect a Yamaha product that has capability of the SCENE control signals, this unit can automatically activate the component and start playback. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player for further information.

  • Page 12: What Do You Want To Do With This Unit

    Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... Press A STANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode. This unit is set to the standby mode. In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

  • Page 13: Connections

    Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR DTV/CBL FRONT (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL AUDIO MULTI CH INPUT Name HDMI jacks DIGITAL INPUT jacks COMPONENT VIDEO jacks XM jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only) SIRIUS jack (U.S.A.

  • Page 14: Placing Speakers

    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 high fidelity sound reproduction of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and DTS sources.

  • Page 15: 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 the AC power plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet. •...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Speaker Terminals

    Connections ■ Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker.

  • Page 17: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    Information on jacks and cable plugs Connect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with. Audio jacks and cable plugs AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL (White) (Red) (Orange) Left and right Coaxial analog audio digital audio...

  • Page 18: Information On Hdmi

    Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI compatibility with this unit Audio signal Audio signal types formats 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-ch Linear 6ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS This unit’s HDMI interface is based on the following standards: •...

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 20: Connecting Other Components

    Connections Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. ■ Connecting a DVD player (PLAY) Notes • Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 15). •...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Recorder, Pvr Or Vcr

    ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR DTV/CBL HDMI VIDEO VIDEO DTV/CBL (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL AUDIO AUDIO ■ Connecting a set-top box Satellite receiver, cable TV receiver or HDTV decoder HDMI out COAXIAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI HDMI MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 22: Connecting Audio Components

    Connections Connecting audio components Connect the audio components as follows. ■ Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/MD recorder Notes • When you connect your CD player via analog and digital connection, priority is given to the signal input at the DIGITAL INPUT jack.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Yamaha Ipod™ Universal Dock Or Bluetooth™ Adapter

    AC wall outlets. 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-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). Connect a...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Outdoor AM antenna Use a 5 to 10 m (16 to 33...

  • Page 25: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Setting the speaker impedance Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. Press A STANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode. Refer to the right column for details.

  • Page 26: Front Panel Display

    HDMI IN jacks (see page 14). 2 DOCK indicator • Lights up when you station your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 19) and V-AUX is selected as the input source.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    B CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program (see page 39). VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 39). SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 39).

  • Page 28: Optimizing The Speaker Setting For Your Listening Room

    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 29 Make sure that “SETUP” is set to “AUTO” and the pointer is pointing at “START”. You can also select the following setup methods. In this case, press 8 to select “SETUP”, press 8 l / h to select the one of the following choices and then select “START”.
  • Page 30 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room The display changes as follows. AUTO SETUP SETUP;;;;;;;AUTO . START Automatic Processing of all item [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Start AUTO SETUP INITIALIZING . WIRING/LEVEL DISTANCE SIZE WAITING;;; ;;;;;;;;;; [ ]:Exit AUTO SETUP RESULT 3/2/0.1 DIST:...
  • Page 31 Press 8 n and then press 8 l / h to select “SET” or “CANCEL”. Choices: SET, CANCEL • Select “SET” to confirm the “AUTO SETUP” results. • Select “CANCEL” to cancel the “AUTO SETUP” results. Press 8 ENTER to confirm your selection. The top “SET MENU”...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Scene Templates

    SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 17 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button: SCENE 1: DVD Viewing SCENE 2: Disc Listening SCENE 3: TV Viewing SCENE 4: Radio Listening...
  • Page 33 Video games Note * When iPod is connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock or a Bluetooth component is connected to the Bluetooth adapter, this unit plays back the audio sources input at the DOCK terminal. You can create your original SCENE templates by editing the preset SCENE templates. See page 31 for details.
  • Page 34 Select this SCENE template when you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio programs. 5ch Enhancer MUSIC ENHANCER Select this SCENE template when you play back music on your iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock or 5ch Enhancer Bluetooth component that is connected to the Bluetooth adapter. STRAIGHT Select this SCENE template when you enjoy general programs on your TV.

  • Page 35: Creating Your Original Scene Templates

    Creating your original SCENE templates You can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the preset 17 SCENE templates to create the original SCENE templates. ■ Customizing the preset SCENE templates Use this feature to customize the preset SCENE templates. Create the original SCENE Select a SCENE template Viewing...

  • Page 36: Using Remote Control On The Scene Feature

    Selecting the SCENE templates Using remote control on the SCENE feature ■ Controlling the input source components in the SCENE mode You can operate both this unit and the input source component by using the remote control. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 75).

  • Page 37: 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 38: Selecting Audio Input Jacks (Audio Select)

    Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch between input jacks when more than one input jack is assigned to as the same input source. •...

  • Page 39: Displaying The Current Status Of This Unit On A Video Monitor

    Displaying the current status of this unit on a video monitor You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor. Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Press O DISPLAY. The current status screen appears in the OSD. STATUS VOL:-40dB DVD Movie Viewing...

  • Page 40: Playing Video Sources In The Background Of An Audio Source

    Playback Playing video sources in the background of an audio source You can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while viewing beautiful scenery from the video source on the video monitor. Press the input selector buttons ( 4 ) control to select a video source and then an audio source.

  • Page 41: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. Press 5 AMP and then press T SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press T SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.

  • Page 42: Sound Field Programs

    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. Press L PROGRAM l / h (or press 5 AMP and then press B PROG l / h repeatedly).

  • Page 43: Enjoying Unprocessed Input Sources

    ■ Enjoying 2-channel sources using the standard decoders Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. Press 5 AMP and then press QSUR. DECODE repeatedly to select a decoder. You can select from the following decoders depending on the type of source you are playing and your personal preference.

  • Page 44: Editing Sound Fields Parameters

    Sound field programs ■ Editing sound fields parameters You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory default parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. While listening to a source, press 5 AMP and then press S PARAMETER.

  • Page 45: Using Audio Features

    Enjoying high quality sound Use the DIRECT mode to enjoy the high quality sounds of the selected source. When the DIRECT mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry. Press NDIRECT (or press 5 AMP and then D DIRECT) to select “...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Night Listening Mode

    Using audio features Selecting the night listening mode The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. Press 5 AMP and then R NIGHT repeatedly to select “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC”. Choices: NIGHT:CINEMA, NIGHT:MUSIC, OFF •...

  • Page 47: Fm/Am Tuning

    There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations.

  • Page 48: Automatic Preset Tuning

    FM/AM tuning Automatic preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.

  • Page 49: Selecting Preset Stations

    Selecting preset stations You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it was stored. When performing this operation with the remote control, press 4TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press DA/B/C/D/E (or 8A-E/CAT.

  • Page 50: Xm Satellite Radio Tning

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio quality 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 51: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    Activating XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM ® Mini-Tuner 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 52: All Channel Search Mode

    XM Satellite Radio tuning Before performing operations, press 3XM to select “XM” as the input source. ■ All Channel Search mode Press BSEARCH MODE (or MSRCH MODE ) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press EPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels.

  • Page 53: Setting Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    Setting 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). You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel group and number as described in “Preset Search mode”...

  • Page 54: Displaying The Xm Satellite Radio Information

    XM Satellite Radio tuning Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information You can display the XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title) for the currently selected channel in the front panel display or in the OSD. Note If a status message or an error message appears in the front panel display or in the OSD, see the “XM Satellite Radio”...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Activating Sirius Satellite Radio™ Subscription

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription Before using the SIRIUS Satellite 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 57 Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. ■ All Channel Search mode Press B SEARCH MODE (or M SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press E PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels.

  • Page 58: Setting The Sirius Satellite Radio™ Preset Channels

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. 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 59 Press 8 n repeatedly to select “OPTION MENU” and then press 8 ENTER. Press 8 k / n repeatedly to select “G)SIRIUS SET” and then press 8 ENTER. The following menu screen appears. 3 OPTION MENU G)SIRIUS SET . PARENTAL LOCK [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [p]/[[]:Select Press 8 ENTER.

  • Page 60: Displaying The Sirius Satellite Radio™ Information

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information You can display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, composer name, or song title) for the currently selected channel in the front panel display or in the OSD.

  • Page 61: Using Ipod

    AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks for recording. • Your iPod battery is automatically charged when your iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit as long as this unit is turned on.
  • Page 62 Notes • Operations cannot be done with the controls on your iPod. • The Yamaha logo appears in the display window of your iPod. • There are some characters that cannot be displayed in the front panel display or in the OSD of this unit. Those characters are replaced with underscores “_”.

  • Page 63: Using Bluetooth™ Components

    Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (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 64: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Notes • When this unit is set to the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. •...

  • Page 65: Set Menu

    You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.

  • Page 66: Using Set Menu

    DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit. D)PARAM. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. Pair the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with a E)BLUETOOTH SET Bluetooth component (see page 59).

  • Page 67: Sound Menu

    1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ;MANUAL SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP 1 SOUND MENU 1 SOUND MENU . A)SPEAKER SET . F)DYNAMIC RANGE B)SP LEVEL G)AUDIO SET C)SP DISTANCE...
  • Page 68 SET MENU Surround left/right speakers SUR. L/R SP Choices: NONE, SML, LRG 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET SUR. L/R SP NONE >SML When the surround speakers are large Select “LRG” (large). When the surround speakers are small Select “SML” (small). When you do not use the surround speakers Select “NONE”...
  • Page 69 ■ Speaker level B)SP LEVEL Use this feature to manually adjust the output level of each speaker. Control range: –10 to +10 dB Control step: 1 dB Initial setting: 0 dB 1 SOUND MENU 1 SOUND MENU B)SP LEVEL B)SP LEVEL - __________ + .
  • Page 70 SET MENU ■ Center speaker equalizer Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-frequency band (100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz) graphic equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of the center speaker matches that of the front speakers. You can make adjustments while listening to the currently selected source component or a test tone.
  • Page 71 Use this feature to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals. 1 SOUND MENU H)HDMI SET SUPPORT AUDIO: RX-V463 [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Return Support audio S.AUDIO Use this feature to select whether to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit.

  • Page 72: Input Menu

    SET MENU 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the decoder mode or rename the input source. ;MANUAL SETUP 2 INPUT MENU . A)INPUT ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT RENAME C)VOLUME TRIM D)DECODER MODE E)MULTI CH SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■...

  • Page 73: Multi Channel Input Setup

    C)VOLUME TRIM ;;;;;0.0dB [ ]/[ ]:Adjust [RETURN]:Exit Note You can only adjust the value for DOCK when your iPod is stationed in the Yamaha Universal Dock connected to this unit. ■ Decoder mode D)DECODER MODE 2 INPUT MENU D)DECODER MODE >AUTO LAST ;;;;AUTO...

  • Page 74: Option Menu

    SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. ;MANUAL SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET . F)XM RADIO SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)AUDIO SELECT D)PARAM. INI [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■ Display settings A)DISPLAY SET 3 OPTION MENU A)DISPLAY SET...
  • Page 75 3 OPTION MENU E)BLUETOOTH SET START PAIRING [ENTER]:Enter Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with your Bluetooth component. For details about the pairing, refer to “Pairing the Bluetooth™ adapter and your Bluetooth component”...
  • Page 76 SET MENU ■ XM Radio setting F)XM RADIO SET (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 3 OPTION MENU F)XM RADIO SET XM ANTENNA;;;95% [ENTER]:Return XM Radio antenna XM ANTENNA Use this feature to check the current reception level of the XM Satellite Radio signals. For the best reception, orient XM Mini-Tuner so that a value of 60% or more is displayed here.

  • Page 77: 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 (see page 75).

  • Page 78: Controlling Other Components

    Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Press one of the input selector buttons (4) or A to C buttons to control other components. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 75). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button.

  • Page 79: Setting Remote Control Codes

    TUNER YAMAHA 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. While pressing and holding one of the input...

  • Page 80: Advanced Setup

    Advanced setup This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
  • Page 81 ■ Tuner frequency step (Asia and General models only) Use this feature to set the tuner frequency step according to the frequency spacing in your area. Choices: AM10/FM100, AM9/FM50 • Select “AM10/FM100” for North, Central and South America. • Select “AM9/FM50” for all other areas. ■...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Press JMUTE or N VOLUME +/– to resume audio output and then adjust the volume. Play a source whose signals can be reproduced by this unit. Connect HDMI components that support the HDCP copy protection standards. Set “SUPPORT AUDIO” to “RX-V463” in “MANUAL SETUP”. Remedy page — —...
  • Page 83 Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned off this unit. The sound is muted. Sound is heard from Incorrect cable connections. the speaker on one side only.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator in Audio input jack select is set to the front panel “ANALOG”.
  • Page 85 ■ Tuner 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. There is distortion, and There is multi-path interference. clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting ■ 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 Dock or the XM...
  • Page 87 ■ 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 88: Auto Setup

    Troubleshooting ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP! Headphones are connected. During AUTO SETUP Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. E-2:NO SUR.SP A surround channel signal is not detected. E-4:NOISY Background noise is too loud.
  • Page 89 • If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then run “AUTO SETUP” again. • If a warning message “W-1”, “W-2”, or “W-3” appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If an error message “E-9” occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified Yamaha service center. ■ iPod...
  • Page 90 Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately). No BT Adapter The Bluetooth adapter is not connected to the DOCK terminal. Cause Connect the Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal. Remedy page...

  • Page 91: Resetting The System

    ■ Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work nor 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 remote control code is not correctly set.

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses Yamaha original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in the listening room of your own home.

  • Page 93: Virtual Cinema Dsp

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

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω ... 105 W [Other models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ... 105 W • Maximum Power for Front, Center, Surround (JEITA) 1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω...

  • Page 95: Index

    Connection, PVR ...17 Connection, set-top boxes ...17 Connection, VCR ...17 Connection, Video components ...15 Connection, Yamaha iPod universal dock ...19 Controlling a TV ...73 Controlling other components, Remote control ...74 Controlling this unit, Remote control ...73 Creating original SCENE templates ...31 CROSSOVER, Speaker settings ...64...
  • Page 96 Index ENHANCER indicator ... 22 Exchange, Preset station, FM/AM tuning ... 45 External decoder connection ... 18 ■ F)DYNAMIC RANGE, Sound menu ... 66 F)XM RADIO SET ... 72 F/W UPDATING, SIRIUS Satellite Radio status message ... 83 Factory presets, Advanced setup ... 77 FL SCROLL, Display settings ...
  • Page 97 XM Radio setting, Option menu ... 72 XM Satellite Radio ... 82 XM Satellite Radio tuning ... 46 XM Satellite Radio, Status message ... 82 ■ Yamaha iPod universal dock, Connection ... 19 Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer ... 24 YPAO ... 24 YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) ...

  • Page 98: Front Panel

    ■ Front panel STANDBY EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING SPEAKERS PHONES TONE CONTROL A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA CATEGORY BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SCENE PROGRAM STRAIGHT DIRECT EFFECT VOLUME OPTIMIZER MIC INFO MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT PORTABLE...

  • Page 99: Remote Control

    ■ Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER SIRIUS MUTE MD/CD-R TUNER TV CH DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK TV VOL TV INPUT TV MUTE SCENE BAND LEVEL SRCH MODE VOLUME TITLE MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MEMORY INFO PROG h ENHANCER SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT DIRECT NIGHT PARAMETER...

  • Page 100: List Of Remote Control Codes

    List of remote control codes Blu-ray player Medion Samsung 2137 Micromaxx Micromedia CD player Microstar Yamaha 5000, 5013 Mitsubishi Mizuda CD Recorder Mustek Yamaha 5001 Naiko Onkyo Orava Acoustic Solutions P&B 2078 Pacific Aiwa 2055, 2100 Panasonic Akai 2096 Akura...
  • Page 101 Akai 0059, 0065, 0127, Cascade 0129, 0130, 0200, Cathay 0204, 0208, 0209, 0213, 0217, 0218, Celebrity 0255 Centurion Akiba 0209, 0218 Century Akura 0206, 0209, 0218 Cimline Alaron 0200 Alba 0200, 0207, 0208, Citizen 0209, 0217, 0218 ALBIRAL 0212 City Allstar 0213 Clarivox...
  • Page 102 Lenco 0208 Lenoir 0207, 0208 Lesa 0214 Neckermann Leyco 0206, 0213, 0217 0016, 0038, 0039, 0127, 0128, 0157, Nesco 0158, 0163, 0164, NET-TV 0166, 0188, 0189, New Tech 0200, 0201, 0207, New World 0208, 0210, 0213, Nicamagic 0214, 0215, 0217 Nikkai Liesenk 0217...
  • Page 103 Tandy 0127, 0207, 0209, Weltblick 0211, 0218 Weston Tashiko 0200, 0207, 0210 White Westinghouse Tatung 0127, 0204, 0207, 0213, 0217, 0237 Yamaha 0206, 0208 Teac 0127 Yamishi 0207, 0208, 0214, 0215 Yoko Techwood 0060, 0061 Teknika 0058, 0060, 0061, 0062...
  • Page 104 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 105 ■ Front panel/Face avant STANDBY EDIT SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING SPEAKERS PHONES A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA CATEGORY BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SCENE PROGRAM TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT DIRECT EFFECT OPTIMIZER MIC INFO MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L INPUT VIDEO AUDIO SELECT RX-V463 VOLUME VIDEO AUX AUDIO PORTABLE...
  • Page 106 ■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande POWER POWER STANDBY POWER SIRIUS MUTE MD/CD-R TUNER TV CH DTV/CBL V-AUX/DOCK TV VOL TV MUTE TV INPUT SCENE BAND LEVEL SRCH MODE VOLUME TITLE MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MEMORY INFO PROG h ENHANCER SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT DIRECT NIGHT...

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