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”...
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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.
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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.
Audio and video signal flow... 15 Connecting video components... 16 Connecting other components ... 17 Connecting audio components... 19 Connecting a Yamaha iPod™ universal dock or Bluetooth™ adapter... 20 Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks... 20 Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel ... 21 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ...
◆ 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 ◆...
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.
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: Press SCENE 1 button...
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 REMOTE COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA DTV/CBL SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP SINGLE SINGLE MONITOR OUT +12V VIDEO...
• Connecting a set-top boxes • Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/ MD recorder • Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder • Connecting an Yamaha iPod/Bluetooth DVD DIGITAL INPUT dock COAXIAL jack • Connecting the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks •...
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.
Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... Press A MAIN ZONE ON/OFF 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.
Rear panel COAXIAL DTV/CBL DTV/CBL HDMI DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT +12V VIDEO VIDEO 15mA MAX. TRIGGER MONITOR DTV/CBL FRONT(6CH) (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/CBL AUDIO Name HDMI jacks DIGITAL INPUT jacks COMPONENT VIDEO jacks XM jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only) SIRIUS jack (U.S.A.
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.
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. •...
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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.
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...
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 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS This unit’s HDMI interface is based on the following standards: •...
Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input HDMI AUDIO Digital output Analog output Notes • 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at the HDMI IN DVD or HDMI IN DTV/ CBL jack can be output at the HDMI OUT jack only when “SUPPORT AUDIO”...
Connections Connecting video components Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.
Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Notes • When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 73), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 16).
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR DTV/CBL HDMI REMOTE +12V VIDEO VIDEO 15mA MAX. TRIGGER 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...
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.
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...
• 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 VOLUME Use a 5 to 10 m (16 to 33...
Connections Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna Insert Open the lever 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. Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna Note The types of the supplied AM loop antenna is different depending on the models.
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 C SYSTEM OFF on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode. Refer to the right column for details.
Lights up when the signal of the selected input source is input at the HDMI IN jacks (see page 14). 2 DOCK indicator • Lights up when you station your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 20) and V-AUX is selected as the input source.
D CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when you select a sound field program (see page 41). VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 41). SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 41).
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.
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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 choises and then select “START”.
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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:...
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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”...
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...
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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 33 for details.
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Select this SCENE template when you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio programs. 7ch Enhancer MUSIC ENHANCER Select this SCENE template when you play back music on your iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock or 7ch Enhancer Bluetooth component that is connected to the Bluetooth adapter. STRAIGHT Select this SCENE template when you enjoy general programs on your TV.
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...
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 78).
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.
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. •...
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...
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.
Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set the main zone 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 N SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.
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 O PROGRAM l / h (or press 5 AMP and then press B PROG l / h repeatedly).
■ 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.
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 SPARAMETER.
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 QDIRECT (or press 5 AMP and then D DIRECT) to select “...
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 •...
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.
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.
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 4 TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press FA/B/C/D/E (or 8A-E/CAT.
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.
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 home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming.
XM Satellite Radio tuning Before performing operations, press 3 XM to select “XM” as the input source. ■ All Channel Search mode Press D SEARCH MODE (or M SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all 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”...
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”...
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.
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...
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Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. ■ All Channel Search mode Press D SEARCH MODE (or M SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all 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).
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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 [ ]/[ ]:Select Press 8 n repeatedly to select “PARENTAL...
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.
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.
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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 “_”.
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.
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. •...
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.
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 61).
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...
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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”...
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Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to select the crossover frequency of all the speakers set to “SML” (or “SMALL”) in “SPEAKER SET” (see page 65). All frequencies below the selected frequency will be sent to the subwoofer or front speakers depending on the setting of “LFE/BASS OUT”...
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SET MENU ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
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■ Dynamic range F)DYNAMIC RANGE Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. 1 SOUND MENU F)DYNAMIC RANGE .
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Use this feature to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals. 1 SOUND MENU H)HDMI SET SUPPORT AUDIO: RX-V563 [ ]/[ ]: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.
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 ■...
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...
3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. ;MANUAL SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP 3 OPTION MENU 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET E)BLUETOOTH SET . F)XM RADIO SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)AUDIO SELECT G)SIRIUS SET D)PARAM. INI [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter [ENTER]:Enter...
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SET MENU ■ Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: OFF, ON 3 OPTION MENU B)MEMORY GUARD >OFF [ ]/[ ]:Select • Select “OFF” to turn off the “MEMORY GUARD” feature.
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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™...
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 78).
■ 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 78). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button.
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...
Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone 2 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.
(U.S.A. and Canada models only). • Enjoying music stored on your iPod stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit when “V-AUX” is selected as the input source (see page 59).
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Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2 operation mode. Operating Zone 2 Press R INPUT l / h to select the desired input source while the ZONE2 indicator is flashing in the front panel display. • Select “TUNER” as the input source to use the TUNER features in Zone 2.
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.
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SCENE mode. Choices: ON, OFF • Select “ON” when the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is the Yamaha component and has the capability of the SCENE control signals. This unit automatically sends the remote control signals to the component.
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-V563” in “MANUAL SETUP”. Remedy page — —...
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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.
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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”.
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■ 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.
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 Mini-...
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■ 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.
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-3:SBR->SBL Only a right surround back channel signal is detected.
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• 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...
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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...
■ 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.
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.
■ 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.
Glossary ■ 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.
AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω ... 90 W [Other models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ... 90 W • Maximum Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back (JEITA) [U.S.A.
Connection, Power cable ...22 Connection, PVR ...18 Connection, set-top boxes ...18 Connection, VCR ...18 Connection, Video components ...16 Connection, Yamaha iPod universal dock ...20 Controlling a TV ...76 Controlling other components, Remote control ... 77 Controlling this unit, Remote control ... 76 Creating original SCENE templates ...
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E)XM RADIO SET, Option menu ... 75 E-1:NO FRONT SP, Auto setup error message ... 90 E-2:NO SURR.SP, Auto setup error message ... 90 E-3:SBR->SBL, Auto setup error message ... 90 E-4:NOISY, Auto setup error message ... 90 E-5:CHECK SUR., Auto setup error message ...
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Index Parameter initialization, Option menu ... 74 PARENTAL LOCK, SIRIUS Satellite Radio setting ... 75 PCM indicator ... 24 PHONES jack ... 37 Play information display, iPod controlling ... 60 Playing video sources in the background ... 38 PLII Game ... 41 PLII Movie ...
■ Front panel MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SYSTEM OFF ZONE 2 ON/OFF PHONES SPEAKERS TONE CONTROL A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA EDIT CATEGORY SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SCENE PROGRAM STRAIGHT DIRECT EFFECT VOLUME OPTIMIZER MIC INFO ZONE MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L CONTROL VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO...
■ 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...
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PHONES SPEAKERS A/B/OFF SILENT CINEMA SYSTEM OFF EDIT CATEGORY SEARCH MODE PRESET/TUNING BAND A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SCENE PROGRAM TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT DIRECT EFFECT OPTIMIZER MIC INFO ZONE MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L CONTROL INPUT VIDEO AUDIO SELECT RX-V563 VOLUME VIDEO AUX AUDIO PORTABLE...
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■ 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 INPUT TV MUTE SCENE SRCH MODE BAND LEVEL VOLUME TITLE MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MEMORY INFO PROG h ENHANCER SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT DIRECT NIGHT...
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