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AV Receiver Owner's Manual • This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home. • This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit. • Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.
CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE UNIT 3 Connecting playback devices............25 HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player................. 25 How to use this manual................7 Connection other than HDMI with a playback device..................... 25 Connecting to the jack on the front panel........................26 How to use this manual.................................
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Enjoying unprocessed playback............40 Listening to DAB radio (RX-D485)............56 Enjoying original sound (straight decode)........................40 Preparing the DAB tuning..............................56 Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)........40 Selecting a DAB radio station for reception......................... 57 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)....................41 Selecting a preset DAB radio station..........................
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Configuring playback settings for different playback sources Configuring the speaker settings............93 (Option menu)..................77 Setting your speaker system............................. 93 Setting the use of a subwoofer............................93 Basic operation of the Option menu..........................77 Setting the size of the front speakers..........................94 Option menu items................................
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Configuring the power supply settings..........106 Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)..117 Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function................. 106 Basic operation of the ADVANCED SETUP menu..................... 117 Setting the use of the eco mode........................... 106 ADVANCED SETUP menu items.............................
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Glossary....................144 Glossary of audio information............................144 Glossary of HDMI and video information........................145 Glossary of network information........................... 145 Glossary of Yamaha technologies..........................145 Supported devices and file formats............ 146 Supported Bluetooth® devices............................146 Supported USB devices..............................146 Supported AirPlay devices............................... 146 Supported file formats..............................
Indicates precautions for use to avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the unit. NOTE: £ Remote control £ Quick Start Guide Indicates instructions and supplementary explanations for optimum use. £ Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) NOTE Access the Yamaha Downloads site to download the latest Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide. http://download.yamaha.com/...
Using the remote control Insert the batteries in the remote control Insert the batteries the right way round. Operating range of the remote control Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown in the following figure.
• “Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your Bluetooth devices (such as smartphones), game playback)” (p.41) room (YPAO: Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic consoles, USB storage devices, and other devices. You Optimizer). can play back content of them.
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Useful functions Application: "MusicCast Useful applications CONTROLLER" The unit is equipped with the various useful functions. Application: “AV SETUP GUIDE” The SCENE function allows you to select the input MusicCast CONTROLLER is an application that source and settings registered to the corresponding allows you to link a MusicCast compatible device scene, such as sound program and Compressed AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that assists...
Part names and functions Part names and functions of the front panel The part names and functions of the front panel are as follows. YPAO MIC DIRECT INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET TUNING VOLUME SCENE RADIO PHONES INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA (CONNECT)
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SCENE keys Switch with one touch between multiple settings set using the SCENE function. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.73). PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.38). STRAIGHT (CONNECT) key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.40).
Part names and functions of the front display The part names and functions of the front display are as follows. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY A - DRC ENHANCER YPAO VOL. VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL SB SBR HDMI A-DRC Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.
Part names and functions of the rear panel The part names and functions of the rear panel are as follows. (TV) (RX-V485 U.S.A. model) Power cable ▪ The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.30). on the actual product to prevent improper connections.
Part names and functions of the remote control The part names and functions of the supplied remote control are as follows. Remote control signal transmitter VOLUME keys Transmits infrared signals. Adjust the volume. z (receiver power) key MUTE key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Mutes the audio output.
PREPARATIONS Connecting speakers Names and functions of speakers Speaker type Abbr. Function Front (L/R) 1/2 Produce front channel sounds (stereo sounds). The names and functions of speakers connected to the unit are as follows. Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue Center and vocals).
Speaker systems and speakers to be connected Speaker requirements Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the Speakers and subwoofers to be connected to the unit must meet the following speakers and subwoofer in your room. requirements: •...
Setting the speaker impedance How to connect speakers (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Connecting the speaker Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. Connect a speaker cable between the negative (–) terminal of the unit and the negative (–) terminal of the speaker, and between the positive (+) terminal of the unit Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC and the positive (+) unit of the speaker.
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NOTE Connecting the subwoofer ▪ Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet before connecting the speakers. Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer. ▪ Be sure to connect the front left and right speakers. ▪ (U.S.A. and Canada models only) NOTE Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers.
How to place speakers (speaker systems) Using 5.1-channel system This is a basic speaker layout recommended for enjoying surround sound. 10° to 30° 10° to 30° (TV)
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Using 3.1-channel system This is a speaker layout recommended for enjoying stereo sound with a center speaker. Center channel sound such as movie dialogue and vocals can be clearly obtained. (TV)
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Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT This speaker layout is recommended if you cannot place speakers in the back of the room. NOTE To use Virtual CINEMA FRONT, the speaker configuration settings must be changed. For details, see the following: ▪ “Assigning speaker configuration” (p.32) ▪...
Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp The unit (rear) connections You can connect the front speakers that support bi-amp connections. To enable the bi-amp function, configure the necessary speaker settings. For details, see the following: • “Assigning speaker configuration” (p.32) •...
Connecting a TV HDMI connection with a TV VIDEO (composite video) connection with a TV Connect a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable. If you connect a TV that supports ARC to Connect a TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable. the unit, you can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the unit.
Connecting playback devices HDMI connection with a video device such as a Output jacks on video device Input jacks on the unit Video Audio BD/DVD player Digital coaxial AV 1 (VIDEO + COAXIAL) Analog stereo AV 2–3 (VIDEO + AUDIO) Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable.
Connecting to the jack on the front panel AUDIO connection with an audio device such as a CD player Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the unit. Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections.
Connecting the radio antennas Assembling and connecting the AM antenna Connecting the FM/AM antennas (RX-V485) Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. FM antenna AM antenna Hold down...
Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (RX-D485) Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to the unit and fix the antenna ends to a wall. DAB/FM antenna The unit (rear) (TV) NOTE ▪ The antenna should be stretched out horizontally. ▪ If you cannot obtain good reception on the radio, adjust the height, direction or placement of the DAB/FM antenna.
Preparing for connecting to a network Preparing for connecting to a network Network Attached Storage (NAS) Internet The unit supports wired and wireless connections. Select a connection method according to your network environment. If you are using a router that supports DHCP in the wired connection, you do not need to configure any network settings for the unit.
Preparing wireless antennas (wireless connection) Plugging in the power cable Stand the wireless antennas upright for connecting to the wireless network or a Plugging in the power cable Bluetooth device wirelessly. For information on how to connect the unit to a wireless network, see the following: •...
Selecting the on-screen menu language Selecting the on-screen menu language To exit from the menu, press SETUP. This completes the necessary settings. Select the desired on-screen menu language. NOTE Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. The information on the front display is provided in English only. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).
Configuring the necessary speaker settings Assigning speaker configuration Configure the corresponding speaker settings. ▪ Using bi-amp connections or Zone B speakers, select your speaker If you use any of the following speaker configurations, perform the following procedure system in “Power Amp Assign”. For details, see the following: to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO.
YPAO MIC jack on the front panel. Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker your ears). We recommend the use of a tripod as a microphone stand.
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To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” Use the cursor keys to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. and press ENTER. The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately. The following screen appears on the TV when the measurement finishes. The adjusted speaker settings are applied.
YPAO MIC jack firmly and retry YPAO. If E-8:No Signal The YPAO microphone this error occurs repeatedly, contact the cannot detect test tones. (E-8:NO SIGNAL) nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. TV screen E-9:User Cancel The measurement has been Retry or exit YPAO as necessary.
Warning messages from YPAO Warning message Cause Remedy Check the cable connections (+/-) of the problem speaker. If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still apply the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. If the speaker is connected incorrectly: However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the Turn off the unit, reconnect the speaker optimal speaker settings.
Operate the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” application following the on screen instructions, then hold down CONNECT on the front MusicCast is a brand new wireless musical solution from Yamaha, allowing you to panel of the unit for 5 seconds. share music among all of your rooms with a variety of devices. You can enjoy music from your smartphone, PC, NAS drive and music streaming service anywhere in your house with one easy-to-use application.
The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original field effect or stereo playback).
Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in content front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs. You can enjoy the surround sound even when the surround speakers are placed in front.
Enjoying unprocessed playback NOTE Enjoying original sound (straight decode) ▪ You cannot change the previously selected surround decoder by pressing PROGRAM. To change it, use “Sur.Decode” in the “Option” menu. For details, see the following: When STRAIGHT is pressed and the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit –...
Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) Enjoying enhanced bass sound When DIRECT is pressed and the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass) back the selected source with the least circuitry. It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.
Enjoying enhanced compressed music Playing back digitally compressed formats with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) Press ENHANCER to enable Compressed Music Enhancer and add depth and breadth to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original sound before it was compressed.
Enjoying music in multiple rooms Playing back music in multiple rooms NOTICE ▪ Remove the unit’s power cable from the AC wall outlet before connecting speakers. The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the ▪...
Operating the Zone B Use the input selection keys to select an input source. Basic procedure for playing back music in Zone B is as follows. ZONE A ZONE A ZONE A ZONE B ZONE B ZONE B SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP S C E N E S C E N E...
Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Adjusting the volume for Zone B separately Zone B You can separately adjust the volume for Zone B using the remote control. If you are bothered by volume difference between Zone A/B, perform the following NOTE procedure to adjust the volume for Zone B.
PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Basic procedure for playing back video and music Start playback on the external device or select a radio station. Basic procedure for playing back video and music is as follows. Press VOLUME to adjust the volume. Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) NOTE connected to the unit.
Switching information on the front display Currently input source Displayed item HDMI Press INFO on the front panel to select between the various display items on the front Input (input source name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) display, as shown in the following table.
Item names and functions of the playback screen External device Function operation keys Resumes playback from pause. The item names and functions of the playback screen, available when your TV is Stops playback. connected to the unit via HDMI, are as follows. Stops playback temporarily.
Item names and functions of the browse screen Icon Function Moves 10 pages backward. The item names and functions of the browse screen, available when your TV is Moves to the previous page of the list. connected to the unit via HDMI, are as follows. The browse screen appears when the Moves to the next page of the list.
Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-V485) Setting the frequency steps Press STRAIGHT to select “FM100/AM10”. (Asia, Taiwan, Brazil, General, and Central and South America models only) Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on At the factory, the frequency step setting is set to 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM. again.
Selecting a frequency for reception Press TUNING to set a frequency. You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency. Hold down the key for about a second to search stations automatically. NOTE ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP S C E N E The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used.
Selecting a preset station Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is displayed on the front display. Press FM/AM to select “TUNER”...
Registering a radio station manually Hold down MEMORY for a few seconds. Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. The first time that you do register a station, the selected radio station will be registered to the preset number “01”. Thereafter, each radio station NOTE you select will be registered to the next empty (unused) preset number You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets.
Clearing preset stations Displaying the Radio Data System information Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. countries.
Receiving traffic information automatically (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models only) When “TUNER” is selected as the input source, the unit automatically receives traffic information. To enable this function, perform the following procedure to set the traffic information station. When “TUNER”...
Listening to DAB radio (RX-D485) Preparing the DAB tuning Press ENTER to start an initial scan. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound and more LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC stable reception compared to analog signals.
Selecting a DAB radio station for reception Selecting a preset DAB radio station You can select a DAB radio station from the stations stored by the initial scan. Tune into a registered DAB radio station by selecting its preset number. Press FM/DAB to select the DAB band.
NOTE Registering a DAB radio station as presets To select a preset number for registering, press MEMORY once after tuning into the desired radio station, press PRESET to select a preset number, and then press MEMORY again. Select a DAB radio station and register it to a preset number. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED...
Clearing preset DAB radio stations Displaying the DAB information Clear DAB radio stations registered to the preset numbers. The unit can receive various types of DAB information when it is tuned into a DAB radio station. Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. Tune into the desired DAB radio station.
Checking reception strength of Frequency Channel label DAB frequency information 232.496 MHz each DAB channel label The unit supports Band III (174 to 240 MHz) only. 234.208 MHz 235.776 MHz Frequency Channel label Checking reception strength of 237.488 MHz 174.928 MHz 239.200 MHz each DAB channel label 176.640 MHz...
Listening to FM radio (RX-D485) Selecting a frequency for FM radio reception Press TUNING to set a frequency. You can tune into an FM radio station by specifying its frequency. Hold down the key for about a second to search stations automatically. NOTE ZONE A ZONE A...
Selecting a preset FM radio station Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. Tune into a registered FM radio station by selecting its preset number. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is displayed on the front display. Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER”...
Registering an FM radio station manually Hold down MEMORY for a few seconds. Select an FM radio station manually and register it to a preset number. The first time that you do register an FM radio station, the selected radio station will be registered to the preset number “01”.
Clearing preset FM radio stations Displaying the Radio Data System information Clear FM radio stations registered to the preset numbers. (U.K. and Europe models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. countries.
Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit On the Bluetooth device, select a song and start playback. You can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) on The playback screen is displayed on the TV.
Enjoying audio using Bluetooth® speakers/ Use the cursor keys to select the Bluetooth speakers/headphones headphones to be connected with the unit and press ENTER. When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears and audio You can enjoy audio played back on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones. played back on the unit will be reproduced from the Bluetooth speakers/ headphones.
Playing back music with AirPlay Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents with Select a song and start playback. AirPlay The unit automatically selects “AirPlay” as the input source and starts playback. The AirPlay allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on the unit via network.
Playing back music stored on a USB storage device Playback of USB storage device contents Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) Media sharing setup on media servers (PCs/NAS) Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/ NAS) To play back music files stored on your media servers, first you need to configure the media sharing setting on each music server.
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Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. NOTE ▪ To return to the top level while on the browse screen, hold down RETURN. ▪...
Listening to Internet radio Selecting an Internet radio station Use the cursor keys to select “Add to favorites” and press ENTER. Select an Internet radio station and start playback. On the playback screen, the current station is added to the “Favorites” NOTE folder.
(such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit. For details, see the following: – “Checking the network information of the unit” (p.110) ▪ For details on music streaming services, see the supplements for streaming services. Access the Yamaha Downloads site to download the supplement.
Useful playback functions By default, the following settings are registered for each scene. SCENE function SCENE Selecting the input source and favorite settings with Input HDMI1 AUDIO1 NET RADIO TUNER one touch (SCENE) Sound program Sci-Fi STRAIGHT 5ch Stereo 5ch Stereo The SCENE function allows you to select the following settings with just one touch.
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Registering a scene Hold down the desired SCENE key until “SET Complete” appears on the front display. You can change the default setting and register the function that is assigned to each SCENE key. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL.
Shortcut function Hold down MEMORY for a few seconds. Registering a favorite content as shortcut ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP S C E N E TOP MENU TOP MENU HOME HOME POP UP/MENU POP UP/MENU RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS You can register favorite Bluetooth, USB, media server and network content as PROGRAM FM/AM...
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NOTE Recalling a registered content as shortcut ▪ “No Presets” appears on the front display when no items are registered. Recall a registered content (Bluetooth, USB, media server and network content) by ▪ The registered item cannot be recalled in the following cases. selecting the shortcut number.
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Basic operation of the Option menu LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL Input Select SB SBR Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “Option” menu. With the “Option” Front display menu, you can configure different playback settings according to the input source currently being played back.
Option menu items Item Function Page Auto Preset Automatically registers FM radio stations with strong p.85 (AUTO) signals as presets. Use the following table to configure playback settings of the unit. Preset (Preset) Clear Preset Clear radio stations registered to preset numbers. p.85 NOTE (CLEAR)
Switching the input source Configuring DSP/Surround Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source. Selecting sound programs Option menu Select sound programs and stereo playback. “Input Select” NOTE Adjusting the tone of the audio output You can select a sound program by pressing PROGRAM.
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MOVIE This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater. The program Mono Movie This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport creates a pleasant space with depth, by adding breadth and the broadcasts and light entertainment programs.
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Selecting the surround decoder used in the program Adjusting the sound field effect level Selects a surround decoder to be used. Adjusts the sound field effect level. Option menu NOTE “DSP/Surround” > “DSP Level” For details on “Program” in the “Option” menu, see the following: ▪...
Setting Compressed Music Enhancer Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Zone B Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer. Option menu If you are bothered by volume difference between Zone A/B, adjust the volume for Zone B. “DSP/Surround” > “Enhancer” Option menu Settings “Volume Trim”...
Video/audio input jacks available on the unit Checking information about the video/audio signals Output jacks on video device Input jacks on the unit Displays information about the video/audio signals. Video Audio Video Audio Option menu Digital optical HDMI 1–4 AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL) “Signal Information”...
Selecting a video source to be output with the Press INPUT to select “AV 2” (video input jack to be used) as the selected audio source input source. Selects a video source to be output together with the selected audio source. For Press OPTION.
Setting presets for radio stations To start the Auto Preset process, press ENTER. Registering radio stations automatically “SEARCH” appears during Auto Preset LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE Automatically register FM radio stations with strong signals. SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL.
Use the cursor keys to select a preset station to be cleared and Use the cursor keys to select “Traffic Program” and press ENTER. press ENTER. The traffic information station search will start in 5 seconds. Press ENTER LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE again to start the search immediately.
Configuring the repeat setting Adding an Internet radio station to the “Favorites” folder Configure the repeat setting for playback. Option menu Register the currently playing Internet radio station to the “Favorites” folder. “Repeat” Option menu Settings “Add to favorites” Turns off the repeat function. While listening to Internet radio, press OPTION.
Performing an initial scan for DAB radio reception Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label (RX-D485 only) Perform an initial scan for searching DAB radio stations. (RX-D485 only) Option menu You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label. “Init Scan”...
CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Basic operation of the Setup menu Use the cursor keys to select a menu and press ENTER. Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “Setup” menu. You can configure the unit’s various functions with the “Setup” menu. NOTE ▪...
Setup menu items Use the following table to configure various functions of the unit. Menu Item Function Page Selects a speaker system. p.93 Power Amp Assign Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. p.93 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. p.94 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size.
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Menu Item Function Page Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. p.102 Center Width Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. p.102 DSP Parameter Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. p.102 Adjusts the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field.
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Menu Item Function Page Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth functions. p.114 Disconnect Terminates the Bluetooth connection between the Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) and the unit. p.114 Audio Receive Bluetooth Bluetooth Standby Selects whether to enable/disable the function that turns on the unit from Bluetooth devices (Bluetooth standby). p.114 Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function.
Configuring the speaker settings Setting your speaker system Setting the use of a subwoofer Select the setting according to the speakers that are connected. Selects the setting according to the use of your subwoofer. Setup menu Setup menu “Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Power Amp Assign” “Speaker”...
Setting the size of the front speakers Setting the use of a center speaker and its size Selects the setting according to the size of your front speakers. Selects the setting according to the use and size of your center speaker. Setup menu Setup menu “Speaker”...
Setting the use of surround speakers and their size Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components Selects the setting according to the use and size of your surround speakers. Setup menu Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency components that can be output from a speaker whose size is set to “Small”.
Setting the phase of the subwoofer Setting the use of Virtual CINEMA FRONT Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch Selects whether to use Virtual CINEMA FRONT. the subwoofer phase. NOTE Setup menu Select “On”...
Adjusting the volume of each speaker Setting the equalizer Adjusts the volume of each speaker to suit your listening position. Selects the type of equalizer to be used and adjusts the tone. Setup menu Setup menu “Speaker” > “Level” “Speaker” > “Equalizer” > “EQ Select” Choices Settings Front L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Subwoofer...
Outputting test tones Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Test Tone” Settings Does not output test tones. Outputs test tones automatically when you adjust the speaker balance or equalizer.
Configuring the HDMI settings Setting the use of HDMI Control Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Enables/disables HDMI Control. HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices Select whether to output video/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the via HDMI.
Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input Linking the standby modes of the unit and the TV jacks Select whether to use HDMI control to link the unit's standby mode to the TV's power when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Selects the HDCP version of the HDMI input jacks for watching 4K video content.
Setting the use of SCENE link playback Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connected to the unit via HDMI automatically work as follows when a scene is selected. •...
Configuring the sound settings Setting the broadening effect of the front sound field Adjusting the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. When this function is enabled, you can wrap front left/right channel sounds around the sound field and Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields.
Setting the use of Monaural Mix Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function Enables/disables monaural sound output. This function can be applicable when the Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Select” is set to sound program is set to “5ch Stereo” only. “Manual”.
Setting the scale of the volume display Setting the limit value of the volume Switches the scale of the volume display. Sets the limit value of the volume adjusted by using such as VOLUME keys on the remote control. Setup menu Setup menu “Sound”...
Adjusting the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A Selects whether to adjust the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Setup menu “Sound” > “Volume” > “ZoneB Volume” Settings Sync.
Configuring the power supply settings Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Setup menu “ECO” > “Auto Power Standby” Settings Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit and 5 minutes, 20 minutes the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
Configuring the function settings Automatically changing the input source names Manually changing the input source names displayed on the front display displayed on the front display Automatically changes the input source names displayed on the front display. You can Allows the input source names displayed on the front display to be set manually. select a name created by the Auto Rename function.
Setting input sources to be skipped when operating Adjusting the brightness of the front display the INPUT key Adjusts the brightness of the front display. Setup menu Set which input sources are skipped when operating the INPUT key. “Function” > “Dimmer” You can select the desired input source quickly by using this function.
Setting the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control. Setup menu “Function” > “Remote Color Key” Settings Assigns the functions of devices connected to the unit with an HDMI cable.
Configuring the network settings Checking the network information of the unit Setting the network connection method (Wired/ Wireless) Displays the network information of the unit. Setup menu Selects the network connection method. “Network” > “Information” Setup menu “Network” > “Network Connection” Status The connection status of the NETWORK jack Connection...
Setting the network parameters manually Setting the MAC address filter Set the network parameters (such as IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway) Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. manually. NOTE Setup menu ▪...
Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller Setting the use of the Network Standby function Selects whether to allow a Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback. A Digital Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network Media Controller (DMC) is a device that can control other network devices through the standby).
Setting the network name of the unit Updating the firmware via the network Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network Updates the firmware via the network. You can select “Perform Update” after the unit is devices.
Configuring the Bluetooth® settings Setting the use of Bluetooth® Setting the use of the Bluetooth® Standby function Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Selects whether to enable/disable the function that turns on the unit from Bluetooth devices (Bluetooth standby). If this function is set to “On”, the unit automatically turns Setup menu on when a connect operation is performed on the Bluetooth device.
Setting the use of audio transmission to a Bluetooth® Connecting the unit to a Bluetooth® device that device receives transmitted audio Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. Establishes a connection between the unit and Bluetooth devices that receive audio transmitted from the unit, such as speakers and headphones, when "Transmitter" is set When this function is enabled, you can enjoy audio played back on the unit using to "On"...
Configuring the language settings Setting the on-screen menu language Select the on-screen menu language. Setup menu “Language” Settings English English Japanese 日本語 Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Russian Русский Italiano Italian Chinese 中文 NOTE The information on the front display is provided in English only.
Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Basic operation of the ADVANCED SETUP menu ADVANCED SETUP menu items Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu while Use the following table to configure system settings of the unit. viewing the front display.
VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL TV FORMAT•NTSC ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with SB SBR Switch the video signal type of HDMI output so that it matches to the format of your TV. a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.
Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR) LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL VOL.
In case of “BKUP”: Updating the firmware (UPDATE) • You cannot overwrite save. When you save the settings repeatedly, please move the file in different folder. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC • The file is stored by the name of “MC_backup_(model name).dat” in the route of the VOL.
If the problem you are experiencing is not listed or if the instructions do not help, turn l Because of a power failure, the unit's power is no longer synchronized. off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha Disconnect the HDMI cables and power cables, and after five minutes, reconnect dealer or service center.
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The power turns off (standby mode) immediately The unit is not reacting l The unit was turned on while a speaker cable was shorted. l The internal microcomputer is frozen, due to an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or to a drop in the power supply Twist the bare wires of each speaker cable firmly and reconnect to the unit and voltage.
Audio trouble Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT” is pressed No sound l The function which skips some input sources is set. Set “Input Skip” of the desired input source in the “Setup” menu to “Off”. For l Another input source is selected.
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No sound is coming from a specific speaker No sound is coming from the subwoofer l The playback source does not contain a signal for the channel. l The playback source does not contain Low Frequency Effect (LFE) or low- frequency signals.
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No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio l The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. l The playback device is set to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the To check it, use “Signal Information”...
Video trouble No image (contents required the HDCP 2.2/2.3 - compatible HDMI device) from the playback device No video l The TV (HDMI input jack) does not support HDCP 2.2/2.3. Connect the unit to the TV (HDMI input jack) that supports HDCP 2.2/2.3. (The l Another input source is selected on the unit.
FM/AM radio trouble (AM radio feature is available DAB radio trouble (RX-D485) only on RX-V485) No DAB radio reception FM radio reception is weak or noisy l An initial scan has not been performed. Perform an initial scan to receive DAB radio. For details, see the following: l There is multi-path interference.
USB trouble DAB radio reception is weak or noisy l There is multi-path interference. The unit does not detect the USB device Check reception strength in “Tune AID” in the “Option” menu, and adjust the antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. For details, see the l The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely.
Network trouble The unit does not detect the media server (PC/NAS) l The media sharing setting is not correct. The network feature does not function Configure the sharing setting and select the unit as a device to which music contents are shared. For details, see the following: l The network parameters (IP address) have not been obtained properly.
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The Internet radio cannot be played The application for mobile devices does not detect the unit l The selected Internet radio station is currently not available. There may be a network problem at the radio station, or the service may have l The unit and mobile device are not in the same network.
Bluetooth® trouble No sound is produced, or the sound is interrupted during playback with Bluetooth® connection A Bluetooth® connection cannot be established l The volume of the Bluetooth device is set too low. Turn up the volume of the Bluetooth device. l The Bluetooth function of the unit is disabled.
Check SP Wires The speaker cables are short circuited. • “Connecting the speaker” (p.18) An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Internal Error No content There are no playable files in the selected folder.
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Message Cause Remedy Press STRAIGHT and select a firmware updating method, then press INFO to update the firmware again. For details, see the following: Firmware update failed. Update failed. • “Updating the firmware (UPDATE)” (p.120) • “Updating the unit’s firmware via the network” (p.135) FILE NOT READY Preparation for firmware update is not finish yet.
In this case, contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, new firmware is downloaded via the network.
For details on using the USB memory device, see the following: – “Updating the firmware (UPDATE)” (p.120) ▪ For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. ▪ If you want to perform update when turning off the unit, press not ENTER but the down cursor key in step 2, and follow the on screen instructions.
Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function) Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Sample speaker layout The following is a 5.1-channel system using two MusicCast 20 speakers as the Surround function) surround speakers and one MusicCast SUB 100 as the subwoofer. Using devices that support the MusicCast Surround function, you can enjoy a 5.1- channel system with wireless surround speakers and subwoofer.
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Tap the settings icon. Tap “MusicCast Surround/Stereo”. For detailed setup instructions, refer to the following. https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-1212383 Adjust the speaker settings automatically (YPAO). NOTE For details on YPAO, see the following: ▪ “Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)” (p.33) Check the settings.
Connecting to a network wirelessly Selecting a wireless network connection method Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. Select a wireless connection method according to your network environment. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the NOTE unit (HDMI OUT jack).
Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS Setting up a wireless connection using an iOS device button You can set up a wireless connection by applying the connection settings on iOS devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch). You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button. Before proceeding, confirm that your iOS device is connected to a wireless router.
Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from Select the network (access point) of which you want to share the the list of available access points settings with the unit. Tap here to start setup You can set up a wireless connection by selecting an access point from the list of wireless LAN routers (access points) found by the unit.
Setting up a wireless connection manually Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the security key. You can set up a wireless connection by entering the required information manually. You need to set up the SSID (network name), encryption method and security key for your network.
Setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS When finished entering the key, use the cursor keys to select PIN code “OK” and press ENTER. The previous manual setting screen appears on the TV. You can set up a wireless connection by entering the unit’s PIN code into the wireless router (access point).
Input/output jacks and cables (Stereo mini jack) Video/audio jacks Audio jacks Use a stereo mini-plug cable. HDMI jacks OPTICAL jack Stereo mini-plug cable Transmit digital video and digital sound through a Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical single jack. Use an HDMI cable. cable.
Glossary Glossary of audio information DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio format developed to offer a high-definition home theater experience with the quality of the studio master by DTS, Inc. DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) Glossary of audio decoding format simultaneously.
Glossary of Yamaha technologies Glossary of HDMI and video information This is a glossary of the technical terms related to Yamaha technologies used in this manual. This is a glossary of the technical terms related to HDMI and video information used in CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor) this manual.
Supported Bluetooth® devices SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. The following Bluetooth devices can be used by the unit. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound program, so that accurate •...
Supported file formats Video signal flow The following file formats can be used by the unit. Video signal flow Sampling Support for Quantization Number of File frequency Bitrate (kbps) gapless bit (bit) channels Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as follows. (kHz) playback 32/44.1/48/...
Additional information on HDMI (Example) HDMI Control and synchronized operations HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV HDMI Control HDMI Control that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) Turn on the unit and playback devices and then turn on the TV. ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. signal to the TV.
HDMI signal compatibility Confirm the following HDMI signal used by the unit. • When CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video/audio signals may not be output, depending on the type of the DVD player. • The unit is not compatible with HDCP-incompatible HDMI or DVI devices. For details, refer to the instruction manual for each device.
United States and other countries. The trademarks used in this manual are as follows. Internet Explorer, Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that certifies products of high Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft environmental performance.
Specifications HDMI Specifications HDMI Features: The specifications of this unit are as follows. • 4K UltraHD Video (include 4K/60, 50Hz 10/12bit), 3D Video, ARC (Audio Return Channel), HDMI Control (CEC), Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, HD audio playback, Selectable HDMI Input jacks input in HDMI standby mode, 21:9 Aspect Ratio, BT.2020 Colorimetry, HDR Compatible (HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG)
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TUNER Network Analog Tuner PC Client Function • [RX-V485 U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models] AirPlay supported FM/AM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER) • [RX-V485 Other models] Internet Radio FM/AM x 1 (TUNER) • [RX-D485 U.K. and Europe models] Wi-Fi function DAB/FM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER) •...
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Video Section AM Section (RX-V485) Video Signal Type Tuning Range • [U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil and General models] NTSC • [U.S.A. and Canada models] 530 kHz to 1710 kHz • [Other models] • [Asia, Taiwan, Brazil, General, and Central and South 530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz America models] Video Signal Level...
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435 x 225.5 x 327 mm (17-1/8” x 8-7/8” x 12-7/8”) Weight 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs) * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.
Default settings Default settings of the Option Default settings of the Setup TV Audio Input AUDIO1 menu menu Standby Sync Auto The default settings of the “Option” menu are as The default settings of the “Setup” menu are as follows. follows.
Default settings of the Network Update ADVANCED SETUP menu Auto Power Standby Bluetooth • U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and 20 minutes Korea models The default settings of the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu Bluetooth • Other models are as follows. Audio Receive SP IMP.