Content window..........59 Connecting a multi-format player Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components ..83 or an external decoder ............ 29 Connecting a Yamaha Bluetooth Connecting an external amplifier ........30 wireless audio receiver........... 83 Connecting a SCENE link Pairing Bluetooth™...
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Configuring input sources ..........86 Avoiding crossing remote control signals Input menu..............87 Index ................141 when using multiple Yamaha receivers ......119 Editing the SCENE function (SCENE menu) ....90 Resetting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Editing a scene..............90 parental lock code............
■ Customize a SCENE – Register or clear settings for a selected SCENE <Save>, <Reset> ............91 Continues to the – Turn on a Yamaha BD/DVD player or CD player connected to this unit automatically next page when a SCENE is selected <SCENE IR>....................91...
INTRODUCTION Using the TV OSD to operate the unit ■ Network settings – Set the IP address of this unit <IP Address> ..................108 – Accept the commands via LAN network when this unit is in the standby mode <Network Standby> ..........................108 –...
INTRODUCTION Using the TV OSD to operate the unit About this manual ■ Attaching the VIDEO AUX input cover (supplied) ■ Installing batteries in the remote control To protect against dust, attach the supplied VIDEO AUX input When inserting batteries in the remote control, remove the cover to the VIDEO AUX jacks when you do not use the jacks.
(☞p. 81). SCENE This indicator also lights up when the Yamaha Wireless System for Front panel display Switches the input source, the sound program, and the HDMI OUT iPod is connected to this unit (☞p.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Rear panel REMOTE IN/OUT jacks AUDIO1-2 jacks For connecting an external component that supports the remote For connecting external components equipped with analog audio control function (☞p. 30). outputs to input sound into this unit (☞p.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Front panel display SLEEP indicator ■ Switching information on the front panel display Lights up when the sleep timer is on (☞p. 11). The front panel can display sound programs and surround ZONE2 indicator HDMI indicator Lights up when the audio output to Zone2 is enabled (☞p.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions Remote control Remote control signal transmitter PARTY Transmits infrared signals. Switches the party mode on and off (☞p. 126). MAIN/ZONE2 SCENE Switches the zone to be operated by the remote control between the Switch the input source and the sound program with a single button Main zone and Zone2 (☞p.
INTRODUCTION Part names and functions On-screen display When a TV is connected to this unit, the supplied remote control can be used to specify and verify this unit’s settings via menus and options displayed on the TV screen. The following displays are available in the on-screen display. Content window ON SCREEN menu jON SCREEN...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers This unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you the impact of a real movie theater or concert hall. These effects will be brought to you with ideal speaker positioning and connections in your listening environment. ■...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ Speaker layout Enjoying the 7.1 channel audio source ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer) In addition to the 7.1-channel speaker layout, a variety of speaker configurations can be specified with Front R speaker presence speaker connection, bi-amp connection or the Zone2 function. Subwoofer And, this unit is equipped with “Power Amp Assign”...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Adding the presence speakers for a richer sound field effect Enjoying the audio source without surround back speakers ■ Presence speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer + presence speakers) ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout (5 speakers + subwoofer) Front R speaker Front R speaker Presence R speaker...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Using the front speakers that support bi-amp connections for a Using speakers in two rooms (Zone2 function) high quality sound ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout + Zone2 (7 speakers (in main zone) + subwoofer (in ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout (Front speakers (Bi-amp) + 3 speakers) main zone) + front speakers (in secondary zone)) Front R speaker Main zone...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers Connecting speakers and subwoofers Connect your speakers to their respective terminals on the rear panel. CAUTION • Remove the AC power cable of this unit from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. • Generally speaker cables consist of two parallel insulated cables. One of these cables is a different color, or has a line running along it, to indicate different polarity. Insert the different colored (or lined) cable into the “+” (positive, red) terminal on this unit and the speakers, and the other cable into the “–”...
CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ ■ Bi-amp connection ■ Multi-zone audio system using the internal Changing speaker impedance This unit can be connected to speakers that support bi-amp amplifier of this unit This unit is configured for 8 Ω speakers at the factory setting. Connect the speakers in the second zone to the EXTRA SP jacks as connections.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ Connecting speakers Check that “SP IMP.” is displayed on the front panel. Tighten the terminal. This type of jack can connect to the following speakers or connection. Connecting the banana plug • Front L/R speakers Tighten the knob, and then insert the banana plug into the end of •...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ Connecting subwoofers Connect the subwoofer input jack to the SUBWOOFER 1 or 2 jack on this unit with an audio pin cable. Set the subwoofer volume as follows. Volume: Set to approximately half volume (or slightly less than half).
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Jacks and cables VIDEO jacks These jacks transmit conventional analog video signals. This unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for Use video pin cables. components that you are going to connect. ■...
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting a TV monitor When connecting to a non-HDMI compatible TV Connect to the TV using the same type of connection that you used to connect to the external component, and change the inputs on your TV to match that of the external component you are using This unit is equipped with the following three types of output jack for connection to a TV.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ ■ Connecting an HDMI video monitor Connecting a component video monitor Connect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks. Connect the component video cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jacks. HDMI input Component video input HDMI...
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Listening to TV audio When using other TVs To transmit sound from the TV to this unit, connect AV1-6 or AUDIO1-2 jacks to the TV’s audio To transmit sound from the TV to this unit, connect as followings according to the TV: output jacks.
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices RECEIVER SOURCE ■ Receiving video signals from the HDMI jack and audio signals HDMI from a jack other than HDMI This unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the appropriate output jacks on AUDIO This unit can use the AV1-6 or AUDIO1-2 input jacks to receive audio signals from V-AUX...
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component ■ Component connections to analog audio output devices video cables Connect the device with a component video cable to one of the AV1-2 input jacks. Component video / Audio output Using optical digital audio output sources Select the AV1 input to which the playback device is connected for playback.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cables Using analog stereo audio output sources Select the AV5 or AV6 input to which the playback device is connected for playback. Connect the playback device with a video pin cable to one of the AV3-6 input jacks. Using optical digital audio output sources Select the AV4 input to which the playback device is connected for playback.
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CONNECTIONS Connecting external components ■ Connecting CD players and other audio devices Using coaxial digital output sources Select the AV input (AV2 or AV3) to which the playback device is connected for playback. Using analog stereo output sources Select the audio input (AUDIO1-2) to which the playback device is connected for playback. DOCK NETWORK HDMI 1...
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting game consoles Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as a game console to This unit has 8 sets of input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUR. BACK L/R and the receiver.
REMOTE OUT jack, playback begins automatically when the SCENE function is used (☞p. 44). • If the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is not a Yamaha product, set “SCENE IR” in the FRONT (PRE OUT) jacks SCENE menu to “Off”...
Using the Trigger function to link external component power Connecting audio/video recording devices When this unit is connected to a Yamaha subwoofer that supports the system connection or the This receiver can transmit selected incoming analog audio/video signals to external components component with TRIGGER IN jack, you can turn on and off the component by using this unit.
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components Connecting to the network To connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) into the NETWORK port of this unit, and plug the other end into one of the LAN ports on your router that supports the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the FM/AM antennas An indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are supplied with this receiver. Connect these antennas ■ Improving FM reception properly to their respective jacks. We recommend using an outdoor antenna. For more information, consult the nearest authorized dealer.
Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) This unit is equipped with a Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) that adjusts the configuration, size, and volume balance of the speakers in order to provide an optimal sound field. Using YPAO allows you to automatically configure settings, such as adjusting speaker output and acoustic parameters to suit your listening room (the room in which this unit is placed).
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE This completes preparation. To achieve more accurate kCursor B / C Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO Press to select the “Multi HDMI results, take note of the following when measuring MIC jack on the front panel.
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET When “Multi Position” is set to “No” in step 5 RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor B / C Press repeatedly to select Replace the optimizer microphone at your The following display appears when measurement HDMI the “Measure”...
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET The following display appears again when RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor B / C Press kENTER. Press to select “Save/Exit” measurement at the last position finishes without any HDMI and press kENTER.
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Reviewing automatic setup RECEIVER SOURCE kRETURN Select the desired menu item (or enable a Press to finish “Result” menu. parameters HDMI kCursor B / C / D / E function) using The results of automatic acoustics measurement can be AUDIO...
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ ■ When an error message is When a warning message is RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor E Press to select “RETRY.” displayed during measurement displayed after measurement HDMI See “Error messages”...
An internal error has Carry out the measuring microphone. Internal Error occurred. process again. Contact a When this message is Yamaha service center if displayed, selecting “E-10” is displayed “PROCEED” will allow again. you to continue measuring. However, we recommend...
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CONNECTIONS Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) ■ Warning messages W-1: The speakers displayed Depending on the type of Out of Phase are connected with the speakers, “W-1” may opposite polarity. display even if the Depending on the type of speakers are connected speakers you are using correctly.
PLAYBACK MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Basic playback procedure RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI ■ Selecting the active HDMI OUT jack AUDIO uVOLUME +/- Turn on external components (TV, DVD Press to adjust the volume. V-AUX Use this function to select the HDMI OUT jack(s) used player, etc.) connected to this unit.
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PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure ■ Adjusting high/low-frequency sound Rotate PROGRAM selector to adjust the output level (Tone control) in those frequency ranges. You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front Adjustable range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB left and right speakers to obtain desired tone.
OUT 1+2 Enjoying favorite sound field effect This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Multi-channel playback from almost any audio source can be enjoyed using a variety INPUT of sound decoders and various sound field effect programs stored on the chip. Sound field effect programs built into this unit are called “sound programs.”...
PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ ■ Selecting sound program (☞p. 48): Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying stereo playback RECEIVER SOURCE sMOVIE MOVIE category: Press repeatedly (Straight decoding mode) Select “2ch Stereo” from the sound programs when you HDMI sMUSIC MUSIC category: Press...
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PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect ■ ■ ■ Enjoying sound programs without Enjoying more spatial sound fields Enjoying sound programs without surround speakers (CINEMA DSP 3D mode) presence speakers This unit allows you to use virtual surround speakers to enjoy CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates an intensive and accurate This unit allows you to use virtual presence speakers to create an sound field surround effects, even without any surround speakers...
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PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Enjoying Hi-Fi Sound Quality RECEIVER SOURCE (Pure Direct mode) HDMI Use Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity AUDIO V-AUX sound of the selected source. When Pure Direct mode is enabled, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry.
PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect Sound programs Action Game This sound field is suitable for action games such as car racing, fighting games and FPS games. The reality of, and emphasis on, various effects makes the player feel like they are right in the middle of the action, allowing for greater concentration.
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PLAYBACK Enjoying favorite sound field effect ■ ■ Category: MUSIC Category: SUR.DEC (Surround decode mode) This sound field is suitable when listening to music sources such as CDs. Select this program to playback sources with selected decoders. You can playback 2-channel audio sources in up to 7-channels using a surround decoder.
PLAYBACK Using the TV display to control this unit MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the OSD, you can view information of the HDMI signals being input and the status of this unit.
PLAYBACK Using the TV display to control this unit MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ ■ Selecting a scene Selecting a sound program RECEIVER SOURCE NOTES HDMI Menus can be operated and the status of this unit kCursor B / C kCursor B / C to select “Scene”...
PLAYBACK Configuring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE This unit has a unique Option menu for each input source. Option menus can be used to enable features such as volume trim for compatible input sources or to display HDMI audio/video data.
“Dialogue Lift” can be adjusted only when the presence speakers are available. front panel display. When settings specific to a certain input source are Not available for Yamaha Wireless System for iPod. selected, the input source name is displayed on the front panel display. If the...
PLAYBACK Configuring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) ■ ■ ■ Adjusting high/low-frequency sound Auto-adjusting the sound level to make Adjusts the vertical position of dialogues even low volumes more audible Tone Control Dialogue Lift Adaptive DRC You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) Adjusts the vertical position of center sound such as dialogues and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front...
AV5-6 or AUDIO1-2 are also available when “Audio Return Channel” is on, and the input source is used for “TV Audio Input.” Not available for Yamaha Wireless System for iPod. This item is displayed only when PC or Rhapsody is selected as input source.
PLAYBACK Confirming and operating input sources from the Content window MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE When NET, DOCK, TUNER, or SIRIUS is selected, the Content window is displayed on the TV screen. Playback style for iPod, functions for FM/AM tuner, SIRIUS HDMI Satellite Radio tuner, Rhapsody, SIRIUS Internet Radio, Internet Radio, and PC can be set in the Content window.
PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI When using the FM/AM tuner, adjust the direction of ■ Registering stations manually (Manual eTUN./CH H / I to set a frequency to AUDIO the FM/AM antenna connected to this unit to get the Preset) V-AUX receive.
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PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE ■ Designating a preset number for HDMI registration AUDIO eMEMORY Press once, to display “Manual Preset” V-AUX on the front panel display. After a small wait, the preset number that the station has been registered to MULTI DOCK will appear.
PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Navigating the FM/AM tuner from Screen buttons on the Now Playing view RECEIVER SOURCE To use these buttons, first press kENTER. Then select Utility the Content window HDMI kCursor B / C and kENTER.
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PLAYBACK FM/AM tuning MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Operating from the Browse view RECEIVER SOURCE Now Playing HDMI Switches the display to the Now Playing view. AUDIO V-AUX MULTI DOCK HDMI OUT TUNER SIRIUS CATEGORY PRESET TUN./CH INFO MEMORY ENHANCER SUR.
PLAYBACK Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your SIRIUS-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams.
PLAYBACK Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ RECEIVER SOURCE NOTES Contact SIRIUS Satellite Radio to activate subscription HDMI • Before activating your subscription, you can only your subscription. AUDIO select “184” or “000.” V-AUX SIRIUS Satellite Radio online information •...
PLAYBACK Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Registering and recalling the All channel search mode RECEIVER SOURCE NOTE SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ channels HDMI This unit skips the following channels in all channel eTUN./CH H / I Press repeatedly to search for AUDIO...
PLAYBACK Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Designating a preset number for Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite RECEIVER SOURCE Composer registration Radio™ information HDMI eMEMORY Press once. Composer name, channel number AUDIO V-AUX MEMORY SIRIUS VOL. You can display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information P01:--- <<...
PLAYBACK Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Navigating the SIRIUS Satellite Channel Name RECEIVER SOURCE Utility The channel name currently received is displayed. Radio™ from the Content window HDMI Channel Category AUDIO The category of the channel is displayed. V-AUX Parental Lock Restricts the access to specified channel.
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PLAYBACK Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor B / C to select the channel to Scroll 1 Page Up HDMI be locked and press kENTER. Switches the scroll target (channel name, channel AUDIO V-AUX 1 Page Down category, artist name, song title, or composer name).
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes on the PC MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE You can enjoy playback of audio files stored on PCs connected to this unit via your network. To play back audio files on your PC, you need to install Windows Media HDMI Player on the PC and configure the media sharing setting of Windows Media Player.
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PLAYBACK Playing back tunes on the PC MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ ■ Operating from the Now Playing Screen buttons on the Now Playing view Compatibility of Digital Media RECEIVER SOURCE To use these buttons, first press kENTER. Then select view Controller HDMI...
PLAYBACK Listening to the Internet Radio MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE You can listen to Internet Radio stations using the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providing a database of over 2000 HDMI radio stations.
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PLAYBACK Listening to the Internet Radio MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Operating from the Now Playing RECEIVER SOURCE Browse view HDMI Switches the display to the Browse view. AUDIO V-AUX ■ Operating basic playback functions with the remote control MULTI DOCK HDMI OUT...
PLAYBACK ® Using the Rhapsody service MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI Prohibition AUDIO It is strictly prohibited to modify, reproduce, reverse-engineer or use this unit and/or built-in software for use other than audiovisual purposes. V-AUX ® ® ®...
PLAYBACK ® Using the Rhapsody service MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ® Playback of Rhapsody contents RECEIVER SOURCE kENTER kENTER Press to enter the User Name Press to enter the User Password HDMI entry screen. entry screen. The Rhapsody can be operated from the content window AUDIO V-AUX on the TV screen.
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PLAYBACK ® Using the Rhapsody service MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Screen buttons on the Browse view Operating from the Now Playing RECEIVER SOURCE Now Playing kCursor E. Then To use these buttons, first press view HDMI kCursor B / C select the desired one with Switches the display to the Now Playing view.
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PLAYBACK ® Using the Rhapsody service MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Screen buttons on the Now Playing view Operating basic playback functions RECEIVER SOURCE To use these buttons, first press kENTER. Then select with the remote control HDMI kCursor B / C and kENTER.
PLAYBACK Listening to the SIRIUS Internet Radio MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE It’s easy to enjoy SIRIUS entertainment at home. Listen to over 80 channels of commercial-free music, plus sports talk, news and entertainment. It all comes through your HDMI audio / video receiver and high-speed Internet connection.
PLAYBACK Listening to the SIRIUS Internet Radio MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Navigating the SIRIUS Internet Screen buttons on the Browse view RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor B / C / D / E kENTER kCursor E. Then To use these buttons, first press Radio menu HDMI enter your password (up to 64 characters)
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PLAYBACK Listening to the SIRIUS Internet Radio MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Operating from the Now Playing RECEIVER SOURCE Scroll view HDMI Switches the scroll target (artist name, album name, or AUDIO V-AUX song name). Browse MULTI DOCK HDMI OUT TUNER SIRIUS Switches the display to the Browse view.
PLAYBACK Using shortcut function MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE Use this feature to access the desired music sources HDMI NOTES ePRESET F / G mNumeric keys Press (WAV, MP3 and WMA files on the connected PC, AUDIO • “xx:Empty” appears on the front panel display when V-AUX to select the preset number that you want to Internet Radio Stations, SIRIUS Internet Radio, and...
When playing back from an iPod/iPhone, you can also use the compressed music enhancer sound programs to give compressed audio AUDIO formats such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound (☞p. 47). A Yamaha iPod wireless system (YID-W10, sold separately) can also be connected to this unit to play back V-AUX iPod/iPhone with wireless connection. MULTI DOCK Controlling an iPod™/iPhone™...
PLAYBACK Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Playing iPod/iPhone from the menu Operating from the Now Playing RECEIVER SOURCE 10 Pages Up view screen (Menu browse control) HDMI AUDIO V-AUX 10 Pages Down The iPod/iPhone can be operated from the menu Goes to 10 pages forwards or backwards.
Operates the basic playback functions of iPod/iPhone. AUDIO remote control) V-AUX p (Play) A Yamaha iPod wireless system (YID-W10, sold Starts playback. separately) can be connected to this unit to play back s (Stop) Use the following remote control keys to operate Stops playback.
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OPTION ON SCREEN immediately remove the iPod/iPhone from the Yamaha Wireless playback. VIDEO System for iPod Universal Dock for iPod. “Max Volume” can be used – The input source switches to DOCK (iPod) when this...
Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) to this unit and enjoy wireless playback from Bluetooth-compatible HDMI portable music players. AUDIO V-AUX NOTE When playing back from a Bluetooth component for the first time, you must first pair the devices (register the Bluetooth components).
Bluetooth component. When the wireless DOCK Bluetooth component list, for example as “YBA-10 VOL. MULTI DOCK connection is complete, Bluetooth components can be YAMAHA.” HDMI OUT BT connected TUNER SIRIUS played back. CATEGORY Depending on Bluetooth components, a wireless PRESET TUN./CH...
“MAC Address Filter” in the “Network” setup (☞p. 108). Friendly Name Access Enter your favorite friendly name in the box. APPLY Applies the friendly name entered to this unit. Changing the friendly name of this unit E.g., [RX-V867] (default) → [YAMAHA AV Amplifier]...
SETUP MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Configuring input sources (Input menu) RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI Settings, such as the name of an input source or the icon displayed for an input source can be changed from the Input menu. AUDIO V-AUX Configuring input sources kCursor D / E jON SCREEN...
SETUP Configuring input sources (Input menu) Input menu The following items are provided for each input source. “✓” indicates the available menu for each input source. DOCK DOCK HDMI 1-5 AV1-2 AV3-4 AV5-6 V-AUX AUDIO1-2 TUNER SIRIUS Rhapsody SIRIUS IR MULTI CH RADIO (iPod)
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SETUP Configuring input sources (Input menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ ■ Changing an input source name or Setting the format of digital audio RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor C Press to select “OK” and press icon signals HDMI kENTER to register the new input name. AUDIO V-AUX Rename/Icon Select...
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Confirming the account of the Rhapsody Selecting the sound program suitable for Setting the interlock functions with iPod/ service or SIRIUS Internet Radio listening to compressed audio, such as iPhone (when a Yamaha Wireless System for iPod is connected) Account Status Enhancer iPod Interlock Displays the current account status of Rhapsody service or SIRIUS Internet Radio.
SETUP Editing the SCENE function (SCENE menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE The SCENE function (☞p. 44) can be edited from the SCENE menu displayed on the TV screen. HDMI AUDIO V-AUX Editing a scene kCursor D / E kCursor B / C / D / E to select a scene to be to adjust the...
Editing the SCENE function (SCENE menu) ■ SCENE menu Registering SCENE function settings SCENE IR Specify whether or not a Yamaha BD/DVD player or CD player connected to this unit turns on automatically. Save SCENE1 Registers the settings currently applied to this unit for each Disables the SCENE IR function.
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SETUP Editing the SCENE function (SCENE menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Changing a scene name and icon RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor C Press to select “OK” and press HDMI kENTER to register the new input name. Rename/Icon Select AUDIO V-AUX Changes the scene name and icon displayed on the front •...
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE Sound effects can be adjusted from the Sound Program menu. HDMI AUDIO V-AUX Editing sound programs kCursor D / E kCursor D / E to select a sound to adjust the parameter program and press kCursor...
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) CINEMA DSP parameters Initial Delay Room Size Surround Initial Delay Surround Room Size DSP Level Change the effect level (level of the sound field effect to be added). Surround Back Initial Delay Surround Back Room Size You can adjust the level of the sound field effect while checking the sound effect.
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SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) Liveness Reverb Time Reverb Delay Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the Reverberation delay. Adjusts the time difference between the Surround Liveness dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB at 1 kHz. beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an reverberation sound.
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) Parameters usable in certain sound Reverb Level Surround R Level programs Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation Adjusts the volume of the surround R channel. sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation 2ch Stereo only Adjustable range 0 to 100%...
SETUP Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) Parameters usable in surround decoder Front Presence R Level Center Width Adjusts the volume of the front presence R channel. Spreads the center channel sound to the front left and right Decode Type speakers to suit your needs or preferences.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE Various settings, such as speaker volume or HDMI functions, can be changed from the Setup menu. HDMI AUDIO V-AUX Operating the Setup menu Setup menu setting kCursor B / C to select an item and Speaker press kENTER.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Setup menu Manages settings for speakers Manual speaker setup Manual Setup The following parameters can be specified manually. Speaker Power Amp Assign Adds the extra speakers to the 7.1-channel speaker Auto Setup connection. Manual Setup Configuration Sound...
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Front Surround Back Configuration Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the front Selects the size of the surround back speakers. speakers. Adjusts the output characteristics of the speakers based on Largex1 Select when one large surround back speaker is manually set parameters.
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Subwoofer Bass Cross Over Level Confirms the subwoofer. Sets the lower limit of low-frequency component which is produced from speakers of which the size is set to “Small.” Separately adjusts the volume of each speaker. Use (Default) Select this when subwoofer is connected.
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Front L / Front R / Center / Surround L / Surround R / RECEIVER SOURCE Parametric EQ Test Tone Surround Back L / Surround Back R / Front Presence L / HDMI Front Presence R Adjusts sound quality of tone using a parametric...
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Setting the audio output function of this Synchronizing audio/video output Auto-adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS dynamic range unit Lipsync Dynamic Range Adjusts the delay between audio and video output (Lipsync function). Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for audio bitstream (Dolby Digital and DTS) signal playback.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Setting the startup volume Setting this unit’s video output function • Analog-to-HDMI video conversion is always possible unless video signals are being input at the HDMI input jacks or 1080p- Initial Volume resolution analog video signals are being input (☞p.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Adjusting resolution and aspect ratio with Aspect Setting HDMI functions conversion of video signal to HDMI Through (Default) The aspect ratio of HDMI video signal sources is not adjusted. Processing 16:9 Normal Transmits 4:3 aspect ratio video signals to a 16:9 TV Adjust resolution and aspect ratio with conversion of video input to with black bands on either side of the screen.
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ ■ Receiver operation via TV (HDMI Control) Listening to TV audio via single HDMI Selecting an input source to assign audio cable (Audio Return Channel) input for the TV HDMI Control ARC (Audio Return Channel) TV Audio Input Set the HDMI Control function to “On”...
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Specify whether or not audio signal is OUT2 Transmitting HDMI audio/video to the TV Specify whether or not audio signal is output through a TV output through this unit and a TV during standby mode (Standby Through) connected via the HDMI OUT 2 jack.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Adjusting this unit’s network parameters Setting the network parameters (IP Turning this unit on by the command over address, etc.) the network when in the standby mode IP Address Network Standby Selects whether or not this unit automatically acquires network Selects whether or not to turn this unit on by the command over the parameters (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary network when in the standby mode.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Setting this unit’s multi-zone function Setting the party mode Confirm the zone name by pressing kENTER. Party Mode Set In party mode, the main zone sources can be played in Zone2 kCursor C Press to select “OK”...
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ ■ Goes enter standby mode automatically Specifying menu display Wall Paper Specify the wall paper displayed on the TV screen when no video when you leave it without operating signal is input. Select one that you prefer. Display Set Auto Power Down Specify front panel display brightness and TV screen wall paper.
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SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Setting TRIGGER OUT functions Target Zone Manual Specify the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions Manually switch the output level for electronic signal transmission. synchronized. This setting can also be used to confirm proper function of the Trigger Output external component connected via the TRIGGER OUT jack.
SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) ■ Prohibiting setting changes Memory Guard Prohibits setting changes to prevent careless changes being made to the settings on Setup menu. Off (Default) Settings are not protected. Prohibits changes to the settings on Setup menu until it is returned to “Off.”...
SETUP Confirming information of this unit (Information menu) MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE A variety of information for this unit can be displayed. HDMI AUDIO ■ ■ V-AUX Selecting information Audio information Video information Displays information on the current audio signal. Displays information on the current video signal.
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SETUP Confirming information of this unit (Information menu) ■ Network information Displays information on the network status. Refer to “Adjusting this unit’s network parameters” (☞p. 108) for details on setting the network status. IP Address / Displays the status of the current IP address assigned Subnet Mask / to this unit.
SETUP Controlling other components with the remote control MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE You can operate an external component such as TV and DVD player with the remote control of this unit by setting the code for external component (remote control code). HDMI The remote control code can be set for each input source.
For a complete list of control code using an example of the registration of the MULTI DOCK available remote control codes, refer to “Remote Control remote control codes of a Yamaha BD player connected MAIN ZONE 2 HDMI OUT CODE SET TUNER...
SETUP Controlling other components with the remote control MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Resetting all remote control codes RECEIVER SOURCE mNumeric Enter a remote control code “2064” using Enter “9981” using keys. HDMI mNumeric keys. Resetting all remote control codes for external AUDIO V-AUX components to the initial factory settings.
SETUP Extended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) The Advanced Setup menu can be used for unit initialization and other useful extended functions. The Advanced Setup menu can be operated as follows. Displaying/Setting the Advanced Setup Setting the impedance of speakers Rotate PROGRAM selector to select the item to be menu...
ID (remote MOVIE MUSIC SLEEP PARTY STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT control ID). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, Press pSOURCE/RECEIVER. RESET Resets the code to the factory default SCENE you can set each remote control with a unique remote setting.
SETUP Extended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) Changing TV format Initializing various settings for this unit Press STRAIGHT repeatedly to select “NETWORK.” STRAIGHT INIT- CANCEL TV FORMAT-NTSC MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE CONTROL INFO MEMORY PRESET CATEGORY Initializes various settings stored in this unit and sets it back to Change the color encoding format of OSD to PAL or NTSC...
SETUP Using the HDMI Control function This unit supports the HDMI Control function, which allows you to Connect the TV that supports the HDMI Control If BD/DVD player that supports the HDMI Control operate external components via HDMI. If devices that support function to this unit’s HDMI output jack.
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SETUP Using the HDMI Control function MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Switching the input source on this To use other jacks to input audio signals from TV, carry RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor B / C Press repeatedly to select unit automatically when listening out the following procedure.
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SETUP Using the HDMI Control function MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET ■ Single HDMI cable input to TV RECEIVER SOURCE kCursor B / C Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On” Press repeatedly to select audio with Audio Return Channel HDMI “Setup”...
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SETUP Using the HDMI Control function MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET RECEIVER SOURCE Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On.” HDMI When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press AUDIO Cursor B / C ENTER to set to “On.” V-AUX kCursor C Press to select “Control Select”...
CD player or a DVD player, etc. in the main zone via the infrared signal receiver in the second zone. may not require an infrared signal emitter. Up to 6 Yamaha components can be connected as shown • An amplifier and speakers in the second zone.
SETUP Using multi-zone configuration MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET Controlling Zone2 Using the party mode RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI The remote control can be used to select and control Use this feature to play main zone sources in Zone2 AUDIO V-AUX Zone2 devices.
Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Problem Cause Remedy page page No picture. The video signal output from this Displays the Advanced Setup menu and Only the center When a monaural source sound Try another sound program. unit is not supported by a monitor select “VIDEO”...
APPENDIX Troubleshooting HDMI™ Problem Cause Remedy page The audio input The connected component is not Set the playback component properly — sources cannot be set to output the desired digital referring to its instruction manual. Problem Cause Remedy page played in the desired audio signals.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause Remedy page The desired station The signal is weak, or the antenna Adjust the AM loop antenna orientation. Problem Cause Remedy cannot be tuned into connections are loose. page Use the manual tuning method. with the automatic FM stereo reception You are too far from the station...
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Network Display Cause Remedy page CHECK SR TUNER The SiriusConnect tuner is not Check the connection of the SiriusConnect connected to the SIRIUS jack of tuner and this unit. Problem Cause Remedy page this unit correctly. The PC server/ The IP address is not set properly.
Store some other playable music files (MP3, — iPod. WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, and WAV) on your Your iPod/iPhone is properly placed in the Yamaha iPod The network may be overloaded Try preparing a network exclusively for use — wireless transmitter and connected...
When there is no response with remote – check if the Bluetooth component is control operation of the Option menu/Setup within 32 ft. (10 m) of the Yamaha menu: press SOURCE/RECEIVER Bluetooth wireless audio receiver. should glow orange) and try operating the remote control again.
APPENDIX Glossary Audio information Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a new technology enabling discrete multichannel Dolby Digital Plus is an advanced audio technology developed for high- playback from 2-channel or multi-channel sources. There are three modes definition programming and Blu-ray Disc.
Supported by HDMI version 1.3 and designed for the digitized, recorded and transmitted without using any compression. This is Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of the future, DTS-HD used as a method of recording CDs and DVD audio.
APPENDIX Glossary Video information Deep Color When used in combination with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the Deep Color refers to the use of various color depths in displays, up from the security requirements of content providers and system operators.
APPENDIX Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, etc.
Windows Media Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This receiver supports network connections. Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement.
Max Audio Support fs ..........96 kHz/24 bit Component..................1 Cover Art Format............PNG, JPEG AV OUT Internet Music Service Composite ..................1 Rhapsody, SIRIUS Internet Radio Network Control Continues to the Web Browser Control (supporting Friendly Name only), next page MusicCAST2 Commander Support, Yamaha Network Control Support (YNC)
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APPENDIX Specifications ■ Audio Section ■ FM Section • Volume Control.........MUTE/-80 dB to +16.5 dB • Minimum RMS Output Power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 8 Ω) • Tone Control Characteristics • Tuning Range ............87.5 to 107.9 MHz Bass Boost/Cut ..............±6 dB/50 Hz FRONT L/R ..............
APPENDIX Index Numerics Center speaker................13 External component connection ..........21 Center Width, Sound Program menu .......... 97 External decoder connection ............29 5 channel speaker layout .............. 16 Changing speaker impedance............18 5.1-channel speaker layout............15 CINEMA DSP 3D mode............. 46 7.1-channel speaker connection ...........
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APPENDIX Index iPod wireless system ..............81 Reset, Scene menu............... 92 iPod™ playback................79 Resolution, Processing, Video Setup ........105 ON SCREEN menu..............50 Reverb Delay, Sound Program menu .......... 95 On-screen display................ 12 Reverb Level, Sound Program menu .......... 96 OPTICAL jack ................
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APPENDIX Index Surround Back Liveness, Sound Program menu ......95 Surround Back R Level, Sound Program menu......96 Zone Rename, Multi Zone setup..........109 Surround Back Room Size, Sound Program menu ...... 94 Zone2 Set, Multi Zone .............. 109 Surround back speaker ..............13 Surround Initial Delay, Sound Program menu......
Quick Reference Guide ■ Remote control Batteries (2) AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna VIDEO AUX input cover YPAO microphone (AAA, R03, UM-4) within 20 feet (6 m) ■ E.g. E.g. E.g. E.g. Front speaker Center speaker Surround speaker, surround back Active subwoofer speaker, and presence speaker Playback device such as...
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BD/DVD player (recorder) This unit Front speaker R Front speaker L Subwoofer Surround speaker R Center speaker Surround back speaker Surround speaker L Surround back speaker R Surround back speaker L...
Front speaker Surround Surround back speaker speaker Center speaker Subwoofer Banana plug CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT VOLUME Subwoofer examples...
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When connecting to an HDMI compatible TV When connecting to a non-HDMI compatible TV Input Output HDMI input Input Output Component video input Video input Through Through Converted Converted When using a TV that supports the Audio Return Channel function and HDMI Control function Audio output ✽...
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SCENE BD/DVD SCENE SCENE SCENE To the power outlet AC power cable...
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CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT VOLUME Subwoofer examples YPAO microphone RECEIVER A MAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE CONTROL INFO MEMORY YPAO microphone Continues to the next page...
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cursor B C ENTER MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER A HDMI HDMI AUDIO AUDIO V-AUX V- V V AUX MULTI MULT L L I DOCK DOCK HDMI OUT HDMI OU TUNER TUNER SIRIUS...
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Caution: Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio player. The Owner's Manual contained in the CD-ROM can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.yamaha.com/yec/ c9 (Power key) Turns on the power of this unit or sets it to the standby mode.
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FCC requirements. Modifications turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, problem by using one of the following measures: granted by the FCC, to use the product.
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NMB-003 du Canada. tire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit IMPORTANT with a voltage other than specified.
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We Want We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
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Owner's Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than YAMAHA or an authorized YAMAHA Service Center; (b) any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed;...