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Read the supplied booklet "Safety Brochure" before using the unit.
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Accessories ............4 7 Connecting recording devices .
  • Page 3 Yamaha technologies ........

  • Page 4: Accessories

    Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) Within 6 m (20 ft) 30°...

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 5.1-channel (to 7.1-channel*) speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite . p.46 • iPod/iPhone/iPad acoustic spaces in various styles. . p.50 • USB .

  • Page 6: Full Of Useful Functions

    Full of useful functions! Useful tips The combination of video/audio input jacks does not ❑ Connecting various devices (p.23) ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.37) match an external device... A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function allows you Use “Audio In”...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel YPAO MIC DIRECT INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING VOLUME SCENE RADIO VIDEO INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT PHONES SILENT CINEMA AUDIO VIDEO iPod/iPhone/iPad 2.1A z (power) key PRESET keys SCENE keys Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.44).

  • Page 8: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) VOL. ENHANCER ADAPTIVE DRC SLEEP STEREO SP A 3 TUNED SP B MUTE SBL SB SBR > HDMI ZONE indicators (RX-V573 only) Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. “SP A” lights up when the Zone A speaker output is enabled Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel (RX-V573 U.S.A. model) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 NETWORK HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI AMP /ZONE B FRONT CENTER SURROUND SINGLE COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL ( TV ) SUBWOOFER AUDIO * The area around the video/audio output jacks is...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter SETUP key Transmits infrared signals. Displays the setup menu (p.66). SOURCE z key Menu operation keys CODE SET Turns on/off an external device. Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. SOURCE RECEIVER ENTER Confirms a selected item.

  • Page 11: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.23) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.

  • Page 12: Placing Speakers

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.
  • Page 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement 7.1-channel system (RX-V573 only) 5.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 30 cm (1 ft) or more 6.1-channel system (RX-V573 only) 4.1-channel system 10°...
  • Page 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement ■ 3.1-channel system Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 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”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 5.1-channel system 7.1-channel system The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1- and 7.1-channel systems as examples. For other (RX-V573 only) systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system.

  • Page 16: Connecting Front Speakers That Support Bi-Amp Connections

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections ■ Connecting speaker cables Connecting front speakers that Caution support bi-amp connections Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting • Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter.

  • Page 17: Input/Output Jacks And Cables

    Input/output jacks and cables ■ ❑ VIDEO jacks ❑ AUDIO jacks Video/audio jacks Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable. (Stereo L/R jacks) ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Video pin cable cable.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. About HDMI Control You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.
  • Page 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ❑ Necessary settings Configure the settings for HDMI Control. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.

  • Page 20: Hdmi Control-Compatible Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ ❑ Necessary settings Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV) To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following settings. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.
  • Page 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ Connection Method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks) Configure the settings for HDMI Control. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as a HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD player).
  • Page 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) Connection Method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks) When connecting any video device to the AV 1–2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks of the MONITOR OUT unit, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.

  • Page 23: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Connecting playback devices ■ The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow Component video connection you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

  • Page 24: Composite Video Connection

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections ■ ■ Composite video connection Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your coaxial, digital optical, or stereo pin cable).

  • Page 25: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit. Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit.

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Jacks On The Front Panel

    1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections FM/AM antenna connections Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connecting the FM/AM antennas Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Network

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Network connections Connecting to a network Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet.

  • Page 28: Connecting Recording Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 Recording device connections Power cable connection Connecting recording devices Connecting the power cable You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT jacks. These jacks Before connecting the power cable (General model only) output analog video/audio signals selected as the input.

  • Page 29: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Language setting Selecting an on-screen menu language CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z RECEIVER z Select the desired on-screen menu language from English HDMI HDMI To exit from the menu, press SETUP. (default), French, German, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.

  • Page 30: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z RECEIVER z The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function HDMI HDMI Place the YPAO microphone at your listening detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the...
  • Page 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup CODE SET CODE SET • To cancel the operation, disconnect the YPAO microphone, or use the • A speaker with a problem is indicated by blinking of the speaker indicators in SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER...

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select the Exit YPAO, and turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs E-10:Internal Err. An internal error has occurred. repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or desired operation. (E-10:INTERNAL) service center.

  • Page 33: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Cause Remedy...

  • Page 34: Playback

    PLAYBACK CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI Basic playback procedure Input selection keys Switching information on the front display AUDIO Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or V-AUX ZONE ZONE BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. TUNER Press INFO.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, Configuring scene assignments HDMI sound program, Compressed Music Enhancer on/off, and target Input selection keys zones (RX-V573 only) with just one touch.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and HDMI HDMI surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo playback).

  • Page 37: Enjoying Sound Field Effects (Cinema Dsp)

    You’ll never get tired listening for long periods. The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater.
  • Page 38 ■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. You can also select stereo playback. This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing. Fine, beautiful Hall in Munich reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere.

  • Page 39: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    ■ Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields Enjoying unprocessed playback CODE SET CODE SET (CINEMA DSP 3D) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back input sources without any sound field effect HDMI HDMI processing. ■ CINEMA DSP 3D creates a natural stereoscopic sound field in your Playing back in original channels AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 40: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)

    ■ Playing back 2-channel sources in Enjoying pure high fidelity sound CODE SET CODE SET multichannel (surround decoder) (direct playback) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel HDMI HDMI When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the playback from 2-channel sources.

  • Page 41: Enjoying Compressed Music With Enhanced Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

    Enjoying compressed music with enhanced CODE SET CODE SET sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI AUDIO AUDIO Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the V-AUX V-AUX sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original ZONE ZONE TUNER...

  • Page 42: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception HDMI HDMI selecting from registered radio stations. Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input AUDIO AUDIO TUNER...

  • Page 43: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    Registering favorite radio stations (presets) CODE SET CODE SET • To specify the preset number from which to start the registration, press SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have PRESET or cursor keys (q/w) to select a preset number within 5 seconds HDMI HDMI after step 4 (while “READY”...
  • Page 44 ■ ■ Selecting a preset station Clearing preset stations CODE SET CODE SET Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 45: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning CODE SET CODE SET • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (U.K. and Europe models only) displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System HDMI HDMI service.

  • Page 46: Playing Back Ipod Music

    Playing back iPod music You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable Connecting an iPod supplied with the iPod. Connect your iPod to the unit with the USB cable supplied with the iPod. • Some features may not be compatible, depending on the model or software version of the iPod.

  • Page 47: Playback Of Ipod Content

    Playback of iPod content CODE SET CODE SET • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start • To switch between the browse and playback screens during playback, press HDMI HDMI playback.
  • Page 48 ■ ■ Playback screen Operating the iPod itself or remote control CODE SET CODE SET (simple play) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI i P o d Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. N o w P l a y i n g The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are A r t i s t N a m e AUDIO...
  • Page 49 ■ Repeat/shuffle settings CODE SET CODE SET You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI • During simple play, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly on your iPod or press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. AUDIO AUDIO V-AUX...

  • Page 50: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on HDMI HDMI the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage •...
  • Page 51 ■ Browse screen CODE SET CODE SET Use the cursor keys to select an item and press SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER ENTER. HDMI HDMI U S B If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback T o p screen is displayed.
  • Page 52 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings CODE SET CODE SET You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER storage device contents. HDMI HDMI U S B N o w P l a y i n g When “USB”...

  • Page 53: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back music files stored on your PC or Playback of PC music contents HDMI HDMI DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and AUDIO AUDIO start playback.
  • Page 54 ■ Browse screen CODE SET CODE SET Use the cursor keys to select an item and press SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER ENTER. HDMI HDMI S E R V E R If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback N A S A screen is displayed.
  • Page 55 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings CODE SET CODE SET You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER music content. HDMI HDMI S E R V E R N o w P l a y i n g When “SERVER”...

  • Page 56: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. HDMI HDMI Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the You can control the Internet radio with the menu displayed on the input source.
  • Page 57 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI N E T R A D I O N E T R A D I O T o p N o w P l a y i n g B o o k m a r k s L o c a t i o n s S t a t i o n N a m e...

  • Page 58: Playing Back Itunes/Ipod Music Via A Network (Airplay)

    Playing back iTunes/iPod music via a network (AirPlay) The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents the unit via network. Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music iTunes contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod.
  • Page 59 CODE SET CODE SET • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by • To control iTunes playback with the remote control of the unit, you need to SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER setting “Network Standby” (p.78) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. configure the iTunes preferences to enable iTunes control from remote speakers in HDMI HDMI...

  • Page 60: Playing Back Music In Multiple Rooms (Rx-V573 Only)

    Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V573 only) The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in Preparing Zone B the room where the unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B). Connect the device that will be used in Zone B to the unit. For example, you can turn on Zone A (turn off Zone B) when you are in the living room, and turn on Zone B (turn off Zone A) when Caution...
  • Page 61 ■ ■ Basic playback procedure Adjusting the volume for Zone B CODE SET CODE SET If you are bothered by volume differences between Zone A/B, SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Press ZONE A or ZONE B to enable/disable audio follow the procedure below to adjust the volume for Zone B. HDMI output to Zone A or Zone B.

  • Page 62: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources

    Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This Option menu items menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION.
  • Page 63 ❑ Adaptive DRC (A.DRC) Item Function Page Sets whether the dynamic range (from maximum to minimum) is automatically adjusted Configures the repeat setting for the iPod (p.49), Repeat (Repeat) — when the volume level is adjusted. When it is set to “On”, it is useful for listening to USB storage device (p.52), or media server (p.55).
  • Page 64 ■ Lipsync (Lipsync) Enables/disables the adjustment configured in “Lipsync” (p.74) in the “Setup” menu. • Some Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES sources do not contain a flag for reproducing surround back channel. In this case, the unit reproduces the signals in 5.1-channel if “Extended Surround” is set to “Auto”. To reproduce the signals in 6.1 or 7.1-channel, set it to “bPLIIx Movie”, “bPLIIx Music”, or “EX/ES”.
  • Page 65 ■ ■ Audio In (Audio In) Volume Interlock (Interlock) Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–4 or AV 1–2) with an Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay. audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Settings •...

  • Page 66: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.

  • Page 67: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page (RX-V573 only) Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Center Configuration Surround...
  • Page 68 Menu Item Function Page CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. DSP Parameter Center Width Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. Center Image Adjusts the center orientation level (broadening effect) of the front sound field.

  • Page 69: Speaker

    ❑ Subwoofer Speaker Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. Configures the speaker settings manually. Settings Select this option when a subwoofer is connected. S e t u p Use (default) The subwoofer will produce LFE (low-frequency effect) channel audio and low-frequency components from other channels.
  • Page 70 ❑ Surround ❑ Crossover Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency components that can be output from a speaker whose size is set to “Small”. A frequency sound lower than the specified value will be Settings produced from the subwoofer or front speakers.
  • Page 71 ■ Distance Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the • “PEQ” is available only when the YPAO has been performed (p.30). speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance ■...

  • Page 72: Hdmi

    HDMI HDMI OUT (TV) Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack. Configures the HDMI settings. Settings Off (default) Disables the audio output from the TV. S e t u p Enables the audio output from the TV. S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n H D M I...

  • Page 73: Sound

    ❑ Standby Sync Sound Select whether to use HDMI control to link the standby behavior of the TV and the unit Configures the audio output settings. when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings S e t u p Does not set the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off. S p e a k e r D S P P a r a m e t e r Sets the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off.
  • Page 74 ■ ❑ Center Width Lipsync Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. Higher to enhance the Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. broadening effect, and lower to reduce it (closer to center). This setting is effective when “bPLII Music”...

  • Page 75: Eco

    ■ Volume Configures the volume settings. Configures the power supply settings. ❑ Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and S e t u p DTS signals) playback. S p e a k e r A u t o P o w e r D o w n H D M I E C O M o d e...

  • Page 76: Function

    ■ ECO Mode Function Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. When the eco mode is enabled, you can reduce the unit’s power consumption. Settings S e t u p Off (default) Disables the eco mode.

  • Page 77: Network

    Network To change another input source name, repeat steps 1 to 3. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Configures the network settings. ■ Dimmer S e t u p Adjusts the brightness of the front display. S p e a k e r I P A d d r e s s H D M I M A C A d d r e s s F i l t e r...
  • Page 78 ■ ■ MAC Address Filter Network Standby Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby). ❑ Filter Settings Enables/disables the MAC address filter. Off (default) Disables the network standby function.

  • Page 79: Language

    ■ Information Language Displays the network information on the unit. Select an on-screen menu language. MAC Address MAC address IP Address IP address S e t u p Subnet Mask Subnet mask S p e a k e r E n g l i s h H D M I F r a n ç...

  • Page 80: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on again. Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a The new settings take effect.

  • Page 81: Changing The Fm/Am Tuning Frequency Setting (Tu)

    Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) Updating the firmware (UPDATE) (Asia and General models only) UPDATE FM50/AM9 New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from our website. If the unit is Change the FM/AM tuning frequency setting of the unit depending on your country or connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network.

  • Page 82: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    OPTION OPTION • Under the unit’s default settings, the amplifier code (Yamaha: 5098) is set for all the input selection keys. With this setting, you can control HDMI can control it using the TV operation keys, regardless of the input Control-compatible devices connected to the unit with the remote control.

  • Page 83: Registering The Remote Control Codes For Playback Devices

    ■ Registering the remote control codes for Playback device operations SOURCE z CODE SET CODE SET playback devices Once you have registered the remote control code for your SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER playback device, you can control it using the following keys after HDMI selecting the input source or scene.

  • Page 84: Resetting Remote Control Codes

    Resetting remote control codes CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER You can reset a remote control code registered to each input HDMI selection key. Input selection keys Press CODE SET using a pointed object such as the AUDIO tip of a ballpoint pen. V-AUX ZONE ZONE...

  • Page 85: Updating The Unit's Firmware

    Updating the unit’s firmware CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER New firmware that provides additional features or product HDMI HDMI Use the cursor keys to select “Perform Update” and improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network and press ENTER.

  • Page 86: Appendix

    When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another on the unit... Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each By default, the volume level when the unit last entered standby mode is automatically remote control (p.80).

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    The power does not turn on. consecutively. If the unit is in this condition, the standby indicator nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. on the unit blinks when you try to turn on the power. The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric Hold down z (power) on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to initialize The power does not turn off.

  • Page 88: Audio

    Audio Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. To check the audio Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. format of the input signal, use “Signal Info”...

  • Page 89: Video

    Problem Cause Remedy The TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Refer to the instruction manuals for the TV and check the TV’s specifications. Protection). No sound from the playback device (connected to The unit is set not to output audio input through HDMI jacks from In “Audio Output”...

  • Page 90: Fm/Am Radio

    Problem Cause Remedy You can display the menu of the unit on the TV only when they are connected with The TV is not connected to the unit via HDMI. an HDMI cable. If necessary, use an HDMI cable to connect them (p.18 to 21). The menu of the unit is not displayed on the TV.

  • Page 91: Remote Control

    Problem Cause Remedy Configure the sharing setting and select the unit as a device to which music The media sharing setting is not correct. contents are shared (p.53). Some security software installed on your PC is blocking the access The unit does not detect the PC. Check the settings of security software installed on your PC.

  • Page 92: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Turn off the iPod and then turn it on again. Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. No content There are no playable files in the selected folder. Select a folder that contains files supported by the unit.

  • Page 93: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information DTS Express DTS Express is a compressed digital audio format that supports 5.1-channel audio and allows a higher compression rate than the DTS Digital Surround format developed by DTS, Inc. This technology is developed for audio streaming services on the Internet and secondary audio on BD (Blu-ray discs). ■...

  • Page 94: Hdmi And Video Information

    Sampling frequency/Quantization bit HDMI and video information Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. Component video signal • Sampling frequency With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per second) is called the sampling rate.

  • Page 95: Yamaha Technologies

    (such as room size, wall material, and number of speakers) can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound that you hear. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own home.

  • Page 96: Video Signal Flow

    Video signal flow Information on HDMI Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. HDMI Control Video device The unit HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV 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.
  • Page 97 (Example) Check that the unit is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. HDMI Control HDMI Control • If HDMI Control does not work properly, try unplugging the TV in Step 2 and plugging in the TV again in Playback starts Turns on and displays Step 3.

  • Page 98: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit HD DVD 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...

  • Page 99: Reference Diagram (Rear Panel)

    Reference diagram (rear panel) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 NETWORK HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI AMP /ZONE B FRONT CENTER SURROUND SINGLE COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL ( TV ) SUBWOOFER AUDIO (RX-V573 U.S.A.

  • Page 100: Trademarks

    “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications Input jacks • HDMI Output HDMI OUT x 1 • Analog Audio • Capable of iPod, Mass Storage Class USB Memory Audio x 4 (AV 5–6, AUDIO, V-AUX [Mini Jack]) HDMI • Current Supply Capacity: 2.1 A • Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) •...
  • Page 102 Audio Section • Output Level / Output Impedance Video Section AV OUT.............. 200 mV/1.2 kΩ • Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) • Video Signal Type SUBWOOFER............1 V/1.2 kΩ [U.S.A. and Canada models] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 Ω) [U.S.A., Canada, Korea and General models] ....NTSC [Other models] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 6 Ω) •...
  • Page 103 General • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......AC 120 V, 60 Hz [General model]..... AC110 to 120/220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz [China model] ..........AC 220 V, 50 Hz [Korea model]..........AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ..........AC 240 V, 50 Hz [U.K.

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Symbols ARC ............18 Charge (iPod) ........... 46 ★/★★ keys ..........10 ARC (Setup menu, HDMI) ......73 CINEMA DSP ..........37 ARC-compatible TV (Connection) .... 18 CINEMA DSP 3D ........39 Envelope icon (p) ........85 Audio Decoder (Front display) ....34 CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Lock icon (o) ...........77 Audio device connection ......
  • Page 105 Error indications on the front display ..92 High definition audio ........ 98 Error message (YPAO) ......32 High speed HDMI cable ......17 Default Gateway EX/ES (Extended Surround) ..... 63 (Setup menu, IP Address) .....77 EXTD (Option menu) ........ 63 DHCP (Setup menu, IP Address) ....77 Impedance (Speaker) ......
  • Page 106 Manual speaker configuration Option menu ..........62 (Setup menu) ........69 Option menu item list ....... 62 Radio Data System ........45 Max Volume (Setup menu, Volume) ..75 Output (Signal information) ...... 64 Rear panel (Part name and functions) ..9 Media Sharing ...........53 Recording device connection ....
  • Page 107 TV operations (Remote control) ....82 Stereo mini jack .........17 TV with HDMI input jacks (Connection) ... 21 Stereo mini-plug cable ......17 Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic TV without HDMI input jacks Stereo pin cable ........17 Optimizer ..........30 (Connection) ........22 STP network cable ........27...
  • Page 108 ZoneB (Setup menu) .........69 ZoneB Trim (Option menu) .......61 APPENDIX ➤ Index...
  • Page 109 © 2012 Yamaha Corporation YE161B0/EN...
  • Page 110 English Information about software This product uses the following free software. For information (copyright, etc) about each software, read the original sentences stated below. ■ ■ About ASN.1 object dumping code About libexpat Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following ASN.1 object dumping code, copyright Peter Gutmann Copyright ©...
  • Page 111 ■ ■ About The Independent JPEG Permission is NOT granted for the use of any IJG About Ogg/Vorbis author's name or company name in advertising or Group’s JPEG software Copyright © 2002-2008 Xiph.org Foundation publicity relating to this software or products derived from it.
  • Page 112 3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution. Do not disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer the software included in Yamaha AV products. © 2012 Yamaha Corporation YE161A0/SLEN...
  • Page 113 PDF versions of this guide and “Owner’s Manual” can be downloaded from the • Speaker cables (depending on the number of speakers) following website. • HDMI cable (x2) http://download.yamaha.com/ • Audio pin cable (x1) [For U.S. customers only] • Digital optical cable (x1) (not required if your TV supports ARC [Audio Return Channel]) Visit the following website for additional information, FAQ’s, downloads such as...
  • Page 114 Placing speakers Set up the speakers in the room using the following diagram as a reference. For information on other speaker systems, refer to “Owner’s Manual”. 5.1-channel system 7.1-channel system (RX-V573 only) 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 30 cm (1 ft) or more 1 Front speaker (L) 2 Front speaker (R) 10°...
  • Page 115 Connecting speakers/subwoofer • (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Connect the front speakers (1/2) Connect the center speaker (3) to the Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm to the FRONT (//\) terminals. CENTER terminal. speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6 Ω...
  • Page 116 For 7.1-channel system (RX-V573 only) Connect the surround speakers (4/ Connect the subwoofer (9) to the 5) to the SURROUND (//\) SUBWOOFER jack. Connect the surround back speakers (6/ terminals. 7) to the SURROUND BACK (//\) terminals. The unit (rear) The unit (rear) The unit (rear) SPEAKERS...
  • Page 117 Connecting external devices Before connecting the power cable (General model only) Make sure you set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Audio out (optical) HDMI in HDMI out BD/DVD player Connect external devices to the unit.
  • Page 118 Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel. The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the The following screen appears. distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.
  • Page 119 If “W-1:Out of Phase” appears • If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-2) appears, see “Error messages” or “Warning Follow the procedure below to check the speaker messages” in “Owner’s Manual”. connections. • If the warning message “W-1:Out of Phase” appears, see “If Depending on the type of speakers or room “W-1:Out of Phase”...
  • Page 120 For more information, see “What you can do player. with the unit”. It may be set to 2-channel output (such as PCM). No sound is coming from a specific speaker See “Troubleshooting” in “Owner’s Manual”. © 2012 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Malaysia ZA52610...
  • Page 121 List of remote control codes Lijst met afstandsbedieningscodes Liste des codes de commande Liste over fjernbetjeningskoder Liste der Fernbedienungscodes Liste over fjernkontrollkoder Lista över fjärrstyrningskoder Elenco dei codici di telecomando Lista de códigos de mando a distancia Anam 0179, 0343 Bazin 0282 Cathay...
  • Page 122 Crown 0058, 0161, 0171, 0179, Elcit 0339 Frontech 0282, 0323, 0337, 0343, Grunpy 0058, 0059, 0179 0320, 0323, 0343, 0349, Electa 0348 0346, 0347 Haier 0157, 0233 0350, 0351 ELECTRO TECH 0343 Fujitsu 0059, 0069, 0074, 0075, Halifax 0277, 0282, 0337, 0342 CS Electronics 0277, 0340, 0342 Electroband 0055, 0107...
  • Page 123 Indiana 0320, 0349, 0350 Kingsley 0277, 0342 Magnavox 0008, 0009, 0010, 0013, Motion 0171 Infinity 0010 0039 0026, 0032, 0033, 0048, Motorola 0052, 0178 InFocus 0250, 0327, 0363, 0479, Kloss Novabeam 0057, 0058 0050, 0128, 0211, 0212, 0008, 0026, 0050, 0053, 0508 Kneissel 0161, 0168, 0320...
  • Page 124 Orion 0043, 0146, 0283, 0320, Phonola 0277, 0320, 0339, 0349, 0008, 0021, 0024, 0025, Schneider 0282, 0316, 0318, 0320, 0323, 0328, 0343, 0349, 0350 0026, 0027, 0042, 0049, 0333, 0340, 0342, 0349, 0350 Pilot 0007, 0008, 0050 0052, 0053, 0063, 0136, 0350, 0382 Orline 0320...
  • Page 125 Trans Continens 0282, 0320 Wincom 0101, 0106 Bondstec 1008, 1030 0346 Transtec 0277 Xrypton 0320 Broksonic 1100 Tatung 0052, 0177, 0282, 0320, Trident 0282 Yamaha 0008, 0026, 0050, 0053, 0342, 0349, 0350 Triumph 0320 0080, 0081, 0082, 0083, 0337, 0343 0086, 0087...
  • Page 126 Bush 1008, 1009, 1024, 1025, 1009, 1025 1018 Magnavox 1020, 1068, 1114, 1126 1029, 1049, 1051, 1063, Etzuko 1008, 1029 Hughes 1111, 1113, 1122 Magnin 1071 1217 Expressvu 1018 Hughes Network Systems Manesth 1008, 1029 Calix 1071 Ferguson 1027 1110, 1116 Marantz 1028, 1064, 1065, 1068 Candle...
  • Page 127 1068, 1072, 1085, 1090, Samsung 1002, 1034, 1041, 1043, 1126 XR-1000 1068, 1069 1091, 1120, 1121, 1214 1057, 1060, 1070, 1084, Symphonic 1008, 1069, 1126 Yamaha 1064, 1065 Pathe Marconi 1027 1110, 1116, 1122, 1124, Systemax 1016 Yamishi 1008, 1029 Perdio...
  • Page 128 Brandt 2148, 2188 2355 Irradio 2053 Memorex 2028, 2145, 2234 Broksonic 2145, 2146 Easy Home 2359 iSymphony 2246 MiCO 2354, 2382 Bush 2064, 2110, 2170, 2268, Eclipse 2354 2135 Micromaxx 2182 2290, 2346, 2358, 2367, E-Dem 2364 2020, 2096, 2097, 2099, Microsoft 2156 2383...
  • Page 129 TRANScontinents 2363, 2367 2507 Proscan 2156 Skyworth 2356 Transonic 2367 Toshiba 2462 Prosonic 2360, 2377 Slim Art 2362 Trio 2362 Yamaha 2064, 2448, 2449, 2474, Protron 2202 SM Electronic 2355 Trutech 2242 2505 Provision 2358 Sonic Blue 2133 TruVision 2359 2144...
  • Page 130 3097, 3099 Toshiba 2032, 2036, 2037, 2039, GC Electronics 3070 3114, 3116, 3120 3127 2049, 2054, 2055, 2076 3066, 3093 Popular Mechanics Videoway 3019 Yamaha 2056 3105 3126 View Star 3074, 3077, 3079 Gemini 3072, 3123 Proscan 3066, 3093 Viewmaster...
  • Page 131 Allsonic 4005, 4008, 4024 Comag 4080, 4081, 4082, 4083, Emanon 4001 Hirschmann 4015, 4024, 4210, 4216, Alltech 4217 4086 Emme Esse 4008, 4024 4218, 4219 Alpha 4053 Commlink 4005 Engel 4217 Hisawa 4013 Alpha Digital 4104 Comtech 4050 Ep Sat 4006 Hisense 4016...
  • Page 132 4049, 4103, 4107 Nokia 4006, 4040 Quelle 4015, 4215, 4219 SkySat 4212, 4217, 4218, 4219 Lifesat 4008, 4024, 4212, 4217 Nordmende 4001, 4006, 4007, 4010, Quiero 4052 Skyvision 4048 Lifetec 4008 4052 RadioShack 4019 SM Electronic 4212, 4217 Lorenzen 4219 Nova 4222 Radiola...
  • Page 133 Xrypton 4024 Unitor 4013 XSat 4217 Yamaha 5084, 5087 Universum 4015, 4215, 4219 Zehnder 4008, 4209, 4010, 4215, US Digital 4016 4024 Zenith 4102, 4107, 4195 Tuner Zodiac 4004 Yamaha 5066, 5085, 5088, 5090, 5092 © 2012 Yamaha Corporation YE161A0/RC...
  • Page 134 OYAMAHA Register Your New Yamaha Product Thank you for purchasing a new product from Yamaha Electronics. We would like to continue providing you with high quality products and better service. Please take a few minutes to visit our website and complete the product registration process at www.yamaha.com/VEC/registration/ Yamaha is committed to doing it's part in protecting the environment and reducing the impact on our natural resources.
  • Page 137 Yamaha Electronics Corp., USA. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620. Model Name: RX- A3020/RX- A2020/RX -A I 020/RX-A820/RX- A 720/ The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of RX- V3073/RX- V2073/RX- VI 073/RX- V773/RX- V673/RX-V573/RX- V473/ America or its subsidiaries.
  • Page 138 Clean battery compartment thoroughly before install batteries. 14 Do not attempt to modify or this unit. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when • Do not use old batteries together with new ones. This shorten life of the new...
  • Page 140 Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA ("YAMAHA") is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every YAMAHA product. YAMAHA sells products through a network of...

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