Yamaha RX-V673 Owner's Manual
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Accessories ............7 Connecting other devices ........Connecting an external power amplifier ............Connecting recording devices ..............FEATURES Connecting a device that supports SCENE link playback (remote connection) ....... Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function .......... 8 Connecting the power cable ........
  • Page 3 Registering favorite radio stations (presets) ............Configuring sound programs/surround decoders Radio Data System tuning ................. (Sound Program menu) ......... Operating the radio on the TV ..............Sound Program menu items ............... Playing back iPod music ......... Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ...... Connecting an iPod ................
  • Page 4 Error indications on the front display ......Ideal speaker layout ........... Glossary ............Audio information ................HDMI and video information ..............Yamaha technologies ................Video signal flow ................. Information on HDMI .......... HDMI Control ..................HDMI signal compatibility ................ Trademarks ...........
  • Page 5 Accessories Operathg rar*}ge of the r_mete cor'_t_o_ 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) (RX-V773) (RX-V673)
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Wide variety of supported content • iPod/iPhone/iPad Ip_58 • USB ipo62 settings to suit your room (YPAO) • Media server (PC/NAS) 111_o65 • Reproducing stereo or multichannel ip48 • Internet radio Ipo68 sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls •...
  • Page 7 Full of useful functions! Useful tips The combination of video/audio input jacks does not Connecting various devices (p.28) Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.48) match an external device... A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks Connecting presence speakers allows you to create a Use "Audio In"...
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Front panel (RX-V773) @ MAIN ZONE @ key @ FM and AM keys @ SCENE keys Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Switch between FM and AM (p.53). Select tile registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when @ Standby indicator @ Front...
  • Page 9: Front Panel (Rx-V673)

    Front panel (RX-V673) @ MAIN ZONE O key @ MEMORY @ SCENE keys Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.54). Select tile registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when @ Standby indicator @ PRESET...
  • Page 10: Front Display

    Front display (indicators) @ HDMI @ PARTY (RX-V773 only) @ Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when tile unit is in the party mode. (p.76) Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output. Front speaker (L) OUTI/OUT2 (RX-V773...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel (Rx-V773)

    IN/OUT jacks For connecting to an optional accessory. (General model only) For connecting to a Yamaha product that supports SCENE Selects the switch position according to your local voltage link playback (p.34) or for connecting to an infrared signal @ NETWORK...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel (Rx-V673)

    @ VOLTAGE SELECTOR @ REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (General model only) For connecting to a Yamaha product that supports SCENE Selects the switch position according to your local voltage link playback (p.34) or for connecting to an infrared signal (p.35). receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.74).
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote control @ Remote control signal transmitter @ Radio keys Transmits infrared signals. Operate tile FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is selected as tile @ SOURCE input source (p.53). BAND Switches between FM and AM radio Turns on/off an external device. PRESET Select a preset station.
  • Page 14: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connect the speakers to the unit. Connect a TV to the unit. Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit. Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.
  • Page 15: Placing Speakers

    _Speaker placement __@_ 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 representative speaker layout examples. C_utio_'_ • Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm...
  • Page 16 _Speaker placement __@_ 7.1 +2-channel system 7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers) i i!i i i i i i! !i ii ii iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending...
  • Page 17 _Speaker placement __@_ 3.1-channel system 5.1-channel system _i_i_Ji!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!i!i!_!_i!ii!_!_i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ ii_i_i_!i!i_!i_i!_i_i_i_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiS_ii_i!i_!ii!_!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iii ..... D ...... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system PREPARATIONS • Placing speakers En 17...
  • Page 18 _Speaker placement _@_@_@_ Setting the speaker impedance Under itsdefault settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to "6 _ MIN". In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet.
  • Page 19 Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 7.1-channel system 7.1 +2-channel system The following diagrams provide connections for 7.1 +2-, (using surround back speakers) 7.1-, and 6.1-channel systems as examples. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 6.1-channel system.
  • Page 20 @ Connecting speaker cables 7.1-channel system 6.1-channel system (using presence speakers) Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. If the wires are The unit (rear) colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal.
  • Page 21: Connecting

    Push-type speaker terminals Connecting front speakers that Caution (RX-V673 only) support bi-amp connections • Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets (_) Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter. Refer to the the ends of the speaker cable, and twist the bare wires of instruction manual...
  • Page 22: Input/Outputjacks

    Video/audio jacks Video jacks Audio jacks 17 HDMI jacks 17 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks 17 OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Transmit video signals separated into three Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical jack. Use an HDMI cable. components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB),...
  • Page 23: Connecting

    Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. Connection Method 1 (HDMI Control/ARC-compatible You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable. The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks...
  • Page 24: Connecting

    _] Necessary settings Configure the settings for HDMI Control. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings. (_) 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 25 Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible _] Necessary settings 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 26 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. (_) Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as a HDMI HDMI OUT jack Control-compatible...
  • Page 27 Connection Method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks) FI VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) When connecting any video device to the AV 1-2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks of the MONITOR unit, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks. The unit (rear) (VIDEO) jack Video input...
  • Page 28: Connecting Playback Devices

    Playloack device connections __ 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 29 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 30 Use the cursor keys to select "Audio In" and press ENTER. • The following operation is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. Use the cursor keys to select "AVS" (audio input jack to be used). After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit.
  • Page 31: Connecting

    do..,co onno , °ns@D@D@% Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect devices such as game consoles and Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players, a turntable to the unit.
  • Page 32: Connecting

    Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas tothe unit. Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 Fix the end ofthe FM antenna toawall, and place t he AM antenna onaflat s urface. or higher straight cable). You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and FM antenna Network Attached...
  • Page 33: Connecting

    @ SUBWOOFER1-2 jacks For connecting a subwoofer wkh built-in amplifier. When 2 subwoofers are connected, tile same sound is output from them. @ CENTER jack Connecting an external power amplifier Outputs center channel sounds. (RX-V773 only) Connecting recording devices When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit.
  • Page 34: Connecting A Device That Supports Scene Link Playback (Remote Connection)

    The trigger function can control an external device in conjunction with operating the unit (such as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that If you have a Yamaha product that supports SCENE control signal transmission,...
  • Page 35 Before c onnecting thepower cable ( General model only) Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz. • Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC wall outlet.
  • Page 36: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    Select the desired on-screen menu language from English To confirm the setting, press ENTER. (default), Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Chinese. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Press RECEIVER @ to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display •...
  • Page 37: Optimizing

    The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function 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 position (same height as your ears) and connect it speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.
  • Page 38 The following screen appears onthe TV. (RX-V773 only) If desired, change the measuring (RX-V673) method (multi/single). (_) Use the cursor keys to select "Multi Position" and press ENTER. (_) Use the cursor keys to select a setting and then press ENTER.
  • Page 39 Measuring at one listening position Multi measure Single measure (5 listening positions) (single measure) Follow the procedure below for measurement. • Do not stand between the speakers and the YPAO microphone during the measurement process (about 3 minutes). • Move to the corner of the room or leave the room.
  • Page 40 Measuring at multiple listening positions Use the cursor keys to select "Save/Cancel" (multi measure) (RX-V773 only) press ENTER. When "Multi Position" is set to "Yes", follow the procedure below for To save the measurement results, use the cursor measurement. keys (<_/{>)to select "SAVE" and press ENTER. •...
  • Page 41 When the measurements at the positions you want Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit. to measure are completed, use the cursor keys to This completes optimization of the speaker settings. select "CANCEL" and press ENTER, When you have taken measurements at 8 listening Cautior'_ positions, the following screen appears automatically.
  • Page 42 Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments Use the cursor keys to select an item When the speaker settings you have configured manually are not Polarity of each speaker suitable, follow the procedure below to discard the manual settings Normal: The speaker cable is connected with the and reload the previous YPAO adjustments.
  • Page 43 YPAO, turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact E-10: Internal Error An internal error has occurred. the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. PREPARATIONS • Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)
  • Page 44 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 perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Select "Wiring" in "Result" (p.41) and check the cable connections (+/-) of the speaker identified by W-1 : Out of Phase...
  • Page 45 PLAYBACK )ut selection keys Selecting an HDMI output jack (RX-V773 only) Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. Press HDMI OUT to select an HDMI OUT jack. Use the input selection keys to select an input MUTE Each time you press the key, the HDMI OUT jack to be source.
  • Page 46 • The SCENE link playback function allows you to start playback of an external device connected to the unit via HDMI or of a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack. To enable SCENE link playback, specify the device type in "Device Control"...
  • Page 47: Playback

    The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs On-screen sound program/surround decoder selection surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo (_ Press ON SCREEN. playback).
  • Page 48 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...
  • Page 49 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. CLASSICAL 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...
  • Page 50 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields Enjoying unprocessed playback (CINEMA DSP 3D) You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. CINEMA DSP 3D creates a natural stereoscopic sound field in your Playing back in original channels room. (straight decode) CINEMA DSP 3D functions when both of the following conditions...
  • Page 51 Playing back 2-channel sources in Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) multichannel (surround decoder) When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the playback from 2-channel sources.
  • Page 52 Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) co_press_d mUSiC ENHANCER Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original sound before it was compressed. This function can be used along with any other sound modes.
  • Page 53: Selecting A Frequency For Reception

    Selecting a frequency for reception You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. Press TUNER to select "TUNER" as the input • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is source.
  • Page 54 Selecting a preset station Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Press TUNER to select "TUNER"...
  • Page 55 Radio Data System tuning • "Program Service", "Program Type", "Radio Text", and "Clock Time" are not (U.K. and Europe models only) displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service. Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries.
  • Page 56: Operating The Radio On The Tv

    Operating the radio on the TV (U.K. and Europe models only) Youcan view the radio information or select a radio station on the Switches to FM/AM. Tuning (+/-) Selects a frequency. Press TUNER to select "TUNER" as the input Manual Tuning Auto (+/-) Selects a radio station automatically.
  • Page 57 Browse screen @ Preset station list Displays tile list of preset stations. Use tile cursor keys to select a preset station and press ENTERto tune into it. @ Preset number @ Operation menu Use tile cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the ooMenuoperationk_s selection.
  • Page 58: Connecting An Ipod

    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 59 Browse screen Playback of iPod content Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Press USB to select "USB" as the input source. browse screen is displayed...
  • Page 60 Operating the iPod itself or remote control @ Playback screen (simple play) Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations enabled. To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again. Operate your iPod itself or the remote control to start playback.
  • Page 61 Repeat/shuffle settings You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. • During simple play, configure the repeat/shuffle settings directly on your iPod or press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. When "USB" is selected as the input source, press OPTION.
  • Page 62 You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage • If the USB storage device contains many files, it may take time to load the them. In device for more information.
  • Page 63 Browse screen Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. @ Status indicators Display tile current repeat/shuffle settings (p.64) and playback status (such as play/pause). @ List name @ Contents list •...
  • Page 64 @ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents. When "USB" is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select "Shuffle" (Shuffle) "Repeat" (Repeat) and press ENTER. @ Status indicators •...
  • Page 65 You can play back music files stored on your PC or Playback of PC music contents DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router...
  • Page 66 Browse screen Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. @ Status indicators Display tile current repeat/shuffle settings (p.67) and playback status (such as play/pause). @ List name @ Contents list •...
  • Page 67 @ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC music content. When "SERVER" is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select "Shuffle" (Shuffle) "Repeat" (Repeat) and press ENTER. @ Status indicators •...
  • Page 68 You c an listen t oInternet radio s tations from all o ver the world. Press NET repeatedly to select "NET RADIO" as the You c an control the Internet radio w ith the menu displayed onthe TV screen. input source. The browse screen is displayed on the TV.
  • Page 69 @ Browse screen @ Playback screen @ Playback indicator @ Playback indicator @ List name @ Playback information @ Contents list Displays tile station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Displays the list of Internet radio content. Use tile cursor keys to select an @ Operation menu item and press ENTERto confirm the selection.
  • Page 70: Audio

    The AirPlay function allows you toplay back i Tunes/iPod music on Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents the unit vianetwork. 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 Router display...
  • Page 71 • The playback screen is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via Resumes playback from pause. HDMI. Stops playback temporarily. Play Control • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by Skips forward/backward.
  • Page 72: Fm/Am Radio

    The multi-zone function allows you to play back different input Preparing Zone2 sources in the room where the unit is installed (main zone) and in another room (Zone2). Connect the device that will be used in Zone2 to the unit. The For example, while you are watching TV in the living room (main connection...
  • Page 73 Using the unit's internal amplifier Using an external amplifier Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 to the unit with speaker Connect the external amplifier (with volume control) placed cables. Zone2 to the unit with a stereo pin cable. To utilize the EXTRA SP terminals for Zone2 speakers, set "Power The unit (rear) Amp Assign"...
  • Page 74 An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using (remote connection) Yamaha products that support remote connections, as the unit You can operate the unit and external devices from Zone2 using the does. You can transmit remote control signals by connecting...
  • Page 75 Controlling Zone2 Start playback on the external device or select radio station. Set MAIN/ZONE2 to "ZONE2". Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. AUDIO For details on the following operations, see the Press RECEIVER corresponding pages. Each time you press the key, Zone2 output is enabled •...
  • Page 76 Enjoying the same source in multiple rooms (party mode) (RX-V773 only) The party mode allows you to play back in Zone2 the same music that is being played back in the main zone. During the party mode, stereo playback is automatically selected for all zones.
  • Page 77 Switching information on the front display Song (song title), Album (album name), Station NET RADIO (station name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Press INFO. Audio Decoder (decoder name) Each time press key, the displayed item changes. (RX-V773 only [except for U.S.A. and Canada PHONO models]) Input (input source name), DSP Program (sound...
  • Page 78 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. • Available items vary depending on the selected input source.
  • Page 79 Tone Control (Tone Control) CINEMA DSP 3D Mode (CINEMA DSP 3D) Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds. Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D (p.50). If this function is set to "On", CINEMA DSP 3D functions with the selected sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 7ch Stereo). Choices Treble (Treble), Bass (Bass) Settings...
  • Page 80 Extended Surround (EXTD Surround) Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. Selects how to play back 5.1- to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are used. Setting range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Settings Default Automatically selects the most suitable decoder if signals that contain 0.0 dB...

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