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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

    Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections ........17 Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) ......44 Connecting Zone2 speakers .
  • Page 3 FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is available only on RX-S600.) .......
  • Page 4 Information on HDMI ......... . 111 HDMI Control .

  • Page 5: Accessories

    *One of the above is supplied depending on the region of purchase.  DAB/FM antenna (RX-S600D)  YPAO microphone • The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in this manual are of the RX-S600 (U.S.A. model), unless otherwise specified.  CD-ROM  Easy Setup Guide ...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces . p.56 • iPod/iPhone/iPad in various styles. . p.60 • USB . p.32 •...

  • Page 7: Full Of Useful Functions

    HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input I want to update the firmware... from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals. ❑ Listening to FM/AM radio (p.44)(RX-S600) Use “Network Update” (p.98) in the “Setup” menu or “UPDATE” (p.94) in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu to HDMI Control ❑...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    BD/DVD RADIO VIDEO AUX SILENT CINEMA AUDIO VIDEO 2.1A (RX-S600 U.S.A. model) z (power) key ZONE key PROGRAM keys Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.71). Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.38).

  • Page 9: Front Display (Indicators)

    Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal. mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.73). TUNED Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station (RX-S600) or FM radio station (RX-S600D) signal. FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack (p.30). DC OUT jack For connecting to a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) (p.16). For supplying power to a Yamaha AV accessory. For details on connections, refer to the instruction manual of the AV accessory. NETWORK jack For connecting to a network (p.29).

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off). FM radio SETUP OPTION Numeric keys AM radio (RX-S600) Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies. DAB radio (RX-S600D) ENTER TV operation keys MAIN/ZONE2 switch...

  • Page 12: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.13) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.16) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.19) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.24) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.

  • Page 13: Placing Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

  • Page 14: Channel System

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1-channel system 3.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers...

  • Page 15: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Setting the speaker impedance Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 6-ohm speakers. When connecting speakers with impedance of 8 ohm or more, set the speaker impedance to “8  MIN”. Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Connecting Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting speakers ■ Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 5.1-channel system Connecting speaker cables The following diagrams provide connections for Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting 5.1-channel system as examples.

  • Page 17: Connecting Front Speakers That Support Bi-Amp Connections

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Connecting the subwoofer Connecting front speakers that Caution (with built-in amplifier) support bi-amp connections • Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter. Refer to the Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

  • Page 18: Input/Output Jacks And Cables

    Input/output jacks and cables ■ ■ ■ Video/audio jacks Video jacks Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ❑ 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 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 21: Hdmi Control-Compatible Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ ❑ 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 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ 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 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ ❑ 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 24: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting playback devices ❑ MHL connection The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect Connect an MHL-compatible mobile device (such as smartphones) to the unit with an an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

  • Page 25: Component Video Connection

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ ■ Component video connection Composite video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital (digital optical or digital coaxial).

  • Page 26: Changing The Combination Of Video/Audio Input Jacks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit.

  • Page 27: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following camcorders and portable audio players to the unit.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the radio antennas ■ ■ FM/AM antennas (RX-S600) DAB/FM antenna (RX-S600D) Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to the unit and fix the antenna ends to a wall.

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Network

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 30: Connecting Audio Recording Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting audio recording devices Connecting the power cable You can connect audio recording devices to the AUDIO OUT jacks. These jacks output Before connecting the power cable (General model only) analog audio signals selected as the input.

  • Page 31: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Selecting an on-screen menu language SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z HDMI HDMI Select the desired on-screen menu language from English To exit from the menu, press SETUP. (default), Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and AUDIO AUDIO Chinese.

  • Page 32: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z HDMI HDMI The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function Place the YPAO microphone at your listening detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to AUDIO AUDIO position (same height as your ears) and connect it...
  • Page 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • To cancel the operation, disconnect the YPAO microphone, or use the • If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-1) HDMI HDMI cursor keys to select “Exit”...

  • Page 34: Error Messages

    Exit YPAO, and turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs Procedure to handle errors E-10:Internal Err. An internal error has occurred. repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or (E-10:INTERNAL) service center. Check the content of error message and press ENTER.

  • Page 35: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 36: Playback

    OPTION OPTION For details on the following operations, see the ENTER ENTER corresponding pages. RETURN RETURN DISPLAY DISPLAY • Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) (p.44) MEMORY MEMORY MODE MODE • Listening to DAB radio (RX-S600D) (p.48) TUNING TUNING PRESET PRESET...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

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

  • Page 38: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with AUDIO AUDIO • You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo PROGRAM on the front panel.

  • Page 39: 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 40 ■ 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 41: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

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

  • Page 42: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)

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

  • Page 43: Enjoying Compressed Music With Enhanced Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

    Enjoying compressed music with enhanced SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) HDMI HDMI AUDIO AUDIO V-AUX V-AUX Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original MAIN MAIN ZONE 2...

  • Page 44: Listening To Fm/Am Radio (Rx-S600)

    “Video Out” (p.77) in the “Option” menu. FM50/AM9 Press STRAIGHT to select “FM100/AM10”. Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on again. PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600)

  • Page 45: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    PRESET to select a preset number, and VOL. then press MEMORY again. 01:FM 87.50MHz VOL. STEREO TUNED 02:Empty Preset number from which to start the registration “Empty” (not in use) or the frequency currently registered PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600)

  • Page 46: Selecting A Preset Station

    01:Cleared TV VOL TV VO TV CH V CH MUTE MUTE CODE SET CODE SET Repeat step 4 until all desired preset stations are cleared. (RX-S600) To exit from the menu, press OPTION. PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600)

  • Page 47: Radio Data System Tuning

    • “TP Not Found” appears for about 3 seconds when no traffic information stations are found. Program Type Current program type Radio Text Information on the current program Clock Time Current time DSP Program Sound mode name Audio Decoder Decoder name Frequency Frequency PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600)

  • Page 48: Listening To Dab Radio (Rx-S600D)

    Listening to DAB radio (RX-S600D) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound and more stable reception compared to analog signals. The AUDIO AUDIO • If no DAB radio stations are found by an initial scan, the message in Step 1 unit can also receive DAB+ (an upgraded version of DAB) that appears again.

  • Page 49: Registering Favorite Dab Radio Stations (Presets)

    ■ Registering favorite DAB radio stations Selecting a preset DAB radio station SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (presets) Tune into a registered DAB radio station by selecting its preset HDMI HDMI number. You can register up to 40 DAB radio stations as presets. Once you AUDIO AUDIO Press DAB to select the DAB band.

  • Page 50: Displaying The Dab Information

    ■ Clearing preset DAB radio stations Displaying the DAB information SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Clear DAB radio stations registered to the preset numbers. HDMI HDMI The unit can receive various types of DAB information when it is tuned into a DAB radio station. Press DAB to select the DAB band.

  • Page 51: Dab Frequency Information

    ■ Checking reception strength of each DAB DAB frequency information SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER channel label The unit supports Band III (174 to 240 MHz) only. HDMI HDMI Channel Channel You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label Frequency Frequency label...

  • Page 52: Listening To Fm Radio (Rx-S600D)

    Listening to FM radio (RX-S600D) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can tune into an FM radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. AUDIO AUDIO • “Wrong Station!” appears when you enter a frequency that is out of reception range.

  • Page 53: Registering Favorite Fm Radio Stations (Presets)

    Registering favorite FM radio stations SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (presets) • To specify the preset number from which to start the registration, press HDMI HDMI PRESET or cursor keys (q/w) to select a preset number within 5 seconds after step 4 (while “READY” is displayed) and then press ENTER (or just You can register up to 40 FM radio stations as presets.
  • Page 54 ■ ■ Selecting a preset FM radio station Clearing preset FM radio stations SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Tune into a registered FM radio station by selecting its preset Clear FM radio stations registered to the preset numbers. HDMI HDMI number. Press FM to select the FM band.

  • Page 55: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not HDMI HDMI (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 AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 56: 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. • An iPod may not be detected by the unit or some features may not be compatible, depending on the model or software version of the iPod.

  • Page 57: Playback Of Ipod Content

    Playback of iPod content SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. HDMI HDMI Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start • To switch between the browse and playback screens during playback, press playback.

  • Page 58: Center

    ■ ■ Playback screen Operating the iPod itself or remote control SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (simple play) 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 AUDIO AUDIO A r t i s t N a m e...
  • Page 59 ■ Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. HDMI HDMI AUDIO AUDIO • 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. V-AUX V-AUX When “USB”...

  • Page 60: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage AUDIO AUDIO •...
  • Page 61 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press HDMI HDMI ENTER. U S B If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback T o p AUDIO AUDIO screen is displayed. B l u e s C l a s s i c a l E l e c t r o n i c a...
  • Page 62 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB HDMI HDMI storage device contents. U S B N o w P l a y i n g AUDIO AUDIO When “USB”...

  • Page 63: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on your PC or Playback of PC music contents DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. AUDIO AUDIO Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and V-AUX V-AUX start playback.
  • Page 64 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press HDMI HDMI ENTER. S E R V E R If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback N A S A AUDIO AUDIO screen is displayed.
  • Page 65 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC HDMI HDMI music content. S E R V E R N o w P l a y i n g AUDIO AUDIO When “SERVER”...

  • Page 66: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the You can control the Internet radio with the menu displayed on the AUDIO AUDIO input source.
  • Page 67 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen 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 AUDIO AUDIO B o o k m a r k s...

  • Page 68: 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 69 Use the following remote control keys to control playback. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by External device HDMI HDMI Function setting “Network Standby” (p.91) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. operation keys •...

  • Page 70: Playing Back Music In Multiple Rooms (Multi-Zone)

    Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) 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. For example, while you are watching TV in the living room (main zone), another person can listen to radio in the study room (Zone2).

  • Page 71: Controlling Zone2

    For details on the following operations, see the Press RECEIVER z. corresponding pages. V-AUX Input selection keys Each time you press the key, Zone2 output is enabled or • Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) (p.44) disabled. MAIN ZONE 2 PARTY PARTY MAIN/ZONE2 •...
  • Page 72 ■ ■ Selecting the input source with the SCENE Enjoying the same source in multiple SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER function rooms (party mode) HDMI HDMI You can use the SCENE function to select the input source for The party mode allows you to play back in Zone2 the same music Zone2 playback.

  • Page 73: Viewing The Current Status

    Viewing the current status SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI Switching information on the front display Input source group Item AUDIO AUDIO HDMI 1–5 V-AUX V-AUX AV 1–5 Input (input source name), DSP Program (sound Press INFO. mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) AUDIO 1–2 Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes.

  • Page 74: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources

    Selects a video to be output with radio sounds. To exit from the menu, press OPTION. Automatically registers FM radio stations with strong Auto Preset (Auto Preset) 45, 53 signals as presets. (RX-S600) Clears FM/AM radio stations (p.46) registered to preset numbers. Clear Preset (Clear Preset) — (RX-S600D) Clears DAB radio stations (p.50) or FM radio stations...
  • Page 75 Page Sets whether the dynamic range (from maximum to minimum) is automatically adjusted (RX-S600 U.K. and Europe models only) when the volume level is adjusted. When it is set to “On”, it is useful for listening to Traffic Program (TrafficProgram) Automatically searches for a traffic information station.
  • Page 76 ■ ■ Volume Trim (Volume Trim) Signal Info (Signal Info) Fine-adjusts volume difference between input sources or subwoofer volume. Displays information about the video/audio signal. Choices ❑ Input Trim (In.Trim) Format (FORMAT) Audio format of the input signal Corrects volume differences between input sources. If you are bothered by volume differences when switching between input sources, use this function to correct it.
  • Page 77 ■ ■ Audio In (Audio In) Volume Interlock (Interlock) Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–5 or AV 1–3) 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 78: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. •...

  • Page 79: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Configuration Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
  • Page 80 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 81: 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 82 ❑ Surround ❑ Extra Bass Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Sets the speakers to produce the front channel low-frequency components. Settings Settings Select this option for small speakers. Depending on the size of the front speakers, either the subwoofer or Off (default) front speakers produce the front channel low-frequency components.

  • Page 83: Test Tone

    ■ ■ Equalizer Test Tone Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. ❑ EQ Select Settings Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Off (default) Does not output test tones.

  • Page 84: 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 85: 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 86 ■ ❑ 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 87 ■ ❑ Zone2 Max Volume Volume Sets the Zone2 maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness. Configures the volume settings. Setting range ❑ Dynamic Range -30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and Default DTS signals) playback.

  • Page 88: Eco

    ■ ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. Configures the power supply settings. 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. S p e a k e r A u t o P o w e r S t a n d b y H D M I E C O M o d e...

  • Page 89: Memory Guard

    Adjusts the brightness of the front display. ❑ Power Mode Setting range -4 to 0 (higher to brighten) Selects how to supply power to the Yamaha AV accessory connected to the DC OUT Default jack. Settings Supplies power through the DC OUT jack continuously regardless of Continuous (default) •...

  • Page 90: Network

    ■ Network IP Address Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). Configures the network settings. ❑ DHCP Select whether to use a DHCP server. S e t u p S p e a k e r I n f o r m a t i o n Settings H D M I I P A d d r e s s...

  • Page 91: Network Standby

    ■ ■ 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 92: Language

    ■ Network Update Language Updates the firmware via the network. Select an on-screen menu language. ❑ Perform Update Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s S e t u p firmware via the network” (p.98). S p e a k e r E n g l i s h H D M I...

  • Page 93: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    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 Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.

  • Page 94: 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 95: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    TOP MENU TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU POP-UP/MENU Once you have registered the remote control code for your TV, you • Under the unit’s default settings, the amplifier code (Yamaha: 5098) is set for all SETUP SETUP OPTION OPTION 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 96: Registering The Remote Control Codes For Playback Devices

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

  • Page 97: Resetting Remote Control Codes

    Resetting remote control codes SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI You can reset a remote control code registered to each input selection key. AUDIO Input selection keys Press CODE SET. V-AUX SOURCE blinks twice. MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PARTY PARTY Perform each of the following steps within 1 minute.

  • Page 98: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    • To perform the following procedure, your TV must be connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, perform the update from the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu (p.94). SETUP OPTION OPTION The firmware update is complete. • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. Cursor keys ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN...

  • Page 99: Appendix

    (p.87). 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 remote control (p.93).

  • Page 100: 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. Hold down z (power) on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to initialize The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
  • Page 101 Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. strong lighting.

  • Page 102: 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 No sound. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. format of the input signal, use “Signal Info”...
  • Page 103 Problem Cause Remedy Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. speakers connected to the unit. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.21).

  • Page 104: Video

    The menu of the unit is not displayed on the TV. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is available only on RX-S600.) Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference.

  • Page 105: Dab Radio (Rx-S600D)

    DAB radio (RX-S600D) Problem Cause Remedy No DAB radio reception. An initial scan has not been performed. Perform an initial scan to receive DAB radio (p.48). Check reception strength in “Tune Aid” in the “Option” menu (p.51), and adjust Reception strength of DAB radio is poor. the antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location.

  • Page 106: Usb And Network

    USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The unit does not detect the USB device. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

  • Page 107: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly. Check SP Wires An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Internal Error An overcurrent is flowing through the MHL-compatible mobile MHL Overloaded Turn off the unit and check the connection between the unit and mobile device.

  • Page 108: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a compressed digital audio format developed by DTS, Inc. that supports 7.1-channel and 96 kHz/24-bit audio. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio remains fully compatible with the existing multichannel audio systems that support DTS Digital Surround. This technology is used for audio on ■...

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 (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 113: 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 to 5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...

  • Page 114: Reference Diagram (Rear Panel)

    PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR COAXIAL AUDIO 1 AV 3 (TV) VIDEO (RX-S600 U.S.A. model) • The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections. APPENDIX ➤ Reference diagram (rear panel)

  • Page 115: Trademarks

    Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the 7,272,567 &...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    USB x 1 (USB2.0) - Dolby TrueHD NETWORK x 1 (100Base-TX/10Base-T) • Analog Tuner - Dolby Digital Plus [RX-S600 U.K. model] Output jacks - Dolby Digital FM/AM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER) - DTS-HD Master Audio • Analog Audio...

  • Page 117: Video Section

    • Maximum Effective Output Power (JEITA, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 ) Compatible Decoding Formats • Filter Characteristics [China, Korea, Asia and General models] (fc=40/60/80/90/100/110/120/160/200 Hz) • Decoding Format Front L/R..............125 W/ch H.P.F. (Front, Center, Surround).........12 dB/oct. - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Center.................125 W/ch L.P.F.

  • Page 118: [Other Models]

    AM Section (RX-S600) • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ....530 kHz to 1710 kHz [Asia and General models]..530/531 kHz to 1710/1611 kHz [Other models]......... 531 kHz to 1611 kHz DAB Section (RX-S600D) • Tuning Range ......174 MHz to 240 MHz (Band III) •...

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Symbols Audio Return Channel (ARC) Component video connection (video device) Auto Power Standby (ECO, Setup menu) COMPONENT VIDEO jack Envelope icon (p) Auto Preset (FM radio, Option menu) Composite video connection (video device) Lock icon (o) Automatic speaker setting optimization Compressed Music Enhancer Numerics Automatic station preset (FM radio)
  • Page 120 DMC Control (Network, Setup menu) FORMAT (Signal Info, Option menu) Input (Signal Info, Option menu) DNS Server (Information, Setup menu) Format (Signal Info, Option menu) Input Rename (Function, Setup menu) DNS Server (IP Address, Setup menu) Frequency (FM radio) Input selection key (remote control) Dolby Pro Logic (surround decoder) Frequency (FM/AM radio) Input Trim (Volume Trim, Option menu)
  • Page 121 MHL Overloaded (error indication) Over Distance (YPAO warning message) Remote control sensor MHL-compatible device Remote control signal transmitter (remote control) MODE key REMOTE ID (ADVANCED SETUP menu) PAL (TV FORMAT, ADVANCED SETUP menu) Monaural reception (FM radio) Rename (input name) Panorama (DSP Parameter, Setup menu) Mono Movie (sound program) Rename (network name)
  • Page 122 TV connection (HDMI Control-compatible TV) YPAO Standby Sync (HDMI, Setup menu) TV connection (TV with HDMI input jacks) (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer Standby Through (HDMI, Setup menu) TV connection (TV without HDMI input jacks) YPAO error message Station preset (DAB radio)
  • Page 123 © 2013 Yamaha Corporation YF616A0/EN...

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