Features; Frequently Asked Questions - Yamaha YAS-203 Owner's Manual

Features

Enjoy powerful and realistic sound from the front surround system
consisting of the sound bar and wireless subwoofer, and easy
installation and connection to TVs and other devices.
• AIR SURROUND XTREME
Enjoy 7.1 channel surround sound, which creates a wide and deep soundstage, as
if speakers are set, not only on the front, but also on the left and right, and behind
the listener (p.9).
• Advanced Bass Extension Processing
Equipped with Yamaha's original bass boost technology, this system reproduces
more powerful sound from the dedicated subwoofer (p.9).
• ® connection
Content on a compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer can be played
back easily (p.10).
You can enjoy deep and fresh sound as close to the original by the Compressed
Music Enhancer. The sound bar is also compliant with the aptX codec, which
enables you to enjoy better sound from your smartphone.
• HOME THEATER CONTROLLER
You can operate the sound bar easily by installing the dedicated controlling
application "HOME THEATER CONTROLLER."
• TV's remote control learning function
Operate the sound bar with the TV's remote control (p.12).
• TV Remote Repeater function
Enables the TV's remote signal to pass through the sound bar. If the installed
sound bar blocks the TV's remote sensor, the TV's remote will not work. This
function provides a convenient solution (p.14).
• Clear voice
Makes voice sound (such as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.9).
• UniVolume
Maintains consistent sound volume when inputs or sound sources switch (p.9).

Frequently asked questions

The following section covers popular functions and frequently asked questions about the
sound bar.
Q1 Can I operate the sound bar using the remote control of the TV?
Switching between the remote controls of the TV and sound bar is
inconvenient.
A1 Yes. You can control the sound bar using your TV's remote control by the
"TV's remote control learning" function (p.12).
This function is available only for the IR (infrared) remote control. Check your
TV's remote control type.
Q2 The TV's remote control does not work after the sound bar is installed in
front of the TV.
A2 If your TV's remote control uses IR (infrared) signals, set the "TV Remote
Repeater" function to transmit the TV's remote control signals from the sound
bar (p.14).
If your TV's remote control uses radio waves, increase the distance between
the TV and sound bar.
Q3 Can I make voice sound more clearly?
A3 Yes. Dialogue in movies, TV news or sports programs, etc., can be made
clearer using the "clear voice" function (p.9).
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