Yamaha RX-V671 Owner's Manual

Yamaha RX-V671 Owner's Manual

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Be sure to read "Safety Brochure" (supplied booklet) before using this unit.
English for Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America

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  • Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Be sure to read “Safety Brochure” (supplied booklet) before using this unit. English for Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) ..35 FEATURES Checking the measurement results ............. . 37 Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments .
  • Page 3 Playing back music stored on PCs ....... 62 Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ..100 Media sharing setup .
  • Page 4 Information on HDMI ......... 119 HDMI Control .
  • Page 5 Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with this product. • Aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation. ■ ■ Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x 2) Within 6 m 30°...
  • Page 6: What You Can Do With This Unit

    FEATURES What you can do with this unit Supports 2 to 7.1 (plus presence) channel Ready for any kind of contents speaker system. Allows you to enjoy favorite iPod Network p.52 p.62 to p.65 acoustic spaces in various styles. Bluetooth p.59 p.57 Automatically optimizing the speaker...
  • Page 7: Full Of Useful Functions

    ● Full of useful functions! At time like this Creating stereoscopic sound fields (p.45) Connection of presence speakers enables to create a ● natural stereoscopic sound field in your room (CINEMA Connecting various devices (p.26) The combination of video/audio input jacks prepared on DSP 3D).
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER RX-V671 MAIN ZONE YPAO MIC PURE DIRECT ZONE2 ZONE CONTROL INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING VOLUME SCENE RADIO VIDEO AUX PHONES INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA iPod/iPhone HDMI IN...
  • Page 9: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) 6 7 8 VOL. ENHANCER ADAPTIVE DRC SLEEP ZONE STEREO MUTE TUNED SBL SB SBR HDMI SLEEP Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when the sleep timer is on. Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    AUDIO 2 DOCK jack HDMI1~5 jacks REMOTE IN/OUT jacks For connecting an optional Yamaha products such as iPod For connecting HDMI-compatible playback devices to input For connecting a Yamaha product compatible with SCENE dock (p.53), iPod wireless system (p.53) and Bluetooth video/audio signals (p.26).
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter Menu operation keys Transmits infrared signals. Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. ENTER Confirms a selected item. MAIN/ZONE2 RETURN Returns to the previous screen. Switches the zones (main or Zone2) to operate with the MAIN ZONE 2 CODE SET...
  • Page 12: Setup

    SETUP General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.13) Select the speaker layout depending on the number of speakers and place the speakers in your room. Connecting speakers (p.17) Connect the speakers to this unit. Connecting a TV (p.21) Connect a TV to this unit. Connecting playback devices (p.26) Connect video devices (BD/DVD players, etc.) and audio devices (CD players, etc.) to this unit.
  • Page 13: Placing Speakers

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement Placing speakers Select the speaker layout depending on the number of speakers and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Caution •...
  • Page 14: Channel System

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement 7.1+2 channel system 7.1 channel system (using surround back speakers) • The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. This unit automatically switches the speakers to be used depending on a selected CINEMA DSP (p.43). 7.1 channel system (using presence speakers) 6.1 channel system...
  • Page 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement 5.1 channel system 4.1 channel system 3.1 channel system 2.1 channel system...
  • Page 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker placement ■ Setting the speaker impedance This unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers at the factory. 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 17: Connecting Speakers

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 7.1+2 channel system 7.1 channel system Here are connections of 7.1+2, 7.1 and 6.1 channel (using surround back speakers) system as examples.
  • Page 18 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections 7.1 channel system 6.1 channel system (using presence speakers) This unit (rear) This unit (rear) SPEAKERS SPEAKERS FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI–AMP FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI–AMP SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE EXTRA SP EXTRA SP...
  • Page 19: Connecting Front Speakers That Support Bi-Amp Connections

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speaker connections ■ Connecting speaker cables Push-type speaker terminals a Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation from the Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the This unit (rear) ends of the speaker cable, and twist the bare wires of the SPEAKERS negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the FRONT...
  • Page 20: 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 21: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection Connecting a TV ■ Connect a TV to this unit so that videos input to this unit can be output to the TV. Connection method 1 (HDMI Control/ARC-compatible TV) You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on this unit.
  • Page 22 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 (HDMI Control-compatible BD/ For details on settings and operations of your TV, refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player, etc).
  • Page 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ Connection method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV) Necessary settings Connect the TV to this unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following settings. For details on settings and operations of your TV, refer to the instruction manual of the •...
  • Page 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ Configure the settings for HDMI Control. Connection method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks) a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (HDMI Control-compatible BD/ Connect the TV to this unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable.
  • Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TV connection ■ Connection method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks) VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) Depending on the video input jacks available on your TV, choose one of the following connections.
  • Page 26: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Connecting playback devices ■ This 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 this unit with a component video cable and an audio cable an iPod, a Bluetooth component or a USB storage device, see the following pages.
  • Page 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections ■ ■ S-video connection Composite video connection (U.K. and Europe models only) Connect a video device to this unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital Connect a video device to this unit with an S-video cable and a stereo pin cable.
  • Page 28: Changing The Combination Of Video/Audio Input Jacks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections ■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks After connecting external devices (TV, playback devices, etc.) and If the combination of video/audio input jacks prepared on this unit does not match your power cable of this unit, turn on this unit and TV.
  • Page 29: Connecting Audio Devices (Cd Players, Etc.)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playback device connections Connecting audio devices (CD players, etc.) Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players and a turntable to this unit. Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as a Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the game console and a camcorder to this unit.
  • Page 30: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas

    1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 FM/AM antenna connections Network connections Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connecting to the network Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to this unit. Connect this unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable).
  • Page 31: Connecting Other Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Network connections Other connections Connecting other devices • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of your network devices (such as a router) may block the access of this unit to the network devices or the Internet. In such cases, configure the security software or firewall settings appropriately.
  • Page 32: Connecting A Device Compatible With Scene Link Playback (Remote Connection)

    TRIGGER OUT jack Yamaha subwoofer that • If you connect a Yamaha product compatible with SCENE link playback to the REMOTE OUT jack, you can supports a system connection start playback on the Yamaha product in conjunction with a scene selection (p.41). To enable the SCENE link playback, specify the device type in “Device Control”...
  • Page 33: Connecting The Power Cable

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Power cable connection Connecting the power cable After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable. Before connecting the power 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.
  • Page 34: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Language setting CODE SET CODE SET Selecting an on-screen menu language RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI Select a desired on-screen menu language from English (default), V-AUX V-AUX Japanese, French, German, Spanish and Russian. Press RECEIVER to turn on this unit.
  • Page 35: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI By using the Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) Place the YPAO microphone at ear height in your V-AUX V-AUX function, this unit automatically detects speaker connections and listening position and connect it to the YPAO MIC distances from the listening position, and optimizes the speaker jack on the front panel.
  • Page 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup The following screen appears on the TV. CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER • If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-1) HDMI HDMI appears, see “Error messages”...
  • Page 37: Checking The Measurement Results

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup Checking the measurement results CODE SET CODE SET To finish checking the results and return to the RECEIVER RECEIVER You can check the YPAO measurement results. previous screen, press RETURN. HDMI HDMI After the measurement, use the cursor keys to...
  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the E-8: No Signal The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones. measurement again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. E-9: User Cancel The measurement has been canceled.
  • Page 39: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup Warning messages Even if any warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again to use this unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Cause Remedy...
  • Page 40: Playback

    PLAYBACK MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI Basic playback procedure V-AUX Input selection keys Turn on external devices (TV, BD/DVD player, etc.) Press VOLUME to adjust the volume. AUDIO DOCK connected to this unit. TUNER PHONO Use the input selection keys to select an input...
  • Page 41: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings At Once (Scene)

    • You can also configure scene assignments in the “Scene” menu (p.80). • You can start playback of external devices connected to this unit via HDMI or a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack, in conjunction with a scene selection (SCENE link playback). To enable the SCENE link playback, specify the device type in “Device Control”...
  • Page 42: Selecting The Sound Mode

    CODE SET CODE SET Selecting the sound mode RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI This unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and On-screen sound program/surround decoder selection surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with a V-AUX V-AUX favorite sound mode (sound field effect, stereo playback, etc).
  • Page 43: Enjoying Sound Field Effects (Cinema Dsp)

    This unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original long hours of viewing.
  • Page 44 ■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources such as music CDs. You can also select stereo playback. ❑ CLASSICAL This program simulates a concert hall with approximately 2500 seats in Munich, using stylish wood for the interior finishing as normal standards for Hall in Munich European concert halls.
  • Page 45: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    ■ Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields Enjoying unprocessed playback CODE SET CODE SET (CINEMA DSP 3D) RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back input sources without any sound field effect HDMI HDMI processing. V-AUX V-AUX CINEMA DSP 3D enables to create a natural stereoscopic sound ■...
  • Page 46: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    Enjoying compressed music with enhanced PLIIx Music Uses the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder (or Dolby Pro CODE SET CODE SET Logic II decoder) suitable for music. sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) PLII Music RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI PLIIx Game Uses the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder (or Dolby Pro Logic II decoder) suitable for games.
  • Page 47: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    CODE SET CODE SET Listening to FM/AM radio RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception selecting from registered radio stations. V-AUX V-AUX Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input AUDIO AUDIO DOCK...
  • Page 48: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Preset)

    ■ Registering favorite radio stations (preset) Selecting a preset station CODE SET CODE SET Tune into a registered radio station by selecting the preset number. RECEIVER RECEIVER You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you HDMI HDMI registered stations, you can easily tune into those stations by Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...
  • Page 49: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER (U.K. and Europe models only) • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text” and “Clock Time” do not HDMI HDMI appear when the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM service.
  • Page 50: Operating The Radio On The Tv

    Operating the radio on the TV CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER Menu Submenu Function You can view the radio information or select a radio station on the TV. HDMI HDMI (U.K. and Europe models only) Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input Switches to FM/AM.
  • Page 51 ■ Browse screen CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO DOCK DOCK TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO PRESET PRESET TUNING TUNING INFO INFO MEMORY MEMORY SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT Preset station list MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC SLEEP...
  • Page 52: Playing Back Ipod Music/Videos

    Playing back iPod music/videos You can play back iPod music/videos on this unit using a USB cable supplied with iPod, Connecting an iPod an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12) or an optional Yamaha iPod wireless system (YID-W10). ■...
  • Page 53 ■ Using an iPod dock Refer to the instruction manual of the iPod dock in addition. DOCK DOCK NETWORK HDMI 1 HDMI 2 When this unit is in standby mode, connect the iPod HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) dock to the DOCK jack. PHONO ANTENNA COMPONENT...
  • Page 54: Playback Of Ipod Contents

    ■ Playback of iPod contents Browse screen CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER When using a USB cable or an iPod dock, you can control the iPod HDMI HDMI with the menu displayed on the TV. V-AUX V-AUX • When using an iPod wireless system, you cannot control the iPod from the TV DOCK AUDIO AUDIO...
  • Page 55: Playback Screen

    ■ ■ Playback screen Operating the iPod itself or remote control CODE SET CODE SET (simple play) RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are V-AUX V-AUX enabled.
  • Page 56 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings CODE SET CODE SET You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod. RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI • When using an iPod wireless system, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly V-AUX V-AUX on your iPod. • During simple play, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly on your iPod, or AUDIO AUDIO DOCK...
  • Page 57: Playing Back Music Via Bluetooth

    TUNING TUNING MEMORY INFO INFO MEMORY • The Yamaha Bluetooth receiver (YBA-10) can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT components. When the ninth component is paired, the pairing setting for the MOVIE MOVIE...
  • Page 58: Establishing A Wireless Connection And Playing Back

    Establishing a wireless connection and CODE SET CODE SET Select the Bluetooth receiver from the device list playing back RECEIVER RECEIVER and enter the pass key “0000”. HDMI HDMI When the pairing is complete, follow the procedure below to “Completed” appears when the pairing is complete. establish a wireless connection between your Bluetooth component DOCK V-AUX...
  • Page 59: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    CODE SET CODE SET Playing back music stored on a USB storage device RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on Playback of USB storage device contents this unit. Refer to the instruction manuals of the USB storage device V-AUX V-AUX Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device...
  • Page 60 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO DOCK DOCK TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO PRESET PRESET TUNING TUNING INFO INFO MEMORY MEMORY SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC SLEEP...
  • Page 61 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings CODE SET CODE SET You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB RECEIVER RECEIVER storage device contents. HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX • The shuffle/repeat settings are shared by USB and network sources. AUDIO AUDIO DOCK DOCK When “USB”...
  • Page 62: Playing Back Music Stored On Pcs

    CODE SET CODE SET Playing back music stored on PCs RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA- Playback of PC music contents compatible NAS on this unit. V-AUX V-AUX Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback.
  • Page 63 ■ Playback screen CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. HDMI HDMI • Files not supported by this unit are not listed (or cannot be selected even if listed). V-AUX V-AUX • You can register your favorite items as shortcuts (p.70) and access them directly by selecting the shortcut numbers.
  • Page 64 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings CODE SET CODE SET You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of PC RECEIVER RECEIVER music contents. HDMI HDMI V-AUX V-AUX • The shuffle/repeat settings are shared by USB and network sources. AUDIO AUDIO DOCK DOCK When “PC”...
  • Page 65: Listening To Internet Radio

    CODE SET CODE SET Listening to Internet radio RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI ■ You can listen to Internet radio stations using the vTuner Internet Browse screen radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, V-AUX V-AUX providing a database of numerous radio stations in the world. AUDIO AUDIO DOCK...
  • Page 66 CODE SET CODE SET RECEIVER RECEIVER • By adding your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmark”, you can access to • You can also use the external device operation keys ( ) on the remote them quickly from “Bookmark”. To remove stations from “Bookmark”, select the control to control playback.
  • Page 67: 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 separate input Using the internal amplifier of this unit sources in the room where this unit is installed (main zone) and Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 to this unit with speaker another room (Zone2).
  • Page 68: Using An External Amplifier

    ■ ■ Using an external amplifier Operating this unit from Zone2 (remote connection) Connect the external amplifier placed in Zone2 to this unit with a stereo pin cable. By connecting an infrared signal receiver/emitter to the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks of this unit, you can operate this unit and external devices from Zone2 with the supplied remote control.
  • Page 69: Controlling Zone2

    NET: NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a desired MAIN ZONE 2 MAIN/ZONE2 CODE SET CODE SET network source) If you are using Yamaha products that support remote connections SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER USB: USB jack (on the front panel) like this unit, an infrared signal transmitter is unnecessary.
  • Page 70: Useful Functions

    CODE SET CODE SET Useful functions RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI ■ Registering favorite items (shortcut) Recalling a registered item V-AUX V-AUX Recall a registered item by selecting the shortcut number. You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut Press NET or USB.
  • Page 71: Controlling This Unit From The Web Browser (Web Control)

    ■ Controlling this unit from the web browser Top menu screen (web control) You can control this unit with the web control screen displayed in the web browser. Web browser Web control Web control Router This unit CONTROL Moves to the control screen for the selected zone. STATUS •...
  • Page 72: Control Screen

    ■ ■ Control screen Settings screen PLAY INFO Rename Selects an input source or controls playback for the selected zone. Edits the friendly name (name for this unit in the network) or the name of each zone (p.95). Click “APPLY” to apply the changes to this unit. TOP MENU MAC Filter Moves to the top menu screen.
  • Page 73: Viewing The Current Status

    Frequency (frequency), DSP Program (sound mode CODE SET CODE SET Note name), Audio Decoder (decoder name) RECEIVER RECEIVER • Do not operate this unit during the recovery process (restoring the settings). TUNER * (U.K. and Europe models only) HDMI HDMI Otherwise, the settings may not be restored correctly.
  • Page 74: Configuring Settings In Accordance With A Playback Source (Option Menu)

    Configuring settings in accordance with a playback source (Option menu) You can configure the playback-related settings in accordance with a playback source. Option menu items Since this menu is operational on the front panel (or on the TV screen), you can easily configure the settings during playback.
  • Page 75 ■ ■ Tone Control (Tone Control) CINEMA DSP 3D Mode (CINEMA DSP 3D) Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of speaker Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. If this function is set to “On”, CINEMA DSP 3D sounds. When connecting headphones, you can adjust high-frequency range and low- functions according to the selected sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 7ch frequency range of sounds output from headphones.
  • Page 76 ■ ■ Extended Surround (EXTD Surround) Enhancer (Enhancer) Selects how to play back 5.1- to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.46). are used. Settings • This setting is applied separately to each input source. Automatically selects the most suitable decoder if a flag for Settings reproducing surround back channel is present, and reproduces the Auto (Auto) (default)
  • Page 77: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Use the cursor keys ( / ) to select an item and press ENTER. Configuring input sources (Input menu) You can change the input source settings using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTER. •...
  • Page 78 ■ Rename/Icon Select (To input audio through analog audio jacks) Select “AV5”, “AV6”, “AUDIO1” or “AUDIO2”, and connect the device to the Changes the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. corresponding audio jacks of this unit with a stereo pin cable. Input sources HDMI1~5, AV1~6, V-AUX, AUDIO1~2, PHONO, USB, DOCK ■...
  • Page 79: Video Out

    ■ ■ iPod Interlock DMC Control Selects whether to control this unit in conjunction with operations of the iPod connected Selects whether to allow DLNA-compatible Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control to the iPod wireless system. playback. Input sources Input source DOCK (iPod) Settings Disable...
  • Page 80: Configuring The Scene Function (Scene Menu)

    Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) Use the cursor keys and ENTER to change the setting. You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.41) using the TV screen. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Press ON SCREEN. Scene menu items Use the cursor keys to select “Scene”...
  • Page 81 Press ENTER, use the cursor keys to rename, and then press ENTER again. Enables to start playback of external devices connected to this unit via HDMI or a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack, in conjunction with a scene selection (SCENE link playback) Settings Disables the SCENE link playback function.
  • Page 82: Configuring Sound Programs/Surround Decoders (Sound Program Menu)

    Configuring sound programs/surround Use the cursor keys ( / ) to select an item and press ENTER. decoders (Sound Program menu) You can change the settings of the sound programs and surround decoders using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Sound Program”...
  • Page 83: Sound Program Menu Items

    Sound Program menu items Item Function Settings Adjusts the delay between the direct 0 ms ~ 250ms Reverb Delay sound and rear reverberant sound Higher to enhance the delay generation. effect and lower to reduce. • Available items vary depending on the selected sound program or surround decoder. 0% ~ 100% Adjusts the volume of the reverberant Higher to strengthen the...
  • Page 84 ■ Settings for decoders The following items are available when you set “Decode Type” of “Surround Decoder” to “PLIIx Music” or “Neo:6 Music”. Decode Type Item Function Settings Off (default), On Select “On” to wrap front right/left Adjusts the broadening channel sounds around the field Panorama effect of the front sound...
  • Page 85: Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Use the cursor keys to select a setting and press ENTER. You can configure the various functions of this unit using the TV screen. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Setup”...
  • Page 86: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Auto Setup Optimizes the speaker settings automatically (YPAO). Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and its size.
  • Page 87 Menu Item Function Page Max Volume Sets the Zone2 maximum volume so that sound is not too loud. Zone2 Set Multi Zone Initial Volume Sets the Zone2 initial volume for when this unit is turned on. Zone Rename Changes the zone names displayed on the TV screen. Auto Power Down Sets the amount of time for auto-standby.
  • Page 88: Speaker (Manual Setup)

    ■ Speaker (Manual Setup) Configuration Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. Configures the speaker settings manually. • When you configure the speaker size, select “Large” if the woofer diameter of your speaker is 16 cm or larger or “small” if it is smaller than 16 cm. ❑...
  • Page 89: Subwoofer (2Ch Stereo, Front: Small)

    ❑ Surround Back ❑ Extra Bass Selects whether or not surround back speakers are connected and its size. Sets the speakers to produce the front channel low-frequency components. Settings Settings Select this when 1 large speaker is connected. Depending on the size of the front speakers, either the subwoofer or Off (default) Large x1 The surround back speaker will produce all of the surround back channel...
  • Page 90: Test Tone

    ■ ■ Level Manual equalizer adjustment Set “PEQ Select” to “Manual” and press ENTER. Adjusts the volume of each speaker. Use the cursor keys to select a speaker and press ENTER. Choices Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. Front L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Surround Back L, Surround Back R, Front Presence L, Front Presence R, Subwoofer Band / Gain: You can select a center frequency from the preset 7 bands and adjust the gain.
  • Page 91: Sound

    ■ Sound Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and Configures the audio output settings. DTS signals) playback. Settings Maximum (default) Produces audio without adjusting the dynamic range. Standard Optimizes the dynamic range for regular home use. Sets the dynamic range to make clear sound even at night or at low volumes.
  • Page 92: Video

    ■ Video Processing Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution and aspect ratio). Configures the video output settings. Settings Off (default) Disables the video signal processing. Enables the video signal processing. Select a resolution and an aspect ratio in “Resolution” and “Aspect”. •...
  • Page 93: Hdmi

    ❑ ARC HDMI Enables/disables ARC (p.21) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Configures the settings related to HDMI. Settings Disables ARC. On (default) Enables ARC. • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to this unit because TV audio signals input to this unit via ARC are not supported by this unit, set “ARC”...
  • Page 94: Network

    ■ ❑ Manual Setup Standby Through Configures the network parameters of this unit manually when “DHCP” is set to “Off”. Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when this unit is in standby mode. Submenu Settings IP Address Specifies an IP address.
  • Page 95: Multi Zone

    ■ Multi Zone Zone Rename Changes the zone names displayed on the TV screen. Configures the multi zone settings. ■ Setup procedure Use the cursor keys to select a zone to be renamed and press ENTER. Press ENTER, use the cursor keys to rename, and then press ENTER again. ■...
  • Page 96: Function

    ■ Function Display Set Configures the settings related to the front display and TV screen display. Configures the functions that make this unit easier to use. ❑ Front Panel Display Configures the front display settings. Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display. Setting range -4 ~ 0 (higher to brighten) Default...
  • Page 97: Memory Guard

    ■ ❑ Target Source Trigger Output Specifies the output level of the electronic signal transmitted with each input switching Sets the TRIGGER OUT jack to function synchronized with power status of each zone or when “Trigger Mode” is set to “Source”. input switching.
  • Page 98: Language

    Language Viewing information about this unit Select an on-screen menu language. (Information menu) You can view information about this unit using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Information” and press ENTER. Settings English (default) English Japanese Français...
  • Page 99: Hdmi Monitor

    ■ Types of information HDMI Monitor Displays information about the TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack. ■ Audio Signal Interface TV interface Displays information about the current audio signal. Video Resolution Resolutions supported by the TV Format Audio format of the input signal ■...
  • Page 100: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Select the remote control ID of the main unit so that it matches to the ID of the remote control (default: ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.
  • Page 101: Changing The Frequency Step Setting (Tu)

    ■ Removing the limitation on HDMI video output Changing the remote control ID of the remote control Perform each of the following steps within 1 minute. Otherwise, the setting will be (MON.CHK) automatically canceled. Press CODE SET on the remote control using a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen.
  • Page 102: Updating The Firmware (Update)

    Updating the firmware (UPDATE) New firmware will be released irregularly for the purpose of additional features or product improvements. It can be downloaded from our website. If this unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network. For details, refer to the information supplied with updates.
  • Page 103: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 CODE SET CODE SET Controlling external devices with the remote control SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER HDMI HDMI By setting the code for external devices (BD/DVD players, etc.), you can operate it with the remote control of this unit. Press TV V-AUX V-AUX...
  • Page 104: Setting The Remote Control Codes For Playback Devices

    INFO INFO MEMORY MEMORY • At the factory, Yamaha CD player code (5095) is set for AV3. For the other input RECEIVER lights up in orange, and the external device when SOURCE/ SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT selection keys, no codes are set.
  • Page 105: Resetting Remote Control Codes

    Resetting remote control codes MAIN MAIN ZONE 2 ZONE 2 CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/RECEIVER You can clear all remote control codes and restore the default HDMI HDMI settings. Press CODE SET using a pointed object such as the V-AUX V-AUX tip of a ballpoint pen.
  • Page 106: Updating The Firmware Of This Unit

    CODE SET CODE SET Updating the firmware of this unit RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI HDMI If this unit is connected to the Internet, the corresponding message will be displayed on the TV when a newer firmware is available. In V-AUX V-AUX this case, follow the procedure below to update the firmware of this unit.
  • Page 107: Appendix

    I made HDMI connections but HDMI Control does not work at When using multiple Yamaha products, the supplied remote control may work on another Yamaha product or another remote control may work on this unit. In this case, all... set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the HDMI Control link setup (p.119).
  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    As a safety precaution, capability to turn on the power is disabled. Contact your The power does not turn on. The protection circuitry has been activated 3 times consecutively. nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. The internal microcomputer is hung-up due to an external electric Hold down MAIN ZONE on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to initialize The power does not turn off.
  • Page 109: 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 this unit. To check the No sound. Signals that this unit cannot reproduce are being input. audio format of the input signal, use “Audio Signal”...
  • Page 110: Video

    Problem Cause Remedy (If the TV is connected to this unit with an audio cable) Use “TV Audio Input” in the “Setup” menu to select the correct audio input jack The TV audio input setting does not match the actual connection. (p.93).
  • Page 111: Fm/Am Radio

    FM/AM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Press MODE to select monaural FM radio reception (p.47). FM radio reception is weak or noisy. Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter. Use an outdoor FM antenna commercially available.
  • Page 112: Remote Control

    Problem Cause Remedy Use the file format supported by both this unit and the media server. For The files in the PC cannot be viewed or The files are not supported by this unit or the media server. information about the file formats supported by this unit, see “Playing back music played back.
  • Page 113: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Error indications on the front display Message Cause Remedy (alphabetical order) Access denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing setting and select this unit as a device to which music contents are shared (p.62). This unit cannot access the USB device. Turn off this unit and reconnect your USB device.
  • Page 114: Ideal Speaker Layout

    Ideal speaker layout Use this diagram as guide. You do not need to adjust the speaker layout to the following diagram exactly. 0.5 to 1 m 0.5 to 1 m 1.8 m 1.8 m Turn it slightly inward to reduce wall reflections. Front speaker (L) 60°...
  • Page 115: Glossary

    Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP uses Yamaha’s original DSP technology to...
  • Page 116 CDs. The frequency is equal to or higher than 100 kHz, with a dynamic range of 120 dB. This unit can transmit or receive Yamaha has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP surround effects even without any DSD signals via the HDMI jack.
  • Page 117: Video Information

    Video information Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and the Pb and Pr signals for chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent.
  • Page 118: Video Signal Flow

    ■ Video signal flow Video conversion table Video signals input from a video device to this unit are output to a TV as shown below. • You can select a resolution and an aspect ratio applied to HDMI-output video processing. (solid line) is always available.
  • Page 119: Information On Hdmi

    To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after Information on HDMI connecting the TV and playback devices. HDMI Control • This setup is required every time when you add a new HDMI Control-compatible device to your system. HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.
  • Page 120: 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), Multi-channel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit HD DVD 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...
  • Page 121: Reference Diagram (Rear Panel)

    Reference diagram (rear panel) MAINS DOCK NETWORK HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) SPEAKERS PHONO ANTENNA FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI–AMP COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO REMOTE SINGLE S VIDEO EXTRA SP 75Ω ZONE 2/ PRESENCE VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 122: Trademarks

    This receiver supports network connections. Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement. “HDMI,” the “HDMI” logo and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks, or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 123: Specifications

    Specifications Input jacks - Composite x 1 TUNER AV OUT • Analog Audio • Analog Tuner - Composite x 1 [U.S.A. and Canada models] [U.K. and Europe models] • HDMI Output Audio x 5 (AV5~6, AUDIO1~2, V-AUX) FM/AM with RDS x 1 (TUNER) HDMI OUT x 1 [Other models] [Other models]...
  • Page 124: Audio Section

    Audio Section • Frequency Response Treble Turnover ............. 3.5 kHz AV5 etc. to Front (10 kHz to 100 kHz) ......+0/-3 dB • Filter Characteristics • Rated Output Power • RIAA Equalization Deviation (fc=40/60/80/90/100/110/120/160/200 Hz) (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8Ω) [China, Australia, U.K.
  • Page 125 FM Section • Maximum Power Consumption [Asia and General models] ..........590 W • Tuning Range • Dimensions (W x H x D) ......435 x 161 x 363 mm [U.S.A. and Canada models] ....87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz (17-1/8” x 6-3/8” x 14-1/4”) [Asia and General models] ........87.5/87.50 MHz to 108.0/108.00 MHz •...
  • Page 126 © 2011 Yamaha Corporation YD458C0/OMEN3...

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