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Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
FCC/IC NOTICE (U.S.A. and Canada) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. BE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. The precautions listed below are to prevent risk of harm to the user and others, as well as to prevent property damage, and to help the user use this unit properly and safely. Be sure to follow these instructions. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place where it can be referenced at any time.
Do not disassemble • Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Failure to observe this may cause a fire, electric shocks, injury, or malfunctions. If you notice any irregularities, be sure to request an inspection or repair from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.
If you notice any abnormality • If any of the following abnormalities occur, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug. - The power cord/plug is damaged. - An unusual smell or smoke is emitted from the unit. - Foreign material gets into the interior of the unit. - There is a loss of sound during use. - There is a crack or damage in the unit. Continued use could cause electric shocks, a fire, or malfunctions.
personnel mounts the unit on a wall. The unit could fall and cause injury. Installation requires special skills and experience. Hearing loss • Do not use the unit for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Before connecting the unit to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.
Notice Handling Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product failure, damage or malfunction and data loss, as well as to protect the environment. • Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on this unit. Failure to observe this may cause discoloration or deformation in the panel of this unit.
Information Indicates information of note regarding this product. Functions and data included in the unit • Air may be blown out from the bass reflex port. This is not a malfunction. This occurs particularly often when outputting music with heavy bass. About the name plate of the unit The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit.
Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. About content in this manual • This manual is for the following readers: – the users of the unit – the constructor, builder and dealer that mount the unit on the wall • This manual uses the following signal words for the important information: WARNING Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2 PRECAUTIONS ................................................ 4 Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device .......................................... 30 Supplied items ............................................. 12 Settings ......................................................... 33 Features ........................................................ 15 Frequently asked questions........................ 16 Part names and functions .................
Supplied items Make sure you have received all of the following items. The unit Remote control Power cable Optical digital audio cable A CR2025 Lithium battery has already been inserted into the remote control. Mounting template Use when mounting the unit on a wall 12 En Analog audio cable (RCA plug (L/R)-3.
Preparing the remote control Operating range of the remote control Remove the battery’s insulating strip before attempting to use the remote control. Operate the remote control within the range as shown below. When the unit is mounted on a wall, point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the top panel (p. 17, 19).
Replacing the battery in the remote control Press and hold the release tab in the direction indicated by A , and slide the battery holder out in the direction indicated by B .
Features This front surround system allows you to enjoy dynamic sound with videos played on your home TV. • Transmission of 4K high dynamic range (HDR) video supported Enjoy high-resolution video from a cable or satellite set top box, or a BD/DVD player. When a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) is used, this ARC-compatible unit can be connected to the TV via a single HDMI cable (p. 22). • HDMI control function Link TV and unit functions using the TV’s remote control (p. 29).
Frequently asked questions The following section covers popular functions and frequently asked questions about the unit. Q1 A1 16 En Can I use the TV’s remote control to operate the unit? Q4 Can the brightness of the indicators be adjusted? Yes. When the unit is connected to a TV via HDMI cable, the TV’s remote control can be used to operate both the TV and the unit (p. 29). A4 Yes. Use the DIMMER key on the remote control (p. 27).
Part names and functions The unit (front panel/top panel) 1 2 3 4 5 3 (mute) Mute the audio output. Touch to unmute (p. 28). 4 / again (volume +/-) Adjust the volume (p. 28). 5 6 7 NOTE 8 • The unit may automatically turn off when the auto power standby function is enabled (p. 34). 7 6 1 Indicators The indicators on the top panel flash or glow, to show the operation and setting status. In this manual, illustrations of the nine in-line indicators are used for explanation as necessary.
The unit (rear panel) 9 0 AC IN UPDATE ONLY a b c SUBWOOFER OUT ANALOG TV 9 AC IN jack Connect the power cable of this unit (p. 24). 0 UPDATE ONLY jack Use to update this unit’s firmware. Refer to the instructions supplied with the firmware for details. a SUBWOOFER OUT jack For connecting to an external subwoofer with an RCA mono cable (p. 24). b ANALOG input jack For connecting to an external device with an analog audio cable (RCA plug (L/R)-3.5 mm mini plug cable) (p. 23).
Installation The unit can be installed on a TV stand or mounted on a wall. Installing the unit on a TV stand, etc. Position the unit with the touch panel facing up. Mounting the unit on a wall Refer to “Mount the unit on a wall” (p. 20) for instructions on mounting the unit on a wall so that the touch panel faces forward. Remote control sensor Touch panel Remote control sensor Touch panel NOTICE • Do not stack the unit and a BD player or other device directly on each other.
Mount the unit on a wall 1 Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark for the screw holes. Mounting template (supplied) CAUTION • When mounting the unit on a wall, all installation work must be performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate installation could cause the unit to fall, resulting in personal injury. • To prevent the unit from falling, attach it to a wall constructed of drywall (plasterboard).
3 Peel off the backing paper from the spacers and attach the adhesive face to the unit as illustrated below. Spacers 4 Hang the unit on the screws.
Connections a Connecting a TV and set-top box For the cable connection, follow the procedure below. TV : Video signals : Audio signals 1 OPTICAL OUTPUT HDMI INPUT 2 1 The digital audio/video signals from the settop box or BD/DVD player are input to this unit. 3 2 Cable, satellite or network set-top box, or BD/DVD player Use the optical digital audio cable (supplied) when connecting the unit to a TV that does not support Audio Return Channel. NOTE 1. Remove the cap 2 1 2.
b Connecting a game console via the analog jack NOTE Audio Return Channel (ARC) supported TV • Connect an HDMI cable to the audio return channel supported jack (the jack with “ARC” indicated) on TV. • Once the HDMI control function has been activated, video and audio content from playback devices can be output from the TV even when this unit is off (HDMI signal pass-through). • Enable the HDMI control function of this unit to activate the Audio Return Channel (ARC) (p. 33).
c Using an external subwoofer d Connecting the power cable The unit has dual built-in subwoofers; however you can connect an external subwoofer when you want to enhance low frequency sound. Connect a subwoofer quipped with built-in amplifier to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack of the unit. Sound is output from both the built-in subwoofers and external subwoofer. After all connections are complete, connect the supplied power cable to the AC IN jack on the unit and plug the power cable into an AC wall outlet.
Operations 1 (power) key Remote control signal transmitter Turns on or off the unit. Transmits infrared signals. Turned on The indicator for the last input source selected glows. Turned off (Bluetooth standby function enabled, p. 32) 2 Input keys Select an input source to be played back. HDMI .................Sound from a device connected to the HDMI IN jack TV ......................TV audio or sound from a device connected to the unit’s TV input jack ANALOG ...........
3 SURROUND and STEREO keys Switch between surround and stereo (2-channel) playback. SURROUND key Switch to surround playback. SURROUND Glows green (surround playback) STEREO key Switch to stereo (2-channel) playback. SURROUND Off NOTE • The DPL indicator glows when 2-channel stereo signal is played in surround. Glows (Dolby ProLogic II) • The TV Program, Movie, Music, Sports, or Game surround mode can be selected using the HOME THEATER CONTROLLER app (p.
4 6 CLEAR VOICE key Enable/disable the clear voice function. When this function is enabled, human voices such as lines in movies and TV shows, or news and sport commentary, are played clearly. CLEAR VOICE Glows (enabled) CLEAR VOICE Off (disabled) DIMMER key Change the brightness of the indicators. Each time the key is pressed, the brightness of the indicators changes as follows.
7 SUBWOOFER (+/–) keys Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. Volume down (–) Volume up (+) MUTE key Mute the audio output. Press the key again to unmute. Flash (on mute) VOLUME (+/–) keys Adjust the volume of the unit. Volume down (–) Volume up (+) Decoder indicator The unit supports the following audio signals. The color of the indicator identifies the type of audio input signal.
Operating the unit by TV’s remote control (HDMI control) The HDMI control function (link function) coordinates operation of a TV and the unit so that the unit can be operated using the TV’s remote control. When a TV is connected to the unit with an HDMI cable (p. 22), the TV’s remote control can be used to perform the following operations. Coordinated functions via the TV remote control Remote control of TV (Example) 1. Turn on/off Both the TV and this unit turn on/off at the same time.
Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device 1 Press the BLUETOOTH key on the unit’s remote control to select Bluetooth as the input source. The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit flashes. BLUETOOTH Flashes Audio from a Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone or a digital music player, can be played over a wireless connection. Bluetooth device NOTE • Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device as required. • Perform Bluetooth connection with the device and unit within 10 m (33 ft) of each other.
3 Select “ATS-1070 Yamaha” in the Bluetooth device list on the device. Terminating Bluetooth connection If a passkey (PIN) is required, enter the number “0000”. Bluetooth connection is terminated in the following cases. • The Bluetooth function is turned off on the compatible device. • The BLUETOOTH key on the unit’s remote control is pressed for more than 3 seconds. • The unit is turned off.
Using the Bluetooth standby function The Bluetooth standby function allows you to turn on or off the unit automatically, linked with the operation of the Bluetooth device. 1 With the unit turned on, hold down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key on the unit’s remote control for more than 3 seconds. Holding down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key for 3 seconds switches function status between enabled and disabled.
Settings Configuring the HDMI control function Follow the procedure below to enable or disable the unit’s HDMI control function. This function is enabled by default. 1 2 Turn off the unit. Hold down the HDMI key on the unit’s remote control for more than 3 seconds. Configuring HDMI audio output Specify whether HDMI audio input signal will be played from the unit or the TV. This setting can only be configured when the HDMI control function is disabled.
Enabling/disabling the auto power standby function Enabling the auto power standby function prevents the unit from remaining on when not in use. When the auto power standby function is enabled, the unit automatically turns off in any of the following situations. • No operations for 8 hours • No audio input and no operations for 20 minutes when BLUETOOTH or HDMI is selected as the input source. 1 2 Touch and hold and touch 1 2 Turn off the unit. Touch and hold indicators flash.
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. First, check the following: 1 The power cables of the unit, TV and playback devices (such as BD/DVD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely.
Problem 36 En Cause Remedy The unit does not function correctly. The internal microcomputer is frozen, due to an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or to a drop in the power supply voltage. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall outlet and plug it again. The unit turns on by itself. Another Bluetooth device is being operated nearby. Terminate Bluetooth connection with the unit (p. 31). The TV’s 3D glasses do not work.
Audio Problem No sound. Cause Another input source is selected. Remedy Select an appropriate input source (p. 25). The mute function is activated. Cancel the mute function (p. 28). The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p. 28). The power cable of the unit is not connected properly. Make sure that the power cable of the unit is connected to an AC wall outlet securely (p. 24). Input jacks on a playback device are connected.
Problem No surround effect. Cause Stereo playback is selected. Remedy Select surround playback (p. 26). The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p. 28). The TV or playback device is set to output 2 channel audio (such as PCM) only. Change the digital audio output setting on the TV or playback device to BitStream. Sound is also heard from the TV built-in speakers. Set the TV volume to minimum (p. 29). The listening position is too close to the unit.
Bluetooth Problem The unit cannot be connected to a Bluetooth device. No sound can be heard, or the sound cuts off intermittently. Cause Remedy Bluetooth is not selected as the input source. Select Bluetooth as the input source (p. 30). The unit is connected to a different Bluetooth device. Unpair the Bluetooth device that is currently connected, and pair with the desired Bluetooth device. The unit is too far away from the Bluetooth device. Move the Bluetooth device closer to this unit.
Specifications Amplifier Section Front L/R Section Tweeter Section Subwoofer Section Decoder Input Jacks Output Jacks Other Jacks Bluetooth 40 En Item Maximum Rated Output Power Type Driver Frequency Response Impedance Type Driver Frequency Response Impedance Type Driver Frequency Response Impedance Supported audio signal HDMI Digital (Optical) Analog (3.
HDMI signal Digital audio signal • Audio signals • Optical Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVDAudio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 6ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, Blu-ray disc, HD DVD, etc. Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc. Audio signal types • Refer to documentation supplied with the playback device, and set the device appropriately.
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