UAB Front Surround System Quick Start Guide For more detailed information, refer to the Owner’s Manual on the CD-ROM. Caution: Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio player.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 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. Follow all installation instructions.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 En To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.
■ Notes on remote controls and batteries ■ For U.K. customers • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions: – places of high humidity, such as near a bath – places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove – places of extremely low temperatures – dusty places • Insert the battery according to the polarity markings (+ and -).
Contents PREPARATION Supplied items .......................................................................7 Part names and functions .....................................................8 Installation .......................................................................... 10 Connecting the unit ............................................................ 11 Connecting the unit to a TV ........................................................................... 11 Connecting the unit to other devices.....
PREPARATION Supplied items Preparing the remote control Peel off the protection sheet before use. Make sure you have received all of the following items. The unit Remote control Batteries x 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Optical digital audio cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft]) Operating range of 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.10).
Part names and functions The unit (front panel/top panel) 1 STATUS TV BD/DVD ANALOG BLUETOOTH 8 2 NET SURROUND 3 4 5 6 Keys are located in the rear part of the unit. CONNECT 7 9 8 9 7 1 Indicators 3 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) 1 2 3 4 5 6 R TV 1 Power cable For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.11). 2 TV remote repeater Used to transmit signals from the TV’s remote control, received by the unit’s remote control sensor, to the TV (p.10). 3 TV input jack For connecting to a TV with an optical digital audio cable (p.11).
Installation The unit can be installed on a TV stand or mounted on a wall. It is equipped with remote control sensors positioned to support installation on a TV stand or mounting on a wall. Installing the unit on a TV stand, etc. Mounting the unit on a wall Position the unit so that the keys are on the far side of the unit. Mount the unit on the wall so that the keys face upwards. Follow the instructions on page 9 in the Owner’s Manual when mounting the unit on a wall.
Connecting the unit The way in which the unit is connected will vary depending upon the type of jacks with which the TV or playback devices (BD/DVD player, etc.) are equipped, and how the TV and playback devices are connected. Refer to the connection examples on pages 11 and 12 to connect the unit. 1 2 Be sure that the unit’s power cable is not plugged into an AC wall outlet.
Connection method 2: Connect the unit to a playback device (BD/DVD player, etc.) Use this method to connect the unit to a playback device when it cannot be connected to the TV as explained with method 1 because the TV has no optical digital audio output jack or analog audio output jacks. This method can also be used to connect the unit to a playback device, after it has been connected to the TV, when sound from a BD/DVD player or other device connected to the TV is not output as surround sound.
PLAYBACK Operations Remote control signal transmitter Transmits infrared signals. 1 2 (power) key Turns on or off the unit. Turned on The indicator for the last input source selected glows green. Indicates the surround setting, and network (p.17) or Bluetooth (p.16 in the Owner’s Manual) connection status. Turned off (network standby function enabled, p.30 in the Owner’s Manual) Input keys Select an input source to be played back. TV ......................
4 5 SUBWOOFER (+/-) keys NET RADIO (1–3) keys Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. Assign audio input via a network (Internet radio stations, music files stored on media servers, etc.) to the NET RADIO key. Volume down (–) Volume up (+) VOLUME (+/-) keys Adjust the volume of the unit. Volume down (–) Volume up (+) MUTE key Mute the audio output. Press the key again to unmute. Flash (on mute) 14 En PLAYBACK ➤ Operations Assign a station 1 Play the desired Internet radio station (p.
6 BASS EXTENSION key AUDIO DELAY key Enable/disable the bass extension function. When this function is enabled, you can enjoy a powerful bass sound with the Yamaha original bass boost technology “Advanced Bass Extension Processing.” Adjust the audio delay to synchronize the sound with the video when the video image on the TV may seem delayed with respect to the sound. Follow the procedure below to adjust the audio delay.
7 INFO key HINT While the INFO key is held down, status, including the type of audio signal being input and whether the clear voice function is enabled or disabled, can be confirmed by the glowing of indicators. • The unit is able to play the following types of audio signal. The indicators do not glow when analog or PCM audio signal is input.
NETWORKS Networks Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app A network connection allows you to listen to Internet radio stations or music streaming services, and to use AirPlay to play music files, or to play music files stored on your computer (media server) via this unit. Most playback requires the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices. Install and use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on your mobile device to play music files.
Wireless network connections Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) to use a network. Refer to the following for instructions on connecting to a wireless router (access point). • Using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.18) • Applying iOS device (iPhone, etc.) settings to the unit (p.
3 5 Turn on the unit, and then tap “Next”. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure network settings. HINT • When a screen like that below is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to configure network settings. 1. Use the Home button on your mobile device to return to the Home screen. 2. Select “Wi-Fi” from “Settings”. 3. Select “MusicCastSetup” from “CHOOSE A NETWORK...”. 4. Use the Home button to return to the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. 4 Hold down the CONNECT key until the flashing.
6 To register the unit as a MusicCast-enabled device, configure the following items. • Location name (“home”, “John’s house”, etc.) • Name and photo of the room where the unit is installed The location name, and the name and photo of the room where the unit is installed can be changed later. Network connection with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app is now complete, and the unit has been registered as a MusicCast-enabled device.
SETTINGS Using the TV’s remote control to adjust the unit’s volume 2 Point the unit’s remote control at the appropriate remote control sensor on the unit, and hold down the LEARN key for at least 3 seconds. The unit will enter learning mode. The unit’s indicators will flash as shown below. The unit can be “taught” to read signals from a TV’s remote control. This allows the TV and unit to be turned on or off simultaneously, or the volume to be adjusted, using the TV’s remote control.
3 3-1 4 Teach the unit the TV remote control’s “Mute” command. Press the key on the unit. 4-1 CONNECT Press the key on the unit. CONNECT Indicators 3-2 Teach the unit the TV remote control’s “Volume (–)” command. Indicators Point the TV’s remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit, hold down the mute key for at least 1 second, and then release it for at least 1 second. Perform this operation twice.
6 6-1 Teach the unit the TV remote control’s “Power” command. Press the key on the unit. Clearing all learned commands 1 CONNECT The unit enters learning mode. When the unit is in learning mode, the indicators flash as shown below. Indicators 6-2 Point the TV’s remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit, hold down the power key for at least 1 second, and then release it for at least 1 second. Perform this operation twice.
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