AB Network Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL
English Caution: Read this before operating your unit. Caution: Read this before operating your unit. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 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.
Contents What you can do with this unit ................................. 2 Sources that can be played back on this unit ................. 2 Devices that can control this unit................................... 3 Operations from your mobile device ............................. 3 Supplied accessories ................................................... 4 Controls and functions ............................................... 5 PREPARATION Connections ..........................................................
INTRODUCTION What you can do with this unit What you can do with this unit This unit is a network receiver, on which you can enjoy playing back music files stored on your media server (PC or NAS), audio contents on the Internet radio, Spotify, AirPlay devices (iPod/iTunes) , Pandora by connecting the unit to your home network (DLNA) and audio system on the same network.
What you can do with this unit Devices that can control this unit INTRODUCTION STANDBY/ON DISPLAY FM MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET TUNING VOLUME SELECT BASS PHONES TREBLE INPUT PUSH - ENTER SPEAKERS A B RETURN Broadband router* A B Mobile device* (iPod, Android) Remote control * You need a commercially available Wi-Fi broadband router when you use a mobile device. A Control this unit using your mobile devices (p.3). B Control this unit using the remote control.
Supplied accessories Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.
Controls and functions Controls and functions 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 : A INTRODUCTION Front panel B STANDBY/ON DISPLAY FM MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET TUNING VOLUME SELECT BASS PHONES TREBLE INPUT PUSH - ENTER SPEAKERS A B RETURN C D E F G H 1 A (power) Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 9 FM/AM Switch between FM and AM (p.17). Note 0 Front display Shows information about the operational status of this unit.
Controls and functions Front display 1 2 3 4 5 6 STEREO SP A MUTE TUNED SP B SLEEP 1 Information display Displays the current status (such as input name sound mode name). You can switch the information that is displayed when you press DISPLAY (p.33). 2 STEREO Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal. 3 TUNED Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station signal.
Controls and functions Rear panel 3 DC OUT 5V 0.5A DIGITAL 4 NETWORK ANTENNA AM FM 75 Ω INTRODUCTION 2 1 SPEAKERS OPTICAL CD A LINE PB REC COAXIAL B 1 5 6 7 2 3 8 9 1 ANTENNA terminals For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.12). 2 DC OUT jack For supplying power to a Yamaha AV accessory. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the AV accessory. 3 NETWORK jack For connecting to a network (p.13). 4 Power cable For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.13).
Controls and functions Remote control 5 Input selection keys 1 2 DIMMER 3 SLEEP 4 B SPEAKERS 5 6 COAXIAL OPTICAL NET LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 MODE TUNER CD FM POP-UP MENU 6 Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio (p.17). MODE Switches between “Stereo” and “Mono” for FM radio reception (p.17). FM Switches to FM radio. AM Switches to AM radio. TUNING jj / ii Select the radio frequency. PRESET j / i Select a preset station.
Controls and functions Using the remote controls ■ Installing batteries INTRODUCTION 1 3 2 Notes • Change all batteries if the operation range of the remote control narrows. • Before inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean. ■ Operation range The remote controls transmit a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote controls directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit.
PREPARATION Connections Connecting speakers and source components CAUTION • Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
Connections Connecting the speakers ■ Connecting speaker cables Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. If the wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal. a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.
Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas The antennas for receiving FM and AM broadcasts are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. Note If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas.
Connections Connecting to a network You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit. Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). Network Attached Storage (NAS) Internet WAN LAN PREPARATION Modem PC Router Network cable Mobile device (such as iPhone) DC OUT 5V 0.
Connections Setup of your network devices Configure your devices connected to the network to play back music files stored on the devices, or configure your mobile device to control this unit. Use the following configurations to suit your needs. y For details on Internet connection, please refer to the manual of your network devices. ❚ If you want to play the music files stored on your PC You need to configure the media sharing setting of your PC.
BASIC OPERATION Playback Playing a source A (power) 4 Play the source. 5 Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level. STANDBY/ON DISPLAY FM MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET TUNING VOLUME SELECT BASS PHONES TREBLE INPUT PUSH - ENTER SPEAKERS A B RETURN INPUT l / h SPEAKERS A/B DIMMER SLEEP Press A (power) again to finish using this unit and set it to standby mode.
Playback ■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls STANDBY/ON DISPLAY FM MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET 3 Press D/E to adjust speaker balance. Control range: L+10 to R+10 4 To exit from the “Setup” menu, press SETUP again. TUNING VOLUME SELECT BASS PHONES TREBLE INPUT PUSH - ENTER SPEAKERS A B RETURN Using the sleep timer TREBLE BASS The BASS +/– and TREBLE +/– adjust high and low frequency response. When you adjust to “0”, produces a flat response.
Listening to FM/AM radio ■ Improving FM reception FM/AM tuning If the signal from the station is weak and the sound quality is not good, set the FM band reception mode to monaural mode to improve reception. DIMMER SLEEP A 1 B SPEAKERS COAXIAL OPTICAL NET LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 MODE TUNER CD MODE TUNER FM TUNING FM AM POP-UP MENU TUNING jj / ii PRESET AM HOME NOW PLAYING Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. 2 Press FM or AM to select the reception band (FM or AM).
Listening to FM/AM radio y Automatic preset tuning (FM stations only) You can use the automatic preset tuning function to automatically register FM stations as presets. This function enables this unit to automatically tune in to FM stations that have a strong signal and store up to 40 of those stations in order. You can then easily recall any preset station by selecting its preset number.
Listening to FM/AM radio Recalling a preset station You can recall preset stations that were registered using automatic station preset or manual station preset. Clearing a preset station Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers.
Listening to FM/AM radio Radio Data System tuning (U.K. model only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The unit can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program Type,” “Radio Text” and “Clock Time”, when it is tuned into a Radio Data System broadcasting station. ■ Receiving traffic information automatically When “TUNER” is selected as the input source, the unit automatically receives traffic information.
Using the Spotify service Spotify gives you instant access to millions of songs on your mobile devices. Just hit play to stream anything you like. The Spotify Connect feature lets you choose music on your Spotify app and listen on your Yamaha home entertainment system. See Spotify.com for service area information. 1 Connect your device to your home Wi-Fi network. Connect the unit and your mobile or tablet to your home Wi-Fi network as shown in the illustration below.
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Notes • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.13). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.37) in the “Setup” menu. • The unit supports playback of WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC and FLAC files.
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) The following icons are displayed on the front panel display. Playback of PC music contents Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. Icon Displayed an audio contents can be selected. Note “_” (underscore) will be displayed for characters not supported by the unit. Displayed when there is upper level in the current folder. 1 Displayed when a not supported music file is selected.
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ■ Repeat/shuffle settings You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC music content. 1 When the input source is “Server,” press REPEAT or SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the playback method. Item Repeat Shuffle Setting Function Off Turns off the repeat function. One Plays back the current song repeatedly. All Plays back all songs in the current album (folder) repeatedly. Off Turns off the shuffle function.
Listening to Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Notes • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.13). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.37) in the “Setup” menu. • You may not be able to receive some Internet radio stations. • The unit uses the vTuner Internet radio station database service. • This service may be discontinued without notice.
Listening to Internet radio Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmarks”, you can quickly access to them from the “Bookmarks” folder in the front display. 1 Select any of Internet radio stations on the unit. This operation is necessary to register the radio station for the first time. 2 Check the vTuner ID of the unit. You can find the vTuner ID (MAC address of the unit) in “Information” (p.37) in the “Setup” menu.
Playing back iPod/iTunes music via a network (AirPlay) The AirPlay function allows you to play back iPod/iTunes music on the unit via network. 2 On the iPod/iTunes, click (tap) the AirPlay icon and select the unit (network name of the unit) as the audio output device. PC iTunes Example on iTunes Example on iOS The unit Starts playback on iTunes or iPod Router Playback starts iPod Note AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.
Playing back iPod/iTunes music via a network (AirPlay) Use the following remote control keys to control playback. Playback keys p Resumes playback from pause. s Stops playback. e Stops playback temporarily. b a Skips forward/backward. REPEAT Changes the Repeat settings SHUFFLE Changes the Shuffle settings Note To control iTunes playback with the remote control of the unit, you need to configure the iTunes preferences to enable iTunes control from remote speakers in advance.
Listening to Pandora® (Australia model only) The Pandora service is available in the U.S.A, Australia, New Zealand only. If you have not set up your Pandora account on the unit yet, “Sign in” appears on the front display. Pandora ¡Sign¡in SP A 1 2 Icon Content Displayed an menu item can be selected. 1 Displayed when the setting/editing item can be selected. Displayed when the setting/editing item can be selected. 2 2 If you have a Pandora account, press ENTER.
Listening to Pandora® If you select “Activation” in Step 2 a Write down the URL and active code shown in the 1 front display. URL http://www.pando SP A b Use a web browser on your PC to access the URL Pandora ¡Shuffle and follow the on-screen instruction to register for a Pandora account. c After activation, press ENTER to log in with your new Pandora account. If “Create” appears on the front display, you can create Pandora stations. Refer to step 4 in “Creating Pandora stations” (p.30) for details.
Listening to Pandora® Playback of Pandora stations 2 If you have created Pandora stations, follow the procedure below to select a Pandora station to be played. COAXIAL OPTICAL NET LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 MODE TUNER CD NET FM POP-UP MENU PRESET HOME NOW PLAYING ENTER SETUP SP A y NOW PLAYING HOME Cursor keys B/C/D/E ENTER RETURN Pandora ¡¡Concerto TUNING AM Use the cursor keys (B / C) to select a Pandora station and press ENTER.
Listening to Pandora® Deleting Pandora stations The created Pandora station can be deleting in the following procedures. AM Editing the Pandora accounts You can register up to 8 Pandora accounts on the unit. Follow the procedure below to add or remove Pandora accounts, or switch to another Pandora account.
Switching information on the front display When you select a network source as the input source, you can switch playback information on the front display. VOLUME OPTION DISPLAY REPEAT SHUFFLE DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. Info Song SP A BASIC OPERATION › About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information for the displayed item appears.
ADVANCED OPERATION Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu allows you to easily configure settings during playback. FM POP-UP MENU Option menu items TUNING AM PRESET HOME y NOW PLAYING Available items vary depending on the selected input source. Item Function Page Input Trim Corrects volume differences between input sources.
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) ■ Signal Info Displays information about audio signal. Choices Format Audio format of the input signal Sampling The number of samples per second of the input digital signal y To switch the information on the front display, press the cursor keys (B / C) repeatedly. ■ AutoPowerStdby Sets the amount of time for the auto-standby function to each input.
Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various functions. POP-UP MENU HOME Setup menu items NOW PLAYING Menu item Cursor keys B/C/D/E ENTER SETUP Information Displays the network information on the unit. 37 IP Address Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). 37 MAC Filter Filter Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices.
Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Network Setup 4 Use the Cursor keys (B / C) to change a value. 5 To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Configures the network settings. ■ Information Displays the network information on the unit. NewFwAvailable Appears if an update for this unit’s firmware is available (p.40).
Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ■ Network Name Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network devices. 1 Select “Network Name”. Network ¡ Network Name Tone Control Adjusting the high and low frequency response. Bass When you feel there is not enough bass (low frequency sound). Control range: –10 to +10 (20 Hz) Treble When you feel there is not enough treble (high frequency sound).
Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. Updating the firmware (UPDATE) 1 Turn off the unit. 2 While holding down RETURN on the front panel, press A (power). UPDATE•••NETWORK New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network.
Updating the unit’s firmware via the network New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. When new firmware is available, “New Firm” is displayed for a while when the unit is turned on. Follow the steps below to update the firmware. New Firm Please Update! Note Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network cable during firmware update. Firmware update takes about 20 minutes or more (depending on your Internet connection speed).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem See page Cause Remedy The protection circuitry has been activated three times consecutively.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy See page There is a lack of bass and no ambience. The + and – wires are connected in reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and – phase. 10 A “humming” sound can be heard. Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. 10 No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit.
Troubleshooting ■ Tuner Problem FM FM/ AM AM Cause Remedy See page FM stereo reception is noisy. The particular characteristics of the FM stereo broadcasts being received may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. 12 Switch to monaural mode. 17 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multipath interference.
Troubleshooting ■ Network Cause Remedy See page The network parameters (IP address) have not been obtained properly. Enable the DHCP server function on your router and set “DHCP” in the “Setup” menu to “On” on the unit. If you want to configure the network parameters manually, check that you are using an IP address which is not used by other network devices in your network. 37 The media sharing setting is not correct.
Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. Remedy See page The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. 9 Cause Wrong distance or angle. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition this unit. The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
Error indications on the front display Message Cause Remedy Access denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select the unit as a device to which music contents are shared (p.22). Access error There is a problem with the signal path from the network to the unit. Make sure your router and modem are turned on. Check SP Wires The speaker cables short circuit. Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly.
Trademarks AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air and iPad mini are trade marks of Apple Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Specifications AUDIO SECTION FM SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power (40 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.2% THD, 8 ) [U.S.A, Canada, General, Korea, Australia, U.K, Europe models] ............................................................................ 100 W + 100 W [Asia model] ............................................................. 85 W + 85 W • Dynamic power per channel (IHF) (8/6/4/2 ) ............................................................................
Index Index A G ADVANCED SETUP menu.......................................... 39 AirPlay........................................................................... 27 AM antenna connection ................................................. 12 AM radio listening ......................................................... 17 Audio device connection ............................................... 10 Audio file format (PC/NAS).......................................... 22 AUDIO jack..............................
Index Pandora service listening............................................... 29 Pandora service playback .............................................. 31 Pandora station .............................................................. 30 Pandora station editing .................................................. 32 PC connection................................................................ 13 PC content playback ......................................................
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