AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Please read “Safety Brochure” before use.
CONTENTS Check the supplied items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting recording devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 FEATURES What you can do with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Full of useful functions!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLAYBACK (continued) APPENDIX Playing back songs with Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Connecting a Bluetooth wireless audio receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Pairing Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the supplied items Preparing the remote control • Insert the two supplied AAA batteries into the battery case, following the polarity markings (+ and -). Check that the following accessories are supplied with this product. ■ Remote Control ■ Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x 2) ■ YPAO microphone ■ VIDEO AUX input cover Operating range of the remote control • Be sure to aim the remote control within the following range at the remote control sensor on the unit during operation.
FEATURES What you can do with the unit Enjoying music stored on iPod or Bluetooth devices p.43, 50 Operating the iPod or USB menu (on TV) p.46, 52 Supports 2 to 5.1 channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. * Requires optional Yamaha products such as iPod dock, iPod wireless system, and Bluetooth receiver.
● Creating stereoscopic sound fields (p.36) Full of useful functions! ● Connecting various devices (p.16, 21) Various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect external devices such as BD/DVD player and CD player. The unit is also equipped with input jacks on the front panel which allow you easily connect and enjoy game consoles, camcorders and USB devices, and so on. The unit supports the surround playback of up to 5.1 channel.
Part names and functions Front panel NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER RX-V471 DIRECT YPAO MIC INFO MEMORY PRESET FM AM TUNING VOLUME SCENE BD DVD PHONES SILENT CINEMA 1 (power) key Turns the unit on or into the standby mode. 2 Standby indicator When the unit is in standby mode, lights up in any of the following cases when: - The “Standby Through” function is working (p.71). - The iPod is charging with “Standby Charge” (p.58). - The Yamaha iPod wireless system is connected (p.45).
Front display (indicator) OUT ENHANCER ADAPTIVE DRC STEREO 3 TUNED SLEEP VOL. MUTE L SL 1 HDMI Lights up when an HDMI device is connected to the unit or an HDMI signal is being output. OUT Lights up when HDMI signals are output. 2 CINEMA DSP Lights up when a sound program with CINEMA DSP is activated. 3 CINEMA DSP 3D Lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D (p.36) is activated. 4 ENHANCER Lights up when the Compressed Music Enhancer (p.37) is activated.
Rear panel MAINS ARC HDMI OUT DOCK (BD/DVD) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO AM R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L FM PR 75Ω PB VIDEO Y MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT L SPEAKERS R OPTICAL COAXIAL AV 1 AV 2 COAXIAL (CD) AV 3 OPTICAL (TV) AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV OUT SUBWOOFER AUDIO (U.K. and Europe models) 1 DOCK jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock, Wireless System for iPod and Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (p.44, 45, 50).
1 Remote control signal transmitter Remote control Transmits infrared signals. 2 SOURCE (source power) Switches an external device on and off. CODE SET HDMI 1 2 3 [A] 3 Input selection keys Select an input source on the unit to play back. SOURCE RECEIVER 4 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK HDMI 1-4 V-AUX AV 1-6 AUDIO DOCK USB TUNER FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET TUNING TUNER USB [A] SUR.
SETUP General setup procedure Perform the following 8 steps before use. 1 Speaker layout (p.12) Select the speaker layout depending on the number of speakers, and then place the speakers in the room. 2 Connecting speakers (p.14) Connect each speaker to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.16) Connect TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.21) Connect video devices (BD/DVD players, etc.) or audio devices (CD players, etc.) to the unit. 5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.
1 Speaker layout 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Speaker layout Select the speaker layout depending on the numbers of speakers, and then place the speakers and subwoofer (with a built-in amplifier) in the room. The following section describes the representative speaker configuration of 2.1 to 5.1 channel system. NOTES • (U.S.A. and Canada models only) The unit is configured to 8Ω speakers as the factory setting. 6Ω speakers can be also connected.
1 Speaker layout 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5.1-channel speaker layout 3.1-channel speaker layout 4.1-channel speaker layout 2.
1 2 Connecting speakers 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Connecting speakers Connect speakers to the unit. Here are connections of 5.1-channel speaker layout as examples. If you select another channel speaker layout, connect speakers while referring to the connection of 5.1-channel speaker layout. 5.1-channel speaker layout The unit (rear) R FRONT L CENTER 2 Loosen the speaker terminal. R SURROUND L NOTES • Disconnect the power plug before connecting speakers. • Before connecting a subwoofer, turn off a subwoofer.
Cable plugs and jacks The unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for devices. Audio/video jacks Analog video jacks Audio jacks HDMI jacks COMPONENT VIDEO jacks OPTICAL jacks Digital videos and sounds are transmitted. Use an HDMI cable for connection. The signal is separated into three devices: Luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB) and chrominance red (PR). Use a component video pin cable with three plugs.
1 2 3 Connecting a TV 4 5 6 7 8 3 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit. The video signals input to the unit are output to the TV. TV audio can also be output from the unit. The recommended way to connect a TV varies depending on types and functions of video input jacks on the TV. Select how to connect the TV to the unit while referring to the TV manual. ■ Connection method 1 (ARC-compatible TV) Connect a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable.
1 2 3 Connecting a TV 4 5 6 7 8 2 Configure the settings for ARC. a Confirm that the ARC function for the TV is set to on. For details on how to confirm, refer to manual of the TV. b Select the input source of the TV to the video input from the HDMI OUT jack of the unit. c Press SETUP. RETURN URN RNN TOP DISPLAY DIS D A For details on setting the HDMI control function, refer to the manual of each device. b Turn off the TV. c Turn on the TV.
1 2 3 Connecting a TV 4 5 6 7 8 ■ Connection method 2 (HDMI Control -compatible TV) Connect a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an optical cable. c Press SETUP. OPTION SETUP SETUP VOLUME ENTER • The following connection and steps are supplied, supposing the “HDMI” in the “Setup” menu has not been changed from the default setting (p.69). RETURN URN RNN TOP DISPLAY DIS D A Cursor keys ENTER POP UP d Press the cursor keys ( / ) to select “HDMI.
1 2 3 Connecting a TV 4 5 6 7 8 k Turn on the playback devices, and then confirm the following: Unit: Whether the input signals from the playback devices are selected as the HDMI input source (any of “HDMI 1-4”). When it is not selected, select the correct input source manually. TV: Whether the video signals from the playback devices are displayed on the TV screen. ■ Connection method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks) Connect a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an optical cable.
1 2 3 Connecting a TV 4 5 6 7 8 ■ Connection method 4 The video signals input from the playback device to the analog video input jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO) are output from the same type of the MONITOR OUT jack to the TV. Connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack of the same type as the analog video input jacks connected to the playback device, depending on the input jack on the TV. By switching the input source to “AV4” with AV4 on the remote control or SCENE (TV), TV sound is output from the unit.
1 2 3 4 Connecting playback devices 5 6 7 8 4 Connecting playback devices The unit is equipped with various types of input jacks such as an HDMI jack. Connect them to the appropriate output jacks on the playback devices. For connecting an iPod, Bluetooth devices and USB storage devices, refer to the following pages. ■ Component video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a component cable and an audio cable (an optical cable or a coaxial cable).
1 2 3 4 Connecting playback devices 5 6 7 8 ■ Analog video connection ■ Change the combination of input jacks (video/audio) Connect video devices to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (any of a coaxial cable, an optical cable and stereo pin cable.) Input jacks of the unit (AV3-6) are different depending on the audio input jacks of the video devices.
1 2 3 4 Connecting playback devices 5 6 7 8 1 Complete the connections for external devices (such as a TV and playback device), the power cable and so on, and then turn on the unit and the TV. 2 Change the input source setting of the TV to the video from the unit. 3 Press AV2 to select “AV2” as the video input jack of the unit. 4 Press OPTION. OPTION Connect audio devices (such as a CD player, MD player and so on) to the unit.
1 2 3 4 Connecting playback devices 5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas 6 7 8 Connecting to the jack on the front panel Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as a video camera and a game console. Be sure to stop the device and turn down the volume before connecting it to the unit. BD DVD INPUT TV CD PROGRAM TONE CONTROL 5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connect supplied indoor FM antenna and an AM antenna.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting recording devices 7 Connecting the power cable 8 6 Connecting recording devices 7 Connecting the power cable Use AV OUT jacks to connect video and audio recording devices. Selected incoming analog audio/video signals are output through AV OUT jacks. After all connections are complete, connect the power plug to the outlet. Plug into a wall outlet • When recording video/audio of the video device, use AV5-6 jacks or VIDEO AUX (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks of the unit to connect video devices.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 The YPAO microphone (supplied) detects the status of speaker connections and the distance between these speakers and the listening position, and adjusts the volume balance and the tone settings automatically (YPAO: Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) Starting the measurement CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER 2 Confirm that “Save / Exit” is selected and then press ENTER. Start the measurement by following these steps. HDMI 1 2 3 4 • To confirm the measurement result, select “Result.” For details, refer to the V-AUX V VAUX [A] • YPAO measurement is not performed correctly when any obstacles are in the A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK “Confirming the measurement result” (p.28).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) Confirming the measurement result CODE SET 2 Press the cursor keys ( Confirm the YPAO measurement result. HDMI 1 2 3 1 After measurement, press the cursor keys to select 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] “Result,” and then press ENTER. A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET ) to select an item. Wiring Displays the condition of the polarity of each connected speaker.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) Error messages If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again. Error message can be confirmed and controlled by viewing both a TV monitor and the front display. ■ Procedure to exit YPAO 1 Check the contents of error message, and then press ENTER. 2 Press the cursor key ( ) to select “EXIT (Exit)” from the following choices, and then press ENTER.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) Warning messages Even if any warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can save the measurement results. However, we recommend that you perform YPAO again for the optimal speaker settings. The speaker indicator that has a problem flashes. YPAO ENHANCER iPod CHARGE STEREO TUNED W-1:PHASE TV monitor SLEEP VOL.
PLAYBACK CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER Basic playback procedure HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX [A] Input selection keys AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET TUNING INFO SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER SLEEP DIRECT SLEEP SCENE CD RADIO 1 Turn on external devices (TV, BD/DVD player, etc.) connected to the unit. 2 Use the Input selection keys to select the input source.
CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/ RECEIVER Changing input settings with a single key (SCENE function) HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET ENHANCER TUNING TV CD 1 Press SCENE. 1 Do the following steps to select the settings that you RADIO SCENE • Selecting the input source (p.31) • Selecting the sound program (p.33) SCENE synchronization (p.
Enjoying the desired sound field effect CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and sound decoders. Sound programs can make sounds richer, be played on the stereo and more. Choose a sound program that sounds best with the source you are playing back. 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER FM Selecting suitable sound programs for movies (p.34) USB AM PRESET INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC TUNING SUR.
Enjoying sound field effects (CINEMA DSP) Adventure This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of action and adventure movies. The sound field restrains reverberations but puts emphasis on reproducing a powerful space expanded widely to the left and right. The reproduced depth is also restrained relatively to ensure the separation between audio channels and the clarity of the sound.
■ Sound programs/stereo reproduction suitable for audio contents (MUSIC) Include suitable sound programs for listening to music sources such as CDs. ❏ CLASSICAL Hall in Munich This sound field simulates a concert hall with approximately 2500 seats in Munich, using stylish wood for the interior finish as a normal standard for European concert halls. Fine, beautiful reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center left of the hall.
■ Enjoying more spatial sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER The CINEMA DSP 3D creates virtual speakers by using front speakers, center speakers and surround speakers, which brings you into a stereoscopic sound field.
Playback without sound field effects (straight decoding mode) CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 By using the straight decoding mode, sounds from each channel included in input sources are output from each speaker without sound field processing. When 2-channel sources such as CD are selected, they are played back by stereo sound through the front left and right speakers.
Listening to FM/AM CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 When tuning a radio, select a frequency or a registered station. ■ Receiving an FM broadcast that has a poor signal • To tune into the radio station, connect the antenna in advance (p.24). It may be possible to receive an unstable FM broadcast by switching from stereo receiving to monaural receiving.
3 Press the cursor keys ( CODE SET 1 2 3 4 A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET TUNING TUNER PRESET MEMORY SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER SLEEP TV CD RADIO VOLUME ENTER RETURN DISPLAY A TOP MENU POP-UP MENU VOL. 01:FM 87.50MHz 5 (If necessary) To change the preset number from Auto Preset starts in approximately 5 seconds after the preset number is selected.
2 Press PRESET to select the preset number. CODE SET After pressing PRESET once, numeric keys can be used for inputting the preset number (01 to 40) directly. SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 VOL. STEREO TUNED V-AUX V VAUX [A] 02:FM 87.50MHz A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET R SR TUNER TUNING PRESET MEMORY • When an invalid preset number is input, “Wrong Num.” appears on the display. SUR.
Front display (when “Program Type” selected) CODE SET Frequency SOURCE RECEIVER 1 2 3 4 VOL. CLASSICS V-AUX V VAUX [A] Status 9850 HDMI 4 Press ENTER to start the search function. L SL SW C R SR READY ENHANCER iPod CHARGE SLEEP VOL. STEREO TUNED PL L SL TP FM 87.
Combining audio from the radio with video from an external device CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER 6 Press OPTION to finish this operation. HDMI 1 2 3 While listening to the radio, favorite videos can be output on a TV monitor. 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] • Switch the input source on TV depending the settings to play back the video. A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET 1 Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input TUNER 2 Press OPTION. TUNING SUR.
Playing back songs with iPod By using the USB cable supplied with iPod, optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12) or optional Yamaha iPod wireless system (YID-W10), play back songs from connected iPod with the unit. • In this manual, both iPod and iPhone are collectively represented as “iPod.” When there is no explanation ■ Using a USB cable to connect an iPod Connect the iPod to the unit with the USB cable supplied with the iPod.
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the front CODE SET panel. SOURCE RECEIVER Procedure Connect an iPod as follows. Refer to the manual for iPod dock also. HDMI 1 2 3 4 PHONES INPUT USB TONE CONTROL • For connecting iPhone, use the YDS-12. V-AUX V VAUX [A] SILENT CINEMA iPod/iPhone A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB 1 Turn the unit to the standby mode, and then connect the iPod dock to the DOCK jack. DOCK USB Keep the iPod dock as far away from the unit as possible.
■ Using the iPod wireless system to connect an iPod CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER Connect the iPod to the unit with the optional Yamaha iPod wireless system. HDMI 1 2 3 4 3 Connect the iPod to the iPod wireless system (transmitter). Wait for a while until the following display appears on the front display. V-AUX V VAUX [A] VOL.
Controlling while watching a TV monitor CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER When connecting iPod with a USB cable or iPod dock, iPod can be controlled with the TV monitor. HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 Press the cursor keys to select the content, and then press ENTER to confirm the selection. After selecting a song, playback starts and the Now Playing view appears.
■ Browse view CODE SET ■ Now Playing view SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET TUNING SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER SLEEP DIRECT SCENE BD DVD TV CD RADIO OPTION SETUP 1 Play icon 1 Play icon VOLUME ENTER RETURN ENTER RETURN DISPLAY A TOP MENU POP-UP MENU MUTE MODE Settings for shuffle playback and repeat playback (p.48) and playback status (playback/pause) are displayed.
■ Controlling with the remote control CODE SET HDMI 1 2 3 Available remote control keys A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY DOCK USB ENHANCER DIRECT VOL. Parameters L SL SW C R SR Explanations Off Turns off the shuffle function. Songs Plays back songs in random order. Shuffle icon appears on the Now Playing view (p.47). Albums Plays back albums in random order. Shuffle icon appears on the Now Playing view (p.47).
Controlling by iPod itself CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER Control iPod to play contents. HDMI 1 2 3 1 Press MODE. 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER The display on the TV monitor disappears, and then operations can be controlled by the iPod. Press MODE again to return to the TV display (the Browse view.) USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET TUNING 2 Select the content with the iPod, and then start SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER SLEEP playback.
Playing back songs with Bluetooth devices CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER DOCK USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET MEMORY ENHANCER OPTION VOLUME ENTER eight Bluetooth devices. When the ninth device is paired, the pairing setting for the devices.) Once pairing is completed, communication between the Bluetooth device device which has not been used for the longest period will be deleted.
4 Select the Bluetooth wireless audio receiver from CODE SET the Bluetooth device list, and then enter a pass key “0000.” SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 When the pairing is completed, “Completed” appears. V-AUX V VAUX [A] DOCK A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER DOCK L SL AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET SLEEP TUNING R SR VOL. BT connected L SL SW C R SR • Depending on Bluetooth devices, “BT connected” appears after pairing.
Playing back songs with USB storage devices CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 When a USB device is connected to the unit, audio files in the device, such as WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC, can be played back. 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER FM USB USB Controlling while watching a TV monitor While watching a TV monitor, selecting songs and playback are operated.
CODE SET ■ Browse view ■ Now Playing view 1 Play icon 1 Play icon SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET TUNING SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER SLEEP DIRECT SCENE CD RADIO OPTION VOLUME ENTER RETURN ENTER RETURN DISPLAY A TOP MENU POP-UP MENU Cursor keys MUTE Settings for random playback and repeat playback (p.54) and playback status (playback/pause) are displayed.
■ Controlling with the remote control CODE SET HDMI 1 2 3 Enables remote control keys A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER FM USB INFO External device operation keys MUSIC ENHANCER SLEEP DIRECT SCENE CD OPTION OPTION USB Searches backwards, while the button is pressed. RETURN POP-UP MENU MUTE MODE External device operation keys 1 2 5 6 9 0 3 Items ■ Repeat/random playback Make a setting for playing a USB device repeatedly or in random order.
Combining a song from a USB storage device (iPod) with video from an external device CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] While listening to a song from a USB device, favorite videos can be output on the TV monitor. A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC PRESET USB TUNING SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER SLEEP 1 Press USB to select “USB” as the input source, and then play back your desired song. 2 Press OPTION.
Configuring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER Depending on the input source, configure settings for the function related to playback. An operation for settings is possible with only the front display without using a TV monitor. Therefore, settings can be changed easily as needed. HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER FM • Only the available settings that can be applied to the selected input are displayed.
■ Tone Control ■ Enhancer Adjusts the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front speakers. When headphones are connected, adjusts the balance of the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of sounds output from headphones. Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.37). Input sources All (the setting is applied to all input sources) Choices High frequency range (Treble), Low-frequency range (Bass) Setting range -6.0 dB to + 6.
■ Signal Info ■ Standby Charge Displays information on the current video and audio signals. Sets whether or not to charge an iPod connected to the iPod dock or iPod wireless audio receiver while the unit is in standby mode. Input sources HDMI1-4, AV1-4, and the input source set as a TV audio input when ARC is used Items Format (FORMAT) Audio signal format. When this unit is unable to detect a digital signal, it automatically switches to an analog input.
■ iPod Interlock (Interlock) Sets whether operations for the iPod connected to the iPod wireless audio receiver are in linked with operations for the unit. Input sources DOCK (iPod) • This setting is available only when the iPod wireless audio receiver is connected. ❏ Power & Input (Pwr&Input) Sets the operation for iPod related to the operation for the unit when adjusting the volume level, such as being turned on and selecting the input source. Settings Off Turns off the interlock function.
CONFIGURATIONS CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER Configuring various functions (Setup menu) HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER The settings of the unit can be changed from the “Setup” menu displayed on the TV screen. AM INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING ) to select an item (p.61) • Connect the unit and a TV with an HDMI cable to display the “Setup” menu. If the TV is not connected with an HDMI cable, reconnect it with an HDMI cable. SUR.
Setup menu list Menu Item Description Front Selects the size of the front speakers. 62 Center Selects the size of the center speaker and whether or not to use the speaker. 62 Surround Page Selects the size of the surround speakers and whether or not to use the speakers. 62 Selects the phase of the subwoofer signals. 62 Configuration Phase Subwoofer Bass Cross Over Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component produced from speakers set to “Small.
Configuring the speaker settings (Speaker) Adjust parameters for speakers manually. ❏ Surround Selects the size of the surround speakers and whether or not to use the speakers. Settings Large Select this when large surround speakers are connected. Small (Default) Select this when small surround speakers are connected. The subwoofer (or front speakers) will produce surround channel lowfrequency components. None Select this when no surround speakers are connected.
■ Extra Bass Specifies a speaker to produce the front channel low-frequency components. Settings Off (Default) Depending on the size of the front speakers, either the front speakers or the subwoofer produce the front channel low-frequency components. On The subwoofer and the front speakers produce the front channel lowfrequency components. • When “Front” is set to “Small,” “Extra Bass” is automatically set to “Off.
■ Test Tone Turns the test tone generator on or off. When this setting is set to “On,” the volume balance settings for each speaker can be adjusted while listening to the output sound in other speaker settings (such as “Level” or “Graphic EQ”). Configuring the settings of audio output signals (Sound) Configuring the settings of audio output signals. Settings Off (Default) Does not generate test tones. On Generates test tones. While “On” is selected, test tones are produced constantly.
■ Dynamic Range Setting sound program and decoder parameters (DSP) Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for audio bit stream (Dolby Digital and DTS) signal playback. Configuring the settings of sound programs and surround decoders. Settings Maximum (Default) Produces audio without adjusting the dynamic range. Standard Adjusts the dynamic range for optimum volume for regular home use.
■ Program ❏ 5ch Stereo Select and adjust a sound program and decoder. Select a sound program of which you want to change the settings, and then set the parameters for each item. The sound program is switched at this time. Center Level Adjusts the center channel volume. ■ Procedure Surround L Level 1 Press the cursor keys to select “Program” and then press ENTER. 2 Press the cursor keys ( / ) to select a sound program of which you want change Adjusts the volume of the surround L channel.
❏ Category: MOVIE ■ When “ Sound programs Sports, Action Game, Roleplaying Game, Music Video, Standard, Spectacle, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama, Mono Movie item Decode Type DSP Level Description Select a decoder to play back sources combined with a sound program. Changes the effect level (level of the sound field effect to be added). Setting Item Description Panorama Adjusts the soundscape of the front sound field.
Configuring the various settings (Function) Set the various features that have handy functions. 5 Press the cursor keys ( / ) to select “OK,” and then press ENTER. 6 To change other input names, repeat step 2 to 5. 7 Press SETUP to close “Input Rename.” • Select “CANCEL” in step 5 to return to the previous screen without confirming the name changed.
■ Memory Guard Setting HDMI functions (HDMI) Prohibits setting changes to prevent careless changes being made to the settings of the “Setup” menu, YPAO, and SCENE. Set the settings on HDMI functions. Settings Off (Default) Settings are not protected. On Prohibits changes to the settings in the “Setup” menu until it is returned to “Off.” During memory guard, the protection icon ( ) is displayed at upper right on the TV monitor.
❏ TV Audio Input ❏ SCENE Select the input source that receives audio signals from TV while the HDMI Control function is on. When using a TV that supports the Audio Return Channel function and the function is enabled, the audio input for the TV is assigned to the input source selected here. Specify whether or not a TV or external device (such as a BD/DVD player) connected to the unit is operated by interlocking by pressing SCENE.
■ Standby Through Specify whether or not audio/video signals from HDMI inputs are to continue to be transmitted to a TV when the unit is in standby mode. Setting the language displayed on the TV screen (Language) Selecting the language displayed on the TV screen. Settings Off (Default) Does not output HDMI signals to a TV.
Configuring the system settings of the unit (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Operating the ADVANCED SETUP menu Looking at the front display to configure the system settings of the unit. 1 Switch the unit to the standby mode if the unit is turned on. 2 Press while pressing and holding STRAIGHT on the front panel. Changing the speaker impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) SP IMP. -8 MIN Changes the unit settings depending on the impedance of the speakers connected.
Changing TV format TV FORMAT-NTSC Change the color encoding format of TV monitor to PAL or NTSC, to match the format used by the TV connected to the unit. Settings NTSC, PAL • The default setting differs depending on your country or region. Initializing various settings for the unit INIT- CANCEL Initialize various settings stored in the unit depending on the selected item from the following. Settings DSP PARAM Initializes all parameters for the sound programs.
CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER SOURCE/ RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX V VAUX [A] A AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER Controlling other devices with the remote control You can operate an external device such as a TV or BD/DVD player with the remote control of the unit by setting the remote control code for the external device (remote control code). Registering remote control codes for TV operations Register a TV remote control code to control the TV with the remote control.
■ Operating the TV with the remote control CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX [A] AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER FM USB AM PRESET INFO MEMORY MOVIE MUSIC TUNING SOURCE/ RECEIVER Input selection keys HDMI 1-4 V-AUX AV 1-6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB [A] When the remote control codes for the TV are registered, the TV can be operated at any time using the TV control keys, regardless of the selected input source.
SOURCE CODE SET CODE SET SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 V-AUX [A] AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB FM AM INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING SOURCE/ RECEIVER Input selection keys HDMI 1-4 V-AUX AV 1-6 AUDIO DOCK TUNER USB [A] SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT MOVIE When the remote control codes for external devices are assigned to an input selection key, the external device can be controlled with the following keys after selecting the appropriate input source or SCENE.
APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... I want to prevent accidental changes to the settings... If you have changed speakers or speaker system, perform YPAO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.26). If you want to adjust the speaker settings manually, use “Speaker” in the “Setup” menu (p.62). You can protect the settings configured on this unit (speaker settings, etc.) by utilizing “Memory Guard” in the “Setup” menu (p.69).
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below if 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. Confirm the following points first. a The power plugs of the unit, TV and external devices (such as a BD/DVD player) are plugged into the electric outlet securely.
Audio Problem No sound. The volume cannot be increased. No sound is output from one speaker. No sound is heard from the subwoofer. No sound from a device connected using an HDMI cable. Cause Remedy No appropriate input source has been selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection key. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input from a source device, such as a CD-ROM. Use an input source that has signals that can be reproduced on the unit.
Problem Cause Remedy (When using HDMI Control function) The setting of “TV Audio Input” to match operations carried out on TV is not set. Select the appropriate audio input jack in “TV Audio Input” on the “Setup” menu. (When using the Audio Return Channel function) The Audio Return Channel function is not working. Set “ARC” in the “Setup” menu to “On” (p.70). Or, the Audio Return Channel function is activated on the TV. The TV is not ARC-compatible and connected to the unit only with an HDMI cable.
Problem The menu of the unit is not displayed. Cause Remedy The TV is connected to the unit with a cable except for HDMI cable. Use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to the unit. An appropriate video input is not selected on the TV. Select the input source of the TV to the video input from the HDMI OUT of the unit. Tuner (FM/AM) Problem FM stereo radio reception is noisy. Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location.
Message list Message (alphabetical order) Cause The unit cannot access your USB storage device or iPod. Access error There is a problem with the signal path from your USB storage device to the unit. Remedy Try another USB device or iPod. Turn off the unit and reconnect your USB storage device to the USB port of the unit. When an iPod is connected to the USB port, turn the iPod off and on.
Ideal speaker layout The following illustration indicates the ideal speaker layout. We recommend using the following layout as a guide when placing the speakers. However, by using YPAO, you can automatically optimize the speaker settings to suit your speaker layout. Turn it slightly inward to reduce wall reflections.
Glossary Audio information Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a problem, and the capability of maintaining audio and video signals synchronized during post-production and transmission. Whereas the audio and video latency requires complex end-user adjustment, HDMI version 1.
DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition discbased media including Blu-ray Disc. Selected as an optional audio standard for Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Supporting bitrates up to 24.5 Mbps for Blu-ray Disc, DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to 7.1 discrete channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio simultaneously.
Video signal flow The video signals input from video devices to the unit are output to a TV. • Analog video signal input to the unit is only output from the same type of analog video jack. • HDMI video signal is output from the HDMI OUT jack at the same resolution as that is input.
Information on HDMI HDMI Control Connecting the unit and TV with an HDMI cable links the TV’s remote control to the unit so you can use it to turn on the power and adjust the volume of the unit (HDMI Control). Playback devices connected to the unit with an HDMI cable (such as a BD/DVD player compatible with HDMI control) can also be operated with the remote control. For details on operations between the TV and the playback devices using the HDMI control function, refer to the manual for each device.
HDMI signal compatibility Trademarks Audio signals Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, etc. DSD 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD, etc. Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc.
Specifications Input Jacks HDMI Compatible Decoding Format • Analog Audio...................... 4 (AV5, AV6, AUDIO, VIDEO AUX) • Input ......................................................................4 (HDMI1-4) • Digital Audio Optical...................................................................2 (AV1, AV4) Coaxial ..................................................................2 (AV2, AV3) • Output.................................................................
Audio Section • Rated Output Power (1 channel driven) [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω) [Other models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω) Front L/R .....................................................................105 W/ch Center.........................................................................105 W/ch Surround L/R ..............................................................105 W/ch • Rated Output Power (2 channels driven simultaneously) [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 0.
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