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Owner’s Manual

Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.

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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . 28 FEATURES 5 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) Within 6 m (20 ft) 30° 30° Insert the batteries the right way round.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content • iPod/iPhone • USB • Media server (PC/NAS) • Internet radio • AirPlay • BLUETOOTH . . . . . . Supports 2- to 5.1-channel (to 7.1-channel*) speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. p.54 p.59 p.62 p.65 p.57 p.53 • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Full of useful functions! About “AV SETUP GUIDE” About “AV CONTROLLER” ❑ Connecting various devices (p.21) ❑ Application for tablets “AV SETUP GUIDE” ❑ Application for smartphone / tablets “AV CONTROLLER” A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), game consoles, portable audio player, and other devices.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Part names and functions Front panel a b c d e f g h i j k DIRECT YPAO MIC INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET FM AM TUNING VOLUME SCENE BD DVD PHONES INPUT NET TV STRAIGHT PROGRAM TONE CONTROL RADIO SILENT CINEMA AUX (CONNECT) AUDIO l 1 z (power) key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 2 Standby indicator Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions. • HDMI Control is enabled (p.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 8 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Front display (indicators) a b c d ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE f e OUT 1 2 ECO g h PARTY SLEEP MUTE ZONE ZONE 2 A 3 B VOL. ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL i j 1 HDMI Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. OUT Lights up when HDMI signals are being output. 2 ENHANCER Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.48) is working. 3 CINEMA DSP Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.45) or CINEMA DSP 3D (p.45) is working.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Rear panel a b c d e f (RX-V579 U.S.A. model) W HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 5 HDMI 4 HDMI 3 HDMI 6 NETWORK HDCP2.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Remote control 1 Remote control signal transmitter a b c d Transmits infrared signals. ZONE B k SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS e 4 SCENE keys Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. Also, turn on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.43). USB INPUT VOLUME l SETUP OPTION ENTER h RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU i Select a sound mode (p.44).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM PREPARATIONS General setup procedure 1 Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. 2 Connecting speakers (p.16) Connect the speakers to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.19) Connect a TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.21) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Caution • (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) 1 9 5.1-channel system 2 3 1 9 4 9 5 10° to 30° 3 4 10° to 30° 6 2 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 7 30 cm (1 ft) or more • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). • You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side. 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 6.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system 1 2 1 9 9 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 3.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. 1 Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). z (power) STRAIGHT 3 Check that “SP IMP.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1and 7.1-channel systems as examples. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system. Caution 5.1-channel system 7.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) The unit (rear) The unit (rear) SPEAKERS DC OUT 5V 0.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 17 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ 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.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 18 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ■ Video jacks ■ Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks (RX-V579 only) ❑ OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB), and chrominance red (PR). Use a component video cable with three plugs. Transmit digital audio signals.
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05_setup.fm Page 19 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:01 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Connecting a TV ■ Component (RX-V579) / composite video connection Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks. To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI cable.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 20 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection Connect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable. MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack The unit (rear) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDCP2.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 21 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Connecting playback devices ■ Component video connection (RX-V579) The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect a BLUETOOTH device, an iPod, or a USB storage device, see the following pages.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 22 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Composite video connection ■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.
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05_setup.fm Page 23 Monday, March 30, 2015 9:54 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Necessary setting 5 For example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 6 (AUDIO) jack (“AV 4” on RX-V479) of the unit, change the combination setting as follows. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “AV 6” (“AV 4” on RX-V479) (audio input jack to be used). ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE HDMI 2 jack The unit (rear) HDMI 1 Audio••••••AV6 HDMI output ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL HDMI 3 HDMI 2 (BD/DVD) HDCP2.2 VOL.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 24 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas The unit (rear) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 4 HDMI 3 Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. HDMI 5 O ARC O OPTICAL Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 Preparing for connecting to a network Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 26 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 Connecting the power cable Before connecting the power cable (Taiwan and General models only) Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz. • Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC wall outlet.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 27 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language ZONE A ZONE B z SLEEP Select the desired on-screen menu language. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS 1 2 PROGRAM Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 29 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ZONE A 5 ZONE B SLEEP TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. Auto Setup Measurement Finished Start Exit PROGRAM SAVE Result 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch • To stop the measurement temporarily, press RETURN and follow the procedure in “Error messages” (p.30). 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 30 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Error messages If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again. Auto Setup ERROR E-5:Noisy Start Error message Exit PROCEED 5% TV screen ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT E-5:NOISY ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Front display ■ Procedure to handle errors 1 2 Cause Remedy E-1:No Front SP (E-1:NO FRNT SP) Front speakers are not detected. E-2:No Sur.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 31 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Auto Setup Start 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 32 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Connecting to a network wirelessly ■ Connecting without a wireless router (access point) Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection. Connect a mobile device to the unit directly. You can use the application for smartphone / tablet “AV CONTROLLER” (p.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 33 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the unit to a wireless network ZONE A ZONE B z SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS 6 There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network. Select a connection method according to your environment. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Wireless (Wi-Fi)” and press ENTER.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 34 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ZONE A 8 ZONE B SLEEP Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the desired connection method. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Share Wi-Fi Settings ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting wirelessly If you select “Wireless (WAC)” as the connection method, perform the network setting sharing operation on your iOS device. (The following procedure is a setup example for iOS 8.
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05_setup.fm Page 35 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:00 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ZONE A ZONE B z SLEEP S CENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting using a USB cable ■ B: Using the WPS button configuration If you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the procedure below to share the iOS device setting with the unit. You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 36 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ C: Using other connection methods ZONE A ZONE B z SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings. 1 2 PROGRAM FM/AM 7 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired connection method and press ENTER.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 37 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Searching for an access point ZONE A If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points. After a while, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 38 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually ZONE A If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV. ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS You need to setup the SSID (network name), encryption method and security key for your network.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 39 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Using the WPS PIN code ZONE A If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen. ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS 1 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired access point and press ENTER. The PIN code of the unit appears on the TV screen.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 40 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ZONE A ZONE B z SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) 7 Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Security” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select the encryption method.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 41 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ZONE A 10 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Save” and press ENTER to save the setting. ZONE B SLEEP This completes the settings and “Completed” appears on the TV screen. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Next, configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device. PROGRAM 11 Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 42 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ZONE A PLAYBACK ZONE B SLEEP Basic playback procedure SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM Input Input selection selection keys keys FM/AM 1 Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. 2 Use the input selection keys to select an input source. 3 Start playback on the external device or select a radio station.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 43 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, Compressed Music Enhancer on/off, and target zones (RX-V579 only) with just one touch. 1 USB VOLUME NET BLUETOOTH 1 • Select a sound program (p.44) Press SCENE.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 44 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Selecting the sound mode ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM ❑ I want to enjoy viewing video sources such as movies, TV programs, or games. • Select a sound program suitable for each video source by pressing PROGRAM repeatedly (p.45).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 45 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls in your room and enjoy natural stereoscopic sound fields.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 46 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC) ■ Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Hall in Munich This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing. Fine, beautiful reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 47 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Enjoying unprocessed playback ZONE A ZONE B You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 49 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Listening to FM/AM radio ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used. The explanation of this section uses a display with frequencies used in U.K. and Europe models.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 50 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Registering favorite radio stations (presets) ZONE A ZONE B You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers. SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM Automatically register FM radio stations with strong signals (up to 40 stations).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 51 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ZONE A ZONE B ■ Selecting a preset station ■ Clearing preset stations Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. 1 Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. 1 Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the desired radio station. 2 3 Press OPTION.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 52 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Radio Data System tuning ZONE A ZONE B 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.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 53 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back music via BLUETOOTH ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP You can play back music files stored on a BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) on the unit. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Follow the procedure below to establish a BLUETOOTH connection between a BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) and the unit, and play back music stored the BLUETOOTH device on the unit.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 54 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back iPod music ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS You can also play back iPod music in other methods. For details, see the following pages. PROGRAM • Playing back music with AirPlay (p.57) • The iPod charges while it is connected to the unit.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 55 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Browse screen ZONE A 1 ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS 2 PROGRAM 3 USB SETUPP OOPTION PTION ENTER RETURN Cursor keys ENTER 1/6 1 Status indicators YELLOW L TUNING 4 Status indicators Use the following remote control keys to control playback. Display the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.56) and playback status (such as play/pause).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 56 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Operating the iPod itself (simple play) ZONE A 1 2 ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM Use the cursor keys to select “iPod Mode” and press ENTER. To display the TV menu screen, select “iPod Mode” and press ENTER again. USB INPUT You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. Press OPTION. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are enabled.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 57 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back music with AirPlay Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on the unit via network. Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. iTunes 1 PC Router Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 58 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Use the following remote control keys to control playback. ZONE A • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.93) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. ZONE B SLEEP • You can edit the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in “Network Name” (p.93) in the “Setup” menu.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 59 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back music stored on a USB storage device ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback. • For details on playable USB devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.112).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 60 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Browse screen ZONE A ZONE B 1 SLEEP TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS 2 PROGRAM USB Now Playing Blues Classical Electronica Jazz Pop Rock Soundtrack Speaking 3 FM/AM USB INPUT 4 USB Top SCENE BD DVD ■ Playback screen Artist Name 5 1 Status indicators Display the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.61) and playback status (such as play/pause). Displays the list of USB storage device contents.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 61 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Repeat/shuffle settings ZONE A You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents. ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM 1 When “USB” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat” (Repeat) or “Shuffle” (Shuffle) and press ENTER.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 62 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ❑ For Windows Media Player 11 You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.25). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.92) in the “Setup” menu.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 63 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Browse screen Playback of PC music contents ZONE A ZONE B 1 Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS NET You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV screen.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 64 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Playback screen ZONE A ■ Repeat/shuffle settings You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC music content. ZONE B SLEEP 1 SERVER Now Playing SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Artist Name Song Title PROGRAM 1 When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat” (Repeat) or “Shuffle” (Shuffle) and press ENTER.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 65 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Listening to Internet radio ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS ■ Browse screen NET 1 • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 66 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Playback screen ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP 1 NET RADIO Now Playing SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Station Name 2 Album Name Song Title PROGRAM 2:30 [DISPLAY] : Screen Off FM/AM USB INPUT 1 Playback indicator VOLUME NET 2 Playback information BLUETOOTH Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. MUTE SETUPP • Use the external device operation key (s) to stop playback.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 67 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) ZONE A ZONE B You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the “Bookmarks” folder.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 68 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only) The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B). Connecting Zone B speakers For example, you can turn on Zone A (turn off Zone B) when you are in the living room, and turn on Zone B (turn off Zone A) when you are in the study room.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 69 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ZONE A ZONE B ZONE A ZONE B z SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Operating the Zone B ■ Basic playback procedure 1 2 PROGRAM Input Input selection selection keys keys FM/AM USB INPUT VOLUME Setting range -10.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Press z (receiver power). Default 0.0 dB Each time you press the key, the ZONE B audio output is on or off.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 70 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Useful functions ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS Registering favorite items (shortcut) You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut numbers. PROGRAM FM/AM USB • You can also use the “Bookmark” feature to register Internet radio stations (p.67).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 71 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Switching information on the front display 1 Press INFO. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE SLEEP MUTE OUT VOL. ECO ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Audio Decoder Item name About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information for the displayed item appears. ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 72 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Option menu items You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. 1 Press OPTION. • Available items vary depending on the selected input source. • Text in parentheses denotes indicators on the front display.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 73 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Item Traffic Program (Traffic Program) iPod Mode (iPod Mode) Repeat (Repeat) Shuffle (Shuffle) Volume Interlock (Interlock) Bookmark On (Bookmark On) Bookmark Off (Bookmark Off) ■ DSP/Surround (DSP/Surround) Function Page (U.K. and Europe models only) 52 Automatically searches for a traffic information station. Switches the iPod operation mode. 56 Configures the repeat setting for the iPod (p.56), — USB storage device (p.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 74 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM EX/ES (EX/ES) Automatically selects the Dolby EX or DTS-ES decoder, and reproduces signals in 6.1- or 7.1-channel. Off (Off) Always reproduces signals in their original channels. (Even when DTS-ES or Dolby Digital Surround EX signal is input, the unit reproduces the signal in 5.1-channel.) ❑ Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. Setting range -6.0 dB to 0.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.
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06_playback.fm Page 75 Monday, April 13, 2015 9:14 AM ■ Audio In (Audio) ■ Volume Interlock (Interlock) Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1-6 or AV 1-6) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 76 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display. 4 5 • If new firmware is available, the envelope icon (p) appears in the screen. 1 2 Press SETUP.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 77 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Power Amp Assign (RX-V579 only) Selects a speaker system. 80 Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 80 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. 80 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. 80 Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 78 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Menu Item DSP Parameter Sound Function Page CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 86 Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. 86 Center Width Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. 86 Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 79 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Menu Bluetooth Item Function Bluetooth Enables/disables the BLUETOOTH functions. Audio Receive Bluetooth Standby Language Disconnect Page 94 Terminates the BLUETOOTH connection between the BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) and the unit. 53 Selects whether to enable/disable the function that turns on the unit from BLUETOOTH devices (BLUETOOTH standby). 94 Select an on-screen menu language.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 80 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. • Default settings are underlined. Settings ■ Configuration Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. • When you configure the speaker size, select “Large” if the woofer diameter of your speaker is 16 cm (6-1/4”) or larger or “Small” if it is smaller than 16 cm (6-1/4”). Small Select this option for small speakers.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 81 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Surround Crossover Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency components that can be output from a speaker whose size is set to “Small”. A frequency sound lower than the specified value will be produced from the subwoofer or front speakers. Settings Small Select this option for small speakers.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 82 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Equalizer Virtual CINEMA FRONT Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. Selects whether to use the front 5-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) configuration. EQ Select Settings Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Off Disables the front 5-channel speaker configuration. On Enables the front 5-channel speaker configuration. Settings • Select “On” only when utilizing the Virtual CINEMA FRONT configuration (p.13).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 83 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Test Tone Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. Settings Off Does not output test tones. On Outputs test tones automatically when you adjust the speaker balance or equalizer.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 84 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. Standby Through Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. If this function is set to “On” or “Auto”, you can use the input selection keys (HDMI 1–6) to select an HDMI input even when the unit is in standby mode (the standby indicator on the unit blinks). • Default settings are underlined.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 85 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Standby Sync • SCENE link playback may not work properly due to the compatibility between devices. We recommend using TV and playback devices from the same manufacturer so that HDMI Control works more effectively. Select whether to use HDMI control to link the standby behavior of the TV and the unit when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings Off Does not set the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 86 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Sound Configures the audio output settings. Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. Higher to strengthen the front sound field and lower to strengthen the surround sound field. This setting is effective when “bPLII Music” or “bPLIIx Music” (RX-V579 only) is selected. • Default settings are underlined. ■ DSP Parameter Configures the surround decoder settings.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 87 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Lipsync ■ Volume Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Configures the volume settings. Scale • You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.74) in the “Option” menu. Switches the scale of the volume display. Select Settings Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output. dB Displays the volume in the “dB” unit.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 88 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ZoneB Volume (RX-V579 only) Selects whether to adjust the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Settings Sync. Adjusts the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Async. Does not adjust the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Adjust the volume for Zone B separately (p.69). • If “ZoneB Volume” is set to “Async.”, the volume for Zone B is temporarily set to -40 dB.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 89 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ECO Configures the power supply settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Settings Off Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. 20 minutes Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit and the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
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07_config.fm Page 90 Thursday, March 26, 2015 7:13 PM Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. 6 To exit from the menu, press SETUP. ■ Input Skip • Default settings are underlined. Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. ■ Input Rename You can select the desired input source quickly by skipping unnecessary input sources. Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 91 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Remote Color Key Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control. Settings Default Assigns the functions of playback devices connected to the unit with an HDMI cable. Input Assigns the unit's input sources to each key. The assigned input sources can be set separately.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 92 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Network ■ IP Address Configures the network settings. Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). • Default settings are underlined. DHCP ■ Information Select whether to use a DHCP server. Displays the network information on the unit.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 93 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ MAC Address Filter ■ Network Standby Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby). Settings • Operation of the AirPlay function (p.57) or the DMC is not limited by this setting. Off Disables the network standby function. On Enables the network standby function.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 94 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ Network Update Bluetooth Updates the firmware via the network. Configures the BLUETOOTH settings. Perform Update ■ Bluetooth Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s firmware via the network” (p.99). Enables/disables the BLUETOOTH function (p.53). Settings Firmware Version Displays the version of the firmware installed on the unit. Off Disables the BLUETOOTH function.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 95 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Language Select an on-screen menu language. • Default settings are underlined. Settings English English 日本語 Japanese Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Русский Russian Italiano Italian 中文 Chinese • Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information (such as song titles) cannot be displayed. • The information on the front display is provided in English only.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 96 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ADVANCED SETUP menu items Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. 1 2 Set the unit to standby mode. • Default settings are underlined. While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). z (power) PROGRAM 3 4 5 Item Function SP IMP. (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Changes the speaker impedance setting.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 97 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE OUT REMOTE ID••ID1 TV FORMAT•NTSC ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Switch the video signal type of HDMI output so that it matches to the format of your TV. Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 98 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Updating the firmware (UPDATE) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL. ECO UPDATE•••••USB ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from our website. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network. For details, refer to the information supplied with updates.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 99 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Updating the unit’s firmware via the network ZONE A ZONE B SLEEP 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 and update it. SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS 3 If “UPDATE SUCCESS PLEASE POWER OFF!” appears on the front display, press z (power) on the front panel.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 100 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... I want to change the input source name... By default, input source names (such as “HDMI 1” and “AV 1”) are displayed on the front display when an input source is selected. If you want to rename them as you like, use “Input Rename” (p.90) in the “Setup” menu. You can also select a name from the presets (such as “Blu-ray” and “DVD”).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 101 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM The combination of video/audio input jacks does not match an external device... Use “Audio In” in the “Option” menu to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches the output jack(s) of your external device (p.22). Video and audio are not synchronized... Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.87). I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 102 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 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.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 103 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Problem The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control. Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT” is pressed. The RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control do not operate. Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.4). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 104 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Audio Problem No sound. The volume cannot be increased. No sound is coming from a specific speaker. (RX-V579 only) No sound is coming from the surround back speaker. No sound is coming from the subwoofer. Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 105 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Problem No sound from the playback device (connected to the unit with HDMI). No sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used). Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio. Cause Remedy The TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Refer to the instruction manuals for the TV and check the TV’s specifications. The unit is set not to output audio input through HDMI jacks from the SPEAKERS terminals.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 106 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Problem Cause Remedy No image (contents required the HDCP 2.2 -compatible HDMI device) from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI. The TV (HDMI input jack) does not support HDCP 2.2, or the playback device is connected to other than the HDMI 6 jack. (The Warning message can be displayed on the TV screen.) Connect the unit to the TV (HDMI input jack) that supports HDCP 2.2.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 107 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format. Folders and files in the USB device cannot be viewed. The data in the USB device is protected by the encryption. Use a USB device without an encryption function.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 108 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Problem Cause Remedy Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication. Turn off these devices. Access to the network is restricted by the firewall settings of the wireless router (access point). Check the firewall setting of the wireless router (access point). Cause Remedy Wireless network is not found. BLUETOOTH Problem A BLUETOOTH connection cannot be established.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 109 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 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.62). Access error The unit cannot access the USB device. Turn off the unit and reconnect your USB device. If the problem persists, try another USB device. The unit cannot access the iPod. Turn off the iPod and turn it on again.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 110 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Glossary Audio information DTS Express DTS Express is a compressed digital audio format that supports 5.1-channel audio and allows a higher compression rate than the DTS Digital Surround format developed by DTS, Inc. This technology is developed for audio streaming services on the Internet and secondary audio on BD (Blu-ray Disc).
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 111 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM HDMI and video information Sampling frequency/Quantization bit Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. • Sampling frequency Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per second) is called the sampling rate.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 112 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Yamaha technologies Supported devices and file formats CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor) ■ Supported devices Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best experienced in a theater that has many speakers designed for acoustic effects.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 113 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM ■ File formats Video signal flow ❑ USB, PC/NAS File WAV * MP3 WMA MPEG-4 AAC FLAC ALAC AIFF DSD Sampling frequency (kHz) 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96/ 176.4/192 32/44.1/48 32/44.1/48 32/44.1/48 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96/ 176.4/192 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96/ 176.4/192 2.8 MHz/ 5.6 MHz Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 114 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after connecting the TV and playback devices. Information on HDMI For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV. HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.
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08_appendix.fm Page 115 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 8:00 PM e Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select “On” as shown below. Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal to the TV. Configuration HDMI Control Auto Standby Through Auto TV Audio Input Standby Sync Check the following after the HDMI Control settings.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 116 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM 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 Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), HD DVD DSD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.
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08_appendix.fm Page 117 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:02 PM Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This receiver supports network connections. 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. Bluetooth protocol stack (Blue SDK) (For RX-V479) For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 118 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Specifications Input jacks HDMI • Analog Audio • HDMI Features: Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” Auto Lip Sync, ARC Audio x 4 • Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) (Audio Return Channel), 3D, 4K Ultra HD • Video Format (Repeater Mode) Optical x 1 - VGA Coaxial x 2 - 480i/60 Hz • Video BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH version ...........................................Ver. 2.1+EDR Supported profile ...............................
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 119 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Compatible Decoding Formats • Decoding Format - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus - Dolby Digital EX [RX-V579] - Dolby Digital - DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Express - DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 • Maximum Effective Output Power (1-channel driven) [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω) Front L/R.....................................................................
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 120 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Video Section General • Video Signal Type • Power Supply [U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Taiwan and General models] .. NTSC [U.S.A. and Canada models] ..........................AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Other models]................................................................... PAL [Taiwan and General model] • Video Signal Level .......................................AC110 to 120/220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Composite ............................
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00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 121 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM Index Symbols DMC (Digital Media Controller) 93 DSP Program (front display information) Envelope icon (p) 76 Lock icon (o) 90 E Numerics 2.1-channel system 2ch Stereo 46 4K Ultra HD 18 5.1-channel system 7.
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eYAMAHA English Notice of specification change Volume control range of when "Volume Interlock" is set to "Limited". Before change: -80 dB to 0 dB and mute After change: -80 dB to -20 dB and mute Franc;:ais « Verrouillage volume Melding inzake specificatiewijziging Nederlands » est sur Avant Ia modification : -80 dB a 0 dB et mise en sourdine Apres Ia modification : -80 dB -20 dB et mise en sourdine a Deutsch Rango de control de volumen cuando "lnterbloqueo volumen" esta ajustado en "Limitado".
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FIRMWARE UPDATING PROCEDURE IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not attempt to update your Yamaha receiver using any other data file except those provided directly from the Yamaha website or through your network connection. Follow the instructions carefully and do not attempt any other procedures not specified in the instructions provided by Yamaha. Improperly updated products may cause improper operation, and any parts or service required to restore proper operation will not be covered under the Yamaha Limited Warranty.
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Firmware Update Through the Internet Requirement: Internet connection Your receiver is connected to the Internet if you can receive Internet radio stations. (See owner’s manual for details) 1 Power off the receiver (Standby mode) 2 Enter the ADVANCED SETUP mode While pressing the STRAIGHT key, press the (power) key and keep STRAIGHT key pressed until “ ADVANCED SETUP ” appears on the front panel display. * “ ADVANCED SETUP ” is displayed only for a few seconds. 3 Select “FIRM UPDATE” from the menu a.
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5 Check the updated firmware version a. Power on the AV receiver and press the SETUP key on the remote control. b. Select “Network” > “Network Update”. c. Confirm that the firmware version is updated to the latest version. SETUP key Congratulations! You have completed the firmware update. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use.
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Firmware Update by USB Requirement: USB thumb drive, with enough free space to store over 25MB. (File system with FAT16 or FAT32 format) Firmware file provided by YAMAHA, “R0371-xxxx.bin”. 1 Prepare USB thumb drive for the update Download the firmware, unzip and copy “R0371-xxxx.bin” into the root directory of the USB thumb drive. Drag & Drop the file into USB thumb drive. R0371-xxxx.
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6 Start firmware update a. Press INFO key to start the update. (Update process may take up to 10 minutes) * If “ UPDATE SUCCESS ” appears, this means your receiver is already up-to-date. In this case, power off to exit from Advanced Setup. Your AV receiver is ready for normal use. Firmware update in progress Caution DO NOT interrupt power during the update.
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Troubleshooting CASE 1 Error message appeared during the update Cause: Method: For some reason, the receiver can’t read the firmware data. For your solution, check the following [Update through Internet] ❏Check Internet connection. Your Internet connection is working by playing an Internet radio station. (See owner’s manual for details) [Update by USB thumb drive] ❏USB thumb drive is connected properly to the receiver. ❏USB thumb drive is not password protected.
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OYAMAHA For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de details sur les produits, contactez votre representant Yamaha le plus proche de chez vous ou le distributeur agree indique ci-dessous. NORTH AMERICA CANADA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO EUROPE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. Yamaha de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
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MIDDLE EAST ASIA TURKEY I CYPRUS THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Yamaha Music & Electronics {China) Co.,Ltd. 2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu, Shanghai, China OTHER COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Gulf FZE JAFZA-16, Office 512, P.O.Box 17328, Jabal Ali FZE, Dubal, U.A.E INDIA . Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector 47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India INDONESIA PT.
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AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-video Safety Brochure Brochure sur Ia Securite ~ (Power key) ~ (Touche d'allmentatlon) Turns on the power of this unit or sets it to the standby mode. Mettez l'appareil sous tension ou regJez-le en mode de mise en veille. For more detailed information, refer to the Owner's Manual on the CD-ROM.
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FC.C INFORMATtON (for US customers) COMPLIANC!'_INFORMATION STAtEMENT ([IE!URE) ReSponsible Party::· . ·v·an;ah~ c6t1x;ratio~ of Americ~ m·;D1ViSi~D 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.
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OYAMAHA LIMITED WARRANTY ON HOME AUDIO PRODUCTS Thank you for selecting a YAMAHA product. YAMAHA products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Corporation of America ("YAMAHA") is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every YAMAHA product.