Remote control ..................11 • Amazon Alexa PREPARATION ......... 12 This document provides step-by-step instructions for installation and playback. Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the Yamaha website for Preparation ..................12 troubleshooting or when more information is required. Connections ................... 12 Follow one of the methods described below to view the latest Owner’s...
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BD/ With Alexa built-in, you can DVD player can be played operate this unit, access your with 3D surround sound/ music playlists. surround sound. Alexa may not be available in your region. View the Yamaha product website for details.
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® Listen to audio from Bluetooth devices Easy operation with the smartphone app and streaming services Streaming services Bluetooth devices Sound Bar Controller Enjoy listening to audio from Bluetooth devices and Install the Sound Bar streaming services* such as Controller app on either a smartphone or tablet.
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3D surround playback Bass Extension This unit supports virtual 3D surround sound technology called “DTS The bass extension feature boosts bass levels for more impactful Virtual:X” . Surround sound can be heard not only from horizontal sound. directions, but also from varying heights when this unit’s 3D surround mode is enabled, creating a virtual acoustic environment.
■ NOTE • HDMI cables are not supplied with the unit. Use the HDMI cables purchased separately. • The Owner’s Manual is available on the Yamaha website. Scan Quick Start Guide (this booklet) Safety Brochure the QR code found on the front cover of this document to visit...
Part names and functions Front/top panel a Speakers c Remote control sensors Receive infrared (IR) signals from the remote control of the unit b Dual built-in subwoofers (p. 11). The built-in subwoofers are located in the top part of the unit. d Microphones Used to interact with Alexa.
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e Indicators (Alexa) The indicators on the top panel flash or glow to show the operation Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice command (p. 19). and setting status. In this document, indicator status, such as off, g ) (Microphones disabled) glowing, and flashing, are shown as the illustrations below.
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Rear panel a Power connector e UPDATE ONLY jack Connect the power cord of this unit (p. 13). Use to update this unit’s firmware, if necessary. Refer to the instructions supplied with the firmware for details. b SUBWOOFER OUT jack f HDMI IN jack For connecting to an external subwoofer with an RCA mono cable.
Remote control Preparing the remote control Operating range of the remote control Remove the battery insulating strip before attempting to use the Operate the remote control within the range as shown below. remote control. Within 6 m (20 ft) Battery insulating strip Remote control sensor...
PREPARATION Preparation Connections Installing the unit on a TV stand Overview Install the unit as shown below. ARC-compatible TV Video signals Audio signals HDMI (ARC) HDMI AV device (set-top box, gaming console, or streaming Touch panel device) To HDMI OUT To HDMI IN (ARC) To an AC wall outlet...
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Connecting an AV device Connecting an Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV Connect a streaming device, set-top box, or other AV device to the unit. If only a TV will be connected, skip this step and proceed to step ARC-compatible HDMI input jack HDMI output jack HDMI...
Turing on the unit Connecting to a network Press z on the remote control or touch z on the unit to turn on the A network connection allows you to play various streaming services unit. via the unit, and to talk with Amazon Alexa to operate this unit, or to play music.
PLAYBACK Basic procedure for playback Use the input buttons to directly select an input source to be played. HDMI: Sound from a device connected to the HDMI IN jack TV: TV audio HDMI BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH: Sound from a Bluetooth device HDMI BLUETOOTH Input buttons...
Selecting sound preferences a CLEAR VOICE button 3D surround playback Press the button to enable or disable the clear voice function. Human voices such as lines in movies and TV shows are heard clearly when HDMI BLUETOOTH the function is enabled. Glows (blue) b BASS EXT button CLEAR VOICE...
Useful features for playback a @ (Alexa) button Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice command. b SUBWOOFER (+/-) button HDMI BLUETOOTH Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. c INFO button CLEAR VOICE 3D SURROUND Confirm the type of audio signal being played, as well as settings for functions.
• Services may change or be discontinued without notice. Please note that Yamaha Corporation is in no way responsible for, and will not be held liable for, streaming services or issues arising from their Press BLUETOOTH to select “Bluetooth”...
• Services supported by the unit may not be available in some regions in which the unit is sold. • See the product information page on the Yamaha website for the latest information. • A subscription may be required to listen to Amazon Music or Amazon Kindle on this unit.