Yamaha RX-V379 Owner's Manual
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Read the supplied booklet "Safety Brochure" before using the unit.
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Accessories ............4 Warning messages .
  • Page 3 Yamaha technologies ........
  • Page 4: Accessories

    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°...
  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit . p.39 • Playback of music stored on Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. BLUETOOTH devices Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. . p.24 • Automatically optimizing the speaker settings to suit your room (YPAO) .
  • Page 6: Full Of Useful Functions

    Full of useful functions! About “AV SETUP GUIDE” Connecting various devices (p.19) Application for tablets “AV SETUP GUIDE” A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as assists you with cable connections BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), between AV receiver and source...
  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel YPAO MIC INFO MEMORY (PAIRING) PRESET TUNING VOLUME SCENE RADIO PHONES INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA AUDIO z (power) key FM and AM keys SCENE keys Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Switch between FM and AM (p.35). Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch.
  • Page 8: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE VOL. ADAPTIVE DRC L C R HDMI BLUETOOTH indicator Speaker indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Light up while the unit is connecting to a BLUETOOTH Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output. device.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel * The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections. HDMI OUT jack AUDIO 1–2 jacks SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting For connecting to a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) (p.15).
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    HOME POP-UP/MENU • The playback devices must support HDMI Control. However, GREEN YELLOW BLUE Yamaha does not assure the operation of all HDMI Control- MEMORY compatible devices. TUNING TUNING PRESET • You can assign the unit's functions to the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.56).
  • Page 11: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. Connecting speakers (p.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. Connecting playback devices (p.19) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
  • Page 12: Placing Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 •...
  • Page 13: Channel System

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5.1-channel system 4.1-channel system 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° • 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. 3.1-channel system 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) •...
  • Page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2.1-channel system 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”. Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet.
  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 5.1-channel system Connecting speaker cables The following diagrams provide connections for a Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting 5.1-channel system as an example.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Subwoofer

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Connecting center/surround speakers) a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable, and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together. b Press down the tab. c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the hole in the terminal.
  • Page 17: Input/Output Jacks And Cables

    Input/output jacks and cables Video/audio jacks Audio jacks AUDIO jacks (Stereo L/R jacks) HDMI jacks OPTICAL jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical cable (RCA cable).
  • Page 18: Hdmi Connection

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can Composite video connection also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. When connecting any video device with a video pin cable, connect the TV to the To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack.
  • Page 19: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting playback devices The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow Composite video connection you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect a Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital BLUETOOTH device see the following pages.
  • Page 20: Changing The Combination Of Video/Audio Input Jacks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit.
  • Page 21: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting to the jack on the front panel Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following audio players to the unit.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connecting the power cable Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Before connecting the power cable (Taiwan and General models only) Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage.
  • Page 23: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language SLEEP SLEEP Select the desired on-screen menu language. S C E N E S C E N E To exit from the menu, press SETUP. RADIO RADIO Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.
  • Page 24: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) SLEEP SLEEP The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function S C E N E S C E N E Place the YPAO microphone at your listening...
  • Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to To save the measurement results, use the cursor select “Start” and press SETUP. keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. SLEEP SLEEP The measurement will start in 10 seconds.
  • Page 26: Error Messages

    Exit YPAO, and turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs Procedure to handle errors E-10:Internal Err. An internal error has occurred. repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or (E-10:INTERNAL) service center. Check the content of error message and press ENTER.
  • Page 27: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Cause Remedy...
  • Page 28: Playback

    PLAYBACK SLEEP SLEEP Basic playback procedure S C E N E S C E N E RADIO RADIO Switching information on the front display STRAIGHT STRAIGHT ENHANCER ENHANCER BASS BASS Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/ PROGRAM PROGRAM DVD player) connected to the unit.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) SLEEP SLEEP The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, Configuring scene assignments S C E N E sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just SCENE RADIO one touch.
  • Page 30: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode SLEEP SLEEP The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and S C E N E S C E N E surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with • The sound mode can be applied separately to each input source. RADIO RADIO your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo...
  • Page 31: Enjoying Sound Field Effects (Cinema Dsp)

    You’ll never get tired listening for long periods. The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater.
  • Page 32: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    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. If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 5ch Stereo) when no This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 surround speakers are connected, the unit automatically creates the surround sound seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing.
  • Page 33: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying unprocessed multichannel sounds (surround decoder) You can play back input sources without any sound field effect SLEEP SLEEP The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel processing. S C E N E S C E N E playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is RADIO RADIO input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode.
  • Page 34: Enhancing The Bass (Extra Bass)

    Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass) Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless SLEEP SLEEP of the size of the front speakers and the presence or absence of the S C E N E S C E N E subwoofer.
  • Page 35: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio SLEEP SLEEP You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception S C E N E S C E N E selecting from registered radio stations. RADIO RADIO Press FM or AM to select a band.
  • Page 36: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    Registering favorite radio stations (presets) When the Auto Preset process finishes, “FINISH” appears and the “Option” menu closes automatically. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have SLEEP SLEEP CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED SLEEP MUTE registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their VOL.
  • Page 37: Clearing Preset Stations

    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. SLEEP SLEEP S C E N E S C E N E Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input Press FM or AM to select “TUNER”...
  • Page 38: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not (U.K. and Europe models only) displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System SLEEP SLEEP service. Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM S C E N E S C E N E stations in many countries.
  • Page 39: Playing Back Music Stored On A Bluetooth Device

    STRAIGHT ENHANCER ENHANCER BASS BASS device. select “******* Yamaha” (*******: model name of the PROGRAM PROGRAM unit). After pairing has been completed and the unit is connected • The BLUETOOTH device must support A2DP. to the BLUETOOTH device, “Connected” appears on the •...
  • Page 40: Playback Of Bluetooth Device Contents

    Playback of BLUETOOTH device contents Disconnecting a BLUETOOTH connection Connect a paired BLUETOOTH device and start playback. Check Follow one of the procedures below to disconnect a BLUETOOTH SLEEP SLEEP the following beforehand: connection. S C E N E S C E N E –...
  • Page 41: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources

    Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This Option menu items menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION.
  • Page 42 Input Select (Input) Enhancer (Enhancer) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.34). Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source. Choices HDMI 1-4, AUDIO 1-2, AV 1-3, TUNER, Bluetooth, AUX • This setting is applied separately to each input source. •...
  • Page 43 Lipsync (Lipsync) Audio In (Audio) Enables/disables the adjustment configured in “Lipsync” (p.52) in the “Setup” menu. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–4 or AV 1–3) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. •...
  • Page 44: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. •...
  • Page 45: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size. Configuration Crossover Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component that can be output from speakers whose size is set to “Small”.
  • Page 46 Menu Item Function Page Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco mode (power saving mode). Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. Input Skip Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. Function Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display.
  • Page 47: Speaker

    Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. • Default settings are underlined. Settings Configuration Select this option for small speakers. Small The subwoofer or front speakers will produce center channel Configures the output characteristics of the speakers.
  • Page 48 Distance Subwoofer Phase Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance switch the subwoofer phase.
  • Page 49: Test Tone

    Manual equalizer adjustment Set “EQ Select” to “GEQ”. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Channel” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select the desired speaker channel. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired band (frequency) and the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the gain.
  • Page 50: Hdmi

    HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. TV Audio Input Selects an audio input jack of the unit to be used for TV audio input when “HDMI • Default settings are underlined. Control” is set to “On”. The unit’s input source automatically switches to TV audio when the TV input is switched to its built-in tuner.
  • Page 51 SCENE Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connected to the unit via HDMI automatically works as follows, with a scene selection. • TV: turning on and displaying video from the playback device •...
  • Page 52: Sound

    Sound Configures the audio output settings. Center Image Adjusts the center orientation level (broadening effect) of the front sound field. • Default settings are underlined. Higher to strengthen the center orientation level (less broadening effect) and lower to weaken (more broadening effect). This setting is effective when “Neo:6 Music” is DSP Parameter selected.
  • Page 53 Volume Configures the volume settings. Scale Switches the scale of the volume display. Settings Displays the volume in the “dB” unit. 0-97 Displays the volume in the numeric value (0.5 to 97.0). Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback.
  • Page 54: Eco

    Configures the power supply settings. • Default settings are underlined. Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Settings Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit 20 minutes and the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
  • Page 55: Function

    Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. Use the cursor keys and ENTER key to edit the name, and then select “OK” to confirm the new name. • Default settings are underlined. • To cancel the entry, select “CANCEL”. Input Rename To change another input source name, repeat steps 1 to 4.
  • Page 56: Language

    Memory Guard Language Prevents accidental changes to the settings. Select an on-screen menu language. Settings Does not protect the settings. • Default settings are underlined. Protects the settings until “Off” is selected. Settings English English • When “Memory Guard” is set to “On”, the following icon ( ) is displayed on the menu screen.
  • Page 57: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. ADVANCED SETUP menu items Set the unit to standby mode. While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). •...
  • Page 58: Selecting The Remote Control Id (Remote Id)

    Switch the video signal type of HDMI output so that it matches to the format of your TV. ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a Since the unit automatically selects the video signal type so that it matches to the TV, it unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.
  • Page 59: Appendix

    By default, the volume level when the unit last entered standby mode is automatically Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, applied. If you want to fix the volume, use “Initial Volume” in the “Setup” menu to set the register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each volume to be applied when the receiver is turned on (p.53).
  • Page 60 I want to hear audio from the TV speakers... Use “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to select the output destination of signals input into the unit (p.50). Your TV speakers may be selected as an output destination. I want to change the on-screen menu language... Use “Language”...
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    The power does not turn on. consecutively. nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. Hold down z (power) on the front panel for more than 15 seconds to reboot the The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
  • Page 62: Audio

    Problem Cause Remedy The device which is connected to the unit via HDMI does not Use a device which supports the operation of the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE support the operation of the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys. keys. The RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control do not operate. The settings of the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the unit's Set the "Remote Color Key"...
  • Page 63: Video

    Problem Cause Remedy Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. speakers connected to the unit. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.19).
  • Page 64: Fm/Am Radio

    FM/AM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. FM radio reception is weak or noisy. Press MODE to select monaural FM radio reception (p.35). Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter. Use an outdoor FM antenna.
  • Page 65: Bluetooth

    BLUETOOTH Problem Cause Remedy Terminate current BLUETOOTH connection, and perform pairing with the new Another BLUETOOTH device is connected. device. This unit and the device are too far apart. Move the device closer to this unit. Cannot make the unit pair with a BLUETOOTH device.
  • Page 66: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly. Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. No content There are no playable files in the selected folder.
  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio format developed to offer a high-definition home theater experience with the quality of the studio master by DTS, Inc. DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) simultaneously.
  • Page 68: Hdmi And Video Information

    Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, LFE (Low Frequency Effects) 0.1 channel Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own This channel reproduces low-frequency bass signals and has a frequency range from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This home.
  • Page 69: Supported Devices

    Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. Supported devices Video device The unit BLUETOOTH devices • BLUETOOTH devices that support A2DP can be used. • Yamaha does not assure the connections of all BLUETOOTH devices. HDMI connection HDMI in HDMI out HDMI HDMI...
  • Page 70: Information On Hdmi

    To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after Information on HDMI connecting the TV and playback devices. 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.
  • Page 71: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    f If you made a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit, use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) cursor keys (q/w) to select "TV Audio Input" and the cursor keys (e/r) to select "AUDIO 1". ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video g Press SETUP.
  • Page 72: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    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 DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit HD DVD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...
  • Page 73: Trademarks

    ® 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. iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 74: Specifications

    Specifications Input jacks • Video Format (Repeater Mode) BLUETOOTH - VGA BLUETOOTH version ...........Ver. 2.1+EDR • Analog Audio - 480i/60 Hz Supported profile ............A2DP Audio x 3 (AV 2–3, AUX [Mini Jack]) - 576i/50 Hz Supported codec .............. SBC •...
  • Page 75 • Maximum Effective Output Power (1-channel driven) • Tone Control Characteristics (Front L/R) AM section [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω) Bass Boost/Cut......±6 dB/0.5 dB Step at 50 Hz • Tuning Range Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R........ 130 W/ch Bass Turnover ...............
  • Page 76: Index

    Index Symbols Memory Guard (Function, Setup menu) Monaural reception (FM radio) Lock icon (o) ECO Mode (ECO, Setup menu) MOVIE (sound program category) Equalizer (Speaker, Setup menu) Numerics MUSIC (sound program category) Error indication (front display) 2.1-channel system Muting Extra Bass (Speaker, Setup menu) 2ch Stereo (sound program) 4K Ultra HD No content (error indication)
  • Page 77 Video Out (Signal Info, Option menu) Video signal flow Video signal type setting Video/audio input jack combination Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT Voltage selection Volume (Sound, Setup menu) Volume Trim (Option menu) YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) YPAO error message...
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