Yamaha RX-V381, HTR-3069 - AV Receiver Easy Setup Guide

Accessories used with this document

1. Remote control
2. Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)
3. YPAO microphone

The following cables (not supplied) are required to set up a 5.1-channel system.

• Speaker cables (x5)
• Audio pin cable (x1)
• HDMI cables (x3)

Placing speakers

Set up the speakers in the room using the diagram as a reference.

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Surround speaker (L)

Surround speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Connecting speakers/subwoofer

Before connecting the speakers, remove the unit's power cable from the AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer.

• When connecting 6-ohm speakers
  (U.S.A. and Canada models only)
  Set the unit's speaker impedance to "6 Ω MIN". For details, see "Setting the speaker impedance" in the Owner's Manual.
• Precaution for connecting of the speaker cables
  Improper connecting of the speaker cables may cause short circuit and also damage the unit or the speakers.
  • Twist the bare wires of the speaker cables firmly together.
    
  • Do not let the core wires of the speaker cable touch one another.
    
  • Do not let the core wires of the speaker cable come into contact with the unit's metal parts (rear panel and screws).
    

If "Check SP Wires" appears on the front display when the unit is turned on, turn off the unit, and then check the speaker cables short circuit.

Connecting external devices

Connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet

Before connecting the power cable
(Taiwan, Brazil 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.

Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

Note the following regarding YPAO measurement

• Test tones are output at high volume and may surprise or frighten small children.
• Test tone volume cannot be adjusted.
• Keep the room as quiet as possible.
• Stay in a corner of the room behind the listening position so that you do not become an obstacle between speakers and the YPAO microphone.
• Do not connect headphones.

1. Press (receiver power) to turn on the unit.
2. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).
3. Turn on the subwoofer and set the volume to half. If the crossover frequency is adjustable, set it to maximum.
4. Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position and connect it to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.
   The screen shown in illustration appears on the TV.
   Note
   Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as your ears). We recommend the use of a tripod as a microphone stand. You can use the tripod screws to stabilize the microphone.
5. Press ENTER.
   The measurement will start in 10 seconds.
   It takes about 3 minutes to measure.
   The screen shown in illustration appears on the TV when the measurement finishes.
   Note
   • If an error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-2) appears, see "Error messages" or "Warning messages" under "Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)" in the Owner's Manual.
   • If the warning message "W-1:Out of Phase" appears, see "If "W-1:Out of Phase" appears" at right.
6. Confirm the results displayed on the screen and press ENTER.
7. Use the cursor keys () to select "SAVE" (Save) as shown in illustration and press ENTER.
8. Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

This completes optimization of the speaker settings.

If "W-1:Out of Phase" appears
(as shown in illustration )

Follow the procedure below to check the speaker connections.

1. The speaker indicator in the front display will blink for a problem speaker as shown in illustration .
2. Check cable connections (+/-) for the problem speaker.

If the speaker is connected incorrectly:
Turn off the unit, reconnect the speaker cable, and then try YPAO measurement again.

If the speaker is connected correctly:
Depending on the type of speakers or room environment, this message may appear even if the speakers are connected correctly. In this case, ignore the message and proceed to step 7.

Playing back a BD/DVD

Now let's play back a BD/DVD.
We recommend playing back multichannel audio (5.1-channel or more) to feel surround sound produced by the unit.

1. Turn on the BD/DVD player.
2. Press INPUT () to show "HDMI 1" in the front display.
   "HDMI 1" is selected as the input source. The name of the connected device, such as "BD Player", may be displayed (as shown in illustration ).
   
3. Start playback on the BD/DVD player.
4. Press STRAIGHT to show "STRAIGHT" in the front panel display.
   Note
   When "STRAIGHT" (straight decode) is enabled, each speaker produces each channel audio signal directly (without sound field processing).
5. Press VOLUME to adjust the volume.

This completes the basic setup procedure.

Note
When surround sound is not heard, or no sound is output from a specific speaker, see "Troubleshooting" in the Owner's Manual.

Basic operations

1. The input source and settings assigned to SCENE keys can be selected with the touch of a button (SCENE function). By default, the input source and sound program settings assigned to each SCENE key are as follows.

   SCENE key	Input	Sound program
   	HDMI 1	MOVIE (Sci-Fi)
   	AUDIO 1	STRAIGHT
   	AUDIO 2	STRAIGHT
   	TUNER	STEREO (5ch Stereo)

2. The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources in your favorite sound mode.
   STRAIGHT: Input sources will be played without any sound field effects.
   ENHANCER: Compressed music stored on a Bluetooth device or USB storage device will be played with additional depth and breadth.
   BASS: Extra bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds.
   PROGRAM (): Sound programs suitable for movies, music and stereo playback can be selected.