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If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak. unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha • If you find leaking batteries, discard the batteries immediately, taking care not to touch the leaked material.
Connecting a TV monitor or projector ....14 Controlling Zone2/3..........58 Connecting other components ......... 16 Controlling other components with the remote Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or control..............59 Bluetooth™ wireless audio receiver....18 Connecting to the network ........19 Setting remote control codes........
• Analog video input up-scaling for HDMI digital video output 480i(576i) or 480p(576p) → 720p, 1080i or 1080p • Multi-channel audio input (7.1-channel) • DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal • HDMI control function supported • Dual HDMI output (possible to select individual or...
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Part names and functions Front panel A B C HDMI THROUGH VOLUME ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE ON/OFF ON/OFF CONTROLS INFO PRESET MEMORY BAND TUNING SCENE BD/DVD RADIO PROGRAM INPUT MAIN ZONE VIDEO AUX PHONES TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT OPTIMIZER MIC ON/OFF SILENT CINEMA EFFECT...
PRE OUT DOCK terminal DIGITAL AUDIO jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (YDS- Outputs audio signals from a selected digital audio input source 11) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (YBA-10) (page 18). to an external component (page 16).
Part names and functions Front panel display VOL. SLEEP ZONE ZONE STEREO MUTE TUNED OUT 1 OUT 2 SBL SB SBR HDMI indicator MUTE indicator Lights up during normal communication when HDMI is Flashes when audio is muted. selected as an input source. VOLUME indicator OUT 1/OUT 2 indicators Displays volume levels.
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Displays the play information on the video monitor. When an iPod is connected: Changes the operation mode of the HDMI 1-4 Selects HDMI inputs 1 through 4. iPod connected to the Yamaha iPod universal dock (page 33). AV 1-6 Selects AV inputs 1 through 6. MUTE AUDIO 1/2 Selects AUDIO inputs 1 and 2.
Part names and functions Simplified remote control Use the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. Keys on the simplified remote control function as well as the identical keys on the main remote control (page 6). Note •...
☞P. 11 • Connecting speakers Front right speaker Video monitor • This unit has a YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) Subwoofer that automatically optimizes this unit based on room acoustic Front left characteristics (audio characteristics of the speakers, speaker positions, speaker and room acoustics, etc.).
The subwoofer speaker is used for bass sounds and low- frequency effect (LFE) sounds included in Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Use a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing 60˚ Subwoofer System. Place it exterior to the front left and 80˚...
Connections ■ Presence left and right speakers (PL and PR) 0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft) 0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft) The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (page 27).
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Connections Caution • A speaker cable is a pair of insulated cables running side by side in general. One of the cables is colored differently or striped to indicate a polarity. Connect one end of the colored/striped cable to the “+” (red) terminal of this unit and the other end to that of your speaker, and connect one end of the other cable to the “–”...
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs This unit has the following input and output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components that you are connecting. ■ ■ Audio jacks Video/audio jacks Jack and cables Description Jack and cables Description Analog audio jacks To transmit conventional analog...
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector According to the types of video input jacks available on your video monitor (such as a TV or projector), choose one of the connection methods as shown below. When you connect video players such as a DVD player to this unit with an HDMI connection, connect your video monitor to this unit with an HDMI connection.
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Connections Outputting TV sounds from this unit To output sound of a TV from this unit, make connection between one of the AV 1-6 jacks of this unit and an audio output jack of the TV. If the TV supports an optical digital output, we recommend that you use the AV 1 jack.
Connections Connecting other components This unit has input and output terminals for respective input and output sources. You can reproduce sound and movies from input sources selected with the front panel display or remote control. Note • Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Audio input (PHONO) Audio / video output (AV OUT) RS- 232C...
Connections • Input jacks in parentheses indicate the jacks to which the SCENE function (page 24) is assigned by the initial factory settings. To use the SCENE function with the initial factory settings, connect external components that support the SCENE function to these jacks. •...
(page 24). Connecting an external amplifier • If connecting a component other than Yamaha products to the REMOTE If you want to use another amplifier, connect an external OUT jack of this unit, set “SCENE IR” to “OFF” in the advanced setup menu (page 60).
Connections Connecting to the network Using the VIDEO AUX jacks To connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a Use either the HDMI IN jack or analog AUDIO/VIDEO network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) into the jacks on the front panel to connect a game console, NETWORK port of this unit, and plug the other end into camcorder or digital camera to this unit.
• Position the AM loop antenna away from this unit. • If you cannot get good reception, we recommend that you use an outdoor antenna. For details, consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Press LMAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front •...
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit has a Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO). With the YPAO, this unit automatically adjusts the output characteristics of your speakers based on speaker position, speaker performance, and the acoustic characteristics of the room.
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) When measurement is successfully completed, When the speakers are connected to EXTRA “YPAO Complete” appears on the front panel display SP terminals, press jCursor k repeatedly and the measurement result appears on the GUI to select “Extra Speaker Assignment”...
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) When an error message is displayed during measurement If an error is detected during measurement, the measurement is canceled and “Error” appears on the GUI screen. Check the error and solve the problem. For details on each error message, see page 70.
RSCENE (or hSCENE). • FM/AM radio tuning (page 31) • If you connect a Yamaha DVD/CD player that has the capability of the • iPod playback (page 33) SCENE control signals to the REMOTE OUT jack of this unit, you can •...
Playback Switching remotely controlled external Muting audio output components linked to scene selections Press vMUTE on the remote control to mute You can operate an external component with the remote the audio output. control of this unit by setting a remote control code for the external component for each input source.
Playback Using your headphones Plug your headphones in the MPHONES jack on the front panel. When you select a sound field program while using the headphones, the mode is automatically set to SILENT CINEMA mode. Notes • When you connect headphones, no signals are output at the speaker terminals.
Enjoying the sound field programs This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. You can enjoy multi-channel sounds for almost all input sources using various sound field programs stored on the chip and a variety of surround decoders.
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Enjoying the sound field programs Program Descriptions Drama This sound field features stable reverberations that match a wide range of movie genres from serious dramas to musicals and comedies. The reverberations are modest but offer an optimum 3D feeling, reproducing effects tones and background music softly but cubically around clear words and center positioning in a way that does not fatigue the listener even after long hours of viewing.
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Enjoying the sound field programs For multi-channel stereo reproduction (STEREO) Program Descriptions 7ch Stereo Use this program to output sound from all speakers. When you play back multi-channel sources, this unit downmixes the source to 2 channels and then outputs the sound from all speakers. This program creates a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc.
Enjoying the sound field programs Enjoying unprocessed input sources Enjoy sound field programs with (Straight decode mode) headphones (SILENT CINEMA™) In straight decode mode, sounds are reproduced without SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are output sources with your headphones.
FM/AM tuning The FM/AM tuner of this unit provides the following two To tune in by direct frequency tuning, press modes for tuning. lNumeric keys to enter the frequency of ■ Frequency tuning mode the station. You can tune in to a desired FM/AM station by searching Notes or specifying its frequency.
FM/AM tuning • To cancel registration, press jRETURN or leave this unit • You can select the preset number at which the preset starts by pressing ePRESET k / n or jCursor k / n while “READY” without any operations for about 30 seconds. is displayed on the front panel display.
• Some features may not be compatible depending on the model or the software version of your iPod. • Some features may not be available depending on the model of Yamaha iPod universal dock. The following sections describe the procedure when using the YDS-11.
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Using iPod™ ■ Play information display 01:04 –02:27 Made-to-order Song Artist Frankie Zipper Album Road to India DOCK Input Straight a Shuffle and repeat icons (playback), (pausing), (search forward) and (search backward) c Album art (image of CD jacket, etc) d Elapsed time, progress bar, remaining time e Song title, artist name, album title •...
Bluetooth components to connect to the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver for playback. • Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver YBA-10 can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth components. If ninth pairing data is registered, the pairing data for the component least recently used is cleared.
Using USB storage devices You can enjoy playback of WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA , MPEG-4 AAC and FLAC files stored on your USB memory device or USB portable player connected to the USB port on the front panel of this unit. This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT 16 or FAT 32 format, except USB HDDs).
Using PC servers You can enjoy playback of audio files stored on PCs connected to this unit via your network. To play back audio files on your PC, you need to install Windows Media Player 11 on the PC and configure the media sharing setting of Windows Media Player 11.
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Using PC servers Shuffle/repeat playback • These settings are also reflected in playback of USB contents. Press sOPTION on the remote control while “PC” is selected as the input source. The Option menu for “PC” is displayed (page 41). Press jCursor k / n to select “Shuffle” or “Repeat”, press jENTER and then press jCursor l / h to select the desired playback style.
Using the Internet Radio feature You can listen to Internet Radio stations using the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providing a database of over 2000 radio stations. Also, you can store your favorite stations with bookmarks. Note •...
Other functions Selecting the HDMI OUT jack Enable the HDMI control function on each device. Use this feature to select the HDMI OUT jack(s) to output For this unit, set “HDMI Control” to “On” (page 49). the input signals. For external devices, refer to the manual supplied with each device.
ADVANCED OPERATION Setting the option menu for each input source (Option menu) The Option menu allows users to configure various settings for each input source and reflect corresponding settings automatically when an input source is switched. Also, you can view the signal information for certain input sources. The procedure for setting the Option menu items is described below.
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Setting the option menu for each input source (Option menu) PLIIx Always reproduces signals in 6.1- or 7.1- Device Over The number of HDMI components Music channel using the PLIIxMusic decoder whether connected is over the limit. or not surround back channel signals are Out of Res.
Setting the option menu for each input source (Option menu) Selecting a video signal to be output during an audio reproduction This function enables this unit to output video signals when “AUDIO 1”, “AUDIO 2” or “MULTI CH” is selected as the input source. Follow the procedure below to select the video to be output during an audio reproduction.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) You can call the Setup menu using the remote control and change the settings of various menus. For details, read “Basic operation of the Setup menu” first, and see the respective pages. Menu/Submenu Function Page...
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Menu/Submenu Function Page Function Setup Sets various items for HDMI and display. HDMI Sets various items for input sources. HDMI Control Selects on or off of the HDMI control function when a component that supports the HDMI control function is connected to the HDMI OUT 1 jack of this unit.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Press jCursor k / n to select an item to edit Basic operation of the Setup menu and then press jCursor l / h to change The Setup menu screen appears on both the GUI screen the setting.
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Extra Speaker Assignment Large Select this when large speakers are connected. Choices: Zone2*, Zone2 + Zone3, Presence, None Selects the application for the EXTRA SP (SP1/SP2) Note terminals. • If “LFE / Bass Out” is set to “Front”, “Front Speaker” automatically Zone2 Assigns the SP1 terminals for Zone2 speakers switches to “Large”...
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) FR.L / FR.R / CNTR / SUR.L / SUR.R / SBL / SBR / • When “Surround Back Speaker” is set to “None”, “PLIIx Movie”, SWFR / PR.L / PR.R “PLIIx Music” and “PLIIx Game” of the surround decode mode Adjustable range: 0.30m to 24.00m (1.0ft to 80.0ft) (page 29) are not available.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Sound Setup Function Setup You can set various items for sound outputs. You can set various items for HDMI and display. ■ Dynamic Range HDMI Choices: Min/Auto, STD, Max* You can set items for HDMI. Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for ■...
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) ■ Dimmer Outputs HDMI sound signals from the speakers of a TV connected to the HDMI Adjustable range: –4 to 0* OUT 1/2 jacks of this unit. Sound output Sets brightness of the front panel display. As the value is from the speakers connected to this unit is lowered, the brightness of the front panel display is muted.
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) ■ ■ Max Volume Zone2/3 Initial Volume Adjustable range: –30.0dB to +15.0dB, +16.5dB* (5.0 dB step) Adjustable range: Off*, Mute, –80.0dB to +16.5dB (0.5 dB step) Sets the maximum volume level so that the volume will Use this feature to set the volume level of Zone2/3 when not be accidentally increased.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Permit access to this unit only from network DSP Parameter devices with the specified MAC addresses. MAC Address 1-10 Although the field sound programs would satisfy you as Specify MAC addresses of network devices that are they are with the default parameters, you can arrange permitted to access to this unit when “MAC Address sound effect or decoders suitable for acoustical conditions...
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) Dialogue Lift Sound field parameters for advanced Choices: 0* to 5 configurations Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the ■ dialogues in movies. The ideal position of the dialogues is Parameters for adjusting early-reflected at the center of the video monitor screen.
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Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) ■ Parameters for adjusting reverberant sound Source sound Reverb Time Early reflections Adjustable range: 1.0 to 5.0s Reverb Time parameter adjusts the attenuation time of the rear reverberant sound based on the time that about 1kHz reverberant sound takes for 60dB of attenuation.
Operating various settings for this unit (Setup menu) ■ Reverb Level Parameter for Straight Enhancer and 7ch Enhancer Adjustable range: 0 to100% Reverb Level parameter adjusts the reverberation sound Effect Level level. Increasing the value of Reverb Level makes the Choices: High*, Low reverbration sound level higher, which allows you to...
Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone2/3 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models can be directly connected to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. You may not need use an infrared signal emitter for these products. Up to 6 components can be connected using monaural analog mini cables or via an IR flashers.
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Using multi-zone configuration From the ZONE3 OUT jacks From the ZONE2 OUT jacks Amplifier Amplifier Analog audio signals only Third zone This unit (Zone 3) Remote control DVD player etc. MAIN ZONE 3 ZONE 2 Infrared signal receiver Infrared signal emitter Second zone (Zone 2)
Using multi-zone configuration Controlling Zone2/3 Operations in the Zone2/3 operation mode ■ Turning on or set Zone2 to standby You can select and control Zone2/3 by using the control keys on the front panel or on the remote control. The Press AZONE2 ON/OFF (or pPOWER).
POWER Default Input source Category Manufacturer Turns on and off an external component. code jCursor, ENTER, RETURN [DOCK] DOCK Yamaha 5011 (fixed) Operates the menus of external components. [TUNER] Tuner Yamaha 5007 (fixed) kExternal component operation keys [USB/NET] —...
Choices: ID1*, ID2 Sets a remote control ID. When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can operate them with a single remote control by setting the receiver IDs to the same setting. BI AMP - XXX...
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Setting a remote control ID Two IDs are provided for the remote control of this unit. If another Yamaha amplifier is in the same room, setting a different remote control ID to this unit prevents unwanted operation of the other amplifier.
Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. General...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No picture. An appropriate video input is not selected Select an appropriate video input on the video — on the video monitor. monitor. An appropriate HDMI OUT jack is not Select the HDMI OUT jack which your video selected.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No sound is output Output from that speaker is disabled. Check the Speaker indicators on the front panel 6, 24, 27, from a specific display. If the corresponding indicator is turned off, speaker. try the following. 1) Change the input source to another one.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page Noise/hum noise is Incorrect cable connection. Connect the audio cables properly. If the problem — heard. persists, the cables may be defective. A DTS-CD is being played back. 1) When only noise is output 16, 41 If a DTS bitstream signal is not properly input to this unit, only noise is output.
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Troubleshooting Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause Remedy page FM stereo reception is You are too far from the station Check the antenna connections. noisy. transmitter or the input from the Replace the outdoor antenna with a more — antenna is weak. sensitive multi-element antenna.
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Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod from your iPod to this unit. universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Remove your iPod in the Yamaha iPod universal dock and then place it back in the dock.
Troubleshooting Status message Cause Remedy page Disconnected Your iPod is removed from the Yamaha iPod universal dock. Unable to play This unit cannot play back the songs Check that the songs currently stored on your iPod — currently stored on your iPod.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page The PC server/ The network cable is not connected Connect the network cable properly. Internet Radio does properly. not function properly. The IP address is not set properly. Set the DHCP server function of the router to ON. Alternately, perform manual configuration according to the current operating environment.
• Warning message “W-2” or “W-3” indicates that the adjusted settings may not be optimal. • Depending on the speakers, warning message “W-1” may appears even if the speaker connections are correct. • If error message “E-10” occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center. Before Auto Setup...
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Troubleshooting After Auto Setup Error message Cause Remedy page W-1:OUT OF PHASE Speaker polarity is not correct. This Check the polarities (+, –) of the displayed speaker. message may appear depending on the If they are correct, the speakers work properly even speakers even when the speakers are when this message is displayed.
Glossary ■ ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Dolby Digital Surround EX Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term Dolby Digital EX creates 6 full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1- that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining audio and channel sources.
Glossary ■ ■ FLAC Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology stores audio signals on This is a file format for lossless audio data compression. FLAC is digital storage media, such as Super Audio CDs. Using DSD, signals inferior to lossy compression formats in compression rate but provides are stored as single bit values at a high-frequency sampling rate of higher audio quality.
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Glossary ■ Sampling frequency and number of quantized bits When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of times the signal is sampled per second is called the sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when converting the sound level into a numeric value is called the number of quantized bits.
Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in the listening room of your own home by using the Yamaha original sound field technology combined with various digital audio systems.
Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, etc.
Specifications AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, • Video Signal Type (Gray Back) Surround back [U.S.A., Canada, General and Korea models] ...... NTSC 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 8 Ω ........130 W [Other models] .................
Index ■ Numerics Connecting power cable .........20 HDMI OUT jack, select ......... 40 Connecting projector ........14 HDMI OUT, remote control ......7 2ch Stereo, sound field program ....28 Connecting set-top box ........16 HDMI OUT1, Lipsync, Sound Setup .... 49 5.1-channel speaker layout ......
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Index ■ Sound Setup, Setup menu ......49 Video Out, Option menu ....... 42 SOURCE POWER, remote control ....7 Video/audio jack ........... 13 P. Initial Delay, DSP Parameter .....53 Source selection, GUI screen ......25 Virtual CINEMA DSP ........30 P.
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