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AV Receiver Owner's Manual • This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home. • This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit. • Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.
CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE UNIT 7 Configure the speaker settings............23 PLAYBACK Accessories....................4 How to use this manual................4 Basic playback procedure..............25 Remote control..................4 Enjoying playback................................. 25 Insert the batteries................................... 4 Switching information on the front display......................... 25 Operating range of the remote control...........................
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Video......................................62 FM radio....................................62 Error indications on the front display........... 63 Glossary....................64 Audio information................................. 64 HDMI and video information............................. 64 Yamaha technologies................................65 Information on HDMI................66 HDMI Control..................................66 Audio Return Channel (ARC)............................. 68 HDMI signal compatibility..............................68...
BEFORE USING THE UNIT Accessories Remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. The supplied remote control is used as follows. £ FM antenna £ Remote control Insert the batteries £ Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) £...
FEATURES What you can do with the unit The unit is equipped with full of useful functions. The ECO mode (power saving function) allows you to create an eco-friendly home theater system Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system When the ECO mode is enabled, you can reduce the unit's power consumption. You can enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles.
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Surround playback with 5 speakers placed in front Useful applications You can enjoy the surround sound even when the surround speakers are placed in The useful application for connections and operations of the unit is as follows. front. Application for tablets “AV SETUP GUIDE” •...
Part names and functions The part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows. Front panel INFO MEMORY PRESET TUNING FM MODE MUTE VOLUME SCENE RADIO PHONES INPUT TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA z (power) key Front display VOLUME knob...
Front display (indicators) LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY A - DRC ENHANCER YPAO VOL. VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL SB SBR HDMI ENHANCER Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.31) is working.
Rear panel WOOFER SPEAKERS terminals ▪ The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white For connecting to speakers (p.15). on the actual product to prevent improper connections. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Brazil and General models only) Selects the switch position according to your local voltage HDMI OUT jack (p.21).
Remote control Remote control signal transmitter MUTE key Transmits infrared signals. Mutes the audio output. z (receiver power) key OPTION key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Displays the option menu (p.37). SLEEP DISPLAY key SLEEP key S C E N E RADIO Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min, Turns on/off the browse screen, playback screen, etc.
PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Placing speakers..........................(p.12) Connecting speakers........................(p.15) Connecting a TV/playback devices....................(p.17) Connecting the FM antenna......................(p.20) Connecting the power cable......................(p.21) Selecting an on-screen menu language..................(p.22) Configure the speaker settings......................(p.23) This completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!
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. Notice ▪ Use speakers with an impedance of at least 6 W. ▪...
Typical speaker layouts 5.1-channel system 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) We recommend this speaker layout which can maximize the performance of the unit. We recommend this speaker layout when the speakers can't be placed in back of the room. 10° to 30° 10°...
Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for a 5.1-channel system as an example. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system. Notice ▪...
Connecting speaker cables Connecting center/surround speakers and a subwoofer Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminals of the Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of unit and the speaker to each other, and the other is for the positive (+) terminals. If the the speaker cable, and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the together.
Connecting a TV/playback devices The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks AUDIO jacks Audio jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. (Stereo L/R jacks) OPTICAL jack Input/output jacks and cables Transmit analog stereo audio signals.
Connecting a TV Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, set-top boxes (STBs) and game consoles to the unit. Depending on the video/audio output jacks available on your video device, choose one of the following connections.
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Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Press OPTION. If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. SLEEP S C E N E MUTE MUTE You can connect a video device that has the following video/audio output jacks.
Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connecting the FM antenna Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on Connect the supplied FM antenna to the unit. the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall.
Connecting the power cable Warning (Brazil and General models only) Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC wall outlet. Improper setting of VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to the unit and create a potential fire hazard.
Selecting an on-screen menu language Select the desired on-screen menu language. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. Note The information on the front display is provided in English only. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).
Configure the speaker settings Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit. Configure the output characteristics of the speakers. Use the cursor keys to select “Configuration” and press ENTER. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).
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Set the distance between each speaker and listening position. Adjust the volume of each speaker. Use the cursor keys to select “Distance” and press ENTER. Use the cursor keys to select “Test Tone” and press ENTER. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select speaker and cursor keys (e/r) to Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “On”...
PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Enjoying playback Switching information on the front display Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) Press INFO repeatedly to select between the various display connected to the unit. items. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE...
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, Registering a scene and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just one touch. Selecting a registered scene Perform the following operations to prepare the settings you want to assign to a scene.
Selecting the sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that I want to enjoy listening to compressed music. allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound •...
You’ll never get tired listening The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original for long periods.
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Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC) Sound programs suitable for stereo playback (STEREO) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. You can select stereo playback. This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 Use this program to mix down multichannel sources to 2 channels. When seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing.
Enjoying unprocessed playback Playing back 2-channel sources in multichannel (surround decoder) You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is input, it works the same way as the straight Playing back in original channels (straight decode) decode mode.
Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass) Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the Enhancer) front speakers and the presence or absence of the subwoofer. Press BASS.
Listening to FM radio You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from Press STRAIGHT to select “FM100”. registered radio stations. Note Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on ▪...
Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Press TUNING repeatedly to set a frequency. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, Hold down the key for about a second to search stations automatically. you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers. SLEEP S C E N E RADIO...
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Registering a radio station manually To start the Auto Preset process, press ENTER. Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. “SEARCH” appears during Auto Preset Follow “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.32) to tune into LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED...
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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. Press FM to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press FM to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press PRESET repeatedly to select the desired radio station.
Radio Data System tuning Receiving traffic information automatically When “TUNER” is selected as the input source, the unit automatically receives traffic (U.K. and Europe models only) information. To enable this function, follow the procedure below to set the traffic Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many information station.
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. Note ▪...
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Input Select (Input Select) DSP/Surround (DSP/Surround) Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source. Configures the sound field program and surround settings. DSP Level (DSP Level) Tone Control (Tone Control) Adjusts the sound field effect level. Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) individually.
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Volume Trim (Volume Trim) Signal Info. (Signal Info.) Fine-adjusts volume difference between input sources or subwoofer volume. Displays information about the video/audio signal. Choices Input Trim (In.Trim) Format (FORMAT) Audio format of the input signal Corrects volume differences between input sources. If you are bothered by volume The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE) differences when switching between input sources, use this function to correct it.
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Video Out (Video Out) Selects a video to be output with the selected audio source. For example, you can watch the video while listening to the radio. Input sources AUDIO 1-5, TUNER Settings Off(Off) Does not output video. HDMI 1-4 Outputs video input through the corresponding video input jacks.
CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup Menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Note 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.
Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. p.44 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. p.44 Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. p.44 Center Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
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Menu Item Function Page Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. p.51 ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco mode (power saving mode). p.51 Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. p.52 Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key.
Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Front Note Selects the size of the front speakers. Default settings are underlined. Settings Configuration Select this option for small speakers. Small The subwoofer will produce front channel low-frequency components Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. (configurable in “Crossover”).
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Surround Extra Bass Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Enables/disables Extra Bass. When Extra Bass is enabled, you can enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the Settings presence or absence of the subwoofer. Select this option for small speakers.
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Distance Equalizer Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance EQ Select from “Meter” or “Feet”. Choices Selects the type of equalizer to be used.
HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. 4K Upscaling Note Enables/disables the upscaling function. When it is enabled, 1080p content is Default settings are underlined. displayed at 4K resolution. Settings HDMI Control Disables the upscaling function. Enables/disables HDMI Control (p.66). Enables the upscaling function. Settings TV Audio Input Disables HDMI Control.
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Standby Sync SCENE Select whether to use HDMI control to link the unit's standby mode to the TV's power Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. 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.
Sound Configures the audio output settings. Lipsync Note Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Default settings are underlined. Note You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync (Lipsync)” (p.39) in the “Option” DSP Parameter menu. Configures the surround decoder settings.
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Dialogue Max Volume Adjusts the volume of dialogue sounds. Sets the limit value of the volume. Setting range Dialogue Level -30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB [50.0 to 95.0 (5.0 increments), 97.0] Adjusts the volume of the center orientation sounds such as dialogue. Setting range Initial Volume 0 to 3 (higher to strengthen)
Configures the power supply settings. Note 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 and 20 minutes the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. Procedure to rename manually Note Default settings are underlined. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an input source to be renamed. Input Rename Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Manual” and press Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.
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Input Skip Remote Color Key Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control. You can select the desired input source quickly by using this function. Settings Input sources Assigns the functions of playback devices connected to the unit with an...
Language Select an on-screen menu language. Note Default settings are underlined. Settings English English Japanese 日本語 Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Russian Русский Italiano Italian Chinese 中文 Note The information on the front display is provided in English only.
Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: again. ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver. The new settings take effect.
Changing the FM tuning frequency setting (TU) Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) (Asia and General models only) LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL 4K MODE•MODE 1 LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE...
Restoring the default settings (INIT) LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED ZONE SLEEP PARTY ENHANCER YPAO VOL. A- DRC VOL. MUTE VIRTUAL INIT••••CANCEL SB SBR Restores the default settings for the unit. Choices Restores the default settings for the unit. CANCEL Does not perform an initialization. Checking the firmware version (VERSION) LINK MASTER...
When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another If you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, reconfigure the speaker Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, settings in “Speaker” in the “Setup” menu.
The power does not turn on. consecutively. nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric Hold down z (power) on the front panel for more than 15 seconds to reboot the The power does not turn off.
Problem 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. The unit cannot be controlled using the remote The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit.
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Problem Cause Remedy The playback source does not contain Low Frequency Effect (LFE) To check it, set “Extra Bass” in the “Setup” menu to “On”, in order to output the or low-frequency signals. front channel low-frequency components from the subwoofer (p.45). Subwoofer output is disabled.
Video Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. Check the video output setting of the playback device.
Check SP Wires Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The remote control IDs of the unit and the remote control are not RemID Mismatch Change the remote control ID of the unit or the remote control (p.55).
Glossary This is a glossary of the technical terms used in this manual. HDMI and video information Audio information Deep Color Deep Color is a technology that HDMI specification supports. Deep Color increases the number of available colors within the boundaries defined by the RGB or YCbCr color space. Conventional Audio decoding format color systems process the color using 8 bits.
SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound program, so that accurate representations of all the sound programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
Information on HDMI The additional information on HDMI is as follows. (Example) HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit Playback starts Turns on and displays (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations.
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Use the cursor keys to select “HDMI” and press ENTER. Check that the unit is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. Note ▪ If HDMI Control does not work properly, the problem may be solved by turning the playback device off and on again, or by unplugging the power plug and plugging it in again.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI signal compatibility ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video • When CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video/audio signals may signal to the TV. not be output, depending on the type of the DVD player. Check the following after the HDMI Control settings.
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. x.v.Color™ “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
Specifications The specifications of this unit are as follows. HDMI Input jacks HDMI Features: • 4K UltraHD Video (include 4K/60, 50Hz 10/12bit), 3D Video, ARC (Audio Return Channel), HDMI Analog Audio Control (CEC), Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, “x.v.Color”, 21:9 Aspect Ratio, BT.2020 Colorimetry, HDR Compatible •...
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Compatible Decoding Formats Dynamic Power (IHF) • [Canada model] Decoding Format – Front L/R (8/6/4/2 Ω) 110/130/160/180 W • Dolby Digital Plus • [Other models] • Dolby Digital • DTS – Front L/R (6/4/2 Ω) 110/130/150 W Post Decoding Format Damping Factor •...
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* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain Tuning Range the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. • [Canada model] 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz •...