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AV Receiver
Owner's Manual
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This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.
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This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.
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Read the supplied booklet “
Quick Start Guide
” before using the unit.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Before Using the Unit
7
How to Use this Manual
7
Checking the Accessories
7
Using the Remote Control
8
Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
8
Operating Range of the Remote Control
8
Features
9
What You Can Do with the Unit
9
Part Names and Functions
11
Part Names and Functions of the Front Panel
11
Part Names and Functions of the Front Display
13
Part Names and Functions of the Rear Panel
14
Part Names and Functions of the Remote Control
15
Preparations
16
Connecting Speakers
16
Names and Functions of Speakers
16
Speaker Systems and Speakers to be Connected
17
Speaker Requirements
17
Setting the Speaker Impedance
18
Cable Requirements
18
How to Connect Speakers
18
How to Place Speakers (Speaker Systems)
20
Connecting Front Speakers that Support Bi-Amp Connections
25
Connecting a TV
26
HDMI Connection with a TV
26
VIDEO (Composite Video) Connection with a TV
26
Connecting Playback Devices
27
HDMI Connection with a Video Device such as a BD/DVD Player
27
Connection Other than HDMI with a Playback Device
27
Connecting to the Jack on the Front Panel
28
Connecting the Radio Antennas
29
Connecting the FM/AM Antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East Models)
29
Connecting the DAB/FM Antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East Models)
30
Preparing for Connecting to a Network
31
Connecting a Network Cable (Wired Connection)
31
Preparing Wireless Antennas (Wireless Connection)
32
Plugging in the Power Cable
32
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
33
Configuring the Necessary Speaker Settings
34
Assigning Speaker Configuration
34
Optimizing the Speaker Settings Automatically (YPAO)
35
Error Messages from YPAO
37
Warning Messages from YPAO
38
Setting Musiccast
39
What Is Musiccast
39
Using Musiccast CONTROLLER
39
Adding the Unit to the Musiccast Network
39
Enjoying Sound
40
Enjoying Sound Field Effects
40
Select Your Favorite Sound Mode
40
Enjoying 3D Sound Fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)
40
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Optimized for the Type of Content
41
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Without Surround Speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)
41
Enjoying Surround Sound with 5 Speakers Placed in Front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
41
Enjoying Surround Sound with Headphones (SILENT CINEMA)
41
Enjoying Unprocessed Playback
42
Enjoying Original Sound (Straight Decode)
42
Enjoying Multichannel Playback Without Sound Field Effects (Surround Decoder)
42
Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)
43
Enjoying Enhanced Bass Sound
43
Enhancing the Bass (Extra Bass)
43
Enjoying Enhanced Compressed Music
44
Playing Back Digitally Compressed Formats with Enriched Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)
44
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X
44
Enjoying Music in Multiple Rooms
45
Playing Back Music in Multiple Rooms
45
Connecting Zone B Speakers
45
Operating the Zone B
46
Correcting Volume Difference between Zone a and Zone B
47
Adjusting the Volume for Zone B Separately
47
Playback
48
Basic Playback Procedure
48
Basic Procedure for Playing Back Video and Music
48
Switching Information on the Front Display
49
Item Names and Functions of the Playback Screen
50
Item Names and Functions of the Browse Screen
51
Listening to FM/AM Radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East Models)
52
Setting the Frequency Steps
52
Selecting a Frequency for Reception
53
Selecting a Preset Station
54
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)
54
Registering a Radio Station Manually
55
Clearing Preset Stations
56
Listening to DAB Radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East Models)
57
Preparing the DAB Tuning
57
Selecting a DAB Radio Station for Reception
58
Selecting a Preset DAB Radio Station
58
Registering a DAB Radio Station as Presets
59
Clearing Preset DAB Radio Stations
60
Displaying the DAB Information
60
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label
61
Listening to FM Radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East Models)
62
Selecting a Frequency for FM Radio Reception
62
Selecting a Preset FM Radio Station
63
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)
63
Registering an FM Radio Station Manually
64
Clearing Preset FM Radio Stations
65
Displaying the Radio Data System Information
65
Playing Back Music Stored on a Bluetooth® Device
66
Playback Bluetooth® Device Music on the Unit
66
Enjoying Audio Using Bluetooth® Speakers/Headphones
67
Playing Back Music with Airplay
68
Playback of Itunes/Iphone Music Contents with Airplay
68
Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device
69
Playback of USB Storage Device Contents
69
Playing Back Music Stored on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)
70
Media Sharing Setup on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)
70
Listening to Internet Radio
72
Selecting an Internet Radio Station
72
Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations
72
Listening to Music Streaming Services
73
Listening to a Streaming Service
73
Useful Playback Functions
74
SCENE Function
74
Shortcut Function
76
(Option Menu)
78
Basic Operation of the Option Menu
78
Option Menu Items
79
Switching the Input Source
80
Adjusting the Tone of the Audio Output
80
Configuring Dsp/Surround
80
Correcting Volume Differences During Playback
83
Enabling Lipsync Adjustment
83
Checking Information about the Video/Audio Signals
84
Combining Audio of Another Input Source with Video of the Current Input Source
84
Selecting a Video Source to be Output with the Selected Audio Source
85
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for FM Radio Reception
85
Setting Presets for Radio Stations
86
Configuring the Shuffle Setting
87
Configuring the Repeat Setting
87
Enabling Volume Control Via Airplay
87
Adding an Internet Radio Station to the "Favorites" Folder
88
Removing an Internet Radio Station from the "Favorites" Folder
88
Performing an Initial Scan for DAB Radio Reception
88
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label
89
Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)
90
Basic Operation of the Setup Menu
90
Setup Menu Items
91
Configuring Playback Settings for Different Playback Sources Configuring the Speaker Settings
94
Setting Your Speaker System
94
Setting the Use of a Subwoofer
94
Setting the Size of the Front Speakers
94
Setting the Use of a Center Speaker and Its Size
95
Setting the Use of Surround Speakers and Their Size
95
Setting the Use of Surround Back Speakers and Their Size
96
Setting the Use of Presence Speakers and Their Size
96
Setting the Layout of the Presence Speakers
97
Setting the Crossover Frequency of the Low-Frequency Components
97
Setting the Phase of the Subwoofer
97
Setting the Use of Extra Bass
97
Setting the Use of Virtual CINEMA FRONT
98
Setting the Distance between each Speaker and the Listening Position
98
Adjusting the Volume of each Speaker
98
Setting the Equalizer
99
Outputting Test Tones
99
Configuring the HDMI Settings
100
Setting the Use of HDMI Control
100
Setting the Output of HDMI Audio from the TV Speaker
100
Setting the Use of HDMI Standby through
100
Setting the Use of 4K Upscaling of the HDMI Video Signal
100
Setting the Version of HDCP Used on the HDMI Input Jacks
101
Setting the Audio Jack Used for TV Audio Input
101
Linking the Standby Modes of the Unit and the TV
101
Setting the Use of ARC
101
Setting the Use of SCENE Link Playback
102
Configuring the Sound Settings
103
Setting the Use of Center Spread
103
Adjusting the Center Localization (Broadening Effect) of the Front Sound Field
103
Setting the Use of Monaural MIX
103
Setting the Adjustment Method of the Lipsync Function
103
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function
104
Adjusting the Volume of Dialogue Sound
104
Adjusting the Volume of Dialogue Sound During DTS:X™ Playback
104
Adjusting the Perceived Height of Dialogue Sound
105
Setting the Scale of the Volume Display
105
Setting the Dynamic Range Adjustment Method
105
Setting the Limit Value of the Volume
106
Setting the Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on
106
Adjusting the Volume for Zone B in Conjunction with the Volume for Zone a
106
Configuring the Power Supply Settings
107
Setting the Amount of Time for the Auto-Standby Function
107
Setting the Use of the Eco Mode
107
Configuring the Function Settings
108
Automatically Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display
108
Manually Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display
108
Setting Input Sources to be Skipped When Operating the INPUT Knob
109
Adjusting the Brightness of the Front Display
109
Preventing Accidental Changes to the Settings
109
Setting the Unit's Functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE Keys of the Remote Control
110
Configuring the Network Settings
111
Checking the Network Information of the Unit
111
Setting the Network Connection Method (Wired/Wireless)
111
Setting the Network Parameters Automatically (DHCP)
111
Setting the Network Parameters Manually
112
Setting the MAC Address Filter
112
Setting the Use of a Digital Media Controller
113
Setting the Use of the Network Standby Function
113
Setting the Network Name of the Unit
114
Setting the Power Interlock from the Unit to Musiccast Compatible Devices
114
Updating the Firmware Via the Network
114
Configuring the Bluetooth® Settings
115
Setting the Use of Bluetooth
115
Terminating the Connection between a Bluetooth® Device and the Unit
115
Setting the Use of the Bluetooth® Standby Function
115
Setting the Use of Audio Transmission to a Bluetooth® Device
116
Connecting the Unit to a Bluetooth® Device that Receives Transmitted Audio
116
Configuring the Language Settings
117
Setting the On-Screen Menu Language
117
Configuring the Advanced Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)
118
Basic Operation of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu
118
ADVANCED SETUP Menu Items
118
Changing the Speaker Impedance Setting (SP IMP.)
119
Selecting the Remote Control ID (REMOTE ID)
119
Changing the FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)
119
Switching the Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)
119
Selecting the HDMI 4K Signal Format (4K MODE)
120
Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)
120
Backuping and Restoring All the Settings (BKUP/RSTR)
121
Restoring the Default Settings (INIT)
122
Updating the Firmware (UPDATE)
122
Checking the Firmware Version (VERSION)
122
Troubleshooting
123
When any Problem Appears
123
If Trouble Occurs, First Check the Following
123
Power, System, or Remote Control Trouble
123
Audio Trouble
125
Video Trouble
128
FM/AM Radio Trouble
129
Models)
129
DAB Radio Trouble (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East Models)
130
USB Trouble
131
Network Trouble
131
Bluetooth® Trouble
133
Error Indications on the Front Display
135
Appendix
137
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network
137
Firmware Updates
137
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network
138
Using Wireless Surround Speakers (Musiccast Surround Function)
139
Connecting to a Network Wirelessly
141
Selecting a Wireless Network Connection Method
141
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
142
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using an Ios Device
142
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Selecting from the List of Available Access Points
143
Setting up a Wireless Connection Manually
144
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Using the WPS PIN Code
145
Input/Output Jacks and Cables
146
Video/Audio Jacks
146
Video Jacks
146
Audio Jacks
146
Using Presence Speakers
147
Presence Speaker Layout
147
Installing the Presence Speakers in Front Height Position
147
Installing the Presence Speakers in Overhead Position
147
Using Dolby Enabled Speakers as the Presence Speakers
148
Glossary
149
Glossary of Audio Information
149
Glossary of HDMI and Video Information
150
Glossary of Network Information
151
Glossary of Yamaha Technologies
151
Supported Devices and File Formats
152
Supported Bluetooth® Devices
152
Supported USB Devices
152
Supported Airplay Devices
152
Supported File Formats
152
Video Signal Flow
153
Additional Information on HDMI
154
HDMI Control and Synchronized Operations
154
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
155
HDMI Signal Compatibility
156
Trademarks
157
Specifications
158
Default Settings
162
Default Settings of the Option Menu
162
Default Settings of the Setup Menu
162
Default Settings of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu
163
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Model
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Category
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Language
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