Yamaha HTR-6160 User Manual

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HTR-6160
Printed in Malaysia WN25460
HTR-6160
AV Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Yamaha HTR-6160 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	HTR-6160
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...

Warning about electric shock risk and the absence of user-serviceable parts inside the unit.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

Explains symbols used in the manual for safety alerts, such as lightning flash and exclamation point.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

WARNING

Critical warning about exposing the unit to rain or moisture to prevent fire or electric shock.

FEATURES

Supplied accessories

Lists all items included in the product package.

Notice

About this manual

Information about the manual's content, symbols, and specifications.

GETTING STARTED

Installing batteries in the remote control

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Quick start guide

Preparation: Check the items

Lists items to prepare before setting up the system.

Step 1: Set up your speakers

Guide for connecting speakers to the unit.

Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components

Instructions for connecting video and audio sources.

Step 3: Press SCENE 1 button

Guide on using the SCENE function for quick playback setup.

After using this unit...

Information on powering down and subsequent operations.

What do you want to do with this unit?

Navigational guide to various unit functions and their pages.

CONNECTIONS

Rear panel

Diagram and list of rear panel connection terminals.

Placing speakers

Recommended speaker layout for optimal sound experience.

7.1-channel speaker layout

Recommended 7.1 speaker configuration for high-definition audio.

6.1-channel speaker layout

Recommended 6.1 speaker configuration for surround sound.

5.1-channel speaker layout

Recommended 5.1 speaker configuration for surround sound.

Using presence speakers

How to connect and use presence speakers for enhanced effects.

Connecting speakers

Detailed instructions for connecting various speaker configurations.

For the 7.1-channel speaker setting

Specific connection setup for a 7.1-channel speaker system.

EXTRA SP terminals

Information on connecting additional speakers to the EXTRA SP terminals.

For the 6.1-channel speaker setting

Specific connection setup for a 6.1-channel speaker system.

For the 5.1-channel speaker setting

Specific connection setup for a 5.1-channel speaker system.

Connecting the speaker cable

Method for connecting speaker cables to terminals.

Connecting the banana plug

Instructions for connecting speaker cables using banana plugs.

Using bi-amplification connections

How to make bi-amplification connections for speakers.

Information on jacks and cable plugs

Explains different types of audio and video jacks and plugs.

Audio jacks

Details on the unit's audio input jacks.

Video jacks

Details on the unit's video input jacks.

Information on HDMI™

Details on HDMI signal compatibility and connections.

HDMI signal compatibility

Information on supported video resolutions and audio formats via HDMI.

HDMI jack and cable plug

Diagram of HDMI connection ports and cable.

Audio and video signal flow

Diagrams illustrating audio and video signal paths.

Connecting a TV monitor or projector

Guide for connecting display devices to the unit.

Connecting other components

Instructions for connecting various external audio/video devices.

Connecting a DVD player

Instructions for connecting a DVD player.

Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR

Instructions for connecting DVD recorders, PVRs, or VCRs.

Connecting a set-top box

Instructions for connecting a set-top box.

Connecting audio components

Instructions for connecting various audio components.

Connecting an external amplifier

How to connect an external amplifier for increased power.

Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder

Connecting multi-channel audio sources.

Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth adapter

Connecting iPod docks and Bluetooth adapters.

Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

Using jacks for remote control signal transmission.

Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel

Connecting game consoles or video cameras to front panel jacks.

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Instructions for connecting radio antennas.

Connecting the power cable

How to connect the unit to the AC power outlet.

Setting the speaker impedance

Setting speaker impedance to match connected speakers.

Turning this unit on and off

Front panel display

Explanation of indicators and display elements on the front panel.

Using the remote control

Guide to operating the unit using the remote control.

OPTIMIZING THE SPEAKER SETTING FOR YOUR LISTENING ROOM (YPAO)

Using AUTO SETUP

Step-by-step guide for automatic speaker setup using YPAO.

Extra speaker assignment

Assigning functions to extra speaker terminals.

Select “SETUP”

Navigating to the setup menu for AUTO SETUP.

Select “EQ”

Selecting the equalizer type for AUTO SETUP.

START procedure

Initiating the automatic speaker setup process.

Automatic setup procedure

The process of the unit measuring speaker settings.

Setup results in detail

Viewing detailed results of the speaker setup.

SET or CANCEL

Option to confirm or cancel AUTO SETUP results.

Confirm selection

Finalizing the AUTO SETUP configuration.

Error screen appears

Troubleshooting guide for AUTO SETUP errors.

WARNING appears

Information on warning messages during AUTO SETUP.

SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES

Selecting the desired SCENE template to the SCENE buttons

How to assign preset SCENE templates to buttons.

Creating your original SCENE templates

Guide to customizing SCENE templates with user preferences.

Using the remote control for the SCENE feature

Operating components via SCENE mode using the remote.

PLAYBACK

Basic procedure

Steps for selecting input sources and playing content.

Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT)

How to choose audio input sources when multiple are available.

Using your headphones

Instructions for connecting and using headphones.

Playing video sources in the background of an audio source

Combining video and audio from different sources.

Muting the audio output

How to mute audio output and resume it.

Displaying the input source information

How to view current input signal details on a video monitor.

Using the sleep timer

Feature to automatically turn off the unit after a set time.

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

Selecting sound field programs

How to choose and apply sound field effects.

Sound field program descriptions

Explanations of various sound field programs available.

For audio music sources

Recommendations for using sound fields with music sources.

For various sources

Sound field programs suitable for different types of sources.

For movie sources

Sound field programs optimized for movie playback.

Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)

Enjoying surround effects without physical surround speakers.

Enjoying multi-channel sources and sound field programs with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)

How to use sound field programs with headphones.

Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode)

Using the unit without DSP processing for pure audio.

USING AUDIO FEATURES

Adjusting the speaker level

Manually balancing the output level of each speaker.

Enjoying pure hi-fi sound

How to use the Pure Direct mode for high-fidelity audio.

Adjusting the tonal quality

Adjusting bass and treble for the front speaker channels.

FM/AM TUNING

Basic tuning operations

How to tune into FM/AM stations using automatic or manual methods.

Direct frequency tuning

Tuning into stations by directly entering their frequency.

Using station preset feature

Storing and recalling favorite radio stations.

Automatic station preset

Automatically presets FM stations based on signal strength.

Manual station preset

Manually storing AM or FM stations with weak signals.

Exchanging preset stations

Procedure to swap assignments of two preset radio stations.

XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING

Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner Dock

Instructions for connecting the XM tuner and dock.

Activating XM Satellite Radio™ subscription

Steps to activate the XM satellite radio service.

Basic XM Satellite Radio operations

How to search for and play XM channels.

All Channel Search mode

Searching for channels through the entire list.

Category Search mode

Searching for channels by selecting a specific category.

Preset Search mode

Selecting channels from stored presets.

Direct number access mode

Tuning into channels by directly entering the channel number.

Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels

Storing favorite XM channels for quick access.

Displaying the XM Satellite Radio™ information

How to view channel details on the front panel or OSD.

Setting the Parental Lock

Feature to restrict access to certain XM channels.

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO™ TUNING

Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner

Instructions for connecting the SIRIUS tuner.

Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription

Steps to activate the SIRIUS satellite radio service.

Basic SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ operations

How to search for and play SIRIUS channels.

All Channel Search mode

Searching for channels through the entire list.

Category Search mode

Searching for channels by selecting a specific category.

Preset Search mode

Selecting channels from stored presets.

Direct number access mode

Tuning into channels by directly entering the channel number.

Setting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ preset channels

Storing favorite SIRIUS channels for quick access.

Setting the Parental Lock

Feature to restrict access to certain SIRIUS channels.

Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information in the front panel display

Viewing SIRIUS channel information on the front panel display.

Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information in the OSD

Viewing SIRIUS channel information on the OSD screen.

USING IPOD™

Controlling iPod™

How to control an iPod connected via the dock.

Remote control operation

Basic iPod operations using the remote control.

Controlling iPod in the menu browse mode

Advanced iPod control using the OSD menu.

The function of the play information display

Explains the information shown during iPod playback.

USING BLUETOOTH™ COMPONENTS

Pairing the Bluetooth™ adapter and your Bluetooth™ component

Step-by-step guide for pairing Bluetooth devices.

Quick pairing

A faster method for pairing Bluetooth devices.

Playback of the Bluetooth™ component

How to play audio from a paired Bluetooth component.

RECORDING

ADVANCED SOUND CONFIGURATIONS

Changing sound field parameter settings

How to adjust parameters for sound field programs.

Basic configuration of sound field programs

Adjusting DSP LEVEL and DIALG.LIFT for sound fields.

Adjusting the effect sound level of the sound field programs (DSP LEVEL)

Adjusts the level of effect sounds within sound field programs.

Adjusting the vertical dialogue position (DIALG.LIFT)

Adjusts the vertical position of dialogue in movies.

Sound field parameters for the advanced configurations

Detailed sound field parameters like delay and room size.

Selecting decoders used with sound field programs (SUR.)

How to select decoders for surround sound processing.

Decoder parameter descriptions

Explanations of decoder-specific parameters.

CUSTOMIZING THIS UNIT (MANUAL SETUP)

Basic menu 1 BASIC MENU

Manual adjustments for basic speaker settings.

Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET

Configuration of speaker assignments and properties.

Extra speakers assignment EXTRA SP ASSIGN

Assigning functions to extra speaker terminals.

LFE/bass out LFE/BASS OUT

Selecting speakers for LFE and low-frequency signals.

Bass cross over CROSS OVER

Setting the crossover frequency for speakers.

Speaker level B)SP LEVEL

Manually balancing speaker output levels.

Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE

Manually adjusting speaker distances and delays.

Test tone D)TEST TONE

Using test tones for audio adjustments.

2 VOLUME MENU

Manual adjustment of various volume settings.

3 SOUND MENU

Manual adjustment of audio parameters like equalizer.

Equalizer A)EQUALIZER

Selecting and adjusting equalizer types.

Low-frequency effect level B)LFE LEVEL

Adjusting the output level of the LFE channel.

Dynamic range C)DYNAMIC RANGE

Selecting dynamic range compression levels.

Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) D)LIPSYNC

Adjusting audio and video synchronization.

Extended surround E)EXTD SUR.

Enabling extended surround playback modes.

Input menu 4 INPUT MENU

Adjusting parameters for each input source.

I/O ASSIGNMENT

Assigning input/output jacks to components.

Input rename INPUT RENAME

Changing the names of input sources.

Decoder mode DECODER MODE

Switching decoder activation modes.

Start pairing START PAIRING

Process for pairing Bluetooth devices.

5 OPTION MENU

Adjusting optional system parameters.

Display settings A)DISPLAY SET

Adjusting display brightness and OSD position.

Video settings B)VIDEO SET

Settings for video signal conversion.

Memory guard C)MEMORY GUARD

Protecting settings from accidental changes.

Initial configuration D)INIT. CONFIG

Selecting initial settings for audio and decoders.

HDMI set E)HDMI SET

Selecting which component plays HDMI audio.

Zone 2 settings F)ZONE2 SET

Configuring Zone 2 audio settings.

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components

How to control the unit and other AV devices with the remote.

Controlling other components

Setting up remote control codes for external devices.

Setting remote control codes

Procedure for setting remote control codes for components.

Remote control AMP ID REMOTE AMP

Setting the AMP ID for remote control recognition.

Remote control TUNER ID REMOTE TU

Setting the TUNER ID for remote control recognition.

USING MULTI-ZONE CONFIGURATION

Connecting Zone 2

Requirements and setup for multi-zone audio.

Using the external amplifier

Connecting an external amplifier for Zone 2.

Using the internal amplifier of this unit

Using the unit's amplifier for Zone 2 speakers.

Controlling Zone 2

Managing Zone 2 audio output and functions.

Controlling Zone 2 with the front panel

Operating Zone 2 features from the unit's front panel.

Controlling Zone 2 with the remote control

Operating Zone 2 features using the remote control.

ADVANCED SETUP

Using the advanced setup

Accessing and navigating the advanced setup menu.

Speaker impedance SP IMP.

Setting speaker impedance to match the connected speakers.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Parental Lock personal identification number reset SR PIN

Resetting the SIRIUS Parental Lock code to factory default.

Bi-amplifier setting BI-AMP

Activating or deactivating the bi-amplifier function.

SCENE IR code setting SCENE IR

Outputting SCENE control signals via REMOTE OUT jack.

Parameter initialization INIT

Resetting unit parameters to factory default settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General

Common problems and solutions for the unit's general operation.

HDMI

Troubleshooting specific issues related to HDMI connections.

Tuner (FM/AM)

Problems and solutions related to FM/AM radio reception.

XM Satellite Radio

Troubleshooting messages and issues specific to XM Satellite Radio.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Troubleshooting messages and issues specific to SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

Remote control

Problems and solutions related to the remote control's functionality.

iPod

Troubleshooting issues related to iPod connection and playback.

Bluetooth

Troubleshooting issues related to Bluetooth connection and pairing.

AUTO SETUP

Troubleshooting error and warning messages during AUTO SETUP.

RESETTING THE SYSTEM

GLOSSARY

Dolby Surround

Explanation of the Dolby Surround audio format.

Dolby TrueHD

Explanation of the Dolby TrueHD audio technology.

DSD

Explanation of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology.

HDMI

Explanation of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION

Elements of a sound field

Explains how room acoustics create sound fields.

CINEMA DSP

Yamaha's DSP technology for movie theater audio experience.

SILENT CINEMA

DSP algorithm for enjoying surround sound with headphones.

Virtual CINEMA DSP

DSP algorithm for surround effects without physical speakers.

Compressed Music Enhancer

Feature to improve sound quality of compressed audio.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

General specifications including power, dimensions, and weight.

Front panel

Remote control

Diagram and numbering of remote control buttons.

List of remote control codes