Yamaha RX RX-Z7 User Manual

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Printed in Malaysia WQ21580

AV Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

English

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Black process 45.0° 240.0 LPI

Default Chapter2
- Important Safety Instructions2
- Table of Contents4
Features7
- Supplied Accessories7
- Logos and Trademarks8
Getting Started9
Quick Start Guide10
- Preparation: Check the Items10
- Step 1: Set up Your Speakers11
- Step 2: Connect Your DVD Player and Other Components12
- Step 3: Turn on the Power and Start Playback13
Connections14
- Rear Panel14
- Placing Speakers15
- Speaker Types16
- Connecting Speakers17
- Connecting the Speaker Cable19
- Information on Jacks and Cable Plugs20
- Information on HDMI21
- Audio and Video Signal Flow22
- Connecting a TV Monitor or Projector23
- Connecting Other Components24
- Using the VIDEO AUX Jacks on the Front Panel29
- Connecting the FM and am Antennas29
- Connecting the Power Cable30
- Setting the Speaker Impedance and Display Language31
- Turning this Unit on and off31
- Front Panel Display32
- Using the Remote Control33
- Opening and Closing the Front Panel Door34
Optimizing the Speaker Setting for Your Listening Room35
- Before Starting the Automatic Setup35
- Quick Automatic Setup35
- Basic Automatic Setup36
- Advanced Automatic Setup38
- Reviewing and Reloading the Automatic Setup Parameters40
Playback42
- Basic Procedure42
- Selecting Audio Input Jacks (AUDIO SELECT)43
- Selecting the Multi-Channel Input Component43
- Selecting the HDMI out Jack43
- Using Your Headphones44
- Muting the Audio Output44
- Displaying the Input Source Information44
- Using the Sleep Timer45
Sound Field Programs46
- Selecting Sound Field Programs46
- Using CINEMA DSP 3D Mode52
- Enjoying Unprocessed Input Sources52
Using Audio Features53
- Selecting Decoders53
- Enjoying Pure Hi-Fi Sound54
- Adjusting the Tonal Quality54
- Adjusting the Speaker Level55
- Selecting the Recording Source55
FM/AM Tuning56
- Overview56
- FM/AM Tuning Operations56
- Preset FM/AM Stations57
Using HD Radio™ Features (U.S.A. Model Only)59
- Selecting HD Radio™ Audio Programs59
- Using the Itunes Tagging Feature59
- Displaying HD Radio™ Information60
XM® Satellite Radio Tuning61
- Connecting XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock61
- Activating XM Satellite Radio62
- XM Satellite Radio Operations62
- Setting the XM Satellite Radio Preset Channels63
- Displaying the XM Satellite Radio Information64
SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Tuning65
- Connecting the Siriusconnect™ Tuner65
- Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Subscription66
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Operations66
- Setting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Preset Channels68
- Setting the Parental Lock69
- Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Information70
Using Bluetooth™ Components71
- Pairing the Bluetooth™ Receiver and Your Bluetooth Component71
- Playback of the Bluetooth™ Component71
Music Content Menu72
- Music Content Menu Operations72
Using Ipod73
- Ipod Menu Tree73
- Controlling Ipod74
Using USB and Network Features75
- USB and Network Menu Tree75
- Navigating USB and Network Menus76
- Using a USB Storage Device or a USB Portable Audio Player77
- Using a PC Server or Yamaha MCX-200077
- Using the Internet Radio78
- Using the Rhapsody® Service (U.S.A. Model Only)78
- Using Shortcut Buttons79
Advanced Operation81
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu81
- GUI Menu Overview83
- GUI Menu Operations84
- Stereo/Surround85
- Sound Field Parameter Descriptions86
- Input Select90
- Parental Lock91
- Music Content92
- Setup (Speaker)93
- Setup (Volume)95
- Setup (Sound)96
- Setup (Video)99
- Setup (HDMI)101
- Setup (Network)102
- Setup (Multi Zone)103
- Setup (Option)105
- Language107
Saving and Recalling the System Settings (System Memory)108
- Saving the System Settings108
- Loading the System Settings109
- Using Examples110
Controlling this Unit by Using the Web Browser (Web Control Center)112
Remote Control Features113
- Controlling this Unit, a TV, or Other Components113
- Controlling Other Components114
- Customizing the Remote Control115
- Setting the Backlight Mode of the Remote Control116
- Setting Remote Control Codes116
- Programming Codes from Other Remote Controls118
- Changing Source Names in the Display Window119
- Macro Programming Features120
- Clearing Configurations122
- Simplified Remote Control123
Using Multi-Zone Configuration124
- Connecting the Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4 Components124
- Controlling Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4127
- Using the Zone Osd128
- Using the Party Mode129
Advanced Setup130
- Using the Advanced Setup Menu130
Additional Information133
Troubleshooting133
- XM Satellite Radio139
Resetting the System147
Operation Modes of Front Panel Controls148
Glossary149
- Dolby Surround150
- Dolby Truehd150
Sound Field Program Information152
Parametric Equalizer Information153
Specifications154
Index156
APPENDIX (Separate Booklet)161
Front Panel162
Remote Control163
Sound Output in each Sound Field Program164
List of Remote Control Codes166
- Tape Deck170
Information about Software171

Questions and Answers:

D
Deanna FrostSep 12, 2025
What to do if the internal microcomputer of Yamaha RX RX-Z7 has been frozen?
- L
  lisa33Sep 12, 2025
  Disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.
E
Emma GutierrezSep 13, 2025
What can I do if an audio source cannot be recorded by the digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks of my Yamaha Receiver?
- J
  james46Sep 13, 2025
  If an audio source cannot be recorded by the digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks, ensure the audio source component is connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

Yamaha RX RX-Z7 Specifications

General

THD	0.04 %
Audio D/A Converter	192kHz/24-bit
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Tuner Bands	AM/FM
Preset Station Qty	40
HDMI Switching	Yes
Video Conversion/Scaling	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Wi-Fi	No
Frequency Response	10Hz-100kHz
Response Bandwidth	10Hz-100kHz
Input Impedance	47k ohms
HDMI Pass-Through	Up to 1080p
Video Upscaling	Yes, up to 1080p
Audio Decoding	Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Power Output	140 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.04% THD)