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Yamaha RX-V381 User Manual

Yamaha RX-V381
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AV Receiver
Owner's Manual
Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.
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Yamaha RX-V381 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
AirPlayNo
Display-
Product colorBlack
Audio decodersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Supported radio bandsAM, FM
Headphone outputs1
Headphone connectivity6.3 mm
Digital audio coaxial out0
Receiver typeSurround
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Dynamic power per channel (4 Ohm)130 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)100 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)- W
HDMI in4
Composite video in3
Digital audio coaxial in2
Speakers connectivity typeRCA
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth315 mm
Width435 mm
Height151 mm
Weight7400 g

Summary

Before Using the Unit

Accessories

Lists accessories supplied with the product.

How to Use This Manual

Explains manual conventions and product information notes.

Remote Control Operation

Details battery insertion and operating range of the remote.

Features

What You Can Do With The Unit

Highlights the unit's diverse capabilities and functionalities.

Useful Applications

Introduces helpful applications for connecting and operating the unit.

Part Names and Functions

Front Panel Overview

Identifies and explains the controls and indicators on the unit's front panel.

Front Display Indicators

Rear Panel Connections

Remote Control Functions

Preparations

Placing Speakers

Guides on selecting and positioning speakers in the room for optimal sound.

Setting Speaker Impedance

Adjusts the unit's speaker impedance setting for connected speakers.

Connecting Speakers

Step-by-step instructions for connecting speaker cables to the unit.

Connecting a TV/Playback Devices

How to connect TVs and other playback devices using various input jacks.

Connecting FM/AM Antennas

Instructions for connecting FM and AM antennas for radio reception.

Connecting the Power Cable

Guide on how to connect the unit to a power source safely.

Selecting On-Screen Menu Language

How to choose the desired language for the unit's on-screen menus.

Optimizing Speaker Settings with YPAO

Automatic speaker setup using the YPAO function for room acoustics.

Playback

Basic Playback Procedure

Steps to start playback from connected devices or radio stations.

Switching Information on Front Display

How to cycle through display items on the unit's front screen.

Selecting Input Source and Favorite Settings with SCENE

Using SCENE to select input and sound settings with one touch.

Selecting the Sound Mode

Explains options for choosing sound programs and decoders for different audio sources.

Enjoying Sound Field Effects (CINEMA DSP)

Creating virtual acoustic environments using CINEMA DSP sound programs.

Sound Programs Suitable for Music

Lists sound programs optimized for various music listening scenarios.

Sound Programs Suitable for Stereo Playback

Options for selecting stereo playback modes.

Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

How to play audio without sound field effect processing.

Playing Back 2-Channel Sources in Multichannel (Surround Decoder)

Using surround decoders to enhance 2-channel audio.

Enhancing Bass (Extra Bass)

Boosting bass response for a more impactful sound experience.

Listening to FM/AM Radio

Tuning into radio stations by frequency or presets.

Radio Data System Tuning

Displaying and receiving traffic information via RDS.

Playing Back Music Stored on a Bluetooth® Device

Connecting and playing audio from Bluetooth devices.

Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device

Connecting and playing audio from USB storage devices.

Configurations

Option Menu Settings

Adjusting playback settings for different sources via the Option menu.

Input Select

Switching between available input sources.

Tone Control

Adjusting treble and bass frequencies individually.

DSP/Surround Settings

Configuring sound field programs and surround decoder settings.

Enhancer

Enabling or disabling the Compressed Music Enhancer.

Volume Trim

Adjusting volume differences between sources and subwoofer level.

Lipsync

Adjusting video and audio delay for synchronization.

Signal Info.

Displaying information about the current video/audio signal.

Audio In

Combining video and audio jacks for specific connection needs.

Video Out

Selecting video output for audio sources, e.g., listening to radio while watching video.

Setup Menu Settings

Accessing and navigating the unit's main setup menu for various functions.

Speaker Settings

Manually configuring speaker parameters like size, distance, and level.

HDMI Settings

Configuring HDMI Control, Audio Output, TV Audio Input, ARC, and SCENE.

Sound Settings

Adjusting DSP parameters, volume, and dialogue levels.

ECO Settings

Managing power saving features like Auto Power Standby and ECO Mode.

Function Settings

Customizing input renaming, input skipping, and display dimmer.

Language Settings

Selecting the preferred on-screen menu language.

Speaker Configuration

Setting speaker size, subwoofer presence, and center speaker options.

Surround Settings

Configuring surround speaker presence and size.

Crossover Settings

Setting the low-frequency limit for small speakers.

Subwoofer Phase

Adjusting subwoofer phase for optimal bass response.

Extra Bass

Enabling enhanced bass reproduction.

Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Enabling front-channel surround sound simulation.

Distance Settings

Setting speaker distances for accurate sound arrival times.

Level Adjustment

Adjusting the volume level of individual speakers.

Equalizer Settings

Adjusting tone using EQ Select (PEQ, GEQ, Off).

Test Tone

Enabling/disabling test tones for speaker balance/equalizer confirmation.

HDMI Control

Enabling/disabling HDMI Control for inter-device operation.

Audio Output

Selecting the audio output device.

Amp Settings

Enabling/disabling audio output from connected speakers.

TV Audio Input

Selecting the input jack for TV audio when HDMI Control is on.

Standby Sync

Linking TV and unit standby behavior via HDMI Control.

ARC Settings

Enabling/disabling Audio Return Channel functionality.

SCENE Link Playback

Enabling SCENE link playback for device control.

DSP Parameter Settings

Adjusting surround decoder settings like Panorama, Center Width, Dimension, Center Image.

Adjustment

Manually adjusting delay between video and audio output.

Dialogue Level

Adjusting the volume of dialogue sounds.

Volume Settings

Configuring scale, dynamic range, max volume, and initial volume.

Auto Power Standby

Setting the time for the unit to automatically enter standby mode.

ECO Mode

Enabling power saving mode to reduce unit's power consumption.

Input Rename

Changing input source names displayed on the front panel.

Input Skip

Setting which input sources are skipped when using the INPUT key.

Dimmer

Adjusting the brightness of the front display.

Memory Guard

Preventing accidental changes to unit settings.

Remote Color Key Settings

Assigning functions to the remote's colored keys.

Language Selection

Choosing the on-screen menu language.

Configuring System Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)

Configuring system-wide settings and updates via the Advanced Setup menu.

SP IMP. (Speaker Impedance)

Adjusting speaker impedance based on connected speakers.

REMOTE ID Settings

Changing the remote control ID for multi-unit operation.

FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)

Adjusting FM/AM tuning frequency steps by region.

Switching Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)

Matching the video signal type to the TV format.

Selecting HDMI 4K Signal Format (4K MODE)

Choosing the HDMI 4K signal format for compatible TVs.

Restoring Default Settings (INIT)

Resetting the unit's settings to their factory defaults.

Updating Firmware (UPDATE)

Procedure for updating the unit's firmware via USB.

Checking Firmware Version (VERSION)

Verifying the currently installed firmware version.

Appendix

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common customer inquiries about unit operation.

Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving common operational problems.

Audio Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and fixing audio-related issues.

Video Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and fixing video signal and display issues.

FM/AM Radio Troubleshooting

Resolving issues with radio reception and tuning.

USB Troubleshooting

Addressing problems with USB device detection and file viewing.

Bluetooth® Troubleshooting

Solving connection and playback issues with Bluetooth devices.

Error Indications on the Front Display

Explains error messages shown on the unit's front display and their remedies.

Glossary

Audio Information

Definitions of audio decoding formats and related terms.

HDMI and Video Information

Explains HDMI features, composite video, Deep Color, and x.v.Color.

Yamaha Technologies

Describes proprietary technologies like CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, SILENT CINEMA, YPAO.

Supported Devices and File Formats

Supported Devices

Lists compatible USB and Bluetooth devices.

File Formats

Details supported file formats for USB playback.

Information on HDMI

HDMI Control

How to operate external devices and the unit via HDMI.

HDMI Control Setup Procedure

Steps to set up HDMI Control link between devices.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Inputting TV audio via HDMI using ARC.

HDMI Signal Compatibility

Details compatibility of audio and video signals with HDMI.

Trademarks

Trademarks List

Lists all trademarks used in the manual.

Specifications

Input Jacks

Lists all available input connections for audio, video, and digital signals.

Output Jacks

Lists all available output connections for audio, video, and headphones.

HDMI Specifications

Details HDMI features, video formats, and audio formats supported.

USB Specifications

Details USB memory capabilities and supported formats.

Bluetooth Specifications

Lists Bluetooth version, profiles, and codecs.

Audio Section Specifications

Details power output, sensitivity, and frequency response.

FM Section Specifications

Details tuning range, sensitivity, and signal-to-noise ratio for FM radio.

AM Section Specifications

Details tuning range and sensitivity for AM radio.

General Specifications

Power supply, power consumption, and dimensions.

Standby Power Consumption

Power consumption in standby mode with different HDMI Control states.

Maximum Power Consumption

The unit's maximum power draw.

Dimensions and Weight

Physical dimensions and weight of the AV receiver.

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