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Yamaha RX-V383 User Manual

Yamaha RX-V383
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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.
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Yamaha RX-V383 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels5.1
HDMI Inputs4
HDMI Outputs1
BluetoothYes
4K Ultra HD SupportYes
Dolby TrueHDYes
Dolby Digital PlusYes
DTS-HD Master AudioYes
Digital Optical Inputs1
Digital Coaxial Inputs2
Subwoofer Output1
Headphone Output1
USB PortNo
Dimensions435 x 161 x 315 mm
HDR SupportYes
Frequency Response10 Hz to 100 kHz +0, -3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion0.09% (20 Hz-20 kHz, half power)
Rated Output Power70 W per channel (6 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2-ch driven)

Summary

BEFORE USING THE UNIT

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

How to use this manual

This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.

Remote control

The supplied remote control is used as follows.

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

The unit is equipped with full of useful functions.

Part names and functions

The part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows.

FEATURES

Playing back TV audio in surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC)

When using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals.

Surround playback with 5 speakers placed in front

You can enjoy the surround sound even when the surround speakers are placed in front.

Enhanced bass reproduction

Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass reproduction that does not depend on the speakers used.

Listening to FM/AM radio

The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.

Easy operation with a TV screen

You can operate the USB storage device, view information, or easily configure the settings using the on-screen menu.

Auto Rename function

The unit creates an input source name, displayed on the front display, automatically according to the connected HDMI-compatible device.

Useful applications

The useful application for connections and operations of the unit is as follows.

Part names and functions

Front panel

The part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows.

Front display (indicators)

Rear panel

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

Placing speakers

Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room.

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.

Connecting a TV/playback devices

The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices.

Connecting the FM/AM antennas

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

Connecting the power cable

Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC wall outlet.

Selecting an on-screen menu language

Select the desired on-screen menu language.

Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings.

Typical speaker layouts

Other speaker layouts

Setting the speaker impedance

Connecting speaker cables

Connecting front speakers

Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminals of the unit and the speaker to each other, and the other is for the positive (+) terminals.

Connecting center/surround speakers

Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminals of the unit and the speaker to each other, and the other is for the positive (+) terminals.

Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier)

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

3 Connecting a TV/playback devices

Video/audio jacks

The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices.

Connecting a TV

HDMI connection

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable.

Composite video connection

Connect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable.

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

HDMI connection

Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable.

Composite video connection

Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable).

Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

Connecting to the jack on the front panel

Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the unit.

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas

5 Connecting the power cable

6 Selecting an on-screen menu language

7 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

Error messages

Warning messages

PLAYBACK

Basic playback procedure

Turn on the external devices (such as TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit.

Switching information on the front display

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)

Selecting a registered scene

The input source and settings registered to the corresponding scene are selected.

Registering a scene

Perform the following operations to prepare the settings you want to assign to a scene.

Selecting the sound mode

Enjoying sound field effects (CINEMA DSP)

Sound program category

"CINEMA DSP" lights up

Sound programs suitable for movies (MOVIE)

The following sound programs are optimized for viewing video sources, such as movies, TV programs, and games.

Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC)

Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)

If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 5ch Stereo) when no surround speakers are connected, the unit automatically creates the surround sound field using the front-side speakers.

Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)

You can enjoy the surround sound even when the surround speakers are placed in front.

Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)

You can enjoy surround or sound field effects, like a multichannel speaker system, with stereo headphones by connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack and selecting a sound program or a surround decoder.

Enjoying unprocessed playback

Playing back in original channels (straight decode)

When the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit produces stereo sound from the front speakers for 2-channel sources such as CDs, and produces unprocessed multichannel sounds for multichannel sources.

Playing back 2-channel sources in multichannel (surround decoder)

The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel playback from 2-channel sources.

Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)

Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

Listening to FM/AM radio

Setting the frequency steps

Set the frequency step setting to 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM.

Selecting a frequency for reception

Press FM/AM to select a band.

Registering favorite radio stations (presets)

Registering radio stations automatically (Auto Preset)

Automatically register FM radio stations with strong signals (up to 40 stations).

Registering a radio station manually

Selecting a preset station

Clearing preset stations

Radio Data System tuning

Displaying the Radio Data System information

Tune into the desired Radio Data System broadcasting station.

Receiving traffic information automatically

When "TUNER" is selected as the input source, the unit automatically receives traffic information.

Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device

Connecting a Bluetooth® device (pairing)

When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time, a pairing operation is required.

Playback of Bluetooth® device contents

Enjoying audio using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device

Connecting a USB storage device

Connect the USB storage device to the USB jack.

Playback of USB storage device contents

Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback.

Browse screen

Playback screen

Repeat/random settings

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)

Option menu items

Available items vary depending on the selected input source.

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)

Input Select (Input Select)

Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source.

Tone Control (Tone Control)

Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) individually.

DSP/Surround (DSP/Surround)

Configures the sound field program and surround settings.

Sound

DSP Parameter

Configures the surround decoder settings.

Lipsync

Adjusts the delay between video and audio output.

Select

Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output.

Video Out (Video Out)

CONFIGURATIONS

Configuring various functions (Setup Menu)

You can configure the unit's various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen.

Configuring various functions (Setup Menu)

Speaker

Configures the speaker settings manually.

HDMI

Configures the HDMI settings.

Sound

Configures the audio output settings.

Configuring various functions (Setup Menu)

ECO

Configures the power supply settings.

Function

Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use.

Bluetooth

Configures the Bluetooth settings.

Language

Select an on-screen menu language.

Speaker

Configuration

Configures the output characteristics of the speakers.

Subwoofer

Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected.

Center

Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size.

Surround

Extra Bass

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 presence or absence of the subwoofer.

Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Selects whether to use the front 5-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) configuration.

Distance

Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the speakers reach the listening position at the same time.

Level

Equalizer

EQ Select

Selects the type of equalizer to be used.

Test Tone

Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect.

HDMI

HDMI Control

Enables/disables HDMI Control (p.80).

4K Upscaling

Enables/disables the upscaling function. When it is enabled, 1080p content is displayed at 4K resolution.

Audio Output

Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

TV Audio Input

Selects an audio input jack of the unit to be used for TV audio input when "HDMI Control" is set to "On".

Standby Sync

ARC

SCENE

Sound

DSP Parameter

Configures the surround decoder settings.

Center Image

Adjusts the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field.

Center Width

Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field.

Dimension

Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields.

Adjustment

Dialogue

Dialogue Level

Adjusts the volume of the center orientation sounds such as dialogue.

Volume

Scale

Switches the scale of the volume display.

Dynamic Range

Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback.

Max Volume

Sets the limit value of the volume.

Initial Volume

Sets the initial volume for when this receiver is turned on.

ECO

Auto Power Standby

Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function.

ECO Mode

You can reduce the unit's power consumption by setting the eco mode to "On".

Function

Input Rename

Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. You can also select a name created by the Auto Rename function.

Input Skip

Dimmer

Memory Guard

Remote Color Key

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (p.42).

Audio Receive

Configures the Bluetooth settings when the unit is used as the Bluetooth audio receiver.

Audio Send

Language

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)

ADVANCED SETUP menu items

Default settings are underlined.

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.)

Change the unit's speaker impedance settings depending on the impedance of the speakers connected.

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT)

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU)

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE)

Updating the firmware (UPDATE)

Checking the firmware version (VERSION)

Restoring the default settings (INIT)

APPENDIX

Frequently asked questions

The frequently asked questions from customers and the answers are shown below.

Troubleshooting

Power, system and remote control

Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly.

Audio

Video

FM/AM radio

USB

Bluetooth®

Error indications on the front display

Glossary

Audio information

This is a glossary of the technical terms used in this manual.

Audio information

Others

LFE (Low Frequency Effects) 0.1 channel

HDMI and video information

With the composite video signal system, color, brightness, and synchronization data signals are combined and transmitted with a single cable.

Yamaha technologies

Proprietary Yamaha technologies like CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, SILENT CINEMA, Virtual CINEMA DSP, YPAO.

Supported devices and file formats

Supported devices

Lists compatible USB and Bluetooth devices.

File formats

Lists supported USB file formats.

Video signal flow

Information on HDMI

HDMI Control

Explains HDMI Control functionality for operating external devices.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

HDMI signal compatibility

Trademarks

Specifications

Inputjacks

Details available input jacks.

Outputjacks

Details available output jacks.

HDMI

Lists HDMI features and formats.

TUNER

Details tuner specifications.

Specifications

USB

Lists USB specifications.

Bluetooth

Lists Bluetooth specifications.

AudiorSection

Details audio output power specifications.

Specifications

FMrSection

Lists FM tuner specifications.

AMrSection

Lists AM tuner specifications.

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