Yamaha RX-V685BL - User Manual

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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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Table of Contents2
Before Using the Unit8
How to Use this Manual8
Checking the Accessories8
Using the Remote Control8
Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control8
Operating Range of the Remote Control8
Features9
What You Can Do with the Unit9
Part Names and Functions11
Part Names and Functions of the Front Panel11
Part Names and Functions of the Front Display13
Part Names and Functions of the Rear Panel14
Part Names and Functions of the Remote Control15
Preparations16
Connecting Speakers16
Names and Functions of Speakers16
Speaker Systems and Speakers to be Connected17
Speaker Requirements17
Setting the Speaker Impedance18
Cable Requirements18
How to Connect Speakers18
How to Place Speakers (Speaker Systems)20
Advanced Speaker Systems26
Connecting a TV29
HDMI Connection with a TV29
HDMI Connection with Another TV or a Projector29
Connecting Playback Devices30
HDMI Connection with a Video Device such as a BD/DVD Player30
Connection Other than HDMI with a Playback Device30
Connecting to the Jack on the Front Panel32
Connecting the FM/AM Antennas32
Preparing for Connecting to a Network33
Connecting a Network Cable (Wired Connection)33
Preparing Wireless Antennas (Wireless Connection)34
Connecting Other Devices34
Connecting an External Power Amplifier34
Connecting a Device Compatible with the Trigger Function35
Plugging in the Power Cable35
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language36
Configuring the Necessary Speaker Settings37
Assigning Speaker Configuration37
Optimizing the Speaker Settings Automatically (YPAO)38
Checking the YPAO Measurement Results40
Reloading the Previous YPAO Adjustments41
Error Messages from YPAO42
Warning Messages from YPAO43
Setting Musiccast44
What Is Musiccast44
Using Musiccast CONTROLLER44
Adding the Unit to the Musiccast Network44
Enjoying Sound45
Enjoying Sound Field Effects45
Select Your Favorite Sound Mode45
Enjoying 3D Sound Fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)45
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Optimized for the Type of Content46
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Without Surround Speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)46
Enjoying Surround Sound with 5 Speakers Placed in Front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)46
Enjoying Surround Sound with Headphones (SILENT CINEMA)46
Enjoying Unprocessed Playback47
Enjoying Original Sound (Straight Decode)47
Enjoying Multichannel Playback Without Sound Field Effects (Surround Decoder)47
Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)48
Enjoying Enhanced Bass Sound49
Enhancing the Bass (Extra Bass)49
Enjoying Enhanced Compressed Music49
Playing Back Digitally Compressed Formats with Enriched Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)49
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X50
Enjoying Music in Multiple Rooms51
Playing Back Music in Multiple Rooms51
Connecting Zone2 Speakers51
Operating the Unit from Zone2 (Remote Connection)53
Controlling Zone254
Enjoying the same Source in Multiple Rooms (Party Mode)55
Playback56
Basic Playback Procedure56
Basic Procedure for Playing Back Video and Music56
Selecting an HDMI Output Jack57
Switching Information on the Front Display57
Item Names and Functions of the Playback Screen58
Item Names and Functions of the Browse Screen59
Listening to FM/AM Radio60
Setting the Frequency Steps60
Selecting a Frequency for Reception61
Selecting a Preset Station62
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (FM Auto Preset)62
Registering a Radio Station Manually63
Clearing Preset Stations64
Clearing All Preset Stations64
Displaying the Radio Data System Information65
Receiving Traffic Information Automatically65
Playing Back Music Stored on a Bluetooth® Device66
Playback Bluetooth® Device Music on the Unit66
Enjoying Audio Using Bluetooth® Speakers/Headphones67
Playing Back Music with Airplay68
Playback of Itunes/Iphone Music Contents with Airplay68
Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device69
Playback of USB Storage Device Contents69
Playing Back Music Stored on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)70
Media Sharing Setup on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)70
Listening to Internet Radio72
Selecting an Internet Radio Station72
Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations72
Listening to Music Streaming Services73
Listening to a Streaming Service73
Useful Playback Functions74
SCENE Function74
Shortcut Function77
(Option Menu)79
Basic Operation of the Option Menu79
Option Menu Items80
Adjusting the Tone of the Audio Output80
Configuring the Volume Automatically Based on the YPAO Measurement Results81
Adjusting the Volume or Perceive Height of Dialogue Sounds82
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function83
Setting Compressed Music Enhancer83
Correcting Volume Differences During Playback83
Setting the Use of Extra Bass84
Enabling the Video Signal Processing84
Selecting a Video Source to be Output with the Selected Audio Source84
Configuring the Shuffle/Repeat Setting85
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for FM Radio Reception85
Setting Presets for Radio Stations86
Adding an Internet Radio Station to the "Favorites" Folder88
Removing an Internet Radio Station from the "Favorites" Folder88
Receiving Traffic Information Automatically88
Checking the Current Status Information89
Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)90
Basic Operation of the Setup Menu90
Setup Menu Items91
Configuring Playback Settings for Different Playback Sources Configuring the Speaker Settings95
Setting Your Speaker System95
Setting the Size of the Front Speakers95
Setting the Use of a Center Speaker and Its Size96
Setting the Use of Surround Speakers and Their Size96
Setting the Layout of the Surround Speakers97
Setting the Use of Surround Back Speakers and Their Size97
Setting the Use of Presence Speakers and Their Size98
Setting the Layout of the Presence Speakers98
Setting the Crossover Frequency of the Low-Frequency Components98
Setting the Use of a Subwoofer99
Setting the Phase of the Subwoofer99
Setting the Distance between each Speaker and the Listening Position99
Adjusting the Volume of each Speaker100
Setting the Equalizer100
Outputting Test Tones101
Reloading the Previous YPAO Adjustments101
Configuring the Sound Settings102
Checking the Current Audio Signal Information102
Enabling Lipsync Adjustment102
Setting the Adjustment Method of the Lipsync Function103
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function103
Selecting Sound Programs104
Adjusting the Sound Field Effect Level105
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Presence Sound Field Generation105
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Presence Sound Field105
Adjusting the Loss of the Presence Sound Field106
Adjusting the Decay Time of the Rear Reverberant Sound106
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Reverberant Sound Generation106
Adjusting the Volume of the Reverberant Sound106
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Surround Sound Field Generation107
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Surround Sound Field107
Adjusting the Loss of the Surround Sound Field107
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Surround Back Sound Field Generation107
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Surround Back Sound Field108
Adjusting the Loss of the Surround Back Sound Field108
Selecting the Surround Decoder Used in the Program108
Setting the Use of Center Spread109
Adjusting the Center Localization (Broadening Effect) of the Front Sound Field109
Adjusting the Entire Volume for "7Ch Stereo109
Adjusting the Front and Rear Volume Balance for "7Ch Stereo109
Adjusting the Left and Right Volume Balance for "7Ch Stereo109
Adjusting the Height Volume Balance Using the Presence Speakers for "7Ch Stereo110
Setting the Use of Monaural MIX for "7Ch Stereo110
Setting the Dynamic Range Adjustment Method110
Setting the Limit Value of the Volume110
Setting the Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on111
Adjusting the CINEMA DSP 3D Effect Level Automatically111
Setting Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)111
Configuring the Scene Settings112
Selecting Items to be Included as the Scene Assignments112
Renaming the SCENE Name113
Configuring the Video/Hdmi Settings114
Checking the Current Video and HDMI Signal Information114
Setting the Use of the Video Signal Processing114
Setting a Resolution to Output HDMI Video Signals114
Setting an Aspect Ratio to Output HDMI Video Signals115
Setting the Use of HDMI Control115
Setting the Audio Jack Used for TV Audio Input115
Setting the Use of ARC115
Linking the Standby Modes of the Unit and the TV116
Setting the Output of HDMI Audio from the TV Speaker116
Setting the Version of HDCP Used on the HDMI Input Jacks116
Setting the Use of HDMI Standby through116
Configuring the Network Settings117
Checking the Network Information on the Unit117
Setting the Network Connection Method (Wired/Wireless)117
Setting the Network Parameters Automatically (DHCP)117
Setting the Network Parameters Manually118
Setting the Use of the Network Standby Function118
Setting the MAC Address Filter119
Setting the MAC Address119
Setting the Use of a Digital Media Controller119
Setting the Use of Volume Control Via Airplay119
Setting the Network Name of the Unit120
Setting the Power Interlock from the Unit to Musiccast Compatible Devices120
Configuring the Bluetooth® Settings121
Setting the Use of Bluetooth121
Terminating the Connection between a Bluetooth® Device and the Unit121
Setting the Use of the Bluetooth® Standby Function121
Setting the Use of Audio Transmission to a Bluetooth® Device122
Connecting the Unit to a Bluetooth® Device that Receives Transmitted Audio122
Configuring the Multi Zone Settings123
Checking the Zone2 Information123
Setting the Use of Volume Adjustments for Zone2 Output123
Setting the Zone2 Limit Value of the Volume123
Setting the Zone2 Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on124
Adjusting the Time Deviation in Relation to the Main Zone124
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for Zone2 Output124
Setting the Use of Compressed Music Enhancer for Zone2 Output125
Adjusting the Tone for Zone2 Output125
Setting the Use of Extra Bass for Zone2 Output125
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Zone2 Output125
Renaming the Zone Name126
Setting the Use of Switching to the Party Mode on Zone2126
Configuring the System Settings127
Checking the System Information on the Unit127
Setting the On-Screen Menu Language127
Combining Audio of Another Input Source with Video of the Current Input Source128
Setting Input Sources to be Skipped When Operating the INPUT Key129
Automatically Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display130
Manually Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display130
Setting the Use of Auto Play Function131
Setting Sound Programs to Skip When Operating the PROGRAM Key131
Setting the Function for the PROGRAM Key on the Remote Control131
Setting the Unit's Functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE Keys of the Remote Control132
Adjusting the Brightness of the Front Display132
Setting the Scale of the Volume Display132
Setting the Use of Short Messages on the TV132
Setting the Image to be Used as Wallpaper on the TV132
Specifying the Condition for the TRIGGER out Jack to Function133
Specifying the Output Level of the Electronic Signal Transmitted with each Input133
Switching the Output Level for Electronic Signal Transmission Manually133
Specifying the Zone with Which the TRIGGER out Jack Functions Are Synchronized133
Setting the Amount of Time for the Auto-Standby Function134
Setting the Use of the Eco Mode134
Preventing Accidental Changes to the Settings134
Updating the Firmware Via the Network135
Configuring the Advanced Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)136
Basic Operation of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu136
ADVANCED SETUP Menu Items136
Changing the Speaker Impedance Setting (SP IMP.)137
Selecting the Remote Control ID (REMOTE ID)137
Changing the FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)137
Switching the Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)137
Removing the Limitation on HDMI Video Output (MON.CHK)138
Selecting the HDMI 4K Signal Format (4K MODE)138
Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)139
Backuping and Restoring All the Settings (BKUP/RSTR)139
Restoring the Default Settings (INIT)140
Updating the Firmware (UPDATE)140
Checking the Firmware Version (VERSION)140
Troubleshooting141
When any Problem Appears141
If Trouble Occurs, First Check the Following141
Power, System, or Remote Control Trouble141
Audio Trouble143
Video Trouble146
FM/AM Radio Trouble147
USB Trouble147
Network Trouble148
Bluetooth® Trouble150
Error Indications on the Front Display151
Appendix153
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network153
Firmware Updates153
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network154
Using Wireless Surround Speakers (Musiccast Surround Function)155
Connecting to a Network Wirelessly157
Selecting a Wireless Network Connection Method157
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button158
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using an Ios Device158
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Selecting from the List of Available Access Points160
Setting up a Wireless Connection Manually161
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Using the WPS PIN Code163
Input/Output Jacks and Cables164
Video/Audio Jacks164
Video Jacks164
Audio Jacks165
Using Presence Speakers166
Presence Speaker Layout166
Installing the Presence Speakers in Front Height Position166
Installing the Presence Speakers in Overhead Position166
Using Dolby Enabled Speakers as the Presence Speakers167
Glossary168
Glossary of Audio Information168
Glossary of HDMI and Video Information169
Glossary of Network Information170
Glossary of Yamaha Technologies170
Supported Devices and File Formats171
Supported Bluetooth® Devices171
Supported USB Devices171
Supported Airplay Devices171
Supported File Formats172
Video Signal Flow172
Video Conversion Table173
Additional Information on HDMI174
HDMI Control and Synchronized Operations174
Audio Return Channel (ARC)175
HDMI Signal Compatibility176
Trademarks177
Specifications178
Default Settings183
Default Settings of the Option Menu183
Default Settings of the Setup Menu183
Default Settings of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu185

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	RX-V685BL
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

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