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Yamaha YHT-5950U User Manual

Yamaha YHT-5950U
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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 YHT-5950U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels5.1
TypeAV Receiver
HDMI Inputs4
HDMI Outputs1
BluetoothYes
Wi-FiNo
4K Pass-ThroughYes
Audio Formats SupportedDolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
HDR CompatibleYes
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
Impedance6 Ohms
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB
USB PortYes

Summary

BEFORE USING THE UNIT

Using the remote control

Details on inserting batteries and operating range of the remote control.

FEATURES

Automatically optimizing the speaker settings (YPAO)

Describes the YPAO function for automatic speaker setup and room optimization.

Enjoying sound field effects with much presence

Details on using various sound programs and surround decoders for enhanced audio experiences.

Wide variety of supported content via network

Explains how to enjoy network content like AirPlay, media servers, and internet radio.

Useful functions

The SCENE function

Explains the SCENE function for one-touch input source and settings selection.

Part names and functions

Part names and functions of the front panel

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

Part names and functions of the rear panel

Part names and functions of the rear panel

Identifies and explains the input/output jacks and connectors on the unit's rear panel.

Part names and functions of the remote control

Part names and functions of the remote control

Identifies and explains the buttons and functions of the supplied remote control.

PREPARATIONS

Connecting speakers

Instructions on connecting speakers to the unit.

Speaker systems and speakers to be connected

Speaker requirements

Lists essential requirements for connecting speakers and subwoofers to the unit.

Setting the speaker impedance

Setting the speaker impedance

Explains how to set the speaker impedance for compatible models.

How to connect speakers

Provides step-by-step instructions on connecting speaker cables properly.

Connecting the subwoofer

Connecting the subwoofer

Instructions for connecting a subwoofer using an audio pin cable.

Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Explains a speaker layout for when rear speakers cannot be placed.

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

Guides on connecting front speakers for bi-amp functionality.

Connecting a TV

HDMI connection with a TV

Details connecting the unit to a TV via HDMI, including ARC functionality.

VIDEO (composite video) connection with a TV

Explains connecting a TV using composite video and digital optical cables.

Connecting playback devices

HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player

Instructions for connecting video devices via HDMI.

Connection other than HDMI with a playback device

Covers non-HDMI connections like composite video and audio.

AUDIO connection with an audio device such as a CD player

Guides on connecting audio devices like CD players using various audio jacks.

Connecting the radio antennas

Connecting the FM/AM antennas (RX-V485)

Instructions for connecting FM and AM antennas to the unit.

Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (RX-D485)

Details connecting the DAB/FM antenna for specific models.

Preparing for connecting to a network

Method using the MusicCast setting

Describes network setup via the MusicCast setting for wireless connections.

Connecting a network cable (wired connection)

Provides instructions for establishing a wired network connection.

Plugging in the power cable

Plugging in the power cable

Details on connecting the power cable and setting the voltage selector.

Configuring the necessary speaker settings

Assigning speaker configuration

Manual configuration of speaker settings before YPAO, for specific setups.

Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

Detailed procedure for using YPAO to automatically optimize speaker settings.

Error messages from YPAO

Error messages from YPAO

Lists YPAO error messages, their causes, and remedies for troubleshooting.

Warning messages from YPAO

Warning messages from YPAO

Lists YPAO warning messages, their causes, and remedies for troubleshooting.

Setting MusicCast

Adding the unit to the MusicCast network

Provides steps to add the unit to the MusicCast network and configure wireless settings.

ENJOYING SOUND

Enjoying sound field effects

Overview of enjoying various sound field effects and selecting sound modes.

Enjoying 3D sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)

Details on creating immersive 3D sound fields using CINEMA DSP technology.

Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content

Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content

Recommends sound programs based on content type for optimal listening.

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

Explains how Virtual CINEMA DSP creates surround effects without rear speakers.

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

Describes Virtual CINEMA FRONT for surround sound with front speakers.

Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)

Guides on enjoying surround sound effects through headphones.

Enjoying unprocessed playback

Enjoying original sound (straight decode)

How to enable straight decode for pure stereo or unprocessed multichannel sound.

Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)

Using the surround decoder for multichannel playback without DSP effects.

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)

Explains direct playback mode for high-fidelity sound quality with minimal circuitry.

Enjoying enhanced bass sound

Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)

How to enable Extra Bass for enhanced low-frequency response.

Enjoying enhanced compressed music

Playing back digitally compressed formats with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

Using Compressed Music Enhancer to improve sound quality of compressed audio.

Enjoying music in multiple rooms

Playing back music in multiple rooms

Explains the Zone A/B function for playing audio in different rooms simultaneously or separately.

Connecting Zone B speakers

Instructions on connecting speakers for Zone B audio output.

Operating the Zone B

Operating the Zone B

Step-by-step guide to select Zone B and play music from an input source.

Adjusting the volume for Zone B separately

Adjusting the volume for Zone B separately

Method to adjust Zone B volume independently using the remote control.

PLAYBACK

Basic playback procedure

Basic steps for playing back video and music from connected external devices.

Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-V485)

Setting the frequency steps

How to adjust FM/AM frequency step settings for different regions.

Selecting a frequency for reception

Selecting a frequency for reception

Guides on tuning into radio stations by manually specifying frequencies.

Selecting a preset station

Selecting a preset station

How to tune into a registered radio station using its preset number.

Registering radio stations automatically (Auto Preset)

Automates the registration of FM radio stations with strong signals.

Registering a radio station manually

Registering a radio station manually

Step-by-step process to manually register radio stations to preset numbers.

Listening to DAB radio (RX-D485)

Listening to FM radio (RX-D485)

Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device

Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit

Guides on playing music from Bluetooth devices like smartphones to the unit.

Playing back music with AirPlay

Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents with AirPlay

Instructions for playing iTunes/iPhone music wirelessly using AirPlay.

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device

Playback of USB storage device contents

How to connect and play music files from a USB storage device.

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)

How to access and play music files from shared media servers.

Listening to Internet radio

Listening to music streaming services

Listening to a streaming service

How to listen to streaming services using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.

Useful playback functions

SCENE function

Explains the SCENE function for one-touch input and settings selection.

Registering a scene

Registering a scene

Guides on changing default settings and registering custom scenes.

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)

Configuring DSP/Surround

Correcting volume differences during playback

Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Zone B

Adjusting volume differences between Zone A and Zone B.

Configuring the speaker settings

Configuring the HDMI settings

Setting the use of HDMI Control

Enables/disables HDMI Control for operating connected devices.

Configuring the sound settings

Configuring the power supply settings

Configuring the function settings

Configuring the network settings

Updating the firmware via the network

Updating the firmware via the network

Guides on updating the unit's firmware wirelessly.

Configuring the Bluetooth® settings

Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)

Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR)

Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR)

Backs up and restores all unit settings to/from a USB memory device.

Restoring the default settings (INIT)

Restoring the default settings (INIT)

Resets all unit settings to their factory defaults.

Updating the firmware (UPDATE)

Updating the firmware (UPDATE)

Instructions for updating the unit's firmware via USB or network.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When any problem appears

General troubleshooting steps to follow when issues arise.

Power, system, or remote control trouble

Troubleshoots issues related to power, system freezing, and remote control.

Audio trouble

No sound

Addresses issues of no audio output from the unit or connected devices.

No sound is coming from a specific speaker

No sound is coming from a specific speaker

Diagnoses and resolves no sound issues from individual speakers.

No sound is coming from the subwoofer

No sound is coming from the subwoofer

Troubleshoots no sound issues specifically from the subwoofer.

Video trouble

No video

Addresses issues of no video signal from the unit or playback device.

FM/AM radio trouble (AM radio feature is available only on RX-V485)

FM/AM radio trouble (AM radio feature is available only on RX-V485)

Troubleshoots weak/noisy FM/AM reception and station selection issues.

DAB radio trouble (RX-D485)

DAB radio trouble (RX-D485)

Troubleshoots DAB reception issues, including no reception and poor signal strength.

USB trouble

The unit does not detect the USB device

Troubleshoots USB device detection problems, including connection and file system.

Network trouble

The network feature does not function

Troubleshoots issues with network features, IP address, and IPv6 support.

The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router (access point)

Resolves problems connecting to the internet via wireless router.

The unit does not detect the media server (PC/NAS)

Addresses issues with the unit detecting media servers.

Bluetooth® trouble

A Bluetooth® connection cannot be established

Troubleshoots problems establishing Bluetooth connections.

Error indications on the front display

Error indications on the front display

Lists error messages displayed on the front panel and their remedies.

APPENDIX

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network

Detailed steps for performing a firmware update over the network.

Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)

Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)

Steps to set up wireless surround speakers using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.

Connecting to a network wirelessly

Additional information on HDMI

HDMI Control and synchronized operations

Explains how HDMI Control allows synchronized operation of connected devices.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Details ARC functionality for inputting TV audio to the unit via HDMI.

Specifications

Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the unit's inputs, outputs, and features.

Audio Section

Details audio specifications like rated output power, frequency response, and tone control.

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