Name: Yamaha YHT-5950U
Brand: Yamaha
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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.

Table of Contents2
Before Using the Unit7
How to Use this Manual7
Checking the Accessories7
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
Connecting Front Speakers that Support Bi-Amp Connections23
Connecting a TV24
HDMI Connection with a TV24
VIDEO (Composite Video) Connection with a TV24
Connecting Playback Devices25
HDMI Connection with a Video Device such as a BD/DVD Player25
Connection Other than HDMI with a Playback Device25
Connecting to the Jack on the Front Panel26
Connecting the Radio Antennas27
Connecting the FM/AM Antennas (RX-V485)27
Connecting the DAB/FM Antenna (RX-D485)28
Preparing for Connecting to a Network29
Connecting a Network Cable (Wired Connection)29
Preparing Wireless Antennas (Wireless Connection)30
Plugging in the Power Cable30
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language31
Configuring the Necessary Speaker Settings32
Assigning Speaker Configuration32
Optimizing the Speaker Settings Automatically (YPAO)33
Error Messages from YPAO35
Warning Messages from YPAO36
Setting Musiccast37
What Is Musiccast37
Using Musiccast CONTROLLER37
Adding the Unit to the Musiccast Network37
Enjoying Sound38
Enjoying Sound Field Effects38
Select Your Favorite Sound Mode38
Enjoying 3D Sound Fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)38
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Optimized for the Type of Content39
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Without Surround Speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)39
Enjoying Surround Sound with 5 Speakers Placed in Front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)39
Enjoying Surround Sound with Headphones (SILENT CINEMA)39
Enjoying Unprocessed Playback40
Enjoying Original Sound (Straight Decode)40
Enjoying Multichannel Playback Without Sound Field Effects (Surround Decoder)40
Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)41
Enjoying Enhanced Bass Sound41
Enhancing the Bass (Extra Bass)41
Enjoying Enhanced Compressed Music42
Playing Back Digitally Compressed Formats with Enriched Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)42
Enjoying Music in Multiple Rooms43
Playing Back Music in Multiple Rooms43
Connecting Zone B Speakers43
Operating the Zone B44
Correcting Volume Difference between Zone a and Zone B45
Adjusting the Volume for Zone B Separately45
Playback46
Basic Playback Procedure46
Basic Procedure for Playing Back Video and Music46
Switching Information on the Front Display47
Item Names and Functions of the Playback Screen48
Item Names and Functions of the Browse Screen49
Listening to FM/AM Radio (RX-V485)50
Setting the Frequency Steps50
Selecting a Frequency for Reception51
Selecting a Preset Station52
Registering Radio Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)52
Registering a Radio Station Manually53
Clearing Preset Stations54
Displaying the Radio Data System Information54
Receiving Traffic Information Automatically55
Listening to DAB Radio (RX-D485)56
Preparing the DAB Tuning56
Selecting a DAB Radio Station for Reception57
Selecting a Preset DAB Radio Station57
Registering a DAB Radio Station as Presets58
Clearing Preset DAB Radio Stations59
Displaying the DAB Information59
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label60
Listening to FM Radio (RX-D485)61
Selecting a Frequency for FM Radio Reception61
Selecting a Preset FM Radio Station62
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)62
Registering an FM Radio Station Manually63
Clearing Preset FM Radio Stations64
Displaying the Radio Data System Information64
Playing Back Music Stored on a Bluetooth® Device65
Playback Bluetooth® Device Music on the Unit65
Enjoying Audio Using Bluetooth® Speakers/Headphones66
Playing Back Music with Airplay67
Playback of Itunes/Iphone Music Contents with Airplay67
Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device68
Playback of USB Storage Device Contents68
Playing Back Music Stored on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)69
Media Sharing Setup on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)69
Listening to Internet Radio71
Selecting an Internet Radio Station71
Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations71
Listening to Music Streaming Services72
Listening to a Streaming Service72
Useful Playback Functions73
SCENE Function73
Shortcut Function75
(Option Menu)77
Basic Operation of the Option Menu77
Option Menu Items78
Switching the Input Source79
Adjusting the Tone of the Audio Output79
Configuring Dsp/Surround79
Correcting Volume Differences During Playback82
Enabling Lipsync Adjustment82
Checking Information about the Video/Audio Signals83
Combining Audio of Another Input Source with Video of the Current Input Source83
Selecting a Video Source to be Output with the Selected Audio Source84
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for FM Radio Reception84
Setting Presets for Radio Stations85
Receiving Traffic Information Automatically86
Configuring the Shuffle Setting86
Configuring the Repeat Setting87
Enabling Volume Control Via Airplay87
Adding an Internet Radio Station to the "Favorites" Folder87
Removing an Internet Radio Station from the "Favorites" Folder87
Performing an Initial Scan for DAB Radio Reception88
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label88
Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)89
Basic Operation of the Setup Menu89
Setup Menu Items90
Configuring Playback Settings for Different Playback Sources Configuring the Speaker Settings93
Setting Your Speaker System93
Setting the Use of a Subwoofer93
Setting the Size of the Front Speakers94
Setting the Use of a Center Speaker and Its Size94
Setting the Use of Surround Speakers and Their Size95
Setting the Crossover Frequency of the Low-Frequency Components95
Setting the Phase of the Subwoofer96
Setting the Use of Extra Bass96
Setting the Use of Virtual CINEMA FRONT96
Setting the Distance between each Speaker and the Listening Position96
Adjusting the Volume of each Speaker97
Setting the Equalizer97
Outputting Test Tones98
Configuring the HDMI Settings99
Setting the Use of HDMI Control99
Setting the Output of HDMI Audio from the TV Speaker99
Setting the Use of HDMI Standby through99
Setting the Use of 4K Upscaling of the HDMI Video Signal99
Setting the Version of HDCP Used on the HDMI Input Jacks100
Setting the Audio Jack Used for TV Audio Input100
Linking the Standby Modes of the Unit and the TV100
Setting the Use of ARC100
Setting the Use of SCENE Link Playback101
Configuring the Sound Settings102
Setting the Broadening Effect of the Front Sound Field102
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Center Sound Field102
Adjusting the Difference in Level between the Front and Surround Sound Fields102
Adjusting the Center Localization (Broadening Effect) of the Front Sound Field102
Setting the Use of Monaural MIX103
Setting the Adjustment Method of the Lipsync Function103
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function103
Adjusting the Volume of Dialogue Sound103
Setting the Scale of the Volume Display104
Setting the Dynamic Range Adjustment Method104
Setting the Limit Value of the Volume104
Setting the Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on104
Adjusting the Volume for Zone B in Conjunction with the Volume for Zone a105
Configuring the Power Supply Settings106
Setting the Amount of Time for the Auto-Standby Function106
Setting the Use of the Eco Mode106
Configuring the Function Settings107
Automatically Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display107
Manually Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display107
Setting Input Sources to be Skipped When Operating the INPUT Key108
Adjusting the Brightness of the Front Display108
Preventing Accidental Changes to the Settings108
Setting the Unit's Functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE Keys of the Remote Control109
Configuring the Network Settings110
Checking the Network Information of the Unit110
Setting the Network Connection Method (Wired/Wireless)110
Setting the Network Parameters Automatically (DHCP)110
Setting the Network Parameters Manually111
Setting the MAC Address Filter111
Setting the Use of a Digital Media Controller112
Setting the Use of the Network Standby Function112
Setting the Network Name of the Unit113
Setting the Power Interlock from the Unit to Musiccast Compatible Devices113
Updating the Firmware Via the Network113
Configuring the Bluetooth® Settings114
Setting the Use of Bluetooth114
Terminating the Connection between a Bluetooth® Device and the Unit114
Setting the Use of the Bluetooth® Standby Function114
Setting the Use of Audio Transmission to a Bluetooth® Device115
Connecting the Unit to a Bluetooth® Device that Receives Transmitted Audio115
Configuring the Language Settings116
Setting the On-Screen Menu Language116
Configuring the Advanced Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)117
Basic Operation of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu117
ADVANCED SETUP Menu Items117
Changing the Speaker Impedance Setting (SP IMP.)118
Selecting the Remote Control ID (REMOTE ID)118
Changing the FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)118
Switching the Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)118
Selecting the HDMI 4K Signal Format (4K MODE)119
Backuping and Restoring All the Settings (BKUP/RSTR)119
Restoring the Default Settings (INIT)120
Updating the Firmware (UPDATE)120
Checking the Firmware Version (VERSION)120
When any Problem Appears121
If Trouble Occurs, First Check the Following121
Power, System, or Remote Control Trouble121
Audio Trouble123
Video Trouble126
FM/AM Radio Trouble (am Radio Feature Is Available Only on RX-V485)127
DAB Radio Trouble (RX-D485)127
USB Trouble128
Network Trouble129
Bluetooth® Trouble131
Error Indications on the Front Display132
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network134
Firmware Updates134
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network135
Using Wireless Surround Speakers (Musiccast Surround Function)136
Connecting to a Network Wirelessly138
Selecting a Wireless Network Connection Method138
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button139
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using an Ios Device139
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Selecting from the List of Available Access Points140
Setting up a Wireless Connection Manually141
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Using the WPS PIN Code142
Input/Output Jacks and Cables143
Video/Audio Jacks143
Video Jacks143
Audio Jacks143
Glossary144
Glossary of Audio Information144
Glossary of HDMI and Video Information145
Glossary of Network Information145
Glossary of Yamaha Technologies145
Supported Devices and File Formats146
Supported Bluetooth® Devices146
Supported USB Devices146
Supported Airplay Devices146
Supported File Formats147
Video Signal Flow147
Additional Information on HDMI148
HDMI Control and Synchronized Operations148
Audio Return Channel (ARC)149
HDMI Signal Compatibility150
Trademarks151
Specifications152
Default Settings157
Default Settings of the Option Menu157
Default Settings of the Setup Menu157
Default Settings of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu158

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	YHT-5950U
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English