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3 Connecting playback devices HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable. HDMI 1-4 jacks The unit (rear) )%.* )%$1 )%.*065 )%$1 "3$ #%%7% "6%*0 57 015*$""6%* $0"9*"- "7 7*%&0 "7 7*%&0 "7 7*%&0 '. Њ "/5&//" 3"%*0 ". .0/*503065 $0"9*"- 1)0/0 (/% "6%* 13&065 46#800'&3 HDMI '30/5 /&5803, /&5 HDMI OUT jack HDMI $&/5&3 HDMI 41&",&34 463306/% 4*/(-& Video device NOTE To watch video input to the HDMI 1-4 jacks, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the unit. For details, see the following: ▪ "HDMI connection with a TV" (p.26) Connection other than HDMI with a playback device n VIDEO (composite video) connection with a video device Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device. Output jacks on video device Video Audio Digital coaxial Composite video Analog stereo Digital optical Input jacks on the unit AV 1 (VIDEO + COAXIAL) AV 2-3 (VIDEO + AUDIO) You need to change the combination of video/audio input jacks (p.84). The unit (rear) AV 1-3 (VIDEO) jacks AV 1 VIDEO V )%.* )%$1 )%.*065 )%$1 "3$ #%%7% "6%*0 57 015*$""6%* $0"9*"- "7 7*%&0 "7 7*%&0 "7 7*%&0 '. Њ "/5&//" 3"%*0 ". .0/*503065 $0"9*"- 1)0/0 (/% "6%* 13&065 46#800'&3 COAXIAL '30/5 C L R Video output (composite video) VIDEO V /&5803, /&5 $&/5&3 463306/% C L R 41&",&34 Video device COAXIA4L*/(-& L R AV 1 (COAXIAL) jack or AV 2-3 (AUDIO) jacks Audio output (digital coaxial or analog stereo) NOTE ▪ If you connect a video device to the unit via composite video connection, you need to connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the unit. For details, see the following: - "VIDEO (composite video) connection with a TV" (p.26) ▪ If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. For details, see the following: - "Combining audio of another input source with video of the current input source" (p.84) 27 En

Section	Page
CONTENTS	2
BEFORE USING THE UNIT	7
How to use this manual	7
How to use this manual	7
Checking the accessories	7
Checking the accessories	7
Using the remote control	8
Insert the batteries in the remote control	8
Operating range of the remote control	8
FEATURES	9
What you can do with the unit	9
Supporting 2- to 7.1-channel speaker system	9
Automatically optimizing the speaker settings (YPAO)	9
Enjoying sound field effects with much presence	9
Wide variety of supported content via network	9
Playing back content of various devices	9
Useful functions	10
Additional Features	10
Useful applications	10
Application: “AV SETUP GUIDE”	10
Application: “AV CONTROLLER”	10
Application: \	10
Part names and functions	11
Part names and functions of the front panel	11
Part names and functions of the front display	13
Part names and functions of the rear panel	14
Part names and functions of the remote control	15
PREPARATIONS	16
Connecting speakers	16
Names and functions of speakers	16
Speaker systems and speakers to be connected	17
Speaker requirements	17
Setting the speaker impedance	18
Cable requirements	18
How to connect speakers	18
Connecting the speaker	18
Connecting the subwoofer	19
How to place speakers (speaker systems)	20
Using 5.1.2-channel system	20
Using 7.1-channel system	21
Using 5.1-channel system	22
Using 3.1.2-channel system	23
Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT	24
Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections	25
Connecting a TV	26
HDMI connection with a TV	26
VIDEO (composite video) connection with a TV	26
Connecting playback devices	27
HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player	27
Connection other than HDMI with a playback device	27
VIDEO (composite video) connection with a video device	27
AUDIO connection with an audio device such as a CD player	28
Connecting to the jack on the front panel	28
Connecting the radio antennas	29
Connecting the FM/AM antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	29
Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	30
Preparing for connecting to a network	31
Preparing for connecting to a network	31
Connecting a network cable (wired connection)	31
Preparing wireless antennas (wireless connection)	32
Plugging in the power cable	32
Plugging in the power cable	32
Selecting the on-screen menu language	33
Selecting the on-screen menu language	33
Configuring the necessary speaker settings	34
Assigning speaker configuration	34
Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)	35
Error messages from YPAO	37
Warning messages from YPAO	38
Setting MusicCast	39
What is MusicCast	39
Using MusicCast CONTROLLER	39
Adding the unit to the MusicCast network	39
ENJOYING SOUND	40
Enjoying sound field effects	40
Select your favorite sound mode	40
Enjoying 3D sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)	40
Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content	41
Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)	41
Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)	41
Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)	41
Enjoying unprocessed playback	42
Enjoying original sound (straight decode)	42
Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)	42
Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)	43
Enjoying enhanced bass sound	43
Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)	43
Enjoying enhanced compressed music	44
Playing back digitally compressed formats with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)	44
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™	44
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™	44
Enjoying music in multiple rooms	45
Playing back music in multiple rooms	45
Connecting Zone B speakers	45
Operating the Zone B	46
Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Zone B	47
Adjusting the volume for Zone B separately	47
PLAYBACK	48
Basic playback procedure	48
Basic procedure for playing back video and music	48
Switching information on the front display	49
Item names and functions of the playback screen	50
Item names and functions of the browse screen	51
Listening to FM/AM radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	52
Setting the frequency steps	52
Selecting a frequency for reception	53
Selecting a preset station	54
Registering FM radio stations automatically (Auto Preset)	54
Registering a radio station manually	55
Clearing preset stations	56
Listening to DAB radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	57
Preparing the DAB tuning	57
Selecting a DAB radio station for reception	58
Selecting a preset DAB radio station	58
Registering a DAB radio station as presets	59
Clearing preset DAB radio stations	60
Displaying the DAB information	60
Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label	61
Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label	61
DAB frequency information	61
Listening to FM radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	62
Selecting a frequency for FM radio reception	62
Selecting a preset FM radio station	63
Registering FM radio stations automatically (Auto Preset)	63
Registering an FM radio station manually	64
Clearing preset FM radio stations	65
Displaying the Radio Data System information	65
Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device	66
Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit	66
Enjoying audio using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones	67
Playing back music with AirPlay	68
Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents with AirPlay	68
Playing back music stored on a USB storage device	69
Playback of USB storage device contents	69
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)	70
Media sharing setup on media servers (PCs/NAS)	70
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)	70
Listening to Internet radio	72
Selecting an Internet radio station	72
Registering favorite Internet radio stations	72
Listening to music streaming services	73
Listening to a streaming service	73
Useful playback functions	74
SCENE function	74
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)	74
Selecting a registered scene	74
Registering a scene	75
Shortcut function	76
Registering a favorite content as shortcut	76
Recalling a registered content as shortcut	77
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)	78
Basic operation of the Option menu	78
Option menu items	79
Switching the input source	80
Adjusting the tone of the audio output	80
Configuring DSP/Surround	80
Selecting sound programs	80
Selecting the surround decoder used in the program	81
Adjusting the sound field effect level	82
Adjusting the dynamic range automatically	82
Setting Compressed Music Enhancer	83
Correcting volume differences during playback	83
Correcting volume differences between input sources	83
Adjusting the subwoofer volume	83
Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Zone B	83
Enabling Lipsync adjustment	83
Checking information about the video/audio signals	84
Combining audio of another input source with video of the current input source	84
Selecting a video source to be output with the selected audio source	85
Switching between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception	85
Setting presets for radio stations	86
Registering radio stations automatically	86
Clearing preset stations	86
Configuring the shuffle setting	87
Configuring the repeat setting	87
Enabling volume control via AirPlay	87
Adding an Internet radio station to the “Favorites” folder	88
Removing an Internet radio station from the “Favorites” folder	88
Performing an initial scan for DAB radio reception	88
Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label	89
CONFIGURATIONS	90
Configuring various functions (Setup menu)	90
Basic operation of the Setup menu	90
Setup menu items	91
Configuring the speaker settings	94
Setting your speaker system	94
Setting the use of a subwoofer	94
Setting the size of the front speakers	94
Setting the use of a center speaker and its size	95
Setting the use of surround speakers and their size	95
Setting the use of surround back speakers and their size	96
Setting the use of presence speakers and their size	96
Setting the layout of the presence speakers	97
Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components	97
Setting the phase of the subwoofer	97
Setting the use of Extra Bass	97
Setting the use of Virtual CINEMA FRONT	98
Setting the distance between each speaker and the listening position	98
Adjusting the volume of each speaker	98
Setting the equalizer	99
Outputting test tones	99
Configuring the HDMI settings	100
Setting the use of HDMI Control	100
Setting the output of HDMI audio from the TV speaker	100
Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through	100
Setting the use of 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal	100
Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks	101
Setting the audio jack used for TV audio input	101
Linking the standby modes of the unit and the TV	101
Setting the use of ARC	101
Setting the use of SCENE link playback	102
Configuring the sound settings	103
Setting the use of Center Spread	103
Adjusting the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field	103
Setting the use of Monaural Mix	103
Setting the adjustment method of the Lipsync function	103
Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function	104
Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound	104
Adjusting the volume of dialogue sound during DTS:X™ playback	104
Adjusting the perceived height of dialogue sound	105
Setting the scale of the volume display	105
Setting the dynamic range adjustment method	105
Setting the limit value of the volume	106
Setting the initial volume for when the unit is turned on	106
Adjusting the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A	106
Configuring the power supply settings	107
Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function	107
Setting the use of the eco mode	107
Configuring the function settings	108
Automatically changing the input source names displayed on the front display	108
Manually changing the input source names displayed on the front display	108
Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT knob	109
Adjusting the brightness of the front display	109
Preventing accidental changes to the settings	109
Setting the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control	110
Configuring the network settings	111
Checking the network information of the unit	111
Setting the network connection method (Wired/Wireless)	111
Setting the network parameters automatically (DHCP)	111
Setting the network parameters manually	112
Setting the MAC address filter	112
Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller	113
Setting the use of the Network Standby function	113
Setting the network name of the unit	114
Setting the power interlock from the unit to MusicCast compatible devices	114
Updating the firmware via the network	114
Configuring the Bluetooth® settings	115
Setting the use of Bluetooth®	115
Terminating the connection between a Bluetooth® device and the unit	115
Setting the use of the Bluetooth® Standby function	115
Setting the use of audio transmission to a Bluetooth® device	116
Connecting the unit to a Bluetooth® device that receives transmitted audio	116
Configuring the language settings	117
Setting the on-screen menu language	117
Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)	118
Basic operation of the ADVANCED SETUP menu	118
ADVANCED SETUP menu items	118
Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.)	119
Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)	119
Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU)	119
Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT)	119
Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE)	120
Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)	120
Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR)	121
Restoring the default settings (INIT)	122
Updating the firmware (UPDATE)	122
Checking the firmware version (VERSION)	122
TROUBLESHOOTING	123
When any problem appears	123
If trouble occurs, first check the following:	123
Power, system, or remote control trouble	123
The power does not turn on	123
The power does not turn on in synchronization with the TV	123
The power does not turn off	123
The power turns off (standby mode) immediately	124
The unit enters standby mode automatically	124
The unit is not reacting	124
The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control	124
Cannot select the desired input source even if INPUT knob is turned	125
The RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control do not operate	125
Audio trouble	125
No sound	125
The volume cannot be increased	125
No sound is coming from a specific speaker	126
No sound is coming from the surround back speaker	126
No sound is coming from the subwoofer	126
No sound from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI	127
No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used	127
Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio	127
Noise/hum is heard	127
The sound is distorted	127
Video trouble	128
No video	128
No video from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI	128
No image (contents required the HDCP 2.2/2.3 - compatible HDMI device) from the playback device	128
The menu of the unit is not displayed on the TV	128
FM/AM radio trouble (AM radio feature is not available for the U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	129
FM radio reception is weak or noisy	129
AM radio reception is weak or noisy	129
Radio stations cannot be selected automatically	129
AM radio stations cannot be registered as presets	129
DAB radio trouble (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)	130
No DAB radio reception	130
No DAB radio reception even after performing an initial scan	130
DAB radio reception is weak or noisy	130
DAB information is not available or is inaccurate	130
No DAB radio sound	130
USB trouble	131
The unit does not detect the USB device	131
Folders and files in the USB device cannot be viewed	131
The unit does not perform continuous playback on files of USB device	131
Network trouble	131
The network feature does not function	131
The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router (access point)	131
Wireless network is not found	131
The unit does not detect the media server (PC/NAS)	132
The files in the media server (PC/NAS) cannot be viewed or played back	132
The Internet radio cannot be played	132
The iPhone does not recognize the unit when using AirPlay	132
The application for mobile devices does not detect the unit	133
Firmware update via the network is failed	133
Bluetooth® trouble	133
A Bluetooth® connection cannot be established	133
No sound is produced, or the sound is interrupted during playback with Bluetooth® connection	134
Error indications on the front display	135
Error indications on the front display	135
APPENDIX	137
Updating the unit’s firmware via the network	137
Firmware updates	137
Updating the unit’s firmware via the network	138
Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)	139
Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)	139
Connecting to a network wirelessly	141
Selecting a wireless network connection method	141
Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button	142
Setting up a wireless connection using an iOS device	142
Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points	143
Setting up a wireless connection manually	144
Setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS PIN code	145
Input/output jacks and cables	146
Video/audio jacks	146
HDMI jacks	146
Video jacks	146
VIDEO jacks	146
Audio jacks	146
OPTICAL jack	146
COAXIAL jacks	146
AUDIO jacks	146
Using presence speakers	147
Presence speaker layout	147
Installing the presence speakers in Front Height position	147
Installing the presence speakers in Overhead position	147
Using Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers	148
Glossary	149
Glossary of audio information	149
Glossary of audio decoding format	149
Glossary of audio information other than audio decoding format	150
Glossary of HDMI and video information	150
Glossary of network information	151
Glossary of Yamaha technologies	151
Supported devices and file formats	152
Supported Bluetooth® devices	152
Supported USB devices	152
Supported AirPlay devices	152
Supported file formats	152
Video signal flow	153
Video signal flow	153
Additional information on HDMI	154
HDMI Control and synchronized operations	154
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	155
HDMI signal compatibility	156
Trademarks	157
Trademarks	157
Specifications	158
Specifications	158
Default settings	162
Default settings of the Option menu	162
Default settings of the Setup menu	162

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Connecting playback devices

HDMI connection with a video device such as a

BD/DVD player

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

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

GND

75 Ω

ANTENNA

(RADIO)

MONITOR OUT

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

(BD/DVD)

ARC

AV 3

AUDIO 1

AUDI0 2

AUDI0 3

AV 2

AV 1

PHONO

(TV)

HDMI

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

VIDEO

HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT jack

HDMI 1–4 jacks

Video device

NOTE

To watch video input to the HDMI 1–4 jacks, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the unit.

For details, see the following:

▪

“HDMI connection with a TV” (p.26)

Connection other than HDMI with a playback device

VIDEO (composite video) connection with a video

device

Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital

coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the

audio output jacks available on your video device.

Output jacks on video device

Input jacks on the unit

Video

Audio

Composite video

Digital coaxial

AV 1 (VIDEO + COAXIAL)

Analog stereo

AV 2–3 (VIDEO + AUDIO)

Digital optical

You need to change the combination

of video/audio input jacks (p.84).

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

GND

75 Ω

ANTENNA

(RADIO)

MONITOR OUT

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

(BD/DVD)

ARC

AV 3

AUDIO 1

AUDI0 2

AUDI0 3

AV 2

AV 1

PHONO

(TV)

HDMI

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COAXIAL

VIDEO

AV 1

The unit (rear)

AV 1 (COAXIAL) jack or AV 2–3

(AUDIO) jacks

AV 1–3 (VIDEO) jacks

Video output

(composite video)

Audio output

(digital coaxial or analog

stereo)

Video device

NOTE

▪

If you connect a video device to the unit via composite video connection, you need to connect your TV to

the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the unit. For details, see the following:

– “VIDEO (composite video) connection with a TV” (p.26)

▪

If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device,

change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. For details, see the following:

– “Combining audio of another input source with video of the current input source” (p.84)