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... touch (SCENE 44 Configuring scene assignments 44 Selecting the sound mode 45 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D 46 Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA 46 Enjoying unprocessed playback 49 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct 50 Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer 50 Listening to FM/AM radio...
... touch (SCENE 44 Configuring scene assignments 44 Selecting the sound mode 45 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D 46 Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA 46 Enjoying unprocessed playback 49 Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct 50 Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer 50 Listening to FM/AM radio...
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...CONFIGURATIONS 78 Configuring input sources (Input menu 78 Input menu items 78 Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu 80 Scene menu items 81 Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (Sound Program menu 82 Sound Program menu items 83 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 85 Setup menu items 86 Speaker (Manual Setup 88... Sound 91 Video 92 HDMI 93 Network 95 Multi Zone 96 Function 97 ECO 99 Language 100 Viewing information about the unit (Information menu 100...
...CONFIGURATIONS 78 Configuring input sources (Input menu 78 Input menu items 78 Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu 80 Scene menu items 81 Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (Sound Program menu 82 Sound Program menu items 83 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 85 Setup menu items 86 Speaker (Manual Setup 88... Sound 91 Video 92 HDMI 93 Network 95 Multi Zone 96 Function 97 ECO 99 Language 100 Viewing information about the unit (Information menu 100...
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... with the unit En 6 p.63 . p.124 FEATURES ➤ What you to enjoy your room (YPAO) • Reproducing stereo or multichannel . p.66 . p.44 Supports 2- p.46 sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP) • Enjoying compressed music with one touch (SCENE) . to suit your favorite acoustic spaces...
... with the unit En 6 p.63 . p.124 FEATURES ➤ What you to enjoy your room (YPAO) • Reproducing stereo or multichannel . p.66 . p.44 Supports 2- p.46 sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP) • Enjoying compressed music with one touch (SCENE) . to suit your favorite acoustic spaces...
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...the unit's firmware (p.104). For details, see the following pages. • Input settings (p.78) • SCENE settings (p.81) • Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.83) • Various function settings (p.86) • Information view (such as an output destination. Even when ... Presence Speaker (VPS) function produces 3D surround sound. ❑ Listening to customize the unit. Use "Audio Output" in surround sound with a TV screen You can do with a built-in your external device (p.27). Visit the Yamaha website for smartphone/tablet "AV CONTROLLER", you ...
...the unit's firmware (p.104). For details, see the following pages. • Input settings (p.78) • SCENE settings (p.81) • Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.83) • Various function settings (p.86) • Information view (such as an output destination. Even when ... Presence Speaker (VPS) function produces 3D surround sound. ❑ Listening to customize the unit. Use "Audio Output" in surround sound with a TV screen You can do with a built-in your external device (p.27). Visit the Yamaha website for smartphone/tablet "AV CONTROLLER", you ...
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...8226; To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door. I STRAIGHT key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.49). H PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.45). J VIDEO AUX (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.30),...radio stations as preset stations (p.52). 7 PRESET keys Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.52). D SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. B PURE DIRECT key Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.50). I JK L M 8 FM and AM keys...
...8226; To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door. I STRAIGHT key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.49). H PROGRAM keys Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.45). J VIDEO AUX (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.30),...radio stations as preset stations (p.52). 7 PRESET keys Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.52). D SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. B PURE DIRECT key Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.50). I JK L M 8 FM and AM keys...
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... enabled (p.72). 9 MUTE Blinks when audio is muted. 0 Volume indicator Indicates the current volume. B Information display Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). MUTE PL SW PR L CR SL SR SBL SB SBR A C 1 HDMI Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.46) is receiving a stereo FM radio signal...
... enabled (p.72). 9 MUTE Blinks when audio is muted. 0 Volume indicator Indicates the current volume. B Information display Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). MUTE PL SW PR L CR SL SR SBL SB SBR A C 1 HDMI Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.46) is receiving a stereo FM radio signal...
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... a selected item. A Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is in standby mode (p.44). 6 PROGRAM keys Select a sound program (p.45). 7 External device operation keys Select menus for playback. External device operation keys Let you play back and perform other operations for each... and volume, and perform other than "TUNER" is controlled by the remote control (p.72). 5 SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with the remote control, register a remote control code for external devices when an input source other TV operations (p.105...
... a selected item. A Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is in standby mode (p.44). 6 PROGRAM keys Select a sound program (p.45). 7 External device operation keys Select menus for playback. External device operation keys Let you play back and perform other operations for each... and volume, and perform other than "TUNER" is controlled by the remote control (p.72). 5 SCENE keys Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with the remote control, register a remote control code for external devices when an input source other TV operations (p.105...
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... back speakers are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. 9 Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces the bass parts of channels) 7.1+2 7.1 7.1 6.1 5.1 Front 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.1 ● ●●●● ● ... 10 1 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for 8-ohm speakers. In combination with built-in your room. To create a natural 3-dimensional sound field, use them as the front speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit's speaker impedance to the unit. Speaker system (the...
... back speakers are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. 9 Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces the bass parts of channels) 7.1+2 7.1 7.1 6.1 5.1 Front 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.1 ● ●●●● ● ... 10 1 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for 8-ohm speakers. In combination with built-in your room. To create a natural 3-dimensional sound field, use them as the front speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit's speaker impedance to the unit. Speaker system (the...
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...creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers. 6.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 8 5 This speaker system ...uses the front presence speakers to enjoy extended surround sounds using surround back speakers) 1 2 9 3 4 6 5 7 • The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the ...
...creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers. 6.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 8 5 This speaker system ...uses the front presence speakers to enjoy extended surround sounds using surround back speakers) 1 2 9 3 4 6 5 7 • The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the ...
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... 4 5 4.1-channel system 1 9 4 2 5 This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents. 2.1-channel system Front 5.1-channel system Q 1 2 W 9 3 1 9 2 This speaker system uses the front presence... speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP). • Add the center speaker...
... 4 5 4.1-channel system 1 9 4 2 5 This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents. 2.1-channel system Front 5.1-channel system Q 1 2 W 9 3 1 9 2 This speaker system uses the front presence... speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP). • Add the center speaker...
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... signals. Use a digital optical cable. Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. HDMI cable ■ Video jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance ... When connecting an HDMI-compatible playback device to enjoy 3D or 4K videos. ❑ HDMI/MHL jack Transmits digital video and digital sound. Use a component video cable with the HDMI logo. Stereo pin cable • The VIDEO AUX jack on the front panel of...
... signals. Use a digital optical cable. Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. HDMI cable ■ Video jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance ... When connecting an HDMI-compatible playback device to enjoy 3D or 4K videos. ❑ HDMI/MHL jack Transmits digital video and digital sound. Use a component video cable with the HDMI logo. Stereo pin cable • The VIDEO AUX jack on the front panel of...
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... FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND RS-232C EXTRA SP ZONE2/F.PRESENCE SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP SINGLE AC IN 12345 1 FRONT jacks Output front channel sounds. 2 SURROUND jacks Output surround channel sounds. 3 SUR. The unit (rear) AV OUT jacks DC OUT 5V 0.5A NETWORK (NET) HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC V HDMI... connect video/audio recording devices to the PRE OUT jacks of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before connecting them . 5 CENTER jack Outputs center channel sounds. When using only one external amplifier for connecting recording devices. These jacks output analog ...
... FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND RS-232C EXTRA SP ZONE2/F.PRESENCE SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP SINGLE AC IN 12345 1 FRONT jacks Output front channel sounds. 2 SURROUND jacks Output surround channel sounds. 3 SUR. The unit (rear) AV OUT jacks DC OUT 5V 0.5A NETWORK (NET) HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC V HDMI... connect video/audio recording devices to the PRE OUT jacks of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before connecting them . 5 CENTER jack Outputs center channel sounds. When using only one external amplifier for connecting recording devices. These jacks output analog ...
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...the unit. - Use YPAO after connecting a TV and speakers to stabilize the microphone. You can use of the unit adopts the YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) technology that the test tones do not frighten small children. YPAO MIC jack YPAO MIC The unit (front) • Please note the following... DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from using YPAO. -
...the unit. - Use YPAO after connecting a TV and speakers to stabilize the microphone. You can use of the unit adopts the YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) technology that the test tones do not frighten small children. YPAO MIC jack YPAO MIC The unit (front) • Please note the following... DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from using YPAO. -
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... do not work, the remote control may be set to "No": "Measuring at the listening position you want others to enjoy surround sound. The speaker settings will have several listening positions or if you will be optimized to suit the area defined by those positions (multi measure... When "Multi Position" is set to operate external devices. See the following screen appears on the TV. • If you to enjoy surround sound in the room. Select this case, press RECEIVER and then use the cursor keys. Single measure Multi measure (5 listening positions) PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME ...
... do not work, the remote control may be set to "No": "Measuring at the listening position you want others to enjoy surround sound. The speaker settings will have several listening positions or if you will be optimized to suit the area defined by those positions (multi measure... When "Multi Position" is set to operate external devices. See the following screen appears on the TV. • If you to enjoy surround sound in the room. Select this case, press RECEIVER and then use the cursor keys. Single measure Multi measure (5 listening positions) PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME ...
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... Configuring scene assignments 1 Perform the following settings are selected. The input source and settings registered to select the assigned input source, sound program, Compressed Music Enhancer on the front display. VOL. PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the input source and favorite settings with just one...3 If you to start playback of an external device connected to a scene. • Select an input source (p.43) • Select a sound program (p.45) • Enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer (p.50) • Selecting an HDMI output jack (p.43) 2 Hold down the corresponding ...
... Configuring scene assignments 1 Perform the following settings are selected. The input source and settings registered to select the assigned input source, sound program, Compressed Music Enhancer on the front display. VOL. PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the input source and favorite settings with just one...3 If you to start playback of an external device connected to a scene. • Select an input source (p.43) • Select a sound program (p.45) • Enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer (p.50) • Selecting an HDMI output jack (p.43) 2 Hold down the corresponding ...
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...50). ❑ Enabling Compressed Music Enhancer • Press ENHANCER. c Use the cursor keys to select a sound program/surround decoder and press ENTER. • You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing PROGRAM. • You can change the settings of the surround programs and ...MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET ON SCREEN Cursor keys ENTER MOVIE MUSIC SUR.DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER PURE DIRECT Selecting the sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of higher than 96 kHz, the straight decode mode (p.49) is automatically selected. • You ...
...50). ❑ Enabling Compressed Music Enhancer • Press ENHANCER. c Use the cursor keys to select a sound program/surround decoder and press ENTER. • You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing PROGRAM. • You can change the settings of the surround programs and ...MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET ON SCREEN Cursor keys ENTER MOVIE MUSIC SUR.DECODE STRAIGHT ENHANCER PURE DIRECT Selecting the sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of higher than 96 kHz, the straight decode mode (p.49) is automatically selected. • You ...
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...order to experience the full effect of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to enjoy more effective stereoscopic sound field. However, even when no presence speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha's original virtual surround technology to reproduce ...up VOL. 3 Hall in Vienna PL SW PR L CR SL SR Sound program You can enjoy surround or sound field effects, like actual movie theaters or concert halls...
...order to experience the full effect of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to enjoy more effective stereoscopic sound field. However, even when no presence speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha's original virtual surround technology to reproduce ...up VOL. 3 Hall in Vienna PL SW PR L CR SL SR Sound program You can enjoy surround or sound field effects, like actual movie theaters or concert halls...
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...impinge on , various effects makes the player feel like they are right in combination with Compressed Music Enhancer for a more spatial sound field. This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as if you to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts and light entertainment ... as movies, TV programs, and games. ❑ MOVIE THEATER Standard Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure Drama Mono Movie This program creates a sound field that emphasizes the surround feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multichannel audio, such as car racing and fighting games. The...
...impinge on , various effects makes the player feel like they are right in combination with Compressed Music Enhancer for a more spatial sound field. This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as if you to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts and light entertainment ... as movies, TV programs, and games. ❑ MOVIE THEATER Standard Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure Drama Mono Movie This program creates a sound field that emphasizes the surround feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multichannel audio, such as car racing and fighting games. The...
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...Hall in Vienna Chamber This program simulates a Munich concert hall with a high ceiling, like an audience hall in Vienna. PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the sound mode En 48 This program creates a relatively wide space with approximately 2,500 seats that make you feel as if you play back multichannel sources, ...is selected. When you are sitting in the front row in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club once. This program creates a larger sound field and is at the center left of a small stage. You can seat 300 people to 2 channels. The listener's virtual seat is ideal ...
...Hall in Vienna Chamber This program simulates a Munich concert hall with a high ceiling, like an audience hall in Vienna. PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the sound mode En 48 This program creates a relatively wide space with approximately 2,500 seats that make you feel as if you play back multichannel sources, ...is selected. When you are sitting in the front row in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club once. This program creates a larger sound field and is at the center left of a small stage. You can seat 300 people to 2 channels. The listener's virtual seat is ideal ...
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...When the straight decode mode is enabled or disabled. Each time you press the key, the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit produces stereo sound from 2-channel sources. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ...ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET SUR.DECODE STRAIGHT Enjoying unprocessed playback You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. ■ Playing back in multichannel (surround decoder) The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel playback from the front speakers...
...When the straight decode mode is enabled or disabled. Each time you press the key, the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit produces stereo sound from 2-channel sources. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ...ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET SUR.DECODE STRAIGHT Enjoying unprocessed playback You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. ■ Playing back in multichannel (surround decoder) The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel playback from the front speakers...