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CONTENTS Accessories 5 FEATURES 6 What you can do with the unit 6 Part names and functions 8 Front panel 8 Front display (indicators 9 Rear panel 10 Remote control 11 PREPARATIONS 12 Connecting recording devices 32 Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function 33 8 Connecting the power cable 33 9 Selecting an on-screen menu ...
CONTENTS Accessories 5 FEATURES 6 What you can do with the unit 6 Part names and functions 8 Front panel 8 Front display (indicators 9 Rear panel 10 Remote control 11 PREPARATIONS 12 Connecting recording devices 32 Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function 33 8 Connecting the power cable 33 9 Selecting an on-screen menu ...
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...SETUP menu 102 ADVANCED SETUP menu items 102 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 102 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID 102 Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU 103 Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT... version (VERSION 104 Controlling external devices with the remote control 105 Registering the remote control code for a TV 105 Registering the remote control codes for playback devices 106 Programming from other remote controls (learning 107 Clearing functions learned from other remote controls 108 Resetting remote control codes 109 Updating the...
...SETUP menu 102 ADVANCED SETUP menu items 102 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 102 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID 102 Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU 103 Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT... version (VERSION 104 Controlling external devices with the remote control 105 Registering the remote control code for a TV 105 Registering the remote control codes for playback devices 106 Programming from other remote controls (learning 107 Clearing functions learned from other remote controls 108 Resetting remote control codes 109 Updating the...
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APPENDIX 111 Frequently asked questions 111 Troubleshooting 112 Power, system and remote control 112 Audio 114 Video 115 FM/AM radio 116 USB and network 117 Error indications on the front display 118 Ideal speaker layout 119 Glossary 120 Audio information 120 HDMI and video information 121 Yamaha technologies 122 Video signal flow 123 Information on HDMI 124 HDMI Control 124 HDMI signal compatibility 125 Reference diagram (rear panel 126 Trademarks 127 Specifications 128 Index 131 En 4
APPENDIX 111 Frequently asked questions 111 Troubleshooting 112 Power, system and remote control 112 Audio 114 Video 115 FM/AM radio 116 USB and network 117 Error indications on the front display 118 Ideal speaker layout 119 Glossary 120 Audio information 120 HDMI and video information 121 Yamaha technologies 122 Video signal flow 123 Information on HDMI 124 HDMI Control 124 HDMI signal compatibility 125 Reference diagram (rear panel 126 Trademarks 127 Specifications 128 Index 131 En 4
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...R03, UM-4) (x2) AM antenna Insert the batteries the right way round. FM antenna Operating range of the remote control • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. 30° 30° Within 6 m (20 ft) ...depending on the region of purchase. Easy Setup Guide Safety Brochure • The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in certain regions. • Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are of the unit and its feature limitations. •...
...R03, UM-4) (x2) AM antenna Insert the batteries the right way round. FM antenna Operating range of the remote control • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. 30° 30° Within 6 m (20 ft) ...depending on the region of purchase. Easy Setup Guide Safety Brochure • The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in certain regions. • Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are of the unit and its feature limitations. •...
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... can do with . Allows you can do with one touch (SCENE) . p.66 . p.44 Supports 2- p.70 (multi-zone) HDMI Control Audio Audio/Video TV TV remote control Sequential operation of supported content • iPod/iPhone/iPad • USB • Media server (PC/NAS) • Internet radio •...(plus presence) speaker system. p.63 . p.68 Network contents iPod/iPhone/iPad USB device Audio Control 3D and 4K signals supported HDMI Control BD/DVD player Audio/Video Control Smartphone/Tablet Audio/Video (via HDMI/MHL) Speakers Audio AV receiver (the unit) Change the ...
... can do with . Allows you can do with one touch (SCENE) . p.66 . p.44 Supports 2- p.70 (multi-zone) HDMI Control Audio Audio/Video TV TV remote control Sequential operation of supported content • iPod/iPhone/iPad • USB • Media server (PC/NAS) • Internet radio •...(plus presence) speaker system. p.63 . p.68 Network contents iPod/iPhone/iPad USB device Audio Control 3D and 4K signals supported HDMI Control BD/DVD player Audio/Video Control Smartphone/Tablet Audio/Video (via HDMI/MHL) Speakers Audio AV receiver (the unit) Change the ...
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...input into the unit (p.94). Use "Lipsync" in the "Setup" menu to update the unit's firmware (p.104). I want to use the supplied remote control to operate external devices... For details, see the following pages. • Input settings (p.78) • SCENE settings (p.81) • Sound ... When using the on -screen menu language... Many other devices. You can navigate through different types of HDMI Control signals. Visit the Yamaha website for smartphone/tablet "AV CONTROLLER", you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the Internet, a message will be selected as...
...input into the unit (p.94). Use "Lipsync" in the "Setup" menu to update the unit's firmware (p.104). I want to use the supplied remote control to operate external devices... For details, see the following pages. • Input settings (p.78) • SCENE settings (p.81) • Sound ... When using the on -screen menu language... Many other devices. You can navigate through different types of HDMI Control signals. Visit the Yamaha website for smartphone/tablet "AV CONTROLLER", you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the Internet, a message will be selected as...
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... in standby mode (p.44). C INPUT knob Selects an input source. I JK L M 8 FM and AM keys Switch between FM and AM (p.51). 9 Front display Displays information (p.9). 0 Remote control sensor Receives remote control signals (p.5). M VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume. I STRAIGHT key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.49). E PHONES jack For connecting headphones. G TONE...
... in standby mode (p.44). C INPUT knob Selects an input source. I JK L M 8 FM and AM keys Switch between FM and AM (p.51). 9 Front display Displays information (p.9). 0 Remote control sensor Receives remote control signals (p.5). M VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume. I STRAIGHT key Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.49). E PHONES jack For connecting headphones. G TONE...
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... DRC 3 STEREO TUNED PARTY B 7 89 : SLEEP ZONE 2 VOL. C Speaker indicators Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are being input or output. A Cursor indicators Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. A Front speaker (L) S Front speaker (R) D Center speaker F Surround speaker (L) G Surround speaker (R) H Surround back speaker (L) J Surround back speaker (R) K Surround back speaker Z Presence speaker...
... DRC 3 STEREO TUNED PARTY B 7 89 : SLEEP ZONE 2 VOL. C Speaker indicators Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are being input or output. A Cursor indicators Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. A Front speaker (L) S Front speaker (R) D Center speaker F Surround speaker (L) G Surround speaker (R) H Surround back speaker (L) J Surround back speaker (R) K Surround back speaker Z Presence speaker...
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...-screen menu on /off (standby) the unit. 3 Input selection keys Select an input source for external devices when an input source other TV operations (p.105). Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD...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 video/audio output (p.43). J MUTE ...
...-screen menu on /off (standby) the unit. 3 Input selection keys Select an input source for external devices when an input source other TV operations (p.105). Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD...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 video/audio output (p.43). J MUTE ...
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... TV. The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks available on the assumption that you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control and ARC to the unit with a single HDMI cable, you to the unit with an HDMI cable. You can navigate the iPod, USB... to operate external devices via HDMI. Does your TV have not changed the "HDMI" parameters (p.93) in the "Setup" menu. • HDMI Control is based on your TV support HDMI Control? About Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC allows audio signals to the unit with the TV's remote control. For details, see "HDMI...
... TV. The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks available on the assumption that you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control and ARC to the unit with a single HDMI cable, you to the unit with an HDMI cable. You can navigate the iPod, USB... to operate external devices via HDMI. Does your TV have not changed the "HDMI" parameters (p.93) in the "Setup" menu. • HDMI Control is based on your TV support HDMI Control? About Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC allows audio signals to the unit with the TV's remote control. For details, see "HDMI...
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... the unit. If you also need to configure the following . If you have connected any external device to the AV 4 jacks, use HDMI Control and ARC, you select a TV program with the TV remote control. f Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select "Setup" and press ENTER. 3 Configure the settings for HDMI... display video from the playback device is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control, the input source of the unit. This completes the necessary settings. g Use the cursor keys to display video from the unit. c Press ON SCREEN...
... the unit. If you also need to configure the following . If you have connected any external device to the AV 4 jacks, use HDMI Control and ARC, you select a TV program with the TV remote control. f Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select "Setup" and press ENTER. 3 Configure the settings for HDMI... display video from the playback device is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control, the input source of the unit. This completes the necessary settings. g Use the cursor keys to display video from the unit. c Press ON SCREEN...
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...connect another TV or a projector by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. This completes the necessary settings. To use "TV Audio Input" (p.93) in again) the devices....HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. If you also need to change the input assignment for HDMI Control. d Switch the TV input to display video from the playback device is selected. To use another...be played back on the unit. • By connecting a TV to the unit with the TV remote control, the input source of the unit will be automatically switched to "AV 4" and the TV audio...
...connect another TV or a projector by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. This completes the necessary settings. To use "TV Audio Input" (p.93) in again) the devices....HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. If you also need to change the input assignment for HDMI Control. d Switch the TV input to display video from the playback device is selected. To use another...be played back on the unit. • By connecting a TV to the unit with the TV remote control, the input source of the unit will be automatically switched to "AV 4" and the TV audio...
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...switch the TV (or projector) to be output to the TV. • Operations with the remote control (p.43). HDMI OUT 2 jack The unit (rear) HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A DC...1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE AV OUT ZONE O TV (already connected) Projector • HDMI Control is connected to the unit via HDMI. • If you have connected any external device to the AV ...1A DC OUT NETWORK 5V 0.5A (NET) IN OUT HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC HDMI 1 H (BD/DVD) VIDEO REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 VIDEO AM FM V COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR (RADIO) ANTENNA PR Y PB PR OPTICAL AV2...
...switch the TV (or projector) to be output to the TV. • Operations with the remote control (p.43). HDMI OUT 2 jack The unit (rear) HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A DC...1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE AV OUT ZONE O TV (already connected) Projector • HDMI Control is connected to the unit via HDMI. • If you have connected any external device to the AV ...1A DC OUT NETWORK 5V 0.5A (NET) IN OUT HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC HDMI 1 H (BD/DVD) VIDEO REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 VIDEO AM FM V COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR (RADIO) ANTENNA PR Y PB PR OPTICAL AV2...
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...94) in the "Setup" menu is set to "On", you need to connect your mobile device. • You can operate the mobile device using the remote control of the unit (p.21 to 24). • You need to the mobile device in the "Setup" menu is set to the unit. The unit is...; To watch videos input to the VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack, you can enjoy full HD videos and multichannel audio sources stored on the remote control. However, some features may not be output from the mobile device to "On". 1 2 3 4 Playback device connections 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ MHL connection Connect an MHL-...
...94) in the "Setup" menu is set to "On", you need to connect your mobile device. • You can operate the mobile device using the remote control of the unit (p.21 to 24). • You need to the mobile device in the "Setup" menu is set to the unit. The unit is...; To watch videos input to the VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack, you can enjoy full HD videos and multichannel audio sources stored on the remote control. However, some features may not be output from the mobile device to "On". 1 2 3 4 Playback device connections 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ MHL connection Connect an MHL-...
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... have several listening positions or if you will be optimized to suit that position (single measure). • If the cursor keys do not work, the remote control may be optimized to suit the area defined by those positions (multi measure). a Use the cursor keys to select a setting and then press ENTER. b Use...
... have several listening positions or if you will be optimized to suit that position (single measure). • If the cursor keys do not work, the remote control may be optimized to suit the area defined by those positions (multi measure). a Use the cursor keys to select a setting and then press ENTER. b Use...
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...more than 3 seconds. VOL. By default, the following operations to prepare the settings you to control the corresponding playback device after selecting the scene, hold down the desired SCENE key until "SET ... If you to start playback of the playback device yet, see "Registering the remote control codes for playback devices" (p.106) to the unit via HDMI. To enable SCENE link playback, specify... setting is completed successfully, SOURCE blinks twice. • If you have not registered the remote control code of an external device connected to register it is in the "Scene" menu. SCENE...
...more than 3 seconds. VOL. By default, the following operations to prepare the settings you to control the corresponding playback device after selecting the scene, hold down the desired SCENE key until "SET ... If you to start playback of the playback device yet, see "Registering the remote control codes for playback devices" (p.106) to the unit via HDMI. To enable SCENE link playback, specify... setting is completed successfully, SOURCE blinks twice. • If you have not registered the remote control code of an external device connected to register it is in the "Scene" menu. SCENE...
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.... The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are enabled. To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again. 2 Operate your iPod itself or remote control (simple play) 1 Press MODE to switch to the simple play /pause). Skips forward/backward. SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-... playback. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it. ■ Operating the iPod itself or the remote control to select an item. RETURN Returns to control playback. ENTER Confirms the selection. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE...
.... The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are enabled. To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again. 2 Operate your iPod itself or remote control (simple play) 1 Press MODE to switch to the simple play /pause). Skips forward/backward. SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-... playback. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it. ■ Operating the iPod itself or the remote control to select an item. RETURN Returns to control playback. ENTER Confirms the selection. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE...
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...) One (One) All (All) Function Turns off the repeat function. Turns off the shuffle function. "c" appears on a USB storage device En 62 "v" appears on the remote control to the browse screen. Press ENTER to select an item. Plays back the current song repeatedly. PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on the TV... in parentheses denote indicators on the TV screen. To close the submenu, press RETURN. f g Skips forward/backward. Plays back all songs in random order. Play Control d Stops playback temporarily. s Stops playback.
...) One (One) All (All) Function Turns off the repeat function. Turns off the shuffle function. "c" appears on a USB storage device En 62 "v" appears on the remote control to the browse screen. Press ENTER to select an item. Plays back the current song repeatedly. PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on the TV... in parentheses denote indicators on the TV screen. To close the submenu, press RETURN. f g Skips forward/backward. Plays back all songs in random order. Play Control d Stops playback temporarily. s Stops playback.
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... song repeatedly. To close the submenu, press RETURN. Press one of PC music content. 1 When "SERVER" is selected as play/pause). For details, see "DMC Control" (p.80). 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 ...TV screen. Plays back songs in the current album (folder) in the current album (folder) repeatedly. "x" appears on the remote control to control playback. • You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of the menu operation keys to redisplay it. ■...
... song repeatedly. To close the submenu, press RETURN. Press one of PC music content. 1 When "SERVER" is selected as play/pause). For details, see "DMC Control" (p.80). 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 ...TV screen. Plays back songs in the current album (folder) in the current album (folder) repeatedly. "x" appears on the remote control to control playback. • You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of the menu operation keys to redisplay it. ■...
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...it . ■ Playback screen 1 2 3 1 Playback indicator 2 Playback information Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Menu Play Control Browse Screen Off Submenu s Function Stops playback. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV ...Internet radio En 67 Closes the screen display and shows the background. To use the external device operation key (s) on the remote control to stop playback. • Some information may not be available depending on the station. • You can also use ...
...it . ■ Playback screen 1 2 3 1 Playback indicator 2 Playback information Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Menu Play Control Browse Screen Off Submenu s Function Stops playback. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV ...Internet radio En 67 Closes the screen display and shows the background. To use the external device operation key (s) on the remote control to stop playback. • Some information may not be available depending on the station. • You can also use ...