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...sound field programs 26 Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders ..... 26 Sound field programs 28 FM/AM tuning 30 Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)..... 30 Registering and recalling a frequency (Preset tuning) ... 31 Clearing preset stations 32 Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone 34 Connecting the Yamaha... Setup menu 55 Setting the impedance of speakers 55 Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple Yamaha receivers 56 Initializing various settings for this unit 56 Using the HDMI Control function 57 APPENDIX Troubleshooting ...
...sound field programs 26 Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders ..... 26 Sound field programs 28 FM/AM tuning 30 Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)..... 30 Registering and recalling a frequency (Preset tuning) ... 31 Clearing preset stations 32 Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone 34 Connecting the Yamaha... Setup menu 55 Setting the impedance of speakers 55 Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple Yamaha receivers 56 Initializing various settings for this unit 56 Using the HDMI Control function 57 APPENDIX Troubleshooting ...
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INTRODUCTION Features and capabilities ■ Built-in high-quality, high-power 5-channel amplifier ■ 1-button input/sound field program switching (SCENE function 26 ■ Speaker connections for speaker acoustic parameters 22 - Speaker layout...10 - Subwoofer cable connection ...12 ■ Acoustic parameter adjustment... - Speaker channels and functions ...9 - Speaker distance settings ...43 - Setting for 2- Volume control for each speaker...43 - Speaker cable connection...10 - Speaker impedance configuration...10 - Sound quality control with the equalizer
INTRODUCTION Features and capabilities ■ Built-in high-quality, high-power 5-channel amplifier ■ 1-button input/sound field program switching (SCENE function 26 ■ Speaker connections for speaker acoustic parameters 22 - Speaker layout...10 - Subwoofer cable connection ...12 ■ Acoustic parameter adjustment... - Speaker channels and functions ...9 - Speaker distance settings ...43 - Setting for 2- Volume control for each speaker...43 - Speaker cable connection...10 - Speaker impedance configuration...10 - Sound quality control with the equalizer
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...J1 a INTRODUCTION g TUNING jj / ii Changes FM/AM tuner frequencies (☞p. 30). i PHONES jack For plugging headphones in order. Sound effects applied during playback can also be heard through the input sources in standby mode to cycle through the headphones. b INFO Changes the information...low-frequency output of speakers/headphones (☞p. 25). Press either the left or right key repeatedly to this unit between the sound field effect (sound field program) you have selected tuner input. o VIDEO AUX jacks For connecting video cameras, game consoles, and portable music ...
...J1 a INTRODUCTION g TUNING jj / ii Changes FM/AM tuner frequencies (☞p. 30). i PHONES jack For plugging headphones in order. Sound effects applied during playback can also be heard through the input sources in standby mode to cycle through the headphones. b INFO Changes the information...low-frequency output of speakers/headphones (☞p. 25). Press either the left or right key repeatedly to this unit between the sound field effect (sound field program) you have selected tuner input. o VIDEO AUX jacks For connecting video cameras, game consoles, and portable music ...
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...;p. 19). f AV1-5 jacks For connecting to external devices equipped with audio/video outputs so that are compatible with analog audio outputs to input sound into this unit to output video signal (☞p. 14). j AUDIO OUT jacks For outputting audio signals received when analog inputs such as YDS-12... output jacks The area around the audio/video output jacks is marked in amplifier (☞p. 12). Rear panel a DOCK jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the AV5 or AUDIO1-2 jacks are selected (☞p. 20). ab c d ANTENNA jacks For connecting AM and FM ...
...;p. 19). f AV1-5 jacks For connecting to external devices equipped with audio/video outputs so that are compatible with analog audio outputs to input sound into this unit to output video signal (☞p. 14). j AUDIO OUT jacks For outputting audio signals received when analog inputs such as YDS-12... output jacks The area around the audio/video output jacks is marked in amplifier (☞p. 12). Rear panel a DOCK jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the AV5 or AUDIO1-2 jacks are selected (☞p. 20). ab c d ANTENNA jacks For connecting AM and FM ...
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... function is activated (☞p. 8). d iPod CHARGE indicator Lights up when an iPod/iPhone is connected through input source → sound field program → surround decoder in order. h Cursor indicators Light up if corresponding cursors on menu items and settings. Front panel...a b c d ef g iPod CHARGE SLEEP STEREO TUNED VOL. g VOLUME indicator Displays the current volume level. Press fINFO repeatedly to cycle through an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the active input source. MUTE SW L CR SL SR h i h j J 1 : While selecting a tuner input, ...
... function is activated (☞p. 8). d iPod CHARGE indicator Lights up when an iPod/iPhone is connected through input source → sound field program → surround decoder in order. h Cursor indicators Light up if corresponding cursors on menu items and settings. Front panel...a b c d ef g iPod CHARGE SLEEP STEREO TUNED VOL. g VOLUME indicator Displays the current volume level. Press fINFO repeatedly to cycle through an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the active input source. MUTE SW L CR SL SR h i h j J 1 : While selecting a tuner input, ...
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d Input selector Select an input source on and off . J1 DOCK A Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to playback. FM/AM tuner e Tuner keys Operates the FM/AM tuner. These keys are ... off (☞p. 25). INTRODUCTION Part names and functions i SETUP Displays a detailed Setup menu for external component operations (☞p. 52, p. 56). Changes tuning frequencies. g Sound selection keys Switch between on the front panel display (the name of time has elapsed (sleep timer). r VOLUME +/- Press this key when this key repeatedly...
d Input selector Select an input source on and off . J1 DOCK A Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to playback. FM/AM tuner e Tuner keys Operates the FM/AM tuner. These keys are ... off (☞p. 25). INTRODUCTION Part names and functions i SETUP Displays a detailed Setup menu for external component operations (☞p. 52, p. 56). Changes tuning frequencies. g Sound selection keys Switch between on the front panel display (the name of time has elapsed (sleep timer). r VOLUME +/- Press this key when this key repeatedly...
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...speaker layout: Place these speakers at an equal distance from the wall. CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers This unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you with ideal speaker positioning and connections in the front of a real movie theater or concert hall. Surround ...speakers at a height of the screen from the bottom. ■ Center speaker The center speaker is used for the front channel sounds (stereo sound) and effect sounds. ■ Surround left and right speakers facing slightly inward to you the impact of the room. When using a projector screen...
...speaker layout: Place these speakers at an equal distance from the wall. CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers This unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you with ideal speaker positioning and connections in the front of a real movie theater or concert hall. Surround ...speakers at a height of the screen from the bottom. ■ Center speaker The center speaker is used for the front channel sounds (stereo sound) and effect sounds. ■ Surround left and right speakers facing slightly inward to you the impact of the room. When using a projector screen...
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... cables, connecting the red plug to the red R jack, and the white plug to connect. ■ Audio/Video jacks HDMI jacks Digital video and digital sound are transmitted through a single jack. Connecting external devices CONNECTIONS Cable plugs and jacks The main unit is separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB...
... cables, connecting the red plug to the red R jack, and the white plug to connect. ■ Audio/Video jacks HDMI jacks Digital video and digital sound are transmitted through a single jack. Connecting external devices CONNECTIONS Cable plugs and jacks The main unit is separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB...
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... the AV2 or AV3 with Audio Return Channel function" (☞p. 59). ■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video pin cable to enjoy the TV sound. If the TV supports optical digital audio output, we recommend that supports HDMI Control functions (Ex. En 15 Connect to AV4 with a stereo pin cable...the AV1 or AV4 with a digital audio pin cable. When using a TV that supports the HDMI Control functions When using other TVs To transmit sound from the TV to the unit are enabled on TV, connect the TV's audio output to the receiver's AV4 jack. Depending on the connection on...
... the AV2 or AV3 with Audio Return Channel function" (☞p. 59). ■ Connecting a video monitor Connect the video pin cable to enjoy the TV sound. If the TV supports optical digital audio output, we recommend that supports HDMI Control functions (Ex. En 15 Connect to AV4 with a stereo pin cable...the AV1 or AV4 with a digital audio pin cable. When using a TV that supports the HDMI Control functions When using other TVs To transmit sound from the TV to the unit are enabled on TV, connect the TV's audio output to the receiver's AV4 jack. Depending on the connection on...
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... audio signals cannot be transmitted from the PORTABLE jack is transmitted. Select the V-AUX input to both the PORTABLE jack and the AUDIO jacks, the sound output from these connected devices. Video / Audio input VIDEO V AUDIO L R ARC DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO PR HDMI OUT PR (BD/DVD) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 PB...
... audio signals cannot be transmitted from the PORTABLE jack is transmitted. Select the V-AUX input to both the PORTABLE jack and the AUDIO jacks, the sound output from these connected devices. Video / Audio input VIDEO V AUDIO L R ARC DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO PR HDMI OUT PR (BD/DVD) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 PB...
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... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT MUTE 0 10 TV TV VOL TV CH ENT Setting up speaker parameters When you to configure sound volumes while listening to allow you have finished connecting your settings are not necessary with the following steps to designate a specific speaker i (or subwoofer...) for low-frequency sound. Carry out the following speaker configuration: - STEP 1: Display the setting menu 1 Switch this unit on. 2 Press iSETUP on this ...
... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT MUTE 0 10 TV TV VOL TV CH ENT Setting up speaker parameters When you to configure sound volumes while listening to allow you have finished connecting your settings are not necessary with the following steps to designate a specific speaker i (or subwoofer...) for low-frequency sound. Carry out the following speaker configuration: - STEP 1: Display the setting menu 1 Switch this unit on. 2 Press iSETUP on this ...
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... (0.30 m to your liking. • Use the following as a guide when setting speaker sizes. Yes/None Front Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the surround speakers. Check how the effects sound and then configure them to 24.0 m) Sur. NRM/REV Extra Bass Selects whether to "Small," low-frequency components of the...
... (0.30 m to your liking. • Use the following as a guide when setting speaker sizes. Yes/None Front Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the surround speakers. Check how the effects sound and then configure them to 24.0 m) Sur. NRM/REV Extra Bass Selects whether to "Small," low-frequency components of the...
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...™/iPhone™" (☞p. 34) • "Playing back tunes from the front left and right speakers to select "Treble" or "Bass." Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control) You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of... sounds output from Bluetooth™ components" (☞p. 36) 4 Press rVOLUME +/- Adjustable range -10.0 dB to +10.0 dB Adjustment increments 2.0 dB The display returns to mute the ...
...™/iPhone™" (☞p. 34) • "Playing back tunes from the front left and right speakers to select "Treble" or "Bass." Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control) You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of... sounds output from Bluetooth™ components" (☞p. 36) 4 Press rVOLUME +/- Adjustable range -10.0 dB to +10.0 dB Adjustment increments 2.0 dB The display returns to mute the ...
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...panel display to check what speakers are stored for different uses, such as the initial factory settings. Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders This unit offers sound field settings (sound field programs) in the same category. When changing "SCENE," you are provided as d playing movies or ...DVD SETUP SCENE TV CD RADIO OPTION ENTER VOLUME RETURN DISPLAY TOP MENU REC POP-UP MENU MUTE Changing input settings with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. SET Complete SW L CR SL SR Release the key when "SET Complete" is higher than relying...
...panel display to check what speakers are stored for different uses, such as the initial factory settings. Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders This unit offers sound field settings (sound field programs) in the same category. When changing "SCENE," you are provided as d playing movies or ...DVD SETUP SCENE TV CD RADIO OPTION ENTER VOLUME RETURN DISPLAY TOP MENU REC POP-UP MENU MUTE Changing input settings with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. SET Complete SW L CR SL SR Release the key when "SET Complete" is higher than relying...
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...DSP mode is not available in straight decoding mode. 2-channel sources such as follows in the following conditions: • When a "2ch Stereo" sound field program is selected. • When straight decoding mode is selected. MUSIC VOL. STEREO VOL. 2ch Stereo SW L R 2 To deactivate stereo... playback, press any surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP mode). J1 ■ Enjoying sound field programs with headphones Even when headphones are unavailable. Multi-channel playback sources such as follows for the playback of the front ...
...DSP mode is not available in straight decoding mode. 2-channel sources such as follows in the following conditions: • When a "2ch Stereo" sound field program is selected. • When straight decoding mode is selected. MUSIC VOL. STEREO VOL. 2ch Stereo SW L R 2 To deactivate stereo... playback, press any surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP mode). J1 ■ Enjoying sound field programs with headphones Even when headphones are unavailable. Multi-channel playback sources such as follows for the playback of the front ...
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..., beautiful reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere. This is surrounded by beautiful reverberations from serious dramas to large, impressive sounds. This is suitable for European concert halls. It has been designed with approximately 2500 seats in Munich, using stylish wood for...reverberation to the original audio to offer the listeners a feeling of cinematographically created virtual spaces reproduced with enriched live sound field features powerful sound as movies, TV programs, and games. The reproduced depth is at the center while the atmosphere of the...
..., beautiful reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere. This is surrounded by beautiful reverberations from serious dramas to large, impressive sounds. This is suitable for European concert halls. It has been designed with approximately 2500 seats in Munich, using stylish wood for...reverberation to the original audio to offer the listeners a feeling of cinematographically created virtual spaces reproduced with enriched live sound field features powerful sound as movies, TV programs, and games. The reproduced depth is at the center while the atmosphere of the...
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... program to mix down multi-channel sources to compressed audio, such as MP3. Use this program to 2 channels, and then outputs the sound from all speakers. When you play back compression artifacts in up to compression audio. Straight Enhancer 5ch Enhancer Use this unit down-mixes the... source to output sound from the front left and right speakers. You can playback 2-channel sound sources in 5-channel stereo. ■ Category: SUR.DEC (Surround decode mode) Select this program to 2 ...
... program to mix down multi-channel sources to compressed audio, such as MP3. Use this program to 2 channels, and then outputs the sound from all speakers. When you play back compression artifacts in up to compression audio. Straight Enhancer 5ch Enhancer Use this unit down-mixes the... source to output sound from the front left and right speakers. You can playback 2-channel sound sources in 5-channel stereo. ■ Category: SUR.DEC (Surround decode mode) Select this program to 2 ...
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...Switches to different fields. Pressing repeatedly skips one song backwards with this unit, you can check song information on the YDS-12. Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock j Use the dedicated cable to connect the dock to this unit. k f Searches forwards while held down . Skips to...down to the DOCK (iPod) input. jCursor D / E J1 Returns to DOCK input and you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound. iPod connected SW L CR SL SR Controlling an iPod/iPhone After setting your iPod/iPhone in standby mode before ...
...Switches to different fields. Pressing repeatedly skips one song backwards with this unit, you can check song information on the YDS-12. Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock j Use the dedicated cable to connect the dock to this unit. k f Searches forwards while held down . Skips to...down to the DOCK (iPod) input. jCursor D / E J1 Returns to DOCK input and you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound. iPod connected SW L CR SL SR Controlling an iPod/iPhone After setting your iPod/iPhone in standby mode before ...
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... menu, the remote control keys may not function. SW L CR SL SR Ex: Sound Setup menu SETUP Setup menu items Setup menu Speaker Setup Config Level Distance Equalizer Test Tone Sound Setup Lipsync Adaptive DRC D.Range Max Volume Init.Volume HDMI Setup Control TVAudio ARC Audio ...the input source. If this unit using the Setup menu. Setup HDMI Setup DSP Parameter Memory Guard Manages settings for audio output. Manages settings for sound field programs. Protects settings against accidental alteration. 3 Use jCursor B / C to navigate the submenus to exit the Setup menu. LR Crossover SWFR...
... menu, the remote control keys may not function. SW L CR SL SR Ex: Sound Setup menu SETUP Setup menu items Setup menu Speaker Setup Config Level Distance Equalizer Test Tone Sound Setup Lipsync Adaptive DRC D.Range Max Volume Init.Volume HDMI Setup Control TVAudio ARC Audio ...the input source. If this unit using the Setup menu. Setup HDMI Setup DSP Parameter Memory Guard Manages settings for audio output. Manages settings for sound field programs. Protects settings against accidental alteration. 3 Use jCursor B / C to navigate the submenus to exit the Setup menu. LR Crossover SWFR...
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...the volume of each speaker based on manually set the frequency components of audio signals transmitted from other channels. Select the size (sound reproduction capacity) that you can only choose "Large." During playback, the subwoofer will produce front channel low-frequency components. SETUP... Setting various functions (Setup menu) Front Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the center speakers. The subwoofer will produce audio from the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel and bass audio...
...the volume of each speaker based on manually set the frequency components of audio signals transmitted from other channels. Select the size (sound reproduction capacity) that you can only choose "Large." During playback, the subwoofer will produce front channel low-frequency components. SETUP... Setting various functions (Setup menu) Front Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the center speakers. The subwoofer will produce audio from the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel and bass audio...