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...indicators 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control 10 PREPARATIONS 11 General setup procedure 11 1 Placing speakers 12 2 Connecting speakers 16 5.1-channel system 16 7.1-channel system 16 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 17 Connecting Zone B speakers 17 Input/output jacks and cables 18 3 Connecting a TV... to a network 25 7 Connecting the power cable 26 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language 27 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO 28 Error messages 30 Warning messages 31 10 Connecting to a network wirelessly 32 Selecting the connection method...
...indicators 8 Rear panel 9 Remote control 10 PREPARATIONS 11 General setup procedure 11 1 Placing speakers 12 2 Connecting speakers 16 5.1-channel system 16 7.1-channel system 16 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 17 Connecting Zone B speakers 17 Input/output jacks and cables 18 3 Connecting a TV... to a network 25 7 Connecting the power cable 26 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language 27 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO 28 Error messages 30 Warning messages 31 10 Connecting to a network wirelessly 32 Selecting the connection method...
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... Internet radio stations (bookmarks 67 Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only 68 Connecting Zone B speakers 68 Operating the Zone B 69 Useful functions 70 Registering favorite items ...Option menu 72 Option menu items 72 CONFIGURATIONS 76 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 76 Setup menu items 77 Speaker 80 HDMI 84 Sound 86 ECO 89 Function 90 Network 92 Bluetooth...109 Glossary 110 Audio information 110 HDMI and video information 111 Network information 111 Yamaha technologies 112 Supported devices and file formats 112 Video signal flow 113 Information on ...
... Internet radio stations (bookmarks 67 Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only 68 Connecting Zone B speakers 68 Operating the Zone B 69 Useful functions 70 Registering favorite items ...Option menu 72 Option menu items 72 CONFIGURATIONS 76 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 76 Setup menu items 77 Speaker 80 HDMI 84 Sound 86 ECO 89 Function 90 Network 92 Bluetooth...109 Glossary 110 Audio information 110 HDMI and video information 111 Network information 111 Yamaha technologies 112 Supported devices and file formats 112 Video signal flow 113 Information on ...
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... the transmission of HDMI Control signals. ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.45) The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function and Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) function (RX-V579 only) allow you with illustrations. - Full of useful functions! ❑ Connecting various devices ...source devices connection 2) Setup support guide - Seamless control between AV receiver and source devices as well as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and assigning the power amp. Various setup assistance with cable connections between the Yamaha AV receiver and Blu...
... the transmission of HDMI Control signals. ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.45) The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function and Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) function (RX-V579 only) allow you with illustrations. - Full of useful functions! ❑ Connecting various devices ...source devices connection 2) Setup support guide - Seamless control between AV receiver and source devices as well as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and assigning the power amp. Various setup assistance with cable connections between the Yamaha AV receiver and Blu...
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... power cable (p.26) After all the preparations. This completes all the connections are using and place them in your room. 2 Connecting speakers (p.16) Connect the speakers to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.19) Connect a TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.21) Connect video ...a network wirelessly (p.32) Connect the unit to a network with the unit! En 11 PREPARATIONS General setup procedure 1 Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are complete, plug in the power cable. 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language (p.27)...
... power cable (p.26) After all the preparations. This completes all the connections are using and place them in your room. 2 Connecting speakers (p.16) Connect the speakers to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.19) Connect a TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.21) Connect video ...a network wirelessly (p.32) Connect the unit to a network with the unit! En 11 PREPARATIONS General setup procedure 1 Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are complete, plug in the power cable. 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language (p.27)...
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... subwoofers (with built-in front and set the unit's speaker impedance to 7.1-channel system, and RX-V479 supports 2- For details, see "Setting the speaker impedance" (p.15). • (Except for U.S.A. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.82) in the "Setup" menu to connect the front left /right channel...
... subwoofers (with built-in front and set the unit's speaker impedance to 7.1-channel system, and RX-V479 supports 2- For details, see "Setting the speaker impedance" (p.15). • (Except for U.S.A. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.82) in the "Setup" menu to connect the front left /right channel...
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... only) 1 2 9 3 9 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 6 7 30 cm (1 ft) or more 6.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 8 5 10° to 30° 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 5 10° to .... 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 1 2 4 9 3 5 • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.82) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). • You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side.
... only) 1 2 9 3 9 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 6 7 30 cm (1 ft) or more 6.1-channel system (RX-V579 only) 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 8 5 10° to 30° 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 5 10° to .... 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 1 2 4 9 3 5 • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.82) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). • You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side.
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...of the terminal. If the wires are not making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with built-in the "Setup" menu to "BI-AMP" after connecting the power cable to the negative and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. Refer to connect the...the end of the cable firmly together. a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable and twist the bare wires of the terminal. Connecting Zone B speakers (RX-V579 only) The Zone A/B function allows you are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to an...
...of the terminal. If the wires are not making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with built-in the "Setup" menu to "BI-AMP" after connecting the power cable to the negative and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. Refer to connect the...the end of the cable firmly together. a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable and twist the bare wires of the terminal. Connecting Zone B speakers (RX-V579 only) The Zone A/B function allows you are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to an...
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... provided in English only. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 5 ...Use the cursor keys to select "Language" and press ENTER. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 En 27 ...
... provided in English only. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 5 ...Use the cursor keys to select "Language" and press ENTER. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español Italiano 中文 En 27 ...
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.... Do not connect headphones. - VOLUME CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT 9 MIN MAX MIN MAX • (RX-V579 only) If you are using YPAO. - Do not stand between the speakers and the YPAO microphone during the measurement process (about 3 minutes). 1 Press z (receiver power) to...NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances...
.... Do not connect headphones. - VOLUME CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT 9 MIN MAX MIN MAX • (RX-V579 only) If you are using YPAO. - Do not stand between the speakers and the YPAO microphone during the measurement process (about 3 minutes). 1 Press z (receiver power) to...NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances...
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..." (p.30). The following screen appears on top of AV equipment). • A speaker with the front display), use the cursor keys to select "Start" and press SETUP. This completes optimization of speaker output level 4 Warning message (if available) • If any error message (such... as E-1) or warning message (such as on the TV when the measurement finishes. Auto Setup Start Exit SAVE Measurement Finished Result 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.0 dB The adjusted speaker settings are given (when operating with a problem is sensitive to heat, so should not...
..." (p.30). The following screen appears on top of AV equipment). • A speaker with the front display), use the cursor keys to select "Start" and press SETUP. This completes optimization of speaker output level 4 Warning message (if available) • If any error message (such... as E-1) or warning message (such as on the TV when the measurement finishes. Auto Setup Start Exit SAVE Measurement Finished Result 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.0 dB The adjusted speaker settings are given (when operating with a problem is sensitive to heat, so should not...
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...Setup Start Exit ERROR E-5:Noisy PROCEED 5% Error message TV screen CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED OUT ECO E-5:NOISY SLEEP MUTE VOL. c Disconnect the YPAO microphone from beginning: Select "RETRY" and press ENTER. Exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect the speaker. Surround back speakers... select the desired operation. Exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect the speakers. Connect the YPAO microphone to the SINGLE jack (L side). If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Error ...
...Setup Start Exit ERROR E-5:Noisy PROCEED 5% Error message TV screen CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED OUT ECO E-5:NOISY SLEEP MUTE VOL. c Disconnect the YPAO microphone from beginning: Select "RETRY" and press ENTER. Exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect the speaker. Surround back speakers... select the desired operation. Exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect the speakers. Connect the YPAO microphone to the SINGLE jack (L side). If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Error ...
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... press ENTER. 2 Use the cursor keys (e/r) to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Auto Setup Start Exit Measurement Finished Result 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.0 dB OK:ENTER W-1:Out of the subwoofer. If the speaker is connected correctly: Depending on -screen instructions. If the speaker is connected incorrectly: Turn off the unit, reconnect the...
... press ENTER. 2 Use the cursor keys (e/r) to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Auto Setup Start Exit Measurement Finished Result 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.0 dB OK:ENTER W-1:Out of the subwoofer. If the speaker is connected correctly: Depending on -screen instructions. If the speaker is connected incorrectly: Turn off the unit, reconnect the...
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...WAC) USB Cable FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP OPTION RETURN TOP MENU ENTER CCuurrssoorr kkeeyyss ENTER HOME DISPLAY POP-UP...device. (The following connection methods are available. iOS (example of which you select "Wireless (WAC)" as the AirPlay speaker in the Wi-Fi screen. iOS (example of English version) The name of the unit 2 Select the network (...B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM 8 Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to start setup The network currently selected When the sharing process finishes, the unit is...
...WAC) USB Cable FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP OPTION RETURN TOP MENU ENTER CCuurrssoorr kkeeyyss ENTER HOME DISPLAY POP-UP...device. (The following connection methods are available. iOS (example of which you select "Wireless (WAC)" as the AirPlay speaker in the Wi-Fi screen. iOS (example of English version) The name of the unit 2 Select the network (...B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM 8 Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to start setup The network currently selected When the sharing process finishes, the unit is...
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... SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM SETUP ENTER OPTION OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Selecting the sound ... of higher than 96 kHz, the straight decode mode (p.47) is automatically selected. • You can check which speakers are currently outputting sound by looking at the speaker indicators on a BLUETOOTH device or USB storage device with additional depth and breadth (p.48). • The sound mode ...
... SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM SETUP ENTER OPTION OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Selecting the sound ... of higher than 96 kHz, the straight decode mode (p.47) is automatically selected. • You can check which speakers are currently outputting sound by looking at the speaker indicators on a BLUETOOTH device or USB storage device with additional depth and breadth (p.48). • The sound mode ...
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..., set to a setting other than "Off". ■ Playing back 2-channel sources in the "Setup" menu. ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL • (RX-V579 only) To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are connected or when "Surround Back" in the "Setup" menu is set "Extended Surround" (p.73) in the "Option" menu to "None...
..., set to a setting other than "Off". ■ Playing back 2-channel sources in the "Setup" menu. ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL • (RX-V579 only) To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are connected or when "Surround Back" in the "Setup" menu is set "Extended Surround" (p.73) in the "Option" menu to "None...
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...B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM DIRECT BASS ENHANCER FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (...order to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality. 1 Press DIRECT. It allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the presence or absence of the subwoofer. 1 Press BASS. Each time you press the key, Compressed Music Enhancer is enabled or disabled....
...B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM DIRECT BASS ENHANCER FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU HOME DISPLAY POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (...order to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality. 1 Press DIRECT. It allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the presence or absence of the subwoofer. 1 Press BASS. Each time you press the key, Compressed Music Enhancer is enabled or disabled....
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...unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting "Network Standby" (p.93) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can adjust the unit's volume from remote speakers in advance. If the volume suddenly increases during playback, stop playback on the iTunes/iPod stops automatically.... • You can edit the network name (the unit's name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in "Network Name" (p.93) in the "Setup" menu. •...
...unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting "Network Standby" (p.93) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can adjust the unit's volume from remote speakers in advance. If the volume suddenly increases during playback, stop playback on the iTunes/iPod stops automatically.... • You can edit the network name (the unit's name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in "Network Name" (p.93) in the "Setup" menu. •...
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... is turned on both Zone A and Zone B. • By default, the volume for Zone B changes in conjunction with the volume for Zone B speakers, set "Power Amp Assign" (p.80) in the "Setup" menu to "Zone B" after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet. Doing so may damage the unit or the... can correct it in "ZoneB Trim" in another or come into contact with the unit's metal parts. En 68 Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only) The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the unit is applied to both zones when...
... is turned on both Zone A and Zone B. • By default, the volume for Zone B changes in conjunction with the volume for Zone B speakers, set "Power Amp Assign" (p.80) in the "Setup" menu to "Zone B" after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet. Doing so may damage the unit or the... can correct it in "ZoneB Trim" in another or come into contact with the unit's metal parts. En 68 Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V579 only) The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the unit is applied to both zones when...
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...items • Available items vary depending on the selected input source. • Text in the "Setup" menu. Item Input Select (Input) Tone Control (Tone Control) Program (PRG) Sur.Decode (... adjusted when the volume is adjusted. (RX-V579 only) Selects how to play back 5.1- Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer. Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. (RX-V579 only) Corrects volume differences between ...source with radio sounds. For details, refer to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are also available. Select the sound programs and stereo playback. Clear radio stations ...
...items • Available items vary depending on the selected input source. • Text in the "Setup" menu. Item Input Select (Input) Tone Control (Tone Control) Program (PRG) Sur.Decode (... adjusted when the volume is adjusted. (RX-V579 only) Selects how to play back 5.1- Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer. Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. (RX-V579 only) Corrects volume differences between ...source with radio sounds. For details, refer to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are also available. Select the sound programs and stereo playback. Clear radio stations ...
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...when your TV is available, the envelope icon (p) appears in the screen. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the cursor keys to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN. En 76 Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language Configuration Distance Level Equalizer Test Tone 3 Use the... cursor keys to the unit via HDMI. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language Configuration Distance Level Equalizer Test Tone • To return to select a menu and...
...when your TV is available, the envelope icon (p) appears in the screen. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the cursor keys to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN. En 76 Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language Configuration Distance Level Equalizer Test Tone 3 Use the... cursor keys to the unit via HDMI. Setup Speaker HDMI Sound ECO Function Network Bluetooth Language Configuration Distance Level Equalizer Test Tone • To return to select a menu and...