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APPENDIX 124 Frequently asked questions 124 Troubleshooting 125 Power, system and remote control 125 Audio 126 Video 128 FM/AM radio 129 Bluetooth 130 USB and network 130 Error indications on the front display 132 Ideal speaker layout 133 Glossary 134 Audio information 134 HDMI and video information 135 Network information 135 Yamaha technologies 136 Supported devices and file formats 136 Video signal flow 138 Information on HDMI 139 HDMI Control 139 Audio Return Channel (ARC 140 HDMI signal compatibility 141 Trademarks 142 Specifications 143 Index 147 En 4
APPENDIX 124 Frequently asked questions 124 Troubleshooting 125 Power, system and remote control 125 Audio 126 Video 128 FM/AM radio 129 Bluetooth 130 USB and network 130 Error indications on the front display 132 Ideal speaker layout 133 Glossary 134 Audio information 134 HDMI and video information 135 Network information 135 Yamaha technologies 136 Supported devices and file formats 136 Video signal flow 138 Information on HDMI 139 HDMI Control 139 Audio Return Channel (ARC 140 HDMI signal compatibility 141 Trademarks 142 Specifications 143 Index 147 En 4
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... external device (p.28). Even when no surround back speakers are connected. In addition, the unit creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the TV speakers... Video and audio are... to connect to your room, you can place them in the front and enjoy multichannel surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.25) When using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.107). Use "UPDATE" ...
... external device (p.28). Even when no surround back speakers are connected. In addition, the unit creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the TV speakers... Video and audio are... to connect to your room, you can place them in the front and enjoy multichannel surround sound with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.25) When using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.107). Use "UPDATE" ...
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... outputting video/audio signals (p.25). En 12 A PHONO jacks (Except for outputting audio (p.83). (U.S.A. Rear panel (RX-V779) 12 3 4 5 TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (... from another room (p.84). 2 TRIGGER OUT jack For connecting to a device that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.25). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack. 4 ANTENNA jacks For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.31). ...
... outputting video/audio signals (p.25). En 12 A PHONO jacks (Except for outputting audio (p.83). (U.S.A. Rear panel (RX-V779) 12 3 4 5 TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (... from another room (p.84). 2 TRIGGER OUT jack For connecting to a device that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.25). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack. 4 ANTENNA jacks For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.31). ...
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...to a TV that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.25). C ZONE2 OUT jacks For connecting to prevent improper connections. When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT jack. 4 ANTENNA jacks For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.31). 5 HDMI...jacks For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.25). Rear panel (RX-V679) 12 3 4 5 TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A IN OUT REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y AV2 OPTICAL HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 ARC VIDEO PB PR AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI...
...to a TV that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.25). C ZONE2 OUT jacks For connecting to prevent improper connections. When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT jack. 4 ANTENNA jacks For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.31). 5 HDMI...jacks For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.25). Rear panel (RX-V679) 12 3 4 5 TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A IN OUT REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y AV2 OPTICAL HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 ARC VIDEO PB PR AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI...
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...) before using a cable less than 5.0 m (16.4 ft) long to prevent signal quality degradation. • The unit's HDMI jacks support the HDMI Control, Audio Return Channel (ARC), and 3D and 4K Ultra HD video transmission features. • Use high speed HDMI cables to enjoy 3D or 4K Ultra HD videos. ■ Video...
...) before using a cable less than 5.0 m (16.4 ft) long to prevent signal quality degradation. • The unit's HDMI jacks support the HDMI Control, Audio Return Channel (ARC), and 3D and 4K Ultra HD video transmission features. • Use high speed HDMI cables to enjoy 3D or 4K Ultra HD videos. ■ Video...
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...9632; HDMI connection Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. • (RX-V779 only) You can connect another TV or a projector by using ARC, connect a TV with an HDMI cable that video input to the unit can control the unit's power and volume ... unit with an HDMI cable, you can be output to the TV. • Operations with the TV's remote control. About Audio Return Channel (ARC) • ARC allows audio signals to make a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit. ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable...
...9632; HDMI connection Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable. • (RX-V779 only) You can connect another TV or a projector by using ARC, connect a TV with an HDMI cable that video input to the unit can control the unit's power and volume ... unit with an HDMI cable, you can be output to the TV. • Operations with the TV's remote control. About Audio Return Channel (ARC) • ARC allows audio signals to make a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit. ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable...
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... to the unit with an HDMI cable, you connect another TV or a projector (RX-V779 only) The unit has two HDMI output jacks. The unit (rear) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 ...COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI OUT 2 jack HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) 2 HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 1 H ARC H ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM Y VIDEO PB PR COM MONITO V SING TV (already connected) HDMI TV HDMI HDMI input AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE 2 SUR...
... to the unit with an HDMI cable, you connect another TV or a projector (RX-V779 only) The unit has two HDMI output jacks. The unit (rear) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 ...COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI OUT 2 jack HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) 2 HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 1 H ARC H ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM Y VIDEO PB PR COM MONITO V SING TV (already connected) HDMI TV HDMI HDMI input AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE 2 SUR...
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... optical Digital coaxial Input jacks on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following connections. En 27 The unit (rear) ARC HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM PR Y PB PR COMPONENT...) AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO + COAXIAL) AV 1-2 The unit (rear) (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A Y PB PR HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 H HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 H (BD/DVD) REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 VIDEO ANTENNA (RADIO) COMPONENFTMVIDEO AM PB PR COMPONENT...
... optical Digital coaxial Input jacks on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following connections. En 27 The unit (rear) ARC HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM PR Y PB PR COMPONENT...) AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO + COAXIAL) AV 1-2 The unit (rear) (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A Y PB PR HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 H HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 H (BD/DVD) REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 VIDEO ANTENNA (RADIO) COMPONENFTMVIDEO AM PB PR COMPONENT...
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... (VIDEO + OPTICAL) AV 5-6 (VIDEO + AUDIO) AV 3-6 (VIDEO) jack Video output (composite video) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HD HDC ANTENNA (RADIO) FM A Y PB ...digital optical, or stereo pin cable). The unit (rear) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A IN 2 OUT Y REMOTE OPTICAL AVA2V4(TV) COAXIAL HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 1 ARC PB VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 jacks HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) PR ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM...
... (VIDEO + OPTICAL) AV 5-6 (VIDEO + AUDIO) AV 3-6 (VIDEO) jack Video output (composite video) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HD HDC ANTENNA (RADIO) FM A Y PB ...digital optical, or stereo pin cable). The unit (rear) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A IN 2 OUT Y REMOTE OPTICAL AVA2V4(TV) COAXIAL HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 1 ARC PB VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 jacks HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) PR ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM...
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...(except for U.S.A. and Canada models) The unit (rear) AV 1-6 jacks AUDIO 1-2 jacks TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 ANTENNA VIDEO OPTICAL ..., digital coaxial, or analog stereo) O C L R OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Audio device AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE 2 SUR. When connecting a turntable (RX-V779 only [except for U.S.A. Use the USB jack to the GND terminal of the following connections. BD DVD TV NET RADIO PHONES SILENT CINEMA YPAO...
...(except for U.S.A. and Canada models) The unit (rear) AV 1-6 jacks AUDIO 1-2 jacks TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 ANTENNA VIDEO OPTICAL ..., digital coaxial, or analog stereo) O C L R OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Audio device AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE 2 SUR. When connecting a turntable (RX-V779 only [except for U.S.A. Use the USB jack to the GND terminal of the following connections. BD DVD TV NET RADIO PHONES SILENT CINEMA YPAO...
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... the end of the AM antenna have no polarity. FM antenna AM antenna The unit (rear) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 OUT 1 ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 ANTENNA...
... the end of the AM antenna have no polarity. FM antenna AM antenna The unit (rear) TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 OUT 1 ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 ANTENNA...
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... TRIGGER OUT jack TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2... or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before connecting them . If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that does not have the volume control bypass, do not connect speakers to the ...using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect other devices Connecting an external power amplifier (RX-V779 only) When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output...
... TRIGGER OUT jack TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2... or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before connecting them . If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that does not have the volume control bypass, do not connect speakers to the ...using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect other devices Connecting an external power amplifier (RX-V779 only) When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output...
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...; Using the unit's internal amplifier Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 to the unit with a stereo pin cable. The unit (rear) T HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 2 UT 1 ARC PTICAL (TV) AV4 OAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 PTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM...
...; Using the unit's internal amplifier Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 to the unit with a stereo pin cable. The unit (rear) T HDMI OUT HDCP2.2 2 UT 1 ARC PTICAL (TV) AV4 OAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 PTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 HDMI 3 HDCP2.2 ANTENNA (RADIO) FM AM...
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...to "Supplement for each device) Zone2 Main zone En 84 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A IN HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 OUT 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y REMOTE VIDEO PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 ... supplied with each device if you connect an infrared signal receiver/emitter to the unit's REMOTE IN/OUT jacks. • (RX-V779 [China, Korea, U.K. ■ Operating the unit from Zone2 using Yamaha products that support remote connections, as a CD player) Remote control (supplied with each device.
...to "Supplement for each device) Zone2 Main zone En 84 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A IN HDMI OUT IN HDCP2.2 OUT 2 1 OUT ARC REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL AV3 Y REMOTE VIDEO PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDCP2.2 ... supplied with each device if you connect an infrared signal receiver/emitter to the unit's REMOTE IN/OUT jacks. • (RX-V779 [China, Korea, U.K. ■ Operating the unit from Zone2 using Yamaha products that support remote connections, as a CD player) Remote control (supplied with each device.
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... layout when surround speakers are used. 105 Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component that can also configure the relevant settings (such as ARC and TV audio input). 110 Selects a device to output audio. 111 Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to create Virtual Surround...
... layout when surround speakers are used. 105 Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency component that can also configure the relevant settings (such as ARC and TV audio input). 110 Selects a device to output audio. 111 Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to create Virtual Surround...
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... do not need to perform the HDMI Control link setup (p.139) after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices. Settings AV 1-6, AUDIO 1-2 Default AV 4 • When using ARC to input TV audio to standby mode when the TV is set the unit to the unit, you need to its built-in "TV Audio... Input", "ARC" and "Standby Sync". • To use the TV's speakers. Settings Off On Auto Does not set to "On". TV Audio Input Selects an audio input...
... do not need to perform the HDMI Control link setup (p.139) after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices. Settings AV 1-6, AUDIO 1-2 Default AV 4 • When using ARC to input TV audio to standby mode when the TV is set the unit to the unit, you need to its built-in "TV Audio... Input", "ARC" and "Standby Sync". • To use the TV's speakers. Settings Off On Auto Does not set to "On". TV Audio Input Selects an audio input...
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...another cable. In "Audio Output" in the "Setup" menu to "On" (p.110). Use a digital optical cable to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu, set to make an audio connection (p.25). The playback device is not turned on the playback device. The unit is set... TV. A device connected to the unit. the SPEAKERS terminals. Use "TV Audio Input" in the "Information" menu (p.118). Also, enable ARC on your TV so that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with an HDMI cable. (If the TV is output from the TV speakers. Problem Cause...
...another cable. In "Audio Output" in the "Setup" menu to "On" (p.110). Use a digital optical cable to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu, set to make an audio connection (p.25). The playback device is not turned on the playback device. The unit is set... TV. A device connected to the unit. the SPEAKERS terminals. Use "TV Audio Input" in the "Information" menu (p.118). Also, enable ARC on your TV so that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with an HDMI cable. (If the TV is output from the TV speakers. Problem Cause...
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... signal to the TV. If not, select the input source manually. On the TV: The video from the playback device is displayed. 8 Check that supports ARC. • "AV 4" is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the unit and playback devices. 5 Turn on the TV and playback devices (such as...; We do not assure the operation of connected devices exceeds the limit. Some HDMI jack on the TV is connected to the ARC-compatible HDMI jack (HDMI jack marked "ARC") on the TV. 6 Switch the TV input to the TV's power operations, check the priority of the audio output setting on the...
... signal to the TV. If not, select the input source manually. On the TV: The video from the playback device is displayed. 8 Check that supports ARC. • "AV 4" is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the unit and playback devices. 5 Turn on the TV and playback devices (such as...; We do not assure the operation of connected devices exceeds the limit. Some HDMI jack on the TV is connected to the ARC-compatible HDMI jack (HDMI jack marked "ARC") on the TV. 6 Switch the TV input to the TV's power operations, check the priority of the audio output setting on the...