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... the video signal information...168 Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack...169 Selecting a video source to be displayed with the selected audio source 170 Setting the use of Auto Play function...171 Configuring the shuffle setting...172 Configuring the repeat setting...173 Setting the use of volume control via AirPlay/Bluetooth...174 Adding a "NET RADIO" radio station to the "Favorites" folder 175 Removing a radio station from the "Favorites" folder...176 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 177 Basic operation of the Setup menu...177 Setup menu items...
... the video signal information...168 Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack...169 Selecting a video source to be displayed with the selected audio source 170 Setting the use of Auto Play function...171 Configuring the shuffle setting...172 Configuring the repeat setting...173 Setting the use of volume control via AirPlay/Bluetooth...174 Adding a "NET RADIO" radio station to the "Favorites" folder 175 Removing a radio station from the "Favorites" folder...176 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 177 Basic operation of the Setup menu...177 Setup menu items...
RX-V6A User Guide
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... firmware...295 Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode...296 UPDATE 297 Updating the unit's firmware 297 Firmware updates...297 Updating the unit's firmware via the network...298 Updating the unit's firmware using a USB flash drive...300 TROUBLESHOOTING 301 When any problem appears 301 If trouble occurs, first check the following:...301 Power, system, or remote control trouble...302 Audio trouble...312 Video trouble...323 FM/AM radio trouble...327 DAB radio trouble...332 USB trouble...337 Network trouble...341 Bluetooth® trouble...352 Error...
... firmware...295 Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode...296 UPDATE 297 Updating the unit's firmware 297 Firmware updates...297 Updating the unit's firmware via the network...298 Updating the unit's firmware using a USB flash drive...300 TROUBLESHOOTING 301 When any problem appears 301 If trouble occurs, first check the following:...301 Power, system, or remote control trouble...302 Audio trouble...312 Video trouble...323 FM/AM radio trouble...327 DAB radio trouble...332 USB trouble...337 Network trouble...341 Bluetooth® trouble...352 Error...
RX-V6A User Guide
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... the front panel...355 Connecting to a network wirelessly 356 Selecting a wireless network connection method...356 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button...357 Setting up a wireless connection using an iPhone...358 Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points 359 Setting up a wireless connection manually...360 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code 361 Using front presence speakers 362 Front presence speaker layout...362 Installing the front...
... the front panel...355 Connecting to a network wirelessly 356 Selecting a wireless network connection method...356 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button...357 Setting up a wireless connection using an iPhone...358 Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points 359 Setting up a wireless connection manually...360 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code 361 Using front presence speakers 362 Front presence speaker layout...362 Installing the front...
RX-V6A User Guide
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...). b z (power) key Turns on/off the party mode (p.155). g Input selection keys Selects an input source for playback. Recalls Bluetooth, USB, or network content that is registered as a shortcut (p.147). i SETUP key Displays the Setup menu operated on the TV. Also, turn on /off the zone selected by the remote control (p.153). n VOLUME keys Adjusts the volume. 33 f Sound mode keys Selects a sound program or a surround decoder (p.101). c SLEEP key Sets the time of the sleep timer (p.141). d Zone switch Changes the zone...
...). b z (power) key Turns on/off the party mode (p.155). g Input selection keys Selects an input source for playback. Recalls Bluetooth, USB, or network content that is registered as a shortcut (p.147). i SETUP key Displays the Setup menu operated on the TV. Also, turn on /off the zone selected by the remote control (p.153). n VOLUME keys Adjusts the volume. 33 f Sound mode keys Selects a sound program or a surround decoder (p.101). c SLEEP key Sets the time of the sleep timer (p.141). d Zone switch Changes the zone...
RX-V6A User Guide
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...presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. Two subwoofers connected to the unit output the same sounds. ( When using Dolby Enabled speakers as the front presence speakers, the front presence speaker layout settings must be changed. ( You can place it either in amplifier) to the unit. The unit automatically changes the speakers to place speakers (speaker systems) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PHONO GND ZONE OUT ZONE 2 PRE OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER 1 2 SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP EXTRA...
...presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. Two subwoofers connected to the unit output the same sounds. ( When using Dolby Enabled speakers as the front presence speakers, the front presence speaker layout settings must be changed. ( You can place it either in amplifier) to the unit. The unit automatically changes the speakers to place speakers (speaker systems) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PHONO GND ZONE OUT ZONE 2 PRE OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER 1 2 SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP EXTRA...
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... links ( "Setting your speaker system" (p.188) ( "Setting the use Virtual CINEMA FRONT, the speaker configuration settings must be changed. ( You can place it either in amplifier) to place speakers (speaker systems) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PHONO GND SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP ZONE OUT ZONE 2 PRE OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER 1 2 EXTRA SP1 F. PREPARATIONS > How to the unit. Two subwoofers connected to the unit output the same sounds. ( When using only one subwoofer, you can also connect up...
... links ( "Setting your speaker system" (p.188) ( "Setting the use Virtual CINEMA FRONT, the speaker configuration settings must be changed. ( You can place it either in amplifier) to place speakers (speaker systems) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PHONO GND SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP ZONE OUT ZONE 2 PRE OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER 1 2 EXTRA SP1 F. PREPARATIONS > How to the unit. Two subwoofers connected to the unit output the same sounds. ( When using only one subwoofer, you can also connect up...
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... (5 STB) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 eARC/ARC AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 GND HDMI SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP HDMI input (eAHHRDDC/M MARII C) HDMI TV NOTE ( "ARC" is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel. "ARC" allows that the TV audio is played back on AV products (such as AV receiver, sound bar), by connecting the HDMI input jack that supports ARC of your TV to the HDMI OUT jack that supports eARC/ARC (such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X) via...
... (5 STB) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 eARC/ARC AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 GND HDMI SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP HDMI input (eAHHRDDC/M MARII C) HDMI TV NOTE ( "ARC" is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel. "ARC" allows that the TV audio is played back on AV products (such as AV receiver, sound bar), by connecting the HDMI input jack that supports ARC of your TV to the HDMI OUT jack that supports eARC/ARC (such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X) via...
RX-V6A User Guide
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...the "Setup" menu. The unit (rear) HDMI OUT jack TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT eARC/ARC 1 (1 MOVIE) 2 )%.*065 (5 STB) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 eARC/ARC AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 GND HDMI SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP "6%*0 (7 TV) OPTICAL O AUDIO 1 jack HDMI input HDMI HDMI HDMI OPTICAL O TV Audio output (digital optical) NOTE According to the audio output jacks of TV audio with a digital optical cable" (p.123) ( "HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player" (p.70) ( "Setting the audio input jack used for...
...the "Setup" menu. The unit (rear) HDMI OUT jack TRIGGER OUT 12V 0.1A HDMI OUT eARC/ARC 1 (1 MOVIE) 2 )%.*065 (5 STB) AUDIO 1 (7 TV) OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 eARC/ARC AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 GND HDMI SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP "6%*0 (7 TV) OPTICAL O AUDIO 1 jack HDMI input HDMI HDMI HDMI OPTICAL O TV Audio output (digital optical) NOTE According to the audio output jacks of TV audio with a digital optical cable" (p.123) ( "HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player" (p.70) ( "Setting the audio input jack used for...
RX-V6A User Guide
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...right channel sounds. a HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME) AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PHONO GND ZONE OUT ZONE 2 PRE OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER 1 2 SPEAKERS FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP EXTRA SP1 F. Related links "Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function" (p.80) 79 In this case, do not connect speakers to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. ( When using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect other devices Connecting an external power amplifier When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output...
...right channel sounds. a HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME) AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PHONO GND ZONE OUT ZONE 2 PRE OUT FRONT SUBWOOFER 1 2 SPEAKERS FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK /ZONE 2/BI-AMP EXTRA SP1 F. Related links "Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function" (p.80) 79 In this case, do not connect speakers to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. ( When using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect other devices Connecting an external power amplifier When connecting an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to enhance speaker output...
RX-V6A User Guide
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... CINEMA FRONT ( Virtual CINEMA DSP Related links ( "Selecting the surround decoder used in the program" (p.212) ( "Setting the use of Center Spread" (p.213) ( "Adjusting the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field" (p.214) ( "Enjoying sound field effects without sound field effects. ENJOYING SOUND > Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder) The unit enables multichannel playback from 2-channel/multichannel sources without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)" (p.105) ( "Enjoying surround sound...
... CINEMA FRONT ( Virtual CINEMA DSP Related links ( "Selecting the surround decoder used in the program" (p.212) ( "Setting the use of Center Spread" (p.213) ( "Adjusting the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field" (p.214) ( "Enjoying sound field effects without sound field effects. ENJOYING SOUND > Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder) The unit enables multichannel playback from 2-channel/multichannel sources without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)" (p.105) ( "Enjoying surround sound...
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Related links ( "HDMI connection with the TV remote control. NOTE ( When you set the HDMI Control to "Off", switch the input source to "TV" manually, and then, select a video content (a TV program) with a TV" (p.68) ( "Setting the use eARC/ARC. 1 Set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu. ( When you play back TV audio with a cable other than a digital optical cable, set "TV Audio Input" in the "Setup" menu to "Off". 2 Select a video content (a TV program) with the TV remote control. The input source of the unit is automatically switched to...
Related links ( "HDMI connection with the TV remote control. NOTE ( When you set the HDMI Control to "Off", switch the input source to "TV" manually, and then, select a video content (a TV program) with a TV" (p.68) ( "Setting the use eARC/ARC. 1 Set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu. ( When you play back TV audio with a cable other than a digital optical cable, set "TV Audio Input" in the "Setup" menu to "Off". 2 Select a video content (a TV program) with the TV remote control. The input source of the unit is automatically switched to...
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... for FM radio reception, press MODE. "TUNER" is selected as the input source. PLAYBACK > Listening to the radio Listening to the radio You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label. Related links ( "Registering a radio station manually" (p.130) ( "Selecting a video source to a radio station by using the unit's built-in to be displayed with the selected audio source" (p.170) 127 NOTE ( To switch between stereo and monaural for an FM radio station is receiving a stereo radio signal. 2 Press BAND...
... for FM radio reception, press MODE. "TUNER" is selected as the input source. PLAYBACK > Listening to the radio Listening to the radio You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label. Related links ( "Registering a radio station manually" (p.130) ( "Selecting a video source to a radio station by using the unit's built-in to be displayed with the selected audio source" (p.170) 127 NOTE ( To switch between stereo and monaural for an FM radio station is receiving a stereo radio signal. 2 Press BAND...
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... assignments in "Scene Setting" in the "Setup" menu. ( The SCENE function can change the default setting assigned to each zone. Set the zone switch to the zone in each SCENE key. NOTE ( We recommend registering the scene while playing back the content that you need to register a scene. ( To use of HDMI Control" (p.201) ( "Turning on the remote control until the following message appears. ( On the front display: Setting Complete ( On the TV: Setting...
... assignments in "Scene Setting" in the "Setup" menu. ( The SCENE function can change the default setting assigned to each zone. Set the zone switch to the zone in each SCENE key. NOTE ( We recommend registering the scene while playing back the content that you need to register a scene. ( To use of HDMI Control" (p.201) ( "Turning on the remote control until the following message appears. ( On the front display: Setting Complete ( On the TV: Setting...
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... (4 NET RADIO) (8 SERVER) ANTENNA AM ( 2 RADIO ) FM ZONE2 OUT jacks L R Q 1 W 2 9 3 External amplifier Audio input (analog stereo) L R AUDIO 4 6 5 7 Zone2 Main zone Related links "Setting the use of volume adjustments for zone output with a stereo pin cable. ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES) > Preparing zones Connecting zone speakers using an external amplifier with volume control, set "Volume" in "Zone2" in zone to "Fixed". When using an external amplifier Connect the external amplifier placed in the "Setup" menu to the unit with the unit. The unit (rear) HDMI...
... (4 NET RADIO) (8 SERVER) ANTENNA AM ( 2 RADIO ) FM ZONE2 OUT jacks L R Q 1 W 2 9 3 External amplifier Audio input (analog stereo) L R AUDIO 4 6 5 7 Zone2 Main zone Related links "Setting the use of volume adjustments for zone output with a stereo pin cable. ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES) > Preparing zones Connecting zone speakers using an external amplifier with volume control, set "Volume" in "Zone2" in zone to "Fixed". When using an external amplifier Connect the external amplifier placed in the "Setup" menu to the unit with the unit. The unit (rear) HDMI...
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...the woofer diameter is connected. Large speakers. No speaker is larger than 16 cm (6.1/4"). Virtual CINEMA DSP works in this case. ( Surround back channel audio The surround speakers and subwoofer (or front speakers) will produce surround back channel audio. ( Presence channel audio The surround speakers and subwoofer (or front speakers) will produce surround channel audio. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of each speaker and its channel audio. ( Center channel audio The front speakers will produce center channel audio. ( Surround channel audio...
...the woofer diameter is connected. Large speakers. No speaker is larger than 16 cm (6.1/4"). Virtual CINEMA DSP works in this case. ( Surround back channel audio The surround speakers and subwoofer (or front speakers) will produce surround back channel audio. ( Presence channel audio The surround speakers and subwoofer (or front speakers) will produce surround channel audio. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of each speaker and its channel audio. ( Center channel audio The front speakers will produce center channel audio. ( Surround channel audio...
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... power than when "Off" or "Auto" is in standby mode. Automatically selects whether to the TV. Setup menu "HDMI" > "Standby Through" Settings Off On Auto Does not output video/audio to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. Related links ( "Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Selects whether to output video/audio, which is input through HDMI jacks, to the TV when the unit is selected. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of HDMI Control" (p.201) ( "Basic operation of the Setup menu...
... power than when "Off" or "Auto" is in standby mode. Automatically selects whether to the TV. Setup menu "HDMI" > "Standby Through" Settings Off On Auto Does not output video/audio to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. Related links ( "Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Selects whether to output video/audio, which is input through HDMI jacks, to the TV when the unit is selected. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of HDMI Control" (p.201) ( "Basic operation of the Setup menu...
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Setup menu "HDMI" > "ARC" Settings Off On Disables ARC. And use of HDMI Control" (p.201) ( "Basic operation of ARC Selects whether to output TV audio to the speakers connected to the unit when "HDMI Control" in the "Setup" menu is set to change "On" (default setting) normally. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of the Setup menu" (p.177) 207 In case noises are produced because TV audio signals input to the unit are not supported by the unit, set to "On...
Setup menu "HDMI" > "ARC" Settings Off On Disables ARC. And use of HDMI Control" (p.201) ( "Basic operation of ARC Selects whether to output TV audio to the speakers connected to the unit when "HDMI Control" in the "Setup" menu is set to change "On" (default setting) normally. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of the Setup menu" (p.177) 207 In case noises are produced because TV audio signals input to the unit are not supported by the unit, set to "On...
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... audio input jack used ( The TV is set to use eARC/ARC, eARC/ARC function is disabled on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the speakers connected to the unit. ( A TV that does not support eARC/ARC is connected to the instruction manual for TV audio" (p.247) ( If you are not compatible with an HDMI cable. TROUBLESHOOTING > When any problem appears No sound from the TV speakers. Change the audio output setting...
... audio input jack used ( The TV is set to use eARC/ARC, eARC/ARC function is disabled on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the speakers connected to the unit. ( A TV that does not support eARC/ARC is connected to the instruction manual for TV audio" (p.247) ( If you are not compatible with an HDMI cable. TROUBLESHOOTING > When any problem appears No sound from the TV speakers. Change the audio output setting...
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... sharing settings and select the unit as a device denied. Check that the unit is stored on the unit is the following: turned off. ( "Setting the use of the unit and the remote control are turned on the front display. Message Cause Remedy Check SP Wires The speaker cables are shared. If the unit supports the file format, but still cannot play back the songs. Firmware update...
... sharing settings and select the unit as a device denied. Check that the unit is stored on the unit is the following: turned off. ( "Setting the use of the unit and the remote control are turned on the front display. Message Cause Remedy Check SP Wires The speaker cables are shared. If the unit supports the file format, but still cannot play back the songs. Firmware update...
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Speaker Power Amp Assign Configuration ( Subwoofer ( Front ( Center ( Surround ( Surround Back ( Front Presence ( Layout ( Crossover ( Subwoofer Phase ( Extra Bass ( Virtual CINEMA FRONT Distance Level Equalizer Speaker Impedance Test Tone HDMI HDMI Control Audio Output Standby Through ( U.K., Europe, Russia and Korea models ( Other models 4K Upscaling HDCP Version ( HDMI 1-7 379 Basic Use Small Small Small None Small Front Height 80 Hz Normal Off Off 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 0.0 dB Off 8 Ω MIN Off On Off Auto On Off Auto APPENDIX > Default settings Default settings of the Setup menu The...
Speaker Power Amp Assign Configuration ( Subwoofer ( Front ( Center ( Surround ( Surround Back ( Front Presence ( Layout ( Crossover ( Subwoofer Phase ( Extra Bass ( Virtual CINEMA FRONT Distance Level Equalizer Speaker Impedance Test Tone HDMI HDMI Control Audio Output Standby Through ( U.K., Europe, Russia and Korea models ( Other models 4K Upscaling HDCP Version ( HDMI 1-7 379 Basic Use Small Small Small None Small Front Height 80 Hz Normal Off Off 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 0.0 dB Off 8 Ω MIN Off On Off Auto On Off Auto APPENDIX > Default settings Default settings of the Setup menu The...