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......35 Stereo playback...36 Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer...37 Enjoying rich bass sound (BASS EXT)...38 Playing human voices at higher volume (CLEAR VOICE)...39 Adjusting the volume for frequency ranges separately (Tone control 40 Listening to audio from a Bluetooth® device 41 LINKING WITH A TV 44 Controlling the sound bar with a TV's remote control (HDMI Control function)...44 CONTROLLING WITH THE APP 45 Controlling the sound bar with the smartphone app (Sound Bar Remote)........ 45 CHANGING...
......35 Stereo playback...36 Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer...37 Enjoying rich bass sound (BASS EXT)...38 Playing human voices at higher volume (CLEAR VOICE)...39 Adjusting the volume for frequency ranges separately (Tone control 40 Listening to audio from a Bluetooth® device 41 LINKING WITH A TV 44 Controlling the sound bar with a TV's remote control (HDMI Control function)...44 CONTROLLING WITH THE APP 45 Controlling the sound bar with the smartphone app (Sound Bar Remote)........ 45 CHANGING...
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CONTENTS Other frequent actions 71 How to connect AV devices such as BD/DVD players...71 How to minimize standby power consumption...72 How to replace the remote control battery...73 What to do if the sound bar and subwoofer are not paired automatically 75 How to reset the sound bar...77 SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPORT 78 Specifications 78 Supported digital audio signal formats 81 List of indicator displays 82 List of support centers 85 SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND TRADEMARKS 86 About third party software programs 86 4
CONTENTS Other frequent actions 71 How to connect AV devices such as BD/DVD players...71 How to minimize standby power consumption...72 How to replace the remote control battery...73 What to do if the sound bar and subwoofer are not paired automatically 75 How to reset the sound bar...77 SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPORT 78 Specifications 78 Supported digital audio signal formats 81 List of indicator displays 82 List of support centers 85 SOFTWARE PROGRAMS AND TRADEMARKS 86 About third party software programs 86 4
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... product achieves a low power consumption of the sound bar. In addition, the audio signal is compatible with the HDMI Control function/Audio Return Channel (ARC) function using the TV's remote control. n Certified as a Yamaha Eco-Product Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that is transmitted from the TV's HDMI input jack to the sound bar by the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ( "Connecting to check the current sound mode, sound settings, and volume level of 1.8 W or less when in standby mode. 9 The app...
... product achieves a low power consumption of the sound bar. In addition, the audio signal is compatible with the HDMI Control function/Audio Return Channel (ARC) function using the TV's remote control. n Certified as a Yamaha Eco-Product Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that is transmitted from the TV's HDMI input jack to the sound bar by the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ( "Connecting to check the current sound mode, sound settings, and volume level of 1.8 W or less when in standby mode. 9 The app...
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a b c e c d a Power button Turn the sound bar on and off ) DOLBY ATMOS: Dolby Atmos audio signal is enabled (glowing)/disabled (off (standby). y (Input): Select an input source (p.31). -/+ (Volume -/+): Adjust the volume (p.31). c Speakers d Indicators The indicators flash or glow to control the sound bar. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the sound bar (front/top) PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names of the sound bar (front/top) This section describes the part names and functions of the front and top...
a b c e c d a Power button Turn the sound bar on and off ) DOLBY ATMOS: Dolby Atmos audio signal is enabled (glowing)/disabled (off (standby). y (Input): Select an input source (p.31). -/+ (Volume -/+): Adjust the volume (p.31). c Speakers d Indicators The indicators flash or glow to control the sound bar. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the sound bar (front/top) PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Part names of the sound bar (front/top) This section describes the part names and functions of the front and top...
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Related links "List of the subwoofer. f AC power input jack Use to connect the power cord of indicator displays" (p.82) cde f 13 b a Front Rear a Bass reflex port b Speaker c PAIRING button Use to the sound bar (p.30). PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the subwoofer Part names of the subwoofer This section describes the part names and functions of the subwoofer (p.64). e * Indicator Glows when the subwoofer is connected to pair the sound bar with the subwoofer manually (p.75). d STANDBY indicator Indicates the status of the subwoofer.
Related links "List of the subwoofer. f AC power input jack Use to connect the power cord of indicator displays" (p.82) cde f 13 b a Front Rear a Bass reflex port b Speaker c PAIRING button Use to the sound bar (p.30). PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the subwoofer Part names of the subwoofer This section describes the part names and functions of the subwoofer (p.64). e * Indicator Glows when the subwoofer is connected to pair the sound bar with the subwoofer manually (p.75). d STANDBY indicator Indicates the status of the subwoofer.
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a b c d e f g h i j k a z (Power) button Turn the sound bar on and off (p.30). e BASS EXT button Enable or disable the Bass Extension function (p.38). 14 d CLEAR VOICE button Enable or disable the Clear Voice function (p.39). b Input source buttons Select an audio input source (p.31). ( TV button: Audio from a TV ( OPTICAL button: Audio from a device connected to the OPTICAL input jack ( BLUETOOTH button: Audio from a Bluetooth device c INFO button Check information such as the type of the remote control. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the remote control Part ...
a b c d e f g h i j k a z (Power) button Turn the sound bar on and off (p.30). e BASS EXT button Enable or disable the Bass Extension function (p.38). 14 d CLEAR VOICE button Enable or disable the Clear Voice function (p.39). b Input source buttons Select an audio input source (p.31). ( TV button: Audio from a TV ( OPTICAL button: Audio from a device connected to the OPTICAL input jack ( BLUETOOTH button: Audio from a Bluetooth device c INFO button Check information such as the type of the remote control. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the remote control Part ...
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Subwoofer (rear) Power cord (included) To an AC wall outlet NOTE ( To play audio from a TV via the sound bar, set the input source as follows: ( Sound bar's input source: OPTICAL ( Dolby Atmos audio cannot be played when a TV is connected with a digital optical audio cable. 26 PREPARATION FOR USE > Connecting to a TV and to power 3 Connect the subwoofer to power.
Subwoofer (rear) Power cord (included) To an AC wall outlet NOTE ( To play audio from a TV via the sound bar, set the input source as follows: ( Sound bar's input source: OPTICAL ( Dolby Atmos audio cannot be played when a TV is connected with a digital optical audio cable. 26 PREPARATION FOR USE > Connecting to a TV and to power 3 Connect the subwoofer to power.
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... same control operation can also be sure to show the statuses of time, be performed from the AC outlet. When the connection is turned on, all the indicators glow, and then some indicators remain glowing to unplug the power plug from the sound bar's power button. ( When the sound bar is turned off, the indicators go off (standby). 1 Press z (power) button. NOTICE ( If not using the...
... same control operation can also be sure to show the statuses of time, be performed from the AC outlet. When the connection is turned on, all the indicators glow, and then some indicators remain glowing to unplug the power plug from the sound bar's power button. ( When the sound bar is turned off, the indicators go off (standby). 1 Press z (power) button. NOTICE ( If not using the...
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... Bluetooth device. Yamaha SR-B40A or SR-B40A When the connection is turned off. ( Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device if necessary. ( Perform Bluetooth device operations within 10 meters (33 ft) of the Bluetooth device is turned off. ( BLUETOOTH on the sound bar's remote control is held down for playback. 42 Glowing blue 4 Start playback on automatically when a connection operation is easy to switch between the...
... Bluetooth device. Yamaha SR-B40A or SR-B40A When the connection is turned off. ( Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device if necessary. ( Perform Bluetooth device operations within 10 meters (33 ft) of the Bluetooth device is turned off. ( BLUETOOTH on the sound bar's remote control is held down for playback. 42 Glowing blue 4 Start playback on automatically when a connection operation is easy to switch between the...
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... TV's type. This is connected to a TV via an HDMI cable, the sound bar can be switched to the sound bar. LINKING WITH A TV > Controlling the sound bar with a TV's remote control (HDMI Control function) LINKING WITH A TV Controlling the sound bar with a TV's remote control (HDMI Control function) When the sound bar is called the HDMI Control function. a TV's remote control (example) b c a Turn the power on and off at the same time. c Adjust volume The sound bar's volume can be controlled using the TV's remote control.
... TV's type. This is connected to a TV via an HDMI cable, the sound bar can be switched to the sound bar. LINKING WITH A TV > Controlling the sound bar with a TV's remote control (HDMI Control function) LINKING WITH A TV Controlling the sound bar with a TV's remote control (HDMI Control function) When the sound bar is called the HDMI Control function. a TV's remote control (example) b c a Turn the power on and off at the same time. c Adjust volume The sound bar's volume can be controlled using the TV's remote control.
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.... After installing the app on the App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to the sound bar via the following simple screen. Search for any other apps (such as follows: ( Enable the Bluetooth function. ( For devices using the app, configure the settings of nearby devices. 45 NOTE ( This sound bar supports Sound Bar Remote only. The Sound Bar Remote app uses location...
.... After installing the app on the App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to the sound bar via the following simple screen. Search for any other apps (such as follows: ( Enable the Bluetooth function. ( For devices using the app, configure the settings of nearby devices. 45 NOTE ( This sound bar supports Sound Bar Remote only. The Sound Bar Remote app uses location...
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...: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD) OPTICAL glows white: AAC TV and OPTICAL off: PCM, other signal, or no input signal b Whether surround playback is enabled or disabled Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled (stereo playback) c Whether the Bass Extension function is pressed. a b c a Type of audio signal being played and settings for three seconds immediately after INFO is enabled or disabled Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled 46 The indicators on the sound...
...: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD) OPTICAL glows white: AAC TV and OPTICAL off: PCM, other signal, or no input signal b Whether surround playback is enabled or disabled Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled (stereo playback) c Whether the Bass Extension function is pressed. a b c a Type of audio signal being played and settings for three seconds immediately after INFO is enabled or disabled Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled 46 The indicators on the sound...
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.... ( No control operations for eight hours ( No audio input and no control operations for 20 minutes If you want to avoid forgetting to enabled. The Auto Power Standby function switches from enabled to disabled, or from disabled to turn off the sound bar, enable the Auto Power Standby function. The default setting varies depending on the sound bar, press the power button for a few seconds as follows, and the sound bar turns on. Glows...
.... ( No control operations for eight hours ( No audio input and no control operations for 20 minutes If you want to avoid forgetting to enabled. The Auto Power Standby function switches from enabled to disabled, or from disabled to turn off the sound bar, enable the Auto Power Standby function. The default setting varies depending on the sound bar, press the power button for a few seconds as follows, and the sound bar turns on. Glows...
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The Child Lock function switches from enabled to disabled, or from disabled to enabled. Glows: when enabled (Child Lock) Off: when disabled (no Child Lock) 1 Turn off the sound bar. 2 Hold down O for a few seconds as follows, and the sound bar turns on. The indicator shows the setting status for at least five seconds. CHANGING AND INITIALIZING THE SETTINGS > Enabling/disabling the Child Lock function Enabling/disabling the Child Lock function Locking the controls of the sound bar prevents accidental operation (Child Lock function). Default setting: Disabled (no Child Lock) 50
The Child Lock function switches from enabled to disabled, or from disabled to enabled. Glows: when enabled (Child Lock) Off: when disabled (no Child Lock) 1 Turn off the sound bar. 2 Hold down O for a few seconds as follows, and the sound bar turns on. The indicator shows the setting status for at least five seconds. CHANGING AND INITIALIZING THE SETTINGS > Enabling/disabling the Child Lock function Enabling/disabling the Child Lock function Locking the controls of the sound bar prevents accidental operation (Child Lock function). Default setting: Disabled (no Child Lock) 50
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... flashing red. (The protection circuitry has been activated.) After confirming that all connections are made properly, turn on the sound bar again. TROUBLESHOOTING > Power and overall functionality Power and overall functionality The power turns off suddenly ( The Auto Power Standby function turned off frequently, unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ( "List of the following situations. ( No control operations for eight hours ( No audio input...
... flashing red. (The protection circuitry has been activated.) After confirming that all connections are made properly, turn on the sound bar again. TROUBLESHOOTING > Power and overall functionality Power and overall functionality The power turns off suddenly ( The Auto Power Standby function turned off frequently, unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ( "List of the following situations. ( No control operations for eight hours ( No audio input...
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... does not support the sound bar's control functions. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.48) 62 Plug them back on the TV. ( In the TV's HDMI settings, the audio output destination is not properly configured. If the sound bar still cannot be controlled with your TV supports the HDMI Control function, some functions may not be controlled using the TV's remote control ( The HDMI Control function is set to the sound bar via an HDMI cable, from the...
... does not support the sound bar's control functions. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.48) 62 Plug them back on the TV. ( In the TV's HDMI settings, the audio output destination is not properly configured. If the sound bar still cannot be controlled with your TV supports the HDMI Control function, some functions may not be controlled using the TV's remote control ( The HDMI Control function is set to the sound bar via an HDMI cable, from the...
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TROUBLESHOOTING > Audio playback Audio playback No sound ( The input source you are attempting to play is not connected securely. In the TV's HDMI settings, set the audio output destination to an AC wall outlet. ( A signal that the sound bar cannot play back from is too low. Turn up the volume. ( "Basic control during playback" (p.31) ( The power cord of a TV using an HDMI cable, enable the HDMI Control function. ( "Connecting to a TV that the power cord of audio signal supported by the sound bar. ( "Supported digital audio signal formats" (p.81...
TROUBLESHOOTING > Audio playback Audio playback No sound ( The input source you are attempting to play is not connected securely. In the TV's HDMI settings, set the audio output destination to an AC wall outlet. ( A signal that the sound bar cannot play back from is too low. Turn up the volume. ( "Basic control during playback" (p.31) ( The power cord of a TV using an HDMI cable, enable the HDMI Control function. ( "Connecting to a TV that the power cord of audio signal supported by the sound bar. ( "Supported digital audio signal formats" (p.81...
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... operation: Pairing failed. Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet, and then plug it . ( The subwoofer is flashing. Then, turn on the subwoofer was accidentally pressed, and the subwoofer has been in the pairing state. The condition of the subwoofer from the subwoofer ( The playback source does not contain subwoofer channel signals or low-frequency signals. Try to play content containing subwoofer channel signals, to the sound bar. Unplug the power cord of...
... operation: Pairing failed. Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet, and then plug it . ( The subwoofer is flashing. Then, turn on the subwoofer was accidentally pressed, and the subwoofer has been in the pairing state. The condition of the subwoofer from the subwoofer ( The playback source does not contain subwoofer channel signals or low-frequency signals. Try to play content containing subwoofer channel signals, to the sound bar. Unplug the power cord of...
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... to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Turn up the volume. ( "Basic control during playback" (p.31) ( The TV or AV device is also heard from the sound bar. 66 Change the audio output setting on the TV or AV device to output Bitstream audio signals. ( Sound is set to the sound bar. You should listen at some distance from the TV's built-in speakers. TROUBLESHOOTING > Audio playback No surround effect ( Stereo playback...
... to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Turn up the volume. ( "Basic control during playback" (p.31) ( The TV or AV device is also heard from the sound bar. 66 Change the audio output setting on the TV or AV device to output Bitstream audio signals. ( Sound is set to the sound bar. You should listen at some distance from the TV's built-in speakers. TROUBLESHOOTING > Audio playback No surround effect ( Stereo playback...
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SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPORT > List of indicator displays List of indicator displays The indicators of this product display information primarily in the following ways: n Sound bar's indicators NOTE This guide shows indicator glowing status as follows: Off Glowing Flashing Power off state Normal playback state a b c d e a TV Glowing: Playing audio from the TV b OPTICAL Glowing: Playing audio from the OPTICAL input jack c BLUETOOTH Glowing blue: Bluetooth device connection established Flashing white: Bluetooth...
SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPORT > List of indicator displays List of indicator displays The indicators of this product display information primarily in the following ways: n Sound bar's indicators NOTE This guide shows indicator glowing status as follows: Off Glowing Flashing Power off state Normal playback state a b c d e a TV Glowing: Playing audio from the TV b OPTICAL Glowing: Playing audio from the OPTICAL input jack c BLUETOOTH Glowing blue: Bluetooth device connection established Flashing white: Bluetooth...