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... this product 5 Notes about the descriptions in this User Guide...5 Features 7 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 10 Part names of the sound bar (front/top 10 Part names of the sound bar (rear 12 Part names of the subwoofer 13 Part names of the remote control 14 PREPARATION FOR USE 16 Preparation 16... to a TV not compatible with ARC...25 Connecting to an audio device and to power 27 Preparing the remote control 29 Turning on the sound bar 30 PLAYBACK 31 Basic control during playback 31 2
... this product 5 Notes about the descriptions in this User Guide...5 Features 7 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 10 Part names of the sound bar (front/top 10 Part names of the sound bar (rear 12 Part names of the subwoofer 13 Part names of the remote control 14 PREPARATION FOR USE 16 Preparation 16... to a TV not compatible with ARC...25 Connecting to an audio device and to power 27 Preparing the remote control 29 Turning on the sound bar 30 PLAYBACK 31 Basic control during playback 31 2
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...® 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 AND INITIALIZING THE SETTINGS 46 Showing the type ...the Child Lock function 50 Enabling/disabling the Bluetooth Standby function 51 Enabling/disabling the Bluetooth function 52 Initializing the sound bar 53 TROUBLESHOOTING 54 Check the following first 54 Power and overall functionality 55 Audio playback 63 Bluetooth connection 68 Use of ...
...® 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 AND INITIALIZING THE SETTINGS 46 Showing the type ...the Child Lock function 50 Enabling/disabling the Bluetooth Standby function 51 Enabling/disabling the Bluetooth function 52 Initializing the sound bar 53 TROUBLESHOOTING 54 Check the following first 54 Power and overall functionality 55 Audio playback 63 Bluetooth connection 68 Use of ...
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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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... names and product names in this guide are collectively referred to as to protect the environment. ( NOTE Indicates notes on instructions, restrictions on the sound bar itself is required, it before use of this product The following guides are included with this product Notes about the descriptions in this User Guide...
... names and product names in this guide are collectively referred to as to protect the environment. ( NOTE Indicates notes on instructions, restrictions on the sound bar itself is required, it before use of this product The following guides are included with this product Notes about the descriptions in this User Guide...
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n Produce surround sound just by connecting to easily enjoy surround sound on the TV with a rich sense of presence. ABOUT THIS PRODUCT AND THE USER GUIDE > Features Features This product is a bar-shaped speaker system for your TV that allows you to a TV Related links "Surround playback" (p.35) 7
n Produce surround sound just by connecting to easily enjoy surround sound on the TV with a rich sense of presence. ABOUT THIS PRODUCT AND THE USER GUIDE > Features Features This product is a bar-shaped speaker system for your TV that allows you to a TV Related links "Surround playback" (p.35) 7
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... Control function allows you to a TV compatible with ARC" (p.23) ( "Controlling the sound bar with this product achieves a low power consumption of the sound bar. 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 ...
... Control function allows you to a TV compatible with ARC" (p.23) ( "Controlling the sound bar with this product achieves a low power consumption of the sound bar. 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 ...
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...DOLBY ATMOS: Dolby Atmos audio signal is enabled (glowing)/disabled (off (standby). c Speakers d Indicators The indicators flash or glow to control the sound bar. During normal playback, the setting status is indicated as follows: TV, OPTICAL, or BLUETOOTH: Selected input source (glowing) CLR VOICE: Clear Voice function... input during surround playback (glowing green) 10 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 of the sound...
...DOLBY ATMOS: Dolby Atmos audio signal is enabled (glowing)/disabled (off (standby). c Speakers d Indicators The indicators flash or glow to control the sound bar. During normal playback, the setting status is indicated as follows: TV, OPTICAL, or BLUETOOTH: Selected input source (glowing) CLR VOICE: Clear Voice function... input during surround playback (glowing green) 10 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 of the sound...
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...be sure to show that indicators are off (standby) by pressing DIM. Enabling the Child Lock function prevents accidental operation. ( The brightness of the sound bar. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of indicator displays" (p.82) 11 Related links ( "Part names of the remote control" (p.14) ( "...( "Enabling/disabling the Child Lock function" (p.50) ( "Changing the brightness of the indicators (Dimmer)" (p.47) ( "List of the sound bar (front/top) NOTE This document uses the following illustrations to unplug the power plug from the AC outlet. Even if the product is still flowing...
...be sure to show that indicators are off (standby) by pressing DIM. Enabling the Child Lock function prevents accidental operation. ( The brightness of the sound bar. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of indicator displays" (p.82) 11 Related links ( "Part names of the remote control" (p.14) ( "...( "Enabling/disabling the Child Lock function" (p.50) ( "Changing the brightness of the indicators (Dimmer)" (p.47) ( "List of the sound bar (front/top) NOTE This document uses the following illustrations to unplug the power plug from the AC outlet. Even if the product is still flowing...
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Refer to update the sound bar's firmware. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the sound bar (rear) Part names of the sound bar (rear) This section describes the part names and functions of the rear of the remote control" (p.14) 12 d AC power input jack Related links ( "Part names of the sound bar (front/top)" (p.10) ( "Part names of the sound bar. a bc d a HDMI OUT/TV (eARC/ARC) jack (p.23) b OPTICAL input jack (p.27) c UPDATE ONLY jack Use to the Update Guide on Yamaha website for details.
Refer to update the sound bar's firmware. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the sound bar (rear) Part names of the sound bar (rear) This section describes the part names and functions of the rear of the remote control" (p.14) 12 d AC power input jack Related links ( "Part names of the sound bar (front/top)" (p.10) ( "Part names of the sound bar. a bc d a HDMI OUT/TV (eARC/ARC) jack (p.23) b OPTICAL input jack (p.27) c UPDATE ONLY jack Use to the Update Guide on Yamaha website for details.
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f AC power input jack Use to connect the power cord of indicator displays" (p.82) cde f 13 e * Indicator Glows when the subwoofer is connected to pair the sound bar with the subwoofer manually (p.75). Related links "List of the subwoofer. 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). b a Front Rear a Bass reflex port b Speaker c PAIRING button Use to the sound bar (p.30). d STANDBY indicator Indicates the status of the subwoofer.
f AC power input jack Use to connect the power cord of indicator displays" (p.82) cde f 13 e * Indicator Glows when the subwoofer is connected to pair the sound bar with the subwoofer manually (p.75). Related links "List of the subwoofer. 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). b a Front Rear a Bass reflex port b Speaker c PAIRING button Use to the sound bar (p.30). d STANDBY indicator Indicates the status of the subwoofer.
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... EXT button Enable or disable the Bass Extension function (p.38). 14 a b c d e f g h i j k a z (Power) button Turn the sound bar on and off (p.30). PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the remote control Part names of the remote control This section describes the part ...names and functions of audio signal being played and the settings for the sound bar's functions (p.46). 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 ...
... EXT button Enable or disable the Bass Extension function (p.38). 14 a b c d e f g h i j k a z (Power) button Turn the sound bar on and off (p.30). PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the remote control Part names of the remote control This section describes the part ...names and functions of audio signal being played and the settings for the sound bar's functions (p.46). 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 ...
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...: Remote control sensor Within 6 m Related links "Part names of the subwoofer (p.37). PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the sound bar (p.31). i VOLUME (+/-) button Adjust the volume of the remote control f Sound mode buttons Switch to unmute. h DIM button Switch the brightness... of the indicators of the sound bar (p.47). Press this button again, or press VOLUME (+/-) to your preferred sound mode (p.33). ( STEREO ( STANDARD ( MOVIE ( GAME g O ...
...: Remote control sensor Within 6 m Related links "Part names of the subwoofer (p.37). PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Part names of the sound bar (p.31). i VOLUME (+/-) button Adjust the volume of the remote control f Sound mode buttons Switch to unmute. h DIM button Switch the brightness... of the indicators of the sound bar (p.47). Press this button again, or press VOLUME (+/-) to your preferred sound mode (p.33). ( STEREO ( STANDARD ( MOVIE ( GAME g O ...
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"Connecting to an audio device and to a TV not compatible with ARC" (p.25) 4 Connect an audio device (if required). Connect the sound bar to the TV using a method suitable for the type of the included items are present. "Connecting to a TV compatible with ARC" (p.23) "...Connecting to power" (p.27) 5 Prepare the remote control. "Confirming the included items" (p.20) 2 Install the sound bar and subwoofer. When the sound bar is turned on, the subwoofer turns on the TV and the functions to be used. PREPARATION FOR USE > Preparation PREPARATION FOR USE Preparation...
"Connecting to an audio device and to a TV not compatible with ARC" (p.25) 4 Connect an audio device (if required). Connect the sound bar to the TV using a method suitable for the type of the included items are present. "Connecting to a TV compatible with ARC" (p.23) "...Connecting to power" (p.27) 5 Prepare the remote control. "Confirming the included items" (p.20) 2 Install the sound bar and subwoofer. When the sound bar is turned on, the subwoofer turns on the TV and the functions to be used. PREPARATION FOR USE > Preparation PREPARATION FOR USE Preparation...
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PREPARATION FOR USE > Preparation NOTE ( Connect AV devices (such as follows: ( Sound bar's input source: TV ( TV's input source: AV device playing the content 17 HDMI IN This sound bar AV devices ( When playing audio from a TV or AV device via the sound bar, set the input sources as BD/DVD players and set top boxes) to the TV's HDMI input jacks.
PREPARATION FOR USE > Preparation NOTE ( Connect AV devices (such as follows: ( Sound bar's input source: TV ( TV's input source: AV device playing the content 17 HDMI IN This sound bar AV devices ( When playing audio from a TV or AV device via the sound bar, set the input sources as BD/DVD players and set top boxes) to the TV's HDMI input jacks.
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... cause devices to fall and cause injury, quickly move away from this product in the following precautions. The magnetic effect of the sound bar may cause damage to the object or its recorded data. ( Do not use this product may drop. These devices may interfere with... FOR USE > Precautions for preparation Precautions for operation to become deformed, the internal components to malfunction, or for preparation Before installing the sound bar and connecting other devices, be sure to read the following ways. Also, do not obstruct heat dissipation. Since the product may cause this ...
... cause devices to fall and cause injury, quickly move away from this product in the following precautions. The magnetic effect of the sound bar may cause damage to the object or its recorded data. ( Do not use this product may drop. These devices may interfere with... FOR USE > Precautions for preparation Precautions for operation to become deformed, the internal components to malfunction, or for preparation Before installing the sound bar and connecting other devices, be sure to read the following ways. Also, do not obstruct heat dissipation. Since the product may cause this ...
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... cause a fire or electric shocks. Failure to properly handle a device in accordance with the instructions could cause this product to malfunction. ( When connecting the sound bar to a TV, be sure to observe this may have accumulated on it . Failure to industrial devices. Do not use the included HDMI cable. 19 If...
... cause a fire or electric shocks. Failure to properly handle a device in accordance with the instructions could cause this product to malfunction. ( When connecting the sound bar to a TV, be sure to observe this may have accumulated on it . Failure to industrial devices. Do not use the included HDMI cable. 19 If...
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Make sure that all of the included items are included with this product. n Main devices ( Sound bar (SR-CUB40A) ( Subwoofer (SR-WSWB40A) n ACCESSORIES ( Remote control * A Lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. ( Power cords (×2) ( HDMI cable (1.5 m) ( Mounting template * Use when mounting the sound bar on a wall. ( Spacers (×2) 20 PREPARATION FOR USE > Confirming the included items Confirming the included items The following items are present.
Make sure that all of the included items are included with this product. n Main devices ( Sound bar (SR-CUB40A) ( Subwoofer (SR-WSWB40A) n ACCESSORIES ( Remote control * A Lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. ( Power cords (×2) ( HDMI cable (1.5 m) ( Mounting template * Use when mounting the sound bar on a wall. ( Spacers (×2) 20 PREPARATION FOR USE > Confirming the included items Confirming the included items The following items are present.
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PREPARATION FOR USE > Confirming the included items * Use when mounting the sound bar on a wall. ( Quick Guide ( Safety Guide 21
PREPARATION FOR USE > Confirming the included items * Use when mounting the sound bar on a wall. ( Quick Guide ( Safety Guide 21
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PREPARATION FOR USE > Installing the product Installing the product ( Before installing the sound bar, be sure to read the following precautions. ( "Precautions for more information. To prevent sound from where you purchased the product or by the dealer... service personnel. Place the subwoofer to the side of the sound bar on a wall, make sure to the Wall Mounting Installation Guide for preparation" (p.18) Install the sound bar and subwoofer as shown in the following illustration. https://manual.yamaha.com/av/sb/wallmount/srb40a_b30a/ 22 Controls NOTE For proper installation ...
PREPARATION FOR USE > Installing the product Installing the product ( Before installing the sound bar, be sure to read the following precautions. ( "Precautions for more information. To prevent sound from where you purchased the product or by the dealer... service personnel. Place the subwoofer to the side of the sound bar on a wall, make sure to the Wall Mounting Installation Guide for preparation" (p.18) Install the sound bar and subwoofer as shown in the following illustration. https://manual.yamaha.com/av/sb/wallmount/srb40a_b30a/ 22 Controls NOTE For proper installation ...
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...cable transmits the TV's audio signal and the control signal for preparation" (p.18) Connect to the TV using the TV's remote control. 1 Connect the sound bar to a TV. PREPARATION FOR USE > Connecting to a TV and to power Connecting to a TV and to power Connecting to a TV compatible with ARC (... Before connecting devices, be sure to read the following precautions. ( "Precautions for controlling the sound bar using the included HDMI cable that is compatible with eARC/ARC) HDMI IN eARC/ARC HDMI TV's audio signal Control signal Sound...
...cable transmits the TV's audio signal and the control signal for preparation" (p.18) Connect to the TV using the TV's remote control. 1 Connect the sound bar to a TV. PREPARATION FOR USE > Connecting to a TV and to power Connecting to a TV and to power Connecting to a TV compatible with ARC (... Before connecting devices, be sure to read the following precautions. ( "Precautions for controlling the sound bar using the included HDMI cable that is compatible with eARC/ARC) HDMI IN eARC/ARC HDMI TV's audio signal Control signal Sound...