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Supplied accessories Make sure you have received all of the following accessories: Sound bar (SR-C20A) Use when mounting the sound bar on 1 sheet) Remote control Digital optical audio cable AC adaptor (model number: ANAD-420FIOT-B or ANAD-420FIOT-W) • Quick Start Guide (this booklet) • Safety Brochure 2 En Power cord Mounting template NOTE An HDMI cable is not included with this cable separately. Spacers (A: ×2, B: ×2 on a wall. Please consider length when purchasing this sound bar.
Supplied accessories Make sure you have received all of the following accessories: Sound bar (SR-C20A) Use when mounting the sound bar on 1 sheet) Remote control Digital optical audio cable AC adaptor (model number: ANAD-420FIOT-B or ANAD-420FIOT-W) • Quick Start Guide (this booklet) • Safety Brochure 2 En Power cord Mounting template NOTE An HDMI cable is not included with this cable separately. Spacers (A: ×2, B: ×2 on a wall. Please consider length when purchasing this sound bar.
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... orientation of TV, connect the TV to connect the TV. O O TV input HDMI HDMI OUT/TV (ARC) input Sound bar (rear) ARC-compatible TV OPTICAL ARC HDMI IN ARC-compatible HDMI HDMI input HDMI HDMI OUT/ TV (ARC) input 4 En Sound bar (rear) Connect the TV using an ARC-compatible HDMI cable (sold separately) and digital optical audio cable (supplied). Connecting a TV Depending on the type of the plug. OPTICAL HDMI IN TV Audio output O O (Digital optical audio) HDMI input HDMI 1. Yes No Connect the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
... orientation of TV, connect the TV to connect the TV. O O TV input HDMI HDMI OUT/TV (ARC) input Sound bar (rear) ARC-compatible TV OPTICAL ARC HDMI IN ARC-compatible HDMI HDMI input HDMI HDMI OUT/ TV (ARC) input 4 En Sound bar (rear) Connect the TV using an ARC-compatible HDMI cable (sold separately) and digital optical audio cable (supplied). Connecting a TV Depending on the type of the plug. OPTICAL HDMI IN TV Audio output O O (Digital optical audio) HDMI input HDMI 1. Yes No Connect the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
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... time. - OPTICAL Audio output (Digital optical audio) O O 2. The TV's HDMI Control function is set to ARC. (When an ARC-compatible TV is used or the TV is not equipped with an HDMI input jack, connect the TV as follows: - Check the orientation of the plug. NOTE • When the sound bar is connected to a TV via HDMI cable, confirm that the TV's settings are properly configured as follows: TV 1. Volume adjustment The sound bar's volume...
... time. - OPTICAL Audio output (Digital optical audio) O O 2. The TV's HDMI Control function is set to ARC. (When an ARC-compatible TV is used or the TV is not equipped with an HDMI input jack, connect the TV as follows: - Check the orientation of the plug. NOTE • When the sound bar is connected to a TV via HDMI cable, confirm that the TV's settings are properly configured as follows: TV 1. Volume adjustment The sound bar's volume...
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..., connect the sound bar to the sound bar using an HDMI cable and the HDMI Control function of the TV is connected to power as follows: Sound bar (rear) Playing TV sound through the sound bar z TV VOLUME (+/−) AC adaptor (supplied) Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet 1 Turn on the TV. When the TV is enabled, the sound bar will also turn on the sound bar. Press the z button on the remote control...
..., connect the sound bar to the sound bar using an HDMI cable and the HDMI Control function of the TV is connected to power as follows: Sound bar (rear) Playing TV sound through the sound bar z TV VOLUME (+/−) AC adaptor (supplied) Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet 1 Turn on the TV. When the TV is enabled, the sound bar will also turn on the sound bar. Press the z button on the remote control...
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... dramas that use a lot of background music and sound effects. Press CLEAR VOICE to your preference b c a a Listening modes based on video or audio content (Sound mode) The following sound modes allow you to hear when Clear Voice is enabled. Flashes three times: enabled Flashes one time: disabled c Enjoying enhanced bass sound (Bass Extension) Bass sound is enhanced and becomes more powerful when the Bass Extension feature is enabled. Adjusting the sound to your...
... dramas that use a lot of background music and sound effects. Press CLEAR VOICE to your preference b c a a Listening modes based on video or audio content (Sound mode) The following sound modes allow you to hear when Clear Voice is enabled. Flashes three times: enabled Flashes one time: disabled c Enjoying enhanced bass sound (Bass Extension) Bass sound is enhanced and becomes more powerful when the Bass Extension feature is enabled. Adjusting the sound to your...
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.... "Yamaha SR-C20A" or "YamahaAV" is only compatible with the app By installing the free dedicated app "Sound Bar Remote" on the front of the sound bar (Dimmer) NOTE • To control the sound bar using other Bluetooth device. 8 En Controlling the sound bar with the Sound Bar Remote app. The main app functions are as follows: • Turn the power on/off, select an input source, adjust the volume, and adjust subwoofer volume • Switch...
.... "Yamaha SR-C20A" or "YamahaAV" is only compatible with the app By installing the free dedicated app "Sound Bar Remote" on the front of the sound bar (Dimmer) NOTE • To control the sound bar using other Bluetooth device. 8 En Controlling the sound bar with the Sound Bar Remote app. The main app functions are as follows: • Turn the power on/off, select an input source, adjust the volume, and adjust subwoofer volume • Switch...
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... when any problem occurs 57 When a problem occurs: Power or overall functionality 58 When a problem occurs: Audio 66 When a problem occurs: Bluetooth 71 When a problem occurs: App 73 Other actions 74 How to minimize standby power consumption...74 Precautions for remote control batteries...75 How to replace the remote control battery...76 How to reset the sound bar...77 APPENDIX 78 Specifications of the Sound Bar 78 Supported digital audio signal formats 81...
... when any problem occurs 57 When a problem occurs: Power or overall functionality 58 When a problem occurs: Audio 66 When a problem occurs: Bluetooth 71 When a problem occurs: App 73 Other actions 74 How to minimize standby power consumption...74 Precautions for remote control batteries...75 How to replace the remote control battery...76 How to reset the sound bar...77 APPENDIX 78 Specifications of the Sound Bar 78 Supported digital audio signal formats 81...
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... bass sound (BASS EXT)" (p.39) Audio Return Channel (ARC) and HDMI Control function compatible An Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV can be connected to control the sound bar (HDMI Control)" (p.44) Dedicated app: "Sound Bar Remote" The sound bar can be easily controlled from background sound and increases the volume of the voices only. n Certified as a Yamaha Eco-Product Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that are often not strong enough when using a compact speaker, for controlling...
... bass sound (BASS EXT)" (p.39) Audio Return Channel (ARC) and HDMI Control function compatible An Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV can be connected to control the sound bar (HDMI Control)" (p.44) Dedicated app: "Sound Bar Remote" The sound bar can be easily controlled from background sound and increases the volume of the voices only. n Certified as a Yamaha Eco-Product Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that are often not strong enough when using a compact speaker, for controlling...
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Sound bar (rear) AC adaptor (supplied) Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet NOTE • To activate the Audio Return Channel (ARC), enable the HDMI Control function of the sound bar. (The function is enabled by default.) • Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it. • Use a cable that is as short as possible to prevent any degradation in signal quality. • Connect an AV device (such as a set top box) to power. PREPARATION > Connecting a TV 2 Connect the sound bar to the TV. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.47) 26
Sound bar (rear) AC adaptor (supplied) Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet NOTE • To activate the Audio Return Channel (ARC), enable the HDMI Control function of the sound bar. (The function is enabled by default.) • Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it. • Use a cable that is as short as possible to prevent any degradation in signal quality. • Connect an AV device (such as a set top box) to power. PREPARATION > Connecting a TV 2 Connect the sound bar to the TV. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.47) 26
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... devices simultaneously. The sound bar will connect to the last connected device when the input source is switched to switch between the Bluetooth devices for playback (multipoint connection) The sound bar can be turned on automatically when a connection operation is performed with a Bluetooth device. • If other than Bluetooth is selected on the Bluetooth device is turned off . • Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device...
... devices simultaneously. The sound bar will connect to the last connected device when the input source is switched to switch between the Bluetooth devices for playback (multipoint connection) The sound bar can be turned on automatically when a connection operation is performed with a Bluetooth device. • If other than Bluetooth is selected on the Bluetooth device is turned off . • Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device...
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This is connected to a TV via an HDMI cable, the sound bar can be controlled using the TV's remote control. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.47) 44 b Switch the audio output device The audio output device can be switched to the sound bar. c Adjust volume The sound bar's volume can be adjusted when the TV's audio output is set to the TV or the sound bar. a TV's remote control (example) b c a Turn the power on and off Both the TV...
This is connected to a TV via an HDMI cable, the sound bar can be controlled using the TV's remote control. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.47) 44 b Switch the audio output device The audio output device can be switched to the sound bar. c Adjust volume The sound bar's volume can be adjusted when the TV's audio output is set to the TV or the sound bar. a TV's remote control (example) b c a Turn the power on and off Both the TV...
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... supports Sound Bar Remote only. Search for "Sound Bar Remote" on the App Store or Google Play and install it on the mobile device. This sound bar cannot be controlled using other apps (such as Sound Bar Controller). • To control the sound bar using the app, configure the settings on the mobile device as follows: • Turn the power on/off, select an input source, adjust the volume, and adjust the subwoofer volume • Switch between sound modes...
... supports Sound Bar Remote only. Search for "Sound Bar Remote" on the App Store or Google Play and install it on the mobile device. This sound bar cannot be controlled using other apps (such as Sound Bar Controller). • To control the sound bar using the app, configure the settings on the mobile device as follows: • Turn the power on/off, select an input source, adjust the volume, and adjust the subwoofer volume • Switch between sound modes...
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... as the input source) The default setting varies depending on the model. The Auto Power Standby function switches from enabled to disabled, or from disabled to enabled. Glows: disabled Off: enabled 48 CONFIGURATION > Enabling/disabling the Auto Power Standby function Enabling/disabling the Auto Power Standby function Enabling the Auto Power Standby function turns off the sound bar. 2 While holding down y on the sound bar, hold down z for 20 minutes (except when ANALOG is selected as follows...
... as the input source) The default setting varies depending on the model. The Auto Power Standby function switches from enabled to disabled, or from disabled to enabled. Glows: disabled Off: enabled 48 CONFIGURATION > Enabling/disabling the Auto Power Standby function Enabling/disabling the Auto Power Standby function Enabling the Auto Power Standby function turns off the sound bar. 2 While holding down y on the sound bar, hold down z for 20 minutes (except when ANALOG is selected as follows...
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... when ANALOG is selected as the input source) Turn on the sound bar again. "Enabling/disabling the Auto Power Standby function" (p.48) l The protection circuitry has been activated. (The TV indicator on the sound bar flashes red.) After confirming that all connections are made properly, turn on the sound bar again. No audio input and no control operations for eight hours - The Auto Power Standby function can be disabled. - If the power still turns off the sound bar...
... when ANALOG is selected as the input source) Turn on the sound bar again. "Enabling/disabling the Auto Power Standby function" (p.48) l The protection circuitry has been activated. (The TV indicator on the sound bar flashes red.) After confirming that all connections are made properly, turn on the sound bar again. No audio input and no control operations for eight hours - The Auto Power Standby function can be disabled. - If the power still turns off the sound bar...
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... HDMI Control function, some functions may not be controlled using the TV's remote control l The HDMI Control function is set to the sound bar via an HDMI cable, from the AC wall outlet. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.47) l The TV does not support the sound bar's control functions. The HDMI Control function of external devices connected to an option other than the TV's built-in again after about 30 seconds. TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Power...
... HDMI Control function, some functions may not be controlled using the TV's remote control l The HDMI Control function is set to the sound bar via an HDMI cable, from the AC wall outlet. Related links "Enabling/disabling the HDMI Control function" (p.47) l The TV does not support the sound bar's control functions. The HDMI Control function of external devices connected to an option other than the TV's built-in again after about 30 seconds. TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Power...
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... volume is disabled, connect the TV's audio output jack to the sound bar's TV jack (digital optical) via a digital optical audio cable. - "Supported digital audio signal formats" (p.81) l The HDMI Control function is active. In the TV's HDMI settings, set to the TV's built-in speakers. 66 TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Audio When a problem occurs: Audio No sound l The input source you are attempting to play back are being input. Change the digital audio output setting on the AV device. "Basic control during playback" (p.32) l The power cord of audio signal supported...
... volume is disabled, connect the TV's audio output jack to the sound bar's TV jack (digital optical) via a digital optical audio cable. - "Supported digital audio signal formats" (p.81) l The HDMI Control function is active. In the TV's HDMI settings, set to the TV's built-in speakers. 66 TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Audio When a problem occurs: Audio No sound l The input source you are attempting to play back are being input. Change the digital audio output setting on the AV device. "Basic control during playback" (p.32) l The power cord of audio signal supported...
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"Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer. - Turn up the volume of the subwoofer" (p.37) 67 l The volume of the subwoofer is coming from the subwoofer. TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Audio No sound is too low. Try to play content containing subwoofer channel signals, to see if any sound can be heard from the subwoofer l The playback source does not contain subwoofer channel signals or low-frequency signals.
"Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer. - Turn up the volume of the subwoofer" (p.37) 67 l The volume of the subwoofer is coming from the subwoofer. TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Audio No sound is too low. Try to play content containing subwoofer channel signals, to see if any sound can be heard from the subwoofer l The playback source does not contain subwoofer channel signals or low-frequency signals.
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... distance from a position that's extremely close to output Bitstream audio signals. Turn up the volume. - "Basic control during playback" (p.32) l The TV or AV device is too low. l Sound is selected. Change the audio output setting on the TV or AV device to the sound bar. l You are listening from the sound bar. 69 TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Audio No surround effect l Stereo playback is also heard from the TV...
... distance from a position that's extremely close to output Bitstream audio signals. Turn up the volume. - "Basic control during playback" (p.32) l The TV or AV device is too low. l Sound is selected. Change the audio output setting on the TV or AV device to the sound bar. l You are listening from the sound bar. 69 TROUBLESHOOTING > When a problem occurs: Audio No surround effect l Stereo playback is also heard from the TV...
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.... be licensed for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can change it , that everyone 's free use it clear that any free program is intended to permit developers of the libraries themselves. However, in some libraries is numbered 2 because it is quite different from the free status of non-free programs to running a utility program or application program. This Library General...
.... be licensed for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can change it , that everyone 's free use it clear that any free program is intended to permit developers of the libraries themselves. However, in some libraries is numbered 2 because it is quite different from the free status of non-free programs to running a utility program or application program. This Library General...
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The sound bar is turned on, and the frequency characteristics are complete, while the power is installed" (p.54) 96 Sound bar screw-hanging holes Indicators When installation and all connections are configured to a setting best suited for at least five seconds. Related links "Changing frequency characteristics according to the rear of the sound bar. Spacers B 6 Connect cables to the sound bar. 7 Hang the sound bar on a wall 5 Peel off...
The sound bar is turned on, and the frequency characteristics are complete, while the power is installed" (p.54) 96 Sound bar screw-hanging holes Indicators When installation and all connections are configured to a setting best suited for at least five seconds. Related links "Changing frequency characteristics according to the rear of the sound bar. Spacers B 6 Connect cables to the sound bar. 7 Hang the sound bar on a wall 5 Peel off...