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... the users manual, may void your authority, granted by one of product. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and...
... the users manual, may void your authority, granted by one of product. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and...
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... be held responsible for any service is called the standby mode. this unit. - Turn the power off by lightning, keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from the AC power source as long as it in compliance with a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant. The name plate for a long time, this unit, do not pull the cable. 11 Do not clean...
... be held responsible for any service is called the standby mode. this unit. - Turn the power off by lightning, keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from the AC power source as long as it in compliance with a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant. The name plate for a long time, this unit, do not pull the cable. 11 Do not clean...
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... thoroughly before installing new batteries. • Do not use different types of extremely low temperatures - Specification of disposal. Model IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the European Union. The Owner's Manual contained in the CD-ROM can be destroyed, as a plug with...
... thoroughly before installing new batteries. • Do not use different types of extremely low temperatures - Specification of disposal. Model IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the European Union. The Owner's Manual contained in the CD-ROM can be destroyed, as a plug with...
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... flashes 2 CONNECT key Use to connect the unit to a network using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.18). 3 (input) key Select an input source to be played back (p.13). 4 (mute) key Mute the audio output. Press the key again to show the operation and setting status. In this manual, illustrations of the unit. 8 9 1 Indicators The indicators on the top panel flash or glow, to unmute (p. 14). 5 / (volume +/-) keys Adjust the volume (p.14). 6 (power) key Turn...
... flashes 2 CONNECT key Use to connect the unit to a network using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.18). 3 (input) key Select an input source to be played back (p.13). 4 (mute) key Mute the audio output. Press the key again to show the operation and setting status. In this manual, illustrations of the unit. 8 9 1 Indicators The indicators on the top panel flash or glow, to unmute (p. 14). 5 / (volume +/-) keys Adjust the volume (p.14). 6 (power) key Turn...
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... (rear panel) 1 2 34 5 67 8 R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT SERVICE ONLY 1 Power cable For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.11). 2 TV remote repeater Used to transmit signals from the TV's remote control, received by the unit's remote control sensor, to the TV (p.10). 3 TV input jack For connecting to a TV with an optical digital audio cable (p.11). 4 BD/DVD input jack For connecting to a playback device, such as a Bluray Disc (BD) player, with a coaxial digital audio cable (p.12). 5 NETWORK jack For connecting to...
... (rear panel) 1 2 34 5 67 8 R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT SERVICE ONLY 1 Power cable For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.11). 2 TV remote repeater Used to transmit signals from the TV's remote control, received by the unit's remote control sensor, to the TV (p.10). 3 TV input jack For connecting to a TV with an optical digital audio cable (p.11). 4 BD/DVD input jack For connecting to a playback device, such as a Bluray Disc (BD) player, with a coaxial digital audio cable (p.12). 5 NETWORK jack For connecting to...
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... TV input jack, a coaxial digital audio cable to the BD/DVD input jack, and a stereo cable to change the unit's input source. Press the input keys on the TV. Refer to the connection examples on pages 11 and 12 to connect the unit. 1 Be sure that the TV's digital audio output is not plugged into an AC wall outlet. 4 Set TV volume as low as a BD/DVD player) TV A Optical digital audio output or (supplied) R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT B Analog audio output (red/white...
... TV input jack, a coaxial digital audio cable to the BD/DVD input jack, and a stereo cable to change the unit's input source. Press the input keys on the TV. Refer to the connection examples on pages 11 and 12 to connect the unit. 1 Be sure that the TV's digital audio output is not plugged into an AC wall outlet. 4 Set TV volume as low as a BD/DVD player) TV A Optical digital audio output or (supplied) R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT B Analog audio output (red/white...
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... in surround. • The TV PROGRAM, MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS, or GAME surround mode can be selected using a cable (wired connection). 2 Input keys Select an input source to cancel this function if it will not be used when 2-channel stereo signal is selected, you can be played back. The indicator for the last input source selected glows green. PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 13 Indicates the surround setting, and network (p.17) or Bluetooth (p.16 in the Owner's Manual) Glows (red) Turned off the...
... in surround. • The TV PROGRAM, MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS, or GAME surround mode can be selected using a cable (wired connection). 2 Input keys Select an input source to cancel this function if it will not be used when 2-channel stereo signal is selected, you can be played back. The indicator for the last input source selected glows green. PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 13 Indicates the surround setting, and network (p.17) or Bluetooth (p.16 in the Owner's Manual) Glows (red) Turned off the...
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... 24 Playing back music stored on mobile devices 25 SETTINGS Settings 26 Using the TV's remote control to adjust the unit's volume 26 Using an external subwoofer 29 Enabling/disabling the auto power standby function 29 Enabling/disabling the network standby function 30 Enabling/disabling a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection 30 Enabling/disabling the Bluetooth function 31 Updating the unit's firmware 31 Initializing the unit 32 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 38 About this manual NOTE...
... 24 Playing back music stored on mobile devices 25 SETTINGS Settings 26 Using the TV's remote control to adjust the unit's volume 26 Using an external subwoofer 29 Enabling/disabling the auto power standby function 29 Enabling/disabling the network standby function 30 Enabling/disabling a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection 30 Enabling/disabling the Bluetooth function 31 Updating the unit's firmware 31 Initializing the unit 32 APPENDIX Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 38 About this manual NOTE...
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... Play. • A function that learns from the TV's remote control Use the TV's remote control to turn on servers, or to listen to Internet radio stations and many kinds of music over a network using MusicCast CONTROLLER The free app for details. See the "MusicCast Setup Guide", or visit the Yamaha website for mobile devices*, MusicCast CONTROLLER, allows you to distribute content to other devices. • AIR SURROUND XTREME Enjoy 7.1 channel surround sound...
... Play. • A function that learns from the TV's remote control Use the TV's remote control to turn on servers, or to listen to Internet radio stations and many kinds of music over a network using MusicCast CONTROLLER The free app for details. See the "MusicCast Setup Guide", or visit the Yamaha website for mobile devices*, MusicCast CONTROLLER, allows you to distribute content to other devices. • AIR SURROUND XTREME Enjoy 7.1 channel surround sound...
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... can be played? A4 Yes. Bluetooth wireless headphones can music content stored on or off, selecting the input source, and adjusting the volume. Connecting via the unit? Playing music with a smartphone or other mobile device without connecting to operate the unit? Q7 Can Internet radio be made clearer using the free mobile device app, MusicCast CONTROLLER, installed on a smartphone or other mobile device using the "clear voice" function (p.14...
... can be played? A4 Yes. Bluetooth wireless headphones can music content stored on or off, selecting the input source, and adjusting the volume. Connecting via the unit? Playing music with a smartphone or other mobile device without connecting to operate the unit? Q7 Can Internet radio be made clearer using the free mobile device app, MusicCast CONTROLLER, installed on a smartphone or other mobile device using the "clear voice" function (p.14...
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... a network using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.19). 3 (input) key Select an input source to unmute (p. 13). 5 / (volume +/-) keys Adjust the volume (p.13). 6 (power) key Turn on the top panel flash or glow, to show the operation and setting status. Press the key again to be played back (p.12). 4 (mute) key Mute the audio output. Part names and functions The unit (front panel/top panel) 1 STATUS TV BD/DVD ANALOG BLUETOOTH NET SURROUND 87 9 7 2 34 5 6 CONNECT Keys...
... a network using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.19). 3 (input) key Select an input source to unmute (p. 13). 5 / (volume +/-) keys Adjust the volume (p.13). 6 (power) key Turn on the top panel flash or glow, to show the operation and setting status. Press the key again to be played back (p.12). 4 (mute) key Mute the audio output. Part names and functions The unit (front panel/top panel) 1 STATUS TV BD/DVD ANALOG BLUETOOTH NET SURROUND 87 9 7 2 34 5 6 CONNECT Keys...
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... plugged into the TV input jack. Switch to the headphones jack on the TV. HINT • Connect the supplied optical digital audio cable to the TV input jack, a coaxial digital audio cable to the BD/DVD input jack, and a stereo cable to the ANALOG input jacks. 3 Plug the unit's power cable into an AC wall outlet. 4 Set TV volume as low as a BD/DVD player) TV A Optical digital audio output or (supplied) R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT B Analog audio output To watch TV or play content from other to change the unit's input source...
... plugged into the TV input jack. Switch to the headphones jack on the TV. HINT • Connect the supplied optical digital audio cable to the TV input jack, a coaxial digital audio cable to the BD/DVD input jack, and a stereo cable to the ANALOG input jacks. 3 Plug the unit's power cable into an AC wall outlet. 4 Set TV volume as low as a BD/DVD player) TV A Optical digital audio output or (supplied) R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT B Analog audio output To watch TV or play content from other to change the unit's input source...
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...output jack or analog audio output jacks. Playback device (such as a BD/DVD player) A Optical digital audio output or B Coaxial digital audio output (supplied) R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT To watch video from the external device cannot be output in a digital audio format (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround), be sure that the device's digital audio output is not set that device's volume to the same level as that corresponds to the jack(s) on the unit's remote control to the input source for the external device. Use an optical digital audio cable, coaxial digital...
...output jack or analog audio output jacks. Playback device (such as a BD/DVD player) A Optical digital audio output or B Coaxial digital audio output (supplied) R L TV BD/DVD NETWORK ANALOG SUBWOOFER OUT To watch video from the external device cannot be output in a digital audio format (Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround), be sure that the device's digital audio output is not set that device's volume to the same level as that corresponds to the jack(s) on the unit's remote control to the input source for the external device. Use an optical digital audio cable, coaxial digital...
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... pages 22 to is selected when the NET key is played in surround. • The TV PROGRAM, MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS, or GAME surround mode can enjoy a realistic sound effect using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.19) installed on a mobile device. SURROUND........ While the indicator is selected, you can be used when 2-channel stereo signal is pressed. PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 12 PLAYBACK Operations Remote control signal transmitter Transmits infrared signals. 1 (power) key Turns on or off...
... pages 22 to is selected when the NET key is played in surround. • The TV PROGRAM, MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS, or GAME surround mode can enjoy a realistic sound effect using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.19) installed on a mobile device. SURROUND........ While the indicator is selected, you can be used when 2-channel stereo signal is pressed. PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 12 PLAYBACK Operations Remote control signal transmitter Transmits infrared signals. 1 (power) key Turns on or off...
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... (p.19) before playing music files. 1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to select a song. Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/ NAS) You can be played with the NET RADIO 1, 2, or 3 key on your PC or use the wired network connection. Media sharing setup To play music files. For a PC with other DLNA server software installed Refer to install server software that supports FLAC files. • Digital Rights Management...
... (p.19) before playing music files. 1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to select a song. Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/ NAS) You can be played with the NET RADIO 1, 2, or 3 key on your PC or use the wired network connection. Media sharing setup To play music files. For a PC with other DLNA server software installed Refer to install server software that supports FLAC files. • Digital Rights Management...
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... of Internet radio Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app installed on the remote control. Tap Tuning into registered Internet radio stations 1 Tap "Bookmarks", and then tap "My_Favorites" to Internet radio En 23 NETWORKS ➤ Listening to select the desired Internet radio station. This service may not be discontinued without notice. HINT • When an Internet radio station is registered with No. 1, 2, or 3 in the playback screen, and then...
... of Internet radio Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app installed on the remote control. Tap Tuning into registered Internet radio stations 1 Tap "Bookmarks", and then tap "My_Favorites" to Internet radio En 23 NETWORKS ➤ Listening to select the desired Internet radio station. This service may not be discontinued without notice. HINT • When an Internet radio station is registered with No. 1, 2, or 3 in the playback screen, and then...
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... be updated using the indicators on the unit will start glowing as needed. For several seconds immediately after the unit is displayed on , the indicator shows Bluetooth function status. message is turned on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app's screen. 1 Tap "Yes". Cautions • Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network cable during firmware update. • If the Internet connection speed...
... be updated using the indicators on the unit will start glowing as needed. For several seconds immediately after the unit is displayed on , the indicator shows Bluetooth function status. message is turned on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app's screen. 1 Tap "Yes". Cautions • Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network cable during firmware update. • If the Internet connection speed...
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... not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. After confirming that it may seem that indicators do not glow or flash unless the unit is being operated. The TV's 3D glasses do not work. Remedy Turn on the unit again. Another Bluetooth device is being operated nearby. Cause When the auto power standby function...
... not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. After confirming that it may seem that indicators do not glow or flash unless the unit is being operated. The TV's 3D glasses do not work. Remedy Turn on the unit again. Another Bluetooth device is being operated nearby. Cause When the auto power standby function...
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The playback source does not contain low-frequency signals. The automatic volume adjustment function is selected. Cancel the mute function (p.13). Connect the input jack on the unit and the output jack on . The TV or playback device is too close to PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. The listening position is set to output 2 channel audio (such as required (p. 13). Remedy Select surround playback (p.12). APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 34 Turn up the volume (p.13). Cause Stereo playback is...
The playback source does not contain low-frequency signals. The automatic volume adjustment function is selected. Cancel the mute function (p.13). Connect the input jack on the unit and the output jack on . The TV or playback device is too close to PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround. The listening position is set to output 2 channel audio (such as required (p. 13). Remedy Select surround playback (p.12). APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 34 Turn up the volume (p.13). Cause Stereo playback is...
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... function cannot be used to turn off both the TV and the unit. Problem The unit does not learn TV remote control commands. Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. Perform this operation three times (p.27). The TV's remote control key was disturbed by the TV screen light. The TV's remote control cannot be operated when the TV's remote control is turned on the unit to minimum. Set the TV volume...
... function cannot be used to turn off both the TV and the unit. Problem The unit does not learn TV remote control commands. Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. Perform this operation three times (p.27). The TV's remote control key was disturbed by the TV screen light. The TV's remote control cannot be operated when the TV's remote control is turned on the unit to minimum. Set the TV volume...