00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 1 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 2 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . 26 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 FEATURES 5 What you can do with the unit . . . . .
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 3 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM CONFIGURATIONS 51 Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Supported devices and file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 4 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Within 6 m (20 ft) 30° 30° Insert the batteries the right way round.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 5 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM FEATURES What you can do with the unit • High-quality sound from iPod via digital connection . p.41 • Playback of music stored on USB storage devices . p.45 iPod Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. USB storage device • Automatically optimizing the speaker settings to suit your room (YPAO) . p.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 6 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Full of useful functions! Useful tips ❑ Connecting various devices (p.20) ❑ Creating high-realistic sound fields (p.33) A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), game consoles, portable audio player, and other devices. CINEMA DSP allows you to create a natural and realistic sound field in your own room.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 7 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Part names and functions Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 YPAO MIC INFO MEMORY PRESET FM AM TUNING VOLUME SCENE BD DVD PHONES INPUT CD TV TONE CONTROL PROGRAM RADIO STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA : 1 z (power) key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 2 YPAO MIC jack For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.26). 3 Remote control sensor Receives remote control signals (p.4).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 8 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Front display (indicators) 1 2 3 ECO 9 : 5 ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT 4 6 7 SLEEP MUTE VOL. SP IMP.••8 MIN 1 HDMI Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. OUT Lights up when HDMI signals are being output. 2 CHARGE Lights up when the iPod is being charged while the unit is in standby mode (p.41). 3 ENHANCER Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.36) is working. 4 CINEMA DSP Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 9 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Rear panel 1 2 3 5V 4 0.5A ARC ANTENNA (BD/DVD) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 DC OUT AM FM COMPONENT VIDEO PR PR PB PB Y Y COMPONENT VIDEO SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND MONITOR OUT OPTICAL VIDEO COAXIAL 5 MONITOR OUT COAXIAL (CD) ( TV ) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 CENTER AV 4 6 AV 5 AV OUT AUDIO 7 89 1 HDMI OUT jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.18).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 10 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Remote control 1 Remote control signal transmitter 1 Transmits infrared signals. 2 TRANSMIT indicator TRANSMIT 2 3 RECEIVER SLEEP Lights up when remote control signals are transmitted. C HDMI 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 4 AUX USB 5 AUDIO 5 6 7 4 Input selection keys AM PRESET INFO MOVIE 9 0 MEMORY 5 Radio keys ENHANCER SCENE BD DVD TV SETUP CD MODE RADIO D OPTION VOLUME ENTER RETURN TOP MENU A B TUNING MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 11 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM PREPARATIONS General setup procedure 1 Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. 2 Connecting speakers (p.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.20) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 12 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Caution • (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 13 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5.1-channel system 4.1-channel system 1 9 2 1 3 9 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 1 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 3.1-channel system 2 4 9 2 1 2 5 3 9 3 • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.55) in the "Setup" menu to "On". • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 14 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ■ Setting the speaker impedance 2.1-channel system (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 1 9 2 Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. 1 Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). z (power) STRAIGHT 3 Check that “SP IMP.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 15 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for a 5.1-channel system as an example. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system. ■ Connecting speaker cables 5.1-channel system Speaker cables have two wires.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 16 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (Connecting center/surround speakers) a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable, and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together. b Press down the tab. c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the hole in the terminal. d Release the tab.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 17 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ VIDEO jacks ❑ AUDIO jacks Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable. (Stereo L/R jacks) Video pin cable Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin cable (RCA cable). Stereo pin cable HDMI cable ■ Audio jacks • Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 18 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI cable. ■ HDMI connection ■ Component / composite video connection When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.
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00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 20 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Connecting playback devices The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages. • Connecting an iPod (p.41) • Connecting a USB storage device (p.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 21 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ■ Composite video connection ■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 22 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit. 2 Press AV 2 to select “AV 2” (video input jack to be used) as the input source. 3 4 Press OPTION.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 23 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connecting to the jack on the front panel 5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the unit. Before making a connection, stop playback on the device and turn down the volume on the unit. Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 24 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Connecting recording devices 7 Connecting the power cable You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT jacks. The jacks output analog video/audio signals selected as the input. Before connecting the power cable (Taiwan and General models only) Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 25 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP RECEIVER z Select the desired on-screen menu language from English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AUX USB AV 1 1 2 5 AUDIO TUNER FM AM INFO MEMORY PRESET MOVIE TUNING TV SETUP CD • The information on the front display is provided in English only.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 26 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AUX USB AV 1 5 AUDIO RECEIVER z The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 27 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” and press SETUP. 6 To save the measurement results, use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. HDMI 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 28 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Error messages If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again. Auto Setup ERROR E-5:Noisy Start Error message Exit PROCEED 5% TV screen ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL. ECO E-5:NOISY ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Front display ■ Procedure to handle errors 1 Check the content of error message and press ENTER.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 29 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Auto Setup Start Remedy Check the cable connections (+/-) of the problem speaker. Result Exit 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 30 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM PLAYBACK TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 Basic playback procedure AV Input selection keys Input selection keys 5 AUDIO AUX FM AM INFO MEMORY USB 1 Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/ DVD player) connected to the unit. 2 Use the input selection keys to select an input source. TUNER PRESET MOVIE TUNING INFO MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 31 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just one touch. HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AUDIO AUX USB FM AM AV 1 5 1 INFO MOVIE TUNING MEMORY By default, the following settings are registered for each scene.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 32 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Selecting the sound mode TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo playback). HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AUX USB AV 1 5 AUDIO ❑ Selecting a sound program suitable for movies TUNER FM AM INFO MEMORY PRESET MOVIE TUNING MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 33 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Enjoying sound field effects (CINEMA DSP) The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls in your room. Drama This program features stable reverberations that match a wide range of movie genres, from serious dramas to musicals and comedies.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 34 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) ■ Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 5ch Stereo) when no surround speakers are connected, the unit automatically creates the surround sound field using the front-side speakers.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 35 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Enjoying unprocessed playback TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AUDIO AUX USB FM AM AV 1 ■ Enjoying unprocessed sounds in original channels (straight decode) 5 TUNER PRESET INFO MOVIE TUNING MEMORY MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 36 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass) TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the presence or absence of the HDMI 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 AUX USB Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) AV subwoofer. 5 AUDIO 1 FM AM INFO MEMORY PRESET MOVIE TUNING MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 37 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Listening to FM/AM radio TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. HDMI 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 AUDIO AUX USB FM AM AV 1 5 FM AM TUNER PRESET INFO TUNING TUNING MEMORY • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used. The explanation of this section uses a display with frequencies used in U.K.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 38 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Registering favorite radio stations (presets) TRANSMIT When the Auto Preset process finishes, “FINISH” appears and the “Option” menu closes automatically. RECEIVER SLEEP You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 39 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP ■ Selecting a preset station ■ Clearing preset stations Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. 1 Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. 1 Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the desired radio station. 2 3 Press OPTION.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 40 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Radio Data System tuning TRANSMIT • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service. RECEIVER SLEEP (U.K. and Europe models only) HDMI 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 AUDIO AUX USB FM AM Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 41 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Playing back iPod music TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod. HDMI 1 2 3 4 3 4 AV 1 2 Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. 5 AUDIO Playback of iPod content AUX USB USB • You cannot play back iPod video on the unit. You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 42 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 2 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. ■ Browse screen 1 HDMI 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 43 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Playback screen TRANSMIT RECEIVER 1 SLEEP HDMI 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 1 iPod Now Playing AV ■ Operating the iPod itself or remote control (simple play) 5 AUDIO Album Title AUX 2 Song Title USB 2:30 5:10 To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again. TUNER FM AM INFO MEMORY [DISPLAY] to List Browse PRESET MOVIE TUNING MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 44 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Repeat/shuffle settings TRANSMIT You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 AUX USB AV • During simple play, configure the repeat/shuffle settings directly on your iPod or press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. 5 AUDIO TUNER FM PRESET INFO MOVIE 1 When “USB” is selected as the input source, press OPTION.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 45 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Playing back music stored on a USB storage device TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. HDMI 1 2 3 4 3 4 AV 1 2 Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback. 5 AUDIO AUX USB USB • For details on playable USB devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.75).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 46 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM 2 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP ■ Browse screen Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. 1 HDMI 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 AUX USB If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 47 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Playback screen TRANSMIT ■ Repeat/random settings You can configure the repeat/random settings for playback of USB storage device contents. RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 USB Now Playing AV 1 Artist Name 5 AUDIO Album Title AUX Song Title USB TUNER [DISPLAY] to List Browse AM PRESET INFO MOVIE TV SETUP 1 Status indicators ENHANCER CD • Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 48 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. 1 Press OPTION. Option menu items • Available items vary depending on the selected input source. • Text in parentheses denotes indicators on the front display.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 49 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Tone Control (Tone Control) ❑ Enhancer (Enhancer) Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds. Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.36). Choices Treble (Treble), Bass (Bass) • This setting is applied separately to each input source. Setting range -6.0 dB to Bypass (Bypass) to +6.0 dB (0.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 50 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Lipsync (Lipsync) ■ Audio In (Audio In) Enables/disables the adjustment configured in “Lipsync” (p.59) in the “Setup” menu. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–4 or AV 1–5) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. • Connecting a playback device that supports HDMI video output, but not HDMI audio output • This setting is applied separately to each input source.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 51 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display. 1 2 4 5 Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. Press SETUP.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 52 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Setup menu items Menu Item Function Subwoofer Page Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 54 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. 54 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. 54 Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 53 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Menu Item Function Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Page 61 ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco mode (power saving mode). 61 Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. 62 Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display. 62 Memory Guard Prevents accidental changes to the settings. 62 Select an on-screen menu language.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 54 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. • Default settings are underlined. Settings ■ Configuration Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. • When you configure the speaker size, select “Large” if the woofer diameter of your speaker is 16 cm (6-1/4”) or larger or “Small” if it is smaller than 16 cm (6-1/4”).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 55 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Subwoofer Phase Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch the subwoofer phase. Settings Normal Does not reverse the subwoofer phase. Reverse Reverses the subwoofer phase. Extra Bass Enables/disables Extra Bass. When Extra Bass is enabled, you can enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the presence or absence of the subwoofer. Settings Off Disables Extra Bass.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 56 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Manual equalizer adjustment 1 2 Set “EQ Select” to “GEQ”. 3 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired band (frequency) and the cursor keys (e/r) to adjust the gain. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Channel” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select the desired speaker channel. Setting range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB Equalizer EQ Select GEQ Edit Channel 63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1kHz 2.5kHz 6.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 57 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Configuration TV Audio Input Selects an audio input jack of the unit to be used for TV audio input when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. The unit’s input source automatically switches to TV audio when the TV input is switched to its built-in tuner. Settings AV 1–5, AUDIO HDMI Control Enables/disables HDMI Control (p.76). Default AV 4 Settings Off Disables HDMI Control.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 58 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM SCENE Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connected to the unit via HDMI automatically works as follows, with a scene selection. • TV: turning on and displaying video from the playback device • Playback device: starting playback Choices (SCENE keys) BD/DVD, TV, CD, RADIO Settings Off Disables SCENE link playback for the selected SCENE key.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 59 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Sound Configures the audio output settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ DSP Parameter Configures the surround decoder settings. Center Image Adjusts the center orientation level (broadening effect) of the front sound field. Higher to strengthen the center orientation level (less broadening effect) and lower to weaken (more broadening effect). This setting is effective when “Neo:6 Music” is selected. Setting range 0.0 to 0.3 to 1.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 60 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ■ Volume Configures the volume settings. Scale Switches the scale of the volume display. Settings dB Displays the volume in the “dB” unit. 0-97 Displays the volume in the numeric value (0.5 to 97.0). Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bitstream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback. Settings Maximum Produces audio without adjusting the dynamic range.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 61 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM ECO Configures the power supply settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Settings Off Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. 20 minutes Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit and the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 62 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. ■ Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display. • Default settings are underlined. Setting range -4 to 0 (higher to brighten) ■ Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. Input sources HDMI 1–4, AV 1–5, AUDIO, USB, AUX ■ Memory Guard Prevents accidental changes to the settings.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 63 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Language Select an on-screen menu language. • Default settings are underlined. Settings English English 日本語 Japanese Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Russian Italiano Italian Chinese • Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information (such as song titles) cannot be displayed. • The information on the front display is provided in English only.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 64 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ADVANCED SETUP menu items Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. 1 2 Set the unit to standby mode. • Default settings are underlined. While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). z (power) PROGRAM 3 4 5 Item Function SP IMP. (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Changes the speaker impedance setting.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 65 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE REMOTE ID••ID1 Settings ID1, ID2 SLEEP MUTE VOL. ECO ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 66 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Updating the firmware (UPDATE) CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL. ECO UPDATE•••••USB ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from our website. For details, refer to the information supplied with updates. ■ Firmware update procedure Do not perform this procedure unless firmware update is necessary.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 67 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... I made HDMI connections but HDMI Control does not work at all... If you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use YPAO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.26). If you want to adjust the speaker settings manually, use “Speaker” in the “Setup” menu (p.54).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 68 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. First, check the following: a The power cables of the unit, TV and playback devices (such as BD/DVD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 69 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Audio Problem No sound. Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. To check the audio format of the input signal, use “Signal Info” in the “Option” menu (p.50). The cable connecting the unit and playback device is defective.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 70 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Problem Cause Remedy Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio. The playback device is set to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. To check it, use “Signal Info” in the “Option” menu (p.50). If necessary, change the digital audio output setting on the playback device. The unit is too close to another digital or radio frequency device. Move the unit further away from the device. Noise/hum is heard.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 71 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM FM/AM radio Problem Cause There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Press MODE to select monaural FM radio reception (p.37). FM radio reception is weak or noisy. AM radio reception is weak or noisy. Remedy Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter. Use an outdoor FM antenna. We recommend using a sensitive multi-element antenna.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 72 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Error indications on the front display Message Cause Remedy The unit cannot access the USB device. Turn off the unit and reconnect your USB device. If the problem persists, try another USB device. The unit cannot access the iPod. Turn off the iPod and turn it on again. Check SP Wires The speaker cables short circuit. Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 73 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Glossary Audio information DTS-HD Master Audio ■ Audio decoding format DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio format developed to offer a high-definition home theater experience with the quality of the studio master by DTS, Inc. DTS-HD Master Audio can carry up to eight channels of 96 kHz/24-bit audio (up to six channels of 192 kHz/24-bit audio) simultaneously. This technology is used for audio on BD (Blu-ray discs).
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 74 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM WMA (Windows Media Audio) One of the compressed digital audio formats developed by Microsoft Corporation. With psychoacoustic technologies, this compression method achieves a high compression rate. Reportedly, it is capable of compressing data quantity by about 1/20 maintaining a certain level of audio quality. ■ Others LFE (Low Frequency Effects) 0.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 75 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Supported devices and file formats ■ Supported devices Video signal flow Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below. Video device The unit TV ❑ USB devices • This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (e.g., flash memories or portable audio players) using FAT16 or FAT32 format.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 76 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after connecting the TV and playback devices. Information on HDMI For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV. HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 77 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM f If you made a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit, use the cursor keys (q/w) to select "TV Audio Input" and the cursor keys (e/r) to select "AV 1". g Press SETUP. 3 Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD players). 4 Turn off the main power of the TV and then turn off the unit and playback devices.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 78 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), HD DVD DSD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 79 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Reference diagram (rear panel) 5V 0.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 80 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 81 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Specifications Input jacks • Analog Audio Audio x 4 (AV 4–5, AUDIO, AUX [Mini Jack]) • Video Format (Repeater Mode) - VGA - 480i/60 Hz - 576i/50 Hz • Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) Optical x 1 (AV 1) Coaxial x 2 (AV 2–3) • Video - 480p/60 Hz - 576p/50 Hz - 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz - 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 24 Hz Component x 2 (AV 1–2) - 4K/30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz HDMI x 4 (HDMI 1–4) • Other jacks USB x 1 (USB2.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 82 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM • Dynamic Power (1-channel driven) (IHF) • Filter Characteristics [U.S.A. and Canada models] (fc=40/60/80/90/100/110/120/160/200 Hz) Front L/R (8/6/4/2 Ω) .................................. 110/130/160/180 W H.P.F. (Front, Center, Surround)................................ 12 dB/oct. [Other models] L.P.F. (Subwoofer)..................................................... 24 dB/oct. Front L/R (6/4/2 Ω) .......................................
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 83 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM Index Symbols Lock icon (o) 62 Numerics 2.1-channel system 14 2ch Stereo (sound program) 34 3.1-channel system 13 4.1-channel system 13 4K Ultra HD 78 5.1-channel system 13, 15 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 5ch Stereo (sound program) 34 13 A A.
00_RX-V377_om_U.book Page 84 Friday, October 18, 2013 1:13 PM HDMI Control (HDMI, Setup menu) 57 HDMI OUT (TV) (Audio Output, Setup menu) HDMI signal compatibility 78 Headphones 34 High definition audio 78 I In.
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