RX-V3800_U-cv.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 6, 2007 11:13 PM U RX-V3800 RX-V3800 AV Receiver © 2007 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions 10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important safety instructions d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Caution: read this before operating your unit. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.
Contents ADVANCED OPERATION Advanced sound configurations...........................71 Supplied accessories .................................................. 4 Graphical user interface (GUI) screen................73 Getting started ........................................................ 5 Quick start guide .................................................... 6 Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround menu) ............... 74 Input Select ..............................................................
Notices Notices About this manual • y indicates a tip for your operation. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote control. In case the button names differ between the front panel and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses. • This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc.
Features Features iPod controlling capability ◆ Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.
Features Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts.
Getting started Getting started Notes 2 1 3 1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off. 2 Insert the four supplied batteries (AAA, LR03) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place. ■ Installing batteries in the Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control 1 3 2 Take off the battery compartment cover.
Quick start guide Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Video monitor Front right speaker Front left speaker Preparation: Check the items Subwoofer Surround right speaker In these steps, you need the following supplied accessories. ❏ AM loop antenna ❏ Indoor FM antenna ❏ Power cable Center speaker Surround back right speaker DVD player Surround back left speaker Surround left speaker Step 1: Set up your speakers ☞ P.
Quick start guide Step 1: Set up your speakers HDMI VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT A BD/HD DVD Y Y PB PB BD/HD DVD B DVD C DTV/CBL DTV/CBL IN DVD Front speakers and center speaker ANTENNA DVR 1 OUT VCR IN OUT MONITOR OUT FM 75Ω UNBAL.
Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components DVD VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT 2 Connect the video cable to the composite video output jack of your DVD player and the DVD VIDEO jack of this unit. AC IN AV receiver DVD player HDMI VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT A BD/HD DVD Y Y PB PB BD/HD DVD B DVD C DTV/CBL DTV/CBL IN DVD ANTENNA DVR 1 OUT IN VCR OUT MONITOR OUT FM 75Ω UNBAL.
Quick start guide 4 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna to this unit. Connect the supplied power cable to AC IN of this unit and then plug the power cable and other components into the AC wall outlet. y • This unit is equipped with AC OUTLET(S) that provide(s) power to other components (except Korea model). See page 32 for details.
Quick start guide Step 3: Turn on the power and start playback Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 122). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (see page 33). 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press A MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position on the front panel. 4 Start playback of the desired DVD on your player. 5 Rotate R VOLUME to adjust the volume.
Quick start guide What do you want to do with this unit? Manually adjusting various parameters of this unit • Basic operations of this unit ☞ P. 41 • Enjoying FM/AM radio programs ☞ P. 53 • Enjoying XM Satellite Radio programs ☞ P. 56 • Using your iPod with this unit ☞ P. 62 • Enjoying the contents stored on your PC ☞ P. 64 • Setting the parameters for each input source ☞ P. 81 • Enjoying Internet radio programs and Podcasts ☞ P. 67 • Setting the parameters related to the volume level ☞ P.
CONNECTIONS Connections Rear panel 1 2 HDMI 3 4 VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT A BD/HD DVD Y 5 BD/HD DVD B DVD C DTV/CBL DTV/CBL IN DVD 6 7 ANTENNA DVR OUT IN VCR OUT MONITOR OUT Y FM 75Ω UNBAL.
Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. ■ 7.1-channel speaker layout 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback the sound of high definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 15 for connection information.
Connections ■ 6.1-channel speaker layout ■ 5.1-channel speaker layout See page 15 for connection information. See page 15 for connection information. y y We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 17 for details. We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 17 for details. FR FR SW FL SR SW FL SB C C SL SL 1.
Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution Notes • A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker.
Connections ■ For the 6.1-channel speaker setting Surround back speakers Left Subwoofer Center speaker SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP R + L SINGLE CENTER + + SP2 L SURROUND + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 L R SUB WOOFER + R + L FRONT + Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers (see page 117) Left Right Surround speakers Left Right Front speakers ■ For the 5.
Connections Using presence speakers The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 45). Presence left and right speakers function more effectively when the CINEMA DSP 3D mode is active (see page 50). You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with using the presence speakers (see page 75).
Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable 5 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. Hook the speaker terminal wrench onto the WRENCH HOLDER on the rear panel of this unit when not in use. 10 mm (0.4 in) 2 Loosen the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench.
Connections ■ Connecting the banana plug (except U.K., Europe, Asia and Korea models) 1 Tighten the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench. Speaker terminal wrench ■ Using bi-amplification connections Caution Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers to separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high pass filter) crossovers. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) 2 This unit SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP R + Insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs DIGITAL DIGITAL L R COAXIAL OPTICAL (White) (Red) (Orange) L R AUDIO Left and right analog audio cable plugs C Coaxial digital audio cable plug VIDEO S VIDEO (Yellow) O V S Optical digital audio cable plug Composite video cable plug S-video cable plug COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (Green) (Blue) (Red) Y PB PR Component video cable plugs ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks This unit
Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ Default input assignment of HDMI input jacks HDMI input jack Assigned input source IN1 BD/HD DVD IN2 DVD IN3 DTV/CBL IN4 DVR PREPARATION This unit has four HDMI input jacks and one HDMI output jack for digital audio and video signal input/output. Connect the HDMI IN1, HDMI IN2, HDMI IN3, or HDMI IN4 jack of this unit to the HDMI output jack of other HDMI components (such as a DVD player).
Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input ■ Video signal flow Input Output Output HDMI HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Digital output Through Analog output Video conversion ON (see page 89) Notes • 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at the HDMI input jacks can be output at the HDMI OUT jack only when “Support Audio” is set to “Other” (see page 98).
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. You can select to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit.
Connections Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Notes • When “Conversion” is set to “Off” (see page 89), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 23). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks.
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD player DVD player HDMI out Coaxial out Optical out Audio out Component out S-video out C PB PR L V S R O PREPARATION HDMI Y Video out VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DVD B DVD Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO PR L R IN2 DVD DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 2 DVD OPTICAL 6 DVD indicates recommended connections indicates alternative connections English 25 En
Connections ■ Connecting a set-top box Satellite receiver, cable TV receiver or HDTV decoder HDMI out Component out V L R O Optical out S Audio out PR Video out HDMI PB S-video out Y VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DTV/CBL C DTV/CBL Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO PR L IN3 R DTV/ CBL DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 7 DTV/ CBL ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR Note * When you connect another VCR to this unit, connect it to the VCR terminals (S VIDEO IN, VIDEO IN, AUDIO IN, S VIDEO OUT, VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
Connections ■ Connecting audio components Notes • Connect your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit to reduce noise in the signal. However, you may hear less noise without the connection to the GND terminal for some turntables. • The PHONO jacks are only compatible with a turntable with an MM or a high-output MC cartridge. To connect a turntable with a lowoutput MC cartridge to the PHONO jacks, use an in-line boosting transformer or an MC-head amplifier.
Connections ■ Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Notes • • • • When you make connections to the PRE OUT jacks, do not make connections to the SPEAKERS terminals. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
Connections ■ Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
Connections ■ Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) where you can station your iPod and control playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal on the rear panel of this unit using its dedicated cable.
Connections Connecting the network To connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) into the NETWORK port of this unit, and plug the other end into one of the LAN ports on your router that supports the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function. The following diagram shows a connection example where this unit is connected to one of the LAN ports on a 4-port router.
Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connecting the power cable ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the AC power cable into an AC wall outlet.
Connections Setting the speaker impedance and GUI language Turning this unit on and off ■ Turning on this unit Caution If you are to use 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. Press A MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel inward to the ON position to turn on this unit. When you turn on this unit by pressing A MASTER ON/ OFF, the main zone is turned on. y 1 Make sure this unit is turned off.
Connections Using the remote control Notes The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation. Remote control sensor • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control.
Connections Front panel display 1 2 RECOUT 3 NET/USB neural 4 V-AUX DOCK 5 VCR DVR DTV/CBL DVD BD/HD DVD MD/TAPE 6 CD-R CD PHONO MULTI CH TUNER 3 dB VIRTUAL HiFi DSP VOLUME MUTE See page 36 for details. 96/24 L C R LFE SL SB SR SBL SBR 7 8 9 0 A B ZONE2 ZONE3 SLEEP TUNED STEREO AUTO MEMORY ZONE2 ZONE3 SLEEP 1 RECOUT indicator Lights up when this unit is in the recording input source selecting mode (see page 70).
Connections 0 Tuner indicators Lights up when this unit is in the FM, AM or XM Satellite Radio tuning mode. F DSP indicators The respective indicator lights up when any of the sound field programs are selected. TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station (see page 53). CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program (see page 45).
OPTIMIZING THE SPEAKER SETTING FOR YOUR LISTENING ROOM (YPAO) Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) y 3 To stop the automatic setup procedure and set this unit to the pause mode, press one of the cursor buttons (4k / n / l / h) or 4ENTER. In the pause mode, press 4k to retry the procedure, and 4 l to cancel the Auto Setup procedure. Place the optimizer microphone at your normal listening position on a flat level surface with the omni-directional microphone heading upward.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) If warning message appears... ✓ Equalizing ✓ Level ✓ Result Retry Exit Detail Setup Measurement Over W1:Out of Phase W3:Level Error Warning messages 6 Press G SET MENU to exit from the GUI screen. Notes • After you have completed the automatic setup procedure, be sure to disconnect the optimizer microphone. • The optimizer microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of this unit.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) 6 Once you have selected the desired settings of each parameter, press 4 l to return to the previous menu level and then press 4 n to select “Start”. 7 After the setting of the measurement, start the automatic setup procedure. Refer to steps 4 to 6 of “Basic procedure of the automatic setup” on page 37 for details. System Memory feature You can save multiple result of the automatic setup by using the System Memory feature.
PLAYBACK Playback Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS. Start playback on the selected source component or select a broadcast station.
Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one jacks are assigned to an input source. y • We recommend setting the audio input jack select to “AUTO” in most cases. • You can adjust the default the audio input jack select of this unit by using “Audio Select” in “Option” (see page 98).
Playback Muting the audio output 3 Press E MUTE on the remote control to mute the audio output. Press E MUTE again to resume the audio output. Press M SLEEP (or A SLEEP) repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press M SLEEP (or A SLEEP), the front panel display changes as shown below. SLEEP 120min. y SLEEP OFF • You can also rotate R VOLUME on the front panel or press C VOLUME +/– on the remote control to resume the audio output.
Playback Operating the amplifier functions of this unit by using the graphical user interface (GUI) screen This unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) screen that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the GUI screen, you can view the information of the signals being input and the status of this unit. You can also set up this unit using the GUI screen (see page 73).
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field programs This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Sound field programs ■ For audio music sources y For audio music sources, we also recommend using the Pure Direct mode (see page 51), the “STRAIGHT” mode (see page 50) or surround decode mode (see page 71). CLASSICAL ENTERTAIN 5 7 CLASSICAL Hall in Munich HiFi DSP This sound field simulates a concert hall with approximately 2500 seats in Munich, using stylish wood for the interior finishing as normal standards for European concert halls.
Sound field programs LIVE/CLUB 6 LIVE/CLUB Cellar Club HiFi DSP This program simulates a live house with a low ceiling and homey atmosphere. A realistic, live sound field features powerful sound as if the listener is in a row in front of a small stage. DSP Level Init. Delay LIVE/CLUB 6 Room Size Liveness LIVE/CLUB Dialogue Lift The Roxy Theatre HiFi DSP This is the sound field of a rock music live house in Los Angeles, with approximately 460 seats.
Sound field programs ■ For visual sources of music Note The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN 6 7 ENTERTAINMENT Music Video HiFi DSP This sound field offers an image of a concert hall for live performance of pop, rock and jazz music.
Sound field programs MOVIE MOVIE 8 Adventure This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of action and adventure movies. The sound field restrains reverberations but puts emphasis on reproducing a powerful space expanded widely to the left and right. The reproduced depth is also restrained relatively to ensure the separation between audio channels and the clarity of the sound. Decoder Type DSP Level Init. Delay Room Size MOVIE MOVIE 8 Sur. Init. Delay Sur. Room Size SB.
Sound field programs ■ Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. When you set “Surround” to “None” (see page 92), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 45).
USING AUDIO FEATURES Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to D AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry. Press N PURE DIRECT (or F PURE DIRECT) to turn on or off the Pure Direct mode.
Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to D AMP. Adjusting the speaker level You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Note Press 3 LEVEL on the front panel repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust.
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM tuning There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups).
FM/AM tuning Automatic preset tuning Manual preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store up to 40 FM stations with strong signals (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number. 1 2 Rotate the C INPUT selector on the front panel to select “TUNER” as the input source.
FM/AM tuning 5 Press K MEMORY while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The station band and frequency appear in the front panel display with the preset station group and number you have selected. The MEMORY indicator disappears from the front panel display. Exchanging preset stations You can exchange the assignments of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure to exchange preset station “E1” with “A5”.
XM™ SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM™ Satellite Radio tuning XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning Activating XM™ Satellite Radio ■ Checking your XM Radio ID Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the Home Dock to your XM Ready home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0 (see page 58).
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to D SOURCE and then press 1XM. ■ All Channel Search mode ■ Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you must preset XM Satellite Radio channels. For details, see “Setting the XM™ Satellite Radio preset channels” on page 59. y 1 Press I SEARCH MODE (or G SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning 2 Press the numeric buttons (6) on the remote control to enter the desired three-digit channel number. For example, to enter the number 123, press the numeric buttons as shown below. 1 2 3 The display changes as follows. --1 Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to D SOURCE and then press 1XM.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning 4 Press H PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 4 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to select a preset channel number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The preset channel number appears in the front panel display. ■ Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information in the front panel display Press L DISPLAY (or J DISPLAY) repeatedly to toggle between the following XM Satellite Radio information display modes.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning ■ Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information on the video monitor Press L DISPLAY or (J DISPLAY). The following information screen is displayed on the video monitor. XM Information All CH Search CH NUMBER 043 CH NAME XMU CATEGORY Rock NAME Coldplay TITLE Speed of sound Hold : ENTER y BASIC OPERATION • To turn off the displayed information screen, press L DISPLAY (or J DISPLAY).
USING IPOD™ Using iPod™ Once you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 30), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. You can also use the Compressed Music Enhancer mode of this unit to enhance the sound quality of the compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) stored on your iPod (see page 49).
Using iPod™ Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to D SOURCE and then press 1V-AUX/DOCK. 1 Press J DISPLAY on the remote control. The following display appears in the video monitor. Top Playlists Artists Albums Songs Genres Composers Settings Repeat (Repeat) Use this feature to set this unit to repeat one song or a sequence of songs. Choices: Off, One, All • Select “Off ” to deactivate this feature.
USING NETWORK/USB FEATURES Using Network/USB features This unit is equipped with network and USB features that allow you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA files saved on your PC, Yamaha MCX-2000, USB memory device and USB portable audio player or access the Internet Radio. Notes • Yamaha MCX-2000 may not be for sale in some locations. • For further details about networking, refer to the operation manuals supplied with your network devices. Also refer to technical reference books, if needed.
Using Network/USB features The following procedure shows the basic steps to navigate the network and USB menus. See pages 66 to 68 for details about each sub input source. 4 Note “Please wait” may appear whenever it takes time for communication. This is not a system malfunction. Wait for a while. y • “>” in the right corner of each menu line indicates that there is a submenu available in the next menu level.
Using Network/USB features Using a PC server or Yamaha MCX-2000 Use this feature to enjoy music files saved on your PC or Yamaha MCX-2000. MCX-2000 is a music server that enhances the concept of Yamaha exclusive MusicCAST, a digital music delivery method over a personal network. 1 Install Windows Media Player 11 on your PC, or register this unit on your Yamaha MCX2000. • Refer to “Installing Windows Media Player 11 on your PC” and “Registering this unit on the Yamaha MCX-2000” on page 67.
Using Network/USB features ■ Registering this unit on the Yamaha MCX-2000 You must register this unit on your Yamaha MCX-2000 so that this unit can be recognized by your Yamaha MCX2000. For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with your Yamaha MCX-2000. 1 Turn off this unit. Using the Internet Radio Use this feature to listen to Internet Radio stations.
Using Network/USB features Using a USB memory device or a USB portable audio player Use this feature to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA files saved on your USB memory device or USB portable audio player connected to the USB port on the front panel of this unit. Notes • This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (except USB Hard Disc Drivers) using FAT 16 or FAT 32. • Only the first partition is displayed in the GUI menu. You cannot select files in other partitions.
Using Network/USB features y 4 Press desired numeric buttons (1-8) (6). The number of the selected numeric button appears in the video monitor or front panel display. NET/USB V-AUX VCR DVR DTV/CBL DVD BD/HD DVD MD/TAPE CD-R CD PHONO MULTI CH TUNER 1: PC/MCX Selected preset number 5 XM MEMORY Flashes Press 4 ENTER or 5 MEMORY to confirm the preset. ■ Select an item by using numeric buttons (1-8) (6) 1 Press 1 NET/USB to select “NET/USB” as the input source.
RECORDING Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Caution The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources encoded in DTS, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made.
ADVANCED SOUND CONFIGURATIONS Advanced sound configurations Selecting decoders ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode) Use this feature to play back sources with selected decoders. You can play back 2-channel sources on multichannels. Set the operation mode selector to D AMP and then press L SUR. DECODE repeatedly on the remote control to select the surround decode mode.
Advanced sound configurations SUR.DECODE +10 SUR. DECODE Surround Decoder Neo:6 Cinema DTS processing for movie sources. EXTD Surround SUR.DECODE +10 SUR. DECODE Surround Decoder Neo:6 Music DTS processing for music sources. Center Image SUR.DECODE +10 EXTD Surround SUR. DECODE Surround Decoder Neural THX (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Neural-THX Surround processing for any sources. The Neural-THX Surround decoder is especially suitable for the XM HD Surround program of XM Satellite Radio.
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) SCREEN Graphical user interface (GUI) screen This unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) screen that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the GUI screen, you can view the information of the signals being input and the status of this unit.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround menu) Use this feature to select the sound field programs (see page 45), the surround decode mode or the “STRAIGHT” mode (see page 50), and adjust the parameters of each program. ■ Selecting sound field programs and setting the parameters by using GUI screen 1 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP and then press G SET MENU. 2 Press 4 k / n / l / h repeatedly to select “Stereo/Surround” and then press 4 h.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Adjusting the vertical dialogue position (Dialogue Lift) Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the dialogues in movies. The ideal position of the dialogues is at the center of the video monitor screen. The ideal dialogue position If the dialogues are heard at the lower position of the video monitor screen, increase the value of “Dialogue Lift”. Move up to the ideal dialogue position.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. Sound field parameter Features Decoder Type Decoder type. Selects the decoder used with the SUR. DECODE or MOVIE programs. See pages 71 and 72 for details. Init. Delay Sur. Init. Delay SB. Init. Delay Initial delay.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Sound field parameter Liveness Sur. Liveness SB. Liveness Features Liveness. Surround and surround back liveness. Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Sound field parameter Rev. Delay Features Reverberation delay. Adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you feel as if you are in a larger acoustic environment. Level Control range: 0 to 250 ms Source sound (dB) 60 dB Reverberation Time Rev. Delay Rev. Level Rev. Time Reverberation level.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Stereo program parameter descriptions Sound field parameter Direct (“2ch Stereo” only) Features 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Choices: Auto, Off y • Select “Auto” to bypass the decoders, DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when “BASS” and “TREBLE” are set to 0 dB (see page 51).
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Decoder parameter descriptions Decoder parameter Panorama (“PLIIx Music” and “PLII Music” only) Center Width (“PLIIx Music” and “PLII Music” only) Features Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music panorama. Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect. Choices: Off, On Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music center width.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Input Select 1 Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the level of the signal input at each input source.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ I/O Assignment (Input/output assignment) Use this feature to assign the input/output jacks according to the component to be used if the initial settings of this unit do not correspond to your needs. Change the following parameters to reassign the respective jacks and effectively connect more components. Once the input/output jacks are reassigned, you can select the corresponding component by using the C INPUT selector (or the input selector buttons (1)).
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Rename (Rename) Use this feature to change the name of the inputs in the GUI screen or the front panel display menu. (DVD is used as the source component in the following example.) 1 Press 4 l / h to place the _ (underscore) under the space or character you want to edit.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Manual Setup (Volume) Note Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume settings. 1 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP and then press G SET MENU on the remote control. 2 Press 4 k / n on the remote control to select “Manual Setup” and then press 4 h. 3 Press 4 k / n / l / h on the remote control to select “Volume” and then press 4 h.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Manual Setup (Sound) Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. Headphones (Headphone dynamic range) Adjusts the dynamic range compression for the headphones. Choice 1 2 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP and then press G SET MENU on the remote control. Functions MAX Preserves the greatest amount of dynamic range. STD Adjusts the dynamic range to medium.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Test Tone Use this feature to select whether to turn on or off the test tone output while you are adjusting the tonal quality of each speaker. Choice 5 y If you want to reset all “Parametric EQ” parameter settings for the selected speaker, select “RESET” and press 4 ENTER. Functions On Outputs the test tone. Off Does not output the test tone. 6 2 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied with the results. Press 4 h to access the settings window.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Treble (Treble control) Use this feature to adjust high-frequencies output to your speakers or headphones. Choices: 2.5kHz, 3.5kHz, 8.0kHz Control range: – 6.0 dB to +6.0 dB Initial setting: 0.0 dB Auto (Automatic audio delay adjustment) Use this feature to make fine adjustments of the audio and video synchronization when you set “HDMI Auto” to “ON”. Control range: 0 to 240 ms Control step: 1 ms y Control Speaker Freq : 3.5kHz Gain : 0.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ EXTD Surround (Extended surround) ■ Channel Mute (Channel mute) Use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, or DTS-ES decoders by using the connected surround back speakers. Use this feature to mute specific speaker channels. Choice Functions Auto Activates the optimum decoder to play back signals in 6.1/7.1 channels when this unit recognizes a signal flag being input.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Manual Setup (Video) Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. 1 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP and then press G SET MENU on the remote control. 2 Press 4 k / n / l / h on the remote control to select “Manual Setup” and then press 4 h. 3 Press 4 k / n / l / h on the remote control to select “Video” and then press 4 h. 4 Select the desired parameters and then press 4 h to access and adjust.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ HDMI Resolution (HDMI video signal resolution) Use this feature to activate or deactivate the HDMI upscaling of the analog video signals input at the composite video, S-video and component video jacks so that the upscaled analog video signals are output at the HDMI OUT jack.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Wall Paper (Wall paper) Use this feature to display the wall paper or gray background in your video monitor when there is no video signal being input. Choice Functions None Does not display any background in your video monitor. Yes Display a background image (the photograph of a piano) in your monitor when there is no video signal being input. Gray Display a gray background in your monitor when there is no video signal being input.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Measure for the speaker size The woofer section of a speaker is – 16 cm (6.5 in) or larger: large – smaller than 16 cm (6.5 in): small Surround Back (Surround back left/right speakers) Choice Large x1 Select this setting when the single surround back speaker is large. Large x2 Select this setting when the surround back left and right speakers are Large.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Speaker Distance (Speaker distance) Low-frequency signals output Subwoofer and speakers Choice Subwoofer Front speakers Other speakers Both *1 *2 *3 SWFR *4 *3 *3 *1 *3 Front No output *1 Output(s) the low-frequency signals of the front channels and other speakers set to “Small” or “None”. *2 Always output the low-frequency signals of the front channels. *3 Output the low-frequency signals if the speakers are set to “Large”.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Unit (Unit) Selects the unit for displaying the values of “Speaker Distance” parameter. Initial setting:Feet (U.S.A. and Canada models) Meter (Other models) Choice Functions Meter (m) Adjusts speaker distances in meters. Feet (ft) Adjusts speaker distances in feet. ■ Speaker Level (Speaker level) Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and each speaker selected in “Speaker Set” (see page 91).
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Procedure of the network configuration 1 2 3 From the top GUI screen, press 4 k / n on the remote control repeatedly and then 4h to select “Network”. Press 4 k / n repeatedly and then 4h to select “DHCP”. Choice Note When “DHCP” is set to “On”, you cannot select and adjust any other network settings. To specify the other parameters, you need to first set “DHCP” to “Off”. Deactivates the repeat function. Single Repeats one song.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Manual Setup (Option) This menu adjusts the optional system settings. 1 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP and then press G SET MENU on the remote control. 2 Press 4 k / n to select “Manual Setup” and then press 4 h. 3 Press 4 k / n / l / h to select “Option” and then press 4 h. Video Front Panel Disp.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen Notes • You can connect up to two video monitors to the ZONE VIDEO jacks of this unit as the Zone 2 video monitors. If you connect two video monitors to the ZONE VIDEO jacks, these video monitors displays the same video images of the input source of Zone 2. • When you set “Zone OSD” to “Zone2&Zone3”, the operational status of Zone 3 appears on the Zone 2 video monitor(s) even if Zone 2 is turned off.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Audio Select (Default audio input jack select) Use this feature to designate the default audio input jack select setting (see page 81) for the input sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit. Choice Auto Last Functions Automatically detects the type of audio input signals and selects the appropriate audio input jack select setting. ■ HDMI Set (HDMI settings) Use this feature to adjust the HDMI support audio.
Graphical user interface (GUI) screen ■ Audio Info. (Audio information) Format Signal format. When this unit cannot detect a digital signal, it automatically switches to analog input. Sampling The number of samples per second taken from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. Channel The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE). For example, a multi-channel soundtrack with 3 front channels, 2 surround channels and LFE, is displayed as “3/2/0.1”.
SAVING AND RECALLING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS (SYSTEM MEMORY) Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Use this feature to save up to six of your favorite settings that can be easily recalled when needed.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) 4 Press 4k / n repeatedly to select the desired memory number (“Memory1” to “Memory6”) and then press 4h. “Save: ENTER” appears in the GUI. Current Memory1 Memory Empty Memory2 Memory3 Save: ENTER y • If system settings are already stored in the selected memory number, the stored system parameter settings appear in the menu screen. • If system settings are already saved in the selected memory number, this unit overwrites to old system settings.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Loading by the SET MENU operation 1 Press G SET MENU on the remote control. The top menu appears in the GUI. 2 Press 4 k / n repeatedly to select “System Memory” and then press 4 h. The “System Memory” menu appears in the GUI. 3 Press 4 k / n to select “Load” and then press 4h. The following menu appears in the GUI.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Example 2: Switching the settings for different room environments ■ Example 3: Saving the sound configurations for specific sources The tonal characteristics of the listening room may vary depending on the situations of the room (for example, whether the curtains are open or closed), and the settings of this unit should be arranged for each situation of the room.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Example 4: Switching multiple audio and video synchronization settings If you use two different kinds of video monitors or projectors, and these components are not compatible with the automatic audio and video synchronization feature, you should set “Manual” in “Lipsync” for each component. You can switch between the different “Manual” in “Lipsync” settings by using the NSYSTEM MEMORY buttons.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 107). Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components ■ Controlling this unit ■ Controlling a TV Set the operation mode selector to D AMP to control this unit.
Remote control features ■ Controlling other components TV MUTE Set the operation mode selector to DSOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons (1). You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 107). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button (1). Be advised that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component.
Remote control features ■ Selecting a component to be controlled You can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source selected with the input selector buttons. Press B SELECT k / n repeatedly to select the desired component. The name of the component to be controlled appears in the display window (B) on the remote control. Setting remote control codes You can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. Codes can be set up for each input area.
Remote control features 1 2 Set the operation mode selector to D SOURCE and then press an input selector button (1 ) to select the input area you want to set up. 4 Press the numeric buttons (6) to enter the four-digit remote control code for the component you want to use. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to “List of remote control codes” at the end of this manual. 5 Press 4 ENTER to set the number.
Remote control features Programming codes from other remote controls 2 AV POWER STANDBY NET/USB AUDIO SEL SLEEP POWER PHONO MULTI CH IN TV CD-R XM CD VCR BD/HD DVD POWER TUNER DVR DVD V-AUX/DOCK DTV/CBL MD/TAPE SELECT You can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learn feature if you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the remote control codes, or an appropriate remote control code is not available.
Remote control features 5 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until “OK” appears in the display window (B) on the remote control. “NG” appears in the display window (B) on the remote control if learning was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4. Changing source names in the display window You can change the name of the input source that appears in the display window (B) on the remote control if you want to use a different name from the factory preset.
Remote control features 3 Press 4 k / n to select and enter a character. Pressing 4 n changes the character as follows: A to Z, 1 to 9, 0, + (plus), – (hyphen), ; (semicolon), / (slash), and space. Pressing 4 k changes the characters in reverse order. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. Macro programming features The macro programming feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button.
Remote control features ■ Default macro functions Pressing macro button To automatically transmit these signals in order First Second Third STANDBY STANDBY POWER POWER — — (*1) (*2) POWER TV XM POWER XM NET/USB POWER NET/USB TUNER TUNER CD CD CD-R CD-R MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN MD/TAPE MD/TAPE DVD — — (*3) DVD POWER BD/HD DVD (*1) BD/HD DVD PHONO PHONO DTV/CBL DTV/CBL DVR DVR VCR VCR — — (CD area) (*4) (CD-R area) (*4) — (MD/TAPE area) (*4) (DVD area) (*4) (BD/HD D
Remote control features ■ Programming macro operations You can program your own macro and use the macro programming feature to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at the press of a button. Be sure to set up remote control codes or perform learning operations before programming the macro. 3 Notes Example Set the input source to DVD → Activate the DVD player → Set the sleep timer • The default macro is not cleared when a new macro is programmed for a button.
Remote control features Clearing configurations 3 You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed input area names and setup remote control ID. Press and hold M CLEAR again for about 3 seconds. “WAIT” appears in the display window (B). If clearing was successful, “C;OK” appears in the display window (B) on the remote control.
Remote control features ■ Clearing a learned function You can clear the function learned for a certain button in each control area. 1 3 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP or D SOURCE and then press an input selector button (1 ) to select the input area containing the function you want to clear. The selected component name appears in the display window (B). Press and hold M CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object and then press the button you want to clear for about 3 seconds.
Remote control features ■ Clearing a macro function You can clear the function programmed for a certain macro button. 1 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP or D SOURCE and then press M MACRO using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “MCR ?” appears in the display window (B) on the remote control. AMP SOURCE TV MACRO or AMP SOURCE TV Note If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30 seconds, the macro programming mode will be automatically canceled.
USING MULTI-ZONE CONFIGURATION Using multi-zone configuration This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio/video system. The multi-zone configuration feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main zone, second zone (Zone 2) and third zone (Zone 3). You can control this unit from the second or third zone using the supplied remote control. Connect the source component to the analog audio input jacks of this unit to play back the source in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
Using multi-zone configuration ■ Using the internal amplifiers of this unit Important safety notice The SP1 or SP2 speaker terminals of this Receiver should not be connected to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or more than one loudspeaker per channel. Connection to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or multiple speakers per channel could create an abnormally low impedance load resulting in amplifier damage. See this owner’s manual for correct usage.
Using multi-zone configuration 3 Refer to “Selecting the input source of Zone 2 or Zone 3”, “Adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3”, “Adjusting the balance of the speaker level in Zone 2 or Zone 3” or “Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2 or Zone 3” on page 120 to perform further operations. Remote control operations 1 Control mode Display window (B) POWER and STANDBY Name of the selected input area Turns on the main zone only or sets it to the standby mode.
Using multi-zone configuration Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2 or Zone 3 operation mode. ■ Adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3 Rotate RVOLUME on the front panel (or press CVOLUME +/–) to adjust the volume level of the selected zone. ■ Using Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control You can control Zone 2 or Zone 3 features by using the supplied Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control. First, set the ID1/ ID2 switch and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 switch appropriately.
Using multi-zone configuration B VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3. C MUTE Mutes the sound of Zone 2 or Zone 3. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. G ZONE 2/ZONE 3 switch Switches between the operation mode of Zone 2 and that of Zone 3.
ADVANCED SETUP Advanced setup This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Notes • The settings you make are reflected next time you press A MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position to turn on this unit (see page 33).
Advanced setup ■ Wake on RS-232C access RS-232C STANDBY Use this feature to set this unit to transmit data via the RS232C interface when this unit is in the standby mode. Choices: YES, NO Initial setting: [U.S.A. and Canada models]: YES [Other models]: NO • Select “YES” to set this unit to transmit data via the RS-232C interface. • Select “NO” to set this unit not to transmit data via the RS-232C interface.
Advanced setup ■ Remote control TUNER ID RC TUNER ID Use this feature to set the TUNER ID of this unit for remote control recognition. Choices: ID1, ID2 • Select “ID1” when the remote control TUNER ID library code is set to “2602”. • Select “ID2” when the remote control TUNER ID library code is set to “2603”. Setting remote control TUNER ID 1 2 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP or D SOURCE and then press 1 TUNER on the remote control to select the tuner to change the remote control ID.
Advanced setup ■ Remote control XM ID RC XM ID (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Use this feature to set the XM ID of this unit for remote control recognition. Choices: ID1, ID2 • Select “ID1” when the remote control XM ID library code is set to “2604”. • Select “ID2” when the remote control XM ID library code is set to “2605”. Setting remote control XM ID 1 2 Set the operation mode selector to D AMP or D SOURCE and then press 1 XM on the remote control to select the XM to change the remote control ID.
Advanced setup ■ Tuner frequency step TUNER FRQ STEP (Asia and General models only) Use this feature to set the tuner frequency step according to the frequency spacing in your area. Choices: AM10/FM100, AM9/FM50 • Select “AM10/FM100” for North, Central and South America. • Select “AM9/FM50” for all other areas. ■ Bi-amplifier setting BI-AMP Use this feature to activate or deactivate the bi-amplifier function. Choices: ON, OFF • Select “ON” if you want to activate the bi-amplifier function.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby mode soon after the power is turned on. No sound.
Troubleshooting Problem Short message displays do not appear in the video monitor. Cause Remedy See page “Short Message” is set to “Off”. Set “Short Message” to “On”. 90 “Conversion” is set to “Off”. Set “Conversion” to “On”. 89 The signals input at the HDMI input jacks are being output at the HDMI OUT jack. HDTV video signals are being input. The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit, etc.
Troubleshooting Problem The audio input sources cannot be played in the desired digital audio signal format. (Desired input source indicator or decoder indicator in the front panel display does not light up.) Cause Remedy See page The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Make an appropriate setting following the operating instructions for your component. — Audio input jack select is set to “ANALOG”. Set the audio input jack select to “AUTO”.
Troubleshooting ■ Tuner Problem Cause FM stereo reception is noisy. FM AM The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. See page Check the antenna connections. 32 Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. — Use the manual tuning method. 53 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multi-path interference.
Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work or function properly. Cause Remedy See page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. 34 Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition this unit. — The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
Troubleshooting HDMI Message Out of Resolution Cause The connected monitor is not compatible with the resolution of the input video signal or input video signal is the analog component video signal with 1080p of resolution. Remedy Set the resolution of the video output signal of the input source component appropriately. See page — ■ Network and USB Problem The PC server/MCX-2000/ Internet Radio does not function properly. Cause Remedy See page The IP address is not set properly.
Troubleshooting Problem The USB device cannot be recognized. See page Cause Remedy The connected USB device is other than a USB mass storage class USB memory device or USB portable audio player. This unit can recognize only a USB mass storage class USB memory device or USB portable audio player. Also note that it cannot recognize certain USB devices even when they are devices as described above. 68 Some devices may become easier to recognize when they are inserted before turning this unit on.
Troubleshooting Status message Access error Unable to play Cause Remedy See page This unit cannot access your USB memory device or USB portable audio player. Try another USB memory device or USB portable audio player. — There is a problem with the signal path from your USB memory device or USB portable audio player to this unit. Turn off this unit and reconnect your USB memory device or USB portable audio player to the USB port of this unit.
Troubleshooting ■ iPod Note In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel and on the video monitor, check the connection to your iPod (see page 30). Status message Loading... Cause Remedy See page This unit is in the middle of recognizing the connection with your iPod. This unit is in the middle of acquiring song lists from your iPod. Connect error There is a problem with the signal path from your iPod to this unit.
Troubleshooting During Auto Setup Error message Cause Remedy See page E01:No Front SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. Check the front L/R speaker connections. 15 E02:No Sur. SP A surround channel signal is not detected. Check the surround speaker connections. 15 E03:No PRNS SP A presence channel signal is not detected. Check the presence speaker connections. 15 E04:SBR→SBL Only right surround back channel signal is detected.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM Resetting the system Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “SET MENU” parameters. However, the advanced setup menu parameters will not be initialized. • The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on this unit.
GLOSSARY Glossary ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining audio and video signals synchronized during post-production and transmission. Whereas the audio and video latency requires complex end-user adjustments, HDMI version 1.
Glossary ■ Dolby Digital Plus ■ Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus is an advanced audio technology developed for high-definition programming and media including HD broadcasts, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc. Selected as a mandatory audio standard for HD DVD and as an optional audio standard for Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers multichannel sound with discrete channel output. Supporting bitrates up to 6.0 Mbps, Dolby Digital Plus can carry up to 7.1 discreet audio channels simultaneously.
Glossary ■ DTS Express ■ HDMI DTS Express is an advanced audio technology for the optional feature on Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD, which offers high-quality, low bit rate audio optimized for network streaming, and Internet applications. DTS Express is used for the Secondary Audio feature of Bluray Disc or the Sub Audio feature of HD DVD. These features deliver audio commentaries (for example, the additional commentaries made by the director of a film) on demand by the users via the Internet, etc.
Glossary ■ Neural-THX Surround ■ WAV “Neural-THX®” Surround is taking surround sound to the next level. This revolutionary new technology delivers the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format that is fully compatible with stereo. Neural-THX Surround reduces the bandwidth needed for broadcasters to deliver true, multi-channel surround presentations, and enables 7.1-channel support for gaming and movies.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION Sound field program information ■ Elements of a sound field ■ CINEMA DSP 3D What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound live, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated as well as the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Parametric equalizer information This unit employs Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology, together with the Parametric EQ settings (see page 85), to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Gain and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω .................................... 140 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) Front L/R 8/6/4/2 Ω ...................................... 170/205/265/345 W • Maximum Useful Output Power (JEITA) [Asia, General, China and Korea models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ....................................................... 185 W • Maximum Output Power [U.K. and Europe models] 1 kHz, 0.
Specifications AM SECTION y • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] .............................. 530 to 1710 kHz [Asia and General models] ................. 530/531 to 1710/1611 kHz [Other models] ....................................................
Index ■ Numerics 2ch Stereo Direct, Sound field parameter ...................... 79 2ch STEREO, Sound field programs ...... 49 2-channel stereo direct, Sound field parameter ...................... 79 3D indicator ......................................... 36 7ch Enhancer Level, Sound field parameter ...................... 79 7ch Enhancer, Sound field program .... 49 7ch Stereo Center Level, Sound field parameter ...................... 79 7ch Stereo Presence L Level, Sound field parameter ..................
Index Distance, Auto setup parameter ..... 39, 40 DNS Server (P), Network settings ....... 94 DNS Server (S), Network settings ....... 94 DOCK indicator ................................... 35 Drama, Sound field programs .............. 49 DSP effect level, Sound field parameter ...................... 74 DSP indicators ..................................... 36 DSP Level, Sound field parameter ...... 74 DTS Neo:6 Music center image, Decoder parameter ........................... 80 DVD player connection .......
Index New Stations, network menu ............... 64 ■ O On Screen, Video ................................. 90 On-screen display time, Video ............. 90 On-screen display, Option ................... 96 Operation mode selector ...................... 34 OPTIMIZER MIC jack ........................ 37 Optimizer microphone ......................... 37 Option, Manual setup ........................... 96 Option, Manual setup ........................... 96 Other components controlling by Remote control ....
Index ■ T ■ U Unit, Speaker distance ..........................94 Unit, Speaker distance ..........................94 Unprocessed input sources ...................50 USB feature ..........................................64 USB memory device ............................68 USB menu ............................................64 USB portable audio player ...................68 USB, USB menu ..................................64 ■ V VCR connection ...................................26 VIDEO AUX jacks ....
■ Front panel A B C N PURE DIRECT VOLUME TONE CONTROL AUDIO SELECT REC OUT/ ZONE2 A/B/C/D/E PRESET/ TUNING PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM TUNING MODE SLEEP EDIT SEARCH MODE CATEGORY DISPLAY INPUT ZONE ON/OFF STRAIGHT MAIN ZONE ZONE CONTROLS MULTI ZONE EFFECT YPAO ON/OFF PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO ZONE 2 ZONE 3 L R VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL VIDEO AUX PHONES USB ON OFF MASTER R D E AUDIO SELECT TONE CONTROL F G REC OUT/ ZONE2 A/B/C/D/E
■ Remote control P POWER TV XM 1 Q POWER STANDBY POWER AV NET/USB AUDIO SEL SLEEP TUNER CD CD-R MULTI CH IN MD/TAPE DVD BD/HD DVD PHONO DTV/CBL DVR VCR V-AUX/DOCK SELECT AMP 2 + + + TV VOL CH VOLUME SOURCE – TV MUTE 3 LEVEL – – TV INPUT MUTE PRESET/CH MENU BAND SRCH MODE 4 B C D TV E SET MENU TITLE 8 9 0 A PURE DIRECT AUDIO ENTER F G H N A-E/CAT.
Sound output in each sound field program L Front left speaker SL Surround left speaker SBR Surround back right speaker C Center speaker SR Surround right speaker PL Presence left speaker R Front right speaker SBL Surround back left speaker PR Presence right speaker Speaker from which no sound is being output Speaker from which sound is being output Speaker settings 7-channel PL L Speaker settings 5-channel PL PR C R L C R L 5-channel PR C R L SR SL C R 5 1 SL SBL SBR
*1 EX / PL x / / neural : OFF *2 EX / PL x / / neural : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input.
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List of remote control codes CABLE ABC 0030, 0035 AMERICAST 0926 BELL SOUTH 0926 BIRMINGHAM CABLE COMMUNICATIONS 0303 BRITISH TELECOM 0030 CABLE & WIRELESS 1095 DAERYUNG 0035, 0504, 0904, 1904 DIRECTOR 0503 FILMNET 0470 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0030, 0303, 0503, 0837, GOLDSTAR 0171 HAMLIN 0036, 0300 JERROLD 0030, 0303, 0503, 0837 LG 0171 MNET 0470 MEMOREX 0027 MOTOROLA 0303, 0503, 0837, 1133 NTL 1095 NOOS 0844 ONO 1095 PVP STEREO VISUAL MATRIX 0030 PACE 0264, 1087, 1095 PANASONIC 0027, 0035, 0134 PARAGON 0027 PH
SATELLITE TUNER @SAT ABSAT ALBA ALPHASTAR AMSTRAD 1327 0150 0482 0799 0874 ASTON 0169, 1156 ASTRO 0200 ATSAT 1327 AVALON 0423 BLAUPUNKT 0200 BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING 0874, 1202 CANAL DIGITAL 0880 CANAL SATELLITE 0880 CANAL+ 0880 CHAPARRAL 0243 CITYCOM 1203 CONNEXIONS 0423 CROSSDIGITAL 1136 CYRUS 0227 D-BOX 0750, 1154 DMT 1102 DNT 0227, 0423 DAERYUNG 0423 DAEWOO 1323 DIGENIUS 0326 DIRECTV 0274, 0419, 0593, 0666, 0751, 0776, 0846, 1103, 1136, 1169, 1776, 1883 DISH NETWORK SYSTEM 0802, 1032 DISHPRO 0802, 103
CONTEC CRAIG CROSLEY CROWN 0036, 0207 0207 0081 0036, 0064, 0207, 0397, 0445 CURTIS MATHES 0057, 0074, 0081, 0087, 0120, 0172, 0181, 0193, 0478, 0729, 1174, 1374 DAEWOO 0036, 0057, 0064, 0119, 0135, 0181, 0197, 0205, 0207, 0401, 0478, 0650, 0661, 1688 DANSAI 0064 DAYTON 0036 DE GRAAF 0235, 0575 DECCA 0064, 0543 DENON 0172 DIGATRON 0064 DIXI 0036, 0064 DUMONT 0044 DWIN 0747, 0801 ECE 0064 ELBE 0286 ELECTROBAND 0027 ELIN 0064, 0575 ELITE 0347 ELTA 0036 EMERSON 0181, 0205, 0207, 0263, 0388, 0490, 0650 ENVISIO
SEARS UHER 0347 UNIVERSUM 0064, 0131, 0132, 0291, 0373, 0397, 0519 VECTOR RESEARCH 0057 VESTEL 0064 VICTOR 0080, 0277, 0677, 0680 VIDEOSAT 0274 VIDIKRON 0081 VIDTECH 0205 VIEWSONIC 1782 VISION 0347 VOXSON 0190 WALTHAM 0383 WARDS 0057, 0081, 0205, 0893 WATSON 0064, 0347 WAYCON 0183 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0064, 0347, 0490, 0650 Yamaha 0057, 0172, 0677, 0796, 0860, 2900 (projector), 2901 (projector), 2903, 2904 (projector) YAPSHE 0277 YOKO 0064, 0291 ZENITH 0044, 0119, 0205, 0490 VCR ASA ADMIRAL ADVENTURA AIKO A
PILOT 0064 PIONEER 0069, 0094, 0108 POLK AUDIO 0108 PROFITRONIC 0267 PROLINE 0027 PROSCAN 0087, 1087 PROTEC 0099 PULSAR 0066 PYE 0108 QUASAR 0062, 1062 QUELLE 0108 RCA 0062, 0069, 0087, 0267, 0834, 1062, 1087 RADIOSHACK 0027 RADIOLA 0108 RADIX 0064 RANDEX 0064 REALISTIC 0027, 0062, 0064, 0074, 0075, 0131 REOC 0375 REPLAYTV 0641, 0643 REX 0068 ROADSTAR 0064, 0099, 0267, 0305 RUNCO 0066 SBR 0108 SEG 0267 SEI 0108 STS 0069 SABA 0068, 0347 SALORA 0070 SAMPO 0064, 0075 SAMSUNG 0072, 0267, 0459 SANKY 0066, 0075 S
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