00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 1 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 2 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 9 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 FEATURES 5 What you can do with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 3 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Updating the firmware (UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 4 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) Within 6 m (20 ft) 30° 30° Insert the batteries the right way round.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 5 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content • iPod/iPhone . p.53 • USB . p.57 • Media server (PC/NAS) . p.60 • Internet radio . p.64 • AirPlay . p.67 Supports 2- to 5.1-channel (to 7.1-channel*) speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 6 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Full of useful functions! Useful tips ❑ Connecting various devices (p.21) ❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.45) 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.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 7 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Part names and functions Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : A YPAO MIC DIRECT INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET FM AM TUNING VOLUME SCENE BD DVD PHONES INPUT TV TONE CONTROL NET PROGRAM RADIO STRAIGHT SILENT CINEMA B 1 z (power) key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 2 Standby indicator Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions. • HDMI Control is enabled (p.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 8 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Front display (indicators) 1 2 ECO 8 9 4 5 ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT 1 2 3 6 PARTY SLEEP MUTE ZONE ZONE 2 A 3 B 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 ENHANCER Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.48) is working. 3 CINEMA DSP Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.45) or CINEMA DSP 3D (p.45) is working.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 9 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Rear panel 1 3 2 4 5 6 (RX-V577 U.S.A. model) WIRELESS HDMI 1 HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 NETWORK (NET) ARC ANTENNA AM (RADIO) FM COMPONENT VIDEO PR PR PB PB SPEAKERS DC OUT 5V 0.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 10 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Remote control 1 Remote control signal transmitter 1 Transmits infrared signals. 2 TRANSMIT indicator TRANSMIT 2 3 RECEIVER SLEEP C HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 5 6 AUX USB 5 FM AM 6 INFO MEMORY 4 3 Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Press repeatedly to set the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 11 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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.16) Connect the speakers to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.19) Connect a TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.21) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 12 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 13 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7.1-channel system (RX-V577 only) 1 9 5.1-channel system 2 3 1 9 4 9 5 10° to 30° 6 10° to 30° 2 3 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 30 cm (1 ft) or 7 more 6.1-channel system (RX-V577 only) 1 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 2 1 2 4 9 3 4 9 5 3 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 8 • To utilize this configuration, set "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.78) in the "Setup" menu to "On".
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 14 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4.1-channel system 2.1-channel system 1 2 1 9 2 9 4 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 3.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 15 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ Setting the speaker impedance (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 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 16 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1and 7.1-channel systems as examples. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system. Caution 5.1-channel system 7.1-channel system (RX-V577 only) The unit (rear) The unit (rear) SPEAKERS DC OUT 5V 0.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 17 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ Connecting speaker cables Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. If the wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 18 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ■ Video jacks ■ Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ❑ OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB), and chrominance red (PR). Use a component video cable with three plugs. Transmit digital audio signals.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 19 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 20 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack The unit (rear) HDMI 1 HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 Video input (composite video) VIDEO HDMI 6 ARC V V ANTENNA AM (RADIO) FM COMPONENT MONITOR OUT VIDEO PR PR PB PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y VIDEO DC OU 5V 0.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 21 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 22 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 23 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit. Press AV 2 to select “AV 2” (video input jack to be used) as the input source. 5 6 1 2 Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 24 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 25 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Connecting to a network (wired LAN connection) Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 26 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 Connecting recording devices 8 Connecting the power cable You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT jacks. These jacks output analog video/audio signals selected as the input. Before connecting the power cable (General model 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 27 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 Selecting an on-screen menu language TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP RECEIVER z Select the desired on-screen menu language from English (default), Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 28 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 Connecting to a network wirelessly (RX-V577 only) Attaching the wireless antenna • Do not apply excessive force on the antenna. Doing so may damage the antenna. Attach the supplied wireless antenna to the unit. • When attaching the antenna, hold the root of the antenna and screw it into the WIRELESS jack tightly. Be sure to turn off the unit before attaching the antenna.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 29 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ Connecting without a wireless router (access point) Selecting the connection method Select a connection method according to your network environment. ■ Connecting with a wireless router (access point) Connect a mobile device to the unit directly.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 30 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Connecting the unit to a wireless network TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP RECEIVER z HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network. Select a connection method according to your environment.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 31 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP RECEIVER z 8 Connect the iOS device to the USB jack, and disable the screen lock on the iOS device. HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING AV 6 USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE TV SETUP ENHANCER DIRECT NET MODE RADIO SETUP OPTION VOLUME ENTER TOP MENU Hold down INFO (WPS) on the front panel for 3 seconds.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 32 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ■ C: Using other connection methods TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP RECEIVER z HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING 1 2 AV 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MOVIE If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 33 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM 3 4 3 4 INFO ❑ Searching for an access point If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen. If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 34 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Connect” and press ENTER to start the connection process. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the TV screen. 4 If “Not connected” appears, repeat from step 1 or try another connection method.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 35 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 1 2 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE 3 4 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING ENHANCER 4 DIRECT SCENE TV SETUP NET TOP MENU MODE If “Not connected” appears, check that all the information is entered correctly, and repeat from step 1. To exit from the menu, press SETUP.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 36 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP RECEIVER z Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) 7 HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly. AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MOVIE Choices None, WEP ZONE A • Wireless Direct connection may be insecure since the communication is not strongly encrypted.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 37 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Save” and TRANSMIT RECEIVER press ENTER to save the setting. SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 This completes the settings and “Completed” appears on the TV screen. 4 Next, configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device. AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE 3 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING 11 Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 38 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE 3 4 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 39 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 5 6 3 4 3 4 The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 40 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 E-5:NOISY ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Front display ■ Procedure to handle errors 1 2 Cause Remedy E-1:No Front SP (E-1:NO FRNT SP) Front speakers are not detected. E-2:No Sur.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 41 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 42 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM PLAYBACK TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 Input selection keys Basic playback procedure AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE 3 4 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING 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. 3 Start playback on the external device or select a radio station. MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 43 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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, Compressed Music Enhancer on/off, and target zones (RX-V577 only) with just one touch. HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM 3 4 AV INFO MOVIE 3 4 1 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING Press SCENE.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 44 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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 5 6 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY 3 4 3 4 AV MOVIE ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 45 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls in your room and enjoy natural stereoscopic sound fields.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 46 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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 7ch/5ch Stereo) when no surround speakers are connected, the unit automatically creates the surround sound field using the front-side speakers.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 47 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Enjoying unprocessed playback TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM 3 4 ■ Playing back in original channels (straight decode) AV INFO MOVIE 3 4 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING MEMORY MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 48 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display). It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 49 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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 5 6 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM 3 4 AV INFO 3 4 ZONE A NET ZONE B FM AM PRESET TUNING TUNING MEMORY • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 50 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 51 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 52 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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 5 6 3 4 Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 53 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 54 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 2 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. ■ Browse screen 1 HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 5 6 3 4 3 4 If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 55 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Playback screen TRANSMIT RECEIVER 1 SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY 3 4 Album Name ZONE B PRESET TUNING ENHANCER 1 Status indicators DIRECT Display the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.56) and playback status (such as play/pause). SCENE BD DVD TV SETUP NET TOP MENU 2 Playback information VOLUME DISPLAY POP-UP MENU To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 56 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Repeat/shuffle settings TRANSMIT You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING • 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. AV 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MOVIE ZONE A MEMORY MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 57 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 58 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM 2 TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP ■ Browse screen Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. 1 HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 5 6 3 4 3 4 If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 59 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Playback screen TRANSMIT ■ Repeat/shuffle settings You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 60 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.25). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.91) in the “Setup” menu.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 61 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Playback of PC music contents TRANSMIT 3 RECEIVER SLEEP Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV screen. AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY 3 NET ZONE B SERVER Now Playing NET • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 62 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Browse screen TRANSMIT ■ Playback screen RECEIVER 1 SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE 3 4 2 ZONE A NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING BASS ENHANCER TV SETUP NET Album Name Song Title 1/14 [DISPLAY] to List Browse [DISPLAY] to Now Playing 1 Status indicators Display the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.63) and playback status (such as play/pause).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 63 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Repeat/shuffle settings TRANSMIT You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC music content. RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING AV 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MOVIE 1 When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat” (Repeat) or “Shuffle” (Shuffle) and press ENTER. ZONE A MEMORY MUSIC SUR.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 64 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Listening to Internet radio TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING AV 5 6 AUX USB • 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.
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00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 66 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the “Bookmarks” folder.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 67 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Playing back music with AirPlay The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPod touch/iPhone/iPad music on the unit via network.” Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. • This section describes "iPod touch", "iPhone" and "iPad" as the "iPod". "iPod" refers to "iPod touch", "iPhone" and "iPad", unless otherwise specified.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 68 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Use the following remote control keys to control playback. TRANSMIT • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.92) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 • You can edit the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in “Network Name” (p.92) in the “Setup” menu.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 69 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Playing back music in multiple rooms (RX-V577 only) The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B). Preparing Zone B For example, you can turn on Zone A (turn off Zone B) when you are in the living room, and turn on Zone B (turn off Zone A) when you are in the study room.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 70 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM TRANSMIT TRANSMIT RECEIVER 1 SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 ■ Basic playback procedure 4 Input selection keys 5 Press ZONE A or ZONE B to enable/disable audio output to Zone A or Zone B.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 71 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Viewing the current status TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 Switching information on the front display AV 1 2 5 6 AUX USB FM AM INFO MEMORY MOVIE 3 4 NET ZONE B PRESET TUNING Press INFO. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. ENHANCER TV NET RADIO VOL. ECO Item name About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information for the displayed item appears.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 72 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 73 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM (U.K. and Europe models only) Traffic Program (TrafficProgram) Automatically searches for a traffic information station. Page 52 Repeat (Repeat) Configures the repeat setting for the iPod (p.56), USB storage device (p.59), or media server (p.63). — Shuffle (Shuffle) Configures the shuffle setting for the iPod (p.56), USB storage device (p.59), or media server (p.63).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 74 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Lipsync (Lipsync) • Some early Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES sources do not contain a flag for reproducing surround back channel. We recommend you set “Extended Surround” to “bPLIIx Movie” or “EX/ES” when playing back those sources. Enables/disables the adjustment configured in “Lipsync” (p.86) in the “Setup” menu. ❑ Enhancer (Enhancer) • This setting is applied separately to each input source.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 75 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Audio In (Audio In) ■ Volume Interlock (Interlock) Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1–6 or AV 1–6) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 76 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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. 4 5 Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting and press ENTER. To exit from the menu, press SETUP.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 77 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Power Amp Assign (RX-V577 only) Selects a speaker system. 79 Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 79 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. 79 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. 79 Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 78 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Menu Item Function CINEMA DSP 3D Mode DSP Parameter Sound Page Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 85 Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. 85 Center Width Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. 85 Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 79 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Front Selects the size of the front speakers. • 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”). Small Select this option for small speakers.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 80 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Surround Crossover Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency components that can be output from a speaker whose size is set to “Small”. A frequency sound lower than the specified value will be produced from the subwoofer or front speakers. Settings Small Select this option for small speakers.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 81 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Virtual CINEMA FRONT Selects whether to use the front 5-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) configuration. Settings ■ Equalizer Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. EQ Select Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Off Disables the front 5-channel speaker configuration. On Enables the front 5-channel speaker configuration. • Select "On" only when utilizing the Virtual CINEMA FRONT configuration (p.13).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 82 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Test Tone Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. Settings Off Does not output test tones. On Outputs test tones automatically when you adjust the speaker balance or equalizer.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 83 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Configuration Standby Through Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. If this function is set to “On”, you can use the input selection keys (HDMI 1–6) to select an HDMI input even when the unit is in standby mode (the standby indicator on the unit blinks).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 84 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ARC Enables/disables ARC (p.21) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings Off Disables ARC. On Enables ARC. • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to the unit because TV audio signals input to the unit via ARC are not supported by the unit, set “ARC” to “Off” and use the TV’s speakers. SCENE Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 85 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Sound Configures the audio output settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ DSP Parameter Configures the surround decoder settings. CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D (p.45). If this function is set to “On”, CINEMA DSP 3D functions with the selected sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 7ch/5ch Stereo). Settings Off Disables CINEMA DSP 3D. On Enables CINEMA DSP 3D.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 86 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Lipsync ■ Volume Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Configures the volume settings. Scale • You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.74) in the “Option” menu. Select Switches the scale of the volume display. Settings Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output. dB Displays the volume in the “dB” unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 87 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ZoneB Volume (RX-V577 only) Selects whether to adjust the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Settings Sync. Adjusts the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Async. Does not adjust the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A. Adjust the volume for Zone B separately (p.70). • If “ZoneB Volume” is set to “Async.”, the volume for Zone B is temporarily set to -40 dB.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 88 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 89 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. 3 • Default settings are underlined. ■ Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display. Input sources HDMI 1–6, AV 1–6, USB, AUX • To cancel the entry, press RETURN. 4 5 To change another input source name, repeat steps 1 to 3. To exit from the menu, press SETUP. ■ Dimmer Adjusts the brightness of the front display.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 90 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ DC OUT Configures the DC OUT jack setting. Power Mode Selects how to supply power to the Yamaha AV accessory connected to the DC OUT jack. Settings Continuous Supplies power through the DC OUT jack continuously regardless of the power state (on/standby) of the unit. Power Sync. Supplies power through the DC OUT jack only when the unit is turned on.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 91 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Network Configures the network settings. ■ IP Address Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). • Default settings are underlined. DHCP ■ Information Select whether to use a DHCP server. Displays the network information on the unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 92 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ MAC Address Filter ■ Network Standby Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby). Settings • Operation of the AirPlay function (p.67) or the DMC is not limited by this setting. Off Disables the network standby function. On Enables the network standby function.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 93 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM ■ Network Update Updates the firmware via the network. Language Select an on-screen menu language. Perform Update Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s firmware” (p.97). Firmware Version Displays the version of the firmware installed on the unit. System ID Displays the system ID number. • Default settings are underlined.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 94 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 95 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE REMOTE ID••ID1 OUT TV FORMAT•NTSC ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 96 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Updating the firmware (UPDATE) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE 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. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network. For details, refer to the information supplied with updates.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 97 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Updating the unit’s firmware via the network TRANSMIT RECEIVER SLEEP New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network and update it.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 98 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... If you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use YPAO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.38). If you want to adjust the speaker settings manually, use “Speaker” in the “Setup” menu (p.79). Since we have small children, we want to set limitations on the volume control...
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 99 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 100 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Problem The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control. Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.4). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong lighting. Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 101 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Audio Problem No sound. The volume cannot be increased. No sound is coming from a specific speaker. (RX-V577 only) No sound is coming from the surround back speaker. No sound is coming from the subwoofer. 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.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 102 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Problem No sound from the playback device (connected to the unit with HDMI). No sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used). Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio. Cause Remedy The TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Refer to the instruction manuals for the TV and check the TV’s specifications. The unit is set not to output audio input through HDMI jacks from the SPEAKERS terminals.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 103 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Video Problem No video. No video from the playback device (connected to the unit with HDMI). Cause Remedy Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. The video signal output from the unit is not supported by the TV.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 104 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format. Folders and files in the USB device cannot be viewed. The data in the USB device is protected by the encryption. Use a USB device without an encryption function.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 105 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Problem (RX-V577 only) Wireless network is not found. Cause Remedy Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication. Turn off these devices. Access to the network is restricted by the firewall settings of the wireless router (access point). Check the firewall setting of the wireless router (access point).
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 106 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Error indications on the front display Message Cause Remedy Access denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select the unit as a device to which music contents are shared (p.60). Access error 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.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 107 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Glossary Audio information ■ Audio decoding format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. that supports 5.1-channel audio. This technology is used for audio on most DVD discs. Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX creates total 6.1-channel audio from 5.1-channel sources that are recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. This decoder adds a surround back sound to the original 5.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 108 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Sampling frequency/Quantization bit Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. • Sampling frequency Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per second) is called the sampling rate.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 109 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Yamaha technologies Supported devices and file formats CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor) Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best experienced in a theater that has many speakers designed for acoustic effects.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 110 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM About HTC Connect This receiver features “HTC Connect”, a simple way to enjoy all music content from your HTC Connect certified smartphone. 1. HTC Connect music streaming provided on this product has been developed based on interoperability testing as defined by the HTC Connect program with the HTC Connect compatible smartphones. Video signal flow Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 111 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 112 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 113 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 114 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Reference diagram (rear panel) HDMI 1 HDMI OUT (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 NETWORK (NET) ARC ANTENNA AM (RADIO) FM COMPONENT VIDEO PR PR PB PB SPEAKERS DC OUT 5V 0.5A FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI AMP /ZONE B SINGLE Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 OPTICAL ( TV ) AV 1 COAXIAL COAXIAL AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV OUT 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (RX-V577 U.S.A.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 115 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. (For RX-V477) 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-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 116 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Specifications Input jacks • Analog Audio Audio x 4 (AV 4–6, AUX [Mini Jack]) • Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) Optical x 1 (AV 1) Coaxial x 2 (AV 2–3) • Video Composite x 4 (AV 3–6) • Video Composite x 2 (MONITOR OUT, AV OUT) Component x 1 (MONITOR OUT) • HDMI Output HDMI OUT x 1 Other jacks HDMI x 6 (HDMI 1–6) • Other jacks [RX-V577] • Current Supply Capacity: 1.0 A • HDMI Features: Deep Color, “x.v.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 117 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Compatible Decoding Formats • Decoding Format - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus - Dolby Digital EX [RX-V577] - Dolby Digital - DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Express - DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 118 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Video Section General • Video Signal Type • Power Supply [U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Taiwan and General models] ... NTSC [U.S.A. and Canada models] ..........................AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Other models].................................................................... PAL [Taiwan and General model] • Video Signal Level [China model]..................................................AC 220 V, 50 Hz Component [Korea model] .......
00_RX-V477_V577_om_U.book Page 119 Monday, November 11, 2013 1:19 PM Index Symbols Auto Power Standby (ECO, Setup menu) 88 Auto Preset (FM radio, Option menu) 50 Automatic speaker setting optimization 38 Automatic station preset (FM radio) 50 AutoPowerStdby (ECO, Setup menu) 88 Envelope icon (p) 97 Lock icon (o) 89 Numerics 2.1-channel system 14 2ch Stereo (sound program) 46 3.1-channel system 14 4.1-channel system 14 4K Ultra HD 113 5.1-channel system 13, 16 5.
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• If playback of any Pandora station is ongoing, the playback screen is displayed. Press RETURN to display the browse screen. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “ press ENTER. ” and 5 Perform the following procedure. If both artists and tracks are found a Use the cursor keys to select “ARTISTS” or “TRACKS” and press ENTER. b Use a web browser on your PC to access the URL and follow the on-screen instruction to register for a Pandora account.
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■ Switching information on the front display 1 Press INFO. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. Display items Track (track title), Station (station name), Album (album name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name) Editing the Pandora accounts You can register up to 8 Pandora accounts on the unit. Follow the procedure below to add or remove Pandora accounts, or switch to another Pandora account. 1 2 Press OPTION. Perform the following procedure.
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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America AIV Division 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 To assure the finest perfonnance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place- away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.
• For U.K. customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below. ff/~~~~ The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. • Special Instructions for U.K.
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