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01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page i Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page ii Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page iii Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 1 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Contents Features ................................................................... 2 Getting started ........................................................ 3 Quick start guide .................................................... 4 PREPARATION Connections ............................................................. 9 Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner .................... 53 Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription..
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Features Features Built-in 7-channel power amplifier Radio tuners ◆ Minimum RMS output power [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω) 90 W/ch [Other models] (1 kHz, 0.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 3 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Getting started Getting started ■ Installing batteries in the remote control Check that you received all of the following parts.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 4 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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 Prepare the following items. Subwoofer Surround right speaker Center speaker Surround back right speaker DVD player Surround back left speaker Surround left speaker ❏ Speakers ❏ Front speaker .....................................x 2 ❏ Center speaker ........
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 5 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Quick start guide Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Step 1: Set up your speakers Front and center speakers Loosen Insert INTRODUCTION Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 6 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components 3 SPEAKERS COAXIAL DTV/CBL IN2 DTV/CBL DTV/CBL CD CD 2 3 1 OUT HDMI DVD DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO PB PR Y XM PR PB SIRIUS DOCK ANTENNA DTV/CBL Y A AV receiver Video monitor OPTICAL OPTICAL DVD DVD IN1 REMOTE Connect the video cable to the video input jack of your video monitor and the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 7 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Quick start guide Step 3: Press SCENE 1 button Just by pressing one SCENE button, you can turn on this unit and recall your favorite input source and sound field program according to the SCENE template that has been assigned to the SCENE button. The SCENE templates are built combinations of input sources and sound field programs. y 1 Turn on the video monitor and then set the input source selector of the video monitor to this unit.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 8 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... Press A MAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode. What do you want to do with this unit? ■ Customizing the SCENE templates • Using various SCENE templates ☞ P. 30 • Creating your original SCENE templates ☞ P. 33 ■ Using various input sources • Basic controls of this unit ☞ P. 35 • Enjoying FM/AM radio programs ☞ P.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 9 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Connections Rear panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS OPTICAL DVD DVD IN1 DTV/CBL IN2 DTV/CBL CD 2 1 OUT 3 DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI REMOTE PREPARATION COAXIAL DVD PB PR Y XM PR PB SIRIUS DOCK ANTENNA DTV/CBL Y A B IN AM DVR OUT SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP GND C R R SURROUND L L SINGLE +12V 15mA MAX. VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT FM AC OUTLETS 75 UNBAL.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 10 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multichannel audio sources. C FR FL FR SW FL 30˚ SR C SL SR SL 60˚ SL 80˚ SBL SBR SR SBR SBL 30 cm (12 in) or more Front left and right speakers (FL and FR) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 11 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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. When you use single surround back speaker, connect the speaker to the left SURROUND BACK terminal (SINGLE).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 12 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections ■ Before connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal 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 ridges. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain cable to the “–” (black) terminals.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 13 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Connect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Information on HDMI™ ■ HDMI compatibility with this unit Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible HDMI components 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, etc. Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc. This unit’s HDMI interface is based on the following standards: • HDMI Version 1.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 15 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input ■ Video signal flow Output Input Output HDMI HDMI AUDIO PREPARATION COMPONENT VIDEO Digital output Analog output S VIDEO VIDEO Notes • 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at the HDMI IN DVD or HDMI IN DTV/ CBL jack can be output at the HDMI OUT jack only when “SUPPORT AUDIO” is set to “Other” (see page 70).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 16 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Connecting video components 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. Notes • Some video monitors connected to this unit via a DVI connection fail to recognize the HDMI audio/video signals being input if they are in the standby mode. In this case, the HDMI indicator flashes irregularly.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 17 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Notes • When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 73), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 16). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 18 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR DVD DVD IN1 DTV/CBL IN2 DTV/CBL CD 2 1 OUT 3 DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI REMOTE DVD PR PB Y XM PR SIRIUS DTV/CBL Y PB A B IN DVR OUT C +12V 15mA MAX.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 19 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Connecting audio components Connect the audio components as follows. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. ■ Connecting a CD player and a CD recorder/MD recorder Notes • When you connect your CD player via analog and digital connection, priority is given to the signal input at the DIGITAL INPUT jack.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 20 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Connecting a Yamaha iPod™ universal dock or Bluetooth™ adapter Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks When the components are the Yamaha products and have the capability of the transmission of the remote control signals, connect the REMOTE IN jack and REMOTE OUT jack to the remote control input and output jack with the monaural analog mini cable as follows.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 21 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. Caution Be sure to turn down the volume of this unit and other components before making 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 22 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna Open the lever Insert Close the lever Connecting the power cable Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. (U.S.A. model) y The wire of the AM loop antenna does not have any polarity and you can connect either end of the wire to AM or GND terminal.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 23 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Setting the speaker impedance Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. 1 Press and hold N TONE CONTROL and then press A MAIN ZONE ON/OFF to turn on this unit. This unit turns on, and the advanced setup menu appears in the front panel display.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 24 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections Front panel display Note The XM and SIRIUS indicator is only applicable to the U.S.A. and Canada models and the cursor on the left of the XM indicator or SIRIUS indicator lights up only when “XM” or “SIRIUS” is selected as the input source.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 25 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Connections D CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when you select a sound field program (see page 41). ■ Using the remote control 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. VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 41).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 26 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 27 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 4 Make sure that “SETUP” is set to “AUTO” and the pointer is pointing at “START”. y You can also select the following setup methods. In this case, press 8 k to select “SETUP”, press 8 l / h to select the one of the following choises and then select “START”. Note “RELOAD” or “UNDO” is available only when you have previously run “AUTO SETUP” and confirmed the results.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 28 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room The display changes as follows. 7 Press 8 k and 8 ENTER to display the setup results in detail. 8 Press 8 l / h repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays. AUTO SETUP SETUP;;;;;;;AUTO .
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 29 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 10 11 Press 8 n and then press 8 l / h to select “SET” or “CANCEL”. Choices: SET, CANCEL • Select “SET” to confirm the “AUTO SETUP” results. • Select “CANCEL” to cancel the “AUTO SETUP” results. Press 8 ENTER to confirm your selection. The top “SET MENU” display appears in the OSD.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 30 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES Selecting the SCENE templates This unit is equipped with 17 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial factory setting, the following SCENE templates are assigned to each SCENE button: 2 Press R INPUT l / h (or press 5 AMP and then press 8l / h) to select the desired template.
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01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 32 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Selecting the SCENE templates ■ Preset SCENE templates descriptions The illustrations of the SCENE button in the following table indicate the assigned SCENE buttons in the default setting. SCENE template Input source Playback mode Features DVD Viewing DVD* STRAIGHT DVD Movie Viewing DVD* MOVIE Movie Dramatic Select this SCENE template when you play back movies on your DVD player.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 33 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Selecting the SCENE templates Creating your original SCENE templates 3 You can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the preset 17 SCENE templates to create the original SCENE templates.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 34 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Selecting the SCENE templates Using remote control on the SCENE feature ■ Controlling the input source components in the SCENE mode ■ Setting input source of the customized SCENE template on the remote control You can operate both this unit and the input source component by using the remote control. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 78).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 35 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 36 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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 between input jacks when more than one input jack is assigned to as the same input source. y • We recommend setting the audio input jack select to “AUTO” in most cases.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 37 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Playback Displaying the current status of this unit on a video monitor You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor. 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press O DISPLAY. The current status screen appears in the OSD. Using your headphones Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 38 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Playback Playing video sources in the background of an audio source You can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while viewing beautiful scenery from the video source on the video monitor. Press the input selector buttons (4) control to select a video source and then an audio source.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 39 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Playback Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set the main zone to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. Press 5 AMP and then press T SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press N SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below. SLEEP 120min SLEEP OFF SLEEP 30min SLEEP 90min SLEEP 60min The SLEEP indicator flashes while you are switching the amount of time for the sleep timer.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 40 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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. Press O PROGRAM l / h (or press 5 AMP and then press B PROG l / h repeatedly). The name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 41 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Sound field programs ■ Enjoying 2-channel sources using the standard decoders Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. Press 5 AMP and then press QSUR. DECODE repeatedly to select a decoder. You can select from the following decoders depending on the type of source you are playing and your personal preference.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 42 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Sound field programs ■ Editing sound fields parameters y You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory default parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. For Pop/Rock, Hall, Jazz, Game, TV Sports, Movie Spacious and Movie Dramatic: 1 While listening to a source, press 5 AMP and then press SPARAMETER.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 43 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM USING AUDIO FEATURES Using audio features Enjoying high quality sound Use the DIRECT mode to enjoy the high quality sounds of the selected source. When the DIRECT mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry. 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 44 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Using audio features Selecting the night listening mode The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. 1 Press 5 AMP and then R NIGHT repeatedly to select “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC”. Choices: NIGHT:CINEMA, NIGHT:MUSIC, OFF • Select “NIGHT:CINEMA” when watching films to reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 45 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 46 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM FM/AM tuning Automatic preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number. 1 2 3 Press RINPUT l / h repeatedly so that “TUNER” is displayed in the front panel display.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 47 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM FM/AM tuning Selecting preset stations You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it was stored. y When performing this operation with the remote control, press 4 TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. 1 2 Press FA/B/C/D/E (or 8A-E/CAT. l / h) repeatedly to select the desired preset station group (A to E).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 48 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio tuning XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, stand-up comedy, children’s and entertainment programming. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio quality from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM Satellite Radio online information For U.S.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 49 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM XM Satellite Radio tuning Activating XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM MiniTuner 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 MiniTuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 50 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM XM Satellite Radio tuning y Before performing operations, press 3 XM to select “XM” as the input source. 3 ■ All Channel Search mode 1 2 Press D SEARCH MODE (or M SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. Press G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. y Press G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to change the preset channel number (1 to 8).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 51 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM XM Satellite Radio tuning Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels 3 You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups). You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel group and number as described in “Preset Search mode” on page 50.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 52 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM XM Satellite Radio tuning Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information You can display the XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title) for the currently selected channel in the front panel display or in the OSD.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 53 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO™ TUNING SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 130 channels of exclusive entertainment and 100% commercial-free music. Only SIRIUS has more than 65 original music channels, from today's hits to R&B, oldies and classical masterpieces. From authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock and many more. Best of all, it’s all 100% commercial-free.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 54 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription Before using the SIRIUS Satellite feature, you need to activate your SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscription. To activate the subscription, you need the Sirius ID, which is uniquely assigned to the SiriusConnect tuner.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 55 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. ■ All Channel Search mode 1 Press D SEARCH MODE (or M SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”. 2 Press G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 PRESET/CH k / n) repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. y ■ Category Search mode 1 Press D SEARCH MODE (or M SRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “CAT SEARCH”.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 56 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. 4 Setting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ preset channels Press G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or 8 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 57 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning 3 4 Note Press 8 n repeatedly to select “OPTION MENU” and then press 8 ENTER. Press 8 k / n repeatedly to select “G)SIRIUS SET” and then press 8 ENTER. The following menu screen appears. In the SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel list screen, this unit outputs the sound of the selected channel even if the channel is locked. Only the first eight characters of each channel name are displayed in the list.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 58 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning Before performing the following operations, press K SIRIUS. Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information You can display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, composer name, or song title) for the currently selected channel in the front panel display or in the OSD.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 59 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM USING IPOD™ Using iPod™ Once you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 20), 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 improve the sound quality of the compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) stored on your iPod (see page 20).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 60 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Using iPod™ ■ Controlling iPod in the menu browse mode You can perform the advanced operations of your iPod using the supplied remote control when you connect this unit and a monitor using the S VIDEO or VIDEO connection. You can browse the songs stored on your iPod in the OSD. Further, you can change or adjust settings for your iPod to suit your personal preferences.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 61 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM USING BLUETOOTH™ COMPONENTS Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player) without wiring between this unit and the Bluetooth component. You need to perform “pairing” the connected Bluetooth adapter and your Bluetooth component in advance.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 62 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM RECORDING Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Notes • When this unit is set to the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit. • TONE CONTROL (see page 43) and VOLUME settings, speaker levels (see page 43) and the sound field programs (see page 40) do not affect recorded material.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 63 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU SET MENU You can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings 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. ■ Auto setup AUTO SETUP Use this feature to automatically adjust speaker and system parameters (see page 26).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 64 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Parameter Features Page A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display and the way in which the XM and iPod information is displayed. 73 B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other “SET MENU” settings.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 65 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. ;MANUAL SETUP Front speakers FRONT SP Choices: SMALL, LARGE ;MANUAL SETUP 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 1 SOUND MENU 2/2 . F)DYNAMIC RANGE G)AUDIO SET H)HDMI SET I)EXTD SUR. 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET FRONT SP p p [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter p p .
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 66 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU Surround left/right speakers Choices: NONE, SML, LRG SUR. L/R SP LFE Bass out LFE/BASS OUT Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET SUR. L/R SP 1 SOUND MENU A)SPEAKER SET LFE/BASS OUT NONE >SML LRG SWFR FRNT>BOTH When the surround speakers are large Select “LRG” (large).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 67 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to select the crossover frequency of all the speakers set to “SML” (or “SMALL”) in “SPEAKER SET” (see page 65). All frequencies below the selected frequency will be sent to the subwoofer or front speakers depending on the setting of “LFE/BASS OUT” in “SPEAKER SET” (see page 65).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 68 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU ■ Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 69 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU ■ Dynamic range F)DYNAMIC RANGE Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals. 1 SOUND MENU F)DYNAMIC RANGE . SPEAKER;;;;;;MAX HEADPHONE;;;;MAX p p [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [p]/[[]:Adjust Speaker SPEAKER Adjusts the speaker compression.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 70 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU ■ HDMI set H)HDMI SET ■ Extended surround I)EXTD SUR. Use this feature to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals. 1 SOUND MENU I)EXTD SUR. . >AUTO LAST EXTD SUR.;;;;;;AUTO 1 SOUND MENU H)HDMI SET [p]/[[]:Select [ENTER]:Return SUPPORT AUDIO: RX-V563 [p]/[[]:Select [ENTER]:Return Support audio S.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 71 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input jacks, select the decoder mode or rename the input source. For HDMI jacks 1 and 2 HDMI IN [1] HDMI IN [2] Choices: (1) DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR (2) DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR ;MANUAL SETUP 2 INPUT MENU 2 INPUT MENU A)INPUT ASSIGNMENT HDMI IN . [IN1];;; DVD ( DVD ) [IN2];;;DTV/CBL (DTV/CBL ) p p .
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 72 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to rename each input source. 5 Press 8 ENTER to exit from “INPUT RENAME”. ■ Volume trim C)VOLUME TRIM Use this feature to adjust the output volume of each source. This is useful if you want to balance the level of each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources. Choices: CD, MD/CD-R, TUNER, DVD, DTV/CBL, V-AUX, DVR, DOCK, MULTI CH, XM, SIRIUS Control range: –6.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 73 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. ;MANUAL SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP 3 OPTION MENU 1/2 . A)DISPLAY SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)AUDIO SELECT D)PARAM. INI 3 OPTION MENU 2/2 E)BLUETOOTH SET .
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 74 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU ■ Memory guard B)MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other system settings. Choices: OFF, ON ■ Parameter initialization D)PARAM. INI Use this feature to set all the parameters of the sound field programs to the initial factory settings. Choices: NO, YES 3 OPTION MENU 3 OPTION MENU B)MEMORY >OFF D)PARAM.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 75 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM SET MENU ■ Bluetooth setting E)BLUETOOTH SET ■ XM Radio setting F)XM RADIO SET (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 3 OPTION MENU 3 OPTION MENU E)BLUETOOTH SET START PAIRING F)XM RADIO SET XM ANTENNA;;;95% [ENTER]:Enter [ENTER]:Return Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) with your Bluetooth component.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 76 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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 78).
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 77 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Remote control features ■ Controlling other components Press one of the input selector buttons (4) or A to C buttons to control other components. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 78). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 78 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Remote control features Setting remote control codes 1 You can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to “List of remote control codes” at the end of this manual. While pressing and holding one of the input selector buttons (4) on the remote control to select the input area you want to set up, press 2 AV POWER for more than 3 seconds.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 79 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Using multi-zone configuration Using multi-zone configuration This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The Zone 2 feature allows you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main zone and the second zone (Zone 2). You can control this unit from the second zone using the supplied remote control. Only analog signals are sent to the second zone.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 80 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Using multi-zone configuration Controlling Zone 2 You can select and control Zone 2 by using the control buttons on the front panel or on the remote control. The available operations are as follows: • Selecting the input source of Zone 2. • Tuning into FM or AM when “TUNER” is selected as the input source of Zone 2 (see page 45). • Tuning into XM Satellite Radio when “XM” is selected as the input source of Zone 2 (see page 48) (U.S.A.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 81 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Using multi-zone configuration Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2 operation mode. ■ Controlling Zone 2 with the remote control Operating Zone 2 Turning on Zone 2 Press R INPUT l / h to select the desired input source while the ZONE2 indicator is flashing in the front panel display. While pressing and holding 5 AMP, press H POWER. • Select “TUNER” as the input source to use the TUNER features in Zone 2.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 82 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 83 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Advanced setup ■ SCENE IR code setting SCENE IR Use this feature to output the remote control signals at the REMOTE OUT jack automatically when this unit is in the SCENE mode. Choices: ON, OFF • Select “ON” when the component connected to the REMOTE OUT jack is the Yamaha component and has the capability of the SCENE control signals. This unit automatically sends the remote control signals to the component.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 84 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM 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.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 85 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Cause Remedy See page 23 Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned off this unit. Turn on this unit, and play the source again. — The sound is muted. Press JMUTE or N VOLUME +/– to resume audio output. 37 Sound is heard from the speaker on one side only. Incorrect cable connections.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 86 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy See page Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel display does not light up.) 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 Audio input jack select to “AUTO”.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 87 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting ■ Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is noisy. FM AM Cause The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Remedy See page Check the antenna connections. 21 Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. — Use the manual tuning method. 45 There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 88 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting ■ XM Satellite Radio If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message Cause Remedy See page CHECK XM TUNER The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed in the XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM MiniTuner Dock is not connected to this unit.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 89 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting ■ SIRIUS Satellite Radio If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message Cause Remedy See page ANTENNA ERROR The antenna is not connected to the SiriusConnect tuner properly. Check the connection of the antenna and SiriusConnect tuner.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 90 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Connect MIC! Unplug HP! Cause Optimizer microphone is not connected. Headphones are connected. Remedy See page Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. 26 Unplug the headphones. — During AUTO SETUP Error message Cause Remedy See page E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 91 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting After AUTO SETUP Warning message Cause Remedy See page W-1:OUT OF PHASE Speaker polarity is not correct. This message may appear depending on the speakers even when the speakers are connected correctly. Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or –). 12 W-2:OVER 24m (80ft) The distance between the nearest speaker and the furthest speaker is out of adjustable range.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 92 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting ■ Bluetooth Status message Searching... Cause Remedy See page The Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth component is in the middle of the pairing. The Bluetooth adapter and the Bluetooth component is in the middle of establishing the connection. Completed The paring is completed. Canceled The paring is canceled.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 93 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. Cause Remedy See page Wrong distance or angle. The remote control functions within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel. 25 Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition this unit.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 94 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Glossary Glossary ■ Bi-amplification connection ■ Dolby Digital A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for a speaker. One amplifier is connected to the woofer section of a loudspeaker while the other is connected to the combined mid and tweeter section. With this arrangement each amplifier operates over a restricted frequency range.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 95 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Glossary ■ Dolby Surround ■ LFE 0.1 channel Dolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural). The surround channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 96 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Glossary ■ SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 97 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Specifications Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω ...................................................... 90 W [Other models] 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω ...................................................... 90 W • Maximum Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back (JEITA) [U.S.A. and Canada models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ..............
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 98 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM INDEX Index ■ Symbols - - -, XM tuning status message ............... 88 Bluetooth setting, Option menu ...........75 BT connected, Bluetooth status message .................92 ■ ■ Numerics 1 SOUND MENU, Manual setup ........ 63 2 INPUT MENU, Manual setup .......... 63 2ch Stereo, Sound field program ......... 40 3 OPTION MENU ............................... 73 3 OPTION MENU, Manual setup .......
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 99 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Index E)XM RADIO SET, Option menu .................................... 75 E-1:NO FRONT SP, Auto setup error message ................ 90 E-2:NO SURR.SP, Auto setup error message ................ 90 E-3:SBR->SBL, Auto setup error message ................ 90 E-4:NOISY, Auto setup error message ................ 90 E-5:CHECK SUR., Auto setup error message ................ 90 E-6:NO MIC, Auto setup error message ................
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 100 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Index Parameter initialization, Option menu .................................... 74 PARENTAL LOCK, SIRIUS Satellite Radio setting .................................... 75 PCM indicator ...................................... 24 PHONES jack ...................................... 37 Play information display, iPod controlling ............................... 60 Playing video sources in the background ............................ 38 PLII Game .....
01EN_RX-V563_U.book Page 101 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:28 AM Index ■ X XM ANTENNA, XM Radio setting ............................. 75 XM Mini-Tuner Dock .......................... 48 XM Radio antenna, XM Radio setting ............................. 75 XM Radio setting, Option menu .................................... 75 XM Satellite Radio tuning ................... 48 XM Satellite Radio, Status message ................................. 88 ■ Y Yamaha iPod universal dock, Connection .................
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00_sheet_RX-V563_UC.book Page 1 Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:37 AM UC RX-V563 The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emploi.
00_sheet_RX-V563_UC.book Page i Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:37 AM ■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande 1 2 3 4 POWER POWER TV AV A STANDBY POWER XM SIRIUS MUTE CD MD/CD-R TUNER DVD DTV/CBL DVR V-AUX/DOCK B C AMP TV INPUT TV MUTE 1 2 H I J K TV CH L TV VOL 5 SCENE 6 7 9 4 SRCH MODE VOLUME MENU BAND LEVEL TITLE 8 3 N ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MEMORY M O REC 0 A B C D E F G INFO l PROG h ENHANCER SUR.