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... 2 Connecting speakers 21 Connecting speaker cables...22 Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier 22 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 22 Connecting Zone B speakers...22 3 Connecting a TV/playback devices 23 Input/output jacks and cables...23 Connecting a TV...24 Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players 25...
... 2 Connecting speakers 21 Connecting speaker cables...22 Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier 22 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 22 Connecting Zone B speakers...22 3 Connecting a TV/playback devices 23 Input/output jacks and cables...23 Connecting a TV...24 Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players 25...
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... sounds with bi-amp connections ...72 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 72 Playing back music in multiple rooms 73 Connecting Zone B speakers...73 Operating the Zone B...74 Useful functions 76 Registering favorite items (shortcut)...76 Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu 78 Option menu items...78...
... sounds with bi-amp connections ...72 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 72 Playing back music in multiple rooms 73 Connecting Zone B speakers...73 Operating the Zone B...74 Useful functions 76 Registering favorite items (shortcut)...76 Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu 78 Option menu items...78...
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... digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)" (p.53) The Zone A/B function allows you to playback an input source in the room where the unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B). • "Playing back music in multiple rooms" (p.73) Change the input source and favorite settings...
... digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)" (p.53) The Zone A/B function allows you to playback an input source in the room where the unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B). • "Playing back music in multiple rooms" (p.73) Change the input source and favorite settings...
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A B C : Cursor indicators Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. C ZONE indicators Indicate the zone to a Bluetooth device. 6 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is on. 7 MUTE Blinks when audio is temporarily muted. 8 Volume indicator Indicates... Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Front display (indicators) 1 CHARGE OUT 1 2 ECO 23 4 5 67 8 ENHANCER STEREO TUNED PARTY SLEEP MUTE ZONE ZONE 2 A 3 B VOL. D Speaker indicators Indicate speaker terminals from which the sound is working . 10 En 0 D E OUT Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.50)...
A B C : Cursor indicators Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational. C ZONE indicators Indicate the zone to a Bluetooth device. 6 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is on. 7 MUTE Blinks when audio is temporarily muted. 8 Volume indicator Indicates... Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Front display (indicators) 1 CHARGE OUT 1 2 ECO 23 4 5 67 8 ENHANCER STEREO TUNED PARTY SLEEP MUTE ZONE ZONE 2 A 3 B VOL. D Speaker indicators Indicate speaker terminals from which the sound is working . 10 En 0 D E OUT Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.50)...
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...). 4 SCENE keys Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. TUNING Select the radio frequency. Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM A 6 7 8 9 0 FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN...the unit. FM/AM FM/AM radio USB USB jack (on the unit when it is in which the unit switches to the standby mode. 3 ZONE switch Enable/disable the audio output to the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.98). 12 En : Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER...
...). 4 SCENE keys Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. TUNING Select the radio frequency. Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM A 6 7 8 9 0 FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN...the unit. FM/AM FM/AM radio USB USB jack (on the unit when it is in which the unit switches to the standby mode. 3 ZONE switch Enable/disable the audio output to the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.98). 12 En : Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER...
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... You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). ▪ In addition to play back an input source in another room (Zone B). n 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 5 10° to 30° n 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using surround speakers) 1 2 4 9 3 5 n... 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using presence speakers) E 1 2 R 9 3 Note ▪ You can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). 17 En
... You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). ▪ In addition to play back an input source in another room (Zone B). n 5.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 4 10° to 30° 5 10° to 30° n 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using surround speakers) 1 2 4 9 3 5 n... 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using presence speakers) E 1 2 R 9 3 Note ▪ You can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). 17 En
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... rooms" (p.73). 18 En Note In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you to play back an input source in another room (Zone B). n 3.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 n 2.1-channel system 1 9 2 Note In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or...
... rooms" (p.73). 18 En Note In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you to play back an input source in another room (Zone B). n 3.1-channel system 1 2 9 3 n 2.1-channel system 1 9 2 Note In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or...
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... listening position, or the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening position. CHARGE OUT 1 2 ECO SP ENHANCER STEREO TUNED PARTY SLEEP MUTE ZONE ZONE 2 A 3 B VOL. is configured for installation works. You are made for ceiling use speakers that "SP IMP." n Notes on the front panel, press z (power). FPR SR...
... listening position, or the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening position. CHARGE OUT 1 2 ECO SP ENHANCER STEREO TUNED PARTY SLEEP MUTE ZONE ZONE 2 A 3 B VOL. is configured for installation works. You are made for ceiling use speakers that "SP IMP." n Notes on the front panel, press z (power). FPR SR...
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... Banana plug a FRONT b Connecting the subwoofer (with bi-amp connections" (p.72). Note Surround back speakers, presence speakers or Zone B speakers cannot be used during Zone B connections. 22 En Audio pin cable 1 AV 4 2 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections When using front ...speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to connect the subwoofer. Connecting Zone B speakers The Zone A/B function allows you to playback an input source in amplifier) Use an audio pin cable to the FRONT terminals and...
... Banana plug a FRONT b Connecting the subwoofer (with bi-amp connections" (p.72). Note Surround back speakers, presence speakers or Zone B speakers cannot be used during Zone B connections. 22 En Audio pin cable 1 AV 4 2 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections When using front ...speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to connect the subwoofer. Connecting Zone B speakers The Zone A/B function allows you to playback an input source in amplifier) Use an audio pin cable to the FRONT terminals and...
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... En If you have connected a video device to AV 2 (VIDEO) and AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL) jack of the unit, change its combination according to be used ). ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
... En If you have connected a video device to AV 2 (VIDEO) and AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL) jack of the unit, change its combination according to be used ). ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
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... to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using surround back speakers (p.16), bi-amp connection (p.72) or Zone B speakers (p.73) • Using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) (p.17) • Using the ...to select "Configuration" and press ENTER. 6 Configure the corresponding speaker settings. ▪ When using surround back speakers, bi-amp connections or Zone B speakers, select "Power Amp Assign" (p.85), then select your speaker system. ▪ When using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel...
... to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using surround back speakers (p.16), bi-amp connection (p.72) or Zone B speakers (p.73) • Using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) (p.17) • Using the ...to select "Configuration" and press ENTER. 6 Configure the corresponding speaker settings. ▪ When using surround back speakers, bi-amp connections or Zone B speakers, select "Power Amp Assign" (p.85), then select your speaker system. ▪ When using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel...
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... volume. - The unit (front) 1 2 9 3 4 5 Ear height The following when using YPAO. - Auto Setup Start Exit Power Amp Assign Zone B 1 33 En 1 "Power Amp Assign" setting (p.85) During the measuring process, test tones are available only when your room. Use YPAO after connecting..., set it to the unit via HDMI. Do not connect headphones. - 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). Note Operations with...
... volume. - The unit (front) 1 2 9 3 4 5 Ear height The following when using YPAO. - Auto Setup Start Exit Power Amp Assign Zone B 1 33 En 1 "Power Amp Assign" setting (p.85) During the measuring process, test tones are available only when your room. Use YPAO after connecting..., set it to the unit via HDMI. Do not connect headphones. - 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). Note Operations with...
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.... Note ▪ To mute the audio output, press MUTE. PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Enjoying playback 1 Turn on the external device or select a radio station. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
.... Note ▪ To mute the audio output, press MUTE. PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Enjoying playback 1 Turn on the external device or select a radio station. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
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... Select a sound program (p.49) or straight decode (p.52) ▪ Enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer (p.53) ▪ Enable/disable the audio output to Zone A/B (p.74) 2 Hold down the desired SCENE key until "SET Complete" appears on the front display. To enable SCENE link playback, set "SCENE" ... BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM SCENE Registering a scene 1 Perform the following settings ...
... Select a sound program (p.49) or straight decode (p.52) ▪ Enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer (p.53) ▪ Enable/disable the audio output to Zone A/B (p.74) 2 Hold down the desired SCENE key until "SET Complete" appears on the front display. To enable SCENE link playback, set "SCENE" ... BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM SCENE Registering a scene 1 Perform the following settings ...
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...does not work . About Dolby Atmos® ▪ Dolby Atmos contents are played back, you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN ...TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM I want to the straight ...
...does not work . About Dolby Atmos® ▪ Dolby Atmos contents are played back, you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN ...TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM I want to the straight ...
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ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Note If "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.88) in the "Setup" menu is set to select a surround decoder. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION ...RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM PROGRAM "SUR. Use the DTS Neural:X decoder suitable for all sources. ...
ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Note If "Virtual CINEMA FRONT" (p.88) in the "Setup" menu is set to select a surround decoder. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION ...RETURN TOP MENU DISPLAY HOME POP-UP/MENU RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY TUNING PRESET TUNING ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM PROGRAM "SUR. Use the DTS Neural:X decoder suitable for all sources. ...
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ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP ...
ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP ...
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... En ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL n Registering a radio station manually Select a radio station manually and register it to select a preset number, and then press MEMORY again. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
... En ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL n Registering a radio station manually Select a radio station manually and register it to select a preset number, and then press MEMORY again. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
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... source. 2 Press OPTION. 3 Use the cursor keys to be cleared and press ENTER. CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED OUT ECO 01:Cleared SLEEP MUTE VOL. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
... source. 2 Press OPTION. 3 Use the cursor keys to be cleared and press ENTER. CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED OUT ECO 01:Cleared SLEEP MUTE VOL. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
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... playback temporarily. If the volume suddenly increases during playback. Use the following remote control keys to adjust volume, the volume may be unexpectedly loud. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...
... playback temporarily. If the volume suddenly increases during playback. Use the following remote control keys to adjust volume, the volume may be unexpectedly loud. ZONEA ZONE B SLEEP BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS PROGRAM FM/AM INPUT USB NET VOLUME BLUETOOTH MUTE SETUP ENTER OPTION RETURN TOP...