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... sound programs/surround decoders (DSP Program menu 105 DSP Program menu items ...106 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 108 Setup menu items...109 Speaker (Manual Setup) ...111 Sound ...114 Video...116 HDMI ...117 Network...119 Bluetooth ...121 Multi Zone ...122 Function ...123 ECO ...125 Language...126 Viewing information about the unit (Information menu 126 Types of information ...127 Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu 128 ADVANCED SETUP menu items ...129 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 129 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID 129 Changing...
... sound programs/surround decoders (DSP Program menu 105 DSP Program menu items ...106 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 108 Setup menu items...109 Speaker (Manual Setup) ...111 Sound ...114 Video...116 HDMI ...117 Network...119 Bluetooth ...121 Multi Zone ...122 Function ...123 ECO ...125 Language...126 Viewing information about the unit (Information menu 126 Types of information ...127 Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu 128 ADVANCED SETUP menu items ...129 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 129 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID 129 Changing...
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... enjoy multichannel surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT). Functions • Power on/off and volume adjustment • Input, scene and sound mode selection • DSP Parameter adjustment • Playback control (including music selection for some sources) X For details, search for "AV CONTROLLER" on the App Store or Google Play. Functions • Connection guide (speakers, TV and video/audio devices) • Setup guide (YPAO settings and various setup assistance with illustrations) • Viewing owner's manual X For details...
... enjoy multichannel surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT). Functions • Power on/off and volume adjustment • Input, scene and sound mode selection • DSP Parameter adjustment • Playback control (including music selection for some sources) X For details, search for "AV CONTROLLER" on the App Store or Google Play. Functions • Connection guide (speakers, TV and video/audio devices) • Setup guide (YPAO settings and various setup assistance with illustrations) • Viewing owner's manual X For details...
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.../ZONE2 switch Registers FM/AM radio stations as radio frequencies. j Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is selected as the input source, or control playback of the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.147). Turns on the TV (p.97). o p AUDIO: AUDIO 1-2 jacks (press repeatedly to the standby USB: USB jack (on the front panel) mode. m SLEEP key BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection (the unit as the input source (p.70). p PARTY key f PROGRAM keys Select a sound program (p.64). Cursor keys: Select a menu or...
.../ZONE2 switch Registers FM/AM radio stations as radio frequencies. j Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is selected as the input source, or control playback of the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.147). Turns on the TV (p.97). o p AUDIO: AUDIO 1-2 jacks (press repeatedly to the standby USB: USB jack (on the front panel) mode. m SLEEP key BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection (the unit as the input source (p.70). p PARTY key f PROGRAM keys Select a sound program (p.64). Cursor keys: Select a menu or...
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... speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers (*1) or front presence speakers (*2). If "Check SP Wires" appear on the front display when the unit is turned on the input signal and CINEMA DSP. Precaution for connecting of the speaker cables Improper connecting of them as surround speakers (*3) or front presence speakers (*4). If you can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with the unit's metal parts (rear panel and screws). Cables required for connecting two subwoofers) En 24 Speakers...
... speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers (*1) or front presence speakers (*2). If "Check SP Wires" appear on the front display when the unit is turned on the input signal and CINEMA DSP. Precaution for connecting of the speaker cables Improper connecting of them as surround speakers (*3) or front presence speakers (*4). If you can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with the unit's metal parts (rear panel and screws). Cables required for connecting two subwoofers) En 24 Speakers...
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...TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) - Digital optical cable OPTICAL COAXIAL jacks Transmit digital audio signals. For details on the settings, see "Information on the unit. X (RX-V781 only) You can control the unit's power and volume with a single HDMI cable, you need to travel both ways. Digital coaxial cable COAXIAL AUDIO jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. If you connect a TV that supports ARC. Use a digital optical cable. You can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the TV. BA ZONE OUT TV Audio output (digital optical) X •...
...TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) - Digital optical cable OPTICAL COAXIAL jacks Transmit digital audio signals. For details on the settings, see "Information on the unit. X (RX-V781 only) You can control the unit's power and volume with a single HDMI cable, you need to travel both ways. Digital coaxial cable COAXIAL AUDIO jacks Transmit analog stereo audio signals. If you connect a TV that supports ARC. Use a digital optical cable. You can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the TV. BA ZONE OUT TV Audio output (digital optical) X •...
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.... BACK SURROUND CENTER FRONT SUBWOOFER ZONE OUT PRE OUT SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING CABLAGE CLASSE 2 SURROUND CENTER FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK SINGLE ZONE2/BI-AMP abcde a SUR. b SURROUND jacks Output surround channel sounds. When using an external amplifier that does not have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection The unit (rear) X You can use the trigger function by connecting the external device to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit and turn off and input selection). c CENTER jack Outputs center channel sounds. Connecting an external power amplifier (RX-V781 only...
.... BACK SURROUND CENTER FRONT SUBWOOFER ZONE OUT PRE OUT SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING CABLAGE CLASSE 2 SURROUND CENTER FRONT EXTRA SP2 SURROUND BACK SINGLE ZONE2/BI-AMP abcde a SUR. b SURROUND jacks Output surround channel sounds. When using an external amplifier that does not have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection The unit (rear) X You can use the trigger function by connecting the external device to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit and turn off and input selection). c CENTER jack Outputs center channel sounds. Connecting an external power amplifier (RX-V781 only...
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... ZONE 2 NET PHONO PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ON SCREEN ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. X If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using bi-amp connection (p.30) or Zone2 speakers (p.30) • Using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA...
... ZONE 2 NET PHONO PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ON SCREEN ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. X If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using bi-amp connection (p.30) or Zone2 speakers (p.30) • Using the surround speakers for front 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA...
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... not connect headphones. 1 Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit for acoustic perfection. VOLUME CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT 9 4 Place the YPAO microphone at your ears). X Place the YPAO microphone at high volume and may surprise or frighten small children. - z HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO TUNER BLUETOOTH USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PHONO PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET...
... not connect headphones. 1 Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit for acoustic perfection. VOLUME CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT 9 4 Place the YPAO microphone at your ears). X Place the YPAO microphone at high volume and may surprise or frighten small children. - z HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO TUNER BLUETOOTH USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PHONO PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET...
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... screen. Y Operations with the WPS button while viewing the TV screen. The following connection methods are available only when your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings. 1 Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to select the desired connection method and select...
... screen. Y Operations with the WPS button while viewing the TV screen. The following connection methods are available only when your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings. 1 Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to select the desired connection method and select...
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.... b Use the Cursor keys to the Pure Direct mode • Press PURE DIRECT. X • You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing PROGRAM. • You can change the settings of the surround programs and surround decoders in the "DSP Program" menu (p.105). • The sound mode can be applied separately to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus in original channels (p.68). PROGRAM ON SCREEN...
.... b Use the Cursor keys to the Pure Direct mode • Press PURE DIRECT. X • You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing PROGRAM. • You can change the settings of the surround programs and surround decoders in the "DSP Program" menu (p.105). • The sound mode can be applied separately to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus in original channels (p.68). PROGRAM ON SCREEN...
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... or select a radio station on the TV. b TUNED/STEREO indicators "TUNED" lights up when a stereo signal is received from a radio station. Menu Browse Screen Off Function Moves to select "TUNER" as the selected band (FM/AM) and frequency. (U.K. Menu Utility 1 Page Up 1 Page Down Now Playing Screen Off Submenu Memory Auto Preset Clear Preset Clear All Preset Function Registers the current station to tune into a Radio Data System broadcasting station (p.72), the Radio Data System information ("Program Service", "Program Type," "Radio Text" and "Clock Time") is displayed on...
... or select a radio station on the TV. b TUNED/STEREO indicators "TUNED" lights up when a stereo signal is received from a radio station. Menu Browse Screen Off Function Moves to select "TUNER" as the selected band (FM/AM) and frequency. (U.K. Menu Utility 1 Page Up 1 Page Down Now Playing Screen Off Submenu Memory Auto Preset Clear Preset Clear All Preset Function Registers the current station to tune into a Radio Data System broadcasting station (p.72), the Radio Data System information ("Program Service", "Program Type," "Radio Text" and "Clock Time") is displayed on...
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... sources exclusively for the external device. En 90 HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO TUNER BLUETOOTH USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PHONO PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO z AV 5-6 AUDIO TUNER BLUETOOTH USB NET PHONO MAIN/ZONE2 MUTE PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. AV 5-6: AV 5-6 (AUDIO) jacks AUDIO: AUDIO 1-2 jacks (press repeatedly to Internet radio (p.83) • Playing back iTunes/iPod music with the web control...
... sources exclusively for the external device. En 90 HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDIO TUNER BLUETOOTH USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PHONO PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO z AV 5-6 AUDIO TUNER BLUETOOTH USB NET PHONO MAIN/ZONE2 MUTE PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. AV 5-6: AV 5-6 (AUDIO) jacks AUDIO: AUDIO 1-2 jacks (press repeatedly to Internet radio (p.83) • Playing back iTunes/iPod music with the web control...
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... the sound programs (except for 2ch Stereo and 7ch Stereo) is set to 5 (The bigger the value the higher the position) Ideal position ⬛ Lipsync Adjustment (Lipsync Adj.) Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. One of the subwoofer. Setting range 0 ms to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Extra Bass (Extra Bass) Enables/disables Extra Bass. Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) (p.65) is met. - Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. X This setting...
... the sound programs (except for 2ch Stereo and 7ch Stereo) is set to 5 (The bigger the value the higher the position) Ideal position ⬛ Lipsync Adjustment (Lipsync Adj.) Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. One of the subwoofer. Setting range 0 ms to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Extra Bass (Extra Bass) Enables/disables Extra Bass. Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) (p.65) is met. - Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. X This setting...
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... or DTS:X contents. Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to create Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers. Selects a speaker system. Selects whether or not a center speaker is in standby mode. Enables/disables the test tone output. Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. Selects whether to the TV when the unit is connected and its phase. Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size. Sets the initial volume for when this receiver is connected...
... or DTS:X contents. Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to create Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers. Selects a speaker system. Selects whether or not a center speaker is in standby mode. Enables/disables the test tone output. Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. Selects whether to the TV when the unit is connected and its phase. Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size. Sets the initial volume for when this receiver is connected...
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... setup is required every time you want to "On" or "Auto". The unit's remote control is turned on the unit (such as input selection and volume adjustment). APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... By default, the volume level when the unit last entered standby mode is in standby mode... To use HDMI Control, you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use "Manual Setup" in the "Option" menu (p.100). After connecting HDMI Control...
... setup is required every time you want to "On" or "Auto". The unit's remote control is turned on the unit (such as input selection and volume adjustment). APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... By default, the volume level when the unit last entered standby mode is in standby mode... To use HDMI Control, you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use "Manual Setup" in the "Option" menu (p.100). After connecting HDMI Control...
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.... Cause Remedy The protection circuitry has been activated three times consecutively. As a safety precaution, capability to turn on each cable are connected to jacks on the power is disabled. The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric shock Hold down MAIN ZONE z on while a speaker cable was turned on the front panel for To disable the auto-standby function, set "Auto Power Standby" in the "Setup" menu to a drop...
.... Cause Remedy The protection circuitry has been activated three times consecutively. As a safety precaution, capability to turn on each cable are connected to jacks on the power is disabled. The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric shock Hold down MAIN ZONE z on while a speaker cable was turned on the front panel for To disable the auto-standby function, set "Auto Power Standby" in the "Setup" menu to a drop...
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...). The cable connecting the unit and playback device is malfunctioning. The volume of the operating range. The playback source does not contain LFE or low-frequency signals. To check the audio format of the subwoofer or adjust its auto-standby function. Perform "Auto Setup" (p.45) or set to "Use" (p.112). No sound is set "Subwoofer" in the "Setup" menu to change the speaker settings (p.111). Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. (RX-V781 [China, Korea, U.K. and Europe models...
...). The cable connecting the unit and playback device is malfunctioning. The volume of the operating range. The playback source does not contain LFE or low-frequency signals. To check the audio format of the subwoofer or adjust its auto-standby function. Perform "Auto Setup" (p.45) or set to "Use" (p.112). No sound is set "Subwoofer" in the "Setup" menu to change the speaker settings (p.111). Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. (RX-V781 [China, Korea, U.K. and Europe models...
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... support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). The number of devices connected to the unit's output jacks is set it , use ARC) ARC is no problem with the connection, replace with the input selection keys. The volume of the HDMI devices. A device connected to the HDMI OUT jack exceeds the limit. If "ECO Mode" is output from the speakers connected to "On" (p.118). No sound from the TV speakers. Select an appropriate input source with another digital or radio frequency device. Change...
... support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). The number of devices connected to the unit's output jacks is set it , use ARC) ARC is no problem with the connection, replace with the input selection keys. The volume of the HDMI devices. A device connected to the HDMI OUT jack exceeds the limit. If "ECO Mode" is output from the speakers connected to "On" (p.118). No sound from the TV speakers. Select an appropriate input source with another digital or radio frequency device. Change...
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.... If necessary, use "Video Signal" in the "ADVANCED SETUP" menu to the The TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content unit with another cable. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). The video signal output from the playback device (connected to "YES" (p.130). If there is no problem with the connection, replace with HDMI). For information about the current video signal (resolution), use an HDMI cable to other...
.... If necessary, use "Video Signal" in the "ADVANCED SETUP" menu to the The TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content unit with another cable. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). The video signal output from the playback device (connected to "YES" (p.130). If there is no problem with the connection, replace with HDMI). For information about the current video signal (resolution), use an HDMI cable to other...
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... HDMI Control settings. 1 Select a TV program with the TV remote control. 2 Check that the input source of connected devices exceeds the limit. Y • If the audio is interrupted while using ARC, set as HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD players). 4 Turn off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with ARC. If not, select the input source manually. Y • If HDMI Control does not work if the number of the unit will be automatically switched to the unit with an HDMI cable...
... HDMI Control settings. 1 Select a TV program with the TV remote control. 2 Check that the input source of connected devices exceeds the limit. Y • If the audio is interrupted while using ARC, set as HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD players). 4 Turn off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with ARC. If not, select the input source manually. Y • If HDMI Control does not work if the number of the unit will be automatically switched to the unit with an HDMI cable...