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... Radio Data System tuning ...72 Operating the radio on the TV ...73 Playing back music via Bluetooth 74 Playing back Bluetooth device music on the unit 74 Enjoying audio using Bluetooth speakers/headphones 75 Playing back music stored on a USB storage device 76 Connecting a USB storage ... 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...
... Radio Data System tuning ...72 Operating the radio on the TV ...73 Playing back music via Bluetooth 74 Playing back Bluetooth device music on the unit 74 Enjoying audio using Bluetooth speakers/headphones 75 Playing back music stored on a USB storage device 76 Connecting a USB storage ... 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...
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...Troubleshooting 134 First, check the following:...134 Power, system and remote control...134 Audio...135 Video ...137 FM/AM radio...138 Bluetooth...139 USB and network ...139 Error indications on the front display 141 Glossary 142 Audio information (audio decoding format 142 Audio ...information (others) ...143 HDMI and video information ...144 Network information ...144 Yamaha technologies...144 Supported devices and file formats 145 Supported devices ...145 File formats...145 Video signal flow 146 Video conversion table ......
...Troubleshooting 134 First, check the following:...134 Power, system and remote control...134 Audio...135 Video ...137 FM/AM radio...138 Bluetooth...139 USB and network ...139 Error indications on the front display 141 Glossary 142 Audio information (audio decoding format 142 Audio ...information (others) ...143 HDMI and video information ...144 Network information ...144 Yamaha technologies...144 Supported devices and file formats 145 Supported devices ...145 File formats...145 Video signal flow 146 Video conversion table ......
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... virtual surround processing (p.67) is on. g Bluetooth indicator Lights up when the unit is temporarily muted. A Front speaker (L) S Front speaker (R) D Center speaker F Surround speaker (L) G Surround speaker (R) H Surround back speaker (L) J Surround back speaker (R) K Surround back speaker B Presence speaker (L) N Presence speaker (R) L Subwoofer En 12 OUT1/OUT2 (RX-V781 only) Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently...
... virtual surround processing (p.67) is on. g Bluetooth indicator Lights up when the unit is temporarily muted. A Front speaker (L) S Front speaker (R) D Center speaker F Surround speaker (L) G Surround speaker (R) H Surround back speaker (L) J Surround back speaker (R) K Surround back speaker B Presence speaker (L) N Presence speaker (R) L Subwoofer En 12 OUT1/OUT2 (RX-V781 only) Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently...
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...a menu or the parameter. j Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is controlled by the o HDMI OUT key remote control (p.90). (RX-V781): Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for playback. k Sound mode keys AV 1-6: AV 1-6 jacks Select a sound mode (p.64). OUT jack (p.62...HDMI 1-5 jacks V-AUX: VIDEO AUX jack (on the front panel) mode. m SLEEP key BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection (the unit as presets (p.71). MEMORY key s d MAIN/ZONE2 switch Registers FM/AM radio stations as a Bluetooth Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min, 90 min, receiver) 60 min, ...
...a menu or the parameter. j Radio keys Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is controlled by the o HDMI OUT key remote control (p.90). (RX-V781): Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for playback. k Sound mode keys AV 1-6: AV 1-6 jacks Select a sound mode (p.64). OUT jack (p.62...HDMI 1-5 jacks V-AUX: VIDEO AUX jack (on the front panel) mode. m SLEEP key BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection (the unit as presets (p.71). MEMORY key s d MAIN/ZONE2 switch Registers FM/AM radio stations as a Bluetooth Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min, 90 min, receiver) 60 min, ...
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... ENTER to turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the menu, press ON SCREEN. 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 to turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the menu, press ON SCREEN. 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...
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...STRAIGHT MUSIC ENHANCER PURE DIRECT SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT RETURN 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). Stay in a corner of the unit ...the YPAO MIC jack on the unit for acoustic perfection. 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...
...STRAIGHT MUSIC ENHANCER PURE DIRECT SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT RETURN 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). Stay in a corner of the unit ...the YPAO MIC jack on the unit for acoustic perfection. 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...
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... input to check "Wireless (Wi-Fi)" and select "OK". Y If you set up a wireless connection with iOS 7 or later. (The following settings will be initialized. - Bluetooth settings - In this method, the following procedure is connected to a wireless network. En 54 4 Use the Cursor keys to select "Setup" and press ENTER. 5 Use...
... input to check "Wireless (Wi-Fi)" and select "OK". Y If you set up a wireless connection with iOS 7 or later. (The following settings will be initialized. - Bluetooth settings - In this method, the following procedure is connected to a wireless network. En 54 4 Use the Cursor keys to select "Setup" and press ENTER. 5 Use...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Link a MusicCast compatible device to another device in a different room and play them back simultaneously. • Play back music from Yamaha, allowing you configure the unit's wireless settings with a variety of the unit for your region and product.) MusicCast CONTROLLER Adding the ... following the on screen instructions, then hold down CONNECT on your device. 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...
... Link a MusicCast compatible device to another device in a different room and play them back simultaneously. • Play back music from Yamaha, allowing you configure the unit's wireless settings with a variety of the unit for your region and product.) MusicCast CONTROLLER Adding the ... following the on screen instructions, then hold down CONNECT on your device. 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...
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...desired input source and press ENTER. b Use the Cursor keys to adjust the volume. Output the signals at the HDMI OUT 1 (RX-V781) or HDMI OUT (RX-V681) jack. (RX-V781 only) Output the signals at both TVs (or projectors) connected to the unit. (For example, if you press the key, the...external device. VOL. For details on the following operations, see the corresponding pages. • Listening to FM/AM radio (p.70) • Playing back music via Bluetooth (p.74) • Playing back music stored on a USB storage device (p.76) • Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) (p.79) ...
...desired input source and press ENTER. b Use the Cursor keys to adjust the volume. Output the signals at the HDMI OUT 1 (RX-V781) or HDMI OUT (RX-V681) jack. (RX-V781 only) Output the signals at both TVs (or projectors) connected to the unit. (For example, if you press the key, the...external device. VOL. For details on the following operations, see the corresponding pages. • Listening to FM/AM radio (p.70) • Playing back music via Bluetooth (p.74) • Playing back music stored on a USB storage device (p.76) • Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) (p.79) ...
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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 TUNER PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU ...
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 TUNER PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU ...
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...operation keys (a, s, d, f, g) on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones. A connection between a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) and the unit, and play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) on the Bluetooth device. - Select "Disconnect" in "Audio Receive" (p.109...unit does not support video playback via Bluetooth You can play back music stored the Bluetooth device on the TV. To establish another Bluetooth connection, first terminate the current Bluetooth connection. • To terminate the Bluetooth connection, perform one of the unit) ...
...operation keys (a, s, d, f, g) on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones. A connection between a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) and the unit, and play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) on the Bluetooth device. - Select "Disconnect" in "Audio Receive" (p.109...unit does not support video playback via Bluetooth You can play back music stored the Bluetooth device on the TV. To establish another Bluetooth connection, first terminate the current Bluetooth connection. • To terminate the Bluetooth connection, perform one of the unit) ...
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... ENTER to select "CONNECT" and press ENTER. X To terminate the Bluetooth connection, perform the disconnect operation on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones 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...PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. Enjoying audio using Bluetooth speakers/headphones. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC ENHANCER PURE DIRECT SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT Input selection ...
... ENTER to select "CONNECT" and press ENTER. X To terminate the Bluetooth connection, perform the disconnect operation on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones 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...PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. Enjoying audio using Bluetooth speakers/headphones. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC ENHANCER PURE DIRECT SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MEMORY ENT Input selection ...
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... Main zone as Zone2, whatever the input audio signal type. Study room (Zone2) Living room (Main zone) Y Analog audio sources (including FM/AM radio), and Bluetooth, USB, and network sources can listen to radio in Zone2, you need to connect the device to the AUDIO jacks (AV 5-6 or AUDIO 1-2 jacks) of...
... Main zone as Zone2, whatever the input audio signal type. Study room (Zone2) Living room (Main zone) Y Analog audio sources (including FM/AM radio), and Bluetooth, USB, and network sources can listen to radio in Zone2, you need to connect the device to the AUDIO jacks (AV 5-6 or AUDIO 1-2 jacks) of...
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...input source. AV 5-6: AV 5-6 (AUDIO) jacks AUDIO: AUDIO 1-2 jacks (press repeatedly to select "AUDIO1" or "AUDIO2") TUNER: FM/AM radio BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection (the unit as the Zone2 input with the web control (p.93) or AV CONTROLLER (p.7). • To play back DTS-CDs in Zone2 only... the front display. 3 Use the following operations, see the corresponding pages. • Listening to FM/AM radio (p.70) • Playing back music via Bluetooth (p.74) • Playing back music stored on a USB storage device (p.76) • Playing back music stored on the following keys to "ZONE2". 2...
...input source. AV 5-6: AV 5-6 (AUDIO) jacks AUDIO: AUDIO 1-2 jacks (press repeatedly to select "AUDIO1" or "AUDIO2") TUNER: FM/AM radio BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection (the unit as the Zone2 input with the web control (p.93) or AV CONTROLLER (p.7). • To play back DTS-CDs in Zone2 only... the front display. 3 Use the following operations, see the corresponding pages. • Listening to FM/AM radio (p.70) • Playing back music via Bluetooth (p.74) • Playing back music stored on a USB storage device (p.76) • Playing back music stored on the following keys to "ZONE2". 2...
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... cannot be established. • When you have added or deleted any music files to select the shortcut number after step 2. BLUETOOTH USB NET Numeric keys MEMORY Registering favorite items (shortcut) You can register up to register Internet radio stations. • Only the input source will be ... stored on the front panel to this unit may not recall the music file correctly. A USB storage device which the item will be registered for Bluetooth and AirPlay. You can also use is temporarily unavailable or out of the music files in use Numeric keys to or from the folder, this...
... cannot be established. • When you have added or deleted any music files to select the shortcut number after step 2. BLUETOOTH USB NET Numeric keys MEMORY Registering favorite items (shortcut) You can register up to register Internet radio stations. • Only the input source will be ... stored on the front panel to this unit may not recall the music file correctly. A USB storage device which the item will be registered for Bluetooth and AirPlay. You can also use is temporarily unavailable or out of the music files in use Numeric keys to or from the folder, this...
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... on the TV 1 Press DISPLAY. and Europe models only) Radio Data System data is also available when the unit is displayed. Currently input source Item Bluetooth USB SERVER AirPlay Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) NET RADIO Song (song...
... on the TV 1 Press DISPLAY. and Europe models only) Radio Data System data is also available when the unit is displayed. Currently input source Item Bluetooth USB SERVER AirPlay Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name*) NET RADIO Song (song...
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... Speaker (VPS) (p.65) is available only when one of the subwoofer. Enables Extra Bass. ⬛ Enhancer (Enhancer) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.69). Default TUNER, Bluetooth, USB, (network sources): On (On) Others: Off (Off) En 99 X This setting is working. (You may hear dialogue sounds from below the TV screen, you...
... Speaker (VPS) (p.65) is available only when one of the subwoofer. Enables Extra Bass. ⬛ Enhancer (Enhancer) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.69). Default TUNER, Bluetooth, USB, (network sources): On (On) Others: Off (Off) En 99 X This setting is working. (You may hear dialogue sounds from below the TV screen, you...
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... Mode Trigger Output Target Zone Memory Guard Auto Power Standby ECO Mode Function Selects the network connection method. Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. Specifies the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized. Edits the network name (the ...unit's name on the network) displayed on the unit from other network devices. Terminates the Bluetooth connection between the Bluetooth device (such as IP address). Specifies the condition for when the unit is operated. Prevents accidental changes to function. Selects...
... Mode Trigger Output Target Zone Memory Guard Auto Power Standby ECO Mode Function Selects the network connection method. Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. Specifies the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized. Edits the network name (the ...unit's name on the network) displayed on the unit from other network devices. Terminates the Bluetooth connection between the Bluetooth device (such as IP address). Specifies the condition for when the unit is operated. Prevents accidental changes to function. Selects...
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... when a connect operation is used as the Bluetooth audio transmitter. On Enables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. Bluetooth Configures the Bluetooth settings. ⬛ Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (p.74). If this function is used as the Bluetooth audio receiver. Settings Off Disables the Bluetooth function. Transmitter Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. En 121 Settings Off Disables...
... when a connect operation is used as the Bluetooth audio transmitter. On Enables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. Bluetooth Configures the Bluetooth settings. ⬛ Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (p.74). If this function is used as the Bluetooth audio receiver. Settings Off Disables the Bluetooth function. Transmitter Enables/disables the Bluetooth audio transmitter function. En 121 Settings Off Disables...