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... Controls and functions 4 Front/side/top panel 4 Remote control 5 SETUP Connections 6 Remote control connection 8 Placing speakers 9 Initial Setup 10 Before starting the Initial Setup 10 Step 1: Auto Speaker Setup 10 Step 2: TV Remote Control Setup 13 Step 3: Source Device Setup 14 BASIC OPERATION General operation 18 ... ADVANCED OPERATION Setup menu 36 Setup menu tree 36 Initial Setup 37 Speaker menu 37 Sound menu 38 Input menu 39 Network menu (YMC-700 only 40 Rhapsody® Information menu (YMC-700 only 41 Remote Control menu 42 Option menu 43 Signal Information 44...
... Controls and functions 4 Front/side/top panel 4 Remote control 5 SETUP Connections 6 Remote control connection 8 Placing speakers 9 Initial Setup 10 Before starting the Initial Setup 10 Step 1: Auto Speaker Setup 10 Step 2: TV Remote Control Setup 13 Step 3: Source Device Setup 14 BASIC OPERATION General operation 18 ... ADVANCED OPERATION Setup menu 36 Setup menu tree 36 Initial Setup 37 Speaker menu 37 Sound menu 38 Input menu 39 Network menu (YMC-700 only 40 Rhapsody® Information menu (YMC-700 only 41 Remote Control menu 42 Option menu 43 Signal Information 44...
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...9670; AIR SURROUND XTREME for 2.1-channel speaker layout ◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode ◆ YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology for Auto Speaker Setup ◆ Adaptive Dynamic Range ...capability - Enjoy the Yamaha neoHD experience. "x.v.Color" video signal transmission capability - High definition digital audio format signal capability ◆ HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System) licensed by HDMI...Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) Network (YMC-700 only) and USB features ◆ NETWORK port and Wi-Fi to...
...9670; AIR SURROUND XTREME for 2.1-channel speaker layout ◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode ◆ YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology for Auto Speaker Setup ◆ Adaptive Dynamic Range ...capability - Enjoy the Yamaha neoHD experience. "x.v.Color" video signal transmission capability - High definition digital audio format signal capability ◆ HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System) licensed by HDMI...Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) Network (YMC-700 only) and USB features ◆ NETWORK port and Wi-Fi to...
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... this unit or sets it to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 4 En CONTROL EXIT BACK CH VOL YPAO Mic jack Used for Auto Speaker Setup. (☞ P. 10) Within 6 m (20 ft.) 30° 30° Remote control sensor Volume knob Controls the volume level. Turns on .... WIRELESS antenna (YMC-700 only) CONTROL, u / d / j / i, ENTER, BACK These buttons work in order to the standby mode. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Controls and functions Front/side/...
... this unit or sets it to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 4 En CONTROL EXIT BACK CH VOL YPAO Mic jack Used for Auto Speaker Setup. (☞ P. 10) Within 6 m (20 ft.) 30° 30° Remote control sensor Volume knob Controls the volume level. Turns on .... WIRELESS antenna (YMC-700 only) CONTROL, u / d / j / i, ENTER, BACK These buttons work in order to the standby mode. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Controls and functions Front/side/...
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... RL SUB WOOFER OUTPUT 3 FRONT SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS Speakers and Subwoofer Speaker cables Subwoofer cable Front Speaker layout ☞ P. 9 Speakers Also refer to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT 1 and 2 jacks. Surround Speakers Center Speaker Subwoofer Caution · Be sure to use speakers with this unit because the same signal is ...color. Connections Make sure that this unit and other or do not let them touch any metal part of this unit and your speaker and connect the plain cable to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" and "-" properly. y You can connect or...
... RL SUB WOOFER OUTPUT 3 FRONT SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS Speakers and Subwoofer Speaker cables Subwoofer cable Front Speaker layout ☞ P. 9 Speakers Also refer to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT 1 and 2 jacks. Surround Speakers Center Speaker Subwoofer Caution · Be sure to use speakers with this unit because the same signal is ...color. Connections Make sure that this unit and other or do not let them touch any metal part of this unit and your speaker and connect the plain cable to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" and "-" properly. y You can connect or...
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...; SR FR SW FL C SR SL FL: Front left speaker FR: Front right speaker C: Center speaker SR: Surround right speaker SL: Surround left speaker SW: Subwoofer ■ 2.1-channel speaker layout FL FR 30˚ to 60˚ FR SW FL FL: Front left speaker FR: Front right speaker SW: Subwoofer You can enjoy 2.1-channel playback using the AIR...
...; SR FR SW FL C SR SL FL: Front left speaker FR: Front right speaker C: Center speaker SR: Surround right speaker SL: Surround left speaker SW: Subwoofer ■ 2.1-channel speaker layout FL FR 30˚ to 60˚ FR SW FL FL: Front left speaker FR: Front right speaker SW: Subwoofer You can enjoy 2.1-channel playback using the AIR...
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... Step 2: TV Remote Control Setup Step 1: Auto Speaker Setup Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) uses unique technology to optimally calibrate the frequency response and level according to the connected components. ❏ The connected subwoofer is sufficiently quiet. The "neoHD" logo mark appears, followed by using the "Initial Setup" menu. Is the video input source...
... Step 2: TV Remote Control Setup Step 1: Auto Speaker Setup Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) uses unique technology to optimally calibrate the frequency response and level according to the connected components. ❏ The connected subwoofer is sufficiently quiet. The "neoHD" logo mark appears, followed by using the "Initial Setup" menu. Is the video input source...
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... (☞ P. 37) 5 Select "Yes" to operate during the Initial Setup procedure. ☞ P. 5 YPAO MIC The following screen appears: Top y If you select "No", the Auto Speaker Setup procedure will be skipped. You can perform it later. (☞ P. 37) Continued 11 En POWER GUIDE TV POWER MENU 6 Connect the supplied YPAO Mic... start the initial setup procedure. You can perform it in your normal listening position. CONTROL EXIT BACK Use these buttons to enter the Auto Speaker Setup menu. SETUP Initial Setup 4 Select "Yes" to the YPAO MIC jack. (Left side) ENTER PREV.
... (☞ P. 37) 5 Select "Yes" to operate during the Initial Setup procedure. ☞ P. 5 YPAO MIC The following screen appears: Top y If you select "No", the Auto Speaker Setup procedure will be skipped. You can perform it later. (☞ P. 37) Continued 11 En POWER GUIDE TV POWER MENU 6 Connect the supplied YPAO Mic... start the initial setup procedure. You can perform it in your normal listening position. CONTROL EXIT BACK Use these buttons to enter the Auto Speaker Setup menu. SETUP Initial Setup 4 Select "Yes" to the YPAO MIC jack. (Left side) ENTER PREV.
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... accurate measurements, we recommend that you get out of the room or move to a wall away from this unit and select "OK". The speaker statuses are made, but the adjustment may not be optimal. Too Low: Subwoofer (SWFR) only. This unit starts the count down for the... then select "Retry". It takes a few minutes. Keep it away from each speaker, then select "Save" to start the measurement. y If you are output from direct sunlight. No: Speaker is not installed, or speaker cable is connected. Loud test tones are not satisfied with the Initial Setup process ...
... accurate measurements, we recommend that you get out of the room or move to a wall away from this unit and select "OK". The speaker statuses are made, but the adjustment may not be optimal. Too Low: Subwoofer (SWFR) only. This unit starts the count down for the... then select "Retry". It takes a few minutes. Keep it away from each speaker, then select "Save" to start the measurement. y If you are output from direct sunlight. No: Speaker is not installed, or speaker cable is connected. Loud test tones are not satisfied with the Initial Setup process ...
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... this menu to turn on this unit and IR flashers are available on the top menu, the source menu, or the playback screen for all speakers. Music Enhancer For compression artifacts (such as PCM sources of over 96 kHz. 19 En Off To enjoy unprocessed sound. y You can change the behavior...
... this menu to turn on this unit and IR flashers are available on the top menu, the source menu, or the playback screen for all speakers. Music Enhancer For compression artifacts (such as PCM sources of over 96 kHz. 19 En Off To enjoy unprocessed sound. y You can change the behavior...
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... Front (P. 37) Center (P. 37) Surround (P. 37) Bass Out (P. 38) Crossover (P. 38) Subwoofer Phase (P. 38) Speaker Level (P. 38) Reset (P. 38) Sound Air Surround Xtreme (P. 38) Adaptive DRC (P. 39) Lipsync (P. 39) Dynamic Range (P. 39) HDMI Audio Out (P. 39) ... (P. 44) Preview (P. 44) Factory Reset (P. 44) Signal Information (P. 44) Update USB Update (P. 44) Network Update (P. 44) System Information (P. 44) Note The shaded menu items are only applicable to YMC-700. 36 En POWER Button (P. 43) Initial Screen - Enter the Setup menu from the bottom right corner of this unit...
... Front (P. 37) Center (P. 37) Surround (P. 37) Bass Out (P. 38) Crossover (P. 38) Subwoofer Phase (P. 38) Speaker Level (P. 38) Reset (P. 38) Sound Air Surround Xtreme (P. 38) Adaptive DRC (P. 39) Lipsync (P. 39) Dynamic Range (P. 39) HDMI Audio Out (P. 39) ... (P. 44) Preview (P. 44) Factory Reset (P. 44) Signal Information (P. 44) Update USB Update (P. 44) Network Update (P. 44) System Information (P. 44) Note The shaded menu items are only applicable to YMC-700. 36 En POWER Button (P. 43) Initial Screen - Enter the Setup menu from the bottom right corner of this unit...
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... indicated in bold are small. Select this setting when the center speaker is small. Note When "Bass Out" is set to 11 at "Step 1: Auto Speaker Setup". (☞ P. 10) ■ Speaker Configuration Determining the speaker size If the speaker's woofer section is: - 16 cm (6.5 in ): small Front...procedure (☞ P. 10). If "Front" has been set to re-optimize the sound. Select this setting when the front speakers are optimized by default. ■ Auto Speaker Setup Select "Start" and follow steps 6 to anything other than 16 cm (6.5 in ) or larger: large - Discard the...
... indicated in bold are small. Select this setting when the center speaker is small. Note When "Bass Out" is set to 11 at "Step 1: Auto Speaker Setup". (☞ P. 10) ■ Speaker Configuration Determining the speaker size If the speaker's woofer section is: - 16 cm (6.5 in ): small Front...procedure (☞ P. 10). If "Front" has been set to re-optimize the sound. Select this setting when the front speakers are optimized by default. ■ Auto Speaker Setup Select "Start" and follow steps 6 to anything other than 16 cm (6.5 in ) or larger: large - Discard the...
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... up to 7.1-channel sound (when multi-channel PCM signals are set to "Large". *4 Outputs the low-frequency signals of the speakers set the "Air Surround Xtreme" setting. All frequencies below the selected frequency are connected, "- - -" is not available in ...output Output of low-frequency signals Choice Both Subwoofer Front Subwoofer and speakers Subwoofers Front speakers Other speakers *1 *2 *3 *4 *3 *3 Not output *1 *3 *1 Output(s) the low-frequency signals of the front channels and other speakers set to "Yes", the connected external sources output Dolby Digital or...
... up to 7.1-channel sound (when multi-channel PCM signals are set to "Large". *4 Outputs the low-frequency signals of the speakers set the "Air Surround Xtreme" setting. All frequencies below the selected frequency are connected, "- - -" is not available in ...output Output of low-frequency signals Choice Both Subwoofer Front Subwoofer and speakers Subwoofers Front speakers Other speakers *1 *2 *3 *4 *3 *3 Not output *1 *3 *1 Output(s) the low-frequency signals of the front channels and other speakers set to "Yes", the connected external sources output Dolby Digital or...
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... 4 at low volume. ■ Adaptive DRC (dynamic range control) Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range in bold are not output from the speakers connected to this unit. If the volume setting is high: the dynamic range is not compatible with the volume level. Control range: -240 through 0...menu ■ Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for regular home use this menu to "Manual". Outputs HDMI audio signals from the speakers connected to this unit is set to reflect the new connections. If the volume setting is low: the dynamic range is set to "Auto...
... 4 at low volume. ■ Adaptive DRC (dynamic range control) Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range in bold are not output from the speakers connected to this unit. If the volume setting is high: the dynamic range is not compatible with the volume level. Control range: -240 through 0...menu ■ Dynamic Range Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for regular home use this menu to "Manual". Outputs HDMI audio signals from the speakers connected to this unit is set to reflect the new connections. If the volume setting is low: the dynamic range is set to "Auto...
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.... to the actual connections. do not support the HDCP copy protection standards. The speaker level settings are Play a source whose signals can be defective. Adjust the speaker level settings using the "Auto 37 Speaker Setup" menu. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 45 En unit and on one side only. Use ... disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn this unit back on this - Make sure that all speakers are secure and that the speaker wires are experiencing is over the limit. or strong ...
.... to the actual connections. do not support the HDCP copy protection standards. The speaker level settings are Play a source whose signals can be defective. Adjust the speaker level settings using the "Auto 37 Speaker Setup" menu. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 45 En unit and on one side only. Use ... disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem This unit fails to turn this unit back on this - Make sure that all speakers are secure and that the speaker wires are experiencing is over the limit. or strong ...
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... digital audio signal format. This unit does not operate properly. Wait about 1 hour for this unit further away from the center speaker. Select another DSP Program. The source does not contain lowfrequency signals. heard. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by a power ... internal temperature is set to "Front". set Set "Center" to "Small" or "Large". Select another DSP Program. "Center" at "Speaker Configuration" is selected. The connected component is disturbed. If the problem persists, the cables may be directed to the center channel, and the...
... digital audio signal format. This unit does not operate properly. Wait about 1 hour for this unit further away from the center speaker. Select another DSP Program. The source does not contain lowfrequency signals. heard. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by a power ... internal temperature is set to "Front". set Set "Center" to "Small" or "Large". Select another DSP Program. "Center" at "Speaker Configuration" is selected. The connected component is disturbed. If the problem persists, the cables may be directed to the center channel, and the...
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...audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) is disconnected from the YPAO Mic. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ Auto Speaker Setup If an error or warning message appears, check the cause of "SWFR" on the results display. No ... in the process of the pairing. The YPAO Mic or YPAO Mic jack may be defective. Perform the Auto Speaker Setup procedure again. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. The pairing has been canceled. Troubleshooting ■ Bluetooth Status message Searching... Error message E-1: NO...
...audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) is disconnected from the YPAO Mic. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ Auto Speaker Setup If an error or warning message appears, check the cause of "SWFR" on the results display. No ... in the process of the pairing. The YPAO Mic or YPAO Mic jack may be defective. Perform the Auto Speaker Setup procedure again. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. The pairing has been canceled. Troubleshooting ■ Bluetooth Status message Searching... Error message E-1: NO...
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...compression, allowing the signals to be compressed with fewer speakers. GLOSSARY Glossary ■ AIR SURROUND XTREME New Surround technology developed by Yamaha enables surround with absolutely no loss of the original... the luminance and the PB and PR signals for the optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of gray between colors. This unit incorporates a DTS-ES decoder that...by HDMI version 1.3 and designed for the surround speakers, more faithfully with unprecedented excitement and realism. has developed a home theater system so that gives you can carry up to the...
...compression, allowing the signals to be compressed with fewer speakers. GLOSSARY Glossary ■ AIR SURROUND XTREME New Surround technology developed by Yamaha enables surround with absolutely no loss of the original... the luminance and the PB and PR signals for the optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of gray between colors. This unit incorporates a DTS-ES decoder that...by HDMI version 1.3 and designed for the surround speakers, more faithfully with unprecedented excitement and realism. has developed a home theater system so that gives you can carry up to the...
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... stored on USB storage devices Listening to Rhapsody ® music (YMC-700 only) Listening to Internet radio (YMC-700 only) Listening to music stored on PCs (YMC-700 only) Viewing photos stored on PCs (YMC-700 only) Playing back photos stored on USB storage devices Playing ...games Connecting an iPod dock (☞ P. 7) Connecting a Bluetooth receiver (☞ P. 7) Making basic connections (☞ Quick Start Guide) Setting up the speakers, input sources and...
... stored on USB storage devices Listening to Rhapsody ® music (YMC-700 only) Listening to Internet radio (YMC-700 only) Listening to music stored on PCs (YMC-700 only) Viewing photos stored on PCs (YMC-700 only) Playing back photos stored on USB storage devices Playing ...games Connecting an iPod dock (☞ P. 7) Connecting a Bluetooth receiver (☞ P. 7) Making basic connections (☞ Quick Start Guide) Setting up the speakers, input sources and...
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... No 666 15 pt 14 pt 9 pt 6 pt 3 pt 3 pt 2 pt 1 pt Device 3 Blu-ray Yamaha BD-S2900 15 pt 14 pt 13 pt 9 pt 6 pt 3 pt 3 pt 2 pt 1 pt Total pt ...the "Connection Diagrams B ". Use the following cables for setup in this guide Supplied items & YMC-700/YMC-500 (this unit) & Power cable & Remote control * Install the supplied batteries to the ...neoHD "Initial Setup" screen. • Follow the setup process of the devices on screen guide to find the best possible connections. NETWORK 3 1 2 HDMI OUT AUDIO IN R3 L 2 3 SUB 3 AC IN V RL FRONT RL SURROUND CENTER WOOOFUETRPUT SPEAKERS...
... No 666 15 pt 14 pt 9 pt 6 pt 3 pt 3 pt 2 pt 1 pt Device 3 Blu-ray Yamaha BD-S2900 15 pt 14 pt 13 pt 9 pt 6 pt 3 pt 3 pt 2 pt 1 pt Total pt ...the "Connection Diagrams B ". Use the following cables for setup in this guide Supplied items & YMC-700/YMC-500 (this unit) & Power cable & Remote control * Install the supplied batteries to the ...neoHD "Initial Setup" screen. • Follow the setup process of the devices on screen guide to find the best possible connections. NETWORK 3 1 2 HDMI OUT AUDIO IN R3 L 2 3 SUB 3 AC IN V RL FRONT RL SURROUND CENTER WOOOFUETRPUT SPEAKERS...