Yamaha CXA5000BL User Manual

AV Pre-Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

English

Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.

CONTENTS

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FEATURES 6

What you can do with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PREPARATIONS 17

General setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1 Placing speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Input/output jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting a power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting subwoofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3 Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4 Connecting playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

6 Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting recording devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

8 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

9 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . 41

Measuring at one listening position (single measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Checking the measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

PLAYBACK 52

Basic playback procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting an HDMI output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Configuring scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Selecting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP HD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Enjoying unprocessed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Setting the frequency steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

HD Radio™ tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Operating the radio on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

En 2

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Playing back iTunes/iPod music via a network (AirPlay) . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Playing back videos/audio in multiple rooms (multi-zone) . . . . . . . . . 82

Multi-zone configuration examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Preparing the multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Viewing the current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Viewing the status information on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

CONFIGURATIONS 95

Configuring input sources (Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Input menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Scene menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Configuring sound programs/surround decoders

(Sound Program menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Sound Program menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Speaker (Manual Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Multi Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) . . . . . . . . .122

Types of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . 124

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Turning on/off the remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE CON AMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TUNER FRQ STEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MONITOR CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Backing up/recovering the settings (RECOV./BACKUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Restoring the default settings (INITIALIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Updating the firmware (FIRM UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Controlling external devices with the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Registering remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Programming from other remote controls (learning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Editing device names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Operating multiple functions at once (macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Resetting the remote control configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

APPENDIX 137

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

USB and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

En 3

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Multi-zone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Reference diagram (rear panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

En 4

Accessories

Insert the batteries the right way round.

AAA, LR03, UM-4

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

 Remote control  Batteries (x4)

 AM antenna  FM antenna

*One of the above is supplied depending on the region

of purchase.

 YPAO microphone  Microphone base

 Power cable

Operating range of the remote control

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below.

 CD-ROM

(Owner’s Manual)

*Using for angle measurement

during YPAO.

 Setup Guide  Safety Brochure

*The supplied power cable varies

depending on the region of purchase.

• The illustrations of the main unit used in this manual are of the U.S.A. model, unless otherwise specified.

• Some features are not available in certain regions.

• Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.

• This manual describes all the “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as the “iPod”. “iPod” refers to “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless otherwise specified.

• indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

Accessories En 5

FEATURES

Speakers

BD/DVD player

HDMI Control

Audio/Video

TV remote control

Audio (via power amplifier)

HDMI Control

Audio

Audio/Video

Sequential operation of a TV, AV receiver, and BD/DVD player (HDMI Control)

. p.150

Supports 2- to 11-channel pre-out and up to 2 subwoofer connections. Allows you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in various styles.

• Automatically optimizing the speaker settings to suit your room (YPAO)

. p.41

• Reproducing stereo or multichannel sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP)

. p.56

• Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

. p.60

iPod/iPhone/iPad

USB device

Network contents

Wide variety of supported content

• iPod/iPhone/iPad

. p.68

•USB

. p.72

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p.75

• Internet radio

. p.78

•AirPlay

. p.80

3D and Ultra HD (4K) signals supported

AV receiver (the unit)

Change the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)

. p.53

Audio

Control

Audio/Video (via HDMI/MHL)

Smartphone/Tablet

Control

What you can do with the unit

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Full of useful functions!

BD/DVD

player

Game

console

Camcorder

Set-top box

HDMI Control

TV audio

Video from

external device

Useful tips

❑ Connecting various devices (p.32)

A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), game consoles, camcorders, and other devices.

❑ Playing back TV audio in surround sound

with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.26)

When using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals.

❑ Easy operation and wireless music

playback from iPhone or Android device

By using the application for smartphone/tablet “AV CONTROLLER”, you can control the unit from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android devices. Visit the Yamaha website for details.

❑ Listening to FM/AM radio (p.61)

The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.

❑ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.60)

When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry, which lets you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.

❑ Easy operation with a TV screen

You can navigate through different types of content (such as iPod, USB, and network), view information, or easily configure the settings using the on-screen menu.

❑ Controlling other Yamaha products in

conjunction with operating the unit (p.39)

The trigger function enables you to control other Yamaha products (such as power amplifiers and subwoofers) in conjunction with operating the unit.

❑ DAC Digital Filter (p.111)

You can select the digital filter type of the audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter) to have favorite sounds.

❑ Operating external devices with the

supplied remote control (p.128)

You can operate external devices with the supplied remote control by registering the remote control codes of the external devices (such as a TV and BD/DVD players).

❑ Backlight illumination remote control

The backlight illumination allows you to easily operate the remote control even in a dark home theater room.

I want to connect a playback device using HDMI for video and non-HDMI for audio...

Use “Audio Select” in the “Option” menu to specify the type of an audio input jack to be used for the corresponding input source (p.93).

Video and audio are not synchronized...

Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.109).

I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...

Use “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to select the output destination of signals input into the unit (p.114). Your TV speakers may be selected as an output destination.

I want to change the on-screen menu language...

Use “Language” in the “Setup” menu to select a language from English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese (p.40).

I want to update the firmware...

Use “FIRM UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu to update the unit’s firmware (p.127). If the unit is connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.136).

Many other settings are available that let you to customize the unit. For details, see the following pages.

• Input settings (p.95)

• SCENE settings (p.98)

• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.101)

• Various function settings (p.104)

• Information view (such as audio signal and video signal) (p.123)

• System settings (p.124)

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CINEMA DSP

CINEMA DSP HD³

Level

CINEMA DSP 3D

Time

Compensation

Time

Level

Microphone base

Optimizing speaker settings

The excitement of a concert hall and the powerful sense of being inside a movie - we all want to enjoy these experiences in our own living room. Yamaha has pursued the fulfillment of these desires for more than 20 years, and this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.

What is a sound field?

We perceive sound from a voice or an instrument not only as the sounds that are heard directly but also as the “reflected” or “reverberant” sound that has been reflected by the walls or ceiling of the building. The character of the reflected and reverberant sound is affected by the shape, size, and material of the building, and all of these sounds taken together are what give us the auditory sensation of being in that specific place.

This unique acoustical character of a specific space is what we call the “sound field”.

Conceptual diagram of a concert hall's sound field

Conceptual diagram of a sound field created by the unit

CINEMA DSP HD

Yamaha has accumulated a massive amount of acoustical data by analyzing the actual sound fields of concert halls and performance spaces around the world. “CINEMA DSP” allows this data to be applied to create sound fields. This unit contains a wide variety of sound programs using CINEMA DSP.

By selecting a sound program that is appropriate to the content of the playback source such as movies, music, or games, you can maximize the acoustical effectiveness of that specific content. (For example, a sound program designed for movies can give you the sensation of actually being in that scene.)

In addition, the “CINEMA DSP 3D” function uses 3-dimensional sound field data that includes the axis of height, generating an even more realistic sound field with a spatial sense.

“CINEMA DSP HD³” is Yamaha's flagship 3D sound field playback technology that takes full advantage of the massive amount of acoustic reflection data included in the sound field data. With support for rear presence speaker output, it delivers more than twice as much capability for generating acoustic reflections as conventional CINEMA DSP 3D, in addition to high-frequency playback capability, delivering an utterly natural and powerful spatial sound field.

Capability for reproducing reflections (when the sound program “Hall in Munich” is selected)

for the environment (YPAO)

The included YPAO microphone can be used to analyze the environment so that this information can be used to automatically adjust various settings for the speakers and the sound field. This allows the distinctive character of the content you are hearing to be maximized, and optimizes the effectiveness of Yamaha's sound field generating technology for your specific listening environment.

YPAO-R.S.C.

In rooms that have not been designed or constructed with acoustics in mind, reflections from the walls or ceiling can cause problems such as a blurred low-frequency range or a smearing of the acoustical image. “YPAO-R.S.C.” is technology that reduces only the unwanted reflections that can be difficult to avoid in a typical home. This corrects the tonal changes and inconsistencies in the sound field that can occur due to speaker placement, thus creating a listening environment comparable to that of a room specifically designed for acoustic perfection.

Angle measurement

The direction (angle) of the front speakers, surround speakers, and presence speakers as seen from the listening position is measured, and compensation is applied to the sound field in order to maximize the effectiveness of the CINEMA DSP sound field.

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Unrivaled audio and video quality

Frequency

Loudness

Playback bandwidth of a 44.1/48 kHz signal (such as a CD)

Frequency

Loudness

Playback bandwidth of a

88.2/96 kHz signal

Power amplifier

Living room (main zone)

Study room

(such as Zone2)

Living room (main zone)

Kitchen

(such as Zone4)

Expandable to meet diverse needs

High-resolution music enhancer

Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 kHz / 24-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 kHz content such as from a CD (2-channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the musicality in the original content (p.93)

Before processing

After processing

High-quality video processing

From low-quality digital video to BD (Blu-ray disc) images, any content can be played back as a high-quality image (p.111).

• Motion adaptive and edge adaptive deinterlacing

• Multi-cadence (including 3-2 pull-down) detection

• Up to 6 presets that can be applied separately to each

You can also apply fine touches such as detail enhancement and edge enhancement.

input source

The best expandability in Yamaha

By connecting a power amplifier, you can enjoy the highest peak of CINEMA DSP - an 11.2-channel 3-dimensional sound field.

• Flexible connectivity (ready for balanced and unbalanced connections)

• High-quality audio transmission (XLR balanced pre-out)

• XLR balanced input jacks for connecting a high-end CD player

Multi-zone function

The multi-zone function (p.82) allows you to play back different input sources in the room where the unit is installed (main zone) and in other rooms (such as Zone2).

(The following shows examples of use.)

Enjoying music using speakers in another room

While enjoying multi-channel playback in your living room, you can listen to music through the speakers of a different room.

Enjoying videos using a TV in another room (HDMI connection)

While enjoying multi-channel playback in your living room, you can enjoy videos and music being input via HDMI on a TV in a different room.

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Part names and functions

4 5231

Front panel

1 MAIN ZONE z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

2 Standby indicator

Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions.

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.113)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.114)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.115)

• An iPod is being charged (p.68)

3 Front display

Displays information (p.12).

4 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

5 PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.60).

6 INPUT knob

Selects an input source.

7 Front panel door

For protecting controls and jacks (p.11).

8 VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

Opening the front panel door

• To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently press the bottom of the door to open it. Keep the door closed when not using controls or jacks behind the front panel door. (Be careful not to trap your fingers.)

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■ Inside of the front panel door

BE JL9ACD HIK0FG

MNO P

9 ON SCREEN key

Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.

0 Menu operations keys

Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. ENTER Confirms a selected item. RETURN Returns to the previous screen.

A OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.90).

B DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.89).

C TONE/BALANCE key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.91).

Adjusts the right/left channel volume balance for Zone2 or Zone3 (p.88).

D STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.59).

E PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.55).

F SCENE keys

Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.53).

G MULTI ZONE keys

ZONE 2–4 Enables/disables the audio output to

ZONE CONTROL Changes the zone that is controlled by

each zone (p.87).

the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.87).

H INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.89).

I MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.62).

J FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.61).

K PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.62).

L TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.61).

M USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.72) or an iPod (p.68).

N YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.41).

O PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

P VIDEO AUX jacks

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.35, 36) or a smartphone (p.35).

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Front display (indicators)

OUT 1INOUT 2

VOLUME

MUTE

DRCADAPTIVE

ZONE

SBLPL SBRSB PR

SW1SLSW2

CL R

STEREO

ENHANCER

SLEEP

TUNED PARTY

ZONE3ZONE

9 BCB

3 4

(U.S.A. model)

1 HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input.

OUT1/OUT2

Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an HDMI signal.

2 STEREO

Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal.

TUNED

Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station signal.

(U.S.A. model only) Lights up when the unit is receiving an HD Radio station

signal.

3 ZONE indicators

Lights up when Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 is enabled (p.87).

4 PA RT Y

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode. (p.88)

5 Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.89).

6 MUTE

Blinks when audio is muted.

7 Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

8 ADAPTIVE DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.91) is working.

9 ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.60) is working.

0 CINEMA DSP indicator

“CINEMA DSP HD” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.56) is working. “CINEMA DSP !” lights up when CINEMA DSP HD³ is activated.

A SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

B Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

C Channel indicators

Indicate channels (PRE OUT jacks) from which signals are output.

A Front (L) S Front (R) D Center F Surround (L) G Surround (R) H Surround back (L) J Surround back (R) K Surround back Z Front/rear presence (L) X Front/rear presence (R) C Subwoofer (1) V Subwoofer (2)

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Rear panel

NETWORKDC OUT

0.5A

( 3

NET

)

MONITOR OUT/ ZONE OUT

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

TRIGGER

OUT

RS-232C

YPBP

MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

IN OUT IN OUT

AV 1

AV 3

REMOTE

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

AV 4

AV OUT

AV 3 AV 4AV 2AV 1

(1 BD/DVD)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

AC IN

OPTICAL

MULTI CH INPUT

ZONE OUT

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

FRONT

REAR PRESENCE

FRONT PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK

REAR PRESENCE

FRONT PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND SURROUNDFRONT FRONTCENTER

PRE OUT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

COAXIAL

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT

PRESENCE

REAR

PRESENCE

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

(REAR)

12V 0.1A

FM AM

75Ω

ANTENNA

HD Radio

(4 RADIO)

R L

R R R R R

L L L L L

21 3 7 8 D5 6 CA B904

* The area around the video/audio output

jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.

(U.S.A. model)

1 PHONO jacks

For connecting to a turntable (p.34).

2 DC OUT jack

For connecting to an optional accessory.

3 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network (p.37).

4 AV 1–4 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.32).

5 AV OUT jacks

For outputting video/audio to a recording device (such as a VCR) (p.38).

6 MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

(composite video/S-video) jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports composite video or S-video and outputting video signals (p.30) or for connecting to a zone video monitor used in Zone2 or Zone3 (p.84).

7 HDMI OUT 1 jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.26). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

8 HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.31), or for connecting to an HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2 or Zone4 (p.85).

9 COMPONENT VIDEO (AV 1–4) jacks

For connecting to video playback devices that support component video and inputting video signals (p.32).

0 HDMI (AV 1–7) jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.32).

A MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT (component video)

jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.30) or for connecting to a zone video monitor used in Zone2 or Zone3 (p.84).

B REMOTE IN/OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.86).

C TRIGGER OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to devices that support the trigger function (p.39).

D RS-232C terminal

This is a control expansion terminal for custom installation. Consult your dealer for details.

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E AUDIO 1–3 jacks

NETWORKDC OUT

0.5A

( 3

NET

)

MONITOR OUT/ ZONE OUT

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

TRIGGER

OUT

RS-232C

YPBP

MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

IN OUT IN OUT

AV 1

AV 3

REMOTE

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

AV 4

AV OUT

AV 3 AV 4AV 2AV 1

(1 BD/DVD)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

AC IN

OPTICAL

MULTI CH INPUT

ZONE OUT

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

FRONT

REAR PRESENCE

FRONT PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK

REAR PRESENCE

FRONT PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK

SURROUND SURROUNDFRONT FRONTCENTER

PRE OUT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

COAXIAL

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT

PRESENCE

REAR

PRESENCE

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

(REAR)

12V 0.1A

FM AM

75Ω

ANTENNA

HD Radio

(4 RADIO)

R L

R R R R R

L L L L L

K LE F I JHG

* The area around the video/audio output

jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.

(U.S.A. model)

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals (p.34).

F AUDIO 4 (XLR) jacks

For connecting to an audio playback device and inputting audio signals (p.34).

G ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.36).

H MULTI CH INPUT jacks

For connecting to a device that supports multi-channel output and inputting audio signals (p.38).

I ZONE OUT jacks

For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.83).

J PRE OUT (RCA) jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.25) or to a power amplifier (p.25).

K PRE OUT (XLR) jacks

For connecting to a power amplifier (p.24).

L AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.39).

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Remote control

SOURCE

RECEIVER

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

AUDIO

1 2 3 4

MULTI

PHONO

TUNER

1 2 3 4

PROGRAM

TOP MENU

ON SCREEN

SCENE

MUTE

ENTER

USB NET

VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

RETURN DISPLAY

MODE

PRESET

INPUT

MUTE

CLASSICAL

MOVIE

TV VOL

LIVE

CLUB

STEREO STRAIGHT

TV CH

V-AUX

[ C ][ A ] [ B ]

OPTION

ENTERTAIN

PURE DIRECT

1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 SOURCE z key

Turns on/off an external device.

SOURCE/RECEIVER key

Changes the device (the unit or external device) that is operated with the remote control (p.130). You can operate the unit when this key lights up in orange, and an external device when this key lights up in green.

RECEIVER z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

3 Display window

Displays remote control information.

4 Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

AV 1 – 7 AV 1–7 jacks V-A UX VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel) AUDIO 1–4 AUDIO 1–4 jacks PHONO PHONO jacks MULTI MULTI CH INPUT jacks USB USB jack (on the front panel) NET NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a

desired network source)

TUNER FM/AM radio [A], [B], [C] Change the external device to operate with the

remote control without switching the input source.

5 SCENE keys

Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.53).

6 PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program (p.55).

7 External device operation keys

Let you play back and perform other operations for external devices (p.130).

8 ON SCREEN key

Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.

9 Menu operation keys

Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. ENTER Confirms a selected item. RETURN Returns to the previous screen.

0 MODE key

Switches the iPod operation modes (p.70). (U.S.A. model only) Selects an HD Radio audio program

(p.63).

A PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.62).

B TV operation keys

Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other TV operations (p.129).

C VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

D MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

E OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.90).

F LIGHT key

Turns on the backlight of the remote control keys for about 10 seconds.

G DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.89).

H Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.55).

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■ Inside of the remote control cover

SOURCE

RECEIVER

1 2 3 4

USB NET

MUTE

VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

ENTER

PART Y

LIVE

CLUB

STEREO STRAIGHT

TV CH

V-AUX

[ C ][ A ] [ B ]

OPTION

HDMI OUT

ENTERTAIN

TUN./ CH

PURE

SLEEP

DIRECT

LEVELENT

SETUPZONE

M N

P Q R

I J

5 6 7

AUDIO

1 2 3 4

MULTI

PHONO

TUNER

SCENE

1 2 3 4

PROGRAM

TOP MENU

ON SCREEN

RETURN DISPLAY

SUR.

ENHANCER

MODE

DECODE

MEMORY

INFO AM

2 3

CLASSICAL

PRESET

4 6

MOVIE

INPUT

TV VOL

MUTE

I Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.55).

J INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.89).

K Numeric keys

Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies.

L ZONE key

Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control (p.87).

M PA RT Y k e y

Turns on/off the party mode (p.88).

N HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.52).

O Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio (p.61).

MEMORY Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets. FM Switches to FM radio. AM Switches to AM radio. TUN./CH Select the radio frequency.

P SLEEP key

Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Press repeatedly to set the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off).

Q LEVEL key

Adjusts the volume of each speaker (p.108).

R SETUP key

Switches the remote control to the setup mode (p.128).

• To operate external devices with the remote control, register a remote control code for each device before using (p.128).

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers (p.18)

Connecting the power amplifier and

subwoofers (p.24)

3 Connecting a TV (p.26)

4 Connecting playback devices (p.32)

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.36)

6 Connecting to a network (p.37)

7 Connecting other devices (p.38)

8 Connecting the power cable (p.39)

Selecting an on-screen menu language

(p.40)

Optimizing the speaker settings

automatically (YPAO) (p.41)

Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to the power amplifier. For details on speaker connections, refer to the instruction manual for the power amplifier.

Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit.

Connect a TV to the unit.

Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

Connect the unit to a network.

Connect external devices such as recording devices.

After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.

Select the desired on-screen menu language.

Optimize the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room (YPAO).

This completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!

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T Y

0.3 m (1 ft) or more

1.8 m

(5.9 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

10°~30°10°~30°

1.8 m

(5.9 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

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1 Placing speakers

The unit has 11.2-channel pre-amplifiers. You can connect 2- to 11-channel speakers (via a power amplifier) and up to 2 subwoofers to create the favorite acoustic space in your room. You can also apply multi-zone configurations to enhance your system (p.82).

Functions of each speaker

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1 Front (R) 2

Center 3

Surround (L) 4 Produce surround right/left channel sounds. Surround speakers

Surround (R) 5

Surround back (L) 6 Surround back (R) 7 Front presence (L) E Front presence (R) R Rear presence (L) T Rear presence (R) Y

Subwoofer 9

Produce front right/left channel sounds (stereo sounds).

Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogues and vocals).

also produce surround back channel sounds when no surround back speakers are connected.

Produce surround back right/left channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with CINEMA DSP HD³ (p.56), the presence speakers create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in your room.

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces bass parts of other channels. This channel is counted as “0.1”. You can connect 2 subwoofers to the unit and place them on the right/left (or front/rear) sides of the room.

Ideal speaker layout

• Use “Ideal speaker layout” (diagram on the right) as reference. You do not need to exactly adjust the speaker layout to this diagram since the YPAO function of the unit will automatically optimize the speaker settings (such as distances) to suit the speaker layout.

• When using only one surround back speaker, place it straight behind the listening position (middle of “SBL” and “SBR” in the diagram).

• The unit creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, and surround speakers to produce 3-dimensional sound fields even when no front presence speakers are connected. However, we recommend using front presence speakers in order to experience the full effect of the sound fields (and rear presence speakers for further spatial sounds).

• The unit creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, and surround speakers to produce natural 3-dimensional sound fields when front presence speakers are connected but no rear presence speakers.

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Basic speaker configuration

■ Placing speakers in your room

Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

❑ 11.2-channel system

T Y

6 7

This speaker system brings out the full performance of the unit and allows you to enjoy a highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field with any contents.

• When Zone3 output is enabled (p.87), the rear presence right/left channel output is not available in the main zone.

❑ 9.2-channel system (using rear presence speakers)

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This speaker system uses the front and rear presence speakers to produce a highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

• When Zone3 output is enabled (p.87), the rear presence right/left channel output is not available in the main zone.

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❑ 9.2-channel system (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

• This speaker system creates rear Vir tual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

❑ 7.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)

❑ 7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

❑ 5.1-channel system

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

• This speaker system creates rear Vir tual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

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❑ Front 5.1-channel system

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

❑ 2.1-channel system

Even when no surround speakers are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

• Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1-channel system.

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Input/output jacks and cables

AV 1

HDMI cable

MHL cable

COMPONEN

AV 1

Component video cable

S-video cable

Video pin cable

Digital optical cable

Digital coaxial cable

Stereo pin cable

■ Video/audio jacks

❑ HDMI jacks

Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable.

• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. We recommend using a cable less than 5.0 m (16.4 ft) long to prevent signal quality degradation.

• The unit’s HDMI jacks support the HDMI Control, Audio Return Channel (ARC), and 3D and Ultra HD (4K) video transmission features.

• Use high speed HDMI cables to enjoy 3D or Ultra HD (4K) videos.

❑ HDMI/MHL jack

Transmits digital video and digital sound. Use an MHL cable.

■ Video jacks

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (P and chrominance red (P

R). Use a component video

cable with three plugs.

❑ S VIDEO jack

Transmits S-video signals that include luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) components. Use an S-video cable.

❑ VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

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■ Audio jacks

❑ OPTICAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical cable. Remove the tip protector (if available) before using the cable.

❑ COAXIAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial cable.

❑ AUDIO jacks

Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin cable or an audio pin cable (RCA unbalanced cable).

AV 1

• The VIDEO AUX jack on the front panel of the unit supports both HDMI and MHL connections. Use a cable that matches the jack on your MHL-compatible mobile device. When connecting an HDMI-compatible playback device to the VIDEO AUX jack, use an HDMI cable. For details on an MHL connection, see “MHL connection” (p.35).

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❑ XLR jacks

AUDIO 4

XLR balanced cable (male)

CENTER

PRE OUT

XLR balanced cable (female)

XLR input jacks

3. COLD

2. HOT

XLR output jacks

1. GND

Transmit analog audio signals. Use an XLR balanced cable.

XLR input jacks

Match the pins and insert the “male” connector of the XLR balanced cable until you hear a click.

• When disconnecting the cable from the unit, hold down the PUSH button on the unit and then pull the connector out.

XLR output jacks

Match the pins and insert the “female” connector of the XLR balanced cable until you hear a click.

About the XLR jacks

• The pin assignments for the XLR jacks of the unit are shown below. Before connecting an XLR balanced cable, refer to the instruction manual of your device and verify that its XLR jacks are compatible with the pin assignments.

• When disconnecting the cable from the unit, hold down the lever of the connector and then pull it out.

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XLR

The unit (rear)

PRE OUT

(XLR) jacks

(Female connector)

(Male connector)

Main input (XLR)

Power amplifier

Speaker

connections

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2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers

Connecting a power amplifier

Connect the input jacks of your power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit so that the audio source selected on the unit can be output to the power amplifier for playback.

Select a balanced (XLR) or an unbalanced (RCA) connection for each channel depending on the input jacks available on your power amplifier.

• The XLR jacks and RCA jacks for each channel output the same signals.

Caution

• To prevent the generation of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure you remove the power cable of the unit and turn off the power amplifier before making connections.

■ Balanced connection

Depending on the speaker system you want to use, connect the corresponding PRE OUT (XLR) jacks of the unit to the amplifier with XLR balanced cables.

• Before connecting XLR balanced cables, refer to the instruction manual of your power amplifier and verify that its XLR jacks are compatible with the pin assignments of the unit (p.23).

• We recommend using a power amplifier with volume control bypass (or without volume control circuit).

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The unit (rear)

Main input

(RCA)

Power amplifier

Speaker connections

PRE OUT

(RCA) jacks

The unit (rear)

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■ Unbalanced connection

Depending on the speaker system you want to use, connect the corresponding PRE OUT (RCA) jacks of the unit to the amplifier with audio pin cables (RCA unbalanced cables).

• We recommend using a power amplifier with volume control bypass (or without volume control circuit).

Connecting subwoofers

Connect the subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT 1–2 jacks of the unit with audio pin cables (RCA unbalanced cables).

• Only unbalanced connections are available for subwoofers.

• You can connect 2 subwoofers to the unit and place them on the right/left (or front/rear) sides of the room. When using 2 subwoofers, configure the “SWFR Layout” setting (p.108) in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

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Does your TV support

Audio Return Channel (ARC)?

Does your TV support

HDMI Control?

Does your TV have an

HDMI input jack?

■ Connection Method 3 (p.29)

■ Connection Method 2 (p.28)

■ Connection Method 1 (p.26)

■ Connection Method 4 (p.30)

Yes

HDMI OUT 1 jack

HDMI input

(ARC-compatible)

The unit (rear)

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3 Connecting a TV

Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV.

You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.

The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks available on your TV.

Refer to the instruction manual of the TV and choose a connection method.

About HDMI Control

HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit’s power and volume with the TV’s remote control. You can also control playback devices (such as an HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD player) connected to the unit with an HDMI cable. For details, see “HDMI Control” (p.150).

About Audio Return Channel (ARC)

ARC allows audio signals to travel both ways under HDMI Control. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control and ARC to the unit with a single HDMI cable, you can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the unit.

■

Connection Method 1 (HDMI Control/ARC-compatible TV)

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable.

• The following explanation is based on the assumption that you have not changed the “HDMI” parameters (p.113) in the “Setup” menu.

• HDMI Control is available only on the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

• Use an HDMI cable that supports ARC.

HDMI OUT

ARC (ZONE OUT)

HDMI

ARC

HDMI

• By connecting a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable, any video input to the unit can be output to the TV, regardless of the method used to connect the video device to the unit. For details, see “Video signal flow” (p.148).

• You can connect another TV or a projector by using the HDMI OUT 2 jack (p.31).

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RETURN

DISPL

ON SCREEN Cursor keys ENTER

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❑ Necessary settings

To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings.

For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.

After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback devices)

and the power cable to the unit, turn on the unit, TV, and playback devices.

Configure the settings of the unit.

a Check that ARC is enabled on the TV.

b Switch the TV input to display video from the unit.

c Press ON SCREEN.

ON SCREEN

RETURN DISPLAY

d Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press ENTER.

e Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “HDMI”.

ENTER

OPTION

OPTI

Configure the settings for HDMI Control.

a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI

Control-compatible BD/DVD player).

b Turn off the TV’s main power and then turn off the unit and playback devices.

c Turn on the unit and playback devices and then turn on the TV’s main power.

d Switch the TV input to display video from the unit.

e Check the following.

On the unit: The input to which the playback device is connected is selected. If not, select the input source manually.

On the TV: The video from the playback device is displayed.

f Check that the unit is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or

adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control.

This completes the necessary settings.

If you select a TV program with the TV remote control, the input source of the unit will be automatically switched to “AUDIO 1” and the TV audio will be played back on the unit.

If you cannot hear the TV’s audio, check that “ARC” (p.114) in the “Setup” menu is set to “On”.

• If HDMI Control does not work properly, try turning off and on (or unplugging and then plugging in again) the devices. It may solve the problem.

• If the unit is not synchronized to the TV’s power operations, check the priority of the audio output setting on the TV.

• If the audio is interrupted while using ARC, set “ARC” (p.114) in the “Setup” menu to “Off” and use an audio cable (digital optical or stereo pin cable) to input TV audio to the unit (p.28).

• “AUDIO 1” is set as TV audio input at the factory. If you have connected any external device to the AUDIO 1 jacks, use “TV Audio Input” (p.113) in the “Setup” menu to change the TV audio input assignment. To use the SCENE function (p.53), you also need to change the input assignment for SCENE(TV).

f Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and press ENTER.

g Use the cursor keys to select “On”.

h Press ON SCREEN.

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The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 1 jack

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

HDMI input

RETURN DISPLAY

ENTER

ON SCREEN

OPTION

RETURN

DISPL

ON SCREEN Cursor keys ENTER

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■ Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV)

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an audio cable (digital optical or stereo pin cable).

• The following explanation is based on the assumption that you have not changed the “HDMI” parameters (p.113) in the “Setup” menu.

• HDMI Control is available only on the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

HDMI OUT

ARC (ZONE OUT)

HDMI

AUDIO

OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

❑ Necessary settings

To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following settings.

For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.

After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback

devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit, TV, and playback devices.

Configure the settings of the unit.

a Switch the TV input to display video from the unit.

b Press ON SCREEN.

OPTI

c Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press ENTER.

• You can connect another TV or a projector by using the HDMI OUT 2 jack (p.31).

d Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “HDMI”.

e Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and press ENTER.

f Use the cursor keys to select “On”.

g Press ON SCREEN.

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HDMI OUT

ARC (ZONE OUT)

HDMI

OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

AUDIO

OPTICAL

HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 1 jack

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

HDMI input

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Configure the settings for HDMI Control.

a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as a HDMI

Control-compatible BD/DVD player).

b Turn off the TV’s main power and then turn off the unit and playback devices.

c Turn on the unit and playback devices and then turn on the TV.

d Switch the TV input to display video from the unit.

e Check the following.

On the unit: The input to which the playback device is connected is selected. If not, select the input source manually.

On the TV: The video from the playback device is displayed.

f Check that the unit is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or

adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control.

This completes the necessary settings.

If you select a TV program with the TV remote control, the input source of the unit will be automatically switched to “AUDIO 1” and the TV audio will be played back on the unit.

• If HDMI Control does not work properly, try turning off and on (or unplugging and then plugging in again) the devices. It may solve the problem.

• If the unit is not synchronized to the TV’s power operations, check the priority of the audio output setting on the TV.

■ Connection Method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks)

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an audio cable (digital optical or stereo pin cable).

If you select “AUDIO 1” as the input source by pressing AUDIO 1 or SCENE(TV) on the remote control, the TV audio will be played back on the unit.

• If you have connected any external device to the AUDIO 1 jacks, connect the TV to one of the AUDIO 2–3 jacks. To use the SCENE function (p.53), you also need to change the input assignment for SCENE(TV).

• You can connect another TV or a projector by using the HDMI OUT 2 jack (p.31).

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The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT

(COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks

Video input

(component video)

AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

AUDIO

OPTICAL

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

S VIDEO

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO) jack

Video input (S-video)

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack

Video input (S-video)

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

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■ Connection Method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks)

Depending on the video input jacks available on your TV, choose one of the following connections.

If you select “AUDIO 1” as the input source by pressing AUDIO 1 or SCENE(TV) on the remote control, the TV audio will be played back on the unit.

• If you connect your TV to the unit with a cable other than HDMI, video input to the unit via HDMI cannot be output to the TV. Also, analog videos that can be output to the TV differ according to the “Analog to Analog Conversion” setting in the “Setup” menu. For details, see “Video signal flow” (p.148).

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable)

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

YPB PR

AUDIO

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB PR

❑ S VIDEO connection (with an S-video cable)

❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable)

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

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Yamaha CXA5000BL User Manual

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User Manual

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FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Part names and functions

Front panel

Front display (indicators)

Rear panel

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers

Basic speaker configuration

2 Connecting the power amplifier and subwoofers

Connecting a power amplifier

Connecting subwoofers

3 Connecting a TV