Yamaha RX-A1050BL User manual

AV Receiver

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

Useful applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PREPARATIONS 15

General setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1 Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Advanced speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Input/output jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2 Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3 Connecting playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna . . . . 35

Connecting the network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Preparing the wireless antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

7 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

9 Configuring the necessary speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . 39

Measuring at one listening position (single measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Checking the measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

11 Connecting to a network device wirelessly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting the connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting the unit to a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

PLAYBACK 56

Basic playback procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting an HDMI output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Configuring scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Selecting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Enjoying unprocessed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting the frequency steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Operating the radio on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

En 2

Playing back music via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing back Bluetooth device music on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Playback of Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Multi-zone configuration examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Preparing Zone2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Controlling Zone2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Registering favorite items (shortcut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Registering an item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Recalling a registered item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Controlling the unit from a web browser (web control) . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Viewing the current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Viewing the status information on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

CONFIGURATIONS 101

Configuring input sources (Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Input menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Scene menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Configuring sound programs/surround decoders

(DSP Program menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

DSP Program menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Speaker (Manual Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Multi Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) . . . . . . . . . 129

Types of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . 131

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SPEAKER IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Turning on/off the remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE CON AMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TUNER FRQ STEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MONITOR CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Backing up/recovering the settings (RECOV./BACKUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Restoring the default settings (INITIALIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Updating the firmware (FIRM UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

En 3

APPENDIX 136

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Supported devices and file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Multi-zone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Audio Return Channel (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Reference diagram (rear panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

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Accessories

Insert the batteries the right way round.

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

 Remote control  Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)

 AM antenna  FM antenna

*One of the above is supplied depending on the region

of purchase.

 YPAO microphone  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.

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

• In this manual, illustrations of English menu screens are used as examples.

• (China, Korea, U.K. and Europe models only) For information on how to control external devices with the remote control, refer to “Supplement for Remote Control” on the supplied CD-ROM.



CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)

 Easy Setup Guide  Safety Brochure

*The supplied power cable varies depending on the region

of purchase.

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• 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” and “iPhone” as the “iPod”. “iPod” refers to both “iPod” and “iPhone” unless otherwise specified.

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

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

FEATURES

Speakers

BD/DVD player

HDMI Control

Audio/Video

TV remote control

Audio

HDMI Control

Audio

Audio/Video

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

. p.152

Supports 2- to 7-channel (plus front presence) speaker system 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.39

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

. p.60

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

. p.64

• Bi-amp connections, channel expansion (with external power-amp) and multi-zone configurations to enhance your system

. p.22

USB device

Audio

Network contents

Wide variety of supported content

•Bluetooth

. p.69

• iPod/iPhone

. p.70

•USB

. p.73

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p.76

• Internet radio

. p.80

•AirPlay

. p.83

AV receiver (the unit)

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

. p.57

Control

4K Ultra HD signals and HDCP 2.2 supported

Playback of Dolby Atmos contents supported

. p.17

iPod/iPhone/

Bluetooth device

What you can do with the unit

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Full of useful functions!

HDMI Control

TV audio

Video from

external device

Wi-Fi or

Wireless Direct

VSBS

Useful tips

❑ Connecting various devices (p.30)

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.28)

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.

❑ Various wireless connection methods

(p.47)

The unit supports the Wi-Fi feature that allows the unit to connect to your wireless router (access point) without a network cable connection. In addition, Wireless Direct enables connecting a mobile device to the unit directly without router.

❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.60)

Connecting front presence speakers allows you to create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in your own room (CINEMA DSP 3D). Even when no front presence speakers are connected, the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function produces 3D surround sound. In addition, the unit creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field even when no surround back speakers are connected.

❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed

in front (p.62)

If you have surround speakers but there is no space to place them in the rear of your room, you can place them in the front and enjoy multichannel surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT).

❑ Low power consumption (p.128)

The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the unit’s power consumption.

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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.100).

Video and audio are not synchronized...

Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.117).

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.120). Your TV speakers may be selected as an output destination.

I want to get more bass sounds…

Set “Extra Bass” in the “Option” menu to “On” to enjoy enhanced bass sounds (p.99).

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.37).

I want to update the firmware...

Use “FIRM UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu to update the unit’s firmware (p.134). If the unit is connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.135).

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

• Input settings (p.101)

• SCENE settings (p.103)

• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.106)

• Various function settings (p.110)

• Information view (such as audio signal and video signal) (p.129)

• System settings (p.131)

Useful applications

■ AV CONTROLLER

“AV CONTROLLER” will turn your smartphone/tablet into a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for your Yamaha network products. This application provides you the flexibility to control the available inputs, volume, mute, power commands and playback source.

Functions

• Power on/off and volume adjustment

• Input, scene and sound mode selection

• DSP Parameter adjustment

• Playback control (including music selection for some sources)

• For details, search for “AV CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play.

■ AV SETUP GUIDE (for tablet)

“AV SETUP GUIDE” is an application that assists you with cable connections between AV receiver and source devices as well as AV receiver setup. This application guides you through the various settings such as speaker connections, TV and video/audio device connections and selecting the speaker system.

Functions

• Connection guide (speakers, TV and video/audio devices)

• Setup guide (YPAO settings and various setup assistance with illustrations)

• Viewing owner’s manual

• For details, search for “AV SETUP GUIDE” on the App Store or Google Play.

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Part names and functions

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

VOLUME

PURE DIRECT

52 3 41

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.120)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.121)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.122)

• Bluetooth Standby is enabled (p.123)

• An iPod is being charged (p.70)

3 Front display

Displays information (p.11).

4 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

5 PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.64).

6 INPUT knob

Selects an input source.

7 Front panel door

For protecting controls and jacks (p.10).

8 VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

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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.)

■ Inside of the front panel door

9 A C D H I KE J LB0

M N O

ON SCREEN

RETURN

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.97).

B DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.96).

C TONE/BALANCE key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.98).

Adjusts the left/right channel volume balance for Zone2 (p.91).

D STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.63).

OPTION

TONE/BALANCE

YPAO MIC

PROGRAM

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

ENTER

DISPLAY

5V 1A

E PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.59).

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.57).

G MULTI ZONE keys

ZONE 2 Enables/disables the audio output to

ZONE CONTROL Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2)

H INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.96). Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push

button configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.50).

I MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.66). Registers USB/network contents as shortcuts (p.92).

STRAIGHT

(

CONNECT

SCENE

123 4

)

VIDEO

ZONE 2

MULTI ZONE

ZONE CONTROL

VIDEO AUX

RLAUDIO

Zone2 (p.90).

that is controlled by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.90).

INFO(WPS)

FM AM

MEMORY

HDMI IN

PRESET

TUNING

J FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.65).

K PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.66). Selects a USB/network content from shortcuts (p.92).

L TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.65).

M USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.73) or an iPod (p.70).

N YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.39).

O PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

P VIDEO AUX jacks

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.33).

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Front display (indicators)

OUT 21 3

VOLUME

MUTE

ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL

ZONE

ECO

SBL SBRSB

FPL

CL R

FPR

ENHANCER

PA RT Y

STEREO TUNED

SLEEP

ZONE3ZONE

987

0 EGED

5423

FCA

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 ECO

Lights up when the unit is in the eco mode (p.128).

3 Signal strength indicator

Indicates the strength of the wireless network signal (p.47).

4 ZONE2

Lights up when Zone2 is enabled (p.90).

5 SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

6 Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.96).

7 MUTE

Blinks when audio is muted.

8 Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

9 VIRTUAL

Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) or Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) (p.60), or the virtual surround processing (p.62) is working.

0 Bluetooth indicator

Lights up when the unit is connecting to a (p.69).

Bluetooth

device

A ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.64) is working.

B CINEMA DSP

Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.60) is working. “CINEMA DSP n” lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D (p.60) is activated.

C 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.

D PA RT Y

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode. (p.91)

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E Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

F ADAPTIVE DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.98) is working.

G Speaker indicators

Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

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 Front presence speaker (L) N Front presence speaker (R) L Subwoofer

Rear panel

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(HDCP2.2)

AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

IN OUT

REMOTE

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

(2 TV)

(1 BD/DVD)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

AC IN

75Ω

ANTENNA

(

4 RADIO

)

OPTICAL

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

BI–AMP

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/

L R R RL L L

SINGLE

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE)

EXTRA SP

RS-232C

TRIGGER

OUT

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

NETWORK

( 3

NET

)

BPR

PRP

RPB

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 3

AV 2

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

WIRELESS

(HDCP2.2)

1 4 :3 5 D8 9 B762

* 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.32).

2 AUDIO 1–3 jacks

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

3 AV 1–4 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.30).

4 HDMI OUT 1 jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.28). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.30), or for connecting to an HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2 (p.88).

5 MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

component/composite video jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component or composite video and outputting video signals (p.29) or for connecting to a Zone2 video monitor (p.87).

6 HDMI (AV 1–7) jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.30).

7 COMPONENT VIDEO (AV 1–3) jacks

For connecting to video playback devices that support component video and inputting video signals (p.31).

8 TRIGGER OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to devices that support the trigger function (p.36).

0 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.35).

A Wireless antenna

For connecting to a network device wirelessly (p.47).

B RS-232C terminal

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

C VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model only) Selects the switch position according to your local voltage (p.36).

D AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.36).

9 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.89).

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PHONO

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is

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

(U.S.A. model)

GND

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(1 BD/DVD)

COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

(

4 RADIO

75Ω

(ZONE OUT)

)

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

ARC

OPTICAL

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

MONITOR OUT/

BPR

ZONE OUT

AV 1

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

L R R RL L L

AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

PRP

AV 3

(SINGLE)

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SINGLE

TRIGGER

RPB

OUT

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

RPB

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/ BI–AMP

EXTRA SP

REMOTE

IN OUT

NETWORK

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

RS-232C

WIRELESS

( 3

)

NET

AC IN

GE HF

E ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.34).

F ZONE OUT jacks

For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and for outputting audio (p.87).

G SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.16).

H PRE OUT jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.20) or to an external power amplifier (p.26).

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Remote control

A B

(U.S.A. model)

123 4

5 6 7

AUDIO

123

TUNER

BLUETOOTH

USB

ZONE 2

TOP MENU

SCENE

TVBD/DVD

MUTE

PARTY HDMI OUT

NET

MAIN

SCREEN

PROGRAM

ENTER

MODE

MOVIE

TUNING PRESET

SUR. DECODE

MUSIC

ENHANCER

INFO SLEEP

123 4

6 87

MEMORY

V-AUX

PHONO

NET

4321

RADIO

VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

OPTION

DISPLAYRETURN

BAND

STRAIGHT

PURE DIRECT

ENT

1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

3 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 1–3 AUDIO 1–3 jacks PHONO PHONO jacks TUNER FM/AM radio BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth

connection

(the unit as a

Bluetooth

receiver)

USB USB jack (on the front panel) NET NETWORK sources (press repeatedly to select

a desired network source)

4 MAIN/ZONE2 switch

Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is controlled by the remote control (p.90).

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.57).

6 PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program (p.59).

7 External device operation keys

Displays menus for the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.152).

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.72).

A Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (p.65).

BAND Switches between FM and AM radio. PRESET Select a preset station. TUNING Select the radio frequency.

External device operation keys

Let you perform playback operations when “USB” or “NET” is selected as the input source, or control playback of the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.152).

B Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.59).

C INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.96).

D 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).

E Numeric keys

Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies.

MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets (p.66).

F HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.56).

G PA RTY k e y

Turns on/off the party mode (p.91).

H VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

I MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

J OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.97).

K DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.96).

• (China, Korea, U.K. and Europe models only) For information on the keys other than those above, refer to “Supplement for Remote Control” on the supplied CD-ROM.

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers (p.16)

2 Connecting a TV (p.28)

3 Connecting playback devices (p.30)

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.34)

Connecting a network cable or preparing

the wireless antenna (p.35)

6 Connecting other devices (p.36)

7 Connecting the power cable (p.36)

Selecting an on-screen menu language (p.37)

Configuring the necessary speaker settings

(p.38)

Basic speaker configuration (p.17)

Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to the unit.

Advanced speaker configuration (p.22)

Apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance the system.

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 router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

Connect external devices such as devices compatible with the trigger function.

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

Select the desired on-screen menu language (default: English).

According to your speaker configuration, you need to configure some speaker settings manually before performing YPAO.

Optimizing the speaker settings

automatically (YPAO) (p.39)

Connecting to a network device wirelessly

(p.47)

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

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

Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection.

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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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 Connecting speakers

The unit has 7 built-in amplifiers. You can connect 2 to 9 speakers and up to 2 subwoofers to create the favorite acoustic space in your room.

You can also apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance your system (p.22).

Caution

• Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6  MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.20).

Functions of each speaker

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1

Front (R) 2

Center 3 Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogues and vocals).

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

Surround (R) 5

Surround back (L)

Surround back (R)

Front presence (L)

Front presence (R)

Subwoofer 9

• We recommend using front presence speakers to have a full effect of the 3-dimensional sound fields. However, the unit creates 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 (p.60).

• 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).

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

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

Produce surround back left/right channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with CINEMA DSP 3D (p.60), the front 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 left/right (or front/rear) sides of the room.

Ideal speaker layout

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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.

• To play back Dolby Atmos contents, apply a speaker system with a ★ mark.

• (About the number of channels) For example, “5.1.2” denotes “standard 5.1-channel plus 2 for overhead speaker channels”. For details on how to place overhead speakers (presence speakers), see “Presence speaker layout” (p.19).

❑ 7.1+2-channel system [★5.1.2]

(using both surround back and front presence speakers)

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.

❑ 7.1-channel system [★5.1.2] (using front presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

❑ 7.1-channel system [★7.1.0] (using surround back speakers)

• The surround back speakers and front presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the selected CINEMA DSP (p.60).

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This speaker system creates 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.

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❑ 5.1-channel system

This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for

7.1-channel contents.

❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers)

❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)

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 multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

❑ 2.1-channel system

Even when surround speakers are placed in the front side, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) when “Layout (Surround)” (p.115) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”.

• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-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 multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

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

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SBR

SBL

SRFPR

FPL

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❑ Presence speaker layout

The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height, Overhead and Dolby Enabled SP). Choose a layout pattern that suits your listening environment.

• You can enjoy Dolby Atmos or Cinema DSP 3D with any layout pattern.

Front Height

Install the presence speakers on the front side wall.

It delivers a natural sound field with excellent linkage of left, right, top and bottom sound spaces, and sound extensity effectively.

Overhead

Install the presence speakers to the ceiling above the listening position.

It delivers realistic overhead sound effects and sound field with excellent linkage of front and rear sound spaces effectively.

Dolby Enabled SP

Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers.

It utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only from speakers that are placed at the same level as traditional speakers.

• Place the Dolby Enabled speakers on top of or near the traditional front speakers. A Dolby Enabled speaker unit may be integrated into a traditional speaker. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Dolby Enabled speakers.

Notes on installation of ceiling speakers

When installing presence speakers to a ceiling, install them just above the listening position, or the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening position.

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• For details on the installation position of ceiling speakers, see “Notes on installation of ceiling speakers” (p.19).

MAIN ZONE z STRAIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Caution

• Be sure to use speakers that are made for ceiling use and take anti-drop measures. Ask a qualified contractor or dealer personnel for installation works.

■ Setting the speaker impedance

Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When using a 6-ohm speaker for any channel, set the speaker impedance to “6  MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.

Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall

outlet.

While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press

MAIN ZONE z.

Check that “SPEAKER IMP.” is displayed on the front display.

DOCK TAG HD

STEREO

OUT 1INOUT 2

ENHANCER

Press STRAIGHT to select “6  MIN”.

Press MAIN ZONE z to set the unit to standby mode and remove the

power cable from the AC wall outlet.

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

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AMP

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■ Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit.

Caution

• Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer before connecting the speakers.

• Ensure that the core wires of the speaker cable do not touch one another or come into contact with the unit’s metal parts. Doing so may damage the unit or the speakers. If the speaker cables short circuit, “Check SP Wires” will appear on the front display when the unit is turned on.

Speakers to be connected

Speaker system

Room Speaker type Abbr.

(the number of channels)

7+2 7 5 2

Front (L) 1 ●●●●

Front (R) 2 ●●●●

Center 3 ●●●

Surround (L) 4 ●●*3

Surround (R) 5 ●●*3

Main zone

Surround back (L)

Surround back (R)

Front presence (L)

Front presence (R)

6 ● *1

7 ● *1

E ● *2 *4

R ● *2 *4

If you have seven speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers (*1) or front presence speakers (*2).

If you have five speakers, use two of them as surround speakers (*3) or front presence speakers (*4).

Power Am p

Assign (p.113)

Basic (default)

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• You can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit.

• To use an external power amplifier (Hi-Fi amplifier, etc.) to enhance speaker output, see “Connecting an external power amplifier” (p.26).

–

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

BI–AMP

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/

R L R R RL L L

SINGLE

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE)

EXTRA SP

The unit (rear)

FRONT

+ (red)

– (black)

FRONT

Banana plug

(

SINGLE

)

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SUR. BACKSURRUND

SURROUND BACK

Audio pin cable

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Cables necessary for connection (commercially available)

Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)

Audio pin cable (two for connecting two subwoofers)

Connection diagram

Refer to the following diagram and connect the speakers to the unit.

❑ Connecting speaker cables

Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. If the wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal.

a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable, and

twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.

b Loosen the speaker terminal.

c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side (upper right or bottom left) of the

terminal.

d Tighten the terminal.

Using a banana plug

(U.S.A., Canada, China, Australia and General models only)

a Tighten the speaker terminal.

b Insert a banana plug into the end of the terminal.

• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SINGLE jack (L side).

❑ Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier)

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

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Using the four internal

amplifiers for front speakers to

have more high-quality sounds

(Example) (Example) (Example)

Bi-amp connection

Combining with an external

power amplifier (Hi-Fi

amplifier, etc.) to build an

extended system

Using the excess internal

amplifiers for stereo speakers

in another room

External power amplifier

Main zone

Zone2

Bi-amp connection Power-amp channel expansion Multi-zone configuration

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Advanced speaker configuration

In addition to the basic speaker configuration (p.17), the unit also allows you to apply the following speaker configurations to enhance your system.

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Bi-amp

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT and EXTRA SP (bi-amp connection)

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 (not used)

ER (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

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■ Available speaker configurations

Main zone

Output

channel

(max)

5  5ch BI-AMP 23

7 

7 +1 (Zone2) 7ch +1ZONE 24

• When applying one of these configurations, you need to configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu (p.38).

Bi-amp

External

power

amplifier

(required)

Surround

back

Multi-zone

Power Amp Assign

(p.113)

5ch BI-AMP +SB 24

❑ 5ch BI-AMP

Page

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Bi-amp

via external amp

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT and EXTRA SP (bi-amp connection)

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SUR.BACK (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

ER (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Main zone

Zone2

• When Zone2 output is enabled (p.90), the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

❑ 5ch BI-AMP +SB ❑ 7ch +1ZONE

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The unit (rear)

FL FR

The unit (rear)

Main zone

Zone2

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■

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP terminals.

To enable the bi-amp function, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet (p.38).

■ Connecting Zone2 speakers

When using Zone2 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP terminals.

To utilize the EXTRA SP terminals for Zone2 speakers, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet (p.38).

SPEAKERS

EXTRA SP

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

R L R R RL L L

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/ BI–AMP

SINGLE

• The FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP terminals output the same signals.

SPEAKERS

EXTRA SP

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

R L R R RL L L

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/ BI–AMP

SINGLE

• You can also connect Zone2 speakers using an external amplifier (p.87).

Caution

• Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter. Refer to the instruction manual of the speakers for details. If you are not making bi-amp connections, make sure that the brackets or cables are connected before connecting the speaker cables.

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HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(HDCP2.2)

AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

IN OUT

REMOTE

AC IN

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

BI–AMP

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/

R L R R RL L L

SINGLE

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE)

EXTRA SP

RS-232C

TRIGGER

OUT

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

NETWORK

( 3

NET

)

B PR

PRPB

RPB

YPRPB

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 3

AV 2

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

WIRELESS

1 234

The unit (rear)

R O

MAIN IN

The unit (rear)

PRE OUT (FRONT) jacks

Main input jack

Amplifier with volume control bypass (such as A-S3000)

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■ Connecting an external power amplifier

When connecting an external power amplifier to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. The same channel signals are output from the PRE OUT jacks as from their corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

Caution

• To prevent the generation of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before making connections.

– Remove the power cable of the unit and turn off the external power amplifier before connecting them.

– When using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect speakers to the corresponding SPEAKERS

terminals.

– When using a pre-main amplifier that does not have the volume control bypass, turn up the volume of

the pre-main amplifier enough and fix it. In this case, do not connect other devices (except the unit) to the pre-main amplifier.

1 FRONT jacks

Output front channel sounds.

2 SURROUND jacks

Output surround channel sounds.

3 SUR. BACK jacks

Output surround back channel sounds. When using only one surround back speaker, connect the external amplifier to the SINGLE jack (L side).

4 CENTER jack

Outputs center channel sounds.

(Example)

Connecting front speakers via an external power amplifier

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI

2 AV 3 AV 4

OUT/

AV 1

PRE OUT

FRONT

OUND

L R R RL L L

B PR

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE)

PRPB

SUBWOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

YPRPB

AV 3

SINGLE

AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

RPB

CENTER

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/ BI–AMP

EXTRA SP

TRIGGER

OUT

FRONT

REMOTE

IN OUT

NETWORK

WIRELESS

( 3

)

NET

RS-232C

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACK

About external power amplifiers

We recommend using power amplifiers that meet the following conditions.

• With unbalanced inputs

• With volume control bypass (or without volume control circuit)

• Output power: 100 W or more (6 to 8 )

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Input/output jacks and cables

AV 1

HDMI cable

AV 1

Component 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 4K Ultra HD video transmission features.

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

■ 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.

❑ VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

AV 1

B),

■ 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 (RCA cable).

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The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT jack

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

HDMI input

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2 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.

To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI cable.

■ HDMI connection

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

• You can connect another TV or a projector by using the HDMI OUT 2 jack (p.30).

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

(ZONE OUT)

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

AV 1

PRE OUT

FRONT

SURROUND S

SURROUND

L R

ARC

HDMI

AUDIO

HDMI

(

OPTICAL

PHONO

GND

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

(2 TV)

OPTICAL4OPTICAL

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(1 BD/DVD)

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

( 4 RADIO

75Ω

OPTICAL

(ZONE OUT)

)

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3

(1 BD/DVD)

ARC

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

OPTICAL

O O

About Audio Return Channel (ARC)

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

• When using ARC, connect a TV with an HDMI cable that supports ARC.

■ Component/composite video connection

When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.

When connecting any video device with a video pin cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack.

• 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.

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.

• If you will receive TV broadcasts only from the set-top box, you do not need to make an audio cable connection between the TV and the unit.

• You do not make an audio cable connection between the TV and the unit in the following cases:

– If your TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)

– If you will receive TV broadcasts only from the set-top box

• If you connect a TV that suppor ts HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit’s power and volume with the TV’s remote control.

To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the HDMI settings on the unit. For details on the settings, see “Information on HDMI” (p.152).

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OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

AUDIO

OPTICAL

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB PR

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

O O

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

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack

Video input (composite video)

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO)

jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable)

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

ONO

(2 TV)

OPTICAL4OPTICAL3COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

GND

75Ω

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

(ZONE OUT)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(1 BD/DVD)

ANTENNA

(

)

4 RADIO

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(1 BD/DVD)

ARC

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

OPTICAL

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

FRONT

COM

B PR

PRPB

AV 1

(SINGLE)

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SUR. BACK

SURROUND BACKSURROUND

L R

SIN

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

(HDCP

HDMI

MONITOR OUT/

B PR

ZONE OUT

PRPB

AV 1

(SINGLE)

PRE OUT

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

SURRO

SURROUND

L R

PHONO

GND

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

(2 TV)

OPTICAL4OPTICAL

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(1 BD/DVD)

COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

(

4 RADIO

75Ω

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV

(1 BD/DVD)

ARC

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

(2 TV)

(1 BD/DVD)

OPTICAL4OPTICAL

COAXIAL COAXIAL

COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

75Ω

ANTENNA

(

4 RADIO

)

OPTICAL

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

SURROUND

FRONT

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI OUT

(HDCP2.2)

HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 2 jack

HDMI input

Projector

TV (already connected)

The unit (rear)

HDMI output

Video device

HDMI (AV 1–7) jacks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

■ Connecting another TV or a projector

The unit has two HDMI output jacks. If you connect another TV or a projector to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching videos with the remote control (p.56).

• HDMI Control is not available on the HDMI OUT 2 jack.

• If you set “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (p.125) in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2”, you can connect a video monitor for Zone2 to the HDMI OUT 2 jack and enjoy videos and audio using the video monitor (p.88).

3 Connecting playback devices

The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

• Connecting an iPod (p.70)

• Connecting a USB storage device (p.73)

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, set-top boxes (STBs) and game consoles to the unit. Depending on the video/audio output jacks available on your video device, choose one of the following connections. We recommend using an HDMI connection if the video device has an HDMI output jack.

• Videos input to the unit via HDMI cannot be output to a TV connected to the unit with a cable other than HDMI. For details, refer to “Video signal flow” (p.151).

• The following explanation is based on the assumption that you have not changed the “Input Assignment” setting (p.126) in the “Setup” menu. As necessary, you can assign the COMPONENT VIDEO (A , B , C ), COAXIAL (c, d, e) and OPTICAL (a, b, f) jacks to another input source.

• If you make more than one audio connection for one input source, an audio signal played back on the unit will be determined according to the “Audio Select” setting (p.100) in the “Option” menu.

■ HDMI connection

Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable.

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I OUT

P2.2)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4

(1 BD/DVD)

ARC

AV 3 AV 4

MONITOR OUT/

B PR

ZONE OUT

AV 1

PRE OUT

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

FRONT

OPTICAL

SURROUND SUR. BACK

R6L R RL L

HDMI

(SINGLE)

PRPB

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPRPB

SUBWOOFER

SINGLE

AV 2

AV 3

AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

RPB

CENTER

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/ BI–AMP

EXTRA SP

TRIGGER

OUT

REMOTE

IN OUT

HDMI

CENTERSURROUND BACKSURROUND

(HDCP2.2)

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–7 on the remote control, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

+ 132 hidden pages

Yamaha RX-A1050BL User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Accessories

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Useful applications

Part names and functions

Front panel

Front display (indicators)

Rear panel

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers

Basic speaker configuration

Advanced speaker configuration

2 Connecting a TV

3 Connecting playback devices

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)