Yamaha RX-A550 User Manual

AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

English

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

CONTENTS

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FEATURES 5

What you can do with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PREPARATIONS 11

General setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1 Placing speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2 Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.1-channel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Input/output jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3 Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4 Connecting playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to the jack on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6 Preparing for connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . 27

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

10 Connecting to a network wirelessly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting the connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the unit to a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PLAYBACK 41

Basic playback procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting a registered scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Configuring scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Selecting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Enjoying unprocessed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the frequency steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Playing back music via BLUETOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playback BLUETOOTH device music on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

En 2

Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playback of Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Registering favorite items (shortcut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

CONFIGURATIONS 72

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . . . 89

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Restoring the default settings (INIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Updating the firmware (UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

APPENDIX 93

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

USB and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

BLUETOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Supported devices and file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Audio Return Channel (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

En 3

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

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

Insert the batteries the right way round.

 AM antenna  FM antenna

*One of the above is supplied depending on the region of

purchase.

 YPAO microphone

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.

Within 6 m (20 ft)

30° 30°

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

 CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)

 Easy Setup Guide

 Safety Brochure

En 4

• 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

What you can do with the unit

Wide variety of supported content

• iPod/iPhone

•USB

• Media server (PC/NAS)

• Internet radio

•AirPlay

• BLUETOOTH

Network contents

BLUETOOTH

device

USB device

4K Ultra HD

signal and

BD/DVD player

HDCP 2.2

supported

HDMI Control

Audio/Video

. p.53 . p.58 . p.61 . p.64 . p.56 . p.52

Audio

Speakers

Audio

AV receiver (the unit)

Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles.

• Automatically optimizing the speaker

. p.27

settings to suit your room (YPAO)

• Reproducing stereo or multichannel

. p.44

sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP)

• Enjoying compressed music with

. p.47

enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

HDMI Control

Audio

Audio/Video

Wireless connection to a network

. p.24

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

. p.42

En 5

TV remote control

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

. p.107

Full of useful functions!

About “AV SETUP GUIDE

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About “AV CONTROLLER

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❑ Connecting various devices (p.20)

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, portable audio player, and other devices.

❑ Playing back TV audio in surround sound

with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.18)

When using an ARC -compatible TV, you only need one HDMI

cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input

HDMI

from the TV, and the transmission of signals.

Control

❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.44)

The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function allows you to create a 3-dimensional sound field that spreads up and deep in your own room (CINEMA DSP 3D).

❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed

in front (p.45)

You can enjoy the surround sound even when the surround speakers are placed in front.

❑ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.47)

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

❑ Application for tablets “AV SETUP GUIDE”

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 app guides you through the various settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections.

Functions:

1) Connection support guide – Speaker connection – TV/source devices connection

2) Setup support guide – Various setup assistance with illustrations. – YPAO setting guidance

3) View owner’s manual

* This application is for tablets only.

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

❑ Application for smartphone / tablets “AV

CONTROLLER”

AV CONTROLLER provides you the flexibility to control the available inputs, volume, mute and power commands. It lets users change a song from Internet Radio, USB and command FM/AM tuners or any other internally available source.

Functions: – Power on/off – Volume up/down –Mute – Music Play – Input Selection – DSP Mode Selection – SCENE selection – Blu-ray player fundamental control – Seamless control between the Yamaha AV receiver

and Blu-ray player

– Demo mode - Explains how to use this app

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

❑ Low power consumption

The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the unit’s power consumption and helps to create an eco-friendly home theater system (p.82).

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1 z (power) 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.78)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.78)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.86)

• An iPod is being charged (p.53)

3 YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.27).

4 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.4).

5 INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.68). Enters the wireless LAN connection setup (WPS button

configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.34).

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Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.49).

7 PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.50).

8 FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.48).

9 TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.48).

0 Front display

Displays information (p.8).

A DIRECT key

Enables/disables the direct playback mode (p.47).

B INPUT keys

Select an input source.

C PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

DIRECT

VOLUME

D TONE CONTROL key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.70).

E SCENE keys

Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.42).

F PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.43).

G STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.46).

H AUX jack

For connecting devices, such as portable audio players (p.23).

I USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.58) or an iPod (p.53).

J VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

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Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

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Lights up when HDMI signals are being output.

2 ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.47) is working.

3 CINEMA DSP

Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.44) or CINEMA DSP 3D (p.44) is working.

4 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.

5 BLUETOOTH indicator

Light up while the unit is connecting to a BLUETOOTH device.

6 SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

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Blinks when audio is muted.

8 Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

9 ECO

Lights up when the eco mode (p.82) is enabled.

0 Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

A Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.68).

B Signal strength indicator

Indicates the strength of the wireless signal (p.31).

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Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

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D ADAPTIVE DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.70) is working.

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1 ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.23).

2 HDMI OUT jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.18). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT jack.

3 HDMI 1–6 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.20).

4 NETWORK jack

For a wired connection to a network (p.24).

5 Wireless antenna

For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.24).

6 Power cable

For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.25).

7 AV jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.20).

8 MONITOR OUT jacks

For connecting to a TV and outputting video signals (p.18).

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For connecting to a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) (p.15).

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For connecting to speakers (p.15).

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* The area around the video/audio output jacks is

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

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1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 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).

3 Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback. You can select directly each input source by pressing the following keys.

HDMI 1-6 HDMI 1-6 jacks AV 1-6 AV 1-6 jacks FM Switches to FM radio. AM Switches to AM radio. BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH device USB USB jack (on the front panel) NET SERVER, NET RADIO, AirPlay and network

sources (press repeatedly to select a desired source)

AUX AUX jack (on the front panel)

4 SCENE keys

Select the registered input source and sound program with one touch. Also, turn on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.42).

5 PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program (p.43).

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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.

8 Menu operation keys

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

0 Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (p.48).

MEMORY Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets. PRESET Select a preset station. TUNING Select the radio frequency.

A Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.43).

B z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

C VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

D MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

E OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.69).

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• The playback devices must support HDMI Control. However, Yamaha does not assure the operation of all HDMI Control-compatible devices.

• You can assign the unit's functions to the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.84).

7 SETUP key

Displays the setup menu (p.72).

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers (p.12)

2 Connecting speakers (p.15)

3 Connecting a TV (p.18)

4 Connecting playback devices (p.20)

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.23)

Preparing for connecting to a network

(p.24)

7 Connecting the power cable (p.25)

Selecting an on-screen menu language

(p.26)

Optimizing the speaker settings

automatically (YPAO) (p.27)

Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room.

Connect the speakers 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 with a commercially-available network cable.

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).

10 Connecting to a network wirelessly (p.31)

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

Connect the unit to a network wirelessly.

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1 Placing speakers

Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

Caution

• (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 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 Ω MIN”. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.14).

• (Except for U.S.A. and Canada models) Use speakers with an impedance of at least 6 Ω.

• Use a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

• Be sure to connect the front left and right speakers.

Speaker system (the number of channels)

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1

Front (R) 2 ●●●●●

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

Surround (L) 4

Surround (R) 5 ●●* ●

Subwoofer 9

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

Produce surround left/right channel sounds.

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces the bass parts of other channels. This channel is counted as “0.1”.

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* Place the surround speakers in front and set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.76) in the “Setup” menu to “On”.

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5.1-channel system

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• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).

• You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side.

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3.1-channel system

• To utilize this configuration, set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.76) in the “Setup” menu to “On”.

• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).

• You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side.

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2.1-channel system

■ Setting the speaker impedance

(U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting

6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”.

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

outlet.

While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power).

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STRAIGHT

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

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Press z (power) 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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2 Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for

5.1-channel system as an example. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system.

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.

Cables required for connection (commercially available)

Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)

+ –

Audio pin cable (x1: for connecting a subwoofer)

5.1-channel system

■ 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

The unit (rear)

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

b Loosen the speaker terminal. c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side

d Tighten the terminal.

+ (red)

- (black)

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

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

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the ends of the speaker cable and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.

(upper right or bottom left) of the terminal.

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■ Connecting the subwoofer

(with built-in amplifier)

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

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Input/output jacks and cables

■ Video/audio jacks

❑ HDMI jacks

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

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 (through output) 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 cable with three plugs.

R). Use a component video

Component video cable

❑ VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

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.

Digital optical cable

OPTICAL

❑ COAXIAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial cable.

Digital coaxial cable

❑ AUDIO jacks

(Stereo L/R jacks)

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

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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.

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 a digital optical cable.

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HDMI OUT jack

OUT

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AV 1 (OPTICAL) jack

• You do not make a digital optical 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 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.

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.107).

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.

HDMI input

HDMI

OPTICAL

Audio output

(digital optical)

■ 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.

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection

Connect the TV to the unit with a component video cable and a digital optical cable.

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(component video)

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Connect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable.

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4 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 a BLUETOOTH device, an iPod, or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

– Connecting a BLUETOOTH device (p.52) – Connecting an iPod (p.53) – Connecting a USB storage device (p.58)

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.

• If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device (p.21).

■ HDMI connection

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

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■ Component video connection

Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable (digital optical or digital coaxial). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.

Output jacks on video device

Video Audio

Component video

AV 1-2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks

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AV 1 (OPTICAL) jack or AV 2 (COAXIAL) jack

Digital optical AV 1 (COMPONENT VIDEO + OPTICAL)

Digital coaxial AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO + COAXIAL)

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VIDEO

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COAXIAL

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AV 2

(digital optical or digital coaxial)

Input jacks on the unit

You need to change the combination of

video/audio input jacks (p.21).

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(component video)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

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COAXIAL

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■ Composite video connection

Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.

Output jacks on video device

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(digital coaxial or analog stereo)

■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks

If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. You can connect a video device that has the following video/audio output jacks.

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Digital coaxial HDMI 1–6 AV 2–3 (COAXIAL)

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• If you connect a video device to the unit via composite video connection, you need to connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the unit (p.19).

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❑ Necessary setting

For example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 6 (AUDIO) jack of the unit, change the combination setting as follows.

The unit (rear)

HDMIOUT

CP2.

ARC

COMPONE

VIDEO

PTICAL

COA

(TV)

AV2

AV1

After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback

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

Press INPUT to select “HDMI 2” (video input jack to be used) as the

input source.

Press OPTION.

HDMI 2 jack

HDMI1

HDM

I2

(

BD/DVD)

ANTENNA

75

VIDEO

COAXIAL

AV5

AV4

AV3

AV 6 (AUDIO) jack

HDMI2

MI3

(RAD

IO)

AV6

HDMI

AV 6

HDMI output

HDMI

AUDIO

Audio output

(analog stereo)

Video device

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “

AV 6

” (audio input jack to be

used).

CHARGE

OUT

ECO

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

MUTE

VOL.

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

Audio••••••AV6

Press OPTION.

This completes the necessary settings. If you select “HDMI 2” as the input source by pressing INPUT, the video/audio played

back on the video device will be output from the unit.

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections.

Audio output jacks on audio device Audio input jacks on the unit

Digital optical AV 1 (OPTICAL)

Digital coaxial AV 2–3 (COAXIAL)

Analog stereo AV 4–6 (AUDIO)

The unit (rear)

TOP MENU

TOP MEN

SETUP OPTION

RETURN

Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Audio In” and press ENTER.

CHARGE

OUT

ECO

ENTER

POP-UP/MENU

MEN

DISPLAY

DISPLA

ENHANCER

OPTION

Cursor keys

ENTER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

MUTE

VOL.

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

HDMI1

HDMIOUT

COMPONE

VIDEO

HDM

(

BD/DVD)

CP2.

ARC

VIDEO

PTICAL

COA

COAXIAL

(TV)

AV4

AV2

AV3

AV1

HDMI3

I2

ANTENNA

(RAD

75

AV5

HDMI4

OPTICAL

IO)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

MON

OR

AV6

AV 1-6 jacks

OUT

SUBWOO

PREOUT

Audio output

(either digital optical,

digital coaxial, or analog stereo)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Audio device

HDMI5

Audio In

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AV6

AV5

AV

AV3

AV2

AV1

PTICAL (TV)

COA

COAXIAL

VIDEO

COMPONE

VIDEO

75

ANTENNA

(RAD

IO)

SUBWOO

FER

PREOUT

HDM

I2

HDMI3

HDMI4

HDMI5

HDMI6

HDCP2

HDMI1

(

BD/DVD)

HDMIOUT

CP2.

ARC

ETWORK

(

ET)

FRONT

CLASS2WIRING

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Connecting to the jack on the front panel

Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the unit.

Before making a connection, stop playback on the device and turn down the volume on the unit.

NET

TVBD/DVD

TONE CONTROL

PROGRAM

The unit (front)

Portable audio player

If you select “AUX” as the input source by pressing INPUT, the audio played back on the device will be output from the unit.

• You need to prepare the audio cable that matches the output jacks on your device.

• For details on how to connect an USB storage device, see “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.58).

RADIO

STRAIGHT

(CONNECT)

AUX

5V 1A

AUDIO

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.

FM antenna

AM antenna

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MON

OR

OUT

The unit (rear)

Assembling and connecting the AM antenna

Hold down Insert Release

• Unwind only the length of cable needed from the AM antenna unit.

• The wires of the AM antenna have no polarity.

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6 Preparing for connecting to a network

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

You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit.

Connecting a network cable

• Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet. In these cases, configure the security software or firewall settings appropriately.

• Each server must be connected to the same subnet as the unit.

• To use the service via the Internet, broadband connection is strongly recommended.

Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable).

Internet

WAN

LAN

Modem

Wireless

router

Network cable

HDMI6

ETWORK

CP2.2

(NET)

HDMIOUT

HDMI4

HDMI3

HDMI2

HDMI1

(BD/DVD)

HDCP2.2

ANTENNA

(RADI

75Ω

HDMI5

COMPONENT

VIDEO

The unit (rear)

• If you are using a router that supports DHCP, you do not need to configure any network settings for the unit, as the network parameters (such as the IP address) will be assigned automatically to it. You only need to configure the network settings if your router does not support DHCP or if you want to configure the network parameters manually (p.85).

• You can check whether the network parameters (such as IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.85) in the “Setup” menu.

Network Attached Storage

(NAS)

Preparing a wireless antenna

If you connect the unit wirelessly, erect the wireless antenna. For information on how to connect the unit to a wireless network, see “Connecting to a

network wirelessly” (p.31).

Erect the wireless antenna.

WIRELESS

• Do not apply excessive force on the wireless antenna. Doing so may damage the antenna.

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7 Connecting the power cable

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

The unit (rear)

SPEAKERS

CENT

ING

CABLAGECLASSE2

WSS

SURROUND

To an AC wall outlet

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MUTE

234

BLU

SLEEP

LEE

HDMI

HDM

123 4

5 6

123 4

BLUETOOTH

DVD

PROGRAM VOLUME

PROGRA

SETUP OPTION

RETURN

RED

HOME

HOM

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

TRAIGHIRECTENHANCERBA

RAV546

ZQ56680

56680

FM AM

NET

USB

SCENE

NET

VOLUM

MUTE

TOP MENU

TOP MEN

TUNING PRESET

TUNING

ENTER

POP-UP/MENU

POP-UP/MEN

YELLOWGREEN

PRESE

AUXUSB

RADIO

PTION

DISPLA

DISPLAY

BLUE

MEMORY

MEMOR

SETUP

Cursor keys

ENTER

RETURN

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language

Select the desired on-screen menu language.

Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.

• If you turn on the unit for the first time, the message regarding the network setup appears. To continue the language setup, press RETURN.

Press SETUP.

Use the cursor keys to select “Language” and press

ENTER.

Setup

Speaker

HDMI

Sound

ECO

Function

Network

Bluetooth

Language

Use the cursor keys to select the desired language.

English

日本語

Français Deutsch Español

Русский

Italiano

中文

To exit from the menu, press SETUP.

• The information on the front display is provided in English only.

Setup

Speaker

HDMI

Sound

ECO

Function

Network

Bluetooth

Language

English

日本語

Français Deutsch Español

Русский

Italiano

中文

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ENTER

MUTE

234

BLU

SLEEP

LEE

HDMI

HDM

123 4

5 6

123 4

BLUETOOTH

DVD

PROGRAM VOLUME

PROGRA

SETUP OPTION

ETU

RETURN

RETUR

RED

HOME

HOM

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

TRAIGHIRECTENHANCERBA

RAV546

ZQ56680

FM AM

NET

USB

SCENE

NET

VOLUM

MUTE

TOP MENU

TOP MEN

TUNING PRESET

TUNING

ENTER

POP-UP/MENU

POP-UP/MEN

YELLOWGREEN

PRESE

AUXUSB

RADIO

PTION

DISPLA

DISPLAY

BLUE

MEMORY

MEMOR

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic

Place the YPAO microphone at your listening

position and connect it to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.

parameters, to suit your room.

• Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as your

• When you use the front 5.1-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) configuration (p.13), set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.76) in the “Setup” menu to “On” beforehand.

• Please note the following when using YPAO.

ears). We recommend the use of a tripod as a microphone stand. You can use the tripod screws to stabilize the microphone.

The unit (front)

– Use YPAO after connecting a TV and speakers to the unit. – During the measuring process, test tones are output at high volume. Ensure that

the test tones do not frighten small children. – During the measuring process, you cannot adjust the volume. – During the measuring process, keep the room as quiet as possible. – Do not connect headphones. – Do not stand between the speakers and the YPAO microphone during the

measurement process (about 3 minutes).

Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display.

Turn on the subwoofer and set the volume to half. If the

crossover frequency is adjustable, set it to maximum.

The following screen appears on the TV.

Ear height

VOLUME HIGH CUT

CROSSOVER/

MIN MAXMIN MAX

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

Press SETUP key

Start

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MUTEPROGRAMVOLUMEPOP-UP/

RADI

234

SLEEP

LEE

HDMI

HDM

123 4

5 6

123 4

BLUETOOTH

DVD

PROGRAM VOLUME

SETUP OPTION

RETURN

RED

HOME

HOM

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

TRAIGHTIRECTENHANCERBA

RAV546

RAV54

ZQ56680

FM AM

NET

SCENE

ENE

NET

MUTE

TOP MENU

TOP MEN

TUNING PRESET

POP-UP/MENU

ENTER

YELLOWGREEN

YEL

EEN

NIN

PRESE

AUXUSB

RADIO

MEN

PTION

DISPLA

DISPLAY

BLUE

MEMORY

MEMOR

SETUP

Cursor keys

ENTER

RETURN

To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to

select “Start” and press SETUP.

The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately.

• To stop the measurement temporarily, press RETURN and follow the procedure in “Error messages” (p.29).

The following screen appears on the TV when the measurement finishes.

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

Measurement

Finished

Result

3 / 2 / 0.1 ch

3.0 / 10.5 m

-3.0 / +10.0 dB

OK:ENTER

1 The number of speakers (front side/rear

side/subwoofer)

2 Speaker distance (nearest/farthest) 3 Adjustment range of speaker output level 4 Warning message (if available)

• If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-1) appears, see “Error messages” (p.29) or “Warning messages” (p.30).

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and

press ENTER.

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

SAVE

Measurement

Finished

Result

3 / 2 / 0.1 ch

3.0 / 10.5 m

-3.0 / +10.0 dB

The adjusted speaker settings are applied.

• To finish the measurement without saving the result, select “CANCEL”.

Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

This completes optimization of the speaker settings.

Caution

• The YPAO microphone is sensitive to heat, so should not be placed anywhere where it could be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures (such as on top of AV equipment).

• A speaker with a problem is indicated by blinking of the speaker indicators in the front display.

• If multiple warnings are given (when operating with the front display), use the cursor keys (q/w) to check the other warning messages.

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Error messages

If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.

Error message Cause Remedy

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

ERROR

E-5:Noisy

PROCEED

TV screen

CHARGE

OUT

ECO

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

MUTE

VOL.

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

E-5:NOISY

Front display

■ Procedure to handle errors

Check the content of error message and

press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select the

desired operation.

To exit the YPAO measurement:

a Select “EXIT” and press ENTER. b Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Exit” and press

ENTER.

c Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

To retry the beginning:

Select “RETRY” and press ENTER.

To proceed with the current YPAO measurement (for E-5 and E-9 only):

Select “PROCEED” and press ENTER.

YPAO

measurement from

Error message

E-1:No Front SP (E-1:NO FRNT SP)

E-2:No Sur. SP (E-2:NO SUR SP)

E-5:Noisy (E-5:NOISY)

E-7:No MIC (E-7:NO MIC)

E-8:No Signal (E-8:NO SIGNAL)

E-9:User Cancel (E-9:CANCEL)

E-10:Internal Err. (E-10:INTERNAL)

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

Front speakers are not detected.

One of the surround speakers cannot be detected.

The noise is too loud.

The YPAO microphone has been removed.

The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones.

The measurement has been canceled. Retry or exit YPAO as necessary.

An internal error has occurred.

Exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then check the speaker connections.

Keep the room quiet and retry YPAO. If you select “PROCEED”, YPAO takes the measurement again and ignores any noise detected.

Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and retry YPAO.

Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and retry YPAO. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

Exit YPAO, and turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

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Warning messages

If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings.

Warning message Cause Remedy

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

TV screen

CHARGE

OUT

ECO

W-1:PHASE

Front display

Measurement

Finished

Result

3 / 2 / 0.1 ch

3.0 / 10.5 m

-3.0 / +10.0 dB

OK:ENTER

W-1:Out of Phase

Problem speaker (blinks)

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

MUTE

VOL.

ADAPTIVE DRC

ENHANCER

VIRTUAL

Warning message

W-1:Out of Phase (W-1:PHASE)

W-2:Over Distance (W-2:DISTANCE)

W-3:Level Error (W-3:LEVEL)

A speaker cable may be connected with the reverse polarity (+/-).

A speaker is placed more than 24 m (80 ft) from the listening position.

There are significant volume differences between the speakers.

Check the cable connections (+/-) of the problem speaker.

If the speaker is connected incorrectly:

Turn off the unit, reconnect the speaker cable.

If the speaker is connected correctly:

Depending on the type of speakers or room environment, this message may appear even if the speakers are connected correctly. In this case, you can ignore the message.

Exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and place the problem speaker within 24 m (80 ft) of the listening position.

Check the usage environment and cable connections (+/-) of each speaker, and the volume of the subwoofer. If there is any problem, exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect speaker cable or correct the speaker positions. We recommend using the same speakers or speakers with specifications that are as similar as possible.

■ Procedure to handle warnings

Check the content of warning message

and press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select the

desired operation.

To save the measurement results:

Select “SAVE” and press ENTER.

To discard the measurement result:

Select “CANCEL” and press ENTER.

Disconnect the YPAO microphone from

the unit.

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

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+ 86 hidden pages

Yamaha RX-A550 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Accessories

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Full of useful functions!

❑ Connecting various devices (p.20)

❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.44)

❑ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.47)

❑ Low power consumption

Part names and functions

Front panel

Front display (indicators)

Rear panel

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers

5.1-channel system

4.1-channel system

3.1-channel system

2.1-channel system

■ Setting the speaker impedance

2 Connecting speakers

5.1-channel system

■ Connecting speaker cables

■ Video/audio jacks

❑ HDMI jacks

■ Video jacks

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

❑ VIDEO jacks

■ Audio jacks

❑ OPTICAL jacks

❑ COAXIAL jacks

❑ AUDIO jacks

3 Connecting a TV

■ HDMI connection

■ Component / composite video connection

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection

❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection

4 Connecting playback devices

■ HDMI connection

■ Component video connection

■ Composite video connection

■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks

❑ Necessary setting

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

Connecting to the jack on the front panel

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas

6 Preparing for connecting to a network

Connecting a network cable

Preparing a wireless antenna

7 Connecting the power cable

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

Error messages

■ Procedure to handle errors

Warning messages

■ Procedure to handle warnings