Yamaha RX-A870 Owners Manual

AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

• This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.

• This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.

• Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.

CONTENTS

Introduction 5

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

About this book ............................................................................ 5

About remote control .................................................................... 6

Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Operating range of the remote control......................................................................................................... 6

FEATURES 7

What you can do with the unit ........................................................ 7

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

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

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

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

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

PREPARATIONS 16

General setup procedure ..............................................................16

1 Connecting speakers ..................................................................17

Basic speaker configuration ........................................................................................................................ 18

Advanced speaker configuration ................................................................................................................ 24

2 Connecting a TV and playback devices .........................................29

Input/output jacks and cables .................................................................................................................... 29

Connecting a TV ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) ................................................................................. 31

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

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

3 Connecting the radio antennas....................................................36

FM/AM antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) ................................................ 36

DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models).................................................................. 36

4 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna .....37

Connecting the network cable .....................................................................................................................37

Preparing the wireless antenna ...................................................................................................................37

5 Connecting other devices............................................................38

Connecting an external power amplifier..................................................................................................... 38

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function ........................................................................38

6 Connecting the power cable........................................................39

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

8 Configuring the necessary speaker settings.................................. 41

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) ..................42

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

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)........................................................................ 45

Checking the measurement results .............................................................................................................46

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments .................................................................................................47

Error messages ............................................................................................................................................. 48

Warning messages ........................................................................................................................................49

10 Connecting to a network device wirelessly .................................50

Selecting the connection method ............................................................................................................... 50

Connecting the unit to a wireless network..................................................................................................51

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) .............................................................56

11 Connecting to the MusicCast network ........................................58

MusicCast CONTROLLER ..............................................................................................................................58

Adding the unit to the MusicCast network ..................................................................................................58

PLAYBACK 59

Basic playback procedure.............................................................59

Selecting an HDMI output jack..................................................................................................................... 59

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) ......................................................................................60

Registering a scene....................................................................................................................................... 60

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Selecting the sound mode.............................................................61

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) ............................................................................... 62

Enjoying unprocessed playback.................................................................................................................. 65

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct).......................................................................................... 66

Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound

(Compressed Music Enhancer) .................................................................................................................... 66

Listening to FM/AM radio

(Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) ...................67

Setting the frequency steps......................................................................................................................... 67

Selecting a frequency for reception ............................................................................................................ 67

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) .............................................................................................. 68

Operating the radio on the TV ..................................................................................................................... 69

Listening to DAB radio

(U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)...................................70

Preparing the DAB tuning ............................................................................................................................ 70

Selecting a DAB radio station for reception................................................................................................ 70

Registering favorite DAB radio stations (presets)....................................................................................... 71

Displaying the DAB information .................................................................................................................. 72

Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label ...........................................................................73

Listening to FM radio (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)....74

Selecting a frequency for reception ............................................................................................................ 74

Registering favorite FM radio stations (presets)......................................................................................... 75

Radio Data System tuning ........................................................................................................................... 76

Operating the radio on the TV ..................................................................................................................... 77

Playing back music via Bluetooth ..................................................78

Playing back Bluetooth device music on the unit ...................................................................................... 78

Enjoying audio using Bluetooth speakers/headphones ............................................................................ 79

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device.........................80

Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................................................................... 80

Playback of USB storage device contents .................................................................................................. 80

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ...................83

Media sharing setup..................................................................................................................................... 83

Playback of PC music contents ................................................................................................................... 84

Listening to Internet radio ............................................................87

Playback of Internet radio ........................................................................................................................... 87

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (Favorites) ............................................................................. 89

Playing back iTunes/iPhone music with AirPlay ..............................90

Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents ................................................................................................90

Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone).........................92

Preparing Zone2 ...........................................................................................................................................92

Controlling Zone2 .........................................................................................................................................94

Registering favorite items (shortcut).............................................96

Registering an item.......................................................................................................................................96

Recalling a registered item...........................................................................................................................96

Controlling the unit from a web browser (web control) ...................97

Top menu screen ..........................................................................................................................................98

Control screen............................................................................................................................................... 98

Settings screen..............................................................................................................................................99

Viewing the current status.......................................................... 100

Switching information on the front display ..............................................................................................100

Viewing the status information on the TV .................................................................................................100

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu)........................................................................... 101

Option menu items .....................................................................................................................................101

CONFIGURATIONS 105

Configuring input sources (Input menu)....................................... 105

Input menu items ....................................................................................................................................... 105

Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) ............................. 107

Scene menu items ......................................................................................................................................108

Configuring sound programs/surround decoders

(DSP Program menu) ................................................................. 110

DSP Program menu items ..........................................................................................................................111

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ................................ 113

Setup menu items....................................................................................................................................... 114

Speaker (Manual Setup) .............................................................................................................................117

Sound ..........................................................................................................................................................120

Video............................................................................................................................................................122

HDMI ............................................................................................................................................................123

Network....................................................................................................................................................... 125

Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................................................127

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Multi Zone................................................................................................................................................... 128

Function...................................................................................................................................................... 130

ECO ............................................................................................................................................................. 132

Language .................................................................................................................................................... 133

Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) ............... 133

Types of information.................................................................................................................................. 134

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)............135

ADVANCED SETUP menu items ................................................................................................................. 136

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) ................................................................................ 136

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)........................................................................................... 136

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) ................................................................................ 136

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) .......................................................................................... 137

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MON.CHK) ................................................................... 137

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) ...................................................................................... 137

DTS Format Notification Setting (DTS MODE) .......................................................................................... 138

Restoring the default settings (INIT) ......................................................................................................... 138

Updating the firmware (UPDATE).............................................................................................................. 138

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) ............................................................................................... 138

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network .............................. 139

Updating the unit’s firmware immediately .............................................................................................. 139

Updating the unit’s firmware at power off ............................................................................................... 140

APPENDIX 141

Glossary.................................................................................... 150

Audio information (audio decoding format) .............................................................................................150

HDMI and video information ......................................................................................................................152

Network information ..................................................................................................................................152

Yamaha technologies .................................................................................................................................152

Supported devices and file formats ............................................. 153

Supported devices...................................................................................................................................... 153

File formats .................................................................................................................................................153

Video signal flow........................................................................ 154

Video conversion table ...............................................................................................................................154

Information on HDMI.................................................................. 155

HDMI Control............................................................................................................................................... 155

Audio Return Channel (ARC) ...................................................................................................................... 156

HDMI signal compatibility ..........................................................................................................................157

Trademarks............................................................................... 158

Specifications............................................................................ 159

Frequently asked questions ........................................................141

Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 142

First, check the following:.......................................................................................................................... 142

Power, system and remote control........................................................................................................... 142

Audio........................................................................................................................................................... 143

Video ........................................................................................................................................................... 145

FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is not available for the Australia, U.K., Europe and Russia models) .... 146

DAB radio (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) ........................................................................... 146

Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................................... 147

USB and network ....................................................................................................................................... 147

Error indications on the front display ..........................................149

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Introduction

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are

supplied with the product.

AM antenna

☐

(Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)

FM antenna

☐

(Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)

* One of the above is supplied depending on the

region of purchase.

DAB/FM antenna

☐

(U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)

YPAO microphone

☐

Power cable

☐

* The supplied power cable varies depending on the

region of purchase.

Remote control

☐

Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)

☐

CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)

☐

Quick Start Guide

☐

About this book

• 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.

• 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 touch”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as the “iPhone”. “iPhone”

refers to “iPod touch”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless otherwise specified.

Icons used in this manual

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

indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

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About remote control

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

This section explains how to use the supplied remote control.

Batteries

Insert the batteries the right way round.

Operating range of the remote control

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the o perating range shown

below.

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FEATURES

HDMI Control

TV audio

Video from

external device

Wi-Fi or

Wireless Direct

VSBS

What you can do with the unit

The unit is equipped with the various useful features.

Connecting various devices (p.29)

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.30)

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.50)

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.62)

Connecting presence speakers allows you to create a natural

3-dimensional sound field in your own room (CINEMA DSP

3D). Even when no 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.

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Surround playback with 5 speakers placed in front (p.64)

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).

Home Audio Network with MusicCast (p.58)

The unit supports the MusicCast feature that allows you to

link a MusicCast compatible device to another device in a

different room and play them back simultaneously, or

control all MusicCast compatible devices with the dedicated

application “MusicCast CONTROLLER”.

Low power consumption (p.132)

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

power consumption.

Useful applications

The following applications provide you the flexibility to control the unit or assist you with the cable connections.

⬛ 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)

⬛ 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 CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google

Play.

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

Play.

⬛ Application for smartphone /

tablets "MusicCast CONTROLLER"

MusicCast CONTROLLER is an application that allows you to

link a MusicCast compatible device to other MusicCast

compatible devices in other rooms and play them back

simultaneously. This app lets you use your smartphone or

other mobile device instead of the remote control to easily

select music to play back as well as configure the unit and

MusicCast compatible devices.

Functions

• Selecting and playing back various content

– Play back music from your mobile device

– Select an Internet radio station

– Play back music files stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)

– Play back music files stored on a USB storage device

• Operating and configuring the unit

– Select the input source, adjust the volume and mute the

audio output

– Select from a wide variety of sound processing features

For details, search for “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on the App Store or

Google Play.

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Part names and functions

VIDEO AUX

AUDIO

(CONNECT)

PHONES

TONE CONTROL

USB

SILENT

CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

YPAO MIC

INPUT

SCENE

MAIN ZONE

PURE DIRECT

HDMI IN

VOLUME

INFO (WPS)ZONE 2

ZONE CONTROL

MEMORY

PRESET

FM AM

TUNING

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m wp qstu vn or

j k

(U.S.A. model)

This section explains the functions of the parts of the unit.

Front panel

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a MAIN ZONE z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

b Standby indicator

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

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.123)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.124)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.125)

c ZONE 2 key

Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.94).

d ZONE CONTROL key

Changes the zone (main zone or the Zone2) that is controlled by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.94).

e INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.100).

Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push button configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.52).

f MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM/DAB radio stations (p.68, p.71) and USB, Bluetooth, and network content (p.96) as presets.

g PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/DAB radio station (p.75, p.71) (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) or a preset FM/AM radio station (p.68) (except U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models).

h FM and AM keys (except U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)

Switch between FM and AM (p.67).

FM and DAB keys (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models)

Switch between FM and DAB (p.74, p.70).

i Front display

Displays information (p.12).

j TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.67).

k Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.6).

l PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.66).

m INPUT knob

Selects an input source.

n PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

o USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.80).

p TONE CONTROL key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.102).

q PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.61).

r SCENE keys

Select the assigned input source (included the selected radio station or content when it is assigned), sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.60).

s STRAIGHT (CONNECT) key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.65).

Enters MusicCast CONTROLLER registration by holding down for 5 seconds (p.58).

t AUDIO jacks

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

u HDMI IN jack

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

v YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.42).

w VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

⬛ Opening the front panel door

To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently press the bottom of the door to open it. Keep the door

closed when not using controls or jacks behi nd the front panel door.

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Front display (indicators)

ENHANCER

LINK

ECO

MASTER

OUT

ResHi

YPAO VOL.

A-DRC

SLEEP

STEREO

PARTY

TUNED

ZONE

3B2

VOL.

FPR

SBL SB SBR

FPL

MUTE VIRTUAL

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nop q n

tsr

a ECO

Lights up when the unit is in the eco mode (p.132).

b HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

OUT1/OUT2

Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an HDMI signal.

c LINK MASTER

Lights up when the unit is the master device of the MusicCast network.

d Firmware update indicator

Lights up when a firmware update is available via the network. (p.139)

e Bluetooth indicator

Lights up when the unit is connecting to a Bluetooth device (p.78).

f CINEMA DSP

Lights up when CINEMA DSP or CINEMA DSP 3D (p.62) is working.

g SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

h 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.

i PARTY

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode (p.95).

k A-DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.102) is working.

l Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

m VIRTUAL

Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) or Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) (p.62), or the virtual surround processing (p.64) is working.

n Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

o Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.100).

p Signal strength indicator

Indicates the strength of the wireless network signal (p.50).

q ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.66) is working.

r YPAO Volume

Lights up when YPAO Volume is enabled (p.102).

s MUTE

Blinks when audio is temporarily muted.

j ZONE2

Lights up when audio output to Zone2 is enabled (p.94).

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t 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 Presence speaker (L)

N Presence speaker (R)

L Subwoofer

Rear panel

ANTENNA

RADIO

)

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 5

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 3

AV 1 AV 2

(2 TV)

HDMI (

HDCP2.2

) HDMI

BD/DVD

)

34567

ARC

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK

/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

VIDEO

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

PRE OUT

SINGLE

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

OUT

0.1A

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

HDMI

OUT

RS-232C

AC IN

NETWORK

NET

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PHONO

GND

HDCP2.2

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(U.S.A. model)

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper

connections.

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a 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.93).

b TRIGGER OUT jack

For connecting to a device that supports the trigger function (p.38).

c HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible TVs and outputting video/audio signals (p.30). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

d ANTENNA jacks

(Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.36).

(U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models) For connecting to FM and DAB antennas (p.36).

e HDMI 1-7 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.31).

f Wireless antenna

For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.50) and a Bluetooth connection (p.78).

g NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.37).

h RS-232C terminal

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

i VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General models only) Selects the switch position according to your local voltage (p.39).

j AC IN jack

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

k AUDIO 1-5 jacks

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

l PHONO jacks

For connecting to a turntable (p.34).

m AV 1-2 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.31).

n ZONE2 OUT jacks

For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and for outputting audio (p.92).

o PRE OUT jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier or to an external power amplifier (p.38).

p SUBWOOFER 1-2 jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.23).

q SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.17).

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Remote control

AUDIOAUDIO

HDMIHDMI

AVAV

ENTER

RETURN

POP-UP/MENU

TOP MENU

PHONO

NET

USB

BLUETOOTH

TUNER

321

V-AUX

4321

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9 0

SCENE

MUTE

OPTION

SCREEN

DISPLAY

MODE

MOVIE MUSIC

INFO

SLEEP

ENT

PRESETTUNING

VOLUME

PROGRAM

HDMI OUTPARTY

BAND

SUR. DECODE

STRAIGHT

ENHANCER PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

MAIN

ZONE 2

ENT

MEMORY

4321

8765

9 0

PURE DIRECTENHANCER

SLEEP

INFO

STRAIGHT

SUR. DECODE

MUSICMOVIE

PRESETTUNING

BAND

POP-UP/MENU

TOP MENU

MODE

ENTER

RETURN DISPLAYRETURN

ENTER

OPTION

SCREEN

POP-UP/MENU

TOP MENU

VOLUME

MUTE

PROGRAM

SCENE

HDMI OUTPARTY

MAIN

ZONE 2

PHONO

NET

USB

BLUETOOTH

TUNERAUDIO

V-AUX

PHONO

NET

USB

BLUETOOTH

TUNER

V-AUX

4321

k l

(U.S.A. model)

a Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

b z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

c Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

HDMI 1-7: HDMI 1-7 jacks

V-AUX: VIDEO AUX jack (on the front panel)

AV 1-2: AV 1-2 jacks

AUDIO 1-5: AUDIO 1-5 jacks

TUNER: FM/AM/DAB 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)

PHONO: PHONO jacks

d MAIN/ZONE2 switch

Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is controlled by the remote control (p.94).

e SCENE keys

f PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program, a surround decoder, an input source, a network source, a preset radio station, a browse screen page, the volume of dialogue sounds or shuffle/repeat settings. (p.130)

g External device operation keys

Displays menus for the HDM I Control-compatible playback device (p.155).

h ON SCREEN key

Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.

i Menu operation keys

Cursor keys: Select a menu or the parameter.

ENTER: Confirms a selected item.

RETURN: Returns to the previous screen.

j Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM/DAB radio when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (p.67, p.70).

BAND: Switches between DAB and FM (U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models), or FM and AM radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia models).

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.155).

k Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.61).

l INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.100).

m SLEEP key

Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off), in which the unit switches to the standby mode.

n Numeric keys

Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies.

MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM/DAB radio stations as preset stations (p.68, p.71), USB, Bluetooth and network contents (p.96).

o HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.59).

p PARTY key

Turns on/off the party mode (p.95).

q VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

r MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

s OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.101).

t DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.100).

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.17)

2 Connecting a TV and playback devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.29)

3 Connecting the radio antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.36)

4 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.37)

5 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.38)

6 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.39)

7 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.40)

8 Configuring the necessary speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.41)

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.42)

10 Connecting to a network device wirelessly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p.50)

11 Connecting to the MusicCast network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p.58)

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

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1 Connecting speakers

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°

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 or multi-zone configurations to enhance your system (p.24).

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 Ω MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.21).

Ideal speaker layout Functions of each speaker

Speaker type Function

Front (L/R)

Center

Surround (L/R)

Surround back (L/R)

Front presence (L/R)

Subwoofer

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

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

Produce surround left/right channel sounds. Surround speakers also produce surround back channel sounds when no surround back speakers are connected.

Produce surround back left/right channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds or heights channel sounds of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X contents.

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.

• We recommend using front prese nce speak ers to ha ve a full effect o f the 3-di mension al 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.62).

• Use “Ideal speaker layout” (diagram on the left) 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 surro und back speaker, place it straight behind the listening position (middle of “SBL”

and “SBR” in the diagram).

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Basic speaker configuration

If you do not apply bi-amp connections or multi-zone configurations, follow the procedure below to place the speakers in your room and connect them to the unit.

⬛ 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 have a full effect of Dolby Atmos contents, we recommend using a speaker system with a ★ mark. However,

you can also play back Dolby Atmos contents with the 7.1 system (using surround back speakers).

• To have a full effect of DTS:X contents, we recommend using 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.20).

7.1/5.1.2 system [★]

(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.

5.1.2 system [★] (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.

When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the

presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO

(p.41).

• The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit

automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the input signal and CINEMA DSP (p.62).

• When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the

presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing

YPAO (p.41).

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7.1 system (using surround back speakers)

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.

5.1 system

5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using surround speakers)

We recommend using this speaker system when you cannot place speakers in the rear side of

the room.

When placing surround speakers in the front side, set “Layout (Surround)” in the “ Setup” menu to “Front” before

performing YPAO (p.41).

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

We recommend using this speaker system when you cannot place speakers in the rear side of

the room.

You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (4.1 system).

When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the

presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO

(p.41).

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2.1 system

Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1 system.

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, DTS:X or Cinema DSP 3D with any layout pattern.

Front Height

Install the presence speakers on the front 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.

For details on the installation position of ceiling speakers, see “Notes on in stallation of ceiling speakers” (p.21).

Dolby Enabled SP

Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers.

This 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.

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Notes on installation of ceiling speakers

MAIN ZONE z

STRAIGHT

ENHANCER

LINK

ECO

MASTER

OUT

ResHi

YPAO

VOL.

A-DRC

SLEEP

STEREO

PARTY

TUNED

ZONE

3B2A

VOL.

FPR

SBL SB SBR

FPL

MUTE VIRTUAL

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.

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 Ω 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 “SP IMP.” is displayed on the front display.

SP IMP.••8¬MIN

Press STRAIGHT to select “6 Ω 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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⬛ Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit.

Precaution for connecting of the speaker cables

Prepare speaker cables in a place away from the unit, to avoid accidentally dropping wire

strands into the unit's interior which could result in a short circuit or malfunction of the unit.

Improper connecting of the speaker cables may cause short circuit and also damage the unit

or the speakers.

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

connecting the speakers.

• Twist the bare wires of the speaker cables firmly together.

• Do not let the bare wires of the speaker cable touch one another.

Speakers to be connected

Speaker system

Speaker type

7.1/5.1.2 5.1 2.1

Front (L/R) 12 ⚫⚫⚫

Center 3 ⚫⚫

Surround (L/R) 45 ⚫⚪*3

Surround back (L/R) 67 ⚪*1

Front presence (L/R) ER ⚪*2 ⚪*4

Subwoofer 9 ⚫⚫⚫

(the number of channels)

If you have nine speakers, you can use the both surround back speakers and front presence

speakers. In this case, the unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on

the input signal and CINEMA DSP.

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 fr ont presence speakers

(*4).

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

• When apply this s peaker configuration, set “Power Amp Assign” (p.117) to “Basic” (default).

• Do not let the bare wires of the speaker cable come into contact with the unit’s metal parts

(rear panel and screws).

If “Check SP Wires” appear on the front display when the unit is turned on, turn off the unit, and

then check the speaker cables short circuit.

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Cables required for connection (commercially available)

Speaker cables (the number of speakers)

+ –

–

Audio pin cable (two for connecting two subwoofers)

Connection diagram

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK

/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP/

ZONE2

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

The unit (rear)

FRONT

+ (red)

- (black)

FRONT

Banana plug

Audio pin cable

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 (-) terminals of the unit and

the speaker to each other, and the other is for the positive (+) terminals. If the wires are colored

to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive

terminal.

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.

Loosen the speaker terminal.

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

terminal.

Tighten the terminal.

Using a banana plug

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

Tighten the speaker terminal.

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

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

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Advanced speaker configuration

Using the four internal amplifiers for front speakers to have more high-quality sounds

(Example) (Example)

Bi-amp connection

Using the excess internal

amplifiers for stereo speakers

in another room

Main zone

Zone2

Bi-amp connection Multi-zone configuration

In addition to the basic speaker configuration (p.18), the unit also allows you to apply the following speaker configurations to enhance your system.

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⬛ Available speaker configurations

Main zone

Zone2

Main zone

Output

channel (max)

7 Surround back +1 (Zone2) 7.1 +1Zone 25

7 Front presence +1 (Zone2) 5.1.2 +1Zone 26

5 ⚪ 5.1 BI-Amp 26

Bi-amp

Surround

back/ Front

presence

Multi-zone

Power Amp Assign

(p.117)

When applying one of these configurations, you need to configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup”

menu (p.41).

7.1 +1Zone

Page

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 EXTRA SP2

ER (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1-2

Zone2 speaker s E XTRA SP1

When Zone2 output is enabled (p.94), the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

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5.1.2 +1Zone

Main zone

Zone2

Bi-amp

5.1 BI-Amp

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 (not used)

ER EXTRA SP1

9 SUBWOOFER 1-2

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP2

When Zone2 output is enabled (p.94), the front presence speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT and EXTRA SP2 (bi-amp connection)

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 (not used)

ER (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1-2

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⬛ Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK

/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP/

ZONE2

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

The unit (rear)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK

/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP/

ZONE2

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

FL FR

The unit (rear)

Main zone

Zone2

connections

When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks

and EXTRA SP2 jacks.

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.41).

⬛ Connecting Zone2 speakers

When using Zone2 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP1 or EXTRA SP2 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.41).

You can also connect Zone2 speakers using an exte rnal amplifier (p.92).

(when using surround back speakers in the main zone)

The FRONT jacks and EXTRA SP2 jacks output the same signals.

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.

• Surround back speakers cannot be used during bi-amp connections.

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(when using front presence speakers in the main zone)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK

/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP/

ZONE2

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

FL FR

Main zone

Zone2

The unit (rear)

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2 Connecting a TV and playback devices

HDCP2.2

(BD/DVD)

HDMI cable

Component video cable

Video pin cable

Connect a TV and playback devices (video and audio devices) to the unit.

For information on how to connect a USB storage device, see “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.80).

Input/output jacks and cables

The unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Prepare the cables that match the jacks on your devices.

⬛ Video/audio jacks

To input/output video and audio signals, use the following 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 a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High Speed Cable with Ethernet to enjoy 3D or 4K Ultra HD

videos.

⬛ Video jacks

To input/output only video signals, use the following jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

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

(Pb), and chrominance red (Pr). Use a component video cable with three plugs.

VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

AV 2

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⬛ Audio jacks

OPTICAL

Digital optical cable

Digital coaxial cable

Stereo pin cable

Stereo mini-plug cable

AUDIO

ANTENNA

RADIO

)

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 5

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 3

AV 1 AV 2

(2 TV)

HDMI (

BD/DVD

)

112

ARC

VIDEO

ZONE OUT

CENTER

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

OUT

0.1A

HDMI

OUT

PHONO

GND

HDCP2.2

()

OPTICAL

HDMI

OUT

ARC

HDMI

( HDCP2.2 )

OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT jack

AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL) jack

Audio output

(digital optical)

HDMI input

To input/output only audio signals, use the following 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.

COAXIAL

Connecting a TV

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable.

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

HDCP2.

PRE

SUR. SIN

AUDIO jacks

(Stereo L/R jacks)

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

(Stereo mini jack)

Transmits analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo mini-plug cable.

• 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.155).

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.

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