Yamaha RX-A880 operation 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.

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE UNIT 8

How to use this manual............................................................................ 8

How to use this manual......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Checking the accessories.......................................................................... 8

Checking the accessories...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Using the remote control......................................................................... 9

Insert the batteries in the remote control....................................................................................................................... 9

Operating range of the remote control........................................................................................................................... 9

FEATURES 10

What you can do with the unit............................................................... 10

Part names and functions...................................................................... 12

Part names and functions of the front panel............................................................................................................... 12

Part names and functions of the front display............................................................................................................ 14

Part names and functions of the rear panel................................................................................................................. 15

Part names and functions of the remote control....................................................................................................... 16

PREPARATIONS 17

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

Names and functions of speakers.................................................................................................................................... 17

Speaker systems and speakers to be connected....................................................................................................... 18

Speaker requirements.......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Setting the speaker impedance....................................................................................................................................... 19

Cable requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 19

How to connect speakers................................................................................................................................................... 19

How to place speakers (speaker systems).................................................................................................................... 21

Advanced speaker systems................................................................................................................................................ 27

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

HDMI connection with a TV............................................................................................................................................... 30

HDMI connection with another TV or a projector..................................................................................................... 30

3 Connecting playback devices.......................................................... 31

HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player......................................................................... 31

Connection other than HDMI with a playback device............................................................................................. 31

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

4 Connecting the radio antennas....................................................... 34

Connecting the FM/AM antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia models)

......................................................................................................................................................................................................

Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia models).................... 35

5 Preparing for connecting to a network........................................... 36

Preparing for connecting to a network......................................................................................................................... 36

Connecting a network cable (wired connection)...................................................................................................... 36

Preparing wireless antennas (wireless connection).................................................................................................. 37

6 Connecting other devices................................................................ 37

Connecting an external power amplifier...................................................................................................................... 37

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

7 Plugging in the power cable............................................................ 39

Plugging in the power cable............................................................................................................................................. 39

8 Selecting the on-screen menu language........................................ 40

Selecting the on-screen menu language...................................................................................................................... 40

9 Configuring the necessary speaker settings.................................. 41

Assigning speaker configuration..................................................................................................................................... 41

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

YPAO measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)....................................................................... 44

Checking the YPAO measurement results.................................................................................................................... 45

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments................................................................................................................. 46

Error messages from YPAO................................................................................................................................................ 47

Warning messages from YPAO......................................................................................................................................... 48

10 Setting MusicCast............................................................................. 49

What is MusicCast.................................................................................................................................................................. 49

Using MusicCast CONTROLLER......................................................................................................................................... 49

Adding the unit to the MusicCast network.................................................................................................................. 49

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ENJOYING SOUND 50

Enjoying sound field effects.................................................................. 50

Select your favorite sound mode..................................................................................................................................... 50

Enjoying 3D sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)................................................................................................................ 50

Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content........................................................................... 51

Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)............................................ 51

Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT).................................... 51

Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)............................................................................ 51

Enjoying unprocessed playback............................................................ 52

Enjoying original sound (straight decode)................................................................................................................... 52

Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)....................................... 52

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct)......................................................................................................... 53

Enjoying enhanced bass sound............................................................. 54

Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)....................................................................................................................................... 54

Enjoying enhanced compressed music................................................. 54

Playing back digitally compressed formats with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)......... 54

Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™..................................................... 55

Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™.............................................................................................................................. 55

Enjoying music in multiple rooms......................................................... 56

Playing back music in multiple rooms........................................................................................................................... 56

Connecting Zone2 speakers.............................................................................................................................................. 56

Operating the unit from Zone2 (remote connection).............................................................................................. 58

Controlling Zone2................................................................................................................................................................. 59

Enjoying the same source in multiple rooms (party mode)................................................................................... 60

PLAYBACK 61

Basic playback procedure...................................................................... 61

Basic procedure for playing back video and music................................................................................................... 61

Selecting an HDMI output jack......................................................................................................................................... 62

Switching information on the front display................................................................................................................. 62

Item names and functions of the playback screen.................................................................................................... 63

Item names and functions of the browse screen....................................................................................................... 64

Listening to FM/AM radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle

East and Australia models)..................................................................... 65

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

Selecting a frequency for reception............................................................................................................................... 66

Selecting a preset station................................................................................................................................................... 67

Registering FM radio stations automatically (FM Auto Preset)............................................................................. 67

Registering a radio station manually.............................................................................................................................. 68

Clearing preset stations....................................................................................................................................................... 69

Clearing all preset stations................................................................................................................................................. 69

Listening to DAB radio (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and

Australia models).................................................................................... 70

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

Selecting a DAB radio station for reception................................................................................................................. 71

Selecting a preset DAB radio station.............................................................................................................................. 71

Registering a DAB radio station as presets................................................................................................................... 72

Clearing preset DAB radio stations................................................................................................................................. 73

Clearing all preset DAB radio stations............................................................................................................................ 73

Displaying the DAB information...................................................................................................................................... 74

Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label....................................................................................... 75

Listening to FM radio (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and

Australia models).................................................................................... 76

Selecting a frequency for FM radio reception............................................................................................................. 76

Selecting a preset FM radio station................................................................................................................................. 77

Registering FM radio stations automatically (FM Auto Preset)............................................................................. 77

Registering an FM radio station manually.................................................................................................................... 78

Clearing preset FM radio stations.................................................................................................................................... 79

Clearing all preset FM radio stations.............................................................................................................................. 79

Displaying the Radio Data System information......................................................................................................... 80

Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device.............................. 81

Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit........................................................................................................... 81

Playing back music with AirPlay............................................................ 82

Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents with AirPlay........................................................................................ 82

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device............................ 83

Playback of USB storage device contents..................................................................................................................... 83

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)...................... 84

Media sharing setup on media servers (PCs/NAS)..................................................................................................... 84

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)......................................................................................... 84

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Listening to Internet radio..................................................................... 86

Selecting an Internet radio station.................................................................................................................................. 86

Registering favorite Internet radio stations................................................................................................................. 86

Listening to music streaming services.................................................. 87

Listening to a streaming service...................................................................................................................................... 87

Useful playback functions...................................................................... 88

SCENE function....................................................................................................................................................................... 88

Shortcut function................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu)......................................................................................... 93

Basic operation of the Option menu.............................................................................................................................. 93

Option menu items............................................................................................................................................................... 94

Adjusting the tone of the audio output........................................................................................................................ 95

Configuring the volume automatically based on the YPAO measurement results...................................... 95

Adjusting the volume or perceive height of dialogue sounds............................................................................. 96

Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function................................................................................................................ 97

Setting Compressed Music Enhancer............................................................................................................................ 97

Correcting volume differences during playback........................................................................................................ 98

Setting the use of Extra Bass.............................................................................................................................................. 98

Enabling the video signal processing............................................................................................................................ 99

Selecting a video source to be output with the selected audio source............................................................ 99

Configuring the shuffle/repeat setting.......................................................................................................................... 99

Switching between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception.................................................................... 100

Setting presets for radio stations.................................................................................................................................. 100

Adding an Internet radio station to the “Favorites” folder.................................................................................. 102

Removing an Internet radio station from the “Favorites” folder....................................................................... 102

Performing an initial scan for DAB radio reception................................................................................................ 102

Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label..................................................................................... 103

Checking the current status information................................................................................................................... 103

Configuring the speaker settings........................................................ 109

Setting your speaker system........................................................................................................................................... 109

Setting the size of the front speakers.......................................................................................................................... 109

Setting the use of a center speaker and its size....................................................................................................... 110

Setting the use of surround speakers and their size.............................................................................................. 110

Setting the layout of the surround speakers............................................................................................................. 111

Setting the use of surround back speakers and their size.................................................................................... 111

Setting the use of presence speakers and their size.............................................................................................. 112

Setting the layout of the presence speakers............................................................................................................. 112

Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components.............................................................. 112

Setting the use of a subwoofer...................................................................................................................................... 113

Setting the phase of the subwoofer............................................................................................................................. 113

Setting the distance between each speaker and the listening position......................................................... 113

Adjusting the volume of each speaker........................................................................................................................ 113

Setting the equalizer.......................................................................................................................................................... 114

Outputting test tones........................................................................................................................................................ 115

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments.............................................................................................................. 115

CONFIGURATIONS 104

Configuring various functions (Setup menu)..................................... 104

Basic operation of the Setup menu.............................................................................................................................. 104

Setup menu items............................................................................................................................................................... 105

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Configuring the sound settings........................................................... 116

Checking the current audio signal information....................................................................................................... 116

Enabling Lipsync adjustment......................................................................................................................................... 116

Setting the adjustment method of the Lipsync function..................................................................................... 117

Adjusting the delay of the Lipsync function............................................................................................................. 117

Selecting sound programs............................................................................................................................................... 118

Adjusting the sound field effect level.......................................................................................................................... 119

Adjusting the delay between the direct sound and presence sound field generation............................. 119

Adjusting the broadening effect of the presence sound field........................................................................... 119

Adjusting the loss of the presence sound field........................................................................................................ 120

Adjusting the decay time of the rear reverberant sound..................................................................................... 120

Adjusting the delay between the direct sound and reverberant sound generation................................. 120

Adjusting the volume of the reverberant sound..................................................................................................... 120

Adjusting the delay between the direct sound and surround sound field generation............................ 121

Adjusting the broadening effect of the surround sound field........................................................................... 121

Adjusting the loss of the surround sound field........................................................................................................ 121

Adjusting the delay between the direct sound and surround back sound field generation.................. 121

Adjusting the broadening effect of the surround back sound field................................................................. 122

Adjusting the loss of the surround back sound field............................................................................................. 122

Selecting the surround decoder used in the program.......................................................................................... 122

Setting the use of Center Spread.................................................................................................................................. 123

Adjusting the center localization (broadening effect) of the front sound field........................................... 123

Adjusting the entire volume for “7ch Stereo”........................................................................................................... 123

Adjusting the front and rear volume balance for “7ch Stereo”.......................................................................... 123

Adjusting the left and right volume balance for “7ch Stereo”............................................................................ 123

Adjusting the height volume balance using the presence speakers for “7ch Stereo”............................... 124

Setting the use of Monaural Mix for “7ch Stereo”................................................................................................... 124

Setting the dynamic range adjustment method..................................................................................................... 124

Setting the limit value of the volume.......................................................................................................................... 124

Setting the initial volume for when the unit is turned on.................................................................................... 125

Adjusting the CINEMA DSP 3D effect level automatically.................................................................................... 125

Setting Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)......................................................................................................... 125

Configuring the scene settings............................................................ 126

Selecting items to be included as the scene assignments................................................................................... 126

Renaming the SCENE name............................................................................................................................................. 127

Configuring the video/HDMI settings................................................. 128

Checking the current video and HDMI signal information.................................................................................. 128

Setting the use of the video signal processing........................................................................................................ 128

Setting a resolution to output HDMI video signals................................................................................................ 128

Setting an aspect ratio to output HDMI video signals........................................................................................... 129

Setting the use of HDMI Control.................................................................................................................................... 129

Setting the audio jack used for TV audio input........................................................................................................ 129

Setting the use of ARC....................................................................................................................................................... 129

Linking the standby modes of the unit and the TV................................................................................................ 130

Setting the output of HDMI audio from the TV speaker....................................................................................... 130

Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks................................................................................ 130

Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through................................................................................................................ 130

Configuring the network settings....................................................... 131

Checking the network information on the unit....................................................................................................... 131

Setting the network connection method (Wired/Wireless)................................................................................ 131

Setting the network parameters automatically (DHCP)........................................................................................ 131

Setting the network parameters manually................................................................................................................ 132

Setting the use of the Network Standby function.................................................................................................. 132

Setting the MAC address filter........................................................................................................................................ 133

Setting the MAC address.................................................................................................................................................. 133

Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller............................................................................................................ 133

Setting the use of volume control via AirPlay........................................................................................................... 133

Setting the network name of the unit......................................................................................................................... 134

Setting the power interlock from the unit to MusicCast compatible devices.............................................. 134

Configuring the Bluetooth® settings.................................................. 135

Setting the use of Bluetooth®......................................................................................................................................... 135

Terminating the connection between a Bluetooth® device and the unit...................................................... 135

Setting the use of the Bluetooth® Standby function.............................................................................................. 135

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Configuring the multi zone settings................................................... 136

Checking the Zone2 information.................................................................................................................................. 136

Setting the use of volume adjustments for Zone2 output.................................................................................. 136

Setting the Zone2 limit value of the volume............................................................................................................ 136

Setting the Zone2 initial volume for when the unit is turned on...................................................................... 137

Adjusting the time deviation in relation to the main zone.................................................................................. 137

Switching between stereo and monaural for Zone2 output.............................................................................. 137

Setting the use of Compressed Music Enhancer for Zone2 output.................................................................. 138

Adjusting the tone for Zone2 output.......................................................................................................................... 138

Setting the use of Extra Bass for Zone2 output........................................................................................................ 138

Adjusting the volume balance for Zone2 output.................................................................................................... 138

Renaming the zone name................................................................................................................................................ 139

Setting the use of switching to the party mode on Zone2.................................................................................. 139

Configuring the system settings......................................................... 140

Checking the system information on the unit.......................................................................................................... 140

Setting the on-screen menu language....................................................................................................................... 140

Combining audio of another input source with video of the current input source................................... 141

Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT key.............................................................. 142

Automatically changing the input source names displayed on the front display...................................... 143

Manually changing the input source names displayed on the front display................................................ 143

Setting the use of Auto Play function.......................................................................................................................... 144

Setting sound programs to skip when operating the PROGRAM key............................................................. 144

Setting the function for the PROGRAM key on the remote control................................................................. 144

Setting the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control.................. 145

Adjusting the brightness of the front display........................................................................................................... 145

Setting the scale of the volume display...................................................................................................................... 145

Setting the use of short messages on the TV............................................................................................................ 145

Setting the image to be used as wallpaper on the TV........................................................................................... 145

Specifying the condition for the TRIGGER OUT jack to function....................................................................... 146

Specifying the output level of the electronic signal transmitted with each input..................................... 146

Switching the output level for electronic signal transmission manually........................................................ 146

Specifying the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized................................ 146

Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function................................................................................. 147

Setting the use of the eco mode................................................................................................................................... 147

Preventing accidental changes to the settings........................................................................................................ 147

Updating the firmware via the network..................................................................................................................... 148

Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)....... 149

Basic operation of the ADVANCED SETUP menu..................................................................................................... 149

ADVANCED SETUP menu items..................................................................................................................................... 149

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.).............................................................................................. 150

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID).......................................................................................................... 150

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU)............................................................................................ 150

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT)......................................................................................................... 150

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MON.CHK)............................................................................. 151

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE).................................................................................................... 151

Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE).......................................................................................................... 152

Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR)......................................................................................... 152

Restoring the default settings (INIT)............................................................................................................................. 153

Updating the firmware (UPDATE)................................................................................................................................. 153

Checking the firmware version (VERSION)................................................................................................................. 153

TROUBLESHOOTING 154

When any problem appears................................................................. 154

If trouble occurs, first check the following:................................................................................................................ 154

Power, system, or remote control trouble................................................................................................................. 154

Audio trouble....................................................................................................................................................................... 156

Video trouble........................................................................................................................................................................ 159

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

DAB radio trouble (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia models)

USB trouble........................................................................................................................................................................... 162

Network trouble.................................................................................................................................................................. 162

Bluetooth® trouble.............................................................................................................................................................. 164

Error indications on the front display................................................. 166

Error indications on the front display.......................................................................................................................... 166

APPENDIX 168

................................................................................................................................................................. 160

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Updating the unit’s firmware via the network................................... 168

Firmware updates............................................................................................................................................................... 168

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network......................................................................................................... 169

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Connecting to a network wirelessly.................................................... 170

Selecting a wireless network connection method.................................................................................................. 170

Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button..................................................................................... 171

Setting up a wireless connection using an iOS device.......................................................................................... 171

Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points............................ 173

Setting up a wireless connection manually............................................................................................................... 174

Setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS PIN code........................................................................... 176

Input/output jacks and cables............................................................. 177

Video/audio jacks................................................................................................................................................................ 177

Video jacks............................................................................................................................................................................. 177

Audio jacks............................................................................................................................................................................ 178

Using presence speakers...................................................................... 179

Presence speaker layout................................................................................................................................................... 179

Installing the presence speakers in Front Height position.................................................................................. 179

Installing the presence speakers in Overhead position........................................................................................ 179

Using Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers.................................................................................... 180

Glossary................................................................................................. 181

Glossary of audio information........................................................................................................................................ 181

Glossary of HDMI and video information................................................................................................................... 182

Glossary of network information................................................................................................................................... 183

Glossary of Yamaha technologies................................................................................................................................. 183

Supported devices and file formats.................................................... 184

Supported Bluetooth® devices....................................................................................................................................... 184

Supported USB devices..................................................................................................................................................... 184

Supported AirPlay devices............................................................................................................................................... 184

Supported file formats...................................................................................................................................................... 185

Video signal flow.................................................................................. 185

Video signal flow................................................................................................................................................................. 185

Video conversion table..................................................................................................................................................... 186

Additional information on HDMI......................................................... 187

HDMI Control and synchronized operations............................................................................................................ 187

Audio Return Channel (ARC)........................................................................................................................................... 188

HDMI signal compatibility............................................................................................................................................... 189

Trademarks........................................................................................... 190

Trademarks............................................................................................................................................................................ 190

Specifications........................................................................................ 191

Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................ 191

Default settings.................................................................................... 196

Default settings of the Option menu........................................................................................................................... 196

Default settings of the Setup menu............................................................................................................................. 196

Default settings of the ADVANCED SETUP menu.................................................................................................... 198

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BEFORE USING THE UNIT

How to use this manual

Checking the accessories

How to use this manual

When reading this manual, mind the following items.

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

• Some features are not available in certain regions.

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

• This manual mainly explains operations using the menu displayed on the TV screen.
Operations with the TV screen menu are only available when your TV is connected
to the unit via HDMI.

• 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.

Warning:

Indicates precautions for the possibility of death or serious injury.

Caution:

Indicates precautions for the possibility of minor or moderate injury.

Notice:

Indicates precautions for use to avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the unit.

Note:

Indicates instructions and supplementary explanations for optimum use.

Checking the accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

£ AM antenna (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia,
Middle East and Australia models)

£ DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia,
Middle East and Australia models)

£ Power cable £ Remote control

* The supplied power cable varies depending

on the region of purchase.

£ FM antenna (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia,
Middle East and Australia models)

* One of the above is supplied depending on

the region of purchase.

£ YPAO microphone

£ Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)

£ Quick Start Guide

Note

Access the Yamaha Downloads site to download the latest Owner's Manual and Quick Start Guide.
http://download.yamaha.com/

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Within 6 m (20 ft)

30° 30°

Using the remote control

Insert the batteries in the remote control

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
operating range shown in the following figure.

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FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Supporting 2- to 7.1-channel speaker system

According to the number of speakers that you are
using, you can enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in
various styles.

• “Using 7.1/5.1.2-channel system” (p.21)

• “Using 5.1.2-channel system” (p.22)

• “Using 7.1-channel system” (p.23)

• “Using 5.1-channel system” (p.24)

• “Using 3.1.2-channel system” (p.25)

• “Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.26)

• “Playing back music in multiple rooms” (p.56)

Automatically optimizing the speaker settings (YPAO)

YPAO function detects speaker connections, measures
the distances from them to your listening positions by
using YPAO microphone measurement, and then
automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as
volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your
room (YPAO: Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic
Optimizer).

• “Optimizing the speaker settings automatically
(YPAO)” (p.42)

Enjoying sound field effects with much presence

The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs
and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy
playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such
as sound field effect or stereo playback).

• “Enjoying 3D sound fields (CINEMA DSP
3D)” (p.50)

• “Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of

• “Enjoying sound field effects without surround

• “Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT

• “Enjoying original sound (straight decode)” (p.52)

• “Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field

• “Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure

• “Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)” (p.54)

• “Playing back digitally compressed formats with

• “Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™” (p.55)

(p.

content”

speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)” (p.51)

CINEMA)” (p.51)

effects (surround decoder)”

Direct)” (p.

enriched sound (Compressed Music
Enhancer)”

51)

53)

(p.

54)

(p.

52)

Wide variety of supported content via network

When the unit is connected to a network, you can enjoy
the various kinds of content via network on the unit.

• “Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents with
AirPlay” (p.82)

• “Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/
NAS)” (p.84)

• “Selecting an Internet radio station” (p.86)

• “Listening to a streaming service” (p.87)

Playing back content of various devices

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),
Bluetooth devices (such as smartphones), game
consoles, USB storage devices, and other devices. You
can play back content of them.

• “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.66)

• “Playback Bluetooth®
unit”

(p.81)

• “Playback of USB storage device contents” (p.83)

device music on the

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Useful functions

The unit is equipped with the various useful functions.
The SCENE function allows you to select the input
source and settings registered to the corresponding
scene, such as sound program and Compressed
Music Enhancer on/off, with just one touch. When the
unit is connected to an HDMI Control-compatible TV
with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as
power and volume) with TV remote control operations.

• “Selecting the input source and favorite settings with
one touch (SCENE)”

“Registering a favorite content as shortcut” (p.91)

•

(p.

88)

• “HDMI Control and synchronized

(p.187

operations”

)

• “Audio Return Channel (ARC)” (p.188)

Useful applications

Application: “AV SETUP GUIDE”

AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that assists
you with cable connections between AV Receiver
and playback devices as well as AV Receiver
setup. This app guides you through the various
settings such as speaker connections, TV and
playback device connections and selecting the
speaker system.

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

Application: “AV CONTROLLER”

AV CONTROLLER is an application that assists
you with various operations of AV Receiver
without the remote control. This app allows you
not only to control the unit’s power and volume
but also to select the input source and start/stop
playback.

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

Application: "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.

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

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Part names and functions

AUX

AUDIO

(CONNECT)

PHONES

TONE CONTROL

USB

SILENT

CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

YPAO MIC

5V

1A

INPUT

SCENE

MAIN ZONE

PURE DIRECT

VOLUME

INFO (WPS)ZONE 2

ZONE CONTROL

MEMORY

PRESET

FM AM

TUNING

2

1

3

4

C LD F G HE I KJ

2

A5 6

431 987

B0

Part names and functions of the front panel

The part names and functions of the front panel are as follows.

1

MAIN ZONE z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

2

Standby indicator

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

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.129)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.130)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.132)

• Bluetooth Standby is enabled (p.135)

3

ZONE 2 key

Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.59).

4

ZONE CONTROL key

Changes the zone (main zone or the Zone2) that is
controlled by the keys and knobs on the front panel
(p.59).

5

INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display
(p.62).

Enters the wireless LAN connection setup (WPS button
configuration) by holding down for a few seconds (

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MEMORY

key

Registers radio stations as preset stations (p.67).

Registers Bluetooth, USB, or network content as a shortcut
by holding down for a few seconds (p.

7

PRESET keys

Select a preset radio station (p.67).

91

).

Recall Bluetooth, USB, or network content that is registered

p.

as a shortcut (

92).

p.171).

(U.S.A. model)

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FM and AM keys (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia,
Middle East and Australia models)

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

Switch between FM and AM (p.66) or FM and DAB
(p.71).

9

Front display

Displays information (p.14).

:

TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.66).

A

Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.9).

B

PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables the Pure Direct (p.53).

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C

INPUT knob

Select an input source.

D

PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

E

USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.83).

F

TONE CONTROL key

Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low­frequency range (Bass

G

PROGRAM

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.50).

H

STRAIGHT (CONNECT) key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.52).

Enters the MusicCast network addition and the wireless
LAN setup by holding down for 5 seconds (p.

I

SCENE keys

Switch with one touch between multiple settings set using
the SCENE function. Also, turns on the unit when it is in
standby mode (p.88

J

AUX jack

For connecting devices, such as portable audio players
(p.33).

K

YPAO MIC jack

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

L

VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

Note

To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently press the
bottom of the door to open it. Keep the door closed when not using
controls or jacks behind the front panel door.

keys

) individually (p.95).

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49

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Part names and functions of the front display

A

-

ResHi

3 B

SB

ENHANCER

ECO

OUT

A-DRC

SLEEP

STEREO

TUNED

VOL.

SL

SW

SR

SBL SBR

MUTE VIRTUA L

ZONE

LINK

MASTER

FPRFPL

2

2

PARTY

YPAO

VOL.

1 5 7

0342 A B6 8

DC DG HFE I

9

J

The part names and functions of the front display are as follows.

1

HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

OUT1/OUT2

Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an
HDMI signal.

2

LINK MASTER

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

3

Firmware update indicator

Lights up when a firmware update is available via the
network.

4

Bluetooth indicator

Light up while the unit is connected to a Bluetooth device.

5

CINEMA DSP

Lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D (p.50) is working.

6

SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

7

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.

8

PARTY

Lights up when the party mode (p.60) is enabled.

9

ZONE2

Lights up when audio output to Zone2 (p.59) is enabled.

:

A-DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.96) is working.

A

Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

B

VIRTUAL

Lights up when the virtual processing is working (p.50) .

C

ECO

Lights up when the eco mode (p.147) is enabled.

D

Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently
operational.

E

Information display

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

F

Wireless LAN indicator

Light up while the unit is connected to a wireless network
(p.170).

Note

This indicator may light up when the unit is added to the
MusicCast network. For details, see “Adding the unit to the
MusicCast network” (p.49).

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G

ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (
working.

H

YPAO VOL.

Lights up when YPAO Volume (p.95) is enabled.

I

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)
B Presence speaker (L)
N Presence speaker (R)
L Subwoofer

J

MUTE

Blinks when audio is temporarily muted.

p.54) is

Part names and functions of the rear panel

ANTENNA

FM

AM

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 5

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 3

AV 1 AV 2

PB

Y

PR

HDMI (

HDCP2.2

)

112

1

2

2

3 4 5 6 7

ARC

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACK
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

VIDEO

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

IN

OUT

0.1A

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

HDMI

OUT

RS-232C

AC IN

PHONO

GND

HDCP2.2

( )

NETWORK

(1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME)

( 7 TV )

( 3 MUSIC )

( 2 RADIO )

(4 NET RADIO)

(8 SERVER)

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The part names and functions of the rear panel are as follows.

▪ The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white

on the actual product to prevent improper connections.

1

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 (

2

TRIGGER OUT jack

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

3

Wireless antennas

For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.170) and
a Bluetooth connection (p.81).

4

HDMI OUT

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

p.

58).

38).

1–2 jacks

HDMI OUT 1 jack.

5

HDMI 1–7 jacks

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

6

ANTENNA

For connecting to the radio antennas (p.34).

7

NETWORK jack

For a wired connection to a network (p.36).

8

RS-232C terminal

This is a control expansion terminal for custom installation.

9

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

jacks

(Taiwan, Brazil and Central and South America models
only)
Selects the switch position according to your local voltage
(p.39).

:

AC IN jack

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

(U.S.A. model)

A

AV jacks
AUDIO jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and
inputting video/audio signals (

B

PHONO jacks

p.32).

For connecting to a turntable (p.32).

C

ZONE OUT jacks

For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and
for outputting audio (p.58).

D

PRE OUT jacks

For connecting to an external power amplifier (p.37).

E

SUBWOOFER jack

For connecting to a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier)
(p.20).

F

SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.17).

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PRES ET

BAND TUNINGTUNING

MEMORY

RED GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

POP-UP
/MENU

HOME

TOP

MENU

VOLUME

BLUETOOTH

NET USBTUNER

INPU T

PROG RAM

SUR. DECODE

BASS

ENHANCER

PURE DIRECT

STRAIGHT

SCENE

4321

8765

HDMI OUT

PARTY

SLEEP

MAIN

ZONE 2

PRES ET

BAND

TUNING

TUNING

MEMORY

GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

POP-UP

/MENU

/MENU

HOME

TOP

MENU

VOLUME

BLUETOOTH

USB

TUNER

INPU T

PROG RAM

SUR. DECODE

BASS

ENHANCER

PURE DIRECT

STRAIGHT

SCENE

432

PRES ET

BANDBAND TUNINGTUNING TUNINGTUNING

MEMORYMEMORY

RED GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

POP-UP
/MENU

HOME

TOP

MENU

VOLUME

BLUETOOTH

NET USBTUNER

INPU T

PROG RAM

SUR. DECODE

BASS

ENHANCER

PURE DIRECT

STRAIGHT

SCENE

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HDMI OUT

PARTY

SLEEP

MAIN

ZONE 2

q

r

s

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p

c

b

d
e

h

f

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l

j

g

m

a

n

k

Part names and functions of the remote control

The part names and functions of the supplied remote control are as follows.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8ADGHI External device operation keys

8

9

:

Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

MAIN/ZONE 2 switch

Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control
(p.59).

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.

PARTY key

Turns on/off the party mode (p.60).

SCENE keys

Switch with one touch between multiple settings set using
the SCENE function. Also, turn on the unit when it is in
standby mode (p.

88).

Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

Note

Presses NET repeatedly to select a desired network source.

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.

Note

The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Some HDMI
Control-compatible devices cannot be used.

PRESET keys

Select a preset radio station (p.67).

Recall Bluetooth, USB, or network content that is registered
as a shortcut (

92).

p.

OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.93).

SETUP key

Displays the setup menu (p.104).

A

ENTER/Cursor, RETURN keys

Operates the menu.

B

HELP key

In the on-screen menu, the description of a term in the
cursor position appears on the TV. This key is enabled
when the “?” icon is displayed on the on-screen menu.

C

Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.50).

D

Playback operation keys

Controls playback of the external device.

E

HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output

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(p.

F

PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables the Pure Direct (p.53).

H

VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

I

MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

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PREPARATIONS

4

1

2

9 9

E R

5

6 7

3

10° to 30° 10° to 30°

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft)

0.3 m (1 ft) or more

1 Connecting speakers

Names and functions of speakers

The names and functions of speakers connected to the unit are as follows.

Note

Use this diagram as a reference for the ideal speaker layout for the unit. Your speaker layout does not need
to match the diagram exactly, since the YPAO function can be used to automatically optimize the speaker
settings (such as distances) to suit the actual speaker layout.

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L/R)

Center

Surround (L/R)

Surround back (L/R)

Presence (L/R)

Subwoofer

Note

The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers. You can choose a layout pattern that suits
your listening environment.

▪ Front Height

▪ Overhead

▪ Dolby Enabled SP

1/2

3

4/5

6/7

E/R

9

Produce front channel sounds (stereo sounds).

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

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

Produce surround back channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP 3D effect sounds or heights
channel sounds of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X contents.

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and
reinforces the bass parts of other channels.

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Speaker systems and speakers to be connected

Speaker requirements

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

Speaker system

Speaker type

7.1/5.1.2 5.1 2.1

Front (L/R) 1/2
Center 3

Surround (L/R) 4/5

Surround back (L/R) 6/7

Presence (L/R) E/R

Subwoofer 9

(the number of channels)

  

 



*1

*2 *4

  

*3

If you have nine speakers, you can use the both surround back speakers and
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
presence speakers (*2).

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

Note

▪ “5.1.2-channel” denotes “standard 5.1-channel plus 2 for overhead speaker channels”.

▪ When using surround back speakers, be sure to connect the surround back left and right speakers. Using

only one surround back speaker was discontinued.

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

Speakers and subwoofers to be connected to the unit must meet the following
requirements:

• 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 the following:

– “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.19)

• Use a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

Note

▪ Prepare the number of speakers according to your speaker system.

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

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(MAIN ZONE)

z

STRAIGHT

ENHANCER

LINK

ECO

MASTER

OUT

2

-

ResHi

YPAO

VOL.

A-DRC

SLEEP

STEREO

PARTY

TUNED

ZONE

3B2 A

VOL.

FPR

SL

SW

SR

SBL SB SBR

FPL

MUTE VIRTUAL

SP IMP.••8¬MIN

–

+

–

+

Setting the speaker impedance

How to connect speakers

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

1

wall outlet.

While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press MAIN

2

ZONE z.

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

3

Press STRAIGHT to select “6 Ω MIN”.

4

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

5

the power cable from the AC wall outlet.

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

Connecting the speaker

n

Connect a speaker cable between the negative (–) terminal of the unit and the
negative (–) terminal of the speaker, and between the positive (+) terminal of the unit
and the positive (+) unit of the speaker.

Notice

When connecting the speaker cables, take notice of the following:

▪ 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 a short circuit and also damage the unit or 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.

– Do not let the bare wires of the speaker cable come into contact with the unit’s metal parts (rear panel

and screws).

Cable requirements

Use the following types of commercially-available cables to connect speakers to the
unit:

Speaker cables (the number of speakers
required)

Audio pin cable (for connecting a subwoofer)

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Note

FRONT

aa

b

d

c

+ (red)

- (black)

FRONT

a

b

Banana plug

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

2

1

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

Audio pin cable

▪ Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet before connecting the speakers.

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

▪ 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 the following:

“Setting the speaker impedance” (p.19)

–

Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of

1

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

Loosen the speaker terminal.

2

Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side (upper

3

right or bottom left) of the terminal.

Tighten the terminal.

4

This completes the connection.

Note

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

confirm that the speaker cables are not short circuited.

▪ (U.S.A., Canada, China, Taiwan, Brazil, Central and South America and General models only)

When using a banana plug, tighten the speaker terminal and insert a banana plug into the end of the
terminal.

Connecting the subwoofer

n

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

Note

Unplug the power cables of the unit and subwoofer from the AC wall outlets before connecting the

subwoofer.

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1

2

9 9

5

3

76

R

10° to 30°

10° to 30°

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

0.3 m (1 ft) or more

1

2

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACK
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

3

76

12

5

9 9

4 RE

How to place speakers (speaker systems)

Using 7.1/5.1.2-channel system

n

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. We recommend this
speaker system to have a full effect of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X contents.

Note

▪ 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 3D.

▪ When installing the presence speakers on the ceiling above the listening position, or when using Dolby

Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, the presence speaker layout settings must be changed. For
details, see the following:

– “Setting the layout of the presence speakers” (p.112)

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

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4

1

2

9 9

E R

5

3

10° to 30° 10° to 30°

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft)

4

1

2

9 9

5

3

E R

10° to 30°

10° to 30°

1

2

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACK
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

3

RE

12

54

9 9

Using 5.1.2-channel system

n

To have a full effect of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X contents, we recommend this speaker
system. The presence speakers produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field including
overhead.

Note

▪ When installing the presence speakers on the ceiling above the listening position, or when using Dolby

Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, the presence speaker layout settings must be changed. For
details, see the following:

– “Setting the layout of the presence speakers” (p.112)

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

For Front Height of the presence speakers layout

n

For Overhead of the presence speakers layout

n

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4

1

2

9 9

5

6 7

3

10° to 30° 10° to 30°

0.3 m (1 ft) or more

1

2

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACK

/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

3

76

12

5

9 9

4

Using 7.1-channel system

n

This speaker system allows you to enjoy extended surround sound using the surround
back speakers.

Note

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

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4

1

2

9

5

3

10° to 30° 10° to 30°

T

SUR.

2

3

12

54

9

Using 5.1-channel system

n

This is a basic speaker layout recommended for enjoying surround sound.

Note

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

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1

2

9

E R

3

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft) 1.8 m (5.9 ft)

1

2

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACK
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

ZONE OUT

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

3

RE

12

9

Using 3.1.2-channel system

n

We recommend this speaker layout when you cannot place speakers in the back of
the room. You can also enjoy Dolby Atmos or DTS:X content with this speaker system.

Note

▪ When installing the presence speakers to the ceiling above the listening position or using the Dolby

Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure your presence speaker layout. For details, see the
following:

– “Setting the layout of the presence speakers” (p.112)

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

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1

2

9

3

54

T

SUR.

2

3

12

54

9

Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT

n

This speaker layout is recommended if you cannot place speakers in the back of the
room.

Note

▪ To use Virtual CINEMA FRONT, the speaker configuration settings must be changed. For details, see the

following:

– “Assigning speaker configuration” (p.41)

– “Setting the layout of the surround speakers” (p.111)

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

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2

1

76

4

1

2

9 9

5

3

Main zone

Zone2

Advanced speaker systems

Available configurations for advanced speaker systems

n

using the unit’s internal amplifier

In addition to the basic speaker systems, the unit also allows you to apply the following
speaker configurations to enhance your system.

• Using the four internal amplifiers for front speakers to have more high-quality sounds
(Bi-amp connection)

• Using the excess internal amplifiers for stereo speakers in another room (multi-zone
function)

To enjoy following systems, configure the necessary speaker settings in “Power Amp
Assign” in the “Setup” menu. For details, see the following:

• “Setting your speaker system” (p.109)

Main zone

Output channel

(max)

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

7 Presence +1 (Zone2) 5.1.2 + 1Zone

5

Note

For details on connecting speakers in another room (multi-zone function), see the following:

▪ “Connecting Zone2 speakers using the unit’s internal amplifier” (p.56)

Bi-amp



Surround back/

Presence

5.1 BI-Amp

Multi-zone Power Amp Assign

7.1 + 1Zone

n

Speaker Connect to

12
3
45
67
ER
9

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP1

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

EXTRA SP2

(not used)

SUBWOOFER 1-2

Note

When Zone2 output is enabled, the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound. For

details on Zone2 output, see the following:

▪ “Controlling Zone2” (p.59)

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5.1.2 + 1Zone

4

1

2

9 9

5

3

E R

2

1

Main zone

Zone2

9 9

3

2

1

4

5

Bi-amp

n

5.1 BI-Amp

n

Speaker Connect to

12
3
45
67
ER
9

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

(not used)

EXTRA SP1

SUBWOOFER 1-2

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP2

Note

When Zone2 output is enabled, the presence speakers in the main zone do not output sound. For details on

Zone2 output, see the following:

▪ “Controlling Zone2” (p.59)

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Speaker Connect to

12
3
45
67
ER
9

En

FRONT and EXTRA SP2 (bi-amp connection)

CENTER

SURROUND

(not used)

(not used)

SUBWOOFER 1-2

1 2

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACK
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP

/ ZONE2

SPEAKERS

F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

The unit (rear)

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp

n

connections

You can connect the front speakers that support bi-amp connections.

To enable the bi-amp function, configure the necessary speaker settings. For details,
see the following:

• “Assigning speaker configuration” (p.41)

• “Setting your speaker system” (p.109)

Notice

▪ 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.

Note

▪ The following speakers cannot be connected simultaneously.

– Surround back speakers

– Bi-amp speakers

▪ The FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP2 terminals output the same signals.

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2 Connecting a TV

ANTENNA

FM

AM

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 5

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 3

AV 1 AV 2

PB

Y

PR

112

2

ARC

VIDEO

ZONE OUT

FRONT

CENTER

SUR. BACK

PRE OUT

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

IN

OUT

0.1A

HDMI

OUT

PHONO

GND

HDCP2.2

( )

(1 MOVIE) (5 STB)

( 7 TV )

( 3 MUSIC )

( 2 RADIO )

HDMI

1

ARC

2

HDMI

OUT

HDCP2.2

( )

HDMI

HDMI

The unit (rear) HDMI OUT jack

HDMI input

TV

ANTENNA

FM

AM

AUDIO 4

AUDIO 5

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 3

AV 1 AV 2

PB

Y

PR

1

1

2

ARC

VIDEO

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

IN

OUT

0.1A

HDMI

OUT

PHONO

GND

HDCP2.2

( )

(1 MOVIE)

( 7 TV )

( 3 MUSIC )

( 2 RADIO )

HDMI

HDMI

2 1

OUT

ARC

HDMI

HDMI

( HDCP2.2 )

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 2 jack

HDMI input

TV

TV (already connected)

Projector

HDMI connection with a TV

Connect a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable. If you connect a TV that supports ARC to
the unit, you can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the unit.

About Audio Return Channel (ARC)

▪ ARC allows audio signals to travel both ways with a single HDMI cable. To use ARC, connect to the TV

using an HDMI cable that supports ARC.

Note

▪ 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 the following:

– “HDMI Control and synchronized operations” (p.187)

– “Audio Return Channel (ARC)” (p.188)

▪ If your TV does not support Audio Return Channel (ARC), a digital optical cable connection between the

TV and the unit is needed.

HDMI connection with another TV or a projector

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

• “Selecting an HDMI output jack” (p.62)

Note

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

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