Yamaha RX-S601BL User Manual

AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

English

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

CONTENTS

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

FEATURES 6

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

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PREPARATIONS 12

General setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 Placing speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5.1-channel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting Zone2 speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Input/output jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

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

Connecting to the jack on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5 Connecting the radio antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLAYBACK 41

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

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S601) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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

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

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

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

Listening to DAB radio (RX-S601D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Preparing the DAB tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Selecting a DAB radio station for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Registering favorite DAB radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Displaying the DAB information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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

En 2

Listening to FM radio (RX-S601D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Registering favorite FM radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing back music via BLUETOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Playback BLUETOOTH device music on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playback of Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Preparing Zone2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Controlling Zone2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Registering favorite items (shortcut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

CONFIGURATIONS 84

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . 103

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Restoring the default settings (INIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Updating the firmware (UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

En 3

APPENDIX 107

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is available only on RX-S601.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

DAB radio (RX-S601D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

USB and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Supported devices and file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Audio Return Channel (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Accessories

Insert the batteries the right
way round.

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

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

 AM antenna (RX-S601)  FM antenna (RX-S601)

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

purchase.

 DAB/FM antenna (RX-S601D)  YPAO microphone

Operating range of the remote control

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

• The illustrations of the main unit used in this manual are of the RX-S601 (U.S.A. model), unless
otherwise specified.

 CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)

 Easy Setup Guide

 Safety Brochure

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• Some features are not available in certain regions.

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

• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.

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

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

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

FEATURES

AV receiver (the unit)

Speakers

BD/DVD player

HDMI Control

Audio/Video

TV remote control

Audio

HDMI Control

Audio

Audio/Video

TV

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

. p.122

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

. p.42

Wide variety of supported content

• iPod/iPhone

. p.61

•USB

. p.66

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p.69

• Internet radio

. p.72

•AirPlay

. p.64

• BLUETOOTH

. p.60

BLUETOOTH

device

USB device

Audio

Network contents

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

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

. p.27

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

. p.44

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

. p.47

• Playing back music in multiple rooms

. p.75

4K Ultra HD

signal and

HDCP 2.2

supported

Wireless connection to a
network

. p.24

What you can do with the unit

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Full of useful functions!

About “AV SETUP GUIDE

”

About “AV CONTROLLER

”

❑ Connecting various devices (p.20)

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

❑ Playing back TV audio in surround sound

with a single HDMI cable connection
(Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.19)

When using an
HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input
from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals.

ARC

-compatible TV, you only need one

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

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

❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed

in front (p.45)

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

❑ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.47)

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

❑ Application for tablets “AV SET UP GUIDE ”

AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that
assists you with cable connections
between AV receiver and source
devices as well as AV receiver setup.
This app guides you through the various
settings such as speaker connections,
TV and source device connections and
assigning the power amp.

Functions:

1) Connection support guide

– Speaker connection

– TV/source devices connection

2) Setup support guide

– Automatic network setup of HDMI, power amp

assign, etc.

– Various setup assistance with illustrations.

– YPAO setting guidance

3) View owner’s manual

* This application is for tablets only.

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

❑ Application for smartphone / tablets

“AV CONTROLLER”

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

Functions:

– Power on/off

– Volume up/down

–Mute

– Music Play

– Input Selection

– DSP Mode Selection

– SCENE selection

– Blu-ray player fundamental control

– Seamless control between the Yamaha AV receiver

and Blu-ray player

– Demo mode - Explains how to use this app

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

❑ Listening to FM/AM radio (p.48) (RX-S601)

❑ Listening to DAB radio (p.52) and FM radio

(p.56) (RX-S601D)

❑ Low power consumption

The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the
unit’s power consumption and helps to create an
eco-friendly home theater system (p.96).

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Part names and functions

INFO (WPS)

DIRECT

VOLUM

E

ZONE

INPUT

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO MIC

STRAIGHT

(CONNECT)

BD/DVD

TV NET RADIO

AUX

SCENE

AUDIO

PROGRA

M

5V

1A

2 31

7 8

4 5

6

F9: A EDBC

Front panel

1 ZONE key

Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.75).

2 INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.79).
Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push

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

3 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

4 Front display

Displays information (p.9).

5 DIRECT key

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

6 INPUT knob

Select an input source.

7 z (power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

8 Standby indicator

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

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.91)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.91)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.100)

• An iPod is being charged (p.61)

9 PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

D AU X jack

For connecting devices, such as portable audio players
(p.22).

E USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.66) or an iPod
(p.61).

F VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

0 YPAO MIC jack

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

A STRAIGHT key

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

B PROGRAM keys

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

C SCENE keys

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

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Front display (indicators)

12

VIRTUAL

3

CHARGE

A

ZONE

B

VOL.

MUTE

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

OUT

ECO

ADAPTIVE DRC

ZONE

2

PARTY

1

23 4

7

689

5

A0 CAB DEF

1 HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

OUT

Lights up when HDMI signals are being output.

2 ENHANCER

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

3 CINEMA DSP

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

4 STEREO

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

TUNED

Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station
(RX-S601) or FM radio station (RX-S601D) signal.

5 BLUETOOTH indicator

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

6 PA RT Y

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode. (p.77)

7 SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

8 MUTE

Blinks when audio is muted.

9 Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

0 ECO

Lights up when the eco mode (p.96) is enabled.

A Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

B Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound
mode name). You can switch the information by pressing
INFO (p.79).

C Signal strength indicator

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

D ZONE 2

Lights up when audio output to Zone2 is enabled (p.75).

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E 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)
L Subwoofer

F ADAPTIVE DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.81) is working.

Rear panel

SPEAKERS

CENTER

EXTRA SP

FRONT

NETWORK

WIRELESS

AUDIO

2

AUDIO

3

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

AV

1

(TV)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AV

2

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO 1

HDMI 4 HDMI 5HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

ARC

(

BD/DVD

)

SURROUND / ZONE 2

/BI-AMP

HDCP2.2

(

NET

)

ANTENNA

AMFM

75

(

RADIO

)

HDMI 6

08 9

1

3 542

7

A

6

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is

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

(RX-S601 U.S.A. model)

1 HDMI OUT jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting
video/audio signals (p.19). When using ARC, TV audio signal
can also be input through the HDMI OUT jack.

2 HDMI 1–6 jacks

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

3 NETWORK jack

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

4 Wireless antenna

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

5 Power cabl e

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

6 AV jacks

AUDIO jacks

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

7 MONITOR OUT jack

For connecting to a TV and outputting video signals (p.19).

8 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

For connecting to a subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) (p.16).

9 ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to the radio antennas (p.23).

0 SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.16).

A VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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

(p.25).

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Remote control

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

ENTER

NOITPOPUTES

TOP MENU

MUTE

PROGRAM VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

NET

AUXUSB

BLUETOOTH

SCENE

BD

DVD

TV

NET

RADIO

HDMI

AV

AUDIO

5 6

123 4

12

12

3

FM

3

AM

TUNING PRESET

HOME

MEMORY

DISPLAY

RETURN

BLUE

YELLOWGREEN

RED

SLEEP

PARTY

MAIN

ZONE 2

2

4

1

5

A

7

6

8

9

0

B

D

C

F

E

3

1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 SLEEP key

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

3 Input selection keys

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

HDMI 1–6 HDMI 1–6 jacks
AV 1 – 3 AV 1–3 jacks
AUDIO 1–3 AUDIO 1–3 jacks
FM FM radio
AM or DAB AM radio (RX-S601) or DAB radio (RX-S601D)
BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH devices
USB USB jack (on the front panel)
NET Network sources (press repeatedly to select a

AUX AUX jack (on the front panel)

desired network source)

790 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.

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

• You can assign the unit's functions to the RED/GREEN/
YELLOW/BLUE keys (p.98).

0 Radio keys

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

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

A Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.43).

B z (receiver power) key

• Input selection keys that can be selected for Zone2 are
underlined in blue.

4 MAIN/ZONE 2 switch

Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is controlled by
the remote control (p.75).

5 SCENE keys

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

6 PROGRAM keys

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

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

C PA RTY k e y

Turns on/off the party mode (p.77).

D VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

E MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

F OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.80).

8 SETUP key

Displays the setup menu (p.84).

9 Menu operation keys

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

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers (p.13)

2 Connecting speakers (p.16)

3 Connecting a TV (p.19)

4 Connecting playback devices (p.20)

5 Connecting the radio antennas (p.23)

Preparing for connecting to a network

6

(p.24)

7 Connecting the power cable (p.25)

Selecting an on-screen menu language

8

(p.26)

Optimizing the speaker settings

9

automatically (YPAO) (p.27)

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

Connect the speakers to the unit.

Connect a TV to the unit.

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

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas or DAB/FM antenna to the unit.

Connect the unit to a network with a commercially-available network cable.

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

Select the desired on-screen menu language.

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

10 Connecting to a network wirelessly (p.31)

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

Connect the unit to a network wirelessly.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 Placing speakers

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

Caution

• Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 6-ohm speakers. When connecting 8-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “8 Ω MIN”. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.15).

• Use a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

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

Speaker system (the number of channels)

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1

Front (R) 2 ●●●●●

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

Surround (L) 4

Surround (R) 5 ●●* ●

Subwoofer 9

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

Produce surround left/right channel sounds.

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

5.1

●●●●●

●●* ●

●●●●●

5.1

(Virtual
CINEMA
FRONT)

4.1 3.1 2.1

* Place the surround speakers in front and set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.89) in the “Setup” menu to “On”.

• You can use the Zone2 function or bi-amp connections simultaneously with the 2.1- or 3.1-channel system.

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45

12

39

10° to 30°10° to 30°

12

39

45

12

9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5.1-channel system

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

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

5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)

3.1-channel system

12

39

2.1-channel system

• To utilize this configuration, set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.89) in the “Setup” menu to “On”.

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

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

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z (power)

STRAIGHT

1 2

PARTY

VIRTUAL

VOL.

MUTE

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

OUT

ECO

CHARGE

ADAPTIVE DRC

ZONE2AZONE

3B

SP IMP.••6¬MIN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ Setting the speaker impedance

Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 6-ohm speakers. When connecting
8-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “8 Ω MIN”.

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

1

outlet.

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

2

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

3

Press STRAIGHT to select “8 Ω MIN”.

4

Press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and remove the

5

power cable from the AC wall outlet.

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

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–

+

–

+

SPEAKERS

CENTER

EXTRA SP

FRONT

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

SURROUND / ZONE 2

/BI-AMP

12

3

45

9

The unit (rear)

FRONT

aa

b

d

c

+ (red)

- (black)

FRONT

a

b

Banana plug

Audio pin cable

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2 Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit.
The following diagram provides connections for

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

Caution

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

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

Cables required for connection
(commercially available)

Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)

Audio pin cable (x1: for connecting a subwoofer)

5.1-channel system

■ Connecting speaker cables

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

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

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

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

(upper right or bottom left) of the terminal.

d Tighten the terminal.

Using a banana plug

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

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

■ Connecting the subwoofer

(with built-in amplifier)

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

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12

3

9

SPEAKERS

CENTER

EXTRA SP

FRONT

SURROUND / ZONE 2

/BI-AMP

The unit (rear)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

When using front speakers that support bi-amp
connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks and
SURROUND/ZONE 2/BI-AMP jacks.

To enable the bi-amp function, set “Power Amp Assign”
(p.88) in the “Setup” menu to “BI-AMP” after connecting
the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

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.

Connecting Zone2 speakers

The Zone2 function allows you to playback an input
source in the room where the unit is installed (main
zone) and in another room (Zone2). To connect the
Zone2 speakers, see “Playing back music in multiple
rooms (multi-zone)” (p.75).

• Surround speakers or bi-amplified front speakers cannot be used
while the Zone2 function is enabled.

• Surround speakers or Zone2 speakers cannot be used during
bi-amp connections.

• The FRONT jacks and SURROUND/ZONE 2/BI-AMP jacks output
the same signals.

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Input/output jacks and cables

HDMI 1

(

BD/DVD

)

HDMI cable

Video pin cable

Digital optical cable

Digital coaxial cable

AUDIO 2

Stereo pin cable

Stereo mini-plug cable

■ Video/audio jacks

❑ HDMI jacks

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

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

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

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

■ Video jacks

❑ VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

■ Audio jacks

❑ OPTICAL jacks

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

OPTICAL

AV 1
(TV)

❑ COAXIAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial
cable.

AV 2

❑ 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.

AUX

AUD IO

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HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

OPTICAL

OO

AV

1

(TV)

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

ARC

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT jack

AV 1 (OPTICAL) jack Audio output

(digital optical)

TV

HDMI input

VIDEO

V

V

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

OPTICAL

O

O

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT

(VIDEO) jack

Video input

(composite video)

Audio output

(digital optical)

TV

AV 1 (OPTICAL) jack

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3 Connecting a TV

Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can
also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.

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

■ HDMI connection

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

• You do not make a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit in the following cases:

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

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.122).

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

HDMI 1

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO 1

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

AV

2

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

– If your TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)

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

power and volume with the TV’s remote control.

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.

■ Composite video connection

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

(

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

AV

2

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

COAXIAL

• If you connect your TV to the unit with a cable other than HDMI, video input to the unit via HDMI cannot be
output to the TV.

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

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

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)

BD/DVD

ARC

HDMI 1

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMI 4 HDMI 5HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

(

BD/DVD

)

HDCP2.2

HDMI 6

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI output

Video device

HDMI 1–6 jacks

VIDEO

COAXIAL

R

L

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AV

2

AV

1

(TV)

OPTICAL

VIDEO

CC

V

V

L

R

L

R

O

O

The unit (rear)

AV 1–3 (VIDEO) jack

Video output

(composite video)

Video device

Audio output

(digital optical,

digital coaxial or

analog stereo)

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

or AV 3 (AUDIO) jacks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4 Connecting playback devices

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

– Connecting a BLUETOOTH device (p.60)

– Connecting an iPod (p.61)

– Connecting a USB storage device (p.66)

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

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

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

■ HDMI connection

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

HDCP2.2

HDMI 6

(

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AV

1

(TV)

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

AUDIO 1

VIDEO

AV

2

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

• For the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI device, use the HDMI 6 jack to connect it.

)

BD/DVD

ARC

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

2

HDMI 4 HDMI 5HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

AMFM

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

75

AUDIO

3

■ Composite video connection

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

Output jacks on video device

Video Audio

Digital optical AV 1 (VIDEO + OPTICAL)

Composite video

Digital coaxial AV 2 (VIDEO + COAXIAL)

Analog stereo AV 3 (VIDEO + AUDIO)

(

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AV

1

(TV)

VIDEO

AV

2

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1

COAXIAL

• If you connect a video device to the unit via composite video connection, you need to connect your TV to
the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the unit (p.20).

)

BD/DVD

ARC

HDMI 1

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

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Input jacks on the unit

HDMI 2

HDMI 2

HDMI

R

L

AUDIO

L

R

L

R

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI 2 jack

Video output

(HDMI output)

AV 3 (AUDIO) jacks

Video device

Audio output

(analog stereo)

The unit (rear)

HDMI

AV

5 6

123 4

123

FM

SLEEP

HDMI

AV

5

6

1

3

4

SLEEP

ENTER

NOITPOPUTES

TOP MENU

MUTE

PROGRAM VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

DISPLAY

RETURN

PUT

E

S

TOP MENU

MUTE

VOLUM

POP-UP/MEN

U

DISPLAY

RETURN

Cursor keys

MUTE

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

OUT

ECO

CHARGE

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

Audio In

VOL.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks

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

Output jacks on video device Input jacks on the unit

Video Audio Video Audio

Digital optical HDMI 1–6 AV 1 (OPTICAL)

HDMI

Digital coaxial HDMI 1–6

Analog stereo HDMI 1–6

❑ Necessary setting

For example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 3 (AUDIO) jacks
of the unit, change the combination setting as follows.

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMI 3HDMI 1

AUDIO

3

AUDIO

2

AUDIO 1

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

AV

2

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

AUDIO 1 (COAXIAL)

AV 2 ( COA XIA L )

AV 3 (AU D IO)

AUDIO 2–3 (AUDIO)

After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback

1

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

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

2

input source.

HDMI 2

OPTION

Cursor keys

ENTER

Press OPTION.

3

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

4

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “AV 3” (audio input jack to be

5

used).

CHARGE

OUT

ECO

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

MUTE

VOL.

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

Audio••••••AV3

Press OPTION.

6

This completes the necessary settings.

If you select “HDMI 2” as the input source by pressing HDMI 2, the video/audio played
back on the video device will be output from the unit.

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R

L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CC

L

R

L

R

OO

Audio output

(either digital optical,

digital coaxial, or

analog stereo)

AV 1–3 jacks
AUDIO 1-3 jacks

The unit (rear)

Audio device

Portable audio player

The unit (front)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

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

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

Digital optical AV 1 (OPTICAL)

AV 2 ( CO A XIA L )

AUDIO 1 (COAXIAL)

AV 3 (AUDIO)

AUDIO 2–3 (AUDIO)

AUDIO 1

Digital coaxial

Analog stereo

(

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

AV

2

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

)

BD/DVD

ARC

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

AUDIO

3

AUDIO

2

Connecting to the jack on the front panel

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

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

YPAO MIC

STRAIGHT

(CONNECT)

PROGRA

M

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

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

• For details on how to connect an USB storage device, see “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.66).

BD/DVD

SCENE

TV NET RADIO

AUX

AUDIO

5V

1A

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AUDIO

2

AUDIO

3

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

AV

1

(TV)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AV

2

AV

3

AUDIO 1

HDMI 4 HDMI 5HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

(

BD/DVD

)

HDCP2.2

ANTENNA

AMFM

75

(

RADIO

)

HDMI 6

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

ARC

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM antenna

AM antenna

The unit (rear)

Hold down Insert Release

75

DAB/F M

DAB/FM antenna

The unit (rear)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5 Connecting the radio antennas

■ FM/AM antennas (RX-S601)

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.

Assembling and connecting the AM antenna

■ DAB/FM antenna (RX-S601D)

Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to the unit and fix the antenna ends to a wall.

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

AV

3

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

2

HDMI 4 HDMI 5HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

ANTENNA

(

AUDIO

3

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

AUDIO 1

HDMI OUT

HDCP2.2

OPTICAL

AV

1

(TV)

AV

2

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

• The antenna should be stretched out horizontally.

• If you cannot obtain good reception on the radio, adjust the height, direction or placement of the DAB/FM
antenna.

HDCP2.2

HDMI 6

)

RADIO

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

• The wires of the AM antenna have no polarity.

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O

LAN

WAN

Network Attached Storage

(NAS)

Internet

Modem

Wireless

router

Network cable

PC

The unit (rear)

WIRELESS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6 Preparing for connecting to a network

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

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

Connecting a network cable

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

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

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

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

• If you are using a router that suppor ts DHCP, you do not need to configure any network settings for the

• You can check whether the network parameters (such as IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in

NETWORK

(

)

)

VD

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

2

unit, as the network parameters (such as the IP address) will be assigned automatically to it. You only need
to configure the network settings if your router does not support DHCP or if you want to configure the
network parameters manually (p.99).

HDMI 4 HDMI 5HDMI 3HDMI 2HDMI 1

ANTENNA

(

RADIO

AUDIO

3

HDCP2.2

HDMI 6

)

AMFM

75

NET

FR

“Information” (p.99) in the “Setup” menu.

Preparing a wireless antenna

If you connect the unit wirelessly, erect the wireless antenna.

For information on how to connect the unit to a wireless network, see “Connecting to a
network wirelessly” (p.31).

Erect the wireless antenna.

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

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110V

120V

220V

240V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

The unit (rear)

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

To an AC wall outlet

The unit (rear)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7 Connecting the power cable

Before connecting the power cable (General model only)

Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage.
Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.

• Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC
wall outlet. Improper setting of VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to the unit and create a
potential fire hazard.

SPEAKERS

CENTER

EXTRA SP

SURROUND / ZONE 2

/BI-AMP

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

SPEAKERS

CENTER

EXTRA SP

SURROUND / ZONE 2

/BI-AMP

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Setup

Speaker

HDMI

Sound

ECO

Function

Network

Bluetooth

Language

English

日本語

Français
Deutsch
Español

Русский

Italiano

中文

Setup

Speaker

HDMI

Sound

ECO

Function

Network

Bluetooth

Language

English

日本語

Français
Deutsch
Español

Русский

Italiano

中文

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

ENTER

NOITPOPUTES

TOP MENU

MUTE

PROGRAM VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

NET

AUXUSB

BLUETOOTH

SCENE

BD

DVD

TV

NET

RADIO

HDMI

AV

AUDIO

5 6

123 4

12

12

3

FM

3

AM

TUNING PRESET

HOME

MEMORY

DISPLAY

RETURN

BLUE

YELLOWGREEN

RED

SLEEP

PARTY

MAIN

ZONE 2

S

SS

NOITP

O

TO

U

E

M

VOLU

POP-UP/

U

N

X

U

SC

E

DV

D

TV

NE

T

RADI

O

O

5

6

1

2

3

4

1

2

1

2

3

FM

3

TU

G

PRES

HOM

MEMO

A

Y

BLUE

Y

ELL

OW

GREE

N

RE

S

P

ZO

SETUP

RETURN

Cursor keys

ENTER

z z

LEE

BLUETOOTH

TRAIGHIRECT ENHANCERBA

PROGRA

D

P MEN

NIN

NE

AUDI

SB

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language

Select the desired on-screen menu language.

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

1

AM

ETAU

EN

ME

MUT

MEN

Cursor keys

DISPL

RY

ET

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

2

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

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

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

Press SETUP.

3

Use the cursor keys to select “Language” and press

4

ENTER.

To exit from the menu, press SETUP.

6

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

Use the cursor keys to select the desired language.

5

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VOLUME HIGH CUT

CROSSOVER/

MIN MAXMIN MAX

9

12

3

9

45

Ear height

The unit (front)

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

Press SETUP key

to Start

“Power AMP Assign”
setting (p.88)

Power Amp Assign

Basic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

ENTER

NOITPOPUTES

TOP MENU

MUTE

PROGRAM VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

NET

AUXUSB

BLUETOOTH

SCENE

BD

DVD

TV

NET

RADIO

HDMI

AV

AUDIO

5 6

123 4

12

12

3

FM

3

AM

TUNING PRESET

HOME

MEMORY

DISPLAY

RETURN

BLUE

YELLOWGREEN

RED

SLEEP

PARTY

MAIN

ZONE 2

S

SS

ENTER

NOITPOPUT

E

S

TO

U

E

M

VOLU

POP-UP/

U

N

X

U

SC

E

DV

D

TV

NE

T

RADI

O

O

5

6

1

2

3

4

1

2

1

2

3

FM

3

TU

G

PRES

HOM

MEMO

A

Y

RETURN

BLUE

Y

ELL

OW

GREE

N

RE

S

P

ZO

z z

LEE

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

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

AUDI

BLUETOOTH

SB

NE

PROGRA

P MEN

D

NIN

TRAIGHIRECT ENHANCERBA

AM

ETAU

EN

ME

MUT

MEN

DISPL

RY

ET

speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic
parameters, to suit your room.

• Please note the following when using YPAO.

– Use YPAO after connecting a TV and speakers to the unit.

– During the measuring process, test tones are output at high volume. Ensure that

the test tones do not frighten small children.

– During the measuring process, you cannot adjust the volume.

– During the measuring process, keep the room as quiet as possible.

– Do not connect headphones.

– Do not stand between the speakers and the YPAO microphone during the

measurement process (about 3 minutes).

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

1

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

2

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

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

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

3

crossover frequency is adjustable, set it to maximum.

• When using bi-amp connection or Zone2 speakers, set “Power AMP Assign”
(p.88) in the “Setup” menu to the appropriate setting before starting YPAO.

• When using the front 5.1-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
configuration (p.14), set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.89) in the “Setup”
menu to “On” beforehand.

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Place the YPAO microphone at your listening

4

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

• Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as your
ears). We recommend the use of a tripod as a microphone stand. You can
use the tripod screws to stabilize the microphone.

The following screen appears on the TV.

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

Measurement

Finished

Result

3 / 2 / 0.1 ch

3.0 / 10.5 m

-3.0 / +10.0 dB

OK:ENTER

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

Measurement

Finished

Result

3 / 2 / 0.1 ch

3.0 / 10.5 m

-3.0 / +10.0 dB

SAVE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS

ENTER

NOITPOPUTES

TOP MENU

MUTE

PROGRAM VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

NET

AUXUSB

BLUETOOTH

SCENE

BD

DVD

TV

NET

RADIO

HDMI

AV

AUDIO

5 6

123 4

12

12

3

FM

3

AM

TUNING PRESET

HOME

MEMORY

DISPLAY

RETURN

BLUE

YELLOWGREEN

RED

SLEEP

PARTY

MAIN

ZONE 2

S

SS

NOITP

O

TO

U

E

M

VOLU

POP-UP/

U

N

X

U

SC

E

DV

D

TV

NE

T

RADI

O

O

5

6

1

2

3

4

1

2

1

2

3

FM

3

TU

G

PRES

HOM

MEMO

A

Y

BLUE

Y

ELL

OW

GREE

N

RE

S

P

ZO

SETUP

RETURN

Cursor keys

ENTER

LEE

BLUETOOTH

TRAIGHIRECT ENHANCERBA

PROGRA

D

P MEN

NIN

AUDI

NE

To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to

5

select “Start” and press SETUP.

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

Press ENTER after confirming the measurement

6

result.

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

7

press ENTER.

AM

ETAU

SB

EN

ME

MUT

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

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

1

MEN

Cursor keys

DISPL

1 The number of speakers (front side/rear

side/subwoofer)

RY

ET

2 Speaker distance (nearest/farthest)

3 Adjustment range of speaker output level

4 Warning message (displayed only if a problem occurs)

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

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

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

2

3

4

The adjusted speaker settings are applied.

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

Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

8

This completes optimization of the speaker settings.

Caution

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

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Error
message

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

ERROR

E-5:Noisy

PROCEED

5%

MUTE

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

OUT

ECO

CHARGE

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

E-5:NOISY

VOL.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Error messages

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

■ Procedure to handle errors

1

2

TV screen

Front display

Check the content of error message and
press ENTER.

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

desired operation.

To exit the YPAO measurement:

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

ENTER.

c Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

To retry the YPAO measurement from
beginning:

Select “RETRY” and press ENTER.

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

Select “PROCEED” and press ENTER.

Error message Cause Remedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

Front speakers are not detected.

One of the surround speakers cannot be
detected.

The noise is too loud.

The YPAO microphone has been removed.

The YPAO microphone cannot detect test
tones.

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

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

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

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

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

Exit YPAO, and turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs

An internal error has occurred.

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repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or
service center.

Warning
message

Auto Setup

Start

Exit

Measurement

Finished

Result

3 / 2 / 0.1 ch

3.0 / 10.5 m

-3.0 / +10.0 dB

W-1:Out of Phase

OK:ENTER

Problem speaker (blinks)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Warning messages

If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions.

However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings.

Warning message Cause Remedy

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

If the speaker is connected incorrectly:

Turn off the unit, reconnect the speaker cable.

If the speaker is connected correctly:

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

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

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

TV screen

CHARGE

OUT

ECO

W-1:PHASE

Front display

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

MUTE

VOL.

ADAPTIVE DRC

VIRTUAL

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

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

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

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

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

There are significant volume differences
between the speakers.

■ Procedure to handle warnings

Check the content of warning message

1

and press ENTER.

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

2

desired operation.

To save the measurement results:

Select “SAVE” and press ENTER.

To discard the measurement result:

Select “CANCEL” and press ENTER.

Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the

3

unit.

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

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