Yamaha RX-V3900 User Manual

RX-V3900

AV R e c e i ver

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OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications
not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2 IMPORTANT:

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all
installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3NOTE:

the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”
digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices.

When connecting this product to accessories

This product has been tested and found to comply with

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Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is
found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please
contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe
Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

Caution: Read this before operating your unit.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,
dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least
30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on
the back of this unit.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with
high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent
condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical
shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or
splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to
this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature
inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,
and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections

are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha
will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and

outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit
during a lightning storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The
cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.

16 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press

release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this unit, the
main room, Zone 2 and Zone 3 and then disconnect the AC
power plug from the AC wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC wall outlet. Voltages are:

................................AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

20 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or like.

21 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss.

22 When replacing the batteries, be sure to use batteries of the

same type. Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are
incorrectly replaced.

A

MASTER ON/OFF to

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet,
it is not disconnected from the AC power source even

A

if you turn off this unit by

MASTER ON/OFF. In

this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small
quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la
plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent No’s:
5,451,942;5,956,674;5,974,380;5,978,762;6,226,616;6,487,535
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a
registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and
DTS-HD Master Audio are trademark of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

TM

iPod

“iPod” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio
Corporation and THX Ltd. YAMAHA CORPORATION hereby
grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of
use to this product under U.S.A. and foreign patent, patent
pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural
Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural
Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and logos owned by
Neural Audio Corporation. THX is a trademark of THX Ltd.,
which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights
reserved.

©2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, “SiriusConnect”,
the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From
iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and
the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital
Corp.

This receiver supports network connections.

“HDMI”, the “HDMI” logo and “High-Definition Multimedia
Interface” are trademarks, or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

x.v.Color™

“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of
RealNetworks, Inc.

Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity, TruBass, SRS and the
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity and TruBass technologies are
incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Media Audio, Windows
Media Connect and Windows Media Player are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Features ................................................................... 3

Supplied accessories .................................................. 3

Getting started ........................................................ 4

Quick start guide .................................................... 5

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PREPARATION

Connections ............................................................. 9

Optimizing the speaker setting for your

listening room.................................................... 30

BASIC OPERATION

Playback ................................................................ 36

Basic procedure ....................................................... 36

Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) ...... 37

Selecting the multi-channel input component ......... 37

Selecting the HDMI OUT jack ................................ 37

Using your headphones............................................ 38

Muting the audio output........................................... 38

Displaying the input source information ................. 38

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 39

Sound field programs ........................................... 40

Selecting sound field programs ............................... 40

Using CINEMA DSP 3D mode ............................... 46

Enjoying unprocessed input sources........................ 46

Using audio features ............................................. 47

Enjoying pure hi-fi sound ........................................ 47

Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... 47

Adjusting the speaker level...................................... 47

Selecting the recording source................................. 47

FM/AM tuning ...................................................... 48

Overview.................................................................. 48

FM/AM tuning operations ....................................... 48

Preset FM/AM stations ............................................ 49

Using HD Radio™ features

(U.S.A. model only) ........................................... 51

Selecting HD Radio™ audio programs ................... 51

Using the iTunes Tagging feature............................ 51

Displaying HD Radio™ information....................... 52

XM® Satellite Radio tuning ................................. 53

Connecting XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock ............... 53

Activating XM Satellite Radio ................................ 54

XM Satellite Radio operations................................. 54

Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels ...... 55

Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information...... 56

SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning......................... 58

Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner .................... 58

Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™

subscription ......................................................... 59

SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ operations ...................... 59

Setting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™

preset channels .................................................... 61

Setting the Parental Lock......................................... 62

Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™

information .......................................................... 63

Using Bluetooth™ components ........................... 64

Pairing the Bluetooth™ receiver and your

Bluetooth component .......................................... 64

Playback of the Bluetooth™ component ................. 64

Music Content menu ............................................ 65

Music Content menu operations .............................. 65

Using iPod™ ..........................................................66

iPod menu tree ......................................................... 66

Controlling iPod™................................................... 67

Using USB and network features .........................68

USB and network menu tree.................................... 68

Navigating USB and network menus ...................... 69

Using a USB storage device or a USB portable

audio player ......................................................... 69

Using a PC server or Yamaha

MCX-2000........................................................... 70

Using the Internet Radio .......................................... 71

Using the Rhapsody® service

(U.S.A. model only) ............................................ 71

Using shortcut buttons ............................................. 72

ADVANCED OPERATION

Advanced sound configurations ...........................74

Selecting decoders ................................................... 74

Graphical user interface (GUI) menu .................76

GUI menu overview ................................................ 78

GUI menu operations............................................... 79

Saving and recalling the system settings

(System Memory) ............................................101

Controlling this unit by using the Web

browser (Web Control Center) ......................105

Remote control features......................................106

Controlling this unit, a TV,

or other components .......................................... 106

Customizing the remote control ............................ 108

Setting the backlight mode of the remote

control................................................................ 109

Setting remote control codes ................................. 109

Programming codes from other remote controls ... 111

Changing source names in the display window..... 112

Macro programming features ................................ 113

Clearing configurations ......................................... 115

Simplified remote control ...................................... 116

Using multi-zone configuration..........................117

Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components ... 117

Controlling Zone 2 or Zone 3 ................................ 119

Advanced setup....................................................121

Using the advanced setup menu ............................ 121

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting...................................................124

Resetting the system............................................138

Operation modes of front panel controls ..........139

Glossary................................................................140

Sound field program information......................143

Parametric equalizer information .....................144

Specifications .......................................................145

Index .....................................................................147

APPENDIX

(at the end of this manual)

Front panel................................................................i

Remote control ....................................................... ii

Sound output in each sound field program......... iii

List of remote control codes ...................................v

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

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What you can do with the GUI menu

By configuring the parameters in the GUI menu of this unit, you can adjust a variety of system settings suited for your
listening environment. The following is a brief description of some of the useful menus you can configure in the GUI
menu. For more detailed information, see “Graphical user interface (GUI) menu” (page 76).

Fine adjusting the speaker settings

In case speaker settings configured by automatic setup
does not match your listening environment, you can
configure them manually.
Setup → Speaker (page 87)

Specifying the muting type

In case you do not want to fully mute audio when you
receive a call while watching your favorite TV program,
you can use this menu to specify the muting level.
Setup → Vo l u m e → Muting Type (page 90)

Specifying the initial volume level

By adjusting this parameter, you can automatically control
the initial volume level regardless of the recording level of
the audio source.
Setup → Vo l u m e → Initial Volume (page 90)

Adjusting the dynamic range

The dynamic range is the difference between the
minimum and maximum amplitude. The higher the
dynamic range, the more accurate the sound reproduction
for bitstream signals. You can adjust the dynamic range
for speakers and headphones individually. Also, you can
use the adaptive dynamic range control feature to adjust
the dynamic range automatically in conjunction with the
volume level.
Setup → Sound → Dynamic Range (page 90)
Setup → Vo l u m e → Adaptive DRC (page 89)

Adjusting the audio and video synchronization

Sometimes, depending on your video source component,
video is delayed relative to audio due to processing
problems. In this case, you need to manually adjust the
audio delay to keep it synchronized with the video. If you
connect the video source component to this unit using an
HDMI connection and your component supports the
LIPSYNC feature, you can adjust the audio/video
synchronization automatically.
Setup → Sound → Lipsync (page 92)

Changing input/output assignment

In case the initial input/output assignments do not
correspond to your needs, you can rearrange them
according to your component to be connected to this unit.
You can also edit the input name to be displayed in the
front panel or in the GUI screen as necessary.
Setup → Option → I/O Assignment (page 98)
Setup → Option → Input Rename (page 98)

Fixing the volume difference between input
sources

The sound output level may vary depending on the audio
source components connected to this unit. In this case, you
can reduce or increase the output level of each input
source using this feature.
Input Select → (input source) → (submenu) →
Volume Trim (page 85)

Setting the background video for discrete multi­channel input

If you want to enjoy video images in combination with
discrete multi-channel audio input, configure this setting
to specify the video input source. For example, to view
DVD video images while listening to the music sources
from a multi-format player or an external decoder, set this
setting to “DVD”.
Input Select → MULTI CH → (submenu) → BGV
(page 86)

Adjusting the brightness of the front panel
display

You can make the front panel display darker or brighter by
configuring this setting.
Setup → Option → Display Set → Front Panel Display →

Dimmer (page 98)

Turning on or off the short message display

Each time you operate this unit using controls on the front
panel or remote control keys, this unit displays short
messages on the video monitor. If you want to turn off the
short message display, select “Off” in this setting (Initial
factory setting is “On”).
Setup → Option → Display Set → Short Message

(page 98)

Setting the amount of time to display GUI screen
information

You can set the amount of time to display playback
information in the GUI screen after you perform a certain
operation.
Setup → Option → Display Set → Playback Screen
(page 98)

Protecting the setup values

After you have configured the sound field program
parameters and other system settings, you can use this
feature to prevent accidental changes to those setup
values.
Setup → Option → Memory Guard (page 97)

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Features

FEATURES

Built-in 7-channel power amplifier

◆

Minimum RMS output power
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8
Front: 140 W + 140 W
Center: 140 W
Surround: 140 W + 140 W
Surround back: 140 W + 140 W

Ω

)

Various input/output connectors

◆

HDMI (IN x 4, OUT x 2), Component video (IN x 3, OUT x 1), S­video (IN x 6, OUT x 3), Composite video (IN x 6, OUT x 5),
Coaxial digital audio (IN x 3), Optical digital audio (IN x 5, OUT x

2), Analog audio (IN x 10, OUT x 3)

◆

Speaker out (7-channel), Pre out (7-channel), Subwoofer out,
Presence out, Zone 2/Zone 3 out

◆

Discrete multi-channel input (6 or 8-channel)

Sound field programs

◆

Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields

◆

CINEMA DSP 3D

◆

Compressed Music Enhancer mode

◆

Vir tual CINE MA D SP

◆

SILENT CINEMA

Digital audio decoders

◆

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus decoder

◆

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio decoder

◆

Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

◆

DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24 decoder

◆

Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder

◆

DTS NEO:6 decoder

◆

Neural-THX Surround decoder
(U.S.A. and Canada models only)

◆

SRS Circle Surround II decoder (U.S.A. model only)

Radio tuners

◆

FM/AM tuning capability, 40-station preset tuning

◆

HD Radio™ digital broadcast reception capability (U.S.A. model
only)

◆

XM Satellite Radio tuning capability (using XM Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock, sold separately)

◆

SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning capability (using SiriusConnect
tuner, sold separately)

HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

◆

HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or
high-definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio based on
HDMI version 1.3a (HDMI is licensed by HDMI Licensing, LLC.)
– Automatic audio and video synchronization (lip sync) information

capability

– Deep Color video signal (30/36 bit) transmission capability

– “x.v.Color” video signal transmission capability
– High refresh rate and high resolution video signals capability
– High definition digital audio format signals capability

◆

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System) licensed
by Digital Content Protection, LLC.

◆

Analog video to HDMI digital video up-conversion (composite video

↔

S-video ↔ component video → HDMI digital video) capability

for monitor out

◆

Analog and HDMI video up-scaling: 480i(576i) → 480p(576p)/
720p/1080i/1080p, 480p(576p)
1080i/1080p, 1080i

→

→

720p/1080p

720p/1080i/1080p, 720p →

DOCK terminal

◆

DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as
YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such
as YBA-10, sold separately)

USB and network features

◆

USB port to connect a USB storage device, USB Hard disc
drive, or USB portable audio player

◆

NETWORK port to connect a PC and Yamaha MCX-2000 or
access the Internet Radio and Rhapsody

®

(U.S.A. model

only) via LAN

◆

DHCP automatic or manual network configuration

◆

Web control capability of this unit by using a Web browser

Automatic speaker setup features

◆

Advanced YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) for
automatic speaker setup

◆

Multi-point measurement feature for multiple listening positions

◆

Parametric equalizer select feature

Other features

◆

192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆

GUI (graphic user interface) menus that allow you to optimize this
unit to suit your individual audiovisual system

◆

Music Content menu that allows you to easily navigate music content
menus of your iPod, USB component, Internet Radio, etc.

◆

PURE DIRECT mode for pure hi-fi sound for all sources

◆

Adaptive dynamic range controlling capability

◆

Adaptive DSP effect level controlling capability

◆

Remote control with preset remote control codes, learning and macro
capability

◆

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 custom installation facility

◆

Zone switching capability between the main zone and
ZONE 2/ZONE 3 using ZONE CONTROLS

◆

System Memory capability for saving and recalling multiple system
parameter settings

◆

Sleep timer for each zone

INTRODUCTION

Supplied accessories

Check that you received all of the following parts.

❏ Remote control
❏ Simplified remote control

❏ Batteries (4) (AAA, LR03, UM-4)
❏ Power cable (Two for Asia model)

❏ Optimizer microphone
❏ AM loop antenna
❏ Indoor FM antenna

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GETTING STARTED

Getting started

About this manual

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the
buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote
control. In case the button names differ between the front
panel and the remote control, the button name on the
remote control is given in parentheses.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and
specifications are subject to change in part as a result of
improvements, etc. In case of differences between the
manual and product, the product has priority.

•“AMASTER ON/OFF” or “3DVD” (example)
indicates the name of the parts on the front panel or the
remote control. Refer to the attached sheet or the pages at
the end of this manual for the information about each
position of the parts.

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

1

3

Notes

• Change all of the batteries if you notice the following
conditions:
– the operation range of the remote control decreases.
– the transmit indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as
these different types of batteries may have the same shape and
color.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose
of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.

• If the remote control is without batteries for more than 2
minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the remote control,
the contents of the memory may be cleared. When the memory
is cleared, insert new batteries, set up the remote control code
and program any acquired functions that may have been
cleared.

2

1 Take off the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert the four supplied batteries

(AAA, LR03, UM-4) according to the polarity
markings (+ and –) on the inside of the
battery compartment.

3 Snap the battery compartment cover back

into place.

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Asia and General models only)

Caution

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local voltage BEFORE
plugging the power cable into the AC wall outlet.
Improper setting of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may
cause damage to this unit and create a potential fire
hazard.
Rotate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR clockwise or
counterclockwise to the correct position using a straight
slot screwdriver.
Voltages are as follows:

........................AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

230­240V

Voltage indication

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Quick start guide

QUICK START GUIDE

The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater.

Front right

Video monitor

Front left

speaker

Center

speaker

DVD player

speaker

Surround left

speaker

Subwoofer

Surround right

Surround back left

speaker

Surround back

Step 1: Set up your speakers

☞

speaker

right speaker

P. 6

Preparation: Check the items

In these steps, you need the following supplied
accessories.

❏ Power cable

The following items are not included in the package of this
unit.

❏ Speakers

❏ Front speaker ......................................x 2

❏ Center speaker ...................................x 1

❏ Surround speaker ...............................x 4

Select magnetically shielded speakers. The
minimum required speakers are two front speakers.
The priority of the requirement of other speakers is
as follows:

1. Two surround speakers

2. One center speaker

3. One (or two) surround back speaker(s)

❏ Active subwoofer ....................................x 1

Select an active subwoofer equipped with an RCA
input jack.

INTRODUCTION

Step 2: Connect your DVD player

and other components

☞

P. 7

Step 3: Turn on the power and

start playback

☞

P. 8

Enjoy DVD playback!

❏ Speaker cable ..........................................x 7

❏ Subwoofer cable .....................................x 1

Select a monaural RCA cable.

❏ DVD player ...............................................x 1

Select DVD player equipped with coaxial digital
audio output jack and composite video output
jack.

❏ Video monitor...........................................x 1

Select a TV monitor, video monitor or projector
equipped with a composite video input jack.

❏ Video cable ..............................................x 2

Select RCA composite video cables.

❏ Digital coaxial audio cable .....................x 1

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Quick start guide

Step 1: Set up your speakers

Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this
unit.

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN4

BD/HD DVD DVD CBL/SAT

MONITOR OUT

A B C

Y

Y

DVR

IN3

PBP

B

CBL/
SAT

P

R

IN2

IN 1 2

REMOTE

DVD

PHONO

GND

IN1

L

BD/

R

HD DVD

OUT
2

DOCK

OUT
1

P

R

OUT IN OUT

SIRIUS

CD TV

IN(PLAY)

L

MD/CD-R

R

CENTER

FRONT(6CH)

SUB SUR.BACK

WOOFER

(8CH)

AUDIO

MULTI CH INPUT

XM

D

V

V

D

D

CD

321

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker terminals

1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the

room.

VIDEO

DVD

BD/HD DVD

OUT(REC)

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

R

TV

4

2

1

TRIGGER OUT

CBL/SAT

FRONT

SURROUND

PRE OUT

BD/

HD DVD

RS-232C

DVR

SINGLE(SB)

ZONE 2

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

CBL/

DVD DVR

65

SAT

OUT OUT

ZONE 3 ZONE

ZONE OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

MD/

987

CD-R

VCR

ININ

VIDEO

OPTICAL

NETWORK

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

ANTENNA

FM

GND

VIDEO

75Ω UNBAL.

SPEAKERS

L

SP1

R

R

+

+

SINGLE

FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

R

R

+

+

AM

CENTERSURROUND BACK/BI-AMP PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

+

SP2

L

R

+

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

L

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel
(R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly.

Front speakers and center speaker

Loosen Insert

Tighten

2 Connect speaker cables to each speaker.

3 Connect each speaker cable to the

corresponding speaker terminal of this unit.

12 3 4

12 3 4

1 Make sure that this unit and the subwoofer are

unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the speaker cables

together to prevent short circuits.

3 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.
4 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch any metal

part of this unit.

To the front right

speaker

To the front left

speaker

To the center
speaker

Surround and surround back speakers

To the surround

back

right speaker

To the surround back

left speaker

To the surround right
speaker

To the surround
left speaker

4 Connect the subwoofer cable to the

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack of this unit and
the input jack of the subwoofer.

AV receiverSubwoofer

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Input jack

Subwoofer cable

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

Quick start guide

Step 2: Connect your DVD player

and other components

VIDEO MONITOR OUTDVD VIDEO

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN4

BD/HD DVD DVD CBL/SAT

MONITOR OUT

A B C

Y

Y

DVR

IN3

PBP

B

CBL/
SAT

P

R

IN2

IN 1 2

REMOTE

DVD

PHONO

GND

IN1

L

BD/

R

HD DVD

OUT
2

DOCK

OUT
1

DVD DIGITAL INPUT

P

R

OUT IN OUT

CD TV

SIRIUS

AUDIO

MD/CD-R

CENTER

SUB SUR.BACK

WOOFER

XM

CD

COAXIAL

D

L

R

MULTI CH INPUT

D
V

IN(PLAY)

FRONT(6CH)

(8CH)

V

D

321

Make sure that this unit and the DVD
player are unplugged from the AC
wall outlets.

1 Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the

digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD
player and the DVD DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL
jack of this unit.

VIDEO

DVD

BD/HD DVD

OUT(REC)

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

R

TV

4

2

1

TRIGGER OUT

CBL/SAT

SURROUND

PRE OUT

BD/

DVD DVR

65

HD DVD

RS-232C

VCR

DVR

OUT OUT

ININ

SINGLE(SB)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3 ZONE

VIDEO

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

ZONE OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

CBL/

MD/

987

SAT

CD-R

NETWORK

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

ANTENNA

FM

GND

VIDEO

75Ω UNBAL.

SPEAKERS

L

SP1

R

R

+

+

SINGLE

FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

R

R

+

+

AM

CENTERSURROUND BACK/BI-AMP PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

+

SP2

L

R

+

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

L

3 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO

MONITOR OUT jack of this unit and the video
input jack of your video monitor.

Video monitor

Video input jack

Video cable

AV receiver

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jack

4 Connect the supplied power cable to this unit

and then plug of the power cable and other
components into the AC wall outlet.

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For details about connecting the power cable, see page 25.

■ For other connections

• Other speaker combinations ☞ P. 12

• Information on jacks and cable plugs ☞ P. 15

• Information on HDMI™ ☞ P. 16

INTRODUCTION

Digital coaxial

audio output

jack

DVD player

Digital coaxial audio

cable

AV receiver

DVD DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL jack

2 Connect the video cable to the composite

video output jack of your DVD player and
DVD VIDEO jack of this unit.

AV receiver

DVD VIDEO jack

Composite video

output jack

DVD player

Video cable

• TV monitor or projector ☞ P. 18

• Other components ☞ P. 19

• External amplifier ☞ P. 21

• Multi-format player or external
decoder ☞ P. 22

• Yamaha iPod universal dock or
Bluetooth wireless audio receiver ☞ P. 22

•FM/AM antennas ☞ P. 24

• XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock ☞ P. 53

• SiriusConnect tuner ☞ P. 58

•Network ☞ P. 23

•USB device ☞ P. 23

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Quick start guide

Step 3: Turn on the power and start

playback

Check the type of the connected speakers.

If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER
IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (page 26).
You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers
(page 121).

1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.

2 Press AMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON

position on the front panel.

6 To set this unit to the standby mode, press

BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF.

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For details about turning on/off this unit and the standby
mode, see page 26.

■ For other operations

• Optimizing the speaker parameters
automatically ☞ P. 30

• Basic playback operations ☞ P. 36

• Sound field programs ☞ P. 40

• Pure high-fidelity sounds ☞ P. 47

3 Rotate the

source to “DVD”.

C

INPUT selector to set the input

4 Start playback of the desired DVD on your

player.

5 Rotate

P

VOLUME to adjust the volume.

• FM/AM radio tuning ☞ P. 48

• XM Satellite Radio tuning ☞ P. 53

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuning ☞ P. 58

• Bluetooth component playback ☞ P. 64

• iPod playback ☞ P. 66

• Playback via USB or network ☞ P. 68

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BCA0

9

D

Connections

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HDMI

HD DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN4

DVR

IN3

CBL/
SAT

IN2

DVD

IN1

BD/

OUT

2

OUT

1

MONITOR OUT

REMOTE

GND

DOCK

BD/HD DVD DVD CBL/SAT

Y

Y

PBP

B

P

R

P

R

IN 1 2

PHONO

L

R

SIRIUS

A B C

OUT IN OUT

CD TV

AUDIO

XM

CD

L

MD/CD-R

R

CENTER

SUB SUR.BACK

WOOFER

MULTI CH INPUT

D

V

D

IN(PLAY)

FRONT(6CH)

(8CH)

321

D

V

R

OUT(REC)

SURROUND

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

1

TRIGGER OUT

BD/HD DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

4

2

TV

DVD

CBL/SAT

FRONT

SURROUND

PRE OUT

BD/

DVD DVR

65

HD DVD

RS-232C

VIDEO

SINGLE(SB)

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

Name Page

1 HDMI jacks 16

2 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks 15

3 Audio component jacks 15

REMOTE IN/OUT jacks 22, 117

4 Video component jacks 15

5 ANTENNA terminals 24

6 NETWORK port 23

7 VOLTAGE SELECTOR

25

(Asia and General models only)

8 AC IN 25

AC OUTLET(S) 25

9 DOCK terminal 22

0 XM jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 53

SIRIUS jack

58

(U.S.A. and Canada models only)

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks 15

B TRIGGER OUT jacks 119

C RS-232C terminal —

DVR

ZONE 2

CBL/
SAT

SINGLE

ANTENNA

75Ω UNBAL.

L

R

L

R

FM

NETWORK

SPEAKERS

SP1

+

+

GND

AM

CENTERSURROUND BACK/BI-AMP PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

+

SP2

L

R

L

+

VCR

OUT OUT

ININ

ZONE 3 ZONE

ZONE OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

MD/

987

CD-R

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R

+

VIDEO

FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3

R

+

Name Page

D MULTI CH INPUT jacks 22

PRE OUT jacks 21

ZONE OUT jacks 117

Speaker terminals 12

Note

The RS-232C terminal is a control expansion terminal for
factory use only. Consult your dealer for details.

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

AC IN

PREPARATION

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Connections

Placing speakers

The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend.

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• 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback of the high definition digital audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio, etc.) with sound field programs.

• We recommend that you add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program.

7.1-channel speaker layout

80˚

SBL

C

30˚

60˚

FL

SL

SL

30 cm (12 in) or more

6.1-channel speaker layout

FL

SL

SL

C

30˚

60˚

80˚

SB

SBR

FR

FR

FL

SW

SR

C

SR

SR

SL

SBR

SBL

FR

FR

FL

SW

SR

C

SR

SR

SL

SB

5.1-channel speaker layout

FL

SL

SL

C

30˚

60˚

80˚

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FR

FR

FL

SW

C

SR

SR

SR

SL

Connections

■ Speaker types

Front left and right speakers (FL and FR)

The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus
effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from
the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker
from each side of the video monitor should be the same.

Center speaker (C)

The center speaker is for the center channel sounds
(dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical
to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results,
however, are obtained with the full system.

Surround left and right speakers (SL and SR)

The surround speakers are used for effect and surround
sounds.
For 5.1-channel speaker layout, place these speakers
farther back compared with the placement in the 7.1­channel speaker layout.

Surround back left and right speakers (SBL and
SBR) /Surround back speaker (SB)

The surround back speakers supplement the surround
speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back
transitions.
For 6.1-channel speaker layout, surround back left and
right channel signals are mixed down and output at the
single surround back speaker by configuring the
“Surround Back” setting (
For 5.1-channel speaker layout, surround back left and
right channel signals are output at the surround left and
right speakers by configuring the “Surround Back” setting

page 88

(

).

Subwoofer (SW)

The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as
the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high
fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel
included in bitstreams and multi-channel PCM sources.
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because
low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better
to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn it
slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall
reflections.

page 88

).

■ Presence left and right speakers (PL and
PR)

The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front
speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound
field programs (page 40). We recommend that you use the
presence speakers especially for the CINEMA DSP sound
field programs. To use the presence speakers, connect the

“

PRPL

FR

Front

1.8 m (6 ft)

speakers to SP1 speaker terminals and then set

”

Presence

1.8 m (6 ft)

to “Ye s” (page 88).

0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft) 0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft)

FL

C

PREPARATION

For other speaker combinations

You can enjoy multi-channel sources with sound field
programs by using a speaker combination other than
the 7.1/6.1/5.1-channel speaker combinations.
Use the automatic setup feature (page 30) or set the

page 87

“Speaker” parameters (

). to output the surround

sounds at the connected speakers.

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Connections

Connecting speakers

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty,
this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately.

Caution

• Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (page 26).

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could
damage this unit and/or speakers.

• Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speaker still creates interference with the monitor, place the
speakers away from the monitor.

• If you are to use 6-ohm speakers, be sure to set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (page 26).
You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 121).

Notes

• A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a
stripe, groove or ridge. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker. Connect the
plain cable to the “–” (black) terminals.

• You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, however they do not output sound simultaneously. This unit
automatically switches the presence speakers and surround back speakers depending on the input sources and the selected sound field
programs.

■ 7.1-channel speaker connection

Subwoofer

Surround back speakers

SUB

WOOFER

Right

Left

Presence speakers

(page 11) or

Zone 2/Zone 3

speakers

(page 117)

SPEAKERS

L

R

+

FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3

R

+

SP1

R

+

SINGLE

L

R

+

Center speaker

CENTERSURROUND BACK/BI-AMP PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

+

SP2

L

R

L

+

Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers
(page 117)

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Left Left

Front speakers

RightRight

Surround speakers

■ 6.1-channel speaker connection

Surround back speaker

Connections

Subwoofer

SUB

WOOFER

Right

Front speakers

■ 5.1-channel speaker connection

Left

Presence speakers
(page 11) or
Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers
(page 117)

SPEAKERS

L

SP1

R

+

FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3

R

+

Right

+

SINGLE

L

R

+

Left

Surround speakers

Center speaker

CENTERPRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

+

PREPARATION

SP2

L

R

L

+

Zone 2/Zone 3
speakers
(page 117)

Subwoofer

Front speakers for the
bi-amplification
connections
(page 14)

SUB

WOOFER

R

+

FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3

R

+

LeftRight Right

Surround speakersFront speakers

Presence speakers
(page 11) or
Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers
(page 117)

SPEAKERS

L

R

SINGLE

L

R

CENTERSURROUND BACK/BI-AMP PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

SP1

+

+

+

SP2

L

R

+

Left

Center speaker

L

Zone 2/Zone 3
speakers
(page 117)

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Connections

■ Connecting the speaker cable

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of

insulation from the end of each speaker
cable and then twist the exposed wires of the
cable together to prevent short circuits.

10 mm (0.4 in)

2 Loosen the knob, insert one bare wire into

the hole and then tighten the knob.

Loosen Insert Tighten

■ Connecting the banana plug

(Except U.K., Europe, Asia and Korea
models)

■ Using bi-amplification connections

Caution

Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers to
separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high pass filter)
crossovers.

You can make bi-amplification connections to one speaker
system which supports bi-amplification connection as
shown below. To activate the connections, configure the
“BI-AMP” setting (page 122).

This unit

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

R

R

FRONT

L

+

SINGLE

L

+

Tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug
into the end of the terminal.

Banana plug

LeftRight

Front speakers

Note

When you make the conventional connection with the speakers,
make sure that the shorting bars are put into the terminals of the
speakers appropriately. Refer to the instruction manuals of the
speakers for details.

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Connections

Information on jacks and cable plugs

This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection
method depending on the component to be connected.

■ Audio jacks

AUDIO

L

L

Left and right

analog audio

cable plugs

R

(Red)(White) (Orange)

R

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

C

Coaxial

digital audio

cable plug

AUDIO jacks

For conventional analog audio signals transmitted via left
and right analog audio cables. Connect red plugs to the
right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks.

COAXIAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via coaxial digital
audio cables.

OPTICAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via optical digital
audio cables.

Note

You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and
DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the
COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the signals
input at the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are
compatible with up to 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

O

Optical

digital

audio cable

plug

■ Video jacks

VIDEO S VIDEO

(Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Red)

V

Composite

video cable

plug

S

S-video

cable plug

VIDEO jacks

For conventional composite video signals transmitted via
composite video cables.

S VIDEO jacks

For S-video signals, separated into the luminance (Y) and
chrominance (C) video signals transmitted on separate
wires of S-video cables.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For component video signals, separated into the
luminance (Y) and chrominance (P
transmitted on separate wires of component video cables.

y

This unit is equipped with the video conversion function.
(page 17)

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

Y

Component

video cable

plugs

B, PR) video signals

P

B

P

PB

R

P

R

PREPARATION

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Connections

Information on HDMI™

This unit has four HDMI input jacks and two HDMI output jacks for digital audio and video signal input/output.

■ HDMI jack and cable plug

HDMI

HDMI cable plug

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• We recommend that you use a commercially available HDMI cable
shorter than 5 meters (16 feet) with the HDMI logo printed on it.

• Use a conversion cable (HDMI jack
unit to other DVI components.

• You can check the potential problem about the HDMI connection
(page 38).

• If you set “Mode” in “Standby Through” to “Last” or “Fix”, this
unit allows the HDMI signals input at an HDMI IN jack to pass
through this unit and output at an HDMI OUT jack (page 94).

• This unit is equipped with two HDMI OUT jacks. You can select
the active HDMI OUT jack(s) (page 37).

• This unit is equipped with the video conversion function (page 17).

↔

DVI-D jack) to connect this

Notes

• Do not disconnect or connect the cable or turn off the power of
the HDMI components connected to the HDMI OUT jacks of
this unit while data is being transferred. Doing so may disrupt
playback or cause noise.

• The HDMI OUT jacks output the audio signals input at the
HDMI input jacks only.

• If you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT
jacks via a DVI connection, the connection may fail.

■ HDMI signal compatibility with this unit

Audio signals

Audio signal

types

2ch Linear
PCM

Multi-ch
Linear PCM

DSD 2/5.1ch,

Bitstream Dolby Digital,

Bitstream (High
definition audio)

y

• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio
signals of audio commentaries, you can play back the audio sources
with the audio commentaries mixed down by using the following

Audio signal

formats

2ch, 32-192 kHz,
16/20/24 bit

8ch, 32-192 kHz,
16/20/24 bit

2.8224 MHz,1 bit

DTS

Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus,
DTS-HD Master
Audio, DTS-HD
High Resolution
Audio

Compatible

media

CD, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio, etc.

DVD-Audio, etc.

SA-CD, etc.

DVD-Video, etc.

Blu-ray Disc,
HD DVD, etc.

connections:
– multi-channel analog audio input (page 22)
– DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL (or COAXIAL)

• Refer to the instruction manuals of the input source component,
and set the component appropriately.

Notes

• When CPPM copy-protected DVD audio is played back, video and
audio signals may not be output depending on the type of the DVD
player.

• This unit is not compatible with HDCP-incompatible HDMI or
DVI components.

• To decode the audio bitstream signals on this unit, set the input
source component appropriately so that the component outputs the
audio bitstream signals directly (does not decode the bitstream
signals on the component).

• This unit is not compatible with the audio commentary features (for
example, the special audio contents downloaded via Internet) of
Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD. This unit does not play back the audio
commentaries of the Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD contents.

Video signals

This unit is compatible with the video signals of the
following resolutions:

– 480i/60 Hz
– 576i/50 Hz
– 480p/60 Hz
– 576p/50 Hz
– 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz
– 1080i/60 Hz, 50 Hz
– 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 24Hz

Compatibility with Deep Color and x.v.Color
video signals

This unit accepts Deep Color (30 or 36-bit) and x.v.Color
video signals. To output those video signals from the
HDMI OUT jacks without any processing, set “HDMI `
HDMI” (page 94)” to “Through”.

Note

If the video monitor is not compatible with Deep Color or
x.v.Color video signals, the video source may not be played
back correctly.

■ Default input assignment of HDMI input

jacks

HDMI input jack Assigned input source

IN1 BD/HD DVD

IN2 DVD

IN3 CBL/SAT

IN4 DVR

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Audio and video signal flow

Connections

■ Audio signal flow

OutputInput

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO

(COAXIAL)

DIGITAL AUDIO

(OPTICAL)

AUDI O

Digital

Note

Only the HDMI input jacks support DSD, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio signal inputs.

Analog

■ Video signal flow

OutputInput

HDMI

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Through

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• Analog-to-HDMI video conversion is always possible unless
video signals are being input at the HDMI input jacks or 1080p­resolution analog video signals are being input.

• To set the analog-to-analog video conversion or change the
other video settings, configure the “Video” parameters
(page 93).

• If different analog video signals are input concurrently, the
following priority order will be applied:
(1) COMPONENT VIDEO, (2) S VIDEO, (3) VIDEO

Video
conversion

PREPARATION

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English

Connections

Connecting a TV monitor or projector

Make sure that this unit and other
components are unplugged from the
AC wall outlets.

Note

If you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT
jacks via a DVI connection, the connection may fail. In this
case, the HDMI indicator flashes irregularly.

HDMI in

y

To select the types of the audio signals output at the HDMI
OUT jacks, configure the “Audio Output” setting (page 95).

Projector

HDMI

OUT

OUT

2

1

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

P

B

P

R

L R

AUDIO

VIDEO

TV

DIGITAL INPUT

TV

4

Y

PRPB

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

O

S

V

Optical outComponent video in

Video inAudio out

HDMI in

TV

S-video in

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Recommended connections Alternative connections

Connections

Connecting other components

■ Connecting audio and video components

This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection
method depending on the component to be connected.

y

HDMI can transmit both digital audio and video over a single HDMI cable.

Video jacks

HDMI jacks

Audio jacks

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI

HD DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN4

DVR

IN3

CBL/
SAT

IN2

DVD

IN1

BD/

GND

L

R

BD/HD DVD DVD CBL/SAT

A B C

Y

P

B

P

R

PHONO

CD TV

AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL

Connection example (connecting a DVD player)

PRPBY

S-video

out

DVD player

S

Video out

V

HDMI out

Coaxial out

Component out

C

PREPARATION

VIDEO

DVD

BD/HD DVD

CBL/SAT

IN(PLAY)

OUT(REC)

L

MD/CD-R

R

COAXIAL

VR

VD

D

D

CD

321

BD/

DVD DVR

65

HD DVD

CBL/
SAT

TV

4

Optical out

Audio out

L R

DVR

OUT OUT

MD/
CD-R

O

VCR

ININ

OPTICAL

987

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

B

Y

PB

IN2

DVD

PR

L

R

VIDEO

DVD

Recommended
connections

Alternative

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

D

V

D

2

DVD

6

OPTICAL

connections

English

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Connections

Jacks used for audio and video connections

Recommended connections are indicated by boldface. When connecting a recording component, you need to make
additional connections for recording (signal transmission from this unit to the recording component).

Make sure that this unit and other
components are unplugged from the
AC wall outlets.

y

You can also use the VIDEO AUX jacks (page 24) on the front panel to connect an additional component.

Component Signal type

Blu-ray Disc or HD
DVD player

DVD player Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN2 (DVD)

Set-top box Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN3 (CBL/SAT)

DVD recorder Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN4 (DVR)

Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN1 (BD/HD DVD)

Audio Optical out OPTICAL (BD/HD DVD)

Video Component out COMPONENT VIDEO (BD/HD DVD)

Audio Optical out OPTICAL (DVD)

Video Component out COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD)

Audio Optical out OPTICAL (CBL/SAT)

Video Component out COMPONENT VIDEO (CBL/SAT)

Audio Coaxial out COAXIAL (DVR)

Video S-video out S VIDEO (DVR IN)

Audio recording Optical in OPTICAL (DVR)

Video recording S-video in S VIDEO (DVR OUT)

On component On this unit

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (BD/HD DVD)

S-video out S VIDEO (BD/HD DVD)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (BD/HD DVD)

Coaxial out COAXIAL (DVD)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (DVD)

S-video out S VIDEO (DVD)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (DVD)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (CBL/SAT)

S-video out S VIDEO (CBL/SAT)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (CBL/SAT)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (DVR IN)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (DVR IN)

Audio in (analog) AUDIO (DVR OUT)

Video in (composite) VIDEO (DVR OUT)

Jacks to connect

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Connections

Component Signal type

Jacks to connect

On component On this unit

VCR Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (VCR IN)

Vid eo S-video out S VIDEO (VCR IN)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (VCR IN)

Audio recording Audio in (analog) AUDIO (VCR OUT)

Video recording S-video in S VIDEO (VCR OUT)

Video in (composite) VIDEO (VCR OUT)

CD player Audio Coaxial out COAXIAL (CD)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (CD)

MD or CD recorder Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (MD/CD-R IN)

Audio recording Optical in OPTICAL (MD/CD-R)

Audio in (analog) AUDIO (MD/CD-R OUT)

Turntable Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (PHONO)

Notes

• Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV if the video conversion is disabled. For example, if you
connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect other components to the VIDEO jacks.

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright
laws.

• If you connect your DVD player to both the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the COAXIAL
jack.

• GUI signals are not output at the DVR OUT and VCR OUT jacks and cannot be recorded.

• To make a digital connection to a component other than the default one assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT or DIGITAL OUTPUT
jack, configure the “I/O Assignment” setting (page 98).

• When connecting a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge to the PHONO jack, use an in-line boosting transformer or MC-head
amplifier.

• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit to reduce noise in the signal.

PREPARATION

■ Connecting an external amplifier

This unit has more than enough power for any home use.
However, if you want to add more power to the speaker
output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an
external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT
jack outputs the same channel signals as the
corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

Notes

• When you make connections to the PRE OUT jacks, do not
make any connections to the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on
the subwoofer.

[1] [2]

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

[3] [4]

SURROUND

PRE OUT

[5]

[1] CENTER PRE OUT jack

Center channel output jack.

[2] FRONT PRE OUT jacks

Front channel output jacks.

[3] SURROUND PRE OUT jacks

Surround channel output jacks.

SINGLE(SB)

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

L

R

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Connections

MULTI CH INPUT

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

CENTER

FRONT(6CH)

SURROUND

SUR.BACK

(8CH)

TAPE

MD/

(C)

()

R

L

[4] SUR.BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT jacks

Surround back or presence channel output jacks. When
you only connect one external amplifier for the surround
back channel, connect it to the SINGLE (SB) jack.

y

• To output surround back channel signals at these jacks, set
“Front Presence” to “None” and “Surround Back” to any
parameter except “None” (page 88).

• To output presence channel signals at these jacks, set “Front
Presence” to “Yes” and “Surround Back” to “None” (page 88).

[5] SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.

■ Connecting a multi-format player or an

external decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks
(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a
multi-format player, external decoder, etc. If you set
“Input Channels” to “8ch” (page 86), the analog audio
input jacks assigned as “Front Input” can be used as the
front channel input jacks.

Notes

• When you select “MULTI CH” as the input source, the digital
sound field processor is automatically disabled.

• Since this unit does not redirect signals input at the MULTI CH
INPUT jacks to accommodate for missing speakers, connect at
least a 5.1-channel speaker system when using this feature.

*

■ Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal
dock or Bluetooth wireless audio
receiver

This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear
panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal
dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth
wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately).
Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth
receiver to the DOCK terminal on the rear panel of this
unit using its dedicated cable.

DOCK

Yamaha iPod universal dock or

Bluetooth wireless audio

receiver

■ Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

When the components are the Yamaha products and have
the capability of the transmission of the remote control
signals, connect the REMOTE IN and REMOTE OUT
jacks to the remote control input and output jack with the
monaural analog mini cable as follows.

Subwoofer out

Center out

LR

Front out (6ch)

Surround back

out (8ch)

Surround out

LRLR

Multi-format player/

External decoder

* The analog audio input jacks assigned as “Front Input” in

“MULTI CH” (page 86).

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IN 1 2

Front out (8ch)

REMOTE

Remote

control out

OUT IN OUT

Remote
control in

*

Infrared signal

receiver or

Yam ah a

component

* You can connect another set of infrared signal receiver and

Yamaha component to the REMOTE IN/OUT 2 jacks same as
the REMOTE IN/OUT 1 jacks.

Yamah a
component
(CD or DVD
player, etc.)

Connections

S

■ Connecting to the network

To connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) into the
NETWORK port of this unit, and plug the other end into one of the LAN ports on your router that supports the DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function. The following diagram shows a connection example where this
unit is connected to one of the LAN ports on a 4-port router. To enjoy music files saved on your PC and Yamaha MCX­2000, access the Internet Radio, or control this unit by using your PC, each device must be connected properly in the
network.

Notes

• You must use an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable (commercially available) to connect a network hub or router and this unit.

• If the DHCP server function on your router is disabled, you need to configure the network settings manually (page 95).

• Yamaha MCX-2000, MCX-A10 and MCX-C15 may not be for sale in some locations.

PREPARATION

Internet

Yamaha MCX-2000

Yamaha MCX-C15

WAN

Yamaha MCX-A10
(with optional
speakers)

LAN

PC

Modem

Router

Network cable

NETWORK

■ Connecting a USB storage device

Connect a USB memory device or USB portable audio player to the USB port on the front panel of this unit. For
information about the USB storage devices supported by this unit, see page 69.

INFO

USB

English

USB memory device or USB

portable audio player

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Connections

Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the
front panel

Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a
game console or a video camera to this unit. To reproduce
the source signals input at these jacks, select “V-AUX” as
the input source.

Caution

Be sure to turn down the volume of this unit and other
components before making connections.

PURE DIRECT

STEREO/

SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO

PHONES

VIDEO

V

Video output

MULTI ZONE

SEARCH

CATEGORYPRESET/TUNING/CH MONO

MODE

MEMORY

VIDEO AUX

L

AUDIO

L

INFO

BAND

ZONE ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROLS

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

RL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

USB

OPTICAL

R

O

R

AUDIO SELECT/

TONE

MENUREC OUT

CONTROL

S VIDEO

ENTER

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

YPAO

PROGRAM

OPTIMIZER

MIC

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

ON

OFF

MASTER

S

S-Video output

VOLUME

Optical output

Connecting the FM and AM
antennas

Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength.

Notes

• The types of the supplied antennas and the FM antenna terminal
of this unit are different depending on the models.

• (Asia and General models only) Be sure to set the tuner
frequency step according to the frequency spacing in your area
(page 122).

• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.

• The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an
outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

• If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor
antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or
service center about outdoor antennas.

Indoor FM

antenna

(supplied)

ANTENNA

75Ω UNBAL.

FM

GND

AM loop
antenna
(supplied)

AM

output

Audio

Game console or

video camera

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft)
vinyl-covered wire extended
outdoors from a window.

Ground (GND terminal)

For maximum safety and minimum
interference, connect the antenna GND
terminal to a good earth ground. A good
earth ground is a metal stake driven into
moist earth.

Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna

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(U.S.A. model)

Connections

Connecting the power cable

■ Connecting the AC power cable

Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after
all other connections are complete, then plug the AC
power cable into an AC wall outlet.

AC IN

PREPARATION

Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna

Press and hold

Insert

Release

y

The wire of the AM loop antenna does not have any polarity
and you can connect either end of the wire to AM or GND
terminal.

To the AC wall outlet

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

Note

(Asia model only) Select one of the supplied power cables
suitable for the type of AC wall outlet in your location before
plugging this unit into the AC wall outlet.

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

U.K. and Australia models ..................................... 1 outlet

Korea model ............................................................... None

Other models ......................................................... 2 outlets

Use these outlet(s) to supply power to any connected
components. Connect the power cable of your other
components to these outlet(s). Power to these outlet(s) is
supplied when this unit is turned on. However, power to
these outlet(s) is cut off when this unit is turned off. For
information on the maximum power or the total power
consumption of the components that can be connected to
these outlet(s), see “Specifications” (page 145).

y

The rated power of the component (such as a subwoofer)
connected to these outlet(s) cannot exceed the maximum power
supplied by this unit.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is in the standby mode.
However, the stored data will be lost in case the power
cable is disconnected from the AC wall outlet or if the
power supply is cut off for more than one week.

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English

Connections

Setting the speaker impedance
and GUI language

Caution

If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER
IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this
unit. You can also use 4 ohm speakers as the front
speakers (page 121).

1 Make sure this unit is turned off.

2 Press and hold NSTRAIGHT on the front

panel and then press AMASTER ON/OFF
inward to the ON position.

This unit turns on, and the advanced setup menu
appears in the front panel display.

While holding

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

3 Rotate the

“SPEAKER IMP.”.

4 Press

“6Ω MIN”.

5 Rotate the

“LANGUAGE”.

6 Press

language setting for the GUI screen in the
video monitor.

Choices: ENGLISH (English), JAPANESE,
(Japanese), FRENCH (French), GERMAN
(German), SPANISH (Spanish), RUSSIAN (Russian)

M

N

STRAIGHT repeatedly to select

M

N

STRAIGHT to select desired

down

MASTER

PROGRAM selector to select

PROGRAM selector to select

Turning this unit on and off

■ Turning on this unit

Press AMASTER ON/OFF on the front panel
inward to the ON position.

When you turn on this unit by pressing AMASTER ON/
OFF, the main zone is turned on.

■ Turning off this unit

Press AMASTER ON/OFF on the front panel
again to release it outward to the OFF position.

■ Set the main zone to the standby mode

B

Press
(or

MAIN ZONE ON/OFF

D

STANDBY

).

■ Turning on the main zone from the

standby mode

Press BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF (or EPOWER).

y

• Basically, we recommend that you use the standby mode to turn
off this unit. In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small
amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the
remote control.

• BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF, DSTANDBY and EPOWER are
operational only when AMASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward
to the ON position.

• When you turn on this unit, there will be a delay for a few
seconds before this unit can reproduce sound.

If there are some problems...

• First, turn off and then turn on this unit again.

• If problems persist, initialize the parameters of this

unit (page 138).

Notes

• For details about the display language, see “Language”
(page 123)

• You can also select the display language with the GUI menu
(page 100).

7 Press

Note

The setting you made is reflected next time you turn on this
unit.

A

MASTER ON/OFF to release it
outward to the OFF position to save the new
setting and turn off this unit.

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