Yamaha YSP-1600 Owners Manual

Digital Sound Projector

Owner’s Manual

English

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

CONTENTS

Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preparing remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FEATURES 5

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

Mastering useful apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PREPARATIONS 11

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

a Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Raising the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mounting the unit on a wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

b Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

c Connecting playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

d Other connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting an external subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Wired network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

e Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

f Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Displaying the menu screen on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the language for menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting a surround sound effect for the installation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating the unit by TV’s remote control (HDMI control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PLAYBACK 22

Basic operation for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enjoying sound based on your preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a surround sound effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

2-channel playback (stereo playback mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Adjusting volume for each channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Clear playback of human voices (CLEAR VOICE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wireless playback of audio via Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Listening to music from a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Listening to audio through Bluetooth speakers or headphones (transmitting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Terminating Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

NETWORKS 31

Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Wired network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playback of Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Registering favorite Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Playing back music stored on mobile devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using a mobile device to play songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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SETTINGS 48

APPENDIX 62

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setup menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operating a TV via the TV Remote Repeater function of the unit . . . 58

Updating the unit’s firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using “Network Update” in the setup menu to update firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Updating firmware with connection of a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Initializing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Initializing basic unit settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Initializing network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

When surround effect is not enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

How to install YRB-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Basic Knowledge of Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

What is Surround Sound? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

What is a Digital Sound Projector? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Yamaha’s Audio Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Audio/video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Available signal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

En 3

About this manual

MOUNTING TEMPLATE/GABARIT DE FIXATION

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

ANTENNA / ANTENNE

457mm (18”)
457mm (18 po)

ZR85910-1

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

Battery × 2
(AAA, R03, UM-4)

Peel off the protection sheet
before use.

Within 6 m (20 ft)

• In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the front panel keys or the remote control
are explained using the remote control.

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

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

Supplied accessories

Before connecting, make sure you have received all of the following items.

YSP-1600

The unit

Supplied accessories

Remote control Batteries

Accessories for mounting the unit on a wall

Template Brackets (x2) Screws (M4 x 12mm; x4)

Owner’s Manual CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide MusicCast Setup Guide

(AAA, R03, UM-4; x2)

Preparing remote control

Before installing batteries or using the remote control, be sure to read battery and
remote control precautions in “Quick Reference Guide” (separate booklet).

Installing the batteries

Optical cable

(1.5 m (4.9 ft))

Operation range

• The supplied optical cable may not be needed depending upon connections.

➤ Supplied accessories En 4

FEATURES

TV

Audio Audio/

Video

HDMI

Control

Sound beams are reflected off walls using unique
real surround sound formats and techniques,
allowing listeners to enjoy their preferred
acoustic environment.

• Enjoy realistic surround sound
with five surround modes: MOVIE,
MUSIC, SPORTS, GAME, TV
PROGRAM (CINEMA DSP)

. p. 23

• Clear playback of speech (dialog,
narration, etc.; CLEAR VOICE)

. p. 25

TV remote
control

HDMI Control

BD/DVD player

Audio/
Video

This unit’s

remote control

Audio

Audio

Audio

Control

Control

Bluetooth

headphones

Network contents

Mobile

devices

The unit

Mobile

devices

Sequential operation of a TV,
this unit, and BD/DVD player
(HDMI Control)

. p. 20

Wide variety of supported content

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p. 42

• Internet radio

. p. 43

•AirPlay

. p. 45

• Music stored on mobile
devices

. p. 47

Listen to audio input to
the unit with Bluetooth
headphones or speakers

. p. 29

Plays back audio content
from Bluetooth

®

devices

. p. 27

Mastering
dedicated
apps

. p. 6

What you can do with this unit

FEATURES ➤ What you can do with this unit En 5

Mastering useful apps

You can operate and program the unit, or play streaming services via the unit, by installing the free dedicated apps, MusicCast CONTROLLER and HOME THEATER CONTROLLER
(WLAN) on a mobile device such as a smartphone. For details, search for MusicCast CONTROLLER and HOME THEATER CONTROLLER (WLAN) on the App Store or Google Play.

MusicCast CONTROLLER

This app allows you to play distributed content and streaming services via the unit.

MusicCast CONTROLLER capabilities

• Play songs stored on computers (servers)

• Select an Internet radio station

• Play music stored on mobile devices

• Distribute and receive audio between the unit and other Yamaha network A/V devices
See MusicCast Setup Guide for details.

HOME THEATER CONTROLLER (WLAN)

This app allows you to configure specific settings such as sound beams.

• In this manual, iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively referred to as “mobile devices”. The specific
type of mobile device is noted in explanations as needed.

FEATURES ➤ What you can do with this unit En 6

Controls and functions

45 6 7

312

Front panel

1 Indicators

Indicate the status of the unit (p. 8). The indicators will dim
automatically if no operations are performed for 5 seconds.

• “Dimmer” can adjust the brightness of the front panel display
in the setup menu (p. 52).

2 Dual built-in subwoofers

The built-in subwoofers are located in the top part of the unit.

3 Remote control sensor

Receive infrared signals from the remote control (p. 10).
Receive infrared signals from the TV remote control when the

TV Remote Repeater function is enabled (p. 58).

4 CONNECT key

Use to control the unit using the dedicated MusicCast
CONTROLLER app for mobile devices. See the MusicCast
Setup Guide for details.

5 INPUT key

Select an audio input source (p. 22).

6 VOLUME (+/–) keys

Adjust the volume of the unit (p. 22).

7 z key

Turn on/off the unit.

• When the unit is turned off, this unit consumes a small amount of
power in order to search for HDMI signals or to receive infrared
signals from the remote control.

FEATURES ➤ Controls and functions En 7

Indicators

STATUS TV HDMI ANALOG BLUETOOTH NET SURROUND

13452

STATUS

STATUS

STATUS

TV HDMI ANALOG BLUETOOTH NET

Example: when TV is selected

1 STATUS indicator

The STATUS indicator shows the unit’s power status.

Glows green: The unit is on

Glows red: The unit is off (with HDMI control or
network standby activated)

Off: The unit is off

2 Audio input indicator

The corresponding indicator glows to show the input source
to which audio is selected.

Glows Input source to be played back

TV TV audio

HDMI

ANALOG

BLUETOOTH Audio from a Bluetooth device

NET Audio input via a network

Audio from a device connected to the
HDMI IN jack

Audio from a device connected to the
ANALOG input jack

3 SURROUND indicator

Glows when surround playback is selected and turns off
when stereo playback is selected.

SURROUND

SURROUND

Glows when the MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS,
GAME, or TV PROGRAM key on the remote
control is pressed (surround playback).

Turns off when the STEREO key on the remote
control is pressed (stereo playback).

4 indicator

Glows when connected to a wireless network; turns off when
the connection is terminated (p. 32).

5 indicator

Glows blue when connected to a Bluetooth device; turns off
when the Bluetooth connection is terminated (p. 26).

❑ Other indications

In addition to indications explained 1–5, other indicators
on the front panel may glow or flash to indicate operation and
setting status.

In this manual, illustrations of the nine in-line indicators
are used for explanation.

: Off

: Glows

: Flashes

Example: When the STATUS indicator flashes and the TV
indicator glows

FEATURES ➤ Controls and functions En 8

Rear panel

4567890

HDMI

TV

ANALOG

IN OUT(ARC)

NETWORK

SUBWOOFER OUT

UPDATE ONLY

12

1 Power ca ble

For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p. 17).

2 TV Remote Repeater

Transmit signals from the TV’s remote control received by the
remote control sensor on the unit’s front panel to the TV
(p. 58).

3 Antenna

Raise the antenna after the unit is installed (p. 13).

4 HDMI IN jack

For connecting an HDMI-compatible playback device such
as a BD/DVD player, a satellite and cable TV tuner, and a
game console (p. 16).

3

5 HDMI OUT (ARC) jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting
video/audio signals (p. 15).

6 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p. 17).

7 TV (digital optical) jack

For connecting to a playback device equipped with a digital
optical audio output jack (p. 15).

8 ANALOG jack

For connecting an external device with a 3.5 mm RCA stereo
cable (p. 16).

9 SUBWOOFER OUT jack

For connecting an external subwoofer (p. 17).

HDMI

IN OUT(ARC)

NETWORK

TV

ANALOG

0 UPDATE ONLY jack

Use to update this unit’s firmware (p. 60).

SUBWOOFER OUT

UPDATE ONLY

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1

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

0
a
b

c
d

e

7

Infrared signal transmitter

Remote control

1 Input selector keys

Select an audio input source to be played back (p. 22).

TV TV

HDMI Device connected via the HDMI IN jack

ANALOG

BLUETOOTH Bluetooth device

NET Audio last input via a network

Device connected via the ANALOG input
jack

2 Surround mode key

Choose a surround playback mode from MOVIE, MUSIC,
SPORTS, GAME, TV PROGRAM (p. 23).

3 CLEAR VOICE key

Turns the CLEAR VOICE function on or off (p. 25).

4 S/T/W/X keys, ENTER key

Change the setting (p. 48).

5 SETUP key

Displays the setup menu (p. 48).

6 SUBWOOFER (+/–) key

Adjust the volume of the subwoofer (p. 22).

7 POSITION (L/C/R) keys

For optimum surround sound effect, select a preset position
mode according to where the unit is installed (p. 19).

8 z key

Turn on/off the unit (p. 22).

9 NET RADIO (1–3) keys

Register and play streaming services such as Internet radio
stations via the unit (p. 43).

0 CH LEVEL key

Adjust the volume balance during playback (p. 24).

a STEREO key

Switch to stereo playback mode (p. 23).

b INFO key

Use the indicator on the front panel to show information for
audio currently playing (p. 24).

c RETURN key

Return to the previous menu screen.

d MUTE key

Mute the sound (p. 22).

e VOLUME (+/–) key

Adjust the volume of the unit (p. 22).

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Installation (p. 12)

Position the unit to achieve the optimal surround sound effects. The unit can also be mounted
on a wall.

Raise the wireless antenna in preparation for network connection using a wireless router
(access point).

2 Connecting a TV (p. 15)

3 Connecting playback devices (p. 16)

4 Other connections (p. 17)

5 Connecting the power cable (p. 17)

6 Initial settings (p. 18)

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

• See “NETWORKS” (p. 31) for information regarding network connection and audio playback via a network.

Connect a TV to the unit.

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

Connect an external subwoofer.
Use a network cable to connect the unit to a router in preparation for wired network connection.

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

Specify unit settings before use to adjust surround sound effects based on position and
conditions.

PREPARATIONS ➤ General setup procedure En 11

Use the TV Remote Repeater function if the unit
obstructs the remote control sensor on the TV
(p. 58).

• Do not install the unit near a corner of the
room.

• The unit can be mounted on a wall (p. 14)

• When raising the antenna (p. 13), position
the unit so that the antenna does not
obstruct the TV screen.

• The listening position (such as sofa, etc.)
should be located at the front of the unit.

• The distance between the listening position
and the unit should be more than 2 m (6.6 ft).

Position the unit and TV so that they are separated
by at least 5 cm (2").

To achieve the optimal surround sound
effects, be sure that obstacles such as
furniture may not obstruct the path of
sound beams (p. 13).

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a Installation

Place the unit on a flat surface. When installing this unit on a rack behind which there is limited space, for example, it may be easier to connect external devices to this unit first. See
pages 15 to 17 for information regarding the connection of external devices.

Notes

• Be sure to install this unit on a large, stable stand where it does not fall subject to vibrations, such as from an earthquake, and where it is out of the reach of children.

• The unit’s speakers are not magnetically shielded. Do not install hard disk drives or similar devices near the unit.

• Do not stack the unit directly on top of other playback devices, or vice versa. Heat and vibrations may result in damage or malfunction.

Recommended place for installation

PREPARATIONS ➤ a Installation En 12

Hold the base of the
antenna while raising it
to its upright position.

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❑ Unit installation position and surround sound effects

The unit achieves surround sound by reflecting sound beams off walls.

Effective surround effect may not be achieved in the following environment.

• Sound beams are blocked by obstacles such as furniture.

• The room size is not within the following dimensions;
Width: 3 meters to 7 meters (9.8 ft to 23 ft)
Depth: 3 meters to 7 meters (9.8 ft to 23 ft)
Height: 2 meters to 3.5 meters (6.6 ft to 11.5 ft)

• Listening position is too close to the unit.

• The unit is installed too close to the left or right wall.

• The unit is installed in the corner of the room.

• There is no wall for reflecting sound beam on the path of the sound beams.

Raising the antenna

Raise the antenna on the rear panel of the unit when connecting a wireless router
(access point) to use a network.

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

• Be sure to check the direction in which the antenna moves, and angle it in the proper direction.

• Do not remove the antenna.

• For details on the wireless connection, refer to p. 32.

• The optimum surround sound effect is achieved by setting a position according to the installation position of
the unit. For details, refer to “Setting a surround sound effect for the installation position” (p. 19).

PREPARATIONS ➤ a Installation En 13

Tapes or

thumbtacks

Mounting template (supplied)

Screw
holes

MOUNTING TEMPLATE/GABARIT DE FIXATION

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

ANTENNA / ANTENNE

457mm (18”)
457mm (18 po)

ZR85910-1

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

7 to 9 mm

(1/4" to 3/8")

2 to 4 mm

(1/16" to 3/16")

4 mm (#8)

20 mm (3/4") or more

Brackets

(supplied)

Position the
bracket so that
the protrusions
on the side of the
bracket fit into
the grooves on
the unit.

Screws
(supplied)

MOUNTING TEMPLATE/GABARIT DE FIXATION

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

ANTENNA / ANTENNE

457mm (18”)
457mm (18 po)

ZR85910-1

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

Bracket
mounting
holes

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Mounting the unit on a wall

The unit can be mounted on a wall.
If the antenna will be used (p. 13), raise it before

mounting the unit on a wall.

• When installing the unit on a wall, all installation work must be
performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must
never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or
inadequate installation could cause the unit to fall, resulting in
personal injury.

• To prevent the unit from falling, attach it to a wall constructed of
drywall (plasterboard).

• Make sure you use commercially available screws that can support
the weight of the installation (in step 2). Using clamps other than
specified screws, such as short screws, nails, and two-sided tape,
may cause the unit to fall.

• Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose. If your foot
or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose cable, the unit may fall.

• Check that the unit is fixed securely after the installation. Yamaha
will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper
installations.

• Do not lean on the unit or apply excessive force to the top of the
unit. Doing so may cause the unit to fall.

Attach the mounting template on a wall

1

and mark for the screw holes.

ANTENNA / ANTENNE

MOUNTING TEMPLATE/GABARIT DE FIXATION

Remove the mounting template from the

2

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

457mm (18”)
457mm (18 po)

DRILL HERE / PERCER CIC

ZR85910-1

Use the screws to attach the brackets

3

(both supplied).

wall and install the commercially available
screws at the marks on the wall.

Hang the unit on the screws.

4

PREPARATIONS ➤ a Installation En 14

HDMI

(ARC)

OUT(ARC)

HDMI

HDMI HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT (ARC) jack

ARC-compatible HDMI input

TV

The unit
(rear)

HDMI OUT (ARC) jack

HDMI input

TV jack

Audio output

(digital optical)

TV

1. Remove the cap 2. Check the direction of
the plug

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b 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.

• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it. A cable with a maximum length of 5 m is recommended to prevent degradation of signal quality.

• For playback of 3D and 4K video content, use a high-speed HDMI cable.

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable (not supplied).

• This unit supports HDCP version 2.2, a copy protection technology. To enjoy playback of 4K video, connect
the unit to the HDMI IN jack (one compatible with HDCP 2.2) on an HDCP 2.2-compliant TV.

When connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), enable the HDMI
control function (p. 51).

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

ARC enables input and output of audio signals via a single HDMI cable. If the TV supports ARC, audio
signals from the TV can be input to this unit via the same HDMI cable used to output video signals from
this unit to the TV.

• Use an ARC-compatible HDMI cable.

TVs that support Audio Return Channel (ARC)

HDMI

TV

ANALOG

SUBWOOFER OUT

IN OUT(ARC)

NETWORK

UPDATE ONLY

TVs that do not support Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an optical cable.

HDMI

OUT(ARC)

HDMI

IN OUT(ARC)

HDMI HDMI

TV

ANALOG

SUBWOOFER OUT

NETWORK

UPDATE ONLY

OPTICAL

OO

TV

• If the TV has no optical jack

Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable to connect the unit to the TV via the ANALOG input jack on the unit
and the audio output jack on the TV. TV audio can be played through this unit by switching input to
ANALOG using the ANALOG key on the remote control.

HDMI

PREPARATIONS ➤ b Connecting a TV En 15

HDMI

IN OUT(ARC)

NETWORK

TV

ANALOG

SUBWOOFER OUT

UPDATE ONLY

HDMI

IN

HDMI

HDMI HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI IN jack

HDMI output

Video device

The unit (rear)

ANALOG jack

Audio output

(analog)

Video device

TV

To video
output jack

To video
input jack

3.5 mm stereo mini
plug cable

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c Connecting playback devices

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.

HDMI connection

Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable (not supplied).

TV audio can be played through this unit by switching input to HDMI using the HDMI
key on the remote control.

• Once the HDMI control function has been activated (p. 20), video and audio content from playback devices
can be output from the TV even when this unit is off (HDMI signal pass-through).

• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it. A cable with a maximum length of 5 m is
recommended to prevent degradation of signal quality.

• For playback of 3D and 4K video content, use a high-speed HDMI cable.

• If the video device has an HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI output jack, connect the unit to that jack.

• Audio from the video device can be input via the TV (digital optical) jack, not via the HDMI IN jack. Use an
optical cable to connect the video device to the unit via the digital optical output jack on the video device
and the TV jack on the unit. If the video device is connected to the unit in this way, change the “HDMI”
setting in the setup menu from “Audio Assign” to “Optical”.

Analog connection

Connect a video device to this unit via a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable (not supplied).
Next, connect the video device’s video output to the TV’s video input.

ANALOG

HDMI

TV

ANALOG

SUBWOOFER OUT

IN OUT(ARC)

NETWORK

TV audio can be played through this unit by switching input to ANALOG using the
ANALOG key on the remote control.

UPDATE ONLY

PREPARATIONS ➤ c Connecting playback devices En 16

HDMI

IN OUT(ARC)

NETWORK

TV

ANALOG

SUBWOOFER OUT

UPDATE ONLY

INPUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

The unit (rear)

SUBWOOFER OUT jack

Subwoofer pin cable

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

The unit (rear)

To an AC wall outlet

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d Other connections

Connecting an external subwoofer

The unit has built-in subwoofers. However, you can connect an external subwoofer to
enhance low-frequency sounds. Connect a subwoofer via the SUBWOOFER OUT jack
on this unit.

• Use an external subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.

Wired network connections

e Connecting the power cable

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

For a wired connection, connect one end of the network cable to the NETWORK jack on
the rear panel of the unit and the other end to a router. For details, refer to
“NETWORKS” (p. 31).

PREPARATIONS ➤ d Other connections En 17

TV remote control (example)

Switch
input
sources

TV

The unit (rear)

Share Wi-Fi Settings

You can share the wireless
(Wi-Fi) settings of the
network with Sound Projector
using a device with iOS7 or
later.

[ENTER]:Start
[RETURN]:Cancel
[ ]:OSD Language

Flashes slowly

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SETUP

RETURN

f Initial settings

Displaying the menu screen on the TV

Visual operation of this unit is
possible by displaying its menu
screen on the TV.

Turn on the unit and the TV, and
then use the input button on the
TV’s remote control to switch input
so that video input from this unit is
displayed.

When this unit and the TV are
connected as shown below,
select “HDMI 1”.

Initial screen display

When the unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, the
screen below will be displayed and the indicator on the front
panel will flash slowly.

HDMI

123

HDMI INPUT

HDMI

IN OUT(ARC)

OUT(ARC)

HDMI

HDMI

TV

ANALOG

SUBWOOFER OUT

NETWORK

UPDATE ONLY

The menu display

The menu is displayed on the TV screen when the SETUP key is
pressed. When the TV is receiving HDMI signals, the menu is
superimposed over video content. Press the SETUP key twice to
cancel menu display.

Setup Menu

Channel Level

Dynamic Range
Audio Delay

Sound

HDMI
Function
Information

While this screen is displayed, an iOS device (such as an
iPhone) can be used to easily connect the unit to a wireless
network. See the Quick Reference Guide.

If you will not use an iOS device to connect to a wireless
network, press the RETURN key.

• You can use this function to connect to a wireless network at any time by
selecting “Share Wi-Fi Settings (iOS)” from the setup menu. However, be
aware that if a different wireless network, or a Bluetooth device, has already
been configured, doing so will erase any previous settings.

• This screen will not be displayed and the indicator will not flash if the unit
is connected to a router via its NETWORK jack (wired connection).

PREPARATIONS ➤ f Initial settings En 18

OSD Language

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS

РУССКИЙ

SVENSKA
TÜRK

L (Left)

R (Right)

C (Center)

(default setting)

Left side of room

Center of room

Right side of room

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Selecting the language for menu display

1
2
3

4

5

Turn the unit and TV on.

Switch the TV’s input to display video input from this unit (p. 18).

Press and hold the SETUP key until the “OSD Language” menu
appears on the TV.

When the menu is not displayed

• Confirm the following cases.

– The HDMI input jack of your TV and the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack of the unit are connected.

– The input of your TV is set to “HDMI 1” (example).

Use the S/T key to select the desired language and press the
ENTER key.

Settings

, ENGLISH (default), DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, NEDERLANDS,

РУССКИЙ, SVENSKA, TÜRK

Press the SETUP key to exit the setup menu.

Setting a surround sound effect for the installation position

The surround sound is achieved by reflecting the sound beams off walls as shown in
the illustration below. For optimum surround effect, turn on the unit and select the
POSITION key according to the installation position of the unit.

Hold down the POSITION key that corresponds to the installation

1

position of the unit for more than 3 seconds.

The indicators on the front panel flash according to the set position.

Left

Center

Right

PREPARATIONS ➤ f Initial settings En 19

Remote control of TV (Example)

1. Turn on/off

Both the TV and this unit turn on/off at the same time.

3. Control volume

This unit’s volume can be adjusted when the TV’s audio
output is set to the external device.

4. Switch the audio output device (TV or this unit)

2. Switch input sources

• The input source for this unit switches accordingly when the TV’s
input source is switched. The input source for this unit also switches
when a BD/DVD player is selected as the input source from the TV’s
menu display.

• The input source can be switched while this unit is turned off.

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Operating the unit by TV’s remote control (HDMI control)

What is the HDMI control function?

HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that
supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as
power and volume) with TV remote control operations. You can also control playback
devices (such as HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD players) connected to the unit with
an HDMI cable.

Coordinated functions via the TV remote control

With some TVs, navigating this unit’s menus displayed on the TV can be controlled.

• Even if your TV supports the HDMI control function, some functions may not be available. For details, refer
to the manual supplied with your TV.

• We suggest using devices (TV, BD/DVD player, etc.) from the same manufacturer.

First, try the operations described above with your TV’s remote control. If you are able
to perform these operations, you may continue operating this unit with your TV’s remote
control. The HDMI control function can be used with some HDMI devices by simply
activating the function. If you are not able to perform these operations, configure HDMI
control settings (p. 21).

PREPARATIONS ➤ f Initial settings En 20

HDMI

Glows (green)

1 2 3 4 5 6

HDMI

Setting the HDMI control function

Turn on the unit, TV, and playback devices.

1

Activate the HDMI control function on the unit, TV,

2

and playback devices such as BD/DVD players that
support this function.

For this unit, be sure that “HDMI Control” is set to “On”
(default; p. 51).

For playback devices, refer to the instructions supplied with
each device.

Turn off the main power of the TV and then turn off

3

the unit and playback devices.

Turn on the unit and playback devices and then turn

4

on the TV.

Switch the TV input to display the video from the

5

unit.

Press the HDMI key to select HDMI input, and check

6

that video from the playback device is properly
displayed.

If devices are not coordinated

Be sure that all devices are correctly connected to this unit, and
that settings are properly configured as described below.

– “HDMI Control” (p. 51) is set to “On” in the setup menu.
– The HDMI control function is enabled on the TV.

The example of TV settings

• From the setup menu on your TV, select “Link setting” 
“HDMI control setting”, then set a setting such as “HDMI
control function” to “ON”.

• Set audio output to any option other than TV.

If devices fail to coordinate even after the settings described
above have been applied correctly:

– Turn off this unit and the TV, and then turn them back on again.
– Disconnect the power cable of the unit and external devices

connected to the unit via HDMI cable. Plug them in again after
about 30 seconds.

– If devices fail to coordinate after ANALOG is input, repeat

steps 5 and 6 under “Setting the HDMI control function”.

Changing the connection method and
connected devices

When the connected devices and jacks are changed, configure the
settings again with the following procedure.

Check that the unit is properly coordinated with the

7

TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume
with the TV remote control.

Disable the HDMI control function of the TV and BD/

1

DVD player, turn off all connected devices, and
change the connections.

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Setting the HDMI control

2

function”.

PREPARATIONS ➤ f Initial settings En 21

PLAYBACK

Glows

Indicator on the front panel

Volume down (–) Volume up (+)

Volume display

The number of lighted indicators increases when the volume is turned
up, and decreases when the volume is turned down.

Volume down (–) Volume up (+)

Subwoofer volume display

The lighted indicator moves to the right when the volume is turned up,
and to the left when the volume is turned down.

MUTE

VOLUME
(+/

-

)

SUBWOOFER
(+/-)

Basic operation for playback

Press the z key to turn on this unit.

1

Turn on devices (TV, BD/DVD player, game console,

2

etc.) connected to this unit.

Input
selector
keys

Select a device by pressing the input selector key

3

corresponding to the connection of external
devices.

Press the HDMI key to play audio/video content from a BD/
DVD player connected via the HDMI IN jack.

HDMI

For playback from a Bluetooth device, refer to p. 26. For
audio playback via a network, refer to p. 42 to 47.

Play back a device selected in step 3.

4

• When listening to audio or watching video from a playback device
connected to the TV, select the device as the TV's input source.

Press the VOLUME (+/–) key to adjust the volume.

5

Press the SUBWOOFER (+/–) key to adjust the
volume of the subwoofer.

When the volume is adjusted, indicators on the front panel
indicate volume level.

• When audio is output from both TV speaker and this unit,
mute the TV sound.

• When sound input to HDMI IN jack is output from the TV,
the volume level does not change even if you press the
VOLUME (+/–) key or the MUTE key.

To mute the audio output

To mute the sound, press the MUTE key.

To resume the volume, press the MUTE key again or press
the VOLUME (+/–) key.

• The subwoofer volume can be adjusted separately from the whole volume.

• Lowering the subwoofer volume is recommended at night.

Select from surround playback or stereo playback

6

mode, and configure sound setting according to
your preferences (p. 23).

Press the z key to turn off this unit after use.

PLAYBACK ➤ Basic operation for playback En 22

Enjoying sound based on your preference

SURROUND

Glows

Indicator on the front panel

SURROUND

Off

Indicator on the front panel

STEREO

INFO

Surround
mode keys

Selecting a surround sound effect

Select the surround mode to enjoy realistic surround effects that
closely resemble a movie theater, the middle of a music concert, or
a sports field event, by Yamaha’s sound field program, “CINEMA
DSP.” You can select a surround mode that best suits the source
from MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS, GAME, or TV PROGRAM.

Press one of the surround mode keys (MOVIE,

1

MUSIC, SPORTS, GAME, or TV PROGRAM).

Surround mode

The features of surround modes are described below.
Select the surround mode that best suits the playback source and

your personal taste.

Sound field

program

MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

TV PROGRAM Creates optimum surround sound for TV programs.

Creates a broad and expansive cinematic space. With
Dolby or DTS surround effects, this program enriches
your cinematic experience.

Creates the palpable excitement, as if you were standing
at the front center of a live concert hall event.

Creates the realistic atmosphere of a live sports event or
talk show.

Enjoy three-dimensional sound effects with computer or
video games.

Features

2-channel playback (stereo playback mode)

The front channels are the primary channel sources for output of
stereo sound.

Press the STEREO key to switch to stereo playback

1

mode.

• When the source is a 2-channel stereo signal, the sound is played back as
surround sound.

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