Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A670 Manuale del proprietario

AV Receiver

Owner's Manual

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

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE UNIT 5

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

How to use this manual............................................................................ 5

Remote control.......................................................................................... 5

Insert the batteries................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Operating range of the remote control........................................................................................................................... 5

FEATURES 6

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

Part names and functions......................................................................... 9

Front panel................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Front display (indicators).................................................................................................................................................... 10

Rear panel................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Remote control....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

PREPARATIONS 13

1 Placing speakers............................................................................... 14

Typical speaker layouts....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Other speaker layouts.......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Presence speaker layout..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the speaker impedance....................................................................................................................................... 20

2 Connecting speakers........................................................................ 21

Connecting speaker cables................................................................................................................................................ 22

Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier)................................................................................................. 22

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections............................................................................. 22

Connecting Zone B speakers............................................................................................................................................. 22

3 Connecting a TV/playback devices.................................................. 23

Input/output jacks and cables.......................................................................................................................................... 23

Connecting a TV..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players).............................................................................................. 25

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)......................................................................................................... 27

Connecting to the jack on the front panel................................................................................................................... 27

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas.................................................... 28

5 Preparing for connecting to a network........................................... 29

Connecting a network cable............................................................................................................................................. 29

Preparing a wireless antenna............................................................................................................................................ 29

6 Connecting the power cable............................................................ 30

7 Selecting an on-screen menu language.......................................... 31

8 Configuring the necessary speaker settings.................................. 32

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)................ 33

Error messages....................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Warning messages................................................................................................................................................................ 36

10 Connecting to a network wirelessly................................................ 37

Selecting the connection method................................................................................................................................... 37

Connecting the unit to a wireless network.................................................................................................................. 38

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)...................................................................... 43

11 Setting the MusicCast....................................................................... 45

MusicCast CONTROLLER..................................................................................................................................................... 45

Adding the unit to the MusicCast network.................................................................................................................. 45

PLAYBACK 46

Basic playback procedure...................................................................... 46

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

Switching information on the front display................................................................................................................. 47

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE).................................................................................................... 48

Selecting a registered scene.............................................................................................................................................. 48

Registering a scene............................................................................................................................................................... 48

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Selecting the sound mode..................................................................... 49

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

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

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)................................................................................................. 53

Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)....................................................................................................................................... 53

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

Music Enhancer)

..................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Listening to FM/AM radio

....................................................................... 54

Setting the frequency steps............................................................................................................................................... 54

Selecting a frequency for reception............................................................................................................................... 54

Registering favorite radio stations (presets)................................................................................................................ 55

Radio Data System tuning.................................................................................................................................................. 58

Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device.............................. 59

Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit........................................................................................................... 59

Enjoying audio using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones....................................................................................... 60

Playing back music with AirPlay............................................................ 61

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents...................................................................................................................... 61

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device............................ 63

Connecting a USB storage device................................................................................................................................... 63

Playback of USB storage device contents..................................................................................................................... 63

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)...................... 66

Media sharing setup............................................................................................................................................................. 66

Playback of PC music contents......................................................................................................................................... 67

Listening to Internet radio..................................................................... 69

Playback of Internet radio.................................................................................................................................................. 69

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)....................................................................................... 71

Playing back more high-quality sounds with bi-amp connections

.................................................................................................................. 72

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections............................................................................. 72

Playing back music in multiple rooms.................................................. 73

Connecting Zone B speakers............................................................................................................................................. 73

Operating the Zone B........................................................................................................................................................... 74

Useful functions...................................................................................... 76

Registering favorite items (shortcut).............................................................................................................................. 76

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu)......................................................................................... 78

Option menu items............................................................................................................................................................... 78

CONFIGURATIONS 82

Configuring various functions (Setup Menu)....................................... 82

Setup menu items................................................................................................................................................................. 83

Speaker...................................................................................................................................................................................... 85

HDMI........................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

Sound......................................................................................................................................................................................... 92

ECO............................................................................................................................................................................................. 95

Function.................................................................................................................................................................................... 96

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE).................................................................................................... 104

Restoring the default settings (INIT)............................................................................................................................. 105

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

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

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

APPENDIX 107

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

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

First, check the following:................................................................................................................................................ 109

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

Audio....................................................................................................................................................................................... 110

Video........................................................................................................................................................................................ 112

FM/AM radio......................................................................................................................................................................... 113

USB and network................................................................................................................................................................. 114

Bluetooth®............................................................................................................................................................................. 115

Error indications on the front display................................................. 116

Glossary................................................................................................. 117

Audio information.............................................................................................................................................................. 117

HDMI and video information.......................................................................................................................................... 118

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

Yamaha technologies........................................................................................................................................................ 119

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

Supported devices.............................................................................................................................................................. 120

File formats............................................................................................................................................................................ 120

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

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

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

Audio Return Channel (ARC)........................................................................................................................................... 124

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

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

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

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BEFORE USING THE UNIT

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

£ AM antenna £ FM antenna

* One of the above is supplied depending on

the region of purchase.

£ YPAO microphone £ Remote control

£ Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)

£ CD-ROM (Owner's Manual)

£

Easy Setup Guide

£ Safety Brochure

£ MusicCast Setup Guide

How to use this manual

• Some features are not available in certain regions.

• Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are subject to

change without notice.

• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.

Notice:

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

Note:

Indicates instructions and supplementary explanations for optimum use.

Remote control

The supplied remote control is used as follows.

Insert the batteries

Insert the batteries the right way round.

Operating range of the remote control

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the

operating range shown below.

Within 6 m (20 ft)

30° 30°

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FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

The unit is equipped with full of useful functions.

Supports 2- to 7.1-channel

speaker system

You can enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various

styles.

YPAO automatically optimizes the speaker

settings to suit your room.

• “Optimizing the speaker settings automatically

(YPAO)” (p.33)

CINEMA DSP allows you to create stereo or

multichannel sounds with the sound fields

like actual movie theaters and concert halls in

your own room.

•

“Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP

3D)” (p.50)

You can enjoy compressed music with

enhanced sound (Compressed Music

Enhancer).

• “Playing back digitally compressed formats (such as

MP3, etc.) with enriched sound (Compressed Music

Enhancer)” (p.53)

The Zone A/B function allows you to playback

an input source in the room where the unit is

installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone

B).

• “Playing back music in multiple rooms” (p.73)

Change the input source and

favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE)

The SCENE function allows you to select the input

source and settings registered to the corresponding

scene, such as sound program and Compressed

Music Enhancer on/off, with just one touch.

• “Selecting the input source and favorite settings with

one touch (SCENE)”

(p.

48)

4K Ultra HD signal and HDCP 2.2

supported

You can enjoy the high definition video quality of 4K

with HDCP 2.2 that complies with the latest copyright

protection.

• “Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K

MODE)” (p.104)

Support for the Latest Surround

Format, Dolby Atmos® and

DTS:X™ with presence speakers

The unit supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X that will fill

the room with multidimensional sound. You can enjoy

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or CINEMA DSP 3D with the layout

for presence speakers that suits your listening

environment.

• “Typical speaker layouts” (p.15)

• “Presence speaker layout” (p.19)

Wide variety of supported

content via network

When the unit is connected to a network by

establishing a wired or wireless connection, you can

enjoy various contents via network on the unit.

You can select a wired or wireless connection

to a network.

• “Preparing for connecting to a network” (p.29)

• “Connecting to a network wirelessly” (p.37)

You can play back music files stored on your

PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit.

• “Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/

NAS)” (p.

66

)

You can listen to Internet radio stations from

all over the world.

• “Listening to Internet radio” (p.69)

The AirPlay function allows you to play back

iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on

the unit via network.

• “Playing back music with AirPlay” (p.61)

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The ECO mode (power saving

function) allows you to create an

eco-friendly home theater system

When the ECO mode is enabled, you can reduce the

unit's power consumption.

• “ECO Mode” (p.95)

Sequential operation of a TV, AV

receiver, and BD/DVD player

(HDMI Control)

When the unit is connected to an HDMI Control-

compatible TV and BD/DVD player with each HDMI

cable, you can control the unit (such as power and

volume) and BD/DVD player with TV remote control

operations.

• “HDMI Control” (p.122)

Supports Bluetooth® devices

You can play back music stored on a Bluetooth device.

• “Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth

®

device” (p.59)

Supports USB storage devices

You can play back music stored on a USB storage

device.

• “Playing back music stored on a USB storage

device” (p.

63)

Connecting various devices

A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks

on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as

BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players),

game consoles, portable audio player, and other

devices.

• “Connecting a TV/playback devices” (p.23)

Playing back TV audio in

surround sound with a single

HDMI cable connection (Audio

Return Channel: ARC)

When using an ARC -compatible TV, you only need one

HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio

input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control

signals.

• “Connecting a TV” (p.24)

Creating 3-dimensional sound

fields

Connecting presence speakers allows you to create a

natural 3-dimensional sound field in your own room

(CINEMA DSP 3D). Even when no presence speakers

are connected, the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS)

function produces 3D surround sound. In addition, the

unit creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)

using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to

the rear sound field even when no surround back

speakers are connected.

• “Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP

3D)” (p.50)

Surround playback with 5

speakers placed in front

You can enjoy the surround sound even when the

surround speakers are placed in front.

• “Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in

front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)” (p.51)

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound

When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit

plays back the selected source with the least circuitry,

which lets you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.

• “Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct

playback)” (p.53)

Enhanced bass reproduction

Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass

reproduction that does not depend on the speakers

used.

• “Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)” (p.53)

Listening to FM/AM radio

The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You

can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.

• “Listening to FM/AM radio” (p.54)

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Easy operation with a TV screen

You can operate the USB storage device, view

information, or easily configure the settings using the

on-screen menu.

Auto Rename function

The unit automatically creates input source names

according to the HDMI-compatible devices connected,

and displays the respective input source names on the

front display.

• “Input Rename” (p.96)

Home Audio Network with

MusicCast

The unit supports the MusicCast feature that allows you

to link a MusicCast compatible device to another

device in a different room and play them back

simultaneously, or control all MusicCast compatible

devices with the dedicated application “MusicCast

CONTROLLER”.

• “Setting the MusicCast” (p.45)

Useful applications

The useful application for connections and operations

of the unit is as follows.

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Application for tablets “AV SETUP

GUIDE”

AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that assists

you with cable connections between AV Receiver

and source devices as well as AV Receiver

setup.

This app guides you through the various settings

such as speaker connections, TV and source

device connections and assigning the power

amp.

Functions:

1) Connection support guide

– Speaker connection

– TV/source devices connection

2) Setup support guide

– Automatic network setup of HDMI, power amp

assign, etc.

– Various setup assistance with illustrations.

– YPAO setting guidance

3) View Owner's Manual

* This application is for tablets only.

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

Store or Google Play™.

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Application for smartphone /

tablets “AV CONTROLLER”

AV CONTROLLER is an application that assists

you with various operations of AV Receiver

without the remote control. This app allows you

not only to control the unit’s power and volume

but also to select the input source and start/stop

playback, as shown below.

Functions:

• Power on/off

•

Volume up/down

• Mute

• Music Play

• Input Selection

• DSP Mode Selection

• SCENE selection

• Blu-ray player fundamental control

• Seamless control between the Yamaha AV Receiver

and Blu-ray player

• Demo mode - Explains how to use this app

For details, search for “AV CONTROLLER” on the App

Store or Google Play.

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Part names and functions

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

Front panel

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL

STRAIGHT

(CONNECT)

AUX USB

AUDIO

5V 1A

SCENE

INPUT

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO MIC

MEMORY

INFO (WPS)

PRESET

FM AM TUNING

DIRECT

VOLUME

TV

BD

DVD

NET

RADIO

2

3 4 6 7 8

51 09

A

B C D E F H I JG

1

z (power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

2

Standby indicator

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

the following conditions.

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.90)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.90)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.100)

3

YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.33).

4

Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

5

INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display

(p.47).

Enters the wireless LAN connection setup (WPS button

configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (

p.39).

6

MEMORY

key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.55).

7

PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.57).

8

FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.54).

9

TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.54).

:

Front display

Displays information (p.10).

A

DIRECT key

Enables/disables the direct playback mode (p.53).

B

PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

C

INPUT keys

Select an input source.

D

TONE CONTROL key

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

frequency range (Bass

) individually (p.79).

E

SCENE

keys

Select the registered input source and sound program with

one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby

mode (p.48).

F

PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.49).

G

STRAIGHT (CONNECT) key

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

Enters the MusicCast network addition and the wireless

LAN setup by holding down for 5 seconds (p.

45

).

H

AUX jack

For connecting devices, such as portable audio players

(p.27).

I

USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.63).

J

VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

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Front display (indicators)

1 2

PARTY

VIRTUAL

2 3

CHARGE

VOL.

MUTE

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

OUT

ECO

ADAPTIVE DRC

ZONE

A

ZONE

B

1

2

3

4

6 7 8

5

09 B 0

A

C D E

1

HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

OUT

Lights up when HDMI signals are being output.

2

ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.53) is

working.

3

CINEMA DSP

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

(p.50) is working.

4

STEREO

Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio

signal.

TUNED

Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station

signal.

5

Bluetooth indicator

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

6

SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

7

MUTE

Blinks when audio is temporarily muted.

8

Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

9

ECO

Lights up when the eco mode (p.95) is enabled.

:

Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently

operational.

A

Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound

mode name). You can switch the information by pressing

INFO (p.

47

).

B

Signal strength indicator

Indicates the strength of the wireless signal (p.37).

C

ZONE indicators

Indicate the zone to which the sound is output (p.75).

D

Speaker indicators

Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

A Front speaker (L)

S Front speaker (R)

D Center speaker

F Surround speaker (L)

G Surround speaker (R)

H Surround back speaker (L)

J Surround back speaker (R)

K Surround back speaker

B Presence speaker (L)

N Presence speaker (R)

L Subwoofer

E

ADAPTIVE DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.79) is working.

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Rear panel

1

2

6

7 8

5

09

A

3 4

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

on the actual product to prevent improper connections.

1

HDMI OUT jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting

video/audio signals (

p.

23). When using ARC, TV audio

signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT jack.

2

HDMI 1–4 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and

inputting video/audio signals (p.24).

3

ANTENNA

jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.28).

4

NETWORK jack

For a wired connection to a network (p.29).

5

Wireless antenna

For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.29).

6

Power cable

For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.30).

7

AV jacks

AUDIO jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and

inputting video/audio signals (

p.25).

8

MONITOR OUT jack

For connecting to a TV and outputting video signals

(p.23).

9

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1–2 jacks

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

(p.

21

).

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SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.21).

A

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Taiwan, Brazil and General models only)

Selects the switch position according to your local voltage

(p.30).

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Remote control

TUNING

PRESET

MUTE

TUNING

MEMORY

TOP MENU

HOME

POP-UP/MENU

DISPLAYRETURN

SETUP

OPTION

FM/AM

VOLUME

PROG RAM

USB

STRAIGHT

ENHANCER

BASS

INPUT

BD

DVD

TV

S C E NE

RADIO

SLEEP

ENTER

BLUE

YELLOWGREEN

RED

DIRECT

ZONE A ZONE B

NE T

NET

BLUETOOTH

2

3

4

6

7

5

1

9

A

B

C

D

0

8

1

Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2

SLEEP key

Pressing this key repeatedly will specify the time (120 min,

90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off), in which the unit switches to

the standby mode.

3

ZONE switch

Enable/disable the audio output to Zone A or Zone B

(p.74

).

4

SCENE keys

Select the registered input source and sound program with

one touch. Also, turn on the unit when it is in standby mode

(p.48).

5

Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.49).

6

Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

You can select directly each input source by pressing the

following keys.

FM/AM

FM/AM radio

USB

USB jack (on the front panel)

NET

SERVER, NET RADIO, MusicCast Link,

AirPlay and network sources (press

repeatedly to select a desired source)

BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth device

7

SETUP key

Displays the setup menu (p.82).

8

Menu operation keys

Cursor keys

Select a menu or the parameter.

ENTER

Confirms a selected item.

RETURN

Returns to the previous screen.

89: External device operation keys

Let you perform playback operations when “USB” or “NET”

is selected as the input source, or control playback of the

HDMI Control-compatible playback device.

Note

▪ The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Some

HDMI Control-compatible devices cannot be used.

▪ You can assign the unit's functions to the RED/GREEN/

YELLOW/BLUE keys (

p.

98).

:

Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the

input source (p.54).

MEMORY

Registers FM/AM radio stations as

presets.

PRESET

Select a preset station.

TUNING

Select the radio frequency.

A

z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

B

VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

C

MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

D

OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.78).

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers................................................................................................................................ (p.14)

2 Connecting speakers........................................................................................................................ (p.21)

3 Connecting a TV/playback devices.................................................................................................. (p.23)

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas.................................................................................................... (p.28)

5 Preparing for connecting to a network........................................................................................... (p.29)

6 Connecting the power cable............................................................................................................ (p.30)

7 Selecting an on-screen menu language.......................................................................................... (p.31)

8 Configuring the necessary speaker settings................................................................................... (p.32)

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)................................................................ (p.33)

10 Connecting to a network wirelessly................................................................................................ (p.37)

11 Setting the MusicCast....................................................................................................................... (p.45)

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

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1 Placing speakers

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

layout examples.

Notice

▪ (U.S.A. and Canada models only)

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

“Setting the speaker impedance” (p.20).

▪ (Except for U.S.A. and Canada models)

Use speakers with an impedance of at least 6 W.

▪ Use a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

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

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Typical speaker layouts

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5.1.2-channel system (using presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional

sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the

surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is

suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

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1

2

39 9

E R

5

10° to 30° 10° to 30°

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

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

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L/R)

1/2

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

Center

3

Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue

and vocals).

Surround (L/R)

4/5

Produce surround left/right channel sounds.

Presence (L/R)

E/R

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds or heights channel

sounds of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X contents.

Subwoofer

9

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and

reinforces the bass parts of other channels. This channel

is counted as “0.1”. You can connect two subwoofers to

the unit and place them on the left/right (or front/rear)

sides of the room.

Note

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

to place overhead speakers (presence speakers), see “Presence speaker layout”

(p.19).

▪ To have a full effect of Dolby Atmos contents, we recommend using this speaker system. However, you

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

▪ To have a full effect of DTS:X contents, we recommend using this speaker system.

▪ You can connect two subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit. Two subwoofers connected to the unit

output the same sounds.

▪ When using only one subwoofer, you can place it either in the left or right side.

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7.1-channel system

This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center

and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to

enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

4 5

1

2

39 9

6 7

10° to 30° 10° to 30°

30 cm (1 ft) or more

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L/R)

1/2

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

Center

3

Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue

and vocals).

Surround (L/R)

4/5

Produce surround left/right channel sounds.

Surround back (L/R)

6/7

Produce surround back left/right channel sounds.

Subwoofer

9

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and

reinforces the bass parts of other channels. This channel

is counted as “0.1”. You can connect two subwoofers to

the unit and place them on the left/right (or front/rear)

sides of the room.

Note

▪ When using only one surround back speaker (6.1-channel system), place it straight behind the listening

position (middle of 6 and 7

in the diagram).

▪

You can connect two subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit. Two subwoofers connected to the unit

output the same sounds.

▪ When using only one subwoofer, you can place it either in the left or right side.

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Other speaker layouts

The following speaker layouts are also available.

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5.1-channel system

4 5

1 2

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10° to 30° 10° to 30°

Note

▪ You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker

(front 4.1-channel system).

▪ In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections

or the Zone B function that allows you to play back an input source

in another room (Zone B). For details, see

“Playing back more

high-quality sounds with bi-amp connections” (p.72)

or “Playing

back music in multiple rooms” (p.73).

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5.1 system (front 5.1-channel)

(using surround speakers)

1 2

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4 5

Note

▪ To utilize this configuration, set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.88)

in the “Setup” menu to “On

”.

▪ You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker

(front 4.1-channel system).

▪ In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections

or the Zone B function that allows you to play back an input source

in another room (Zone B). For details, see

“Playing back more

high-quality sounds with bi-amp connections” (p.72)

or “Playing

back music in multiple rooms” (p.73).

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5.1 system (front 5.1-channel)

(using presence speakers)

1

2

39

E R

Note

You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front

4.1-channel system).

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3.1-channel system

1 2

39

Note

In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you to

play back an input source in another room (Zone B). For details, see

“Playing back more high-quality sounds

with bi-amp connections” (p.72) or “Playing back music in multiple rooms” (p.73).

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2.1-channel system

1 2

9

Note

In addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi-amp connections or the Zone B function that allows you to

play back an input source in another room (Zone B). For details, see

“Playing back more high-quality sounds

with bi-amp connections” (p.72) or “Playing back music in multiple rooms” (p.73).

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Presence speaker layout

The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height, Overhead

and Dolby Enabled SP). Choose a layout pattern that suits your listening environment.

Note

▪ You can enjoy Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Cinema DSP 3D with any layout pattern.

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

presence speakers, configure the “Layout” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO (p.33).

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Front Height

Install the presence speakers on the front side wall.

It delivers a natural sound field with excellent linkage of left, right, top and bottom

sound spaces, and sound extensity effectively.

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Overhead

Install the presence speakers to the ceiling above the listening position.

It delivers realistic overhead sound effects and sound field with excellent linkage of

front and rear sound spaces effectively.

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Dolby Enabled SP

Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers.

It utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only from

speakers that are placed at the same level as traditional speakers.

Note

Place the Dolby Enabled speakers on top of or near the traditional front speakers. A Dolby Enabled speaker

unit may be integrated into a traditional speaker. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Dolby

Enabled speakers.

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Notes on installation of ceiling speakers

When installing presence speakers to a ceiling, install them just above the listening

position, or the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening

position.

SL

SRFPR

FPL

FR

FL

C

Notice

▪ Be sure to use speakers that are made for ceiling use and take anti-drop measures. Ask a qualified

contractor or dealer personnel for installation works.

Setting the speaker impedance

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

Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting

6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”.

1

Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC

wall outlet.

2

While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z

(power).

(power)

z

STRAIGHT

3

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

1 2

PARTY

VIRTUAL

VOL.

MUTE

ENHANCER

STEREO

TUNED

SLEEP

OUT

ECO

CHARGE

ADAPTIVE DRC

ZONE

2 A

ZONE

3 B

SP IMP.••8¬MIN

4

Press STRAIGHT to select “6 Ω MIN”.

5

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

power cable from the AC wall outlet.

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

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