Yamaha RX-D485- Manuals

BEFORE USING THE UNIT How to use this manual How to use this manual When reading this manual, mind the following items. • The illustrations of the main unit used in this manual are of the RX-V485 (U.S.A. model), unless otherwise specified. • Some features are not available in certain regions.• Due t...

Using the remote control Insert the batteries in the remote control Insert the batteries the right way round. Operating range of the remote control Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within theoperating range shown in the following figure. Within 6 m (20 ft)...

FEATURES What you can do with the unit Supporting 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system According to the number of speakers that you areusing, you can enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces invarious styles. • “Using 5.1-channel system” (p.20)• “Using 3.1-channel system” (p.21)• “Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT”...

Useful functions The unit is equipped with the various useful functions. The SCENE function allows you to select the inputsource and settings registered to the correspondingscene, such as sound program and CompressedMusic Enhancer on/off, with just one touch. When theunit is connected to an HDMI Con...

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

Part names and functions of the front display The part names and functions of the front display are as follows. -R es Hi YPAO VOL. PARTY FPR SBL SB SBR FPL 2 3 2 ENHANCER ECO OUT A - DRC SLEEP STEREO TUNED VOL. SL SW SR MUTE VIRTUAL ZONE LINK MASTER B A 1 5 7 9 34 2 0 A 6 C B C F E D G 8 H 1 HDMI Li...

Part names and functions of the rear panel The part names and functions of the rear panel are as follows. OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AM FM 75 Ω ANTENNA (RADIO) MONITOR OUT PRE OUT SUBWOOFER HDMI (HDCP2.2) (BD/DVD) 2 3 1 4 HDMI OUT (HDCP2.2) ARC NETWORK (NET) FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS SURR...

Part names and functions of the remote control The part names and functions of the supplied remote control are as follows. TUNING PRESET MUTE TUNING MEMORY TOP MENU HOME POP-UP/MENU DISPLAY RETURN SETUP OPTION FM/AM VOLUME P RO G RA M USB STRAIGHT ENHANCER BASS I N P U T BD DVD T V S C E N E RADIO S...

PREPARATIONS 1 Connecting speakers Names and functions of speakers The names and functions of speakers connected to the unit are as follows. 4 1 2 9 5 3 10° to 30° 10° to 30° Note Use this diagram as a reference for the ideal speaker layout for the unit. Your speaker layout does not needto match the...

Speaker systems and speakers to be connected Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. Speaker type Speaker system (the number of channels) 5.1 3.1 2.1 Front (L/R) 1 / 2    Center 3   Surround (L/R) 4 / 5  Subwoof...

Setting the speaker impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only)Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting6-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 ...

Note ▪ Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet before connecting the speakers.▪ Be sure to connect the front left and right speakers.▪ (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 spe...

n Using Virtual CINEMA FRONT This speaker layout is recommended if you cannot place speakers in the back of the room. Note To use Virtual CINEMA FRONT, the speaker configuration settings must be changed. For details, see the following: ▪ “Assigning speaker configuration” (p.32)▪ “Setting the use of ...

2 Connecting a TV HDMI connection with a TV Connect a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable. If you connect a TV that supports ARC tothe unit, you can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the unit. OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AM FM 75 Ω ANTENNA (RADIO) MONITOR OUT PRE OUT SUBW...

3 Connecting playback devices HDMI connection with a video device such as a BD/DVD player Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable. OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AM FM 75 Ω ANTENNA (RADIO) MONITOR OUT PRE OUT SUBWOOFER HDMI  (HDCP2.2) (BD/DVD) 2 3 1 4 HDMI OUT (HDCP2.2) ARC ...

n AUDIO connection with an audio device such as a CDplayer Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending onthe audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the followingconnections. Note To use a turntable, a commercially-available phono equalizer...

4 Connecting the radio antennas Connecting the FM/AM antennas (RX-V485) Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AM FM 75 Ω ANTENNA (RADIO) MONITOR OUT PRE OUT SUBWOO...

5 Preparing for connecting to a network Preparing for connecting to a network The unit supports wired and wireless connections. Select a connection methodaccording to your network environment.If you are using a router that supports DHCP in the wired connection, you do not needto configure any networ...

Preparing wireless antennas (wireless connection) Stand the wireless antennas upright for connecting to the wireless network or a Bluetooth device wirelessly.For information on how to connect the unit to a wireless network, see the following: • “Preparing for connecting to a network” (p.29) Notice ▪...

7 Selecting the on-screen menu language Selecting the on-screen menu language Select the desired on-screen menu language. 1 Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from theunit (HDMI OUT jack). Note When you turn on the unit for the fir...

8 Configuring the necessary speaker settings Assigning speaker configuration If you use any of the following speaker configurations, perform the following procedureto configure the corresponding speaker settings manually before performing YPAO. • Using the bi-amp connection (playing back more high-q...

Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speakerconnections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and thenautomatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acousticpara...

5 To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” and press ENTER. The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately. The following screen appears on the TV when the measurement finishes. 1 2 3 4 1 The number of speakers (front side/rear side/...

Error messages from YPAO If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again. Error message TV screen ENHANCER LINK ECO MASTER OUT 2 -Res Hi YPAO VOL. A - DRC SLEEP STEREO PARTY TUNED ZONE 3 B 2 A FPR SBL SB SBR FPL MUTE VIRTUAL E-5:NOISY VOL. SL SW S...

Warning messages from YPAO If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still apply the measurement results by following on-screen instructions.However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with theoptimal speaker settings. Warning message TV screen ENHANC...

9 Setting MusicCast What is MusicCast MusicCast is a brand new wireless musical solution from Yamaha, allowing you toshare music among all of your rooms with a variety of devices. You can enjoy musicfrom your smartphone, PC, NAS drive and music streaming service anywhere in yourhouse with one easy-t...

ENJOYING SOUND Enjoying sound field effects Select your favorite sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders thatallow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as soundfield effect or stereo playback). TUNING PRESET MUTE TUNING MEMO...

Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs.You can enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode, such as with a soundfield effect added or with stereo playback. • We recommend a sound program in the “MOVIE” category to...

Enjoying unprocessed playback Enjoying original sound (straight decode) When STRAIGHT is pressed and the straight decode mode is enabled, the unitproduces stereo sound from the front speakers for 2-channel sources such as CDs,and produces unprocessed multichannel sounds for multichannel sources. LIN...

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) When DIRECT is pressed and the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry. It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi soundquality. ENHANCER LINK ECO MASTER OUT 2 -Res Hi YPAO VOL. A - DRC SLEEP STEREO PARTY...

Enjoying enhanced compressed music Playing back digitally compressed formats with enriched sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) Press ENHANCER to enable Compressed Music Enhancer and add depth andbreadth to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the originalsound before it was compre...

Enjoying music in multiple rooms Playing back music in multiple rooms The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where theunit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B).For example, you can turn on Zone A (turn off Zone B) when you are in the living room,and t...

Operating the Zone B Basic procedure for playing back music in Zone B is as follows. 1 Slide the Zone switch to “ZONE B”. TUNING PRESET MUTE TUNING MEMORY TOP MENU HOME POP-UP/MENU DISPLAY RETURN SETUP OPTION FM/AM VOLUME P RO G RA M USB STRAIGHT ENHANCER BASS I N P U T BD DVD T V S C E N E RADIO SL...

Correcting volume difference between Zone A and Zone B If you are bothered by volume difference between Zone A/B, perform the followingprocedure to adjust the volume for Zone B. Note Slide the Zone switch to “ZONE A” in menu operations. 1 Press OPTION. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “Volume Trim” a...

PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Basic procedure for playing back video and music Basic procedure for playing back video and music is as follows. 1 Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player)connected to the unit. 2 Use the input selection keys to select an input source. MUTE FM/AM...

Switching information on the front display Press INFO on the front panel to select between the various display items on the front display, as shown in the following table. ENHANCER LINK ECO MASTER OUT 2 -Res Hi YPAO VOL. A - DRC SLEEP STEREO PARTY TUNED ZONE 3 B 2 A FPR SBL SB SBR FPL MUTE VIRTUAL V...

Item names and functions of the playback screen The item names and functions of the playback screen, available when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI, are as follows. 2 1 1 Status indicators Display the current shuffle/repeat settings and playback status (such as play/pause). 2 Playback info...

Item names and functions of the browse screen The item names and functions of the browse screen, available when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI, are as follows. The browse screen appears when thenext input source is selected. • USB• SERVER• NET RADIO 1 4 2 5 3 1 List name 2 Contents list D...

Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-V485) Setting the frequency steps (Asia, Taiwan, Brazil, General, and Central and South America models only)At the factory, the frequency step setting is set to 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM.Depending on your country or region, set the frequency steps to 100 kHz for FM ...

Selecting a frequency for reception You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency. Note The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used. The explanation of this section uses a display with frequencies used in U.K. and Europe models. 1 Pres...

Selecting a preset station Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. 1 Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is displayed on the front display. 2 Press PRESET to select the desired ra...

Registering a radio station manually Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number. Note You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. 1 Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is disp...

Clearing preset stations Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. 1 Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is displayed on the front display. 2 Press OPTION. 3 Use the cursor keys to select “Preset...

Receiving traffic information automatically (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models only)When “TUNER” is selected as the input source, the unit automatically receives trafficinformation. To enable this function, perform the following procedure to set the trafficinformation station. 1 When “TUNE...

Listening to DAB radio (RX-D485) Preparing the DAB tuning DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound and morestable reception compared to analog signals. The unit can also receive DAB+ (anupgraded version of DAB) that allows for more stations using MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2audio ...

Selecting a DAB radio station for reception You can select a DAB radio station from the stations stored by the initial scan. 1 Press FM/DAB to select the DAB band. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and then the DAB radio station currently selected is displayed on the front display. 2 Press TUN...

Registering a DAB radio station as presets Select a DAB radio station and register it to a preset number. Note You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. 1 Press FM/DAB to select the DAB band. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and then the DAB radio station currently selected is disp...

Clearing preset DAB radio stations Clear DAB radio stations registered to the preset numbers. 1 Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and then the DAB radio station currently selected is displayed on the front display. 2 Press OPTION. 3 Use the c...

Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label n Checking reception strength ofeach DAB channel label You can check reception strength of each DAB channellabel (0 [none] to 100 [best]). 1 Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as theinput source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and then the D...

Listening to FM radio (RX-D485) Selecting a frequency for FM radio reception You can tune into an FM radio station by specifying its frequency. Note The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used. The explanation of this section uses a display with frequ...

Selecting a preset FM radio station Tune into a registered FM radio station by selecting its preset number. 1 Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is displayed on the front display. 2 Press PRESET to select t...

Registering an FM radio station manually Select an FM radio station manually and register it to a preset number. Note You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. 1 Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selecte...

Clearing preset FM radio stations Clear FM radio stations registered to the preset numbers. 1 Press FM/DAB to select “TUNER” as the input source. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and the frequency currently selected is displayed on the front display. 2 Press OPTION. 3 Use the cursor keys to s...

Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® device Playback Bluetooth® device music on the unit You can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) onthe unit. Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) The unit Note ▪ Use the wireless antennas that are standing upright for co...

Playing back music with AirPlay Playback of iTunes/iPhone music contents with AirPlay The AirPlay allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on the unitvia network. PC iTunes (Wired network or wireless network) iPhone/iPad/iPod touch The unit Router Note For details on supported ...

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device Playback of USB storage device contents You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. Note For details on playable USB devices and USB file formats, see the following: ▪ “Supported USB devices” (p.142)▪ “Supported file for...

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) Media sharing setup on media servers (PCs/NAS) To play back music files stored on your media servers, first you need to configure themedia sharing setting on each music server.The setting procedure may vary depending on the media server. The follo...

Listening to Internet radio Selecting an Internet radio station Select an Internet radio station and start playback. Note ▪ To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet. You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit. For d...

Listening to music streaming services Listening to a streaming service You can listen to a streaming service with the MusicCast CONTROLLER on yourmobile device. On the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select the room name thatwas specified for the unit, and then select the streaming service to be tuned ...

Useful playback functions SCENE function n Selecting the input source and favorite settings withone touch (SCENE) The SCENE function allows you to select the following settings with just one touch. • Input source• Sound program• Compressed Music Enhancer On/Off• SCENE link playback• Target zones You...

n Registering a scene You can change the default setting and register the function that is assigned to each SCENE key. Note We recommend registering the scene with playing back the content that you want to register. 1 Perform the following operations to prepare the settings you want to assign to a s...

Shortcut function n Registering a favorite content as shortcut You can register favorite Bluetooth, USB, media server and network content asshortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut numbers. Note ▪ You can register up to 40 contents as shortcuts.▪ You can also use the “Favorites” ...

n Recalling a registered content as shortcut Recall a registered content (Bluetooth, USB, media server and network content) by selecting the shortcut number. Note You can register up to 40 contents as shortcuts. 1 Press BLUETOOTH, NET or USB. TUNING PRESET MUTE TUNING MEMORY TOP MENU HOME POP-UP/MEN...

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Basic operation of the Option menu Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “Option” menu. With the “Option”menu, you can configure different playback settings according to the input sourcecurrently being played b...

Option menu items Use the following table to configure playback settings of the unit. Note ▪ Available items vary depending on the selected input source.▪ Text in parentheses denotes indicators on the front display.▪ Depending on the region of purchase, some menu items for audio streaming services a...

Switching the input source Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source. Option menu “Input Select” Adjusting the tone of the audio output Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass)individually. Option menu “Tone Control” Choice...

n Selecting the surround decoder used in the program Select the surround decoder used when “Sur.Decode” is selected in “Program” in the “Option” menu or selected by pressing PROGRAM. Note For details on “Program” in the “Option” menu, see the following: ▪ “Selecting sound programs” (p.78) Option men...

n Setting Compressed Music Enhancer Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer. Option menu “DSP/Surround” > “Enhancer” Settings Off Disables Compressed Music Enhancer. On Enables Compressed Music Enhancer. Note ▪ This setting is applied separately to each input source.▪ You can also use ENHANCER...

Checking information about the video/audio signals Displays information about the video/audio signals. Option menu “Signal Information” Format Audio format of the input signal Channel The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE)For example, “3/2/0.1” means 3 front channels,...

1 Press INPUT to select “AV 2” (video input jack to be used) as the input source. 2 Press OPTION. MUTE TOP MENU HOME POP-UP/MENU DISPLAY RETURN SETUP OPTION ENTER TUNING PRESET MUTE TUNING MEMORY TOP MENU HOME POP-UP/MENU DISPLAY RETURN SETUP OPTION FM/AM VOLUME P RO G RA M USB STRAIGHT ENHANCER BAS...

Setting presets for radio stations n Registering radio stations automatically Automatically register FM radio stations with strong signals. Note ▪ You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets.▪ To register AM radio stations, see the following: – “Registering a radio station manually” (p.53) ▪...

5 Use the cursor keys to select a preset station to be cleared and press ENTER. ENHANCER LINK ECO MASTER OUT 2 -Res Hi YPAO VOL. A - DRC SLEEP PARTY ZONE 3 B 2 A MUTE VIRTUAL FPR SBL SB SBR FPL VOL. SL SW SR STEREO TUNED 01:FM 98.50MHz Preset station to be cleared If the preset station is cleared, “...

Configuring the repeat setting Configure the repeat setting for playback. Option menu “Repeat” Settings Off Turns off the repeat function. One Plays back the current song repeatedly. All Plays back all songs in the current album (folder) repeatedly. Note This setting is available only when “USB” or ...

Performing an initial scan for DAB radio reception (RX-D485 only)Perform an initial scan for searching DAB radio stations. Option menu “Init Scan” 1 Press FM/DAB to select the DAB band. 2 Press OPTION. 3 Use the cursor keys to select “Init Scan” and press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER to start an initial sca...

CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Basic operation of the Setup menu Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “Setup” menu. You can configurethe unit’s various functions with the “Setup” menu. Note ▪ If new firmware is available, the message screen appears.▪ If new...

Setup menu items Use the following table to configure various functions of the unit. Menu Item Function Page Speaker Configuration Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. p.92 Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. p.92 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. p.93 Center...

Configuring the speaker settings Setting your speaker system Select the setting according to the speakers that are connected. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Power Amp Assign” Settings Surround Select this option when you use a normal speaker system (not using ZoneB speakers or a bi-...

Setting the size of the front speakers Selects the setting according to the size of your front speakers. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Front” Settings Small Select this option for small speakers.The subwoofer will produce front channel low-frequency components(configurable in “Cros...

Setting the use of surround speakers and their size Selects the setting according to the use and size of your surround speakers. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Surround” Settings Small Select this option for small speakers.The subwoofer or front speakers will produce surround channe...

Setting the phase of the subwoofer Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch the subwoofer phase. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Subwoofer Phase” Settings Normal Does not reverse the subwoofer phase. Reverse Reverses the subwoofer phase. Note...

Adjusting the volume of each speaker Adjusts the volume of each speaker to suit your listening position. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Level” Choices Front L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Subwoofer Setting range -10.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Note Test tone output helps you to adj...

Outputting test tones Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. Setup menu “Speaker” > “Test Tone” Settings Off Does not output test tones. On Outputs test tones automatically when you adjust the speak...

Configuring the HDMI settings Setting the use of HDMI Control Enables/disables HDMI Control. HDMI Control allows you to operate external devicesvia HDMI. Setup menu “HDMI” > “HDMI Control” Settings Off Disables HDMI Control. On Enables HDMI Control.Configure the settings in “TV Audio Input”, “Sta...

Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks Selects the HDCP version of the HDMI input jacks for watching 4K video content. Setup menu “HDMI” > “HDCP Version” Input sources HDMI 1–4 Settings Auto Automatically sets the version of HDCP according to content. 1.4 Sets the version of HDC...

Setting the use of SCENE link playback Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”.When SCENE link playback is enabled, HDMI Control-compatible devices connectedto the unit via HDMI automatically work as follows when a scene is selected. • TV: turning on and displaying vid...

Configuring the sound settings Setting the broadening effect of the front sound field Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. When this function isenabled, you can wrap front left/right channel sounds around the sound field andgenerate a spacious sound field in combination w...

Setting the use of Monaural Mix Enables/disables monaural sound output. This function can be applicable when the sound program is set to “5ch Stereo” only. Setup menu “Sound” > “DSP Parameter” > “Monaural Mix” Settings Off Disables monaural sound output. On Enables monaural sound output. Setti...

Setting the scale of the volume display Switches the scale of the volume display. Setup menu “Sound” > “Volume” > “Scale” Settings dB Displays the volume in the “dB” unit. 0-97 Displays the volume in the numeric value (0.5 to 97.0). Setting the dynamic range adjustment method Selects the dynam...

Configuring the power supply settings Setting the amount of time for the auto-standby function Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Setup menu “ECO” > “Auto Power Standby” Settings Off Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. 5 minutes, 20 minutes Sets the unit to sta...

Configuring the function settings Automatically changing the input source names displayed on the front display Automatically changes the input source names displayed on the front display. You canselect a name created by the Auto Rename function. Setup menu “Function” > “Input Rename” Input source...

Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT key Set which input sources are skipped when operating the INPUT key.You can select the desired input source quickly by using this function. Setup menu “Function” > “Input Skip” Input sources HDMI 1-4, AV 1-3, AUX, AUDIO 1-3, TUNER, NET...

Setting the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/ YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control. Setup menu “Function” > “Remote Color Key” Settings Default Assigns the functions of devices connected to the unit with an HDMI...

Configuring the network settings Checking the network information of the unit Displays the network information of the unit. Setup menu “Network” > “Information” Status The connection status of the NETWORK jack Connection Connection method SSID The access point to which the unit is connected Music...

Setting the network parameters manually Set the network parameters (such as IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway) manually. Setup menu “Network” > “IP Address” 1 Set “DHCP” to “Off”. 2 Use the cursor keys to select a parameter type. IP Address Specifies an IP address. Subnet Mask Specifie...

Setting the use of a Digital Media Controller Selects whether to allow a Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback. A Digital Media Controller (DMC) is a device that can control other network devices through thenetwork. When this function is enabled, you can control playback of the unit fro...

Setting the network name of the unit Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network devices. Setup menu “Network” > “Network Name” 1 Press ENTER to enter the name edit screen. 2 Use the cursor keys and ENTER key to edit the name. 3 Select “OK” to confirm the ne...

Configuring the Bluetooth® settings Setting the use of Bluetooth® Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Setup menu “Bluetooth” > “Bluetooth” Settings Off Disables the Bluetooth function. On Enables the Bluetooth function. Terminating the connection between a Bluetooth® device and the unit Term...

Configuring the language settings Setting the on-screen menu language Select the on-screen menu language. Setup menu “Language” Settings English English 日本語 Japanese Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Русский Russian Italiano Italian 中文 Chinese Note The information on the front display i...

Configuring the advanced settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Basic operation of the ADVANCED SETUP menu Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu whileviewing the front display. 1 Set the unit to standby mode. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (pow...

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) (U.S.A. and Canada models only) ENHANCER LINK ECO MASTER OUT 2 -Res Hi YPAO VOL. A - DRC SLEEP STEREO PARTY TUNED ZONE 3 B 2 A VOL. FPR SL SW SR SBL SB SBR FPL MUTE VIRTUAL SP IMP.••8¬MIN Change the unit’s speaker impedance settings depending on the i...

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) ENHANCER LINK ECO MASTER OUT 2 -Res Hi YPAO VOL. A - DRC SLEEP STEREO PARTY TUNED ZONE 3 B 2 A VOL. FPR SL SW SR SBL SB SBR FPL MUTE VIRTUAL 4K MODE•MODE 1 Selects the format of signals input/output at the unit when HDMI 4K compatible TV andplayback devi...

In case of “BKUP”: • You cannot overwrite save. When you save the settings repeatedly, please move the file in different folder. • The file is stored by the name of “MC_backup_(model name).dat” in the route of the USB memory device. In case of “RSTR”: • Check that the file is stored in the route of ...

TROUBLESHOOTING When any problem appears If trouble occurs, first check the following: Make sure of the following when the unit does not function properly. • The power cables of the unit, TV and playback devices (such as BD/DVD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely. • The unit, subwoofe...

n The power turns off (standby mode) immediately l The unit was turned on while a speaker cable was shorted. Twist the bare wires of each speaker cable firmly and reconnect to the unit and speakers. For details, see the following: – “Connecting the speaker” (p.18) n The unit enters standby mode auto...

n Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT”is pressed l The function which skips some input sources is set. Set “Input Skip” of the desired input source in the “Setup” menu to “Off”. For details, see the following: – “Setting input sources to be skipped when operating the INPUT key” (p....

n No sound is coming from a specific speaker l The playback source does not contain a signal for the channel. To check it, use “Signal Information” in the “Option” menu. For details, see the following: – “Checking information about the video/audio signals” (p.82) l The currently selected sound progr...

n No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used l The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the speakers connected to the unit. l A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with an HDMI cable....

Video trouble n No video l Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. l Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. l The video signal output from the unit is not supported by...

FM/AM radio trouble (AM radio feature is available only on RX-V485) n FM radio reception is weak or noisy l There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. l Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter. To select monaural F...

n DAB radio reception is weak or noisy l There is multi-path interference. Check reception strength in “Tune AID” in the “Option” menu, and adjust the antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. For details, see thefollowing: – “Checking reception strength of each DAB channel...

Network trouble n The network feature does not function l The network parameters (IP address) have not been obtained properly. Enable the DHCP server function on your router and set “DHCP” in the “Setup” menu to “On” on the unit. If you want to configure the network parametersmanually, check that yo...

n The Internet radio cannot be played l The selected Internet radio station is currently not available. There may be a network problem at the radio station, or the service may have been stopped. Try the station later or select another station. l The selected Internet radio station is currently broad...

Bluetooth® trouble n A Bluetooth® connection cannot be established l The Bluetooth function of the unit is disabled. Enable the Bluetooth function. For details, see the following: – “Setting the use of Bluetooth ® ” (p.113) l Another Bluetooth device is already connected to the unit. Terminate the c...

Error indications on the front display Error indications on the front display Refer to the following table when the error message is indicated on the front display. Message Cause Remedy Access denied Access to the media servers (PCs/NAS) is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select the unit ...

APPENDIX Updating the unit’s firmware via the network Firmware updates New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will bereleased as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, new firmware isdownloaded via the network. When a firmware update is ready, the following...

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network Confirm the on-screen description displayed after SETUP is pressed, and start the firmware update. 1 Read the on-screen description and press the down cursor key. The next screen appears. 2 To start the firmware update, press ENTER. The on-screen display ...

Connecting to a network wirelessly Selecting a wireless network connection method Select a wireless connection method according to your network environment. Note ▪ You need to configure the network settings if your router does not support DHCP or if you want to configure the network parameters manua...

Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button. Setup menu “Network” > “Network Connection” > “Wireless(Wi-Fi)” 1 Use the cursor keys to select “WPS Button” and press ENTER. 2 Read the on-screen description and ...

4 Select the network (access point) of which you want to share the settings with the unit. The network currently selected Tap here to start setup When the sharing process finishes, the unit is automatically connected to the selected network (access point) and “Completed” appears on thefront display....

4 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the security key. 5 When finished entering the key, use the cursor keys to select“OK” and press ENTER. The previous wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV. 6 Use the cursor keys to select “Connect” and press ENTER to startthe connection process....

4 When finished entering the key, use the cursor keys to select “OK” and press ENTER. The previous manual setting screen appears on the TV. 5 Use the cursor keys to select “Security” and select the encryption method. Choices None, WEP, WPA-PSK(AES), Mixed Mode Note If you select “None”, the connecti...

Input/output jacks and cables Video/audio jacks n HDMI jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through asingle jack. Use an HDMI cable. HDMI cable Note ▪ Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. We recommend using a cable less than 5.0 m (16.4 ft) long to prevent signal qualitydegradation....

Glossary Glossary of audio information n Glossary of audio decoding format This is a glossary of the technical terms related to audio decoding format used in thismanual. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. thatsupports 5.1-channel au...

WAV Windows standard audio file format, which defines the method of recording the digital dataobtained by converting audio signals. By default, the PCM method (no compression) is used, butyou can also use other compression methods. WMA (Windows Media Audio) One of the compressed digital audio format...

Compressed Music Enhancer The Compressed Music Enhancer feature compensates for missing harmonics in compressionmusic formats (such as MP3). As a result, this technology provides improved performance for theoverall sound system. SILENT CINEMA Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DS...

Supported file formats The following file formats can be used by the unit. File Sampling frequency (kHz) Quantization bit (bit) Bitrate (kbps) Number of channels Support for gapless playback WAV * 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 16/24/32 - 2 4 MP3 32/44.1/48 - 8 to 320 2 - WMA 32/44.1/48 - 8 to 320 2 -...

Additional information on HDMI HDMI Control and synchronized operations HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TVthat 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. Yo...

4 Turn on the unit and playback devices and then turn on the TV. 5 Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. 6 Check that the input, to which the playback device is connected on the unit, is selected. If not, select the input source manually. 7 Check that the video from the playback de...

HDMI signal compatibility Confirm the following HDMI signal used by the unit. • When CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video/audio signals may not be output, depending on the type of the DVD player. • The unit is not compatible with HDCP-incompatible HDMI or DVI devices. For details, ref...

Trademarks Trademarks The trademarks used in this manual are as follows. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under lice...

Specifications Specifications The specifications of this unit are as follows. Input jacks Analog Audio • Audio x 4 (including AUX) Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) • Optical x 1• Coaxial x 2 Video • Composite x 3 HDMI Input • HDMI x 4 Other jacks • USB x 1 (USB2.0)• NETWORK (W...

Audio Section Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) • [U.S.A. and Canada models] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 Ω ) • [Other models] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 6 Ω ) – Front L/R 80 W+80 W • [U.S.A. and Canada models] (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω ) – Front L/R 95 W+95 W – Center 95 W – Surround L/R 95 W+9...

Default settings Default settings of the Option menu The default settings of the “Option” menu are asfollows. Tone Control Treble, Bass Bypass (0.0 dB) * When both “Treble” and “Bass” are 0.0 dB, “Bypass” appears. DSP/Surround • DSP Level 0 dB • Adaptive DRC Off • Enhancer – TUNER, (network sources)...

ECO Auto Power Standby • U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Korea models 20 minutes • Other models Off ECO Mode Off Function Input Rename • HDMI 1-4 Auto • Others Manual (For AUX, AUDIO3, TUNER, MusicCast Link, SERVER, NET RADIO, USB only “Manual” can be selected.) Input Skip Off Dimmer 0 Memory ...