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  • Page 1 RX-V3900 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Yamaha socket outlet. will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use ■...
  • Page 3 (http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
  • Page 4 Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This receiver supports network connections. “HDMI”, the “HDMI” logo and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks, or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. x.v.Color™ “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. Caution-iii...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using a USB storage device or a USB portable Supplied accessories ..........3 audio player ............59 Getting started ............4 Using a PC server or Yamaha Quick start guide ............ 5 MCX-2000............60 Using the Internet Radio.......... 61 PREPARATION Using shortcut buttons ..........
  • Page 6 What you can do with the GUI menu By configuring the parameters in the GUI menu of this unit, you can adjust a variety of system settings suited for your listening environment. The following is a brief description of some of the useful menus you can configure in the GUI menu.

  • Page 7: Features

    ◆ HDMI (IN x 4, OUT x 2), Component video (IN x 3, OUT x 1), ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as S-video (IN x 6, OUT x 3), Composite video (IN x 6, OUT x 5),...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Getting started About this manual Notes • y indicates a tip for your operation. • Change all of the batteries if you notice the following • Some operations can be performed by using either the conditions: buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote –...

  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. Front right Preparation: Check the items speaker Video monitor Subwoofer Front left In these steps, you need the following supplied Surround right speaker speaker...
  • Page 10 Quick start guide Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel Step 1: Set up your speakers (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Front speakers and center speaker Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.

  • Page 11: Connect Dvd Player And Other Components

    ☞ P. 19 • Other components ☞ P. 21 • External amplifier • Multi-format player or external ☞ P. 22 decoder • Yamaha iPod universal dock or Digital coaxial ☞ P. 22 Bluetooth wireless audio receiver audio output jack Digital coaxial audio ☞...
  • Page 12 Quick start guide Step 3: Turn on the power and start To set this unit to the standby mode, press BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF. playback Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (page 26). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 110).

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Rear panel HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA NETWORK BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT S VIDEO 75Ω UNBAL. AC IN VIDEO SPEAKERS CBL/ (PLAY) OUT (REC) SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 CENTER MD/CD-R REMOTE CENTER FRONT(6CH) SURROUND CENTER...

  • Page 14: Placing Speakers

    Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. • 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback of the high definition digital audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) with sound field programs. • We recommend that you add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. 7.1-channel speaker layout 30˚...

  • Page 15: Speaker Types

    (page 76). Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in bitstreams and multi-channel PCM sources.

  • Page 16: Connecting Speakers

    Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (page 26). •...
  • Page 17 Connections ■ 6.1-channel speaker connection Surround back speaker Subwoofer Presence speakers Center speaker (page 11) or Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 106) SPEAKERS PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 CENTER SINGLE FRONT SURROUND ZONE 2/ZONE 3 WOOFER Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 106) Right Left Right...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    Connections ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Using bi-amplification connections Caution Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers to insulation from the end of each speaker separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high pass filter) cable and then twist the exposed wires of the crossovers.

  • Page 19: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected. ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 20: Information On Hdmi

    Connections Information on HDMI™ This unit has four HDMI input jacks and two HDMI output jacks for digital audio and video signal input/output. ■ HDMI jack and cable plug connections: – multi-channel analog audio input (page 22) – DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) HDMI •...

  • Page 21: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow ■ Video signal flow Input Output Input Output HDMI HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO Digital Analog Video Through conversion Note • Analog-to-HDMI video conversion is always possible unless video signals are being input at the HDMI input jacks or 1080p- Only the HDMI input jacks support DSD, Dolby TrueHD, resolution analog video signals are being input.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Tv Monitor Or Projector

    Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector To select the types of the audio signals output at the HDMI OUT jacks, configure the “Audio Output” setting (page 83). Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 23: Connecting Other Components

    Connections Connecting other components ■ Connecting audio and video components This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected. HDMI can transmit both digital audio and video over a single HDMI cable. COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Jacks Used For Audio/Video Connections

    Connections Jacks used for audio and video connections Recommended connections are indicated by boldface. When connecting a recording component, you need to make additional connections for recording (signal transmission from this unit to the recording component). Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 25: Connecting An External Amplifier

    Connections Jacks to connect Component Signal type On component On this unit Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (VCR IN) Video S-video out S VIDEO (VCR IN) Video out (composite) VIDEO (VCR IN) Audio recording Audio in (analog) AUDIO (VCR OUT) Video recording S-video in S VIDEO (VCR OUT)
  • Page 26 SINGLE (SB) jack. This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth • To output surround back channel signals at these jacks, set wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately).

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Network

    (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function. The following diagram shows a connection example where this unit is connected to one of the LAN ports on a 4-port router. To enjoy music files saved on your PC and Yamaha MCX- 2000, access the Internet Radio, or control this unit by using your PC, each device must be connected properly in the network.
  • Page 28 MEMORY MODE MONO BAND INFO INPUT STRAIGHT ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS MAIN ZONE MULTI ZONE antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or EFFECT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 YPAO SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL ON/OFF service center about outdoor antennas.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connections Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna Connecting the power cable Insert Press and hold Release ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the AC power cable into an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 30: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    Connections Setting the speaker impedance Turning this unit on and off and GUI language ■ Turning on this unit Press A MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel Caution If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER inward to the ON position. IMP.”...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Display

    Connections Front panel display DOCK V-AUX VCR DVR CBL/SAT BD/HD DVD MD/CD-R CD PHONO MULTI CH TUNER SILENT TUNED STEREO YPAO PRESET CINEMA AUTO MEMORY CATEGORY ALL VOLUME PTY HOLD EON OUT 1 OUT 2 VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC ENHANCER DISCRETE MATRIX L C R DIGITAL PLUS...
  • Page 32 Connections o VOLUME level indicator Using the remote control • Indicates the current volume level. • Flashes while the mute function is on (page 38). The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. p Input channel and speaker indicators Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation.
  • Page 33 Connections Operation mode selector (F) The function of some buttons depends on the operation mode selector position. Operates the amplifier function of this unit. SOURCE Operates the component selected with an input selector button (page 96). Operates the TV (page 95). Notes •...

  • Page 34: Optimizing The Speaker Setting For Your Listening Room

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.

  • Page 35: Basic Automatic Setup

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Optimizer microphone Disconnect the optimizer microphone to complete the automatic setup. You can check the results of the measurements by using the GUI screen (page 34). Basic automatic setup Use this feature to optimize the setup of this unit this unit for one listening position.
  • Page 36 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Parameter Descriptions Retry Distance This unit checks and adjusts the distance of Exit Detail each speaker from the listening position and (Speaker distance) adjusts the timing of each channel. Pre Check E09:User Cancel Size This unit checks and adjusts the frequency Main Check...

  • Page 37: Advanced Automatic Setup

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Advanced automatic setup Press 9k / n repeatedly to set the number of listening positions and press 9l. Use this feature to optimize the setup of this unit for Choices: 1 (default), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 multiple listening positions.

  • Page 38: Reviewing And Reloading The Automatic Setup Parameters

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Reviewing and reloading the Note automatic setup parameters If an error or warning message appears, see “Error and warning messages” (page 32). Use this feature to review the result of the automatic setup. You can also reload the automatic setup parameters in case Move the optimizer microphone to the you are not satisfied with the speaker setup and sound...
  • Page 39 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Parameter Descriptions Notes Multi Measure Displays the number of listening position • “–––” appears when no speaker is connected to the actually measured. (Multiple point corresponding speaker channel or this unit does not measure the measurement) corresponding speaker channel yet.

  • Page 40: Playback

    Playback Caution Start playback on the selected source Extreme caution should be exercised when you play component or select a broadcast station. back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD • Refer to the instruction manuals for the source encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, component.

  • Page 41: Selecting Audio Input Jacks (Audio Select)

    Playback Selecting audio input jacks Selecting the multi-channel input (AUDIO SELECT) component Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the Use this feature to select the component connected to the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one MULTI CH INPUT jacks (page 22) as the input source.

  • Page 42: Using Your Headphones

    Playback Using your headphones Displaying the input source information Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo You can display the format, sampling frequency, channel, analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on bit rate and flag data of the current input signal. the front panel.

  • Page 43: Using The Sleep Timer

    Playback ■ Video information Using the sleep timer HDMI signal Type of the source video signals and Use this feature to automatically set the main zone to the the video signals output at the HDMI standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep OUT jacks of this unit.

  • Page 44: Sound Field Programs

    This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
  • Page 45 Sound field programs Descriptions of the characteristics of the sound field programs Following indexes indicates the characteristics and trends of each sound field program. Note The characteristics of the sound field programs may differ depending on the settings of the listening room, etc. Size of sound field space (Size) Sound field atmosphere (Atmosphere) Small...
  • Page 46 Sound field programs Hall in Amsterdam Size Small Large V/H balance Vertical Horizontal The large, shoe box shaped hall seats about 2200 around the circle stage. Reflections are rich and pleasing while the sound travels Atmosphere Simple Complex freely. Church in Freiburg Size Small Large...
  • Page 47 Sound field programs ■ For various sources ENTERTAIN ENTERTAIN Sports Size Small Large This program allows the listeners to enjoy stereo sport broadcasts V/H balance Vertical Horizontal and studio variety programs with enriched live feeling. In sports broadcasts, the voices of the commentator and sportscaster are F/R balance Front Rear...
  • Page 48 Sound field programs ■ For movie sources You can select the desired decoder (page 63) used with following sound field program (except “Mono Movie”). MOVIE MOVIE Standard Size Small Large This program create a sound field emphasizing the surrounding V/H balance Vertical Horizontal feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of...

  • Page 49: Stereo Playback

    Sound field programs ■ Stereo playback ■ Using sound field programs without surround speakers STEREO STEREO (Virtual CINEMA DSP) Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA 2ch Stereo DSP sound field programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 field.

  • Page 50: Using Cinema Dsp 3D Mode

    Sound field programs Before performing the following operation, set the operation Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. Using CINEMA DSP 3D mode Enjoying unprocessed input sources CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates the intensive and...

  • Page 51: Using Audio Features

    Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Adjusting the speaker level Use the PURE DIRECT mode to enjoy the pure fidelity You can adjust the output level of each speaker while...

  • Page 52: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM tuning Overview Note If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired search the station manually or enter the frequency directly FM/AM station: (page 48). Frequency tuning mode You can search or specify the frequency of the desired •...

  • Page 53: Preset Fm/Am Stations

    FM/AM tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation Press GMEMORY (or 0MEMORY). mode selector on the remote control to FSOURCE and then The PRESET indicator lights up in the front panel press 3TUNER. and this unit automatically selects an empty preset number.

  • Page 54: Recalling A Preset Station

    FM/AM tuning ■ Recalling a preset station If the PRESET indicator in the front panel turns off, press HSEARCH MODE (or ISRCH MODE) to turn it on. F M 8 8 . 9 0 M H z PRESET Lights up Note You cannot enter the preset tuning mode if no preset station is set in advance.

  • Page 55: Radio Data System Tuning (U.k. And Europe Models Only)

    Radio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. This unit can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text), CT (clock time), and EON (enhanced other networks) when receiving Radio Data System broadcasting stations.

  • Page 56: Using The Enhanced Other Networks (Eon) Data Service

    Radio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only) Using the enhanced other Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to FAMP. networks (EON) data service Displaying the Radio Data System Use this feature to receive the EON (enhanced other networks) data service of the Radio Data System station information network.
  • Page 57 Radio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only) Notes • If the signals being received are not strong enough, this unit may not be able to utilize the Radio Data System data. In particular, the RT mode requires a large amount of data and may not be available even when the other Radio Data System display modes are available.

  • Page 58: Using Bluetooth™ Components

    Using Bluetooth™ components You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player) without wiring between this unit and the Bluetooth component.

  • Page 59: Music Content Menu

    Music Content menu In “Music Content” menu of the GUI menu, you can browse the music contents of iPod, USB component, PC/ MusicCAST and Internet radio. You can also use the playback control feature or configure the playback style setting for the selected sub input source.

  • Page 60: Using Ipod

    • Some features may not be compatible depending on the model or the software version of your iPod. • Some features may not be compatible depending on the model of your Yamaha iPod universal dock. The following description is based on using YDS-11.

  • Page 61: Controlling Ipod

    Using iPod™ • Select “Off ” to deactivate this feature. Controlling iPod™ • Select “Songs” to set this unit to play songs in random order. You control your iPod with the following remote control • Select “Albums” to set this unit to play albums in buttons.

  • Page 62: Using Usb And Network Features

    This unit is equipped with USB and network features that allow you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, and WMA files saved on your USB storage device, USB portable audio player, PC and Yamaha MCX-2000 or access the Internet Radio.

  • Page 63: Navigating Usb And Network Menus

    Using USB and network features ■ Play information screen Navigating USB and network The following screen shows the play information screen menus displayed for USB content playback for example. Available information and functions vary depending on the selected sub input source. You can navigate the USB and network menus with the following remote control buttons.

  • Page 64: Using A Pc Server Or Yamaha Mcx-2000

    MCX-2000 • (PC only) You may need to make some settings of You must register this unit on your Yamaha MCX-2000 so Windows Media Player 11 to start the contents that this unit can be recognized by your Yamaha MCX- sharing.

  • Page 65: Using The Internet Radio

    Using USB and network features Using the Internet Radio Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to FSOURCE and then press 3USB/NET. Use this feature to listen to Internet Radio stations. This unit uses the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providing Using shortcut buttons over 2000 radio station database.
  • Page 66 Using USB and network features ■ Select an item by using numeric buttons (1-8) (B) Press one of the numeric button (1-8) (B) to which the desired item is assigned to select the item as the input source. This unit starts the playback of the source assigned to the selected numeric button.

  • Page 67: Advanced Sound Configurations

    Advanced sound configurations Selecting decoders PLIIx Game PLII Game ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) processing for game sources (surround decode mode) sources. The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when “Surround Back”...
  • Page 68 Advanced sound configurations ■ Selecting decoders for multi-channel sources If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. Set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then press MEXTD SUR.

  • Page 69: Graphical User Interface (Gui) Menu

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ GUI menu tree Stereo/Surround (page 69) Input Select TUNER (page 74) MULTI CH PHONO MD/CD-R BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT VIDEO AUX DOCK* PC/MCX NET RADIO Music Content iPod (page 75) PC/MCX NET RADIO Setup Auto Setup (page 30) Speaker Configuration Front...
  • Page 70 Trigger Output Trigger1 Trigger2 Language (page 89) Note * “iPod” appears when an iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal. “Bluetooth” appears when a Yamaha Bluetooth receiver is connected to the DOCK terminal.

  • Page 71: Gui Menu Overview

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu GUI menu overview This unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the GUI menu, you can view the information of the signals being input and the status of this unit. •...

  • Page 72: Gui Menu Operations

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu GUI menu operations This unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the GUI menu, you can view the information of the signals being input and the status of this unit. You can also set up this unit using the GUI menu.
  • Page 73 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Stereo/Surround You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory The ideal settings. Although you do not have to change the initial dialogue factory settings, you can change some of the parameters to position better suit the input source or your listening room.

  • Page 74: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. Sound field parameter Features Decode Type...
  • Page 75 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Sound field parameter Features Liveness Liveness. Surround and surround back liveness. Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. The early reflections of a sound source decay much Sur.
  • Page 76 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Sound field parameter Features Rev. Delay Reverberation delay. Adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you feel as if you are in a larger acoustic environment.
  • Page 77 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Compressed Music Enhancer mode parameter descriptions The Compressed Music Features Enhancer mode Level Straight enhancer or 7-channel enhancer effect level. Select “High” or “Low” to adjust the effect for the high- frequency. (“Straight Enhancer” and “7ch Enhancer”...

  • Page 78: Input Select

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Input Select Note This feature is not available if no digital input jack is assigned Use this menu to adjust the parameters of each input to the selected input source in “I/O Assignment” (page 86). source.
  • Page 79 Music Content ■ Pairing (Bluetooth pairing) Use this feature to browse the music contents of iPod, Use this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha USB component, PC/MusicCAST and Internet radio. See Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold the following pages for details.
  • Page 80 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Surround Back Setup (Speaker) (Surround back left/right speakers) Use this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker Choice Descriptions settings. Most of the “Speaker” parameters are set Large x1 Select this setting when the single surround automatically when you run the automatic setup.
  • Page 81 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Bass Out (Bass out) Speaker distances Use this feature to select the speakers that output the Control range: 0.30 to 24.00 m (1.0 to 80.0 ft) LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) signals.
  • Page 82 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Max Volume (Maximum volume) Setup (Volume) Use this feature to set the maximum volume level in the main zone. This feature is useful to avoid the unexpected loud Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume sound by mistake.
  • Page 83 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) PEQ Select (Parametric equalizer type select) Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range Use this feature to select the parametric equalizer type that compression to be applied to your speakers or applied to the results of the automatic setup.
  • Page 84 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Test Tone Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied Use this feature to select whether to turn on or off the test tone output while you are adjusting the tonal with the results. quality of each speaker.
  • Page 85 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Lipsync ■ Pure Direct (Pure Direct) (Audio and video synchronization) Use this feature to select whether this unit outputs the video signals when this unit is in the PURE DIRECT Mode (HDMI automatic lip sync mode) mode.

  • Page 86: Video Conversion

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ HDMI HDMI (HDMI-to-HDMI video Setup (Video) signal processing) Use this feature to select whether this unit processes the Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. HDMI-to-HDMI video signals (input at HDMI input jacks and output at HDMI OUT jacks).
  • Page 87 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Input (HDMI IN jack select) Notes Use this feature to select an HDMI IN jack that accepts • If the aspect ratio of the input video source is other than 4:3, this HDMI signals when this unit is in the standby mode. unit automatically ignores the setting of “Aspect”.
  • Page 88 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Monitor Info. (Monitor information) DNS Server (P) (Primary DNS server) Use this feature to check the information (interface and DNS Server (S) (Secondary DNS server) frequency for each video resolution) about the video Use this parameter to specify the IP address of the primary monitors connected to the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT and secondary DNS (Domain Name System) servers.
  • Page 89 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Note Setup (Multi Zone) When “Zone2 Volume” or “Zone3 Volume” is set to “Fixed”, Use this menu to set the functions of the multi-zone you cannot select the following parameters: configuration. – Zone2 Max Vol./Zone3 Max Vol. –...
  • Page 90 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Zone OSD (Zone on-screen display) ■ I/O Assignment (Input/output assignment) Use this feature to display the operational status of Zone 2 and Zone 3 on the Zone 2 video monitor connected to the Use this feature to assign the input/output jacks according ZONE VIDEO jacks on the rear panel of this unit.
  • Page 91 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Position (GUI screen position) • To reset the name, select “RESET” and then press Use this feature to adjust the vertical and horizontal 9ENTER. position of the GUI screen. • To cancel the operation without change, select Control range: –5 (downward/left) to +5 (upward/right) “CANCEL”...
  • Page 92 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Initial Set (Initial settings) ■ Trigger Output (Trigger output) Use this feature to select the functions of each TRIGGER Audio Select (Default audio input jack select) OUT jack of this unit. Use this feature to designate the default audio input jack select setting (page 37) for the input sources connected to Choice Function...
  • Page 93 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Manual Test (Manual test) Note This setting is available only when “Trigger Mode” is set to “Manual”. Choice Functions High Sends the voltage signals. Stops sending the voltage signals. Language Use this feature to select the language of the menu items and messages.

  • Page 94: Saving And Recalling The System Settings (System Memory)

    Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Use this feature to save and recall up to six of your favorite setting for the main zone. You can also save up to four of Press 9k / n repeatedly to select the desired your favorite settings for Zone 2 or Zone 3.
  • Page 95 Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Renaming the stored settings Group Parameters Page Audio Stereo/Surround Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Saving by the GUI menu operation” (page 90). PURE DIRECT on/off EXTD SUR. setting Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “xxx Adaptive DRC Rename”...
  • Page 96 Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Loading by the GUI menu operation Loading the system settings Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Saving by the GUI menu operation” (page 90). Note If you load the system settings, the settings currently configured Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “xxx Load”...
  • Page 97 Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Example 2: Switching the settings for Using examples different room environments The tonal characteristics of the listening room may vary ■ Example 1: Comparing the results of the depending on the situations of the room (for example, automatic setup and manual setup whether the curtains are open or closed), and the settings This unit is equipped with three types of parametric...

  • Page 98: Controlling This Unit By Using The Web Browser (Web Control Center)

    Controlling this unit by using the Web browser (Web Control Center) You can operate this unit by using a Web browser. You can select the input source and sound field program, browse the iPod or USB/network contents, select the preset items, and adjust the parameters of this unit by using the graphical user interface (Web Control Center) that appears in the Web browser.

  • Page 99: Remote Control Features

    Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (page 98).

  • Page 100: Controlling Other Components

    Remote control features ■ Controlling other components STATUS VOLUME [ 1 ] Set the operation mode selector to FSOURCE to control PRESET/CH TITLE MENU POWER POWER STANDBY POWER BAND SRCH MODE other components selected with the input selector buttons ENTER MULTI V-AUX PHONO...

  • Page 101: Customizing The Remote Control

    Remote control features ■ Selecting a component to be controlled Customizing the remote control You can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source selected with the input Use the setup mode of the remote control to customize the selector buttons (3).

  • Page 102: Setting The Backlight Mode Of The Remote Control

    Yamaha 00012 Note You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if a Yamaha remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another Yamaha remote control code. Check the remote control code for your component in advance.
  • Page 103 • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes P-SET for commercially available audio and video components (including Yamaha components). If operation is not possible with any of the remote control codes, program the new remote control function using the learning feature (page 100) or use the Press an input selector button (3) or remote control supplied with the component.

  • Page 104: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls

    Remote control features Programming codes from other Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm (2 remote controls to 4 in) apart from the other remote control on a flat surface so that their infrared You can program remote control codes from other remote transmitters are aimed at each other and controls.

  • Page 105: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    Remote control features Press G SETUP again to exit from the setup Edit the name of the control area. To locate the position to edit , press 9l / h. menu. To select a character, press 9k / n. Notes BD/HD •...

  • Page 106: Macro Programming Features

    Remote control features ■ Default macro functions Macro programming features To automatically transmit these Pressing The macro programming feature makes it possible to signals in order macro perform a series of operations with the press of a single button First Second button.
  • Page 107 Remote control features ■ Programming macro operations You can program your own macro to transmit several Press the buttons for the functions you want remote control commands in sequence at the press of a to include in the macro operation in button.

  • Page 108: Clearing Configurations

    Remote control features Clearing configurations Press and hold 9ENTER for about 3 seconds. You can clear all changes made in each function set, such When the clearing is successful, “OK” appears in the as learned functions, macros, renamed control area names display window (4).

  • Page 109: Simplified Remote Control

    Remote control features Simplified remote control Use the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. STANDBY POWER Sets the selected zone to the Turn on the power. STANDBY POWER ☞ P. 26, 108 standby mode. ☞ P. 26, 108 SYSTEM MEMORY SYSTEM MEMORY Save or recall the system...

  • Page 110: Using Multi-Zone Configuration

    Yamaha dealer or service center about the Zone 2 and Zone 3 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared signal emitter.
  • Page 111 Using multi-zone configuration ■ Using the internal amplifiers of this unit Important safety notice The speaker terminals of this Receiver should not be connected to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or more than one loudspeaker per channel. Connection to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or multiple speakers per channel could create an abnormally low impedance load resulting in amplifier damage.

  • Page 112: Controlling Zone 2 Or Zone 3

    Using multi-zone configuration ■ Using TRIGGER OUT jacks for Zone 2 and Zone 3 This unit is equipped with two TRIGGER OUT jacks. You can turn on and off the component corresponding to the selection of the input source of the desired zone or turning on and off the desired zone by configuring the “Trigger Output”...
  • Page 113 Using multi-zone configuration ■ Selecting the input source of Zone 2 or ■ Setting the sleep timer for Zone 2 or Zone 3 Zone 3 Use this feature to turn of the desired zone after a certain Rotate the CINPUT selector (or set the amount of time.

  • Page 114: Advanced Setup

    Use this feature to set the remote control ID. This feature 6 Ω. The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω is useful when you control multiple Yamaha AV receiver or higher (front speakers only: 4 Ω or higher).
  • Page 115 Advanced setup ■ Parameter initialization INITIALIZE Press GID repeatedly using a ballpoint pen or Use this feature to reset the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. You can select the category of similar object on the remote control to select the parameters to be initialized.
  • Page 116 Advanced setup ■ HDMI monitor check MONITOR CHECK Use this feature to activate or deactivate the monitor check function of this unit. Choice Descriptions This unit receives the information of the available video signal resolutions from the video monitor connected via HDMI and you can only select the resolutions supported by the video monitor in “Resolution”...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No picture. Your video monitor is connected to one of Set “Analog Analog” to “Conversion” or connect the analog video output jacks of this unit your source components in the same way as you and the picture is input at different types connect your video monitor to this unit.
  • Page 119 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page No sound is heard “Bass Out” in “Configuration” is set to Set “Bass Out” to “SWFR” or “Front + SWFR”. from the subwoofer. “Front” when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being played. “Bass Out” in “Configuration” is set to Set “Bass Out”...
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page An audio source The audio source component is not Connect the audio source component to the AUDIO cannot be recorded by connected to the analog AUDIO IN jacks. IN jacks. the analog recording component connected to the analog AUDIO OUT (DVR, VCR or MD/ CD-R) jacks.
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting ■ Tuner (FM/AM) Problem Cause Remedy page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM — when the transmitter is too far away or antenna.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting ■ Remote control Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum does not work or range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off- function properly.
  • Page 123 1000. The MusicCAST server that can be connected. connected by this unit is MCX-2000. Auto Configuration is not executed. Set your Yamaha MCX-2000 to the “Auto Config” mode. The Internet Radio The firewall of the network device is Check the firewall setting of the network device.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Status message Cause Remedy page Please wait This unit is in the middle of waking up Wait for approximately 20 seconds. — (Starting Server) MCX-2000 that has been set to the standby mode. Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Check the connection between this unit and the LAN from your network to this unit.
  • Page 125 Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Turn off this unit and reconnect the Yamaha iPod from your iPod to this unit. universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod.

  • Page 126: Automatic Setup

    Check the speaker connections and placement. The optimizer microphone or OPTIMIZER — MIC jack may be defective. Contact the nearest Yamaha dealer or service center. E09:User Cancel The “automatic setup” procedure was Perform the automatic setup again. cancelled due to user activity.
  • Page 127 • If warning message “W2” or “W3” appears, the adjustments are made, however the adjustment may not be optimal. • Depending on the speakers, warning message “W1” may appears even if the speaker connections are correct. • If error message “E10” occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center.

  • Page 128: Resetting The System

    RESETTING THE SYSTEM Resetting the system Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “GUI menu” parameters. • The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on this unit. To cancel the initialization procedure at any time without making any changes, press A MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF position.

  • Page 129: Operation Modes Of Front Panel Controls

    * In the BT pairing mode, this unit searches for Bluetooth components to be paired. This mode is available only when “DOCK” is selected as an input source and a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) is connected to the...

  • Page 130: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Glossary ■ Audio and video synchronization ■ Dolby Digital (lip sync) Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical channels (front L/R and center), and 2 surround stereo channels, term that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels.

  • Page 131: Dolby Truehd

    Glossary ■ Dolby Surround ■ DTS Express Dolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to DTS Express is an advanced audio technology for the optional reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and feature on Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD, which offers high-quality, right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), low bit rate audio optimized for network streaming, and Internet and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural).
  • Page 132 Glossary ■ LFE 0.1 channel ■ WAV This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency Windows standard audio file format, which defines the method of range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is recording the digital data obtained by converting audio signals. It counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low-frequency range does not specify the compression (coding) method so a desired compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels...

  • Page 133: Sound Field Program Information

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or a room with virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what Yamaha has done with the digital sound field processor. ■ CINEMA DSP...

  • Page 134: Parametric Equalizer Information

    PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Parametric equalizer information ■ Q factor This unit employs Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency The width of the specified frequency band is referred to as characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your the Q factor.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Tone Control (Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer) BASS Boost/Cut ............±6 dB/50 Hz • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, BASS Turnover Frequency ..........350 Hz Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ........140 W TREBLE Boost/Cut ..........
  • Page 136 Specifications AM SECTION • Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......530 to 1710 kHz [Asia and General models] ....530/531 to 1710/1611 kHz [Other models] ........... 531 to 1611 kHz • Usable Sensitivity ............. 300 µV/m GENERAL • Power Supply [U.S.A.

  • Page 137: Index

    Index ■ ■ Numerics Connecting power cable ...... 25 Connecting projector ......18 2ch Stereo, sound field program ..45 Back ground video, GUI menu ....75 Connecting set-top box ......20 3D indicator ......... 27 Banana plug connection .......14 Connecting speaker cable ....14 5.1-channel speaker connection ...
  • Page 138 Index ENHANCER indicator ......27 HDMI Resolution, Manual audio delay adjustment, ENHANCER, sound field program ..45 input video information ....39 GUI menu .........81 ENTERTAIN, sound field program ..43 HDMI signal ........16 Manual station preset, Equalizing, automatic setup ....32 HDMI signal, FM/AM tuning .........49 EXTD Surround, GUI menu ....
  • Page 139 Index Parametric equalizer data copy, Remote control, installing batteries ..4 Source name change, GUI menu ........79 Remote control, troubleshooting ..118 remote control ....... 101 Parametric equalizer information ..130 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks ......22 SOURCE, operation mode selector ..29 Parametric equalizer type select, REMOTE SENSOR, Speaker cable connection ....
  • Page 140 Index Surround L Level, Virtual CINEMA DSP ......45 sound field parameter ...... 72 VIRTUAL indicator ......27 SURROUND L/R jacks ....... 22 VOLTAGE SELECTOR ......4 Surround left / right speaker ....11 VOLUME level indicator .....28 Surround left/right speakers, Volume Trim, GUI menu .....74 GUI menu ........

  • Page 141: (At The End Of This Manual) Front Panel

    ■ Front panel PURE DIRECT VOLUME AUDIO SELECT/ TONE SEARCH STEREO/ REC OUT MENU CONTROL ENTER PRESET/TUNING MEMORY MODE MONO BAND INFO INPUT ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS STRAIGHT MAIN ZONE MULTI ZONE EFFECT ZONE 2 ZONE 3 YPAO SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 142: Remote Control

    ■ Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO DOCK HD DVD CD-R TUNER SOURCE SELECT MACRO SETUP MODE ZONE SYSTEM MEMORY STATUS VOLUME PRESET/CH TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE ENTER SUBMENU PLAY INFO RETURN DISPLAY MEMORY MUTE CLASSICAL LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN MOVIE...

  • Page 143: Sound Output In Each Sound Field Program

    Sound output in each sound field program Front left speaker Surround left speaker Surround back right speaker Center speaker Surround right speaker Presence left speaker Front right speaker Surround back left speaker Presence right speaker Speaker from which no sound is being output Speaker from which sound is being output Speaker settings Speaker settings...
  • Page 144 PL x : OFF neural PL x : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input. neural Input audio source Program 2-channel 2-channel (stereo) 5.1-channel* 6.1/7.1-channel* (monaural) CLASSICAL Hall in Munich Hall in Vienna Hall in Amsterdam Church in Freiburg Chamber LIVE/CLUB Village Vanguard...

  • Page 145: List Of Remote Control Codes

    List of remote control codes 03301 FINLUX 00401, 01401, INDIANA 00401 CHANGHONG 09701 01501, 04401, INFINITY 00801 ACURA 00101 CHING TAI 00101, 01201 06801 INGELEN 02201 ADDISON 01201, 01601, CHUN YUN 00001, 00101, FIRSTAR 00101, 03101 INNO HIT 06801 08401 01201, 02701 FIRSTLINE 00101, 03301,...
  • Page 146 03201, 04101 SAMBERS 06801 T + A 05501 05801, 07901 PAUSA 00101 SAMPO 00101, 00301, TACICO 00101, 01201, YAMAHA 00301, 01801, PENNEY 00301, 00501, 01201, 01301, 02601 08301, 10001, 00601, 00901, 02001, 02501, TAI YI 00101 11001, 13501, 02101, 02601,...
  • Page 147 YAPSHE 03401 DYNATECH 00002 LENCO 02102 PATHE MARCONI YOKO 00401, 03701 ELCATECH 01402 LEYCO 01402 00602 ZENITH 00201, 01201, ELECTROHOME 00402, 00702, PENNEY 00302, 00402, 02601, 05801 00402 00902, 02902 00702, 02002, ELECTROPHONIC LLOYD’S 00002 03702, 04202 00402 LOEWE 00402, 01502, PENTAX 00702 EMEREX...
  • Page 148 AMSTRAD 03004 MANHATTAN 01404, 03804, ARCAM 00605 XR-1000 00002, 00302, ASTON 00304, 05004 04204 AUDIO RESEARCH 01402 ASTRO 00604 MARANTZ 00704 00605 YAMAHA 00602 ATSAT 06404 MEDIASAT 03104 AUDIO TON 00605 YAMISHI 01402 AVALON 01304 MEMOREX 02204 AUDIOLAB 00605 YOKAN...
  • Page 149 01606, 05306 APEX DIGITAL01810 YAMAHA (NET) VICTOR 00505 POLK AUDIO 00706 AUDIOLAB 01510 05410 WARDS 00605 PROSCAN 00306 AUDIOTRONIC01510 YAMAHA (TUNER ID1) YAMAHA 01105, 01205 QWESTAR 01806 AUDIOVOX 03810 04910 00306, 01006, BOSE 01610 YAMAHA (TUNER ID2) 02606, 04806 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS...

  • Page 150: Information About Software

    00111 SONY 00211 THORENS 00111 WARDS 00011 YAMAHA 00311, 00411 Information about software This product uses the following software. For information (copyright, etc) about each software, read the original sentences stated below. ■ About The Independent JPEG Group’s JPEG example.c Sample code for calling the JPEG library.
  • Page 151 introductory material.) Rather, it is intended to be reliable, portable, industrial-strength containing a revised version of Wallace’s article is available at ftp://ftp.uu.net/graphics/ code. We do not claim to have achieved that goal in every aspect of the software, but we jpeg/wallace.ps.gz.
  • Page 152 RELATED SOFTWARE Tom Lane Glenn Randers-Pehrson Numerous viewing and image manipulation programs now support JPEG. (Quite a few Willem van Schaik of them use this library to do so.) The JPEG FAQ described above lists some of the more libpng versions 0.89, June 1996, through 0.96, May 1997, are Copyright (c) 1996, 1997 popular free and shareware viewers, and tells where to obtain them on Internet.
  • Page 153 Printed in Malaysia WP55300 © 2008 Yamaha Corporation All rights reserved.
  • Page 154 RTKABGLE RX-V3900 The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emploi. Die umkreisten Zahlen und Buchstaben entsprechen denen in der Bedienungsanleitung. Inringade nummer och bokstäver motsvarar de som anges i bruksanvisningen.
  • Page 155 ■ Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/ Telecomando/Mando a distancia/Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУ/ 遥控器 / 리모콘 POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO DOCK HD DVD CD-R TUNER SOURCE SELECT MACRO SETUP MODE ZONE SYSTEM MEMORY STATUS VOLUME PRESET/CH TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE ENTER SUBMENU PLAY INFO...

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