Yamaha PianoCraft MCR-840 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
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RECEIVER/DVD PLAYER
MCR - 840
(R-840 + DVD-840 + NS-BP300)

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1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place and away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust,
moisture and cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following
minimum clearances.
Top: 30 cm (R-840 Only)
Rear: 10 cm
Sides: 10 cm
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or
transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold
to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high
humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation
inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this
unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or
splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage
to this unit, and/or personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid
may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this
unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc.
in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside
this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are
complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly
causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp
the plug; do not pull the cable.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit
with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not
be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit
with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and
outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or this unit
during a lightning storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified
Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The
cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e.
vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this unit is
faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press to set it to standby mode and
disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
18 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature
changes suddenly. Disconnect the power cable from the outlet,
then leave this unit alone.
19 When using this unit for a long time, this unit may become warm.
Turn the power off, then leave this unit alone for cooling.
20 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug
can be reached easily.
21 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
22 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a
qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device.
DANGER
This unit emits visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct
eye exposure to beam. When this unit is plugged into the wall
outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray
and other openings to look into inside.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself
is turned off by . This state is called standby mode. In this
state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of
power.
The laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser AlGaInP
Wave length 655 nm (DVD)
790 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 5 mW (DVD)
7 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 20 degree
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION TUNER
OPERATIONS OTHER
OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
BASIC
OPERATIONS
FEATURES.............................................................2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2
NOTES ABOUT PLAYABLE DISCS/FILES......3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.......................... 4
Receiver (R-840)........................................................ 4
DVD player (DVD-840) ............................................ 5
Remote control...........................................................6
PREPARATIONS ................................................... 8
Connecting speakers/external components/
antennas................................................................. 8
Connecting power cables........................................... 9
Connecting a recorder (CDR, MDR, etc.)............... 10
Connecting an AV receiver or decoder.................... 10
Connecting an iPod™.............................................. 11
Connecting USB devices ......................................... 11
Installing the batteries in the remote control ...........12
Using the remote control ......................................... 12
Adjusting the Clock................................................. 13
SETTING THE SYSTEM ...................................14
Turn on the TV and the system................................ 14
Setting the TV display ............................................. 14
Selecting the output type for COMPONENT
jacks..................................................................... 15
Selecting the HDMI audio output............................15
On-screen display (OSD) language ......................... 15
Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu languages............... 16
SYSTEM OPERATIONS.....................................17
Basic system operations...........................................17
Changing the brightness of the front panel
display ................................................................. 18
To use headphones................................................... 18
DISC AND USB DEVICE OPERATIONS.........19
Using the on-screen display..................................... 19
Playback operations................................................. 19
Stopping playback ...................................................20
Resume and Last Memory.......................................20
Pausing playback ..................................................... 20
Rewind and fast forward.......................................... 20
Selecting chapters and tracks................................... 21
Selecting items by number....................................... 21
DVD-Video menus .................................................. 21
VCD and SVCD menus (PBC)................................ 21
Slow-motion playback............................................. 22
Frame-by-frame playback........................................ 22
Selecting languages and audio................................. 22
Selecting subtitles.................................................... 22
Selecting camera angles........................................... 23
Zoom........................................................................ 23
Repeat playback....................................................... 23
A–B repeat playback................................................ 24
Random playback .................................................... 24
Program playback.................................................... 25
Searching Discs .......................................................25
Playing JPEG slideshows......................................... 26
Using Disc Navigator with DVD-Video, VCD,
and SVCD discs...................................................26
Using Disc Navigator with MP3, WMA,
MPEG-4 AAC, DivX®, WMV, and
JPEG discs/USB devices.....................................27
Viewing disc information......................................... 28
Viewing the audio format ........................................ 28
DAB (DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING)
TUNING.............................................................29
Preparing the DAB tuning ....................................... 29
Tuning DAB stations ............................................... 29
DAB station information ......................................... 30
Presetting DAB stations........................................... 30
Selecting preset DAB stations (Preset tuning)......... 30
Using DAB option menu ......................................... 31
DAB frequency information .................................... 32
FM TUNING..........................................................33
Automatic tuning ..................................................... 33
Manual tuning.......................................................... 33
Automatic preset tuning........................................... 33
Manual preset tuning ............................................... 34
Selecting preset stations...........................................34
SETTING THE TIMER.......................................35
Setting the clock timer............................................. 35
Setting the sleep timer .............................................36
SETTING THE AUTO-STANDBY MODE........37
CONTROLLING iPod™......................................38
Using iPod™ ........................................................... 38
DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS..........................39
Audio Settings menu ............................................... 39
Video Adjust menu..................................................39
Initial Settings menu................................................ 40
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................45
Receiver (R-840)...................................................... 45
Remote control ........................................................47
DVD player (DVD-840) .......................................... 47
SUPPORTED DISCS AND FORMATS..............49
Copy Control CDs ................................................... 49
DualDisc .................................................................. 49
Recordable disc compatibility .................................49
Discs made on a computer....................................... 49
MP3, WMA, and MPEG-4 AAC files..................... 49
JPEG files ................................................................ 50
About DivX®...........................................................50
About WMV............................................................ 50
About MPEG-4 AAC...............................................51
About WMA............................................................ 51
DVD-Video regions ................................................. 51
NOTES ABOUT HANDLING DISCS ................52
GLOSSARY...........................................................53
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................55
Resetting the DVD player........................................ 56
LANGUAGE, COUNTRY, AND REGION
LISTS .................................................................57
Language list............................................................ 57
Country and region list ............................................ 57
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
BASIC OPERATIONS
TUNER OPERATIONS
OTHER OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FEATURES
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INTRODUCTION
Receiver (R-840)
•Minimum RMS output power per channel
65W + 65W (6 Ω , 1kHz, 10% THD)
•30-station DAB preset tuning
•30-station FM preset tuning
•iPod playability (with rechargeable function)
•Pure Direct mode
•Adjustable display brightness
DVD player (DVD-840)
•Plays DVDs, Super Video CDs/Video CDs,
Audio CDs, MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs,
WMV discs, DivX discs and JPEG discs
•Plays MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC and JPEG files
stored on a USB device
•Linked operation with the receiver such as
Pure Direct mode, adjustable display
brightness and INPUT mode
■About this manual
• In this manual, “R-840” is described as “receiver” and “DVD-840” is described as “DVD player”.
• This manual describes how to operate the system using a remote control except when it is not available. Some of these operations are
also available using the front panel buttons.
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• Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions.
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In
case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.
This product includes the following accessories. Before connecting this system, make sure you received all of the following parts.
FEATURES
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Indoor FM antenna
Batteries (x2)
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
Remote
control
* The USB cap and the iPod dock cover are supplied
with this product to cover the USB port and the
iPod dock when not in use.
iPod
INPUT VOLUME
USB
iPod dock cover*
USB cap*
DVD player
Receiver
System control
cable (0.6 m)
RCA stereo
cable (1.0 m)
Composite video
cable (1.5 m)
CAUTION
Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children,
so that it is not mistakenly swallowed.
Indoor DAB antenna

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INTRODUCTION
■Playable discs
The DVD player is designed for use with the following
discs.
Notes
• DVD-R/-RW/-R DL and DVD+R/+RW/+R DL discs recorded
in DVD-Video compatible format.
• DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs recorded in VR format (compatible
with CPRM).
• CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-R DL and DVD+R/+RW/+R DL
cannot be played unless finalized.
• Multi-session discs are not supported.
• Some discs recorded on PC cannot be played depending on the
settings of the application software.
• Discs recorded on a PC by packet writing cannot be played on
this DVD player.
• This unit is not compatible with 8-cm discs.
■Playable files
The DVD player can play the following formatted files
recorded on CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and
USB devices.
Compressed audio file
• MPEG1 audio layer3 (MP3)
• Windows Media Audio (WMA)
• MPEG-4 AAC
Still image file
•JPEG
• FUJICOLOR CD
• KODAK Picture CD
Movie file
(except files saved on USB devices)
•WMV
•DivX
®Ultra
– Official DivX®Ultra Certified product.
– Plays all versions of DivX®video (including
DivX®6) with enhanced playback of DivX®media
files and the DivX®Media Format.
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Refer to “DISC AND USB DEVICE OPERATIONS” (☞p.19)
for details.
■Region codes
The DVD player is designed to support the Region
Management System. Check the region code number on
the disc package. If the number does not match the unit’s
region number (Refer to the table below or the back of the
unit), the unit may be unable to play the disc.
■To play back an 8-cm (3-inch) CD
Place it in the inner recessed area of the disc tray. Do not
put a normal (12-cm) CD on top of an 8-cm (3-inch) CD.
NOTES ABOUT PLAYABLE DISCS/FILES
DVD disc: DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW/-R DL,
DVD+R/+RW/+R DL
Compact Disc: Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW,
Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD
(SVCD)
Destination Region code
of DVD-840 Playable discs
U.S.A., and Canada
model
Europe
model
Asia and Taiwan
models
Australia
model
Russia
model
China
model
Note: Do not use any lens cleaners as they may be a
cause of malfunction.
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3 3 ALL
4 4 ALL
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6 6 ALL

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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■Front panel
1INPUT
Selects an input source.
2On/Standby indicator
Lights up in green when the receiver is turned on. Lights
up in amber when the receiver is in standby mode.
3Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
4PRESET indicator
Lights up when you select preset radio stations (☞p.30,
p.34).
5TUNED indicator
Lights up when the receiver is tuned into a station.
6STEREO indicator
Lights up when the receiver is receiving a strong signal
from a DAB/FM stereo broadcast.
7SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the sleep timer is on (☞p.36).
8Front panel display
Shows the various information such as the tuning frequency.
9VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level.
0(On/Standby)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.
APHONES jack
Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones.
BTIMER indicator
Lights up when the timer is set (☞p.35).
CBASS
Adjusts the low frequency response (☞p.17).
DTREBLE
Adjusts the high frequency response (☞p.17).
EBALANCE
Adjusts the audio output balance of the left to right
speakers to compensate for imbalances caused by speaker
locations or listening room conditions.
FPRESET d/ u
Selects a preset station. The input source is changed to
either DAB or FM, whichever was last selected. Operable
even when the receiver is in standby mode (☞p.30, p.34).
GPURE DIRECT
Turns on or off Pure Direct mode (☞p.17).
When Pure Direct mode is on, the indicator lights up in
blue.
Hh/ e
Starts and pauses the playback of iPod. The input source is
changed to iPod. Operable even when the receiver is in
standby mode.
IiPod dock
Connect your iPod (☞p.11).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Receiver (R-840)
INPUT
BASS
PHONES
VOLUME
MIN MAX
TREBLE BALANCE
PRESET PURE DIRECT
LR
PRESET TUNED STEREO SLEEP kHz MHz iPod
TIMER
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
English
INTRODUCTION
■Front panel
1USB port
Connect your USB device.
2Front panel display
Shows the current status of the DVD player.
3p(play) indicator
Appears during playback.
4Time display mode indicator
Indicate the kind of time information displayed on the
front panel display (☞p.28).
5PROG indicator
Lights up when Program play mode is selected.
6RANDOM indicator
Lights up when Random play mode is selected.
7REP OFF S ALL A-B indicator
Lights up when Repeat play mode is selected.
8
Returns to the beginning of the current chapter or track.
Press and hold to fast reverse. Press twice to skip to the
previous chapter or track (☞p.20).
9
Starts or pauses playback (☞p.19).
When this button is pressed during standby mode, the
receiver automatically turns on and the input source
changes to either DISC or USB, whichever was last
selected.
0
Skips to the next chapter or track. Press and hold to fast
forward (☞p.20).
A(On/Standby)
Turns on the DVD player or sets it to standby mode.
When this button is pressed during standby mode, the
receiver automatically turns on and the input source
changes to either DISC or USB, whichever was selected
last.
Be(pause) indicator
Lights up while the DVD player is paused.
CDisc tray
Holds a disc to be played back.
D
Opens and closes the disc tray.
When this button is pressed during standby mode, the
receiver automatically turns on and the input source
changes to DISC.
E
Stops playback (☞p.20).
DVD player (DVD-840)
USB
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PROG RANDOMCD MP3 WMA TRACK TOTAL REMAIN REP OFF S ALL A-B
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
This remote control can operate the system components
(including tuner functions) and an iPod stationed in the
iPod dock on the top of the receiver.
To operate the DVD player, tuner functions, or an iPod
using the remote control, you need to set the receiver to
corresponding input mode (☞8Input selection keys).
To operate your iPod
Press the corresponding iPod operation key on the remote
control.
The iPod operation keys are indicated with in the
section below. See page 38 for more information on the
operation of your iPod.
1Infrared signal transmitter
Sends signals to the system you want to control.
2(On/Standby)
Turns the system on or sets it to standby mode.
3MENU
Returns to the upper level in the iPod menu.
4
Skips to the next song. Press and hold to fast forward.
5
Skips to the beginning of the current track. Press twice to
skip back to the previous track. Press and hold to fast
reverse.
6ENTER
Press ENTER to enter the selected group. (Pressing
ENTER starts playback when a song is selected.)
7
Starts or Pauses Playback.
8Input selection keys
Selects the input source on the receiver.
When selecting an input source, press the corresponding
input selection key (or turn INPUT on the front panel).
The name of the corresponding input source appears on
the front panel display of the receiver.
Each time you press TUNER, the input switches between
DAB and FM.
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When DISC or USB is selected as an input source, the DVD
player turns on automatically and when other input source is
selected, the DVD player sets to standby mode.
9MEMORY
Stores a preset station in the memory (☞p.30, p.34). Starts
Automatic preset tuning (☞p.33).
0MONO
Sets FM broadcasting receiving mode to monaural mode.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
ADISPLAY
Switches the information shown on the front panel display
of the receiver and DVD player (☞p.28, p.30).
BOPTION
Enters option menu mode.
See pages 31, 34 and 37 for option menu items.
CTIMER
Shows the current time on the front panel display of the
receiver.
And sets the clock (☞p.13) or the timer (☞p.35).
DTOP MENU
Displays the DVD’s top menu (☞p.21).
E, , , , ENTER
For selecting and confirming an item.
FSETUP
Displays the Setup menu (☞p.14).
G
Pauses playback (☞p.20).
H
Stops playback (☞p.20).
I,
Rewind and fast-forward.
JNumeric keys
Input numbers.
KAUDIO
Selects the audio format and soundtrack (☞p.22).
LSUBTITLE
Selects subtitles (☞p.22).
MRANDOM
Turns on/off the Random Play mode (☞p.24).
NREPEAT
Selects Repeat Play mode (☞p.23).
O
Opens and closes the disc tray.
P,
Press or to switch an item in the selected group
(☞p.38).
QSHUFFLE
Selects mode of Shuffle Play (☞p.38).
RREPEAT
Selects mode of Repeat Play (☞p.38).
STUNING
Press TUNING to Manual tuning and press and
hold TUNING to Automatic tuning (☞p.29, p.33).
TPRESET u/ d
Select a preset station (☞p.30, p.34).
UDIMMER
Changes the brightness of the front panel display (☞p.18).
VPURE DIRECT
Turns on or off Pure Direct mode (☞p.17).
WSLEEP
Sets the sleep timer on the system (☞p.36).
XMENU
Displays the DVD’s menu (☞p.21).
YVOLUME +/–
Adjusts the overall volume level on the receiver.
ZRETURN
Returns to the previous menu (☞p.19).
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Starts playback (☞p.19).
\MUTE
Turn off the volume (☞p.18).
],
Skips to the beginning of the current or next chapter or
track.
`CLEAR
Clears an entry.
aENTER
Confirms an entry.
bZOOM
Zooms on-screen pictures (☞p.23).
cANGLE
Selects an camera angle (☞p.23).
dON SCREEN
Displays disc information on-screen (☞p.28).
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PREPARATIONS
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PREPARATION
Make sure you read the following procedure and note carefully before connecting the system. The remote control
and linked operation of the system only work when the receiver and the DVD player are connected via
the system control cable. For information on the speakers (NS-BP300), refer to the owner’s manual supplied with it.
Connecting the system
1Connect the AUDIO IN ( PLAYER L/R) jacks of the receiver to the AUDIO OUT ( L/R) jacks of the DVD
player using the supplied audio RCA stereo cable.
2Connect the SYSTEM CONNECTOR ( TO:PLAYER) jack of the receiver to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR
( TO:RECEIVER) jack of the DVD player using the supplied system control cable.
3Connect the speaker terminals (L) of the receiver to the speaker terminals of the left speaker and the speaker terminals
(R) of the receiver to the speaker terminals of the right speaker using the speaker cables supplied with the speaker set
(NS-BP300).
4Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack, and DAB antenna to the DAB jack.
• Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of the receiver. This could damage the receiver and/or the
speakers.
• All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be
heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Also,
refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components.
Notes
• The system control connection is used to transmit the remote control signals from the receiver to the DVD player.
• When connecting speakers other than NS-BP300, use speakers having more than 6Ωimpedance.
• If there is a problem of weak radio wave reception in your area or you want to improve radio reception, we recommend that you use
commercially available outdoor antennas. For details, consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
PREPARATIONS
Connecting speakers/external components/antennas
CAUTION
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B
B
Receiver (R-840)
(Europe model)
DVD player (DVD-840) Left speaker
(NS-BP300)
Right speaker
(NS-BP300)
RCA stereo cable
(supplied)
System control cable
(supplied)
TV etc.
Subwoofer
Audio
out RCA
stereo
cable
Indoor DAB antenna (supplied)
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Stretch out the antenna and place it to find the best reception
position then fix it.

PREPARATIONS
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PREPARATION
Connecting a TV to the system
1Connect the system and your TV via the HDMI jack, COMPONENT jacks or VIDEO jack of the DVD player and the
corresponding jack(s) of your TV.
2Set “TV Screen” according to your TV (see “Setting the TV display” on page 14).
When connecting the system and your TV via the COMPONENT jacks, set the DVD player as described in “Selecting
the output type for COMPONENT jacks” (☞p.15).
When connecting the system and your TV via the HDMI jacks, set “HDMI Resolution” and “HDMI Color” of “Video
Output settings” in the Initial Settings menu (☞p.40).
After you made all connections, connect the power cables of this system and other components to AC wall outlets.
Connecting power cables
DVD player (DVD-840)
Composite video cable (supplied)
To AC wall outlet
To AC wall outlet
DVD player (DVD-840)
Receiver (R-840)

PREPARATIONS
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You can connect a recording component, such as a CDR or
MDR, to the DVD player for recording.
Notes
• Do not connect the power cable to the DVD player until all
other connections have been completed.
• Turn off the recording component before connecting it to the
DVD player.
• The DIGITAL OUT outputs audio only when the input source is
DISC or USB, and with some discs and files, recording may not
be possible due to copy protection.
The DVD player downmixes multi-channel sources, such
as Dolby Digital and DTS, into a 2-channelstereo mix that
you can enjoy through the speakers connected to the DVD
player. By connecting an AV receiver/decoder to the DVD
player’s DIGITAL OUT jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital
and DTS sources though the speakers connected to your
AV receiver/decoder.
Notes
• Make sure the digital audio output settings are configured so
that the DIGITAL OUT outputs MPEG, Dolby Digital, and
DTS material as it is and not as PCM.
• You may want to turn down the volume on the DVD player all
the way when listening through the speakers connected to your
AV receiver/decoder.
• The DIGITAL OUT outputs audio only when the inputsource is
DISC or USB.
Connecting a recorder (CDR, MDR,
etc.)
Recording component
(CDR, MDR)
Optical cable
(sold separately)
DVD player (DVD-840)
Connecting an AV receiver or
decoder
AV receiver/decoder
Optical cable
(sold separately)
DVD player (DVD-840)

PREPARATIONS
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PREPARATION
The receiver is equipped with the iPod dock on the top
panel where you can station your iPod and control
playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control.
Use this receiver with iPod dock adapter (supplied with
your iPod or commercially available) appropriate for your
iPod. If you use this receiver without using an appropriate
iPod dock adapter, loose connection may result.
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When the receiver is turned on or in standby mode, connect the
iPod during the playback. The receiver automatically starts
playback of iPod (for the fifth or later generation of iPod, iPod
touch, iPod Classic, or iPod nano).
Notes
• Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, iPod Classic, iPod
mini and iPod touch are supported.
• Do not connect any iPod accessories (such as headphones, a
wired remote control, or an FM transmitter) to your iPod when
it is stationed in the iPod dock.
• Unless your iPod is firmly stationed in the iPod dock, audio
signals may not be output properly.
• Once the connection between your iPod and the receiver is
complete and the receiver is set to iPod mode (☞p.6),
“CONNECTED” appears on the front panel display. If the
connection between your iPod and the receiver fails, a status
message appears on the front panel display. For a complete list
of connection status message, see the iPod section in
“TROUBLESHOOTING” (☞p.45).
• When your iPod is stationed in the iPod dock of the receiver,
your iPod can be charged automatically even when the receiver
is in standby mode.
• You can disconnect the iPod during the playback.
This DVD player has a USB port and can access MP3,
WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, or JPEG files saved on your USB
device. Connect your USB device to the USB port on the
front panel of the DVD player.
■Supported USB devices
This DVD player supports USB mass storage class
devices (e.g., flash memories, card readers or portable
audio players) using FAT16 or FAT32 format.
Notes
• Some devices may not work properly even if they meet the
requirements.
• Do not connect devices other than the USB mass storage class
devices.
• When you insert two or more memory cards at the same time
using card readers, etc., only one of the memory cards is
recognized.
• Yamaha and suppliers accept no liability for the loss of data
saved on the USB devices connected to the receiver. As a
precaution, it is recommended that the files are made backup
copies.
• Playability of and power supply to all kind of USB devices are
not guaranteed.
• When your USB device is connected to the USB port, your
USB device can be charged automatically even when the DVD
player is in standby mode. Some USB devices cannot be
charged in standby mode.
• You can disconnect the USB device during the playback.
Connecting an iPod™
iPod
INPUT
PHONES BASS
-+ -+ LR
TREBLE BALANCE PRESET PURE DIRECT
VOLUME
MIN MAX
Receiver
iPod
iPod dock adapter
Connecting USB devices
USB
DVD player
USB device

PREPARATIONS
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■Notes on batteries
• Change both batteries when the operation range of the
remote control decreases.
• Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries.
• Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the
illustration inside the battery compartment.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline
and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging
carefully as these different types of batteries may have
the same shape and color.
• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them
immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or
letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the
battery compartment thoroughly before installing new
batteries.
• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste;
dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local
regulations.
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the front panel of the receiver during
operation.
Notes
• The area between the remote control and the receiver must be
clear of large obstacles.
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following types
of conditions:
– high humidity, such as near a bath
– high temperature, such as near a heater or a stove
– extremely low temperatures
– dusty places.
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in
particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; otherwise, the
remote control may not work properly. If necessary, position the
system away from direct lighting.
Installing the batteries in the
remote control
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Using the remote control
INPUT
BASS
PHONES
VOLUME
MIN MAX
TREBLE BALANCE
PRESET PURE DIRECT
LR
30˚ 30˚
Within 6 m
(20 feet)
Receiver (R-840)

PREPARATIONS
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English
PREPARATION
Before starting playback operation, follow the procedure
below to adjust the clock setting of the receiver.
Notes
• Use the remote control to set the clock. You cannot set the clock
with the buttons on the receiver.
• The receiver supports 24-hour clock display.
• If you do not touch any key for 90 seconds, the receiver returns
to normal mode.
1Press to turn the receiver on.
The front panel display lights up.
2Press TIMER to show the current time.
If the clock is not set, “SET TIME” flashes on the
display.
Press ENTER to proceed to step 3.
3Press / to select “TIME”, and press
ENTER.
The receiver enters clock setting mode. The hour
digits start flashing.
4Set the hour using / , and press .
The minute digits start flashing.
5Set the minutes using / , and press
ENTER.
The hour and minute digits start flashing.
To change the hour or minutes again, press or ,
do steps 4 and 5, and proceed to step 6.
6Press ENTER.
The clock is set.
The hour and minute segments stop flashing and
remain on. The receiver returns to normal mode.
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You can return to the previous screen by pressing or
RETURN.
Adjusting the Clock
TIMER
ENTER ,
RETURN
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes

SETTING THE SYSTEM
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Make sure that you have completed all the necessary
connections (see “Connecting a TV to the system” on
page 9).
1Turn on the TV to which the DVD player is
connected.
Select the TV input to match the input connected to
the DVD player.
2Press to turn on the receiver.
3Press DISC.
Set the aspect ratio of the DVD player according to the TV
you have connected. The format you select must be
available on the disc. If it is not, the TV display setting
will not affect the picture during playback.
1Press SETUP.
The DVD setup menu appears on the screen.
2Press ///to select “Initial Settings”,
and then press ENTER.
3Press /to select “Video Output”, and then
press ENTER.
4Press /to select “TV Screen”, and then
press ENTER.
5Press /to select one of the options below,
and then press ENTER.
4:3 (Letter Box)
Select this if you have a conventional TV. In this case, a
wide picture with black bar on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen will be displayed.
4:3 (Pan&Scan)
Select this if you have a conventional TV and want both
sides of the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your
TV screen.
Note
If the disc does not support an aspect ratio of 4:3 (Pan&Scan), the
content is displayed in 4:3 (Letter Box).
16:9 (Wide)
Select this if you have a wide-screen TV.
16:9 (Compressed)
Select this if a wide-screen TV is connected to the DVD
controller with an HDMI cable, and set HDMI Resolution
to either “1920 x 1080p”, “1920 x 1080i”, or “1280 x
720p”. When playing back a content whose aspect ratio is
4:3, black bars cover the sides of the screen.
SETTING THE SYSTEM
Turn on the TV and the system
Setting the TV display
SETUP
, , , ,
ENTER
Play Mode
Audio Settings
Initial Settings
Disc Navigator
Video Adjust
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
96 kHz PCM Out
MPEG Out
On
Dolby Digital
DTS
96kHz > 48kHz
MPEG > PCM
Language
Display
Options
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out TV Screen
Component Out
HDMI Resolution
HDMI Color
4:3 (Letter Box)
Interlace
720x480p
Component
Video Output

SETTING THE SYSTEM
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English
PREPARATION
To use progressive display function, connect to a TV,
which has that function, via COMPONENT jacks.
1Press SETUP.
2Press ///to select “Initial Settings”,
and then press ENTER.
3Press /to select “Video Output”, and then
press ENTER.
4Press /to select “Component Out”, and
then press ENTER.
5Press /to select “Progressive / Interlace”,
and then press ENTER.
6When the confirmation screen appears,
press ENTER again.
To cancel the setting, press RETURN.
Note
Do not select “Progressive” if your TV does not have a
progressive display function.
If your TV is also connected via HDMI terminal, the system may
ignore this setting and output the progressive signal from
COMPONENT jacks.
Normally, the speakers connected to the receiver are used
to output the sound. However, you may want to listen
through your HDMI TV’s speakers, in which case you can
turn HDMI audio output on and off as follows.
1Set the DVD player to standby.
2While holding down on the DVD player’s
front panel, press .
“DVD — NO REQ.” is displayed.
3Press / to select “HDMI A-
OFF” or “HDMI A-ON”.
4Press repeatedly to select “HDMI A-
ON”.
5Press .
HDMI Audio output is turned on and the DVD player
goes on standby. Press again to turn it back on.
To turn HDMI Audio output off, repeat the above
procedure but select “HDMI A-OFF” in step 4.
Note
The audio output by the HDMI jack is always 2-channel PCM.
You can select your preferred language settings so that the
DVD player will automatically switch to your preferred
language whenever you load a disc. If the language
selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default
setting language will be used instead. The OSD (on-screen
display) language for the DVD setup menu will remain as
you set it, regardless of various disc languages.
1Press SETUP.
DVD setup menu appears on the screen.
2Press /// to select “Initial Settings”,
and then press ENTER.
3Press /to select “Display”, and then
press ENTER.
4Press /to select “OSD Language”, and
then press ENTER.
5Press /to select a language, and then
press ENTER.
Selecting the output type for
COMPONENT jacks
Selecting the HDMI audio output
Language
Display
Options
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out TV Screen
Component Out
HDMI Resolution
HDMI Color
4:3 (Letter Box)
Interlace
720x480p
Component
Video Output
On-screen display (OSD) language
Video Output
Language
Options
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out OSD Language
Angle Indicator English On
Display

SETTING THE SYSTEM
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1Press SETUP.
DVD setup menu appears on the screen.
2Press ///to select “Initial Settings”,
and then press ENTER.
3Press /to select “Language”, and then
press ENTER.
4Press /to select the item below, and then
press ENTER.
• Audio Language
• Subtitle Language
• DVD Menu Language
5Press /to select a language, and then
press ENTER.
Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu
languages
Display
Options
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out Audio Language
Subtitle Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
English
English
English
On
Video Output
Language

SYSTEM OPERATIONS
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English
BASIC
OPERATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Follow the procedure below to select an input source and adjust the sound settings on the system.
1Press (On/Standby) to turn on the receiver.
Depending on input mode of the receiver, the DVD
player also turns on by the system control connection
(☞p.8). The front panel display lights up.
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This system has an auto-standby function (☞p.37) which
automatically sets it to standby mode if not operated for
30 minutes while the receiver is set to DISC/USB input mode.
2Press one of the input selection keys (or
rotate INPUT on the front panel) to select the
desired input source.
3Start playback on the selected source
component or select a radio station.
For information on the disc/USB device playback,
see page 19, and for information on tuning, see
pages 29 and 33.
4Press VOLUME +/– (or turn VOLUME on the
front panel) to adjust the volume to the
desired output level.
5Rotate BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE on the
front panel of the receiver to adjust the
following settings.
BASS: Adjusts the low frequency response.
TREBLE: Adjusts the high frequency response.
BALANCE: Adjusts the volume level of each left
and right speaker channel.
■Pure Direct mode
Pure Direct mode bypasses the tone control circuit and
turns off the front panel display, allowing you to enjoy
pure high-fidelity sound.
Press PURE DIRECT (or PURE DIRECT on the
front panel) to turn on Pure Direct mode.
The front panel display automatically turns off. PURE
DIRECT on the front panel is backlit in blue.
Notes
• If you carry out operations while Pure Direct mode is turned on,
the front panel display lights up briefly to acknowledge the
command.
• While the Pure Direct mode is turned on, neither BASS,
TREBLE, nor BALANCE is available.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS
INPUT
BASS
PHONES
VOLUME
MIN MAX
TREBLE BALANCE
PRESET PURE DIRECT
LR
TP
TIMER
USB
INPUT
(On/Standby) VOLUME
PURE
DIRECTBASS BALANCE
TREBLE
(On/Standby)
VOLUME +/–
Input selection
keys
PURE DIRECT
MUTE
Basic system operations

SYSTEM OPERATIONS
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To turn off Pure Direct mode
Press PURE DIRECT again. The PURE DIRECT
backlight turns off and the front panel display turns on.
■Muting the sound (MUTE)
Press MUTE to reduce the current volume level
by approximately 20dB.
“MUTE ON” appears on the front panel display.
Press MUTE again to restore the audio output to the
previous volume level.
You can dim the front panel display of the receiver. The
front panel display of the DVD player also dims by the
system control connection (☞p.8). (The default setting is
“DIMMER OFF”.)
Press DIMMER.
You can choose your desired brightness of the front panel
display between normal (bright), mid dim, and dim.
You can connect your headphones to the PHONES jack on
the front panel of the receiver.
The sound from the speakers and the subwoofer stops.
Changing the brightness of the
front panel display
To use headphones
DIMMER
INPUT
PHONES