Yamaha RX-V673 User manual

English

CONTENTS
Accessories ...................................................... 5
FEATURES 6
What you can do with the unit .................................... 6
Part names and functions ........................................ 8
Front panel (RX-V773) .............................................................................. 8
Front panel (RX-V673) .............................................................................. g
Front display (indicators) .......................................................................... 10
Rear panel (RX-V773) .............................................................................. 11
Rear panel (RX-V673) .............................................................................. 12
Remote control ................................................................................... 13
PREPARATIONS 14
General setup procedure ........................................ 14
1 Placing speakers .............................................. 15
2 Connecting speakers .......................................... 19
Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections ....................................... 21
Input/outputjacks and cables ................................... 22
3 Connecting a TV ............................................... 23
4 Connecting playback devices .................................. 28
Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) ............................................... 28
Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) ..................................................... 31
Connecting to the jacks on the front panel ......................................................... 31
5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas ............................... 32
6 Connecting to a network ....................................... 32
7 Connecting other devices ...................................... 33
Connecting an external power amplifier ........................................................... 33
Connecting recording devices ..................................................................... 33
Connecting a device that supports SCENE link playback (remote connection) ....................... 34
Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function .......................................... 34
8 Connecting the power cable ................................... 35
9 Selecting an on-screen menu language ......................... 36
10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) ......... 37
Measuring at one listening position (single measure) ............................................... 39
Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure) (RX-V773 only) ........................... 40
Checking the measurement results ................................................................ 41
Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments ......................................................... 42
Error messages .................................................................................... 43
Warning messages ................................................................................ 44
PLAYBACK 45
Basic playback procedure ....................................... 45
Selecting an H DMI output jack (RX-V773 only) ...................................................... 45
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch
(SCENE) ........................................................ 46
Configuring scene assignments .................................................................... 46
Selecting the sound mode ....................................... 47
Enjoying sound field effects (CINEMA DSP) ......................................................... 48
Enjoying unprocessed playback ................................................................... 50
Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) ..................................................... 51
Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) ................... 52
Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA) ....................................... 52
Listening to FM/AM radio ....................................... 53
Setting the frequency steps ........................................................................ 53
Selecting a frequency for reception ................................................................ 53
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Registering favorite radio stations (presets) ........................................................ 54
Radio Data System tuning ......................................................................... 55
Operating the radio on the TV ..................................................................... 56
Playing back iPod music ......................................... 58
Connecting an iPod ............................................................................... 58
Playback of iPod content .......................................................................... 59
Playing back music stored on a USB storage device ............... 62
Connecting a USB storage device .................................................................. 62
Playback of USB storage device contents .......................................................... 62
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ............ 65
Media sharing setup .............................................................................. 65
Playback of PC music contents .................................................................... 65
Listening to Internet radio ....................................... 68
Playing back iTunes/iPod music via a network (AirPlay) ........... 70
Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents ........................................................... 70
Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) ................ 72
Preparing Zone2 .................................................................................. 72
Controlling Zone2 ................................................................................ 75
Viewing the current status ...................................... 77
Switching information on the front display ........................................................ 77
Viewing the status information on theTV .......................................................... 77
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources
(Option menu) .................................................. 78
Option menu items ............................................................................... 78
CONFIGURATIONS 81
Configuring input sources (Input menu) .......................... 81
Input menu items ................................................................................. 81
Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) .................... 83
Scene menu items ................................................................................ 84
Configuring sound programs/surround decoders
(Sound Program menu) ......................................... 85
Sound Program menu items ....................................................................... 86
Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ...................... 88
Setup menu items ................................................................................. 89
Speaker (Manual Setup) ........................................................................... 91
Sound ............................................................................................ 94
Video ............................................................................................. 95
HDMI ............................................................................................. 96
Network .......................................................................................... 98
Multi Zone ........................................................................................ 99
Function ......................................................................................... 100
ECO .............................................................................................. 102
Language ........................................................................................ 103
Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) ......... 103
Types of information ............................................................................. 104
Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ...... 105
ADVANCED SETUP menu items ................................................................... 105
Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) ................................................ 105
Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) ...................................................... 105
Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) ............................................... 106
Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) ..................................................... 106
Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MON.CHK) ....................................... 106
Restoring the default settings (INIT) ............................................................... 106
Updating the firmware (UPDATE) ................................................................. 107
Checking the firmware version (VERSION) ......................................................... 107
Controlling external devices with the remote control ............ 108
Registering the remote control code for a TV ...................................................... 108
Registering the remote control codes for playback devices ........................................ 109
Programming from other remote controls (learning) .............................................. 110
Clearing functions learned from other remote controls ............................................ 111
Resetting remote control codes ................................................................... 112
Updating the unit's firmware ................................... 113
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APPENDIX 114
Frequently asked questions .................................... 114
Troubleshooting ............................................... 115
Power and system ............................................................................... 115
Audio ............................................................................................ 116
Video ............................................................................................ 117
FM/AM radio ..................................................................................... 118
USB and network ................................................................................ 118
Remote control .................................................................................. 119
Error indications on the front display ............................ 120
Ideal speaker layout ........................................... 121
Glossary ....................................................... 122
Audio information ............................................................................... 122
HDMI and video information ..................................................................... 123
Yamaha technologies ............................................................................ 124
Video signal flow ................................................................................. 125
Information on HDMI .......................................... 126
HDMI Control .................................................................................... 126
HDMI signal compatibility ........................................................................ 127
Trademarks ................................................... 128
Specifications ................................................. 129
Index ......................................................... 132
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Accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.
[] Remote control [] Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)
[] AM antenna
[] YPAO microphone
Insert the batteries the right
way round.
[] FM antenna
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*One of the above is supplied depending on the region of
purchase.
[] CD-ROM (Owner's Manual)
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• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range
shown below.
(RX-V773) (RX-V673)
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16 m (20 ft)
• The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in this manual are of the RX-V773 (U.S.A.
model), unless otherwise specified.
[] Easy Setup Guide [] Safety Brochure
• Some features are not available in certain regions.
• Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.
• This manual describes all the "iPod", "iPhone" and "iPad" as the "iPod". "iPod" refers to "iPod", "iPhone"
and "iPad", unless otherwise specified.
• _ indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.
• _ indicates supplementary explanations for better use.
Accessories En 5

FEATURES
Wide variety of supported content
• iPod/iPhone/iPad _Ip_58
•USB _ipo62
•Media server (PC/NAS) _ 111_o65
•Internet radio _ Ipo68
•AirPlay _ pJO
iPod/iPhone/iPad
Network contents Speakers 'Audio
Operating external
devices with the supplied
remote control
© po_os rhe unit's
remote control
AV receiver (the unit)
settings to suit your room (YPAO)
•Reproducing stereo or multichannel _ip48
sounds with the sound fields like
actual movie theaters and concert halls
(CINEMA DSP)
•Enjoying compressed music with _ip52
enhanced sound (Compressed Music
Enhancer)
•Playing back music in multiple rooms _ipo'72
(multi-zone)
Audio
Video
TV
FEATURES • Whatyou can do with the unit En 6

Full of useful functions! Useful tips
rl Connecting various devices (p.28)
A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks
on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as
BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players),
game consoles, camcorders, and other devices.
rl Playing backTV audio in surround sound
with a single HDMI cable connection
(Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.23)
When using an ARC -compatible TV, you only need one
HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio
input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control
signals.
HDMI Control
TV audio
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rl Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.48)
Connecting presence speakers allows you to create a
natural 3-dimensional sound field in your own room
(CINEMA DSP 3D). Even when no presence speakers
are connected, the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS)
function produces 3D surround sound.
rl Listening to FM/AM radio (p.53)
The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You
can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.
rl Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.51)
When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays
back the selected source with the least circuitry, which
lets you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.
rl Easy operation with a TV screen
You can navigate through different types of content
(such as iPod, USB, and network), view information, or
easily configure the settings using the on-screen menu.
rl Low power consumption
The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the
unit's power consumption (p.102).
The combination of video/audio input jacks does not
match an external device...
Use "Audio In" in the "Input" menu to change the
combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches
the output jack(s) of your external device (p.29).
Video and audio are not synchronized...
Use "Lipsync" in the "Setup" menu to adjust the delay
between video and audio output (p.94).
I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...
Use "Audio Output" in the "Setup" menu to select the
output destination of signals input into the unit (p.97).
Your TV speakers may be selected as an output
destination.
I want to change the on-screen menu language...
Use "Language" in the "Setup" menu to select a
language from English, Japanese, French, German,
Spanish, Russian and Chinese (p.36).
I want to update the firmware...
Use "UPDATE" in the "ADVANCED SETUP" menu to
update the unit's firmware (p.107). If the unit is
connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed
on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.113).
Many other settings are available that let you to
customize the unit. For details, see the following pages.
• Input settings (p.81)
• Scene settings (p.84)
• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.86)
• Various function settings (p.89)
• Information view (such as audio signal and video
signal) (p.104)
• System settings (p. 105)
FEATURES • Whatyou can do with the unit En 7

Front panel (RX-V773)
@MAIN ZONE @ key
Turns on/off (standby) the unit.
@Standby indicator
Lights up when tile unit is in standby mode under any of tile
following conditions.
• HDMI Control is enabled (p.96)
• Standby Through is enabled (p.97)
• Network Standby is enabled (p.98)
• An iPod is being charged (p.58)
@ZONE 2 key
Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.75).
@ZONE CONTROL key
Changes the zone (main zone or the Zone2) that is controlled
by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.75).
@INFO key
Selects tile information displayed on tile front display (p.77).
@MEMORY key
Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.54).
@PRESET keys
Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.54).
@FM and AM keys
Switch between FM and AM (p.53).
@Front display
Displays information (p.10).
@Remote control sensor
Receives remote control signals (p.5).
@TUNING keys
Select tile radio frequency (p.53).
@PURE DIRECT key
Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.51).
@INPUT knob
Selects an input source.
@PHONES jack
For connecting headphones.
@YPAO MIC jack
For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.37).
@ TONE CONTROL key
Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range
of output sounds (p.79).
@SCENE keys
Select tile registered input source, sound program, and
various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when
it is in standby mode (p.46).
@PROGRAM keys
Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.47).
@STRAIGHT key
Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.50).
@VIDEO AUX (HDMI IN) jack
For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game
console (p.31).
@USB jack
For connecting a USB storage device (p.62) or an iPod
(p,SS).
VIDEO jack
For inputting video when "USB" is selected as the input
source (p.58).
@VOLUME knob
Adjusts the volume.
FEATURES • Part names and functions En 8

Front panel (RX-V673)
@MAIN ZONE O key
Turns on/off (standby) the unit.
@Standby indicator
Lights up when tile unit is in standby mode under any of tile
following conditions.
• HDMI Control is enabled (p.96)
• Standby Through is enabled (p.97)
• Network Standby is enabled (p.98)
• An iPod is being charged (p.58)
@YPAO MIC jack
For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.37).
@ZONE 2 key
Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.75).
@Remote control sensor
Receives remote control signals (p.5).
@ZONE CONTROL key
Changes the zone (main zone or the Zone2) that iscontrolled
by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.75).
@INFO key
Selects tile information displayed on tile front display (p.77).
@MEMORY key
Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.54).
@PRESET keys
Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.54).
@FM and AM keys
Switch between FM and AM (p.53).
@Front display
Displays information (p.10).
@TUNING keys
Select tile radio frequency (p.53).
@PURE DIRECT key
Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.51).
@PHONES jack
For connecting headphones.
@INPUT keys
Select an input source.
@TONE CONTROL key
Adjusts tile high-frequency range and low-frequency range
of output sounds (p.79).
@SCENE keys
Select tile registered input source, sound program, and
various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when
it is in standby mode (p.46).
@PROGRAM keys
Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.47).
@STRAIGHT key
Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.50).
@VIDEO AUX (HDMI IN) jack
For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game
console (p.31).
@USB jack
For connecting a USB storage device (p.62) or an iPod
(p,58).
VIDEO jack
For inputting video when "USB" is selected as the input
source (p.58).
@VOLUME knob
Adjusts the volume.
FEATURES • Part names and functions En 9

Front display (indicators)
@HDMI
Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.
OUTI/OUT2 (RX-V773 only)
Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an HDMI
signal
OUT (RX-V673 only)
Lights up when HDMI signals are being output.
@CINEMADSP
Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.48) is working.
CINEMA DSP "-_
Lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D (p.50) is working.
@ENHANCER
Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.52) is
working.
@ADAPTIVE DRC
Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.79) is working.
@ STEREO
Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal.
TUNED
Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station
signal.
@PARTY (RX-V773 only)
Lights up when tile unit is in the party mode. (p.76)
@SLEEP
Lights up when tile sleep timer is on.
@ ZONE2
Lights up when audio output to Zone2 is enabled (p.75).
@MUTE
Blinks when audio is muted.
@Volume indicator
Indicates tile current volume.
@Cursor indicators
Indicate tile remote control cursor keys currently operational.
@Information display
Displays tile current status (such as input name and sound
mode name). You can switch the information by pressing
INFO (p.77).
@Speaker indicators
Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Surround back speaker (L)
Surround back speaker (R)
Surround back speaker
Presence speaker (L)
Presence speaker (R)
Subwoofer
FEATURES • Part names and functions En 10

Rear panel (RX-V773)
(U.S.A. model)
* The area around the video/audio output jacks is
marked in white on the actual product to
prevent improper connections.
@DC OUT jack
For connecting to an optional accessory.
@NETWORK jack
For connecting to a network (p.32).
@PHONO jacks
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada models)
For connecting to a turntable (p.31).
@HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks
For connecting to HDMI-compatible TVs and outputting
video/audio signals (p.23). When using ARC, TV audio signal
can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.
@ANTENNA jacks
For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.32).
@HDMI 1-5 jacks
For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and
inputting video/audio signals (p.28).
@SPEAKERS terminals
For connecting to speakers (p.19).
@VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(General model only)
Selects the switch position according to your local voltage
(p,35),
@Power cable
For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.35).
@AV 1-6 jacks
For connecting to video/audio playback devices and
inputting video/audio signals (p.28).
@AV OUT jacks
For outputting video/audio to a recording device (such as a
VCR) (p.33).
@AUDIO 1-2 jacks
For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting
audio signals (p.31).
@MONITOR OUT jacks
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks
For connecting to a TV that supports component video and
outputting video signals (p.27).
VIDEO jack
For connecting to a TV that supports composite video and
outputting video signals (p.27).
@REMOTE IN/OUT jacks
For connecting to a Yamaha product that supports SCENE
link playback (p.34) or for connecting to an infrared signal
receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other
devices from another room (p.74).
@TRIGGER OUT jack
For connecting to a device that supports the trigger function
(p.34).
@AUDIO OUT jacks
For outputting audio to a recording device (such as tape
deck) (p.33).
@ ZONE2 OUT jacks
For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and
for outputting audio (p.73).
@PRE OUT jacks
For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier or to an
external power amplifier (p.33).
FEATURES • Part names and functions En 11

Rear panel (RX-V673)
(U.S.A. model)
* The area around the video/audio output jacks is
marked in white on the actual product to prevent
improper connections.
@DC OUT jack
For connecting to an optional accessory.
@NETWORK jack
For connecting to a network (p.32).
¢HDMI OUT jack
For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting
video/audio signals (p.23). When using ARC, TV audio signal
can also be input through the HDMI OUT jack.
@ANTENNA jacks
For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.32).
@HDMI 1-5 jacks
For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and
inputting video/audio signals (p.28).
@SPEAKERS terminals
For connecting to speakers (p.19).
@VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(General model only)
Selects the switch position according to your local voltage
(p.35).
@Power cable
For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.35).
@AV 1-6 jacks
For connecting to video/audio playback devices and
inputting video/audio signals (p.28).
@AV OUT jacks
For outputting video/audio to a recording device (such as a
VCR) (p.33).
@AUDIO 1-2 jacks
For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting
audio signals (p.31).
@MONITOR OUT jacks
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks
For connecting to a TV that supports component video and
outputting video signals (p.27).
VIDEO jack
For connecting to a TV that supports composite video and
outputting video signals (p.27).
@REMOTE IN/OUT jacks
For connecting to a Yamaha product that supports SCENE
link playback (p.34) or for connecting to an infrared signal
receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other
devices from another room (p.74).
@TRIGGER OUT jack
For connecting to a device that supports the trigger function
(p.34).
@AUDIO OUT jacks
For outputting audio to a recording device (such as tape
deck) (p.33).
@ ZONE2 OUT jacks
For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and
for outputting audio (p.73).
@SUBWOOFER 1-2 jacks
For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.33).
FEATURES • Part names and functions En 12

Remote control
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(R×-V773 U.S.A. model)
@Remote control signal transmitter
Transmits infrared signals.
@SOURCE Okey
Turns on/off an external device.
SOURCE key
Sets the remote control to operate external devices (p.109).
This key lights up in green after pressed.
RECEIVER key
Sets the remote control to operate the unit (p.109). This key
lights up in orange after pressed.
RECEIVER Okey
Turns on/off (standby) the unit.
@Input selection keys
Select an input source for playback.
HDMI 1-5 HDMI 1-5 jacks
V-AUX VIDEO AUX jack (on the front panel)
AV 1-6 AV 1-6 jacks
AUDIO 1-2 AUDIO 1-2 jacks
TUNER FM/AM radio
USB USB jack (on the front panel)
NET NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a
desired network source)
*(RX-V673, RX-V773 [U.S.A. and Canada models])
Changes the external device to be controlled
without switching the input source.
PHONO (RX-V773 [except for U.S.A. and Canada models])
PHONO jacks
@MAIN/ZONE2 switch
Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is controlled by
the remote control (p.75).
@SCENE keys
Select the registered input source, sound program, and
various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when
it is in standby mode (p.46).
@PROGRAM keys
Select a sound program (p.47).
@ External device operation keys
Select menus for external devices (p.109).
@ ON SCREEN key
Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.
@Menu operation keys
Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter.
ENTER Confirms a selected item.
RETURN Returns to the previous screen.
@MODE key
Switches the iPod operation modes (p.60).
@Radio keys
Operate tile FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is selected as tile
input source (p.53).
BAND Switches between FM and AM radio
PRESET Select a preset station.
TUNING Select the radio frequency.
External device operation keys
Let you play back and perform other operations for external
devices when an input source other than "TUNER" is
selected (p.109).
@Sound mode keys
Select a sound mode (p.47).
®INFO key
Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.77).
@ SLEEP key
Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a
specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Press
repeatedly to set tile time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off).
@Numeric keys
Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies.
MEMORY key
Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets (p.54).
@TV operation keys
Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other TV
operations (p.108).
@HDMI OUT key (RX-V773 only)
Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output
(p.45).
@PARTY key (RX-V773 only)
Turns on/off tile party mode (p.76).
@VOLUME keys
Adjust tile volume.
@MUTE key
Mutes the audio output.
@ OPTION key
Displays tile option menu (p.78).
@DISPLAY key
Displays status information on tile TV (p.77).
@CODE SET key
Registers remote control codes of external devices on the
remote control (p. 108).
• To operate external devices with the remote control, register a
remote control code for each device before using (p.108),
FEATURES • Part names and functions En 13

PREPARATIONS
Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room.
Connect the speakers to the unit.
Connect a TV to the unit.
Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.
Connect the unit to a network.
Connect external devices, such as an external power amplifier (RX-V773 only) and recording devices.
After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.
Select the desired on-screen menu language (default: English).
Optimize the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room
(YPAO).
This completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!
PREPARATIONS • General setup procedure En 14

_Speaker placement __@_
Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section describes the
representative speaker layout examples.
C_utio_'_
• Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unWs speaker impedance to "6 -Q MIN". In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.
For details, see "Setting the speaker impedance" (p.18).
Front (R)
Center
Surround (L)
Surround (R)
Surround back (L)
Surround back (R)
Surround back g_rT_
Presence (L)
Presence (R)
Produce front right/left channel sounds (stereo sounds). • • • •
Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue and vocals). • • • •
Produce surround right/left channel sounds. Surround speakers also produce surround back channel sounds when • • • •
no surround back speakers are connected. • • • •
• •
Produce surround back left/right channel sounds. • •
Produces sounds mixed from surround back left/right channel sounds. •
Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with CINEMA DSP 3D (p.50), the presence speakers create a • •
natural 3-dimensional sound field in your room. • •
••••
• •
• •
• •
Subwoofer Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces the bass parts of other channels.
This channel is counted as "0.1 ". You can connect 2 subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit. •••••••
• For information on the ideal speaker layout, see "Ideal speaker layout" (p.121).
• If you have seven speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers or presence speakers.
To reinforce the rear right/left sounds, use them as surround back speakers.
To create a natural 3-dimensional sound field, usethem as presence speakers.
• Two subwoofers connected to the unit output the same sounds.
PREPARATIONS • Placing speakers En 15

_Speaker placement __@_
7.1 +2-channel system 7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers)
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• The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit
automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the selected CINEMA DSP (p.48).
7.1-channel system (using presence speakers) 6.1-channel system
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Setting the speaker impedance
Under itsdefault settings, the unit isconfigured for8-ohm speakers. When connecting
6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to "6 _ MIN". In thiscase, you can also
use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.
Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall
outlet.
While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press
MAIN ZONE _.
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STRAIGHT
Check that "SP IMP." is displayed on the front display.
4Press STRAIGHT to select "6 _ MIN".
Press MAIN ZONE _to set the unit to standby mode and remove the
power cable from the AC wall outlet.
You are nowready to connect the speakers.
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Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit.
The following diagrams provide connections for 7.1+2-,
7.1-, and 6.1-channel systems as examples. For other
systems, connect speakers while referring to the
connection diagram for the 6.1-channel system.
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• Remove the unit's power cable from an AC wall outlet and turn
off the subwoofer before connecting the speakers.
• Ensure that the core wires of the speaker cable do not touch
one another or come into contact with the unit's metal parts.
Doing so may damage the unit or the speakers. If the speaker
cables short circuit, "Check SP Wires" will appear on the front
display when the unit is turned on.
• The illustrations of the unit (rear) used in this section are of the
RX-V773.
Cables required for connection
(commercially available)
Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)
Audio pin cable (two for connecting two subwoofers)
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7.1 +2-channel system
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7.1-channel system
(using presence speakers) 6.1-channel system
The unit (rear)
When using only one surround back speaker, connect it
to the SINGLE jack (L side).
@Connecting speaker cables
Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting
the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and
the other is for the positive (+) terminal. If the wires are
colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to
the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal.
(_) Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from
the ends of the speaker cable and twist the bare wires of
the cable firmly together.
(_) Loosen the speaker terminal.
(_) Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side
(upper right or bottom left) of the terminal.
(_)Tighten the terminal.
Using abanana plug
(U.S.A., Canada, China, Australia and General models only)
(_)Tighten the speaker terminal.
(_) Insert a banana plug into the end of the terminal.
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