Yamaha Av1 Service Manual

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Rear panel1PHONO jacksFor connecting a turntable (p.39).2DOCK jackFor connecting an optional Yamaha products such as iPod 
dock (p.71), iPod wireless system (p.71), and Bluetooth 
receiver (p.75).3AV1~4 jacksFor connecting video/audio playback devices to input video/
audio signals (p.37).4NETWORK jackFor connecting to the network (p.42).5AV OUT jacksFor outputting video/audio to a recording device (VCR, tape 
deck, etc.) (p.43).
For connecting an external amplifier used in Zone4 to output 
audio signals (p.86).6MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT 
(composite video/S-video) jacksFor connecting a TV compatible with composite video or 
S-video to output video signals (p.35).
For connecting a zone video monitor (p.87).7HDMI OUT 1~2 jacksFor connecting HDMI-compatible TVs to output video/audio 
signals (p.31). When using ARC,  TV audio signal is input 
through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.
8 COMPONENT VIDEO (AV1~4) jacksFor connecting video playback devices compatible with 
component video to input video signals (p.38).9HDMI (AV1~7) jacksFor connecting HDMI-compatible playback devices to input 
video/audio signals (p.37).0MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT 
(component video) jacksFor connecting a TV compatible with component video to 
output video signals (p.35).
For connecting a zone video monitor (p.87).AREMOTE 1~2 (IN/OUT) jacksFor connecting a Yamaha product compatible with SCENE 
link playback (p.44), or c onnecting an infrared signal 
receiver/emitter to operate devices including this unit from 
another room (p.88).B TRIGGER OUT 1~2 jacksFor connecting devices that support the trigger function 
(p.44).CRS-232C terminalThis is a control expansion terminal for custom installation. 
Consult your dealer for details.
D VOLTAGE SELECTOR(General model only)
Select the switch position according to your local voltage 
(p.45).EANTENNA jacksFor connecting FM and AM antennas (p.41).FAUDIO1~4 jacksFor connecting audio playback devices to input audio 
signals (p.39).GMULTI CH INPUT jacksFor connecting a device that supports multi-channel output 
to input audio signals (p.43).HZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacksFor connecting an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 
to output audio signals (p.86).
For connecting an external power amplifier for front and rear 
presence channels (p.29).IPRE OUT jacksFor connecting subwoofers with built-in amplifier (p.20) or an 
external power amplifier (p.29).JSPEAKERS terminalsFor connecting speakers (p.15).KAC INFor connecting the supplied power cable (p.45).
RS-232C
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
FM
75Ω
ANTENNAAM(4 RADIO)
AV  1(1 BD/DVD)COAXIAL1
+12V 0.1A MAX.
AC IN
TRIGGEROUT
DOCK
YP
BPR
YP
BPR
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BPR
OPTICAL
AV OUTAV OUT/ZONE 4
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HDMI OUTARC1
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2 HDMI
(1 BD/DVD)
MONITOR OUT/
ZONE OUT
MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT
IN OUT
2IN OUT
AV  1
AV  1 AV  3
AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7
1
2
REMOTE
COMPONENT VIDEO
AV  3 AV  4
AV  2
AUDIO 4
MULTI CH INPUT
ZONE OUT/PRE OUT
AUDIO 3
AUDIO 2
(3 CD)
AUDIO 1(2 TV) CENTER
SUBWOOFER
ZONE 2/
F.PRESENCE ZONE 3/
R.PRESENCE
FRONT
SURROUND SUR. BACK
SPEAKERS
CENTER FRONT
ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE
SURROUND BACK
BI–AMPZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/
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OPTICAL4OPTICAL3COAXIAL2
COAXIAL6
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SURROUNDR
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PHONO NETWORK
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PRE OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SUR. BACK
(SINGLE) (FRONT)
(REAR)
GND
EXTRA SP1
EXTRA SP2
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Remote control
1Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.2SOURCE Turns on/off an external device.SOURCE/RECEIVERSwitches the devices (this unit or  external device) to operate 
with the remote control (p.131). You can operate this unit 
when this key lights up in orange, and an external device 
when this key lights up in green.RECEIVER Turns on/off (standby) this unit.3 Display windowDisplays remote control information.4Input selection keysSelect an input source to play back.
AV 1 ~ 7 AV1~7 jacks
V- AU X VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)
AUDIO1~4 AUDIO1~4 jacks
PHONO PHONO jacks
MULTI MULTI CH INPUT jacks
USB USB jack (on the front panel)
NET NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a 
desired network source)
DOCK DOCK jack
TUNER FM/AM radio
[A], [B] Changes the external device to operate with the 
remote control without switching the input 
source.5SCENESelects the assigned input source, sound program, HDMI 
output and various settings  at once. Additionally, you can 
turn on this unit when it is in standby mode (p.58).6 PROGRAMSelects a sound program (p.60).7External device operation keysOperate playback and menu display etc. for external 
devices (p.131).8ON SCREENDisplays the on-screen menu on the TV.9Menu operation keysCursor keys Select a menu or a parameter.
ENTER Confirms a selected item.
RETURN Returns to the previous screen.
0MODESwitches between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception.Switches the iPod operation modes (p.73).APRESETSelects a preset FM/AM radio station (p.66).
Selects a USB/network content from shortcuts (p.91).BTV operation keysOperate TV input, TV volume, etc (p.130).CVO LUM EAdjusts the volume.DMUTEMutes the audio output.EOPTIONDisplays the option menu (p.95).FLIGHTTurns on the backlight of the remote control keys for about 
10 seconds.GDISPLAYDisplays the status information on the TV (p.94).HSound mode keysSelect a sound mode (p.60).
SOURCE
RECEIVERAV
AUDIO
1
2
3
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7
V- AU X
1
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3
4
MULTI
PHONO
USB
NET
TUNER
DOCK
[ B ]
[ A ]
CLASS ICAL
LIVE
CLUB
ENTERTAIN
MOVIE
STEREO
STRAIGHT
INPUT
PURE
DIRECT
MUTE
TVSCENE
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM
VOLUME
TV VOL
MUTE
MODETOP MENURETURN
DISPLAY
POP-UP/MENUTV CH
PRESET
ENTER
ON SCREEN
OPTION
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■ Inside of the remote control cover
I Sound mode keysSelect a sound mode (p.60).JINFOSelects the information displayed on the front display (p.94).KNumeric keysEnter numerical values such as radio frequencies.LZONESwitches the zones (main, Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4) to 
operate with the remote control (p.89).MPA R T YTurns on/off the party mode (p.90).NHDMI OUTSelects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output 
(p.57).ORadio keysOperate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the 
input source.
MEMORY Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets.
FM Switches to FM radio.
AM Switches to AM radio.
TUN./CH Selects the radio frequency.PSLEEPSwitches this unit to standby mode automatically after a 
specified period of time has  elapsed (sleep timer). Press 
repeatedly to set the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, 
off).Q LEVELAdjusts the volume of each speaker (p.111).RSETUPSwitches the remote control to the setup mode (p.129) To operate external devices with the remote control, register a 
remote control code for each device in advance (p.129).
SOURCE RECEIVERAV
AUDIO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
V- AU X
1
2
3
4
MULTI
PHONO
USB
NET
TUNER
DOCK
[ B ]
[ A ]
CLASS ICAL
LIVE
CLUB
ENTERTAIN
MOVIE
STEREO
STRAIGHT
INPUT
PURE
DIRECT
MUTE
TVSCENE
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM
VOLUME
TV VOL
MUTE
MODETOP MENURETURN
DISPLAY
POP-UP/MENUTV CH
PRESET
ENTER
ON SCREEN
OPTION
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3
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ENHANCER
SUR.
DECODE
HDMI OUT
MEMORY
INFO
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PA R T YFM
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SETUPNow all the preparations are complete. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio, etc. with this unit!General setup procedure1
Connecting speakers (p.15)
Basic speaker configuration (p.16)Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to this unit.Advanced speaker configuration (p.21)Apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an ex ternal power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations 
to enhance the system.
2
Connecting a TV (p.31)
Connect a TV to this unit.
3
Connecting playback devices (p.37)
Connect video devices (BD/DVD players, etc.) and  audio devices (CD players, etc.) to this unit.
4
Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.41)
Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to this unit.
5
Connecting to the network (p.42)
Connect this unit to the network.
6
Connecting other devices (p.43)
Connect external devices such as recording devices.
7
Connecting the power cable (p.45)
After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.
8
Selecting an on-screen menu language (p.46)
Select a desired on-screen menu language (default: English).
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Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) (p.47)
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This unit has 9 built-in amplifiers. You can connect 2 to 11 speakers and up to 2 subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to creat e the favorite acoustic space in your room.
You can also apply bi-amp connections, channel ex pansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to en hance your system (p.21).
Functions of each speaker We recommend using presence speakers to have a full effect of the stereoscopic sound fields. However,  this unit creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce 
stereoscopic sound fields even when no presence speakers are connected (p.63).
 Use “Ideal speaker layout” (diagram on the right) as reference. You do not need to exactly adjust the  speaker layout to this diagram since the YPAO function of this unit will automatically optimize the speaker 
settings (distance, etc.) to suit the speaker layout.
 When using only one surround back speaker, place it straight behind the listening position (middle of “SBL”  and “SBR” in the diagram).
Ideal speaker layout
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Connecting speakers
Caution This unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers at the factory. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance of this unit to “6 
Ω MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. For 
details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.18).
Speaker type
Abbr.
Function
Front (L) Produce front right/left channel sounds (stereo sounds).
Front (R)
Center  Produces center channel sounds (dialogs, vocals, etc).
Surround (L) Produce surround right/left channel sounds. Surround speakers 
also produce surround back channel sounds when no surround 
back speakers are connected.
Surround (R)
Surround back (L) Produce surround back right/left channel sounds. When no 
surround back speakers are connected, Surround back channel 
sounds are produced from the surround speakers.
Surround back (R)
Front presence (L)
Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with 
CINEMA DSP HD³ (p.63), the presence speakers create a 
natural stereoscopic sound field in your room.
Front presence (R)
Rear presence (L)
Rear presence (R)
Subwoofer Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and 
reinforces bass parts of other channels.
This channel is counted as “0.1”. You can connect 2 subwoofers 
(with built-in amplifier) to this unit and place them on the right/
left (or front/rear) sides of the room.
30 cm or more 1.8 m
0.5 to 1 m
1.8 m 0.5 to 1 m
10°~30°
10°~30°
1.8 m
1.8 m
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Basic speaker configuration■ Placing speakers in your roomDepending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoof er (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section desc ribes the representative speaker layout examples.❑ 9.2+2 channel system
(using both surround back  and rear presence speakers)This speaker system brings out the full perf ormance of this unit and allows you to enjoy 
a highly-natural stereoscopic sound fi eld with any contents (CINEMA DSP HD³). The surround back speakers and rear presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. This unit 
automatically switches the speakers to be used depending on a selected CINEMA DSP (p.61).
❑  9.2 channel system 
(using rear presence speakers)This speaker system uses the front and rear presence speakers to produce a highly-
natural stereoscopic sound field (CINEMA  DSP HD³), and is suited for enjoying 
5.1-channel contents.❑  9.2 channel system (using surround back speakers)This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 
stereoscopic sound field, and also allows y ou to enjoy extended surround sounds using 
the surround back speakers.
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❑ 
7.1 channel system (using front presence speakers)
This speaker system uses the front  presence speakers to produce a natural 
stereoscopic sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.❑  7.1 channel system (using surround back speakers)This speaker system creates Virtual Presence  Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and 
surround speakers to produce a stereoscopic s ound field, and also allows you to enjoy 
extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.
❑  5.1 channel systemThis speaker system creates Virtual Presen ce Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and 
surround speakers to produce a stereoscopic sound field, and is suited for enjoying 
5.1-channel contents.❑  2.1 channel systemEven when no surround speakers are connected, this unit creates the virtual surround 
speakers using the front speakers to allo w you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound 
(Virtual CINEMA DSP). Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1-channel system.
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■ Setting the speaker impedanceThis unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers at the factory. When connecting 6-ohm 
speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6  Ω MIN”. In this case, you can also use 
4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.1
Before connecting speakers, conn ect the supplied power cable to 
this unit and then to an AC wall outlet.
2
While holding down STRAIGHT  on the front panel, press 
MAIN ZONE .
3
Check that “SPEAKER IMP.” is displayed on the front display.
4
Press STRAIGHT to select “6 Ω  MIN”.
5
Press MAIN ZONE   to set this unit  to standby mode and remove the 
power cable from the AC wall outlet.Now you are ready to connect the speakers.MAIN ZONE 
STRAIGHT
OUT 1INOUT 2
VOLUMEMUTE
DRC
ADAPTIVE
3
ZONE2
SBLPL
SBRSBPR
SW1SL
SW2SWSR
PLCLRPR
STEREOENHANCER
SLEEPHD
TUNEDPREAMPPA R T Y
ZONE3ZONE4
HDTAGDOCK
8MIN SPEAKERIMP.
SPIMP.-
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■ Connecting speakersConnect the speakers placed in your room to this unit. 
Speakers to be connected
If you have 9 speakers, use two of them  as surround back speakers (*1) or rear 
presence speakers (*2). If you have 7 speakers,  use two of them as surround back 
speakers (*3) or front presence speakers (*4). You can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to this unit. When using 2 subwoofers,  configure the “SWFR Layout” setting (p.111) in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC 
wall outlet.
 To use an external power amplifier (Hi-Fi amplifier, etc.) to enhance speaker output, see “Connecting an  external power amplifier” (p.29).
Cables necessary for connection (commercially available)Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)
Audio pin cable (2 for connecting 2 subwoofers)Connection diagram
Refer to the following diagram and connect the speakers to this unit. When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SINGLE jack (L side).
Caution Remove the power cable of this unit from an AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer before connecting the speakers.
 Be careful that the core of the speaker cable does not touch anything or come into contact with the  metal areas of this unit. This may damage this unit or the speakers. If the speaker cables short circuit, 
“CHECK SP WIRES” will appear on the front display when this unit is turned on.Room
Speaker type
Abbr.
Speaker system
(the number of channels)
Power Amp  Assign (p.109)
9+2
9
7
5
2
Main zone Front (L)
●●●●●
Basic (default)
Front (R)
●●●●●
Center  ●●●●
Surround (L) ●●●●
Surround (R) ●●●●
Surround back (L) ●{*1 {*3
Surround back (R) ●{*1 {*3
Front presence (L) ●●{*4
Front presence (R) ●●{*4
Rear presence (L) ●{*2
Rear presence (R) ●{*2
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
1
2
AUDIO 4
MULTI CH INPUT
ZONE OUT/PRE OUT
AUDIO 3
CENTERSUBWOOFER
ZONE 2/
F.PRESENCE ZONE 3/
R.PRESENCE
FRONT
SURROUND SUR. BACK
SPEAKERS
CENTER FRONT
ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE
SURROUND BACK
BI–AMPZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/
R
L
SURROUNDR
L
R
R
R
L
L
L
PRE OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SUR. BACK
(SINGLE) (FRONT)
(REAR)
EXTRA SP1
EXTRA SP2
SINGLE
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❑ 
Connecting speaker cables
Speaker cables have two wires. One is for conn ecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit 
and the speaker, and the other is for the positi ve (+) terminal. If the wires are colored to 
prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the  negative and the other wire to the positive.aRemove approximately 10 mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable, and twist 
the bare wires of the cable together firmly.
b Loosen the speaker terminal.
c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side (upper right or bottom left) of the 
terminal.
d Tighten the terminal.Using a banana plug
(Canada, China, Australia  and General models only)aTighten the speaker terminal.
b Insert a banana plug into the end of the terminal.❑ Connecting the subwooferUse an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.
FRONT
-+
aa
c
c
b
b
d
d
+ (red)
– (black)
FRONT
+
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bb
Banana plug
( SINGLE )
PRE OUT
CENTER
CENT ER
SUR. BACK
SURRUN D
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2
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OOFER(
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