Yamaha RX-S601 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

AV ReceiverOwner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.English

Page 2 - CONTENTS

En 10Rear panel1 HDMI OUT jackFor connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.19). When using ARC, TV audio signal can a

Page 3 - CONFIGURATIONS 84

En 100 MAC Address FilterSets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices.• Operation of the AirPlay function (p.64

Page 4 - APPENDIX 107

En 101 Network UpdateUpdates the firmware via the network.Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s fir

Page 5 - Accessories

En 102LanguageSelect an on-screen menu language.• Default settings are underlined.Settings• Japanese and Chinese characters used in content informatio

Page 6 - FEATURES

En 103Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display.1Set the unit to standby mode.2While holding down STRAIGHT on the fron

Page 7

En 104Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When u

Page 8 - F9: A EDBC

En 105Updating the firmware (UPDATE)New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be

Page 9 - Front display (indicators)

En 106New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you

Page 10 - Rear panel

En 107APPENDIXIf you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use YPAO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.27). If you want to adjust

Page 11 - Remote control

En 108If you have connected a video device to the unit with HDMI, you can output videos/audio played back on the video device to the TV even when the

Page 12 - PREPARATIONS

En 109Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly.If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions

Page 13 - 1 Placing speakers

En 11Remote control1 Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.2 SLEEP keySwitches the unit to standby mode automatically after a sp

Page 14 - 2.1-channel system

En 110The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control.The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range

Page 15

En 111AudioProblem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys.Signals tha

Page 16 - (with built-in amplifier)

En 112No sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used).The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers.Change the audio output setting on your TV s

Page 17 - Connecting Zone2 speakers

En 113VideoProblem Cause RemedyNo video.Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys

Page 18 - ■ Audio jacks

En 114FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is available only on RX-S601.)DAB radio (RX-S601D)Problem Cause RemedyFM radio reception is weak or noisy.There is

Page 19 - ■ Composite video connection

En 115USB and networkProblem Cause RemedyThe unit does not detect the USB device.The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off th

Page 20

En 116BluetoothWireless network is not found.Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication.T

Page 21 - Audio In

En 117Error indications on the front displayMessage Cause RemedyAccess denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select th

Page 22 - HDMI OUT

En 118Audio information Audio decoding formatDolby DigitalDolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. th

Page 23 - ■ DAB/FM antenna (RX-S601D)

En 119Sampling frequency/Quantization bitSampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is

Page 24 - WIRELESS

En 12PREPARATIONSThis completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!General setup procedure1 Plac

Page 25 - SELECTOR

En 120Yamaha technologiesCINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie

Page 26 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

En 121 File formats❑ USB, PC/NAS* Linear PCM format only• To play back FLAC files stored on your PC/NAS, you need to install server software that sup

Page 27

En 122HDMI ControlHDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDM

Page 28

En 123e Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select “On” as shown below.f If you made a digital optical cab

Page 29 - E-5:NOISY

En 124HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signalsVideo signalsThe unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions:• When CPPM copy-p

Page 30 - W-1:PHASE

En 125Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.For DTS patent

Page 31

En 126Input jacks• Analog AudioAudio x 4• Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz)Optical x 1Coaxial x 2•VideoComposite x 3• HDMI Input

Page 32 - C (p.35)

En 127Compatible Decoding Formats• Decoding Format- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus- Dolby Digital- DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

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En 128Video Section• Video Signal Type[U.S.A., Canada, Korea and General models] ... NTSC[Other models]...

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En 129SymbolsEnvelope icon (p)84Lock icon (o)97Numerics2.1-channel system 142ch Stereo 454K Ultra HD 185.1-channel system 14, 16AAdaptive DRC 81ADVANC

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En 13Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes

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En 130Remote ID 104Rename 100Repeat 63, 68, 71SSCENE 42, 92Setup menu 84Shortcut 78Shuffle 63, 68, 71Signal information 82Sleep timer 11Sleep timer (Z

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© 2015 Yamaha Corporation YH024B0/EN

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En 145.1-channel system• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).• You can place the subwoofer either

Page 39

En 15 Setting the speaker impedanceUnder its default settings, the unit is configured for 6-ohm speakers. When connecting 8-ohm speakers, set the spe

Page 40

En 16Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagram provides connections for 5.1-channel system as an example. For other

Page 41 - PLAYBACK

En 17Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connectionsWhen using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jac

Page 42 - SET Complete

En 18 Video/audio jacks❑ HDMI jacksTransmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable.• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with t

Page 43

En 19Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.To maximize

Page 44 - Sci-Fi

En 2CONTENTSAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5FEATURES 6What yo

Page 45

En 20The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For in

Page 46 - †‡Pro Logic

En 21 Changing the combination of video/audio input jacksIf the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your vide

Page 47 - Enhancer On

En 22Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending on the audio output j

Page 48 - FM 98.50MHz

En 23 FM/AM antennas (RX-S601)Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a

Page 49 - 02:Empty

En 24Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

Page 50 - 01:Cleared

En 25After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.7 Connecting the power cableBefore connecting the power cable (General model only

Page 51 - TP FM101.30MHz

En 26Select the desired on-screen menu language.1Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.2Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video

Page 52 - BBC National

En 27The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening pos

Page 53 - PRESET:01

En 285To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” and press SETUP.The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start t

Page 54 - Classic Music

En 29Error messagesIf any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.TV screenFront display Proced

Page 55 - 5A Level: 80

En 3Listening to FM radio (RX-S601D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . .

Page 56

En 30Warning messagesIf a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instru

Page 57

En 31Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection.• When you connect the unit to a ro

Page 58

En 32Connecting the unit to a wireless networkThere are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.Select a connection method according

Page 59

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Page 60 - External device

En 34❑ Sharing the iOS device setting using a USB cableIf you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the procedure below to share the iOS

Page 61 - Connected

En 35 C: Using other connection methodsIf your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure

Page 62 - ■ Browse screen

En 36STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSENTERNOITPOPUTESTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAVAUDIO5 612 3412123F

Page 63 - ■ Repeat/shuffle settings

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En 39Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly.• Wir

Page 66

En 4APPENDIX 107Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .

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Page 69 - Media sharing setup

En 42STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSENTERNOITPOPUTESTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAVAUDIO5 612 3412123F

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En 44Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP t

Page 72

En 45 Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC)The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sound programs suitable fo

Page 73

En 46STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSENTERNOITPOPUTESTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAVAUDIO5 612 3412123F

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Page 75 - Preparing Zone2

En 48You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.• The radio frequencies differ dependin

Page 76 - Controlling Zone2

En 49Registering favorite radio stations (presets)You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easi

Page 77 - Input selection

En 5AccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied with the product. Remote control  Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) AM antenna (RX-S

Page 78 - 01:Empty

En 50 Selecting a preset stationTune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number.1Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input so

Page 79 - Audio Decoder

En 51Radio Data System tuning(U.K. and Europe models only)Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The u

Page 80 - Input Select

En 52DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound and more stable reception compared to analog signals. The unit can also r

Page 81 - ■ DSP/Surround (DSP/Surround)

En 53Registering favorite DAB radio stations (presets)You can register up to 40 DAB radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you

Page 82 - ■ Audio In (Audio)

En 54 Clearing preset DAB radio stationsClear DAB radio stations registered to the preset numbers.1Press DAB to select the DAB band.2Press OPTION.3Us

Page 83 - ■ Video Out (Video)

En 55Checking reception strength of each DAB channel labelYou can check reception strength of each DAB channel label (0 [none] to 100 [best]).1Press D

Page 84 - CONFIGURATIONS

En 56You can tune into an FM radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.Selecting a frequency for reception

Page 85 - Setup menu items

En 57Registering favorite FM radio stations (presets)You can register up to 40 FM radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you ca

Page 86

En 58 Selecting a preset FM radio stationTune into a registered FM radio station by selecting its preset number.1Press FM to select the FM band.2Pres

Page 87

En 59Radio Data System tuning(U.K. and Europe models only)Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The u

Page 88 - ■ Configuration

En 6FEATURESWhat you can do with the unitAV receiver (the unit)SpeakersBD/DVD playerHDMI ControlAudio/VideoTV remote controlAudioHDMI ControlAudioAudi

Page 89 - ■ Distance

En 60You can play back music files stored on a BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) on the unit.• To use the BLUETOOTH function, set “Bluetooth” (p.

Page 90 - ■ Test Tone

En 61You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod.You can also play back iPod music in other methods. For details

Page 91

En 62 Browse screen1 List name2 Contents listDisplays the list of iPod content. Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the

Page 92 - Standby Sync

En 63 Operating the iPod itself (simple play)1Press OPTION.2Use the cursor keys to select “iPod Mode” and press ENTER.The TV menu screen turns off an

Page 93 - ■ DSP Parameter

En 64The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on the unit via network.• To use this function, the unit and

Page 94 - ■ Volume

En 65• You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.100) in the “Setup” menu to “On

Page 95 - Zone2 Initial Volume

En 66You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit.• For details on playable USB devices, see “Supported devices and file f

Page 96 - ■ ECO Mode

En 67 Browse screen1 List name2 Contents listDisplays the list of USB storage device contents. Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER

Page 97 - ■ Memory Guard

En 68 Repeat/shuffle settingsYou can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents.1When “USB” is selected as the

Page 98 - ■ Party Mode Set

En 69You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit.• To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected

Page 99 - ■ IP Address

En 7Full of useful functions!❑ Connecting various devices (p.20)A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect

Page 100 - ■ Network Name

En 70Playback of PC music contentsFollow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback.You can control the PC/NAS with the m

Page 101 - ■ Bluetooth Standby

En 71 Playback screen1 Status indicatorsDisplay the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.71) and playback status (such as play/pause).2 Playback inform

Page 102 - Language

En 72You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world.• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the

Page 103 - SP IMP.••6¬MIN

En 73 Playback screen1 Playback indicator2 Playback informationDisplays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.• Use the external

Page 104 - INIT••••CANCEL

En 74Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the “Bookmarks” folder. Regist

Page 105 - VERSION••xx.xx

En 75The multi-zone function allows you to play back different input sources in the room where the unit is installed (main zone) and in another room (

Page 106 - Cursor keys

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Page 107 - APPENDIX

En 77 Selecting the input source with the SCENE functionYou can use the SCENE function to select the input source for Zone2 playback.• To use the SCE

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Page 109 - First, check the following:

En 79Switching information on the front display1Press INFO (WPS) on the front panel.Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes.About 3 se

Page 110

En 8Front panel1 ZONE keyEnables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.75).2 INFO (WPS) keySelects the information displayed on the front display (p.7

Page 111

En 80You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), all

Page 112

En 81 Input Select (Input)Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source.ChoicesHDMI 1–6, AUDIO 1–3, AV 1–3, TUNER, US

Page 113

En 82 Volume Trim (Volume Trim)Fine-adjusts volume difference between input sources or subwoofer volume.❑ Input Trim (In.Trim)Corrects volume differe

Page 114 - DAB radio (RX-S601D)

En 83 Video Out (Video)Selects a video to be output with the selected audio source. For example, you can watching the video while listening to the ra

Page 115 - USB and network

En 84CONFIGURATIONSYou can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen.• Operations with TV screen are available on

Page 116 - Bluetooth

En 85Setup menu itemsMenu Item Function PageSpeakerConfigurationPower Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. 88Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoo

Page 117

En 86SoundDSP ParameterCINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 93Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field.

Page 118 - ■ Audio decoding format

En 87BluetoothBluetooth Enables/disables the BLUETOOTH functions. 101Audio Receive Disconnect Terminates the BLUETOOTH connection between the BLUETOOT

Page 119 - ■ Others

En 88SpeakerConfigures the speaker settings manually.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationConfigures the output characteristics of the spe

Page 120 - ■ Supported devices

En 89Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes.SettingsSets the lower limit of the low-frequency components that can be o

Page 121 - ■ File formats

En 9Front display (indicators)1 HDMILights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.OUTLights up when HDMI signals are being output.2 ENHANCERLi

Page 122

En 90 LevelAdjusts the volume of each speaker.ChoicesFront L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, SubwooferSetting range-10.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.

Page 123 - Audio Return Channel (ARC)

En 91HDMIConfigures the HDMI settings.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationEnables/disables HDMI Control (p.122).Settings• To use HDMI con

Page 124 - HDMI signal compatibility

En 92Select whether to use HDMI control to link the standby behavior of the TV and the unit when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”.SettingsEnables/disable

Page 125 - Trademarks

En 93SoundConfigures the audio output settings.• Default settings are underlined. DSP ParameterConfigures the surround decoder settings.Enables/disab

Page 126 - Specifications

En 94 LipsyncAdjusts the delay between video and audio output.• You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.82) in t

Page 127 - Audio Section

En 95Sets the Zone2 maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness.Setting range-30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB• This setting is avai

Page 128

En 96ECOConfigures the power supply settings.• Default settings are underlined. Auto Power StandbySet the amount of time for the auto-standby functio

Page 129

En 97FunctionConfigures the functions that make the unit easier to use.• Default settings are underlined. Input RenameChanges the input source name d

Page 130

En 98 Remote Color KeySet the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control.Settings Party Mode SetEnables/disables

Page 131

En 99NetworkConfigures the network settings.• Default settings are underlined. InformationDisplays the network information on the unit. Network Conn

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