Yamaha RX-V1800 Owner's Manual Page 1

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

QUICK START GUIDE6 EnThe following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater.In these steps, you need the follow

96 EnUse this feature to save up to six of your favorite settings that can be easily recalled when needed. You can save the following system setting p

97 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish4 Press 3l / h repeatedly to select the desired memory number (“

98 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY) Example 1: Comparing the results of the automatic setup and manual setupThis unit is eq

99 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (SYSTEM MEMORY)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Example 3: Saving the sound configurations for specific source

100 EnIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. T

101 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Controlling other componentsSet the operation mode selector to CSOURCE to control other compon

102 EnRemote control features Selecting a component to be controlledYou can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source sel

103 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish1 Set the operation mode selector to CSOURCE and then press an input selector button (1) or to

104 EnRemote control featuresYou can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learn feature if you want to program functions n

105 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish5 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until “OK” appears i

Quick start guide7 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishPlace your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room.

106 EnRemote control features3 Press 3k / n to select and enter a character.Pressing 3n changes the character as follows: A to Z, 1 to 9, 0, + (plus),

107 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Default macro functions*1 You can turn on some components (including Yamaha components) connec

108 EnRemote control features Programming macro operationsYou can program your own macro and use the macro programming feature to transmit several re

109 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed

110 EnRemote control features2 Press LLEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar object.“LEARN” and the selected component name (e.g. “DVD”) appear altern

111 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishThis unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The multi-zone configuration feature enables you to set th

112 EnUsing multi-zone configuration Using the internal amplifiers of this unitIf you want to use one internal amplifier (SP1 or SP2) of this unitCon

113 EnUsing multi-zone configurationADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishy• You must complete this step within 10 seconds while the selected zone flashes in the f

114 EnUsing multi-zone configuration Selecting the input source of Zone 2 or Zone 3Rotate the CINPUT selector on the front panel (or set the operatio

115 EnUsing multi-zone configurationADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Using Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control(except Europe model)You can control Zone 2 or Zone 3

Quick start guide8 En1 Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD player and the DVD DIGITAL INPUT C

116 EnUsing multi-zone configuration6 PRESET/CH k / n(All Channel Search mode)Searches for a channel within all channels. Press and hold for quick sea

117 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishThis unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional

118 EnAdvanced setup RS-232C access on the standby modeRS-232C STANDBYUse this feature to set this unit to transmit data via the RS-232C interface wh

119 EnAdvanced setupADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishSetting remote control TUNER ID1 Set the operation mode selector to CAMP or CSOURCE and then press 1TUNER

120 EnAdvanced setup4 Press the numeric buttons (5) to enter the four-digit remote control code for the input area you want to use.*1 The remote contr

TROUBLESHOOTING121 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experienc

122 EnTroubleshootingShort message displays do not appear on the video monitor.“SHORT MESSAGE” is set to “OFF”. Set “SHORT MESSAGE” to “ON”.91“GRAY BA

123 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishNo sound is heard from the surround back speakers.“SUR. L/R SP” in “SET MENU” is set to “NONE” and “

124 EnTroubleshooting TunerThis unit suddenly enters the standby mode.The internal temperature becomes too high and the overheat protection circuitry

125 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. and Canada models only)If an operation takes longer than usual or an e

Quick start guide9 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglish4 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna to this unit.The types of the supplied indoor FM

126 EnTroubleshooting Remote controlProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe remote control does not work or function properly.Wrong distance or angle. The re

127 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish iPodIn case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel and in t

128 EnTroubleshootingDuring AUTO SETUPAfter AUTO SETUP• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then run “AUTO SE

RESETTING THE SYSTEM129 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishUse this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings.• Thi

GLOSSARY130 En Audio and video synchronization (lip sync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a

131 EnGlossaryADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus is an advanced audio technology developed for high-definition progra

132 EnGlossary DTS ExpressDTS Express is an advanced audio technology for the optional feature on Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD, which offers high-quality,

133 EnGlossaryADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish PCM (Linear PCM)Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio signal is digitized, recorded a

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION134 En Elements of a sound fieldWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflect

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION135 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishThis unit employs Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to op

Quick start guide10 En1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.2 Press AMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position on the front panel.3 Rotate

SPECIFICATIONS136 EnAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ...

137 EnSpecificationsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishGENERAL• Power Supply[U.S.A. and Canada models] ... AC 120 V, 60 Hz[Gener

138 En Numerics1 BASIC MENU, Manual setup ... 752 VOLUME MENU, Manual setup ... 762ch Enhancer, Sound field program ... 502ch Stereo DIRE

139 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishDIMENSION, Decoder parameter ... 74DIMMER, Display settings ... 91Dimmer, Display settings ...

140 En PP.INIT.DLY, Sound field parameter ... 69P.ROOM SIZE, Sound field parameter ... 70PANORAMA, Decoder parameter ... 74Pa

141 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishSurround room size, Sound field parameter ... 70System memory ...

i Front panelMASTERPURE DIRECTVOLUMEMAIN ZONEINPUTOFFONSLEEPZONE ON/OFFZONE CONTROLSMULTI ZONEMICOPTIMIZEREFFECTPROGRAMYPAOZONE 3RLOPTICALZONE 2AUDIO

iiAPPENDIX Remote control–++––+ENTERDISPLAYAUDIOMENUTITLETV MUTETV INPUTMUTE432ENT+100951AVTV7684320951768RETURNONOFFCLEARLEARNRENAMEMACRORECDISC SKI

iiiSound output in each sound field programFront left speaker Surround left speaker Surround back right speakerCenter speaker Surround right speaker P

ivAPPENDIX*1 / / / : OFF*2 / / / : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input.EXPL xneuralEXPL xneuralProgram PRIORITYInpu

Quick start guide11 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishWhat do you want to do with this unit?Using various input sources• Basic operations of this unit ☞ P. 42• E

vList of remote control codesCABLEABC 0030, 0035AMERICAST 0926BELL SOUTH 0926BIRMINGHAM CABLE COMMUNICATIONS0303BRITISH TELECOM 0030CABLE & WIRELE

viAPPENDIXAUDIOVOX 1417BOSE 1256CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS1397CAPETRONIC 0558CARVER 1116, 1216CENTREX 1284DENON 1387FERGUSON 0558FINE ARTS 1216GRUNDIG 1216H

viiCONTEC 0036, 0207CRAIG 0207CROSLEY 0081CROWN 0036, 0064, 0207, 0397, 0445CURTIS MATHES 0057, 0074, 0081, 0087, 0120, 0172, 0181, 0193, 0478, 0729,

viiiAPPENDIXSEARS 0074, 0081, 0181, 0183, 0198, 0205SELECO 0190, 0286SEMIVOX 0207SEMP 0183SHARP 0057, 0120, 0677SHEN YING 0036, 0119SHENG CHIA 0036, 0

ixPILOT 0064PIONEER 0069, 0094, 0108POLK AUDIO 0108PROFITRONIC 0267PROLINE 0027PROSCAN 0087, 1087PROTEC 0099PULSAR 0066PYE 0108QUASAR 0062, 1062QUELLE

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual.Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emplo

Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande–++––+ENTERDISPLAYAUDIOMENUTITLETV MUTETV INPUTMUTE432ENT+100951AVTV7684320951768RETURNONOFFCLEARLEARNRENAMEMA

12 EnA TRIGGER OUT jacksThese are control expansion terminals for custom installation.B RS-232C terminalThis is a control expansion terminal for facto

13 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishThe speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-ch

14 EnConnections 6.1-channel speaker layoutSee page 17 for connection information.yWe recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effec

15 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Presence left and right speakers (PL and PR)The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers wit

Caution-i En• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to t

16 EnConnectionsBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this un

17 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish For the 6.1-channel speaker setting For the 5.1-channel speaker settingSurround back speakerSPEAKERSCENTERBI-AMP

18 EnConnections Connecting the speaker cable1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist th

19 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting the banana plug(Except U.K., Europe, Asia and Korea models)1 Tighten the knob using the supplied speake

20 EnConnections Audio jacksThis unit has three types of audio jacks. Connection depends on the availability of audio jacks on your other components.

21 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishThis unit has four HDMI input jacks and one HDMI output jack for digital audio and video signal input/output. Connec

22 EnConnections HDMI signal compatibility with this unitAudio signalsy• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audi

23 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Audio signal flow• 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at one of the HDMI

24 EnConnectionsConnect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO

25 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish• When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 92), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made

Important safety instructionsCaution-ii En EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGMASTGROUNDCLAMPANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810–20)GROUN

26 EnConnections Connecting a DVD playerVIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOHDMICOMPONENT VIDEODIGITAL INPUTDVDCOAXIALDVDOPTICAL62DVDDVDYPRPBDVDBRLIN2COVSL RPRPBYDVD pl

27 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR* When you connect another VCR to this unit, connect it to the VCR terminals

28 EnConnections Connecting audio components• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit to reduce noise in the signal. However, you may

29 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting an external amplifierThis unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add

30 EnConnections Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoderThis unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CE

31 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dockThis unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows

32 EnConnectionsBoth FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. In general, th

33 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish1 Make sure this unit is turned off.2 Press and hold OSTRAIGHT on the front panel and then press AMASTER ON/OFF inwa

34 EnConnections1 HDMI indicatorLights up when the signal of the selected input source is input at one of the HDMI input jacks (see page 21).2 DOCK in

35 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish9 Tuner indicatorsLights up when this unit is in the FM, AM or XM Satellite Radio tuning mode.TUNED indicatorLights

Caution-iii En1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.2 Install this sound

36 EnConnectionsThe remote control transmits a directional infrared ray.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on thi

37 EnPREPARATIONEnglishThis unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-ba

38 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room4 Press 3ENTER to start the setup procedure.This unit starts the automatic setup procedure.

39 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONEnglish6 Press 3l / h repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays.y•

40 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room Customizing the measurements You can select the parametric equalizer type, and activate o

41 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONEnglish If an error screen appearsPress 3l / h to select “RETRY” or “EXIT” and

42 En1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.y• See page 44 to display the input source information.• You can display a gray background in

43 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONEnglishThis unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack

44 EnPlaybackPress DMUTE on the remote control to mute the audio output. Press DMUTE again to resume the audio output.y• You can also rotate QVOLUME o

45 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can combine a video image from a video source with sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy liste

1 EnPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIXEnglishNotice ...

46 EnThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-c

47 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglish For audio music sourcesyFor audio music sources, we also recommend using the Pure Direct mode (see pa

48 EnSound field programs For various sourcesThe available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources

49 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglish For visual sources of musicThe available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ d

50 EnSound field programs Stereo playback Compressed Music EnhancerMOVIE AdventureThis program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design o

51 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglish Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)Virtual CINEMA DSP allows yo

52 EnUse the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode is activated, this unit plays back th

53 EnUsing audio featuresBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possibl

54 EnThere are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If

55 EnFM/AM tuningBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store up to 40 FM stations with strong signals (A1 to E8: 8

NOTICE2 EnWe Want You Listening For A LifetimeYamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most o

56 EnFM/AM tuning4 Press GPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.• Press Gh to selec

57 EnFM/AM tuningBASIC OPERATIONEnglish You can exchange the assignments of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the proce

58 EnXM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadca

59 EnXM™ Satellite Radio tuningBASIC OPERATIONEnglish Checking your XM Radio IDOnce you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM M

60 EnXM™ Satellite Radio tuning All Channel Search mode1 Press HSEARCH MODE (or FSRCH MODE) repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH”.2 Press FCATEGORY (o

61 EnXM™ Satellite Radio tuningBASIC OPERATIONEnglish Direct Number Access mode1 Press FSRCH MODE on the remote control repeatedly to select “ALL CH

62 EnXM™ Satellite Radio tuningYou can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of t

63 EnXM™ Satellite Radio tuningBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can display the XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, categor

64 EnOnce you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this un

65 EnUsing iPod™BASIC OPERATIONEnglish1 Press IDISPLAY on the remote control.The following display appears in the OSD.2 Press 3k / n / l / h on the re

FEATURES3 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω)Front: 130 W + 130 WCente

66 EnRecording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components.

67 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishYou can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial facto

68 EnAdvanced sound configurations Basic configuration of sound field programsEach sound field program has some parameters defining the characteristi

69 EnAdvanced sound configurationsADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Sound field parameter descriptionsYou can adjust the values of certain digital sound fiel

70 EnAdvanced sound configurationsROOM SIZEP.ROOM SIZES.ROOM SIZESB ROOM SIZERoom size. Presence, surround, and surround back room size. Adjusts the a

71 EnAdvanced sound configurationsADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishREV.TIMEReverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the dense, subsequent reve

72 EnAdvanced sound configurations Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode)Use this feature to play back sources with selected

73 EnAdvanced sound configurationsADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Decoder descriptionsSUR. DECODESur. DecodePRO LOGICDolby Pro Logic processing for any sou

74 EnAdvanced sound configurationsyWhen you select the surround decode mode for the multi-channel digital sources, this unit automatically selects the

75 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishYou can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this uni

Features4 EnCheck that you received all of the following accessories.The form of the supplied accessories varies depending on the models.Supplied acce

76 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Volume menu 2 VOLUME MENUSound menu 3 SOUND MENUParameter Functions PageADAPTIVE DRCSelects whether this unit

77 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishInput menu 4 INPUT MENUSome parameters described below may not be available for all

78 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) System memory SYSTEM MEMORYUse this feature to create your favorite settings and assign the settings to eac

79 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.y• You can change the “SE

80 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Use this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker settings. Most of the “BASIC MENU” parameters are set a

81 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishSurround left/right speakers SUR. L/R SPChoices: NONE, SMALL, LARGEWhen the surround

82 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASEUse this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer if bass sounds are lack

83 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCEUse this feature to manually adjust the distance of

84 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume settings.Adaptive dynamic range control ADAPTIVE DRCUse t

85 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse this feature to adjust the audio parameters. Equalizer A)EQUALIZERUse this feat

GETTING STARTED5 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglish Installing batteries in the remote control1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off.2 Ins

86 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Low-frequency effect level B)LFE LEVELUse this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency

87 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Audio and video synchronization (lip sync)D)LIPSYNCUse this feature to adjust the

88 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) HDMI set F)HDMI SETUse this feature to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals.Support audio S

89 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishInput/output assignmentI/O ASSIGNMENTUse this feature to assign the input/output jac

90 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)XM Radio antenna ANTENNA LEVEL(U.S.A. and Canada models only)Use this feature to check the current reception

91 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. Display settings A)DISPLAY

92 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Front panel display scroll FL SCROLLUse this feature to set the mode to display the XM Satellite Radio inform

93 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish• The “HDMI SCALING” parameter appears only when you set “VIDEO CONV.” to “ON”.• If

94 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Initial configuration D)INIT. CONFIGUse this feature to select the settings of the audio input jack select,

95 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishWhen the speakers in Zone 2 or Zone 3 is connected to the SP2 speaker terminals of t