Yamaha RX-V867 Owner's Manual Page 1

Owner’s ManualAV Receiver English for U.S.A.

En 10INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsFront panel displaya HDMI indicatorLights up when this unit detects the external component connected to the

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 100ConfigurationAdjusts the output characteristics of the speakers based on manually set parameters.Fro

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 101SubwooferConfirms the subwoofer.PhaseSets the phase of the subwoofer if the bass audio is lacking or

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 102Parametric EQAdjusts sound quality of tone using a parametric equalizer.PEQ SelectSelect an equalize

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 103Setting the audio output function of this unitSound Setup items Synchronizing audio/video outputLips

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 104 Setting the startup volumeInitial VolumeSets the initial volume for when this receiver is turned on

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 105 Adjusting resolution and aspect ratio with conversion of video signal to HDMIProcessingAdjust resol

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 106 Receiver operation via TV (HDMI Control)HDMI ControlSet the HDMI Control function to “On” to operat

En 107SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Specify whether or not audio signal is output through this unit and a TVAudio OutputChoose whether

En 108SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Adjusting this unit’s network parametersNetwork setup items Setting the network parameters (IP addre

En 109SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setting this unit’s multi-zone functionMulti Zone Setup items Adjusting Zone2 volumeZone2 SetMax Vol

En 11INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRemote controla Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.b MAIN/ZONE2Switches the zone to

En 110SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Goes enter standby mode automatically when you leave it without operatingAuto Power DownIf you do n

En 111SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Setting TRIGGER OUT functionsTrigger OutputSets the TRIGGER OUT jack to function synchronized with

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 112 Prohibiting setting changesMemory GuardProhibits setting changes to prevent careless changes being

SETUP En 113A variety of information for this unit can be displayed.Selecting information1Press jON SCREEN.2Use kCursor B / C to select “Information”

En 114SETUPConfirming information of this unit (Information menu) Network informationDisplays information on the network status. Refer to “Adjusting

SETUP En 115You can operate an external component such as TV and DVD player with the remote control of this unit by setting the code for external comp

SETUPControlling other components with the remote control En 116Default remote control code settingsThe following remote control codes are assigned to

SETUPControlling other components with the remote control En 1174Enter a remote control code “2064” using mNumeric keys. J1Once the remote control cod

SETUP En 118The Advanced Setup menu can be used for unit initialization and other useful extended functions. The Advanced Setup menu can be operated a

SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) En 119Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple

INTRODUCTIONPart names and functions En 12On-screen displayWhen a TV is connected to this unit, the supplied remote control can be used to specify and

En 120SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu)Changing TV formatChange the color encoding format of OSD to

SETUP En 121This unit supports the HDMI Control function, which allows you to operate external components via HDMI. If devices that support HDMI Contr

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 122 Switching the input source on this unit automatically when listening to TV audioWhen the HDMI Control (☞p.

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 1236Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On”When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press kENTER and kCursor B / C t

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 1245Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On.”When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press kENTER and kCursor B / C

SETUP En 125This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The Zone2 feature allows you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sou

SETUPUsing multi-zone configuration En 126Controlling Zone2The remote control can be used to select and control Zone2 devices. The available operation

En 127APPENDIXRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the

En 128APPENDIXTroubleshootingNo picture. The video signal output from this unit is not supported by a monitor connected to this unit via the HDMI OUT

En 129APPENDIXTroubleshootingHDMI™The audio input sources cannot be played in the desired digital audio signal format.The connected component is not

En 13CONNECTIONSThis unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you the impact of a real movie theater or concert hall. These effec

En 130APPENDIXTroubleshootingTuner (FM/AM)FMAMSIRIUS Satellite Radio™Problem Cause RemedySee pageFM stereo reception is noisy.You are too far from th

En 131APPENDIXTroubleshootingNetworkCHECK SR TUNER The SiriusConnect tuner is not connected to the SIRIUS jack of this unit correctly.Check the conne

En 132APPENDIXTroubleshootingiPod™/iPhone™Display Cause RemedySee pageConnect error There is a problem with the signal path from your network to this

En 133APPENDIXTroubleshootingBluetooth™ Remote controlDisplay Cause RemedySee pageSearching... The Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver and the B

APPENDIX En 134Audio informationAudio and video synchronization (Lipsync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that i

APPENDIXGlossary En 135DTS-HD Master AudioDTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media

APPENDIXGlossary En 136Video informationComponent video signalWith the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal

APPENDIX En 137 HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signals• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, y

APPENDIX En 138Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Manuf

APPENDIX En 139 Input• Analog AudioRCA ...5 (AV 5-6, AUDIO 1-2, VIDEO AUX)MULTI CH INPUT...

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 14Speaker layoutIn addition to the 7.1-channel speaker layout, a variety of speaker configurations can be specified

APPENDIXSpecifications En 140 Audio Section• Minimum RMS Output Power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 8 Ω)FRONT L/R...

APPENDIX En 141Numerics5 channel speaker layout... 165.1-channel speaker layout...

APPENDIXIndex En 142iPod wireless system ... 81iPod™ playback...

APPENDIXIndex En 143Surround Back Liveness, Sound Program menu ... 95Surround Back R Level, Sound Program menu...

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CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 15 Adding the presence speakers for a richer sound field effect Presence speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer + p

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 16 Using the front speakers that support bi-amp connections for a high quality sound 5.1-channel speaker layout (Fr

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 17Connecting speakers and subwoofersConnect your speakers to their respective terminals on the rear panel. Front/Ce

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 18 Bi-amp connectionThis unit can be connected to speakers that support bi-amp connections. When connecting speaker

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 193Check that “SP IMP.” is displayed on the front panel.4Press STRAIGHT repeatedly to select a “6ΩMIN.”5Switch this

En 2CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONFeatures and capabilities ...4Using the TV OSD to operate the unit ...

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 20 Connecting subwoofers1Connect the subwoofer input jack to the SUBWOOFER 1 or 2 jack on this unit with an audio pi

CONNECTIONS En 21Jacks and cablesThis unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components that you

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 22Connecting a TV monitorThis unit is equipped with the following three types of output jack for connecti

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 23 Connecting an HDMI video monitorConnect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks. Connecting a

En 24CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Listening to TV audioTo transmit sound from the TV to this unit, connect as followings according to t

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 25Connecting BD/DVD players and other devicesThis unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the

En 26CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component video cablesConnect the device with a compo

En 27CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cablesConnect the playback device with a video

En 28CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting CD players and other audio devicesUsing analog stereo output sourcesSelect the audio input

En 29CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting game consolesUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such

En 3SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) ...86Configuring input sources ...86In

En 30CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting an external amplifierThe same channel signals are output from the jacks of the PRE OUT termi

En 31CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsUsing the Trigger function to link external component powerWhen this unit is connected to a Yamaha subw

En 32CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting to the networkTo connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 o

CONNECTIONS En 33An indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are supplied with this receiver. Connect these antennas properly to their respective jack

CONNECTIONS En 34This unit is equipped with a Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) that adjusts the configuration, size, and volume balanc

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 354Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.“Mic On. V

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 366Press kCursor B / C repeatedly to select the “Measure” and press kENTER to sta

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 37The following display appears again when measurement at the last position finis

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 38 Reviewing automatic setup parametersThe results of automatic acoustics measure

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 39 When an error message is displayed during measurementSee “Error messages” (☞p.

En 4INTRODUCTION Built-in high-quality, high-power 7-channel amplifier 6 HDMI input jacks (5 + 1 VIDEO AUX) supporting Audio Return Channel and 3D

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 40 Message list When a warning message is displayed before measurement Error me

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 41 Warning messagesW-1:Out of PhaseThe speakers displayed are connected with the

En 42PLAYBACK1Turn on external components (TV, DVD player, etc.) connected to this unit.2Use the dInput selector to select the input source.The name

En 43PLAYBACKBasic playback procedure Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control)You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble

PLAYBACK En 44This unit has a SCENE function that allows you switch this unit on and change input sources, sound programs, and HDMI OUT with one key.F

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 45Selecting sound program (☞p. 48):MOVIE category: Press sMOVIE repeatedlyMUSIC category: Press sMUSIC

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 46 Enjoying sound programs without surround speakersThis unit allows you to use virtual surround speak

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 47 Enjoying Hi-Fi Sound Quality (Pure Direct mode)Use Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 48Sound programs Category: MOVIESound programs optimized for viewing video sources such as movies, TV

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 49 Category: MUSICThis sound field is suitable when listening to music sources such as CDs. Category:

INTRODUCTION En 5This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) for the TV screen. The OSD is designed to enable visual guidance that simp

PLAYBACK En 50This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the OSD,

PLAYBACKUsing the TV display to control this unit En 51 Selecting a scene1Use kCursor B / C to select “Scene” and press kENTER.Scene icons are display

PLAYBACK En 52This unit has a unique Option menu for each input source. Option menus can be used to enable features such as volume trim for compatible

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) En 53Option menuThe following items are provided for each input sour

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) En 54 Adjusting high/low-frequency soundTone ControlYou can adjust t

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) En 55 Selecting the 5.1-channel signal playback methodExtended Surro

PLAYBACK En 56When NET, DOCK, TUNER, or SIRIUS is selected, the Content window is displayed on the TV screen. Playback style for iPod, functions for F

PLAYBACK En 57Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)1Press dTUNER to switch to the tuner input.2Press eFM or eAM to select a band to rece

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 58eMEMORYePRESET F / GmNumeric keysMEMORYPRESET7856901234SCENERETURNVOLUMEENHANCERSUR. DECODESTRAIGHTSLEEPPURE DIRECTPART YMOV

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 59Navigating the FM/AM tuner from the Content windowThe station currently received can be confirmed from the menu displayed on

INTRODUCTIONUsing the TV OSD to operate the unit En 6 Network settings– Set the IP address of this unit <IP Address> ...

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 60 Operating from the Browse viewa Preset station listThe list of preset stations is displayed.b Screen button areaButtons for

PLAYBACK En 61To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your SIRIUS-Ready receiver. SIR

PLAYBACKListening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ En 62Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscriptionBefore using the SIRIUS Satellite Radio feature, you

PLAYBACKListening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ En 63 All channel search modePress eTUN./CH H / I repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels.

PLAYBACKListening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ En 64 Designating a preset number for registrationPress eMEMORY once.Press ePRESET F / G to select the p

PLAYBACKListening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ En 65Navigating the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ from the Content windowThe SIRIUS channel currently received

PLAYBACKListening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ En 665Use kCursor B / C to select the channel to be locked and press kENTER.When kENTER is pressed, the s

PLAYBACK En 67You can enjoy playback of audio files stored on PCs connected to this unit via your network. To play back audio files on your PC, you ne

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes on the PC En 68 Operating from the Now Playing viewa Repeat iconb Shuffle iconc Play icond Album arte Artist namef Album ti

PLAYBACK En 69You can listen to Internet Radio stations using the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit

En 7INTRODUCTIONUsing the TV OSD to operate the unitAbout this manualSupplied accessoriesCheck that you received all of the following parts.• Remote

PLAYBACKListening to the Internet Radio En 70 Operating from the Now Playing viewa Play iconb Channel artc Elapsed timed Current station namee Screen

PLAYBACK En 71The Rhapsody® service is the power behind the Rhapsody® Media Player (the Rhapsody® player software that you can download to your comput

PLAYBACKUsing the Rhapsody® service En 725Press kENTER to enter the User Name entry screen.6Use kCursor B / C / D / E and kENTER to enter your user na

PLAYBACKUsing the Rhapsody® service En 73Screen buttons on the Browse viewTo use these buttons, first press kCursor E. Then select the desired one wit

PLAYBACKUsing the Rhapsody® service En 74Screen buttons on the Now Playing viewTo use these buttons, first press kENTER. Then select the desired one w

PLAYBACK En 75It’s easy to enjoy SIRIUS entertainment at home. Listen to over 80 channels of commercial-free music, plus sports talk, news and enterta

PLAYBACKListening to the SIRIUS Internet Radio En 768Use kCursor B / C / D / E and kENTER to enter your password (up to 64 characters) and then select

PLAYBACKListening to the SIRIUS Internet Radio En 77 Operating from the Now Playing viewa Play iconb Channel artc Artist named Channel namee Screen bu

PLAYBACK En 78Use this feature to access the desired music sources (WAV, MP3 and WMA files on the connected PC, Internet Radio Stations, SIRIUS Intern

PLAYBACK En 79Once you have connected a Universal Dock for iPod (such as the YDS-12, sold separately) to this unit, you can enjoy playback of your iPo

INTRODUCTION En 8Front panela MAIN ZONE A (Power)Switches this unit between on and standby mode.b HDMI Through/iPod Charge indicatorLights up in any o

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 80Playing iPod/iPhone from the menu screen (Menu browse control)The iPod/iPhone can be operated

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 81Play ControlOperates the basic playback functions of iPod/iPhone.ScrollSwitches the scroll tar

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 82Place the iPod/iPhone in the wireless transmitter. Setup is complete.When this unit is in stan

PLAYBACK En 83You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) to this unit and enjoy wireless playbac

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from Bluetooth™ components En 845Make sure the Bluetooth component recognizes the Bluetooth wireless audio receiver.When th

PLAYBACK En 85You can change the friendly name of this unit by using the graphical user interface that appears on the web browser.Friendly name is the

En 86SETUPSettings, such as the name of an input source or the icon displayed for an input source can be changed from the Input menu.Configuring inpu

SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) En 87Input menuThe following items are provided for each input source. “✓” indicates the available menu fo

SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) En 88 Changing an input source name or iconRename/Icon SelectChanges the input source name (up to nine cha

En 89SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) Confirming the account of the Rhapsody service or SIRIUS Internet RadioAccount StatusDisplays the cu

En 9INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRear panela DOCK jackFor connecting an optional Universal Dock for iPod (such as YDS-12), Wireless System for

SETUP En 90The SCENE function (☞p. 44) can be edited from the SCENE menu displayed on the TV screen.Editing a sceneVarious settings, such as the name

En 91SETUPEditing the SCENE function (SCENE menu)SCENE menu Registering SCENE function settingsSaveRegisters the settings currently applied to this u

SETUPEditing the SCENE function (SCENE menu) En 92 Changing a scene name and iconRename/Icon SelectChanges the scene name and icon displayed on the fr

SETUP En 93Sound effects can be adjusted from the Sound Program menu.Editing sound programsAdjust sound field elements (sound program parameters) to a

En 94SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)CINEMA DSP parametersDSP LevelChange the effect level (level of the sound field effect

En 95SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)LivenessSurround LivenessSurround Back LivenessLiveness. Surround and surround back li

SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) En 96Reverb LevelReverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The la

SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) En 97Front Presence R LevelAdjusts the volume of the front presence R channel. J1Parameters

SETUP En 98Various settings, such as speaker volume or HDMI functions, can be changed from the Setup menu.Operating the Setup menu1Press jON SCREEN.2P

En 99SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setup menu Manages settings for speakersSpeaker Setup items Automatic speaker setupAuto SetupOptimize