Yamaha YHT-296 Manual

Owner’s ManualAV Receiver English for Asia*, Africa, Oceania andLatin America*Except for China

En 10CONNECTIONSConnecting speakersSpeaker layout5.1-channel speaker layout (5 speakers + subwoofer)Connecting speakersConnect your speakers to their

En 11CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers Connecting front speakers1Remove approximately 10mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist

En 12CONNECTIONSCable plugs and jacksThe main unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components

En 13CONNECTIONSConnecting external devicesConnecting a TV monitorThis unit is equipped with the following three types of output jack for connection

En 14CONNECTIONSConnecting external devices Connecting a video monitorConnect the video pin cable to the VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jack. Listening to TV au

En 15CONNECTIONSConnecting external devicesConnecting BD/DVD players and other devicesThis unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the ap

En 16CONNECTIONSConnecting external devices Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component cablesConnect the device with a component vide

En 17CONNECTIONSConnecting external devices Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cablesConnect the external device with a video pin

En 18CONNECTIONSConnecting external devices Connecting CD players and other audio devicesUsing analog stereo output sourcesSelect the audio input (AU

En 19CONNECTIONSConnecting external devicesConnecting video cameras and portable audio playersUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporari

En 2CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONFeatures and capabilities...3About this manual...

En 20CONNECTIONSAn indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are included with this receiver. Connect these antennas properly to their respective jack

En 21CONNECTIONSThis unit is equipped with a YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) that adjusts the status, size, and volume balance of th

En 22CONNECTIONSSet up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO)5Press iSETUP to start measurement.The following display appears if measurement fin

En 23CONNECTIONSSet up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) When an error message appears during measurementCheck the content of the message f

En 24CONNECTIONSSet up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) Message list When a warning message appears before measurement Error message Wa

En 25PLAYBACK1Turn on external components (TV, DVD player, etc.) connected to this unit.2Turn on this unit and select the input source using dInput s

En 26PLAYBACKThis unit has a SCENE function that allows you to turn the power on and change input sources and sound field programs with one key.Four

En 27PLAYBACKEnjoying sound field programs Enjoying unprocessed playback (Straight decoding mode)Use straight decoding mode when you want to playback

En 28PLAYBACKEnjoying sound field programsSound field programs Category: MOVIESound field programs optimized for viewing video sources such as movies

En 29PLAYBACKEnjoying sound field programs Category: STEREOSuitable for listening to stereo sources. Category: ENHNCR (Compressed music enhancer) Su

En 3INTRODUCTION Built-in high-quality, high-power 5-channel amplifier 1-button input/sound field program switching (SCENE function) ...

En 30PLAYBACKThe FM/AM tuner of this unit provides the following two modes for tuning.Normal tuningYou can tune in to a desired FM/AM station by sear

En 31PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning3Use eTUNING H / I to set a frequency to receive. eTUNING H Increases the frequency. Press and hold this key for longer than

En 32PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning4Press jENTER, then press ePRESET F / G or jCursor B / C to choose the preset number from which to start the Auto Preset fun

En 33PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning Recalling a preset stationYou can call preset stations registered by automatic station preset or manual station preset. J1T

En 34PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning Combining the video signals and radio audio signalsSelect the video signal to be output from the video output jack on this

En 35PLAYBACKOnce you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-12, sold separately) to this unit, you can enjoy playback of your

En 36PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™dDOCKjCursor B / C / D / EjENTERqOPTIONOPTIONENTERDOCK785690101234RECENTTVTV VOL TV CHINPUTMUT

En 37PLAYBACKYou can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) to this unit and enjoy wireless playbac

En 38PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from Bluetooth™ componentsUsing Bluetooth™ componentsWhen pairing is complete, carry out the following procedure to a

En 39SETUPThis receiver has a unique option menu specific for each type of input source, such as volume trim for compatible input sources, audio/vide

En 4INTRODUCTIONFeatures and capabilitiesAbout this manualSupplied accessoriesCheck that you received all of the following parts.• Remote control• Ba

En 40SETUPConfiguring the settings specific for each input source (Option menu) Adjusting volume between input sourcesInput source: AllReduces any ch

En 41SETUPConfiguring the settings specific for each input source (Option menu) Changing FM mode (Stereo/Monaural)Input source: TUNERSets this unit t

En 42SETUPYou can configure various function settings of this unit using the Setup menu.Setup menu display and settings1Press iSETUP on the remote co

En 43SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Manages settings for speakersSpeaker Setup submenu Manual speaker setupAdjusts the output characteris

En 44SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)CrossoverSets the lower limit of low-frequency component output from speakers set to “Small.”Audio wi

En 45SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Adjusting sound quality with the equalizerAdjusts sound quality of tone using a parametric or graphi

En 46SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setting the audio output function of this unitSound Setup submenu Synchronizing audio/video outputAdj

En 47SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Auto-adjusting Dolby Digital and DTS dynamic rangeSelects the dynamic range adjustment method for au

En 48SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Receiver operation via TV (HDMI Control)Set the HDMI Control function to “On” to operate devices con

En 49SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Making the receiver easier to useFunc. Setup submenu Changing input source namesChanges the input sou

En 5INTRODUCTIONFront panela A (Power)Switches this unit between on and standby modes.b YPAO MIC jackConnect the supplied YPAO microphone and adjust

En 50SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Goes enter standby mode automatically when you leave it without operatingIf you do not operate this

En 51SETUPAlthough the sound field programs would satisfy you as they are with the default parameters, you can arrange the effect by setting the soun

En 52SETUPSetting sound field program parameters Parameters usable in certain sound field programs2ch Stereo onlyAutomatically bypasses the DSP circu

En 53SETUPYou can operate an external component such as TV and DVD player with the remote control of this unit by setting the code for external compo

En 54SETUPControlling other components with the remote controlRegistering remote control codes for external component operationsThe following section

En 55SETUPControlling other components with the remote controlResetting all remote control codesResetting all remote control codes for external compo

En 56SETUPThe Advanced Setup menu can be used for unit initialization and other useful extended functions. The Advanced Setup menu can be operated as

En 57SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu)Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple Y

En 58SETUPThis unit supports the HDMI Control function, which allows you to operate external components via HDMI. If you connect devices that support

En 59SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function Switching the input source on this unit automatically when listening to TV audioWhen the HDMI Control (☞p.

En 6INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRear panela DOCK jackFor connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12) (☞p. 35) or Bluet

En 60SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function Single HDMI cable input to TV audio with Audio Return Channel functionWhen using a TV that supports HDMI fu

En 61APPENDIXRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the i

En 62APPENDIXTroubleshootingNo sound. Incorrect input or output cable connections.Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables ma

En 63APPENDIXTroubleshootingNo sound is heard from the surround speakers.This unit is in straight decoding mode and a monaural source is being played

En 64APPENDIXTroubleshootingHDMI™ Tuner (FM/AM)FMProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe front panel display HDMI indicator is flashing.An error with the HDM

En 65APPENDIXTroubleshootingAMRemote controlProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe desired station cannot be tuned into with the automatic tuning method.The

En 66APPENDIXTroubleshootingiPod™/iPhone™ Bluetooth™Display Cause RemedySee pageLoading... The unit is in the process of recognizing the connection w

En 67APPENDIXAudio informationAudio and video synchronization (lip sync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that i

En 68APPENDIXGlossaryLFE 0.1 channelThis channel reproduces low-frequency bass signals, and has a frequency range from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel

En 69APPENDIX HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signals• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, yo

En 7INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsFront panel displaya HDMI indicatorLights up when HDMI signals are input at the selected HDMI input source.b

En 70APPENDIX INPUT/OUTPUTInput jacks• HDMI input x 4• AV input x 5[Audio] Digital input (optical) x 2, digital input (coaxial) x 2, analog input x

En 71APPENDIX VIDEO SECTION• Video Signal Type[U.S.A., Canada, Korea and General models]...NTSC[Other models]...

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En 8INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRemote controla Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.b TRANSMITLights up when a signal

En 9CONNECTIONSThis unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you the impact of a real movie theater or concert hall. These effect