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AV Receiver
Owner’s Manual
Read the supplied booklet Safety Brochure before using the unit.
English
00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:59 AM
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Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

AV ReceiverOwner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.English00_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 1 Wednesday, March

Page 2 - CONTENTS

En 10Remote control1 Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.2 SLEEP keySwitches the unit to standby mode automatically after a sp

Page 3 - APPENDIX 100

En 100APPENDIXIf you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use YPAO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.28). If you want to adjust

Page 4 - Accessories

En 101Use “Audio In” in the “Option” menu to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches the output jack(s) of your external

Page 5 - FEATURES

En 102Refer 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 6

En 103The 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 7 - Part names and functions

En 104AudioProblem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys.Signals tha

Page 8 - Front display (indicators)

En 105VideoNo sound from the playback device (connected to the unit with HDMI).The TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

Page 9 - Rear panel

En 106FM/AM radioNo image (contents required the HDCP 2.2 -compatible HDMI device) from the playback device connected to the unit with HDMI.The TV (HD

Page 10 - Remote control

En 107USB 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 11 - PREPARATIONS

En 108BLUETOOTHWireless network is not found.Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication.T

Page 12 - 1 Placing speakers

En 109Error indications on the front displayMessage Cause RemedyAccess denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select th

Page 13 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

En 11PREPARATIONSThis completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!General setup procedure1 Plac

Page 14 - 2.1-channel system

En 110Audio information Audio decoding formatDolby DigitalDolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. th

Page 15 - SP IMP.••8¬MIN

En 111Sampling frequency/Quantization bitSampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is

Page 16 - 2 Connecting speakers

En 112Yamaha technologiesCINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie

Page 17 - speakers

En 113 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 18 - Input/output jacks and cables

En 114HDMI 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 19 - AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL) jack

En 115e 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 20

En 116HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signalsVideo signalsThe unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions:• When CPPM copy-p

Page 21 - players)

En 117Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Page 22 - ■ Composite video connection

En 118Input jacks• Analog AudioAudio x 4• Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz)Optical x 1Coaxial x 2•VideoComposite x 4Component x

Page 23 - Audio••••••AV6

En 119Compatible Decoding Formats• Decoding Format- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus- Dolby Digital EX [RX-V579]- Dolby Digital- DTS-HD Master Audio,

Page 24 - AV 1-4 jacks

En 12Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes

Page 25 - Preparing a wireless antenna

En 120Video Section• Video Signal Type[U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Taiwan and General models].. NTSC[Other models]...

Page 26 - 7 Connecting the power cable

En 121SymbolsEnvelope icon (p) 76Lock icon (o) 90Numerics2.1-channel system 142ch Stereo 464K Ultra HD 185.1-channel system 13, 167.1-channel system 1

Page 27

En 122TTest Tone 83Tone Control 73UUSB storage device content playback 59VVideo/audio input jack combination 22Virtual CINEMA FRONT 13, 46, 82Virtual

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En 137.1-channel system (RX-V579 only)6.1-channel system (RX-V579 only)5.1-channel system• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speake

Page 30 - E-5:NOISY

En 144.1-channel system3.1-channel system2.1-channel system4512910° to 30°10° to 30°12391291 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1000_RX-V479_V579_om_U.book Page 14 Wed

Page 31 - W-1:PHASE

En 15 Setting the speaker impedance(U.S.A. and Canada models only)Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connect

Page 32

En 16Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1- and 7.1-channel systems as examples. Fo

Page 33 - C (p.36)

En 17 Connecting speaker cablesSpeaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the ot

Page 34

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 35

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 36

En 2CONTENTSAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FEATURES 5What yo

Page 37

En 20❑ VIDEO (composite video) connectionConnect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable.COAXIALCOAXIALVIDEOCOMPONENTVID

Page 38

En 21The 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 39

En 22 Composite video connectionConnect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). C

Page 40 - Wireless Direct

En 23❑ Necessary settingFor example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 6 (AUDIO) jack (“AV 4” on RX-V479) of the unit, change the

Page 41

En 24Connecting to the jack on the front panelUse the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the

Page 42 - PLAYBACK

En 25Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

Page 43 - SET Complete

En 26After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.7 Connecting the power cableBefore connecting the power cable (Taiwan and General

Page 44 - Selecting the sound mode

En 27Select 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 45 - Sci-Fi

En 28The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening pos

Page 46 - “7ch Stereo” is selected

En 295To 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 47 - †‡Pro Logic

En 3Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . .

Page 48 - Enhancer On

En 30Error messagesIf any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.TV screenFront display Proced

Page 49 - FM 98.50MHz

En 31Warning messagesIf a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instru

Page 50 - 02:Empty

En 32Connect 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 51 - 01:Cleared

En 33Connecting the unit to a wireless networkThere are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.Select a connection method according

Page 52 - TP FM101.30MHz

En 348Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the desired connection method.The following connection methods are available.• When you use wired

Page 53 - External device

En 35❑ 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 54 - Connected

En 36 C: Using other connection methodsIf your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure

Page 55

En 37❑ Searching for an access pointIf you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points. After a w

Page 56 - ■ Repeat/shuffle settings

En 38❑ Setting up the wireless connection manuallyIf you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appe

Page 57 - music contents

En 39❑ Using the WPS PIN codeIf you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen.1Use the

Page 58

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

Page 59

En 40Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly.• Wir

Page 60

En 4110Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Save” and press ENTER to save the setting.This completes the settings and “Completed” appears on the TV sc

Page 61

En 42TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 62 - Media sharing setup

En 43TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 63

En 44TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 64 - ■ Playback screen

En 45Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP t

Page 65

En 46 Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC)The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sound programs suitable fo

Page 66

En 47TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 67 - You can switch the language

En 48TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 68

En 49You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.• The radio frequencies differ dependin

Page 69 - HDMI1

En 5FEATURESWhat you can do with the unitAV receiver (the unit)SpeakersBD/DVD playerHDMI ControlAudio/VideoTV remote controlAudioHDMI ControlAudioAudi

Page 70 - 01:Empty

En 50Registering favorite radio stations (presets)You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easi

Page 71 - Audio Decoder

En 51 Selecting a preset stationTune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number.1Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input sourc

Page 72 - Input Select

En 52Radio 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 73 - ■ DSP/Surround (DSP/Surround)

En 53You 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 74 - ■ Signal Info (Signal Info)

En 54You 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 75 - ■ Audio In (Audio)

En 55 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 76 - CONFIGURATIONS

En 56 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 77 - menu items

En 57The 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 78

En 58• You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.93) in the “Setup” menu to “On”

Page 79

En 59You 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 80 - ■ Configuration

En 6Full of useful functions!❑ Connecting various devices (p.21)A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect

Page 81

En 60 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 82 - ■ Equalizer

En 61 Repeat/shuffle settingsYou can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents.1When “USB” is selected as the

Page 83 - ■ Test Tone

En 62You 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 84

En 63Playback 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 85 - Standby Sync

En 64 Playback screen1 Status indicatorsDisplay the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.64) and playback status (such as play/pause).2 Playback inform

Page 86 - ■ DSP Parameter

En 65You 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 87 - ■ Volume

En 66 Playback screen1 Playback indicator2 Playback informationDisplays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.• Use the external

Page 88 - ZoneB Volume

En 67Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the “Bookmarks” folder. Regist

Page 89 - ■ ECO Mode

En 68The Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where the unit is installed (Zone A) and in another room (Zone B).For e

Page 90 - ■ Memory Guard

En 69TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 91 - ■ Remote Color Key

En 7Front panel1 z (power) keyTurns on/off (standby) the unit.2 Standby indicatorLights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following

Page 92 - ■ IP Address

En 70TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROGRAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCER BAS SINPUTBDDVDTVSCENERADIOSLEEP

Page 93 - ■ Network Name

En 71Switching information on the front display1Press INFO.Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes.About 3 seconds later, the correspo

Page 94 - Bluetooth

En 72You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), all

Page 95 - Language

En 73 Input Select (Input)Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source.Choices (RX-V579)HDMI 1-6, AV 1-6, TUNER, USB

Page 96

En 74• Some early Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES sources do not contain a flag for reproducing surround back channel. We recommend you set “Exten

Page 97 - INIT••••CANCEL

En 75 Audio In (Audio)Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1-6 or AV 1-6) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this f

Page 98 - VERSION••xx.xx

En 76CONFIGURATIONSYou can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen.• Operations with TV screen are available on

Page 99

En 77Setup menu itemsMenu Item Function PageSpeakerConfigurationPower Amp Assign(RX-V579 only)Selects a speaker system.80Subwoofer Selects whether or

Page 100 - APPENDIX

En 78SoundDSP ParameterCINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 86Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field.

Page 101

En 79BluetoothBluetooth Enables/disables the BLUETOOTH functions. 94Audio Receive Disconnect Terminates the BLUETOOTH connection between the BLUETOOTH

Page 102 - Troubleshooting

En 8Front display (indicators)1 HDMILights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.OUTLights up when HDMI signals are being output.2 ENHANCERLi

Page 103

En 80SpeakerConfigures the speaker settings manually.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationConfigures the output characteristics of the spe

Page 104

En 81Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes.Settings(RX-V579 only)Selects whether or not surround back speakers are co

Page 105

En 82Selects whether to use the front 5-channel speaker (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) configuration.Settings• Select “On” only when utilizing the Virtual CIN

Page 106 - FM/AM radio

En 83 Test ToneEnables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effe

Page 107 - and network

En 84HDMIConfigures the HDMI settings.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationEnables/disables HDMI Control (p.114).Settings• To use HDMI con

Page 108 - BLUETOOTH

En 85Select 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 109

En 86SoundConfigures the audio output settings.• Default settings are underlined. DSP ParameterConfigures the surround decoder settings.Enables/disab

Page 110 - Glossary

En 87 LipsyncAdjusts the delay between video and audio output.• You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.74) in t

Page 111 - Network information

En 88(RX-V579 only)Selects whether to adjust the volume for Zone B in conjunction with the volume for Zone A.Settings• If “ZoneB Volume” is set to “As

Page 112 - technologies

En 89ECOConfigures the power supply settings.• Default settings are underlined. Auto Power StandbySet the amount of time for the auto-standby functio

Page 113 - Video signal flow

En 9Rear panel1 ANTENNA jacksFor connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.24).2 HDMI OUT jackFor connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/a

Page 114 - Cursor keys

En 90FunctionConfigures the functions that make the unit easier to use.• Default settings are underlined. Input RenameChanges the input source name d

Page 115 - Audio Return Channel

En 91 Remote Color KeySet the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control.SettingsDefaultAssigns the functions of p

Page 116 - signal compatibility

En 92NetworkConfigures the network settings.• Default settings are underlined. InformationDisplays the network information on the unit. Network Conn

Page 117 - Trademarks

En 93 MAC Address FilterSets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices.• Operation of the AirPlay function (p.57)

Page 118 - Specifications

En 94 Network UpdateUpdates the firmware via the network.Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s firm

Page 119 - Audio Section

En 95LanguageSelect an on-screen menu language.• Default settings are underlined.Settings• Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information

Page 120 - AM section

En 96Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display.1Set the unit to standby mode.2While holding down STRAIGHT on the front

Page 121

En 97Selecting 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 us

Page 122

En 98Updating the firmware (UPDATE)New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be d

Page 123

En 99New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you

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