Yamaha RX-V483 Owner's Manual

AV ReceiverOwner's Manual• This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.• This manual explains preparations and operations for eve

Part names and functionsThe part names and functions of the unit and the supplied remote control are as follows.Front panelPROGRAMTONE CONTROLSTRAIGHT

Updating the unit’s firmware via the networkNew firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will bereleased as needed. If the u

5To start the firmware update, press ENTER. After the firmware update is complete, the unit will turn off automatically.Note▪ The firmware update can

APPENDIXFrequently asked questionsThe frequently asked questions from customers and the answers are shown below.The new speaker system does not provid

I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...Use “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to enable audio output from the TV speakers(p.84).I want to change

TroubleshootingRefer to the table below when the unit does not function properly.If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the ins

Problem Cause RemedyThe unit cannot be controlled using the remotecontrol.The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the op

Problem Cause RemedyNo sound is coming from the subwoofer.The playback source does not contain Low Frequency Effect (LFE)or low-frequency signals.To c

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

FM/AM radioProblem Cause RemedyFM radio reception is weak or noisy.There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or p

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

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Problem Cause RemedyThe unit cannot connect to the Internet via awireless router (access point).The wireless router (access point) is turned off. Turn

Error indications on the front displayRefer to the table below when the error message is indicated on the front display.Message Cause RemedyAccess den

GlossaryThis is a glossary of the technical terms used in this manual.Audio informationnAudio decoding formatDolby DigitalDolby Digital is a compresse

WAVWindows standard audio file format, which defines the method of recording the digital dataobtained by converting audio signals. By default, the PCM

Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS)Virtual Presence Speaker allows the system to virtually reproduce the height of the 3D sound fieldwithout front presence

File formatsnUSB, PC/NASFileSamplingfrequency(kHz)quantizationbit (bit)Bitrate (kbps)Number ofchannelsSupport forgaplessplaybackWAV *32/44.1/48/88.2/9

Information on HDMIThe additional information on HDMI is as follows.HDMI ControlHDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you c

3Use the cursor keys to select “HDMI” and press ENTER.4Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys(e/r) to select “On” as s

Audio Return Channel (ARC)ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits videosignal to the TV.Check the following a

TrademarksThe trademarks used in this manual are as follows.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, ProLogic, and the double-D symb

Rear panel OPTICALCOAXIALCOAXIALVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOAMFM75 ΩANTENNA(RADIO)MONITOR OUTPRE OUTSUBWOOFERHDMI (HDCP2.2)(BD/DVD)2314HDMI OUT(HDCP2.2)ARCNETWORK

SpecificationsThe specifications of this unit are as follows.Input jacksAnalog Audio• Audio x 4Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz)

TUNERAnalog Tuner• [U.K. and Europe models] FM/AM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER)• [Other models] FM/AM x 1 (TUNER)USBCapable of Mass Storage Cla

Audio SectionRated Output Power (2-channel driven)• [U.S.A. and Canada models] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 Ω)• [Other models] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.0

Video SectionVideo Signal Type• [U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil and General models] NTSC• [Other models] PALVideo Signal Level• Composite1 Vp-p

Reference Dimensions (with wireless antenna upright)* Including legs and protrusions435 x 225.5 x 327 mm (17-1/8” x 8-7/8” x 12-7/8”)Weight8.1 kg (17.

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Remote controlTUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPOPTIONFM/AMVOLUMEPROG RAMUSBSTRAIGHTENHANCERBASSINPUTBDDVDTVS C E N

PREPARATIONSGeneral setup procedure1 Placing speakers...

1 Placing speakersSelect the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This sect

Typical speaker layoutsn5.1-channel systemWe recommend this speaker layout which can maximize the performance of the unit. 4 51 23910° to 30° 10° to 3

Other speaker layouts The following speaker layouts are also available.n3.1-channel system1 239NoteIn addition to this speaker layout, you can use bi

Setting the speaker impedance(U.S.A. and Canada models only)Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-o

2 Connecting speakersConnect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for a 5.1-channel system as an e

CONTENTSBEFORE USING THE UNIT 5Accessories... 5How to u

Connecting speaker cablesSpeaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminals of theunit and the speaker to each other, and

3 Connecting a TV/playback devicesThe unit is equipped with a variety of input jacksincluding HDMI input jacks to allow you to connectdifferent types

Connecting a TVConnect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. Youcan also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.To

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, set-top boxes (STBs) and gameconsoles to the unit. Depe

nChanging the combination of video/audio input jacksIf the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match yourvideo devic

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)Connect audio devices such as CD players and MD players to the unit. Depending onthe audio output jacks a

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennasConnect 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

5 Preparing for connecting to a networkConnect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare thewireless antenna for establishi

6 Connecting the power cableWarning(Taiwan, Brazil and General models only)Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power ca

7 Selecting an on-screen menu languageSelect the desired on-screen menu language.1Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.2Turn on the TV and swi

Listening to FM/AM radio... 51Setting the frequency steps...

8 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speakerconnections, measur

5To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start”and press ENTER. The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start theme

Error messagesIf any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem andperform YPAO again.Error messageTV screenENHANCERLINKEC

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

9 Connecting to a network wirelesslyConnect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishinga wireless connection.NoteW

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

9On the iOS device, select the unit as the AirPlay speaker in the Wi-Fi screen. iOS 10 (example of English version)The name of the unit10Select the n

nUsing other connection methodsIf your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configurationmethod, follow the procedure below to c

Searching for an access pointIf you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit startssearching for access points. After a while, th

Setting up the wireless connection manuallyIf you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connectionsetting screen appears on t

Glossary... 112Audio information...

Using the WPS PIN codeIf you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available accesspoints appears on the TV screen.1Use the cursor k

9Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the security key. Enter either 8 to 63 character string, or 64 hexadecimal digits. When finished entering th

10 Setting the MusicCastMusicCast is a brand new wireless musical solution from Yamaha, allowing you toshare music among all of your rooms with a vari

PLAYBACKBasic playback procedureEnjoying playback1Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player)connected to the unit.2Use the input sel

Switching information on the front display1Press INFO repeatedly to select between the various displayitems.ENHANCERLINKECOMASTEROUT2-ResHiYPAOVOL.A-D

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound progra

Selecting the sound modeThe unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders thatallow you to enjoy playback sources with your

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's originalDSP technol

nSound programs suitable for music (MUSIC)The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources.Hall in MunichThis program simulat

Enjoying unprocessed playbackYou can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing.nPlaying back in original channels (straight de

BEFORE USING THE UNITAccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied with the product.£ AM antenna £ FM antenna* One of the above is supp

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback)When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected sourcewith the least cir

Listening to FM/AM radioYou can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting fromregistered radio stations.Note▪ The radio frequ

2Press TUNING repeatedly to set a frequency. Hold down the key for about a second to search stations automatically.TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP ME

4To start the Auto Preset process, press ENTER.ENHANCERLINKECOMASTEROUT2-ResHiYPAOVOL.A-DRCSLEEPPARTYZONE3 B2 AMUT E VIR TUALSTEREOTUNEDFPRSBL SB SBRF

nSelecting a preset stationTune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number.1Press FM/AM to select “TUNER” as the input source.2Pre

Radio Data System tuning(U.K. and Europe models only)Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in manycountries. The unit ca

Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth® deviceYou can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as smartphones) onthe unit. Also, you

Enjoying audio using Bluetooth® speakers/headphonesFollow the procedure below to establish a Bluetooth connection between Bluetoothspeakers/headphones

Playing back music with AirPlayThe AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch musicon the unit via network.PCiTunes(Wir

Note▪ The playback screen is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.▪ You can turn on the unit automatically when starting play

FEATURESWhat you can do with the unitThe unit is equipped with full of useful functions.Supports 2- to 5.1-channelspeaker systemYou can enjoy your fav

Playing back music stored on a USB storage deviceYou can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit.NoteFor details on playable

nBrowse screen1 42531List name2Contents listDisplays the list of USB storage device contents. Use the cursor keys to select anitem and press ENTER to

nShuffle/repeat settingsYou can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage devicecontents.1When “USB” is selected as the input

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit.Note▪ To use th

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

nPlayback screen211Status indicatorsDisplay the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.65) and playback status (such asplay/pause).2Playback informationDi

Listening to Internet radioYou can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world.Note▪ Operations with TV screen are available only when y

nPlayback screenStation211Playback indicator2Playback informationDisplays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.Note▪ Use the ext

Playing back more high-quality sounds with bi-amp connectionsUsing the four internal amplifiers for front speakers allows you to have more high-qualit

Playing back music in multiple roomsThe Zone A/B function allows you to play back an input source in the room where theunit is installed (Zone A) and

The ECO mode (power savingfunction) allows you to create aneco-friendly home theater systemWhen the ECO mode is enabled, you can reduce theunit's

Operating the Zone BnBasic playback procedure1Slide the Zone switch to “ZONE B”.TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MENUHOMEPOP-UP/MENUDISPLAYRETURNSETUPO

nCorrecting volume difference between Zone A andZone BIf you are bothered by volume difference between Zone A/B, follow the procedurebelow to adjust t

Useful functionsRegistering favorite items (shortcut)You can register up to 40 favorite USB, Bluetooth and network contents as shortcutsand access the

nRecalling a registered itemRecall a registered item by selecting the shortcut number.1Press BLUETOOTH, NET or USB.TUNINGPRESETMUTETUNINGMEMORYTOP MEN

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources.

Item Function PagePreset (Preset)Auto PresetAutomatically registers FM radio stations with strongsignals as presets.p.52Clear PresetClear radio statio

Enhancer (Enhancer)Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.50).Note▪ This setting is applied separately to each input source.▪ You can also use

nAudio In (Audio In)Combines the video jack of the selected input source with an audio jack of others. Forexample, use this function in the following

CONFIGURATIONSConfiguring various functions (Setup Menu)You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TVscreen.Note▪ Op

Setup menu itemsMenu Item Function PageSpeakerConfigurationPower Amp AssignSelects a speaker system. p.81SubwooferSelects whether or not a subwoofer i

Easy operation with a TV screenYou can operate the USB storage device, viewinformation, or easily configure the settings using theon-screen menu.Auto

Menu Item Function PageSoundDSP ParameterCINEMA DSP 3D ModeEnables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. p.86PanoramaEnables/disables the broadening effect of the f

SpeakerConfigures the speaker settings manually.NoteDefault settings are underlined.nConfigurationConfigures the output characteristics of the speaker

SurroundSelects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes.SettingsSmallSelect this option for small speakers.The subwoofer or fro

nLevelAdjusts the volume of each speaker.ChoicesFront L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, SubwooferSetting range-10.0 dB to 0.0 dB to +10.0 dB

HDMIConfigures the HDMI settings.NoteDefault settings are underlined.nHDMI ControlEnables/disables HDMI Control (p.116).SettingsOff Disables HDMI Cont

nStandby SyncSelect whether to use HDMI control to link the unit's standby mode to the TV's powerwhen “HDMI Control” is set to “On”.Settings

SoundConfigures the audio output settings.NoteDefault settings are underlined.nDSP ParameterConfigures the surround decoder settings.CINEMA DSP 3D Mod

nLipsyncAdjusts the delay between video and audio output.NoteYou can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync (Lipsync)” (p.76

Max VolumeSets the limit value of the volume.Setting range-30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB [50.0 to 95.0 (5.0 increments),97.0]Initi

ECOConfigures the power supply settings.NoteDefault settings are underlined.nAuto Power StandbySet the amount of time for the auto-standby function.Se

nApplication for smartphone /tablets "MusicCast CONTROLLER"MusicCast CONTROLLER is an application thatallows you to link a MusicCast compati

FunctionConfigures the functions that make the unit easier to use.NoteDefault settings are underlined.nInput RenameChanges the input source name displ

nInput SkipSet which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key.You can select the desired input source quickly by using this function.Input

nRemote Color KeySet the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control.SettingsDefaultAssigns the functions of playbac

NetworkConfigures the network settings.NoteDefault settings are underlined.nInformationDisplays the network information on the unit.Status The connect

nMAC Address FilterSets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices.NoteOperation of the AirPlay function (p.58) or

nNetwork NameEdits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other networkdevices.Procedure1Press ENTER to enter the name edit sc

nAudio SendConfigures the Bluetooth settings when the unit is used as the Bluetooth audiotransmitter.TransmitterEnables/disables the Bluetooth audio t

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display.1Set the unit to standb

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.)(U.S.A. and Canada models only)ENHANCERLINKECOMASTEROUT2-ResHiYPAOVOL.A-DRCSLEEPSTEREOPARTYTUNEDZONE3

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE)ENHANCERLINKECOMASTEROUT2-ResHiYPAOVOL.A-DRCSLEEPSTEREOPARTYTUNEDZONE3 B2 AVOL .FPRSLSWSRSBL SB SBRFPLMUT