Yamaha RX-V671 Owner's Manual

AV ReceiverOwner’s ManualEnglish for U.S.A. Be sure to read “Safety Brochure” (supplied booklet) before using this unit.

En 10Rear panel1 SIRIUS jackFor connecting a SiriusConnect tuner (sold separately) (p.48).2 DOCK jackFor connecting an optional Yamaha products such a

En 100You can view information about this unit using the TV screen.1Press ON SCREEN.2Use the cursor keys to select “Information” and press ENTER.3Use

En 101 HDMI MonitorDisplays information about the TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack. NetworkDisplays the network information on this unit. SystemDi

En 102ADVANCED SETUP menu itemsChanging the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.)Change the speaker impedance settings of unit depending on the impedanc

En 103Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MON.CHK)This unit automatically detects resolutions supported by a TV connected to the HDMI OUT ja

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En 106Resetting remote control codesYou can clear all remote control codes and restore the default settings.1Press CODE SET using a pointed object suc

En 107If this unit is connected to the Internet, the corresponding message will be displayed on the TV when a newer firmware is available. In this cas

En 108APPENDIXThe new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance...If you have changed speakers or speaker system, use “Auto Setup” to opt

En 109Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly.If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the instructio

En 11Remote control1 Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.2 MAIN/ZONE2Switches the zones (main or Zone2) to operate with the re

En 110AudioProblem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keysSignals that

En 111VideoNo sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used).(If the TV is connected to this unit with an audio cable)The TV audio input setting does n

En 112FM/AM radioUSB and networkProblem Cause RemedyFM radio reception is weak or noisy.There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height

En 113Remote controlThe files in the PC cannot be viewed or played back.The files are not supported by this unit or the media server.Use the file form

En 114Error indications on the front displayMessage(alphabetical order)Cause RemedyAccess deniedAccess to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing sett

En 115Error indications for SIRIUS Satellite Radio™Message(alphabetical order)Cause RemedyACQUIRING SIGThe signal is too weak.Adjust the orientation o

En 116Use this diagram as guide. You do not need to adjust the speaker layout to the following diagram exactly.Ideal speaker layout60°60°80°80°30 cm (

En 117Audio informationAudio and video synchronization (Lipsync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves b

En 118DTS Digital SurroundDTS Digital Surround was developed to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with a 5.1-channel digital sound track, and i

En 119Video informationComponent video signalWith the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and

En 12SETUPNow all the preparations are complete. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio, etc. with this unit!General setup procedure1 Placing speakers (p.

En 120Video signal flowVideo signals input from a video device to this unit are output to a TV as shown below.(solid line) is always available. (dott

En 121HDMI ControlHDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to this unit with an HD

En 122HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signalsVideo signalsThis unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions:- 480i/60 Hz - 72

En 123Reference diagram (rear panel)COMPONENTVIDEOVIDEO+12V0.1A MAX.TRIGGER OUTDOCK NETWORKFMAM75ΩANTENNAPRPBYPRPBYAUDIO 2AUDIO 1AV 6AV 5AV 4AV 3(CD)(

En 124Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured

En 125Input jacks• Analog Audio[U.S.A. and Canada models]Audio x 5 (AV5~6, AUDIO1~2, V-AUX)[Other models]Audio x 6 (AV5~6, AUDIO1~2, PHONO, V-AUX)• Di

En 126Audio Section• Rated Output Power(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8Ω)Front L/R ...90 W

En 127FM Section• Tuning Range[U.S.A. and Canada models] ...87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz[Asia and General models]...

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En 13Select the speaker layout depending on the number of speakers and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This s

En 147.1+2 channel system 7.1 channel system (using surround back speakers)7.1 channel system (using presence speakers) 6.1 channel system• The surrou

En 155.1 channel system 4.1 channel system3.1 channel system 2.1 channel system1Speaker placement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

En 16 Setting the speaker impedanceThis unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers at the factory. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedan

En 17Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. Here are connections of 7.1+2, 7.1 and 6.1 channel system as examples. If you select anothe

En 187.1 channel system (using presence speakers)6.1 channel systemWhen using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SINGLE jack (L side).S

En 19 Connecting speaker cablesSpeaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the ot

En 2CONTENTSWhat you can do with this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Part names and functions . . . .

En 20 Video/audio jacksHDMI jacksTransmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable.• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the

En 21Connect a TV to this unit so that videos input to this unit can be output to the TV.You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on this unit.The conn

En 22Necessary settingsTo use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings.For details on settings and operations of your TV, re

En 23 Connection method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV)Connect the TV to this unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable.• The following expl

En 243Configure the settings for HDMI Control.1 Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (HDMI Control-compatible BD/DVD player, etc).2 Turn

En 25 Connection method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks)Depending on the video input jacks available on your TV, choose one of the following connectio

En 26This unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For i

En 27 Composite video connectionConnect a video device to this unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial, digital optical or st

En 281After connecting external devices (TV, playback devices, etc.) and power cable of this unit, turn on this unit and TV.2Switch the TV input to di

En 29Connecting to the jacks on the front panelUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as a game console and a

En 3Playing back music via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Connecting a Bluetooth receiver . . . . . . . .

En 30Connect this unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable).You can enjoy Internet radio or

En 31Connecting video/audio recording devicesYou can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks. These jacks output analo

En 32Connecting a device compatible with the trigger functionThe trigger function can control an external device in conjunction with operations (power

En 33By using the Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function, this unit automatically detects speaker connections and distances from th

En 34The following screen appears on the TV.• To cancel the operation, disconnect the YPAO microphone before starting the measurement.• YPAO measureme

En 35Checking the measurement resultsYou can check the YPAO measurement results.1After the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Result” and pre

En 36Error messagesIf any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.Error message Cause RemedyE-1:

En 37Warning messagesEven if any warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can save the measurement results by following on-screen instr

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En 4Ideal speaker layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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En 41Enjoying sound field effects (CINEMA DSP)This unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technolog

En 42 Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC)The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources such as musi

En 43 Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) CINEMA DSP 3D enables to create a natural stereoscopic sound field in your room.CINEMA DSP 3

En 44• You cannot select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoders when headphones are connected or when “Surround Back” in the “Setup” menu is set to “None”.E

En 45You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.• If you cannot have a good reception o

En 46 Selecting a preset stationTune into a registered radio station by selecting the preset number. 1Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input sour

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En 48To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your SIRIUS-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satel

En 49Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscriptionBefore using the SIRIUS Satellite Radio feature, you need to activate your SIRIUS Satellite Radio

En 5AccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied with this product. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x 2) YPAO microphon

En 50• This unit skips the following channels during All Channel Search or Category Search. This is not a malfunction.- Channels that are not currentl

En 51Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ informationYou can switch the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information displayed on the front display.1Press INF

En 52• You can also use HOLD on the remote control to enable/disable the hold function. Browse screen1 Preset channel listDisplays the list of preset

En 53 Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock)You can restrict access to specific SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels by setting a Parenta

En 54You can play back iPod music/videos on this unit using a USB cable supplied with iPod, an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12) or

En 55 Using an iPod dockRefer to the instruction manual of the iPod dock in addition.1When this unit is in standby mode, connect the iPod dock to the

En 56Playback of iPod contentsWhen using a USB cable or an iPod dock, you can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV.• When using an iPod

En 57 Playback screen1 Status indicatorsDisplay the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.58) and playback status (play/pause, etc).2 Playback informati

En 58 Shuffle/repeat settingsYou can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod.• When using an iPod wireless system, configure the shuffle/r

En 59You can play back music stored on a Bluetooth component on this unit using a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, optional).

En 6FEATURESWhat you can do with this unitSupports 2 to 7.1 (plus presence) channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in va

En 604Select the Bluetooth receiver from the device list and enter the pass key “0000”.“Completed” appears when the pairing is complete.• Depending on

En 61You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on this unit. Refer to the instruction manuals of the USB storage device in addition

En 62 Browse screen1 Status indicatorsDisplay the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.63) and playback status.2 List name3 Contents listDisplays the l

En 63 Shuffle/repeat settingsYou can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents.• The shuffle/repeat settings

En 64You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on this unit.• To use this function, this unit and your PC must be connect

En 65• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.• Files not supported by this unit are not listed (or cannot be selected even if listed).• You c

En 66 Shuffle/repeat settingsYou can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of PC music contents.• The shuffle/repeat settings are shared

En 67You can listen to Internet radio stations using the vTuner Internet radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providi

En 68• By adding your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmark”, you can access to them quickly from “Bookmark”. To remove stations from “Bookmar

En 69The multi-zone function allows you to play back separate input sources in the room where this unit is installed (main zone) and another room (Zon

En 7Full of useful functions!● Connecting various devices (p.26)A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on this unit allow you to connec

En 70 Using an external amplifierConnect the external amplifier placed in Zone2 to this unit with a stereo pin cable. Operating this unit from Zone2

En 71Remote connections between Yamaha productsIf you are using Yamaha products that support remote connections like this unit, an infrared signal tra

En 72Registering favorite items (shortcut)You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecti

En 73Controlling this unit from the web browser (web control)You can control this unit with the web control screen displayed in the web browser.• To u

En 74 Control screen1 PLAY INFOSelects an input source or controls playback for the selected zone.2 TOP MENUMoves to the top menu screen.3 SCENESelec

En 75Viewing the current status Switching information on the front display1Press INFO.Each time you press the key, the display item switches.About 3

En 76You can configure the playback-related settings in accordance with a playback source. Since this menu is operational on the front panel (or on th

En 77 Tone Control (Tone Control)Adjusts the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of speaker sounds. When connecting headphon

En 78 Extended Surround (EXTD Surround)Selects how to play back 5.1- to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are used.Settings Volume Tri

En 79CONFIGURATIONSYou can change the input source settings using the TV screen.1Press ON SCREEN.2Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTE

En 8Front panel1 MAIN ZONE Turns on/off (standby) this unit.2 YPAO MIC jackFor connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.33).3 ZONE2Enables/disables

En 80 Rename/Icon SelectChanges the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen.Input sourcesHDMI1~5, AV1~6, V-AUX, AUDIO1

En 81 iPod InterlockSelects whether to control this unit in conjunction with operations of the iPod connected to the iPod wireless system.Input sourc

En 82You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.39) using the TV screen.1Press ON SCREEN.2Use the cursor keys to select “Scene” and press EN

En 83 LoadLoads the settings registered to selected scene.Select “DETAIL” to configure the SCENE link playback setting or view the scene assignments.

En 84You can change the settings of the sound programs and surround decoders using the TV screen.1Press ON SCREEN.2Use the cursor keys to select “Soun

En 85Sound Program menu items• Available items vary depending on the selected sound program or surround decoder. Settings for sound programsThe follo

En 86 Settings for decodersThe following items are available when you set “Decode Type” of “Surround Decoder” to “PLIIx Music” or “Neo:6 Music”.Decod

En 87You can configure the various functions of this unit using the TV screen.1Press ON SCREEN.2Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press ENTER.

En 88Setup menu itemsMenu Item Function PageSpeakerAuto Setup Optimizes the speaker settings automatically (YPAO). 33Manual SetupPower Amp Assign Sele

En 89Multi ZoneZone2 SetMax Volume Sets the Zone2 maximum volume so that sound is not too loud. 97Initial Volume Sets the Zone2 initial volume for whe

En 9Front display (indicators)1 HDMILights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.OUTLights up when HDMI signals are being output.2 SIRIUSLigh

En 90Speaker (Manual Setup)Configures the speaker settings manually. Power Amp AssignSelects a speaker system.In addition to the 5.1- or 7.1-channel

En 91❑ Surround BackSelects whether or not surround back speakers are connected and its size.Settings❑ Front PresenceSelects whether or not presence s

En 92 LevelAdjusts the volume of each speaker.ChoicesFront L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Surround Back L, Surround Back R, Front Presen

En 93SoundConfigures the audio output settings. LipsyncAdjusts the delay between video and audio output.❑ AutoAdjusts the delay between video and aud

En 94VideoConfigures the video output settings. Analog to Analog ConversionEnables/disables the video conversion (p.120) between the analog video jac

En 95HDMIConfigures the settings related to HDMI. HDMI ControlEnables/disables HDMI Control (p.121).Settings• To use HDMI control, you need to perfor

En 96 Standby ThroughSelect whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when this unit is in standby mode.Settings• This sett

En 97Multi ZoneConfigures the multi zone settings. Zone2 SetConfigures the audio output settings for Zone2.• The “Zone2 Set” settings are available o

En 98 Display SetConfigures the settings related to the front display and TV screen display.❑ Front Panel DisplayConfigures the front display setting

En 99❑ Target SourceSpecifies the output level of the electronic signal transmitted with each input switching when “Trigger Mode” is set to “Source”.C