Yamaha YAS-706 Owner's Manual

Front Surround SystemOwner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.EnglishEN

PREPARATION ➤ Installation En 10Position the center unit so that the keys are on the far side of the center unit.About the TV remote repeaterThe cente

PREPARATION ➤ Installation En 11How to mount the center unit on the wall1 Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark for the screw holes.2 Remove

PREPARATION ➤ Connecting the unit En 12Connecting the unitConnect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can al

PREPARATION ➤ Connecting the unit En 13Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, cable or satellite set-top boxes (STBs), and game consoles to the

PREPARATION ➤ Connecting the unit En 14Analog connectionConnect a video device to this unit via a stereo cable (not supplied). Next, connect the video

PREPARATION ➤ Turning on the unit En 15Turning on the unitThis section explains initial setup of the unit, performed when it is turned on for the firs

PREPARATION ➤ Turning on the unit En 16Visual operation of this unit is possible by displaying its menu screen on the TV.Turn on the unit and the TV,

PREPARATION ➤ Turning on the unit En 17When the unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, the screen shown below will be displayed on the T

PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 18PLAYBACKOperations12Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals. (power) keyTurns on or off the unit.Turned

PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 1934567Surround program keys and STEREO keySelect surround playback using the MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS, GAME or TV PROGRAM key, o

En 2ContentsPREPARATIONSupplied items ...3Features...

PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 2089SUBWOOFER (+/–) keysAdjust the volume of the subwoofer.MUTE keyMute the audio output. Press the key again to unmute.VOLU

PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 21INFO keyWhile the INFO key is held down, status, including the type of audio signal being input and whether the clear voice

PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 22The HDMI control function (link function) coordinates operation of a TV and the unit so that the unit can be operated using

PLAYBACK ➤ Wireless playback of audio via Bluetooth connection En 23Wireless playback of audio via Bluetooth connectionThe unit can be used to receive

PLAYBACK ➤ Wireless playback of audio via Bluetooth connection En 24Audio from a Bluetooth device, such as a mobile device or a digital music player,

PLAYBACK ➤ Wireless playback of audio via Bluetooth connection En 25Bluetooth wireless headphones can be used to listen to audio played via the unit.N

NETWORKS ➤ Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app En 26NETWORKSNetworksA network connection allows you to listen to Internet radio station

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 27Wireless network connectionsConnect the unit to a wireless router (access point) to use a network.Refer to the

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 283 Turn on the unit, and then tap “Next”.4 Hold down the CONNECT key on the unit until the indicator on the u

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 296 To register the unit as a MusicCast-enabled device, configure the following items.• Location name (“home”, “

PREPARATION ➤ Supplied items En 3PREPARATIONSupplied itemsMake sure you have received all of the following items.The YAS-706 Supplied accessories Prep

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 30Using connection methods other than the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (wireless network)Use the setup menu on the u

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 319 When the following screen is displayed, press the ENTER key.10Display the Wi-Fi setup screen on the iOS devi

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 328 Push the WPS button on the wireless router (access point).When a connection has been established, “Completed

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 338 Use the S/T keys to select the desired access point and press the ENTER key.The wireless connection setting

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 34Setting up the wireless connection manuallySetup the SSID (network name), encryption method and security key f

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 3510Use the S/T keys to select “Security” and the W/X keys to select the encryption method.SettingsNone, WEP, WP

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 36Using the WPS PIN codeRegister the unit’s PIN code with your wireless router (access point) to establish a con

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 37Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)Connect a mobile device directly to the unit

NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 389 Use the W/X/S/T and ENTER keys to enter the security key.Enter either 8 to 63 character string, or 64 hexade

NETWORKS ➤ Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) En 39You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS via the un

PREPARATION ➤ Features En 4FeaturesThis front surround system is easily installed and has a built-in subwoofer for enjoying powerful and realistic sou

NETWORKS ➤ Listening to Internet radio En 40You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world.NOTE• You may not be able to receive som

NETWORKS ➤ Playing back music with AirPlay En 41The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPod music on the unit via network.HINT• This s

NETWORKS ➤ Playing back music stored on mobile devices En 42Playback of iTunes/iPod music contentsFollow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 43SETTINGSSettingsA variety of settings for this unit can be specified and adjusted from the setup menu. Among the options av

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 44Setup menu listMenu Settings Function PageSoundDynamic Range Specify dynamic range. 45Audio Delay Specify audio output timi

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 45SoundDynamic RangeAdjust this unit’s dynamic range (difference between maximum and minimum volumes).SettingsAudio DelayTV i

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 46HDMIUse to configure the settings related to HDMI signals and the HDMI control function.HDMI ControlTurn HDMI control funct

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 47NetworkConfigures the network settings.InformationDisplay the network information on the unit.HINT• The options displayed v

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 48IP AddressConfigure the network parameters (such as IP address).•DHCPSelect whether to use a DHCP server.SettingsManual net

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 49Network StandbyTurn the function that controls the unit’s power (Network Standby) when a mobile device or Bluetooth device

PREPARATION ➤ Frequently asked questions En 5Frequently asked questionsThe following section covers popular functions and frequently asked questions a

SETTINGS ➤ Setup menu En 50Auto Power StandbyEnabling the auto power standby function prevents the unit from remaining on when not in use.SettingsInfo

SETTINGS ➤ Configuring 4K video mode En 51When playing 4K video, select Mode 1 or Mode 2 according to the video signal format.* When Mode 1 is selecte

SETTINGS ➤ Updating the unit’s firmware En 52New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the

SETTINGS ➤ Initializing the unit En 53Updating firmware with connection of a USB flash driveDownload the latest firmware version from the Yamaha websi

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 54APPENDIXTroubleshootingRefer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are exper

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 55AudioProblem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source (p. 18).The mut

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 56No sound is coming from the subwoofer.Wired/WirelessThe AC power supply cable of the subwoofer is not firmly connected

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 57Audio/VideoRemote controlProblem Cause RemedyThe image is not displayed on TV screen.The HDMI cable is not securely co

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 58BluetoothReceivingProblem Cause RemedyUnable to connect the unit to a Bluetooth device.“Bluetooth” is set to “Off”. Se

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 59TransmittingProblem Cause RemedyCannot make the unit connected to the Bluetooth device.“Bluetooth” is set to “Off”. Se

PREPARATION ➤ Part names and functions En 6Part names and functionsCenter unit (front panel/top panel)1 IndicatorsThe indicators on the top panel flas

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 60NetworkProblem Cause RemedyThe network feature does not function.The network parameters (IP address) have not been obt

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 61The Internet radio cannot be played.The selected Internet radio station is currently not available. There may be a net

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 62NOTE• Be sure that “Bass Out” of “Subwoofer” in the setup menu is set to “Wireless” (p. 45).Pairing is the process of

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 63SpecificationsYAS-CU706Item SpecificationsAmplifier SectionMaximum Output PowerFront L/R 50 W x 2 chTweeter 5 W x 2 chS

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 64NS-WSW121GeneralPower SupplyU.S.A. and Canada models: AC 120 V, 60HzTaiwan model: AC 110 - 120 V, 50/60HzChina model: A

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 65HDMI signal• Audio signalsHINT• Refer to documentation supplied with the playback device, and set the device appropriat

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 66This system is equipped with Yamaha’s AIR SURROUND XTREME virtual sound technology that achieves superior positional, h

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PREPARATION ➤ Part names and functions En 7Center unit (rear panel)1 Power cableFor connecting to an AC wall outlet (p. 14).2 TV remote repeaterUsed t

PREPARATION ➤ Part names and functions En 8Subwoofer (rear panel)1 Power cableFor connecting to an AC wall outlet (p. 14).2 SUBWOOFER PAIRING keyUsed

PREPARATION ➤ Installation En 9InstallationPosition the center unit and subwoofer as shown below with installation.Wireless connectionsThe center unit