Yamaha RX-S600 manual

English AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. RX-S600_S600D_om.boo k Page 1 Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:36 PM[...]

En 2 CO N T E N T S Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FEATURES 6 What you can do with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

En 3 Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Registering favorite FM rad io stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Radio Data System t[...]

En 4 Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Accessories En 5 Ac cessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.  Remote control  Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)  AM antenna (RX-S600)  FM antenna (RX-S600) *One of the above is supplied depen ding on the region of purchase.  DAB/FM antenna (RX-S600D)  YPAO microphone  CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)[...]

FEATURES ➤ What you can do with the unit En 6 FEA TURES Wha t you can do with the unit A V receiver (the unit) Speakers BD /DVD pl ayer HDMI Control Audio/Video Audio/Video (via HDMI or MHL) TV remote control Aud io HDMI Control Aud io Audio/Video TV Sequential operation of a TV , A V receiver , and BD/D VD play er (HDMI Control) . p.111 Change t[...]

FEATURES ➤ What you can do with the unit En 7 F ull of useful func tions! ❑ Connecting various devices (p.24) A number of HDMI jacks and various inp ut/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio de vices (such as CD players), game consoles, camcorders, and other devices. ❑ Playing back TV audio[...]

FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 8 Fro nt p an e l 1 ZONE key Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p. 71). 2 INFO key Selects the information displayed on the front displ ay (p.73). 3 Remote control sensor Receives remote con trol sign als (p.5). 4 Front display Displays information (p.9). 5 DIRECT key Enables/disables the direct pla[...]

FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 9 Fr ont display (indicators) 1 HDMI Lights u p when H DMI sig nals are bein g input or outp ut. OUT Lights up when HDMI signals are being out put. 2 CINEMA DSP Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.39) is working. CINEMA DSP n Lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D (p.41) is working. 3 ENHANCER Lights up when Compressed Music[...]

FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 10 Rear panel 1 HDMI OUT jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and output ting video/audio signals (p.19). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input throu g h the HDMI OUT jack. 2 HDMI 1–4 jacks For connecting to HDMI-compatible playba ck devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.24 ). 3 [...]

FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 11 Remote control 1 Remote control signal transmitt er T ransmits infrar ed signals. 2 SOURCE z key T urns on/off an external device. SOURCE key Sets the remote control to operat e external devices (p.96). This key lights up in green after pr essed. RECEIVER key Sets the r emote control to ope rate the unit [...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ General setup procedure En 12 PREP ARA TIONS This completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, ra dio and other content with the unit! General se tup proc edure 1 Placing speakers (p .13) Select the speaker layout for the n umber of speaker s that you are using and place them in your room. 2 Connecting speakers (p .[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers En 13 Select the speaker layout for the num ber of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. • Y ou can use the Zone2 f unction or bi-amp connections simultaneously with the 2.1- or 3.1-channel system. 1 Placin[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers En 14 5.1-channel system 4.1-channel system 3.1- channel system 2.1- channel system 45 12 3 9 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 45 12 9 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 12 3 9 12 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RX-S600_S600D_om.boo k Page 14 Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:36 PM[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Placing speakers En 15 ■ Setting the speaker impedance Under its default settings, the unit is config ured for 6-ohm speakers. When connecting speakers with impedance of 8 ohm or more, set the speaker impedance to “8  MIN”. 1 Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an A C wall outlet. 2 While holding down ST[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting speakers En 16 Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1-channel system as exampl es. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system. Cables required for connection (commercially a vailable) Speaker ca[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting speakers En 17 ■ Connecting the subw oofer (with built-in amplifier) Use an audio pin cable to connect the sub woofer . Co nnecting front speakers tha t support bi-amp connections When using front speakers that suppor t bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks and SURROUND/ZONE 2/BI-AMP jacks. T o enable the[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Input/output jacks and cables En 18 ■ Video/audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks T ransmit digital video and digi tal sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. • Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. We recommend using a cable less than 5.0 m (16.4 ft) long to prev ent signal qua lity degradation. • The unit’ s HDMI jacks[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting a TV En 19 Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be outp ut to the TV . Y ou can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks available on your TV . Refer to the instruction manual of the TV and choose a co nnection metho[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting a TV En 20 ❑ Necessary settings T o use HDMI C ontrol and ARC, you need to configure the following settings. For details on settings a nd operating your TV , refer to the instruction manual for the TV . 1 After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback de vi ces) and the power cable to the uni t, turn on t[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting a TV En 21 ■ Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV ) Connect the TV to the unit with a n HDMI cable and a digital op tical cable. • The following e xplanation is based on the assumption that you hav e not changed the “HD MI” parameters (p.84) in the “Setup” menu. • By connecting a TV to the unit w[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting a TV En 22 3 Configure the settings for HDMI Contr ol. a Enable HDMI Co ntrol on th e TV and playback de vices (such as a HDMI Control-compatib le BD/D VD play er). b T urn off the TV’s main power and then tur n off the unit and playback devices. c T urn on the un it and playback de vices and the n tur n on the TV . d [...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting a TV En 23 ■ Connection Method 4 ( T V wit hout HDMI input jacks) When connecting any video device to the A V 1–2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks of the unit, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPON ENT VIDEO) jacks. When connecting any video device to the A V 3–5 (VIDEO) jacks or the VIDEO AUX (VIDEO) jack of the unit, [...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting playback devices En 24 The unit is equipped with a variet y of inpu t jacks including HDMI inpu t jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage de vice, see the following pages. – Connecting an iPod (p.56) – Connecting a USB storage devic[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting playback devices En 25 ■ Component video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cab le (digital optical or digital c oaxial). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) dep ending on the audio output jacks available on your video device. If you select the input source by [...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting playback devices En 26 ■ Ch anging the combination of video/audio input jacks If the combination of video/audio input ja ck s available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. Y ou can connect a video device that has the follow ing video/audio o[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting playback devices En 27 Co nnecting audio devices (such as CD pla yers) Connect audio devices such as CD p layers and MD players to the unit. Dependin g on the audio output jacks available on your aud io device, choose one of the follow ing connections. If you select the input source by pressing A V 1–5 o r AUDIO 1–2,[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting the radio antennas En 28 ■ FM/AM antennas (RX-S600) Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to th e unit. Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM ante nna on a flat surface. Assembling and connectin g the AM antenna • Unwind only the length of cable needed from the AM antenna unit. • The wires of the [...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting to a network En 29 Connect the unit to your router with a comme rcially-available STP network cable (CA T -5 or higher straight cable). Y ou can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS ), on the unit. • If you are using a router that suppor ts DHCP , yo[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting audio recording devices En 30 Y ou can connect audio r ecording devices to the AUDIO OU T jacks. These jacks output analog audio signals selected as the inp ut. • T o cop y audio from an audio device, connect the audio device to the A V 4–5 jacks, A UDIO 2 jacks, or VIDEO A UX (AUDIO) jacks of the unit. • Be sure t[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Selecting an on-screen menu language En 31 Select the desired on-screen menu language from English (default), Japanese, French, German, S panish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. 1 Press RECEIVER z to turn o n the unit. 2 T urn on the TV and switch the TV inpu t to display video fr om the unit (HDMI OUT jack). • Operations with TV s[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) En 32 The Y amaha Parametric r oom Acoustic Optimizer (YP AO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balanc e and acoustic parameters, to suit your[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) En 33 • T o cancel the operation, disconnect the YP A O microphone, or use the cursor keys to select “Exit” and press ENTER, bef ore star ting the measurement. • T o change the inte rnal amplifier assignment, use "Pow er Amp Assign" (p.81) in the "Setup&quo[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) En 34 Error messages If any error message is displayed during the meas urement, resolve the problem and perform Y P AO again. TV screen Front display ■ Procedure to handle err ors 1 Check the content of error message and press ENTER. 2 Use the cursor keys ( e / r ) to sele ct t[...]

PREPARATIONS ➤ Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) En 35 W arning messages If a warnin g message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen inst ructions. However , we r ecommend you perfor m YP AO again in or der to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. TV scre[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Basic playback procedure En 36 PLA Y BA CK 1 T u rn on the external de vices (such as a TV or BD/D VD player) connected to the unit. 2 Use the input selection keys to select an input sour ce . 3 Start playback on the external de vice or select a radio station. Refer to the instruc tion manual f or the external device. Fo r details on t[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the input source and favori te settings with one touch (SCENE) En 37 The SCENE function allows you to select th e assigned input source, sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just one touch. 1 Press SCENE. The input source and settings registered to t he corresponding scene are selecte d. The unit turns on [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the soun d mode En 38 The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo playback). ❑ Selecting a sound program suitable for movies • Press MOVIE repeatedly . This mode lets you enjoy sound[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the soun d mode En 39 Enjoying sound field eff ects (CINEMA DSP) The unit is equipped with a variet y of sound programs that utilize Y amaha’ s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP). It allows you to eas ily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concer t halls in your room. • When you pla y back DTS-HD sources,[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the soun d mode En 40 ■ S ound programs suitable for music/ stereo playback (MUSIC) The following sound programs are opti mized for listening to music sources. Y ou can also select stereo playback. Hall in Mun ich This program simulates a Munich concer t hall with appr oximately 2,500 seats that uses stylish wood for the in[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the soun d mode En 41 ■ Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) CINEMA DSP 3D creates a natural stereoscopic sound field in your room. CINEMA DSP 3D functions when both of the following condition s are met. • One of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 5ch Stereo) is selected (p.39). • “CINEMA DSP 3D M[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the soun d mode En 42 ■ Playing back 2- channel source s in multichannel (surround dec oder) The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode. For details on each decoder see “Glossary ” (p.108). [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Selecting the soun d mode En 43 Enjoying c ompressed music with enhanc ed sound (Compr essed Music Enhancer) Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a dy namic sound close to the original sound before it was compressed. This function can be used along with any other sound modes. 1 Press ENHA[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) En 44 Y ou can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from register e d radio stations. • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used. The explanation of this section uses a display with frequencies used in U.K. and Europe [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) En 45 Registering fav orite radio stations (presets) Y ou can r egiste r up to 40 radio st ations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers. ■ Registering radio stat io ns autom atically (Auto P reset) Automatically register FM rad[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) En 46 ■ S elec ting a preset station T une into a r egistered radio station by selecting its preset number . 1 Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input sour ce . 2 Press PRESET repeated ly to select the desired radio station. Y ou can also enter a preset number (01 to 40) direct ly by using[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-S600) En 47 Radio Da ta Sy stem tuning (U.K. and Europe models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The uni t can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program T ype,” “Radio T ext” and “Clock Time ?[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to DAB radio (RX-S600D) En 48 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 3[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to DAB radio (RX-S600D) En 49 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 3[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to DAB radio (RX-S600D) En 50 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 3[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to DAB radio (RX-S600D) En 51 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 3[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM radio (RX-S600D) En 52 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 31[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM radio (RX-S600D) En 53 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 31[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM radio (RX-S600D) En 54 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 31[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to FM radio (RX-S600D) En 55 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV AUDIO 5 4 1234 12 52 31[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iPod music En 56 Y ou can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod. • An iP od may not be detected by the unit or some features may not be compatib le, depending on the model or software version of the iP od. • T o pla y back iP od videos on the unit, an Apple Composite A V Cable* (not [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iPod music En 57 Playback of iP od con tent Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. Y ou can contr ol the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are availab le only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carr y out operations while v[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iPod music En 58 ■ Playback screen 1 Status indicators Display the current r epeat/shuffle se ttings (p.59) and playback status (such as play/pause). 2 Playback inf orm ation Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time/song length. Use the following r emote control keys to contr ol playback. ■ Op[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iPod music En 59 ■ Rep eat/shuffle settings Y ou can configure the r epeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. • During simple play , configure the repeat/shuffle settings directly on your iP od or press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then f ollow the procedure below . 1 When “USB” is selected as the input sour [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on a USB storage device En 60 Y ou can play back music files stor ed on a USB storage device on the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage device for more information. The unit supports USB mass storage class de vices (F A T16 or F A T32 format). • The unit suppor ts W A V (PCM format onl[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on a USB storage device En 61 2 Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selecte d, pla yback starts and the playbac k screen is displa yed. • T o retur n to the previous screen, press RETURN. • T o switch between the browse and pla yback screens during playback, press DISPLA Y. [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on a USB storage device En 62 ■ Playback screen 1 Status indicators Display the current r epeat/shuffle se ttings (p.62) and playback status (such as play/pause). 2 Playback inf orm ation Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Use the following r emote control keys to contr ol pl[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) En 63 Y ou can play back music files stor ed on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. • T o use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.29). Y ou can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) En 64 3 Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selecte d, pla yback starts and the playbac k screen is displa yed. • T o retur n to the previous screen, press RETURN. • T o switch between the browse and pla yback screens during playback, press DISPLA [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) En 65 ■ Playback screen 1 Status indicators Display the current r epeat/shuffle se ttings (p.65) and playback status (such as play/pause). 2 Playback inf orm ation Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Use the following remote control keys to control p[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to Internet radio En 66 Y ou can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Y ou can contr ol the Internet radio with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are availab le only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carr y out operations while viewing the front disp[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Listening to Internet radio En 67 ■ Browse scr een 1 List name 2 Contents list Displays the list of Internet radio cont ent. Use the cur sor keys to select an item and pr ess ENTER to confi r m the selection. 3 Item number/total 4 Playbac k indicator 5 Operation menu Press the cursor key ( r ) and then use the curso r keys ( q / w ) [...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iTunes/iPod mu sic via a network (AirPlay) En 68 The AirPlay function allows you to play back iT unes/iPod music on the unit via network. • T o use this function, the unit and y our PC or iP od must be connected to the same router (p.29). Y ou can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back iTunes/iPod mu sic via a network (AirPlay) En 69 • Y ou can tur n on the unit automatically when star ting playback on iT unes or iPod b y setting “Network Standby” (p.91) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. • Y ou can edit the net work name (the unit’s name on the network) displa yed on iT unes/iP od in “Netw[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) En 70 The multi-zone function allows you to play back different input sources in the room wher e the u nit is installed (main zone) and in another room (Zone2). For example, while you are watching TV in the living room (main zone), another person can listen to radio in the study room (Z[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) En 71 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN ZONE 2 NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) En 72 TV VOL TV CH TV INPUT MUTE CODE SET 90 10 ENT 5 68 7 1234 MOVIE ENHANCER TUNING PRESET MEMORY DISPLAY RETURN ENTER SETUP OPTION TOP MENU MUTE PROGRAM VOLUME POP-UP/MENU DIRECT STRAIGHT INFO SLEEP MUSIC FM PARTY MAIN ZONE 2 NET MODE SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI AV[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Viewing the current status En 73 Sw itching informa tion on the fron t displa y 1 Press INFO. Each time y ou press the key , the displa yed item changes . About 3 seconds later , the correspondi ng information fo r the displa yed item appears . • A vailable items vary depending on the selected input source. The displayed item can als[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Configuring playback settings for di fferent playback sources (Option menu) En 74 Y ou can configure separate playback settin gs for different playback sour ces. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. 1 Press OPTION. Front display TV screen 2 Use the c[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Configuring playback settings for di fferent playback sources (Option menu) En 75 ■ T o ne Co n t ro l ( T on e Co nt r o l ) Adjusts the high-frequency range (T r eble) and lo w-frequency range (Bass) of sounds. Choices T reble (T reble), Bass (Bass) Setting range -6.0 dB to Bypass (Bypass) to +6. 0 dB, *0.5 dB incr ements Default B[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Configuring playback settings for di fferent playback sources (Option menu) En 76 ■ V olume T rim (V olume T rim) Fine-adjusts volume differ ence between input sources or subwoofer volume. ❑ Input T rim (In.T rim) Corrects volume differ en ces between input sources. If you are bothered by volume differences when switching between i[...]

PLAYBACK ➤ Configuring playback settings for di fferent playback sources (Option menu) En 77 ■ Audio In (Audio In) Combines the video jack of the selected in put source (HDMI 1–5 or A V 1–3) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. • Connecting a playback de vice that supports H DMI video output[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 78 C ONFIGURA TIONS Y ou can configure the unit’ s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are av aila ble only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display . • If ne[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 79 Setu p me nu it ems Menu Item Function Pag e Speaker Configuration Pow e r A m p A s s i g n Selects a s peaker system. 81 Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 81 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. 81 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 80 Sound DSP Par ameter CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 85 Panorama Enables/disables the bro adening effect of the front sound field. 85 Center Width Adjusts the br oadening effect of th e center sound field. 86 Dimension Adjusts the difference in level betwe en t[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 81 Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually . ■ Configuration Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. • When you configure the speaker size , select “Large” if the woofer diameter of y our speaker is 16 cm (6-1/4”) or larger or “Small” if it is s[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 82 ❑ Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. Settings • “Surround” is automatically set to “None” when “Po wer Amp Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” or “Zone2”. ❑ Crossov er Sets the lower limit of the low-frequency compone[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 83 ■ Equalizer Adjusts the tone with an equalizer . ❑ EQ Select Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Settings • “PEQ” is availab le only when the YP AO has been perf or med (p.32). • By using test tones, you can make an adjustment while confirming its effect. ■ Ma[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 84 HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. ■ Configuration ❑ HDMI Con trol Enables/disables HDMI Control (p.111). Settings • T o use HDMI control, y ou need to perform the HDMI Control link setup (p.111) after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices . ❑ Audio Output Selects a [...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 85 ❑ Standby Sync Select whether to use HDMI control to link the standby behavior of the TV and the unit when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings ❑ ARC Enables/disables ARC (p.19) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings • Y ou do not nee d to change th[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 86 ❑ Cen te r Wi d th Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. Higher to enhance the broadening effect, and lower to reduce it (closer to center). This setting is effective when “ b PLII Music” is selected. Setting range 0 to 7 Default 3 ❑ Dimensi on Adjusts [...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 87 ■ V olume Configures the volume settings. ❑ Dyna mic Ra nge Selects the dynamic range adjustment method for bit stream audio (Dolby Digital and DTS signals) playback. Settings ❑ Main Z one Max V olume Sets the main zone maximum volume to prevent excessive loudness. Setting [...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 88 EC O Configures the power supply settings. ■ Auto P ower Standby Sets the amount of time for the auto-standb y function. If you do not operate the unit for the specified time, the unit will aut omatically go into standby mode. Settings Default U.K. and Eur ope models: 8 hours O[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 89 2 Use the cursor keys ( e / r ) to move the edit position and the cursor keys ( q / w ) to select a charact er . 3 T o confirm the new name, press ENTER. • T o cancel the entry , press RETURN. 4 T o change another input source name, r epeat steps 1 to 3. 5 T o exit from the men[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 90 Network Configures the network settings. ■ Information Displays the network information on the unit. ■ IP Address Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). ❑ DHCP Select whether to use a DHCP server . Settings ■ Manual network settings 1 Set “DHCP” to ?[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 91 ■ MAC A ddress F ilter Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. ❑ Fil te r Enables/disables the MAC address filter . Settings ❑ MA C Addr ess 1–10 Specifies the MAC addresses (up to 10) of t he network devices that will be per mi[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Conf iguring various functio ns (Setup menu) En 92 ■ Network Update Updates the fir mware via the network. ❑ Per fo r m U p da t e Starts the process to update the unit’ s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’ s firmware via the network” (p.98). ❑ Firm ware V ersion Displays the version of the fir mware ins[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Configuring the system sett ings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) En 93 Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display . 1 Set the unit to standby mode. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (po wer). 3 Press PROGRAM to select an item. 4 Press STRAIGHT to select a setting. 5 Press z (power) to [...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Configuring the system sett ings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) En 94 Changing the FM/AM tuning frequenc y setting (TU) (Asia and General models only) Change the FM/AM tuning frequency setting of the unit depending on your c ountry or region. Settings Switching the video signal type (T V FORMA T) Switch the video signal type of HDMI outpu[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Controlling external devices with th e remote control En 95 Y ou can use the unit’ s r emote control to operate externa l devices (such as BD/DVD players) if you have registered the remote contr ol code of the external d evice. • Y ou cannot control an e xterna l device that does not ha ve a remote control sensor . • Ensure[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Controlling external devices with th e remote control En 96 Registering the remote con trol codes for playback devic es Y ou can use the unit’ s r emote cont rol to operate playback devices if you have registered their r emote control codes. Y ou c an also use the input selection keys to change the playback devices that are con[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Controlling external devices with th e remote control En 97 Resetting remote control c odes Y ou can r e set a remote control code r egistered to each input selection key . 1 Press CODE SET. SOURCE blinks twice. P erfo rm each of the f ollowing steps within 1 min ute. Otherwise , the setting wi ll be canceled. If this happens , r[...]

CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Updating the unit’s firmware via the network En 98 New firmware that provides a dditional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the fir mware via the network and update it. • Y ou can also update the firmware using the USB memor y device from th[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Frequently aske d questions En 99 APPENDIX The new spea ker sy stem does not provide an ideal sound balance ... If you have changed sp eakers or have a ne w speaker system, use YP AO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.32). If you want to ad just the speake r settings manually , use “Speaker” in the “Setup” menu (p.81). S[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 100 Refer to the table below when the unit doe s not function properly . If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, tur n off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and con tact the nearest authorized Y amaha dealer or service center . First , check the following:[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 101 The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control. The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within th e operating range (p.5). The batteries are weak. R eplace with new batteries. The unit’ s remote contr ol sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong l ighting. Adjust the lighting[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 102 Aud i o Proble m Cause Remedy No sound. Another input sour ce is selected. Select an appropriate inpu t source with the input select ion keys. Signals that the unit cannot r e produce ar e being input. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. T o check the audio format of the input signal, us[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 103 No sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used). The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. Change the audio output setting on your TV so tha t the TV audio is output from the speakers connected to the unit. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with an HDMI cable. Use a digital o[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 104 Vi d e o FM/AM radio (AM rad io feature is a vailable only on R X-S600.) Proble m Cause Remedy No video. Another input sour ce is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate inpu t source with the input select ion keys. Another input sour ce is selected on the TV . Switch the TV input to display the video from t [...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 105 DAB r adio (R X-S600D ) Proble m Cause Remedy No DAB radio reception. An initial scan h as not been performed. Perform an initial scan to r eceive DAB radio (p.48). No D AB radio reception even after perf orming an initial sca n. Reception str ength of DAB radio is poor . Check reception str ength in “T une Aid[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting En 106 USB and netw ork Proble m Cause Remedy The unit does not detect the USB device. The USB device is not connected to the USB jack secur ely . T urn of f the unit, r econnect your USB device, and turn the unit on aga in. The file system of the USB device is not F A T16 or F A T32. Use a USB device with F A T16 or F [...]

APPENDIX ➤ Error indications on the front display En 107 Error indications on the front displa y Message Cause Remedy Access denied Access to the PC is deni ed. Configure the sharing sett ings and select the unit as a device to which music co ntents are shared (p.63). Access err or The unit cannot access the USB device. T urn off the unit an d re[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Glossary En 108 Aud io in fo rm ati o n ■ Audio decoding format Dolb y Digital Dolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories , Inc. that supports 5.1-channel audio. This technology is used for audio on most DVD disc s. Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is a compressed digital audio for mat dev[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Glossary En 109 Sampling frequency/Quantization bit Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of inform ation when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. • Sampling frequency Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per se[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Glossary En 110 Ya m a h a t e c h n o l o g i e s CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor) Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best experienced in a theater that has many speakers designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions (such as room size, wall mat[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Information on HDMI En 111 Vi d e o s i g n a l f l o w Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below . HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via H DMI. If you connect a TV th at supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as pow[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Information on HDMI En 112 (Example) T o use HDMI C ontrol, you need to perfor m the following HDMI Control link setup after connecting the TV and playback devices. • This setup is required ev er y time you add a new HDMI Control-compatible device to y our syste m. 1 T urn on the unit, TV , and playback devices. 2 Enable HDMI Contr o[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Information on HDMI En 113 HDMI signal c ompatibility Au dio sign als Video signals The unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions: • When CPPM copy-protected D VD-A udio is play ed back, video/audio signals may not be output, depending on the type of the D VD player . • The unit is not compatible with H[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Reference diagram (rear panel) En 114 • The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections. Refer ence diagr am (rear panel) SPEAKERS CENTER EXTRA SP FRONT NETWORK DC OUT AV 5 AUDIO 2 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT AV 4 AV 1 OPTICAL COAX[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Trademarks En 115 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby , Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,92 9; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &am[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 116 Input jacks • Analog Audio Audio x 4 (A V 4–5, AUDIO 2, V -AUX [Mini Jack]) • Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) Optical x 2 (A V 1, AUDIO 1) Coaxial x 2 (A V 2–3) •V i d e o Composite x 4 (A V 3–5, V -AUX) Component x 2 (A V 1–2) • HDMI Input HDMI x 5 (HDMI 1–5*) * HDMI 5: M[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 117 Compatible Decoding Formats • Decoding Format - D olby T rueHD, Dolby Digital Plus - D olby Digital - D TS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Re solution Audio, DTS Express - D TS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discr ete 6.1 - D TS Digital Surro und • Post Decoding Format - D olby Pro Logic - D olby Pro Logic II M[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Specifications En 118 AM Section (RX-S 600) • T uning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] .................. 530 kHz to 1710 kHz [Asia and Gener al models]...... 530/531 kHz to 1710 /1611 kHz [Other models]........ ............. ............. ....... 531 kHz to 1611 kHz DAB Section (RX -S600D ) • T uning Range ....... .......... .....[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Index En 119 Symbols Envelope icon ( p ) 98 Lock icon ( o ) 89 Numerics 2.1-channel system 14 2ch Stereo (sound program) 40 3.1-channel system 14 4.1-channel system 14 4K Ultra HD 113 5.1-channel system 14 5ch Stereo (sound program) 40 A A.DRC (DSP/Surround, Option menu) 75 Access denied (error indication) 107 Access error (error indic[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Index En 120 DMC Control (Network, Setup menu) 91 DNS Server (Information, Setup menu) 90 DNS Server (IP Address, Setup menu) 90 Dolby Pro Logic (surround d ecoder) 42 Dolby Pro Logic II Game (surround decod er) 42 Dolby Pro Logic II Movie (surround dec oder) 42 Dolby Pro Logic II Music (surround dec oder) 42 Drama (sound program) 39 D[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Index En 121 MHL Overloaded (error indication) 107 MHL-compatible device 24 MODE key 11 Monaural reception (FM radio) 44 Mono Movie (sound program) 39 MOVIE (sound program category) 39 Multiple room playback 70 Multi-zone 70 MUSIC (sound program category) 40 Music Video (sound program) 40 MUTE key 11 Muting 36 N NAS (Network Attached S[...]

APPENDIX ➤ Index En 122 Speaker (Setup menu) 81 Speaker cable connection 16 Speaker connection 16 Speaker impedance 13 Speaker impedance setting 15 , 93 Speaker indicator (front display) 9 Speaker placement 13 Spectacle (sound program) 39 Sports (sound program) 39 Standard (sound program) 39 Standby indicator (front p anel) 8 Standby Sync (HDMI, [...]

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