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YMS-4080

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Front Surround System

Owner's Manual

• Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. 

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Summary of Contents for MusicCast VAR 40

Page 1: ...r s Manual Read the supplied booklet Safety Brochure before using the unit EN Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Yamaha YAS 408 o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Home Theater ...

Page 2: ...functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app 20 Wired network connections 21 Wireless network connections 21 Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app registering the unit as a MusicCast enabled device 22 PLAYBACK 26 Basic operations 26 Basic procedure for playback 26 Enjoying your favorite sound 29 Playback with 3D surround sound 29 Playback with surround sound 29 Playback with 2 channel stereo ...

Page 3: ...g touch panel control child lock function 44 Using wireless speakers 45 Enabling disabling the network standby function 45 Enabling disabling a wireless Wi Fi connection 46 Enabling disabling the Bluetooth function 47 Updating the unit s firmware 47 Initializing the unit 48 Connecting to a network using the WAC function 48 Setting the dynamic range compression 49 APPENDIX 51 When any problem appea...

Page 4: ...ically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple iPad iPad Air iPad Pro and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App StoreSM App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc The terms HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks ...

Page 5: ...the wall This manual uses the following signal words for the important information WARNING This content indicates risk of serious injury or death CAUTION This content indicates risk of injury NOTICE Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product failure damage or malfunction and data loss as well as to protect the environment NOTE Indicates notes on instructions restrictions on...

Page 6: ...layed on a TV The unit Playback device BD DVD player Bluetooth device Smartphone TV Play audio from a TV or BD DVD player in surround sound Play audio from a Bluetooth device with excellent quality Play audio over a network with superior sound quality AirPlay Internet radio Streaming service Wireless router Computer NAS En 6 ...

Page 7: ...Using a TV s remote control to operate the unit HDMI control p 33 Connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel ARC p 16 Support for playback of Bluetooth devices Easily play content from a Bluetooth compatible smartphone tablet or computer In addition our exclusive Compressed Music Enhancer technology improves sound quality and characteristics and can be used to enjoy realistic and impressiv...

Page 8: ...ass extension function boosts low bass levels to enjoy more powerful sound For details see the following Enjoying enhanced bass sound bass extension p 30 Clear voice The clear voice function makes speech such as dialog and narration clearer For details see the following Playback of human voices clearly clear voice p 30 En 8 ...

Page 9: ...ted into the remote control Optical digital audio cable Mounting template Use when mounting the unit on a wall Quick Start Guide Safety Brochure Using the remote control Preparing the remote control Remove the battery s insulating strip before attempting to use the remote control Battery s insulating strip Operating range of the remote control Operate the remote control within the range shown in t...

Page 10: ...y in the remote control Press and hold the release tab firmly in the direction indicated by A and slowly slide the battery holder out in the direction indicated by B Battery holder Release tab CR2025 Lithium battery En 10 ...

Page 11: ... the indicators can be changed using DIMMER on the remote control For details see the following Changing the brightness of the indicators DIMMER p 42 2 y input Select an input source to be played back p 26 3 mute Mute the audio output p 26 Touch again to unmute 4 volume Adjust the volume p 26 5 z power CONNECT Turn on or off the unit In addition use to connect the unit to a network using the Music...

Page 12: ...to control functions Do not place any objects on the touch panel as doing so may result in unintended operations When touch panel control is disabled no operations can be performed using the unit s touch panel This prevents accidental operation of the unit For details see the following Enabling disabling touch panel control child lock function p 44 En 12 ...

Page 13: ...TV audio signal can also be input through this jack 4 HDMI IN jack For connecting to an HDMI compatible playback device such as a BD DVD player a satellite and cable TV tuner and a game console and inputting video audio signals p 18 5 UPDATE ONLY jack Use to update this unit s firmware The jack is located inside the cover Refer to the instructions supplied with the firmware for details 6 ANALOG in...

Page 14: ...the ANALOG input jack p 18 BLUETOOTH Sound from a Bluetooth device p 31 NET Audio acquired via a network p 26 4 SURROUND button Switch to surround playback p 29 5 3D SURROUND button Switch to 3D surround playback p 29 6 SUBWOOFER button Adjust the volume of an external subwoofer connected to the unit p 26 7 CLEAR VOICE button Enable disable the clear voice function p 30 8 INFO button Confirm the t...

Page 15: ...ng so may cause a malfunction due to vibrations The unit contains non magnetic shielding speakers Do not place magnetically sensitive items hard disk drive etc near the unit NOTE The unit can also be mounted on a wall Some knowledge of building construction is required for safe installation Please have a qualified contractor or dealer install the unit on a wall For details refer to the following I...

Page 16: ... Connect an HDMI cable to the audio return channel supported jack the jack with ARC indicated on TV Enable the HDMI control function of the unit to activate the Audio Return Channel ARC For details see the following Configuring the HDMI control function p 42 Use a 19 pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it A cable with a maximum length of 5 m 16 ft is recommended to prevent degradation of ...

Page 17: ...h the HDMI logo printed on it A cable with a maximum length of 5 m 16 ft is recommended to prevent degradation of signal quality Use a premium high speed HDMI cable for playback of 3D and 4K video content The unit supports HDCP version 2 2 a copy protection technology For playback of 4K video connect the unit to the HDMI input jack one compatible with HDCP 2 2 on an HDCP 2 2 compliant TV If the TV...

Page 18: ...nt degradation of signal quality Use a premium high speed HDMI cable for playback of 3D and 4K video content The unit supports HDCP version 2 2 a copy protection technology For playback of 4K video connect the unit to the HDMI output jack on a HDCP 2 2 compliant BD DVD player Analog connection with a playback device Connect a playback device such as a game console or a TV that does not have an opt...

Page 19: ...jack Subwoofer quipped with built in amplifier NOTE A wired connection is not necessary when a Yamaha network subwoofer is used For details see the following Using wireless speakers p 45 5 Connecting the power cord Connecting the power cord Once all connections have been made connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN jack on the unit respectively and plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet T...

Page 20: ... AirPlay can be used to play music files without using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app NOTE To use network function the unit computer and mobile device must be connected to the same router When using a multiple SSID router access to the unit might be restricted depending on the SSID to connect Connect the unit and mobile device to the same SSID Some security software installed on your computer or net...

Page 21: ...s network connections Connect the unit to a wireless router access point to use a network See the following for instructions on connecting to a wireless router access point Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app registering the unit as a MusicCast enabled device p 22 Connecting to a network using the WAC function p 48 Internet Mobile device Wireless router access point Modem The indicator on...

Page 22: ...your mobile device is connected to your home router before beginning This section uses MusicCast CONTROLLER app screens displayed in English on an iPhone as examples MusicCast CONTROLLER app screens and menu labels are subject to change without prior notice 1 Install the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on your mobile device and open the app Search for MusicCast CONTROLLER on the App Store or Google Play ...

Page 23: ...llow the on screen instructions to configure network settings 1 Use the Home button on your mobile device to return to the Home screen 2 Select Wi Fi from Settings 3 Select MusicCastSetup from CHOOSE A NETWORK If the on screen instructions prompt you to enter the MusicCastSetup password enter the password displayed on the screen 4 Use the Home button to return to the MusicCast CONTROLLER app En 23...

Page 24: ...he router for details YMS 4080 ABCD_1234 Password for ABCD_1234 ABCD_1234 Password 6 To register the unit as a MusicCast enabled device configure the following items Location name home John s house etc Name and photo of the room where the unit is installed The location name and the name and photo of the room where the unit is installed can be changed later Network connection with the MusicCast CON...

Page 25: ... If a different MusicCast enabled device is already registered with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app tap Settings in the room selection screen and then select Add New Device to add the unit to the app Tap En 25 ...

Page 26: ...le connected to the unit 3 Use the input buttons to select an input source to be played back HDMI Sound from a device connected to the HDMI IN jack TV TV audio ANALOG Sound from a device connected to the ANALOG input jack BLUETOOTH Sound from a Bluetooth device NET Audio acquired via a network The indicator for the selected input source glows Glows When TV is selected Example 4 Start playback on t...

Page 27: ...o sound p 29 Playback of human voices clearly clear voice p 30 Enjoying enhanced bass sound bass extension p 30 For details on playing music files stored on a Bluetooth device see the following Listening to music stored on a Bluetooth device p 31 For details on playing audio via a network see the following Playing iTunes iOS device music with AirPlay p 36 Playing music stored on a media server com...

Page 28: ...if you press VOLUME or MUTE To adjust the volume of an external subwoofer connected to the unit press SUBWOOFER The subwoofer volume can be adjusted separately from the whole volume Volume down Volume up When playing audio video from a device connected to the TV select TV as the unit s input source and select the playback device with the input selector on the TV En 28 ...

Page 29: ... MusicCast CONTROLLER app registering the unit as a MusicCast enabled device p 22 Playback with surround sound Press SURROUND to switch to surround playback according to the input source or your individual preference The SURROUND indicator glows white Glows white NOTE The TV Program Movie Music Sports or Game surround mode can be selected using the dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app installed on a...

Page 30: ...unction is enabled or disabled For details see the following Showing audio information and function settings p 34 Enjoying enhanced bass sound bass extension Press BASS EXTENSION to turn on the bass extension function You can enjoy enhanced bass sound and more powerful sound Press the button again to disable the function Flash three times enabled Flash once disabled NOTE Press INFO to confirm whet...

Page 31: ...e the unit is off the unit will be turned on and will be immediately ready to play sound from the Bluetooth device For details see the following Enabling disabling the network standby function p 45 1 Press BLUETOOTH to select Bluetooth as the input source The BLUETOOTH NET indicator on the unit glows Glows NOTE If Bluetooth devices have been connected before the unit will connect to the last conne...

Page 32: ...e Bluetooth device The unit will begin playing audio from the Bluetooth device NOTE To terminate the Bluetooth connection perform one of the following operations Turn off the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device Hold down BLUETOOTH for more than 3 seconds Select an input source other than Bluetooth on the unit Turn off the unit If the Bluetooth connection is terminated when the unit s input ...

Page 33: ...ected on the TV the unit s audio input source is switched to the HDMI OUT ARC jack using the ARC function or TV input jack And also when a BD DVD player is connected to the HDMI IN jack on the unit the unit s input source switches to HDMI when the BD DVD player is selected with the TV s remote control 3 Switch the audio output device The audio output device can be switched to the TV or this unit 4...

Page 34: ...dio signal HDMI glows white Dolby Digital HDMI glows red DTS TV glows white AAC HDMI and TV off PCM analog input no input 2 Show whether Dolby Pro Logic II is enabled or disabled Dolby Pro Logic II is enabled automatically when 2 channel stereo signals are played in surround sound Glows Enabled Off Disabled 3 Show the bass extension function setting Glows Enabled Off Disabled 4 Show the clear voic...

Page 35: ... to streaming services p 40 2 Press and hold FAVORITE 1 2 or 3 at least three seconds Flash three times Play favorite input sources 1 Press FAVORITE 1 2 or 3 to which the desired Internet radio station has been assigned NOTE Favorites assigned to FAVORITE 1 2 or 3 using the remote control will also be assigned to MusicCast CONTROLLER app Favorites 1 2 and 3 If favorite 1 2 or 3 is changed with eit...

Page 36: ...layback in iTunes or on the iOS device The unit automatically selects AirPlay as the input source and starts playback The unit s volume can also be adjusted using iTunes or iOS device CAUTION When the volume control in iTunes or on the iOS device is used the volume may be unexpectedly loud This could result in damage to the unit or speakers If the volume suddenly increases during playback stop pla...

Page 37: ...cCast CONTROLLER app registering the unit as a MusicCast enabled device p 22 The unit and media server must be connected to the same wireless router The audio may be interrupted while using the wireless network connection In this case use the wired network connection For details on playable file formats see the following Supported file formats p 63 1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to select the ...

Page 38: ... to select the unit s room Room1 etc 2 Tap Net Radio 3 Select a station from the list NOTE When an Internet radio station is registered with No 1 2 or 3 in Favorites with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app the registered Internet radio station can be played with NET RADIO 1 2 or 3 on the remote control For details see the following Registering favorites with the unit p 35 Bookmark an Internet station Bo...

Page 39: ...Tuning into registered Internet radio stations 1 Tap Radio and then tap Favorites to select the desired Internet radio station En 39 ...

Page 40: ... supported with the unit may not be available depending upon some regions where the unit is purchased Service may change or be discontinued without notice Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app installed on a mobile device to listen to streaming services Be sure to register the unit with the MusicCast network in advance For details see the following Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app registeri...

Page 41: ...bile device Router wired or wireless NOTE Be sure to register the unit with the MusicCast network in advance to use this function For details see the following Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app registering the unit as a MusicCast enabled device p 22 1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to select the unit s room Room1 etc 2 Tap the name of the mobile device 3 Select a song from Playlists A...

Page 42: ...ast three seconds The HDMI control function is enabled or disabled and the unit turns on The indicator shows HDMI control function status for several seconds and then all indicators glow Glows enabled Off disabled NOTE Enable the HDMI control function when connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel ARC or when using HDMI signal pass through For details see the following Connecting a TV tha...

Page 43: ... The indicator shows HDMI audio output status for several seconds and then all indicators glow Glows audio is played from the unit Off audio is played from the TV NOTE When playing back HDMI audio input signal from the TV the unit cannot be used to adjust volume Use TV controls to adjust volume For details on the HDMI control function see the following Configuring the HDMI control function p 42 To...

Page 44: ...al seconds and then all indicators glow Glows disabled Off enabled NOTE The default setting for the auto power standby function varies by country or region U K Europe and Korea models enabled Other models disabled Enabling disabling touch panel control child lock function Disable touch panel control to prevent children from accidentally operating the unit When touch panel control is disabled opera...

Page 45: ...le through a future firmware update For details refer to the website for this product Functions and installation may vary depending upon the devices that support the MusicCast Surround function Pairing Devices used For details see documentation supplied with the device and network subwoofer Enabling disabling the network standby function Enabling the network standby function allows the unit to be ...

Page 46: ...nction disabled Press INFO to confirm whether the network standby function is enabled or disabled For details see the following Showing audio information and function settings p 34 Enabling disabling a wireless Wi Fi connection Enable or disable a wireless Wi Fi connection This function is enabled by default 1 Turn off the unit 2 Press and hold NET at least three seconds The wireless Wi Fi connect...

Page 47: ...tings p 34 Updating the unit s firmware New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed Firmware can be updated using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app installed on a mobile device NOTICE Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cord or network cable during firmware update If the Internet connection speed is slow or the unit is connected to the w...

Page 48: ...isplayed by the app and HDMI indicator on the unit will flash red Press z to turn unit off and then on again and try updating the firmware again If the update fails again check the network connection Initializing the unit Reset the settings of the unit to the factory presets 1 Turn off the unit 2 Touch and hold and z CONNECT on the unit until all indicators flash Flash initialized Connecting to a ...

Page 49: ...usicCast CONTROLLER app Setting the dynamic range compression Select the dynamic range compression level This function is set to No compression by default 1 Turn off the unit 2 Use the remote control to select the desired compression level Compresssion level Function Operations buttons must be pressed consecutively within three seconds Compression maximum Apply the maximum amount of dynamic range ...

Page 50: ...The indicators show the compression level applied for several seconds Compression level Indicators Compression maximum Glows red Compression standard Glows white No compression Glow white En 50 ...

Page 51: ...amaha dealer or service center When any problem appears Power and system function The power turns off suddenly l The auto power standby function activated When the auto power standby function is enabled the unit automatically turns off in any of the following situations No operations have been performed for 8 hours BLUETOOTH or HDMI is selected as the input source but no audio has been input to th...

Page 52: ...the following Changing the brightness of the indicators DIMMER p 42 The unit does not function correctly l The internal microcomputer is frozen due to an external electric shock such as lightning or excessive static electricity or to a drop in the power supply voltage Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet and plug it again The unit turns on by itself l Another Bluetooth device is being ope...

Page 53: ... sensor Position the unit so that it does not obstruct the TV s remote control sensor The unit cannot be operated using the TV s remote control l The HDMI control function is incorrect Confirm the settings are properly configured as follows The HDMI control function of the unit is enabled The HDMI control function is enabled on the TV Set audio output to any option other than TV If the unit cannot...

Page 54: ...e the unit so that HDMI audio input signals are output from the unit For details see the following Configuring HDMI audio output p 43 l The HDMI control function is disabled When connecting a TV that supports ARC Audio Return Channel to the unit using an HDMI cable only enable the HDMI control function To output audio signals from the unit with the HDMI control function disabled connect the TV s a...

Page 55: ... surround sound p 29 l The volume is too low Turn up the volume For details see the following Basic procedure for playback p 26 l The TV or playback device is set to output 2 channel audio such as PCM only Change the digital audio output setting on the TV or playback device to multi channel linear PCM or bitstream l Sound is also heard from the TV built in speakers Set the TV volume to minimum For...

Page 56: ...h device with a passkey of 0000 l The unit is already connected to another Bluetooth device Terminate the current Bluetooth connection and then connect to the new device No sound can be heard or the sound cuts off intermittently from a Bluetooth device l The volume on the Bluetooth device may be too low Raise the volume on the Bluetooth device l Bluetooth is not selected as the input source Select...

Page 57: ...o use one of the wireless channels from 1 to 13 Wireless network is not found l Microwave ovens or other wireless devices might disturb the wireless communication Turn off these devices or move them farther away from the unit and wireless router If the wireless router supports the 5 GHz band connect the unit to the network using the 5 GHz band l Access to the network is restricted by the firewall ...

Page 58: ...tation The port number varies depending on the radio station The iOS device does not recognize the unit when using AirPlay l The unit is connected to a multiple SSID router Access to the unit might be restricted by the network separation function on the router Connect the iOS device to the SSID which can access the unit Connect it to the Primary SSID at the top of the list The MusicCast CONTROLLER...

Page 59: ...udio signal HDMI optical input PCM up to 5 1ch Dolby Digital up to 5 1ch DTS Digital Surround up to 5 1ch Input jacks HDMI 1 HDMI IN Digital optical 1 TV Analog 3 5 mm stereo mini 1 ANALOG Output jacks HDMI 1 HDMI OUT ARC Other jacks USB 1 UPDATE ONLY LAN 1 NETWORK Bluetooth Function Sink function source device to this unit Bluetooth version Ver 4 2 Supported profiles A2DP AVRCP Supported codecs S...

Page 60: ... Radio frequency 2 4 GHz band 2402 MHz to 2482 MHz 20 MHz 5 GHz band 5170 MHz to 5250 MHz 20 MHz 5250 MHz to 5330 MHz 20 MHz 5490 MHz to 5710 MHz 20 MHz 5735 MHz to 5835 MHz 20 MHz Maximum output power EIRP 2 4 GHz band 19 2 dBm 83 2 mW 5 GHz band 5170 MHz to 5250 MHz 20 MHz 21 5 dBm 141 3 mW 5250 MHz to 5330 MHz 20 MHz 21 8 dBm 151 4 mW 5490 MHz to 5710 MHz 20 MHz 24 1 dBm 257 0 mW 5735 MHz to 58...

Page 61: ...trol off network standby on Wired Wi Fi Bluetooth 1 6 1 8 1 7 W HDMI control on network standby off 0 7 W HDMI control on network standby on 2 2 W Dimensions W x H x D 980 60 110 5 mm 38 5 8 2 3 8 4 3 8 Weight 2 7 kg 6 lbs NOTE The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date To obtain the latest manual access the Yamaha website then download the manual file...

Page 62: ...Hz NOTE Refer to documentation supplied with the playback device and set the device appropriately When CPPM copy protected DVD Audio is played back video and audio signals may not be output depending on the type of the DVD player The unit is not compatible with HDCP incompatible HDMI or DVI devices Refer to documentation supplied with the HDMI or DVI device for HDCP compatibility To decode audio b...

Page 63: ...s The following file formats can be used by the unit File Sampling frequency kHz Quantiza tion bits bit Bitrate kbps Number of channels Support for gapless playback WAV 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 16 24 2 4 MP3 32 44 1 48 8 to 320 2 WMA 32 44 1 48 8 to 320 2 File Sampling frequency kHz Quantiza tion bits bit Bitrate kbps Number of channels Support for gapless playback MPEG 4 AAC 32 44 1 48 8 to 3...

Page 64: ...ets caught on a loose cable the unit may fall Do not lean on the unit or apply excessive force to the top of the unit Doing so may cause the unit to fall Check that the unit is fixed securely after the installation Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations 1 Attach the mounting template supplied on a wall and mark for the screw holes DRILL HERE PERCER CI...

Page 65: ...3 Hang the unit on the screws Mounting holes on the rear of the unit En 65 ...

Page 66: ...azawa cho Naka ku Hamamatsu 430 8650 Japan Published 07 2018 NVOD A0 Manual Development Group 2018 Yamaha Corporation AV17 0312 Yamaha Global Site https www yamaha com Yamaha Downloads https download yamaha com ...

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