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YHT-1840 Home Theater Package
Connection Guide

CAB

Manual Development Group

© 2017 Yamaha Corporation

Published 03/2017 IP-A0

ZW78250

Printed in 

Malaysia

FR

Yamaha Global Site

http://www.yamaha.com/

Yamaha Downloads

http://download.yamaha.com/

EN

The Yamaha YHT-1840 Home Theater Package includes everything you need to add great sound 
to your home theater. By following the steps in this Connection Guide, you’ll have your home 
theater set up in no time and be enjoying music and movies like never before. Part A explains how 
to connect the speakers and antenna. Part B explains how to connect various AV components. See 
the relevant owner’s manuals for full instructions and precautions.

Caution: 

Disconnect all components from AC outlets before proceeding.

Part A:

 Speakers and Antenna

1

Unpack and check the package contents. The following items are necessary to complete this 
Connection Guide. See the owner’s manuals for a complete list of supplied items.

AV Receiver (HTR-2071)
Remote control and two batteries 
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
FM antenna (FM antenna type depends 
on destination country.)

Subwoofer (NS-SWP40)
Front and surround speakers (NS-B40)
Center speaker (NS-C40)
Non-skid pad
Speaker cable

Checking the package contents

x 4

2

The four front and surround 
speakers are identical, so it 
doesn’t matter which one you use 
in each position.

Position the speakers as shown. 
See the owner’s manuals for more 
information on installing the 
speakers.

Positioning the speakers

Front 
left

Front 
right

Subwoofer

Surround 
left

Surround 
right

Center

3

• Cut the included speaker cable to suitable lengths for the front, center, surround speakers 

and subwoofer. You need to make six cables altogether. Remove about 10 mm (3/8 in.) of 
insulation from the end of each cable, and then twist the bare strands tightly. 

• Connect the speaker cables to the front speakers (

), surround speakers (

), center 

speaker (

) and subwoofer (

). Make sure you connect the speakers and subwoofer 

with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals to positive (+) terminals, and negative 
(–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

Preparing the cables, speakers and subwoofer

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Front, Surround 
speakers

4

AV Receiver

Connect the front speaker (

) cables to the AV Receiver. Make sure you connect the 

speakers with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals to positive (+) terminals, and 
negative (–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

To front left 
speaker

To front right 
speaker

Connecting the front speakers

Connecting the center and surround speakers

5

AV Receiver

Connect the center speaker (

) and surround speaker (

) cables to the AV Receiver. 

Make sure you connect the speakers with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals 
to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

To surround 
right speaker 

To center 
speaker

To surround 
left speaker

AV Receiver

6

Subwoofer

Connect the subwoofer (

) cables to the AV Receiver.

Make sure you connect the subwoofer with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals 
to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

Connecting the subwoofer

Connecting the antenna

7

AV Receiver

Connect the FM antenna (

) to the AV Receiver, as shown. See the owner’s manuals 

for more information about connecting antenna.

FM antenna

Caution: 

Disconnect all components from AC outlets before proceeding.

Part B: AV Components

Connecting HDMI-capable components

1

AV Receiver

TV

If your TV and BD/DVD players or recorders or satellite/cable set-top box have HDMI 
jacks, you can connect them via the AV Receiver. Using HDMI cables (not included), 
connect the AV Receiver’s HDMI OUT jack to an HDMI input on your TV, and 
connect your BD/DVD players or recorders and satellite/cable set-top box to the AV 
Receiver’s HDMI 1(BD/DVD) and HDMI 2 jacks, respectively, as shown.
See the owner’s manuals for more information about HDMI.

 Connecting your TV

 Connecting your BD/DVD players or recorders, 

satellite/cable set-top box

AV Receiver

BD/DVD players or 
recorders

Satellite/cable set-top box

2

AV Receiver

TV

You can listen to TV audio through the AV Receiver and speakers by connecting an 
audio output on your TV to an audio input on the AV Receiver with, for example, an 
optical digital audio cable (not included), as shown. 
To listen to TV audio, select the appropriate input source on the AV Receiver.

Connecting your TV for audio output

Your TV supports the Audio Return Channel function

• If your TV supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), this connection is 

unnecessary.

• The Audio Return Channel is required the setting of HDMI function of the AV 

Receiver before use. For details, see “Information on HDMI” in “HTR-2071 
Owner’s Manual”.

Time to enjoy your Yamaha Home Theater Package!

Now, relax and enjoy the great sound of your Yamaha Home Theater Package.

More various functions are available with the 
unit.

Refer to the “HTR-2071 Owner’s Manual” for details on effective use of the unit.

Connecting external devices other than BD/DVD players

Various devices, audio players, such as CD players, etc. can be connected to the unit.

Changing input settings with a single key (SCENE function)

This unit has a SCENE function that allows you to turn the power on and change input sources 
and sound field programs with one key.

Enjoying sound field programs

You can enjoy multi-channel playback for almost any sound source using various sound field 
programs stored on the chip, and a range of sound decoders. 

For more detail, see the relevant owner’s manuals for full operating instructions.

3

Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General, Brazilian models)

Voltages are AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Caution

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit 
must be set for your local voltage 

BEFORE

 plugging the 

power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of 
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this 
unit and create a potential fire hazard.

Connect the AC power cable

Select the switch position according to your local voltage using a straight slot 
screwdriver.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR 

To an AC wall 
outlet

(Other models)

Connect the AV Receiver and your 
other AV components to suitable AC 
outlets.

AV Receiver
Rear Panel

AV Receiver 
Rear Panel

4

Playback

TUNING

MUTE

MEMORY

TOP MENU

HOME

POP-UP/MENU

DISPLAY

RETURN

SETUP

OPTION

ENTER

FM

PRESET

VOLUME

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

ENHANCER

BASS

INPUT

BD

DVD

TV

CD

SCENE

RADIO

SLEEP

BLUE

YELLOW

GREEN

RED

MUTE

FM

PRESET

VOLUME

INPUT

Basic playback procedure

1. Turn on external components (TV, BD player, 

etc.) connected to this unit.

2. Use the input selection keys to select an input 

source.

3. Play the external component that you have 

selected as the source input, or select a radio 
station on the tuner.

Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the 
external component for details.

4. Press /– to adjust the volume.

To mute the output,

Press MUTE to mute the audio output.
Press MUTE again to unmute. 

Input selection 
keys

English

YHT-1840 Home Theater Package
Connection Guide

CAB

Manual Development Group

© 2017 Yamaha Corporation

Published 03/2017 IP-A0

ZW78250

Printed in 

Malaysia

FR

Yamaha Global Site

http://www.yamaha.com/

Yamaha Downloads

http://download.yamaha.com/

EN

The Yamaha YHT-1840 Home Theater Package includes everything you need to add great sound 
to your home theater. By following the steps in this Connection Guide, you’ll have your home 
theater set up in no time and be enjoying music and movies like never before. Part A explains how 
to connect the speakers and antenna. Part B explains how to connect various AV components. See 
the relevant owner’s manuals for full instructions and precautions.

Caution: 

Disconnect all components from AC outlets before proceeding.

Part A:

 Speakers and Antenna

1

Unpack and check the package contents. The following items are necessary to complete this 
Connection Guide. See the owner’s manuals for a complete list of supplied items.

AV Receiver (HTR-2071)
Remote control and two batteries 
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
FM antenna (FM antenna type depends 
on destination country.)

Subwoofer (NS-SWP40)
Front and surround speakers (NS-B40)
Center speaker (NS-C40)
Non-skid pad
Speaker cable

Checking the package contents

x 4

2

The four front and surround 
speakers are identical, so it 
doesn’t matter which one you use 
in each position.

Position the speakers as shown. 
See the owner’s manuals for more 
information on installing the 
speakers.

Positioning the speakers

Front 
left

Front 
right

Subwoofer

Surround 
left

Surround 
right

Center

3

• Cut the included speaker cable to suitable lengths for the front, center, surround speakers 

and subwoofer. You need to make six cables altogether. Remove about 10 mm (3/8 in.) of 
insulation from the end of each cable, and then twist the bare strands tightly. 

• Connect the speaker cables to the front speakers (

), surround speakers (

), center 

speaker (

) and subwoofer (

). Make sure you connect the speakers and subwoofer 

with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals to positive (+) terminals, and negative 
(–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

Preparing the cables, speakers and subwoofer

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Front, Surround 
speakers

4

AV Receiver

Connect the front speaker (

) cables to the AV Receiver. Make sure you connect the 

speakers with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals to positive (+) terminals, and 
negative (–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

To front left 
speaker

To front right 
speaker

Connecting the front speakers

Connecting the center and surround speakers

5

AV Receiver

Connect the center speaker (

) and surround speaker (

) cables to the AV Receiver. 

Make sure you connect the speakers with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals 
to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

To surround 
right speaker 

To center 
speaker

To surround 
left speaker

AV Receiver

6

Subwoofer

Connect the subwoofer (

) cables to the AV Receiver.

Make sure you connect the subwoofer with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals 
to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to negative (–) terminals.

Connecting the subwoofer

Connecting the antenna

7

AV Receiver

Connect the FM antenna (

) to the AV Receiver, as shown. See the owner’s manuals 

for more information about connecting antenna.

FM antenna

Caution: 

Disconnect all components from AC outlets before proceeding.

Part B: AV Components

Connecting HDMI-capable components

1

AV Receiver

TV

If your TV and BD/DVD players or recorders or satellite/cable set-top box have HDMI 
jacks, you can connect them via the AV Receiver. Using HDMI cables (not included), 
connect the AV Receiver’s HDMI OUT jack to an HDMI input on your TV, and 
connect your BD/DVD players or recorders and satellite/cable set-top box to the AV 
Receiver’s HDMI 1(BD/DVD) and HDMI 2 jacks, respectively, as shown.
See the owner’s manuals for more information about HDMI.

 Connecting your TV

 Connecting your BD/DVD players or recorders, 

satellite/cable set-top box

AV Receiver

BD/DVD players or 
recorders

Satellite/cable set-top box

2

AV Receiver

TV

You can listen to TV audio through the AV Receiver and speakers by connecting an 
audio output on your TV to an audio input on the AV Receiver with, for example, an 
optical digital audio cable (not included), as shown. 
To listen to TV audio, select the appropriate input source on the AV Receiver.

Connecting your TV for audio output

Your TV supports the Audio Return Channel function

• If your TV supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), this connection is 

unnecessary.

• The Audio Return Channel is required the setting of HDMI function of the AV 

Receiver before use. For details, see “Information on HDMI” in “HTR-2071 
Owner’s Manual”.

Time to enjoy your Yamaha Home Theater Package!

Now, relax and enjoy the great sound of your Yamaha Home Theater Package.

More various functions are available with the 
unit.

Refer to the “HTR-2071 Owner’s Manual” for details on effective use of the unit.

Connecting external devices other than BD/DVD players

Various devices, audio players, such as CD players, etc. can be connected to the unit.

Changing input settings with a single key (SCENE function)

This unit has a SCENE function that allows you to turn the power on and change input sources 
and sound field programs with one key.

Enjoying sound field programs

You can enjoy multi-channel playback for almost any sound source using various sound field 
programs stored on the chip, and a range of sound decoders. 

For more detail, see the relevant owner’s manuals for full operating instructions.

3

Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General, Brazilian models)

Voltages are AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Caution

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit 
must be set for your local voltage 

BEFORE

 plugging the 

power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of 
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this 
unit and create a potential fire hazard.

Connect the AC power cable

Select the switch position according to your local voltage using a straight slot 
screwdriver.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR 

To an AC wall 
outlet

(Other models)

Connect the AV Receiver and your 
other AV components to suitable AC 
outlets.

AV Receiver
Rear Panel

AV Receiver 
Rear Panel

4

Playback

TUNING

MUTE

MEMORY

TOP MENU

HOME

POP-UP/MENU

DISPLAY

RETURN

SETUP

OPTION

ENTER

FM

PRESET

VOLUME

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

ENHANCER

BASS

INPUT

BD

DVD

TV

CD

SCENE

RADIO

SLEEP

BLUE

YELLOW

GREEN

RED

MUTE

FM

PRESET

VOLUME

INPUT

Basic playback procedure

1. Turn on external components (TV, BD player, 

etc.) connected to this unit.

2. Use the input selection keys to select an input 

source.

3. Play the external component that you have 

selected as the source input, or select a radio 
station on the tuner.

Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the 
external component for details.

4. Press /– to adjust the volume.

To mute the output,

Press MUTE to mute the audio output.
Press MUTE again to unmute. 

Input selection 
keys

Summary of Contents for YHT-1840

Page 1: ...surroundspeakers 5 AV Receiver Connect the center speaker and surround speaker cables to the AV Receiver Make sure you connect the speakers with the correct polarity positive terminals to positive terminals and negative terminals to negative terminals To surround right speaker To center speaker To surround left speaker AV Receiver 6 Subwoofer Connect the subwoofer cables to the AV Receiver Make su...

Page 2: ...re you connect the speakers with the correct polarity positive terminals to positive terminals and negative terminals to negative terminals To surround right speaker To center speaker To surround left speaker AV Receiver 6 Subwoofer Connect the subwoofer cables to the AV Receiver Make sure you connect the subwoofer with the correct polarity positive terminals to positive terminals and negative ter...

Page 3: ...necting your TV Connecting your BD DVD players or recorders satellite cable set top box AV Receiver BD DVD players or recorders Satellite cable set top box 2 AV Receiver TV You can listen to TV audio through the AV Receiver and speakers by connecting an audio output on your TV to an audio input on the AV Receiver with for example an optical digital audio cable not included as shown To listen to TV...

Page 4: ... set for your local voltage BEFORE plugging the power cable into the AC wall outlet Improper setting of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this unit and create a potential fire hazard Connect the AC power cable Select the switch position according to your local voltage using a straight slot screwdriver VOLTAGE SELECTOR ToanACwall outlet Other models Connect the AV Receiver and your other AV ...

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