Yamaha YAS-209BL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Front Surround System Owner s Manual EN Read the supplied booklet Safety Brochure before using the unit ...

Page 2: ...ork connections 21 Wireless network connections 21 Connecting to a network with the Sound Bar Controller app 22 PLAYBACK 23 Basic operations 23 Basic procedure for playback 23 Operating the unit using voice commands Amazon Alexa 25 Enjoying your favorite sound 28 Playback with 3D surround sound surround sound 28 Selecting a surround mode 28 Playback with 2 channel stereo sound 28 Playback of human...

Page 3: ...function 41 Enabling disabling the Bluetooth function 41 Updating the unit s firmware 42 Pairing the center unit and subwoofer manually 42 Selecting the HDMI signal format 43 Initializing the unit 44 Setting the dynamic range compression 44 APPENDIX 46 When any problem occurs General 46 When any problem occurs Power and system function 46 When any problem occurs Audio 49 When any problem occurs Bl...

Page 4: ...DTS Inc DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together DTS Digital Surround and DTS Virtual X are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS Inc in the United States and or other countries DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Amazon Alexa Amazon Music Kindle and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon com Inc or its affiliates App StoreSM App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc The terms HDMI the HDMI Logo...

Page 5: ...the important information WARNING This content indicates risk of serious injury or death CAUTION This content indicates risk of injury n 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 n NOTE Indicates notes on instructions restrictions on functions and additional information that may be hel...

Page 6: ...Play surround sound Audio from a TV media streaming service or BD DVD player can be played with 3D surround sound surround sound n Ask Alexa to control the unit Alexa turn up the volume Alexa switch the input source to HDMI With Alexa built in you can operate this unit access your music playlists Alexa may not be available in your region View the Yamaha product website for details En 6 ...

Page 7: ... and settings can be easily accessed and controlled via the app n Listen to audio from Bluetooth devices and streaming services Bluetooth devices Streaming services A subscription may be required to listen to streaming services via this unit Enjoy listening to audio from Bluetooth devices and streaming services such as Amazon Music and Spotify En 7 ...

Page 8: ... HDR compatible sources such as a TV media streaming device gaming console or set top box For details see the following Supported HDMI audio and video formats p 57 HDMI control function Link functions of a TV and the unit are available using the TV s remote control When a TV that supports Audio Return Channel ARC is used this ARC compatible unit can be connected to the TV via a single HDMI cable F...

Page 9: ...m battery has already been inserted into the remote control Wireless subwoofer NS WSW44 Use when mounting the center unit on a wall In this manual the unit may also be referred to as the center unit Using the remote control Preparing the remote control Remove the battery insulating strip before attempting to use the remote control Battery insulating strip Operating range of the remote control Oper...

Page 10: ...ed inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention CAUTION Do not put in a pocket or bag carry or store batteries together with pieces of metal The battery could short burst or leak causing a fire or injury When storing or discarding batteries insulate the terminal area by applying tape or some other protection Mixing them with other batteries or metal objects can cause a fire burns o...

Page 11: ...lashes b Alexa Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice command p 25 c Microphones disabled Touch to disable the microphones Alexa will not respond to utterances while the microphones are disabled Disable the microphones to maintain privacy Touch again to enable the microphones p 25 d y input Select an input source p 23 e volume Adjust the volume p 23 f z power Turn on or off the unit g Microphones U...

Page 12: ... 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 39 The brightness of the indicators can be changed using MUSIC on the remote control For details see the following Changing the brig...

Page 13: ...ing to an HDMI compatible TV and outputting video audio signals p 18 When a TV that supports Audio Return Channel ARC is used TV audio signals can also be input through this jack d NETWORK jack For connecting to an ethernet cable sold separately p 21 e TV input jack For connecting to a TV that does not support ARC This jack cannot be used when the unit is connected to an ARC compatible TV p 19 f U...

Page 14: ...e b c d Front panel Rear panel a Bass reflex port b PAIRING button Use to pair the center unit with the subwoofer manually p 42 c STANDBY indicator Shows subwoofer s status p 15 d indicator Glows when the center unit and subwoofer are connected wirelessly e Power connector Connect the power cord p 20 En 14 ...

Page 15: ...Audio from streaming services p 34 c CLEAR VOICE button Enable disable the clear voice function p 29 d Surround mode buttons Select a surround mode for 3D surround or surround playback according to your individual preference p 28 MOVIE TV MUSIC SPORTS GAME e BASS EXT button Enable disable the bass extension function p 29 f SUBWOOFER button Adjust the volume of the subwoofer p 23 g mute button Mute...

Page 16: ...rround playback each time the button is pressed p 28 j STEREO button Switch to stereo 2 channel playback p 28 k VOLUME button Adjust the volume of the unit p 23 l INFO button Confirm the type of audio signal being played as well as settings for functions p 33 En 16 ...

Page 17: ...ric Avoid the following when installing the subwoofer to prevent any loss in sound volume Installing the subwoofer so that the speaker portion covered with fabric is too close to a wall Covering the subwoofer s bass reflex port The subwoofer can only be used in its upright position Do not position the subwoofer on its side The unit contains non magnetic shielding speakers Do not place magnetically...

Page 18: ...gnals can be input to the unit via the HDMI cable that outputs video signals from the unit to the TV n NOTE 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 36 Use a 19 pin HDMI cable with the H...

Page 19: ...ack of 3D and 4K video content 3 Connecting AV devices HDMI connection with an AV device Connect an AV device such as a media streaming device to the unit with an HDMI cable sold separately HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI IN jack Center unit rear HDMI output jack AV device n NOTE Once the HDMI control function has been activated video and audio signals from AV devices can be output from the TV even ...

Page 20: ...ssword protections Consult your router manufacturer for information on security best practices n NOTE To use network function the unit 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...

Page 21: ...owing for instructions on connecting to a wireless router access point Connecting to a network with the Sound Bar Controller app p 22 Internet Mobile device Wireless router access point Modem n NOTE If the unit and the wireless router access point are too far apart the unit may not connect to a wireless router access point In such case place them close to each other This unit operates only in the ...

Page 22: ...evice used Sound Bar Controller app screens and menu labels are subject to change without prior notice 1 Install the Sound Bar Controller app on your mobile device and then open the app Search for Sound Bar Controller on the App Store or Google Play 2 Follow the app s on screen instructions to complete the settings The indicator on the unit glows when the unit is connected to a wireless network Gl...

Page 23: ...ROUND SPORTS SUBWOOFER VOLUME INFO BASS EXT GAME STEREO SPORTS INFO BASS EXT GAME STEREO Input buttons z power mute SUBWOOFER VOLUME 1 Press z to turn on the unit The center unit and subwoofer are automatically connected via wireless connection Once the connection has been successfully established the indicator on the subwoofer s rear panel glows and the unit is ready for playback 2 Turn on the ex...

Page 24: ...decreases as volume is raised or lowered Volume down Volume up When audio is output from both TV speaker and the unit mute the TV sound 6 Adjust sound settings to suit individual preferences n NOTE If the indicator on the subwoofer does not glow properly the first time the unit is turned on pair the center unit and subwoofer manually For details see the following Pairing the center unit and subwoo...

Page 25: ...ather control smart home devices and more An Amazon account is required to use Amazon Alexa and the unit must be connected to a network Use the Sound Bar Controller app to enter your Amazon account information and log into the service Alexa can perform the following operations with the proper voice commands Switching input sources Adjusting muting the volume Selecting and listening to streaming se...

Page 26: ...ld liable for any issues that arise from the use of this service This service is limited to certain areas This service may not be available in some countries or regions Some functions require a third party service agreement To prevent accidental or mistaken response from Alexa or to maintain privacy touch on this unit to disable the microphones Alexa can be activated or summoned by calling out Ale...

Page 27: ... request Flashing blue Processing a request Flashing blue and pale blue slowly Responding Flashing blue and pale blue quickly Notifications such as timers alarms and reminders Flashing yellow A notification is received Examples of Alexa indicator activity Status of Alexa Glows red The microphones are disabled Glows orange A system setting is changed Flashing red three times An error occurred En 27...

Page 28: ...directions but also from varying heights 3D surround playback Glows blue 3D surround playback 3D SURROUND Surround playback 3D SURROUND Glows white surround playback Selecting a surround mode Select the surround mode best suited to the content by pressing MOVIE TV MUSIC SPORTS or GAME with 3D surround playback or surround playback enabled MOVIE TV MUSIC SPORTS GAME Playback with 2 channel stereo s...

Page 29: ...l go off Glows CLEAR VOICE Enjoying enhanced bass sound Bass Extension Press BASS EXT 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 BASS EXT n NOTE Press INFO to confirm whether the bass extension function is enabled or disabled For details see the followi...

Page 30: ...tooth device is connected to this unit while 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 40 1 Press BLUETOOTH to select Bluetooth as the input source The unit is ready for the Bluetooth connection and the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit flashes BLUETO...

Page 31: ...e unit will begin playing audio from the Bluetooth device n 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 at least five seconds Select an input source other than Bluetooth on the unit Turn off the unit Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device as required Perform Bluetooth con...

Page 32: ... switched to the HDMI OUT ARC jack using the ARC function or TV input jack 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 c Switch the audio output device The audio output device can be switched to the TV or this unit Operations may differ depending upon TVs d Adjust volume T...

Page 33: ...bled or disabled Glows Enabled Off Disabled n NOTE Dolby Pro Logic II is enabled automatically when 2 channel stereo signals are played in surround sound c Show the bass extension function setting Glows Enabled Off Disabled d Show the Bluetooth function setting Glows Enabled Off Disabled n NOTE The Bluetooth function setting is not shown while audio content is playing from a Bluetooth device or ov...

Page 34: ...A subscription may be required to listen to streaming services via this unit For information on a particular streaming service visit that service s website Service is limited to certain areas Services supported by the unit may not be available in some regions in which the unit is sold Services may change or be discontinued without notice Please note that Yamaha Corporation is in no way responsible...

Page 35: ... the unit 2 Press and hold MUSIC for at least five seconds The brightness setting of the indicators is changed MUSIC Once the indicators have shown the brightness setting applied to the unit as follows the unit will turn on Dim default setting Glow Off Glow Bright Glow Glow Glow n NOTE Indicators glow brightly just after operation and change to the specified brightness after a few seconds En 35 ...

Page 36: ...unit will turn on Glows enabled Off disabled n 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 that supports Audio Return Channel ARC p 18 HDMI connection with an AV device p 19 If the unit cannot be operated with the TV s remote control confirm that the HDMI contr...

Page 37: ...or has shown the HDMI audio output setting applied to the unit as follows the unit will turn on Glows audio is played from the unit Off audio is played from the TV n 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 36...

Page 38: ...ng situations No operations for 8 hours No audio input and no operations for 10 minutes This function is enabled by default 1 Turn off the unit 2 Touch and hold y and then touch and hold z on the unit for at least five seconds The auto power standby function is enabled or disabled Once the indicator has shown the auto power standby function setting applied to the unit as follows the unit will turn...

Page 39: ...ress and hold INFO for at least five seconds The touch panel control is enabled or disabled INFO Once the indicator has shown the touch panel control setting applied to the unit as follows the unit will turn on Glows enabled Off disabled n NOTE Press INFO to confirm whether the child lock function is enabled or disabled For details see the following Showing audio information and function settings ...

Page 40: ...device is connected to this unit while it is off this unit turns on and the input source switched to BLUETOOTH 1 Turn off the unit 2 Press SPORTS for at least five seconds The network standby function is enabled or disabled SPORTS Once the indicator has shown the network standby function setting applied to the unit as follows the unit will turn on Glows enabled Off disabled n NOTE The unit consume...

Page 41: ...s enabled or disabled For details see the following Showing audio information and function settings p 33 Enabling disabling the Bluetooth function Enable or disable the Bluetooth function This function is enabled by default 1 Turn off the unit 2 Press and hold BLUETOOTH for at least five seconds The Bluetooth function is enabled or disabled BLUETOOTH Once the indicator has shown the Bluetooth func...

Page 42: ...aha website When a new firmware is released a NEW icon is displayed on the screen of the Sound Bar Controller app Tap the icon then follow the on screen instructions to update the firmware Pairing the center unit and subwoofer manually The center unit and subwoofer are automatically connected via wireless connection the first time the unit is turned on If the center unit and subwoofer are not prop...

Page 43: ...electing the HDMI signal format Problems such as a lack of sound or the appearance of abnormal colors in a video may occur when some AV devices are connected to the unit Should this occur changing the setting may resolve these issues Mode 1 default Select this mode in most cases Mode 2 Select this mode if problems such as the appearance of abnormal colors in video have occurred 1 Turn on the unit ...

Page 44: ... 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 compression STEREO VOLUME and then z Compression standard Apply the standard amount of dynamic range compression for normal home...

Page 45: ...ession level Indicators Compression maximum Compression standard Glows white No compression Glow white n NOTE Press INFO to confirm the dynamic range compression level applied to the unit For details see the following Showing audio information and function settings p 33 En 45 ...

Page 46: ...est authorized Yamaha dealer or service center When any problem occurs 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 No audio has been input to the unit or no operations have been perfo...

Page 47: ...ot light Change the brightness For details see the following Changing the brightness of the indicators Dimmer p 35 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...

Page 48: ...operating range Use the remote control within the operating range For details see the following Operating range of the remote control p 9 l The batteries are weak Replace with new batteries For details see the following Replacing the battery in the remote control p 10 l The remote control sensor of the unit is exposed to direct sunlight or strong lighting Adjust the lighting angle or reposition th...

Page 49: ...ing Basic procedure for playback p 23 l The power cord of the unit is not connected properly Make sure that the power cord of the unit is securely connected to an AC wall outlet For details see the following Connecting to power p 20 l Input jacks on an AV device are connected Connect the input jack on the unit and the output jack on the AV device l Signals that the unit cannot play back are being ...

Page 50: ... on the subwoofer flashes or When the STANDBY indicator on the subwoofer glows The center unit and subwoofer are not connected due to a bad wireless communication status Move the subwoofer closer to the center unit If the communication between the center unit and subwoofer is obstructed by a metallic object or another object change the position of the center unit and subwoofer or change the instal...

Page 51: ...position should be at some distance from the unit Noise is heard l The unit is too close to another digital or high frequency device Move those devices away from the unit When any problem occurs Bluetooth The unit cannot be connected to a Bluetooth device l Bluetooth is not selected as the input source Select Bluetooth as the input source For details see the following Listening to audio from a Blu...

Page 52: ...tting electromagnetic waves such as a microwave oven a wireless device etc may be located nearby Do not use the unit near devices that emit electromagnetic waves When any problem occurs Network trouble The network feature does not function l The network parameters IP address have not been obtained properly Enable the DHCP server function on the wireless router l The unit does not support IPv6 netw...

Page 53: ... detect the unit l The unit and mobile device are not in the same network Check the network connections and router s settings and then connect the unit and mobile device to the same network l The mobile device is not connected to the network using the 2 4 GHz band Connect the mobile device to the network using the 2 4 GHz band l The mobile device is not connected to the wireless router over a wire...

Page 54: ...nse 9 kHz to 22 kHz Impedance 4 Ω Decoder Supported audio 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 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 Suppor...

Page 55: ... 60 Hz U K Europe and Russia models AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz General model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Taiwan and Mexico models AC 100 to 120 V 50 60 Hz China model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Korea model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25 W 4 3 W Voice Control Ready Standby power consumption U S A Canada Taiwan and Mexico models HDMI control off network standby off 0 2 W HDMI control off net...

Page 56: ...05 35 MHz to 2477 35 MHz Maximum output power EIRP 9 0 dBm 7 9 mW General Power supply U S A and Canada models AC 100 to 120 V 50 60 Hz Australia model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz U K Europe and Russia models AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz General model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Taiwan and Mexico models AC 100 to 120 V 50 60 Hz China model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Korea model AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power ...

Page 57: ...Refer to documentation supplied with the AV 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 bitstream signa...

Page 58: ...kHz to 96 kHz 16 20 24 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital DTS HDMI ARC Audio signal types Audio signal formats 2ch Linear PCM 2ch 32 kHz to 96 kHz 16 20 24 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital DTS n 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 to download the manual file En 58 ...

Page 59: ...the center unit to fall Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose If your foot or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose cable the center unit may fall Do not lean on the unit or apply excessive force to the top of the center unit Doing so may cause the center unit to fall Check that the center unit is securely fixed after the installation Yamaha will bear no responsibility for an...

Page 60: ...3 Hang the center unit on the screws Mounting holes on the rear of the center unit En 60 ...

Page 61: ...Global Site https www yamaha com Yamaha Downloads https download yamaha com Manual Development Group 2019 Yamaha Corporation Published 09 2019 NV B0 AV18 0050 10 1 Nakazawa cho Naka ku Hamamatsu 430 8650 Japan ...