MusicCast BAR 400 - Soundbar YAMAHA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MusicCast BAR 400 YAMAHA

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• 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 functions, and additional information that may be helpful.Before using the unit En 3 Before using the unit Introduction This front surround system allows for the enjoyment of dynamic sound with video played on a TV. Features

Playback device (BD/DVD player) The unit

• 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. Bluetooth device (Smartphone) AirPlay Internet radio Streaming service Computer (NAS) Wireless router4 En PREPARATION ➤ Supplied items PREPARATION Supplied items Make sure you have received all of the following items. Center unit (YAS-CU408) Remote control A CR2025 Lithium battery has already been inserted into the remote control. Optical digital audio cablePower cord × 2 DRILL HERE / PERCER CICMOUNTING TEMPLATE / GABARIT DE FIXATIONDRILL HERE / PERCER CIC Mounting template Use when mounting the center unit on a wall Quick Start Guide (this booklet) Wireless subwoofer (NS-WSW43) In this manual, the wireless subwoofer is referred to as “subwoofer”. Safety BrochurePREPARATION ➤ Supplied items En 5 Preparing the remote control Remove the battery’s insulating strip before attempting to use the remote control. Operating range of the remote control Operate the remote control within the range as shown below. Battery’s insulating strip Remote control sensor Within 6 m (20 ft) Replacing the battery in the remote control Press and hold the release tab firmly in the direction indicated by [A], and slide the battery holder out in the direction indicated by [B]. Battery holder Release tab CR2025 Lithium battery6 En PREPARATION ➤ Part names and functions Part names and functions Center unit (front panel/top panel) a Indicators The indicators on the top panel flash or glow, to show the operation and setting status. In this manual, indicators status, such as off, glowing, and flashing, are shown as the illustrations below. NOTE
• The brightness of the indicators can be changed using DIMMER on the remote control (p. 17). b y (input) Select an input source to be played back (p. 14). c | (mute) Mute the audio output. Touch | again to unmute (p. 15). d }/{ (volume +/-) Adjust the volume (p. 15). e z (power)/CONNECT Turn on or off the unit (p. 13). Use to connect the unit to a network using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p. 19). NOTE
• The unit may automatically turn off when the auto power standby function is enabled. For details, see “Setting the auto power standby function” in the Owner’s Manual. f Speakers g Remote control sensors Receive infrared signals from the remote control of the unit (p. 13). NOTE

• b, c, d and e are touch sensors. Touch icons with your finger 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 “Enabling/disabling touch panel control (child lock function)” in the Owner’s Manual.

: Off : Glows : FlashesPREPARATION ➤ Part names and functions En 7 Center unit (rear panel) The illustrations in this manual include labels next to the jacks on the bottom of the unit for easy identification. a AC IN jack Connect the power cord of the center unit (p. 11). b NETWORK jack For connecting to a network with a network cable (p. 18). c HDMI OUT (ARC) jack For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p. 10). When a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) is used, TV audio signal can also be input through this jack. d 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. 10). e UPDATE ONLY jack Use to update this unit’s firmware. Refer to the instructions supplied with the firmware for details. f ANALOG input jack For connecting to an external device with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable and inputting audio signals (p. 11). g TV input jack For connecting to a TV with an optical digital audio cable and inputting audio signals (p. 10).

cdePREPARATION ➤ Installation En 9 Installation The center unit can be installed on a TV stand, etc. Position the subwoofer to the left or right of the center unit. Angle the subwoofer slightly toward the center of the room to prevent sound from reflecting off of walls. Installing the center unit on a TV stand Position the center unit with the touch panel facing up. NOTE

• The center 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 center unit on a wall. For details, see “Information for qualified contractors or dealers” in the Owner’s Manual.Touch panelRemote control sensorNOTICE• Do not stack the center unit and a BD player or other device directly on each other. Doing so may cause a malfunction due to vibrations.• Avoid touching, and never place any weight or pressure on, the subwoofer’s speaker (portion covered with fabric). Doing so may damage the speakers.• Do not install the subwoofer where the speaker (portion covered with fabric) is too close to a wall, or cover the subwoofer’s bass reflex port. Doing so may reduce sound volume.• The subwoofer can only be used in its upright position. Do not position the subwoofer on its side.• This unit contains non-magnetic shielding speakers. Do not place magnetically sensitive items (hard disk drive, etc.) near the unit.• The center unit and subwoofer communicate wirelessly. Do not place objects that block or interfere with wireless signals, such as metallic furniture or devices, between the center unit and the subwoofer as wireless communication may be adversely affected.10 En PREPARATION ➤ Connections Connections a Connecting a TV and set-top box For the cable connection, follow the procedure below. OPTICALOUTPUT HDMI INPUT HDMI OUTPUT

1 HDMI cable (sold separately) The digital audio/video signals from the set-top box or BD/DVD player are input to this unit. 2 HDMI cable (sold separately) Digital video from the set-top box or BD/DVD player is displayed on the TV. NOTE

• 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 signal quality.• Use of a flat HDMI cable may make installing the center unit difficult because the cable will be bent by the bottom of the center unit when connected. Confirm the layout and position of jacks on the center unit before choosing an appropriate HDMI cable.• This 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, and to the HDMI output jack on a HDCP 2.2-compliant BD/DVD player.• Use a premium high-speed HDMI cable for playback of 3D and 4K video content.Audio Return Channel (ARC) supported TV• Connect an HDMI cable to the audio return channel supported jack (the jack with “ARC” indicated) on TV.• Video and audio content from playback devices can be output from the TV even when this unit is off (HDMI signal pass-through).What is Audio Return Channel (ARC)?In order for the unit to play audio from a TV, the TV must usually be connected to the unit via an audio cable as well as an HDMI cable. If, however, the TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC), TV audio signals can be input to the unit via the HDMI cable that outputs video signals from the unit to the TV.Cable, satellite or network set-top box, or BD/DVD player 1. Remove the cap.2. Check the plug’s orientation.: Video signals: Audio signalsUse the optical digital audio cable (supplied) when connecting the center unit to a TV that does not support Audio Return Channel.PREPARATION ➤ Connections En 11 b Connecting a game console via the analog jack Connect an external device, such as a game console or TV that does not have an optical digital audio output, to the ANALOG input jack of the center unit. c Connecting the power cord Once all connections have been made, connect the supplied power cords to the AC IN jacks on the center unit and subwoofer respectively, and plug the power cords into AC wall outlets. CAUTION

• If volume can be adjusted on the device connected to the unit’s ANALOG input jack, set that device's volume to the same level as that of other devices connected to the unit’s HDMI jacks to prevent volume from being louder than expected. 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable (sold separately)Game consoleTo an AC wall outletTo an AC wall outletCenter unitSubwoofer12 En PREPARATION ➤ Connections d Turning on the unit Press z (power) on the remote control or touch z/CONNECT on the center unit. The unit turns on and 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. NOTE

• If the * indicator on the subwoofer does not glow properly, see “No sound is coming from the subwoofer” in the Owner’s Manual.Glows Turn on the unitPLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 13 PLAYBACK Operations

Remote control signal transmitter Transmits infrared signals. z (power) button Turns on or off the unit.Center unit Turned onTurned off/network standbySubwoofer Turned onTurned off/network standby NOTE

• When the unit is turned on for the first time after purchase, the * indicator on the center unit flashes slowly.While the * indicator is flashing, network settings from your iOS device (an iPhone, etc.) can be applied to the unit to connect the unit to a wireless network. For details on settings, see “Connecting to a network using the WAC function” in the Owner’s Manual. Press any button on the remote control to cancel this function if it will not be used.The * indicator does not flash if the unit’s NETWORK jack is connected to a router using a cable (wired connection).The indicator for the last input source selected glows.Indicates the surround setting, and network or Bluetooth connection status.Off GlowsGlows 114 En PLAYBACK ➤ Operations

Input buttons Select an input source to be played back. TV ....................TV audio or sound from a device connected to the unit’s TV input jack HDMI................Sound from a device connected to the HDMI input jack ANALOG .........Sound from a device connected to the ANALOG input jacks BLUETOOTH ..Sound from a Bluetooth connected device NET..................Audio acquired via a network The indicator for the selected input source glows. (Example: when TV is selected) NOTE

• To play sound from the device connected to the TV or to watch video from the device, set the TV’s input source to the playback device.• For details on playing music files stored on a Bluetooth device, see “Listening to music stored on a Bluetooth

device” in the Owner’s Manual.• For details on playing content via a network, see the following in the Owner’s Manual:− “Play music with AirPlay”− “Play music stored on a media server (computer or NAS)”− “Listening to Internet radio”− “Listening to streaming services”− “Play music stored on mobile devices”Glows

3D SURROUND, SURROUND and STEREO buttons Switch to 3D surround playback, surround playback, and stereo (2-channel) playback. 3D SURROUND button Switch to 3D surround playback. When 3D surround is selected, DTS Virtual:X makes it possible to hear sound not only from horizontal directions, but also from varying heights. Glows blue SURROUND button Switch to surround playback. Glows white STEREO button Switch to stereo (2-channel) playback. Off NOTE

• The TV Program, Movie, Music, Sports, or Game surround mode can be selected using the dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app installed on a mobile device when the unit is connected to a network and registered as a MusicCast-enabled device with the app (p. 19). 3PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 15

SUBWOOFER (+/-) buttons Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. VOLUME (+/-) buttons Adjust the volume of the unit. | (mute) button Mute the audio output. Press the button again to unmute. Volume down (–) Volume up (+)Volume down (–) Volume up (+)Flash (on mute)

CLEAR VOICE button Enable/disable the clear voice function. When this function is enabled, human voices such as lines in movies and TV shows, or news and sport commentary, are played clearly. BASS EXTENSION button Enable/disable the bass extension function. When this function is enabled, you can enjoy a powerful bass sound. Enabled: Flash three times and turn offDisabled: Flash once and turn offEnabled: Flash three times and turn offDisabled: Flash once and turn off 516 En PLAYBACK ➤ Operations

INFO button Press INFO to confirm the type of audio signal being played, as well as settings for functions such as the bass extension function. The indicators on the unit will show the following audio information for three seconds immediately after INFO is pressed. a Show the type of audio signal. HDMI glows (white): Dolby Digital HDMI glows (red): DTS TV glows (white): AAC HDMI and TV off: PCM/analog input/no input b 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 c Show the bass extension function setting. Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled d Show the clear voice function setting. Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled e Show the network standby function setting. Glows: Enabled Off: Disabled f Show the Bluetooth function setting. Glows (blue): Enabled Off: Disabled abcde f 6PLAYBACK ➤ Operations En 17

FAVORITE (1–3) buttons Use the FAVORITE button to register input sources played over a network (Internet radio stations, music files stored on a media server, etc.) as favorites. Register favorites with the FAVORITE buttons 1 Play the input source to be registered. 2 Press and hold FAVORITE 1, 2, or 3 at least three seconds. Play favorite input sources 1 Press FAVORITE 1, 2, or 3 to which the input source 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 either the unit or the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, the corresponding favorite will also be automatically changed with the other.Flash (three times)

DIMMER button Change the brightness of the indicators. Each time DIMMER is pressed, the brightness of the indicators changes as follows. Dim (default setting) → Off → Bright

Indicators glow brightly just after operation and change to the specified brightness after a few seconds. 818 En NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network NETWORKS Connecting to a network Network functions and the MusicCast CONTROLLER app A network connection allows you to listen to Internet radio stations or music streaming services, and to use AirPlay to play music files, or to play music files stored on your computer (media server) via this unit. Most playback requires the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices. Install and use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on your mobile device to play music files. Proceed from network connection to playback in the following sequence.

• AirPlay can be used to play music files without using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. NOTE
• To use network function, the unit, your 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 network device settings (such as a firewall), may block the unit’s access to your computer or Internet radio stations. Should this occur, change security software and/or network device settings.• A network connection cannot be established if the MAC address filter on your router is enabled. Check your router’s settings.• To configure your router’s subnet mask manually, apply the same subnet used by this unit to all devices.• Use of a broadband connection is recommended when using Internet services.• The unit cannot be connected to a network that requires manual setup. Connect the unit to a DHCP-enabled router. Wired network connections To use a wired network connection, connect the unit to a router via an STP network cable (category 5 or higher straight cable; sold separately). NOTE
• If network connections or settings are changed, use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to connect the unit to a network and register the unit as a MusicCast-enabled device again (p. 19). a Choose a wired network connection (p. 18) or a wireless network connection (p. 19). b Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to connect the unit to a network, and register the unit as a MusicCast-enabled device (p. 19). c Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app* to play music over a network. For details on playing music over a network, refer to the Owner’s Manual. LAN WAN InternetComputerNetwork cableModemMobile deviceRouterNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 19 Wireless network connections Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) to use a network. The * indicator on the unit glows when the unit is connected to a wireless network. 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. Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (registering the unit as a MusicCast-enabled device) Install the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on your mobile device to connect the unit to a network and register it as a MusicCast-enabled device. NOTE
• Confirm that 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. 2 Tap “Setup”. InternetWireless router (access point)ModemMobile deviceGlows20 En NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network 3 Turn on the unit, and then tap “Next”. 4 Touch and hold z/CONNECT until the * indicator on the unit starts flashing. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to configure network settings. NOTE

• When a screen like that below is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to configure network settings.

• When a screen like that at left below is displayed, select the network to which the unit will be connected and enter the router’s password (encryption key). The router’s password (encryption key) is often noted on the router itself. Refer to documentation supplied with the router for details. Flashes

1. Use the Home button on your mobile device to return

2. Select “Wi-Fi” from “Settings”.

3. Select “MusicCastSetup” from “CHOOSE A

CONTROLLER app. Password for ABCD_1234ABCD_1234PasswordYAS-408ABCD_1234NETWORKS ➤ Connecting to a network En 21 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 CONTROLLER app is now complete, and the unit has been registered as a MusicCast-enabled device. NOTE
• 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. Tap22 En Specifications Specifications Specifications (YAS-CU408) Amplifier section Maximum rated output power Front L/R 50 W × 2ch Speaker section Front L/R Type Acoustic suspension type (non-magnetic shielding) Driver 4.6 cm (1-3/4”) cone × 4 Frequency response 160 Hz to 9 kHz Impedance 4 Ω (8 Ω × 2) Tweeter Driver 2.5 cm (1") dome × 2 Frequency response 9 kHz to 23 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) 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 Bluetooth version Ver 4.2 Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP Supported codecs Sink: SBC, AAC Bluetooth class Bluetooth Class 2 Range (line-of-sight) Approx. 10 m (33 ft) Supported content protection method SCMS-T (sink) Radio frequency U.K. and Europe models 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP) U.K. and Europe models 6.5 dBm (4.5 mW) Network Ethernet standard 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Supported codecs WAV (PCM format only) /AIFF/FLAC: up to 192 kHz ALAC: up to 96 kHz MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz PC client function AirPlay supported Internet radio Wi-Fi Wireless LAN standards IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac*

• 20 MHz channel bandwidth only Radio frequency band

Available security method WEP, WPA2-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode Radio frequency U.K. and Europe models

Specifications (NS-WSW43) The specifications of the subwoofer are as follows. NOTE

2. Selecteer “Wi-Fi” in “Settings”.

3. Selecteer “MusicCastSetup” in “CHOOSE A