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User Manual: Yamaha YAS-209 Quick Start Guide

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Front Surround System

[YAS-CU209 + NS-WSW44]

Quick Start Guide

Contents
About this Quick Start Guide .................. 2
INTRODUCTION ........................................ 4
Features ..................................................................................................... 4
Accessories ............................................................................................... 7
Part names and functions ................................................................... 8

PREPARATION ......................................... 12
Preparation ..................................................................................... 12
Connections ................................................................................... 12
Turing on the unit ........................................................................ 14
Connecting to a network .......................................................... 14

PLAYBACK ............................................... 15
Basic procedure for playback ......................................................... 15
Selecting sound preferences .......................................................... 16
Useful features for playback ............................................................ 17
Listening to audio from a Bluetooth device .............................. 18
Streaming services ............................................................................. 18
Operating the unit using voice commands
(Amazon Alexa) .................................................................................... 19

About this Quick Start
Guide
This Quick Start Guide was created for users of this unit. It primarily
covers the following.
• Connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC),
and A/V devices such as those for streaming media
• Connecting to a wireless network
• Basic use
• Amazon Alexa
This document provides step-by-step instructions for installation and
playback. Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the Yamaha website for
troubleshooting or when more information is required.
Follow one of the methods described below to view the latest Owner’s
Manual.
In HTML format
• Scan the QR code found on the front cover of this document.
• Visit the following website:
https://manual.yamaha.com/av/19/yas209/
In PDF format
Visit the following website:
https://download.yamaha.com/

[For U.S. customers only]
Visit the following website for additional information, FAQ’s,
downloads such as “Owner’s Manual” and product updates:
http://usa.yamaha.com/support/

– The terms HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
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Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• In this manual, iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively
referred to as “mobile devices”. The specific type of mobile device is
noted in explanations as needed.

Notice for content in this manual
• This manual uses the following signal words for important
information:
■ 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.
• The illustrations and screenshots in this document are for
instructional purposes only. For any information on devices other
than this unit, refer to each device’s respective documentation.
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INTRODUCTION
This unit is a front surround system that allows for the enjoyment of superior sound quality from video played on a TV connected to the unit.

Features
Play surround sound

Ask Alexa to control the unit

“Alexa, turn up the volume.”
“Alexa, switch the input source to HDMI.”
Audio from a TV, media
streaming service, or BD/
DVD player can be played
with 3D surround sound/
surround sound.

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.

Easy operation with the smartphone app

Listen to audio from Bluetooth® devices
and streaming services
Streaming services

Bluetooth devices

Sound Bar Controller

Install the Sound Bar
Controller app on either a
smartphone or tablet.
Various features, settings,
and streaming services can
be easily accessed and
controlled via the app.

Enjoy listening to audio
from Bluetooth devices and
streaming services* such as
Amazon Music and Spotify.
* A subscription may be
required to listen to streaming
services via this unit.

3D surround playback

HDMI control function

This unit supports virtual 3D surround sound technology called “DTS
Virtual:X”. Surround sound can be heard not only from horizontal
directions, but also from varying heights when this unit’s 3D surround
mode is enabled, creating a virtual acoustic environment. This
provides a greater sense of cohesion between audio and video, for a
sense of being surrounded by sounds coming from ahead, behind,
the left and right, and even above for an immersive visual and
auditory experience.

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.

Wireless subwoofer
The supplied wireless subwoofer enables more dynamic audio
playback.

Transmission of 4K high dynamic range
(HDR) video
Enjoy 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) content from HDR-compatible
sources such as a TV, media streaming device, gaming console, or
set-top box.

Bass Extension
The bass extension feature boosts bass levels for more impactful
sound.

Clear Voice
The clear voice function makes speech, such as dialog and narration,
clearer.

Accessories
Make sure you have received all of the following accessories.

Center unit (YAS-CU209)

Wireless subwoofer
(NS-WSW44)
In this manual, the wireless subwoofer
is referred to as “subwoofer”.

Power cord x 2

Quick Start Guide (this booklet)

Remote control
A CR2025 Lithium battery has
already been inserted into the
remote control.

Optical digital audio cable

Mounting template

Use when connecting the unit to
a TV that does not support ARC.

Use when mounting the unit on a wall.

Safety Brochure

■ NOTE
• HDMI cables are not supplied with the unit. Use the HDMI cables
purchased separately.
• The Owner’s Manual is available on the Yamaha website. Scan
the QR code found on the front cover of this document to visit
the website. For more information, see page 2.

Part names and functions
Front/top panel

b
c
b

a Microphones
Used to interact with Alexa.

b Speakers

c Remote control sensor
Receives infrared (IR) signals from the remote control of the unit.
Operate the remote control within the range as shown below.

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Remote control sensor

d Indicators
The indicators on the top panel flash or glow to show the operation
and setting status. In this document, indicator status, such as off,
glowing, and flashing, are shown as the illustrations below.
Off

Glows

(Alexa)
Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice command (p. 19).

f ) (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. 19).

g y (input)
Select an input source (p. 15).

Flashes

h } / { (volume +/-)
Adjust the volume (p. 15).

i z (power)
Turn on or off the unit.

Rear panel

d e f
b

a Power connector
Connect the power cord (p. 13).

b HDMI IN jack
Connect to an HDMI-compatible AV device to input video/audio
signals (p. 13).

c HDMI OUT (ARC) jack
Connect to an HDMI (ARC)-compatible TV to output video/audio
signals (p. 13). TV audio signals can also be input through this
jack.

d NETWORK jack
For connecting to a network with an ethernet cable (sold
separately).

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.

f UPDATE ONLY jack
Use to update this unit’s firmware, if necessary. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the firmware for details.

Subwoofer
Front panel

Rear panel

a
e

a Bass reflex port
b PAIRING button
Use to pair the center unit with the subwoofer manually.

c STANDBY indicator

d * indicator
Glows when the center unit and subwoofer are connected
wirelessly.

e Power connector
Connect the power cord (p. 13).

Shows subwoofer’s status.

PREPARATION
1 Preparation

2 Connections

Installing the unit on a TV stand
Install the unit as shown below.

Overview
ARC-compatible TV
HDMI
(ARC)

Video signals
Audio signals

HDMI

AV device
(set-top box, gaming
console, or streaming
device)

Touch panel

Preparing the remote control
Remove the battery
insulating strip
before attempting to
use the remote
control.

To HDMI IN

Battery insulating
strip
To an AC wall outlet

To HDMI OUT
(ARC)

Connecting the power cord

Connecting an AV device
Connect a streaming device, set-top box, or other AV device to the
unit. If only a TV will be connected, skip this step and proceed to
step
.

Once all connections have been made, connect the supplied power
cords to the power connectors on the center unit and subwoofer
respectively, and plug both power cables into AC wall outlets.

HDMI IN jack

Center unit
Power connector
HDMI output jack
HDMI cable
(sold separately)

HDMI

HDMI
HDMI

To an AC wall outlet
Center unit (rear)

AV device
(set-top box, gaming
console, or
streaming device)

Rear

Subwoofer

Connecting an Audio Return Channel (ARC)
compatible TV
HDMI OUT (ARC) jack

ARC-compatible
HDMI input jack
HDMI

HDMI cable
(sold separately)
HDMI

Center unit (rear)

To an AC wall outlet

HDMI
(ARC)

Rear

ARC-compatible TV

3 Turing on the unit

4 Connecting to a network

Press z on the remote control or touch z on the center unit to turn
on the unit.

z
HDMI

BLUETOOTH

CLEAR VOICE

NET

3D SURROUND

MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

STEREO

BASS
EXT

The * indicator on the center unit glows when the unit is connected
to a wireless network.

INFO

|
SUBWOOFER

A network connection allows you to play various streaming services
via the unit, and to talk with Amazon Alexa to operate this unit, or to
play music.
The Sound Bar Controller app for mobile devices is required to
configure and operate network functions. Search for “Sound Bar
Controller” on the App Store or Google Play.
Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect the unit to a
network.

VOLUME

When the unit is turned on, the STATUS indicator on the center unit
goes off.
Glows (white)
Turned off (standby)

Glows (white or red)

Turned on

Off

The center unit and subwoofer are automatically connected via
wireless connection, and the unit is ready for playback.
■ NOTE
To turn off the unit, press z on the remote control or touch z on the
center unit again.

■ NOTE
• Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to enter your Amazon
account information to use Amazon Alexa.
• When the unit is connected to a network for the first time after
purchase, the unit’s firmware is updated to the latest firmware
version.

PLAYBACK
Basic procedure for playback

HDMI: Sound from a device connected to the HDMI IN jack
TV: TV audio
BLUETOOTH: Sound from a Bluetooth device
NET: Audio from streaming services

z
z
HDMI

BLUETOOTH

CLEAR VOICE

HDMI

BLUETOOTH

NET

Input buttons

NET

3D SURROUND

CLEAR VOICE
MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

STEREO

SPORTS

3D SURROUND

GAME

STEREO

BASS
EXT

INFO

|
SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

INFO

VOLUME (+/-)

|
SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or media
streaming device) connected to the unit.

Use the input buttons to directly select an input
source to be played.

Start playback on the external device selected in
step 2.
Press VOLUME (+/-) to adjust the volume.

■ NOTE
When the unit is connected to a TV via HDMI cable as described in
this document, the TV’s remote control can be used to perform the
following operations.
• Turn on/off
Both the TV and the unit turn on/off at the same time.
• Switch input sources
The unit's input source switches accordingly when the TV’s input
source is switched.
• Switch the audio output device
The audio output device can be switched to the TV or the unit.
• Adjust volume
The unit’s volume can be adjusted when the TV’s audio output is set
to the unit.

Selecting sound preferences
a CLEAR VOICE button
Press the button to enable or disable the
clear voice function.
Human voices such as lines in movies
and TV shows are heard clearly when
the function is enabled.

z
HDMI

BLUETOOTH

CLEAR VOICE

NET

3D SURROUND

MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

STEREO

d
b

INFO

|
VOLUME

Glows (blue)

Surround playback

Press the button to enable or disable the
bass extension function.
You can enjoy enhanced bass sound
and more powerful sound when the
function is enabled.

c 3D SURROUND button and
surround mode buttons

BASS
EXT

SUBWOOFER

b BASS EXT button

3D surround playback

3D SURROUND button
3D surround playback and surround
playback switch alternately each time the
button is pressed.
When 3D surround playback is selected,
DTS Virtual:X makes it possible to hear
sound not only from horizontal
directions, but also from varying heights.

Glows (white)

Surround mode buttons
Select the surround mode (MOVIE, TV,
MUSIC, SPORTS, or GAME) best suited
to the content viewed or listened to when
3D surround sound playback or surround
playback is enabled.

d STEREO button
Press the button to switch to 2-channel
stereo playback.

Off

Useful features for playback
a @ (Alexa) button

Manually wake Alexa to enable a voice
command.

z
HDMI

BLUETOOTH

b SUBWOOFER (+/-) button

NET

Adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
CLEAR VOICE

c INFO button

3D SURROUND

Confirm the type of audio signal being
played, as well as settings for functions.
MOVIE

MUSIC

SPORTS

GAME

STEREO

d | (mute) button
c

BASS
EXT

Mute the audio output. Press the button
again to unmute.

INFO

|
SUBWOOFER

VOLUME

Listening to audio from a
Bluetooth device
Audio content from a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone, tablet,
laptop, or digital music player) can be played through this unit over a
wireless connection.
Bluetooth device

1
2

Press BLUETOOTH to select “Bluetooth” as the input
source.
On the Bluetooth device, enable the Bluetooth
function.
The Bluetooth device list appears on the Bluetooth device.

Select this unit in the list.
“YAS-209 Yamaha” is displayed in the list.

Play content with audio on the Bluetooth device.
The unit will begin playing audio from the Bluetooth device.

Streaming services
Audio content distributed by various streaming services over the
Internet can be played via the unit. Use the Sound Bar Controller app
(p. 14) to select content to play from a streaming service. See the
Sound Bar Controller app for details.
See the product information page on the Yamaha website regarding
which streaming services are currently supported by this unit.
■ NOTE
• 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 for, and will
not be held liable for, streaming services or issues arising from their
use.

Operating the unit using voice commands (Amazon Alexa)
You can talk to Amazon Alexa on your unit. With Alexa, you can ask to
play music, hear the news, check weather, 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 services
See the product information page on the Yamaha website regarding
which streaming services are currently supported by this unit.
■ NOTE
• Service is limited to certain areas.
• Services supported by the unit may not be available in some
regions in which the unit is sold.
• See the product information page on the Yamaha website for the
latest information.
• A subscription may be required to listen to Amazon Music or
Amazon Kindle on this unit. For more information, visit the Amazon
website.
• For information on other streaming services, visit the websites of
those service providers.
• A smart hub (sold separately) may be required to connect smart
home devices that will be controlled via the unit.

For example, just ask:
Adjust the volume
“Alexa, turn up the volume.”
“Alexa, turn down the volume.”
Switch input sources
“Alexa, switch the input source to HDMI.”
Listen to streaming content from Amazon Music
“Alexa, play some jazz music.”
Operate playback
“Alexa, play next song.”
“Alexa, stop the music.”
“Alexa, what is this song?”
Check the weather
“Alexa, what's the weather?”
Set a timer
“Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes.”

Yamaha Global Site
https://www.yamaha.com/
Yamaha Downloads
https://download.yamaha.com/

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