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YHT-396 Home Theater Package
Connection Guide
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Printed in Malaysia WZ09840
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2011 Yamaha Corporation
The Yamaha YHT-396 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 antennas. 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 Antennas
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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-4063)
Remote control and two batteries
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
VIDEO AUX input cover
AM loop antenna
Indoor FM antenna
Subwoofer (NS-SW40)
Front/surround speaker (NS-B40)
Center speaker (NS-C40)
Non-skid pad
Subwoofer cable
Speaker cable
Checking the package contents
x 4
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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, and surround
speakers. You need to make five 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 ( ), and center
speaker ( ). Make sure you connect the speakers with the correct polarity—positive (+)
terminals to positive (+) terminals, and negative (
–
) terminals to negative (
–
) terminals.
Front, Surround
speakers
Preparing the cables and speakers
Center speaker
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
H
DMI 3
HDMI 4
FRONT CENTER
SPEAKERS
F
RO
N
T
KERS
2
2
3
1
4
4
4
AV Receiver
Connect the front speaker ( ), 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.
Connecting the speakers
Center speaker
Front speaker
R
L
Surround speaker
R
L
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO1 AUDIO2
SUBWOOFER
AV Receiver
5
Subwoofer
Use the included subwoofer cable ( ) to connect the Subwoofer’s INPUT jack to the
AV Receiver’s SUBWOOFER jack.
Connecting the subwoofer
Subwoofer
cable
Connecting the antennas
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
6
AV Receiver
Connect the AM loop antenna ( ) and indoor FM antenna ( ) to the AV Receiver,
as shown. See the owner’s manuals for more information about connecting antennas.
AM loop antennaIndoor FM
antenna
Press and
hold Insert Release
Connecting the AM loop antenna
Caution: Disconnect all components from AC outlets before proceeding.
Part B: AV Components
Connecting HDMI-capable components
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
HDMI
IN
HDMI 1
(
BD/DVD
)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI
OUT
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
SURROUND
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
HDMI 1
(
BD/DVD
)
HDMI 2
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
AV Receiver
BD/DVD players or
recorders
Satellite/cable set-top box
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO OUTPUT
(
TV
)
(
CD
)
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AV 4AV 3 AV 5
OPTICAL
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 and HDMI Control
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 the connections and settings, refer to “Single HDMI cable input to TV audio
with Audio Return Channel function” (See HTR-4063 Owner's Manual).
• Connect the AV Receiver, Subwoofer, and your other AV components to suitable AC outlets.
• Turn on the AV Receiver first, then the Subwoofer and your other AV components.
• Install the batteries in the AV Receiver’s remote control.
• The optimum crossover frequency setting on the AV receiver is 150–160 Hz.
• See the relevant owner’s manuals for full operating instructions.
Time to enjoy your Yamaha Home Theater Package!
Now, relax and enjoy the great sound of your Yamaha Home Theater Package.
Connecting your DVR/VCR
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
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1
A
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D
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2
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
R
L
L
VIDEO
IN
OUT
MONITOR OUT
Y
AV 5 AV 6
AV
OUT
AUDIO 1
3
AV Receiver
TV
Use a video pin cable (not included) to connect the AV Receiver’s MONITOR OUT
jack to a composite video input on your TV, as shown.
DVR/VCR
Use AV pin cables (not included) to connect your DVR (digital video recorder) or
VCR to the AV Receiver’s AV 5 and AV OUT jacks, as shown.
Connecting your DVR/VCR
Connecting your CD player
SURROUND
HDMI 1
(BD/DVD)
HDMI 2 HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI
OUT
DOCK
FRONT CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AV 1
COAXIAL
AV 2
COAXIAL
(CD)
AV 3
OPTICAL
(TV)
AV 4 AV 5 AV 6
P
R
P
B
Y
AV
OUT
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75
SPEAKERS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AUDIO
OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
PRE OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SURROUND BACK
SINGLE
SUBWOOFER
(
TV
)
AV 4
OPTICAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
AV 5
COAXIAL
(
CD
)
COAXIAL
VIDEO
COAXIAL
4
AV Receiver CD player
Use a digital coaxial cable (not included) to connect your CD player to the AV
Receiver’s AV 3 COAXIAL(CD) jack, as shown.
Connecting your portable music player
CONTROL
PROGRAM
STRAIGHT
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
PORTABLE
VIDEO
AUX
VOLUME
SCENE
VIDEO
AUDIO
PORTABLE
VIDEO
AUX
5
AV Receiver Portable music player
Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable (not included) to connect your portable music player
to the AV Receiver’s PORTABLE jack (on the front panel), as shown.
You can connect a Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod, such as the YDS-12, or a
Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver, such as the YBA-10 (both sold
separately).
See the AV Receiver’s Owner’s Manual for more information.
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