neoHD Media Controller
General FAQs:

1. What is neoHD Media Controller?
2. Can I use only 2 speakers?
3. How many channels [speakers] can I use with this system?
4. What type of digital audio formats can I playback using the HDMI connection?
5. What type of music formats can I playback?
6. Can I view photos using the USB port on the neoHD?
7. What kinds of devices can I connect to the neoHD?
8. If I have more than one gaming system, how can I re-name each one when the neoHD lists them as “game 1” or “game 2”?
9. Why is the remote control so small?
10. Where are 10-key Buttons on the remote control?
11. Is the neoHD remote control a system remote or is it a universal remote?
12. Can I really control all of my other devices using the neoHD remote control?
13. Where can I find the remote IR codes for my other devices?
14. How does it control my other devices?
15. What if the remote IR codes for my devices are not listed, what do I do?

Setup FAQs:

1. How can I find the remote IR input on my TV as well as other components?
2. How do I obtain additional IR flashers?
3. Is there a REMOTE CONTROL IN jack on the neoHD?
4. How to set up the neoHD using the Initial Setup wizard?
5. How can I set up the Favorite Channels?
6. Does the neoHD allow HDMI Standby Through?

Control FAQs:

1. What is the big blue Control button for on the neoHD remote control?
2. How can I quickly access the top menu (Watch/Listen/Play menu)?
3. How do I bring up the virtual remote control?
4. How do I learn IR commands into the neoHD?
5. Can I rename the learned buttons (labeled L1 to L14) on the virtual remote control?

neoHD WiFi (YMC-700) Specific FAQs:

1. What is the neoHD WiFi?
2. What is the difference between the neoHD (YMC-500) and the neoHD WiFi (YMC-700)?
3. What is Internet Radio?
4. What is Rhapsody?
5. What is TwonkyMedia Server?
6. Can I play my music from a Network HDD using the YMC-700?
7. How do I add the neoHD WiFi to my wired home network?
8. How do I add the neoHD WiFi to my wireless home network?
9. Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I access Internet Radio?
10. Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I set up and access the Rhapsody music service?
11. Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I access my music that is shared on my computer using TwonkyMedia Server or Windows Media Player 11?
12. Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I access my music stored on a Network Area Storage (NAS) drive or other DLNA Certified music server?

neoHD Media Controller (YMC-700)
General FAQs:

1. Q: What is a neoHD Media Controller?
   A: neoHD is the centerpiece of your home entertainment system. A single simplified remote control operates all your connected devices by easily navigating an intuitive onscreen interface. Most of your audio and video devices can be connected and controlled by the neoHD media controller. Now your entire family can control and enjoy the home theater experience with the added benefits of simplicity and intuitive control.
2. Q: Can I use only 2 speakers?
   A: Yes, while neoHD Media Controllers can use up to a 5.1 speaker setup, you only need two speakers to enjoy the neoHD. The neoHD system incorporates Yamaha’s AIR SURROUND XTREME technology which employs a newly developed virtual 7.1ch technology that can independently recreate the surround-channel and surround-back-channel in stereo. The result of it is the clearly and amazingly identifiable sound sources from various directions.
3. Q: How many channels [speakers] can I use with this system?
   A: The neoHD (YMC-700) is a 5.1 system, so it can use up to 5 speakers and one powered subwoofer.
4. Q: What type of digital audio formats can I playback using the HDMI connection?
   A: The neoHD system can decode the following audio formats via HDMI: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS 96/24, 2ch Linear PCM and Multichannel Linear PCM.
5. Q: What type of music formats can I playback?
   A: The neoHD system can decode the following music formats: WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, and FLAC (16 bits/48 kHz).
6. Q: Can I view photos using the USB port on the neoHD?
   A: Yes, the neoHD units support image files in the JPEG format.
7. Q: What kinds of devices can I connect to the neoHD?
   A: The neoHD might be small, but you can connect plenty of your devices to it. Some examples include Blu-ray and DVD players, cable and satellite set top boxes, video game systems, an iPod (using the optional YDS-11 iPod dock) and don’t forget about your HDMI TV.
8. Q: If I have more than one gaming system, how can I re-name each one when the neoHD lists them as “game 1” or “game 2”?
   A: The neoHD inputs can be renamed by going to Setup/Input choose the input you want to change, then select the name under the Watch, Listen or Play categories.
9. Q: Why is the remote control so small?
   A: The remote that comes with the neoHD was designed to be very user friendly and easy to use. We’ve added only the most commonly used buttons onto the handheld remote, while all other remote buttons are located on the on-screen virtual remote.
10. Q: Where are 10-key Buttons on the remote control?
    A: The neoHD Media Controllers feature an easy to use remote with minimal buttons. To allow you full control over your sources (like your cable box or Blu-ray player) the neoHD has a full featured virtual remote control on the TV screen where you can find the rest of the buttons you need, including the 10-key number buttons for choosing a specific channel. To access the virtual remote, simply press the Control button while watching your program.
    
    
    
    
11. Q: Is the neoHD remote control a system remote or is it a universal remote?
    A: The remote control included with the neoHD system is a universal remote, since it can control other devices when used with the neoHD Media Controller.
12. Q: Can I really control all of my other devices using the neoHD remote control?
    A: Yes, the remote control of the neoHD can take the place of any IR based remote control, allowing you to control your entire entertainment system with one easy to use remote.
13. Q: Where can I find the remote IR codes for my other devices?
    A: The remote IR codes for your other devices are built into the neoHD Media Controller. If additional codes are needed, they can easily be learned into the neoHD.
14. Q: How does it control my other devices?
    A: The neoHD controls your other devices through IR flashers that connect from the back of the neoHD unit and attaches to the front panel of each of your other devices, including the TV.
15. Q: What if the remote IR codes for my devices are not listed, what do I do?
    A: Most remote IR codes for your other devices are already included in the neoHD Media Controller. If additional codes are needed, they can easily be learned into the neoHD.

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Setup FAQs:

1. Q: How can I find the remote IR input on my TV as well as other components?
   A: Having the neoHD control other components is one of the main benefits of the neoHD systems. In order to do this, you will need to connect one of the supplied IR flashers into either REMOTE CONTROL OUT 1 or 2 on the back of the neoHD. Then place one of the IR flashers near the remote control sensors of your TV and each of the source components.
   
   The remote control sensors of the TV and source components can be found on the front of each device and typically have a circular shape. They can sometimes be located inside of the LCD screen on the device. If you are unable to locate the IR sensor of your device, try shining a flashlight at an angle, across the front panel and you should be able to see the circular IR receiver. You may also have to try placing the IR flasher on various locations on the front of the device to see where the IR flasher works best.
   
   If you are still unable to find the remote control sensor of a specific component, please see the owner’s manual of the source component for additional help.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   For additional info, please see page 8 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
   
   
2. Q: How do I obtain additional IR flashers?
   A: If you need more IR flashers to use with the neoHD, you can order them directly from the Yamaha Shop Online store. The part number for extra IR flashers is YIR-E100.
3. Q: Is there a REMOTE CONTROL IN jack on the neoHD?
   A:Yes, the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack can be used if you would like to connect a commercially available IR receiver to this unit even if it is concealed in a cabinet or other out of the way location. Just make sure that you place the IR receiver within sight of your sitting position.
4. Q: How to set up the neoHD using the Initial Setup wizard?
   A: The Initial Setup wizard offers easy step-by-step instructions to help you properly set up the neoHD. The wizard offers everything from speaker setup to remote control programming. It makes setup simple and straightforward.
   
   The Initial Setup consists of two parts. The first part is the Auto Speaker Setup (Yamaha’s YPAO system): using a small microphone and sophisticated equalization, the system automatically sets the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. Everything is analyzed from the room acoustics to speaker wiring, ensuring maximum performance from the neoHD system. What’s more, when a 2.1-channel speaker configuration is detected, YPAO has the capability to automatically activate AIR SURROUND XTREME, which is an optimized mode for 2.1-channel use.
   
   The next part is the Source Device Setup: neoHD contains an extensive IR code database for various AV devices, all built in and ready to use. The Initial Setup wizard guides users through usually complicated remote programming procedures, making device setup quick and easy. In the event an IR code is not available, the Initial Setup wizard can assist users with learning the IR codes as well.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   For additional info, please see page 10 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
5. Q: How can I set up the Favorite Channels?
   A:You can store up to 8 favorite TV channels and recall them by selecting the corresponding buttons on the virtual remote control.
   
   To set up the Favorite Channels on the neoHD, navigate to Setup > Remote Control > TV Favorite >Preset Channels. From there the keys for the TV Favorite functions are displayed on the virtual remote control when Cable, Satellite/DSS, or DVR is selected as the type of the source device. Select “Fav” and the station name you registered.
   
   Channel Number: Enter the channel number of your favorite TV stations. You can enter up to 8 characters (numbers and hyphen).
   
   Rename: Use this menu to change the name of channels on the pop-up menu displayed when you select “Fav” on the virtual remote control.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   For additional info, please see page 42 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
   
6. Q: Does the neoHD allow HDMI Standby Through?
   A: Yes, you can set the neoHD to allow the HDMI signals input to the HDMI IN jacks to pass through this unit when this unit is in the standby mode. This is a useful feature that allows you to watch your TV programs when the neoHD is in standby.
   
   To set up the HDMI Standby Through feature on the neoHD, navigate to Setup > Option > HDMI Standby Through
   
   For additional info, please see page 43 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
   

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Control FAQs:

1. Q: What is the big blue Control button for on the neoHD remote control?
   A:The big blue Control button on the remote control is one of the key buttons you will be using with your neoHD. It is used to access the pop-up menu and virtual remote control. You can also press and hold it to return to the top menu (Watch/Listen/Play menu).
2. Q: How can I quickly access the top menu (Watch/Listen/Play menu)?
   A:The quickest way to access the top menu (Watch/Listen/Play menu) of the neoHD is to press and hold the blue Control button on the remote for at least three seconds.
3. Q: How do I bring up the virtual remote control?
   A:While enjoying one of your sources, simply press and let go of the Control button on the remote (be careful not to press and hold the Control button, since that will bring you back to the Watch/Listen/Play menu).
4. Q: How do I learn IR commands into the neoHD?
   A:Most remote IR codes for your other devices are already included in the neoHD Media Controller using the built-in IR library. If your remote codes aren’t found in the internal IR library, the codes from other remote controls can be programmed into the neoHD remote control or the virtual remote control using the learning feature.
   
   To learn codes for your TV, navigate to Remote Control > TV Remote Code Learning
   
   For additional info, please see page 42 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
   
   To learn codes for your source devices (Cable Box, Blu-ray player, etc.), navigate to Setup > Input and select the name of the input you need to learn codes for and then select Remote Code Learning.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   For additional info, please see page 40 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
5. Q: Can I rename the learned buttons (labeled L1 to L14) on the virtual remote control?
   A:Yes, while learning an IR command to one of the buttons labeled L1 to L14, you can select Rename and designate a name that will appear on the lower-right side of the virtual remote control when that specific button is highlighted.
   
   For additional info, please see page 42 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
   

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neoHD WiFi (YMC-700) Specific FAQs:

1. Q: What is the neoHD WiFi?
   A: The model number of the neoHD WiFi is YMC-700. This version of the neoHD Media Controller has built in wireless and wired network connectivity, allowing you to connect the neoHD to your existing home network to enjoy even more music content.
2. Q: What is the difference between the neoHD (YMC-500) and the neoHD WiFi (YMC-700)?
   A: The YMC-700 does everything the YMC-500 does, with the addition of the ability to connect to your home network via WiFi or hardwired connection. These added connection types give the neoHD WiFi the ability to listen to network content such as Internet Radio stations, the Rhapsody digital music service or music from your computer using the bundled TwonkyMedia Server.
3. Q: What is Internet Radio?
   A: The YMC-700 uses the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providing access to thousands of Internet radio stations without the need for a monthly subscription. You can store your favorite stations with bookmarks for easy access.
4. Q: What is Rhapsody?
   A: Rhapsody is a digital music service that lets you listen to whatever you want — without paying per track. And Rhapsody membership plans start at less than the cost of a CD a month, so you can listen to as much music as you want without limits.
5. Q: What is TwonkyMedia Server?
   A: TwonkyMedia server software is a DLNA music server that enables you to share your music across your home network. A serial number for TwonkyMedia server software is included with the YMC-700 and can be used on up to three computers (PC or Mac).
6. Q: Can I play my music from a Network HDD using the YMC-700?
   A: Yes, music content stored on a Network Area Storage (NAS) hard drive can be played back from the YMC-700, just make sure the NAS drive is DLNA certified.
7. Q: How do I add the neoHD WiFi to my wired home network?
   A: By default, the neoHD is set to DHCP, which means that it should automatically communicate with your home network once you connect the neoHD WiFi to your router with a standard CAT 5 networking cable.
   
   For additional info, please see page 40 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
8. Q: How do I add the neoHD WiFi to my wireless home network?
   A: Navigate to Setup > Network > Wireless LAN. From the Wireless LAN menu, you will be able to select a wireless access point and enter the security key for the home network.
   
   For additional info, please see page 41 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
9. Q: Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I access Internet Radio?
   A:Once your neoHD WiFi is connected to your home network, you can access Internet Radio by navigating to Listen > Net Radio
   
   For additional info, please see page 30 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
10. Q: Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I set up and access the Rhapsody music service?
    A:A free 30-day trial of the Rhapsody service is included with the neoHD WiFi. To set up the Rhapsody Service, navigate to Setup > Rhapsody Information.
    
    Once you set up Rhapsody and connect the neoHD WiFi to your home network, access Rhapsody by navigating to Listen > Rhapsody
    
    For additional info, please see page 32 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
11. Q: Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I access my music that is shared on my computer using TwonkyMedia Server or Windows Media Player 11?
    A:Once your neoHD WiFi is connected to your home network, you can access music files shared on your network by navigating to Listen > PC Content.
    
    To download the TwonkyMedia Server software, please visit www.yamaha.com/yec/twonkymedia, please note that you will need to enter the serial number for the TwonkyMedia Server software that came in the box for your neoHD WiFi.
    
    For additional info, please see page 24 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
12. Q: Using the neoHD WiFi, how do I access my music stored on a Network Area Storage (NAS) drive or other DLNA Certified music server?
    A: Since the neoHD WiFi is DLNA Certified, you can share music content to it from any DLNA Certified music server, including DLNA Certified Network Area Storage (NAS) drives. Once your neoHD WiFi is connected to your home network and the music is shared on your DLNA Certified device, navigate to Listen > PC Content and select.
    
    For additional info, please see page 24 of the neoHD owner’s manual.
    

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