YAMAHA Sound Bar SR-B40A Quick Guide

Safety Guide

Be sure to read the Safety Guide first to ensure safe use. ➡️

Quick Guide (this document)

This document describes the procedure for enjoying the sound of a TV.

1. Confirming contents of product package (p. 2)
2. Preparing the remote control (p. 3)
3. Installing the product (p. 3)
4. Connecting to a TV (p. 4)
5. Connecting to power (p. 5)
6. Playing TV sound through the sound bar (p. 5)
7. Adjusting the sound to your preference (p. 7)
8. Listening to audio from a Bluetooth device (p. 8)
9. Controlling the sound bar with the smartphone app (p. 8)

User Guide

More detailed information is described.

https://manual.yamaha.com/av/23/srb40a/

Main devices

• Sound bar (SR-CUB40A): A long, slender speaker unit designed to sit in front of or below a TV.
• Subwoofer (SR-WSWB40A): A separate unit responsible for producing low-frequency bass sounds.

Accessories

• Remote control: Used to operate the sound bar functions.
• Power cords (x2): For connecting the sound bar and subwoofer to a power outlet.
• HDMI cable: For connecting the sound bar to a TV.
• Spacers (x2): Used when mounting the sound bar on a wall.
• Mounting template: A guide for marking drill holes when wall-mounting the sound bar.
• Quick Guide (this document)
• Safety Guide

Operating range of the remote control

The remote control can be used to control the functions of this product. When using the remote control, point it at the remote control sensor of the sound bar within the specified range.

Remote control sensor

Within 6 m (20 ft)

30° 30°

Remote control

Wall Mounting Considerations

For proper installation of the sound bar on a wall, it is recommended to have the work done by a contractor with qualified service personnel. See the Wall Mounting Installation Guide on the Yamaha website for the installation method.

Wall Mounting Installation Guide

NOTE

• Be sure to use the included HDMI cable.
• When connecting to a TV not compatible with ARC or connecting to an audio device, follow the connection procedure described in the User Guide.

NOTE

When the sound bar is turned on, the sound bar and subwoofer will be automatically connected wirelessly. Pairing is not necessary.

NOTE

• When the sound bar is connected to a TV via HDMI cable, confirm that the TV's settings are properly configured as follows:
  • The TV's HDMI Control function is enabled.
  • The audio output is not set to the TV speakers.
• Connect AV devices, such as BD/DVD players and set top boxes, to the TV's HDMI input jacks.

1 Listening to audio with sound that matches the video or music content (Sound mode)

A sound mode can be selected from among three sound modes that produce surround-sound fields and one sound mode for stereo playback. This function is STANDARD by default.

• STEREO: This sound mode provides stereo playback. It is best suited for music playback.
• STANDARD: This sound mode provides surround playback that is best suited for TV programs such as sports broadcasts. It emphasizes human voices and makes them easier to hear, while creating a sense of presence.
• MOVIE: This sound mode provides surround playback that is best suited for movies. It creates a sound space that seems to envelop your body.
• GAME: This sound mode provides surround playback that is best suited for video games. Accurate localization of individual sound effects provides a highly immersive gaming experience.

Remote control buttons for sound modes

2 Playing back human voices clearly (CLEAR VOICE)

Human voices within the audio can be heard more easily when the Clear Voice function is enabled. The function is recommended for playback at a low volume and for movies or dramas that use a lot of background music and sound effects.

Press CLEAR VOICE to enable or disable this function.

Indicator Status:

Glows: enabled ✔️

Off: disabled ❌

3 Enjoying rich bass sound (BASS EXT)

The bass sound is enhanced and becomes richer when the Bass Extension function is enabled.

Press BASS EXT to enable or disable this function.

Indicator Status:

Flash three times: enabled ✔️

Flash one time: disabled ❌

NOTE

This product can be connected to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously (multipoint connection). To switch between two Bluetooth devices to be played, stop playback on the currently playing device and then start playback on the other.

NOTE

• To control the sound bar using the app, configure the settings on your smartphone as follows:
  • Enable the Bluetooth function.
  • For devices using the Android 11 OS or earlier, configure the settings to allow location information to be obtained. The Sound Bar Remote app uses location information from the Android device only to detect the sound bar. The acquired location information will not be used for any other purpose.
  • For devices using the Android 12 OS or later, configure the settings to allow the use of nearby devices.
• This sound bar is only compatible with the Sound Bar Remote app. The sound bar cannot be controlled using other apps (such as Sound Bar Controller).