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Yamaha Aventage RX-A3040 Owner's Manual

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Read the supplied booklet "Safety Brochure" before using the unit.
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit. English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Accessories ............5 7 Connecting the power cable .
  • Page 3 Radio Data System tuning ............... . . 80 Configuring sound programs/surround decoders Operating the radio on the TV .
  • Page 4 Yamaha technologies ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below.  Remote control ...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content Supports 2- to 9-channel (plus rear presence) speaker system and up to 2 subwoofer connections. Allows . p.83 • iPod/iPhone/iPad you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. .

  • Page 7: Full Of Useful Functions

    Android devices. Visit the connect to your wireless router (access point) without a Use “FIRM UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu Yamaha website for details. network cable connection. In addition, Wireless Direct to update the unit’s firmware (p.147). If the unit is...

  • Page 8: Cinema Dsp

    CINEMA DSP The excitement of a concert hall and the powerful sense of being inside a movie - we all want to enjoy these experiences in our own living room. Yamaha has pursued the fulfillment of these desires for more than 20 years, and this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.
  • Page 9 YPAO Unrivaled audio and video quality YPAO is Yamaha original automatic calibration system to optimizing your sound and surround environment by using microphone measurement. It can be create ideal High-resolution music enhancer listening environment for maximizing high sound quality contents playback by adjusting various speakers setting and the sound field automatically.
  • Page 10 While enjoying multi-channel playback in your living room, you can listen to music through the speakers of a different room. The best expandability in Yamaha By connecting an external power amp, you can enjoy the highest peak of CINEMA DSP - an 11.2-channel 3-dimensional sound field.

  • Page 11: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel MAIN ZONE z key Front panel door Opening the front panel door Turns on/off (standby) the unit. For protecting controls and jacks (p.12). • To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently Standby indicator VOLUME knob press the bottom of the door to open it.
  • Page 12 ■ Inside of the front panel door ON SCREEN key MULTI ZONE keys PHONES jack Displays the on-screen menu on the TV. ZONE 2–4 Enables/disables the audio output to For connecting headphones. each zone (p.101). Menu operations keys VIDEO AUX jacks ZONE CONTROL Changes the zone that is controlled by Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter.

  • Page 13: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) MUTE VOLUME ZONE ZONE ZONE SLEEP ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL ENHANCER PARTY R FPR STEREO TUNED SW2 SR (RX-A3040 U.S.A. model) HDMI VIRTUAL PARTY Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) (p.71) or Lights up when the unit is in the party mode.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel (RX-A3040 U.S.A. model) HDMI DC OUT NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT (3 NET ) 0.5A AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (ZONE OUT) (1 BD/DVD) AC IN PHONO AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 15 (RX-A3040 U.S.A. model) DC OUT HDMI NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT (3 NET ) 0.5A AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (1 BD/DVD) (ZONE OUT) AC IN PHONO AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO TRIGGER...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter Radio keys Transmits infrared signals. Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the SOURCE z key input source (p.76). BAND Switches between FM and AM radio. Turns on/off an external device. PRESET Select a preset station.

  • Page 17: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Connecting speakers (p.18) Basic speaker configuration (p.19) Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to the unit. Advanced speaker configuration (p.24) Apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance the system. Connecting a TV (p.35) Connect a TV to the unit.

  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting speakers The unit has 9 built-in amplifiers. You can connect 2 to 11 speakers and up to 2 subwoofers to create the favorite acoustic space in your room. You can also apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance your system (p.24). Caution •...

  • Page 19: Basic Speaker Configuration

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Basic speaker configuration ■ Placing speakers in your room Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. ❑...
  • Page 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 9.2-channel system (using surround back speakers) ❑ 7.1-channel system (using front presence speakers) This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.
  • Page 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 5.1-channel system ❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers) This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

  • Page 22: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ ■ Setting the speaker impedance Connecting speakers Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When using a Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. 6-ohm speaker for any channel, set the speaker impedance to “6 ...
  • Page 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Connecting speaker cables Cables necessary for connection (commercially available) Speaker cables (x the number of speakers) Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal.

  • Page 24: Advanced Speaker Configuration

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Advanced speaker configuration In addition to the basic speaker configuration (p.19), the unit also allows you to apply the following speaker configurations to enhance your system. Combining with an external Using the four internal Using the excess internal power amplifier (Hi-Fi amplifier,...
  • Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Available speaker configurations (RX-A3040) Main zone Speaker configuration Multi-zone Power Amp Assign (p.124) Page Output channel External power Bi-amp (max) amplifier (required)  Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone 7ch BI-AMP ...
  • Page 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 7ch BI-AMP ❑ 7ch BI-AMP +1ZONE Bi-amp Bi-amp Zone3 Main zone Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection) FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection) CENTER CENTER SURROUND...
  • Page 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 7ch BI-AMP +FP+RP (RX-A3040 only) ❑ 9ch +RP (RX-A3040 only) Bi-amp via external amp via external amp external amp external amp external amp external amp Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection) FRONT...
  • Page 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 9ch +FRONT (RX-A3040 only) ❑ 7ch +FP+RP (RX-A3040 only) via external amp via external amp via external amp external amp external amp Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier FRONT CENTER CENTER...
  • Page 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 7ch +FRONT+1ZONE ❑ 5ch +FRONT+2ZONE via external amp via external amp Zone2 Zone3 Main zone Main zone Zone3 Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier FRONT (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier CENTER CENTER...
  • Page 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 7ch +1ZONE ❑ 9ch +1ZONE Zone2 Zone3 Main zone Main zone Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT FRONT CENTER CENTER SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK (not used) EXTRA SP 1 (not used) (not used)
  • Page 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ 7ch +2ZONE Zone2 Main zone Zone3 Speaker Connect to FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (not used) (not used) SUBWOOFER 1–2 Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 1 Zone3 speakers EXTRA SP 2 •...
  • Page 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ ■ Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections Connecting Zone2/3 speakers When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the When using Zone2/3 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP 1–2 terminals. FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP 1 terminals.

  • Page 33: Connecting An External Power Amplifier

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Connecting an external power amplifier (Example) Connecting front speakers via an external power amplifier When connecting an external power amplifier to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. The same channel PRE OUT (FRONT) jacks signals are output from the PRE OUT jacks as from their corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

  • Page 34: Input/Output Jacks And Cables

    Input/output jacks and cables ■ ■ ■ Video/audio jacks Video jacks Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ❑ OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single Transmit video signals separated into three Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical jack.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Tv

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the HDMI settings on the unit. For details on the settings, see “Information on HDMI”...
  • Page 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable) Component/composite video connection When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack The unit (rear) the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.

  • Page 37: Connecting Another Tv Or A Projector

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Connecting another TV or a projector The unit has two HDMI output jacks. If you connect another TV or a projector to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching videos with the remote control (p.67).

  • Page 38: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting playback devices ■ The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow Component video connection you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

  • Page 39: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Composite video connection Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players, and a turntable to the unit. coaxial, digital optical, or stereo pin cable).

  • Page 40: Connecting To The Jacks On The Front Panel

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting to the jacks on the front panel PHONO jacks PHONO Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect a playback device to the unit. Audio output (PHONO) Use the USB jack to connect an iPod or a USB storage device. For details, see Ground lead “Connecting an iPod”...
  • Page 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ MHL connection ❑ Composite video/analog stereo connection Connect an MHL-compatible mobile device (such as smartphones) to the unit with an Connect a playback device (such as game consoles and camcorders) to the unit with a MHL cable.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Assembling the AM antenna Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. •...

  • Page 43: Connecting A Network Cable Or The Wireless Antenna

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting a network cable or the wireless antenna Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or connect the Connecting the wireless antenna supplied wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Connect the supplied wireless antenna to the unit for establishing a wireless network Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit.

  • Page 44: Connecting Other Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting other devices Connecting recording devices Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT jacks. These jacks You can connect an analog multi-channel output device such as a DVD player and an output video/audio signals selected as the input.

  • Page 45: Connecting A Device Compatible With The Trigger Function

    Connecting the power cable The trigger function can control an external device in conjunction with operating the unit (such as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that Before connecting the power cable (General model only) supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can use the Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage.

  • Page 46: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Selecting an on-screen menu language RECEIVER z Select the desired on-screen menu language from English, To confirm the setting, press ENTER. Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 47: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) RECEIVER z The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function According to your speaker configuration, configure detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the the “Power Amp Assign”...
  • Page 48 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Multi Position The following screen appears on the TV. RECEIVER Selects multi measure or single measure. • To cancel the operation, disconnect the YPAO microphone before starting Settings the measurement. Select this option if you will have several listening positions or if you want others to enjoy surround sound.
  • Page 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Angle/Height Multi measure Single measure (5 listening positions) (RX-A3040 only) Enables/disables the angle/height measurement. Settings Multi measure Multi measure (1 listening position + front/back/left/right) (2 listening positions + front/back) Enables the angle/height measurement.

  • Page 50: Measuring At One Listening Position (Single Measure)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Measuring at one listening position (RX-A3040 [when angle/height measurement is enabled]) Proceed to Step 2. (single measure) When “Multi Position” is set to “No”, follow the procedure below for measurement. It takes about 5 minutes to perform the measurement.
  • Page 51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 c Place the microphone base at the listening position and set the f Set the YPAO microphone at the top of the pole and perform the YPAO microphone to the position “1”. fourth angle measurement.
  • Page 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Caution To save the measurement results, use the cursor • The YPAO microphone is sensitive to heat, so should not be placed anywhere keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. where it could be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures (such as on top of AV equipment).

  • Page 53: Measuring At Multiple Listening Positions (Multi Measure)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Measuring at multiple listening positions When the measurements at the positions you want (multi measure) to measure are completed, use the cursor keys to select “CANCEL” and press ENTER. When “Multi Position” is set to “Yes”, follow the procedure below for When you have taken measurements at 8 listening measurement.
  • Page 54 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 d Press ENTER to start the first angle measurement. Perform the angle/height measurement. The following screen appears on the TV when the first angle a Use the cursor keys to select “YES” and press ENTER. measurement finishes.

  • Page 55: Checking The Measurement Results

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Use the cursor keys to select “Save/Cancel” and Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit. press ENTER. This completes optimization of the speaker settings. Caution • To check the measurement results, select “Result”. For details, see “Checking the measurement results”...

  • Page 56: Reloading The Previous Ypao Adjustments

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments Use the cursor keys to select an item. When the speaker settings you have configured manually are not Polarity of each speaker suitable, follow the procedure below to discard the manual settings Wiring Reverse: The speaker cable may be connected with the and reload the previous YPAO adjustments.

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the E-8: No Signal The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones. measurement again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. E-9: User Cancel The measurement has been canceled.

  • Page 58: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Cause Remedy...

  • Page 59: Connecting To A Network Device Wirelessly

    (such as iPhone) The unit • For details on “AV CONTROLLER”, visit the Yamaha website. For details on connection, see “Connecting the unit to a wireless network” (p.60). • You cannot use the wireless network connection simultaneously with the wired (network cable) connection (p.43) or Wireless Direct (p.65).

  • Page 60: Connecting The Unit To A Wireless Network

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting the unit to a wireless network Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press RECEIVER z ENTER. There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.
  • Page 61 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ B: Using the WPS push button Connect the iOS device to the USB jack, and disable RECEIVER z configuration the screen lock on the iOS device. You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the The unit (front) WPS button.
  • Page 62 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ C: Using other connection methods Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the RECEIVER z If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push desired connection method and select “NEXT”. button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings.
  • Page 63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Searching for an access point ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points.
  • Page 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Using the PIN code Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of security key and select “NEXT”. available access points appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 65: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting a mobile device to the unit Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check RECEIVER z directly (Wireless Direct) “Wireless Direct” and select “OK”. Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly.
  • Page 66 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device. security key and select “NEXT”. For details on settings of your mobile device, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile device.

  • Page 67: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure Input selection keys Selecting an HDMI output jack Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. HDMI OUT Press HDMI OUT to select an HDMI OUT jack. Use the input selection keys to select an input MUTE Each time you press the key, the HDMI OUT jack to be source.

  • Page 68: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, HDMI output and various settings with just one touch. You can use up to 12 scenes to register your favorite settings and switch them depending on a playback source. Press SCENE.

  • Page 69: Configuring Scene Assignments

    Configuring scene assignments Selecting setting items to be included as SOURCE scene assignments Set the unit to the condition (such as input source In addition to the default scene assignments (Input, HDMI Output and sound program) that you want to assign to a Input selection keys and Mode), you can also include the following setting items as the scene.

  • Page 70: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and On-screen sound program/surround decoder selection surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo a Press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 71: Enjoying Stereoscopic Sound Fields (Cinema Dsp Hd3/Cinema Dsp 3D)

    This program creates a sound field that emphasizes the surround feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multichannel audio, The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP Standard such as Dolby Digital and DTS. Its design is based on the concept of the technology (CINEMA DSP HD³/CINEMA DSP 3D).
  • Page 72 ■ ❑ ENTERTAINMENT Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts and light entertainment programs. In sports broadcasts, the commentators’ The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sports voices are positioned clearly at the center, while the atmosphere inside the You can also select stereo playback.

  • Page 73: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 9ch Stereo) when no the center. surround speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha’s original virtual surround The warehouse resembles some lofts in Soho. Sound reflects off the...

  • Page 74: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    ■ Enjoying unprocessed playback Playing back 2-channel sources in multichannel (surround decoder) You can play back input sources without any sound field effect The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel processing. playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode. ■...

  • Page 75: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display). It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.

  • Page 76: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception selecting from registered radio stations. Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input • The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is source.

  • Page 77: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    ■ Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Selecting a preset station Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 78: Hd Radio™ Tuning

    ■ HD Radio™ tuning Selecting an HD Radio™ audio program You can select an audio program when the unit is tuned into an HD (U.S.A. model only) Radio station that provides multiple audio programs (up to 8). HD Radio Technology is a new technology that enables FM/AM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally.

  • Page 79: Playback Screen

    ■ HD Radio™ operation on the TV Menu Submenu Function You can view the HD Radio information or select a radio station on Switches to FM/AM. the TV. Tuning (+/-) Selects a frequency. Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source.

  • Page 80: Radio Data System Tuning

    ■ Browse screen Radio Data System tuning (U.K. and Europe models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The unit can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program Type,”...

  • Page 81: Operating The Radio On The Tv

    Operating the radio on the TV • “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not You can view the radio information or select a radio station on the displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service.
  • Page 82 ■ Browse screen Menu Submenu Function (U.K. and Europe models only) Switches to FM/AM. Tuning (+/-) Selects a frequency. Manual Tuning Auto (+/-) Selects a radio station automatically. Registers the selected station as Memory presets. Direct Enters a frequency directly. Moves to the browse screen (preset Browse Preset station list...

  • Page 83: Playing Back Ipod Music

    Playing back iPod music You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable Playback of iPod content supplied with the iPod. Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. • For details on playable iPod devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 84 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen Status indicators Status indicators Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.85) and playback status Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.85) and playback status (such as play/pause). (such as play/pause). Playback information List name Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed/remaining Contents list time.
  • Page 85 ■ ■ Operating the iPod itself or remote control Shuffle/repeat settings (simple play) You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod. Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. • During simple play, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly on your iPod or The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below.

  • Page 86: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. • If the USB storage device contains many files, it may take time to load the them. In The unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT16 or this case, “Loading...”...
  • Page 87 ■ Browse screen Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. Status indicators Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.88) and playback status (such as play/pause). List name Contents list •...
  • Page 88 ■ ■ Playback screen Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents. When “USB” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or “Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER. Status indicators •...

  • Page 89: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ❑ For Windows Media Player 11 You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Start Windows Media Player 11 on your PC. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.43). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network”...

  • Page 90: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playback of PC music contents • To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and • Files not supported by the unit cannot be selected. start playback. • If the unit detects a series of unsupported files (such as images and hidden You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV files) during playback, playback stops automatically.
  • Page 91 ■ ■ Playback screen Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for the playback of PC music content. When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or “Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER. Status indicators •...

  • Page 92: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Playback of Internet radio Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.43). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly input source.
  • Page 93 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen Playback indicator Playback indicator Playback information List name Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Contents list Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information. Displays the list of Internet radio content. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to Operation menu select an item and press ENTER to confirm the selection.

  • Page 94: Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations (Bookmarks)

    Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmarks”, Access the vTuner website you can quickly access to them from the “Bookmarks” folder in the browse screen. (http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on your PC and enter the vTuner ID. ■...

  • Page 95: Playing Back Music With Airplay

    Playing back music with AirPlay The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on the unit via network. Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents iTunes Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod.
  • Page 96 Menu Submenu Function • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by Resumes playback from pause. setting “Network Standby” (p.134) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. Stops playback temporarily. • You can edit the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on Play Control iTunes/iPod in “Network Name”...

  • Page 97: Playing Back Videos/Audio In Multiple Rooms (Multi-Zone)

    For details, see “Multi-zone output” (p.167). • Since there are many possible ways to use the unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about the multi-zone connections that best meet your requirements.

  • Page 98: Preparing The Multi Zone System

    ❑ Using an external amplifier Preparing the multi zone system Connect the external amplifier placed in Zone2 or Zone3 to the unit with a stereo pin Connect the device that will be used in other rooms to the unit. cable and connect speakers to the external amplifier. The unit (rear) Caution •...
  • Page 99 ■ ■ Connecting a video monitor to play back analog videos Connecting an HDMI-compatible device to play back videos/audio Connect a video monitor to watch analog videos at Zone2 or Zone3. Depending on the video input jacks available on your video monitor, choose one of the video connection Connect an HDMI-compatible device (such as a TV) to play back videos/audio at methods.
  • Page 100 ■ Operating the unit from another room (remote connection) • When the HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack is assigned to Zone2, you can enable/disable the audio output from the HDMI OUT 2 jack by setting “Audio Output” (p.138) in the “Setup” menu to “On” or “Off” (default). You can operate the unit and external devices from Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 using the •...

  • Page 101: Controlling Zone2, Zone3 Or Zone4

    RECEIVER z An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using Yamaha products that support remote connections, as the unit Use the ZONE switch to select a zone. does. You can transmit remote control signals by connecting the...
  • Page 102 ■ Enjoying the same source in multiple Caution rooms (party mode) • To avoid unexpected noise, never play back DTS-CDs in Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4. The party mode allows you to play back in all zones the same music that is being played back in the main zone. During the party mode, stereo playback is automatically selected for all zones.

  • Page 103: Controlling The Unit From A Web Browser (Web Control)

    • By using the application for smartphone/tablet “AV CONTROLLER”, you can control the unit from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android devices. Visit the Yamaha website for details. • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router.

  • Page 104: Control Screen

    ■ ■ Top menu screen Control screen CONTROL PLAY INFO Moves to the control screen for the selected zone. Selects an input source or controls playback for the selected zone. STATUS TOP MENU Turns on/off the power for each zone or displays the input source and volume set for each zone. Moves to the top menu screen.
  • Page 105 ■ Settings screen Note • If the network settings are changed, you may need to restart the browser or regain access to the unit. • When using the MAC address filter, make sure you specify the MAC addresses of your network devices correctly.

  • Page 106: Viewing The Current Status

    Viewing the current status Switching information on the front display Input source group Item Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Press INFO. Decoder (decoder name*) SERVER Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. * During simple playback of iPod: AirPlay DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder...

  • Page 107: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources

    Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This Option menu items menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. Press OPTION.
  • Page 108 ■ YPAO Volume (YPAO Volume) Item Function Page (U.S.A. model only) Enables/disables YPAO Volume or Adaptive DRC. Audio Mode Switches between stereo and monaural for (Audio Mode) FM/AM radio reception. YPAO Volume (YPAO Vol.) (Except for U.S.A. model) FM Mode Enables/disables YPAO Volume.
  • Page 109 ■ Dialogue (Dialog) Extra Bass (Extra Bass) Adjusts the volume or perceive height of dialogue sounds. Enables/disables Extra Bass. When Extra Bass is enabled, you can enjoy enhanced bass sounds, regardless of the size of the front speakers and the Dialogue Level (Dialog Lvl) presence or absence of the subwoofer.
  • Page 110 ■ Video Processing (Video Process.) Audio Select (A.Sel) Configures the video signal processing settings. Selects the audio input jack to use when more than one audio connection is made for one input source. Video Mode (V.M) Settings Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution, aspect ratio and video adjustments) settings configured in “Processing”...
  • Page 111 ■ Audio Mode (Audio Mode) (U.S.A. model only) Switches between stereo and monaural for FM/AM radio reception. • This setting is applied separately to each band (FM/AM). Settings Receives the selected band (FM or AM) in stereo sounds when the Auto (Auto) signal reception is good and in monaural sounds when it is not good.

  • Page 112: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring input sources (Input menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can change the input source settings using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTER. •...
  • Page 113 ■ ■ Rename/Icon Select Decoder Mode Changes the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. Sets the format of digital audio playback to “DTS”. For example, if the unit does not detect DTS audio and outputs noise, set “Decoder Input sources Mode”...

  • Page 114: Configuring The Scene Function (Scene Menu)

    Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) Use the cursor keys and ENTER to change the setting. You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.68) using the TV screen. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Press ON SCREEN. Scene menu items Use the cursor keys to select “Scene”...
  • Page 115 ■ Load Choices Loads the settings registered for the selected scene. Input Input (p.67), Audio Select (p.110) Select “DETAIL” to configure the SCENE link playback setting or view the scene HDMI Output HDMI Output (p.67) assignments. Sound Program (p.70), Pure Direct Mode (p.130), Enhancer (p.75), Mode Enhancer Hi-Res Mode (p.109) Device Control...

  • Page 116: Configuring Sound Programs/Surround Decoders (Sound Program Menu)

    Use the cursor keys and ENTER to rename and select “ENTER” to confirm the Configuring sound programs/surround entry. decoders (Sound Program menu) You can change the settings of the sound programs and surround decoders using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Sound Program”...

  • Page 117: Sound Program Menu Items

    Sound Program menu items Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. • Available items and the default settings vary depending on the selected sound program or surround decoder. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Settings for sound programs Item Function Settings...
  • Page 118 The following items are available when you select “2ch Stereo” or “9ch Stereo”. Item Function Settings 1.0 s to 5.0 s Sound program Item Function Settings Adjust the decay time of the rear Higher to enrich the reverberant Reverb Time Selects whether to reverberant sound.
  • Page 119 ■ Settings for decoders The following items are available when you set “Decode Type” of “SURROUND DECODER” to “bPLIIx Music” (bPLII Music) or “Neo:6 Music”. Decode Type Item Function Settings Off, On Select “On” to wrap front left/right Adjusts the broadening channel sounds around the field Panorama effect of the front sound...

  • Page 120: Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press ENTER. •...

  • Page 121: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Auto Setup Automatically optimizes the speaker settings (YPAO). Setting Pattern Registers two speaker setting patterns and switches between them. Setting Data Copy Copies the “Setting Pattern” parameters in the specified direction. Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system.
  • Page 122 Menu Item Function Page Video Video Mode Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution, aspect ratio and video adjustments). HDMI Control Enables/disables HDMI Control. You can also configure the relevant settings (such as ARC and TV audio input). HDMI Audio Output Selects a device to output audio.
  • Page 123 Menu Item Function Page Auto Power Standby Sets the amount of time for the auto-standby function. ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco mode (power saving mode). Language Select an on-screen menu language. CONFIGURATIONS ➤ Configuring various functions (Setup menu)

  • Page 124: Speaker (Manual Setup)

    ■ Speaker (Manual Setup) Setting Data Copy Copies the “Setting Pattern” parameters in the specified direction. Configures the speaker settings manually. Choices Pattern1 > 2 Copies the “Pattern1” parameters to “Pattern2”. • Default settings are underlined. Pattern2 > 1 Copies the “Pattern2” parameters to “Pattern1”. ■...
  • Page 125 Center Select this when you use 7-channel speakers plus front channel expansion using an external amplifier in the main zone and Zone3 (or Zone2) speakers (p.29). Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. +FRONT+1ZONE You can select a zone to be assigned to the EXTRA SP 2 jacks Settings (default: Zone3).
  • Page 126 Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2 Select this option when one small speaker is connected. The subwoofer or front speakers will produce surround back channel Small x1 Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected to the SUBWOOFER 1 or low-frequency components lower than the specified crossover frequency (default: 80 Hz).
  • Page 127 ■ Front Presence Distance Selects a front presence layout when front presence speakers are used. This Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the setting facilitates the optimization of the sound field effect. speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance from “Meter”...

  • Page 128: Test Tone

    ■ ■ Manual equalizer adjustment Test Tone Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker Set “Parametric EQ” to “Manual” and press ENTER. balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. Press ENTER again to enter the edit screen. Settings Use the cursor keys to select a speaker and press ENTER.

  • Page 129: Sound

    Sound Adjustment Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Auto/Manual Configures the audio output settings. Select” is set to “Manual”. You can fine-adjust the audio output timing when “Auto/Manual Select” is set to “Auto”. ■ Lipsync Setting range Adjusts the delay between video and audio by holding up the audio output.

  • Page 130: Initial Volume

    ■ ■ Initial Volume Extended Surround Sets the initial volume when the receiver is turned on. Selects how to play back 5.1- to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are used. Settings Settings Sets the level to the volume level of the unit when it last entered standby mode.

  • Page 131: Video

    Video Aspect Selects an aspect ratio to output HDMI video signals when “Video Mode” is set to Configures the video output settings. “Processing”. Settings Through Does not convert the aspect ratio. Outputs 4:3 video signals to a 16:9 TV with black bands on either side 16:9 Normal of the screen.

  • Page 132: Hdmi

    Edge Enhancement HDMI Adjusts the enhancement effect of video edges. Configures the HDMI settings. Setting range 0 to 50 Brightness Adjusts the video brightness. Setting range -100 to 0 to +100 Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Setting range -100 to 0 to +100 ■...

  • Page 133: Standby Through

    HDMI OUT1, HDMI OUT2 Enables/disables ARC (p.169) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 1 jack or HDMI OUT 2 jack. Settings Settings Disables ARC. Disables the audio output from the TV. Enables ARC.

  • Page 134: Network

    ■ Network Manual network settings Set “DHCP” to “Off”. Configures the network settings. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select a parameter type and press ENTER. IP Address Specifies an IP address. Subnet Mask Specifies a subnet mask. Default Gateway Specifies the IP address of the default gateway.

  • Page 135: Mac Address Filter

    ■ ■ MAC Address Filter Network Name Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network devices. Filter ■ Procedure Enables/disables the MAC address filter.

  • Page 136: Multi Zone

    ■ Multi Zone Zone2 Set, Zone3 Set Configures the Zone2 or Zone3 settings. Configures the multi zone settings. Volume Enables/disables volume adjustments for Zone2 or Zone3 output. If you have connected an external amplifier with volume control to the unit, disable the volume adjustment for the corresponding zone.

  • Page 137: Zone4 Set

    Mono Zone Rename Switches between stereo and monaural for Zone2 or Zone3 output. Changes the zone name (for Zone2 or Zone3) displayed on the front display or TV screen. Settings You can change the zone name in the same manner as “Zone Rename” in “Main Produces stereo sounds in Zone2 or Zone3.

  • Page 138: Input Assignment

    ■ HDMI OUT2 Assign Function Select the zone for which the HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack is used. Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. Settings Main, Zone2, Zone4 • For details on video/audio signals that can be output to each zone, see “Multi-zone output” (p.167). Audio Output Enables/disables the audio output from the HDMI OUT 2 jack when “HDMI OUT2 Assign”...

  • Page 139: Display Set

    ■ Trigger Output1, Trigger Output2 To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. Sets the TRIGGER OUT 1–2 jacks to function in sync with the power status of each zone or input switching. • You cannot assign both COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to the same input source. Trigger Mode ■...

  • Page 140: Dc Out

    ■ DC OUT Configures the DC OUT jack setting. Power Mode Selects how to supply power to the Yamaha AV accessory connected to the DC OUT jack. Settings Supplies power through the DC OUT jack continuously regardless of Continuous the power state (on/standby) of the unit.

  • Page 141: Eco

    ■ ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. Configures the power supply settings. When the eco mode is enabled, you can reduce the unit’s power consumption. Settings Disables the eco mode. Enables the eco mode. • The new setting will take effect after the unit is restarted. •...

  • Page 142: Language

    Language Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) Select an on-screen menu language. You can view information about the unit using the TV screen. Press ON SCREEN. Use the cursor keys to select “Information” and press ENTER. Settings English English Japanese French Français...

  • Page 143: Types Of Information

    ■ Types of information Network Displays the network information on the unit. ■ (When using wired or wireless [Wi-Fi] network connection) Audio Signal Displays information about the current audio signal. IP Address IP address Subnet Mask Subnet mask Format Audio format of the input signal Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway The number of source channels in the input signal...

  • Page 144: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    ■ System Configuring the system settings Displays the system information on the unit. (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Remote ID The unit’s remote control ID setting (p.145) TV Format The unit’s video signal type (p.146) Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. Speaker Impedance The speaker impedance setting of the unit (p.145) Set the unit to standby mode.

  • Page 145: Advanced Setup Menu Items

    Checks the version of firmware currently installed on the unit. Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When using multiple Yamaha AV receivers, you can set each remote control with a unique remote control ID for its corresponding receiver.

  • Page 146: Changing The Fm/Am Tuning Frequency Setting (Tuner Frq Step)

    Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (TUNER FRQ STEP) (MONITOR CHECK) (Asia and General models only) SP IMP. - MONITOR CHECK DOCK STEREO TUNED PRE AMP PARTY MUTE VOLUME ZONE ZONE ZONE DOCK TUNER FRQ STEP ADAPTIVE OUT 1...

  • Page 147: Backing Up/Recovering The Settings (Recov./Backup)

    Creates backup of the settings of the unit, or recovers the settings from the backup. New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. If the unit ■...

  • Page 148: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    TV operations Once you have registered the remote control code for your TV, you • Under the unit’s default settings, the amplifier code (Yamaha: 5098) is set for all the input selection keys. With this setting, you can control HDMI can control it using the TV operation keys, regardless of the input Control-compatible devices connected to the unit with the remote control.

  • Page 149: Registering The Remote Control Codes For Playback Devices

    ■ Registering the remote control codes for Playback device operations SOURCE z playback devices Once you have registered the remote control code for your SOURCE RECEIVER playback device, you can control it using the following keys after selecting the input source or scene. You can use the unit’s remote control to operate playback devices if Input selection keys you have registered their remote control codes.

  • Page 150: Resetting Remote Control Codes

    Resetting remote control codes SOURCE RECEIVER You can reset a remote control code registered to each input selection key. Input selection keys Press CODE SET. SOURCE blinks twice. Perform each of the following steps within 1 minute. Otherwise, the setting will be canceled. If this happens, repeat from Step 1.

  • Page 151: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    “System” screen (p.144). You can update the update the firmware using the USB memory device (p.147). unit’s firmware by pressing ENTER in the “System” screen. • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. Cursor keys ENTER •...

  • Page 152: Appendix

    When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another volume for Zone2 or Zone3 (p.136). Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each remote control (p.145).

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    The power does not turn on. consecutively. When the unit is in this condition, the standby nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to request repair. indicator on the unit blinks if you try to turn on the power. Hold down MAIN ZONE z on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to The internal microcomputer has frozen, due to an external electric The power does not turn off.
  • Page 154 Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit. The unit cannot be controlled using the remote strong lighting.

  • Page 155: Audio

    Audio Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. To check the audio No sound. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. format of the input signal, use “Audio Signal”...
  • Page 156 Problem Cause Remedy Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. speakers connected to the unit. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.35).

  • Page 157: Video

    Video Problem Cause Remedy Another input source is selected on the unit. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Another input source is selected on the TV. Switch the TV input to display the video from the unit. No video.

  • Page 158: Fm/Am Radio

    FM/AM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. (U.S.A. model only) Set “Audio Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Mono” to select monaural FM radio reception (p.111).

  • Page 159: Usb And Network

    USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The unit does not detect the USB device. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.
  • Page 160 Problem Cause Remedy There may be a network problem at the radio station, or the service may have The selected Internet radio station is currently not available. been stopped. Try the station later or select another station. The selected Internet radio station is currently broadcasting Some Internet radio stations broadcast silence at certain of times of the day.

  • Page 161: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Twist the bare wires of the cables firmly and connect to the unit and speakers properly. Internal Error An internal error has occurred. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. An overcurrent is flowing through the MHL-compatible mobile MHL Overloaded Turn off the unit and check the connection between the unit and mobile device.

  • Page 162: Glossary

    Glossary Audio information DTS Express DTS Express is a compressed digital audio format that supports 5.1-channel audio and allows a higher compression rate than the DTS Digital Surround format developed by DTS, Inc. This technology is developed for audio streaming services on the Internet and secondary audio on BD (Blu-ray discs). ■...

  • Page 163: Hdmi And Video Information

    Sampling frequency/Quantization bit HDMI and video information Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. Component video signal • Sampling frequency With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per second) is called the sampling rate.

  • Page 164: Network Information

    Internet wirelessly using radio waves. Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own connections with network cables by using wireless connection. Only products that complete Wi-Fi Alliance home.

  • Page 165: Supported Devices And File Formats

    Supported devices and file formats About HTC Connect This receiver features “HTC Connect”, a simple way to enjoy all music content from your HTC Connect certified smartphone. ■ Supported devices 1. HTC Connect music streaming provided on this product has been developed based on interoperability testing as defined by the HTC Connect program with the HTC Connect ❑...

  • Page 166: Video Signal Flow

    Video signal flow ■ Video signals input from a video device to the unit are Video conversion table output to a TV as shown below. • You can select the resolution and the aspect ratio applied to HDMI-output video processing in “Video Mode” (p.131) in the “Setup” menu. •...

  • Page 167: Multi-Zone Output

    Multi-zone output ■ ■ Audio output Video output Using the unit's MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT jacks Using an external amplifier (p.98) internal amplifier (p.32) (*6) HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack (*7) HDMI OUT 2 COMPONENT EXTRA SP 1–2 jacks ZONE OUT jacks VIDEO (ZONE OUT) jack VIDEO...

  • Page 168: Information On Hdmi

    (Example) Information on HDMI HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that Playback starts Turns on and displays video from the playback supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as device power and volume) with TV remote control operations.

  • Page 169: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    d Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “HDMI”. Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal to the TV. Check the following after the HDMI Control settings. Select a TV program with the TV remote control.

  • Page 170: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit HD DVD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD...

  • Page 171: Reference Diagram (Rear Panel)

    Reference diagram (rear panel) DC OUT HDMI NETWORK WIRELESS HDMI OUT 0.5A (3 NET ) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (ZONE OUT) (1 BD/DVD) AC IN PHONO AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 172: Trademarks

    MHL, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. x.v.Color™ “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect Logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of HTC Corporation. “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. APPENDIX ➤ Trademarks...

  • Page 173: Specifications

    Specifications Input jacks [RX-A2040] - 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz - Pre Out x 7 (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, - 4K/60 Hz, 50Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz • Analog Audio SURROUND BACK L/R) •...
  • Page 174 Audio Section • Rated Output Power (1-channel driven) [RX-A3040] • Capable of iPod, Mass Storage Class USB Memory • Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 ) [RX-A3040] • Current Supply Capacity: 2.1 A Front L/R..............185 W/ch (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ) Network Center ..............
  • Page 175 • Damping Factor • Tone Control Characteristics • 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) Front L/R, 1 kHz, 8  ..........150 or more Main Zone Mono ..............3 µV (20.8 dBf) Bass Boost/Cut......±6.0 dB/50 Hz (0.5 dB Step) •...
  • Page 176 • Maximum Power Consumption [Asia and General models]........... 1210 W • Dimensions (W x H x D) ...... 435 x 192 x 467 mm (17-1/8” x 7-1/2” x 18-3/8”) * Including legs and protrusions • Reference Dimensions (W x H x D) (with wireless antenna) ......

  • Page 177: Index

    Index Symbols 9ch +RP (Power Amp Assign, Setup menu) Auto Power Standby (ECO, Setup menu) 9ch +RP (speaker configuration) Auto Preset (FM radio) Exclamation mark (!) 9ch Stereo (sound program) Auto Preset (HD Radio™) Lock icon (o) Auto Setup (Speaker, Setup menu) Numerics Auto/Manual Select (Lipsync, Setup menu) A.DRC (YPAO Volume, Option menu)
  • Page 178 CLASSICAL (sound program subcategory) DMC Control (Input menu) FM/AM radio tuning Clear Preset (FM/AM radio) DNS Server (IP Address, Setup menu) Format (Audio Signal, Information menu) Clear Preset (HD Radio™) DNS Server (Network, Information menu) Frequency (FM/AM radio) Clock Time (Radio Data System) Dolby Digital EX (Extended Surround) Frequency step setting Compressed Music Enhancer...
  • Page 179 Load (Scene menu) Muting Low Frequency Effects (LFE) In.Trim (Input Settings, Option menu) Indicator (part names and functions) NAS (Network Attached Storage) Information display (front display) MAC Address (MAC Address Filter, Setup menu) NAS content playback Information menu MAC Address (Network, Information menu) Network (Information menu) Information switching (front display) MAC Address Filter (Network, Setup menu)
  • Page 180 Power Amp Assign (Speaker, Setup menu) Reset (remote control) Sound mode selection Power management Reset (Scene menu) Sound program Power Mode (DC OUT, Setup menu) Resolution (Video Mode, Setup menu) Sound Program menu Preset station selection (FM/AM radio) Reverb Delay (Sound Program menu) Speaker (Setup menu) Program Service (Radio Data System) Reverb Level (Sound Program menu)
  • Page 181 V.M (Video Processing, Option menu) WPS button configuration V.Out (Input Settings, Option menu) VERSION (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Version error (error indication) Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) Video (Setup menu) YPAO Video Adjust (Video Processing, Option menu) (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer)
  • Page 182 © 2014 Yamaha Corporation YG260B0/EN...

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