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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 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language .
  • Page 3 Playing back music stored on a USB storage device ....80 Network ..................123 Multi Zone .
  • Page 4 Yamaha technologies ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    YPAO microphone Microphone base Power cable (RX-A3020 only) • The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in this manual are of the RX-A3020 (U.S.A. model), unless otherwise specified. *The supplied power cable varies *Using for angle measurement depending on the region of purchase.

  • 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.76 • iPod/iPhone/iPad you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. .

  • Page 7: Full Of Useful Functions

    Full of useful functions! Useful tips I want to connect a playback device using HDMI for ❑ Connecting various devices (p.41) ❑ Listening to FM/AM radio (p.69) video and non-HDMI for audio... A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner.

  • Page 8: 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 The included YPAO microphone can be used to analyze this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.
  • Page 9 • Powerful noise reduction (such as Zone4) • Resolution enhancement adds more detail The RX-A3020 can also apply fine touches such as Living room (main zone) noise reduction and resolution enhancement. FEATURES ➤ What you can do with the unit...

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel MAIN ZONE PURE DIRECT VOLUME INPUT SCENE ON SCREEN OPTION TONE/BALANCE INFO MEMORY PRESET MULTI ZONE PROGRAM TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL RETURN DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO AUX YPAO MIC SILENT CINEMA 2.1A VIDEO...
  • Page 11 HDMI IN ON SCREEN key MULTI ZONE keys PHONES jack Displays the on-screen menu on the TV. ZONE 2–4 (ZONE 4: RX-A3020 only) For connecting headphones. Enables/disables the audio output to Menu operations keys VIDEO AUX jacks each zone (p.95).

  • Page 12: Front Display (Indicators)

    Subwoofer (1) working. “CINEMA DSP !” lights up when CINEMA DSP ZONE indicators Subwoofer (2) HD³ is activated. Lights up when Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 (RX-A3020 only) is enabled (p.95). (RX-A2020) “CINEMA DSP” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.64) is PARTY working.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    For connecting to a network (p.45). video/audio signals (p.40), or for connecting to an For connecting to a Yamaha product that supports SCENE HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2 or Zone4 (p.93). link playback (p.47) or for connecting to an infrared signal AV 1–4 jacks...
  • Page 14 SINGLE product to prevent improper connections. ANTENNA jacks ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks (RX-A3020) PRE OUT jacks For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.44). For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.22) or...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    MULTI MULTI CH INPUT jacks TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU USB jack (on the front panel) LIGHT key (RX-A3020 only) NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a ON SCREEN OPTION Turns on the backlight of the remote control keys for about 10 desired network source) seconds.
  • Page 16 STRAIGHT PURE SLEEP INPUT DIRECT TV VOL TV CH • To operate external devices with the remote control, register a MUTE LEVEL remote control code for each device before using (p.136). ZONE SETUP (RX-A3020) FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions...

  • 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

    Surround back (R) Front presence (L) Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with CINEMA Front presence (R) DSP HD³ (RX-A3020) or CINEMA DSP 3D (RX-A2020) (p.64), the presence speakers create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in Rear presence (L) 10°~30°...

  • Page 19: Basic Speaker Configuration

    • The surround back speakers and rear presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the selected sound program (p.64). • (RX-A3020 only) You can make an 11-channel system by using an external power amplifier (p.25).
  • Page 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 7.1-channel system (using front presence speakers) ❑ 5.1-channel system This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.
  • Page 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ■ Setting the speaker impedance Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.
  • Page 22 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ■ Connecting speakers Cables necessary for connection (commercially available) Speaker cables (x the number of speakers) Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. Caution – – • Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer before connecting the Audio pin cable (two for connecting two subwoofers) speakers.
  • Page 23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ Connecting speaker cables 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. If the wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal.

  • Page 24: Advanced Speaker Configuration

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections 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...
  • Page 25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ■ Available speaker configurations (RX-A3020) Main zone Speaker configuration Multi-zone Power Amp Assign (p.114) Page Output channel External power Bi-amp (max) amplifier (required) Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone...
  • Page 26 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 7ch BI-AMP ❑ 7ch BI-AMP +FP (RX-A3020 only) Bi-amp Bi-amp via external amp via external amp Speaker Connect to Speaker Connect to FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection)
  • Page 27 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 7ch BI-AMP +FP+RP (RX-A3020 only) ❑ 9ch +RP (RX-A3020 only) Bi-amp via external amp via external amp external amp external amp external amp external amp Speaker Connect to Speaker...
  • Page 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 9ch +FRONT (RX-A3020 only) ❑ 7ch +FP+RP (RX-A3020 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...
  • Page 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 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 EXTRA SP 1 (not used) (not used) (not used)
  • Page 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ❑ 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Speaker connections ■ ■ 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

    EXTRA SP1 EXTRA SP2 SINGLE The unit (rear) F.PRESENCE jacks (RX-A3020 only) Output front presence channel audio signals or Zone2 audio signals depending on the “Power About external power amplifiers Amp Assign” setting (p.114). We recommend using power amplifiers that meet the following conditions.

  • 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

    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV connection Connecting a TV ■ Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. Connection Method 1 (HDMI Control/ARC-compatible TV) You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable.
  • Page 36 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV connection ❑ Necessary settings Configure the settings for HDMI Control. To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the following settings. a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV.
  • Page 37 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV connection ■ ❑ Necessary settings Connection Method 2 (HDMI Control-compatible TV) To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following settings. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an audio cable (digital optical or stereo pin cable).
  • Page 38 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV connection ■ Connection Method 3 (TV with HDMI input jacks) Configure the settings for HDMI Control. Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an audio cable (digital optical or a Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as a HDMI stereo pin cable).
  • Page 39 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV connection ■ ❑ S VIDEO connection (with an S-video cable) Connection Method 4 (TV without HDMI input jacks) Depending on the video input jacks available on your TV, choose one of the following MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO) jack MONITOR OUT/ connections.

  • Page 40: Connecting Another Tv Or A Projector

    TV (already connected) • HDMI Control is not available on the HDMI OUT 2 jack. • (RX-A3020 only) If you set “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (p.127) in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2” or “Zone4”, you can connect a video monitor for Zone2 or Zone4 to the HDMI OUT 2 jack and enjoy videos and audio using the video monitor (p.93).

  • Page 41: Connecting Playback Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback device connections 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 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback device connections ■ ■ S-video connection Composite video connection Connect a video device to the unit with an S-video cable and an audio cable (digital Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial, digital optical or stereo pin cable).

  • Page 43: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback device connections Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) PHONO jacks PHONO Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players, and a turntable to the unit. Audio output (PHONO) Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections.

  • Page 44: Connecting To The Jacks On The Front Panel

    1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 Playback device connections FM/AM antenna connections Connecting to the jacks on the front panel Connecting the FM/AM antennas Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect devices such as game consoles and Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

  • Page 45: Connecting To A Network

    1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 FM/AM antenna connections Network connections Assembling the AM antenna Connecting to a network (U.S.A. model) Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit.

  • Page 46: Connecting Other Devices

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Other connections Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output Connecting other devices You can connect an analog multi-channel output device such as a DVD player and an SACD player to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Connecting recording devices The unit (rear) You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT jacks.

  • Page 47: Connecting A Device That Supports Scene Link Playback (Remote Connection)

    • If you connect a Yamaha product that supports the SCENE link playback function to one of the REMOTE OUT jacks, you can remotely start playback on it by linking with a scene selection (p.61). To enable the SCENE link playback function, specify the device type in “Device Control”...

  • Page 48: Connecting The Power Cable

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power cable connection Connecting the power cable Before connecting the power cable (General model only) Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz. •...

  • Page 49: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

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

  • Page 50: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z RECEIVER z The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function Place the YPAO microphone at your listening detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the position (same height as your ears) and connect it...
  • Page 51 (5 listening positions) Cursor keys a Use the cursor keys to select “Multi Position” (p.51) or “Angle” ENTER ENTER (p.52) (RX-A3020 only) and press ENTER. RETURN DISPLAY b Use the cursor keys to select a setting and then press ENTER. MODE This completes the preparations.

  • Page 52: Measuring At One Listening Position (Single Measure)

    The following screen appears on the TV when the measurement finishes. LIVE CLASSICAL ENTERTAIN CLUB PRESET MOVIE STEREO STRAIGHT (RX-A2020) PURE INPUT DIRECT TV VOL TV CH (RX-A3020 [when angle measurement is disabled]) MUTE Proceed to Step 3. PREPARATIONS ➤ Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)
  • Page 53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Automatic speaker setup c Press ENTER to start the first angle measurement. (RX-A3020 [when angle measurement is enabled]) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Proceed to Step 2. The following screen appears on the TV when the first angle measurement finishes.

  • Page 54: Measuring At Multiple Listening Positions (Multi Measure)

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Automatic speaker setup Measuring at multiple listening positions SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER To save the measurement results, use the cursor (multi measure) keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. When “Multi Position” is set to “Yes”, follow the procedure below for measurement.
  • Page 55 MULTI TUNER TUNER [ A ] [ A ] [ B ] [ B ] [ C ] [ C ] (RX-A3020 [when angle measurement is disabled]) SCENE Proceed to Step 5. VOLUME PROGRAM MUTE Microphone base TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU...

  • Page 56: Checking The Measurement Results

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Automatic speaker setup d In the same way, perform the angle measurement for the Caution SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER positions “2” and “3”. • The YPAO microphone is sensitive to heat, so should not be placed anywhere The following screen appears on the TV when the third angle where it could be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures (such as on measurement finishes.

  • Page 57: Reloading The Previous Ypao Adjustments

    Distance from the listening position to each speaker ON SCREEN ON SCREEN TOP MENU POP-UP/MENU Level Output level adjustment for each speaker ON SCREEN OPTION (RX-A3020 only) Angle Angle of each speaker at the listening position Cursor keys ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN DISPLAY •...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Warning Messages

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Automatic speaker setup 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 60: Playback

    TV to the HDMI OUT 2 jack, the unit outputs 720p video signals.) (p.88) • (RX-A3020 only) If the HDMI OUT 2 jack is assigned to Zone2 or Zone4 (p.127), you can turn on/off each zone by pressing HDMI OUT repeatedly.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER 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. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...

  • Page 62: Configuring Scene Assignments

    • The SCENE link playback function allows you to start playback of an external device connected to the unit via HDMI or of a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack. To enable SCENE link playback, specify the device type in “Device Control”...

  • Page 63: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER 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 64: Enjoying Stereoscopic Sound Fields (Cinema Dsp Hd3/Cinema Dsp 3D)

    ENHANCER SLEEP Sound program “CINEMA DSP !” (RX-A3020) or “CINEMA DSP n” (RX-A2020) lights up • To use the conventional CINEMA DSP, set “CINEMA DSP 3D Mode” (p.99) in the “Option” menu to “Off”. • We recommend using front presence speakers in order to experience the full effect of the stereoscopic sound fields (and rear presence speakers for further spatial sounds).
  • Page 65 ■ ❑ ENTERTAINMENT Sound programs suitable for movies (MOVIE) The following sound programs are optimized for viewing video sources, such as This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts movies, TV programs, and games. and light entertainment programs. In sports broadcasts, the commentators’ Sports voices are positioned clearly at the center, while the atmosphere inside the ❑...
  • Page 66 ■ ❑ LIVE/CLUB Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback (MUSIC) The Jazz club is on 7th Avenue, New York. This small club with the low Village Vanguard ceiling makes the powerful reflections converge toward the stage located in The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. the center.

  • Page 67: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    ■ Enjoying unprocessed playback Playing back 2-channel sources in SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER 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 68: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) Enjoying compressed music with enhanced SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER 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).

  • Page 69: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or Selecting a frequency for reception selecting from registered radio stations. V-AUX V-AUX Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input AUDIO AUDIO •...

  • Page 70: Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)

    ■ Registering favorite radio stations (presets) Selecting a preset station SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER 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 71: Hd Radio™ Tuning

    ■ HD Radio™ tuning Selecting an HD Radio™ audio program SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER 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 72 ■ Holding HD Radio™ information display Radio station information SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Displays the information of the selected radio station such as the selected You can hold the HD Radio information currently displayed on the band (FM/AM) and frequency. TV (playback screen) and front display by using the hold function.

  • Page 73: Radio Data System Tuning

    ■ Browse screen Radio Data System tuning SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (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 V-AUX V-AUX Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 74: Operating The Radio On The Tv

    Operating the radio on the TV SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • “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 75 ■ Browse screen Menu Submenu Function SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (U.K. and Europe models only) Switches to FM/AM. Tuning (+/-) Selects a frequency. V-AUX V-AUX Manual Tuning AUDIO AUDIO Auto (+/-) Selects a radio station automatically. Registers the selected station as PHONO PHONO MULTI...

  • Page 76: Playing Back Ipod Music

    Playing back iPod music You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable Connecting an iPod supplied with the iPod. Connect your iPod to the unit with the USB cable supplied with the iPod. • An iPod may not be detected by the unit or some features may not be compatible, depending on the model or software version of the iPod.

  • Page 77: Playback Of Ipod Content

    ■ Playback of iPod content Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback. You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO Press USB to select “USB”...

  • Page 78: Playback Screen

    ■ ■ Playback screen Operating the iPod itself or remote control SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (simple play) Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO enabled.
  • Page 79 ■ Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. • During simple play, configure the repeat/shuffle settings directly on your iPod or V-AUX V-AUX press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below. AUDIO AUDIO When “USB”...

  • Page 80: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back music stored on a USB storage device SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage • If the USB storage device contains many files, it may take time to load the them. In device for more information.
  • Page 81 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER [ A ] [ A ]...
  • Page 82 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents. When “USB” is selected as the input source, press V-AUX V-AUX OPTION. AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle”...

  • Page 83: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can play back music files stored on your PC or Playback of PC music contents DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO...
  • Page 84 ■ Browse screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed. V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER [ A ] [ A ]...
  • Page 85 ■ ■ Playback screen Repeat/shuffle settings SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC music content. When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, V-AUX V-AUX press OPTION. AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle”...

  • Page 86: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the input source. V-AUX V-AUX • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.45). You can AUDIO AUDIO The browse screen is displayed on the TV.
  • Page 87 ■ ■ Browse screen Playback screen SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER V-AUX V-AUX AUDIO AUDIO PHONO PHONO MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER [ A ] [ A ] [ B ] [ B ] [ C ] [ C ] SCENE Playback indicator Playback indicator VOLUME PROGRAM...

  • Page 88: Playing Back Itunes/Ipod Music Via A Network (Airplay)

    Playing back iTunes/iPod music via a network (AirPlay) The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents the unit via network. Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music iTunes contents on the unit. Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod.
  • Page 89 Menu Submenu Function SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER • You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by Resumes playback from pause. setting “Network Standby” (p.124) in the “Setup” menu to “On”. Stops playback temporarily. •...

  • Page 90: Playing Back Videos/Audio In Multiple Rooms (Multi-Zone)

    • 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 Guest room meet your requirements.

  • Page 91: Preparing The Multi Zone System

    For details, see “Connecting Zone2/3 speakers” (p.32). Zone2 or Zone3 Main zone • (RX-A3020 only) You cannot utilize the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks for connecting an external amplifier for Zone2 or Zone3 depending on the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.114) in the “Setup” menu.
  • Page 92 MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks with a component SURROUND SURROUND BACK ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE EXTRA SP2 video cable. • (RX-A3020 only) On-screen operations are not available for Zone3 when “HDMI OUT2 Assign” S VIDEO SINGLE (p.127) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Zone2”. The unit (rear)
  • Page 93 • 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 (RX-A3020 only) Output” (p.127) in the “Setup” menu to “On” or “Off” (default).
  • Page 94 An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using (remote connection) Yamaha products that support remote connections, as the unit You can operate the unit and external devices from Zone2, Zone3 does. You can transmit remote control signals by connecting the...

  • Page 95: Controlling Zone2, Zone3 Or Zone4

    Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Start playback on the external device or select a RECEIVER z RECEIVER z radio station. Press ZONE repeatedly to select a zone. Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. Each time you press the key, the zone to be operated For details on the following operations, see the V-AUX...
  • Page 96 PARTY HDMI OUT (for Zone2 and Zone3 only) DECODE • (RX-A3020 only) INFO MEMORY Zone4 output is available only when an HDMI input is selected in the main a Press ZONE CONTROL on the front panel to select the zone to be zone.

  • Page 97: Viewing The Current Status

    Viewing the current status SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Switching information on the front display Input source group Item V-AUX V-AUX Song (song title), Artist (artist name), Album (album AUDIO AUDIO name), DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Press INFO. Decoder (decoder name) PHONO PHONO MULTI...

  • Page 98: 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 99 CINEMA DSP 3D Mode (CINEMA DSP 3D) Setting range Enables/disables CINEMA DSP HD³ (RX-A3020) or CINEMA DSP 3D (RX-A2020) -6.0 dB to Bypass (Bypass) to +6.0 dB, *0.5 dB increments (p.64). If this function is set to “On”, CINEMA DSP HD³/CINEMA DSP 3D functions with Default the selected sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 9ch Stereo).
  • Page 100 ■ ■ Dialogue Adjust (Dialog Adjust) Extended Surround (EXTD Surround) Adjusts the volume or perceive height of dialogue sounds. Selects how to play back 5.1- to 7.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are used. ❑ Dialogue Level (Dialog Lvl) Settings Adjusts the volume of dialogue sounds.
  • Page 101 ■ ❑ Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Video Mode (Video Mode) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution, aspect ratio and video adjustments) settings configured in “Processing” (p.119) in the “Setup” menu. Setting range -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Settings Default Processing...
  • Page 102 ■ 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) (default) signal reception is good and in monaural sounds when it is not good.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Video Out

    ■ ■ 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 105: Configuring The Scene Function (Scene Menu)

    ■ DMC Control Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) Selects whether to allow DLNA-compatible Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback. You can change the settings of the SCENE function (p.61) using the TV screen. Input source Press ON SCREEN. SERVER Settings Use the cursor keys to select “Scene”...

  • Page 106: Scene Menu Items

    ❑ Device Control Scene menu items Recalls a selected scene and starts its playback on an external device connected to the unit via HDMI or on a Yamaha product connected to the REMOTE OUT jack. Item Function Page (SCENE link playback) Save Registers the current settings in the selected scene.
  • Page 107 ■ ❑ Detail Rename/Icon Select Selects items to be included as the scene assignments. You can also view the settings Changes the scene name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen. currently assigned to the selected scene. ■...

  • Page 108: Configuring Sound Programs/Surround Decoders (Sound Program Menu)

    Configuring sound programs/surround Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER. 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” and press ENTER. •...

  • Page 109: Sound Program Menu Items

    Sound Program menu items Item Function Settings 0 ms to 250 ms Adjusts the delay between the direct Reverb Delay sound and reverberant sound Higher to enhance the delay generation. effect, and lower to reduce it. • Available items and the default settings vary depending on the selected sound program or surround decoder.
  • Page 110 ■ 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 (default), On Select “On” to wrap front right/left Adjusts the broadening channel sounds around the field Panorama effect of the front sound...

  • Page 111: Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) • To return to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN. You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. Use the cursor keys to select a setting and press ENTER. Press ON SCREEN.

  • Page 112: 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. Selects a speaker system. Power Amp Assign Front Selects the size of the front speakers.
  • Page 113 Zone Scene Rename Changes the scene names (for Zone4) displayed on the front display or TV screen. Zone4 Set (RX-A3020 only) Zone Rename Changes the zone name (for Zone4) displayed on the front display or TV screen. Monitor Out Assign Select the zone for which the MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT jacks are used.

  • Page 114: Speaker (Manual Setup)

    You can select a zone to be assigned to the EXTRA SP 1 jacks • Power Amp Assign (default: Zone2) and EXTRA SP 2 jacks (default: Zone3). • Configuration (RX-A3020 only) 9ch +RP Select this when you use 9-channel speakers plus rear presence • Distance channel expansion using an external amplifier (p.27).
  • Page 115 ❑ Surround (RX-A3020 only) Select this when you use 7-channel speakers (including bi-amp front Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. 7ch BI-AMP +FP speakers) plus front presence channel expansion using an external amplifier (p.26). Settings (RX-A3020 only) Select this option for large speakers.
  • Page 116 ❑ Front Presence ❑ SWFR Layout Selects whether or not front presence speakers are connected. Selects a subwoofer layout when 2 subwoofers are used. Settings Settings Use (default) Select this option when front presence speakers are connected. Select this option when 2 subwoofers are placed on the left and right Left + Right sides of the room.

  • Page 117: Test Tone

    ■ Level Adjusts the volume of each speaker. • To restore the default settings for all speakers, select “PEQ Data Clear” and then “OK”. • To copy the parametric equalizer values acquired with “Auto Setup” (p.50) to the “Manual” fields for Choices fine adjustment, select “PEQ Data Copy”...

  • Page 118: Sound

    ❑ Adjustment Sound 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 0 ms to 500 ms (1 ms increments) Adjusts the delay between video and audio output.

  • Page 119: Video

    Does not adjust the effect level automatically. • This function works only when “Monitor Out Assign” (p.126) is set to “Main” (default) and “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (RX-A3020 only) (p.127) is set to “Main” (default) or “Zone4”. Adjusts the effect level automatically according to the YPAO On (default) •...
  • Page 120 • Conversion into 4K signals is available only when both “Monitor Out Assign” (p.126) and “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (RX-A3020 only) (p.127) are set to “Main” (default). • If you need to select a resolution that is not supported by your TV, set “MONITOR CHECK” (p.134) in the “ADVANCED SETUP”...
  • Page 121 Detail Enhancement Block NR (RX-A3020 only) (RX-A3020 only) Adjusts the enhancement effect of video details manually when “Resolution Selects the effect of the block noise reduction when “Noise Reduction (NR)” is set to Enhancement” is set to “Manual”. “Manual”. Block noise is a block-shaped distortion that often appears during playback of low bit-rate videos.

  • Page 122: Hdmi

    • The “Amp” and “HDMI OUT1” settings are available only when “HDMI Control” is set to “Off”. Selects an audio input jack of the unit to be used for TV audio input when “HDMI • (RX-A3020 only) Control” is set to “On”. The unit’s input source automatically switches to TV audio when The “HDMI OUT2”...

  • Page 123: Network

    ❑ HDMI OUT1, HDMI OUT2 Network Enables/disables the audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT 1 jack or Configures the network settings. HDMI OUT 2 jack. Settings Off (default) Disables the audio output from the TV. Enables the audio output from the TV. •...

  • Page 124: Mac Address Filter

    ■ Network Name To save the changes, use the cursor keys to select “OK” and press ENTER. Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN. devices. ■...

  • Page 125: 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 126: Zone4 Set

    ■ ❑ Mono Zone4 Set Switches between stereo and monaural for Zone2 or Zone3 output. (RX-A3020 only) Configures the Zone4 settings. Settings ❑ Zone Scene Rename Off (default) Produces stereo sounds in Zone2 or Zone3. Produces monaural sounds in Zone2 or Zone3.

  • Page 127: Function

    Example: assigning the OPTICAL (e) jack to the input source “AV 2” Choice Use the cursor keys to select the cell at the intersection of “AV 2” and “Optical”, Target: Zone2, Target: Zone3, Target: Zone4 (RX-A3020 only) and press ENTER. Settings Disable Disables switching to the party mode.

  • Page 128: 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. ❑...

  • Page 129: Memory Guard

    Zone3. Zone3 When “Trigger Mode” is set to “Source”, electronic signal transmission is synchronized with input switching in Zone3. (RX-A3020 only) When “Trigger Mode” is set to “Power”, electronic signal transmission Zone4 is synchronized with power status of Zone4.

  • Page 130: 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 Off (default) Disables the eco mode. Enables the eco mode. • The new setting will take effect after the unit is restarted. •...

  • Page 131: Viewing Information About The Unit (Information Menu)

    Types of information Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) ■ Audio Signal You can view information about the unit using the TV screen. Displays information about the current audio signal. Format Audio format of the input signal Press ON SCREEN. The number of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE) Use the cursor keys to select “Information”...

  • Page 132: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    ENTER in this screen and following the procedure in “Updating the unit’s firmware” (p.144). ■ Zone Displays information about Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4 (RX-A3020 only). Input The input source selected for Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 Volume The volume for Zone2 or Zone3 CONFIGURATIONS ➤...

  • Page 133: Advanced Setup Menu Items

    Changing the speaker impedance setting (SPEAKER IMP.) 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 134: Changing The Fm/Am Tuning Frequency Setting (Tuner Frq Step)

    Removing the limitation on HDMI video output Press ENTER to confirm the setting. (MONITOR CHECK) Once the remote control ID is registered successfully, “OK” appears in the display window. If “ERROR” appears, registration failed. Repeat from step 3. SP IMP. - MONITOR CHECK DOCK STEREO...

  • Page 135: Backing Up/Recovering The Settings (Recov./Backup)

    Backing up/recovering the settings (RECOV./BACKUP) Updating the firmware (FIRM UPDATE) SP IMP. - RECOV./BACKUP SP IMP. - FIRM UPDATE DOCK DOCK STEREO TUNED PRE AMP PARTY MUTE VOLUME STEREO TUNED PRE AMP PARTY MUTE VOLUME ZONE ZONE ZONE ADAPTIVE ZONE ZONE ZONE ADAPTIVE...

  • Page 136: Controlling External Devices With The Remote Control

    Controlling external devices with the remote control SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER You can use the unit’s remote control to operate external devices Registering remote control codes (such as BD/DVD players) if you have registered the remote control code of the external device. You can also use the macro function to V-AUX V-AUX sequentially operate multiple functions at once.
  • Page 137 Use the numeric keys or cursor keys to enter the INFO MEMORY • Under the unit’s default settings, the amplifier code (Yamaha: 5098) is set for all 4-digit remote control and press ENTER. the input selection keys. With this setting, you can control HDMI TUN./ CH...

  • Page 138: Programming From Other Remote Controls (Learning)

    SOURCE RECEIVER To set another remote control code, repeat Steps 4 SOURCE/RECEIVER • These keys work only if the corresponding function is available on your playback and 5. device and if the device can be operated with an infrared remote control. To exit from the setup menu, press SETUP.

  • Page 139: Editing Device Names

    Note SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER Press ENTER. RECEIVER z RECEIVER z • If you press RECEIVER z in Step 3, you can assign functions of an external receiver to the menu operation keys, external device operation keys or Aim the infrared transmitters of the remote controls numeric keys.

  • Page 140: Operating Multiple Functions At Once (Macro)

    Operating multiple functions at once SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER (macro) • To edit scene names of each zone, press one of the SCENE keys and press ZONE to select a zone. The macro function allows you to sequentially operate multiple Press ENTER.
  • Page 141 By default, the following macro operations are available after SOURCE RECEIVER Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “EDIT” and RECEIVER z RECEIVER z pressing a macro operation key when the macro operations are SOURCE/RECEIVER enabled. press ENTER. Macro operations Macro operation key EDIT 1st command...

  • Page 142: Resetting The Remote Control Configurations

    Resetting the remote control configurations To apply the selection to a specific key, proceed to Step 4. SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER RECEIVER z RECEIVER z ■ • When “RESET” is selected, all remote control configurations will be cleared. Clearing the remote control configurations You cannot select a specific key.
  • Page 143 ■ Erasing a function assigned to each key by SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER learning You can erase a function assigned to each key by learning and restore the default key assignments. V-AUX Press SETUP. AUDIO Input selection keys Perform each of the following steps within 30 seconds. PHONO MULTI TUNER...

  • Page 144: Updating The Unit's Firmware

    Updating the unit’s firmware SOURCE SOURCE RECEIVER RECEIVER New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected • If you want to update the firmware later, select “CLOSE” in Step 2. “!” (exclamation to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network and mark) appears at the upper right of the “Information”...

  • Page 145: Appendix

    When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another I am occasionally startled by a sudden loud sound when turning Yamaha product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, on the unit...

  • Page 146: 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 147: 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 148: Video

    HDMI). Set “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to “On” (p.127). disabled. (RX-A3020 only) Only the front speakers work on multichannel The playback device is set to output 2-channel audio (such as To check it, use “Audio Signal” in the “Information” menu (p.131). If necessary, audio.

  • Page 149: 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.102).

  • Page 150: 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 151: Remote Control

    Remote control 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.

  • Page 152: 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. No content There are no playable files in the selected folder.

  • Page 153: 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 154: 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 155: Yamaha Technologies

    (such as room size, wall material, and number of speakers) can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound that you hear. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own home.

  • Page 156: 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. (solid line) is always available. (dotted line) is available only when “Analog to Analog Conversion” •...

  • Page 157: Multi-Zone Output

    Multi-zone output ■ ■ RX-A3020 RX-A2020 ❑ Audio output ❑ Audio output Using the unit's Using the unit's internal amplifier Using an external amplifier Using an external amplifier (p.91) internal amplifier (p.32) (p.32) (p.91) ZONE OUT/PRE OUT HDMI OUT 2 EXTRA SP 1–2...

  • Page 158: 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 159: Hdmi Signal Compatibility

    HDMI signal compatibility Check that the unit is properly synchronized with the TV by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) • If HDMI Control does not work properly, try unplugging the TV in Step 3 and plugging in the TV again in 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio...

  • Page 160: Trademarks

    “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the “SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. developer to meet Apple performance standards.

  • Page 161: Specifications

    HDMI x 8 (AV 1–7, V-AUX) HDMI OUT x 2 (HDMI OUT 1–2 • Other • Analog Tuner *5 [RX-A3020 only] barter to ZONE OUT (ZONE2/ZONE4) USB x 1 (USB2.0) [U.K. and Europe models] Other jacks NETWORK x 1 (100Base-TX/10Base-T) FM/AM with Radio Data System x 1 (TUNER) •...
  • Page 162 Front L/R ............140 W+140 W [China, Korea, Asia and General models] - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Center................140 W [RX-A3020] - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX Surround L/R ........... 140 W+140 W Front L/R..............230 W/ch - DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Surround Back L/R ..........
  • Page 163 Mono ..............3 µV (20.8 dBf) • Weight Treble Boost/Cut ......±10 dB/50 Hz (2 dB Step) • Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF) [RX-A3020] Treble Turnover ............3.5 kHz Mono/Stereo [except U.S.A. model] .....72 dB/70 dB [China, U.K. and Europe models] ....19.9 kg (43.9 lbs) •...

  • Page 164: Index

    Index Symbols 7ch +FP+RP (Power Amp Assign, Setup menu) ..114 Lock icon (o) .........129 Access control (network device) .... 124 7ch +FP+RP (speaker configuration) ..28 bPLII Game (surround decoder) ....67 Action Game (sound program) ....65 bPLII Movie (surround decoder) ....67 7ch +FRONT+1ZONE Adaptive DRC (Option menu) ....
  • Page 165 Audio Select (Option menu) ....101 Clock Time (Radio Data System) ..... 73 Direct (Sound Program menu) ....109 Audio Signal (Information menu) ....131 COAXIAL jack .......... 34 Direct Stream Digital (DSD) ....153 Auto Power Down (ECO, Setup menu) ...130 Component video cable ......
  • Page 166 ENTERTAINMENT Front display Hold (HD Radio information) ....72 (sound program subcategory) ....65 (part names and functions) ....12 Hold/Unhold (Option menu) ..... 72 Erasing (remote control) ......143 Front display information ......97 Error message (YPAO) ......58 Front panel (part names and functions) ... 10 INFO key ..........
  • Page 167 Left / Right Balance Microphone base ....... 53, 55 Network Name (Sound Program menu) ......109 Monaural Mix (Sound Program menu) ... 109 (Network, Information menu) ....132 Level (Sound Program menu) ....109 Network Name Monaural reception mode (FM radio) ..69 Level (Speaker, Setup menu) ....117 MONITOR CHECK (Network, Setup menu) ......
  • Page 168 Program Service (Radio Data System) ..73 REMOTE IN jacks ........94 SCENE link playback ....... 47 Program Type (Radio Data System) ..73 REMOTE OUT jacks ......... 47 Scene menu ........... 105 Pure Direct ..........68 Scene menu items ........106 REMOTE SENSOR PURE DIRECT (sound mode) ....68 (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ....
  • Page 169 Speaker impedance setting Surround decoder ........67 Tuning (FM/AM radio) ......69 (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ....21 Surround Initial Delay Tuning (HD Radio) ........71 Speaker indicator (front display) ....12 (Sound Program menu) ......109 Turntable ..........43 Spectacle (sound program) ......65 Surround Liveness TV Audio Input Sports (sound program) ......65...
  • Page 170 Warehouse Loft (sound program) .....66 Warning message (YPAO) ......59 Windows Media Player ......83 Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) .....50 YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) ........50 YPAO MIC jack .........50 YPAO microphone ........50 Zone (Information menu) ......132 Zone Rename (Main Zone Set, Setup menu) ....125...
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