Yamaha R-N803 Owner's Manual
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Network Receiver
Owner's Manual
• The R-N803 and R-N803D network receivers allow you to play back sound in
high-quality stereo at your own home.
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• This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.

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  • Page 1 Network Receiver Owner's Manual • The R-N803 and R-N803D network receivers allow you to play back sound in high-quality stereo at your own home. • This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.
  • Page 2: Maintenance And Care

    If any liquid such as • Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and improper use or modifications to the unit.
  • Page 3 Using the unit when it is not plugged in sufficiently can cause purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel. dust to accumulate on the plug, causing a fire or burns.
  • Page 4 Notice and Information Notice Information Indicates points that you must observe in order to Indicates information of note regarding this product. prevent product failure, damage or malfunction and ■ data loss, as well as to protect the environment. About content in this manual •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting audio devices ..........10 Error messages............. 44 Connecting the speakers ..........11 Warning messages ............45 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (R-N803) ....13 Configuring playback settings for different Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (R-N803D).... 13 playback sources (Option menu) ......46 Connecting the network cable ........
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION What you can do with this unit This unit is a network receiver compatible with a network source such as a media server and mobile device. It supports playback from not only audio sources such as a CD player or radio, but also from Bluetooth devices and network streaming services.
  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. Remote control AM antenna (R-N803) FM antenna (R-N803) DAB/FM antenna (R-N803D) One of the above is supplied depending on the region of purchase. Batteries (x2) YPAO microphone...
  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    Controls and functions Front panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 : PURE DIRECT DIMMER DISPLAY MODE MEMORY CLEAR BAND PRESET TUNING VOLUME INPUT BASS BALANCE LOUDNESS SELECT TREBLE PUSH - ENTER FLAT PHONES SPEAKERS -30dB RETURN CONNECT YPAO MIC 1 A (power) 7 MEMORY Turns on/off the unit.
  • Page 9 Controls and functions PURE DIRECT DIMMER DISPLAY MODE MEMORY CLEAR BAND PRESET TUNING VOLUME INPUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS SELECT PUSH - ENTER FLAT PHONES SPEAKERS -30dB RETURN CONNECT YPAO MIC D PHONES jack L LOUDNESS control Outputs audio to your headphones for private listening. Retains a full tonal range at any volume level (p.
  • Page 10: Front Display

    Controls and functions Front display 6 7 8 STEREO TUNED SLEEP YPAO VOL. VOL. MUTE Note • If you turn on the power to the unit right after you purchase or 7 YPAO VOL. indicator initialize it, the unit will display “WAC” (Wireless Accessory Lights up when the YPAO volume (p.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    SPEAKERS PHONO 75Ω LINE TRIGGER SUBWOOFER 0.1A (R-N803) 1 LINE 1-3 jacks 8 AC IN jack For connecting the supplied power cord (p. 14). For connecting to analog audio components (p. 10). 2 PHONO jacks 9 CD jacks For connecting to a turntable (p. 10).
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    LINE 3 OPT 1/2 OPTICAL 1/2 jacks CD jacks TUNER LINE 1-3 LINE 1-3 jacks TUNER (R-N803) FM/AM tuner BAND TUNING (R-N803D) FM/DAB tuner Network source (press repeatedly to select a MEMORY PRESET desired network source) USB jack (on the front panel) 4 Radio keys Operate the radio.
  • Page 13 Controls and functions ■ A A (power) Installing batteries Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Note The A (power) key on the remote control works only when the A (power) on the front panel is on. B SLEEP Sets the sleep timer (p. 24). C OPTION Displays the “Option”...
  • Page 14: Preparation

    PREPARATION Connections Connecting audio devices Make sure to connect L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Speakers

    “SP. IMP” (p. 52) in the ADVANCED SETUP menu. noise without the GND connection. • If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system Speaker impedance (SP IMP.) connection, you can switch the power of the subwoofer in...
  • Page 16 Connections ■ Bi-wire connection Bi-wire connection separates the woofer from the combined midrange and tweeter section. A bi-wire compatible speaker has four binding post terminals. These two sets of terminals allow the speaker to be split into two independent sections. With these connections, the mid and high frequency drivers are connected to one set of terminals and the low frequency driver to another set of terminals.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas (R-N803)

    Connections Connecting the FM/AM antennas Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (R-N803) (R-N803D) Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna to this unit. Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to this unit and fix Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM the antenna ends to a wall.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Network Cable

    Press A (power) on the front panel to turn on the unit. • SPEAKERS A (power) (R-N803) This unit (rear) Preparing a wireless antenna If you use a wireless network connection or a Bluetooth connection, erect the wireless antenna. For information on how to connect the unit to a wireless network, see “Connecting to network”...
  • Page 19: Connecting To Network

    If you turn on the power to the unit right after you purchase or initialize it, the unit will automatically use the network settings of the R-N803 XXXXXX iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) and try to connect to a wireless LAN (unless the unit is already connected to a wired LAN).
  • Page 20: Sharing The Ios Device Setting

    Connecting to network ■ Connecting with the wired router You can connect to the network by Connecting using the DHCP server function of the simply making a wired LAN router connection (p. 14) Note • You can configure the network parameters (such as IP address) in “IP Address” (p. 49) in the “Setup” menu. •...
  • Page 21: Configuring With The Router's Wps Push Button

    Connecting to network Configuring with the router's WPS On the iOS device, select the unit as the AirPlay speaker in the Wi-Fi screen. push button Example (iOS 10) You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button. Note This configuration does not work if the security method of your wireless router (access point) is WEP or WPA2-TKIP.
  • Page 22: Set The Wireless Network Connection Manually

    Connecting to network Set the wireless network connection Use the cursor keys (D / E) to select desired security method and press RETURN. manually Settings Before performing the following procedure, check the None, WEP, WPA2-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode security method and security key on the wireless router (access point).
  • Page 23: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)

    Connecting to network Use the cursor keys (D / E) to select desired Connecting a mobile device to the security method and press RETURN. unit directly (Wireless Direct) Settings Using Wireless Direct, this unit can operate as a wireless None, WPA2-PSK (AES) network access point that mobile devices can directly connect to.
  • Page 24: Verify The Network Connection Status

    To return to the previous state, press RETURN. Note For details on MusicCast, download the MusicCast Setup Guide Use the cursor keys (B / C) to select from the Yamaha Download website. “Information” and press ENTER. http://download.yamaha.com/ Use the cursor keys (B / C) to select ■...
  • Page 25 Connecting to network Operate “MusicCast CONTROLLER” following the on screen instructions, then hold down CONNECT on the front panel of this unit for 5 seconds. CONNECT Operate “MusicCast CONTROLLER” following the onscreen instructions to set up the network. This completes the MusicCast network registration and wireless network connection settings.
  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Playback Playing a source Switching information on the front display When you select a network source or USB as the input SPEAKERS source, you can switch playback information on the front SPEAKERS A/B A (power) display. PHONO SLEEP COAX 1 COAX 2 BLUETOOTH OPT 1...
  • Page 27: Front Panel Operations

    Playback ■ Front panel operations Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls ■ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) PURE DIRECT When the PURE DIRECT switch is turned on, routes DIMMER DISPLAY MODE MEMORY CLEAR BAND PRESET TUNING VOLUME input signals from your audio sources so that the input INPUT BASS TREBLE...
  • Page 28: Using The Sleep Timer

    Playback ■ Using the sleep timer Adjusting the LOUDNESS control Use this feature to automatically set this unit to standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is PURE DIRECT DIMMER DISPLAY MODE MEMORY CLEAR BAND PRESET TUNING useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is VOLUME...
  • Page 29: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Listening to FM/AM radio Listening to FM/AM radio ■ Improving FM reception (FM mode) Note If the signal from the station is weak and the sound quality R-N803D does not include an AM tuner. is not good, set the FM band reception mode to monaural mode to improve reception.
  • Page 30 Listening to FM/AM radio ■ Registering a radio station manually LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 TUNER BAND TUNING TUNER BAND MEMORY TUNING PRESET j / i PRESET BAND MEMORY MEMORY PRESET j / i PRESET ENTER Cursor keys B / C ENTER ENTER HOME...
  • Page 31 Listening to FM/AM radio ■ Use the cursor keys (B / C) to select a preset Recalling a preset station You can recall preset stations that were registered using station to be cleared and press ENTER. automatic station preset or manual station preset. CLEAR STEREO TUNED...
  • Page 32: Radio Data System Tuning (U.k. And Europe Models Only)

    Listening to FM/AM radio 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 33: Listening To Dab Radio (R-N803D)

    Listening to DAB radio (R-N803D) Listening to DAB radio (R-N803D) DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for Selecting a DAB radio station for clearer sound and more stable reception compared to reception analog signals. This unit can also receive DAB+ (an upgraded version of DAB) that allows for more stations You can select a DAB radio station from the stations using MPEG-4 audio codec (AAC+), which has a more...
  • Page 34: Using Preset Function

    Listening to DAB radio (R-N803D) ■ Using preset function Recalling a preset station Tune into a registered DAB radio station by selecting its preset number. You can register up to 40 DAB radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune in Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...
  • Page 35: Displaying The Dab Information

    Listening to DAB radio (R-N803D) Displaying the DAB information Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label This unit can receive various types of DAB information when it is tuned in to a DAB radio station. You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label (0 [none] to 100 [best]).
  • Page 36: Playing Back Music Via Bluetooth

    Playing back music via Bluetooth You can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth On the Bluetooth device, select the unit device (such as mobile device) on the unit. (network name) from the available device list. Please also refer to the owner’s manual of your Bluetooth After pairing has been completed and the unit is device.
  • Page 37: Disconnecting A Bluetooth Connection

    Note obstacles, radio wave conditions and the type of equipment. • Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections You can use the playback keys on the remote control to control between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth playback.
  • Page 38: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    PC/NAS must support the music file formats that you want to play back. • The audio may be interrupted while using the wireless network R-N803 connection. In this case, use the wired network connection. • You can connect up to 16 media servers to this unit.
  • Page 39: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) Use the following remote control keys to control Playback of PC music contents playback. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music Keys Function contents and start playback. Select a music file or folder. Cursor keys Note Starts playback if pressed while...
  • Page 40 Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ■ Automatic playback setting Use this setting to choose whether to automatically play back music from your PC or from the NAS when turning on the unit or when selecting “Server” as the input source. When the input source is “Server”, press OPTION.
  • Page 41: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio Listening to Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the Use the cursor keys to select an item and world. press ENTER. If an Internet radio station is selected, playback starts Note and the playback information is displayed.
  • Page 42: Playing Back Iphone/Itunes Music Via A Network (Airplay)

    Playing back iPhone/iTunes music via a network (AirPlay) The AirPlay function allows you to play back iPhone/ Select a song and start playback. iTunes music on the unit via network. The unit automatically selects “AirPlay” as the input source and starts playback. The playback information is displayed on the front display.
  • Page 43: Playing Back Music Stored On A Usb Storage Device

    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. Refer to the instruction manuals for the USB storage device for more information.
  • Page 44 Playing back music stored on a USB storage device ■ Use the following remote control keys to control playback. Automatic playback setting Use this setting to choose whether to automatically play Keys Function back music from your USB storage device when turning on the unit or when selecting “USB”...
  • Page 45: Registering The Current Playback Song/Station (Preset Function)

    Registering the current playback song/station (Preset function) Registering the current playback song/station (Preset function) When you select network sources and USB as the input Recalling a preset source, you can register the current playback song or streaming station as a preset up to 40. Press NET or USB to select the desired input You can then easily recall any preset song/station by selecting its preset number.
  • Page 46: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer Press A (power) on the front panel to turn on (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures this unit. the distances from them to your listening position, and...
  • Page 47 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) Place the YPAO microphone at your listening To check the measurement result, press the position and connect it to the YPAO MIC jack cursor key (E). If “No Warning” appears on the front display, the on the front panel.
  • Page 48: Error Messages

    MIC jack firmly and start the measurement The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones. again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the E-2 No Signal nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO The YPAO microphone has been removed.
  • Page 49: Warning Messages

    Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use this unit with the optimal speaker settings. YPAO W-1 Out of Phase Warning message...
  • Page 50: Configuring Playback Settings For Different Playback Sources (Option Menu)

    Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) You can configure separate playback settings for different Item Function Page playback sources. This menu allows you to easily Enables/Disables volume controls from Vol.Interlock configure settings during playback. iPhone/iTunes via AirPlay. (Volume interlock) Selects whether to automatically play MEMORY...
  • Page 51: Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various functions. MEMORY PRESET Cursor keys ENTER B / C / D / E ENTER HOME RETURN RETURN SETUP OPTION SETUP VOLUME NOW PLAYING MUTE Press SETUP.
  • Page 52: Setup Menu Items

    When this unit is in the MusicCast extended mode, “Extend” is Subnet mask displayed. For details on the extended mode, refer to “MusicCast SUBNET Setup Guide” on the Yamaha website. The IP address of the default gateway GATEWAY The IP address of the primary DNS server...
  • Page 53: Network Name

    (Example: IP address setting) NET NAME Use the cursor keys (D / E) to switch between R-N803 XXXXXX segments (Address1, Address2...) of the address. Use the Cursor keys (B / C) to change a Use the cursor keys (D / E) to move the edit value.
  • Page 54: Bluetooth

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ■ YPAO Update (Network Update) Updates the firmware via the network. Configures the setting related to YPAO. Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. The following settings are available for each speaker Perform For details, see “Updating the unit’s firmware via Update system (Speaker A, Speaker B, Speaker A+B).
  • Page 55: Autopowerstdby (Auto Power Standby)

    Configuring various functions (Setup menu) AutoPowerStdby (Auto Power Standby) Enables/disables the auto-standby function. If you do not operate the unit for the specified time, the unit will automatically go into standby mode. Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically.
  • Page 56: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Updates the firmware. UPDATE REMOTE ID••ID1 Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID. Select “ID1” normally. Select “AUTO” only when you use the remote control supplied with some Yamaha player. Settings ID1 (Default), AUTO...
  • Page 57: Setting Tuner Frequency Step (Tu)

    Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Setting tuner frequency step (TU) Updating the firmware (UPDATE) TU••••FM50/AM9 UPDATE•NETWORK New firmware that provides additional features or product (Asia and General models only) improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is Selects the step size for locating tuner frequencies.
  • Page 58: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    Updating the unit’s firmware via the network New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network and update it. Notice •...
  • Page 59: Additional Information

    As a safety precaution, capability to turn on the power The power does not three times consecutively. If the unit is in is disabled. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or turn on. — this condition, the power indicator on the service center to request repair.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy page The protection circuitry has been activated Set the speaker impedance to match your speakers. The sound suddenly because of a short circuit, etc. goes off. Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn the power of this unit back on.
  • Page 61 ― The radio station cannot be Select the station manually. automatically selected. ■ AM reception (R-N803) Problem Possible cause Remedy page The unit is picking up noise from sources In some environments, it may be difficult to The AM radio such as a fluorescent light or a motor.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy page The DAB radio signal is weak. Change the antenna height, direction, or place of The DAB radio installation. reception strength is poor, and noise (such as hiss, crackle and jitter) can be heard. The DAB station may be temporarily out Contact the DAB broadcaster.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting ■ USB/network Problem Possible cause Remedy page The USB storage device is not connected Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and The unit does not to the USB jack securely. turn the unit on again. detect the USB storage device.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy page A wireless LAN router (access point) The network separator function on the wireless LAN This unit cannot be that supports multiple SSIDs is used. router (access point) may be preventing this unit detected when using from being accessed.
  • Page 65: Error Indications On The Front Display

    Error indications on the front display Error indications on the front display Message Possible cause Remedy Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select the unit as a device to Access denied which music contents are shared (p. 34). The unit cannot access the USB device.
  • Page 66: Supported Devices And File Formats

    Supported devices and file formats Supported devices ■ ■ Bluetooth device AirPlay • This unit supports Bluetooth devices that support • AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with A2DP audio profile and AVRCP control profile. iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or •...
  • Page 67: Trademarks

    Media Player are either registered trademarks or information on GPL/ LGPL open source software, how to trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States obtain it, and the GPL/LGPL license, refer to the Yamaha and/or other countries. Corporation website (http://download.yamaha.com/sourcecodes/musiccast/).
  • Page 68: Specifications

    Mono/stereo ..............0.5%/0.6% • Dynamic power per channel (IHF) (8/6/4/2) • Antenna input ............75Ω unbalanced ................140/170/220/290 W AM (R-N803) • Maximum power per channel (1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4Ω) [U.K. and Europe models] ...........160 W • Tuning range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......530 to 1710 kHz •...
  • Page 69 * Including legs and protrusions • Weight..............11.0 kg (24.25 lbs) * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.
  • Page 70: Index

    Index Front display ..............6 Front display, switching information......22 AC IN jack............... 7 ADVANCED SETUP menu.......... 52 AirPlay................38 HOME, remote control ........... 8 AM antenna ..............13 AM radio ............... 25 ANTENNA terminals............7 Information, Network, setup menu ....... 48 Auto Playback, option menu .........
  • Page 71 Index PHONES jack ..............5 VOLUME control ............5 PHONES, front display message ........44 Volume Trim, option menu........... 46 PHONO jacks ..............7 Volume, setup menu ............. 50 Playback keys ..............9 Playback, Bluetooth device contents ......32 WAC ................15 Playing back, PCs/NAS content ........
  • Page 72 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries: These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation.
  • Page 73 FÖRENKLAD EU-FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE ΑΠΛΟΥΣΤΕΥΜΕΝΗ ΔΗΛΩΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΣΗΣ ΕΕ Härmed försäkrar Yamaha Music Europe GmbH att denna typ av Με την παρούσα ο/η Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, δηλώνει ότι ο radioutrustning [R-N803D] överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/ ραδιοεξοπλισμός [R-N803D] πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ.
  • Page 74 Internet: https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html Romanian DECLARAȚIA UE DE CONFORMITATE SIMPLIFICATĂ Prin prezenta, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH declară că tipul de echipamente radio [R-N803D] este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet: https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html...
  • Page 75 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2017 Yamaha Corporation Published 06/2017 AM-A0 AV16-0039 10-1 Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, 430-8650 Japan...

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