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• This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.
• This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.
• Read the supplied booklet "Quick Start Guide" before using the unit.
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  • Page 1 AV Receiver Owner’s Manual • This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home. • This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit. • Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction 3 Connecting the radio antennas............49 FM/AM antennas (except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) .........49 Accessories................... 5 DAB/FM antenna (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only) ........50 4 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna ..51 About this book ................
  • Page 3 Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch Registering favorite Internet radio stations (Favorites) ................107 (SCENE) ..................75 Playing back iTunes/iPod music with AirPlay........ 108 Registering a scene ............................75 Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents ....................108 Selecting the sound mode.............76 Playing back videos/audio in multiple rooms (multi-zone) ....
  • Page 4 Audio information (audio decoding format) .................... 175 Audio Information (Others) ........................177 HDMI and video information ........................177 Network information ..........................178 Yamaha technologies..........................178 Supported devices and file formats ..........179 Supported devices ............................. 179 File formats..............................179 Video signal flow................ 180...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Accessories About this book Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. The illustrations of the main unit used in this manual are of the RX-A3080 (U.S.A. model), unless otherwise specified. AM antenna YPAO microphone In this manual, illustrations of English menu screens are used as examples. (except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle Some features are not available in certain regions.

  • Page 6: About Remote Control

    About remote control This section explains how to use the supplied remote control. Batteries Insert the batteries the right way round. Operating range of the remote control Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit The unit is equipped with the various useful features. More advanced ENTERTAINMENT Various wireless connection sound programs (p.78) methods (p.67) Connecting various devices (p.42) By processing front left and front right sound fields The unit supports the Wi-Fi feature that allows the unit to A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on individually, the ENTERTAINMENT sound programs are...

  • Page 8: What Is A Sound Field

    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 30 years, and this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.
  • Page 9 YPAO YPAO is Yamaha original automatic calibration system to optimizing your sound and surround environment by using microphone measurement. It can be create ideal listening environment for maximizing high sound quality contents playback by adjusting various speakers setting and the sound field automatically.
  • Page 10 Unrivaled audio and video quality You can enjoy unrivaled high-quality audio and videos with the unit. High-resolution music enhancer High-quality video processing Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 kHz / 24-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 kHz From low-quality digital video to BD (Blu-ray disc) images, any content can be played back as content such as from a CD (2-channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the a high-quality image (p.143).
  • Page 11 Enjoying music using speakers in another room While enjoying multichannel playback in your living room, you can listen to music through the The best expandability in Yamaha (RX-A3080 only) speakers of a different room. By connecting an external power amp, you can enjoy the highest peak of CINEMA DSP - an 11.2-channel 3-dimensional sound field.

  • Page 12: Av Controller

    “AV SETUP GUIDE” is an application that assists you with “MusicCast CONTROLLER” is an application that allows you Wi-Fi enabled remote control for your Yamaha network cable connections between AV receiver and source devices to link a MusicCast compatible device to other MusicCast products.

  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions This section explains the functions of the parts of the unit. Front panel MAIN ZONE PURE DIRECT INPUT VOLUME INFO (WPS) SETUP OPTION SCENE MEMORY PRESET (CONNECT) PROGRAM MULTI ZONE TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL RETURN...
  • Page 14 ■ Inside of the front panel door SETUP OPTION SCENE INFO (WPS) MEMORY PRESET (CONNECT) MULTI ZONE PROGRAM TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL RETURN HELP PHONES YPAO MIC SILENT CINEMA AUDIO (U.S.A. model) SETUP key SCENE keys FM and DAB keys (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East Displays the Setup menu on the TV.

  • Page 15: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) VOL. MUTE ZONE ZONE ZONE A-DRC PARTY VIRTUAL YPAO VOL. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED R FPR Hi-Res ENHANCER SLEEP HDMI Information display Cursor indicators Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear panel HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK HDMI OUT HDMI OUT (4 NET) (HDCP2.2) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (HDCP2.2) (8 SERVER) (1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME) (ZONE OUT) AC IN TRIGGER AV 1 AV 2 AV 3...
  • Page 17 PHONO jacks ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks (RX-A3080) For connecting to a turntable (p.47). For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.111), or for connecting to an external power amplifier for front presence or rear presence channels (p.40). Wireless antenna ZONE OUT jacks (RX-A2080) For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.67) and a Bluetooth connection (p.96).

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control signal transmitter PURE DIRECT key Transmits infrared signals. Enables/disables the Pure Direct (p.82). z (receiver power) key External device operation keys MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP ZONE Turns on/off (standby) the unit. Let you perform playback operations when “Bluetooth”, “USB” or PARTY PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT...

  • Page 19: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS General setup procedure Connecting speakers ................(p.20) Connecting a TV and playback devices.

  • Page 20: Connecting Speakers

    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.30). Caution Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers.

  • Page 21: Basic Speaker Configuration

    Basic speaker configuration If you do not apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external amplifier) or multi-zone configurations, follow the procedure below to place the speakers in your room and connect them to the unit. ■ Placing speakers in your room 7.2.2/5.2.4 system [S] (using both surround back and rear presence speakers) Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room.
  • Page 22 5.2.4 system [S] (using rear presence speakers) 7.2.2 system [S] (using surround back speakers) This speaker system uses the front and rear presence speakers to produce a highly-natural This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field.
  • Page 23 5.1.2 system [S] (using front presence speakers) 7.1 system (using surround back speakers) This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field.
  • Page 24 5.1 system 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using surround speakers) We recommend using this speaker system when you cannot place speakers in the rear side of the room. You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (4.1 system). When placing surround speakers in the front side, set “Layout (Surround)” in the “Setup” menu to “Front” before performing YPAO (p.54).
  • Page 25 5.1 system (front 5.1-channel) (using front presence speakers) 2.1 system We recommend using this speaker system when you cannot place speakers in the rear side of the room. Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1 system. When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)”...

  • Page 26: Presence Speaker Layout

    Presence speaker layout Dolby Enabled SP Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers. The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height/Rear Height, It utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only from speakers Overhead and Dolby Enabled SP).

  • Page 27: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    When using four presence speakers ■ Setting the speaker impedance Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When using a 6-ohm speaker for any channel, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.
  • Page 28 ■ Connecting speakers Speakers to be connected Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. Speaker system (the number of channels) Speaker type Precaution for connecting of the speaker cables 7.2.2/5.2.4 7.1/5.1.2 Prepare speaker cables in a place away from the unit, to avoid accidentally dropping wire Front (L/R) 1 2 strands into the unit’s interior which could result in a short circuit or malfunction of the unit.
  • Page 29 Connection diagram Connecting speaker cables Refer to the following diagram and connect the speakers to the unit. 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 ZONE OUT/PRE OUT (FRONT) PRE OUT...

  • Page 30: Advanced Speaker Configuration

    Advanced speaker configuration In addition to the basic speaker configuration (p.21), 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, amplifiers for front speakers to amplifiers for stereo speakers multichannel amplifier, etc.) to...
  • Page 31 ■ Available speaker configurations (RX-A2080) Main zone (RX-A3080) Power Amp Assign Output External power Multi-zone Page External (p.131) channel Bi-amp amplifier Main zone speakers (max) (required) Power Amp Assign Output External power Multi-zone Page External (p.131) Surround back +1 room 7.2 +1Zone channel Bi-amp...
  • Page 32 7.2 +1Zone 7.2.2 +1Zone Zone2 Zone2 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) SUBWOOFER 1-2 SUBWOOFER 1-2 Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 1 Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 2...
  • Page 33 7.2 +2Zone 7.2.4 [ext.RP] (RX-A3080 only) Zone2 external amp external amp Main zone Zone3 Speaker Connect to FRONT Speaker Connect to CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND (not used) SURROUND BACK (not used) EXTRA SP 1 SUBWOOFER 1-2 R.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 1 SUBWOOFER 1-2...
  • Page 34 7.2.4 [ext.Front] (RX-A3080 only) 7.2.4 [ext.FP+RP] (RX-A3080 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 SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK EXTRA SP 1 F.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier...
  • Page 35 7.2.2 [ext.Front] +1Zone 7.2 [ext.Front] +2Zone via external amp via external amp Zone2 Zone2 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 SURROUND SURROUND...
  • Page 36 7.2 Bi-Amp 5.2.2 Bi-Amp Bi-amp Bi-amp 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 SURROUND SURROUND BACK (not used) (not used) EXTRA SP 2 (not used) (not used) SUBWOOFER 1-2 SUBWOOFER 1-2...
  • Page 37 7.2 Bi-Amp +1Zone 7.2.4 Bi-Amp [ext.FP+RP] (RX-A3080 only) Bi-amp Bi-amp via external amp via external amp Zone2 external amp external amp Main zone Speaker Connect to FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection) Speaker Connect to CENTER FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection) SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK...
  • Page 38 5.2.4 Bi-Amp [ext.RP] (RX-A3080 only) Bi-amp external amp external amp Speaker Connect to FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection) CENTER SURROUND (not used) EXTRA SP 2 R.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier SUBWOOFER 1-2 When this configuration is applied, you cannot utilize the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks for connecting an external amplifier for Zone3 (p.111).
  • Page 39 ■ Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp ■ Connecting Zone2/3 speakers connections When using Zone2/3 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP 1-2 terminals. When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT To utilize the EXTRA SP 1-2 terminals for Zone2/3 speakers, configure the “Power Amp Assign” terminals and EXTRA SP1 terminals.

  • Page 40: Connecting An External Power Amplifier

    ■ Connecting an external power amplifier FRONT (XLR) jacks (RX-A3080 only) Output front channel sounds through XLR balanced cables. 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 signals are (Example) output from the PRE OUT jacks as from their corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
  • Page 41 Making balanced connections Use XLR balanced cables to connect a power amplifier to the FRONT (XLR) jacks on the unit. The unit (rear) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK HDMI OUT (4 NET) AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 (HDCP2.2) (8 SERVER)

  • Page 42: Connecting A Tv And Playback Devices

    Connecting a TV and playback devices Connect a TV and playback devices (video and audio devices) to the unit. For information on how to connect a USB storage device, see “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.97). Input/output jacks and cables The unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks.
  • Page 43 XLR jacks Transmit analog audio signals. Use an XLR balanced cable. XLR input jacks Match the pins and insert the “male” connector of the XLR balanced cable until you hear a click. XLR balanced cable (male) IO 4 A U D When disconnecting the cable from the unit, hold down the PUSH button on the unit and then pull the connector out.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV • You do not make an audio cable connection between the TV and the unit in the following cases: Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. –...

  • Page 45: Connecting Video Devices (Such As Bd/Dvd Players)

    ■ Connecting another TV or a projector Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) If a second TV or projector is connected to the HDMI OUT 2 jack, you can use the remote control Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, set-top boxes (STBs) and game consoles to the to switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching video (p.74).

  • Page 46: Component Video Connection

    ■ Component video connection ■ Composite video connection Connect a video device to the unit with a component 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, coaxial or stereo pin cable).

  • Page 47: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) Audio output PHONO jacks (PHONO) PHONO Connect audio devices such as CD players and a turntable to the unit. Depending on the audio PHONO output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections. The unit (rear) •...

  • Page 48: Connecting To The Jacks On The Front Panel

    Connecting to the jacks on the front panel The AUX jacks are convenient for temporarily connecting an audio playback device. Use stereo pin cables to connect an audio device (such as a CD player) to the unit. For details on connecting a USB device to the USB jack, see “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.97).

  • Page 49: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    Connecting the radio antennas Connect the supplied radio antenna to the unit. Assembling the AM antenna FM/AM antennas (except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface. FM antenna AM antenna Connecting the AM antenna...

  • Page 50: Dab/Fm Antenna (Australia, U.k., Europe, Middle East And Russia Models Only)

    DAB/FM antenna (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only) Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to the unit and fix the antenna ends to a wall. DAB/FM antenna The unit (rear) AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 TRIGGER COMPONENT VIDEO (1 MOVIE)

  • Page 51: Connecting A Network Cable Or Preparing The Wireless Antenna

    Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet.

  • Page 52: Connecting Other Devices

    Improper setting of VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to the unit and create a potential fire hazard. as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can use the trigger function by...

  • Page 53: Selecting An On-Screen Menu Language

    Selecting an on-screen menu language Select the desired on-screen menu language from English, Japanese, MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Use the cursor keys to select “Language” and press SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 54: Configuring The Necessary Speaker Settings

    Configuring the necessary speaker settings If you use any of the following speaker configurations, follow the MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Configure the corresponding speaker settings. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE procedure below to configure the corresponding speaker settings PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 55: Optimizing The Speaker Settings Automatically (Ypao)

    Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position and SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your...
  • Page 56 If desired, select the measuring options. Use the cursor keys to select “Multi Measure” (p.57) or MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 “Angle/Height Measure” (p.58) and press ENTER. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT...

  • Page 57: Multi Measure

    Multi Measure Multi measure Single measure (5 listening positions) Selects multi measure or single measure. Measuring method Multi measure Multi measure Select this option if you will have several listening positions or if you want others (1 listening position + (2 listening positions + to enjoy surround sound.

  • Page 58: Angle/Height Measure

    Angle/Height Measure Measuring at one listening position (single measure) Enables/disables the angle/height measurement. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Follow the procedure below to take a measurement when the “Multi PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT...
  • Page 59 (when angle/height measurement is enabled) Place the microphone base at the listening position and set the Proceed to Step 2. YPAO microphone to the position “1”. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT...
  • Page 60 Set the YPAO microphone at the top of the pole and perform the To save the measurement results, use the cursor keys to fourth angle measurement. select “Save” and press ENTER. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE...

  • Page 61: Measuring At Multiple Listening Positions (Multi Measure)

    Measuring at multiple listening positions When the measurements at the positions you want to (multi measure) measure are completed, use the cursor keys to select MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 “Skip” and press ENTER. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Follow the procedure below to take a measurement when the “Multi PARTY...
  • Page 62 Press ENTER to start the first angle measurement. Perform the angle/height measurement. The following screen appears on the TV when the first angle Attach the supplied pole to the center of the microphone base. measurement finishes. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP...
  • Page 63 To check the measurement results, use the cursor keys to select “Measurement result” and press ENTER. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT For details, see “Checking the measurement results”...

  • Page 64: Checking The Measurement Results

    Checking the measurement results Angle Horizontal angle of each speaker at the listening position (horizontal) You can check the YPAO measurement results. Height of the presence speakers above the level of the MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Height listening position SLEEP...

  • Page 65: Error Messages

    Canceled by user operation Follow the on-screen instructions to exit YPAO, turn off and on the unit. ERROR 10 If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha An internal error has occurred. dealer or service center. ERROR 11...

  • Page 66: Warning Messages

    Warning messages Warning message Remedy Select “Wiring” in “Measurement result” (p.64) and check the cable If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement connections (+/-) of the speaker identified by “Reverse”. results by following on-screen instructions. If the speaker is connected incorrectly: WARNING 1 Turn off the unit and then reconnect the speaker cable.

  • Page 67: Connecting To A Network Device Wirelessly

    Connecting to a network device wirelessly Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection. Connecting with a wireless router (access point) Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point). You can enjoy Internet radio, AirPlay, or music files stored on media servers (PC/NAS) on the unit.

  • Page 68: Connecting The Unit To A Wireless Network

    Connecting the unit to a wireless network Use the cursor keys to select “Network”. There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Use the cursor keys to select “Network Connection” and SLEEP SLEEP ZONE...
  • Page 69 ■ Using the WPS push button configuration After checking the on-screen message, use the cursor You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS keys and ENTER to select “NEXT”. button. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP...
  • Page 70 ■ Using other connection methods Use the cursor keys and ENTER to select the desired If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push button connection method and select “NEXT”. configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP...
  • Page 71 Searching for an access point Setting up the wireless connection manually If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless starts searching for access points. After a while, the list of available connection setting screen appears on the TV.
  • Page 72 Using the PIN code Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the security key If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available and select “NEXT”. access points appears on the TV screen. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP...

  • Page 73: Connecting To The Musiccast Network

    Connecting to the MusicCast network MusicCast is a brand new wireless musical solution from Yamaha, MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Tap the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” application icon on SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE allowing you to share music among all of your rooms with a variety of...

  • Page 74: Playback

    PLAYBACK MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Basic playback procedure PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE Selecting an HDMI output jack Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit.

  • Page 75: Selecting The Input Source And Favorite Settings With One Touch (Scene)

    Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, Zone4 MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE sound program, HDMI output and various settings with just one touch. PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 76: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PURE DIRECT decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite •...

  • Page 77: Playing Back With Surround Effects Optimized For The Scene (Surround:ai)

    The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize such as “dialogue”, “background music”, “ambient sounds” and “sound Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP HD ). It allows you to effects” as well as optimized in real time to create a compelling sense of easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls in realism.
  • Page 78 ■ Sound programs suitable for movies (MOVIE) ENTERTAINMENT The following sound programs are optimized for viewing video sources, such as movies, TV This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts and programs, and games. light entertainment programs. In sports broadcasts, the commentators’ voices Sports are positioned clearly at the center, while the atmosphere inside the stadium is MOVIE THEATER...
  • Page 79 ■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback LIVE/CLUB (MUSIC) The Jazz club is on 7th Avenue, New York. This small club with the low ceiling Village Vanguard The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. makes the powerful reflections converge toward the stage located in the center. You can also select stereo playback.

  • Page 80: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 9ch Stereo) when no surround speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha’s original virtual surround technology to You can enjoy surround or sound field effects, like a multichannel speaker system, with stereo reproduce up to 7-channel surround sound and enable you to enjoy the well-oriented sound field only with the front-side speakers.

  • Page 81: Enjoying Unprocessed Playback

    Enjoying unprocessed playback Press SUR. DECODE to select a surround decoder. You can play back input sources without any sound field effect Each time you press the key, the surround decoder changes. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 processing.

  • Page 82: Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    Enjoying pure high fidelity sound Playing back digitally compressed formats (Pure Direct) (such as MP3, etc.) with enriched sound MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 (Compressed Music Enhancer) SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PURE DIRECT When Pure Direct is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 83: Listening To Fm/Am Radio (Except Australia, U.k., Europe, Middle East And Russia Models)

    Listening to FM/AM radio (except Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio Setting the frequency steps stations. (Brazil, Asia and General models only) At the factory, the frequency step setting is set to 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM.

  • Page 84: Selecting A Frequency For Reception

    Selecting a frequency for reception Registering favorite radio stations (presets) MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 85: Selecting A Preset Station

    ■ Registering radio stations automatically ■ Selecting a preset station (FM Auto Preset) Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Automatically register FM radio stations with strong signals. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE...

  • Page 86: Listening To Dab Radio (Australia, U.k., Europe, Middle East And Russia Models Only)

    ■ Clearing all preset stations Listening to DAB radio (Australia, Clear all the radio stations registered to the preset numbers. U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 models only) SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 87: Preparing The Dab Tuning

    Preparing the DAB tuning Selecting a DAB radio station for reception Before tuning into DAB radio stations, follow the procedure below to You can select a DAB radio station from the stations stored by the initial MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 perform an initial scan.

  • Page 88: Registering Favorite Dab Radio Stations (Presets)

    Registering favorite DAB radio stations ■ Selecting a preset DAB radio station (presets) Tune into a registered DAB radio station by selecting its preset number. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. You can register up to 40 DAB radio stations as presets.

  • Page 89: Displaying The Dab Information

    ■ Clearing all preset DAB radio stations Displaying the DAB information Clear all the DAB radio stations registered to the preset numbers. The unit can receive various types of DAB information when it is tuned MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 into a DAB radio station.

  • Page 90: Checking Reception Strength Of Each Dab Channel Label

    Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label (0 [none] to PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT 100 [best]).
  • Page 91 ■ DAB frequency information The unit supports Band III (174 to 240 MHz) only. Frequency Channel label Frequency Channel label 174.928 MHz 225.648 MHz 176.640 MHz 227.360 MHz 178.352 MHz 229.072 MHz 180.064 MHz 230.784 MHz 181.936 MHz 232.496 MHz 183.648 MHz 234.208 MHz 185.360 MHz...

  • Page 92: Listening To Fm Radio (Australia, U.k., Europe, Middle East And Russia Models Only)

    Listening to FM radio (Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only) MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting Selecting a frequency for reception PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 93: Registering Favorite Fm Radio Stations (Presets)

    Registering favorite FM radio stations ■ Registering radio stations automatically (FM Auto Preset) (presets) Automatically register FM radio stations with strong signals. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE You can register up to 40 FM radio stations as presets. Once you have PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 94: Clearing All Preset Stations

    ■ Clearing preset stations ■ Clearing all preset stations Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. Clear all the radio stations registered to the preset numbers. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. Press TUNER to select “TUNER”...

  • Page 95: Radio Data System Tuning

    Radio Data System tuning Program service name Program Service Current program type Program Type (U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models only) Information on the current program Radio Text Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The Current time Clock Time unit can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program...

  • Page 96: Playing Back Music Via Bluetooth

    Playing back music via Bluetooth You can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as Playing back Bluetooth device music on the MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE smartphones) on the unit. unit PARTY PARTY T T...

  • Page 97: 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. Connecting a USB storage device The unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT16 or FAT32 format). Connect the USB storage device to the USB jack.

  • Page 98: Playback Of Usb Storage Device Contents

    Playback of USB storage device contents Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 displayed.
  • Page 99 ■ Browse screen ■ Playback screen MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE INPUT INPUT Status indicators Status indicators TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.84), playback status (such as...
  • Page 100 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT When “USB”...

  • Page 101: Playing Back Music Stored On Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)

    Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) You can play back music files stored on your media servers on the unit. ■ For a PC or a NAS with other media server software installed • To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.51). You can check whether Refer to the instruction manual for the device or software and configure the media sharing the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network”...

  • Page 102: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playback of PC music contents Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER. Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 displayed.
  • Page 103 ■ Browse screen ■ Playback screen MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE INPUT INPUT Status indicators Status indicators TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.84), playback status (such as...
  • Page 104 ■ Shuffle/repeat settings You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for the playback of PC music content. MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT When “SERVER”...

  • Page 105: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. Playback of Internet radio MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT •...
  • Page 106 ■ Browse screen ■ Playback screen MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE INPUT INPUT Playback indicator Contents list TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Displays the elapsed time.

  • Page 107: Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations (Favorites)

    Registering favorite Internet radio stations (Favorites) By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Favorites”, you MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 can quickly access to them from the “Favorites” folder in the browse SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 108: Playing Back Itunes/Ipod Music With Airplay

    Playing back iTunes/iPod 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 Router on the iPod.
  • Page 109 ■ Playback screen MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT SCENE SCENE INPUT INPUT Playback indicator TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Displays the elapsed/remaining time. PRESET PRESET Playback information...

  • Page 110: 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 Guest room recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center (Zone2) about the multi-zone connections that best meet your requirements.

  • Page 111: Preparing The Multi Zone System

    Preparing the multi zone system Using an external amplifier Connect the external amplifier placed in Zone2 or Zone3 to the unit with a stereo pin cable and Connect the device that will be used in other rooms to the unit. connect speakers to the external amplifier.
  • Page 112 ■ Connecting an HDMI-compatible device to play back • Videos/audio interruptions may happen in another zone when any of the following operations is videos/audio performed. – Tuning on/off a TV connected to the unit via HDMI or switching the TV input Connect an HDMI-compatible device (such as a TV) to play back videos/audio at Zone2 or –...
  • Page 113 Remote connections between Yamaha products (remote connection) An infrared signal transmitter is not required if you are using Yamaha products that support remote connections, as the unit does. You can transmit remote control signals by connecting You can operate the unit and external devices from Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 using the supplied the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks with monaural mini-jack cables and an infrared signal receiver.

  • Page 114: Controlling Zone2, Zone3 Or Zone4

    Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 Start playback on the external device or select a radio station. MAIN/ZONE MAIN 2 3 4 Use the ZONE switch to select a zone. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE Refer to the instruction manual for the external device. PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...
  • Page 115 ■ Other operations for Zone2, Zone3 or ■ Enjoying the same source in multiple Zone4 rooms (party mode) SLEEP The following functions are also available when the zone you want to The party mode allows you to play back in all zones the same music that MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP...

  • Page 116: Registering Favorite Items (Shortcut)

    Registering favorite items (shortcut) You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents or Bluetooth Recalling a registered item MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE input source as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 117: Viewing The Current Status

    Viewing the current status Currently input Item source You can view the current status (input or DSP program currently selected) on the front panel AV 1-7 display or TV. DSP Program (sound mode name), Audio Decoder (decoder name AUDIO 1-4 PHONO Switching information on the front display (AM radio feature is not available on the Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and...

  • Page 118: Viewing The Status Information On The Tv

    Viewing the status information on the TV MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 Press OPTION. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT Use the cursor keys to select “On-screen Information” SCENE SCENE and press ENTER.

  • Page 119: 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 playback sources. This menu is Option menu items available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback.
  • Page 120 ■ Tone Control (Tone Control) Item Function Page Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) individually. Enables/disables the video signal processing settings Video Mode (V.M) configured in the “Setup” menu. Video Processing Choices Video (Video Process.) Treble (Treble), Bass (Bass) Adjustment Selects a video adjustment setting from presets.
  • Page 121 Adaptive DRC (A.DRC) Dialogue Lift (Dialog Lift) Sets whether the dynamic range (from maximum to minimum) is automatically adjusted when Adjusts the perceived height of dialogue sounds. If the dialogue sounds as if it is coming from below the TV screen, you can raise its perceived height by increasing this setting. the volume level is adjusted.
  • Page 122 ■ Enhancer (Enhancer) ■ Volume Trim (Volume Trim) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer and the high-resolution mode. Configures the input settings. Enhancer (Enhancer) Input Trim (In.Trim) Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.82). Corrects volume differences between input sources. If you are bothered by volume differences when switching between input sources, use this function to correct it.
  • Page 123 ■ Audio Select (Audio Select) Video Adjustment (Video Adjust) Selects the audio signal to be played back. Selects a video adjustment setting from presets you have configured in “Adjustment” (p.144) in the “Setup” menu. Audio Select (A.Sel) Selects the audio input jack to use when more than one audio connection is made for one input This setting is applied separately to each input source.
  • Page 124 ■ FM Mode (FM Mode) ■ Remove from favorites (RemovefromFav.) Switches between the reception settings for FM radio. Remove an Internet radio station from the “Favorites” folder. FM Mode (Mode) ■ Init Scan (Init Scan) Switches between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception. Initiate Scan specifies the initial settings in order to receive DAB radio.

  • Page 125: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Perform the following basic procedure to operate the “Setup” menu. You can configure the unit’s various functions with the “Setup” menu. • If new firmware is available, the message screen appears. • If new firmware is available, the envelope icon (p) appears at the lower of the “Setup” menu. Press SETUP.

  • Page 126: Setup Menu Items

    Setup menu items Use the following table to configure various functions of the unit. Menu Item Function Page 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 127 Menu Item Function Page Information Displays information about the current audio signal. Delay Enable Enables/disables the “Lipsync” adjustment configured in “Auto/Manual Select” in the “Setup” menu. Lipsync Auto/Manual Select Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output. Adjustment Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually.
  • Page 128 Menu Item Function Page Selects items to be included as the scene assignments. Scene Setting Scene Renames the scene name displayed on the front display or TV screen. Scene Rename Displays information about the current video signal and the TVs connected to the HDMI OUT jacks. Information Video Mode Enables/disables the video signal processing.
  • Page 129 Menu Item Function Page Displays information about Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4 Information Enables/disables volume adjustments for Zone2 output. Volume Sets the Zone2 limit value of the volumes. Max Volume Sets the Zone2 initial volume for when the unit is turned on. Initial Volume Adjusts the audio output timing for Zone2.
  • Page 130 Menu Item Function Page Displays the system information on the unit. Information Selects an on-screen menu language. Language Assigns the COMPONENT VIDEO, COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to another input source. Input Assignment Sets which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. Input Skip Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.

  • Page 131: Speaker

    Speaker ■ 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 132 ■ Configuration Select this option when you use Zone2 and Zone3 speakers in addition to the 7.2 system (including front channel expansion using an external amplifier) in the Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. main zone (p.35). 7.2 [ext.Front] +2Zone You can select a zone to be assigned to the EXTRA SP 1 and EXTRA SP 2 jacks (default: Zone2 for EXTRA SP 1, Zone3 for EXTRA SP 2).
  • Page 133 Surround Front Presence Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes and layout. Selects whether or not front presence speakers are connected and their size and layout. Settings Settings Select this option for large speakers. Large Select this option for large speakers. Large The surround speakers will produce all of the surround channel frequency Small...
  • Page 134 Subwoofer ■ Level Adjusts the volume of each speaker. Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected to the SUBWOOFER 1 or SUBWOOFER 2 jack and its phase. Choices Front L, Front R, Center, Surround L, Surround R, Surround Back L, Surround Back R, Front Presence L, Front Settings Presence R, Rear Presence L, Rear Presence R, Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2 Select this option when a subwoofer is connected to the SUBWOOFER 1 or...

  • Page 135: 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 136: Sound

    Sound ■ Lipsync Adjusts the delay between video and audio by holding up the audio output. Configures the audio output settings. Delay Enable ■ Information Enables/disables the Lipsync adjustment for each input source. Displays information about the current audio signal. Choices Choices AV 1-7, AUX, AUDIO 1-4*...

  • Page 137: Dsp Parameter

    Adjustment Initial Delay Adjusts the delay between video and audio output manually when “Auto/Manual Select” is set Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and presence sound field generation. to “Manual”. You can fine-adjust the audio output timing when “Auto/Manual Select” is set to Higher to enhance the delay effect, and lower to reduce it.
  • Page 138 Reverb Delay Surround Room Size Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and reverberant sound generation. Higher to Adjusts the broadening effect of the surround sound field. enhance the delay effect, and lower to reduce it. Setting range 0.1 to 2.0 (higher to enhance the broadening effect) Setting range 0 ms to 250 ms •...
  • Page 139 Surround Back Liveness ■ 9ch Stereo Adjusting the volume settings. Adjusts the loss of the surround back sound field. Setting range Level 0 to 10 (higher to enhance the reflectivity) Adjusts the entire volume. This setting is effective when “9ch Stereo” is selected. •...
  • Page 140 Monaural Mix ■ Volume Setting the volume. Enables/disables monaural sound output. This setting is effective when “9ch Stereo” is selected. Max Volume Settings Sets the limit value of the volume. Disables monaural sound output. Setting range Enables monaural sound output. -60.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB [20.5 to 95.5 (5.0 increments), 97.0] Reset Initial Volume...
  • Page 141 ■ Virtual Speaker Settings Disables the jitter elimination function. Setting Virtual Speaker. Enables the jitter elimination function. The higher level enhances the DAC accuracy, but may cause audio interruptions Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 on some playback devices depending on the audio clock conditions. In this case, Selects whether to create Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, and surround select lower level.

  • Page 142: Scene

    Scene Video Video Mode (p.143), Video Adjustment (p.123) Volume Master Volume (p.74) Configures the scene settings. Lipsync Lipsync (p.121), Delay (p.136) Speaker Setup Setting Pattern (p.131), Parametric EQ (p.134) ■ Scene Setting Zone Interlock Power (p.114), Input (p.150), Volume (p.150) *1 Selects items to be included as the scene assignments.

  • Page 143: Video/Hdmi

    Video/HDMI Resolution Selects a resolution to output HDMI video signals when “Video Mode” is set to “Processing”. Configures the video/HDMI settings. Settings ■ Information Through Does not convert the resolution. Auto Selects a resolution automatically in accordance with TV resolution. Displays information about the current video signal and the TVs connected to the HDMI OUT jacks.
  • Page 144 Adjustment Contrast Adjusts the video contrast. Configures the video adjustments when “Video Mode” is set to “Processing”. You can register the video adjustments as presets (up to 6). Setting range -100 to 0 to +100 The video adjustments work on the video signals with 1080p or lower resolution. Saturation Adjusts the video saturation.
  • Page 145 ■ HDMI Control Standby Sync Configures the HDMI control settings. Select whether to use HDMI control to link the standby behavior of the TV and the unit when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. HDMI Control Settings Enables/disables HDMI Control (p.181). Does not set the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off.

  • Page 146: Network

    ■ HDCP Version Network Selects the HDCP version of the HDMI input jacks for watching 4K video content. Configures the network settings. Input sources AV 1-7 ■ Information Settings Displays the network information on the unit. Auto Automatically sets the version of HDCP according to content. Choices Sets the version of HDCP to always be 1.4.

  • Page 147: Network Connection

    ■ Network Connection Use the cursor keys to select a parameter type and press ENTER. Selects the network connection method. IP Address Specifies an IP address. Settings Subnet Mask Specifies a subnet mask. Select this option when you want to connect the unit to a network with a Wired Default Gateway Specifies the IP address of the default gateway.

  • Page 148: Mac Address Filter

    ■ MAC Address Filter ■ DMC Control Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether to allow a Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback. A Digital Media Controller (DMC) is a device that can control other network devices through the network. When Filter this function is enabled, you can control playback of the unit from DMCs (such as Windows Media Player 12) on the same network.

  • Page 149: Bluetooth

    ■ Network Name Bluetooth Edits the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on other network devices. Configures the Bluetooth settings. Network Name ■ Setup procedure Press ENTER to enter the name edit screen. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to rename . ■...

  • Page 150: Multi Zone

    ■ Audio Receive Multi Zone Configures the Bluetooth settings when the unit is used as the Bluetooth audio receiver. Configures the multi zone settings. Disconnect ■ Information Terminates the Bluetooth connection between a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone) and Displays information about Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4.

  • Page 151: Tone Control

    Max Volume Enhancer Sets the Zone2 or Zone3 limit value of the volumes. Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.82) for Zone2 or Zone3 output. Setting range Settings -60.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB [20.5 to 95.5 (5.0 increments), 97.0] Disables Compressed Music Enhancer.

  • Page 152: System

    ■ Zone Rename System Changes the zone name displayed on the front display or TV screen. Configures the system settings. ■ Setup procedure ■ Information Use the cursor keys to select Zone, and then press ENTER. Displays the system information on the unit. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to rename.
  • Page 153 ■ Input Assignment ■ Input Skip Assigns the COMPONENT VIDEO, COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to another input source. Set which input sources are skipped when operating the INPUT key or AV CONTROLLER. You can select the desired input source quickly by using this function. Input Assignment When using AV CONTROLLER, you cannot select the input sources set to “On”...

  • Page 154: Auto Play

    ■ Input Rename (Manual) ■ DSP Skip Allows the input source names displayed on the front display to be set manually. Set which sound programs are skipped when operating the PROGRAM key.You can select the desired sound program quickly by using this function. Input sources AV 1-7, AUX, AUDIO 1-4*, PHONO, TUNER, MusicCast Link, SERVER, NET RADIO, Bluetooth, USB Settings...

  • Page 155: Display Set

    Color Key Volume Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control. Switches the scale of the volume display. Settings Settings Assigns the functions of devices connected to the unit with an HDMI cable. Displays the volume in the “dB” unit. Default This setting is effective when “HDMI Control”...

  • Page 156: Target Zone

    ■ Trigger Output1, Trigger Output2 Target Zone Sets the TRIGGER OUT 1-2 jacks to function in sync with the power status of each zone or input Specifies the zone with which the TRIGGER OUT jack functions are synchronized. switching. Settings Trigger Mode When “Trigger Mode”...

  • Page 157: Auto Power Standby

    ■ ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. Configures the power supply settings. You can reduce the unit’s power consumption by setting “ECO Mode” to “On”. After setting, be sure to press ENTER to restart the unit. Settings Disables the eco mode. Enables the eco mode.

  • Page 158: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    ■ Firmware Update Configuring the system settings Displays information about the firmware update. (ADVANCED SETUP menu) Firmware Update Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. Updates the firmware via the network. You can also check the firmware version and system ID. Set the unit to standby mode.

  • Page 159: Advanced Setup Menu Items

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

  • Page 160: 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) (Brazil, Asia and General models only) MONITOR CHECK TUNER FRQ STEP FM50/AM9 The unit automatically detects resolutions supported by a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack. Disable the monitor check function if you want to specify a resolution in “Resolution”...

  • Page 161: Selecting The Hdmi 4K Signal Format (4K Mode)

    Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) Switching the DTS format notification setting (DTS MODE) 4K MODE DTS MODE MODE 1 MODE 1 Selects the format of signals input/output at the unit when HDMI 4K compatible TV and Switches the DTS format notification setting. playback device are connected to the unit.

  • Page 162: Restoring The Default Settings (Initialize)

    New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as • You cannot overwrite save. When you save the settings repeatedly, please move the file in needed. Updates can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. If the unit is connected to the different folder.

  • Page 163: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    GREEN GREEN YELLOW YELLOW BLUE BLUE • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. SETUP The firmware update is complete. Cursor keys • The firmware update indicator (p.15) on the front display lights up when a firmware ENTER • If you want to cancel without doing anything now, select “CLOSE”.

  • Page 164: Appendix

    If you want to fix the volume, use “Initial Volume” in the “Setup” menu to set the volume to be When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another Yamaha applied when the receiver is turned on (p.140). You can also set the initial volume for Zone2 or product or another remote control may work on the unit.

  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
  • Page 166 Problem Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.6). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries. The unit’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong The unit cannot be controlled using the remote Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the unit.

  • Page 167: 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 format No sound. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. of the input signal, use “Information”...
  • Page 168 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 an Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.42).

  • Page 169: 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 170: Fm/Am Radio (Am Radio Feature Is Not Available For The Australia, U.k., Europe, Middle East And Russia Models)

    FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is not available for the Australia, U.K., Europe, Middle East and Russia models) Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Set “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Monaural” to select monaural FM radio FM radio reception is weak or noisy.

  • Page 171: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Problem Cause Remedy The Bluetooth function of the unit is disabled. Enable the Bluetooth function (p.149). Another Bluetooth device is already connected to the unit. Terminate the current Bluetooth connection and then establish a new connection (p.96). The unit and the Bluetooth device are too far apart. Move the Bluetooth device closer to the unit.

  • Page 172: 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 173 Problem Cause Remedy Access to the unit might be restricted by the network separation function on the router. The iPod does not recognize the unit when using The unit is connected to a multiple SSID router. AirPlay. Connect the iPod to the SSID which can access the unit. The application for smartphone/tablet “AV Check the network connections and your router settings, and then connect the unit and The unit and smartphone/tablet are not in the same network.

  • Page 174: 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 175: Glossary

    Glossary This section explains the technical terms used in this manual. DSD (Direct Stream Digital) DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology stores audio signals on digital storage media, such as SACD (Super Audio CDs). The signals are stored at a high-frequency sampling rate (such as 2.8224 MHz and 5.6448 MHz). The highest Audio information (audio decoding format) frequency response is equal to or higher than 100 kHz, with a dynamic range of 120 dB.
  • Page 176 DTS Neo:6 WMA (Windows Media Audio) DTS Neo:6 enables 6-channel playback from 2-channel sources. There are two modes available: “Music mode” for One of the compressed digital audio formats developed by Microsoft Corporation. With psychoacoustic music sources and “Cinema mode” for movie sources. This technology provides discrete full-bandwidth matrix technologies, this compression method achieves a high compression rate.

  • Page 177: Audio Information (Others)

    Audio Information (Others) HDMI and video information Bi-amplification connection (Bi-amp) Component video signal A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for a speaker. When you use the bi-amplification connection, the With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for luminance and the Pb and unit drives the tweeter and woofer in a speaker with the discrete amplifiers.

  • Page 178: Network Information

    Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the Internet hear. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, CINEMA DSP, Yamaha’s original DSP technology provides the wirelessly using radio waves. Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with audiovisual experience of a movie theater in your own home.

  • Page 179: Supported Devices And File Formats

    Supported devices and file formats File formats For information about specifications of each file, refer to the instruction manual of your This section explains the devices and file formats supported by the unit. recording device or consult file’s help. Supported devices ■...

  • Page 180: Video Signal Flow

    Video signal flow Video conversion table Video signals input from a video device to the unit are 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.143) in the “Setup” menu. •...

  • Page 181: Multi-Zone Output

    Multi-zone output Information on HDMI Audio signals that can be output to Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4 vary depending on how you This section explains the functions related to HDMI and its signal compatibility. connect the device in each zone to the unit’s output jacks. HDMI Control Using the unit’s internal Using an external amplifier (p.111)
  • Page 182 (Example) Use the cursor keys to select “HDMI Control” and press ENTER. HDMI Control HDMI Control Use the cursor keys to select “On”. Press SETUP. Playback starts Turns on and displays video from the playback Enable HDMI Control on the TV and playback devices (such as HDMI device Control-compatible BD/DVD players).

  • Page 183: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI signal compatibility ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal • When CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio is played back, video/audio signals may not be to the TV. output, depending on the type of the DVD player.

  • Page 184: Trademarks

    MusicCast is a trademark or registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. Yamaha Eco-Label is a mark that certifies products of high environmental performance.

  • Page 185: Specifications

    Specifications Input jacks [RX-A3080] • Video Format (Repeater Mode) – Pre Out (Unbalance) x 11 (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, – VGA • Analog Audio SURROUND BACK L/R, F.PRESENCE L/R *3, R.PRESENCE L/R *4) – 480i/60 Hz [RX-A3080] *3 Note: barter to ZONE2 –...

  • Page 186: Audio Section

    Bluetooth Compatible Decoding Formats [RX-A2080] (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 6 Ω) • Sink Function • Decoding Format Front L/R..............150 W+150 W Source Device to AVR (ex. Smartphone/Tablet) – Dolby Atmos Center ..................150 W • Capable of Play/Stop Operation from Sink Device –...

  • Page 187: Video Section

    [RX-A2080] Surround L/R..............220 W/ch • Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω) Surround Back L/R.............220 W/ch (Pure Direct, Input 1 kΩ Shorted, Speaker Out) Front L/R ................190 W/ch Front Presence L/R ............220 W/ch PHONO................95 dB or more Center ................
  • Page 188 * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the • Power Supply publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha [U.S.A. and Canada models] ........AC 120 V, 60 Hz website then download the manual file.
  • Page 189 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2018 Yamaha Corporation Published 05/2018 AM-A0 AV17-0221...

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