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Yamaha RX-V3085 Owner's Manual

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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............48 FM/AM antennas (China model only)......................48 Accessories................... 5 DAB/FM antenna (Australia model only) .....................49 4 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna ..50 About this book ................5 Connecting the network cable........................50 About remote control ..............
  • Page 3 Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch Multi-zone configuration examples ......................107 (SCENE) ..................74 Preparing the multi zone system .......................108 Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 ......................111 Registering a scene ............................74 Registering favorite items (shortcut) ........... 113 Selecting the sound mode.............75 Registering an item.............................113 Playing back with surround effects optimized for the scene (SURROUND:AI)..........
  • Page 4 Audio information (audio decoding format) .................... 176 Audio Information (Others) ........................178 HDMI and video information ........................178 Network information ..........................179 Yamaha technologies..........................179 Supported devices and file formats ..........180 Supported devices ............................. 180 File formats..............................180 Video signal flow................ 181 Video conversion table ..........................

  • 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-V3085, unless otherwise specified. AM antenna YPAO microphone In this manual, illustrations of English menu screens are used as examples.

  • 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. Providing a realistic feel and Low power consumption (p.154) surround effect optimized for the The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the unit’s Playing back TV audio in surround scene of the content power consumption.
  • Page 8 CINEMA DSP The excitement of a concert hall and the powerful sense of being inside a movie - we all want to enjoy these experiences in our own living room. Yamaha has pursued the fulfillment of these desires for more than 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.140).
  • 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-V3085 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 SCENE INFO (WPS) ON SCREEN OPTION TONE CONTROL MEMORY PRESET (CONNECT) PROGRAM MULTI ZONE TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL...
  • Page 14 ■ Inside of the front panel door INFO (WPS) SETUP OPTION SCENE MEMORY PRESET (CONNECT) MULTI ZONE PROGRAM TUNING ENTER ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE CONTROL RETURN HELP PHONES YPAO MIC SILENT CINEMA AUDIO (China model) SETUP key SCENE keys PRESET keys Displays the Setup menu on the TV.

  • Page 15: Front Display (Indicators)

    Front display (indicators) VOL. MUTE ZONE ZONE ZONE PARTY A-DRC VIRTUAL YPAO VOL. LINK MASTER STEREO TUNED R FPR Hi-Res ENHANCER SLEEP HDMI Volume indicator VIRTUAL Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. Indicates the current volume. Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) or Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) (p.76), or the virtual surround MUTE...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    FRONT SURROUND BACK R.PRESENCE F.PRESENCE AUDIO 4 ANTENNA ( 4 RADIO ) SINGLE ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE ZONE 2/ZONE 3/BI-AMP (RX-V3085) * The area around the video/audio output jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.
  • Page 17 PHONO jacks PRE OUT jacks, PRE OUT (XLR) jacks (RX-V3085 only) For connecting to a turntable (p.46). For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.28) or to an external power amplifier (p.39). Wireless antenna For a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection to a network (p.66) and a Bluetooth connection (p.93).

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    In the on-screen menu, the description of a term in the cursor position appears on the TV. This key is enabled when the “?” icon is displayed on the on-screen menu. Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.75). Playback operation keys Controls playback of the external device. (RX-V3085)

  • 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

    “Layout (Front Presence/Rear Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO (p.53). • (RX-V3085 only) By using an external power amplifier (p.31), you can make an 11-channel system [★7.2.4] and enjoy Dolby...
  • 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.53).
  • 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 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 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-V2085) Main zone (RX-V3085) Power Amp Assign Output External power Multi-zone Page External (p.128) channel Bi-amp amplifier Main zone speakers (max) (required) Power Amp Assign Output External power Multi-zone Page External Surround back +1 room 7.2 +1Zone (p.128)
  • 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-V3085 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...
  • Page 34 7.2.4 [ext.Front] (RX-V3085 only) 7.2.4 [ext.FP+RP] (RX-V3085 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...
  • 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-V3085 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)
  • Page 38 5.2.4 Bi-Amp [ext.RP] (RX-V3085 only) ■ Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections Bi-amp When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP1 terminals. To enable the bi-amp function, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet (p.53).
  • Page 39 ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE ZONE 2/ZONE 3/BI-AMP Main zone The unit (rear) F.PRESENCE jacks (RX-V3085 only) Output front presence channel audio signals or Zone2 audio signals depending on the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.128). R.PRESENCE jacks (RX-V3085 only) Zone2 or Zone3 Output rear presence channel audio signals or Zone3 audio signals depending on the “Power Amp...
  • Page 40 FRONT (XLR) jacks (RX-V3085 only) Making balanced connections Output front channel sounds through XLR balanced cables. Use XLR balanced cables to connect a power amplifier to the FRONT (XLR) jacks on the unit. (Example) The unit (rear) HDMI (HDCP2.2) NETWORK...

  • Page 41: 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.94). Input/output jacks and cables The unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks.
  • Page 42 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 43: 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 44: 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.73).
  • Page 45 ■ 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 46: Connecting Audio Devices (Such As Cd Players)

    If you select the AV 1-4, AUDIO 1-4 or PHONO with the input key on the remote control, the sound played on the audio device will be output from this unit. * AUDIO 4 (AUDIO [XLR]) jack: RX-V3085 only When connecting a turntable •...

  • Page 47: 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.94).

  • Page 48: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    Connecting the radio antennas Connect the supplied radio antenna to the unit. Assembling the AM antenna FM/AM antennas (China model only) 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 HDMI...

  • Page 49: Dab/Fm Antenna (Australia Model Only)

    DAB/FM antenna (Australia model 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 COMPONENT VIDEO TRIGGER (1 MOVIE) (5 STB) (6 GAME) AV 1 (1 MOVIE)

  • Page 50: 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 51: Connecting Other Devices

    The trigger function can control an external device in conjunction with operating the unit (such as powering on/off and input selection). If you have a Yamaha subwoofer that supports a system connection or a device with a trigger input jack, you can use the trigger function by...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 If desired, select the measuring options. Use the cursor keys to select “Multi Measure” (p.56) or MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 “Angle/Height Measure” (p.57) and press ENTER. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT PURE DIRECT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 (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 59 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 60: 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 61 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 62 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Warning Messages

    Warning messages Warning message Remedy Select “Wiring” in “Measurement result” (p.63) 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 66: 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 67: 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 68 ■ 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 69 ■ 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 70 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 71 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 72: 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 Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE allowing you to share music among all of your rooms with a variety of...

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 ■ 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 78 ■ 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 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: Listening To Fm/Am Radio (China Model Only)

    Listening to FM/AM radio (China model only) You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting Registering favorite radio stations MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE from registered radio stations. (presets) PARTY PARTY T T...
  • Page 83 ■ 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 84: Listening To Dab Radio (Australia Model Only)

    ■ Clearing all preset stations Listening to DAB radio Clear all the radio stations registered to the preset numbers. (Australia model only) MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound PARTY PARTY T T...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89 ■ 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 234.208 MHz 183.648 MHz 185.360 MHz...

  • Page 90: Listening To Fm Radio (Australia Model Only)

    Listening to FM radio (Australia model only) You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting Selecting a frequency for reception MAIN 2 3 4 MAIN 2 3 4 SLEEP SLEEP ZONE ZONE from registered radio stations. PARTY PARTY T T PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 91: 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 92 ■ 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96 ■ 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.97), playback status (such as...
  • Page 97 ■ 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 98: 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.50). 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 99: 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 100 ■ 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.101), playback status (such as...
  • Page 101 ■ 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 102: 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 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 Playback indicator Contents list TUNER TUNER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Displays the elapsed time.

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106 ■ 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 107: 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 108: Preparing The Multi Zone System

    Zone2 or Zone3 Main zone (RX-V3085 only) You cannot use an external amplifier for Zone2 when the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks are set to output front presence channel audio in “Power Amp Assign” (p.128) in the “Setup” menu. Also, you cannot use an external amplifier for Zone3 when the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks are configured to output rear presence channel audio.
  • Page 109 ■ 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 110 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 111: 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 112 ■ 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 113: 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 114: Viewing The Current Status

    Information (IP address), Ethernet MAC (Ethernet MAC address), Wi-Fi MAC (Wi-Fi MAC address) AUDIO 4: RX-V3085 only Available items vary depending on the selected input source. The displayed item can also be applied separately The name of the audio decoder currently activated is displayed. If no audio decoder is to each input source group.

  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117 ■ Tone Control (Tone Control) Item Function Page Adjusts the level of high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) individually. Video Mode Enables/disables the video signal processing settings (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 118 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 119 ■ 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.81). 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 120 ■ 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.141) 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 121 ■ 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. (Australia model only) Initiate Scan specifies the initial settings in order to receive DAB radio.

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124 Virtual Speaker VSBS Selects whether to create Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers. Ultra Low Jitter PLL Mode (RX-V3085 only) Enables/disables the jitter elimination function. DAC Digital Filter (RX-V3085 only) Selects the digital filter type of the audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter).
  • Page 125 Menu Item Function Page Scene Setting Selects items to be included as the scene assignments. Scene Scene Rename Renames the scene name displayed on the front display or TV screen. Information Displays information about the current video signal and the TVs connected to the HDMI OUT jacks. Video Mode Enables/disables the video signal processing.
  • Page 126 Menu Item Function Page Information Displays information about Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4 Volume Enables/disables volume adjustments for Zone2 output. Max Volume Sets the Zone2 limit value of the volumes. Initial Volume Sets the Zone2 initial volume for when the unit is turned on. Audio Delay Adjusts the audio output timing for Zone2.
  • Page 127 Menu Item Function Page Information Displays the system information on the unit. Language Selects an on-screen menu language. Input Assignment Assigns the COMPONENT VIDEO, COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks to another input source. Input Skip Sets which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. Input Rename Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.

  • Page 128: Speaker

    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). Settings (RX-V3085 only) Pattern1, Pattern2 7.2.4 [ext.RP] Select this option when you use the 7.2.4 system including rear presence channel expansion using an external amplifier (p.33).
  • Page 129 Selects the size of the front speakers. You can select a zone to be assigned to the EXTRA SP 2 jacks (default: Zone2). Settings (RX-V3085 only) 7.2.4 Bi-Amp Select this option when you use the 7.2.4 system including bi-amp front speakers, Select this option for large speakers.
  • Page 130 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 131 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 132 ■ 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 133: Sound

    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* * AUDIO 4: RX-V3085 only Format Audio format of the input signal Settings The number of source channels in the input signal...
  • Page 134 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 135 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 136 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 137 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 138 VPS when front presence speakers are connected but no rear ■ DAC Digital Filter presence speakers (p.76). (RX-V3085 only) Settings Selects the digital filter type of the audio DAC (digital-to-analog converter) to have favorite Disables Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS).

  • Page 139: Scene

    Scene Video Video Mode (p.140), Video Adjustment (p.120) Volume Master Volume (p.73) Configures the scene settings. Lipsync Lipsync (p.118), Delay (p.133) Speaker Setup Setting Pattern (p.128), Parametric EQ (p.131) ■ Scene Setting Zone Interlock Power (p.111), Input (p.147), Volume (p.147) *1 Selects items to be included as the scene assignments.

  • Page 140: 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 141 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 142 ■ 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.182). Does not set the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off.

  • Page 143: 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 144 ■ 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 Default Gateway Specifies the IP address of the default gateway.
  • Page 145 ■ 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 146: 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 147: 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 148 Max Volume Enhancer Sets the Zone2 or Zone3 limit value of the volumes. Enables/disables Compressed Music Enhancer (p.81) 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 149: 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 150 Input sources AV 1-7, AUX, AUDIO 1-4*, PHONO, TUNER, (network sources), Bluetooth, USB Use the cursor keys to select the cell at the intersection of “AV 2” and “OPTICAL”, and press * AUDIO 4: RX-V3085 only ENTER. Settings Does not skip the selected input source.
  • Page 151 Input sources AV 1-7, AUX, AUDIO 1-4*, PHONO, TUNER, MusicCast Link, SERVER, NET RADIO, Bluetooth, USB Settings * AUDIO 4: RX-V3085 only Does not skip the selected sound program. ■ Procedure Skips the selected sound program.
  • Page 152 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 153 AV 1-7, AUX, AUDIO 1-4*, PHONO, TUNER, (network sources), Bluetooth, USB When “Trigger Mode” is set to “Source”, electronic signal transmission is synchronized with the input switching in any zone. * AUDIO 4: RX-V3085 only Settings Stops the electronic signal transmission when you switch to the input source specified in this option.
  • Page 154 ■ 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 155: 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 156: Advanced Setup Menu Items

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

  • Page 157: Switching The Video Signal Type (Tv Format)

    Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) TV FORMAT 4K MODE NTSC MODE 1 Switch the video signal type of the unit so that it matches to the format of your TV. Selects the format of signals input/output at the unit when HDMI 4K compatible TV and playback device are connected to the unit.

  • Page 158: Switching The Dts Format Notification Setting (Dts Mode)

    Switching the DTS format notification setting (DTS MODE) When “Please Power Off!” appears on the front display, press z (power) to set the unit to standby mode and turn it on again. DTS MODE If “Failed” appears on the front display, check the following and start the process again. MODE 1 In case of “BACKUP”: Switches the DTS format notification setting.

  • Page 159: Updating The Firmware (Firm. Update)

    Check the version of firmware currently installed on the unit. needed. Updates can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network. For details, refer to the information •...

  • Page 160: 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 161: Appendix

    APPENDIX Additional Features The following features were added for product improvements. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to select “Setup” → “Bluetooth” → “Audio Send”, and then set “Transmitter” to “On”. Playing back audio from the unit on Bluetooth®-enabled speakers/headphones Select “Device Search”...
  • Page 162 Bluetooth transmission operations • Function for transmitting to Bluetooth devices (Bluetooth headphones, etc.) • Supported profiles – A2DP, AVRCP • Supported codecs – SBC • Capable of play/stop operation from Bluetooth device (Bluetooth headphones, etc.)

  • Page 163: Using Wireless Surround Speakers (Musiccast Surround Function)

    Tap “MusicCast Surround/Stereo”. For detailed setup instructions, refer to the following. https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-1212383 Adjust the speaker settings automatically (YPAO). • For details on YPAO, refer to the manual for this unit. • Multi measurement and angle/height measurement cannot be used.

  • Page 164: Frequently Asked Questions

    Yamaha product as well as the unit... I am occasionally startled by a sudden loud sound when turning When using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on another Yamaha on the unit... product or another remote control may work on the unit. If this happens, register different remote control IDs for the devices that you want to control with each remote control (p.156).

  • 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 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.41).

  • 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 On The Australia Model)

    FM/AM radio (AM radio feature is not available on the Australia model) 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: Dab Radio (Australia Model Only)

    DAB radio (Australia model only) Problem Cause Remedy An initial scan has not been performed. Perform an initial scan to receive DAB radio (p.85). No DAB radio reception. Check reception strength in “Tune AID” in the “Option” menu (p.88), and adjust the Reception strength of DAB radio is poor.

  • Page 172: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Problem Cause Remedy The Bluetooth function of the unit is disabled. Enable the Bluetooth function (p.146). Another Bluetooth device is already connected to the unit. Terminate the current Bluetooth connection and then establish a new connection (p.93). The unit and the Bluetooth device are too far apart. Move the Bluetooth device closer to the unit.

  • Page 173: 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 174 Problem Cause Remedy The iPod does not recognize the unit when using Access to the unit might be restricted by the network separation function on the router. 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 175: 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 176: 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 177 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 178: 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 179: 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 180: 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 181: 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.140) in the “Setup” menu. •...

  • Page 182: 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.108)
  • Page 183 (Example) This setup is required every time you add a new HDMI Control-compatible device to your system. HDMI Control HDMI Control Turn on the unit, TV, and playback devices. Playback starts Turns on and displays Configure the settings of the unit. video from the playback device Switch the TV input to display video from the unit.

  • Page 184: Audio Return Channel (Arc)

    Audio Return Channel (ARC) Check the followings. On the unit: The input to which the playback device is connected is selected. If not, select ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal the input source manually.

  • Page 185: 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 186: Specifications

    Specifications [RX-V3085] • Video Format (Repeater Mode) Input jacks – 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-V3085] *3 Note: barter to ZONE2 –...
  • Page 187 NET/USB/Bluetooth, Analog External Input, Digital External Input, • Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) Surround L/R ...............155 W+155 W Zone2 [RX-V3085] Surround Back L/R ............155 W+155 W • Network Connectivity ........Extend Mode, Connect (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 6 Ω) Front Presence L/R............155 W+155 W...
  • Page 188 Center ................190 W/ch • Dynamic Power (IHF) AUDIO 2 etc..............110 dB or more Surround L/R ..............190 W/ch [RX-V3085] • Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) Surround Back L/R ............190 W/ch Front L/R (8/6/4/2 Ω) ........175/220/295/410 W Speaker Out..............150 μV or less Front Presence L/R............
  • Page 189 * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the AM section (China model) publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. • Tuning Range............531 kHz to 1611 kHz DAB section (Australia model) •...
  • Page 190 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2018 Yamaha Corporation Published 07/2019 AM-D0 AV17-0235...

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