Frequently Asked Questions - Yamaha YAS-306 Owner's Manual

Frequently asked questions

The following section covers popular functions and frequently asked questions about the unit.
Q1 Switching between remote controls is inconvenient. Can I use the TV's
remote control to operate the unit?
A1 Yes. You can use the unit's learning function to "teach" it to respond to
commands from the TV's remote control, allowing you to operate the unit
using the TV's remote control (p.26).
This function is available only for the IR (infrared) remote control. Check your
TV's remote control type.
Q2 Can I improve the clarity of dialogue?
A2 Yes. Dialogue in movies, TV news, sports programs, etc., can be made
clearer using the "clear voice" function (p.14).
Q3 Can I operate the unit using a smartphone?
A3 Yes. The unit can be operated with a smartphone or other mobile device
using the free mobile device app, MusicCast CONTROLLER, installed on the
device (p.18).
The MusicCast CONTROLLER app allows you to perform such tasks as
turning the unit on or off, selecting the input source, and adjusting the volume.
Q4 Can headphones be used?
A4 Yes. Bluetooth wireless headphones can be used (p.17).
Q5 Can sound playing via the unit be played on another audio device at the
same time, or vice versa?
A5 Yes. Sound from one MusicCast-enabled audio device can be played on
another MusicCast-enabled audio device at the same time. Note that all
devices must support MusicCast.
Tap in the MusicCast CONTROLLER app's Rooms screen, and follow
the on-screen instructions to set up the master room (the source device) and
to link other rooms (devices to which audio is distributed) with the master
room. Refer to the supplied MusicCast Setup Guide, or visit Yamaha's
website for details.
Q6 How can music content stored on a smartphone be played via the unit?
A6 Choose one of the following methods.
Connecting via Bluetooth (p.16)
This method is useful for playing music content stored on a smartphone or
other mobile device without connecting to a network.
Playing music with AirPlay (p.24)
This method is useful for those using an iPhone or other iOS device.
Playing music with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (p.25)
This method is useful for playing music content stored on a smartphone or
other mobile device on which the MusicCast CONTROLLER app is installed.
Q7 Can Internet radio be played?
A7 Yes. Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app's Net Radio feature (p.23).
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