Yamaha RX-A2030, RX-A3030 OWNER’S MANUAL

AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

English

Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.

CONTENTS

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FEATURES 6

What you can do with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PREPARATIONS 17

General setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1 Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Advanced speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Input/output jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2 Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3 Connecting playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5 Connecting to a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting recording devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

7 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . 50

Measuring at one listening position (single measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Checking the measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

PLAYBACK 61

Basic playback procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Selecting an HDMI output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Configuring scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Selecting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP HD/CINEMA DSP 3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Enjoying unprocessed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Setting the frequency steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

HD Radio™ tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Operating the radio on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

En 2

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Playing back iTunes/iPod music via a network (AirPlay) . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Playing back videos/audio in multiple rooms (multi-zone) . . . . . . . . . 91

Multi-zone configuration examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Preparing the multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Viewing the current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Viewing the status information on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

CONFIGURATIONS 104

Configuring input sources (Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Input menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Scene menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (Sound

Program menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Sound Program menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Speaker (Manual Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Multi Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) . . . . . . . . .133

Types of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . 134

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SPEAKER IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Turning on/off the remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE CON AMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TUNER FRQ STEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MONITOR CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Backing up/recovering the settings (RECOV./BACKUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Restoring the default settings (INITIALIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Updating the firmware (FIRM UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Controlling external devices with the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Registering remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Programming from other remote controls (learning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Editing device names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Operating multiple functions at once (macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Resetting the remote control configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

APPENDIX 147

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

USB and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

En 3

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Multi-zone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Reference diagram (rear panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

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Accessories

Insert the batteries the right way round.

*RX-A3030: AAA, LR03, UM-4

RX-A2030: AAA, R03, UM-4

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

 Remote control  Batteries (x4)

 AM antenna  FM antenna

*One of the above is supplied depending on the region

of purchase.

 YPAO microphone  Microphone base

(RX-A3030 only)

 Power cable

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.

 CD-ROM

(Owner’s Manual)

*Using for angle measurement

during YPAO.

 Easy Setup Guide  Safety Brochure

*The supplied power cable varies

depending on the region of purchase.

• The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in this manual are of the RX-A3030 (U.S.A. model), unless otherwise specified.

• Some features are not available in certain regions.

• Due to product improvements, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.

• This manual describes all the “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as the “iPod”. “iPod” refers to “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless otherwise specified.

• indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

Accessories En 5

FEATURES

Speakers

BD/DVD player

HDMI Control

Audio/Video

TV remote control

Audio

HDMI Control

Audio

Audio/Video

Sequential operation of a TV, AV receiver, and BD/DVD player (HDMI Control)

. p.161

Supports 2- to 9-channel (plus rear presence) speaker system and up to 2 subwoofer connections. Allows you to enjoy favorite acoustic spaces in various styles.

• Automatically optimizing the speaker settings to suit your room (YPAO)

. p.50

• Reproducing stereo or multichannel sounds with the sound fields like actual movie theaters and concert halls (CINEMA DSP)

. p.65

• Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

. p.69

• Bi-amp connections, channel expansion (with external power-amp) and multi-zone configurations to enhance your system

. p.24

iPod/iPhone/iPad

USB device

Network contents

Wide variety of supported content

• iPod/iPhone/iPad

. p.77

•USB

. p.81

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p.84

• Internet radio

. p.87

•AirPlay

. p.89

3D and 4K signals supported

AV receiver (the unit)

Change the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)

. p.62

Audio

Control

Audio/Video (via HDMI/MHL)

Smartphone/Tablet

Control

What you can do with the unit

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Full of useful functions!

BD/DVD

player

Game

console

Camcorder

Set-top box

HDMI Control

TV audio

Video from

external device

Useful tips

❑ Connecting various devices (p.41)

A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), game consoles, camcorders, and other devices.

❑ Playing back TV audio in surround sound

with a single HDMI cable connection (Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.35)

When using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control signals.

❑ Easy operation and wireless music

playback from iPhone or Android device

By using the application for smartphone/tablet “AV CONTROLLER”, you can control the unit from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android devices. Visit the Yamaha website for details.

❑ Listening to FM/AM radio (p.70)

The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.

❑ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.69)

When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry, which lets you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.

❑ Easy operation with a TV screen

You can navigate through different types of content (such as iPod, USB, and network), view information, or easily configure the settings using the on-screen menu.

❑ Low power consumption

The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the unit’s power consumption (p.132).

❑ Operating external devices with the

supplied remote control

You can operate external devices with the supplied remote control by registering the remote control codes of the external devices (such as a TV and BD/DVD players) (p.138).

❑ Backlight illumination

remote control

The backlight illumination allows you to easily operate the remote control even in a dark home theater room.

I want to connect a playback device using HDMI for video and non-HDMI for audio...

Use “Audio Select” in the “Option” menu to specify the type of an audio input jack to be used for the corresponding input source (p.102).

Video and audio are not synchronized...

Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.120).

I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...

Use “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to select the output destination of signals input into the unit (p.124). Your TV speakers may be selected as an output destination.

I want to change the on-screen menu language...

Use “Language” in the “Setup” menu to select a language from English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese (p.49).

I want to update the firmware...

Use “FIRM UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu to update the unit’s firmware (p.137). If the unit is connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.146).

Many other settings are available that let you to customize the unit. For details, see the following pages.

• Input settings (p.104)

• SCENE settings (p.107)

• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.110)

• Various function settings (p.113)

• Information view (such as audio signal and video signal) (p.133)

• System settings (p.135)

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CINEMA DSP

CINEMA DSP HD³

Level

CINEMA DSP 3D

Time

Compensation

Time

Level

Microphone base

Optimizing speaker settings

The excitement of a concert hall and the powerful sense of being inside a movie - we all want to enjoy these experiences in our own living room. Yamaha has pursued the fulfillment of these desires for more than 20 years, and this fulfillment has now taken shape as the Yamaha AV receivers.

What is a sound field?

We perceive sound from a voice or an instrument not only as the sounds that are heard directly but also as the “reflected” or “reverberant” sound that has been reflected by the walls or ceiling of the building. The character of the reflected and reverberant sound is affected by the shape, size, and material of the building, and all of these sounds taken together are what give us the auditory sensation of being in that specific place.

This unique acoustical character of a specific space is what we call the “sound field”.

Conceptual diagram of a concert hall's sound field

CINEMA DSP/CINEMA DSP 3D

Yamaha has accumulated a massive amount of acoustical data by analyzing the actual sound fields of concert halls and performance spaces around the world. “CINEMA DSP” allows this data to be applied to create sound fields. This unit contains a wide variety of sound programs using CINEMA DSP.

By selecting a sound program that is appropriate to the content of the playback source such as movies, music, or games, you can maximize the acoustical effectiveness of that specific content. (For example, a sound program designed for movies can give you the sensation of actually being in that scene.)

In addition, the “CINEMA DSP 3D” function uses 3-dimensional sound field data that includes the axis of height, generating an even more realistic sound field with a spatial sense.

CINEMA DSP HD

“CINEMA DSP HD³” is Yamaha's flagship 3D sound field playback technology that takes full advantage of the massive amount of acoustic reflection data included in the

Conceptual diagram of a sound field created by the unit

sound field data. With support for rear presence speaker output, it delivers more than twice as much capability for generating acoustic reflections as conventional CINEMA DSP 3D, in addition to high-frequency playback capability, delivering an utterly natural and powerful spatial sound field.

Capability for reproducing reflections (when the sound program “Hall in Munich” is selected)

for the environment (YPAO)

The included YPAO microphone can be used to analyze the environment so that this information can be used to automatically adjust various settings for the speakers and the sound field. This allows the distinctive character of the content you are hearing to be maximized, and optimizes the effectiveness of Yamaha's sound field generating technology for your specific listening environment.

YPAO-R.S.C.

In rooms that have not been designed or constructed with acoustics in mind, reflections from the walls or ceiling can cause problems such as a blurred low-frequency range or a smearing of the acoustical image. “YPAO-R.S.C.” is technology that reduces only the unwanted reflections that can be difficult to avoid in a typical home. This corrects the tonal changes and inconsistencies in the sound field that can occur due to speaker placement, thus creating a listening environment comparable to that of a room specifically designed for acoustic perfection.

Angle measurement

The direction (angle) of the front speakers, surround speakers, and presence speakers as seen from the listening position is measured, and compensation is applied to the sound field in order to maximize the effectiveness of the CINEMA DSP sound field.

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Unrivaled audio and video quality

Frequency

Loudness

Playback bandwidth of a 44.1/48 kHz signal (such as a CD)

Frequency

Loudness

Playback bandwidth of a

88.2/96 kHz signal

External power amp

Living room (main zone)

Study room

(such as Zone2)

Living room (main zone)

Kitchen

(such as Zone4)

Expandable to meet diverse needs

High-resolution music enhancer

Hi-bit high-sampling extension up to 96 kHz / 24-bit can be applied to lossless 44.1/48 kHz content such as from a CD (2-channel PCM) or a FLAC file for further heightening of the musicality in the original content (p.102)

Before processing

After processing

High-quality video processing

Support for bi-amp connections and external power amp expansion

To obtain even high audio quality, you can connect front speakers that support power amp expansion, or expand your system by adding an external power amp (such as a Hi-Fi amp).

For details, refer to “Advanced speaker configuration” (p.24).

The best expandability in Yamaha

By connecting an external power amp, you can enjoy the highest peak of CINEMA DSP

- an 11.2-channel 3-dimensional sound field.

(Example)

Multi-zone function

The multi-zone function (p.91) allows you to play back different input sources in the room where the unit is installed (main zone) and in other rooms (such as Zone2).

(The following shows examples of use.)

Enjoying music using speakers in another room

While enjoying multi-channel playback in your living room, you can listen to music through the speakers of a different room.

Enjoying videos using a TV in another room (HDMI connection)

While enjoying multi-channel playback in your living room, you can enjoy videos and music being input via HDMI on a TV in a different room.

From low-quality digital video to BD (Blu-ray disc) images, any content can be played back as a high-quality image (p.122).

• Motion adaptive and edge adaptive deinterlacing

• Multi-cadence (including 3-2 pull-down) detection

• Up to 6 presets that can be applied separately to each

You can also apply fine touches such as detail enhancement and edge enhancement.

input source

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Part names and functions

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

VOLUME

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

OPTION

ON SCREEN

DISPLAYRETURN

YPAO MIC

PHONES

TONE/BALANCE

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

MULTI ZONE

VIDEO AUX

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

ZONE CONTROL

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO

5V 2.1A

SCENE

1234

RLAUDIO

HDMI/

OPTICAL

INFO

MEMORY

FM AM

TUNING

PRESET

MHL

4 5231

Front panel

1 MAIN ZONE z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

2 Standby indicator

Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions.

• HDMI Control is enabled (p.124)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.125)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.126)

• An iPod is being charged (p.77)

3 Front display

Displays information (p.12).

4 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

5 PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.69).

6 INPUT knob

Selects an input source.

7 Front panel door

For protecting controls and jacks (p.11).

8 VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

Opening the front panel door

• To use controls or jacks behind the front panel door, gently

press the bottom of the door to open it. Keep the door closed when not using controls or jacks behind the front panel door. (Be careful not to trap your fingers.)

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■ Inside of the front panel door

BE JL9ACD HIK0FG

MNO P

ON SCREEN

9 ON SCREEN key

Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.

0 Menu operations keys

Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. ENTER Confirms a selected item. RETURN Returns to the previous screen.

A OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.99).

B DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.98).

C TONE/BALANCE key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.100).

Adjusts the right/left channel volume balance for Zone2 or Zone3 (p.97).

D STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.68).

E PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.64).

F SCENE keys

Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.62).

OPTION

TONE/BALANCE

ENTER

DISPLAYRETURN

YPAO MIC

5V 2.1A

G MULTI ZONE keys

ZONE 2–4 Enables/disables the audio output to

ZONE CONTROL Changes the zone that is controlled by

H INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.98).

I MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.71).

J FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.70).

K PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.71).

L TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.70).

M USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.81) or an iPod (p.77).

N YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.50).

O PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

PROGRAM

PHONES

STRAIGHT

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

SILENT CINEMA

SCENE

1234

MULTI ZONE

VIDEO

each zone (p.96).

the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.96).

ZONE CONTROL

VIDEO AUX

RLAUDIO

OPTICAL

INFO

FM AM

MEMORY

HDMI/

MHL

PRESET

TUNING

P VIDEO AUX jacks

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.44, 45) or a smartphone (p.44).

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Front display (indicators)

OUT 1INOUT 2

VOLUME

MUTE

DRCADAPTIVE

ZONE

SBLPL SBRSB PR

SW1SLSW2

CL R

STEREO

ENHANCER

SLEEP

TUNED PARTY

ZONE3ZONE

9 BCB

3 4

(RX-A3030 U.S.A. model)

1 HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input.

OUT1/OUT2

Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an HDMI signal.

2 STEREO

Lights up when the unit is receiving a stereo FM radio signal.

TUNED

Lights up when the unit is receiving an FM/AM radio station signal.

(U.S.A. model only) Lights up when the unit is receiving an HD Radio station

signal.

3 ZONE indicators

Lights up when Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 is enabled (p.96).

4 PA RT Y

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode. (p.97)

5 Information display

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.98).

6 MUTE

Blinks when audio is muted.

7 Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

8 ADAPTIVE DRC

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.100) is working.

9 ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.69) is working.

0 CINEMA DSP indicator

(RX-A3030) “CINEMA DSP HD” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.65) is

working. “CINEMA DSP !” lights up when CINEMA DSP HD³ is activated.

(RX-A2030) “CINEMA DSP” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.65) is working. “CINEMA DSP n” lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D is activated.

A SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

B Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

C Speaker indicators

Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

A Front speaker (L) S Front speaker (R) D Center speaker F Surround speaker (L) G Surround speaker (R) H Surround back speaker (L) J Surround back speaker (R) K Surround back speaker Z Front/rear presence speakers (L) X Front/rear presence speakers (R) C Subwoofer (1) V Subwoofer (2)

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Rear panel

NETWORKDC OUT

0.5A

( 3

NET

)

MONITOR OUT/ ZONE OUT

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

TRIGGER

OUT

RS-232C

YPB PR

MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

IN OUT IN OUT

AV 1

AV 3

REMOTE

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

AV 4

AV OUT

AV 3 AV 4AV 2AV 1

(1 BD/DVD)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL2COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

AC IN

OPTICAL

AUDIO 4

MULTI CH INPUT

ZONE OUT/PRE OUT

AUDIO 3AUDIO 2AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2 /

F.PRESENSE

ZONE 3 /

R.PRESENSE

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACKSURROUND

BI–AMP

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE

COAXIAL

R L

SINGLE

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

(REAR)

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

12V 0.1A

75Ω

ANTENNA

HD Radio

(4 RADIO)

21 3 7 8 D5 6 CA B904

* The area around the video/audio output

jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.

(RX-A3030 U.S.A. model)

1 PHONO jacks

For connecting to a turntable (p.43).

2 DC OUT jack

For connecting to an optional accessory.

3 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network (p.46).

4 AV 1–4 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.41).

5 AV OUT jacks

For outputting video/audio to a recording device (such as a VCR) (p.47).

6 MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

(composite video/S-video) jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports composite video or S-video and outputting video signals (p.39) or for connecting to a zone video monitor used in Zone2 or Zone3 (p.93).

7 HDMI OUT 1 jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.35). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

8 HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.40), or for connecting to an HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2 or Zone4 (p.94).

9 COMPONENT VIDEO (AV 1–4) jacks

For connecting to video playback devices that support component video and inputting video signals (p.41).

0 HDMI (AV 1–7) jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.41).

A MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT (component video)

jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.39) or for connecting to a zone video monitor used in Zone2 or Zone3 (p.93).

B REMOTE IN/OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.95).

C TRIGGER OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to devices that support the trigger function (p.48).

D RS-232C terminal

This is a control expansion terminal for custom installation. Consult your dealer for details.

E VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model only) Selects the switch position according to your local voltage (p.48).

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F ANTENNA jacks

NETWORKDC OUT

0.5A

( 3

NET

)

MONITOR OUT/ ZONE OUT

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI

(1 BD/DVD)

AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7

TRIGGER

OUT

RS-232C

YPB PR

MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

IN OUT IN OUT

AV 1

AV 3

REMOTE

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

AV 4

AV OUT

AV 3 AV 4AV 2AV 1

(1 BD/DVD)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL2COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

AC IN

OPTICAL

AUDIO 4

MULTI CH INPUT

ZONE OUT/PRE OUT

AUDIO 3AUDIO 2AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2 /

F.PRESENSE

ZONE 3 /

R.PRESENSE

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACKSURROUND

BI–AMP

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE

COAXIAL

R L

SINGLE

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

(REAR)

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

12V 0.1A

75Ω

ANTENNA

HD Radio

(4 RADIO)

K LGF I JH

* The area around the video/audio output

jacks is marked in white on the actual product to prevent improper connections.

(RX-A3030 U.S.A. model)

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.45).

G AUDIO 1–4 jacks

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals (p.43).

H MULTI CH INPUT jacks

For connecting to a device that supports multi-channel output and inputting audio signals (p.47).

I ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks (RX-A3030)

For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.92), or for connecting to an external power amplifier for front presence or rear presence channels (p.33).

ZONE OUT jacks (RX-A2030)

For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.92).

J PRE OUT jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.22) or to an external power amplifier (p.33).

K SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.18).

L AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.48).

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Remote control

(RX-A3030)

SOURCE

RECEIVER

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

AUDIO

1 2 3 4

MULTI

PHONO

TUNER

1 2 3 4

PROGRAM

TOP MENU

ON SCREEN

SCENE

MUTE

ENTER

USB NET

VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

RETURN DISPLAY

MODE

PRESET

INPUT

MUTE

CLASSICAL

MOVIE

TV VOL

LIVE

CLUB

STEREO STRAIGHT

TV CH

V-AUX

[ C ][ A ] [ B ]

OPTION

ENTERTAIN

PURE

DIRECT

1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 SOURCE z key

Turns on/off an external device.

SOURCE/RECEIVER key

Changes the device (the unit or external device) that is operated with the remote control (p.140). You can operate the unit when this key lights up in orange, and an external device when this key lights up in green.

RECEIVER z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

3 Display window

Displays remote control information.

4 Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

AV 1 – 7 AV 1–7 jacks V-A UX VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel) AUDIO 1–4 AUDIO 1–4 jacks PHONO PHONO jacks MULTI MULTI CH INPUT jacks USB USB jack (on the front panel) NET NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a

desired network source)

TUNER FM/AM radio [A], [B], [C] Change the external device to operate with the

remote control without switching the input source.

5 SCENE keys

Select the registered input source, sound program, and various settings with one touch. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.62).

6 PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program (p.64).

7 External device operation keys

Let you play back and perform other operations for external devices (p.140).

8 ON SCREEN key

Displays the on-screen menu on the TV.

9 Menu operation keys

Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter. ENTER Confirms a selected item. RETURN Returns to the previous screen.

0 MODE key

Switches the iPod operation modes (p.79). (U.S.A. model only) Selects an HD Radio audio program

(p.72).

A PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.71).

B TV operation keys

Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other TV operations (p.139).

C VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

D MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

E OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.99).

F LIGHT key (RX-A3030 only)

Turns on the backlight of the remote control keys for about 10 seconds.

G DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.98).

H Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.64).

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■ Inside of the remote control cover

(RX-A3030)

SOURCE

RECEIVER

1 2 3 4

USB NET

MUTE

VOLUME

POP-UP/MENU

ENTER

PART Y

LIVE

CLUB

STEREO STRAIGHT

TV CH

V-AUX

[ C ][ A ] [ B ]

OPTION

HDMI OUT

ENTERTAIN

TUN./ CH

PURE

SLEEP

DIRECT

LEVELENT

SETUPZONE

M N

P Q R

I J

5 6 7

AUDIO

1 2 3 4

MULTI

PHONO

TUNER

SCENE

1 2 3 4

PROGRAM

TOP MENU

ON SCREEN

RETURN DISPLAY

SUR.

ENHANCER

MODE

DECODE

MEMORY

INFO AM

2 3

CLASSICAL

PRESET

4 6

MOVIE

INPUT

TV VOL

MUTE

I Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.64).

J INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.98).

K Numeric keys

Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies.

L ZONE key

Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control (p.96).

M PA RT Y k e y

Turns on/off the party mode (p.97).

N HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.61).

O Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio (p.70).

MEMORY Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets. FM Switches to FM radio. AM Switches to AM radio. TUN./CH Select the radio frequency.

P SLEEP key

Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Press repeatedly to set the time (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off).

Q LEVEL key

Adjusts the volume of each speaker (p.119).

R SETUP key

Switches the remote control to the setup mode (p.138).

• To operate external devices with the remote control, register a remote control code for each device before using (p.138).

FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 16

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers (p.18)

2 Connecting a TV (p.35)

3 Connecting playback devices (p.41)

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.45)

5 Connecting to a network (p.46)

6 Connecting other devices (p.47)

7 Connecting the power cable (p.48)

Selecting an on-screen menu language

(p.49)

Optimizing the speaker settings

automatically (YPAO) (p.50)

Basic speaker configuration (p.19)

Select the speaker layout and connect the speakers to the unit.

Advanced speaker configuration (p.24)

Apply bi-amp connections, channel expansion (using an external power amplifier) or multi-zone configurations to enhance the system.

Connect a TV to the unit.

Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

Connect the unit to a network.

Connect external devices such as recording devices.

After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.

Select the desired on-screen menu language.

Optimize the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room (YPAO).

This completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!

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0.3 m (1 ft) or more

1.8 m

(5.9 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

0.5 to 1 m

(1.6 to 3.3 ft)

10°~30°10°~30°

1.8 m

(5.9 ft)

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 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.24).

Caution

• Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6  MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers. For details, see “Setting the speaker impedance” (p.21).

Functions of each speaker

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1 Front (R) 2

Center 3

Surround (L) 4 Produce surround right/left channel sounds. Surround speakers

Surround (R) 5

Surround back (L) 6 Surround back (R) 7 Front presence (L) E Front presence (R) R Rear presence (L) T Rear presence (R) Y

Subwoofer 9

• Use “Ideal speaker layout” (diagram on the right) as reference. You do not need to exactly adjust the speaker layout to this diagram since the YPAO function of the unit will automatically optimize the speaker settings (such as distances) to suit the speaker layout.

• When using only one surround back speaker, place it straight behind the listening position (middle of “SBL” and “SBR” in the diagram).

• The unit creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, and surround speakers to produce 3-dimensional sound fields even when no front presence speakers are connected. However, we recommend using front presence speakers in order to experience the full effect of the sound fields (and rear presence speakers for further spatial sounds).

• (RX-A3030 only) The unit creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center, and surround speakers to produce natural 3-dimensional sound fields when front presence speakers are connected but no rear presence speakers.

Produce front right/left channel sounds (stereo sounds).

Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogues and vocals).

also produce surround back channel sounds when no surround back speakers are connected.

Produce surround back right/left channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with CINEMA DSP HD³ (RX-A3030) or CINEMA DSP 3D (RX-A2030) (p.65), the presence speakers create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in your room.

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces bass parts of other channels.

This channel is counted as “0.1”. You can connect 2 subwoofers to the unit and place them on the right/left (or front/rear) sides of the room.

Ideal speaker layout

T Y

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Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Basic speaker configuration

■ Placing speakers in your room

Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

❑ 9.2+2-channel system

(using both surround back and rear presence speakers)

T Y

6 7

This speaker system brings out the full performance of the unit and allows you to enjoy a highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field with any contents.

• The surround back speakers and rear presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the selected sound program (p.65).

• (RX-A3030 only) You can make an 11-channel system by using an external power amplifier (p.25).

❑ 9.2-channel system (using rear presence speakers)

T Y

This speaker system uses the front and rear presence speakers to produce a highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

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Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ 9.2-channel system (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

• (RX-A3030 only) This speaker system creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

❑ 7.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)

❑ 7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

❑ 5.1-channel system

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

• (RX-A3030 only) This speaker system creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for enjoying 5.1-channel contents.

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MAIN ZONE z STRAIGHT

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ Front 5.1-channel system

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

❑ 2.1-channel system

■ Setting the speaker impedance

Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6  MIN”. In this case, you can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers.

Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall

outlet.

While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press

MAIN ZONE z.

Check that “SPEAKER IMP.” is displayed on the front display.

DOCK TAG

SPIMP.-

STEREO

OUT 1INOUT 2

ENHANCER

Press STRAIGHT to select “6  MIN”.

Press MAIN ZONE z to set the unit to standby mode and remove the

power cable from the AC wall outlet.

SPEAKERIMP.

TUNED

PRE

AMP

PARTY

ZONE

ZONE3ZONE

SLEEP

8MIN

MUTE

SW1SLSW2SW SBLPL SBRSB PR

VOLUME

CL R

DRCADAPTIVE

PR SR

Even when no surround speakers are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

• Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1-channel system.

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

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–

UC U

ZONE OUT/PRE OUT

UO3

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

ZONE 2 /

F.PRESENSE

ZONE 3 /

R.PRESENSE

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONT

SURROUND BACKSURROUND

BI–AMP

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE

R L

SINGLE

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

(REAR)

EXTRA SP1

EXTRA SP2

6 7

The unit (rear)

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

■ Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit.

Caution

• Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer before connecting the speakers.

• Ensure that the core wires of the speaker cable do not touch one another or come into contact with the unit’s metal parts. Doing so may damage the unit or the speakers. If the speaker cables short circuit, “Check SP Wires” will appear on the front display when the unit is turned on.

Speakers to be connected

Speaker system

Room Speaker type Abbr.

(the number of channels)

9+2 9 7 5 2

Front (L) 1 ●●●●●

Front (R) 2 ●●●●●

Center 3 ●●●●

Surround (L) 4 ●●●*5

Surround (R) 5 ●●●*5

Main zone

Surround back (L) 6 ● *1 *3

Surround back (R) 7 ● *1 *3

Front presence (L) E ●●*4 *6

Front presence (R) R ●●*4  *6

Rear presence (L) T ● *2

Rear presence (R) Y ● *2

Power Am p

Assign (p.116)

Basic (default)

Cables necessary for connection (commercially available)

Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)

Audio pin cable (two for connecting two subwoofers)

Connection diagram

Refer to the following diagram and connect the speakers to the unit.

If you have nine speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers (*1) or rear presence speakers (*2). If you have seven speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers (*3) or front presence speakers (*4). If you have five speakers, use two of them as surround speakers (*5) or front presence speakers (*6).

• You can also connect up to 2 subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit. When using 2 subwoofers, configure the “SWFR Layout” setting (p.118) in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

• To use an external power amplifier (Hi-Fi amplifier, etc.) to enhance speaker output, see “Connecting an external power amplifier” (p.33).

• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SINGLE jack (L side).

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FRONT

+ (red)

– (black)

FRONT

Banana plug

(

SINGLE

)

CENTER

SUR. BACKSURRUND

FRONT

(

REAR

)

SUBWOOFER

(

FRONT

)

Audio pin cable

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ Connecting speaker cables

Speaker cables have two wires. One is for connecting the negative (-) terminal of the unit and the speaker, and the other is for the positive (+) terminal. If the wires are colored to prevent confusion, connect the black wire to the negative and the other wire to the positive terminal.

a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cable, and

twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.

b Loosen the speaker terminal.

c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side (upper right or bottom left) of the

terminal.

d Tighten the terminal.

Using a banana plug

(U.S.A., Canada, China, Australia and General models only)

a Tighten the speaker terminal.

b Insert a banana plug into the end of the terminal.

❑ Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier)

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

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Using the four internal amplifiers for front speakers to have more high-quality sounds

(Example) (Example) (Example)

Bi-amp connection

Combining with an external

power amplifier (Hi-Fi

amplifier, etc.) to build an

extended system

Using the excess internal

amplifiers for stereo speakers

in another room

External power amplifier

Main zone

Zone2

Bi-amp connection Power-amp channel expansion Multi-zone configuration

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Advanced speaker configuration

In addition to the basic speaker configuration (p.19), the unit also allows you to apply the following speaker configurations to enhance your system.

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Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

■ Available speaker configurations

(RX-A3030)

Main zone

Speaker configuration

Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone 7  7ch BI-AMP 26

Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone and multi-zone speakers 7  +1 room 7ch BI-AMP +1ZONE 26

Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone and power-amp channel expansion (for presence channels)

Using power-amp channel expansion (for front and/or presence channels)

Using power-amp channel expansion (for front channels) and multi-zone speakers

Using multi-zone speakers

Output channel

(max)

11 

11 Rear Presence 9ch +RP 27

11 Front 9ch +FRONT 28

9 Front +1 room 7ch +FRONT+1ZONE 29

7 Front +2 rooms 5ch +FRONT+2ZONE 29

7 +1 room 7ch +1ZONE 30

9 +1 room 9ch +1ZONE 30

7 +2 rooms 7ch +2ZONE 31

Bi-amp

External power

amplifier (required)

Front presence

Rear presence

Front presence

Rear presence

(RX-A2030)

Main zone

Speaker configuration

Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone 7  7ch BI-AMP 26

Using a bi-amp connection in the main zone and multi-zone speakers 7  +1 room 7ch BI-AMP +1ZONE 26

Using power-amp channel expansion (for front channels) and multi-zone speakers

Using multi-zone speakers

Output channel

(max)

9 Front +1 room 7ch +FRONT+1ZONE 29

7 Front +2 rooms 5ch +FRONT+2ZONE 29

7 +1 room 7ch +1ZONE 30

9 +1 room 9ch +1ZONE 30

7 +2 rooms 7ch +2ZONE 31

Bi-amp

External power

amplifier (required)

Multi-zone Power Amp Assign (p.116) Page

7ch BI-AMP +FP+RP 27

7ch +FP+RP 28

Multi-zone Power Amp Assign (p.116) Page

• When applying one of these configurations, you need to configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.116) in the “Setup” menu.

• When applying a multi-zone configuration, you can select a zone (Zone2 or Zone3) to be assigned to the EXTRA SP 1–2 jacks in “Power Amp Assign” (p.116) in the “Setup” menu. By default, Zone2 is assigned to the EXTRA SP 1 jacks and Zone3 is assigned to the EXTRA SP 2 jacks. The following explanation is based on the assumption that you have not changed the default zone assignments.

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Bi-amp

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection)

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER (not used)

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Bi-amp

Main zone

Zone3

• When Zone3 output is enabled (p.96), the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection)

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER (not used)

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone3 speakers EXTRA SP 2

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ 7ch BI-AMP ❑ 7ch BI-AMP +1ZONE

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6 7

Bi-amp

via external amp

via

external amp

• When this configuration is applied, you cannot utilize the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks for connecting external amplifiers for Zone2 and Zone3 (p.92).

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT and EXTRA SP 1 (bi-amp connection)

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER F.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

TY R.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

6 7

via external amp

via

external amp

• When this configuration is applied, you cannot utilize the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks for connecting an external amplifier for Zone3 (p.92).

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER EXTRA SP 1

TY R.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ 7ch BI-AMP +FP+RP (RX-A3030 only) ❑ 9ch +RP (RX-A3030 only)

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6 7

via external amp

• When this configuration is applied, you cannot utilize the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks for connecting an external amplifier for Zone3 (p.92).

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER EXTRA SP 1

TY EXTRA SP 2

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

6 7

via external amp

via

external amp

• When this configuration is applied, you cannot utilize the ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks for connecting external amplifiers for Zone2 and Zone3 (p.92).

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER F.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

TY R.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ 9ch +FRONT (RX-A3030 only) ❑ 7ch +FP+RP (RX-A3030 only)

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via external amp

Main zone

Zone3

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER EXTRA SP 1

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone3 speakers EXTRA SP 2

Zone2

Zone3

Main zone

via external amp

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT (PRE OUT) via external power amplifier

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER (not used)

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 1

Zone3 speakers EXTRA SP 2

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ 7ch +FRONT+1ZONE ❑ 5ch +FRONT+2ZONE

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Main zone

Zone2

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER (not used)

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 1

Main zone

Zone3

• When Zone3 output is enabled (p.96), the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

Speaker Connect to

12 FRONT

3 CENTER

45 SURROUND

67 SURROUND BACK

ER EXTRA SP 1

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone3 speakers EXTRA SP 2

Speaker connections

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

❑ 7ch +1ZONE ❑ 9ch +1ZONE

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Yamaha RX-A2030, RX-A3030 OWNER’S MANUAL

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Accessories

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Part names and functions

Front panel

Front display (indicators)

Rear panel

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers

Basic speaker configuration

Advanced speaker configuration