Yamaha RX-A2040BL User manual

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AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

English

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

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CONTENTS

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

FEATURES 6

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

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5 Connecting a network cable or the wireless antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting the network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting the wireless antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting recording devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

7 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . 47

Measuring at one listening position (single measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Checking the measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

10 Connecting to a network device wirelessly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Selecting the connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Connecting the unit to a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

PLAYBACK 67

Basic playback procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Selecting an HDMI output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Configuring scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP HD/CINEMA DSP 3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Enjoying unprocessed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Setting the frequency steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

HD Radio™ tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Operating the radio on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Playback of Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Playing back videos/audio in multiple rooms (multi-zone) . . . . . . . . . 97

Multi-zone configuration examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Preparing the multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Controlling the unit from a web browser (web control) . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Viewing the current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Viewing the status information on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

CONFIGURATIONS 112

Configuring input sources (Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Input menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Scene menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Configuring sound programs/surround decoders

(Sound Program menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Sound Program menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Speaker (Manual Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Multi Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) . . . . . . . . .142

Types of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . 144

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SPEAKER IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Turning on/off the remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE CON AMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TUNER FRQ STEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MONITOR CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Backing up/recovering the settings (RECOV./BACKUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Restoring the default settings (INITIALIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Updating the firmware (FIRM UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Controlling external devices with the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Registering the remote control code for a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Registering the remote control codes for playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Resetting remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

USB and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Supported devices and file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Multi-zone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Audio Return Channel (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Reference diagram (rear panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

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Accessories

Insert the batteries the right way round.

30° 30°

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

 Remote control  Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)

 AM antenna  FM antenna

*One of the above is supplied depending on the region of purchase.

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.

 YPAO microphone  Microphone base

Pole (RX-A3040 only)

*Using for angle/height measurement during YPAO.

 Wireless antenna  Power cable

*The supplied power cable varies

depending on the region of purchase.



CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)

 Easy Setup Guide  Safety Brochure

• The illustrations of the main unit used in this manual are of the RX-A3040 (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.

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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.168

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.47

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

. p.71

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

. p.75

• 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.83

•USB

. p.86

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p.89

• Internet radio

. p.92

•AirPlay

. p.95

3D and 4K Ultra HD signals supported

AV receiver (the unit)

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

. p.68

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!

HDMI Control

TV audio

Video from

external device

Wi-Fi or

Wireless Direct

Useful tips

❑ Connecting various devices (p.38)

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.

❑ Various wireless connection methods

(p.59)

The unit supports the Wi-Fi feature that allows the unit to connect to your wireless router (access point) without a network cable connection. In addition, Wireless Direct enables connecting a mobile device to the unit directly without router.

❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed

in front (p.73)

If you have surround speakers but there is no space to place them in the rear of your room, you can place them in the front and enjoy multi-channel surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT).

❑ Operating external devices with the

supplied remote control (p.148)

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).

❑ Low power consumption (p.141)

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

❑ 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.

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.110).

Video and audio are not synchronized...

Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.129).

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.133). Your TV speakers may be selected as an output destination.

I want to get more bass sounds…

Set “Extra Bass” in the “Option” menu to “On” to enjoy enhanced bass sounds (p.109).

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.46).

I want to update the firmware...

Use “FIRM UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu to update the unit’s firmware (p.147). If the unit is connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.151).

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

• Input settings (p.112)

• SCENE settings (p.114)

• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.117)

• Various function settings (p.121)

• Information view (such as audio signal and video signal) (p.143)

• System settings (p.145)

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CINEMA DSP

CINEMA DSP HD³

Level

CINEMA DSP 3D

Time

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

Conceptual diagram of a sound field created by the unit

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 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)

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YPAO

Compensation

Time

Level

YPAO Volume OFF

YPAO Volume ON

FrequencyLow High

Level

High

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

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.

YPAO-R.S.C.

In typical home, the sound has problems such as a blurred low-frequency range or a smearing of the acoustical sound image caused by undesirable sound reflection from the walls or ceiling. "YPAO-R.S.C." is technology that reduces only the unwanted reflections and produces the acoustic perfection for your listening environment.

YPAO Volume

YPAO Volume automatically adjusts the high and low frequency levels at any volume level so that you hear natural sounds even at low volume.

Unrivaled audio and video quality

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.109)

Before processing

After processing

YPAO 3D measurement

The direction (angle) of front, surround and presence speakers, and the height of presence speakers as seen from the listening position is measured, and compensation is applied to maximize the 3D sound field effectiveness of the CINEMA DSP.

High-quality video processing

From low-quality digital video to BD (Blu-ray disc) images, any content can be played back as a high-quality image (p.131).

• 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 input source

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

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Expandable to meet diverse needs

External power amp

Living room (main zone)

Study room

(such as Zone2)

Living room (main zone)

Kitchen

(such as Zone4)

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 ( 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.

p.97

) allows you to play back different input sources in the room

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Part names and functions

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.132)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.133)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.134)

• An iPod is being charged (p.83)

3 Front display

Displays information (p.13).

4 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

5 PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.75).

6 INPUT knob

Selects an input source.

7 Front panel door

For protecting controls and jacks (p.12).

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

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.107).

B DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.106).

C TONE/BALANCE key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.108).

Adjusts the left/right channel volume balance for Zone2 or Zone3 (p.102).

D STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.74).

E PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.70).

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.68).

G MULTI ZONE keys

ZONE 2–4 Enables/disables the audio output to

ZONE CONTROL Changes the zone that is controlled by

each zone (p.101).

the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.101).

H INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.106).

Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push button configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.61).

I MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.77).

J FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.76).

K PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.77).

L TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.76).

M USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.86) or an iPod (p.83).

N YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.47).

O PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

P VIDEO AUX jacks

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.40, 41) or a smartphone (p.41).

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Front display (indicators)

OUT 21 3

VOLUME

MUTE

ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL

ZONE

ECO

SBLRPL SBRSB RPR

SW1

SL SW2 SR

FPL

CL R

FPR

ENHANCER

PA RT Y

STEREO TUNED

SLEEP

ZONE3ZONE

@ DF

4 5

AD E

(RX-A3040 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 ECO

Lights up when the unit is in the eco mode (p.141).

3 Signal strength indicator

Indicates the strength of the wireless network signal (p.59).

4 ZONE indicators

Lights up when Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 is enabled (p.101).

5 SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

6 Information display

7 MUTE

8 Volume indicator

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.106).

Blinks when audio is muted.

Indicates the current volume.

9 VIRTUAL

Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) (p.71) or the virtual surround processing (p.73) is working.

0 ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.75) is working.

A 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.

B CINEMA DSP indicator

(RX-A3040) “CINEMA DSP HD” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.71) is

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

(RX-A2040) “CINEMA DSP” lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.71) is working. “CINEMA DSP n” lights up when CINEMA DSP 3D is activated.

C PA RT Y

D Cursor indicators

E ADAPTIVE DRC

F Speaker indicators

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode. (p.102)

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.108) is working.

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 B Front presence speaker (L) N Front presence speaker (R) M Rear presence speaker (L) < Rear presence speaker (R) C Subwoofer (1) V Subwoofer (2)

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Rear panel

* The area around the video/audio output

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

(RX-A3040 U.S.A. model)

21 4 A6 E@ B C7 983

DC OUT 5V

0.5A

PHONO

(1 BD/DVD)

GND

COAXIAL

75Ω

1 PHONO jacks

For connecting to a turntable (p.39).

2 DC OUT jack

For connecting to an optional accessory.

3 AV 1–4 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.38).

4 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.

HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack

For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals (p.37), or for connecting to an HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2 or Zone4 (p.99).

HDMI OUT

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

(1 BD/DVD)

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

AV 3 AV 4AV 2AV 1

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

HD Radio

(4 RADIO)

OPTICAL

MONITOR OUT/

AV OUT

BPR

ZONE OUT

AV 1

AUDIO 3AUDIO 2AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

AUDIO 4

COAXIAL

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

PRPBYP

AV 3

MULTI CH INPUT

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

L R

TRIGGER

OUT

RPB

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

RPB

CENTER

ZONE OUT/PRE OUT

ZONE 2

SUBWOOFER

F. PRE SENCE

SINGLE

REMOTE

OUT IN OUT

ZONE 3

FRONT

R. PRESENCE

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP2

5 AV OUT jacks

For outputting video/audio to a recording device (such as a VCR) (p.44).

6 MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT

(component/composite video) jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component or composite video and outputting video signals (p.36) or for connecting to a zone video monitor used in Zone2 or Zone3 (p.99).

7 COMPONENT VIDEO (AV 1–3) jacks

For connecting to video playback devices that support component video and inputting video signals (p.38).

8 HDMI (AV 1–7) jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.38).

9 TRIGGER OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to devices that support the trigger function (p.45).

PRE OUT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

SUBWOOFER

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

(

REAR

NETWORK

)

CENTER

RS-232C

)

(3 NET

WIRELESS

AC IN

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/ BI–AMP

EXTRA SP1

0 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.100).

A NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.43).

B RS-232C terminal

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

C WIRELESS jack

For connecting the supplied wireless antenna (p.43).

D VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model only) Selects the switch position according to your local voltage (p.45).

E AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.45).

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PHONO

* The area around the video/audio output

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

(RX-A3040 U.S.A. model)

DC OUT 5V

0.5A

(1 BD/DVD)

GND

COAXIAL

75Ω

HDMI OUT

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

(1 BD/DVD)

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

AV 3 AV 4AV 2AV 1

AV OUT

MONITOR OUT/

BPR

ZONE OUT

AV 1

AUDIO 3AUDIO 2AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

HD Radio

(4 RADIO)

OPTICAL

AUDIO 4

COAXIAL

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV 2

PRPBYP

AV 3

MULTI CH INPUT

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

L R

TRIGGER

OUT

RPB

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

RPB

CENTER

ZONE OUT/PRE OUT

ZONE 2

SUBWOOFER

F. PRE SENCE

SINGLE

REMOTE

OUT IN OUT

PRE OUT

ZONE 3

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

R. PRESENCE

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP2

(SINGLE) (FRONT)

SUBWOOFER

CENTER FRONTSURROUND BACKSURROUND

(

REAR

NETWORK

)

CENTER

RS-232C

WIRELESS

)

(3 NET

ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/

BI–AMP

EXTRA SP1

AC IN

JGF I KH

F ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.42).

G AUDIO 1–4 jacks

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals (p.39).

H MULTI CH INPUT jacks

For connecting to a device that supports multi-channel output and inputting audio signals (p.44).

I ZONE OUT/PRE OUT jacks (RX-A3040)

For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.98), or for connecting to an external power amplifier for front presence or rear presence channels (p.33).

ZONE OUT jacks (RX-A2040)

For connecting to an external amplifier used in Zone2 or Zone3 and outputting audio (p.98).

J SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.18).

K PRE OUT jacks

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

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Remote control

A B

1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 SOURCE z key

Turns on/off an external device.

SOURCE key

Sets the remote control to operate external devices (p.149). This key lights up in green after pressed.

RECEIVER key

Sets the remote control to operate the unit (p.149). This key lights up in orange after pressed.

RECEIVER z key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

3 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 sources (press repeatedly to select

TUNER FM/AM radio

a desired network source)

4 ZONE switch

Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control (p.101).

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.68).

6 PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program (p.70).

7 External device operation keys

Select menus for external devices (p.149).

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.85). (U.S.A. model only) Selects an HD Radio audio program

(p.78).

A Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (p.76).

BAND Switches between FM and AM radio. PRESET Select a preset station. TUNING Select the radio frequency.

External device operation keys

Let you play back and perform other operations for external devices when an input source other than “TUNER” is selected (p.149).

B Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.70).

C INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.106).

D 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).

E Numeric keys

Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies.

MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets (p.77).

F TV operation keys

Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other TV operations (p.148).

G HDMI OUT key

Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.67).

H PA RTY k e y

Turns on/off the party mode (p.102).

I VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

J MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

K OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.107).

L DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.106).

M CODE SET key

Registers remote control codes of external devices on the remote control (p.148).

• To operate external devices with the remote control, register a remote control code for each device before using (p.148).

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers (p.18)

2 Connecting a TV (p.35)

3 Connecting playback devices (p.38)

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.42)

Connecting a network cable or the

wireless antenna (p.43)

6 Connecting other devices (p.44)

7 Connecting the power cable (p.45)

Selecting an on-screen menu language

(p.46)

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 router (access point) with a network cable, or connect the supplied wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

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.

Optimizing the speaker settings

automatically (YPAO) (p.47)

Connecting to a network device wirelessly

(p.59)

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

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

Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection.

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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)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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.22).

Functions of each speaker

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1 Front (R) 2

Center 3

Surround (L) 4 Produce surround left/right 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-A3040 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 left/right 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 left/right channel sounds.

Produce CINEMA DSP effect sounds. In combination with CINEMA DSP HD³ (RX-A3040) or CINEMA DSP 3D (RX-A2040) (p.71), 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 left/right (or front/rear) sides of the room.

Ideal speaker layout

T Y

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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.71).

• When using front presence and rear presence speakers installed to the ceiling, set “Layout (Front Presence/Rear Presence)” (p.127) in the “Setup” menu to “Overhead” after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

• (RX-A3040 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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❑ 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.

• When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling, set “Layout (Front Presence)” (p.127) in the “Setup” menu to “Overhead” after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

• (RX-A3040 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)

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-A3040 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 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.

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❑ 5.1-channel system

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.

❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers)

❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)

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

Even when surround speakers are placed in the front side, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual

p.126

CINEMA FRONT) when “Layout (Surround)” (

• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).

) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”.

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.

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MAIN ZONE z STRAIGHT

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MUTE

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ZONE

SBLPL SBRSB PR

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ 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  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.

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.

■ 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

Room Speaker type Abbr.

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

Speaker system

(the number of channels)

9+2 9 7 5 2

Power Am p

Assign (p.124)

Basic (default)

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

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 “Layout (Subwoofer)” setting (p.127) 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).

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–

6 7

The unit (rear)

FRONT

+ (red)

– (black)

FRONT

Banana plug

(

SINGLE

)

CENTER

SUR. BACKSURRUND

FRONT

(

REAR

)

SUBWOOFER

(

FRONT

)

Audio pin cable

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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.

❑ 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, Australia and General models only)

a Tighten the speaker terminal.

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

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

❑ 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,

multi-channel 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

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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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■ Available speaker configurations

(RX-A3040)

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

(RX-A2040)

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.124) Page

7ch BI-AMP +FP+RP 27

7ch +FP+RP 28

Multi-zone Power Amp Assign (p.124) Page

• When applying one of these configurations, you need to configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.124) 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.124) 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.101), 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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ 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.98).

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.98).

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ 7ch BI-AMP +FP+RP (RX-A3040 only) ❑ 9ch +RP (RX-A3040 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.98).

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.98).

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ 9ch +FRONT (RX-A3040 only) ❑ 7ch +FP+RP (RX-A3040 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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ 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.101), 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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ 7ch +1ZONE ❑ 9ch +1ZONE

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Zone2

Zone3

Main zone

• When Zone3 output is enabled (p.101), 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 (not used)

TY (not used)

9 SUBWOOFER 1–2

Zone2 speakers EXTRA SP 1

Zone3 speakers EXTRA SP 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ 7ch +2ZONE

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The unit (rear)

Main zone

Zone2

Zone3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP 1 terminals.

To enable the bi-amp function, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.124) in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

■ Connecting Zone2/3 speakers

When using Zone2/3 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP 1–2 terminals.

To utilize the EXTRA SP 1–2 terminals for Zone2/3 speakers, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.124) in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

• The FRONT terminals and EXTRA SP 1 terminals output the same signals.

Caution

• Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter. Refer to the instruction manual of the speakers for details. If you are not making bi-amp connections, make sure that the brackets or cables are connected before connecting the speaker cables.

• You can select a zone (Zone2 or Zone3) to be assigned to the EXTRA SP 1–2 jacks in “Power Amp Assign” (p.124) 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.

• You can also connect Zone2 and Zone3 speakers using an external amplifier (p.98).

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The unit (rear)

MAIN IN

The unit (rear)

PRE OUT (FRONT) jacks

Main input jack

Amplifier with volume control bypass (such as A-S3000)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ Connecting an external power amplifier

When connecting an external power amplifier to enhance speaker output, connect the input jacks of the power amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks of the unit. The same channel signals are output from the PRE OUT jacks as from their corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

Caution

• To prevent the generation of loud noises or abnormal sounds, make sure the followings before making connections.

– Remove the power cable of the unit and turn off the external power amplifier before connecting them.

– When using the PRE OUT jacks, do not connect speakers to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

– When using a pre-main amplifier that does not have the volume control bypass, turn up the volume of

the pre-main amplifier enough and fix it. In this case, do not connect other devices (except the unit) to the pre-main amplifier.

1 F.PRESENCE jacks (RX-A3040 only)

Output front presence channel audio signals or Zone2 audio signals depending on the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.124).

2 R.PRESENCE jacks (RX-A3040 only)

Output rear presence channel audio signals or Zone3 audio signals depending on the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.124).

3 FRONT jacks

Output front channel sounds.

4 SURROUND jacks

Output surround channel sounds.

5 SUR. BACK jacks

Output surround back channel sounds. When using only one surround back speaker, connect the external amplifier to the SINGLE jack (L side).

6 CENTER jack

Outputs center channel sounds.

(Example)

Connecting front speakers via an external power amplifier

FRONT

About external power amplifiers

We recommend using power amplifiers that meet the following conditions.

• With unbalanced inputs

• With volume control bypass (or without volume control circuit)

• Output power: 100 W or more (6 to 8 )

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Input/output jacks and cables

AV 1

HDMI cable

MHL or HDMI cable

COMPONEN

AV 1

Component video cable

Video pin cable

Digital optical cable

Digital coaxial cable

Stereo pin cable

■ Video/audio jacks

❑ HDMI jacks

Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable.

• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. We recommend using a cable less than 5.0 m (16.4 ft) long to prevent signal quality degradation.

• The unit’s HDMI jacks support the HDMI Control, Audio Return Channel (ARC), and 3D and 4K Ultra HD video transmission features.

• Use high speed HDMI cables to enjoy 3D or 4K Ultra HD videos.

❑ HDMI/MHL jack

Transmits digital video and digital sound. Use an MHL or HDMI cable.

■ Video jacks

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (P and chrominance red (P

R). Use a component video

cable with three plugs.

❑ VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

AV 1

B),

■ Audio jacks

❑ OPTICAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital optical cable. Remove the tip protector (if available) before using the cable.

❑ COAXIAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial cable.

❑ AUDIO jacks

Transmit analog stereo audio signals. Use a stereo pin cable (RCA cable).

• The VIDEO AUX jack on the front panel of the unit supports both MHL and HDMI connections. Use a cable that matches the jack on your MHL-compatible mobile device. For details on an MHL connection, see “MHL connection” (p.41). When connecting an HDMI-compatible playback device to the VIDEO AUX jack, use an HDMI cable.

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The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT jack

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

HDMI input

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2 Connecting a TV

Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV.

You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.

To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI cable.

■ HDMI connection

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and an audio cable (digital optical or stereo pin cable).

• You can connect another TV or a projector by using the HDMI OUT 2 jack (p.37).

HDMI OUT

(ZONE OUT)

ARC

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

OPTICAL

HDMI

AUDIO

OPTICAL

HDMI

To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the HDMI settings on the unit. For details on the settings, see “Information on HDMI” (p.168).

About Audio Return Channel (ARC)

• ARC allows audio signals to travel both ways. If you connect a TV that supports ARC to the unit with a single HDMI cable, you can output video/audio to the TV or input TV audio to the unit.

• When using ARC, connect a TV with an HDMI cable that supports ARC.

• You do not make an audio cable connection between the TV and the unit in the following cases:

– If your TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)

– If you will receive TV broadcasts only from the set-top box

• If you connect a TV that suppor ts HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit’s power and volume with the TV’s remote control.

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OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

AUDIO

OPTICAL

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB PR

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT

(COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks

Video input

(component video)

AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL or AUDIO) jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

OPTICAL

AUDIO 1

(2 TV)

AUDIO

OPTICAL

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack

Video input (composite video)

AUDIO 1

(OPTICAL or AUDIO)

jacks

Audio output

(digital optical or analog stereo)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ Component/composite video connection

When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks.

When connecting any video device with a video pin cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack.

• If you connect your TV to the unit with a cable other than HDMI, video input to the unit via HDMI cannot be output to the TV.

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.

• If you will receive TV broadcasts only from the set-top box, you do not need to make an audio cable connection between the TV and the unit.

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable)

❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection (with a video pin cable)

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HDMI

HDMI OUT

ARC

(ZONE OUT)

HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 2 jack

HDMI input

Projector

TV (already connected)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ Connecting another TV or a projector

The unit has two HDMI output jacks. If you connect another TV or a projector to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching videos with the remote control (p.67).

• HDMI Control is not available on the HDMI OUT 2 jack.

• If you set “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (p.138) in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2” or “Zone4”, you can connect a video monitor for Zone2 or Zone4 to the HDMI OUT 2 jack and enjoy videos and audio using the video monitor (p.99).

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HDMI

The unit (rear)

HDMI output

Video device

HDMI (AV 1–7) jacks

The unit (rear)

AV 1–3

(COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks

Video output

(component video)

Video device

Audio output

(any of digital coaxial, digital optical,

analog stereo)

Any of AV 1–2 (COAXIAL),

AV 3 (OPTICAL),

AV 1–3 (AUDIO) jacks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3 Connecting playback devices

The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect an iPod or a USB storage device, see the following pages.

• Connecting an iPod (p.83)

• Connecting a USB storage device (p.86)

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

Connect video devices such as BD/DVD players, set-top boxes (STBs) and game consoles to the unit. Depending on the video/audio output jacks available on your video device, choose one of the following connections. We recommend using an HDMI connection if the video device has an HDMI output jack.

• Videos input to the unit via HDMI cannot be output to a TV connected to the unit with a cable other than HDMI. For details, refer to “Video signal flow” (p.166).

• The following explanation is based on the assumption that you have not changed the “Input Assignment” setting (p.138) in the “Setup” menu. As necessary, you can assign the COMPONENT VIDEO (A , B , C ), COAXIAL (a, b, f) and OPTICAL (c, d, e) jacks to another input source.

• If you make more than one audio connection for one input source, an audio signal played back on the unit will be determined according to the “Audio Select” setting (p.110) in the “Option” menu.

■ HDMI connection

Connect a video device to the unit with an HDMI cable.

■ Component video connection

Connect a video device to the unit with a component video cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial, digital optical or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.

Output jacks on video device

Video Audio

Component video

Digital coaxial AV 1–2 (COMPONENT VIDEO + COAXIAL)

Digital optical AV 3 (COMPONENT VIDEO + OPTICAL)

Analog stereo AV 1–3 (COMPONENT VIDEO + AUDIO)

YPB PR

Input jacks on the unit

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

YPB PR

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–7 on the remote control, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–3 on the remote control, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

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The unit (rear)

AV 1–4 (VIDEO) jacks

Video output

(composite video)

Video device

Audio output

(any of digital coaxial, digital optical,

analog stereo)

Any of AV 1–2 (COAXIAL),

AV 3–4 (OPTICAL),

AV 1–4 (AUDIO) jacks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

■ Composite video connection

Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial, digital optical, or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.

Output jacks on video device

Video Audio

Composite video

Digital coaxial AV 1–2 (VIDEO + COAXIAL)

Digital optical AV 3–4 (VIDEO + OPTICAL)

Analog stereo AV 1–4 (VIDEO + AUDIO)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Input jacks on the unit

VIDEO

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

Connect audio devices such as CD players, MD players, and a turntable to the unit. Depending on the audio output jacks available on your audio device, choose one of the following connections.

• The following explanation is based on the assumption that you have not changed the “Input Assignment”

setting (p.138) in the “Setup” menu. As necessary, you can assign the COAXIAL (a, b, f) and OPTICAL (c, d, e) jacks to another input source.

Audio output jacks on audio device Audio output jacks on the unit

Digital coaxial

Digital optical

Analog stereo

Turntable (PHONO) PHONO

AV 1–2 (COAXIAL)

AUDIO 2 (COAXIAL)

AV 3–4 (OPTICAL)

AUDIO 1 (OPTICAL)

AV 1–4 (AUDIO)

AUDIO 1–4 (AUDIO)

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–4 on the remote control, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

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PHONO

GND

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PHONO

GND

Audio output

(any of digital coaxial, digital optical,

analog stereo)

Any of AV 1–4, AUDIO 1–4

(COAXIAL, OPTICAL, AUDIO) jacks

The unit (rear)

Audio device

PHONO jacks

Audio output

(PHONO)

Turntable

Ground lead

Game console

Camcorder

The unit (front)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–4, AUDIO 1–4 or PHONO on the remote control, the audio played back on the audio device will be output from the unit.

When connecting a turntable

• The PHONO jack of the unit is compatible with an MM cartridge. To connect a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge, use a boosting transformer.

• Connecting the turntable to the GND terminal of the unit may reduce noise in the signal.

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel

Use the VIDEO AUX jack to temporarily connect a playback device to the unit.

Use the USB jack to connect an iPod or a USB storage device. For details, see “Connecting an iPod” (p.83) or “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.86).

Before making a connection, stop playback on the device and turn down the volume on the unit.

❑ HDMI connection

Connect an HDMI-compatible device (such as game consoles and camcorders) to the unit with an HDMI cable.

HDMI

If you select “V-AUX” as the input source by pressing V-AUX on the remote control, the video/audio played back on the device will be output from the unit.

• To watch videos input to the VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the unit (p.35).

• You need to prepare an HDMI cable that matches the output jacks on your device.

• When “USB” is selected as the input source, video signals input to the VIDEO AUX jacks are output from the HDMI OUT and MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jacks by default. You can change the video out setting in “Video Out” (p.110) in the “Option” menu.

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MHL

Mobile device

MHL output

The unit (front)

V RL

Game console

Camcorder

The unit (front)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

❑ MHL connection

Connect an MHL-compatible mobile device (such as smartphones) to the unit with an MHL cable. You can enjoy full HD videos and multichannel audio sources stored on the mobile device. The VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack of the unit enables you to input videos and audio directly from the mobile device to the unit.

If you select “V-AUX” as the input source by pressing V-AUX, the video/audio played back on the mobile device will be output from the unit.

• To watch videos input to the VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the unit (p.35).

• You need to prepare an MHL cable that matches the jack on your mobile device.

• If you cannot hear sounds played on the mobile device, check the volume of the mobile device.

• You can operate the mobile device using the menu operation keys, external device operation keys and numeric keys on the remote control. However, some features may not be compatible, depending on the mobile device or its application. In this case, operate the mobile device itself.

• If “Standby Through” (p.133) in the “Setup” menu is set to “On”, you can output mobile device videos/audio to the TV or operate the mobile device using the remote control of the unit even when the unit is in standby mode.

• The unit supplies power to the mobile device in the following conditions.

– The unit is turned on.

– The unit is in standby mode while “Standby Through” (p.133) in the “Setup” menu is set to “On”.

❑ Composite video/analog stereo connection

Connect a playback device (such as game consoles and camcorders) to the unit with a video pin cable and a stereo pin cable.

If you select “V-AUX” as the input source by pressing V-AUX, the video/audio played back on the device will be output from the unit.

• If you connect video devices to both the VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack and VIDEO AUX (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks, the unit outputs video/audio input through the VIDEO AUX (HDMI/MHL IN) jack.

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FM antenna

AM antenna

The unit (rear)

Hold down Insert Release

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas

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.

• The location of the antenna jacks varies depending on the region of purchase.

Assembling the AM antenna

Connecting the AM antenna

• Unwind only the length of cable needed from the AM antenna unit.

• The wires of the AM antenna have no polarity.

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Network Attached Storage

(NAS)

Internet

Modem

Router

Network cable

The unit (rear)

Mobile device (such as iPod touch and iPhone)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5 Connecting a network cable or the wireless antenna

Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or connect the supplied wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

You can enjoy Internet radio or music files stored on media servers, such as PCs and Network Attached Storage (NAS), on the unit.

Connecting the network cable

Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable).

WAN

LAN

• If you are using a router that supports DHCP, you do not need to configure any network settings for the unit, as the network parameters (such as the IP address) will be assigned automatically to it. You only need to configure the network settings if your router does not support DHCP or if you want to configure the network parameters manually (p.134).

• You can check whether the network parameters (such as IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network” (p.143) in the “Information” menu.

Connecting the wireless antenna

Connect the supplied wireless antenna to the unit for establishing a wireless network connection.

For information on how to connect the unit to a network device wirelessly, see “Connecting to a network device wirelessly” (p.59).

WIRELESS

a Rotate the antenna clockwise.

b Stand the antenna up straight.

• Do not connect the antenna other than the supplied one.

• Do not apply excessive force on the antenna. Doing so may damage it.

• When packing the unit, remove the antenna to prevent damage.

• 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. In these cases, configure the security software or firewall settings appropriately.

• Each ser ver must be connected to the same subnet as the unit.

• To use the service via the Internet, broadband connection is strongly recommended.

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VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

AV OUT

The unit (rear)

AV OUT jacks

Video/audio input

Video/audio

recording device

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND SUR. BACK

The unit (rear)

MULTI CH

INPUT jacks

Channel output

(Center)

Device with analog

multi-channel output

(Subwoofer)

(Surround

back)

(Surround)

(Front)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6 Connecting other devices

Connecting recording devices

You can connect video/audio recording devices to the AV OUT jacks. These jacks output video/audio signals selected as the input.

• The AV OUT jacks cannot output video/audio signals input through the HDMI or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• Be sure to use the AV OUT jacks only for connecting recording devices.

Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output

You can connect an analog multi-channel output device such as a DVD player and an SACD player to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.

If you select “MULTI CH” as the input source by pressing MULTI on the remote control, the audio played back on the device will be output from the unit.

• You can select a video source to be displayed when “MULTI CH” is selected as the input source using “Video Out” (p.110) in the “Option” menu. When connecting a video device (such as a DVD player) to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks, use the input jack specified in “Video Out” for the video connection.

• Since the unit does not redirect signals input to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to accommodate for missing speakers, make appropriate settings on the external device (such as a DVD player) that suit to the speaker configuration.

• When “MULTI CH” is selected as the input source, sound mode selection and tone control adjustment are not available.

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The unit (rear)

TRIGGER OUT

1–2 jacks

System

connection

input

Yamaha

subwoofer

Power amplifier

(such as MX-A5000)

Trigger In

(+12V)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V240V

110V120V

The unit (rear)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

To an AC wall outlet

The unit (rear)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function

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 connecting the external device to one of the TRIGGER OUT jacks.

TRIGGER

OUT

12V 0.1A

MAX. TOTAL

• You can configure the trigger function settings in “Trigger Output1” and “Trigger Output2” (p.139) in the “Setup” menu.

7 Connecting the power cable

Before connecting the power cable (General model only)

Set the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage. Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.

• Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the power cable into an AC wall outlet. Improper setting of VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to the unit and create a potential fire hazard.

After all the connections are complete, connect the supplied power cable to the unit and then to an AC wall outlet.

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RECEIVER z

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language

Select the desired on-screen menu language from English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese.

Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit.

Press ON SCREEN.

Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press

ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Language” and

the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired language.

To confirm the setting, press ENTER.

To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

• The information on the front display is provided in English only.

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VOLUME HIGH CUT

CROSSOVER/

MIN MAXMIN MAX

YPAO MIC

The unit (front)

YPAO microphone

Ear height

YPAO MIC

jack

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RECEIVER z

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

• The YPAO function of the unit adopts the YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) technology that enables to create natural sound fields like a room specifically designed for acoustic perfection.

• Note the following regarding YPAO measurement.

– Test tones are output at high volume and may surprise or frighten small children.

– Test tone volume cannot be adjusted.

– Keep the room as quiet as possible.

– Stay in a corner of the room behind the listening position so that you do not

become an obstacle between speakers and the YPAO microphone.

– Do not connect headphones.

Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit.

Turn on the subwoofer and set the volume to half. If

the crossover frequency is adjustable, set it to maximum.

According to your speaker configuration, configure

the “Power Amp Assign” setting (p.124) in the “Setup” menu.

For the basic speaker configuration (p.19): set to “Basic” (default).

For any of the advanced speaker configurations (p.24): set to the appropriate setting.

Place the YPAO microphone at your listening

position and connect it to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.

• Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as your ears). We recommend the use of a tripod as a microphone stand. You can use the tripod screws to stabilize the microphone.

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RECEIVER

Cursor keys

ENTER

The following screen appears on the TV.

• To cancel the operation, disconnect the YPAO microphone before starting the measurement.

If desired, select the measuring options.

a Use the cursor keys to select “Multi Position” (p.48) or

“Angle/Height” (p.49) (RX-A3040 only) and press ENTER.

b Use the cursor keys to select a setting and then press ENTER.

• If the cursor keys do not work, the remote control may be set to operate external devices. In this case, press RECEIVER and then use the cursor keys.

This completes the preparations. See the following page to start the measurement.

When “Multi Position” is set to “Yes”:

“Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)” (p.53)

When “Multi Position” is set to “No”:

“Measuring at one listening position (single measure)” (p.50)

❑ Multi Position

Selects multi measure or single measure.

Settings

Select this option if you will have several listening

Yes

No (default)

• If you perform the multi measure, the speaker settings will be optimized for you to enjoy surround sound in a wider space.

• If you perform the multi measure, first place the YPAO microphone at the listening position you will be seated most frequently.

positions or if you want others to enjoy surround sound. You can take measurements at up to 8 different positions in the room. The speaker settings will be optimized to suit the area defined by those positions (multi measure).

Select this option if your listening position will always be fixed. Take the measurements at only one position. The speaker settings will be optimized to suit that position (single measure).

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a b

cde

bac

Multi measure

(5 listening positions)

Multi measure

(2 listening positions + front/back)

Multi measure

(1 listening position + front/back/left/right)

Single measure

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❑ Angle/Height

(RX-A3040 only)

Enables/disables the angle/height measurement.

Settings

Enables the angle/height measurement. The unit will measure angle of

Yes

No (default) Disables the angle/height measurement.

each speaker and height of the presence speakers at the listening position, and correct the speaker parameters so that CINEMA DSP can create more effective sound fields.

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Microphone base

Pole

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

Measuring at one listening position (single measure)

When “Multi Position” is set to “No”, follow the procedure below for measurement. It takes about 5 minutes to perform the measurement.

• If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-1) appears, see “Error messages” (p.57) or “Warning messages” (p.58).

• (RX-A3040 only) Do not use the microphone base until the corresponding message appear on the TV.

To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to

select “Measure” and press ENTER.

The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER again to start the measurement immediately.

• To cancel the measurement temporarily, press RETURN.

The following screen appears on the TV when the measurement finishes.

(RX-A2040)

(RX-A3040 [when angle/height measurement is disabled])

Proceed to Step 3.

(RX-A3040 [when angle/height measurement is enabled])

Proceed to Step 2.

Perform the angle/height measurement.

a Use the cursor keys to select “YES” and press ENTER.

Select “NO” to cancel the angle/height measurement.

b Attach the supplied pole to the center of the microphone base.

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Microphone base

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ENTER

c Place the microphone base at the listening position and set the

YPAO microphone to the position “1”.

• We recommend using a tripod to place the microphone base at ear height. Use the tripod screws to fix the microphone base in place.

• Do not move the microphone base until the fourth angle measurement finishes.

d Press ENTER to start the first angle measurement.

The following screen appears on the TV when the first angle measurement finishes.

f Set the YPAO microphone at the top of the pole and perform the

fourth angle measurement.

The following screen appears on the TV when the fourth angle measurement finishes.

Use the cursor keys to select “Save/Cancel” and

press ENTER.

• To check the measurement results, select “Result”. For details, see “Checking the measurement results” (p.55).

e In the same way, perform the angle measurement for the

positions “2” and “3”.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cursor keys

ENTER

To save the measurement results, use the cursor

keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER.

The adjusted speaker settings are applied.

• To finish the measurement without saving the result, select “CANCEL”.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “YES” or “NO”

to enable/disable YPAO Volume and press ENTER.

Caution

• The YPAO microphone is sensitive to heat, so should not be placed anywhere where it could be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures (such as on top of AV equipment).

• If YPAO Volume is enabled, the high- and low-frequency levels are automatically adjusted according to the volume so that you can enjoy natural sounds even at low volume.

• You can also enable/disable YPAO Volume in “YPAO Volume” (p.108) in the “Option” menu.

Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

This completes optimization of the speaker settings.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)

When “Multi Position” is set to “Yes”, follow the procedure below for measurement. It takes about 15 minutes to measure 8 listening positions.

• If any error message (such as E-1) or warning message (such as W-1) appears, see “Error messages” (p.57) or “Warning messages” (p.58).

• (RX-A3040 only) Do not use the microphone base until the corresponding message appear on the TV.

To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to

select “Measure” and press ENTER.

The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER again to start the measurement immediately.

• To cancel the measurement temporarily, press RETURN.

The following screen appears on the TV when the measurement at the first position finishes.

When the measurements at the positions you want

to measure are completed, use the cursor keys to select “CANCEL” and press ENTER.

When you have taken measurements at 8 listening positions, the following screen appears automatically.

(RX-A2040)

(RX-A3040 [when angle/height measurement is disabled])

Proceed to Step 5.

(RX-A3040 [when angle/height measurement is enabled])

Proceed to Step 4.

Move the YPAO microphone to the next listening

position and press ENTER.

Repeat Step 2 until measurements at all listening positions (up to 8) have been taken.

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Microphone base

Pole

Microphone base

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cursor keys

ENTER

Perform the angle/height measurement.

a Use the cursor keys to select “YES” and press ENTER.

Select “NO” to cancel the angle/height measurement.

b Attach the supplied pole to the center of the microphone base.

c Place the microphone base at the listening position you will be

seated most frequently and set the YPAO microphone to the position “1”.

d Press ENTER to start the first angle measurement.

The following screen appears on the TV when the first angle measurement finishes.

e In the same way, perform the angle measurement for the

positions “2” and “3”.

f Set the YPAO microphone at the top of the pole and perform the

fourth angle measurement.

The following screen appears on the TV when the fourth angle measurement finishes.

• We recommend using a tripod to place the microphone base at ear height. Use the tripod screws to fix the microphone base in place.

• Do not move the microphone base until the fourth angle measurement finishes.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cursor keys

ENTER

Use the cursor keys to select “Save/Cancel” and

press ENTER.

• To check the measurement results, select “Result”. For details, see “Checking the measurement results” (p.55).

To save the measurement result, use the cursor

keys to select “SAVE” and press ENTER.

The adjusted speaker settings are applied.

• To finish the measurement without saving the result, select “CANCEL”.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “YES” or “NO”

to enable/disable YPAO Volume and press ENTER.

Disconnect the YPAO microphone from the unit.

This completes optimization of the speaker settings.

Caution

• The YPAO microphone is sensitive to heat, so should not be placed anywhere where it could be exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures (such as on top of AV equipment).

Checking the measurement results

You can check the YPAO measurement results.

After the measurement, use the cursor keys to

select “Result” and press ENTER.

• You can also select “Result” from “Auto Setup” (p.121) in the “Setup” menu, which displays the previous measurement results.

The following screen appears.

• If YPAO Volume is enabled, the high- and low-frequency levels are automatically adjusted according to the volume so that you can enjoy natural sounds even at low volume.

• You can also enable/disable YPAO Volume in “YPAO Volume” (p.108) in the “Option” menu.

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1 Measurement result items

2 Measurement result details

3 The number of measured positions (when multi

measure is performed)

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ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

Use the cursor keys to select an item.

Wiring

Size

Distance Distance from the listening position to each speaker

Level Output level adjustment for each speaker

Angle (Horizontal)

Height

To finish checking the results and return to the

Polarity of each speaker Reverse: The speaker cable may be connected with the

reverse polarity (+/-).

Size of each speaker (cross-over frequency of the subwoofer)

Large: The speaker can reproduce low-frequency signals effectively.

Small: The speaker cannot reproduce low-frequency signals effectively.

(RX-A3040 only) Horizontal angle of each speaker at the listening

position

(RX-A3040 only) Height of the presence speakers above the level of the

listening position

previous screen, press RETURN.

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments

When the speaker settings you have configured manually are not suitable, follow the procedure below to discard the manual settings and reload the previous YPAO adjustments.

In the “Setup” menu, select “Speaker”, “Auto

Setup”, and then “Result” (p.120).

Use the cursor keys to select “Setup Reload‘” and

press ENTER.

To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

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Error messages

If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.

Error message Cause Remedy

E-1: No Front SP Front speakers are not detected.

Follow the on-screen instructions to exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then check the speaker connections.E-2: No Sur. SP One of the surround speakers cannot be detected.

E-3: No F.PRNS SP One of the front presence speakers cannot be detected.

E-4: SBR → SBL A surround back speaker is connected to the R side only.

E-5: Noisy The noise is too loud.

E-6: Check Sur.

E-7: No MIC The YPAO microphone has been removed.

E-8: No Signal The YPAO microphone cannot detect test tones.

E-9: User Cancel The measurement has been canceled. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the measurement again. To cancel the measurement, select “EXIT”.

E-10: Internal Error An internal error has occurred.

E-11: No R.PRNS SP One of the rear presence speakers cannot be detected. Follow the on-screen instructions to exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then check the speaker connections.

Surround back speakers are connected, but no surround speakers are connected.

When using only one surround back speaker, you need to connect it to the SINGLE jack (L side). Follow the on-screen instructions to exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect the speaker.

Keep the room quiet and follow the on-screen instructions to start the measurement again. If you select “PROCEED”, YPAO takes the measurement again and ignores any noise detected.

Surround speakers need to be connected in order to use surround back speakers. Follow the on-screen instructions to exit YPAO, turn off the unit, and then reconnect the speakers.

Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the measurement again.

Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack firmly and follow the on-screen instructions to start the measurement again. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

Follow the on-screen instructions to exit YPAO, turn off and on the unit. If this error occurs repeatedly, contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

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Warning messages

If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions.

However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings.

Warning message Cause Remedy

Select “Wiring” in “Result” (p.56) and check the cable connections (+/-) of the speaker identified by “Reverse”.

W-1: Out of Phase

W-2: Over Distance

W-3: Level Error

A speaker cable may be connected with the reverse polarity (+/-).

A speaker is placed more than 24 m (80 ft) from the listening position.

There are significant volume differences between the speakers.

If the speaker is connected incorrectly:

Turn off the unit and then reconnect the speaker cable.

If the speaker is connected correctly:

Depending on the type of speakers or room environment, this message may appear even if the speakers are connected correctly. In this case, you can ignore the message.

Select “Distance” in “Result” (p.55) and move the speaker identified by “>24.00m (>80.0ft)” within 24 m (80 ft) of the listening position.

Select “Level” in “Result” (p.56) and check the speaker identified by “Over ±10.0dB”, then check the usage environment and cable connections (+/-) of each speaker, and the volume of the subwoofer. We recommend using the same speakers or speakers with specifications that are as similar as possible.

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The unit

Wireless router

Mobile device (such as iPhone)

Internet

Modem

The unit

Mobile device (such as iPhone)

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10 Connecting to a network device wirelessly

Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection.

Selecting the connection method

Select a connection method according to your network environment.

■ 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.

For details on connection, see “Connecting the unit to a wireless network” (p.60).

■ Connecting without a wireless router (access point)

Connect a mobile device to the unit directly.

You can use the application for smartphone / tablet “AV CONTROLLER” to control the unit from mobiles devices or enjoy music files stored on mobiles devices on the unit.

For details on connection, see “Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)” (p.65).

• You cannot use Wireless Direct simultaneously with the wired (network cable) connection (p.43) or the wireless network connection (p.60).

• When Wireless Direct is enabled, the following functions are not available.

– Internet radio

–Network services

– Playback of music stored on media servers (PC/NAS)

• For details on “AV CONTROLLER”, visit the Yamaha website.

• You cannot use the wireless network connection simultaneously with the wired (network cable) connection (p.43) or Wireless Direct (p.65).

• If the unit and the wireless router (access point) are too far apart, the unit may not connect to a wireless router (access point). In such case, place them close to each other.

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Yes

Do you own iOS devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)?

Yes

A (p.60)

B (p.61)

Does your wireless router (access point) has a WPS button?

C (p.62)

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RECEIVER z

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

Connecting the unit to a wireless network

There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.

Select a connection method according to your environment.

■ A: Sharing the iOS device setting

You can easily setup a wireless connection by applying the connection settings on iOS devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch).

Before proceeding, confirm that your iOS device is connected to a wireless router.

• You need iOS device with iOS 5.0 or later. For details on supported devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.165).

Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press

ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Network”.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Network

Connection” and press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check

“Wireless (Wi-Fi)” and select “OK”.

• The checkmark indicates the current setting.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check

“Share Wi-Fi Settings (iOS)” and select “NEXT”.

Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.

Press ON SCREEN.

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The unit (front)

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RECEIVER z

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

Connect the iOS device to the USB jack, and disable

the screen lock on the iOS device.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “NEXT” and

press ENTER.

Tap “Allow” in the message appeared on the iOS

device.

When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the TV screen.

To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

■ B: Using the WPS push button

configuration

You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button.

• This configuration does not work if the security method of your wireless router (access point) is WEP. In this case, use other connection method.

Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

Hold down INFO (WPS) on the front panel for 3

seconds.

“Press WPS button on Access Point” appears on the front display.

Push the WPS button on the wireless router (access

point).

When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the front display.

If “Not connected” appears, repeat from Step 1 or try another connection method.

About WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which allows easy establishment of a wireless home network.

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RECEIVER z

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

■ C: Using other connection methods

If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS push button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings.

Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.

Press ON SCREEN.

Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press

ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Network”.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Network

Connection” and press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check

“Wireless (Wi-Fi)” and select “OK”.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the

desired connection method and select “NEXT”.

The following connection methods are available.

WPS Button

Share Wi-Fi Settings (iOS)

Access Point Scan

Manual Setting

PIN Code

You can set up a wireless connection with the WPS button while viewing the TV screen. Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen.

See “Sharing the iOS device setting” (p.60).

You can set up a wireless connection by searching for an access point. For details on settings, see “Searching for an access point” (p.63).

You can setup a wireless connection by entering the required information (such as SSID) manually. For details on settings, see “Setting up the wireless connection manually” (p.63).

You can set up a wireless connection by entering the unit’s PIN code into the wireless router (access point). The method is available if the wireless router (access point) supports the WPS PIN code method. For details on settings, see “Using the PIN code” (p.64).

• The checkmark indicates the current setting.

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ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

❑ Searching for an access point

If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points. After a while, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen.

Use the cursor keys and ENTER to check the

desired access point and select “NEXT”.

The wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV.

Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the

security key and select “NEXT”.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “CONNECT”

and press ENTER to start the connection process.

When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the TV screen.

If “Not connected” appears, repeat from Step 1 or try another connection method.

❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually

If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV.

You need to setup the SSID (network name), encryption method and security key for your network.

Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the SSID of

the access point and select “NEXT”.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check the

security method of the access point and select “NEXT”.

To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

Settings

None, WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode

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ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the

security key and select “NEXT”.

If you select “None” in Step 2, this setting is not available. Proceed to Step 4.

If you select “WEP”, enter either 5 or 13 character string, or 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits.

If you select other method, enter either 8 to 63 character string, or 64 hexadecimal digits.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “CONNECT”

and press ENTER to start the connection process.

When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the TV screen.

If “Not connected” appears, check that all the information is entered correctly, and repeat from Step 1.

❑ Using the PIN code

If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen.

Use the cursor keys and ENTER to check the

desired access point and select “NEXT”.

The PIN code of the unit appears on the TV screen.

Enter the unit’s PIN code into the wireless router

(access point).

For details on settings, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless router (access point).

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “CONNECT”

and press ENTER to start the connection process.

When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the TV screen.

If “Not connected” appears, repeat from Step 1 or try another connection method.

To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

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RECEIVER z

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)

Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly.

• Wireless Direct connection may be insecure since the communication is not strongly encrypted. The unit may operate by playback operation on wireless devices connected to the unit without permission.

Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit.

Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display

video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).

• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.

Press ON SCREEN.

Use the cursor keys to select “Setup” and press

ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Network”.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Network

Connection” and press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check

“Wireless Direct” and select “OK”.

• The checkmark indicates the current setting.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to check the

desired security method and select “NEXT”.

Settings

None, WEP

• If you select “None”, the connection may be insecure since the communication is not encrypted.

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ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

Use the cursor keys and ENTER to enter the

security key and select “NEXT”.

If you select “None” in Step 8, this setting is not available. Proceed to Step 10.

Otherwise, enter either 5 or 13 character string.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “OK” and press

ENTER to save the setting.

The settings made appear on the TV screen.

Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device.

For details on settings of your mobile device, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile device.

a Enable the Wi-Fi function on the mobile device.

b Select the SSID displayed in Step 10 from the list of available

access points.

c When you are prompted for a password, enter the security key

displayed in Step 10.

To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

The SSID and security key information is required for setup of a mobile device.

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PLAYBACK

Input selection keys

HDMI OUT

MUTE

VOLUME

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

Basic playback procedure

Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or

BD/DVD player) connected to the unit.

Use the input selection keys to select an input

source.

Start playback on the external device or select a

radio station.

Refer to the instruction manual for the external device.

For details on the following operations, see the corresponding pages.

• Listening to FM/AM radio (p.76)

• Playing back iPod music (p.83)

• Playing back music stored on a USB storage device (p.86)

• Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) (p.89)

• Listening to Internet radio (p.92)

• Playing back music with AirPlay (p.95)

Press VOLUME to adjust the volume.

Selecting an HDMI output jack

Press HDMI OUT to select an HDMI OUT jack.

Each time you press the key, the HDMI OUT jack to be used for signal output changes.

DOCK TAG HD

STEREO

OUT 1INOUT 2

ENHANCER

OUT 1+2

OUT 1

OUT 2

Off Does not output the signals at the HDMI OUT jacks.

• You can also select an HDMI output jack by selecting a scene (p.68).

• When “OUT 1+2” is selected, the unit outputs video signals at the highest resolution supported by both TVs (or projectors) connected to the unit. (For example, if you have connected a 1080p TV to the HDMI OUT 1 jack and a 720p TV to the HDMI OUT 2 jack, the unit outputs 720p video signals.)

• If the HDMI OUT 2 jack is assigned to Zone2 or Zone4 (p.138), you can turn on/off each zone by pressing HDMI OUT repeatedly.

HDMIOUTSel.

TUNED

PRE

AMP

PARTY

ZONE

ZONE3ZONE

SLEEP

OUT1+2

Outputs the same signal at both the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 jacks.

Output the signals at the selected HDMI OUT jack.

MUTE

SW1SLSW2SW SBLPL SBRSB PR

VOLUME

CL R

DRCADAPTIVE

PR SR

• To mute the audio output, press MUTE. Press MUTE again to unmute.

• To adjust the treble/bass settings, use the “Option” menu or TONE/BALANCE on the front panel (p.108).

On-screen input selection

a Press ON SCREEN. b Use the cursor keys to select “Input” and press ENTER. c Use the cursor keys to select the desired input source and

press ENTER.

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SCENE

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

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

The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, HDMI output and various settings with just one touch.

You can use up to 12 scenes to register your favorite settings and switch them depending on a playback source.

Press SCENE.

The input source and settings registered to the corresponding scene are selected. The unit turns on automatically when it is in standby mode.

By default, the following settings are registered for each scene.

SCENE (SCENE key) 1 (BD/DVD) 2 (TV) 3 (NET) 4 (RADIO)

Input

HDMI Output HDMI Output (p.67) OUT 1+2 OUT 1+2 OUT 1+2 OUT 1+2

Mode

• You can select SCENE 1–4 by pressing SCENE on the remote control. Additionally, you can create 8 scenes (SCENE 5–12) and select those scenes from the “Scene” menu (p.114).

Input (p.67) AV 1 AUDIO 1 NET RADIO TUNER

Audio Select (p.110) Auto Auto — —

Sound Program (p.70) Sci-Fi STRAIGHT 9ch Stereo 9ch Stereo

Pure Direct Mode (p.130) Auto Auto Auto Auto

Enhancer (p.75) Off On On On

Enhancer Hi-Res Mode (p.109) On On On On

On-screen scene selection

a Press ON SCREEN. b Use the cursor keys to select “Scene” and press ENTER. c Use the cursor keys to select a desired scene and press

ENTER.

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OUT 1INOUT 2

VOLUME

MUTE

DRCADAPTIVE

ZONE

SBLPL SBRSB PR

SW1SLSW2SW

CL R

STEREO

ENHANCER

SLEEP

TUNED

PRE

AMP

PARTY

ZONE3ZONE

TAG

DOCK

SETComplete

SCENE1

SOURCE

Input selection keys

Configuring scene assignments

Set the unit to the condition (such as input source

and sound program) that you want to assign to a scene.

Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments

In addition to the default scene assignments (Input, HDMI Output and Mode), you can also include the following setting items as the scene assignments in “Detail” (p.115) in the “Scene” menu.

SCENE

Hold down the desired SCENE key until “SET

Complete” appears on the front display.

If you want to control the corresponding playback

device after selecting the scene, hold down the corresponding SCENE key and input selection key together for more than 3 seconds.

Once the setting is completed successfully, SOURCE blinks twice.

• If you have not registered the remote control code of the playback device yet, see “Registering the remote control codes for playback devices” (p.149) to register it.

• The SCENE link playback function allows you to start playback of an external device connected to the unit via HDMI. To enable SCENE link playback, specify the device type in “Device Control” (p.115) in the “Scene” menu.

Sound

Surround

Tone Control, YPAO Volume, Adaptive DRC, Extra Bass

CINEMA DSP 3D Mode, Dialogue Lift, Dialogue Level, Subwoofer Trim, Extended Surround

Video Video Mode, Video Adjustment

Vol um e Master Volume

Lipsync Lipsync, Delay

Speaker Setup Setting Pattern, PEQ Select

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Selecting the sound mode

PROGRAM

ON SCREEN

Cursor keys

ENTER

MOVIE MUSIC

SUR.DECODE STRAIGHT

ENHANCER PURE DIRECT

The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo playback).

❑ Selecting a sound program suitable for movies

• Press MOVIE repeatedly.

This mode lets you enjoy sound field effects optimized for viewing video sources, such as movies, TV programs, and games (p.71).

❑ Selecting a sound program suitable for music or

stereo playback

• Press MUSIC repeatedly.

This mode lets you enjoy sound field effects optimized for listening music sources or stereo playback (p.72).

❑ Selecting a surround decoder

• Press SUR.DECODE repeatedly.

This mode lets you enjoy unprocessed multichannel playback from 2-channel sources (p.74).

❑ Switching to the straight decode mode

• Press STRAIGHT.

This mode lets you enjoy unprocessed sounds in original channels (p.74).

On-screen sound program/surround decoder selection

a Press ON SCREEN. b Use the cursor keys to select “Sound Program” and press

ENTER.

c Use the cursor keys to select a sound program/surround

decoder and press ENTER.

• You can also switch the sound programs and surround decoder by pressing PROGRAM.

• You can change the settings of the surround programs and surround decoders in the “Sound Program” menu (p.116).

• The sound mode can be applied separately to each input source.

• You can check which speakers are currently outputting sound by looking at the speaker indicators on the unit’s front panel (p.13) or at the “Audio Signal” screen in the “Information” menu (p.142).

❑ Switching to the Pure Direct mode

• Press PURE DIRECT.

This mode lets you enjoy pure high fidelity sound by reducing the electrical noise from other circuitry (p.75).

❑ Enabling Compressed Music Enhancer

• Press ENHANCER.

This mode lets you enjoy compressed music with additional depth and breadth (p.75).

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Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields

“CINEMA DSP !” (RX-A3040) or “CINEMA DSP n” (RX-A2040) lights up

Sound program category

Sound program

(CINEMA DSP HD/CINEMA DSP 3D)

* CINEMA DSP HD³: RX-A3040, CINEMA DSP 3D: RX-A2040

The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha’s original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP HD³/CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls in your room and enjoy natural stereoscopic sound fields.

DOCK TAG

MUSIC

STEREO

TUNED

OUT 1INOUT 2

ENHANCER

• To use the conventional CINEMA DSP, set “CINEMA DSP 3D Mode” (p.130) in the “Setup” menu to “Off”.

• When Vir tual Presence Speaker (VPS) is working, “VIRTUAL” lights up in the front display.

CLASSICAL

PRE

AMP

PARTY

ZONE

ZONE3ZONE

SLEEP

HallinVienna

MUTE

SW1SLSW2SW

SBLPL SBRSB PR

VOLUME

CL R

DRCADAPTIVE

PR SR

■ Sound programs suitable for movies (MOVIE)

The following sound programs are optimized for viewing video sources, such as movies, TV programs, and games.

❑ MOVIE THEATER

This program creates a sound field that emphasizes the surround feeling

Standard

Spectacle

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Drama

Mono Movie

without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of multichannel audio, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. Its design is based on the concept of the ideal movie theater, in which the audience is surrounded by beautiful reverberations from the left, right, and rear.

This program delivers the scale and grandeur of spectacular movie productions. It delivers an expansive sound space to match the cinemascope wide-screen, and boasts a broad dynamic range, providing everything from small delicate sounds to powerful loud booms.

This program clearly reproduces the finely elaborated sound design of the latest Sci-Fi and SFX movies. You can enjoy a variety of cinematographically created virtual spaces reproduced with clear separation between dialogue, sound effects, and background music.

This program is ideal for reproducing the sound design of action and adventure movies precisely. The sound field restrains reverberations, but puts emphasis on reproducing a sensation of expansiveness on both sides, powerful space expanded widely to the left and right. The restrained depth creates a clear and powerful space, while also maintaining the articulation of the sounds and the separation of the channels.

This program features stable reverberations that match a wide range of movie genres, from serious dramas to musicals and comedies. The reverberations are modest, but suitably stereophonic. The sound effects and background music are reproduced with a gentle echo that does not impinge on the articulation of the dialogue. You’ll never get tired listening for long periods.

This program reproduces monaural video sources, such as classic movies, in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater. The program creates a pleasant space with depth, by adding breadth and the appropriate reverberation to the original audio.

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❑ ENTERTAINMENT

This program allows listeners to enjoy the rich vividness of sport broadcasts

Sports

Action Game

Roleplaying Game

Music Video

Recital/Opera

and light entertainment programs. In sports broadcasts, the commentators’ voices are positioned clearly at the center, while the atmosphere inside the stadium is realistically conveyed by the peripheral delivery of the sounds of the fans in a suitable space.

This program is suitable for action games, such as car racing and fighting games. The reality of, and emphasis on, various effects makes the player feel like they are right in the middle of the action, allowing for greater concentration. Use this program in combination with Compressed Music Enhancer for a more dynamic and strong sound field.

This program is suitable for role-playing and adventure games. This program adds depth to the sound field for natural and realistic reproduction of background music, special effects, and dialogue from a wide variety of scenes. Use this program in combination with Compressed Music Enhancer for a clearer and more spatial sound field.

This program allows you to enjoy videos of pop, rock, and jazz concerts, as if you were there yourself. Immerse yourself in the hot concert atmosphere thanks to the vividness of the singers and solos on stage, a presence sound field that emphasizes the beat of rhythm instruments, and a surround sound field that reproduces the space of a big live hall.

This program controls the amount of reverberations at an optimum level and emphasizes the depth and clarity of human voices to offer the reverberations of an orchestra box in front the listener at the same time as providing the acoustic positioning and feeling of presence on the stage. The surround sound field is relatively moderate, but the data for concert hall effects are used to represent the inherent beauty of music. The listener will not be fatigued even after long hours of opera entertainment.

■ Sound programs suitable for music/stereo playback

(MUSIC)

The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources.

You can also select stereo playback.

❑ CLASSICAL

This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500

Hall in Munich

Hall in Vienna

Hall in Amsterdam

Church in Freiburg

Church in Royaumont

Chamber

seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing. Fine, beautiful reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center left of the arena.

This program simulates a 1,700-seat, middle-sized concert hall with a shoebox shape that is traditional in Vienna. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reverberations from all around the audience, producing a very full, rich sound.

The large, shoe box shaped hall seats about 2,200 around the circle stage. Reflections are rich and pleasing while the sound travels freely.

Located in the south of Germany, this grand, stone-built church has a pointed tower at 120 meters in height. Its long and narrow shape and the high ceiling enable the elongated reverberation time and limited initial reflection time. Thus, the rich reverberation rather than the sound itself reproduces the atmosphere of the church.

This program features the sound field created by the refectory (dining hall) of a beautiful medieval Gothic monastery located in Royaumont on the outskirts of Paris.

This program creates a relatively wide space with a high ceiling, like an audience hall in a palace. It offers pleasant reverberations that are suitable for courtly music and chamber music.

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❑ LIVE/CLUB

Village Vanguard

Warehouse Loft

Cellar Club

The Roxy Theatre

The Bottom Line

The Jazz club is on 7th Avenue, New York. This small club with the low ceiling makes the powerful reflections converge toward the stage located in the center.

The warehouse resembles some lofts in Soho. Sound reflects off the concrete walls clearly with a lot of energy.

This program simulates an intimate concert venue with a low ceiling and homey atmosphere. A realistic, live sound field delivers powerful sounds that make you feel as if you are sitting in the front row in front of a small stage.

This program creates the sound field of a 460-seat rock music concert venue in Los Angeles. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center left of the hall.

This program creates the sound field at stage front in The Bottom Line, a famous New York jazz club once. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering real and vibrant sound.

❑ STEREO

2ch Stereo

9ch Stereo

• CINEMA DSP HD³/CINEMA DSP 3D (p.71) and Virtual CINEMA DSP (p.73) do not work when “2ch Stereo” or “9ch Stereo” is selected.

Use this program to mix down multichannel sources to 2 channels. When multichannel signals are input, they are down mixed to 2 channels and output from the front speakers (this program does not utilize CINEMA DSP).

Use this program to output sound from all speakers. When you play back multichannel sources, the unit mixes down the source to 2 channels, and then outputs the sound from all speakers. This program creates a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties.

■ Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers

(Virtual CINEMA DSP)

If you select one of the sound programs (except 2ch Stereo and 9ch Stereo) when no surround speakers are connected, the unit utilizes Yamaha’s original virtual surround technology to reproduce up to 7-channel surround sound and enable you to enjoy the well-oriented sound field only with the front-side speakers. We recommend using presence speakers in order to enjoy more effective stereoscopic sound field.

• When Virtual CINEMA DSP is working, “VIRTUAL” lights up in the front display.

■ Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front

(Virtual CINEMA FRONT)

If you have surround speakers but there is no space to place them in the rear of your room, you can place them in the front (p.21) and enjoy multi-channel surround sound using Virtual CINEMA FRONT.

When “Layout (Surround)” (p.126) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the front.

• When Virtual CINEMA FRONT is working, “VIRTUAL” lights up in the front display.

■ Enjoying surround sound with headphones

(SILENT CINEMA)

You can enjoy surround or sound field effects, like a multichannel speaker system, with stereo headphones by connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack and selecting a sound program or a surround decoder.

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VOLUME

SBL SBR

SW1

SL SR

CL R

STRAIGHT

SUR.DECODE

STRAIGHT

Enjoying unprocessed playback

You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing.

■ Playing back in original channels

(straight decode)

When the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit produces stereo sound from the front speakers for 2-channel sources such as CDs, and produces unprocessed multichannel sounds for multichannel sources.

Press STRAIGHT.

Each time you press the key, the straight decode mode is enabled or disabled.

• To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are used, set “Extended Surround” (p.130) in the “Setup” menu to a setting other than “Off”.

• If “Layout (Surround)” (p.126) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”, Virtual CINEMA FRONT (p.73) works when multi-channel source is played back.

■ Playing back 2-channel sources in

multichannel (surround decoder)

The surround decoder enables unprocessed multichannel playback from 2-channel sources. When a multichannel source is input, it works the same way as the straight decode mode.

For details on each decoder see “Glossary” (p.162).

Press SUR.DECODE to select a surround decoder.

Each time you press the key, the surround decoder changes.

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bPro Logic

bPLIIx Movie

bPLII Movie

bPLIIx Music

bPLII Music

bPLIIx Game

bPLII Game

Neo:6 Cinema Uses the DTS Neo:6 decoder suitable for movies.

Neo:6 Music Uses the DTS Neo:6 decoder suitable for music.

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ProLogic

Uses the Dolby Pro Logic decoder suitable for all sources.

Use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder (or Dolby Pro Logic II decoder) suitable for movies.

Use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder (or Dolby Pro Logic II decoder) suitable for music.

Use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder (or Dolby Pro Logic II decoder) suitable for games.

MUTE

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VOLUME

CL R

DRCADAPTIVE

PR SR

• You cannot select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoders when headphones are connected or when “Surround Back” (p.125) in the “Setup” menu is set to “None”.

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ENHANCER

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PUREDIRECT

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EnhancerOn

“ENHANCER” lights up

PURE DIRECT

ENHANCER

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct)

When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display). It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.

Press PURE DIRECT.

Each time you press the key, the Pure Direct mode is enabled or disabled.

• When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the following functions are not available.

– Some settings for the speakers or sound programs

– Operating the on-screen menu and some items in the “Option” menu

– Using the multi-zone function

– Output from the AV OUT jacks

– Viewing information on the front display (when not in operation)

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

Compressed Music Enhancer adds depth and breadth to the sound, allowing you to enjoy a dynamic sound close to the original sound before it was compressed. This function can be used along with any other sound modes.

In addition, Compressed Music Enhancer enhances the quality of uncompressed digital audio (such as 2-channel PCM and FLAC) when “Hi-Res Mode” (p.109) in the “Option” menu is set to “On” (default).

Press ENHANCER.

Each time you press the key, Compressed Music Enhancer is enabled or disabled.

• Compressed Music Enhancer does not work on signals whose sampling rate is over 48 kHz.

• You can also use “Enhancer” (p.109) in the “Option” menu to enable/disable Compressed Music Enhancer.

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Listening to FM/AM radio

MAIN ZONE z STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

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TUNERFRQSTEP

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TUNER

BAND

TUNING

Numeric keys

You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.

• The radio frequencies differ depending on the country or region where the unit is being used. The explanation of this section uses a display with frequencies used in U.K. and Europe models.

• If you cannot obtain good reception on the radio, adjust the direction of the FM/AM antennas.

Selecting a frequency for reception

Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input

source.

Press BAND to select a band (FM or AM).

Setting the frequency steps

(Asia and General models only)

At the factory, the frequency step setting is set to 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM. Depending on your country or region, set the frequency steps to 100 kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM.

Set the unit to standby mode.

When holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel,

press MAIN ZONE z.

Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select “TUNER FRQ

STEP”.

Press STRAIGHT to select “FM100/AM10”.

Press MAIN ZONE z to set the unit to standby

mode and turn it on again.

Use the following keys to set a frequency.

TUNING: Increase/decrease the frequency. Hold down the key for about a second to search stations automatically.

Numeric keys: Enter a frequency directly. For example, to select 98.50 MHz, press “9”, “8”, “5” and “0” (or ENT).

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“TUNED” lights up when a signal is received from a radio station.

“STEREO” also lights up when a stereo signal is received.

• “Wrong Station!” appears when you enter a frequency that is out of reception range.

• (U.S.A. model only) You can switch between “Auto” (stereo) and “Mono” (monaural) for FM radio reception in “Audio Mode” (p.111) in the “Option” menu. When the signal reception for an FM radio station is unstable, switching to monaural may improve it. (HD Radio programs are not available when the unit is in the monaural reception mode.)

• (Except for U.S.A. model) You can switch between “Stereo” (stereo) and “Mono” (monaural) for FM radio reception in “FM Mode” (p.111) in the “Option” menu. When the signal reception for an FM radio station is unstable, switching to monaural may improve it.

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Registering favorite radio stations (presets)

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01:FM98.50MHz

Preset

Preset number

“Empty” (not in use) or the frequency currently registered

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01:FM98.50MHz

Preset

You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers.

■ Selecting a preset station

Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number.

Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input

source.

TUNER

PRESET

Numeric keys

MEMORY

• You can automatically register FM radio stations that have strong signals and HD Radio stations (U.S.A. model only) by using “Auto Preset” (p.80, p.82).

■ Registering a radio station

Select a radio station manually and register it to a preset number.

Follow “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.76)

to tune into the desired radio station.

• (U.S.A. model only) To register a specific HD Radio program, select an audio program (p.78) after tuning into the radio station.

Hold down MEMORY for more than 2 seconds.

The first time that you do register a station, the selected radio station will be registered to the preset number “01”. Thereafter, each radio station you select will be registered to the next empty (unused) preset number after the most recently registered number.

• To select a preset number for registering, press MEMORY once after tuning into the desired radio station, use PRESET or numeric keys to select a preset number, and then press MEMORY again.

Press PRESET repeatedly to select the desired radio

station.

You can also enter a preset number (01 to 40) directly by using the numeric keys after pressing PRESET once.

• “No Presets” appears when no radio stations are registered.

• “Wrong Num.” appears when an invalid number is entered.

• “Empty” appears when a preset number not in use is entered.

• To clear preset stations, use “Clear Preset” or “Clear All Preset” (p.80, p.82).

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

Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD RadioTechnology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams.



Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels. These HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, original music as well as deep cuts into traditional genre.



Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio Technology enables local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM sounds like today’s FM and FM sounds like a CD.

Relative/total program number (when multiple programs are available)

“HD” lights up Absolute program number

(when multiple programs are available)

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Category

Info

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RhythmandBlu

WXYZ-FM

FM88.9-1

MODE

TUNING

INFO

Numeric keys

ENT

HD Radio™ tuning

(U.S.A. model only)

HD Radio Technology is a new technology that enables FM/AM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally. Digital broadcasting provides listeners with radically improved audio quality and reception as well as new data services. Furthermore, supplemental program services allow listeners to select from up to 8 HD Radio programs multicast on a single FM HD Radio channel. For further information on HD Radio Technology, visit “http://www.ibiquity.com/”.

The unit is equipped with an HD Radio reception feature, facilitating CD quality FM broadcasts as well as analog FM stereo quality AM broadcasts. In addition, the unit can receive both audio and data (such as song titles, artist names, album titles and program types) from all HD Radio programs (HD1 to HD8).

When tuning into an HD Radio station

■ Selecting an HD Radio™ audio program

You can select an audio program when the unit is tuned into an HD Radio station that provides multiple audio programs (up to 8).

Press MODE repeatedly to select a desired audio

program.

You can also enter an audio program number (1 to 8) directly by using the numeric keys. For example, to select program 3, press 3 and then ENT (or just leave it).

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WXYZ-FM

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■ Displaying the HD Radio™ information

You can switch the HD Radio information displayed on the front display.

Press INFO.

Each time you press the key, the item switches.

About 3 seconds later, the information is displayed.

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• The unit is capable of receiving both hybrid and all-digital FM/AM radio stations. If you cannot search the desired all-digital HD Radio station by holding down TUNING, enter the frequency directly using the numeric keys.

• When the unit is in the monaural reception mode (p.111), you can tune into the analog part of a hybrid HD Radio station only.

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Station Info Frequency, station name (call sign)

Category Station name (call sign), program category

Artist/Song Station name (call sign), artist name/song title

Album Station name (call sign), album title

DSP Program Frequency, sound program selected on the unit

Audio Decoder Frequency, decoder selected on the unit

• Some audio programs may not provide information depending on the station or period of time.

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TUNER

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

■ HD Radio™ operation on the TV

You can view the HD Radio information or select a radio station on the TV.

Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input

source.

The playback screen is displayed on the TV.

❑ Playback screen

3 1 2

1 Radio station information

Displays the information of the selected radio station such as the selected band (FM/AM) and frequency.

When tuning into an HD Radio station, the selected audio program number and HD Radio information (station name [call sign], program category, artist name, album name and song title) are also displayed.

Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information.

2 HD indicator

Lights up when an HD Radio station signal is received.

3 TUNED/STEREO indicators

“TUNED” lights up when a signal is received from a radio station. “STEREO” lights up when a stereo signal is received.

4 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

Tuning (+/-) Selects a frequency.

Auto (+/-) Selects a radio station automatically.

Manual Tuning

Program (+/-)

Memory

Direct Enters a frequency directly.

Browse

Screen Off

Switches to FM/AM.

Selects an audio program (when multiple audio programs are available).

Registers the selected station as presets.

Moves to the browse screen (preset station list).

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

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STEREO TUNED

ProgramType

Info

Item name

Information

Frequency (always displayed)

■ Browse screen

Radio Data System tuning

(U.K. and Europe models only)

Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The unit can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program Type,” “Radio Text” and “Clock Time”, when it is tuned into a Radio Data System broadcasting station.

■

Displaying the Radio Data System information

1 Preset station list

Displays the list of preset stations. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select a preset station and press ENTER to tune into it.

Tune into the desired Radio Data System

broadcasting station.

2 Preset number

3 Operation menu

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

INFO

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

Memory

Registers the current station to the preset number selected in the list.

Automatically registers HD Radio (FM/AM) stations and FM radio stations with strong signals (up to 40 stations).

Clear the preset station selected in the list.

Utility

Auto Preset

Clear Preset

Clear All Preset Clear all the preset stations.

1 Page Up

1 Page Down

Moves to the previous/next page of the list.

Now Playing Moves to the playback screen.

Screen Off

• If HD Radio stations are detected by “Auto Preset”, only the audio program 1 (HD1) will be registered. If you want to register a specific HD Radio program, register it manually (p.77).

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

• We recommend using “Auto Preset” to tune into the Radio Data System broadcasting stations (p.82).

Press INFO.

Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes.

About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information for the displayed item appears.

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Program Service Program service name

Program Type Current program type

Radio Text Information on the current program

Clock Time Current time

DSP Program Sound mode name

Audio Decoder Decoder name

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• “Program Service”, “Program Type”, “Radio Text”, and “Clock Time” are not

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TPFM101.30MHz

TrafficProgram

Finished

Traffic information station (frequency)

displayed if the radio station does not provide the Radio Data System service.

Operating the radio on the TV

You can view the radio information or select a radio station on the TV.

TUNER

OPTION

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

■ Receiving traffic information

automatically

When “TUNER” is selected as the input source, the unit automatically receives traffic information. To enable this function, follow the procedure below to set the traffic information station.

When “TUNER” is selected as the input source,

press OPTION.

Use the cursor keys to select “Traffic Program”

(TrafficProgram) and press ENTER.

The traffic information station search will start in 5 seconds. Press ENTER again to start the search immediately.

• To search upward/downward from the current frequency, press the cursor

keys (q/w) while “READY” is displayed.

• To cancel the search, press RETURN.

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

The following screen appears for about 3 seconds when the search finishes.

• “TP Not Found” appears for about 3 seconds when no traffic information stations are found.

• (U.S.A. model only) See “HD Radio™ operation on the TV” (p.79) to operate the radio on the TV.

Press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input

source.

The playback screen is displayed on the TV.

■ Playback screen

1 Radio station information

Displays the information of the selected radio station such as the selected band (FM/AM) and frequency.

(U.K. and Europe models only) When tuning into a Radio Data System broadcasting station (p.80), the

Radio Data System information (“Program Service”, “Program Type,” “Radio Text” and “Clock Time”) is also displayed.

2 Band icon

(Except for U.K. and Europe models) Select this icon and press ENTER to switch between FM and AM.

3 TUNED/STEREO indicators

“TUNED” lights up when a signal is received from a radio station. “STEREO” lights up when a stereo signal is received.

4 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. To close the submenu, press RETURN.

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Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

Menu Submenu Function

Manual Tuning

Browse

Screen Off

Tuning (+/-) Selects a frequency.

Auto (+/-) Selects a radio station automatically.

Memory

Direct Enters a frequency directly.

(U.K. and Europe models only) Switches to FM/AM.

Registers the selected station as presets.

Moves to the browse screen (preset station list).

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

■ Browse screen

1 Preset station list

Displays the list of preset stations. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select a preset station and press ENTER to tune into it.

2 Preset number

3 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

Memory

Utility

1 Page Up

1 Page Down

Now Playing Moves to the playback screen.

Screen Off

Auto Preset

Clear Preset

Clear All Preset Clear all the preset stations.

Registers the current station to the preset number selected in the list.

Automatically registers FM radio stations with strong signals (up to 40 stations).

Clear the preset station selected in the list.

Moves to the previous/next page of the list.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

• (U.K. and Europe models only) Only Radio Data System broadcasting stations are stored automatically by “Auto Preset”.

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Playing back iPod music

The unit (front)

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USB

USB

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod.

• For details on playable iPod devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.165).

Connecting an iPod

Connect your iPod to the unit with the USB cable supplied with the iPod.

Connect the USB cable to the iPod.

Connect the USB cable to the USB jack.

Playback of iPod content

Follow the procedure below to operate the iPod contents and start playback.

You can control the iPod with the menu displayed on the TV screen.

Press USB to select “USB” as the input source.

The browse screen is displayed on the TV.

• If playback is ongoing on your iPod, the playback screen is displayed.

Use the cursor keys to select an item and press

ENTER.

If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.

• The iPod charges while it is connected to the unit. If you set the unit to standby mode while the iPod is charging, the iPod continues to charge up to 4 hours. If “Network Standby” (p.134) in the “Setup” menu is set to “On”, it continues to charge without limit.

• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

• Disconnect the iPod from the USB jack when it is not in use.

• To operate the iPod manually to select content or control playback, switch to the simple play mode (p.85).

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■ Browse screen

■ Playback screen

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

External device operation keys

1 Status indicators

Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.85) and playback status (such as play/pause).

2 List name

3 Contents list

Displays the list of iPod content. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the selection.

4 Item number/total

5 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

Menu Function

1 Page Up

1 Page Down

10 Pages Up

10 Pages Down

Return Returns to the higher-level list.

Now Playing Moves to the playback screen.

Screen Off

Moves to the previous/next page of the list.

Moves 10 pages forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

1 Status indicators

Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.85) and playback status (such as play/pause).

2 Playback information

Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed/remaining time. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information.

3 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

a Resumes playback from pause.

s Stops playback.

d Stops playback temporarily.

Play Control

Browse Moves to the browse screen.

Screen Off

• You can also use the external device operation keys on the remote control to control playback.

Skips forward/backward.

Searches forward/backward (by holding down).

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

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OPTION

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

External device operation keys

MODE

■ Operating the iPod itself or remote control

(simple play)

Press MODE to switch to the simple play mode.

The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are enabled.

To display the TV menu screen, press MODE again.

Operate your iPod itself or the remote control to

start playback.

Operational remote control keys

Cursor keys Select an item.

ENTER Confirms the selection.

RETURN Returns to the previous screen.

External device operation keys

Function

Starts playback or stops playback temporarily.

s Stops playback.

Skips forward/backward.

Searches forward/backward (by holding down).

■ Shuffle/repeat settings

You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings of your iPod.

• During simple play, configure the shuffle/repeat settings directly on your iPod or press MODE to display the TV menu screen and then follow the procedure below.

When “USB” is selected as the input source, press

OPTION.

Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or

“Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER.

• To return to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN.

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting.

Item Setting Function

Off (Off) Turns off the shuffle function.

Shuffle (Shuffle)

Repeat (Repeat)

Songs (Songs)

Albums (Albums)

Off (Off) Turns off the repeat function.

One (One)

All (All)

Plays back songs in random order. “x” appears in the TV screen.

Plays back albums in random order. “x” appears in the TV screen.

Plays back the current song repeatedly. “c” appears in the TV screen.

Plays back all songs repeatedly. “v” appears in the TV screen.

To exit from the menu, press OPTION.

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The unit (front)

USB storage device

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USB

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device

You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit.

The unit supports USB mass storage class devices (FAT16 or FAT32 format).

• If the USB storage device contains many files, it may take time to load the them. In this case, “Loading...” appears in the front display.

• The audio may be interrupted while using the wireless network connection. In this case, use the wired network connection.

• For details on playable file formats, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.165).

Connecting a USB storage device

Connect the USB storage device to the USB jack.

• Stop playback of the USB storage device before disconnect it from the USB jack.

• Connect a USB memory device directly to the USB jack of the unit. Do not use extension cables.

Playback of USB storage device contents

Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback.

You can control the USB memory device with the menu displayed on the TV screen.

Press USB to select “USB” as the input source.

The browse screen is displayed on the TV.

• If playback is ongoing on your USB storage device, the playback screen is displayed.

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Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

Use the cursor keys to select an item and press

ENTER.

If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.

• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

• Files not supported by the unit cannot be selected.

• If the unit detects a series of unsupported files (such as images and hidden files) during playback, playback stops automatically.

■ Browse screen

1 2

1 Status indicators

Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.88) and playback status (such as play/pause).

2 List name

3 Contents list

Displays the list of USB storage device contents. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the selection.

4 Item number/total

5 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

Menu Function

1 Page Up

1 Page Down

10 Pages Up

10 Pages Down

Return Returns to the higher-level list.

Now Playing Moves to the playback screen.

Screen Off

Moves to the previous/next page of the list.

Moves 10 pages forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

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■ Playback screen

■ Shuffle/repeat settings

You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for playback of USB storage device contents.

When “USB” is selected as the input source, press

OPTION.

Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or

“Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER.

OPTION

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

External device operation keys

1 Status indicators

Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.88) and playback status (such as play/pause).

2 Playback information

Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information.

3 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

a Resumes playback from pause.

s Stops playback.

Play Control

Browse Moves to the browse screen.

Screen Off

• You can also use the external device operation keys (a, s, d, f, g) on

the remote control to control playback.

d Stops playback temporarily.

Skips forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

• To return to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN.

• Texts in parentheses denote indicators on the front display.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting.

Item Setting Function

Off (Off) Turns off the shuffle function.

Shuffle (Shuffle)

Repeat (Repeat)

To exit from the menu, press OPTION.

On (On)

Off (Off) Turns off the repeat function.

One (One)

All (All)

Plays back songs in the current album (folder) in random order. “x” appears on the TV screen.

Plays back the current song repeatedly. “c” appears on the TV screen.

Plays back all songs in the current album (folder) repeatedly. “v” appears on the TV screen.

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

You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit.

• To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected to the same router (p.43). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network” (p.143) in the “Information” menu.

• The audio may be interrupted while using the wireless network connection. In this case, use the wired network connection.

• For details on playable file formats, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.165).

Media sharing setup

To play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS, first you need to configure the media sharing setting on each music server.

■ For a PC with Windows Media Player installed

❑ For Windows Media Player 12

Start Windows Media Player 12 on your PC.

Select “Stream”, then “Turn on media streaming”.

Click “Turn on media streaming”.

Select “Allowed” from the drop-down list next to the unit’s model

name.

❑ For Windows Media Player 11

Start Windows Media Player 11 on your PC.

Select “Library”, then “Media Sharing”.

Check the “Share my media to” box, select the unit’s icon, and click

“Allow”.

Click “OK” to exit.

• For details on media sharing settings, refer to Windows Media Player help.

■ For a PC or a NAS with other DLNA server software

installed

Refer to the instruction manual for the device or software and configure the media sharing settings.

Click “OK” to exit.

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NET

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

Playback of PC music contents

Follow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback.

You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV screen.

Press NET repeatedly to select “SERVER” as the

input source.

The browse screen is displayed on the TV.

• If playback of a music file selected from the unit is ongoing on your PC, the playback screen is displayed.

Use the cursor keys to select a music server and

press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys to select an item and press

ENTER.

If a song is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.

• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

• Files not supported by the unit cannot be selected.

• If the unit detects a series of unsuppor ted files (such as images and hidden files) during playback, playback stops automatically.

■ Browse screen

1 Status indicators

Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.91) and playback status (such as play/pause).

2 List name

3 Contents list

Displays the list of PC content. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the selection.

4 Item number/total

5 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

Menu Function

1 Page Up

1 Page Down

10 Pages Up

10 Pages Down

Return Returns to the higher-level list.

Now Playing Moves to the playback screen.

Screen Off

Moves to the previous/next page of the list.

Moves 10 pages forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

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■ Playback screen

■ Shuffle/repeat settings

You can configure the shuffle/repeat settings for the playback of PC music content.

When “SERVER” is selected as the input source,

press OPTION.

Use the cursor keys to select “Shuffle” (Shuffle) or

“Repeat” (Repeat) and press ENTER.

OPTION

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

External device operation keys

1 Status indicators

Display the current shuffle/repeat settings (p.91) and playback status (such as play/pause).

2 Playback information

Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information.

3 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

a Resumes playback from pause.

s Stops playback.

Play Control

Browse Moves to the browse screen.

Screen Off

• You can also use the external device operation keys (a, s, d, f, g) on

the remote control to control playback.

• You can also use a DLNA-compatible Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback. For details, see “DMC Control” (p.113).

d Stops playback temporarily.

Skips forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

• To return to the previous screen during menu operations, press RETURN.

• Text in parentheses denotes indicators on the front display.

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a setting.

Item Setting Function

Off (Off) Turns off the shuffle function.

Shuffle (Shuffle)

Repeat (Repeat)

To exit from the menu, press OPTION.

On (On)

Off (Off) Turns off the repeat function.

One (One)

All (All)

Plays back songs in the current album (folder) in random order. “x” appears on the TV screen.

Plays back the current song repeatedly. “c” appears on the TV screen.

Plays back all songs in the current album (folder) repeatedly. “v” appears on the TV screen.

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Listening to Internet radio

NET

Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world.

• To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.43). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network” (p.143) in the “Information” menu.

• You may not be able to receive some Internet radio stations.

• The unit uses the vTuner Internet radio station database service.

• This service may be discontinued without notice.

Playback of Internet radio

Press NET repeatedly to select “NET RADIO” as the

input source.

The browse screen is displayed on the TV.

Use the cursor keys to select an item and press

ENTER.

If an Internet radio station is selected, playback starts and the playback screen is displayed.

• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

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■ Browse screen

■ Playback screen

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

External device operation keys

1 Playback indicator

2 List name

3 Contents list

Displays the list of Internet radio content. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the selection.

4 Item number/total

5 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

Menu Function

Bookmark On (Bookmark Off)

1 Page Up

1 Page Down

10 Pages Up

10 Pages Down

Return Returns to the higher-level list.

Now Playing Moves to the playback screen.

Screen Off

Adds/removes the station selected in the list to/from the “Bookmarks” folder (p.94).

Moves to the previous/next page of the list.

Moves 10 pages forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

1 Playback indicator

2 Playback information

Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information.

3 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

To close the submenu, press RETURN.

Menu Submenu Function

Bookmark On

Play Control s Stops playback.

Browse Moves to the browse screen.

Screen Off

• You can also use the external device operation key (s) on the remote control to

stop playback.

• Some information may not be available depending on the station.

Adds the current station to the “Bookmarks” folder (p.94).

Closes the screen display and shows the background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

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Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)

You can switch the language.

Enter the vTuner ID in this area.

Cursor keys

ENTER

By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmarks”, you can quickly access to them from the “Bookmarks” folder in the browse screen.

■ Registering the station on the

browse/playback screen

Select the desired Internet radio station in the

browse screen or start playback of it to display the playback screen.

Press the cursor key (r) to select “Bookmark On”

and press ENTER.

The selected station is added to the “Bookmarks” folder.

• To remove stations from the “Bookmarks” folder, select the station in the “Bookmarks” folder and then “Bookmark Off”.

■ Registering the station on the vTuner

website

Select any of Internet radio stations on the unit.

This operation is necessary to register the radio station for the first time.

Check the vTuner ID of the unit.

You can find the vTuner ID (MAC address of the unit) in “Network” (p.143) in the “Information” menu.

Access the vTuner website

(http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on your PC and enter the vTuner ID.

• To use this feature, you need to create your personal account. Create your account using your e-mail address.

Click the “Add” icon (❤+) next to the station name.

• To remove the station from the “Bookmarks” folder, select “Bookmarks” in the Home screen, and then click the “Remove” icon (❤–) next to the station name.

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Playing back music with AirPlay

iTunes

Router

(wired or wireless)

iPhone/iPad/

iPod touch

The unit

iTunes (example) iPod (example)

Network name of the unit

The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes/iPod music on the unit via network.

• To use this function, the unit and your PC or iPod must be connected to the same router. You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Network” (p.143) in the “Information” menu.

• When using a multiple SSID router, access to the unit might be restricted depending on the SSID to connect. Connect the iPod to the SSID which can access the unit.

• For details on supported iPod devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.165).

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents

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 on the iPod.

If the iTunes/iPod recognizes the unit, the AirPlay icon ( ) appears.

• If the icon does not appear, check whether the unit and PC/iPod are connected to the router properly.

On the iTunes/iPod, click (tap) the AirPlay icon and select the unit

(network name of the unit) as the audio output device.

Select a song and start playback.

The unit automatically selects “AirPlay” as the input source and starts playback.

The playback screen is displayed on the TV.

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• You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by

iTunes (example of English version)

Check this box

setting “Network Standby” (p.134) in the “Setup” menu to “On”.

• You can edit the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in “Network Name” (p.135) in the “Setup” menu.

• If you select the other input source on the unit during playback, playback on the iTunes/iPod stops automatically.

• You can adjust the unit’s volume from the iTunes/iPod during playback. To disable volume controls from iTunes/iPod, set “Volume Interlock” (p.113) in the “Input” menu to “Off”.

Caution

• When you use iTunes/iPod controls to adjust volume, the volume may be unexpectedly loud. This could result in damage to the unit or speakers. If the volume suddenly increases during playback, stop playback on the iTunes/iPod immediately.

Menu Submenu Function

a Resumes playback from pause.

Play Control

d Stops playback temporarily.

Skips forward/backward.

Closes the screen display and shows the

Screen Off

• You can also use the external device operation keys (a, s, d, f, g) on

the remote control to control playback.

background. Press one of the menu operation keys to redisplay it.

Menu operation keys Cursor keys

ENTER RETURN

External device operation keys

■ Playback screen

1 2

1 Playback indicator

2 Playback information

Displays the artist name, album name, song title, and elapsed/remaining time. Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select scrollable information.

3 Operation menu

Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to select an item. Press ENTER to confirm the selection. To close the submenu, press RETURN.

• To control iTunes playback with the remote control of the unit, you need to configure the iTunes preferences to enable iTunes control from remote speakers in advance.

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

Living room (main zone)

Study room

(Zone2 and/or Zone3)

Audio (SPEAKERS or ZONE OUT)

Living room (main zone)

Guest room

(Zone2 or Zone3)

Audio (SPEAKERS or ZONE OUT)

Video (ZONE OUT or HDMI)

Living room (main zone)

Kitchen

(Zone2 or Zone4)

Video/audio (HDMI)

The multi-zone function allows you to play back different input sources in the room where the unit is installed (main zone) and in other rooms (Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4).

For example, while you are watching TV in the living room (main zone), another person can listen to PC music in the study room (Zone2), and another can listen to radio in the guest room (Zone3) and play DVD in the kitchen (Zone4).

• Video/audio signals that can be output to each zone vary depending on how you connect the device in each zone to the unit’s output jacks. For details, see “Multi-zone output” (p.167).

• Since there are many possible ways to use the unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about the multi-zone connections that best meet your requirements.

Multi-zone configuration examples

■ Enjoying music in other rooms

You can enjoy music using speakers placed in other rooms.

■ Enjoying videos/music in other rooms

You can enjoy videos/music using TVs placed in other rooms.

❑ Enjoying videos/music using a TV and speakers

Connections

TV (for analog video playback): p.99 TV (for digital video playback): p.99 Speakers (connecting to the unit directly): p.32 Speakers (using an external amplifier): p.98

❑

Enjoying videos/music using only a TV

Connections

Speakers (connecting to the unit directly): p.32 Speakers (using an external amplifier): p.98

Connection

TV: p.99

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ZONE OUT/PRE OUT

ZONE 2 /

F.PRESENSE

ZONE 3 /

R.PRESENSE

AUDIO

The unit (rear)

ZONE OUT (ZONE 2 or ZONE 3) jacks

Zone2 or Zone3

Main zone

External amplifier

Audio input

(analog stereo)

Preparing the multi zone system

Connect the device that will be used in other rooms to the unit.

Caution

• Remove the unit’s power cable from the AC wall outlet before connecting speakers or an external amplifier.

■ Connecting speakers to play back audio

Connect speakers to play back audio in Zone2 or Zone3. The connection method varies depending on the amplifier being used (the unit or an external amplifier).

❑ Using the unit’s internal amplifier

Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 or Zone3 to the unit with speaker cables. For details, see “Connecting Zone2/3 speakers” (p.32).

❑ Using an external amplifier

Connect the external amplifier placed in Zone2 or Zone3 to the unit with a stereo pin cable and connect speakers to the external amplifier.

• (RX-A3040 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.124) 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.

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■ Connecting a video monitor to play back analog videos

The unit (rear)

ZONE OUT jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO or VIDEO)

Zone2 or Zone3

Main zone

Video input

(component video or

composite video)

HDMI OUT

(ZONE OUT)

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack

Zone4

Main zone

HDMI input

(Example: using a TV)

HDMI input

(Example: using an AV amplifier)

Zone2 or Zone4

Connect a video monitor to watch analog videos at Zone2 or Zone3. Depending on the video input jacks available on your video monitor, choose one of the video connection methods.

• The video conversion between the analog video jacks does not work for multi-zone video output. To watch videos played back on a video device on the zone video monitor, you need to connect the video monitor to the unit in the same way as the video device. For example, if you want to watch videos input from the DVD player via a component video cable, connect the video monitor to the MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks with a component video cable.

• On-screen operations are not available for Zone3 when “HDMI OUT2 Assign” (p.138) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Zone2”.

■ Connecting an HDMI-compatible device to play back

videos/audio

Connect an HDMI-compatible device (such as a TV) to play back videos/audio at Zone2 or Zone4. If you connect an AV amplifier, you can enjoy multi-channel playback in another room (Zone4).

• To watch videos played back on a video device at Zone2 or Zone4, you need to connect the video device to the unit with an HDMI cable (p.38).

• We recommend that you disable HDMI Control on the playback devices connected to the unit.

• On-screen operations are not available for Zone4.

MONITOR OUT/

ZONE OUT

To assign the MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT jacks to the video monitor for Zone2 or Zone3, set “Monitor Out Assign” (p.137) in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2” or “Zone3”.

PB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB PR

VIDEO

HDMI

To assign the HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack to Zone2 or Zone4, set (p.138)

in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2” or “Zone4”.

“HDMI OUT2 Assign”

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• When the HDMI OUT 2 (ZONE OUT) jack is assigned to Zone2, you can enable/disable the audio output

The unit (rear)

REMOTE IN/OUT 1–2 jacks

External device

(such as a CD player)

Remote control

Infrared

signal

receiver

Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4

Main zone

Infrared signal transmitter

from the HDMI OUT 2 jack by setting “Audio Output” (p.138) in the “Setup” menu to “On” or “Off” (default).

• You can also use speakers placed in Zone2 to output audio (p.32).

• Videos/audio interruptions may happen in another zone when any of the following operations is performed.

– Tuning on/off a TV connected to the unit via HDMI or switching the TV input

– Enabling/disabling a zone output or selecting its input source

– Changing the sound mode or audio settings (such as “Extended Surround”)

■ Operating the unit from another room

(remote connection)

You can operate the unit and external devices from Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 using the supplied remote control if you connect an infrared signal receiver/emitter to the unit’s REMOTE IN/OUT 1 or REMOTE IN/OUT 2 jacks.

• To operate external devices with the supplied remote control, you must register a remote control code for each device before using (p.148).

REMOTE

OUT IN OUT

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Yamaha RX-A2040BL User 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

2 Connecting a TV

3 Connecting playback devices

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel

4 Connecting the FM/AM antennas

5 Connecting a network cable or the wireless antenna

Connecting the network cable

Connecting the wireless antenna

6 Connecting other devices

Connecting recording devices

Connecting a device with analog multi-channel output

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function

7 Connecting the power cable

8 Selecting an on-screen menu language

9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO)

Measuring at one listening position (single measure)

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure)

Checking the measurement results

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments

Error messages

Warning messages

10 Connecting to a network device wirelessly

Selecting the connection method

Connecting the unit to a wireless network

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)

PLAYBACK

Basic playback procedure

Selecting an HDMI output jack

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

Configuring scene assignments

Selecting setting items to be included as scene assignments

Selecting the sound mode

Enjoying unprocessed playback

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct)

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)

Listening to FM/AM radio

Selecting a frequency for reception

Setting the frequency steps

Registering favorite radio stations (presets)

HD Radio™ tuning

Radio Data System tuning

Operating the radio on the TV

Playing back iPod music

Connecting an iPod

Playback of iPod content

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device

Connecting a USB storage device

Playback of USB storage device contents

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

Media sharing setup

Playback of PC music contents

Listening to Internet radio

Playback of Internet radio

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)

Playing back music with AirPlay

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents

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

Multi-zone configuration examples

Preparing the multi zone system