Yamaha RX-A2040BL User manual

AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

English

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

CONTENTS

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

FEATURES 6

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

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

En 2

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

En 3

APPENDIX 152

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.

Accessories En 5

FEATURES

Speakers

BD/DVD player

HDMI Control

Audio/Video

TV remote control

Audio

HDMI Control

Audio

Audio/Video

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

. p.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).

FEATURES ➤ Part names and functions En 16

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Connecting speakers (p.18)

2 Connecting a TV (p.35)

3 Connecting playback devices (p.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)

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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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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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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.

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting speakers En 24

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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.

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting speakers En 25

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

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting speakers En 26

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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+ 152 hidden pages

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