Yamaha RX-A2A operation manual

AV Receiver
User Guide
EN

CONTENTS

CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE UNIT 9
Read me first............................................................................................9
How to use this guide...............................................................................................................................................................9
Checking the accessories..........................................................................11
Using the remote control..........................................................................13
FEATURES 15
What you can do with the unit...................................................................15
Useful applications..................................................................................22
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 24
Unit body...............................................................................................24
Remote control.......................................................................................33
PREPARATIONS 36
Before starting........................................................................................36
How to place speakers (speaker systems)...................................................40
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Connecting speakers................................................................................64
Connecting a TV.. ....................................................................................69
Connecting playback devices....................................................................71
Connecting the radio antennas..................................................................73
Preparing for connecting to a network.......................................................77
Connecting other devices......................................................................... 80
Turning on the power of the unit.. ............................................................. 84
Selecting the menu language.................................................................... 86
Setting MusicCast....................................................................................87
Using the MusicCast Surround function...................................................... 90
Configuring the speaker settings...............................................................92
Configuring the speaker settings automatically based on the YPAO measurement results................................................97
Error messages from YPAO.. ..................................................................................................................................................101
Warning messages from YPAO...............................................................................................................................................102
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ENJOYING SOUND 103
Enjoying sound field effects.. .................................................................. 103
Selecting your favorite sound mode.. ...................................................................................................................................103
Enjoying 3-dimentional sound fields.. ..................................................................................................................................104
Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content...........................................................................................105
Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP).................................................................107
Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT).......................................................... 108
Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA).. .........................................................................................109
Enjoying unprocessed playback...............................................................110
Enjoying original sound (straight decode)............................................................................................................................110
Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder).. ..........................................................111
Enjoying higher quality playback (Pure Direct).. ..................................................................................................................112
Enjoying 3-dimensional sound.................................................................113
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™...................................................................................................................................... 113
Enjoying favorite sound..........................................................................114
Enjoying more powerful sound to the audio source (Compressed Music Enhancer).........................................................114
Enhancing the low-frequency range from the subwoofer.. .................................................................................................115
Enjoying powerful sound at low volume.. ............................................................................................................................116
Making easy to hear the dialogue sounds.............................................................................................................................117
Enjoying bass sound with small speakers (Extra Bass).. ......................................................................................................118
Enjoying sound better............................................................................................................................................................119
PLAYBACK 120
Basic playback procedure.......................................................................120
Basic procedure for playing back video and music.............................................................................................................. 120
Item names and functions of the playback screen...............................................................................................................121
Item names and functions of the browse screen.. ...............................................................................................................122
Playing back TV audio.. ..........................................................................124
Playback of TV audio with eARC/ARC.................................................................................................................................... 124
Playback of TV audio with a digital optical cable.. ...............................................................................................................125
Listening to the radio.............................................................................126
Preparing to listen to the radio.. ...........................................................................................................................................126
Listening to the radio.. ...........................................................................................................................................................129
Displaying the Radio Data System information....................................................................................................................130
Displaying the DAB information.. ..........................................................................................................................................131
Registering a radio station manually.. ..................................................................................................................................132
Registering FM radio stations automatically (Auto Preset).. ...............................................................................................133
Clearing preset stations.. .......................................................................................................................................................134
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Playing back music with the Bluetooth® connection.. ................................. 135
Playback of Bluetooth® device music on the unit.. ..............................................................................................................135
Playback of music using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones.. .............................................................................................136
Playing back music with AirPlay.. ............................................................ 137
Playback of music with AirPlay..............................................................................................................................................137
Playing back music stored on a USB flash drive..........................................138
Playback of USB flash drive content.. ...................................................................................................................................138
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)...............................140
Playback of music media servers (PCs/NAS).. ......................................................................................................................140
Listening to Internet radio......................................................................141
Selecting an Internet radio station........................................................................................................................................141
Listening to music streaming services.. .................................................... 142
Listening to a music streaming service.. ...............................................................................................................................142
USEFUL FUNCTIONS 143
Sleep timer function.. ............................................................................143
Setting the time of the sleep timer........................................................................................................................................143
SCENE function.. ...................................................................................144
Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE).. .......................................................................144
Selecting a registered scene..................................................................................................................................................145
Registering a scene.. ..............................................................................................................................................................147
Shortcut function..................................................................................148
Registering a favorite content as shortcut............................................................................................................................148
Recalling a registered content as shortcut.. .........................................................................................................................149
ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES) 150
Preparing zones.. ..................................................................................150
Playback in multiple rooms (multi zone function).. .............................................................................................................150
Multi-zone configuration examples.. ....................................................................................................................................151
Connecting zone speakers.....................................................................................................................................................152
Operating zones....................................................................................154
Turning on/off the power of zones........................................................................................................................................ 154
Basic procedure in zone.........................................................................................................................................................155
Other procedure in zone.. ......................................................................................................................................................156
Enjoying the same source in multiple rooms (party mode).................................................................................................157
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CONFIGURATIONS 158
Configuring the unit...............................................................................158
Using the menu.. ....................................................................................................................................................................158
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)..159
Basic operation of the Option menu.. ...................................................................................................................................159
Option menu items.. ..............................................................................................................................................................161
Configuring the volume automatically based on the YPAO measurement results.............................................................162
Configuring DSP/Surround.. ..................................................................................................................................................164
Correcting volume differences during playback.. ................................................................................................................166
Enabling Lipsync adjustment.. ..............................................................................................................................................168
Checking the audio signal information................................................................................................................................. 169
Checking the video signal information.. ...............................................................................................................................170
Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack.. .....................................................................................................171
Selecting a video source to be displayed with the selected audio source..........................................................................172
Setting the use of Auto Play function.................................................................................................................................... 173
Configuring the shuffle setting.. ............................................................................................................................................174
Configuring the repeat setting.. ............................................................................................................................................175
Setting the use of volume control via AirPlay/Bluetooth.....................................................................................................176
Adding a “NET RADIO” radio station to the “Favorites” folder.. ..........................................................................................177
Removing a radio station from the “Favorites” folder.. .......................................................................................................178
Configuring various functions (Setup menu)..............................................179
Basic operation of the Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................179
Setup menu items.. ................................................................................................................................................................181
Configuring the speaker settings.. ........................................................................................................................................190
Configuring the HDMI settings...............................................................................................................................................203
Configuring the sound settings.. ...........................................................................................................................................211
Configuring the scene settings.. ............................................................................................................................................232
Configuring the multi zone settings.. ....................................................................................................................................234
Configuring the function settings..........................................................................................................................................246
Configuring the network settings.......................................................................................................................................... 269
Configuring the Bluetooth® settings.. ...................................................................................................................................277
Configuring the language settings.. ......................................................................................................................................282
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Configuring the unit’s settings by operation of the body front panel (Front
Display menu).......................................................................................283
Basic operation of the Front Display menu.. ........................................................................................................................283
Front Display menu items......................................................................................................................................................284
Adjusting the brightness of the front display.. .....................................................................................................................285
Setting the power of each zone to on/standby.. ..................................................................................................................286
Setting the use of the volume on the front panel................................................................................................................. 287
Setting the use of the input selector on the front panel.. ....................................................................................................288
Setting the use of the scene key on the front panel.. ...........................................................................................................289
Setting the use of the operation sound.. ..............................................................................................................................290
Setting the use of the remote control.. .................................................................................................................................291
Selecting the remote control ID.. ..........................................................................................................................................292
Setting information items to be skipped when operating SELECT/ENTER.........................................................................293
Restoring the default settings.. .............................................................................................................................................294
Backing up and restoring all the settings.. ...........................................................................................................................295
Updating the firmware...........................................................................................................................................................297
Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode.. ..................................................................................................................................298
UPDATE 299
Updating the unit’s firmware..................................................................299
Firmware updates.. ................................................................................................................................................................299
Updating the unit’s firmware via the network......................................................................................................................300
Updating the unit’s firmware using a USB flash drive..........................................................................................................302
TROUBLESHOOTING 303
When any problem appears.....................................................................303
If trouble occurs, first check the following:...........................................................................................................................303
Power, system, or remote control trouble............................................................................................................................304
Audio trouble..........................................................................................................................................................................314
Video trouble.. ........................................................................................................................................................................325
FM/AM radio trouble.. ............................................................................................................................................................329
DAB radio trouble................................................................................................................................................................... 334
USB trouble.. ..........................................................................................................................................................................339
Network trouble.. ...................................................................................................................................................................343
Bluetooth® trouble.. ...............................................................................................................................................................354
Error indications on the front display.......................................................356
Error indications on the front display.. .................................................................................................................................356
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APPENDIX 357
Care and cleaning.................................................................................. 357
Care for the front panel..........................................................................................................................................................357
Connecting to a network wirelessly..........................................................358
Selecting a wireless network connection method.. .............................................................................................................358
Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button.. ...................................................................................................359
Setting up a wireless connection using an iPhone............................................................................................................... 360
Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points.. ...................................................361
Setting up a wireless connection manually.......................................................................................................................... 362
Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code.. ................................................................................................363
Using front presence speakers.................................................................364
Front presence speaker layout.............................................................................................................................................. 364
Installing the front presence speakers in Front Height position.. .......................................................................................365
Installing the front presence speakers in Overhead position.. ............................................................................................366
Using Dolby Enabled speakers as the front presence speakers.. ........................................................................................367
Supported devices and file formats..........................................................368
Supported Bluetooth® devices.. ............................................................................................................................................368
Supported USB devices.. .......................................................................................................................................................369
Supported file formats...........................................................................................................................................................370
Zone output..........................................................................................371
Multi-zone output...................................................................................................................................................................371
Trademarks..........................................................................................372
Trademarks.. ..........................................................................................................................................................................372
Specifications.. ..................................................................................... 374
Specifications.. .......................................................................................................................................................................374
Default settings.....................................................................................381
Default settings of the Option menu.....................................................................................................................................381
Default settings of the Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................382
Default settings of the Front Display menu.. ........................................................................................................................387
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT > Read me first

BEFORE USING THE UNIT

Read me first

How to use this guide

Thank you very much for purchasing a Yamaha product.
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This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.
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This guide explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.
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To use the unit safely and correctly, be sure to read this guide carefully before using it.
When reading this guide, mind the following items.
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The illustrations of the main unit used in this guide are of the U.S.A. model, unless otherwise specified.
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This guide mainly explains operations using the menu displayed on the TV.
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This guide explains operations using the supplied remote control.
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This guide describes all the “iPod touch”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as the “iPhone”. “iPhone” refers to “iPod touch”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless otherwise specified.
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Symbols and signal words in this guide
CAUTION:
Indicates precautions for the possibility of minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates precautions for use to avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the unit and unit’s data
loss. NOTE: Indicates instructions and supplementary explanations for optimum use. [Search tag]: Indicates a keyword used in searches. This serves as a link from “Quick Start Guide” to “User Guide”.
NOTE
Read “Safety Brochure” and “Quick Start Guide” first.
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT > Read me first

Glossary

For a glossary of terms used in this guide, refer to the site below. There are explanations of terms and technologies for this product and also for Yamaha AV products in general.
https://manual.yamaha.com/av/cm/glossary/
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT > Checking the accessories

Checking the accessories

Checking the accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.
£ AM antenna (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia models)
£ FM antenna (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia models)
* One of the above is supplied depending on the region of purchase.
£ DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia models)
£Power cable
* The supplied power cable varies depending on the region of purchase.
£ YPAO microphone
£ Remote control
£ Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2)
£ Quick Start Guide
£ Safety Brochure
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT > Checking the accessories
NOTE
Access the Yamaha Downloads site to download the latest Quick Start Guide. http://download.yamaha.com/
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT > Using the remote control

Using the remote control

Insert the batteries in the remote control

Insert the batteries the right way round.
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Within 6 m (20 ft)
30° 30°
BEFORE USING THE UNIT > Using the remote control

Operating range of the remote control

The operating range of the remote control is shown in the following figure.
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit.
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Supporting various speaker system

According to the number of speakers that you are using, you can enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles.
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7.1/5.1.2-channel system
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5.1.2-channel system
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7.1-channel system
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5.1-channel system
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3.1.2-channel system
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3.1-channel system
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2.1-channel system
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Virtual CINEMA FRONT
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Multi zone function
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Bi-amp connection
Related links
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“Speaker systems recommended to the unit (basic setup)”(p.40)
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“Other speaker systems (basic setup)”(p.42)
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“Speaker systems using the unit’s internal amplifier (advanced setup)”(p.57)
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

Automatically optimizing the speaker settings

YPAO function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening positions (measuring positions) by using YPAO microphone measurement, and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room (YPAO: Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer).
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“Flow of the speaker configurations”(p.92)
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

Enjoying sound field effects with much presence

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).
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“Enjoying 3-dimentional sound fields”(p.104)
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“Enjoying sound field effects optimized for the type of content”(p.105)
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“Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)”(p.107)
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“Enjoying surround sound with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)”(p.109)
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“Enjoying original sound (straight decode)”(p.110)
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“Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects (surround decoder)”(p.111)
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“Enjoying higher quality playback (Pure Direct)”(p.112)
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“Enjoying bass sound with small speakers (Extra Bass)”(p.118)
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“Enjoying more powerful sound to the audio source (Compressed Music Enhancer)”(p.114)
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“Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™”(p.113)
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

Wide variety of supported content via network

When the unit is connected to a network, you can enjoy the various kinds of content via network on the unit.
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“Playback of music with AirPlay”(p.137)
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“Playback of music media servers (PCs/NAS)”(p.140)
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“Selecting an Internet radio station”(p.141)
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“Listening to a music streaming service”(p.142)
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

Playing back content of various devices

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), Bluetooth devices (such as smartphones), game consoles, USB flash drives, and other devices. You can play back content of them or tune in to a radio station.
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“Listening to the radio”(p.129)
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“Playback of Bluetooth® device music on the unit”(p.135)
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“Playback of USB flash drive content”(p.138)
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

Useful functions

The unit is equipped with the various useful functions. The SCENE function allows you to select the input source and settings registered to the corresponding scene, such as sound program and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off, with just one touch. You can recall the registered content (such as music stored on media servers and Internet radio stations) by selecting the shortcut number. When the unit is connected to an HDMI Control-compatible TV with an HDMI cable, you can control the unit (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations.
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“Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)”(p.144)
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“Registering a favorite content as shortcut”(p.148)
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“Playback of TV audio with eARC/ARC”(p.124)
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FEATURES > What you can do with the unit

Supporting wireless speakers

The unit is equipped with the function connected with speakers wirelessly. You can enjoy audio played back on the unit using Bluetooth speakers/headphones. Also, using devices that support the MusicCast Surround function, the surround speakers and subwoofer can be wireless.
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“Playback of music using Bluetooth® speakers/headphones”(p.136)
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“Configuring wireless speakers”(p.90)
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FEATURES > Useful applications

Useful applications

AV SETUP GUIDE

AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that assists you with cable connections between AV Receiver and playback devices as well as AV Receiver setup. This app guides you through the various settings such as speaker connections, TV and playback device connections and selecting the speaker system.
For details, search for “AV SETUP GUIDE” on the App Store or Google Play.
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FEATURES > Useful applications

MusicCast CONTROLLER

MusicCast CONTROLLER is an application that allows you to link a MusicCast compatible device to other MusicCast compatible devices in other rooms and play them back simultaneously. This app lets you use your smartphone or other mobile device instead of the remote control to easily select music to play back as well as configure the unit and MusicCast compatible devices.
For details, search for “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play.
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PHONES
1 2 3 4
SELECT/ENTER
SCENE
ZONE
PURE DIRECT
USB YPAO
5V 1A
MENU
(CONNECT)
RETURN
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h
gc ed
f
a
i j k
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Unit body

Part names and functions of the front panel

The part names and functions of the front panel are as follows.
a
z (power)
Turns on/off (standby) the Main zone (p.85).
b
Standby indicator
Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions.
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HDMI Control is enabled (p.203)
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Standby Through is enabled (p.205)
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Network Standby is enabled (p.274)
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Bluetooth Standby is enabled (p.279)
c
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume.
d
Remote control sensor
Receives remote control signals (infrared) (p.14).
e
Front display
Displays information and menu (p.26).
NOTE
Under the high or low temperature, the visibility of the character is sometimes deteriorated by the LCD characteristics. It is not a malfunction.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body
f
Indicator
Lights up under the following condition.
PURE DIRECT
Lights up when PURE DIRECT is working (p.112).
ZONE
Lights up when the zone is turned on (p.154).
g
SELECT/ENTER
Selects the input source and operates the front display.
h
USB jack
For connecting a USB flash device (p.138).
i
YPAO jack
For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.92).
j
PHONES jack
For connecting headphones.
k
Touch panel
For operation by a touch. The operation sound rings.
SCENE
Switches with one touch between multiple settings set using the SCENE function. Also, turns on the unit when it is in standby mode (p.144).
RETURN
Operates the “Front Display” menu.
MENU (CONNECT)
Operates the “Front Display” menu.
Enters the MusicCast network addition and the wireless LAN setup by holding down for 5 seconds.
Related links
“Care for the front panel”(p.357)
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fb d
c
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body

Front display

Part names and functions of the front display
The part names and functions of the front display are as follows.
a
Operation mode icon
Indicates the current mode of the front display (the input select mode or the info select mode).
b
Input default name
Displays the default name when you have renamed the input source name.
c
Main information
Displays information, such as the current input name, input information item, according to the mode of the front display.
d
e
Play status icon
Shuffle
Lights up when the shuffle setting is turned on (p.174).
Repeat
Lights up when the repeat setting is turned on (p.175).
Playback/Pause/Stop
Lights up while the unit plays back a song, pauses or stops.
Status icon
Wireless LAN
Lights up while the unit is connected to a wireless network (p.358).
Bluetooth
Lights up while the unit is connected to a Bluetooth device (p.135).
Sleep timer
Lights up when the sleep timer is on (p.143).
Firmware update
Lights up when a firmware update is available via the network (p.299).
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body
f
Volume
Indicates the current volume.
g
SELECT/ENTER indicator
Indicates the available SELECT/ENTER status (push or rotate) for the right display area.
h
Additional information
Displays the additional information of the current input such as Reception, DSP Program.
NOTE
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Depending on the content of playback, the unit may not get its playback status correctly. For details on the playback status, refer to the MusicCast CONTROLLER app or your playback software.
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If the unit is the slave device of the MusicCast network, the playback status is displayed as follows, depending on the master device.
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Playback icon is lit up on the front display of the unit when the content of audio playback is selected as the input source of the master device, and the master device pauses.
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Playback icon is always lit up on the front display of the unit when “HDMI”, “AUDIO”, “PHONO”, “TV” or “TUNER” is selected as the input source of the master device.
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Item
aa
bb
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body
Selecting the input information displayed on the front display
The front display in the info select mode displays additional information related to the input source on the front display.
Push SELECT/ENTER on the front panel to switch the front display to the info select mode. And rotate SELECT/ENTER to select between the various items. The additional information is displayed under the item.
Displayed items vary depending on the input source.
Currently input source Displayed item
HDMI
AUDIO
PHONO
TV
TUNER (FM/AM)
TUNER (DAB)
SERVER
NET RADIO
Deezer
DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status
Reception, DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status
(U.K., Europe and Russia models only) Radio Data System data is also available when the unit is tuned into a Radio Data System broadcasting station. For details, see the following:
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“Displaying the Radio Data System information”(p.130)
(U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia models only) For details, see the following:
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“Displaying the DAB information”(p.131)
Song, Artist, Album, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address, Wi-Fi MAC Address, DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status
Station, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address, Wi-Fi MAC Address, DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status, Song, Album
Track, Artist, Album, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address, Wi-Fi MAC Address, DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status
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Indicators
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body
Currently input source Displayed item
music streaming services (with playback information)
Song, Artist, Album, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address, Wi-Fi MAC Address, DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status
AirPlay
music streaming services (without playback information)
Alexa
DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address, Wi-Fi MAC Address
MusicCast Link
Bluetooth
USB
Song, Artist, Album, DSP Program, Audio Decoder, Output Channel, HDMI Status, System Status
NOTE
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You can set “Information Skip” in the “Front Display” menu to skip information items on the front display.
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When you have not operated SELECT/ENTER for a few seconds, the front display turns to the input select mode automatically.
Related links
“Setting information items to be skipped when operating SELECT/ENTER”(p.293)
Output Channel
n
Information about speaker terminals that are currently outputting sound is displayed. No output is indicated by an underscore.
HDMI Status
n
Information about the HDMI input jacks (connection) and the HDMI out jack (connection) is displayed. No connection is indicated by an underscore.
System Status
n
The following system information is displayed. An underscore is indicated when it is disabled.
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ECO: the eco mode is enabled.
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PARTY: the party mode is enabled.
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MASTER: the unit is the master device of the MusicCast network.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS > Unit body
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