Yamaha RX-A750, RX-A850 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

Useful applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front panel (RX-A850) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front panel (RX-A750) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front display (indicators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear panel (RX-A850) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear panel (RX-A750) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PREPARATIONS 15

General setup procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1 Placing speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Input/output jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3 Connecting a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4 Connecting playback devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6 Connecting a network cable or preparing the wireless antenna . . . . 31

Connecting the network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Preparing the wireless antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

7 Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting an external power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting a device compatible with the trigger function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

8 Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

9 Selecting an on-screen menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . 35

Measuring at one listening position (single measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Measuring at multiple listening positions (multi measure) (RX-A850 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Checking the measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Reloading the previous YPAO adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

11 Connecting to a network device wirelessly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Selecting the connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting the unit to a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

PLAYBACK 52

Basic playback procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting an HDMI output jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch

(SCENE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Configuring scene assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Selecting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Enjoying unprocessed playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (Pure Direct) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Enjoying compressed music with enhanced sound (Compressed Music Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

En 2

Listening to FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the frequency steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting a frequency for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Registering favorite radio stations (presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Radio Data System tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Operating the radio on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Playing back music via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playing back Bluetooth device music on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playing back iPod music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playback of iPod content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Playing back music stored on a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playback of USB storage device contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Media sharing setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playback of PC music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Playback of Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Preparing Zone2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Controlling Zone2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Controlling the unit from a web browser (web control) . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Viewing the current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Switching information on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Viewing the status information on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources

(Option menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Option menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

CONFIGURATIONS 93

Configuring input sources (Input menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Input menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Configuring the SCENE function (Scene menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Scene menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Configuring sound programs/surround decoders

(DSP Program menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

DSP Program menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Configuring various functions (Setup menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Setup menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Speaker (Manual Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Multi Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Viewing information about the unit (Information menu) . . . . . . . . . 117

Types of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) . . . . . . 119

ADVANCED SETUP menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Removing the limitation on HDMI video output (MON.CHK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Restoring the default settings (INIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Updating the firmware (UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Checking the firmware version (VERSION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

En 3

APPENDIX 124

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Power, system and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

FM/AM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

USB and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Error indications on the front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Ideal speaker layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

HDMI and video information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Network information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Yamaha technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Supported devices and file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Video signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Information on HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Audio Return Channel (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

HDMI signal compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Dolby Atmos (RX-A850 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Reference diagram (rear panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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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  Power cable

*The supplied power cable varies depending on the region

of purchase.



CD-ROM (Owner’s Manual)

 Easy Setup Guide  Safety Brochure

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• The illustrations of the main unit and remote control used in this manual are of the RX-A850 (U.S.A. model), unless otherwise specified.

• In this manual, illustrations of English menu screens are used as examples.

• (RX-A850 [China, Korea, U.K. and Europe models] only) For information on how to control external devices with the remote control, refer to “Supplement for Remote Control” on the supplied CD-ROM.

• 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” and “iPhone” as the “iPod”. “iPod” refers to both “iPod” and “iPhone” unless otherwise specified.

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

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

FEATURES

AV receiver (the unit)

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.139

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

. p.53

Supports 2- to 7.1-channel (plus presence) speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles.

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

. p.35

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

. p.55

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

. p.59

• Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone)

. p.81

iPod/iPhone/

Bluetooth device

USB device

Audio

Network contents

Wide variety of supported content

•Bluetooth

. p.65

• iPod/iPhone

. p.66

•USB

. p.69

• Media server (PC/NAS)

. p.72

• Internet radio

. p.76

•AirPlay

. p.79

4K Ultra HD signals and HDCP 2.2 supported

Control

Playback of Dolby Atmos contents supported (RX-A850 only)

. p.142

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

VSBS

Useful tips

❑ Connecting various devices (p.26)

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.24)

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.43)

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.

❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.55)

Connecting presence speakers allows you to create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in your own room (CINEMA DSP 3D). Even when no presence speakers are connected, the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function produces 3D surround sound. In addition, the unit creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field even when no surround back speakers are connected.

❑ Surround playback with 5 speakers placed

in front (p.57)

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 multichannel surround sound with the 5 speakers placed in the front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT).

❑ Low power consumption (p.116)

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

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The combination of video/audio input jacks does not match an external device...

Use “Audio In” in the “Input” menu to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches the output jack(s) of your external device (p.27).

Video and audio are not synchronized...

Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.107).

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.111). 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.92).

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.34).

I want to update the firmware...

Use “UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu to update the unit’s firmware (p.122). If the unit is connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.123).

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

• Input settings (p.93)

• SCENE settings (p.96)

• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.98)

• Various function settings (p.101)

• Information view (such as audio signal and video signal) (p.118)

• System settings (p.119)

Useful applications

■ AV CONTROLLER

“AV CONTROLLER” will turn your smartphone/tablet into a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for your Yamaha network products. This application provides you the flexibility to control the available inputs, volume, mute, power commands and playback source.

Functions

• Power on/off and volume adjustment

• Input, scene and sound mode selection

• DSP Parameter adjustment

• Playback control (including music selection for some sources)

• For details, search for “AV CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play.

■ AV SETUP GUIDE (for tablet)

“AV SETUP GUIDE” is an application that assists you with cable connections between AV receiver and source devices as well as AV receiver setup. This application guides you through the various settings such as speaker connections, TV and video/audio device connections and selecting the speaker system.

Functions

• Connection guide (speakers, TV and video/audio devices)

• Setup guide (YPAO settings and various setup assistance with illustrations)

• Viewing owner’s manual

• For details, search for “AV SETUP GUIDE” on the App Store or Google Play.

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Part names and functions

VIDEO AUX

RL AUDIO

VIDEO

(CONNECT)

PHONES

TONE CONTROL

SILENT

CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

YPAO MIC

INPUT

SCENE

MAIN ZONE

PURE DIRECT

HDMI IN

VOLUME

BD/DVD

NET

RADIO

INFO (WPS)ZONE 2

ZONE CONTROL

MEMORY

PRESET

FM AM

TUNING

:9 B2 34561 78 A

EH IK LJGD

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.

Front panel (RX-A850)

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.110)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.111)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.112)

• An iPod is being charged (p.66)

3 ZONE 2 key

Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.84).

4 ZONE CONTROL key

Changes the zone (main zone or the Zone2) that is controlled by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.84).

5 INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.89). Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push button configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.46).

6 MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.61).

7 PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.62).

8 FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.61).

9 Front display

Displays information (p.11).

0 Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

A TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.61).

B PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.59).

C INPUT knob

Selects an input source.

D 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.53).

E PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

F USB jack

G TONE CONTROL key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.91).

H PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.54).

I STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.58).

J VIDEO AUX (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.30).

K VIDEO AUX (HDMI IN) jack

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.29).

L YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.35).

M VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

For connecting a USB storage device (p.69) or an iPod (p.66).

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Front panel (RX-A750)

CONTROL

INPUT

SCENE

MAIN ZONE

PHONES

SILENT

CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PURE DIRECT

HDMI IN

5V 1A

VIDEO

VOLUME

AUX

TONE

PROGRAM

YPAO MIC

BD/DVD

NET

RADIO

INFO (WPS

)

ZONE 2

ZONE CONTROL

MEMORY

PRESET

FM AM

TUNING

(CONNECT)

A9 B2 34561 78:

LEF H

J KIGD

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.110)

• Standby Through is enabled (p.111)

• Network Standby is enabled (p.112)

• An iPod is being charged (p.66)

3 ZONE 2 key

Enables/disables the audio output to Zone2 (p.84).

4 ZONE CONTROL key

Changes the zone (main zone or the Zone2) that is controlled by the keys and knobs on the front panel (p.84).

5 INFO (WPS) key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.89). Enters the wireless network connection setup (WPS push button configuration) by holding down for 3 seconds (p.46).

6 MEMORY key

Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations (p.61).

7 PRESET keys

Select a preset FM/AM radio station (p.62).

8 FM and AM keys

Switch between FM and AM (p.61).

9 Front display

Displays information (p.11).

0 TUNING keys

Select the radio frequency (p.61).

A Remote control sensor

Receives remote control signals (p.5).

B PURE DIRECT key

Enables/disables Pure Direct (p.59).

C INPUT knob

I STRAIGHT key

Enables/disables the straight decode mode (p.58).

J VIDEO AUX (HDMI IN) jack

For connecting a device, such as a camcorder and a game console (p.29).

K USB jack

For connecting a USB storage device (p.69) or an iPod (p.66).

L VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume.

Selects an input source.

D PHONES jack

For connecting headphones.

E YPAO MIC jack

For connecting the supplied YPAO microphone (p.35).

F TONE CONTROL key

Adjusts the high-frequency range and low-frequency range of output sounds (p.91).

G 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.53).

H PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program or a surround decoder (p.54).

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Front display (indicators)

L C R

FPRFPL

SBL SBRSB

VOL.

MUTE

ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL

ENHANCER

TUNEDSTEREO

SLEEP

PA RT Y

ZONE

OUT 1

2 C34 87 9 A1 :6B5

D DE

F G

1 ECO

Lights up when the unit is in the eco mode (p.116).

2 HDMI

Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.

OUT1/OUT2 (RX-A850 only)

Indicates the HDMI OUT jacks currently outputting an HDMI signal.

OUT (RX-A750 only)

Lights up when HDMI signals are being output.

3 ENHANCER

Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.59) is working.

4 CINEMA DSP

Lights up when CINEMA DSP or CINEMA DSP 3D (p.55) is working.

5 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.

7 Bluetooth indicator

Lights up when the unit is connecting to a (p.65).

8 PA RT Y

Lights up when the unit is in the party mode. (p.85)

9 SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is on.

0 ZONE2

Lights up when audio output to Zone2 is enabled (p.84).

A MUTE

Blinks when audio is muted.

B Volume indicator

Indicates the current volume.

C VIRTUAL

Lights up when the Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) or Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) (p.55), or the virtual surround processing (p.57) is working.

D Cursor indicators

Indicate the remote control cursor keys currently operational.

6 Signal strength indicator

Indicates the strength of the wireless network signal (p.43).

Bluetooth

device

Displays the current status (such as input name and sound mode name). You can switch the information by pressing INFO (p.89).

F ADAPTIVE DRC

E Information display

Lights up when Adaptive DRC (p.91) is working.

G Speaker indicators

Indicate speaker terminals from which signals are output.

A Front speaker (L) S Front speaker (R) D Center speaker F Surround speaker (L) G Surround speaker (R) H Surround back speaker (L) J Surround back speaker (R) K Surround back speaker B Presence speaker (L) N Presence speaker (R)

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L Subwoofer

Rear panel (RX-A850)

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is

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

(U.S.A. model)

TRIGGER OUT

12V

0.1A

REMOTE

PHONO

OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

ARC

VIDEO

(TV)

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

GND

AUDIO 1

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

(

)

BD/DVD

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO 2

AV 5

C GE

VIDEO

SINGLE

ZONE 2

SUR. BACK

AV 6

ZONE OUT

1 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.83).

2 TRIGGER OUT jack

For connecting to a device that supports the trigger function (p.32).

3 HDMI OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible TVs and outputting video/audio signals (p.24). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

4 ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.30).

5 HDMI 1–7 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.26).

6 Wireless antenna

For connecting to a network device wirelessly (p.43).

7 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.31).

51 3 7 A08

HDMI 6

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

PRE OUT

WIRELESS

HDMI 7

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SPEAKERS

NETWORK

(

8 SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.20).

9 RS-232C terminal

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

0 VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model only) Selects the switch position according to your local voltage (p.33).

A AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.33).

B PHONO jacks

For connecting to a turntable (p.29).

C AUDIO 1–2 jacks

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals (p.29).

D AV 1–6 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.26).

RS-232C

)

NET

EXTRA SP

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SINGLE

AC IN

E ZONE2 OUT jacks

For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and for outputting audio (p.82).

F MONITOR OUT jacks

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.24).

VIDEO jack

For connecting to a TV that supports composite video and outputting video signals (p.25).

G PRE OUT jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier or to an external power amplifier (p.32).

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Rear panel (RX-A750)

* The area around the video/audio output jacks is

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

TRIGGER OUT

12V

0.1A

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI

HDCP2.2

ARC

VIDEO

(TV)

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO 1

4 6

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

OUT

(

)

BD/DVD

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

AV 6

ZONE OUT

AUDIO 2

VIDEO

AV 5

1 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room (p.83).

2 TRIGGER OUT jack

For connecting to a device that supports the trigger function (p.32).

3 HDMI OUT jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible TVs and outputting video/audio signals (p.24). When using ARC, TV audio signal can also be input through the HDMI OUT 1 jack.

4 ANTENNA jacks

For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.30).

5 HDMI 1–5 jacks

For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.26).

6 Wireless antenna

For connecting to a network device wirelessly (p.43).

7 NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.31).

51 3 7

WIRELESS

SPEAKERS

SURROUND CENTER

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

8 SPEAKERS terminals

For connecting to speakers (p.20).

9 AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.33).

0 AUDIO 1–2 jacks

For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals (p.29).

A AV 1–6 jacks

For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals (p.26).

B ZONE2 OUT jacks

For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and for outputting audio (p.82).

C MONITOR OUT jacks

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For connecting to a TV that supports component video and outputting video signals (p.24).

VIDEO jack

For connecting to a TV that supports composite video and outputting video signals (p.25).

NETWORK

(

NET

FRONT

)

EXTRA SP

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SINGLE

AC IN

D SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1–2 jacks

For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (p.22).

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Remote control

A B

(RX-A850 U.S.A. model)

HDMI

123 4

5 6 7

AUDIO

BLUETOOTH

USB

NET

ZONE 2

TOP MENU

SCENE

MUTE

PARTY HDMI OUT

NET

MAIN

DVD

PROGRAM VOLUME

SCREEN

ENTER

MODE

TUNING PRESET

MOVIE

SUR. DECODE

MUSIC

ENHANCER

INFO SLEEP

123 4

6 87

MEMORY

V-AUX

3 4

TUNER

PHONO

RADIO

POP-UP/MENU

OPTION

DISPLAYRETURN

BAND

STRAIGHT

PURE DIRECT

ENT

1 Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

2 z (receiver power) key

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

3 Input selection keys

Select an input source for playback.

HDMI 1–7 (RX-A850) HDMI 1–7 jacks HDMI 1–5 (RX-A750) HDMI 1–5 jacks V-A UX VIDEO AUX jack (on the front panel) AV 1 – 6 AV 1–6 jacks AUDIO AUDIO 1–2 jacks (press repeatedly to select

“AUDIO1” or “AUDIO2”)

TUNER FM/AM radio BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth

connection

(the unit as a

Bluetooth

receiver)

USB USB jack (on the front panel) NET NETWORK sources (press repeatedly to select

a desired network source)

PHONO (RX-A850 only)

PHONO jacks

4 MAIN/ZONE2 switch

Changes the zone (main zone or Zone2) that is controlled by the remote control (p.84).

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.53).

6 PROGRAM keys

Select a sound program (p.54).

7 External device operation keys

Displays menus for the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.139).

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.68).

A Radio keys

Operate the FM/AM radio when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (p.61).

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

External device operation keys

Let you perform playback operations when “USB” or “NET” is selected as the input source, or control playback of the HDMI Control-compatible playback device (p.139).

B Sound mode keys

Select a sound mode (p.54).

C INFO key

Selects the information displayed on the front display (p.89).

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.61).

F HDMI OUT key

(RX-A850) Selects HDMI OUT jacks to be used for video/audio output (p.52). (RX-A750) Enables/disables video/audio output from the HDMI OUT jack (p.52).

G PA RTY k e y

Turns on/off the party mode (p.85).

H VOLUME keys

Adjust the volume.

I MUTE key

Mutes the audio output.

J OPTION key

Displays the option menu (p.90).

K DISPLAY key

Displays status information on the TV (p.89).

• (RX-A850 [China, Korea, U.K. and Europe models] only) For information on the keys other than those above, refer to “Supplement for Remote Control” on the supplied CD-ROM.

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PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers (p.16)

2 Connecting speakers (p.20)

3 Connecting a TV (p.24)

4 Connecting playback devices (p.26)

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas (p.30)

Connecting a network cable or preparing

the wireless antenna (p.31)

7 Connecting other devices (p.32)

8 Connecting the power cable (p.33)

Selecting an on-screen menu language

(p.34)

Optimizing the speaker settings

automatically (YPAO) (p.35)

Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room.

Connect the speakers to the unit.

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 prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

Connect external devices, such as an external power amplifier (RX-A850 only) and a device compatible with the trigger function.

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

Select the desired on-screen menu language (default: English).

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

Connecting to a network device wirelessly

(p.43)

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

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

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1 Placing speakers

Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

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.19).

Speaker system (the number of channels)

Speaker type Abbr. Function

Front (L) 1

Front (R) 2 ● ●●●● ● ●●●

Center 3 Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue and vocals). ●●●●●● ●

Surround (L) 4

Surround (R) 5 ●●●●●

Surround back (L) 6

Surround back (R) 7 ●●

Surround back 8 Produces sounds mixed from surround back left/right channel sounds. ●

Presence (L) E

Presence (R) R ●●

Subwoofer 9

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

Produce surround left/right channel sounds. Surround speakers 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 3D (p.55), the presence speakers create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in your room.

Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces the bass parts of other channels. This channel is counted as “0.1”. You can connect 2 subwoofers (with built-in amplifier) to the unit.

7.1+2 7.1 7.1 6.1 5.1

● ●●●● ● ●●●

●●●●●

●●

● ●●●● ● ●●●

Front

5.1

*

4.1 3.1 2.1

●

If you use five speakers in the front side, use two of them as front surround speakers (*1) or presence speakers (*2). We recommend using them as front surround speakers for enjoying unprocessed playback (p.58) or presence speakers for enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (p.55).

About Dolby Atmos® (RX-A850 only)

• For information on the ideal speaker layout, see “Ideal speaker layout” (p.133).

• If you have seven speakers, use two of them as surround back speakers or presence speakers. To reinforce the rear left/right sounds, use them as surround back speakers. To create a natural 3-dimensional sound field, use them as presence speakers.

• Two subwoofers connected to the unit output the same sounds.

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• The unit supports the surround technology “Dolby Atmos”. To get the most from Dolby Atmos contents on the unit, refer to “Dolby Atmos (RX-A850 only)” (p.142) to lay out the speakers and configure the settings.

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7.1+2-channel system

• The surround back speakers and presence speakers do not produce sounds simultaneously. The unit automatically changes the speakers to be used, depending on the selected CINEMA DSP (p.55).

7.1-channel system (using presence speakers)

7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system creates 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.

6.1-channel system

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

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5.1-channel system

This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers)

Front 5.1-channel system (using 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 multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).

4.1-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 multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) when “Layout (Surround)” (p.104) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”.

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

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MAIN ZONE z

STRAIGHT

(RX-A850)

MAIN ZONE z

STRAIGHT

(RX-A750)

SPIMP.8MIN

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2.1-channel system

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

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

■ 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 “SP IMP.” is displayed on the front display.

Press STRAIGHT to select “6  MIN”.

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

power cable from the AC wall outlet.

You are now ready to connect the speakers.

–

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP

The unit (rear)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP

The unit (rear)

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2 Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 7.1+2-,

7.1-, and 6.1-channel systems as examples. For other

systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 6.1-channel system.

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.

• The illustrations of the unit (rear) used in this section are of the RX-A850.

Cables required for connection (commercially available)

Speaker cables (x the number of speakers)

Audio pin cable (two for connecting two subwoofers)

7.1+2-channel system 7.1-channel system (using surround back speakers)

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SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP

The unit (rear)

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP

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

The unit (rear)

FRONT

+ (red)

- (black)

FRONT

Banana plug

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7.1-channel system (using presence speakers)

6.1-channel system

■ Connecting speaker cables

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

a Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from

the ends of the speaker cable and twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.

b Loosen the speaker terminal.

c Insert the bare wires of the cable into the gap on the side

(upper right or bottom left) of the terminal.

d Tighten the terminal.

Using a banana plug

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

a Tighten the speaker terminal.

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

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CENTER

FRONT

Audio pin cable

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SINGLE

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

ZONE2/F.PRESENCE

EXTRA SP

The unit (rear)

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■ Connecting the subwoofer

Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks and SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP jacks.

To enable the bi-amp function, set “Power Amp Assign” (p.103) in the “Setup” menu to “5ch BI-AMP” after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.

Caution

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

• Surround back speakers cannot be used during bi-amp connections.

• The FRONT jacks and SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP jacks output the same signals.

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Input/output jacks and cables

HDCP2.2

(BD/DVD)

HDMI cable

Component video cable

Video pin cable

OPTICAL

Digital optical cable

Digital coaxial cable

Stereo pin cable

■ Video/audio jacks

❑ HDMI jacks

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

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

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

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

■ Video jacks

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

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

R). Use a component video

cable with three plugs.

MONITOR OUT

❑ VIDEO jacks

Transmit analog video signals. Use a video pin cable.

MONITOR OUT

B),

■ Audio jacks

❑ OPTICAL jacks

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

❑ COAXIAL jacks

Transmit digital audio signals. Use a digital coaxial cable.

COAXIAL

❑ AUDIO jacks

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

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The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT jack

AV 4 (OPTICAL) jack

Audio output

(digital optical)

HDMI input

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

(TV)

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 H

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

( BD/DVD

)

ARC

ANTENNA

AV 5

VIDEO

AV 6

ZONE OUT

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

SINGLE

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

OUT

0.1A

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

OUT

(

RADIO

)

PHONO

GND

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDCP2.2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

PRPBY

OPTICAL

AV4

(TV)

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT

(COMPONENT VIDEO)

jacks

Video input

(component video)

AV 4 (OPTICAL) jack

Audio output

(digital optical)

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3 Connecting a TV

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

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

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

■ HDMI connection

Connect the TV to the unit with an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable.

• (RX-A850 only) You can connect another TV or a projector by using the HDMI OUT 2 jack (p.25).

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

TRIGGER OUT

12V

0.1A

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

ARC

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

VIDEO

(TV)

AV4

COAXIAL

AV3

OPTICAL

AV2

OPTICAL

(TV)

AV4

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

GND

AUDIO 2

AUDIO 1

PHONO

• You do not make a digital optical cable connection between the TV and the unit in the following cases:

– If your TV supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)

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

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

To use HDMI Control and ARC, you need to configure the HDMI settings on the unit. For details on the settings, see “Information on HDMI” (p.139).

About Audio Return Channel (ARC)

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

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

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

(

)

BD/DVD

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

MONIT

VIDEO

SING

ZONE 2

SUR. B

AV 5

AV 6

ZONE OUT

ARC

HDMI

OPTICAL

HDMI

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■ Component/composite video connection

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

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

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

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

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

❑ COMPONENT VIDEO connection (with a component video cable)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

(TV)

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 H

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

( BD/DVD

)

ARC

ANTENNA

AV 5

VIDEO

AV 6

ZONE OUT

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

SINGLE

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

OUT

0.1A

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

OUT

(

RADIO

)

PHONO

GND

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDCP2.2

VIDEO

OPTICAL

AV4

(TV)

The unit (rear)

MONITOR OUT

(VIDEO) jack

Video input

(composite video)

AV 4 (OPTICAL) jack

Audio output

(digital optical)

AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

(TV)

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 H

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 H

(

BD/DVD

)

ARC

ANTENNA

AV 5

VIDEO

AV 6

ZONE OUT

SUR. BA

SING

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

OUT

0.1A

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

OUT

( RADIO

)

PHONO

GND

COM

MONITO

HDCP2.2

HDMI

OUT

ARC

HDMI

HDCP2.2

The unit (rear)

HDMI OUT 2 jack

HDMI input

Projector

TV (already connected)

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

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

■ Connecting another TV or a projector

(RX-A850 only)

The unit has two HDMI output jacks. If you connect another TV or a projector to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can switch the TV (or projector) to be used for watching videos with the remote control (p.52).

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

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The unit (rear)

HDMI output

Video device

(RX-A850) HDMI 1–7 jacks (RX-A750) HDMI 1–5 jacks

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

AV2

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

The unit (rear)

AV 1–2

(COMPONENT VIDEO)

jacks

Video output

(component video)

Video device

Audio output (digital optical or digital coaxial)

AV 1 (OPTICAL) jack or AV 2 (COAXIAL) jack

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4 Connecting playback devices

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

– Connecting an iPod (p.66)

– Connecting a USB storage device (p.69)

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

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

• If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device (p.27).

■ HDMI connection

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

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

(

)

BD/DVD

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

VIDEO

AV 5

AV 6

If you select the input source by pressing HDMI 1–7 (RX-A850) or HDMI 1–5 (RX-A750), the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

• To watch videos input to the HDMI jacks, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the unit (p.24).

• If your video device supports HDCP 2.2, connect the device to the HDMI 1–3 jacks.

ZONE OUT

ZONE 2

MONITOR OUT

SUR. BACK

COMPONENT

VIDEO

SINGLE

■ Component video connection

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

Output jacks on video device

Video Audio

Component video

TRIGGER OUT

12V

0.1A

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

(TV)

AV4

COAXIAL

AV3

AV2

WIRELESS

HDMI 7

HDMI 6

HDMI

VIDEO

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

PRE OUT

SURROUND CENT

SPEAK

HDMI

OPTICAL

AV 1

GND

PHONO

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–2, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

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• The component video signals (other than 480i/576i signals) input to AV 1–2 jacks of the unit can be output from the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks only. To watch those videos, you need to connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks of the unit (p.24). For details, refer to “Video signal flow” (p.138).

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO 1

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

VIDEO

AUDIO 2

AV 5

AV 6

Digital optical AV 1 (COMPONENT VIDEO + OPTICAL)

Digital coaxial AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO + COAXIAL)

MONIT

SIN

ZONE 2

SUR. B

ZONE OUT

Input jacks on the unit

The unit (rear)

AV 3–6 (VIDEO)

jack

Video output

(composite video)

Video device

Audio output

(either digital optical,

digital coaxial, or analog stereo)

Any of AV 3 (COAXIAL) jack,

AV 4 (OPTICAL) jack,

AV 5–6 (AUDIO) jacks

AV 5

AUDIO

AV2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks

Video output

(component video)

AV 5 (AUDIO) jacks

Video device

Audio output

(analog stereo)

The unit (rear)

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■ Composite video connection

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

Output jacks on video device

Video Audio

Digital coaxial AV 3 (VIDEO + COAXIAL)

Composite video

Digital optical AV 4 (VIDEO + OPTICAL)

Analog stereo AV 5–6 (VIDEO + AUDIO)

TRIGGER OUT 12V

0.1A

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

VIDEO

(TV)

AV4

COAXIAL

AV3

AV2

OPTICAL

AV 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

GND

AUDIO 1

PHONO

HDMI 1 HD

HDCP2.2 HD

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

ANTENNA

(

RADIO

VIDEO

AUDIO 2

AV 5

AV 6

VIDEO

)

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

If you select the input source by pressing AV 3–6, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

• To watch videos input to the AV 3–6 (VIDEO) jacks, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack (p.24) or to the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack (p.25) of the unit. For details, refer to “Video signal flow” (p.138).

Input jacks on the unit

VIDEO

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks

If the combination of video/audio input jacks available on the unit does not match your video device, change its combination according to the output jacks of your device. You can connect a video device that has the following video/audio output jacks.

Output jacks on video device Input jacks on the unit

Video Au dio Video Audio

Digital optical

HDMI

Digital coaxial

Analog stereo

Component video Analog stereo

(RX-A850) HDMI 1–7 (RX-A750) HDMI 1–5

AV 1–2

(COMPONENT VIDEO)

❑ Necessary setting

For example, if you have connected a video device to AV 2 (COMPONENT VIDEO) and AV 5 (AUDIO) jacks of the unit, change the combination setting as follows.

TRIGGER OUT 12V

0.1A

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

(TV)

AV4

COAXIAL

AV3

AV2

OPTICAL

AV 1

GND

PHONO

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO 1

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

ANTENNA

(

)

RADIO

VIDEO

ZONE

AUDIO 2

AV 5

AV 6

ZONE

AV 1 ( OPT ICA L ) AV 4 ( OPT ICA L )

AV 2–3 (COAXIAL)

AV 5–6 (AUDIO)

AUDIO 1–2

AV 5–6 (AUDIO)

AUDIO 1–2

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DISPLAYRETURN

ENTER

SCREEN

OPTION

TOP MENU

POP-UP/MENU

DISPLA

RETURN

OPTION

TOP MENU

POP-UP/MENU

NET

PHONO

BLUETOOTH

USB

5 6 7

V-AUX

AUDIO

TUNER

V-AUX

AUDI

TUNE

ON SCREEN

ENTER

AV 2

Cursor keys

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• The following operation is available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI.

After connecting external devices (such as a TV and playback

devices) and power cable of the unit, turn on the unit.

Press AV 2 to select “AV 2” (video input jack to be used) as the input

source.

Press ON SCREEN.

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

Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “AV2” (video input jack to be

used) and press the cursor key (q).

Use the cursor keys to select “Audio In” and press ENTER.

Use the cursor keys to select “AV5” (audio input jack to be used).

Press ON SCREEN.

This completes the necessary settings. If you select “AV 2” as the input source by pressing AV 2, the video/audio played back on the video device will be output from the unit.

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AUDIO 1

AUDIO 2

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO

AV4

AV3

AV2

AV 1

(TV)

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

( BD/DVD

)

ARC

ANTENNA

AV 5

VIDEO

AV 6

ZONE OUT

SUR. BACK

SURROUND

CENTER

PRE OU

SINGLE

ZONE 2

TRIGGER OUT

REMOTE

12V

OUT

0.1A

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

OUT

(

RADIO

)

PHONO

GND

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDCP2.2

Audio output

(either digital optical,

digital coaxial, or analog stereo)

AV 1–6 jacks

AUDIO 1–2 jacks

The unit (rear)

Audio device

PHONO jacks*

Audio output (PHONO)

Turntable

Ground lead

HDMI IN

HDMI

Game console

Camcorder

The unit (front)

VIDEO AUX (HDMI IN) jack

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

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

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

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PHONO

GND

AV 1 (OP T ICA L) AV 4 (OP T ICA L)

AV 5–6 (AUDIO)

AUDIO 1–2

Digital optical

Digital coaxial AV 2–3 (COAXIAL)

Analog stereo

Turntable (PHONO) PHONO*

* RX-A850 only

PHONO

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

GND

If you select the input source by pressing AV 1–6, AUDIO or PHONO*, the audio played back on the audio device will be output from the unit.

When connecting a turntable

(RX-A850 only)

• The PHONO jack of the unit is compatible with an MM cartridge. To connect a turntable with a

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

low-output MC cartridge, use a boosting transformer.

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Connecting to the jacks on the front panel

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

Use the USB jack to connect an iPod or a USB storage device. For details, see “Connecting an iPod” (p.66) or “Connecting a USB storage device” (p.69).

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

❑ HDMI connection

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

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

• To watch videos input to the VIDEO AUX (HDMI IN) jack, you need to connect your TV to the HDMI OUT jack of the unit (p.24).

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

VIDEO AUX

RL AUDIO

VIDEO

(CONNECT)

PHONES

TONE CONTROL

SILENT

CINEMA

STRAIGHT

PROGRAM

YPAO MIC

HDMI IN

V RL

Game console

Camcorder

The unit (front)

AM antennaFM antenna

The unit (rear)

Hold down Insert Release

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

❑ Composite video/analog stereo connection

(RX-A850 only)

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

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

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit.

Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.

TRIGGER OUT

12V

0.1A

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

(TV)

AV4

COAXIAL

AV3

AV2

OPTICAL

AV 1

HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5

HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2 HDCP2.2

OUT

HDMI

HDCP2.2

(

)

BD/DVD

ARC

ANTENNA

VIDEO

( RADIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

Assembling and connecting the AM antenna

WIRELESS

HDMI 7

HDMI 6

SURROUND CENTER FRONT

SPEAKERS

NETWORK

(

)

NET

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

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

• The wires of the AM antenna have no polarity.

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Yamaha RX-A750, RX-A850 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Accessories

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Useful applications

Part names and functions

Front panel (RX-A850)

Front panel (RX-A750)

Front display (indicators)

Rear panel (RX-A850)

Rear panel (RX-A750)

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

General setup procedure

1 Placing speakers

2 Connecting speakers

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

3 Connecting a TV

4 Connecting playback devices

Connecting video devices (such as BD/DVD players)

Connecting audio devices (such as CD players)

Connecting to the jacks on the front panel

5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas