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AV Receiver
Owner's Manual
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This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.
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This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.
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Read the supplied booklet “
Quick Start Guide
” before using the unit.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Before Using the Unit
8
How to Use this Manual
8
Checking the Accessories
8
Using the Remote Control
9
Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
9
Operating Range of the Remote Control
9
Features
10
What You Can Do with the Unit
10
Part Names and Functions
12
Part Names and Functions of the Front Panel
12
Part Names and Functions of the Front Display
14
Part Names and Functions of the Rear Panel
15
Part Names and Functions of the Remote Control
16
Preparations
17
Connecting Speakers
17
Names and Functions of Speakers
17
Speaker Systems and Speakers to be Connected
18
Speaker Requirements
18
Setting the Speaker Impedance
19
Cable Requirements
19
How to Connect Speakers
19
How to Place Speakers (Speaker Systems)
21
Advanced Speaker Systems
27
Connecting a TV
30
HDMI Connection with a TV
30
HDMI Connection with Another TV or a Projector
30
Connecting Playback Devices
31
HDMI Connection with a Video Device such as a BD/DVD Player
31
Connection Other than HDMI with a Playback Device
31
Connecting to the Jack on the Front Panel
33
Connecting the Radio Antennas
34
Connecting the FM/AM Antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia Models)
34
Connecting the DAB/FM Antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia Models)
35
Preparing for Connecting to a Network
36
Connecting a Network Cable (Wired Connection)
36
Preparing Wireless Antennas (Wireless Connection)
37
Connecting Other Devices
37
Connecting an External Power Amplifier
37
Connecting a Device Compatible with the Trigger Function
38
Plugging in the Power Cable
39
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language
40
Configuring the Necessary Speaker Settings
41
Assigning Speaker Configuration
41
Optimizing the Speaker Settings Automatically (YPAO)
42
YPAO Measuring at Multiple Listening Positions (Multi Measure)
44
Checking the YPAO Measurement Results
45
Reloading the Previous YPAO Adjustments
46
Error Messages from YPAO
47
Warning Messages from YPAO
48
Setting Musiccast
49
What Is Musiccast
49
Using Musiccast CONTROLLER
49
Adding the Unit to the Musiccast Network
49
Enjoying Sound
50
Enjoying Sound Field Effects
50
Select Your Favorite Sound Mode
50
Enjoying 3D Sound Fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)
50
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Optimized for the Type of Content
51
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Without Surround Speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)
51
Enjoying Surround Sound with 5 Speakers Placed in Front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
51
Enjoying Surround Sound with Headphones (SILENT CINEMA)
51
Enjoying Unprocessed Playback
52
Enjoying Original Sound (Straight Decode)
52
Enjoying Multichannel Playback Without Sound Field Effects (Surround Decoder)
52
Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)
53
Enjoying Enhanced Bass Sound
54
Enhancing the Bass (Extra Bass)
54
Enjoying Enhanced Compressed Music
54
Playing Back Digitally Compressed Formats with Enriched Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)
54
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X
55
Enjoying Music in Multiple Rooms
56
Playing Back Music in Multiple Rooms
56
Connecting Zone2 Speakers
56
Operating the Unit from Zone2 (Remote Connection)
58
Controlling Zone2
59
Enjoying the same Source in Multiple Rooms (Party Mode)
60
Playback
61
Basic Playback Procedure
61
Basic Procedure for Playing Back Video and Music
61
Selecting an HDMI Output Jack
62
Switching Information on the Front Display
62
Item Names and Functions of the Playback Screen
63
Item Names and Functions of the Browse Screen
64
Listening to FM/AM Radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia Models)
65
Setting the Frequency Steps
65
Selecting a Frequency for Reception
66
Selecting a Preset Station
67
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (FM Auto Preset)
67
Registering a Radio Station Manually
68
Clearing Preset Stations
69
Clearing All Preset Stations
69
Listening to DAB Radio (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia Models)
70
Preparing the DAB Tuning
70
Selecting a DAB Radio Station for Reception
71
Selecting a Preset DAB Radio Station
71
Registering a DAB Radio Station as Presets
72
Clearing Preset DAB Radio Stations
73
Clearing All Preset DAB Radio Stations
73
Displaying the DAB Information
74
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label
75
Listening to FM Radio (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia Models)
76
Selecting a Frequency for FM Radio Reception
76
Selecting a Preset FM Radio Station
77
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (FM Auto Preset)
77
Registering an FM Radio Station Manually
78
Clearing Preset FM Radio Stations
79
Clearing All Preset FM Radio Stations
79
Displaying the Radio Data System Information
80
Playing Back Music Stored on a Bluetooth® Device
81
Playback Bluetooth® Device Music on the Unit
81
Enjoying Audio Using Bluetooth® Speakers/Headphones
82
Playing Back Music with Airplay
83
Playback of Itunes/Iphone Music Contents with Airplay
83
Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device
84
Playback of USB Storage Device Contents
84
Playing Back Music Stored on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)
85
Media Sharing Setup on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)
85
Listening to Internet Radio
87
Selecting an Internet Radio Station
87
Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations
87
Listening to Music Streaming Services
88
Listening to a Streaming Service
88
Useful Playback Functions
89
SCENE Function
89
Shortcut Function
92
Configuring Playback Settings for Different Playback Sources (Option Menu)
94
Basic Operation of the Option Menu
94
Option Menu Items
95
Adjusting the Tone of the Audio Output
96
Configuring the Volume Automatically Based on the YPAO Measurement Results
96
Adjusting the Volume or Perceive Height of Dialogue Sounds
97
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function
98
Setting Compressed Music Enhancer
98
Correcting Volume Differences During Playback
99
Setting the Use of Extra Bass
99
Enabling the Video Signal Processing
100
Selecting a Video Source to be Output with the Selected Audio Source
100
Configuring the Shuffle/Repeat Setting
100
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for FM Radio Reception
101
Setting Presets for Radio Stations
101
Adding an Internet Radio Station to the "Favorites" Folder
103
Removing an Internet Radio Station from the "Favorites" Folder
103
Performing an Initial Scan for DAB Radio Reception
103
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label
104
Checking the Current Status Information
104
Configurations
105
Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)
105
Basic Operation of the Setup Menu
105
Setup Menu Items
106
Configuring the Speaker Settings
110
Setting Your Speaker System
110
Setting the Size of the Front Speakers
110
Setting the Use of a Center Speaker and Its Size
111
Setting the Use of Surround Speakers and Their Size
111
Setting the Layout of the Surround Speakers
112
Setting the Use of Surround Back Speakers and Their Size
112
Setting the Use of Presence Speakers and Their Size
113
Setting the Layout of the Presence Speakers
113
Setting the Crossover Frequency of the Low-Frequency Components
113
Setting the Use of a Subwoofer
114
Setting the Phase of the Subwoofer
114
Setting the Distance between each Speaker and the Listening Position
114
Adjusting the Volume of each Speaker
114
Setting the Equalizer
115
Outputting Test Tones
116
Reloading the Previous YPAO Adjustments
116
Configuring the Sound Settings
117
Checking the Current Audio Signal Information
117
Enabling Lipsync Adjustment
117
Setting the Adjustment Method of the Lipsync Function
118
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function
118
Selecting Sound Programs
119
Adjusting the Sound Field Effect Level
120
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Presence Sound Field Generation
120
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Presence Sound Field
120
Adjusting the Loss of the Presence Sound Field
121
Adjusting the Decay Time of the Rear Reverberant Sound
121
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Reverberant Sound Generation
121
Adjusting the Volume of the Reverberant Sound
121
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Surround Sound Field Generation
122
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Surround Sound Field
122
Adjusting the Loss of the Surround Sound Field
122
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Surround Back Sound Field Generation
122
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Surround Back Sound Field
123
Adjusting the Loss of the Surround Back Sound Field
123
Selecting the Surround Decoder Used in the Program
123
Setting the Use of Center Spread
124
Adjusting the Center Localization (Broadening Effect) of the Front Sound Field
124
Adjusting the Entire Volume for "7Ch Stereo
124
Adjusting the Front and Rear Volume Balance for "7Ch Stereo
124
Adjusting the Left and Right Volume Balance for "7Ch Stereo
124
Adjusting the Height Volume Balance Using the Presence Speakers for "7Ch Stereo
125
Setting the Use of Monaural MIX for "7Ch Stereo
125
Setting the Dynamic Range Adjustment Method
125
Setting the Limit Value of the Volume
125
Setting the Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on
126
Adjusting the CINEMA DSP 3D Effect Level Automatically
126
Setting Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)
126
Configuring the Scene Settings
127
Selecting Items to be Included as the Scene Assignments
127
Renaming the SCENE Name
128
Configuring the Video/Hdmi Settings
129
Checking the Current Video and HDMI Signal Information
129
Setting the Use of the Video Signal Processing
129
Setting a Resolution to Output HDMI Video Signals
129
Setting an Aspect Ratio to Output HDMI Video Signals
130
Setting the Use of HDMI Control
130
Setting the Audio Jack Used for TV Audio Input
130
Setting the Use of ARC
130
Linking the Standby Modes of the Unit and the TV
131
Setting the Output of HDMI Audio from the TV Speaker
131
Setting the Version of HDCP Used on the HDMI Input Jacks
131
Setting the Use of HDMI Standby through
131
Configuring the Network Settings
132
Checking the Network Information on the Unit
132
Setting the Network Connection Method (Wired/Wireless)
132
Setting the Network Parameters Automatically (DHCP)
132
Setting the Network Parameters Manually
133
Setting the Use of the Network Standby Function
133
Setting the MAC Address Filter
134
Setting the MAC Address
134
Setting the Use of a Digital Media Controller
134
Setting the Use of Volume Control Via Airplay
134
Setting the Network Name of the Unit
135
Setting the Power Interlock from the Unit to Musiccast Compatible Devices
135
Configuring the Bluetooth® Settings
136
Setting the Use of Bluetooth
136
Terminating the Connection between a Bluetooth® Device and the Unit
136
Setting the Use of the Bluetooth® Standby Function
136
Setting the Use of Audio Transmission to a Bluetooth® Device
137
Connecting the Unit to a Bluetooth® Device that Receives Transmitted Audio
137
Configuring the Multi Zone Settings
138
Checking the Zone2 Information
138
Setting the Use of Volume Adjustments for Zone2 Output
138
Setting the Zone2 Limit Value of the Volume
138
Setting the Zone2 Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on
139
Adjusting the Time Deviation in Relation to the Main Zone
139
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for Zone2 Output
139
Setting the Use of Compressed Music Enhancer for Zone2 Output
140
Adjusting the Tone for Zone2 Output
140
Setting the Use of Extra Bass for Zone2 Output
140
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Zone2 Output
140
Renaming the Zone Name
141
Setting the Use of Switching to the Party Mode on Zone2
141
Configuring the System Settings
142
Checking the System Information on the Unit
142
Setting the On-Screen Menu Language
142
Combining Audio of Another Input Source with Video of the Current Input Source
143
Setting Input Sources to be Skipped When Operating the INPUT Key
144
Automatically Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display
145
Manually Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display
145
Setting the Use of Auto Play Function
146
Setting Sound Programs to Skip When Operating the PROGRAM Key
146
Setting the Function for the PROGRAM Key on the Remote Control
146
Setting the Unit's Functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE Keys of the Remote Control
147
Adjusting the Brightness of the Front Display
147
Setting the Scale of the Volume Display
147
Setting the Use of Short Messages on the TV
147
Setting the Image to be Used as Wallpaper on the TV
147
Specifying the Condition for the TRIGGER out Jack to Function
148
Specifying the Output Level of the Electronic Signal Transmitted with each Input
148
Switching the Output Level for Electronic Signal Transmission Manually
148
Specifying the Zone with Which the TRIGGER out Jack Functions Are Synchronized
148
Setting the Amount of Time for the Auto-Standby Function
149
Setting the Use of the Eco Mode
149
Preventing Accidental Changes to the Settings
149
Updating the Firmware Via the Network
150
Configuring the Advanced Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)
151
Basic Operation of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu
151
ADVANCED SETUP Menu Items
151
Changing the Speaker Impedance Setting (SP IMP.)
152
Selecting the Remote Control ID (REMOTE ID)
152
Changing the FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)
152
Switching the Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)
152
Removing the Limitation on HDMI Video Output (MON.CHK)
153
Selecting the HDMI 4K Signal Format (4K MODE)
153
Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)
154
Backuping and Restoring All the Settings (BKUP/RSTR)
154
Restoring the Default Settings (INIT)
155
Updating the Firmware (UPDATE)
155
Checking the Firmware Version (VERSION)
155
Troubleshooting
156
When any Problem Appears
156
If Trouble Occurs, First Check the Following
156
Power, System, or Remote Control Trouble
156
Audio Trouble
158
Video Trouble
161
FM/AM Radio Trouble
162
Australia Models)
162
DAB Radio Trouble (U.K., Europe, Russia, Middle East and Australia Models)
163
USB Trouble
164
Network Trouble
164
Bluetooth® Trouble
166
Error Indications on the Front Display
168
Appendix
170
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network
170
Firmware Updates
170
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network
171
Using Wireless Surround Speakers (Musiccast Surround Function)
172
Connecting to a Network Wirelessly
174
Selecting a Wireless Network Connection Method
174
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button
175
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using an Ios Device
175
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Selecting from the List of Available Access Points
177
Setting up a Wireless Connection Manually
178
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Using the WPS PIN Code
180
Input/Output Jacks and Cables
181
Video/Audio Jacks
181
Video Jacks
181
Audio Jacks
182
Using Presence Speakers
183
Presence Speaker Layout
183
Installing the Presence Speakers in Front Height Position
183
Installing the Presence Speakers in Overhead Position
183
Using Dolby Enabled Speakers as the Presence Speakers
184
Glossary
185
Glossary of Audio Information
185
Glossary of HDMI and Video Information
186
Glossary of Network Information
187
Glossary of Yamaha Technologies
187
Supported Devices and File Formats
188
Supported Bluetooth® Devices
188
Supported USB Devices
188
Supported Airplay Devices
188
Supported File Formats
189
Video Signal Flow
189
Video Conversion Table
190
Additional Information on HDMI
191
HDMI Control and Synchronized Operations
191
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
192
HDMI Signal Compatibility
193
Trademarks
194
Specifications
195
Default Settings
200
Default Settings of the Option Menu
200
Default Settings of the Setup Menu
200
Default Settings of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu
202
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Brand
Yamaha
Model
AVENTAGE RXA880BL
Category
Stereo Receiver
Language
English
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