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Yamaha MusicCast AVENTAGE RX-A4A User Manual

Yamaha MusicCast AVENTAGE RX-A4A
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AV Receiver
User Guide
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Yamaha MusicCast AVENTAGE RX-A4A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Receiver typeSurround
Pre-out channels7.1
Audio output channels7.2 channels
Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)165 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)110 W
Display-
HDCP version2.3
Apple dockingNo
Product colorBlack
Audio decodersDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)Yes
Audio formats supportedAAC, AIFF, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WMA
Headphone outputs1
Number of HDMI outputs3
HDMI in7
Digital audio optical in2
Supported radio bandsAM, DAB, FM
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Speakers connectivity typeBanana connector
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth442 mm
Width435 mm
Height191 mm
Weight16200 g

Summary

BEFORE USING THE UNIT

How to use this guide

Provides instructions on how to navigate and understand the user guide.

Glossary

Checking the accessories

Using the remote control

Insert the batteries in the remote control

Instructions for correctly inserting batteries into the remote control unit.

Operating range of the remote control

Details the effective range and direction for remote control operation.

FEATURES

What you can do with the unit

Overview of the unit's capabilities and supported functions.

Automatically optimizing the speaker settings

Explanation of the YPAO function for automatic speaker setup and optimization.

Supporting wireless speakers

Information on using Bluetooth and MusicCast Surround wireless speakers.

Useful applications

AV SETUP GUIDE

Details the AV SETUP GUIDE application for receiver setup assistance.

MusicCast CONTROLLER

Information about the MusicCast CONTROLLER app for device management.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Unit body

Identification and functions of the main unit's physical parts.

Part names and functions of the front panel

Detailed description of the front panel controls and indicators.

Front display

Explanation of the symbols and information shown on the unit's front display.

Part names and functions of the rear panel

Identification and functions of the unit's rear panel connection ports.

Remote control

Part names and functions of the remote control

Identification and functions of the supplied remote control buttons.

PREPARATIONS

Before starting

Initial steps and considerations before setting up the unit.

How to place speakers (speaker systems)

Guidance on speaker system layouts for optimal sound.

Connecting speakers

Requirements and procedures for connecting speakers and subwoofers.

Connecting a TV

Instructions for connecting the unit to a television.

Preparing for connecting to a network

Steps for preparing the unit for network connectivity.

Turning on the power of the unit

Procedures for connecting the power cable and turning on the unit.

Setting MusicCast

What is MusicCast

Introduction to Yamaha's MusicCast wireless multi-room audio solution.

Configuring the speaker settings

Flow of the speaker configurations

Overview of the process for adjusting speaker settings.

Optional measurement of YPAO

Details on YPAO measurements at multiple listening positions.

Error messages from YPAO

Warning messages from YPAO

Lists warning messages from YPAO and their remedies.

ENJOYING SOUND

Enjoying sound field effects

Explores various sound programs and surround decoders for playback.

Enjoying unprocessed playback

Instructions for playing back audio without sound field effects.

Enjoying favorite sound

Features for enhancing sound quality and user preferences.

PLAYBACK

Basic playback procedure

Step-by-step guide for playing back video and music sources.

Playing back TV audio

Methods for playing back audio from a TV.

Listening to the radio

Instructions for tuning into and listening to radio stations.

Playing back music with the Bluetooth® connection

Guide to playing music from Bluetooth devices.

Playing back music stored on a USB flash drive

Instructions for playing music files from a USB flash drive.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Sleep timer function

Setting the unit to switch to standby mode after a specified time.

SCENE function

Selecting input sources and settings with a single touch.

Shortcut function

Registering and recalling favorite content as shortcuts.

ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES)

Preparing zones

Overview of multi-zone playback and setup.

Connecting zone speakers

Instructions for connecting zone speakers using internal or external amplifiers.

CONFIGURATIONS

Configuring the unit

Details on accessing and using the unit's menus.

Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu)

Guide to adjusting various playback settings via the Option menu.

Configuring various functions (Setup menu)

Overview of the Setup menu for configuring unit functions.

Speaker Settings

Configuration options for speaker setup and YPAO results.

Sound Settings

Configuration options for audio processing and sound modes.

Network Settings

Configuration options for network connectivity and status.

Bluetooth Settings

Configuration options for Bluetooth functionality.

Multi Zone Settings

Configuration options for multi-zone audio playback.

System Settings

Configuration options for system-wide settings.

Configuring the speaker settings

Detailed settings for speaker configuration and patterns.

Restoring the default settings

Procedures for resetting unit settings to factory defaults.

Backing up and restoring all the settings

Instructions for backing up and restoring unit configuration settings.

Updating the firmware

Information on updating the unit's firmware via network or USB.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When any problem appears

General troubleshooting steps for common issues.

Power, system, or remote control trouble

Troubleshooting for power-related issues and remote control problems.

Audio trouble

Troubleshooting steps for no sound or audio issues.

Video trouble

Troubleshooting steps for no video or video display issues.

USB trouble

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to USB flash drive detection.

Network trouble

Troubleshooting steps for network connectivity and feature issues.

Bluetooth® trouble

Troubleshooting steps for Bluetooth connection problems.

Error indications on the front display

Explanation of error messages displayed on the unit's front panel.

APPENDIX

Care and cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the unit's exterior.

Connecting to a network wirelessly

Methods for establishing a wireless network connection.

Using front presence speakers

Information on front presence speaker layouts and installation.

Supported devices and file formats

Lists supported Bluetooth devices, USB devices, and file formats.

Zone output

Details on multi-zone audio output configurations.

Specifications

Input jacks

Details of the unit's analog and digital audio input jacks.

Bluetooth

Specifications related to Bluetooth connectivity and profiles.

Default settings

Default settings of the Option menu

Lists the default configurations for the Option menu.

Default settings of the Setup menu

Lists the default configurations for the Setup menu.

Default settings of the Front Display menu

Lists the default configurations for the Front Display menu.

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