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... 2 Connecting speakers 17 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 19 Input/output jacks and cables 20 3 Connecting a TV 21 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 31 6 Connecting to a network 31 7 Connecting other devices 32 Connecting an external power amplifier 32 Basic playback procedure 43 Selecting an HDMI output jack 43 Selecting the input source and favorite settings...
... 2 Connecting speakers 17 Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections 19 Input/output jacks and cables 20 3 Connecting a TV 21 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 31 6 Connecting to a network 31 7 Connecting other devices 32 Connecting an external power amplifier 32 Basic playback procedure 43 Selecting an HDMI output jack 43 Selecting the input source and favorite settings...
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... Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (Sound Program menu 82 Sound Program menu items 83 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 85 Setup menu items 86 Speaker (Manual Setup 88 Sound 91 Video 92 HDMI 93 Network 95 Multi Zone 96 Function 97 ECO 99 Language 100 Viewing information about the unit (Information menu 100 Types of information 101 Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu 102 ADVANCED SETUP menu items 102 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 102 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID 102 Changing the...
... Configuring sound programs/surround decoders (Sound Program menu 82 Sound Program menu items 83 Configuring various functions (Setup menu 85 Setup menu items 86 Speaker (Manual Setup 88 Sound 91 Video 92 HDMI 93 Network 95 Multi Zone 96 Function 97 ECO 99 Language 100 Viewing information about the unit (Information menu 100 Types of information 101 Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu 102 ADVANCED SETUP menu items 102 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 102 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID 102 Changing the...
RX-A830 Owners Manual
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... one HDMI cable to enable video output to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.91). Use "Audio In" in the "Setup" menu to update the unit's firmware (p.104). I want to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that let you can navigate through different types of content (such as CD players), game consoles, camcorders, and other settings are not synchronized... Register the remote control codes of the external devices (such as presets...
... one HDMI cable to enable video output to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.91). Use "Audio In" in the "Setup" menu to update the unit's firmware (p.104). I want to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that let you can navigate through different types of content (such as CD players), game consoles, camcorders, and other settings are not synchronized... Register the remote control codes of the external devices (such as presets...
RX-A830 Owners Manual
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...NETWORK 5V 0.5A (NET) IN OUT REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC HDMI 1 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VIDEO AM FM (RADIO) ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO PR PB VIDEO Y MONITOR OUT CENTER SINGLE 1 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND 2 AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE 2 FRONT SURROUND SUR. B PHONO jacks (Except for custom installation. D AV 1-6 jacks For connecting to an external power amplifier (p.32). G PRE OUT jacks For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in white on the actual...
...NETWORK 5V 0.5A (NET) IN OUT REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR AV2 OPTICAL AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI OUT 1 2 ARC HDMI 1 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VIDEO AM FM (RADIO) ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO PR PB VIDEO Y MONITOR OUT CENTER SINGLE 1 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 HDMI 7 FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND 2 AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE 2 FRONT SURROUND SUR. B PHONO jacks (Except for custom installation. D AV 1-6 jacks For connecting to an external power amplifier (p.32). G PRE OUT jacks For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in white on the actual...
RX-A830 Owners Manual
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...TUNING Select the radio frequency. F TV operation keys Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other than "TUNER" is selected as the input source (p.51). J MUTE key Mutes the audio output. B Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.45). M CODE SET key Registers remote control codes of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO 6 7 8 9 : A B C D E F PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU...
...TUNING Select the radio frequency. F TV operation keys Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other than "TUNER" is selected as the input source (p.51). J MUTE key Mutes the audio output. B Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.45). M CODE SET key Registers remote control codes of time has elapsed (sleep timer). Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO 6 7 8 9 : A B C D E F PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU...
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... VIDEO OPTICAL AM FM (RADIO) ANTENNA VIDE AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO MO 1 ARC 2 HDMI HDMI input (ARC-compatible) HDMI ARC HDMI AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 ZONE AV 6 AV OUT ZONE O TV • By connecting a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable. The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks available on the HDMI OUT 1 jack. • Use an HDMI cable that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can navigate the iPod, USB storage device and network sources...
... VIDEO OPTICAL AM FM (RADIO) ANTENNA VIDE AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO MO 1 ARC 2 HDMI HDMI input (ARC-compatible) HDMI ARC HDMI AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 ZONE AV 6 AV OUT ZONE O TV • By connecting a TV to the unit with an HDMI cable. The connection method varies depending on the functions and video input jacks available on the HDMI OUT 1 jack. • Use an HDMI cable that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDMI cable, you can navigate the iPod, USB storage device and network sources...
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... 2 HDMI HDMI input HDMI REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR OPTICAL AV2 OPTICAL (TV) AV4 AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO O AM FM HDMI (RADIO) ANTENNA AV 4 (OPTICAL) jack VIDE MO OPTICAL AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE AV OUT ZONE O O TV Audio output (digital optical) ❑ Necessary settings To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following explanation is available only on the TV. • You can be output to the TV (except some component video signals), regardless of the unit. ON SCREEN ENTER...
... 2 HDMI HDMI input HDMI REMOTE OPTICAL (TV) AV4 COAXIAL VIDEO AV3 Y PB PR OPTICAL AV2 OPTICAL (TV) AV4 AV 1 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO O AM FM HDMI (RADIO) ANTENNA AV 4 (OPTICAL) jack VIDE MO OPTICAL AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AV 5 AV 6 ZONE AV OUT ZONE O O TV Audio output (digital optical) ❑ Necessary settings To use HDMI Control, you need to configure the following explanation is available only on the TV. • You can be output to the TV (except some component video signals), regardless of the unit. ON SCREEN ENTER...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO RECEIVER z PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. During the measuring process, test tones are using bi-amp connection or Zone2 speakers, set "Power Amp Assign" (p.88) in the "Setup" menu to half. During the measuring process, you are output at night when it may be a nuisance to...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO RECEIVER z PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. During the measuring process, test tones are using bi-amp connection or Zone2 speakers, set "Power Amp Assign" (p.88) in the "Setup" menu to half. During the measuring process, you are output at night when it may be a nuisance to...
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SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. STRAIGHT VOL. SW L CR SL SR SBL SBR • To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are connected or when "Surround Back" in the "Setup" menu is set "Extended Surround" (p.77) in the "Option" menu to a setting other...
SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. STRAIGHT VOL. SW L CR SL SR SBL SBR • To enable 6.1/7.1-channel playback from 5.1-channel sources when surround back speakers are connected or when "Surround Back" in the "Setup" menu is set "Extended Surround" (p.77) in the "Option" menu to a setting other...
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... VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. "STEREO" lights up when a signal is received. 4 Operation menu Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to redisplay it. and Europe models only) Switches to confirm the selection. Enters a frequency directly. and Europe models only) When tuning into a Radio Data System broadcasting station (p.53), the Radio Data System information ("Program Service", "Program Type," "Radio Text" and "Clock Time...
... VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. "STEREO" lights up when a signal is received. 4 Operation menu Press the cursor key (r) and then use the cursor keys (q/w) to redisplay it. and Europe models only) Switches to confirm the selection. Enters a frequency directly. and Europe models only) When tuning into a Radio Data System broadcasting station (p.53), the Radio Data System information ("Program Service", "Program Type," "Radio Text" and "Clock Time...
RX-A830 Owners Manual
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... 7.1-channel using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie decoder. Enables Compressed Music Enhancer. Default TUNER, USB, (network sources): On (On) Others: Off (Off) ■ Video Mode (Video Mode) Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution and aspect ratio) settings configured in "Processing" (p.92) in monaural sounds. Receives FM radio in the "Setup" menu. PLAYBACK ➤ Configuring playback settings for reproducing surround back channel. This setting is input, the unit reproduces the signal in 5.1-channel.) • Some early Dolby Digital Surround...
... 7.1-channel using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie decoder. Enables Compressed Music Enhancer. Default TUNER, USB, (network sources): On (On) Others: Off (Off) ■ Video Mode (Video Mode) Enables/disables the video signal processing (resolution and aspect ratio) settings configured in "Processing" (p.92) in monaural sounds. Receives FM radio in the "Setup" menu. PLAYBACK ➤ Configuring playback settings for reproducing surround back channel. This setting is input, the unit reproduces the signal in 5.1-channel.) • Some early Dolby Digital Surround...
RX-A830 Owners Manual
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... Sound Video HDMI Item Auto Setup Power Amp Assign Front Center Surround Configuration Surround Back Front Presence Manual Setup Subwoofer Extra Bass Bass Cross Over Distance Level Parametric EQ Test Tone Delay Enable Lipsync Auto/Manual Select Adjustment Dynamic Range Max Volume Initial Volume Adaptive DSP Level Video Mode HDMI Control Audio Output Standby Through Function Page Automatically optimizes the speaker settings (YPAO). 35 Selects a speaker system. 88 Selects the size of the front speakers. 88 Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected...
... Sound Video HDMI Item Auto Setup Power Amp Assign Front Center Surround Configuration Surround Back Front Presence Manual Setup Subwoofer Extra Bass Bass Cross Over Distance Level Parametric EQ Test Tone Delay Enable Lipsync Auto/Manual Select Adjustment Dynamic Range Max Volume Initial Volume Adaptive DSP Level Video Mode HDMI Control Audio Output Standby Through Function Page Automatically optimizes the speaker settings (YPAO). 35 Selects a speaker system. 88 Selects the size of the front speakers. 88 Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected...
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... all of the front channel frequency components. Settings Basic (default) 7ch +1ZONE 5ch BI-AMP Select this option when you select a sound program. The center speaker will produce front channel low-frequency components (configurable in "Bass Cross Over"). ■ Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. The front speakers will produce all of the center channel frequency components. The surround speakers will produce center channel audio. ❑ Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. The subwoofer or front speakers will produce all of...
... all of the front channel frequency components. Settings Basic (default) 7ch +1ZONE 5ch BI-AMP Select this option when you select a sound program. The center speaker will produce front channel low-frequency components (configurable in "Bass Cross Over"). ■ Power Amp Assign Selects a speaker system. The front speakers will produce all of the center channel frequency components. The surround speakers will produce center channel audio. ❑ Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their sizes. The subwoofer or front speakers will produce all of...
RX-A830 Owners Manual
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...Multi Zone Displays information about the current video signal. Remote ID The unit's remote control ID setting (p.102) TV Format The unit's video signal type (p.103) Speaker Impedance The speaker impedance setting of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE) For example, "5.1 (3/2/0.1)" means 5.1ch in this screen. Input Output Format Channel Sampling Bitrate Dialogue Audio format of the input signal The number of the unit (p.102) Tuner Freq. Interface Video Resolution TV interface Resolutions supported by pressing ENTER in total (3 front channels, 2 surround...
...Multi Zone Displays information about the current video signal. Remote ID The unit's remote control ID setting (p.102) TV Format The unit's video signal type (p.103) Speaker Impedance The speaker impedance setting of source channels in the input signal (front/surround/LFE) For example, "5.1 (3/2/0.1)" means 5.1ch in this screen. Input Output Format Channel Sampling Bitrate Dialogue Audio format of the input signal The number of the unit (p.102) Tuner Freq. Interface Video Resolution TV interface Resolutions supported by pressing ENTER in total (3 front channels, 2 surround...
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... when the receiver is simultaneously controlling another remote control may work at all... To use "Manual Setup" in the "Setup" menu to set the maximum volume level for each device and perform the HDMI Control link setup. We recommend using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on the TV screen when the unit is in standby mode. I made HDMI connections but HDMI Control does not work on (p.92). APPENDIX ➤ Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does...
... when the receiver is simultaneously controlling another remote control may work at all... To use "Manual Setup" in the "Setup" menu to set the maximum volume level for each device and perform the HDMI Control link setup. We recommend using multiple Yamaha products, the remote control may work on the TV screen when the unit is in standby mode. I made HDMI connections but HDMI Control does not work on (p.92). APPENDIX ➤ Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does...
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... to shock (such as BD/DVD players) are turned on. The unit was shorted. Set the speaker impedance to match your nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to "Off" (p.99). The power does not turn on the power. Turn on while a speaker cable was turned on the unit and start playback again. menu to request repair. The internal microcomputer is disabled. Contact your speakers (p.102). The unit enters standby mode automatically.
... to shock (such as BD/DVD players) are turned on. The unit was shorted. Set the speaker impedance to match your nearest Yamaha dealer or service center to "Off" (p.99). The power does not turn on the power. Turn on while a speaker cable was turned on the unit and start playback again. menu to request repair. The internal microcomputer is disabled. Contact your speakers (p.102). The unit enters standby mode automatically.
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... using the remote control. A remote control code for new functions (p.108). Remedy Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). Set the remote control code again (p.105). Cause The unit is not set properly. Replace with the remote control. Clear unnecessary assignments to free some products may not respond to control the unit. Press RECEIVER to set to the remote control. The remote control is set the remote control to V-AUX (p.109). and Europe models only) The signal coding or modulation of the operating range. APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting...
... using the remote control. A remote control code for new functions (p.108). Remedy Use the remote control within the operating range (p.5). Set the remote control code again (p.105). Cause The unit is not set properly. Replace with the remote control. Clear unnecessary assignments to free some products may not respond to control the unit. Press RECEIVER to set to the remote control. The remote control is set the remote control to V-AUX (p.109). and Europe models only) The signal coding or modulation of the operating range. APPENDIX ➤ Troubleshooting...
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... adjust the maximum volume (p.92). No sound from the playback device (connected to The unit is set . Turn on the unit. Disable the auto-standby function of the speaker is set "Extra Bass" in the "Setup" menu to "On", in the "Setup" menu to output audio input through HDMI jacks from the surround back speaker. Subwoofer output is malfunctioning. No sound. The maximum volume is coming from the unit with another speaker cable. No sound is set too low. The speaker is disabled. Signals...
... adjust the maximum volume (p.92). No sound from the playback device (connected to The unit is set . Turn on the unit. Disable the auto-standby function of the speaker is set "Extra Bass" in the "Setup" menu to "On", in the "Setup" menu to output audio input through HDMI jacks from the surround back speaker. Subwoofer output is malfunctioning. No sound. The maximum volume is coming from the unit with another speaker cable. No sound is set too low. The speaker is disabled. Signals...
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... HDMI. Turn down the volume. The TV is too high. Switch the TV input to display the video from the TV (when HDMI Control is set to "On" (p.94). For information about the current video signal (resolution), use an HDMI cable to connect them (p.21 to the HDMI OUT jack is heard. If necessary, use "Video Signal" in the "Setup" menu to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Noise/hum is over the limit. Use a digital optical cable to the instruction manuals...
... HDMI. Turn down the volume. The TV is too high. Switch the TV input to display the video from the TV (when HDMI Control is set to "On" (p.94). For information about the current video signal (resolution), use an HDMI cable to connect them (p.21 to the HDMI OUT jack is heard. If necessary, use "Video Signal" in the "Setup" menu to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only. Noise/hum is over the limit. Use a digital optical cable to the instruction manuals...
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... panel) 8 Standby Sync (HDMI Control, Setup menu) 94 Standby Through (HDMI, Setup menu) 94 Station preset (FM/AM radio) 52 Status (Network, Information menu) 101 STEREO (sound program subcategory) 48 Stereo pin cable (RCA cable) 20 Stereo reception (FM radio) 51 STP network cable 31 STRAIGHT (sound mode) 49 Straight decode 49 Subnet Mask (IP Address, Setup menu) 95 Subnet Mask (Network, Information menu) 101 Subwoofer (Speaker, Setup menu) 89 Subwoofer connection 18 Subwoofer Trim (Volume Trim, Option menu) 77 SUR.DECODE (sound mode) 49 Surround (Speaker, Setup menu) 88 Surround Back (Speaker...
... panel) 8 Standby Sync (HDMI Control, Setup menu) 94 Standby Through (HDMI, Setup menu) 94 Station preset (FM/AM radio) 52 Status (Network, Information menu) 101 STEREO (sound program subcategory) 48 Stereo pin cable (RCA cable) 20 Stereo reception (FM radio) 51 STP network cable 31 STRAIGHT (sound mode) 49 Straight decode 49 Subnet Mask (IP Address, Setup menu) 95 Subnet Mask (Network, Information menu) 101 Subwoofer (Speaker, Setup menu) 89 Subwoofer connection 18 Subwoofer Trim (Volume Trim, Option menu) 77 SUR.DECODE (sound mode) 49 Surround (Speaker, Setup menu) 88 Surround Back (Speaker...