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... firmware...239 Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode...240 UPDATE 241 Updating the unit's firmware 241 Firmware updates...241 Updating the unit's firmware via the network...242 Updating the unit's firmware using a USB flash drive...244 TROUBLESHOOTING 245 When any problem appears 245 If trouble occurs, first check the following:...245 Power, system, or remote control trouble...246 Audio trouble...256 Video trouble...267 FM/AM radio trouble...271 DAB radio trouble...276 USB trouble...281 Network trouble...285 Bluetooth® trouble...296 Error...
... firmware...239 Setting the use of Retail Demo Mode...240 UPDATE 241 Updating the unit's firmware 241 Firmware updates...241 Updating the unit's firmware via the network...242 Updating the unit's firmware using a USB flash drive...244 TROUBLESHOOTING 245 When any problem appears 245 If trouble occurs, first check the following:...245 Power, system, or remote control trouble...246 Audio trouble...256 Video trouble...267 FM/AM radio trouble...271 DAB radio trouble...276 USB trouble...281 Network trouble...285 Bluetooth® trouble...296 Error...
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... connection by selecting from the list of available access points 303 Setting up a wireless connection manually...304 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code 305 Supported devices and file formats 306 Supported Bluetooth® devices...306 Supported USB devices...307 Supported file formats...308 Trademarks 309 Trademarks...309 Specifications 311 Specifications...311 Default settings 318 Default settings of the Option menu...318 Default settings of the Setup menu...319 Default settings of the Front Display menu...
... connection by selecting from the list of available access points 303 Setting up a wireless connection manually...304 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code 305 Supported devices and file formats 306 Supported Bluetooth® devices...306 Supported USB devices...307 Supported file formats...308 Trademarks 309 Trademarks...309 Specifications 311 Specifications...311 Default settings 318 Default settings of the Option menu...318 Default settings of the Setup menu...319 Default settings of the Front Display menu...
RX-V4A User Guide
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... zone selected by the remote control (p.125). h SETUP key Displays the Setup menu operated on the TV. NOTE The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Recalls Bluetooth, USB, or network content that is controlled by zone switch (p.124). c SLEEP key Sets the time of the USB flash drive, music media server (PCs/NAS) or radio. i ENTER/Cursor, RETURN keys Operates the menu on the TV (p.150). l PRESET keys Selects a preset radio station (p.102). d Zone switch Changes the zone that is in standby mode...
... zone selected by the remote control (p.125). h SETUP key Displays the Setup menu operated on the TV. NOTE The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Recalls Bluetooth, USB, or network content that is controlled by zone switch (p.124). c SLEEP key Sets the time of the USB flash drive, music media server (PCs/NAS) or radio. i ENTER/Cursor, RETURN keys Operates the menu on the TV (p.150). l PRESET keys Selects a preset radio station (p.102). d Zone switch Changes the zone that is in standby mode...
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... jack HDMI OUT eARC/ARC 1 (1 MOVIE) 2 3 )%.*065 AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIOeA5RC/ARC C CENTER SPEAKERS FR FL FRONT SR /ZO HDMI HDMI input (eAHHRDDC/M MARII C) HDMI TV NOTE ( "ARC" is played back on the unit, use eARC/ARC function or use a digital optical cable to input TV audio to the unit with a digital optical cable. 53 Related links ( "Playback of Audio Return Channel. When the TV audio is an abbreviation of TV audio with eARC/ARC" (p.97) ( "HDMI connection with a video...
... jack HDMI OUT eARC/ARC 1 (1 MOVIE) 2 3 )%.*065 AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIOeA5RC/ARC C CENTER SPEAKERS FR FL FRONT SR /ZO HDMI HDMI input (eAHHRDDC/M MARII C) HDMI TV NOTE ( "ARC" is played back on the unit, use eARC/ARC function or use a digital optical cable to input TV audio to the unit with a digital optical cable. 53 Related links ( "Playback of Audio Return Channel. When the TV audio is an abbreviation of TV audio with eARC/ARC" (p.97) ( "HDMI connection with a video...
RX-V4A User Guide
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... remote control. Related links ( "HDMI connection with the TV remote control. The input source of ARC" (p.178) ( "Setting the audio input jack used for TV audio" (p.198) 98 PLAYBACK > Playing back TV audio Playback of TV audio with a digital optical cable In the following case, use a digital optical cable to input TV audio to the unit. ( Your TV does not support eARC/ARC. ( You do not want to use of the unit is automatically switched to "TV" manually, and then, select a video...
... remote control. Related links ( "HDMI connection with the TV remote control. The input source of ARC" (p.178) ( "Setting the audio input jack used for TV audio" (p.198) 98 PLAYBACK > Playing back TV audio Playback of TV audio with a digital optical cable In the following case, use a digital optical cable to input TV audio to the unit. ( Your TV does not support eARC/ARC. ( You do not want to use of the unit is automatically switched to "TV" manually, and then, select a video...
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... radio Preparing the DAB tuning Model For U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Before listening to DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio, perform an initial scan to register the DAB radio stations automatically. 1 Select "TUNER" as the input source. 2 Press BAND to select the DAB band. 3 Press [jTUNING] to the initial Scan menu. For a list of each DAB channel label. NOTE ( DAB uses digital signals for more stations using MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 audio...
... radio Preparing the DAB tuning Model For U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Before listening to DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio, perform an initial scan to register the DAB radio stations automatically. 1 Select "TUNER" as the input source. 2 Press BAND to select the DAB band. 3 Press [jTUNING] to the initial Scan menu. For a list of each DAB channel label. NOTE ( DAB uses digital signals for more stations using MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 audio...
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... TUNING for FM radio reception, press MODE. PLAYBACK > Listening to the radio Listening to the radio You can tune in tuner. 1 Select "TUNER" as the input source and the frequency currently selected is receiving a radio station signal. Related links ( "Registering a radio station manually" (p.105) ( "Selecting a video source to a radio station by using the unit's built-in to be displayed with the selected audio source" (p.144) 102 Even when you switch to stereo, "STEREO" does not light up on the front display. "TUNED" lights up on the front display...
... TUNING for FM radio reception, press MODE. PLAYBACK > Listening to the radio Listening to the radio You can tune in tuner. 1 Select "TUNER" as the input source and the frequency currently selected is receiving a radio station signal. Related links ( "Registering a radio station manually" (p.105) ( "Selecting a video source to a radio station by using the unit's built-in to be displayed with the selected audio source" (p.144) 102 Even when you switch to stereo, "STEREO" does not light up on the front display. "TUNED" lights up on the front display...
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ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES) > Preparing zones Connecting zone speakers Connect zone speakers to "ZoneB". NOTICE ( Unplug the unit's power cable from an AC wall outlet before connecting the speakers. 1 Connect Zone B speakers to the SURROUND/ZONE B/BI-AMP terminals. 2 Set "Power Amp Assign" in the "Setup" menu to the unit with speaker cables. AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 1 2 C CENTER SPEAKERS FR FL FRONT SR SL SURROUND /ZONE B/BI-AMP 32121 Zone B NOTE The following speakers cannot be changed to "ZoneB". And ...
ENJOYING IN MULTIPLE ROOMS (ZONES) > Preparing zones Connecting zone speakers Connect zone speakers to "ZoneB". NOTICE ( Unplug the unit's power cable from an AC wall outlet before connecting the speakers. 1 Connect Zone B speakers to the SURROUND/ZONE B/BI-AMP terminals. 2 Set "Power Amp Assign" in the "Setup" menu to the unit with speaker cables. AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 (3 MUSIC) COAXIAL AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 1 2 C CENTER SPEAKERS FR FL FRONT SR SL SURROUND /ZONE B/BI-AMP 32121 Zone B NOTE The following speakers cannot be changed to "ZoneB". And ...
RX-V4A User Guide
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...via an audio input jack except HDMI input jack. Option menu "Audio In" > "Audio In" Settings AUDIO 1-5 Video/audio input jacks available on the unit Output jacks on video device Video Audio Digital optical HDMI Digital coaxial Analog stereo Input jacks on the unit Video Audio HDMI 1-4 AUDIO 1 HDMI 1-4 AUDIO 2 HDMI 1-4 AUDIO 3-5 Related links "Basic operation of the Option menu" (p.129) 143 CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack Selects the audio input jack to set as...
...via an audio input jack except HDMI input jack. Option menu "Audio In" > "Audio In" Settings AUDIO 1-5 Video/audio input jacks available on the unit Output jacks on video device Video Audio Digital optical HDMI Digital coaxial Analog stereo Input jacks on the unit Video Audio HDMI 1-4 AUDIO 1 HDMI 1-4 AUDIO 2 HDMI 1-4 AUDIO 3-5 Related links "Basic operation of the Option menu" (p.129) 143 CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Combining an audio input jack with a HDMI input jack Selects the audio input jack to set as...
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...Connecting front speakers that are connected. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Configuring the speaker settings Setting your speaker system Selects the setting according to the speaker system in addition to the speakers that support bi-amp connections (advanced setup)" (p.47) ( "Connecting zone speakers" (p.123) ( "Basic operation of the Setup menu" (p.150) 160 Front speakers that support bi-amp connections. Setup menu "Speaker" > "Configuration" > "Power Amp Assign" Settings Surround BI-AMP ZoneB A normal speaker system. Zone B speakers in the Zone...
...Connecting front speakers that are connected. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Configuring the speaker settings Setting your speaker system Selects the setting according to the speaker system in addition to the speakers that support bi-amp connections (advanced setup)" (p.47) ( "Connecting zone speakers" (p.123) ( "Basic operation of the Setup menu" (p.150) 160 Front speakers that support bi-amp connections. Setup menu "Speaker" > "Configuration" > "Power Amp Assign" Settings Surround BI-AMP ZoneB A normal speaker system. Zone B speakers in the Zone...
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... no speaker is connected, in the "Speaker" is set to "None". Related links ( "Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components" (p.163) ( "Setting the use and size of the frequency components. The subwoofer will produce all of your speakers. Large speakers. The other speakers. The speaker will produce low-frequency components (configurable in this case. 162 As a general guideline, the woofer diameter is set to connect the front left and right speakers. Virtual CINEMA DSP works in "Crossover"). As...
... no speaker is connected, in the "Speaker" is set to "None". Related links ( "Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components" (p.163) ( "Setting the use and size of the frequency components. The subwoofer will produce all of your speakers. Large speakers. The other speakers. The speaker will produce low-frequency components (configurable in this case. 162 As a general guideline, the woofer diameter is set to connect the front left and right speakers. Virtual CINEMA DSP works in "Crossover"). As...
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..., 200 Hz NOTE If the volume and crossover frequency are adjustable on your subwoofer, set to maximum. Related links ( "Setting the use of each speaker and its size" (p.162) ( "Basic operation of the low-frequency components that can be produced from a speaker whose size is set the volume to half and crossover frequency to "Small". CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components Sets the lower limit of the Setup menu" (p.150) 163
..., 200 Hz NOTE If the volume and crossover frequency are adjustable on your subwoofer, set to maximum. Related links ( "Setting the use of each speaker and its size" (p.162) ( "Basic operation of the low-frequency components that can be produced from a speaker whose size is set the volume to half and crossover frequency to "Small". CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the crossover frequency of the low-frequency components Sets the lower limit of the Setup menu" (p.150) 163
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Setup menu "HDMI" > "Audio Output" Settings Off On Disables audio output from the TV. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the output of HDMI audio to the TV's speakers Selects whether to output HDMI audio to "Off". Related links ( "Setting the use of HDMI Control" (p.172) ( "Basic operation of a TV connected via the HDMI OUT jack. NOTE This setting is available only when "HDMI Control" in the "Setup" menu is set to the speakers of the Setup menu" (p.150) 173 Enables audio output from the TV.
Setup menu "HDMI" > "Audio Output" Settings Off On Disables audio output from the TV. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the output of HDMI audio to the TV's speakers Selects whether to output HDMI audio to "Off". Related links ( "Setting the use of HDMI Control" (p.172) ( "Basic operation of a TV connected via the HDMI OUT jack. NOTE This setting is available only when "HDMI Control" in the "Setup" menu is set to the speakers of the Setup menu" (p.150) 173 Enables audio output from the TV.
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... input through HDMI jacks, to the TV. Related links ( "Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Selects whether to output video/audio, which is in standby mode. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of HDMI Control" (p.172) ( "Basic operation of the Setup menu" (p.150) 174 The unit consumes more power than when "Off" or "Auto" is set to "On". Setup menu "HDMI" > "Standby Through" Settings Off On Auto Does not output video/audio to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. Automatically selects...
... input through HDMI jacks, to the TV. Related links ( "Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Selects whether to output video/audio, which is in standby mode. CONFIGURATIONS > Configuring various functions (Setup menu) Setting the use of HDMI Control" (p.172) ( "Basic operation of the Setup menu" (p.150) 174 The unit consumes more power than when "Off" or "Auto" is set to "On". Setup menu "HDMI" > "Standby Through" Settings Off On Auto Does not output video/audio to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. Automatically selects...
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.... Related links ( "Setting the use the TV's speakers. And use of HDMI Control" (p.172) ( "Basic operation of ARC Selects whether to output TV audio to the speakers connected to the unit when "HDMI Control" in the "Setup" menu is set to "Off". NOTE You do not need to "On". In case noises are produced because TV audio signals input to the unit are not supported by the unit, set to change "On" (default setting) normally.
.... Related links ( "Setting the use the TV's speakers. And use of HDMI Control" (p.172) ( "Basic operation of ARC Selects whether to output TV audio to the speakers connected to the unit when "HDMI Control" in the "Setup" menu is set to "Off". NOTE You do not need to "On". In case noises are produced because TV audio signals input to the unit are not supported by the unit, set to change "On" (default setting) normally.
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... perform the firmware update when turning off and the firmware update begins. 3 When "UPDATE SUCCESS PLEASE POWER OFF!" In this case, update the firmware using the USB flash drive. The on the condition of the network connection. In this case, contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center to the wireless network, you might not get the message of new firmware depending on -screen display turns off the...
... perform the firmware update when turning off and the firmware update begins. 3 When "UPDATE SUCCESS PLEASE POWER OFF!" In this case, update the firmware using the USB flash drive. The on the condition of the network connection. In this case, contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center to the wireless network, you might not get the message of new firmware depending on -screen display turns off the...
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... "Setup" menu to "On", and enable eARC/ARC function on the TV. Connect the HDMI cable to the eARC/ARC-compatible HDMI jack (HDMI jack marked "ARC") on the TV. TROUBLESHOOTING > When any problem appears No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used for the TV. 262 Change the audio output setting on the TV are not compatible with an audio cable, the TV audio input setting does not match the actual connection. Use a digital optical cable to...
... "Setup" menu to "On", and enable eARC/ARC function on the TV. Connect the HDMI cable to the eARC/ARC-compatible HDMI jack (HDMI jack marked "ARC") on the TV. TROUBLESHOOTING > When any problem appears No sound from the TV when HDMI Control is used for the TV. 262 Change the audio output setting on the TV are not compatible with an audio cable, the TV audio input setting does not match the actual connection. Use a digital optical cable to...
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... : ( "Selecting the remote control ID" (p.235) Remote Sensor Off Turn on the remote control sensor on the USB flash drive was not found. Firmware update failed. Turn off . ( "Setting the use of the unit and the remote control are short circuited. Update the firmware again. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Message Cause Remedy Check SP Wires The speaker cables are not identical. For details, see the following : ( "Connecting the speaker" (p.50...
... : ( "Selecting the remote control ID" (p.235) Remote Sensor Off Turn on the remote control sensor on the USB flash drive was not found. Firmware update failed. Turn off . ( "Setting the use of the unit and the remote control are short circuited. Update the firmware again. Contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Message Cause Remedy Check SP Wires The speaker cables are not identical. For details, see the following : ( "Connecting the speaker" (p.50...
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Setup menu "Network" > "Network Connection" > "Wireless(Wi-Fi)" 1 Select "PIN Code". 2 According to the on the TV. Related links "Selecting a wireless network connection method" (p.300) 305 When the connection process finishes, "Completed" appears on -screen guidance, connect to a network wirelessly Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code You can set up a wireless connection by entering the unit's PIN code into the wireless router. This completes the...
Setup menu "Network" > "Network Connection" > "Wireless(Wi-Fi)" 1 Select "PIN Code". 2 According to the on the TV. Related links "Selecting a wireless network connection method" (p.300) 305 When the connection process finishes, "Completed" appears on -screen guidance, connect to a network wirelessly Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS PIN code You can set up a wireless connection by entering the unit's PIN code into the wireless router. This completes the...
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... ( Power Amp Assign ( Subwoofer ( Front ( Center ( Surround ( Crossover ( Subwoofer Phase ( Extra Bass ( Virtual CINEMA FRONT Distance Level Equalizer Speaker Impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Test Tone HDMI HDMI Control Audio Output Standby Through ( U.K., Europe, Russia and Korea models ( Other models 4K Upscaling HDCP Version ( HDMI 1-4 Standby Sync ARC 319 Surround Use Small Small Small 80 Hz Normal Off Off 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 0.0 dB Off 8 Ω MIN Off On Off Auto On Off Auto Auto On APPENDIX > Default settings Default settings of the Setup menu The default settings of the "Setup...
... ( Power Amp Assign ( Subwoofer ( Front ( Center ( Surround ( Crossover ( Subwoofer Phase ( Extra Bass ( Virtual CINEMA FRONT Distance Level Equalizer Speaker Impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Test Tone HDMI HDMI Control Audio Output Standby Through ( U.K., Europe, Russia and Korea models ( Other models 4K Upscaling HDCP Version ( HDMI 1-4 Standby Sync ARC 319 Surround Use Small Small Small 80 Hz Normal Off Off 3.00 m (10.0 ft) 0.0 dB Off 8 Ω MIN Off On Off Auto On Off Auto Auto On APPENDIX > Default settings Default settings of the Setup menu The default settings of the "Setup...
