RX-A680 Quick Start Guide
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... AV Receiver RX-A680 * This applies only to use only high quality shielded cables. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Corporation of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). FCC INFORMATION (USA) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as primary users (i.e. Operation...
... AV Receiver RX-A680 * This applies only to use only high quality shielded cables. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Corporation of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). FCC INFORMATION (USA) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as primary users (i.e. Operation...
RX-A680 Quick Start Guide
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... General models only) At the factory, the frequency step setting is output from a specific speaker, see "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Owner's Manual. Depending on your country or region, set to standby mode and turn it on again. SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 AV 1 2 3 AUDIO 1 2 3 BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX FM AM ZONE A ZONE B PHONO BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU SETUP POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY HOME TUNING PRESET STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS HDMI 1 AM FM VOLUME ( / ) TUNING STRAIGHT Playing a BD/DVD...
... General models only) At the factory, the frequency step setting is output from a specific speaker, see "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Owner's Manual. Depending on your country or region, set to standby mode and turn it on again. SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 AV 1 2 3 AUDIO 1 2 3 BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX FM AM ZONE A ZONE B PHONO BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU SETUP POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY HOME TUNING PRESET STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS HDMI 1 AM FM VOLUME ( / ) TUNING STRAIGHT Playing a BD/DVD...
RX-A680 Quick Start Guide
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... of the input signal, use the speaker. in the "Setup" menu (p. 25) to check the speaker output. The power turns off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Use "Test Tone" in the "Option" menu (p. 24) to check the audio signal. For details, see "Outputting test tones" in the Owner's Manual. Twist the bare wires of the speaker is disabled. Remedy As a safety precaution, capability to turn off (standby mode) immediately. Hold...
... of the input signal, use the speaker. in the "Setup" menu (p. 25) to check the speaker output. The power turns off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Use "Test Tone" in the "Option" menu (p. 24) to check the audio signal. For details, see "Outputting test tones" in the Owner's Manual. Twist the bare wires of the speaker is disabled. Remedy As a safety precaution, capability to turn off (standby mode) immediately. Hold...
RX-A680 Quick Start Guide
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... connection settings on the TV. Select an appropriate input source with HDMI. To check the information about video signals supported by the unit, see "Checking the current video and HDMI signal information" in the sleep mode. Cause The playback source does not contain LFE or lowfrequency signals. Another input source is selected on MusicCast CONTROLLER. Subwoofer output is coming from the subwoofer. Remedy Enable the Extra Bass function using the BASS key (p. 20). Set "Subwoofer" in the Owner's Manual. No video. Problem No sound...
... connection settings on the TV. Select an appropriate input source with HDMI. To check the information about video signals supported by the unit, see "Checking the current video and HDMI signal information" in the sleep mode. Cause The playback source does not contain LFE or lowfrequency signals. Another input source is selected on MusicCast CONTROLLER. Subwoofer output is coming from the subwoofer. Remedy Enable the Extra Bass function using the BASS key (p. 20). Set "Subwoofer" in the Owner's Manual. No video. Problem No sound...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... each speaker and the listening position 98 Adjusting the volume of each speaker...98 Setting the equalizer...99 Outputting test tones...99 Configuring the HDMI settings 100 Setting the use of HDMI Control...100 Setting the output of HDMI audio from the TV speaker 100 Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through...100 Setting the use of 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal 100 Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks 101 Setting the audio jack used for TV audio input...101 Linking the standby modes of...
... each speaker and the listening position 98 Adjusting the volume of each speaker...98 Setting the equalizer...99 Outputting test tones...99 Configuring the HDMI settings 100 Setting the use of HDMI Control...100 Setting the output of HDMI audio from the TV speaker 100 Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through...100 Setting the use of 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal 100 Setting the version of HDCP used on the HDMI input jacks 101 Setting the audio jack used for TV audio input...101 Linking the standby modes of...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... ADVANCED SETUP menu...118 ADVANCED SETUP menu items...118 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 119 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)...119 Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU 119 Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT)...119 Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE)...120 Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)...120 Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR 121 Restoring the default settings (INIT)...122 Updating the firmware (UPDATE)...122 Checking the firmware version (VERSION)...122 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... ADVANCED SETUP menu...118 ADVANCED SETUP menu items...118 Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP 119 Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)...119 Changing the FM/AM tuning frequency setting (TU 119 Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT)...119 Selecting the HDMI 4K signal format (4K MODE)...120 Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)...120 Backuping and restoring all the settings (BKUP/RSTR 121 Restoring the default settings (INIT)...122 Updating the firmware (UPDATE)...122 Checking the firmware version (VERSION)...122 TROUBLESHOOTING...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function 139 Connecting to a network wirelessly 141 Selecting a wireless network connection method 141 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button 142 Setting up a wireless connection using an iOS device 142 Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points 143 Setting up a wireless connection manually...144 Setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS PIN code 145 Input/output jacks and cables 146 Video/audio jacks...146 Video jacks...146 Audio jacks...146 Using presence speakers...
... Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function 139 Connecting to a network wirelessly 141 Selecting a wireless network connection method 141 Setting up a wireless connection using the WPS button 142 Setting up a wireless connection using an iOS device 142 Setting up a wireless connection by selecting from the list of available access points 143 Setting up a wireless connection manually...144 Setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS PIN code 145 Input/output jacks and cables 146 Video/audio jacks...146 Video jacks...146 Audio jacks...146 Using presence speakers...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... using Bluetooth® speakers/ headphones" (p.67) • "Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)" (p.139) Useful applications Application: "AV SETUP GUIDE" AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that assists you with the various useful functions. You can control the unit (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations. • "Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)" (p.74) • "Registering a favorite content as speaker connections, TV and playback device connections and selecting the speaker...
... using Bluetooth® speakers/ headphones" (p.67) • "Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)" (p.139) Useful applications Application: "AV SETUP GUIDE" AV SETUP GUIDE is an application that assists you with the various useful functions. You can control the unit (such as power and volume) with TV remote control operations. • "Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE)" (p.74) • "Registering a favorite content as speaker connections, TV and playback device connections and selecting the speaker...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... NET AUX FM AM ZONE A ZONE B PHONO BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU SETUP POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY HOME TUNING PRESET STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS m n o p (U.S.A. Part names and functions of the remote control The part names and functions of the supplied remote control are as the input source, or control playback of the external device. 15 En B Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.40). NOTE ▪ The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Some HDMI Control...
... NET AUX FM AM ZONE A ZONE B PHONO BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU SETUP POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE MEMORY HOME TUNING PRESET STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASS m n o p (U.S.A. Part names and functions of the remote control The part names and functions of the supplied remote control are as the input source, or control playback of the external device. 15 En B Sound mode keys Select a sound mode (p.40). NOTE ▪ The playback devices must support HDMI Control. Some HDMI Control...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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...Program (PRG) Select the sound programs and stereo playback. p.84 Audio In (Audio In) Combines the video of the selected input source with the audio of high-frequency range and lowfrequency range individually. Clear radio stations registered to configure playback settings of the unit. Item Function Page Input Select (Input Select) Switches the input source. p.83 Input Trim (In.Trim) Corrects volume differences between Zone A/B. p.83 Volume Trim (Volume Trim) Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. p.83 ZoneB Trim (ZB.Trim) Corrects volume...
...Program (PRG) Select the sound programs and stereo playback. p.84 Audio In (Audio In) Combines the video of the selected input source with the audio of high-frequency range and lowfrequency range individually. Clear radio stations registered to configure playback settings of the unit. Item Function Page Input Select (Input Select) Switches the input source. p.83 Input Trim (In.Trim) Corrects volume differences between Zone A/B. p.83 Volume Trim (Volume Trim) Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. p.83 ZoneB Trim (ZB.Trim) Corrects volume...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... the front sound field" (p.103) - For details, see the following : - Settings Auto bDsur Neural:X Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Uses the decoder automatically selected by input source. DTS Neural:X decoder. Sounds will be output from the surround/surround back speakers. NOTE ▪ For details on each decoder, see the following: - For details, see the following : - "Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)" (p.41) - "Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in the "Setup" menu.
... the front sound field" (p.103) - For details, see the following : - Settings Auto bDsur Neural:X Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Uses the decoder automatically selected by input source. DTS Neural:X decoder. Sounds will be output from the surround/surround back speakers. NOTE ▪ For details on each decoder, see the following: - For details, see the following : - "Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)" (p.41) - "Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in the "Setup" menu.
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... Input Skip Dimmer Memory Guard Remote Color Key Information Network Connection IP Address MAC Address Filter DMC Control Network Standby Network Name Center Spread Center Image Monaural Mix Select Adjustment Dialogue Level DTS Dialogue Control Dialogue Lift Scale Dynamic Range Max Volume Initial Volume ZoneB Volume MusicCast Link Power Interlock Network Update Function Selects whether to spread the center channel signals to left and right when a 2-channel source is turned on the front display. Adjusts the volume of the volume display. Switches...
... Input Skip Dimmer Memory Guard Remote Color Key Information Network Connection IP Address MAC Address Filter DMC Control Network Standby Network Name Center Spread Center Image Monaural Mix Select Adjustment Dialogue Level DTS Dialogue Control Dialogue Lift Scale Dynamic Range Max Volume Initial Volume ZoneB Volume MusicCast Link Power Interlock Network Update Function Selects whether to spread the center channel signals to left and right when a 2-channel source is turned on the front display. Adjusts the volume of the volume display. Switches...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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...'t use the SURROUND BACK/ PRESENCE/BI-AMP/ZONE B terminals. NOTE For details on "Subwoofer" in the "Setup" menu, see the following : - Select this option when you use presence speakers in the 5.1.2 system. The front speakers will produce LFE (low-frequency effect) channel audio and low-frequency components from other channels. Select this option when no subwoofer is set to "None". For details on the speaker system, see the following : ▪ "Speaker systems and speakers to be connected...
...'t use the SURROUND BACK/ PRESENCE/BI-AMP/ZONE B terminals. NOTE For details on "Subwoofer" in the "Setup" menu, see the following : - Select this option when you use presence speakers in the 5.1.2 system. The front speakers will produce LFE (low-frequency effect) channel audio and low-frequency components from other channels. Select this option when no subwoofer is set to "None". For details on the speaker system, see the following : ▪ "Speaker systems and speakers to be connected...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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...Setting the output of HDMI Control" (p.100) Setup menu "HDMI" > "Audio Output" Settings Off Disables audio output from the TV. On Enables audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack when "HDMI Control" is set to "On" or "Auto", you need to perform the HDMI Control link setup after connecting HDMI Controlcompatible devices. Configuring the HDMI settings Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Select whether to output video/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. Setup menu "HDMI" > "HDMI Control" Settings Off Disables HDMI Control...
...Setting the output of HDMI Control" (p.100) Setup menu "HDMI" > "Audio Output" Settings Off Disables audio output from the TV. On Enables audio output from a TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack when "HDMI Control" is set to "On" or "Auto", you need to perform the HDMI Control link setup after connecting HDMI Controlcompatible devices. Configuring the HDMI settings Setting the use of HDMI Standby Through Select whether to output video/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. Setup menu "HDMI" > "HDMI Control" Settings Off Disables HDMI Control...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... Select whether to use HDMI control to link the unit's standby mode to the TV's power when "HDMI Control" is set to "On". On Enables ARC. Linking the standby modes of ARC Select whether to output TV audio to the speakers connected to the unit when "HDMI Control" is set to "On". NOTE For details on "HDMI Control" in tuner. Sets the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off . The unit's input source automatically switches to TV audio...
... Select whether to use HDMI control to link the unit's standby mode to the TV's power when "HDMI Control" is set to "On". On Enables ARC. Linking the standby modes of ARC Select whether to output TV audio to the speakers connected to the unit when "HDMI Control" is set to "On". NOTE For details on "HDMI Control" in tuner. Sets the unit to standby mode when the TV is turned off . The unit's input source automatically switches to TV audio...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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.../DVD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely. • The unit, subwoofer, TV and playback devices (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or to request repair. Power, system, or remote control trouble n The power does not turn on in to reboot the unit. Hold down z (power) on the unit is disabled. If only turning on the front panel for the TV and set HDMI Control...
.../DVD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely. • The unit, subwoofer, TV and playback devices (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or to request repair. Power, system, or remote control trouble n The power does not turn on in to reboot the unit. Hold down z (power) on the unit is disabled. If only turning on the front panel for the TV and set HDMI Control...
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... is no problem with the connection, replace a breaking speaker cable with another speaker. To use "Test Tone" in order to output the front channel low-frequency components from a specific speaker l The playback source does not contain a signal for the channel. "Setting your speaker system" (p.94) n No sound is disabled. To check it , use the surround back speakers, set "Subwoofer" in the "Setup" menu to "Use". For details, see the following : - "Setting the use "Signal Information" in the "Setup" menu is malfunctioning. l The subwoofer has been turned off...
... is no problem with the connection, replace a breaking speaker cable with another speaker. To use "Test Tone" in order to output the front channel low-frequency components from a specific speaker l The playback source does not contain a signal for the channel. "Setting your speaker system" (p.94) n No sound is disabled. To check it , use the surround back speakers, set "Subwoofer" in the "Setup" menu to "Use". For details, see the following : - "Setting the use "Signal Information" in the "Setup" menu is malfunctioning. l The subwoofer has been turned off...
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... speakers. "Setting the use "Signal Information" in the "Setup" menu is too close to the unit only with another digital or radio frequency device. If "ECO Mode" in the "Option" menu. "HDMI connection with a TV" (p.26) l If the TV is connected to another cable. Set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu to the HDMI OUT jack exceeds the limit. Turn on the playback device. Turn down the volume. l The number of devices connected to select the correct audio input jack...
... speakers. "Setting the use "Signal Information" in the "Setup" menu is too close to the unit only with another digital or radio frequency device. If "ECO Mode" in the "Option" menu. "HDMI connection with a TV" (p.26) l If the TV is connected to another cable. Set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu to the HDMI OUT jack exceeds the limit. Turn on the playback device. Turn down the volume. l The number of devices connected to select the correct audio input jack...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... video signal to "On". NOTE For details on again, or by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. 2 Check that supports ARC. ▪ "AUDIO1" is set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu to change the TV audio input assignment. "Setting the use "TV Audio Input" in the "Setup" menu to "Off" and use . ▪ If the unit is connected to the instruction manual for TV audio input" (p.101) - To use the SCENE function...
... video signal to "On". NOTE For details on again, or by turning off the TV or adjusting the TV volume with the TV remote control. 2 Check that supports ARC. ▪ "AUDIO1" is set "ARC" in the "Setup" menu to change the TV audio input assignment. "Setting the use "TV Audio Input" in the "Setup" menu to "Off" and use . ▪ If the unit is connected to the instruction manual for TV audio input" (p.101) - To use the SCENE function...
RX-A680 Owner s Manual
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... Lipsync On Video Out Off FM Mode Stereo Shuffle Off Repeat Off Volume Interlock Limited Default settings of the Setup menu The default settings of the "Setup" menu are 0.0 dB, "Bypass" appears. DSP/Surround • DSP Level • Adaptive DRC • Enhancer - TUNER, (network sources), AirPlay, SERVER, NET RADIO, Bluetooth, USB - Tone Control Treble, Bass Bypass (0.0 dB) * When both "Treble" and "Bass" are as follows. Speaker Configuration • Power Amp Assign • Subwoofer • Front • Center • Surround • Surround Back •...
... Lipsync On Video Out Off FM Mode Stereo Shuffle Off Repeat Off Volume Interlock Limited Default settings of the Setup menu The default settings of the "Setup" menu are 0.0 dB, "Bypass" appears. DSP/Surround • DSP Level • Adaptive DRC • Enhancer - TUNER, (network sources), AirPlay, SERVER, NET RADIO, Bluetooth, USB - Tone Control Treble, Bass Bypass (0.0 dB) * When both "Treble" and "Bass" are as follows. Speaker Configuration • Power Amp Assign • Subwoofer • Front • Center • Surround • Surround Back •...
