Yamaha RX-A1030BL User Manual

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FEATURES
➤ What you can do with the unit
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Full of useful functions!
❑ Connecting various devices (p.31)
A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks 
on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as 
BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), 
game consoles, camcorders, and other devices.
❑ Playing back TV audio in surround sound 
with a single HDMI cable connection 
(Audio Return Channel: ARC) (p.26)
When using an ARC-compatible TV, you only need one 
HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio 
input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control 
signals.
❑ Easy operation and wireless music 
playback from iPhone or Android device
By using the application for smartphone/tablet “AV 
CONTROLLER”, you can control the unit from an 
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android devices. Visit the 
Yamaha website for details.
❑ Creating 3-dimensional sound fields (p.53)
Connecting front presence speakers allows you to 
create a natural 3-dimensional sound field in your own 
room (CINEMA DSP 3D). Even when no front presence 
speakers are connected, the Virtual Presence Speaker 
(VPS) function produces 3D surround sound.
❑ Listening to FM/AM radio (p.58)
The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You 
can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.
❑ Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (p.57)
When the Pure Direct mode is enabled, the unit plays 
back the selected source with the least circuitry, which 
lets you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.
❑ Easy operation with a TV screen
You can navigate through different types of content 
(such as iPod, USB, and network), view information, or 
easily configure the settings using the on-screen menu.
❑ Low power consumption
The ECO mode (power saving function) reduces the 
unit’s power consumption (p.117).
BD/DVD 
player
Game 
console
Camcorder
TV
Set-top box
HDMI Control
TV audio
Video from 
external device
Useful tips
I want to connect a playback device using HDMI for 
video and non-HDMI for audio...
Use “Audio Select” in the “Option” menu to specify the 
type of an audio input jack to be used for the 
corresponding input source (p.90).
Video and audio are not synchronized...
Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay 
between video and audio output (p.106).
I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...
Use “Audio Output” in the “Setup” menu to select the 
output destination of signals input into the unit (p.109). 
Your TV speakers may be selected as an output 
destination.
I want to use the supplied remote control to operate 
external devices…
Register the remote control codes of the external 
devices (such as a TV and BD/DVD players) (p.123).
I want to change the on-screen menu language...
Use “Language” in the “Setup” menu to select a 
language from English, Japanese, French, German, 
Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese (p.40).
I want to update the firmware...
Use “FIRM UPDATE” in the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu 
to update the unit’s firmware (p.122). If the unit is 
connected to the Internet, a message will be displayed 
on the TV when a firmware update is available (p.128).
Many other settings are available that let you to 
customize the unit. For details, see the following pages.
• Sound program and surround decoder settings (p.98)
• Various function settings (p.101)
• Information view (such as audio signal and video 
• System settings (p.119)