Yamaha rx-a3000 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• RX-A3000 Manual

  1
  • INTRODUCTION

    5
    • Features and capabilities

      5
    • Using the TV OSD to operate the unit

      6
      • Basic operation of OSD menu

        6
      • Viewing or modifying content for the current input source <Content window>

        6
      • Configuring settings for this unit <ON SCREEN menu>

        6
      • Adjust settings for each input source <Option menu>

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    • Part names and functions

      8
      • Front panel

        8
      • Front panel with the cover opened

        9
      • Rear panel

        10
      • Front panel display

        11
      • Remote control

        12
      • Remote control with the cover opened

        13
      • On-screen display

        14
  • CONNECTIONS

    15
    • Connecting speakers

      15
      • Speaker channels and functions

        15
      • Speaker layout

        16
      • Connecting speakers and subwoofers

        20
    • Advanced speaker configuration

      24
      • Speaker layout utilizing an external power amplifier

        24
      • Connecting an external amplifier

        28
    • Connecting external components

      29
      • Jacks and cables

        29
      • Connecting a TV monitor

        30
      • Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices

        33
      • Connecting game consoles or video camcorders

        38
      • Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder

        38
      • Connecting a SCENE link playback-compatible device

        39
      • Using the Trigger function to link external component power

        39
      • Connecting audio/video recording devices

        40
      • Connecting to the network

        40
      • Connecting a USB storage device

        41
    • Connecting the FM/AM antennas

      42
    • Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO)

      43
  • PLAYBACK

    52
    • Basic playback procedure

      52
    • Changing input settings with a single key (SCENE function)

      54
      • Selecting the SCENE suitable for the external component

        54
    • Enjoying favorite sound field effect

      55
      • Selecting sound programs and sound decoders

        55
      • Enjoying surround sound with the CINEMA DSP function

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      • Enjoying unprocessed playback (Straight decoding mode)

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      • Enjoying Hi-Fi Sound Quality (Pure Direct Mode)

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      • Enjoying stereo playback

        57
      • Enjoying compressed music source with better sound quality (Compressed Music Enhancer)

        57
      • Sound programs

        58
    • Using the TV display to control this unit

      60
      • Basic operations via the TV screen display

        60
    • Configuring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu)

      62
      • Option menu display and setup

        62
      • Option menu

        63
    • Confirming and operating input sources from the content window

      66
      • Displaying the content window on the TV screen

        66
      • Switching the display between the Now Playing view and the Browse view

        66
    • FM/AM tuning

      67
      • Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)

        67
      • Navigating the FM/AM tuner from the content window

        68
    • Listening to the HD Radio™

      70
      • Selecting HD Radio™ audio programs

        70
      • Using the iTunes Tagging

        71
      • Displaying the HD Radio™ information

        71
      • Navigating the HD Radio™ tuner from the content window

        72
    • Listening to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™

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      • Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner

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      • Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription

        75
      • SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ operations

        75
      • Registering and recalling the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ channels

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      • Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information

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      • Navigating the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuner from the content window

        78
    • Playing back tunes on the PC

      80
      • Windows Media Player setup

        80
      • Playback of PC music contents

        80
    • Playing back tunes on the USB storage devices

      82
      • Playback of the USB storage device

        82
    • Listening to the Internet Radio

      84
      • Listening to Internet Radio

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    • Using the Rhapsody® service

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      • Rhapsody® account sign-in

        86
      • Playback of Rhapsody® contents

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    • Listening to the SIRIUS Internet Radio

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      • SIRIUS Internet Radio account sign- in

        90
      • Navigating the Sirius Internet Radio menu

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    • Using shortcut function

      93
    • Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™

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      • Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod

        94
      • Controlling an iPod™/iPhone™

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      • Playing iPod™/iPhone™ from the menu screen (Menu browse control)

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      • Operating basic playback functions via the remote control (Simple remote control)

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      • Playing iPod™/iPhone™ with wireless connection

        96
    • Playing back tunes from Bluetooth™ components

      98
      • Connecting a Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver

        98
      • Pairing Bluetooth™ components

        98
      • Using Bluetooth™ components

        99
    • Controlling this unit by using the Web browser (Web Control Center)

      100
      • Displaying and Operating Web Control Center

        100
  • SETUP

    102
    • Configuring input sources (Input menu)

      102
      • Configuring input sources

        102
      • Input menu

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    • Editing the SCENE function (Scene menu)

      106
      • Editing a scene

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      • Scene menu

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      • Simple registering as the SCENE

        108
    • Setting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)

      109
      • Editing sound programs

        109
      • CINEMA DSP parameters

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      • Parameters usable in certain sound programs

        112
      • Parameters usable in surround decoder

        113
    • Setting various functions (Setup menu)

      114
      • Operating the Setup menu

        114
      • Setup menu

        115
      • Manages settings for speakers

        115
      • Setting the audio output function of this unit

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      • Setting this unit’s video output function

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      • Setting HDMI functions

        123
      • Adjusting this unit’s network parameters

        125
      • Setting this unit’s multi-zone function

        126
      • Making the receiver easier to use

        128
      • Language

        131
    • Confirming information of this unit (Information menu)

      132
      • Selecting information

        132
    • Controlling the remote control to operate various functions

      134
      • Keys connecting external components

        134
      • Customizing the remote control

        135
      • Setting remote control codes

        135
      • Programming from other remote controls

        137
      • Changing source names in the display window

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      • Macro programming features

        140
      • Clearing configurations

        141
      • Simplified remote control

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    • Extended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu)

      144
      • Displaying/Setting the Advanced Setup menu

        144
      • Setting the impedance of speakers

        144
      • Remote sensor

        145
      • Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple Yamaha receivers

        145
      • Resetting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ parental lock code

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      • Changing TV format

        146
      • Removing HDMI video output up-scaling limits

        146
      • Recovery and backup of the system settings

        146
      • Initializing various settings for this unit

        147
      • Firmware update

        147
      • Firmware version

        147
    • Using the HDMI Control function

      148
    • Enjoying the contents in another room

      152
      • Connecting Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4

        152
      • Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4

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      • Enjoying the music in all rooms

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  • APPENDIX

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    • Troubleshooting

      156
      • General

        156
      • HDMI™

        158
      • Tuner (FM/AM)

        159
      • HD Radio™ Reception

        159
      • iTunes Tagging

        160
      • SIRIUS Satellite Radio™

        160
      • USB and Network

        161
      • iPod™/iPhone™

        163
      • Bluetooth™

        163
      • Remote control

        164
    • Glossary

      165
      • Audio information

        165
      • Sound program information

        166
      • Video information

        167
      • Compatibility of the input and output video signals

        167
    • Information on HDMI™

      168
    • About trademarks

      169
    • Specifications

      170
    • Index

      172
• Quick Reference Guide

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• List of Remote Control Codes

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• License_English

  192
• RX-A3000_A2000_A1000_Safety_English

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  • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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  • CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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