Yamaha RX-A3000 Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualAV Receiver English for Oceania

En 10INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRear panela PHONO jacksFor connecting a turntable (☞p. 36).b DOCK jackFor connecting an optional Universal D

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 100Front L / Front R / Center / Surround L / Surround R / Surround Back L / Surround Back R / Front Pre

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 101 Synchronizing audio/video outputLipsyncAdjusts the delay between audio and video output (Lipsync fu

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 102 Adjusting DSP effect and volume levelAdaptive DSP LevelAutomatically adjust the level of DSP effect

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 103AspectSpecifies the method used to convert video signal with a 4:3 aspect ratio (480i/576i/480p/576p

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 104Setting HDMI functionsHDMI setup items Receiver operation via TV (HDMI Control)HDMI ControlSet the H

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 105 Selecting an input source to assign audio input for the TVTV Audio InputSelect the input source tha

En 106SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Adjusting this unit’s network parametersNetwork setup items Specifying network parameters (IP addres

En 107SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setting this unit’s multi-zone functionMulti Zone setup items Adjusting Zone2 or Zone3 volumeZone2 S

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 108 Displaying the video on the TV monitor in Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4Monitor Out AssignSets the component

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 109 Changing Zone2, Zone3 and Zone4 SCENE namesZone Scene RenameEditing the name of the selected scene

En 11INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsFront panel displaya Tuner indicatorLights up according to the status of a received station (☞p. 66).b ZONE2

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 110 Entering standby mode automatically when no operations are performedAuto Power DownIf you do not op

En 111SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Specifying menu displayDisplay SetSpecify front panel display brightness and TV screen wall paper.F

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 112Target SourceSpecify the output level of electronic signal transmitted each time input is switched.M

SETUP En 113A variety of information for this unit can be displayed.Selecting information1Press hON SCREEN.2Use iCursor B / C to select “Information”

En 114SETUPConfirming information of this unit (Information menu) Network informationDisplays information on the network status. Refer to “Adjusting

SETUP En 115You can operate an external component such as TV and DVD player with the remote control of this unit by setting the code for external comp

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 116Customizing the remote controlUse the setup mode of the remote control to custo

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 117 Registering remote control codes for external component operationsThe followin

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 1187Press iENTER to set the number.“OK” appears in the display window if setting w

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 1193Select the operation mode (SOURCE, RECEIVER or TV mode) for which functions wi

En 12INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRemote controla Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.b SOURCE A (SOURCE Power)Switche

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 1207Press BSETUP again to exit from the setup menu.Changing source names in the di

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 121Macro programming featuresThe macro programming feature makes it possible to pe

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 1225Press the buttons for the functions you want to include in the macro operation

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 123 Clearing a function learned on each key1Press BSETUP.“SETUP” appears in the di

SETUPControlling the remote control to operate various functions En 124Simplified remote controlUse the supplied simplified remote control to make bas

SETUP En 125The Advanced Setup menu can be used for unit initialization and other useful extended functions. The Advanced Setup menu can be operated a

SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) En 126Remote sensorActivate or deactivate the signal-receiving capa

SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) En 127Changing TV formatChange the color encoding format of OSD to

En 128SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu)Firmware updateUpdate the firmware of this unit. For details

SETUP En 129This unit supports the HDMI Control function, which allows you to operate external components via HDMI. If devices that support HDMI Contr

En 13INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsRemote control with the cover openedt Sound selection keysSwitch between the current sound field effect (sou

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 130 Switching the input source on this unit automatically when listening to TV audioWhen the HDMI Control (☞p.

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 1316Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On”When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press iENTER and iCursor B / C t

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 1325Make sure that “HDMI Control” is “On.”When “HDMI Control” is set to “Off,” press iENTER and iCursor B / C

SETUP En 133This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The multi-zone feature allows you to set this unit to reproduce separate inpu

SETUPEnjoying the contents in another room En 134 Connecting zone video monitorsConnect the video monitor(s) in Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 to MONITOR OUT/Z

SETUPEnjoying the contents in another room En 135Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4The remote control can be used to select and control Zone2, Zone3 or

SETUPEnjoying the contents in another room En 136 Adjusting Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 front speaker balance1Press ZONE CONTROL on the front panel.2Press T

En 137APPENDIXRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the

En 138APPENDIXTroubleshootingNo picture. The video signal output from this unit is not supported by a monitor connected to this unit via the HDMI OUT

En 139APPENDIXTroubleshootingHDMI™There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency equipment.This unit is too close to other digital or ra

INTRODUCTIONPart names and functions En 14On-screen displayWhen a TV is connected to this unit, the supplied remote control can be used to specify and

En 140APPENDIXTroubleshootingTuner (FM/AM)FMAMProblem Cause RemedySee pageFM stereo reception is noisy.You are too far from the station transmitter,

En 141APPENDIXTroubleshootingUSB and NetworkProblem Cause RemedySee page“No Device” is displayed even when a USB device is present.This unit recogniz

En 142APPENDIXTroubleshootingiPod™/iPhone™Access error This unit cannot access your USB storage device or USB portable audio player.Try another USB s

En 143APPENDIXTroubleshootingBluetooth™ Remote controlDisplay Cause RemedySee pageSearching... The Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver and the B

APPENDIX En 144Audio informationAudio and video synchronization (Lipsync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that i

APPENDIXGlossary En 145DTS-HD Master AudioDTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media

APPENDIXGlossary En 146Video informationComponent video signalWith the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal

APPENDIX En 147 HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signals• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, y

APPENDIX En 148Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manu

APPENDIX En 149 Input• Analog AudioRCA...10 AV1-4, AUDIO1

En 15CONNECTIONSThis unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you the impact of a real movie theater or concert hall. These effec

APPENDIXSpecifications En 150• Dynamic Headroom8 Ω ... 1.0 dB•

APPENDIX En 151Numerics2ch stereo playback... 565 channel speaker layout...

APPENDIXIndex En 152Initial Delay, Sound Program menu... 91Initial Volume, Sound setup ...

APPENDIXIndex En 153Speaker connection ... 15SPEAKER IMP., Advanced Setup menu ...

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© 2010 Yamaha CorporationPrinted in Malaysia WW68000When the following notifications are displayed in the ON SCREEN menu while this unit is connected

Cuando los avisos siguientes aparecen en el menú ON SCREEN estando esta unidad conectada a la red, el firmware de esta unidad se puede actualizar util

- 1 -TVA.R. Systems 0320Acme 0342Acura 0323, 0343ADC 0337Admiral 0054, 0178, 0336, 0337, 0339, 0346, 0347Advent 0158Adventura 0057Adyson 0277, 0282, 0

- 2 -Genexxa 0320, 0340, 0347, 0350GFM 0128, 0227Giant 0282Gibralter 0008, 0030, 0050, 0062GoldHand 0277Goldline 0320GoldStar 0007, 0008, 0012, 0026,

- 3 -0239, 0256, 0257, 0259, 0261, 0263, 0267, 0280, 0281, 0287, 0296, 0299, 0301, 0303, 0305, 0313, 0319, 0320, 0324, 0333, 0339, 0342, 0349, 0350, 0

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 16Speaker layoutIn addition to the 7.1-channel speaker layout, a variety of speaker configurations can be specified

- 4 -Yamaha 0008, 0026, 0050, 0053, 0080, 0081, 0082, 0083, 0086, 0087Yamishi 0282, 0320Yok an 0 32 0Yoko 0161, 0277, 0282, 0320, 0323, 0337, 0340, 03

- 5 -Sinudyne 1028Solavox 1030Sonic Blue 1022, 1123Sonneclair 1008Sonoko 1009, 1025Sontec 1031Sony 1001, 1016, 1048, 1053, 1073, 1074, 1080, 1081, 108

- 6 -2309, 2310, 2311, 2344, 2345, 2347, 2379Pointer 2362Polaroid 2125, 2215, 2235Portland 2362Powerpoint 2363Prima 2252Proceed 2130Proscan 2156Proson

- 7 -Signature 3066Sony 3092, 3125Sprucer 3118Standard Component3115Starcom 3017, 3072, 3119, 3123Stargate 3072, 3123Starquest 3072, 3123Supercable 30

- 8 -Phoenix 4050Phonotrend 4005, 4006, 4048Pioneer 4046, 4213Polsat 4052Predki 4013Premiere 4048, 4213Priesner 4011Primestar 4076Profile 4216Promax 4

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 17 Adding the front presence speakers for a richer sound field effect Presence speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoof

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 18 Using the front speakers that support bi-amp connections for a high quality sound 5.1-channel speaker layout (Fr

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 19 Using speakers in three rooms (Zone2 and Zone3 functions) 7.1-channel speaker layout + Zone2 + Zone3 (7 speakers

En 2BEFORE USEAbout this manualSupplied accessoriesCheck that you received all of the following parts.• Remote control• Simplified Remote Control• Ba

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 20Connecting speakers and subwoofersConnect your speakers to their respective terminals on the rear panel. Front/Ce

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 21 Bi-amp connectionThis unit can be connected to speakers that support bi-amp connections. When connecting speaker

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 223Check that “SPEAKER IMP.” is displayed on the front panel.4Press STRAIGHT repeatedly to select a “6ΩMIN.”5Switch

CONNECTIONS En 23Speaker layout utilizing an external power amplifierMore speakers can be used by connecting an external amplifier to this unit’s PRE

CONNECTIONSAdvanced speaker configuration En 24 Using the presence speakers in the main room and speakers in another room 9.1-channel speaker layout

CONNECTIONSAdvanced speaker configuration En 25 Using the external amplifier to output the front and rear presence speaker channels in main room and f

CONNECTIONSAdvanced speaker configuration En 26 Using front speakers that support bi-amp connection, surround back speakers and front presence speaker

En 27CONNECTIONSAdvanced speaker configurationConnecting an external amplifierThe same channel signals are output from the jacks of the PRE OUT and Z

CONNECTIONS En 28Jacks and cablesThis unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components that you

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 29Connecting a TV monitorThis unit is equipped with the following four types of output jack for connectio

En 3CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONFeatures and capabilities...5Using the TV OSD to operate the unit ...

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 30 Connecting an HDMI video monitorConnect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI OUT 1-2 jacks. Connecting a

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 31 Connecting a video monitorConnect the video pin cable to the VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jack. Listening to T

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 32Connecting BD/DVD players and other devicesThis unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the

En 33CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component video cablesConnect the device with a compo

En 34CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with S-video cablesConnect the playback device with a S-vi

En 35CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cablesConnect the playback device with a video

En 36CONNECTIONSConnecting external components Connecting CD players and other audio devicesUsing analog stereo output sourcesConnect the playback de

En 37CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting game consoles or video camcordersUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily c

En 38CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting a SCENE link playback-compatible deviceWhen the components are the Yamaha products and have

En 39CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting audio/video recording devicesThis receiver can transmit selected incoming audio/video signal

En 4SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) ...84Configuring input sources ...84In

En 40CONNECTIONSConnecting external componentsConnecting a USB storage deviceConnect a USB memory device or USB portable audio player to the USB port

CONNECTIONS En 41An indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are supplied with this receiver. Connect these antennas properly to their respective jack

CONNECTIONS En 42This unit is equipped with a Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) that adjusts the configuration, size, and volume balanc

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 434Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.“Mic On Vi

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 447Press iCursor B / C repeatedly to select the “Measure” and press iENTER to sta

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 458Replace the optimizer microphone at your choosing position and press iENTER to

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 4610Place the supplied microphone base at the listening position you want to be s

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 4714Press iCursor B / C to select “Save/Exit” and press iENTER.15Press iCursor D

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 482Select the desired menu item (or enable a function) using iCursor B / C / D /

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 49When “E-7” or “E-8” is displayed:1Press iENTER.2Check that the environment is s

En 5INTRODUCTION Built-in high-quality, high-power 7-channel amplifier Multi-channel speaker configuration capability– 2- to 7.1-channel speaker co

En 50CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) Message list When a warning message is displayed before measurement Error me

En 51PLAYBACK1Turn on external components (TV, DVD player, etc.) connected to this unit.2Use the dInput selector to select the input source.The name

En 52PLAYBACKBasic playback procedure Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control)You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble

PLAYBACK En 53This unit has a SCENE function that allows you switch this unit on and change input sources, the settings of Audio Select, HDMI Output,

PLAYBACK En 54This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Multi-channel playback from almost any audio source

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 55 Enjoying more spatial sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D mode)CINEMA DSP 3D mode creates an intensive and

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 56Enjoying Hi-Fi Sound Quality (Pure Direct Mode)Use Pure Direct Mode to enjoy the pure high fidelity

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 57Sound programs Category: CLASSICALThis sound field is suitable when listening to music sources such

PLAYBACKEnjoying favorite sound field effect En 58 Category: MOVIESound programs optimized for viewing video sources such as movies. Category: STEREOS

PLAYBACK En 59This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the OSD,

INTRODUCTION En 6This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) for the TV screen. The OSD is designed to enable visual guidance that simp

PLAYBACKUsing the TV display to control this unit En 60 Selecting a sound program1Use iCursor B / C to select “Sound Program” and press iENTER.Sound p

PLAYBACK En 61This unit has a unique Option menu for each input source. Option menus can be used to enable features such as volume trim for compatible

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) En 62Option menuThe following items are provided for each input sour

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) En 63 Adjusting high/low-frequency soundTone ControlYou can adjust t

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (Option menu) En 64 Adjusting volume between input sourcesVolume TrimReduces any c

PLAYBACK En 65When USB, NET, DOCK or TUNER is selected, the content window is displayed on the TV screen. Playback style for iPod, functions for FM/AM

PLAYBACK En 66Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)1Press dTUNER to switch to the tuner input.2Press yFM or yAM to select a band to rece

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 67Navigating the FM/AM tuner from the content windowThe station currently received can be confirmed from the menu displayed on

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 68Preset SelectYou can call preset stations.UtilityScrollSwitches the scroll target.BrowseSwitches the display to the Browse v

PLAYBACK En 69You can enjoy playback of audio files stored on PCs connected to this unit via your network. To play back audio files on your PC, you ne

INTRODUCTIONUsing the TV OSD to operate the unit En 7 Adjust acoustic parameters to match your speakers and listening environment– Specify speaker ac

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes on the PC En 70 Operating from the Now Playing viewa Repeat iconb Shuffle iconc Play icond Album imagee Artist namef Album

PLAYBACK En 71You can enjoy playback of WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC and FLAC files stored on your USB memory device or USB portable pl

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes on the USB storage devices En 72 Operating from the Now Playing viewa Repeat iconb Shuffle iconc Play icond Album imagee Ar

PLAYBACK En 73You can listen to Internet Radio stations using the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit

PLAYBACKListening to the Internet Radio En 74 Operating from the Now Playing viewa Play iconb Album imagec Elapsed timed Current station namee Screen

PLAYBACK En 75Use this feature to access the desired music sources (WAV, MP3 and WMA files on the connected PC or USB storage devices and Internet Rad

PLAYBACK En 76Once you have connected a Universal Dock for iPod (such as the YDS-12, sold separately) to this unit, you can enjoy playback of your iPo

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 77Playing iPod™/iPhone™ from the menu screen (Menu browse control)The iPod/iPhone can be operate

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 78Screen buttons on the Now Playing viewTo use these buttons, first press iENTER. Then select th

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 79Place the iPod/iPhone in the wireless transmitter. Setup is complete.When this unit is in stan

INTRODUCTION En 8Front panela MAIN ZONE A (Power)Switches this unit between on and standby mode.b HDMI Through/iPod Charge indicatorLights up in any o

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from Bluetooth™ components En 80You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separa

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from Bluetooth™ components En 81Using Bluetooth™ componentsWhen pairing is complete, perform the following procedure to ach

PLAYBACK En 82Displaying and Operating Web Control CenterYou can operate this unit by using a web browser. You can select the input source and sound f

PLAYBACKControlling this unit by using the Web browser (Web Control Center) En 83Zone control menuYou can control the selected zone.aPLAY INFOControls

En 84SETUPSettings, such as the name of an input source or the icon displayed for an input source can be changed from the Input menu.Configuring inpu

SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) En 85Input menu✓: available menu for each input source Changing an input source name or iconRename/Icon Se

SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) En 86 Setting the format of digital audio signalsDecoder ModeSets the format of digital audio to playback

SETUP En 87The SCENE function (☞p. 53) can be edited from the Scene menu displayed on the TV screen.Editing a sceneVarious settings, such as the name

En 88SETUPEditing the SCENE function (Scene menu)Scene menu Registering SCENE function settingsSaveRegisters the settings currently applied to this u

SETUPEditing the SCENE function (Scene menu) En 89 Changing a scene name and iconRename/Icon SelectChanges the scene name and icon displayed on the fr

En 9INTRODUCTIONPart names and functionsFront panel with the cover openedg ON SCREENTurns on and off the ON SCREEN menu.h OPTIONTurns on and off the

SETUP En 90Sound effects can be adjusted from the Sound Program menu.Editing sound programsAdjust sound field elements (sound program parameters) to a

En 91SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)CINEMA DSP parametersDSP LevelChange the effect level (level of the sound field effect

En 92SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)LivenessSurround LivenessSurround Back LivenessLiveness. Surround and surround back li

SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) En 93Reverb LevelReverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The la

SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) En 94Front Presence R LevelAdjusts the volume of the front presence R channel. J1Parameter

SETUP En 95Various settings, such as speaker volume or HDMI functions, can be changed from the Setup menu.Operating the Setup menu1Press hON SCREEN.2P

En 96SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setup menu Manages settings for speakersSpeaker setup items Automatic speaker setupAuto SetupOptimize

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 97Power Amp AssignIn addition to the 7.1-channel speaker connection, various speaker configurations are

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 98CenterSelects the size of the center speaker.SurroundSelects the size of the surround speakers.Surrou

En 99SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Extra BassAllows the front channel low-frequency components to be produced exclusively by the subwoof