Yamaha RX-A700 Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualAV Receiver English for U.S.A.

INTRODUCTIONPart names and functions En 10Front panel displaya HDMI indicatorLights up during normal HDMI communication when any of the HDMI1-5 inputs

SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu) En 100Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple

En 101SETUPExtended functionality that can be configured as needed (Advanced Setup menu)Changing TV formatChange the color encoding format of OSD to

SETUP En 102This unit supports the HDMI Control function, which allows you to operate external components via HDMI. If devices that support HDMI Contr

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 103 Switching the input source on this unit automatically when listening to TV audioWhen the HDMI Control (☞p.

SETUPUsing the HDMI Control function En 104 Single HDMI cable input to TV audio with Audio Return Channel functionWhen using a TV that supports HDMI f

SETUP En 105This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The Zone2 feature allows you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sou

SETUPUsing multi-zone configuration En 106Controlling Zone2The remote control can be used to select and control Zone2 devices. The available operation

En 107APPENDIXRefer 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 108APPENDIXTroubleshootingNo picture. The video signal output from this unit is not supported by a monitor connected to this unit via the HDMI OUT

En 109APPENDIXTroubleshootingHDMI™The audio input sources cannot be played in the desired digital audio signal format.The connected component is not

INTRODUCTIONPart names and functions En 11Remote controla Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.b MAIN/ZONE2Switches the zone to

En 110APPENDIXTroubleshootingTuner (FM/AM)FMAMSIRIUS Satellite Radio™Problem Cause RemedySee pageFM stereo reception is noisy.You are too far from th

En 111APPENDIXTroubleshootingiPod™/iPhone™ACQUIRING The signal is too weak. Adjust the orientation of the antenna of the SiriusConnect tuner. Check t

En 112APPENDIXTroubleshootingBluetooth™ Remote controlDisplay Cause RemedySee pageSearching... The Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver and the B

APPENDIX En 113Audio informationAudio and video synchronization (Lipsync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that i

APPENDIXGlossary En 114DSDDirect Stream Digital (DSD) technology stores audio signals on digital storage media, such as Super Audio CDs. Using DSD, si

APPENDIXGlossary En 115“x.v.Color”A color space standard supported by HDMI version 1.3. It is a more extensive color space than sRGB, and allows the e

APPENDIX En 116 HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signals• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, y

APPENDIX En 117 Input jacks• Analog audioAudio x 5 (AV5, AV6, AUDIO1, AUDIO2, V-AUX)MULTI CH INPUT x 1 (8ch Input)• Digital audioOptical x 2 (AV1, AV

APPENDIX En 118• Rated Output Voltage/Output ImpedanceAUDIO OUT ...200 mV/1.2 kΩPRE OUT...

APPENDIX En 119Numerics5 channel speaker layout... 155.1-channel speaker layout...

INTRODUCTIONPart names and functions En 12On-screen displayWhen a TV is connected to this unit, the supplied remote control can be used to specify and

APPENDIXIndex En 120Lipsync, Sound Setup ... 88Liveness, Sound Program menu ...

APPENDIXIndex En 121Volume Trim, OPTION menu ... 52YYPAO...

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

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En 13CONNECTIONSThis unit uses acoustic field effects and sound decoders to bring you the impact of a real movie theater or concert hall. These effec

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CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 14Speaker layout Enjoying the 7.1 channel audio source 7.1-channel speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer) Connect

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 15 Enjoying the 7.1 channel audio source without surround back speakers 5.1-channel speaker layout (5 speakers + su

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 16 Using speakers in two rooms (Zone2 function) 7.1-channel speaker layout + Zone2(7 speakers (in main zone) + subw

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 17Connecting speakers and subwooferConnect your speakers to their respective terminals on the rear panel. Front/Cen

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 18 Bi-amp connectionThis unit can be connected to speakers that support bi-amp connections. When connecting speaker

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 193Check that “SP IMP.” is displayed on the front panel.4Press STRAIGHT repeatedly to select a “6ΩMIN.”5Switch this

En 2CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONFeatures and capabilities ...4Using the TV OSD to operate the unit ...

CONNECTIONSConnecting speakers En 20 Connecting extra speakersThe EXTRA SP jacks can connect to the following speakers.1Press down the tab and insert

CONNECTIONS En 21Cable plugs and jacksThis unit is equipped with the following input/output jacks. Use jacks and cables appropriate for components tha

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 22Connecting a TV monitorThis unit is equipped with the following three types of output jack for connecti

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 23 Connecting an HDMI video monitorConnect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT jack. Connecting a component vi

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 24 Listening to TV audioTo transmit sound from the TV to this unit, connect as followings according to t

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 25Connecting BD/DVD players and other devicesThis unit has the following input jacks. Connect them to the

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 26 Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with component video cablesConnect the device with a compo

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 27 Connecting BD/DVD players and other devices with video cablesConnect the playback device with a video

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 28 Connecting CD players and other audio devicesUsing analog stereo output sourcesSelect the audio input

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 29Connecting game consolesUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such

En 3SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) ...72Configuring input sources ... 72I

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 30Connecting an external amplifierThe same channel signals are output from the jacks of the PRE OUT termi

CONNECTIONSConnecting external components En 31Using the Trigger function to link external component powerWhen this unit is connected to a Yamaha subw

CONNECTIONS En 32An indoor FM antenna and an AM loop antenna are supplied with this receiver. Connect these antennas properly to their respective jack

CONNECTIONS En 33This unit is equipped with a Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) that adjusts the status, size, and volume balance of th

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 344Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.“Mic On. V

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 356Press kCursor B / C to select “Save/Exit” and press kENTER.7Press kCursor D /

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 36 Reviewing and reloading automatic setup parametersThe results of automatic aco

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 37 When an error message is displayed during measurementSee “Error messages” (☞p.

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 38 Message list When a warning message is displayed before measurement Error me

CONNECTIONSSetting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO) En 39 Warning messagesW-1:Out of PhaseThe speakers displayed are connected with the

En 4INTRODUCTION Built-in high-quality, high-power 7-channel amplifier 6 HDMI input jacks (5 + 1 VIDEO AUX) supporting Audio Return Channel and 3D

En 40PLAYBACK1Turn on external components (TV, DVD player, etc.) connected to this unit.2Use the dInput selector to select the input source.The name

PLAYBACK En 41This unit has a SCENE function that allows you switch this unit on and change input sources and sound programs with one key.Four scenes

PLAYBACKEnjoying the desired sound field effect En 42Selecting sound program (☞p. 45): MOVIE category: Press gMOVIE repeatedlyMUSIC category: Press gM

PLAYBACKEnjoying the desired sound field effect En 43 Enjoying sound programs without surround sound speakersThis unit allows you to use virtual surro

PLAYBACKEnjoying the desired sound field effect En 44 Enjoying Hi-Fi Sound Quality (Pure Direct mode)Use Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure high fidel

PLAYBACKEnjoying the desired sound field effect En 45Sound programs Category: MOVIESound programs optimized for viewing video sources such as movies,

PLAYBACKEnjoying the desired sound field effect En 46 Category: MUSICThis sound field is suitable when listening to music sources such as CDs. Catego

PLAYBACK En 47This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the OSD,

PLAYBACKConfiguring the settings of this unit while viewing the TV screen En 48 Selecting a scene1Use kCursor B / C to select “Scene” and press kENTER

PLAYBACK En 49This unit has a unique OPTION menu for each input source. OPTION menus can be used to enable features such as volume trim for compatible

INTRODUCTION En 5This unit features a sophisticated on-screen display (OSD) for the TV screen. The OSD is designed to enable visual guidance that simp

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (OPTION menu) En 50OPTION menuThe following items are provided for each input sour

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (OPTION menu) En 51 Auto-adjusting the sound level to make even low volumes more a

PLAYBACKConfiguring settings specific to an individual input source (OPTION menu) En 52 Adjusting volume between input sourcesVolume TrimInput source:

PLAYBACK En 53When DOCK, TUNER, or SIRIUS is selected, the Content window is displayed on the TV screen. Playback style for iPod, functions for FM/AM

PLAYBACK En 54Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)1Press dTUNER to switch to the tuner input.2Press eFM or eAM to select a band to rece

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 55eMEMORYePRESET F / GmNumeric keysMEMORYPRESET7856901234SCENERETURNVOLUMEENHANCERSUR. DECODESTRAIGHTSLEEPPURE DIRECTMOVIEMUSI

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 56Confirming and operating the FM/AM tuner from the Content windowThe station currently received can be confirmed from the men

PLAYBACKFM/AM tuning En 57 Operating from the Content browse viewa Preset station listThe list of preset stations is displayed.b Screen button areaBut

PLAYBACK En 58To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIR

PLAYBACKListening to Satellite Radio En 59Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscriptionBefore using the SIRIUS Satellite Radio feature, you need to

INTRODUCTIONUsing the TV OSD to operate the unit En 6 HDMI settings– Assign the audio input source for the TV <TV Audio Input>...

PLAYBACKListening to Satellite Radio En 60 All channel search modePress eTUN./CH H / I repeatedly to search for a channel within all channels. Categor

PLAYBACKListening to Satellite Radio En 61 Designating a preset number for registrationPress eMEMORY once.Press ePRESET F / G to select the preset nu

PLAYBACKListening to Satellite Radio En 62Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ informationYou can display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information on

PLAYBACKListening to Satellite Radio En 63Confirming and operating Sirius Satellite Radio™ from the Content windowThe Sirius channel currently receive

PLAYBACKListening to Satellite Radio En 645Use kCursor B / C to select the channel to be locked and press kENTER.When kENTER is pressed, the selected

PLAYBACK En 65Once you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-12, sold separately) to this unit, you can enjoy playback of your

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 66Playing iPod/iPhone from the menu screen (Menu browse control)The iPod/iPhone can be operated

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 67Play ControlOperates the basic playback functions of iPod/iPhone.ScrollSwitches the scroll tar

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 68Operating basic playback functions via the remote control (Simple remote control)Use the follo

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone™ En 69Use iPod/iPhone to start playback.• This unit, which is placed in the main zone, functions as

INTRODUCTIONUsing the TV OSD to operate the unit En 7About this manualSupplied accessoriesCheck that you received all of the following parts.• Remote

PLAYBACK En 70You can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as the YBA-10, sold separately) to this unit and enjoy wireless playbac

PLAYBACKPlaying back tunes from Bluetooth™ components En 715Make sure the Bluetooth component recognizes the Bluetooth wireless audio receiver.When th

En 72SETUPSettings, 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 73Input menu Changing an input source name or iconRename/Icon SelectInput source: HDMI1-5, AV1-6, AUDIO

SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) En 74 Combining HDMI/AV1-2 input source video and audioAudio InInput source: HDMI1-5, AV1-2Combines video

En 75SETUPConfiguring input sources (Input menu) Setting the interlock functions with iPod/iPhone (when a Yamaha iPod wireless receiver is connected)

SETUP En 76The SCENE function (☞p. 41) can be edited from the SCENE menu displayed on the TV screen.Editing a sceneVarious settings, such as the name

SETUPEditing the SCENE function (SCENE menu) En 77SCENE menu Registering SCENE function settingsSaveRegisters adjustments to SCENE menu setting for ea

SETUP En 78Sound effects can be adjusted from the Sound Program menu.Editing sound programsAdjust sound field elements (sound program parameters) to a

En 79SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)CINEMA DSP parametersDSP LevelChange the effect level (level of the sound field effect

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

En 80SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu)LivenessSurround LivenessSurround Back LivenessLiveness. Surround and surround back li

SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) En 81Reverb LevelReverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The la

SETUPSetting sound program parameters (Sound Program menu) En 82Front Presence R LevelAdjusts the volume of the front presence R channel. J1Parameters

SETUP En 83Various settings, such as speaker volume or HDMI functions, can be changed from the Setup menu.Operating the Setup menu1Press jON SCREEN.2P

En 84SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setup menu Manages settings for speakersSpeaker Setup items Automatic speaker setupAuto SetupOptimize

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 85ConfigurationAdjusts the output characteristics of the speakers based on manually set parameters. Fro

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 86SubwooferConfirms the subwoofer.PhaseSets the phase of the subwoofer if the bass audio is lacking or

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 87Parametric EQAdjusts sound quality of tone using a parametric equalizer.PEQ SelectSelect an equalizer

En 88SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Setting the audio output function of this unitSound Setup items Synchronizing audio/video outputLipsy

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 89 Setting the startup volumeInitial VolumeSets the initial volume for when this receiver is turned on.

INTRODUCTIONPart names and functions En 9Rear panela DOCK jackFor connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-12), iPod wireless re

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 90 Adjusting resolution and aspect ratio with conversion of video signal to HDMIProcessingAdjust resolu

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 91 Receiver operation via TV (HDMI Control)HDMI ControlSet the HDMI Control function to “On” to operate

En 92SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) Specify whether or not audio signal is output through this unit and a TVAudio OutputChoose whether a

En 93SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu)Making the receiver easier to useFunction Setup items Goes enter standby mode automatically when you

SETUPSetting various functions (Setup menu) En 94 Setting TRIGGER OUT functionsTrigger OutputSets the TRIGGER OUT jack to function synchronized with p

SETUP En 95A variety of information for this unit can be displayed.Selecting information1Press jON SCREEN.2Use kCursor B / C to select “Information” a

SETUP En 96You can operate an external component such as TV and DVD player with the remote control of this unit by setting the code for external compo

SETUPControlling other components with the remote control En 97Default remote control code settingsThe following remote control codes are assigned to

SETUPControlling other components with the remote control En 984Enter a remote control code “2064” using mNumeric keys. J1Once the remote control code

SETUP En 99The Advanced Setup menu can be used for unit initialization and other useful extended functions. The Advanced Setup menu can be operated as