Name: Yamaha AVENTAGE RXA780BL
Brand: Yamaha
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AV Receiver

Owner's Manual

• This unit is a product for enjoying video and music at home.

• This manual explains preparations and operations for everyday users of the unit.

• Read the supplied booklet “Quick Start Guide” before using the unit.

Table of Contents2
Before Using the Unit8
How to Use this Manual8
Checking the Accessories8
Using the Remote Control9
Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control9
Operating Range of the Remote Control9
Features10
What You Can Do with the Unit10
Part Names and Functions12
Part Names and Functions of the Front Panel12
Part Names and Functions of the Front Display14
Part Names and Functions of the Rear Panel15
Part Names and Functions of the Remote Control16
Preparations17
Connecting Speakers17
Names and Functions of Speakers17
Speaker Systems and Speakers to be Connected18
Speaker Requirements18
Setting the Speaker Impedance19
Cable Requirements19
How to Connect Speakers19
How to Place Speakers (Speaker Systems)21
Advanced Speaker Systems27
Connecting a TV30
HDMI Connection with a TV30
HDMI Connection with Another TV or a Projector30
Connecting Playback Devices31
HDMI Connection with a Video Device such as a BD/DVD Player31
Connection Other than HDMI with a Playback Device31
Connecting to the Jack on the Front Panel33
Connecting the Radio Antennas34
Connecting the FM/AM Antennas (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Models)34
Connecting the DAB/FM Antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Models)35
Preparing for Connecting to a Network36
Connecting a Network Cable (Wired Connection)36
Preparing Wireless Antennas (Wireless Connection)37
Connecting Other Devices37
Connecting an External Power Amplifier37
Connecting a Device Compatible with the Trigger Function38
Plugging in the Power Cable39
Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language40
Configuring the Necessary Speaker Settings41
Assigning Speaker Configuration41
Optimizing the Speaker Settings Automatically (YPAO)42
Checking the YPAO Measurement Results44
Reloading the Previous YPAO Adjustments45
Error Messages from YPAO46
Warning Messages from YPAO47
Setting Musiccast48
What Is Musiccast48
Using Musiccast CONTROLLER48
Adding the Unit to the Musiccast Network48
Enjoying Sound49
Enjoying Sound Field Effects49
Select Your Favorite Sound Mode49
Enjoying 3D Sound Fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)49
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Optimized for the Type of Content50
Enjoying Sound Field Effects Without Surround Speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)50
Enjoying Surround Sound with 5 Speakers Placed in Front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)50
Enjoying Surround Sound with Headphones (SILENT CINEMA)50
Enjoying Unprocessed Playback51
Enjoying Original Sound (Straight Decode)51
Enjoying Multichannel Playback Without Sound Field Effects (Surround Decoder)51
Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)52
Enjoying Enhanced Bass Sound53
Enhancing the Bass (Extra Bass)53
Enjoying Enhanced Compressed Music53
Playing Back Digitally Compressed Formats with Enriched Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)53
Enjoying Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X54
Enjoying Music in Multiple Rooms55
Playing Back Music in Multiple Rooms55
Connecting Zone2 Speakers55
Operating the Unit from Zone2 (Remote Connection)57
Controlling Zone258
Enjoying the same Source in Multiple Rooms (Party Mode)59
Playback60
Basic Playback Procedure60
Basic Procedure for Playing Back Video and Music60
Selecting an HDMI Output Jack61
Switching Information on the Front Display61
Item Names and Functions of the Playback Screen62
Item Names and Functions of the Browse Screen63
Listening to FM/AM Radio (Except for U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Models)64
Setting the Frequency Steps64
Selecting a Frequency for Reception65
Selecting a Preset Station66
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (FM Auto Preset)66
Registering a Radio Station Manually67
Clearing Preset Stations68
Clearing All Preset Stations68
Listening to DAB Radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Models)69
Preparing the DAB Tuning69
Selecting a DAB Radio Station for Reception70
Selecting a Preset DAB Radio Station70
Registering a DAB Radio Station as Presets71
Clearing Preset DAB Radio Stations72
Clearing All Preset DAB Radio Stations72
Displaying the DAB Information73
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label74
Listening to FM Radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Models)75
Selecting a Frequency for FM Radio Reception75
Selecting a Preset FM Radio Station76
Registering FM Radio Stations Automatically (FM Auto Preset)76
Registering an FM Radio Station Manually77
Clearing Preset FM Radio Stations78
Clearing All Preset FM Radio Stations78
Displaying the Radio Data System Information79
Playing Back Music Stored on a Bluetooth® Device80
Playback Bluetooth® Device Music on the Unit80
Enjoying Audio Using Bluetooth® Speakers/Headphones81
Playing Back Music with Airplay82
Playback of Itunes/Iphone Music Contents with Airplay82
Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device83
Playback of USB Storage Device Contents83
Playing Back Music Stored on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)84
Media Sharing Setup on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)84
Listening to Internet Radio86
Selecting an Internet Radio Station86
Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations86
Listening to Music Streaming Services87
Listening to a Streaming Service87
Useful Playback Functions88
SCENE Function88
Shortcut Function91
Configuring Playback Settings for Different Playback Sources (Option Menu)93
Basic Operation of the Option Menu93
Option Menu Items94
Adjusting the Tone of the Audio Output95
Configuring the Volume Automatically Based on the YPAO Measurement Results95
Adjusting the Volume or Perceive Height of Dialogue Sounds96
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function97
Setting Compressed Music Enhancer97
Correcting Volume Differences During Playback98
Setting the Use of Extra Bass98
Enabling the Video Signal Processing99
Selecting a Video Source to be Output with the Selected Audio Source99
Configuring the Shuffle/Repeat Setting99
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for FM Radio Reception100
Setting Presets for Radio Stations100
Adding an Internet Radio Station to the "Favorites" Folder102
Removing an Internet Radio Station from the "Favorites" Folder102
Performing an Initial Scan for DAB Radio Reception102
Checking Reception Strength of each DAB Channel Label103
Checking the Current Status Information103
Configurations104
Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)104
Basic Operation of the Setup Menu104
Setup Menu Items105
Configuring the Speaker Settings109
Setting Your Speaker System109
Setting the Size of the Front Speakers109
Setting the Use of a Center Speaker and Its Size110
Setting the Use of Surround Speakers and Their Size110
Setting the Layout of the Surround Speakers111
Setting the Use of Surround Back Speakers and Their Size111
Setting the Use of Presence Speakers and Their Size112
Setting the Layout of the Presence Speakers112
Setting the Crossover Frequency of the Low-Frequency Components112
Setting the Use of a Subwoofer113
Setting the Phase of the Subwoofer113
Setting the Distance between each Speaker and the Listening Position113
Adjusting the Volume of each Speaker113
Setting the Equalizer114
Outputting Test Tones115
Reloading the Previous YPAO Adjustments115
Configuring the Sound Settings116
Checking the Current Audio Signal Information116
Enabling Lipsync Adjustment116
Setting the Adjustment Method of the Lipsync Function117
Adjusting the Delay of the Lipsync Function117
Selecting Sound Programs118
Adjusting the Sound Field Effect Level119
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Presence Sound Field Generation119
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Presence Sound Field119
Adjusting the Loss of the Presence Sound Field120
Adjusting the Decay Time of the Rear Reverberant Sound120
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Reverberant Sound Generation120
Adjusting the Volume of the Reverberant Sound120
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Surround Sound Field Generation121
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Surround Sound Field121
Adjusting the Loss of the Surround Sound Field121
Adjusting the Delay between the Direct Sound and Surround Back Sound Field Generation121
Adjusting the Broadening Effect of the Surround Back Sound Field122
Adjusting the Loss of the Surround Back Sound Field122
Selecting the Surround Decoder Used in the Program122
Setting the Use of Center Spread123
Adjusting the Center Localization (Broadening Effect) of the Front Sound Field123
Adjusting the Entire Volume for "7Ch Stereo123
Adjusting the Front and Rear Volume Balance for "7Ch Stereo123
Adjusting the Left and Right Volume Balance for "7Ch Stereo123
Adjusting the Height Volume Balance Using the Presence Speakers for "7Ch Stereo124
Setting the Use of Monaural MIX for "7Ch Stereo124
Setting the Dynamic Range Adjustment Method124
Setting the Limit Value of the Volume124
Setting the Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on125
Adjusting the CINEMA DSP 3D Effect Level Automatically125
Setting Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS)125
Configuring the Scene Settings126
Selecting Items to be Included as the Scene Assignments126
Renaming the SCENE Name127
Configuring the Video/Hdmi Settings128
Checking the Current Video and HDMI Signal Information128
Setting the Use of the Video Signal Processing128
Setting a Resolution to Output HDMI Video Signals128
Setting an Aspect Ratio to Output HDMI Video Signals129
Setting the Use of HDMI Control129
Setting the Audio Jack Used for TV Audio Input129
Setting the Use of ARC129
Linking the Standby Modes of the Unit and the TV130
Setting the Output of HDMI Audio from the TV Speaker130
Setting the Version of HDCP Used on the HDMI Input Jacks130
Setting the Use of HDMI Standby through130
Configuring the Network Settings131
Checking the Network Information on the Unit131
Setting the Network Connection Method (Wired/Wireless)131
Setting the Network Parameters Automatically (DHCP)131
Setting the Network Parameters Manually132
Setting the Use of the Network Standby Function132
Setting the MAC Address Filter133
Setting the MAC Address133
Setting the Use of a Digital Media Controller133
Setting the Use of Volume Control Via Airplay133
Setting the Network Name of the Unit134
Setting the Power Interlock from the Unit to Musiccast Compatible Devices134
Configuring the Bluetooth® Settings135
Setting the Use of Bluetooth135
Terminating the Connection between a Bluetooth® Device and the Unit135
Setting the Use of the Bluetooth® Standby Function135
Setting the Use of Audio Transmission to a Bluetooth® Device136
Connecting the Unit to a Bluetooth® Device that Receives Transmitted Audio136
Configuring the Multi Zone Settings137
Checking the Zone2 Information137
Setting the Use of Volume Adjustments for Zone2 Output137
Setting the Zone2 Limit Value of the Volume137
Setting the Zone2 Initial Volume for When the Unit Is Turned on138
Adjusting the Time Deviation in Relation to the Main Zone138
Switching between Stereo and Monaural for Zone2 Output138
Setting the Use of Compressed Music Enhancer for Zone2 Output139
Adjusting the Tone for Zone2 Output139
Setting the Use of Extra Bass for Zone2 Output139
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Zone2 Output139
Renaming the Zone Name140
Setting the Use of Switching to the Party Mode on Zone2140
Configuring the System Settings141
Checking the System Information on the Unit141
Setting the On-Screen Menu Language141
Combining Audio of Another Input Source with Video of the Current Input Source142
Setting Input Sources to be Skipped When Operating the INPUT Key143
Automatically Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display144
Manually Changing the Input Source Names Displayed on the Front Display144
Setting the Use of Auto Play Function145
Setting Sound Programs to Skip When Operating the PROGRAM Key145
Setting the Function for the PROGRAM Key on the Remote Control145
Setting the Unit's Functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE Keys of the Remote Control146
Adjusting the Brightness of the Front Display146
Setting the Scale of the Volume Display146
Setting the Use of Short Messages on the TV146
Setting the Image to be Used as Wallpaper on the TV146
Specifying the Condition for the TRIGGER out Jack to Function147
Specifying the Output Level of the Electronic Signal Transmitted with each Input147
Switching the Output Level for Electronic Signal Transmission Manually147
Specifying the Zone with Which the TRIGGER out Jack Functions Are Synchronized147
Setting the Amount of Time for the Auto-Standby Function148
Setting the Use of the Eco Mode148
Preventing Accidental Changes to the Settings148
Updating the Firmware Via the Network149
Configuring the Advanced Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)150
Basic Operation of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu150
ADVANCED SETUP Menu Items150
Changing the Speaker Impedance Setting (SP IMP.)151
Selecting the Remote Control ID (REMOTE ID)151
Changing the FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)151
Switching the Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)151
Removing the Limitation on HDMI Video Output (MON.CHK)152
Selecting the HDMI 4K Signal Format (4K MODE)152
Setting DTS Format Notification (DTS MODE)153
Backuping and Restoring All the Settings (BKUP/RSTR)153
Restoring the Default Settings (INIT)154
Updating the Firmware (UPDATE)154
Checking the Firmware Version (VERSION)154
Troubleshooting155
When any Problem Appears155
If Trouble Occurs, First Check the Following155
Power, System, or Remote Control Trouble155
Audio Trouble157
Video Trouble160
FM/AM Radio Trouble161
Models)161
DAB Radio Trouble (U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia Models)162
USB Trouble163
Network Trouble163
Bluetooth® Trouble165
Error Indications on the Front Display167
Appendix169
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network169
Firmware Updates169
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network170
Using Wireless Surround Speakers (Musiccast Surround Function)171
Connecting to a Network Wirelessly173
Selecting a Wireless Network Connection Method173
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using the WPS Button174
Setting up a Wireless Connection Using an Ios Device174
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Selecting from the List of Available Access Points176
Setting up a Wireless Connection Manually177
Setting up a Wireless Connection by Using the WPS PIN Code179
Input/Output Jacks and Cables180
Video/Audio Jacks180
Video Jacks180
Audio Jacks181
Using Presence Speakers182
Presence Speaker Layout182
Installing the Presence Speakers in Front Height Position182
Installing the Presence Speakers in Overhead Position182
Using Dolby Enabled Speakers as the Presence Speakers183
Glossary184
Glossary of Audio Information184
Glossary of HDMI and Video Information185
Glossary of Network Information186
Glossary of Yamaha Technologies186
Supported Devices and File Formats187
Supported Bluetooth® Devices187
Supported USB Devices187
Supported Airplay Devices187
Supported File Formats188
Video Signal Flow188
Video Conversion Table189
Additional Information on HDMI190
HDMI Control and Synchronized Operations190
Audio Return Channel (ARC)191
HDMI Signal Compatibility192
Trademarks193
Specifications194
Default Settings198
Default Settings of the Option Menu198
Default Settings of the Setup Menu198
Default Settings of the ADVANCED SETUP Menu200

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	AVENTAGE RXA780BL
Category	Receiver
Language	English