Yamaha RX-A800 Reference guide
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Yamaha RX-A800 is a powerful and versatile AV receiver that offers a wide range of features to enhance your home entertainment experience. With its 7.1-channel surround sound capabilities, you can enjoy immersive audio that brings movies, music, and games to life. The RX-A800 also features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Additionally, the receiver supports 4K Ultra HD video pass-through, so you can enjoy the latest movies and TV shows in stunning detail.
Yamaha RX-A800 is a powerful and versatile AV receiver that offers a wide range of features to enhance your home entertainment experience. With its 7.1-channel surround sound capabilities, you can enjoy immersive audio that brings movies, music, and games to life. The RX-A800 also features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Additionally, the receiver supports 4K Ultra HD video pass-through, so you can enjoy the latest movies and TV shows in stunning detail.
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English
Quick Reference Guide
for U.S.A.
Ex. Ex.
Preparing the remote control
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Accessories
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Items necessary for connection
The following accessories are supplied with this product.
Speakers
External components
Remote control
Front speaker
Ex. Ex.
Batteries (2)
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
Center speaker
AM loop antenna
Surround speaker, surround back
speaker, and presence speaker
Indoor FM antenna VIDEO AUX input cover
Active subwoofer
YPAO microphone
1
Take off the battery compartment cover.
2
Insert the two supplied AAA batteries
into the battery case, following the
polarity markings.
3
Snap the battery compartment cover
back into place.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on this unit during operation.
TV
Cable
• Cables for connecting external components
(may differ depending on the components you are connecting)
• Speaker cables
(a quantity to match the number of speakers you are connecting)
• Audio pin cable
(for subwoofer)
Playback device such as
BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD players
• Use speakers with an impedance of at least 6Ω. 4Ω speakers can also be used as the front speakers. For more information on speaker
impedance, refer to page 3.
• If you are using a CRT monitor, we recommend that you use magnetically shielded speakers.
• Prepare at least two front speakers. The priority of the other speakers is as follows:
1 Two surround speakers
2 One center speaker
3 One (or two) surround back speaker (s)/presence speakers
7.1
6.1
7.1
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Connect and install as follows the rst time you use this unit.
See the following explanations for the connections for each number.
1
1
Connect the speakers
2
2
Connect a TV
3
3
Connect playback device such as BD/DVD players and recorders
4
4
Connect the AC power cable
5
5
Set up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO)
This unit
TV
Subwoofer
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4
BD/DVD player
(recorder)
Center speaker
Surround
speaker R
Surround
speaker L
Surround back
speaker L
Surround back
speaker
Surround back
speaker R
Front
speaker R
Front
speaker L
7.1
Connect when using with 7.1-channel speaker
layout. Place the surround back speakers
(L/R) 12 in (30 cm) or more away from each
other.
6.1
Connect when using with 6.1-channel speaker
layout. Place the surround back speaker
behind the listening position.
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Connect the speakers
Front speaker
R L
Surround back
speaker
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Surround
speaker
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Subwoofer
Center speaker
Connecting speakers
Connecting the subwoofer
1
Connect the subwoofer input jack to the SUBWOOFER
1 or 2 jack on this unit with an audio pin cable.
• When connecting the presence speakers, refer to “Presence speaker
connection” in the Owner’s Manual.
• This unit can connect speakers that support Bi-amp connection for front
speakers. Refer to “Bi-amp connection” in the Owner’s Manual for the
details.
7.1
Connect when using with 7.1-channel speaker layout.
6.1
Connect when using with 6.1-channel speaker layout.
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Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of
insulation from the ends of the speaker cables,
and twist the bare wires of the cables together
rmly so that they will not cause short circuits.
2
Loosen the speaker terminals.
3
Insert the bare wire of the speaker cable into the
gap on the side of the terminal.
4
Tighten the terminal.
2
Set the subwoofer volume as follows.
Volume: Set to approximately half volume (or slightly less than half).
Crossover frequency (if available): Set to maximum.
Subwoofer examples
VOLUME
MIN MAX
CROSSOVER/
HIGH CUT
MIN MAX
Caution:
• Remove the AC power cable of this unit from the power outlet
before connecting the speakers.
• Generally speaker cables consist of two parallel insulated
cables. One of these cables is a different color, or has a line
running along it, to indicate different polarity. Insert the different
colored (or lined) cable into the “+” (positive, red) terminal
on this unit and the speakers, and the other cable into the “-”
(minus, black) terminal.
• Be careful that the core of the speaker cable does not touch
anything or come into contact with the metal areas of this unit.
This may damage this unit or the speakers. If the speaker cables
short circuit, “CHECK SP WIRES!” will appear on the front panel
display when this unit is switched on.
• This unit is con gured for 8Ω speakers at the factory setting.
When connecting 6Ω speakers, con gure the speaker impedance
setting of this unit to 6Ω. When this unit is con gured for 6Ω
speakers, 4Ω speakers can also be used as the front speakers.
For more information on setting the speaker impedance, refer to
“Changing speaker impedance” in the Owner’s Manual.
Connecting the banana plug
Tighten the knob, and then insert the banana plug
into the end of the terminal.
Banana plug
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When using a TV compatible
with video input only.
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Connect a TV
Listening to TV audio
To playback TV audio on this unit, connect the TV audio output to this unit.
Connect the following input jacks, matching the audio output jacks on your TV.
When viewing your TV, select the appropriate input source on this unit.
Audio
output
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Audio output from TV Input jack on this unit
Optical digital output AV1 or AV4
Coaxial digital output AV2 or AV3
Analog output
One of AV5, AV6, AUDIO1, AUDIO2,
and VIDEO-AUX
HDMI Audio Return Channel
(Described in the right column)
HDMI OUT 1 or HDMI OUT 2
✽ Connecting to AV4 allows you to playback TV audio just by pressing the
TV under SCENE key.
When using an HDMI compatible TV that supports
Audio Return Channel functions and / or HDMI Control functions
(e.g., Panasonic VIERA Link), you can enjoy the TV sound on this
unit as follows:
When using a TV that supports the Audio Return Channel
function and HDMI Control function
The audio / video output from the unit to the TV and audio output
from the TV to the unit are possible using a single HDMI cable.
The input source is switched automatically to match operations
carried out on the TV, and that makes TV sound control easier to
use.
For the connections and settings, refer to “Using the HDMI Control
function” in the Owner’s Manual.
When using a TV that supports HDMI Control functions
When HDMI Control functions are enabled on the unit, input source
can be switched automatically to match operations carried out on
the TV.
For the connections and settings, refer to “Using the HDMI Control
function” in the Owner’s Manual.
If your TV has multiple inputs, connect with the following priority (A to C).
Video input to this unit is output to a TV using output jacks of the
same kind.
When connecting to an HDMI compatible TV
Video signal such as component video and video received by this unit
is converted to HDMI and output to the TV. Just select HDMI input on
the TV to view video from any external source connected to this unit.
You can change the resolution and aspect ratio when converting to
HDMI to suit your requirements.
COMPONENT
VIDEO
HDMI
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
HDMI
VIDEO
Input Output
HDMI input
Component
video input
Video input
Through
Converted
TV
When connecting to a non-HDMI compatible TV
Connect to the TV using the same type of connection that you used to
connect to the playback device, and change the inputs on your TV to
match that of the playback device you are using for playback.
If the playback device and TV are equipped with different types
of analog video jacks, this unit will convert the video signal to
component video signal, or vice-versa, according to the type of video
input jacks used by the TV. For more information on video signal
conversion, refer to “Connecting a TV monitor” in the Owner’s Manual.
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
Input Output
Component
video input
Video input
Through
Converted
TV
HDMI OUT
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C When playback device is capable
of component video output (with
coaxial digital audio output)
D When playback device is capable
of video output (with analog audio
output) only
AC power cable
To the power outlet
SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP
SINGLE
EXTRA SP
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PRE OUT
SUBWOOFER
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Connect playback device such as BD/DVD players and recorders
• When playback, select the corresponding input source to which the jack is connected.
• At the default settings, input sources and sound programs are preset on the SCENE keys. When a playback device is connected to HDMI 1,
pressing BD/DVD under SCENE key selects the HDMI 1 input. When a playback device is connected to AV3, pressing CD under SCENE selects
the AV3 input. The input source and sound program preset on the SCENE key can be changed. For more information on the SCENE function,
refer to “Changing input settings with a single key (SCENE function)” in the Owner’s Manual.
• If necessary, you can connect components that cannot be connected using the above methods, such as devices that output video from
component video output jacks and audio from analog output jacks. Refer to “Connecting external components” in the Owner’s Manual for
details.
If your playback device has multiple audio/video outputs, connect with the following priority
(A to D) to enjoy a higher quality sounds and images.
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Connect the AC power cable
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When all connections are complete, adjust the con guration, sizes, and volume
balance of the speakers to provide an optimal sound eld. This unit is equipped with a
Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function that adjusts the speaker
balance automatically with a simple procedure.
When using YPAO, a test tone will be output from the speakers for approximately 3 minutes to measure acoustics. Be aware of the following when
using YPAO.
• The test tone is output at high volume. Refrain from using this function at night when it may be a nuisance to others.
• Take care that the test tone does not frighten small children.
YPAO operations can be viewed on the front panel display or TV screen. TV display is used here to explain operation.
1
Check the following before using YPAO.
This unit
• The headphones are removed.
TV
• This unit is connected to the TV correctly.
• The power is turned on.
• The video input to which the video output
from this unit has been selected.
Subwoofer
• The power is turned on.
• Volume is set to approximately half, and the
cross-over frequency (if present) is set to
maximum.
2
Place the supplied YPAO microphone at ear height in your listening
position.
• When positioning the microphone, we recommend that you use equipment that allows you
to adjust the height (such as a tripod) as a microphone stand. When using a tripod, use the
tripod screws to x the microphone in place.
• Measuring, for multiple listening positions, is also available. For more information, refer to
“Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO)” in the Owner’s Manual.
3
Press RECEIVER A on the remote control to switch this unit on.
4
Connect the YPAO microphone to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.
YPAO microphone
PHONES
YPAO MIC
SILENT
CINEMA
TONE
CONTROL
BD
DVD
INPUT
INFOZONE
CONTROL
ZONE2
MAIN ZONE
MEMORY
“Mic On. View ON SCREEN” appears
on the front panel display, and then
the display at right appears on the
TV screen.
This completes preparation. To achieve more accurate results, take note of the following when measuring acoustics.
• It takes approximately 3 minutes to accurately measure acoustics. Keep the room as quiet as possible while acoustics are measured.
• Wait in a corner of the room, or leave it entirely, while acoustics are measured to avoid creating an obstruction between the speakers and
the YPAO microphone.
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Set up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO)
YPAO microphone
VOLUME
MIN MAX
CROSSOVER/
HIGH CUT
MIN MAX
Subwoofer examples
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ENHANCER
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ON SCREEN
RECEIVER A
ENTER, Cursor
5
Use the cursor B/C to select the “Measure” and
press ENTER to start measurement.
When “Multi Position” is set to “Yes” (default), the measurement of
multiple positions will follow.
Refer to “Setting up the speaker parameters automatically (YPAO)”
for details on “Multi Position” in the Owner’s Manual.
The following display appears if measurement nishes without any
problems.
Result
Displays the results of automatic acoustics measurement and sets
the equalizer (parametric equalizer) to provide a uni ed sound
eld. For details, refer to “Reviewing and reloading the automatic
setup parameters” in the Owner’s Manual.
Save/Exit
Applies the result to the speaker setup and nishes the automatic
measurement.
Note
If a problem occurs, an error message or report is displayed either during or after acoustic
measurement. Refer to “When an error message is displayed during measurement,” or “When a
warning message is displayed after measurement” in the Owner’s Manual to resolve the problem
and measure acoustics with YPAO again.
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Use the cursor C to select “Save/Exit” and press ENTER.
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Use the cursor D/E to select “SAVE” and press ENTER.
When the display at left appears, the YPAO setup is complete.
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Press ENTER.
YPAO is automatically terminated. Disconnect
the YPAO microphone.
PHONES
YPAO MIC
SILENT
CINEMA
TONE
CONTROL
BD
DVD
INPUT
You can use the following functions with this unit. For details on the operations, refer to the Owner’s
Manual on the supplied CD-ROM.
Adjustment for various parameters to match your
listening environment
- Sound quality control with a parametric equalizer <PEQ Select>
- Easy listening at low volumes <Adaptive DRC>
- Adjusting volume between input sources <Volume Trim>
External device connection and playback
- Connections and playback from BD/DVD players (recorders), TV audio,
and other devices
- Playback from an iPod/iPhone
- Playback from a Bluetooth device
FM/AM tuner
- Manual preset tuning
etc.
SCENE
RETURN
VOLUME
ENHANCER
SUR. DECODE
STRAIGHTSLEEP PURE DIRECT
HDMI
AV
AUDIO
1234
125
V-AUX
FM
INFO
MEMORY
AM
PRESET
PART Y
MOVIE MUSIC
BD
DVD
TV
CD
RADIO
MUTE
ENTER
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10
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REC
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TV VOL TV CH
TOP
MENU
POP-UP
MENU
DISPLAY
SOURCE
MAIN
ZONE 2
RECEIVER
CODE SET
INPUT
MUTE
DOCK
HDMI OUT
MULTI
OPTION
ON SCREEN
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TUN./CH
CATEGORY
TAGHOLD
PRG SELECT
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VIDEO
AUX
PHONES
YPAO MIC
SILENT
CINEMA
TONE
CONTROL
STRAIGHT
VOLUM E
TV
BD
DVD
CD
RADIO
INPUT
PROGRAM
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AUDIO
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PURE DIRECT
FM AM
CATEGORY
AB C D
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Switches this unit between on and standby mode
This unit switches between on and standby mode every time you press this key.
B
Choose an input source to listen to
The name of the selected input source appears on the front panel display.
SW
C
L
SL SR
R
HDMI1
VOL.
SBL SBR
C
Switches between input settings
You can switch input sources and sound eld programs with a single key.
SCENE Input
Sound field
program
Compressed Music
Enhancer mode
HDMI OUT
BD/DVD HDMI1 Drama Off HDMI OUT 1+2
TV AV4 STRAIGHT On HDMI OUT 1+2
CD AV3 STRAIGHT Off HDMI OUT 1+2
RADIO TUNER STRAIGHT On HDMI OUT 1+2
- Pressing and holding this key allows you to store input sources/sound eld programs.
- Press this key when this unit is in standby mode to switch on the unit.
D
Adjusts the volume level
The current volume level is displayed on the front panel display.
SW
C
L
SL SR
R
SBL SBR
Volume -18.5dB
VOL.
E
Mutes the sound
The indicator blinks while the sound is muted.
F
Select sound eld programs and sound decoders
Front
panel
Remote
control
Description
PROGRAM
MOVIE
Selects sound eld programs optimized for viewing movies, dramas,
and sports.
MUSIC
Selects sound eld programs optimized for appreciating music.
SUR. DECODE
Selects surround decoders such as Dolby Pro Logic II.
STRAIGHT
STRAIGHT
Switches to Straight decoding mode for stereo/multi-channel
playback without using a sound eld program.
PURE DIRECT
PURE DIRECT
Switches to Pure Direct mode for faithful reproduction of audio.
- When playing back compression artifacts, press ENHANCER to turn on the Compressed
Music Enhancer mode.
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Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control)
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Press TONE CONTROL to select “Treble” or “Bass.”
SW
C
L
SL SR
R
TONE
Treble +0.5dB
VOL.
SBL SBR
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Rotate PROGRAM selector to adjust the output level in those
frequency ranges.
- You can set the tone control for speakers and headphones separately. Connect the
headphones when adjusting the headphone tone control.
- If you set an extreme tone balance, sounds may not match those from other channels.
Operation guide
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Yamaha RX-A800 Reference guide
- Category
- AV receivers
- Type
- Reference guide
Yamaha RX-A800 is a powerful and versatile AV receiver that offers a wide range of features to enhance your home entertainment experience. With its 7.1-channel surround sound capabilities, you can enjoy immersive audio that brings movies, music, and games to life. The RX-A800 also features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Additionally, the receiver supports 4K Ultra HD video pass-through, so you can enjoy the latest movies and TV shows in stunning detail.
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