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  1. MiketheDilletante

    Question Can you have two streaming devices connected to AV receiver at same time?

    Hi there. My boyfriend has had his home theater system set up very simply: his Yamaha AV reviewer connects to this LG TV via ARC, and the Amazon Fire Cube is plugged into the receiver’s HDMI “in” port. It works fine, everyone was happy. But then he decides to connect an Apple TV 4K he had lying...
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    Solved! How to Connect my Wii to Samsung TV?

    Hi everyone, I have been trying to get my wii on my Samsung Tv, however it doesn't have anywhere I can plug the AV cables. I have a Yamaha A/V receiver hooked up to my TV, and I've tried plugging my A/V cables into that instead. However, I don't see anything pop up on my Samsung TV screen. Any...
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    Question YAS-207 stuck power cycling?

    It would appear that my YAS-207 is stuck in a constant loop of powering off/on. I’ve tried leaving unplugged for lengths of time, but is hasn’t fixed the issue. Is there anything I can do to attempt to stop the cycle? Would I still potentially be able to update the firmware to see if that fixes...
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    Question Problems with Samsung TV QN82Q90RAFXZA, Yamaha RX-V781 7.1.2 setup and Hue Sync Box

    Hi all, long time! I have all my devices (Xbox, BD Player, Roku and Chromecast) connected the the RX-V781 AVR HDMI's. The AVR is connected via ARC out to the Hue Sync Box port 4 (supposedly ARC). The Hue Sync Box is connected to the Samsung One Connect Box port 4 (ARC) which is connected to the...
  5. damluar

    Question Need help connecting a subwoofer to a receiver without sub output

    I just bought Klipsch R-120SW active subwoofer and I can´t figure out how to connect it to my Yamaha R-S202BL receiver that has no dedicated sub output. I keep hearing about speaker-level inputs, but have no idea what it is. Subwoofer manual states that it is possible to connect even without...
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    Solved! Hooking up an active subwoofer to A/V receiver

    Hi there. Ive got this Yamaha 315 powered subwoofer and am trying to hook it up to Yamaha V385 A/V receiver. Yamaha user manual where it explains how to connect subwoofer to receiver reads as follows: "Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. When you connect the subwoofer to...
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    Solved! Yamaha htr-6130 how to output to speakers with Rca cables

    I have an old yamaha - 6130 receiver, would prefer to not have to purchase a new one. My old set up used speakers with wires. Blew them out, so had to get new speakers, and they rock for music through Bluetooth... But, I can't hook them up to my TV through anything other than the TV's head...
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    Question How can i get TV audio out of my old surround sound system?

    Hi, Trying to get the TV audio to come out of my surround sound speakers. TV model - LG 55LW6500-TA Receiver - YAMAHA DVR-S60 Tv is rather old, but receiver is older. TV has hdmi, optical outs. Receiver has only RCA, so no optical, no hdmi. Ive purchased a DIGITAL to ANALOG audio converter...
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    Question ARC issue with Yamaha receiver and Samsung TV

    Hello, I have Yamaha RX-A3080 and Samsung 8K QLED TV QE65Q950RBTXXH. I'm connecting HDMI cable (arc compatible) from oneconnect (HDMI3) to Yamaha receiver OUT1(arc) it seems the tv is switching to HDMI receiver but i don't get any sound. I have configured correctly both the TV and the receiver...
  10. tomelks

    Solved! How to connect old stereo to android phone (YAMAHA TSX-130)

    Hi guys, I have this audio system in my house for years and it's compatible only for USB jack, old iPod jack or CD. Since all of these inputs are old and not compatible with youtube music I thought I can try and make something out of this 500 $ system (at the time).... I opened up the box and...
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    Solved! I have a Yamaha r-s500 reciever but no way to connect it to my tv which only has hdmi

    I got the reciever from a friend and some jbl 5.1 speakers but theres no way to connect it to my tv through hdmi. I bought an hdmi to ac converter but that didnt work in any if the ports. Any help so I could connect the tv or even my phone because theres no aux cable
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    Solved! Universal remote and Receiver

    Hi, I bought a Universal Remote as I don't have one for my receiver, connected it to my receiver and I cannot seem to get access to the setup menu from on the receiver. I can change the volume and the program channel, though when pressing the MENU button on the remote nothing seems to happen...
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    Question I have a Kamron audio KA-42 and no clue.

    Kamron audio KA-42 hookup. i've got a Samsung 5034 smart tv. I have an old Yamaha RX-V495. I don't know anything about any of it really. Wondering what i'll need to hook this all up. I have my ps4 pro hooked up to the tv too. Please don't expect me to know what anything is like ARC -i have no...
  14. TheDudeAdibes

    Solved! HDMI source not supported on Epson Projector.

    Hi folks, Hoping someone can help. There appears to be some knowledgeable people on here. I have a Yamaha RX-V673 receiver. It has a Amazon Fire TV, android box and PS4 going into HDMI inputs. The HDMI output is linked to a TV. All works perfectly. I recently added an Epson EB-W39 HD...
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    Solved! Receiver OHM for speaker OHM

    My Yamaha RX-V371 receiver can be set at 6 or 8 OHM. Is it safe to connect two Pioneer Elite SP-EBS73 speakers to it, & if it is, should I set the receiver at 6 or 8 OHM? (I live in a high rise which was wired in the 1980’s). I don’t know an OHM from a flower pot, (but I don’t need or want to...
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    Solved! Best speaker combination for Yamaha Rx-v 485?

    I have selected some speaker combination to hook up my new yamaha rx-v 485 AVR. 1. Taga Harmony 606SE speaker set + TSW200 subwoofer. 2. Polk TL1600 speaker set 3. Klipsch Theater Reference Pack - This is way overpricy, but I have seen it in ubuy for less price. 4. JBL Cinema 610 - I can get it...
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    Solved! HOW to connect my technics integrated amp to my Yamaha receiver

    HOW to connect my technics integrated amp to my Yamaha receiver
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    Solved! Yamaha AVR sound is less than TV speakers

    I have a setup of the Yamaha RX-V 485 AVR and NS-P41 speakers, however the sound output is very low. Even the inbuilt TV speakers produce louder sound than my AVR+speaker setup. I need to set it to -20db to hear descent sound. Is this normal or anything wrong with my setup. Does NS-P41 support...
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    Solved! Need old-fashioned speaker that uses clip-in wire

    Way back in 1994 I bought a Yamaha RX-460 stereo receiver system with CD and tape player components. I haven't used it in years and no longer have the humongous speakers I bought back then. I'd like to replace the speakers with something cheaper and smaller, but I don't even know what to look...
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    Yamaha 5 disc cd player remote is damaged, where may I buy another remote, universal or otherwise to replace damaged remote co

    I am new to your site, perhaps I dont understand some of your questions. I have an old Yamaha 5 disc changer CD player. The REMOTE IS DAMAGED, I can not get a replacement here in Hong Kong where I live. any advise please