Yamaha

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  1. SOBS

    Question PC to receiver audio too quiet

    I just got the Yamaha Stereo Receiver RX-485, as well as a pair of SONY's SS-CRB5 I tested the speakers beforehand and they sound great, as well as the receiver (I tested both separately, the speakers with a different receiver and the receiver with different speakers), but when I plug in...
  2. 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...
  3. A

    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...
  4. H

    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...
  5. J

    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...
  6. 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...
  7. A

    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...
  8. S

    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...
  9. J

    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...
  10. P

    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...
  11. 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...
  12. T

    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
  13. N

    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...
  14. D

    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...
  15. 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...
  16. K

    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...
  17. A

    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...
  18. B

    Solved! HOW to connect my technics integrated amp to my Yamaha receiver

    HOW to connect my technics integrated amp to my Yamaha receiver
  19. A

    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...
  20. S

    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...
  21. B

    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
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    Solved! Rx-A2040 clipping out

    Hi everybody... I have a Yamaha RX a2040 and it keeps clipping when I get it up to around 0.0... Any suggestions on what I should track down??? Did all the normal stuff check the wires check the speakers check the connections... Still clipping out... Help my Klipsch speakers are suffering
  23. S

    Solved! YAMAHA RX V383 center speaker set up

    Center speaker connection not working in RX v383. All other speakers work fine. The center output doesn't respond to any of the speakers. What am I doing wrong?
  24. E

    Solved! Sony UBP X700 and Yamaha YAS 108 soundbar power issue.

    Hello, So I have run into a problem I am not sure how to resolve. I upgraded to a Samsung 4K tv recently and decided to buy a 4K Blu Ray Player. I went with the Sony ubp X700. Shortly after I decided to pickup the Yamaha YAS 108 soundbar. I have the soundbar plugged into the TVs ARC input...
  25. M

    Solved! Trouble connecting PC (HDMI) --> Yamaha YAS-207 --> TV (HDMI ARC)

    Hello guys, I cannot connect my PC to TV via HDMI using the soundbar (HDMI in from PC and then HDMI out to TV). I managed to run the soundbar as external TV speakers, I also managed to have ARC working, but the TV does not get HDMI in signal when I put the soundbar between PC and TV. Without...
  26. B

    Solved! Connecting multiple HDMI through soundbar to TV

    I have a yamaha ATS 1070 soundbar which has one hdmi in/out and ARC. I currently have the hdmi going from my amazon fire to the tv snd the ARC is connected to the TV. I ultimately would like to have my ps4, switch and fire go through the soundbar to the TV. Would I have to buy a hdmi switch or...
  27. D

    wiring receiver to Klisch dolby enabled

    I have a Yamaha TSR-7850 receiver. I want to use Klipsch R-625FA Dolby Atmos. On the receiver are your fronts, center, surround. Then there is Front Presence and surround Back. I am only getting sound from the top speaker in the Dolby Atmos speaker. I have searched the internet for over 3 hours...
  28. marius_ss

    Very powerful SUB !!!!

    Hi to everyone, very big dilemma !!:??: recently bought Yamaha NSBP182 Bookshelf Speaker 40w RMS for my PC !very happy with sound but my plan is 2.1 sound system so I'm looking for Active Sub .. but let me tell you how my system is connected now and how I want to connect with SUB. NOW I have...
  29. H

    Solved! Arc surround problem on Yamaha RX-V371

    I have surround problem with Yamaha RX-V371 using Samsung 55" 4k with arc. The sound 5.1 DTS tuns to stereo.. I'm using av2 on the Yamaha RX-V371 What can be the problem?
  30. C

    The same problem in Russia with Yamaha MCR-N670D (CD-NT670D).

    The same problem in Russia with Yamaha MCR-N670D (CD-NT670D). Removed by Moderator
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    Solved! Yamaha rv-467 to UHD Tv no surround sound.

    Hi, i connect my Yamaha receiver through Hdmi arc on tv and arc on yamaha. But the old amp support 1.4 hdmi. I tried to play blue ray movies and media box but only receiver 3 speaker sounds instead of 5. When j tune to radio, the 5 speakers got sounds. Anyone know why...
  32. M

    Solved! JBL Control 5 Speakers.

    I have a Yamaha RX-V592 rated at 8 ohms. I can only get sound out of the tweeter. I'm hard of hearing, but I don't think there is any sound coming out of either one. I have my doubts that a woofer is blown in both speakers. These things are pristine. Is it the mismatch of the 4-ohm speaker and...
  33. ronczap

    Yamaha RX-V481 Net Radio - Please wait- RESOLVED

    Trying to listen to Internet Radio was working yesterday, but now it shows "Please wait" on the display. I have the latest firmware version (2.59). Also the vTuner radio guide web page returns 404 error http:// Did Yamaha discontinue Net Radio?
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    Solved! Yamaha rv-467 to uhd tv.

    Hi, i try to connect my amp to my samung tv on via hdmi arc but cant.. is it my amp dont support the function? After i connect it, the tv show receiver status on sound but tv and receiver got no sound at all.
  35. S

    Solved! Yamaha surround receiver

    Need help hooking up my Yamaha rx-v379 reciever to my Xfinity 1 cable box to listen to surround sound.
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    Solved! Yamaha Volume control via PC

    Hi I would like to know if it is possible to control the volume of a yamaha receiver (RX-A3060) via a PC. i know apple TV is able to do it but i've replaced the apple TV with a PC as it did not have Atmos support. i now use a logitech wireless keyboard with touch pad (K830) to control my...
  37. M

    Solved! Yamaha RX-V467 digital receiver to connect sound from Toshiba TV that uses WLAN for built in VUDU app?

    I have a Yamaha RX-V467 digital receiver that's connected to my Toshiba TV. The Toshiba TV uses a WLAN adapter for wireless to stream its built in vudu app. But the sound will then come from the TV itself. The receiver only seems to have inputs 1-4 and not a "WLAN" input. Any help? :)
  38. F

    Sony STR-DE897 receiver going into protector mode very often

    How can I fix my Sony STR-DE897 receiver from going into "protector" mode so much? I'm new to the whole audio setup idea with a receiver, subs, and monitors, but I'm running my MSI Z170i motherboard into the receiver via optical cable, out to 2 KEF C200 SW subwoofers, and out of those stem 2...
  39. A

    Solved! Signal information on Yamaha AV Receiver RX-V483 linked to Samsung 4K UHD

    Hello! I have connected the Yamaha RX-V483 to my TV (Samsung NU7402 4K UHD) via HDMI Arc setup. I believe that everything is okay, but Signal information on my Yamaha receiver is puzzling. Namely, I am playing a 4K video on YouTube with 5.1 surround (Elysium movie trailer, but I've also checked...
  40. D

    Yamaha ats 1080

    I have a Yamaha Ats 1080 connecting to Sanyo dp50842 tv using the analog hook up, however it tells me to change the TV sound setting to sound system, there no such setting in the tv menu under audio. Thanks in advance for any input
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    Need Help: Is this possible with a Yamaha RX?

    Hi, this is what I'm trying to accomplish, hypothetically speaking. Hook up through HDMI cables to the Yamaha receiver: Cable box Xbox PC Desktop Then an HDMI out of the Yamaha receiver to my TV. So it would go: 3 thingys to the Yamaha receiver, 1 cable out of the Yamaha receiver to the...
  42. S

    Solved! Yamaha rx v363

    Hello I just bought the rx v 363 amp second hand. I have connected to wharfedale diamond 10.3 speakers. I have conn3cted to the a and b output on the amp where you screed the wires into red and black. My question is why do i need to go as far as -30 to hear bit sound and then about -12 will be...
  43. R

    Yamaha HS5 Setup help

    So a while back i had my 28th bday and one of my mates who's into audio a lot kinda bought be mentioned speakers. Currently my PC is connected to Logitech Z-623 speakers and I am clueless how to setup this yamahas. Since my mate left on a business trip and is out of touch i can't ask for his...
  44. S

    Solved! How do I connect a wireless speaker to a Yamaha receiver

    How can I connect a wireless speaker to a Yamaha receiver
  45. E

    How to Test DTS effect working in Yamaha ATS-2070

    Hi, I am trying to check DTS feature in my Yamaha ATS 2070 sound bar. But I dont know how to check any one has step by step to do it?
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    Solved! HDMI ARC issues between Samsung TV and Yamaha receiver

    Hello, We have a UE48HU7500L Samsung Smart TV and a HTR 4071 Yamaha receiver, connected through an HDMI cable. Both are capable of ARC, and we've configured both the TV and the receiver to enable ARC. The HDMI cable is in the OUT port of the Yamaha receiver. The Samsung TV has 4 HDMI ports. The...
  47. K

    Solved! Optical Audio issue (4k setup)

    I am currently using a Yamaha A-S501 plugged into a Samsung UN65KS8500 via an optical cable. It seems that because of this I do not get sound during previews on blu-rays, no sound at all on discs with no home menu, no sound from built in television apps, hit or miss with standard DVD when played...
  48. D

    Solved! Speakers buzz when connected/plugged into PC?

    So I get a buzz with my speakers. When my PC is on, when I move the mouse, or move a window, or play youtube, i get a buzz. And it's of varying frequencies and loudness. I have two Yamaha HS5's and a YSTFSW100 subwoofer connected to my Xonar dsx 7.1 sound card on my PC. This just gets worse...
  49. H

    Yamaha RXV-583 with amazon fire tv stick 4k

    Having Yamaha RXV-583 receiver in which amazon fire tv stick 4k is connected every thing is working fine but dolby atmos is not working. My AVR is atmos compatible. Content - Jack ryan
  50. K

    Solved! Yamaha Amplifier turns itself on randomly when plugged in

    Hello, I have a YAMAHA amplifier which is behaving little strange since past few months. When the amplifier is connected to any socket and plugged on, even though its in switch off mode, it starts automatically. I have to remove the plug completely to stop this happening. Also, lets say there...
  51. T

    Solved! Problem with Yamaha RX-V385 AV Reciever

    I have bought a Yamaha RX-V385 AV Reciever and hooked it up with a Panasonic LED TV The problem is that when i play a movie from Netflix which is embedded in the TV, there is no sound coming from the Yamaha Amp. From the TV settings i have choose the ARC Option, then i entered the Yamaha setup...
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    Solved! Amplifier Connection From computer multimedia woofer

    Hi Guys, How are you, Actually im new to this so want your opinion on it. The thing is that I have 2 jbl woofers. Which is connected to yamaha amp avx-700. The thing is that as i hook the woofer wires in `Main Speaker terminals`, so from woofers i get the bass plus vocal music, but not the pure...
  53. G

    Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 Review: Impressive Sound, Future-Proof

    The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers good sound and plenty of features, but you'll get the most out of it if you invest in additional MusicCast speakers to expand to a 5.1 system. Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 Review: Impressive Sound, Future-Proof : Read more
  54. K

    No sound from external amp

    I have a Yamaha RX V-675 box, 2 speakers, and an external amp I am trying to play speakers through. I have hooked the external amp to the Zone 2 jacks in the back of the unit, but no sound. I have tried plugging the speakers into the external amp and into the Yamaha, but no sound. I have all my...
  55. E

    Solved! Why do my Yamaha natural sound at receiver RX-v681 telling me to check the speaker wires?

    Why do my Yamaha natural sound at receiver RX-v681 telling me to check the speaker wires?
  56. P

    Solved! hooking up old yamaha receiver to newer Samsung tv

    I want to hook up my Yamaha receiver Model RX-V393 to my Samsung TV Model # UN55J6300AF. Please help. Thank you.
  57. J

    Yamaha RX-V683 7.2 surround back speakers not available?

    Hooked up the receiver and speakers, no sound coming from the surround back speakers. In manual set-up configuration it indicates the surround back speakers are not available. Haven’t been able to figure out how to turn them on.
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    Solved! Optical output on a Panasonic TV

    I have a panasonic tx-p65vt30b. I recently bought a soundbar (Yamaha YAS 207), but cannot figure out how to connect the optical cable to the soundbar. Am I being completely stupid? I believe I could do it with HDMI ARC but ideally would use the TV volume to control both. EDIT: The Panasonic TV...
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    Solved! HDMI ARC Doesn't Work On Soundbar With PS4 Plugged To The TV

    I have a Yamaha Yas-207 Soundbar plugged into my Samsung TV via HDMI ARC. Everything works fine when I have only the cable box and the soundbar plugged with HDMI cables into my TV. However, when I plug my Playstation 4 to the TV with an HDMI cable, the HDMI ARC stops working with my soundbar. I...
  60. G

    Solved! Can't get Receiver to pass 4k

    I have a Yamaha RX-479 Receiver. when I hook Directv straight to my TV I get 4k. When I hook it to HDMI 6 and then HDMI out on the Yamaha, It says my TV is not 4k Compatible. Those are supposed to be the HDCP 2.2 compatible input/outputs. Is there a setting I am missing to get the correct...