Yamaha RX-A830 RX-A830 Owners Manual - Page 35

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic speaker setup SOURCE RECEIVER HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 V-AUX AV 1 2 3 4 AUDIO 5 6 1 2 TUNER USB MAIN ZONE 2 NET PARTY HDMI OUT BD DVD SCENE TV NET RADIO RECEIVER z PROGRAM MUTE VOLUME TOP MENU ON SCREEN POP-UP/MENU OPTION ENTER RETURN MODE TUNING DISPLAY BAND PRESET MOVIE INFO SUR. DECODE STRAIGHT MUSIC SLEEP ENHANCER PURE DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 9 INPUT MUTE 6 7 MEMORY 0 10 TV 8 ENT TV VOL TV CH CODE SET 10 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room. • The YPAO function of the unit adopts the YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) technology that enables to create natural sound fields like a room specifically designed for acoustic perfection. 4 Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as your ears) and connect it to the YPAO MIC jack on the front panel. YPAO MIC jack YPAO MIC The unit (front) • Please note the following when using YPAO. - Use YPAO after connecting a TV and speakers to the unit. - During the measuring process, test tones are output at high volume. Ensure that the test tones do not frighten small children. Also, refrain from using this function at night when it may be a nuisance to others. - During the measuring process, you cannot adjust the volume. - During the measuring process, keep the room as quiet as possible. - Do not connect headphones. 1 Press RECEIVER z to turn on the unit. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack). 3 Turn on the subwoofer and set the volume to half. If the crossover frequency is adjustable, set it to maximum. VOLUME CROSSOVER/ HIGH CUT 9 1 2 9 3 4 YPAO microphone 5 Ear height Place the YPAO microphone at your listening position (same height as your ears). We recommend the use of a tripod as a microphone stand. You can use the tripod screws to stabilize the microphone. MIN MAX MIN MAX • If you are using bi-amp connection or Zone2 speakers, set "Power Amp Assign" (p.88) in the "Setup" menu to the appropriate setting before starting YPAO. PREPARATIONS ➤ Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) En 35