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@RonnRicco

4 ай бұрын

What is the purple cable called for subwoofer

Very good video. I couldn't get the audio/video working on my TV. I knew nothing about ARC until I watched this video and then I got everything set up in 5 minutes.

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped out

The best description I have heard of HDMI ARC and passthrough I have heard. I finally understand what they do.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful!

@zigarten

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, had no idea

@frankfarago2825

2 жыл бұрын

Worst "description" of ARC I had ever had to listen to, really.

Excellent explanations. I learned a thing or two. Thanks :-)

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

great demo. You answered all my questions!

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I just got one and this helped me a lot. Thanks

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Really great job with the in depth review. Thank you.

@landpet

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Dom't forget to tell them to go into the options set up and turn on the sound enhancer. Makes a huge improvement on the sound.

Thank you for sharing this information!

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Bra I was just lost on how to pair my phone thank you so much 👍🏿👍🏿

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

no worries

Thanks for the in depth content. I didn't know there was a dedicated HDMI/ARC connection on the TV. I struggled with this quite a bit. Thanks for making this simple for me!

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know at some point either. Glad I could help!

@concretejungle6938

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet If your TV doesn’t support ARC can u still use the ARC on the Receiver and just plug it into any HDMI on the TV?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@concretejungle6938 You will not get the ARC functionality. So audio cannot travel from your TV to your receiver. You basically need to use the optical cable for sound or some other means

@concretejungle6938

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet I'm getting sound from my TV to my receiver,I see you can turn the "ARC" off on the receiver also.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@concretejungle6938 Hmm, the possible ways of that happening is 1. Your TV has ARC 2. Your device let's say the XBOX is hooked up to your receiver directly, then the receiver is hooked up to your TV. 3. You have some other audio cable like the optical cable hooked up to your receiver from your TV. ARC is when something let's say an XBOX is connected directly to your TV via HDMI for example (not to the receiver directly). Then from the TV, you can transfer the audio to the receiver via ARC (assuming your TV, the HDMI and the receiver all support ARC). If you have the XBOX connected directly to your receiver, then you don't need ARC, cause the sound will just go to your speakers or to your TV (passthrough feature).

Thanks, I learned a lot from you.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it was useful!

This was so helpful thank you so much.

@landpet

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very nice video, thanks.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great price for this receiver! It can do all the essentials for less than $300!

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thanks for the video. I was planning on getting the RX-V6A, but with all the HDMI 2.1 issues, I feel like I can buy the V385 as a mid-step until everything gets ironed out in the future years.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No problem. I felt the same way, I'm interested in the newly released rx-a2a and how that is with its hdmi 2.1 ports

@mcaves

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I just did, the RX-V385 is a bargain mid-step 👍

bought the same receiver, happy with it as it replaced an onkyo, it runs way cooler than my onkyo or old sony, even when pushed , recommend you leave the 6 to 8 ohm selector at 8 ohms as turning it to 6 ohms seems to limit current at the top end , even tho im running 6 ohm speakers ,its way more dynamic on the 8 ohm setting from my experience with this unit so far, and it blows my buddys bose {blows} system away for a quarter of the price in sound and power..

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Price wise, it is very hard to beat this thing. Literally has all the essentials and a ton of power! I will say it's usually a good idea to match the impedance.

@RaulAndresdelCantoZahr

2 жыл бұрын

i also use this yamaha to replace my onkyo. Unfortunatelly, onkyo had amplified subwoofer output. Yamaha don't, so I have to solve this trouble now

Good video.I have the older version of this model Yamaha rx-v379 its nice to see the upgrades on this model no spring clips for the center and surround and you can change speaker impedance.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yup, this thing is really nice for the price.

Very informative video on various features of this receiver!!

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

very well explained

@landpet

21 күн бұрын

Glad you think so!

Nice video

Awesome

Where i work uses one of these for our in store speakers im just trying to learn how to use it with my phone for music and change its settings back before i leave lol.

@landpet

5 ай бұрын

lol nice

Question, can I use a splitter on the subwoofer pre out to add a total of 2 subwoofers?

The wireless headphones that I have are Sony and they connect to the red and white audio/video on the back of the receiver. The base that the headphones get recharged in are plugged into a wall ac current. I had them hooked up before that my wife could hear the tv through the tv speakers at her low volume and I could hear through the Sony headphones that run through the receiver, so that is listening to both at the same time.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that but I don't think you can listen to the TV speakers and the headphones at the same time because they are two different sources. Now if you had speakers connected to the receiver, you can listen to that and bluetooth headphones hooked up to the receiver at the same time and independently control their volumes because that's the same source which is the receiver. The TV needs to know whether to output the audio through its own speakers or through the HDMI cable to the receiver, unless you have a special TV.

Thanks for the review, but at over 15 minutes, you could've shown the YPAO setup, as well as the sub settings for speakers and sound options.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t be a bad idea. I did show a glimpse of YPAO setup. When I place it on the couch, that’s the closest place but if you have a tripod that would be more ideal.

I bought a pre amp so I can use my turntable with this amp. Where can I plug it into the amp? Yamaha says plug it into the red & white connectors like CD. This amp has all video type connectors. Thanks for your help.

I have an old TEAC that needs replacing. This was very informative. I'm sold, as it has all the features I need. Thanks. Oh, can I set this up for 3.0 channel?

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

I don't have this anymore but you should be able to.

Good stuff. I think the word 'budget' reciever can sometimes be misinterpreted as poor quality. I bought the new 2020 yamaha v4x reciever. It seems to me that when you buy non 'budget' more expensive ones you are mainly paying for many surplus to requirements options and gadgets which you may not require or be interested in for example..dolby atmos with gazillions of speaker options . I.just wanted 5.1 for music and movies and my choice has blown my mind. You get dts , dolby digital pro logic movies/ music or stereo etc . Horses for courses I suppose. Remember folks that budget doesent necessarily mean crap it just means it has less stuff on the back..maybe less power some might say..but how much power does one require in an average living space? It has no problem powering my 8ohm mission floor standing speakers, centre, surrounds and my Bowers and Wilkins sub woofer ..and by the way the v4 has a second sub input for hooking up that second sub to a second input if you so wish. Bottom end is great as are mid and high frequencies. There's graphic equalizer for 5 channels indiv iduallly adjustable. On the back it has 5 HDMI inputs for sound and video signals with one being e arc, 3 analog rca audio inputs, a coaxial and optical in. It doesn't have a Phono input. But I don't need it. The big brother v6 does. V4 also has wi fi, bluetooth music cast usb input on front.just tons of great stuff. Tailor to your requirements. You can't go wrong with Yamaha!

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, excellent point, it has everything you need and it sounds great. Getting the more expensive receivers have other advantages but it may not be necessary to a lot of people. I couldn't agree more, budget doesn't mean cheap. Thanks for your input.

Great video! I just bought this receiver and wanted to know the best audio/video settings. There seem to be a bunch of options...Straight/Direct, a bunch of different "program" modes (standard, 2 channel, 5 channel, movie mode, drama, etc). I'd like to set it once and forget it. Also, I want my TV to do the processing (Sony X950H) where is that setting? Last, there's a huge differnce in volume when switching between Apple TV 4K and the DVR. Thoughts? Thanks!

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It comes with predefined settings, you could just leave it on the default setting. Probably utilizing all your speakers would be ideal granted some sources are only 2.1. These things are designed to be changed for different type of sources like movies, music, games. It’s hard to set it as one option but just leave it at the default which is the easy method. Not sure why there would be a huge difference between Apple TV and DVR. But here’s something you can try: manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/316718987.html

, is AUX and hdmi ARC mode can use at the same time? We use HDMI ARC to our Amplifier, and AUX to our mixer

Great video! Any way to get on screen display menu while connected to TV over HDMI? It works on passthrough connections

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

It should just show up, try selecting "TV" as the source and try it than.

Is possible to connect an external amplifier to this receiver and pass through the audio signal? Not using the receiver as an amp basically. Hooking up speakers to the amplifier.

I bought this AV last year and only connected the speakers since then. Using the tuner whenever. It often seems to loose the FM signal and I can not figure out why. Read something about it not being properly earthed but I dont know about that ... I dont see any wiring specific for that. I was thinking maybe the stereo signal is bad around here ... any thoughts? I am really not very technical enclined ...

Hi can i connect bose acousmastics 5 series v speaker to the section of home theatre behind yahama Rx 385 and can i add more speakers

Nice video, but I see your Switch was not set-up properly. Currently I am looking for a 5.1 HDMI AV receiver that it can process lpcm through HDMI as the Switch doesn't support Dolby or DTS and you have to set-it up as auto from the Switch to pick up the 5 speakers and the subwoofer.

What about labelling the HDMI inputs to their various sources?? And to setup the speakers configurations. I thought this was a full setup????

Does anyone have experience of Yamaha's virtual headphone surround 'Silent Cinema'. I use headphones just as much as speakers for movies.

Perfect timing vid! I just got mine yesterday! I bought it strictly for my laptop. I'm using the headphone out but I read your comment stating that I could use the HDMI out. I'll definitely be trying that out. I have a question (hoping you can answer it). In the description it states it has the ability to Bi-Amp the front speakers. What does that mean? The Yamaha will be pushing 2 Polk T50's, 2 Sony Bookshelves, a Sony sub (powered obviously) and still debating on the center channel (I might use the Sony tower since I have a brand new one just sitting there)

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not using that feature, bi-amping is separating the high and low frequencies to create more clear sound. Here's a really good article explaining it: hub.yamaha.com/how-and-why-to-bi-amp-your-speakers/

Hi landpet many thanks for this video. I have my guitar interface which has left and right RCA connection. do you think it be possible to put them into the Av2 or Av3 inputs and I would still receive sound? . I was hoping to buy this today until I noticed there is no dedicated left and right RCA only places to connect. only under the AV2 or 3. many thanks

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No problem. I'm not 100% sure but I think that should work.

Quick question. Hooked up my receiver last night. It is awesome with my Pioneer SP-FS52 standup speakers. My question is: Can the receiver be synced so that when I turn on my tv with my android box on, the receiver turns on as well or vis-a-versa, if I turn the receiver is turned on my tv and android box comes on? I do have it connected with an ARC connect and my tv is set with CED on. TIA

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

What you want is HDMI Control to be enabled. Here's a link to Yamaha's site that talks about it: manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/320797195.html Check to make sure it's enabled on everything, like the TV as well other devices if does give you that option.

Thanx for the review. I just got bose acoustimass 5 series v, am not sure if I can use this reciever to power the speakers or it would be to much

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Should be fine, you can always control the volume

Found I could only get sound from my old HD Toshiba DVD/cd with optical cable. I want to connect a turntable, how do I do that with the 385? I have a RXV 661 that has a pre amp so I could use it if I had to.

Great video. Thanks! Just one question: using a bluetooth headset, do you notice any lag between the speakers and the headphones? I am looking for a solution for my wife to use headphones while I prefer to listen to speakers at the same time. I have an RX-V381 that doesn't send bluetooth but I may upgrade to the 385. Cheers.

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't notice any lag.

excellent video!!! i have one questiont tho, hoping you can answer it. i want to buy this, ill have to use the HDMI arc to the tv, but I want to use a soundbar that requires a HDMI input, I do see here that the 4 regular HDMI ports support ARC, can any of these 4 ports be used to send the sound signal from the receiver to the soundbar?? i think so just wanted to confirm

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Assuming your sound bar also works via HDMI ARC, I don’t believe that will work the way you mentioned assuming I understand your scenario. The 4 ports on the receiver are input ports that are designed to get the incoming signal and play the audio through the speakers meaning let’s say for example you have an Xbox hooked up to one of those ports. So it can play the audio through the speakers or it can pass through the audio to be played on the TV. I believe for the sound bar to work, you would need to to connect the hdmi arc port of the TV to the sound bar. If you don’t need to use the ARC of the receiver, you can just use another hdmi port of your TV to connect to the output port of your receiver. You can also use an optical cable from the TV to the sound bar assuming your TV and sound bar have the optical ports. Hope this helps!

4:14 time mark: "And one other note to keep in mind, make sure none of these cables are touching any other cable. That is extremely important." For the AV neophyte, this means ensuring that EXPOSED cables (the conducting wires) do not touch each other. For extremely sensitive audiophiles, isolating any cable contact may be desirable. However, for the average consumer, touching insulated wires together will have little effect on the listener experience.

Does this receiver come with 5 band equalizer?

Do you have any idea how to connect a Niles SSVC6 speaker selector to this unit? Thanks for the demonstration

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No worries. I haven't played with something like that, looks like you connect the speakers to the Niles, then the Niles to the receiver but I don't know how that works.

can you individually control 2 outputs for the speaker?? .... like zones, i'm thinking to use this one unit for cafe..

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Not with this one. You need the higher model.

Ok thx for the video. So can I hook up my Spotify on my phone via bluetooth to this device, then send the audio out to my wireless sony xm4 headphones? Can I do it at the same time?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No problem. It looks like it only supports one Bluetooth device at a time.

@donwitt

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet but this can bluetooth out if I play spotify on my tv and arc the sound back through the receiver?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@donwitt Yes, if you play spotify on your TV, it can go through ARC and if your bluetooth headhphones are setup. You should hear it from that. But obviously you can't play spotify from your phone's bluetooth in this scenario.

In my previous receiver you had to set in the menu which HDMI input to use for the pass through. I cannot find such a setting on the Sony receiver. How do you set the receiver to use a specific HDMI port as the pass through port. For example, I have a BluRay on HDMI 2 and a TiVO on HDMI 3. When the receiver is off, I want the TiVO (HDMI 3) signal to be passed through to the TV. Can the receiver use any of its HDMI inputs as a pass through? Does it pass through whatever HDMI input is active?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Good question, it's automatic, you can use any of the HDMI ports as pass through.

Nice review. I saw that it pairs to a Bluetooth headphone. What about 2 BT headphones at the same time, so 2 people can listen with different headphones together? Is it capable, or it can transit to only one BT headset at a time?

@landpet

8 ай бұрын

I can’t remember but I think it’s most likely 1 connection

do you need another hdmi to hook up your switch to the tv so the picture can display on the tv? or do you only need one to plug into the receiver?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Switch goes to the receiver via HDMI, you don't need another HDMI to go to the tv from the switch. There is an HDMI that goes from the receiver to the TV. This HDMI is the only one required to show video on the TV. Let's go through an example scenario. Let's say you have a switch, a playstation and an XBOX. You will need 4 (3 input + 1 output) HDMI cables total. So each device connects to the receiver via HDMI, since you have 3 devices, you need 3 HDMI cables. Now you need 1 HDMI cable that goes from the receiver to the TV making it a total of 4 HDMI cables.

This is very helpful thank you for sharing. Did you never try to connect this device to amplifier and microphone for karaoke? I brought this type of receiver recently and seems no output for microphone or ether output for amplifier. A advise will help so much. Thank you.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I haven't tried that, this thing is not really designed for that. You may need to get some other device to then be able to connect via the rca cables.

@Cristy360

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet Thank you so much.

Can headphones be used on this?

Do you know which smart TV could connect to this wirelessly? Airplay works great from computer but can't get my Samsung TV to connect.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

I usually just connect it with the HDMI cable. I believe they sell devices that allow for wireless connection but haven't looked into that.

Sir, i have 6 speakers, 4 tower speakers, 1 center speaker & 1 subwoofer..are there any ways i can install my subwoofer speaker using this yamaha av?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

This reference is designed for a 5.1. you can connect a subwoofer to it and up to 5 speakers.

Will the AV1, 2 and 3 output to tv through the HDMI ARC? Or must I use RCA to HDMI converter?

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Yes, any video inputs that are connected will output to the TV via the HDMI out port on the receiver. You don’t need extra cables.

Hello, I got an old pair of Triangle speakers from my dad (was hes old home cinema) but the amp was completely broken and I was looking for a new AVR with bluetooth. My speakers are 80W RMS and 150W peak at 4 Ohms. I see this AVR can output for 6 and 8 Ohms but not 4, do you think it is an issue hence not recommend this AVR for me ? If yes do you have any AVR reference within this price range I could buy for my impedance? Also very great review, keep up the good work

@cedriclsp1175

3 жыл бұрын

Ok so I did some researches on how impedance works, as I have 4 speakers that are 4 Ohms each, I could plug two pairs in series into the AVR making each pair 8 Ohms. I don't really plan on using these speakers as a home theater but more as a hi-fi system or just loudspeakers I could use for partying with friends, so I don't care about loosing the surround and just having a basic stereo system.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I haven't tried that but looks like something that could work. I always try to match the impedance but I guess you are matching it by wiring it in series. I'm curious how it will work, it's probably not going to be as loud.

Hi there, many thanks for your explanation on using this receiver, some I understood and some I didn't :-), let me start off by telling you I am an old guy that doesn't really understand electronics/sound set-up etc.. I followed the instructions to connect this unit to my LG smart TV, so arc to arc for the HDMI cable and connected the speaker wires (which have been on an old Kenwood receiver - no Arc ) Turned it on and firstly tried the FM station, no sound, then the TV - no sound. I tried the "set up" button and I get to speakers and a request to configure, but no instructions in the user manual on how to configure. I noticed you have instruction on your TV, how do I get this on my TV? Or is an LG different.. BTW - I am using KZread TV - not sure if this makes a difference. Your help would be appreciated..

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No problem. A few things to check: 1. Verify your HDMI cable supports ARC, it needs to otherwise it won't work. 2. In order to see the receiver menu, you must select thr HDMI source of the TV that goes to the receiver. Meaning you connected the receiver to hdmi2 of your tv whish is the HDMI source that also supports ARC. Then you need to be on hdmi2 on your TV. 3. Go to your TV settings and verify ARC is enabled. 4. Select the output audio source on your TV to either ARC or Auto. 5. Just to make sure your receiver is working, connect a device to one of your receiver hdmi's directly and play a video/audio file, anything with audio and verify you are getting audio.

@johnwride4911

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet Thanks so much, to make sure, I have ordered an HDMI cable that supports ARC from Amazon, should be here today. Not sure I understand point 2. I am using KZreadTV which I pick up from bottom of my screen alongside HDMI1 and also HDMI 2, Netflix etc etc. Incidentally the ARC connection on my TV is HDMI3. How is HDMI2 or 3 related/connected to KZread TV? On my TV if I enable ARC/optical then no sound from TV speakers?? Is this OK?? I tested this setting - no sound from TV speakers... Am I doing something wrong here? Shouldn't connecting to KZread TV also be a test for the receiver which is why I purchased the receiver? But will connect a DVD. BTW - Receiver operates when pressing buttons etc, pressed "Set Up" but cannot get HDMI Control on, just stays on "Off" With all the settings , even when I get the sound operating, still a lot of set up re speakers, config etc..Quite complicated. Thanks again

Hey landpet, Wondering if you can help me, at 16:25 you can see the amp has turned the speakers off because no audio is coming through. My amp (same model) does the same until I start playing something meaning it chops the first 1-1.5 seconds off. Do you know if there's a way to disable this?

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

I assumed there was no fix for it.

@Chmmr34

2 жыл бұрын

@@landpet Bugger. Thanks mate.

My tv only works through the hdmi input 1 from my cable box even though its labeled bd/dvd just Incase anyone else was having issues

Can I use HDMI ARC for audio and it not turn the reciver on and off every time I power my tv on/off I don't wanna use my receiver all the time but I want HD sound for when I do

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Good question, you may have to disable HDMI CEC which controls the receiver from the TV. That may not turn it on or off in that case.

I been thinking about getting this receiver and paint it with my Klipsch Reference Cinema Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 System will this effect the dolby atmos ??

@landpet

11 ай бұрын

I don't think this thing offers dolby atmost

I just bought one online as an upgrade from my old Yamaha receiver. I read you should use a tripod or mic stand with the mic. How easy was it using the YPAO and did you get good results?

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

I think the YPAO did a pretty good job overall, is it perfect? no but for something that comes included I'd say it does a pretty good job.

@mooky9669

2 жыл бұрын

@@landpet What else could I use besides a tripod or mic stand?

Do you also need to connect the device to the tv after conecting to the reciver?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to but for most people they do, if you want to use it with the TV you need to

Does the remote control for this receiver control other devices such as a TV or DVD player?

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

I don't have this anymore, I honestly can't remember.

Does this receiver allow you to adjust the crossover for the front, center, and surround separately? Thx.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be only one place where you can actually adjust the frequency so doesn't look like you can do the individually. It does let you specify small or large for front, center and surround, not sure if that accounts for anything. It would be nicer if it would let you adjust each frequency individually

@gcbr600

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet Thanks. That's what I needed to know. Much appreciated.

Can you adjust gain and/or distance for each channel?

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have this anymore but I do believe you can, I set mine up with the YPAO which automatically selects the values for you but I do believe you can modify them but not 100% sure since it's been a while.

Learned a lot, I’m not by means a tech 61 yr old women, .actually a best video, although I did plug in my subwoofer and didn’t get any sound, I do see a cable not attached with a yellow and red end attached to nothing , just sitting behind the subwoofer and behind the receiver, but not plugged in either end, any help for me? Everything else working fine ty

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into a power outlet as this device will not power it. You only need that one RCA subwoofer cable to get to the sub from the receiver, are you not using that? Most subs also have their own power switch, so make sure it’s On.

@micheleseip905

Жыл бұрын

@@landpet thanks for taking the time to explain, I’ll def try

I plan on buying one can this be connected through a desktop with the hdmi out from the pc into the receiver and hdmi out from the receiver into my monitor.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I haven’t tested that but have used laptops in the past to connect to receivers so I don’t see why not, it should work just fine.

@chankwaichoi1

3 жыл бұрын

some laptops would let u cast video n audio onto TV WIRELESSLY if u r running on win 10, the way u would cast ur smartfone onto TV

Can you listen with Bluetooth headphones with the speakers off? I can get the headphones working but can't seem to disable the speakers.

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Bluetooth and speaker volume are independent. So just lower the volume with the remote and adjust the volume from your headphones

Hi, my sony 4k tv Kd- x 65 8500c to connect the yamaha rxv385 receiver by the arc to arc. Problem is when saw the tv channel the sound not working out from the receiver... Use many time to setup also No make it. Can u help?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Are you using an hdmi cable that supports ARC? Are you using the designated hdmi port on your TV?

@singyokechong9372

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, i buy a new cable for test. Also not use. Arc to arc working for blu-ray player, got sound got picture. But i turn to tv channel, it doesnt work. Av receiver show info the decorder off..

I ask sir , i have a yamaha rxv385 ,how to use it to the microphne, so i can use to sing along, thanks

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Idk, I don’t have this anymore. I’m on the A2A now and that’s been in the box, I’m changing my speaker setup.

Can I use 120w 8ohm spkrs and 40w 8 ohm surround spkrs with subwoofer with this amp?

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Should work

Im a newbie at sound systems. Can this work with my 6 ohms SP-SF52 pioneer tower speakers? I noticed this is an 8 ohms receiver. Thanks.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

I would not connect 6 ohm speakers to an 8 ohm receiver. However, this is an 8 ohm receiver by default but can be set to 6 ohm. So you should be golden. manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/311221003.html

@fernandos.8158

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet Thanks I do not quite understand this ohms concept so I was not sure if it would be a good idea.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@fernandos.8158 No worries. Speaker impedance is measured in Ohms. It is the limitation of electrical current (measured in amps) flow supplied from the amplifier. You always want it to match the receiver otherwise you can damage stuff. If you're interested about it, google Ohm's Law. For speaker specifics, this seems like some good info: www.prestonelectronics.com/audio/Impedance.htm#:~:text=Short%20answer%3A%20The%20ohm%20is,8%20ohms%20or%2016%20ohms.

@fernandos.8158

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet Thanks appreciate the help

So with the Bluetooth instructions, I can connect to the TV without HDMI, correct?

@landpet

11 ай бұрын

The receiver needs to be connected to the TV via HDMI but the Bluetooth device like your phone doesn’t require it

Is it possible if I want to use this receiver as a stereo amp?...I currently have only two speakers.

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

I don't have this anymore but I think it supports stereo mode.

if you were using this with a pc, would you still plug the hdmi/arc straight into the tv? or would you use a different connection and plug straight into the pc?

@bill_e6969

2 жыл бұрын

bluetooth would work im guessing?

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, plug in the hdmi/arc to the TV. Connect the PC via HDMI to one of the input ports on this.

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

bluetooth should work just fine for headphones or phones trying to play music on this.

@bill_e6969

2 жыл бұрын

@@landpet i have a 3 monitor set up, (2 connected via display port and 1 tv connected via hdmi) will this affect anything or should it still be the same?

With ARC, does your tv remote control the receiver?

@landpet

11 ай бұрын

ARC is just for sending Audio from your TV's source (or sources connected directly to the TV) to the receiver. It has nothing to do with the TV's remote control controlling the receiver. That's a different option called HDMI CEC.

I've been able to get my PlayStation to connect to the receiver when I use Input 1 (ARC specific input) on my TV but when I want to use my smart TV for applications like Netflix I cannot get audio through the receiver. I've tried all of the input options. Nothing else is plugged into the receiver besides the ARC HDMI and the single HDMI for the PS. The only thing plugged into the TV is the single ARC HDMI. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

The ARC input port on the TV should be used to connect to the Output Port of the Receiver. Plug in the Playstation to any of the other ports on the TV or the receiver. On the TV, set it up so you are using ARC for your audio.

@lbutler

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet yes that is exactly how it is setup. I have my ARC HDMI going into the output port of the receiver and the playstation is in Input port #1. When I set the receiver to input #1 it plays the playstation audio just fine but when I exit the playstation menu and use the regular TV functions I have no audio (on any of the inputs)

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@lbutler My bad, I misunderstood. 1. Verify your HDMI cable supports ARC or eARC 2. Check your TV options, on my TV I need to specifically go into the settings and enable ARC functionality and set that as my output for it to work.

Can not find any info as to what size male banana plugs for speaker wire connection

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

These (Banana Plugs: amzn.to/2JC3Sb5) will fit fine for this receiver, I have the links in the description section as well.

So this av supply 70watt to each speaker? So the speaker also must below 70watt?

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

It is 70 watts with 2 channel, with 5 channel it will be less. The speaker should be 70watt or above (not by too much) because you want the receiver to power it, if the speaker is below, then at higher volumes the speaker will suffer

I just got an rxv383. I have the Klipsh reference theatre 5.1. The receiver has 2 speaker connections like yours for left and right. The center and right surround and left surround has the spring loaded buttons. Those 3 speakers do not work. I bought receiver off Ebay so it has no instructions. How do I get those to work? Subwoofer doesn't work either but I may not have the right cable for it

@landpet

6 ай бұрын

Assuming you have everything connected correctly, I would check to see if the configuration is in 5.1. If not, best to ask Yamaha

@felixleeo89muy65

6 ай бұрын

@@landpet trying to figure out how. I didn't get a manual with it

Hi mate.. is optical better then hdmi.. sound wise…?

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

The simple answer is HDMI can be better since it can pass higher resolution audio but it also depends on the source of the signal. In short, HDMI is at minimum equivalent to optical or better.

What if none of my hdmi ports on my tv are labeled as arc? Will it still output all sounds to the receiver

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

It depends, does your tv support ARC? You can Google the model number to see if it supports it, if it does to see which hdmi port supports it, unless they all do.

@samuelchan9501

3 жыл бұрын

If your TV doesn't support arc, you can get audio through an optical cable which most TVs have

If i fixate it in my car can i connect it to the speakers and subs

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

In theory yes but why not get an amplifier for your car?

I can't seen to get my center speaker to work through this reciver. It will work if I connect it to the left or right front, and it works when I do the test tones other than that it won't work when connected to center terminals. Please help.. it's a brand new reciver and brand new center speaker..

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

Did you select the surround sound mode or are you in 2.1? In 2.1, the center won't work just the left right and subwoofer. Change the mode to be in a mode that supports 5.1 like cinema or something like that.

@ericbaker615

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it works.

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericbaker615 Glad to hear it

Jesus loves you bro! Subbed!🙌🏾

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Can you stream video off your phone with this unit?

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think so but can’t remember, I don’t have this anymore.

If I have a passive subwoofer, how would I hook that up to this receiver?

@danielv3228

3 жыл бұрын

Cant. Not enough power from the port. You need a powered subwoofer.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

I concur, not enough power. You need a powered subwoofer.

Hi, the receiver subwoofer pre out to the active subwoofer not working, NO sound. Why?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Verify the power is on for the subwoofer, they usually have their own power. Raise the "volume" on the subwoofer as well, typically on the back of the subwoofer. Verify the cable is working. Verify subwoofer is enabled on receiver which it should be by default. Test the subwoofer on something else if possible, I've gone through 2 subwoofers, both stopped working. Had nothing to do with this receiver, just generally speaking, meaning I've seen them fail

@concretejungle6938

3 жыл бұрын

I got the same problem!!!

My personal opinion the device is realy great. But be careful with the autostanby option. It elicits some paranoid feelings after the reciever goes turned off without your command. Also make sure nothing is influencing your device from outside as, for example, the moronic neighbour with the IR or BT remote control in his sweaty hands. Sound impressions - even better than with the predecessor- YAMAHA rx-v463 model. Settings usability is great! Especially through the HDMI out port. Manual reference support is more than enough to set it up and find information on every tiny button and hidden LED on the front panel. Just click the link and download the manual corresponded. There is one thing I whant to figure out - the min AC voltage the receiver is able to work at. It has the linear power supply with the big transormer and it shouldn't realy work with the voltage less than 200 Volts. Active PFC is not suplemented for the audio devices as the pulse control causes a lot of sound distortion and noise. And I curious what voltage range is viable for the normal device operation. One more detail has impressed me - the sound quality from the USB source when I began listening to some mp3 (from my collection). Sound I heard was clean and ringy, full of details and subdetails with the deap bass. I had much less MP3 sound quality with my old aforementioned receiver.

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

It’s great for the price

Hi, sorry, can you kindly explain to me how to connect this receiver in 4.1 setup? Please, I don't know how to do it.

@gersoneugenioadelinozango9846

Жыл бұрын

Because in the manual it's say that you can connect it in 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1. so I only have 4 speakers and a subwoofer.

@landpet

Жыл бұрын

In that case, itself just setup a 3.1, just wire 3 speakers and a subwoofer.

@gersoneugenioadelinozango9846

Жыл бұрын

@@landpet Thank you very much for you reply.

Very nice men but c'mon, you got a receiver with speakers and use a bluetooth headphones? The Switch isn't even on 5.1, only 2.1 are light up on the screen, put a movie with Dolby or DTS to test properly the 5.1

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I understand, I wasn’t doing a sound test just merely demoing the difference. I do use Bluetooth headphones sometimes when my kids are sleeping. In general, I try to go over all the possible options because people are interested in different things.

@tw350z7

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet I thank you for including the info on Bluetooth headphones, cause I will be using mine a lot . I have this receiver coming tomorrow from Amazon.

Is this receiver compatible with remote wireless speakers??

@landpet

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that, I don't believe so off the top of my head

This can now do 4k 120 hz for next gen consoles ???

@landpet

11 ай бұрын

no this cannot

pls help my my amplifier not working center speaker whats the problem? only tv center speaker?not working sound trip

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

As long as the positive and negative wires are hooked up correctly, verify the wire has no breaks in between. At that point, maybe your center speaker isn't working. If that's not the issue, then maybe your receiver isn't working, unless it's configured to not use the center speaker or it's at 2.1 for the source.

@happymikz6676

3 жыл бұрын

only vioce tv center speaker??? not working to sound for music

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@happymikz6676 Maybe the music is a 2.1 source, if that's the case it won't be on.

Can you hook up an external pre amp to this amplifier?

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

No, I don't believe so.

@stephenbrown7550

3 жыл бұрын

@@landpet so yamaha reached out to me and said turn on straight mode to by pass the pre amp. Turns out it is possible !

@landpet

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbrown7550 Wow, I didn't see anything in manual about it. That's good to know. Thanks