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Setup
  • Can I stack other components on top of my receiver or amp ?
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  • Can I use 4 ohm speakers on my Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • Do I need a TV monitor connected to my Yamaha network receiver to use the network feature?
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  • How can I connect a powered sub woofer to my Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • How can I connect a stereo equalizer to my Yamaha AV receiver, stereo receiver or integrated amplifier ?
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  • How can I connect a turntable to my Yamaha AV receiver, if it doesn't have a phono or turntable input ?
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  • How can I connect my computer to a Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • How can I get TV audio through my Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • How can I use the Bi-Amp feature on my Yamaha AV RECEIVER?
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  • How do I Enable Bi-Amp Mode on the RX-Z11?
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  • How do I adjust the speaker impedance on my Yamaha A/V receiver?
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  • How do I connect my RX-3800 to a DHCP Network?
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  • How do I connect my RX-N600 to a DHCP Network?
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  • How do I connect my RX-V2700 to a DHCP Network?
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  • How do I connect video directly to a Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • How do I play audio from my iPod using the Yamaha AV receiver and YDS-10 iPod dock station?
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  • How do I reset the RX-Z11 to the factory settings?
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  • How do I run the auto set-up on my Yamaha AV receiver RX-V3800?
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  • How do I set the RX-Z11 HDMI monitor out to send out Audio signals via the HDMI monitor output?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 and Zone 3 on the RX-V1400 using the remote control?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 and Zone 3 on the RX-V1400 using the remote control?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 for my RX-V861 using the internal amp?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 for the RX-V661 using an internal amplifier?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 using the internal amplifier and the Presence/Zone 2 speaker terminals for my RX-V2500?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 using the internal amplifiers of my RX-V1800?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 2 using the internal amplifiers, and the Presence/Zone 2 speaker terminals on the RX-V2400?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 3 using the internal amplifiers for the RX-V1800?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 3 using the internal amplifiers for the RX-V2700?
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  • How do I set-up Zone 3 using the internal amplifiers for the RX-V3800?
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  • How do I set-up the backlight mode on the RX-Z11 remote control?
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  • How do set-up the RX-Z11 HDMI monitor out to send out Audio and Video signals while the receiver is in standby mode?
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  • My Yamaha receiver doesn't have a sub woofer line level output, how can I connect my sub woofer ?
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  • What are the Pre-Out/Main-In coupler connections used for ?
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  • What is the external 6-channel decoder inputs on my Yamaha receiver used for ?
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  • Which or your current Yamaha AV receiver, stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers will accommodate a stereo graphic equalizer ?
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    Control
  • How do I increase the volume of my main speakers, in the speaker test mode ?
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  • How do I switch between Digital or Analog audio with my Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • I'm playing a Dolby Digital or DTS disc; the receiver's only playing back in Dolby Pro-Logic or only in 2 channels, what do I need to do ?
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  • I've 5 (or more) speakers connected to my surround receiver, yet I don't hear any center channel sound. What am I doing wrong ?
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  • The volume light on my Yamaha AV receiver is flashing, what does this mean ?
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  • What Yamaha AV receivers will pass 480i or 1080i component video output ?
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  • What are the best parameters or settings for my listening room when installing a surround system ?
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  • What is RS-232C?
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  • What is the difference between the old volume control knob and the new volume control knob ?
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  • When setting the LFE/Bass Out to Both or Main, what is the effect ?
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  • Will my Yamaha AV receiver remote control operate my Yamaha DVD player or changer ?
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    General
  • Can I add Internet radio stations to my Yamaha network receiver?
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  • Can I pass HDMI audio signals through a Yamaha receiver to my TV speakers?
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  • Can I take my Yamaha AV receiver or stereo product overseas ?
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  • Can I upgrade the HDMI version on my Yamaha AV receiver to support HDMI version 1.3 or later?
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  • Can I use an external USB Hard Drive with any Yamaha AV USB receiver?
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  • Can I use my Bose 901 speakers with my Yamaha AV or Stereo Receiver?
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  • Can shared music files located on my network hard drive be accessed by any Yamaha network AV receiver?
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  • How can I tell which iPod will work with the Yamaha YDS-10 iPod dock?
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  • How do I connect wireless headphones to a Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • How do I hook up an equalizer to my Yamaha receiver?
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  • How do I hook-up a turntable to my Yamaha AV receiver that has no phono input?
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  • How do I hook-up my MP3 player to my Yamaha AV receiver?
  • How do I hook-up my iPod to my Yamaha Av receiver without using the Yamaha YDS-10 iPod dock?
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  • How do I hook-up up a stereo VCR to a Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • How do I listen to my iPod through a Yamaha AV receiver without a YDS-10 iPod dock?
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  • How do I play Videos from my iPod using a Yamaha AV receiver with the YDS-10 iPod dock?
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  • How do I play a video source in the background of an audio source?
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  • How do I play photos from an iPod using a Yamaha AV receiver and the YDS-10 iPod dock?
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  • How do I reset my RX-V1800 parameters to the factory settings?
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  • How do I to listen to audio from a TV through my Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • How do I view a video image while listening to the Multi-Channel input on my RX-Z9?
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  • How do I view the music files from my iPod on the TV using a Yamaha A/V receiver and the YDS-10 iPod docking station?
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  • How to use the HDMI monitor out jacks on the RX-Z11?
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  • Should the length of my speaker wires all be the same?
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  • What are Presence speakers?
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  • What are the 6 Multi-Channel Input connections used for on the back of my Yamaha AV and Stereo receiver?
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  • What are the 6/8 Multi-Channel Input connections used for on the back of my Yamaha AV and Stereo receiver?
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  • What are the differences between HDMI version 1.0 and version 2.0?
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  • What are the differences between HDMI version 1.2 and version 1.3?
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  • What are the differences between the RX-V450 and HTR-5750?
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  • What are the differences between the RX-V659 and HTR-5960?
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  • What are the different Region Codes for DVD’s?
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  • What audio signals will be output when using the Zone 2 Coaxial digital output of the RX-Z11?
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  • What does the Dialogue Lift do on the RX-V2600? (Dialogue Lift on Page 71 of the owner’s manual.)
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  • What effect do the Speaker Size and LFE/Bass output settings on my Yamaha A/V Receiver do?
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  • What effect does the Speaker Size and LFE/Bass output settings on my Yamaha A/V Receiver affect the output sound?
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  • What hardware do I need to purchase to use the built-in XM radio feature of my receiver?
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  • What is the Silent Cinema feature on my Yamaha receiver?
  • What is the difference between Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital?
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  • What is the difference between Pure Direct, Direct Stereo, and Straight Mode?
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  • What is the difference between UL and CSA certification ?
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  • What is the difference between the RX-V line and the HTR line AV receivers ?
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  • What video signals will be output via the RX-Z11 Zone 2 Component video outputs?
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  • What's the difference between Continuous RMS and Dynamic Power ?
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  • Where do I plug my powered sub woofer into my Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • Where is the Night Mode setting on the RX-V1800?
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  • Where is the Night Mode setting on the RX-V3800?
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  • Why can I only tune to the XM preview stations on my Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • Why do I only get the Left and Right speaker icons lighting up on my receivers LCD front panel?
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  • Why does the PCM light on my receiver come on?
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    Troubleshoot
  • Every time I turn on my Yamaha AV receiver, the Zone 2 & 3 lights turn on, on the display the receiver?
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  • How do I reset my RX-V3800 parameters to the factory settings?
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  • How do I reset the RX-Z11 remote control to the factory settings?
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  • I can't disable the memory guard feature on my Yamaha AV receiver. What can I do to unlock the remote control ?
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  • I connected my powered sub woofer to my Yamaha AV receiver and it does not output any sound. What can I do?
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  • I just hooked up my home theater system. Why am I not getting any video on my tv set ?
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  • I just hooked up my system and I have a loud hum, what is wrong ?
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  • I’m getting an error that says HDCP Error when I connect an HDMI device, what can I do?
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  • The HDMI connection on my receiver is not working, what can I do?
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  • What I verified my wiring is correct and I still get the W-1 out of phase error.
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  • What does the E-6 error message mean and how can it be corrected?
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  • What does the W-1 warning massage on my Yamaha AV receiver mean and how can it be corrected?
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  • Why can I access Internet radio stations but I am unable to view songs shared from my PC using Windows Media player 11?
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  • Why can I only listen to AM or FM radio on Zone 2?
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  • Why can I only turn up the volume 1/2 way, when there is much more space on the volume control ?
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  • Why can’t I adjust my volume of the Zone 2 pre-outs for my RX-V661?
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  • Why can’t I adjust my volume of the Zone 2 pre-outs for my RX-V861?
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  • Why did the power transformer fail (again) in my stereo component ?
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  • Why does my unit shut off at 1/4 volume or less ?
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  • Why does the “Check Antenna” message appear on the display of my Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • Why doesn’t my USB drive show up on my USB compatible Yamaha AV receiver?
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  • Why is one surround channel or speaker louder than the other ?
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  • My RX-N600 Receiver will not connect to my existing network using Windows Media 11; what can I do?
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    CD Players / Changers
    Setup
  • What is the difference between an optical or coaxial digital connection, and which connection is better ?
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    General
  • Does Yamaha recommend using a laser cleaning disc in any Yamaha optical players ?
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  • What is the difference between an optical or coaxial digital connection, and which connection is better ?
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  • Which Yamaha CD players will not playback MP-3, CD-R/CD-RW disc ?
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  • Why can't I record a CD to a tape using an optical or coaxial digital cable connection ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • My Yamaha CD player is not tracking (reading) any disc, what should I do ?
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    Digital Sound Projectors
    General
  • Can I connect audio output from my Yamaha AV receiver to a Yamaha Digital Sound Projector?
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  • How do I connect my YSP Sound Projector to my Yamaha AV Receiver?
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    Troubleshoot
  • Why do I get no subwoofer output when connected to my Yamaha YSP digital sound projector?
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    DSP Integrated Amplifiers
    Setup
  • How do I select DTS or Dolby Digital for playback ?
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    DVD Players / Changers
    Setup
  • Can I connect my DVD player to the LD audio input on my Yamaha AV receiver ?
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  • How do I Set-Up Zone 2 using the internal amplifiers for the RX-V2700?
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  • How do I set-up my DVD-S1700 for HDMI video operation?
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  • How do I set-up my DVD-S1800 for HDMI video operation?
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  • How do I set-up my DVD-S2700 for HDMI video operation?
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  • How do I setup my DVD-S1700 for HDMI Audio operation?
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  • How do I setup my DVD-S1800 for HDMI Audio operation?
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  • How do I setup my DVD-S2700 for HDMI Audio operation?
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  • My DVD player doesn't output Dolby Digital or DTS. How can I correct this problem ?
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  • Why do I see a thick black border at the top and bottom of my DVD movies ?
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  • Why does my Yamaha DVD player show black and white video ?
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  • Will my DVD player playback Video-CD's ?
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  • Will the aspect ratio of the DVD player change the border on my DVD movies ?
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    Control
  • How do I get DVD video output to High Definition TV ?
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  • Which universal remote control codes will work in the DVD-S520, DV-S5450, DVD-S510, and DV-S5350 DVD players ?
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    General
  • Does Yamaha manufacture a DVD recorder ?
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  • Does Yamaha manufacture any components that offer "Progressive Scan Technology" ?
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  • What are the differences between the DVD-C950 and DVD-C961?
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  • What type of Disc can I play in the DVD-S1700?
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  • What type of Disc can I play in the DVD-S2700?
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  • Why are all DVD disc labeled "Dolby Digital" but some don't play in 5.1 channel surround ?
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  • Will Yamaha make a Mega DVD/CD Player that holds more than 5 disc ?
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  • Will my AV receiver remote control operate my Yamaha DVD player/changer ?
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  • Will my DVD player playback CD-G or CD-Text ?
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  • Will my Yamaha DVD changers playback MP-3 Audio ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • How do I get my Yamaha DVD player serviced?
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  • My DVD player doesn't output Dolby Digital, How can I get Dolby Digital from my Yamaha DVD player ?
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  • My DVD player is locked, what do I do to unlock my DVD player ?
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  • When I press the eject button it says Locked on the DVD-S1700 display?
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  • When I press the eject button it says Locked on the DVD-S2700 display?
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    Mini Systems
    Setup
  • How do I set my mini systems in random play mode ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • MECH ERROR shows up on my mini system display. What does this mean ?
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    MusicCast
    General
  • What are the digital sampling rates for an MCX-1000?
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  • What are the digital sampling rates for an MCX-2000?
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  • What can I do with the network connection on my Yamaha network capable receiver?
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  • Why is my MCX-A10 client is not connecting to my MCX-2000 MusicCAST audio server via a Wireless interface?
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    Setup
  • How do I create a playlist for my MCX-2000?
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  • How do I reset my MCX-2000 MusicCAST System?
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  • Why is my MCX-A10 client is not connecting to my MCX-2000 MusicCAST audio server via an Ethernet connection?
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    Troubleshoot
  • Helpful command line commands for network troubleshooting.
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  • How do I remove the MCX-1000 MusicCAST Wireless card?
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  • How do I remove the MCX-2000 MusicCAST Wireless card?
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    Parts
    Control
  • I need the code for my Yamaha receiver to work with my generic universal remote control.
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    General
  • What is the Carrier Frequency for Yamaha AV & Stereo receiver remote controls?
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    Troubleshoot
  • How do I get a replacement Part for my Yamaha product receiver?
  • How do I get my Yamaha products remote control serviced?
    • Power Amplifiers
    Setup
  • What do I use the Pre-Out/Main-In coupler connections on my AV integrated amplifier or receiver ?
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    General
  • Does Yamaha manufacture any power amplifiers ?
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    Separate Components
    Troubleshoot
  • What are the pre-out levels of the C-1 pre-amp?
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    Speakers
    Setup
  • How do I use the Auto-On/Off feature on my sub woofer ?
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    General
  • What is the difference between a Forward Fire and Down Fire Sub Woofer?
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  • What's the difference between Continuous RMS & Dynamic Power ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • I am using a powered sub, but there is no output. What do I do ?
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  • I keep blowing Tws./Mids, How do I stop this from reoccurring ?
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  • Why is one surround channel or speaker louder than the other ?
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    Video Display Products
    General
  • What is the trigger output voltage for the LPX-510?
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    Warranty
    General
  • How can I purchase extended warranty for my Yamaha components?
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  • What is the difference between A-Stock, B-Stock, and C-Stock Yamaha products?
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    Troubleshoot
  • How can I get support for my Yamaha AC-XG sound card located inside my non-Yamaha computer?
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    General
    Setup
  • How Do I Hook Up My entire Product to Your Component ?
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    General
  • How can I be sure that I will get the Yamaha Manufacturer's Warranty ?
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  • How do I contact an authorized Yamaha service center ?
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  • I need an Owner's Manuals or a Service Manuals. What do I do ?
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  • I want to order a original Yamaha part What do I do ?
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    DSP-DSR Processors
    Setup
  • How do I select DTS or Dolby Digital for playback ?
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  • What are the best parameters or settings for my listening room when installing a surround system ?
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    General
  • What is the difference between Dolby Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • Why is one surround channel or speaker louder than the other ?
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    MD-Cassette Decks
    Setup
  • Does Yamaha offer any cassette decks with microphone Inputs ?
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    General
  • Does Yamaha offer any remote control for my Yamaha cassete deck ?
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  • How can I use a Microphone with my Cassette Deck ?
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  • I would like to purchase a KX-E100 (GL & SL) cassette deck. What do I do ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • Why can't I record a CD to a tape using a digital cable connection ?
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  • Why does the capstan motor operate all the time in Yamaha cassette decks ?
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    Remote Controls
    General
  • How many hours will the Yamaha lamp (PJL-112) on my DPX-1 last before I have to replace it ?
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    Troubleshoot
  • Why won't my learning remote control learn my ACME 5000 tv set ?
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    Turntables
    General
  • I need a turntable stylus for my Yamaha turntable ?
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