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Q: Questionmy yamaha paired with my laptop. however, when i try to "select playback device" it shows yamaha disconnected and will not enable.one other message said speakers not plugged in, but it works with the tv. just not blue tooth.

Asked 7 years ago by jerry.

• A:Answer I really have not used the bluetooth very much but I did pair it with my phone and it works fine.

  Answered 7 years ago by RobalandjVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI eight ceiling mounted speakers throughout my home. I also have two AudioSource Amp 100 amplifiers. Will this unit work with the amps and have enough power to drive all eight speakers?

Asked 7 years ago by Steve.

• A:Answer It will work with the amps and have enough power to drive all 8 speakers. Although for a very little $ you can get in the same brand a more specific model to help separate the different zones in the household.

  Answered 7 years ago by MurfVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have a Samsung TV with cable, have DVD player hooked up to that, and want to hook up my Amplifier, equalizer through TV to go through speakers. What plugs go to what input, output thanks.

Asked 7 years ago by charlie.

• A:Answer Well, if it is a newer Samsung 'Smart TV' than it is most likely equipped with 2 different audio outputs. One being an analog mini jack that can easily be mistaken for a square fiber optic output plug but has a small hole input in the middle of it. The other input being the actual digital coaxial output which requires a fiber optics cable (about 8 to 13 dollars) that runs to a receiver with a digitally compatible input. Finding that the analog route is the cheapest and best way to go if you don't already have an amplifier with the digital coaxial input. Note: You may also find that the even newer smart tvs are equipped with a conventional RCA A/V output instead of the mini jack.

  Answered 7 years ago by BRadVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen connecting the PSLX300USB Phono player w/preamp built in,,, to this receiver. Which port is used?

Asked 7 years ago by scotty.

• A:Answer After your turntable's built in preamp properly equalizes and boosts the signal level coming from the tonearm's cartridge, then it is considered a 'Line Level" signal. At this point you can connect to any one of the LINE 1 through LINE 3 input RCA Jacks. They are all electrically identical, but offer the possibility of connecting up to three external playback devices (i.e. amplifier turntable, CD changer, headphone output of an MP3 player or smartphone, etc.).

  Answered 7 years ago by technicraft

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Q: QuestionHave a Yamaha sound bar with blue tooth will this unit send sound to sound bar via blue tooth? Sound bar does have way to input plug but wanting just to use bluetooth to keep simple.

Asked 7 years ago by stephen.

• A:Answer From what I read in the manual, the answer would be no. It only pairs with a Source device.

  Answered 7 years ago by brtheribiddVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have 8 (2 groups of 4) 80 Watt Peak/8 OHMS 6.5" ceiling speakers that all have home runs to the future receiver. Can I use this receiver for all eight speakers or is there some other piece of equipment that I need in between the speakers and receiver?

Asked 8 years ago by Erik.

• A:Answer This is a cheap amplifier so YOU NEVER HOOK UP MULTIPLE SPEAKERS since its not very stable. When you place 2-8 ohm speakers in PARALLEL they combine to 4 ohms which will easily fry a cheaper amplifier like this unless Maybe you play it very low. The alternative is to RUN THEM IN SERIES which doubles the ohm load to 16 ohms but halves the power of the Amplifier which is the safest way. The 501 & 801 below incorporate a switch for low ohm loads which saves the circuitry. This is why we pay almost $2500 for the same Watts in a better amp (AS-1100) because its built to withstand years of over driving at 4 ohm loads. This amplifier won't last anywhere near as long as a better one or sound as good either especially with Excellent speakers. Spend the extra cash always.

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  Answered 8 years ago by JMMB

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Q: QuestionCan it be plugged to a 220v power outlet?

Asked 8 years ago by Marcio.

• A:Answer Yes. Some Yamaha receivers come with a selector switch on the back under the power cord to allow you to choose the power service that is available in your area. Make sure it is set for the correct public utility service line voltage - 115 to 120 vac in the US, and 220 to 230 vac in some other locations. Don't get this wrong. If you are outside the US, check your local public utility before changing this switch.

  Answered 8 years ago by dcIII

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Q: QuestionI have two 8 ohm speakers on Ch A and two 8 ohm speakers on Ch B. Can I run A and B at the same time? The user manual says when running A and B the speakers should be 16 ohms?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You can run both. It's a great receiver for the price.

  Answered 8 years ago by EricVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this receiver work well with my lbl studio 530s? They are 6 ohm speakers.

Asked 1 month ago by Herc.

Q: Question50 inch TCL tv. Studio Standard Fisher speakers ST832 that have 14-in woofers. I bought them in 1982. Yes they're old but I love the sound. Will this combination work using this receiver? Will I have a good bass response? Thanks.

Asked 2 months ago by Randy.

Q: QuestionWhat version of Bluetooth does the unit run?

Asked 3 months ago by Gary.

Q: QuestionCan you turn off the power management system so it stays on all the time? Using it for 24hr background music.

Asked 3 months ago by Wesalisa19.

Q: QuestionCan you hook up a powered subwoofer to this receiver?

Asked 4 months ago by Brandon.

• A:Answer no sub out

  Answered 3 months ago by VICTOROVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I connect a CD player with this receiver?

Asked 4 months ago by Blaster.

• A:Answer Yes I did

  Answered 4 months ago by ComputerdummyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThis Yamaha unit advertises 2 x 3.5 mm inputs however the diagrams do not show them, there are only RCA inputs. Is this a misprint?

Asked 4 months ago by Martin.

• A:Answer only rca inputs

  Answered 3 months ago by VICTOROVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI want to use both A and B speaker channels at the same time to play 4 Yamaha NS--AW390 speakers. Is that a possibility to use both at the same time or do you have to choose either A or B outputs?

Asked 5 months ago by TJ.

• A:Answer Yes you can

  Answered 4 months ago by ComputerdummyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the all 4 speakers .sound together I know they have a switch a/b .I have 4 speakers and I want .that they sound at the same time at the same level of volume

Asked 5 months ago by F1a1.

• A:Answer The manual states "Speaker A/B switching: Lets you easily switch between 2 sets of speakers". There was nothing that said you could play speakers A & B at the same time. It says you can switch between 2 sets of speakers. Some receivers have either A or B selection, others have A, B or A & B at the same time.

  Answered 5 months ago by RandySVerified Purchase

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Q: Questioncan I hook up a CD player

Asked 5 months ago by RR.

• A:Answer Yes, via the RCA connection.

  Answered 5 months ago by RandySVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo I need a separate Bluetooth transmitter or will this connect directly to my iPhone?

Asked 6 months ago by DL.

• A:Answer Didn't try my phone, connected it to my laptop for streaming.

  Answered 5 months ago by user958675Verified Purchase

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