Overview:
With the YAMAHA AVENTAGE RX-A1030, experience enriched audio performance via a symmetrical amp layout, center-mounted transformer design and Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T. Wedge). Enjoy the sound quality of the high-grade ESS Technology ES9006 SABRE™ Premier Audio DACs. HDMI® zone switching allows for HDMI video in a second zone. New MHL® support and the AV Controller App enables full control through Apple® and Android™ phones and tablets including the Kindle Fire™. SCENE PLUS, automatic room calibration (YPAO™ multi-point) and a graphical user interface streamline user operation.
Features:
AVENTAGE AV Receivers: Designed to Deliver the Highest Levels of Audio Performance
- The AVENTAGE line of high-performance AV receivers is based on the audio design concept of providing a massive, full-bodied sound for movie sound effects and the accurate reproduction of music sources. By expertly harmonizing traditional and advanced technologies, every factor that affects sound quality, from materials and parts to construction, layout, vibration damping (unique foot) and “fine-tuning” the sound, is handled with no other thought than to achieve the best possible audio quality. As a result, every AVENTAGE model has the ability to reproduce the most subtle details of high-definition sound, so that listeners can enjoy a truly high-class sound studio experience at home.
Anti-Resonance Technology Wedge Helps to Ensure that Vibrations Do Not Affect Sound Quality
- The Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge is a fifth foot in the center of the unit. It dampens vibrations from the power transformer, power transistors and heat sinks, as well as vibrations that might be caused by the sound from the speakers.
Aluminum Front Panel Offers Visual and Aural Benefits
- All of the AVENTAGE components feature the same sleek, clean design, with an elegant aluminum front panel and silky touch volume/selector knobs. The aluminum front panel is used to effectively shield sensitive circuitry from external noise and electronic radiation generated by dimmer switches, fluorescent lighting, video monitors and so on. This ensures optimum sonic performance in the widest range of installation environments.
Symmetrical Power Amplifier Layout
- This is just one of the many design details that all combine to create a superior receiver. The interior of the unit has been precisely planned, circuit-routed and built so that the left and right channels are physically and electrically isolated. This naturally maximizes channel separation, but also greatly improves signal to noise ratio and also helps to achieve a wide, open sound stage
Total Purity Concept for the Finest Sound Quality
- The Total Purity Concept, which Yamaha has been cultivating for many years, encompasses high drive amp technology, high purity pre-amplification, anti-vibration technology and independent pure power supplies. All models have a fully discrete power amplifier that helps to minimize distortion. They also adopt independent pure power supplies, allowing dedicated power supplies for the analog and digital circuitry to prevent digital noise from affecting analog circuitry. The anti-vibration heatsinks are designed to suppress vibration from transistors and sound pressure. Independent power supplies for the DACs are designed to further eliminate noise on certain models. Down to every detail, these AV receivers are designed with full emphasis on the highest possible sound quality.
Sound Tuning Achieved with High Quality Parts for Optimum Performance
- Every single part in an AV receiver affects the sound quality. For AVENTAGE models, extra time is taken to find (or develop) the exact parts needed to achieve the highest performance possible. Sound technicians go through a testing process to, in effect, “tune” the receiver’s sound.
Professional Quality Digital Audio by ESS DAC
- Incorporating the ESS Technology ES9006 SABRE™ Premier Audio DAC to achieve an exceptionally good signal-to-noise ratio and up to 120 dB of dynamic range, this AV receiver produces professional quality digital audio.
Extensive Audio Codec and Format Support
- This AV receiver is compatible with many audio formats such as Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio™. They are also compatible with FLAC/WAV 192 kHz playback. You will enjoy excellent sound quality from a Blu-ray Disc™ and other types of high resolution sources.
Ultra HD (4K) Pass-through and Upscaling
- This AV receiver's HDMI input/output supports Ultra HD (4K) video image pass-through. It also can perform Ultra HD (4K) upscaling to boost a lower resolution image to super high-def resolution. This ensures compatibility with the latest super high resolution video formats.
HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel
- 3D means the receiver can handle 3D signal data. The Audio Return Channel function enables data to be sent and received via the same HDMI cable, so you can hear the sound from the TV via a single HDMI cable, with no need for an extra optical cable.
High Quality Video Processing with Edge Adaptive Deinterlacing
- In ordinary deinterlacing, pixels in areas of movement are interpolated by upper and lower ranges. This causes jaggies in diagonal lines. Edge adaptive deinterlacing detects the direction of the line and interpolates the pixels optimally.
Network Functions
- This AV receiver provides a variety of network functions that enable you to access more sources and also enhance operation. You can connect the receiver to a PC to enjoy Internet radio, Pandora® and Rhapsody® and operate your system via WebBrowser Control. The AV Controller App (from iTunes® App Store or Google Play) lets you control various functions from your iPod®, iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ phones/tablets.
AV Controller App for Easy, Convenient Operation
- This AV receiver lets you use the Yamaha AV Controller App that is downloadable from the iTunes App Store or Google Play to control power on/off and volume, select input and DSP modes and operate other functions from an iPhone or Android devices. You can also use in as many as 23* different languages and customize the interface by hiding unused icons and renaming functions. A tablet version is also available. *As of spring 2013
AirPlay® Allows Streaming Music to AV Receiver
- This AV receiver supports AirPlay, which means it can accept wireless music streaming from an iPod, iPhone or iPad, as well as from iTunes on a Mac® or PC. This makes it easy to enjoy music from your mobile devices or computer on your home theater system. You can view metadata such as song title and artist name as well as album art* via the AV receiver's on-screen display. *Some models don't support album art display.
Stream Millions of Songs with Spotify Connect
- With the Spotify app on your smartphone, you've got instant access to millions of songs. And now you can stream those songs to your Yamaha system by using Spotify Connect. Just hit play to start streaming music. What's more, when you've been listening on your smartphone outside and come inside, the song immediately streams to your AVR—like magic, you enjoy uninterrupted music. You can also personalize playlists and receive phone calls while listening to music.
USB Digital Connection for iPod, iPhone and iPad on the Front Panel
- A USB port on the front panel allows convenient connection of an iPod/iPhone/iPad, which also charges when connected. Because the digital signal from the iPod/iPhone/iPad is transmitted directly to the AV receiver, there is no signal loss or interference, so you enjoy the best possible sound quality. In addition, you can use the receiver’s remote control unit to operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad music playback functions.
MHL® (Mobile High-Definition Link) Support for High Quality Video and Audio
- MHL provides easy, direct connection of compatible mobile phones and this AV receiver. Playback of up to 1080p video and multi-channel audio from the phones is supported. The receiver also charges the connected phone. Play, stop and other basic operations can be controlled from the remote control.
YPAO™ R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) Sound Optimization with Multi-point Measurement
- YPAO analyzes room acoustics and measures various speaker characteristics, then calibrates audio parameters to achieve optimum sound at any of eight listening positions. It employs Reflected Sound Control to correct early reflections for studio-quality sound. It also provides DSP Effect Normalization, which varies the CINEMA DSP parameters according to the reflected sounds.
Extra-convenient SCENE PLUS
- The SCENE PLUS function simplifies operation by providing one touch power-on along with selection of the desired source and the appropriate DSP programs. SCENE PLUS offers a choice of 12 SCENE selections, four of which can be assigned to the second zone in a multi-zone system. SCENE PLUS can be selected from the front panel, remote control, GUI and even from the AV Controller App.
HDMI Front Panel Input
- In addition to the large number of HDMI inputs on the rear panel, there is also one on the front panel. This gives you a convenient way to quickly plug in a digital camera or camcorder for highest quality pictures.
HDMI CEC for Easy Operation
- Another benefit of HDMI is the availability of CEC functionality. When the unit is connected to a CEC compatible TV, it will turn on and off together with the TV and you can use the TV remote to control the volume.* CEC also provides advanced functionality with other components. For example, you can use the receiver’s remote unit to control player functions like skip and stop.
*All connected devices must be HDMI CEC compatible. Some CEC compatible TVs/players may not work.
Input Selection in HDMI Standby Through Mode
- When the AV receiver is in HDMI Standby Through mode, the input source (Blu-ray Disc player, game console, etc.) for viewing on the monitor can be changed via the remote control. There’s no need to turn on the AV receiver in order to switch sources.
Advanced Multi-language GUI On-screen Display
- Yamaha’s latest graphical user interface has a high resolution display with clear, easy-to-use menus and also includes a selectable status bar that shows input source, volume level, DSP mode and audio format. The GUI provides a choice of eight languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Chinese and can be displayed over both normal and 3D pictures.
Dialogue Lift and Dialogue Level Adjustment for Natural Dialogue and Vocals
- Dialogue Lift raises the sound of dialogue from the center speaker to a position in the center of the screen. Newly developed Virtual Dialogue Lift achieves dialogue lift function even without the need for presence speakers. Dialogue Level Adjustment lets you control the volume of the vocal sound, so you hear movie dialogue and music vocals at the ideal level for clear, comfortable listening.
Intelligent Amp Assign
- Intelligent Amp Assign automatically assigns amplifier channels to certain speakers, depending on what functions are selected. For example, when Zone 2 is off, all 7.1 channels will be used in the Main Zone. However, when Zone 2 is on, power to the two Surround Back channels will be directed to the two speakers in Zone 2, and the Main Zone will receive 5.1 channels of power. Similarly, when CINEMA DSP 3D is on, the two Front Presence speakers will be powered and not the two surround back speakers. When CINEMA DSP 3D is off, this situation is reversed. Thanks to Intelligent Amp Assign, there’s no need to switch the speaker cables on the rear of the receiver—one more way Yamaha makes your life a little easier.
Subwoofer Trim for Improved Sound Imaging
- The Subwoofer Trim Control enhances the low frequencies by avoiding overlap with the front speaker output. This will result in a cleaner, more focused sound stage while providing a seamless frequency response. When subwoofer frequency overlap occurs in conventional systems, the overall sound is “pushed” toward the subwoofer. Subwoofer Trim Control takes care of this by separating the low subwoofer frequencies cleanly, thus stabilizing the front stage while providing a well-balanced, enhanced bass sound.
New Virtual CINEMA DSP for 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
- New Virtual CINEMA DSP provides virtual 7.1 channel surround sound from only front speakers (2.1 channel), with no need for rear speakers. Using new 24 kHz HRTF (Head-related Transfer Function) technology, it creates a rear sound field that is extremely spacious, natural and powerful.
Compressed Music Enhancer
- When music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3, the frequency response suffers. Yamaha’s Compressed Music Enhancer employs sophisticated digital signal processing using exclusive algorithms to restore what was lost, so the music always sounds the way it should.
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
- Adaptive DRC automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening, when you do not want to disturb others.
HDMI Zone Switching Allows Different HD Audio/Video Sources Playback in Different Rooms
- HDMI zone switching offers the ability to individually select and send HD video programs to two separate zones. Watch a Blu-ray Disc movie in the Main Zone while an HD cable TV broadcast plays in another room (Zone 2)
Technologies:
What's in the Box?
- RX-A1030 AV Receiver
- Remote Control
- Batteries (AAA,R03,UM-4) (x2)
- AM Antenna
- FM Antenna (Supplied depending on the region of purchase)
- YPAO Microphone
- Power Cable (The supplied power cable varies depending on the region of purchase)
- CD-ROM (Owners Manual)
- Easy Setup Guide and Safety Brochure
1.) Main Zone Key - Turns on/off (standby) the unit
2.) Standby Indicator - Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions: HDMI Control,Standby Though ,Network Standby are enabled and iPod is being charged.
3.) Front Display - Displays information
4) Remote Control Sensor - Receives remote control signals
5.) Pure Direct Key -Enables/Disables pure direct
6.) Input Knob - Selects an input source
7.) Front Panel Door
8.) Volume Knob - Adjusts the Volume
Inside of the front Panel Door
9.) On Screen Key - Displays the on scree menu on the TV
10.) Menu Operation Keys - Cursor keys,Enter,Return Key
11.) Option Key - Displays the option menu
12.) Display Key - Displays status information on the TV
13.) Tone/Balance Key - Adjusts the high frequency range and low-frequency range of output sound.
14.)Straight Key - Enables/Disables the straight decode mode.
15.) Program Keys - Select a sound program or a surround decoder
16.) Scene Keys - Select the registered input source ,sound program and various settings with one touch.Also , turns on the unit when it is in standby mode.
17.) Multi Zone Keys - Zone 2 and Zone Control
18.) Info Key - Selects the information displayed on the front display
19.) Memory Key - Registers FM/AM radio stations as preset stations.
20.) FM and AM Keys - Switch between FM and AM
21.)Preset Keys - Select a preset FM/AM radio station.
22.) Tuning Keys - Select the radio frequency
23.)USB jack - For connecting a USB storage device or an ipod
24.) YPAO Mic jack - for connecting a YPAO microphone
25.) Phones jack - For connecting headphones
26.) Video AUX jacks - For connecting a device, such as camcorder and a game console or a smartphone
Rear Panel Features:
1.) Phono Jacks - For connecting to a turntable
2.) DC Out Jack - For connecting to an optional accessory
3.) Network Jack- For connecting to a network
4.) AV 1-4 Jacks - For connecting to video/audio playback devices and inputting video/audio signals
5.) AV out Jacks-For outputting video/audio to a recording devices (such as a VCR)
6.) Monitor Out/Zone Out - For connecting to a TV that supports composite video or S-Video and outputting video signals or for connecting to a Zone2 video monitor.
7.) HDMI Out 1 Jack - For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals.
8.) HDMI Out 2 (Zone Out) Jack - For connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/audio signals or for connecting to an HDMI-compatible device used in Zone2.
9.) Component Video (AV1 -4) Jacks - For connecting to video playback devices that support component video and inputting video signals
10.) HDMI (AV 1-7) Jacks - For connecting to HDMI-compatible playback devices and inputting video/audio signals
11.) Monitor Out/Zone Out Jacks - For connecting to a TV supports component video and outputting video signals for connecting to a Zone2 video monitor.
12.)Remote In/Out Jacks - For connecting to an infrared signal receiver/emitter that allows you to operate the unit and other devices from another room.
13.) Trigger Out 1-2 Jacks - For connecting to devices that supports the trigger function
14.) RS-232C Terminal - This is a control expansion terminal for custom installation
15.) Voltage Selector - Selects the switch position according to your local voltage.
16.) Antenna Jacks - For connecting to FM and AM antennas
17.) Audio 1-4 Jacks - For connecting to audio playback devices and inputting audio signals
18.) Multi Ch Input Jacks - For connecting to a device that supports multi-channel output and inputting audio signals
19.) Zone Out Jacks - For connecting to the external amplifier used in Zone2 and for outputting audio.
20.) Pre Out Jacks - For connecting to a subwoofer with built-in amplifier or to an external power amplifier
21.) Speakers Terminals -For connecting to speakers
22.) AC IN Jack- For connecting the supplied power cable.
Remote Control Features:
1.) Remote Control Signal Transmitter- Transmits infrared signals
2.) Source Key - Turns on/off an external device and Receiver Key - sets the remote control to operate external devices.
3.) Input Selection Keys- ( AV 1-7, V-AUX,AUDIO 1-4,PHONO,MULTI,USB,NET & TUNER)
4.) Main / Zone 2 Switch - Changes the zone that is controlled by the remote control
5.) Scene Keys - Select the registered input source,sound program and various settings with one touch.
6.) Program Keys - Select a sound program
7.)External Device operation Keys - Select menus for external devices.
8.) On screen key - Displays the on-screen menu on the TV
9.) Menu Operation Keys - ( Cursor keys,Enter,Return)
10.) Mode Key - Switches the iPod operation modes
11.) Radio Keys - Operate the FM/AM radio when "TUNER" is selected as the input source
12.) Sound mode keys - Select a sound mode.
13.)Info Key - Selects the information displayed on the front display.
14.) Sleep Key - Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed.
15.) Numeric Keys- Let you enter numerical values, such as radio frequencies & Memory Key - Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets
16.) TV Operation Keys - Let you select TV input and volume, and perform other TV operations
17.) HDMI Out Key - Selects HDMI out jacks to be used for video/audio output
18.) Party Key - Turns on/off the party mode
19.) Volume Keys - Adjusts the volume
20.) Mute Key - Mutes the audio output.
21.) Option Key - Displays the option menu
22.) Display Key - Displays the status information on the TV.
23.) Code Set Key - Registers remote control codes of external devices on the remote control
Connecting External Devices
Connecting Speakers:
Specifications:
Amplifier Section
- Channel ................................................................7.2
- Rated Output Power (1kHz, 2ch driven)................... 120 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD)
- Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven)....... . 110 W (8 ohms, 0.09% THD)
- Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms)...............135 / 165 / 210 / 280 W
Surround Sound Processing
- CINEMA DSP......................................Yes (3D)
- DSP Programs.......................................17
- Dialog Level Adjustment..........................Yes
- Virtual Presence Speaker.......................Yes
- Dialogue Lift..............................................Yes (No presence speakers required)
- SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP.......Yes
- Dolby TrueHD............................................Yes
- Dolby Digital Plus.....................................Yes
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx .................................. Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio..............................Yes
Audio Features
- Pure Direct.......................................................Yes (With video on mode)
- Compressed Music Enhancer...........................Yes
- YPAO multi-point measurement...........................Yes (R.S.C. w/multi-point measurement)
- Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)................. Yes
- Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting...............Yes
- A.R.T. Wedge..........................................................Yes
- Bi-amp capability......................................................Yes
- Audio Delay.............................................................Yes (0-500 ms)
- 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels...........................Yes (ESS)
Video Features
- 4K Ultra HD Pass-through and upscaling ........................Yes
- HDMI 3D pass-through...................................................Yes
- HDMI Audio Return Channel ..........................................Yes
- Component upconversion................................................Yes
- HDMI upscaling..............................................................Yes (Analog to HDMI / HDMI to HDMI)
- Deep Color/x.v.Color/24Hz Refresh Rate /Auto Lip-Sync.......Yes
Extensive Connection
- HDMI Input/Output........................8 (1 front) / 2 (Assignable for zone)
- HDMI CEC......................................Yes (SCENE, device control)
- Connectivity.................................... MHL Support :Yes
Extensive Connection
- USB Input................iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player
- Network Port..............Yes (AirPlay, Pandora®, Rhapsody®, DLNA® 1.5, vTuner)
- Connectivity................AirPlay: Yes
Extensive Connection
- Front AV Input ....... HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, optical, composite
- Connectivity..............DC Out Yes
Extensive Connection
- Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical..........4 (1 front) / 1
- Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial..........3 / 0
- Analog Audio Input/Output......................10 (1 front) / 1
- Phono Input..........................................Yes
- Component Video Input/Output ............... 4 / 1
- S-Video Input/Output...............................4 / 1
- Composite Video Input/Output.................5 (1 front) / 1
- Multi-Channel Input.................................8 ch
- Preout...................................................7.2 ch
- Headphone Output..................................1
Tuner Section
- FM/AM Tuner....................Yes
- HD Radio Compatibility........Yes
User Interface
- On-screen display.........................Graphical user interface
- SCENE.......................................SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
- App Control...........................Yes (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ )
- Zone Control .........................Zone HDMI: Yes (HDMI zone switching)
User Interface
- Web Browser Control...........Yes
- Remote Control Unit .............Yes (Preset)
Zone Control
- Zone 2 Audio Output...........HDMI / PRE OUT
- Powered Zone.....................Zone 2
- Zone Video Output...............HDMI / Component / S-video / Composite
- Zone B Output.....................HDMI
- RS-232C Interface................Yes
- +12V Trigger Output...............2
- Remote (IR) Input/Output.........1 / 1
- Party Mode............................ Yes
General
- Standby Power Consumption (IR only) .......... ≤0.3 W
- Auto Power Standby.........................................Yes
- ECO mode ...................................................... Yes
- Dimensions (W x H x D) ...................................17-1/8” x 7-1/8” x 17”
- Weight ........................................................33.3 lbs.
- Detachable Power Cord ...............................Yes
- Front Panel ................................................Aluminum