The "Official" Yamaha RX-V1800/RX-V3800 Thread - Page 281

It should work if Video Conversion is enabled (which it is by default) and if it's getting a standard video signal. I would try plugging the yellow video cable directly into the TV to make sure there's really a video signal on it.

I can find only pdf's on the Yamaha's support sites (Usa, Uk, Germany, Hungary, etc. ).

The PDF contains a link to download the actual firmware.

Or you can use the unofficial one with the better volume display

Those pdf's are user-manuals and brochures

There's also a FIRMWARE UPDATE PDF (I just checked the US site and it's here after you click the Support tab). The link to download the firmware is on the first page of that PDF.

Thank you!
I found it, but I couldn't download. I already registered and singed in, but when I click on the file to download I must sing in again, and again, and... again, always when click to download. (Idiotic support site)
Unfortunately, there isn't any file about 'firmware' on the other sites of other countries, but user's manual's and other brochures. (I think this firmware is the top secret of Nasa )

Is the unofficial firmware cumulative and contains all previous (official) fixes?

Sometimes the US site seems to have problems with the sign-in. I don't know why they even require it. The unofficial firmware was made by starting from the latest Yamaha version, then patching it to change the way the volume is displayed. So it has all the same fixes as the latest (N060) official version.

Whichever version you go with, the CD update process can be a bit tricky. Read the included Yamaha document carefully, but you also have to burn the audio CD properly. Turn off any settings in the burning software that can modify the data in the .wav file. For example, you can use Windows Media player to burn it, but you must turn off "Apply volume leveling across tracks..." in the Burn menu.

Also the playback device is important because you don't want it to modify the data in any way. Many CD or DVD players will work, but make sure they are not set to change the sampling rate (it should be 44.1kHz). PS3 can work but you have to change several settings first (and I can't remember which ones off the top of my head), so best to avoid that unless you find detailed instructions somewhere. And finally you have to use an optical cable or digital coax, not HDMI.

Thank you for your advices!

I have the service manual and I red many posts from here. I'm just waiting for my V1800. It will be arrive on next weekend

Today, works well and I downloaded all information successful. Joy and Happiness

Can I use a DVD player to update my firmware on my 1800 or do I need a CD player?

-=Jason=-

Many DVD players will work fine for the firmware update. Make sure the player not set to upsample the audio (if it has that option), it has to output the original 44.1kHz samples from the CD.

FML... after the firmware upgrade all settings lost. That's OK I knew it was going to happen. Now I can't find my ypao mic. I do have a sound volume meter from radio shack that measures db.

-=Jason=-

If I'd thought of that sooner I would have suggested you save all the settings with Receiver Manager so you could restore them afterwards. But I didn't go with the YPAO results anyway as they didn't sound that good to me.

It's quick to set all the speakers to the same levels with an SPL meter. Also set all speakers as small, with an appropriate crossover. Then if you think you want more/less bass adjust the sub level up/down. Also, since none of us really listen at reference level I would bump up the surround levels a couple of dB (having all levels matched on the meter just doesn't sound right at lower volumes). For overall tone, don't be afraid to use the good old tone control, or the GEQ to adjust individual speakers.

If you really feel the need to play with the PEQ that YPAO uses, you can do it manually on the 1800 via an RS-232 connection (even though you can't do it through the normal menus).

And use the system memories to save several different setups, so you can easily switch between them. The system memories were one of the best features on those models, and for some reason they took them away on the Aventage series.

Gentleman, I'll post here with hopes of help.. 2 Questions if I may. My 3800, I have it wired from my basement audio rack upstairs to my TV / surround speakers the problem I'm having is I need to increase my center channels volume so that we can actually more clearly hear dialog. For some reason I can't get the on screen programing to work? My last Yamaha I was able to go in and manually increase the center channels volume? Simple fix- yes? But I must be doing soemthing wrong or missing something?
Second question and kind of back inline with the last few postings...I'm looking to use this reciever for my nearly completed theater room. Sanyo PLV4 Projector, full set of Paradigm Studio 60's with matching rears, center etc. I would like to operate everything through my windows phone (Nokia Lumia 900) or a table. Is this possible? What do I need and as a side how to I update my firmware. As my unit was one of the first in Canada to come out; I'm sure its outdated?

Cheers, Mike

Your 3800 supports a GUI to change speaker settings (and much more). p 73 in your user manual

I don't think smartphone apps can be used with the 3800, I believe that started with the 3900.

The on screen GUI will not display over a HDMI connection. This was changed in newer models. You need to run a second video either S-video or composite to see the GUI. I know it's a PITA. But on another note if you are having problems with dialogue you system is still not calibrated correctly. You should consider re-running the calibration. .

Eh? The GUI works over HDMI on my 2700. Did they remove that for the 3800 (the 2700 replacement)?

Maybe you are thinking of the On Screen display of input and volume level displayed over HDMI onto the TV?

Yes, you should be able to see the GUI over HDMI (it works on my 1800), but it's not an overlay. It switches to an ugly low-res mode and takes over the whole screen, but it does work over HDMI.

Using the LEVEL button on the remote (which is the easiest way to change levels) might not bring up the GUI (can't remember), but if you go into the menu to make the change you should see it on the TV.

Another option is to save your current setting in a system memory, then change the centre level and save in another memory. Now you can easily switch between the two different settings with the memory buttons on the remote.

The on screen GUI works HDMI via my 3800. There is only that cable to my TV.

DOH Yes you are right about the On Screen display but I might still have a problem then. I always ran another wire because I thought I read in the manual that the menu screens did not display either on HDMI. I'll try it again tonight. My system is working so well right now I have not been in the menu for over a year. Sorry for the mis-information.

I need help. I just went to press a button on my remote to switch for my BD/HD which to DTV and there is no response on my remote control to the reciever. Heck I tried to turn the Yamaha Rx-V1800 receiver off with the remote but it's just not working. I think I have to re-program my remote but I have no idea how to do that. Can someone help me please?

Is the slider on the side of the remote in the correct position?

Yeah, I've had the same thing happen several times. I'm assuming you are talking about the Yamaha remote. What seems to happen in my case is that somehow I guess the button on the remote gets pushed to set the receiver to "Zone 2". When that happens, the receiver will not respond to my remote anymore. I never use zone 2, so it always takes me a while to figure out how to de-select zone 2. I think I did it from the front panel.

The remote is not on zone 2. Are you saying the receiver might be on zone 2? if so how do I deselect I zone 2 on the receiver know the remote isn't on zone 2. Also I tried resetting the remote by pressing learn. I hope I didn't mess it up. Also yes I'm talking about the Yamaha remote. What button do I press on the receiver to get it off zone 2 on the font panel?

Also the slider is on source

The slider should be on AMP to control receiver functions. If the remote doesn't work at all, change the batteries.

The remote turns on, but there is no response. Also I just tried to turn it on Amp but that didn't do anything.

I had pressed the learn button to try to re program the remote but that didn't work either.

Also I tried to change the batteries but that didn't work either

Could It be that the Pins by the batteries is out of place or bent?

Also the remote I have is a RAV367

I apologize for the double post
Edited by disneyboy20022 - 2/6/13 at 10:01am

Also the remote I have is a RAV367