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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:11 pm Post subject: How do you use Yamaha multi-zone remote? |
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Does anyone have any experience with the original remote on a Yamaha multi-zone AV receiver?
I've read the manual 2x but can't for the life of me figure out how to operate the original remote control! We have two zones, and can't get them to both work with the remote control. After 2 full days of searching, I found they have an app that can control the thing from the phone, and proves we DO HAVE IT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY FOR TWO ZONES. I worked on the Yamaha protocol, so know that I can control this with one of our JP1 remotes, once my new interface arrives. But I'd really like to know how to use the OEM remote.
Manual is here:
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-a2030/downloads.html
I want to be able to select different inputs for the different zones.
I want to be able to control the volume for the different zones.
I want to be able to turn the dang thing on and off.
I can do this fairly easily with the app, but I am bugged that I can't figure this out on the OEM remote. _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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The Robman Site Owner
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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What's an OEM remote, and why would u want to use one? ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) _________________ Rob
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:36 am Post subject: |
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The Robman wrote: | What's an OEM remote, and why would u want to use one? ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) |
Very Funny! In this case the OEM remote is a monster, weighing in at 9 ozs and 10" long with a 3 inch door that folds out to make it 13 inches long, and you seem to need this door open all the time to do ANYTHING! How soon is that door going to break off!
We are new to AVRs, our old receiver was a simple stereo with a/b speakers. Its been the same receiver for the past 30 years, so it was very comfortable. The whole multi-zone thing is so complicated! We kept thinking our hookup was wrong, because we couldn't get it to do what we wanted to with the remote.
At least with the Yamaha AV Controller App, it is a lot easier. This morning, using the APP, I was able to turn the unit on, switch it to Air Play, and we are streaming WXRT's "Breakfast with the Beatles" very easily. No frustration. Not so with the remote.
WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO USE THE OEM REMOTE!!!! Fortunately for me, you guys had me put those ethernet ports behind the tvs. so when I found the video describing how to control the receiver with the Yamaha AV Controller App , I just pulled the cabinet out for the umpteenth time and plugged in an ethernet cord to the back of the receiver, and then patched that ethernet run into the new switch you guys recommended and I was in business.
I really appreciate all the help you guys have given me! Just hope someone can _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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The Robman Site Owner
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:44 am Post subject: |
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How do you even KNOW about XRT? I've met Terri Hemmert, the show's host. I out together a concert back in the 90s where she was the MC. _________________ Rob
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 11:02 am Post subject: |
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The Robman wrote: | How do you even KNOW about XRT? I've met Terri Hemmert, the show's host. I out together a concert back in the 90s where she was the MC. |
I lived 25 miles west of you in South Barrington for a decade.
When we moved out of the Land of Tolls and Taxes one of the things I missed most was WXRT. Now that the world has gotten so small, I've got XRT on my radio app on my phone along with a few other radio stations from FL and MI and one that we liked when we were out in AZ. _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Dave!!!! I have a computer printed booklet that came with the refurbed unit. My booklet had the same title, but the contents are different!!!! I never went to revisit that title again. _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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There wasn't any information in the yamaha receiver in the yamaha master file , so I asked yamaha for the ir codes for this receiver series.
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=14622
When I requested them I said pronto hex was fine. So they sent me a link to the tool that converts those numbers to pronto hex.
http://www.awe-europe.com/documents/Control%20Docs/irhex_converter.html
However had i looked a little harder in the rob's yamaha master file i would have found a copy there! _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
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unclemiltie Expert
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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I use the multi-zone on my (older) yamaha all the time
they don't have a power toggle, there is a power on and "standby" which is essentially a power off.
My unit has two remotes, one for the main zone and one that controls zone 2/3, it's got a small switch on it that change the remote to the different zones.
I also have the zones all programmed into one of my JP1.3 remotes so that I con't have to pick up the extra remote most of the time. IIRC they use the same protocol with different device ID's but pretty much all of the button codes are the same. _________________ this JP1 stuff is a sickness! |
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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unclemiltie wrote: | I use the multi-zone on my (older) yamaha all the time
they don't have a power toggle, there is a power on and "standby" which is essentially a power off.
My unit has two remotes, one for the main zone and one that controls zone 2/3, it's got a small switch on it that change the remote to the different zones.
I also have the zones all programmed into one of my JP1.3 remotes so that I con't have to pick up the extra remote most of the time. IIRC they use the same protocol with different device ID's but pretty much all of the button codes are the same. |
The remote for this newer (discontinued) model, has a horrible design. The remote is a universal remote, and allows you to have minimal control of 3 external devices, and contributes to the problem with the work flow. The biggest problem is the door. Key features like switching zones, and changing from AM to FM on the tuner are hidden behind the door. The door is really difficult to open and close.
I'm having trouble getting an upgrade to fit in my older 8 device eeprom remote. I may need to change remotes. Nevo here we come! _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others.
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The Robman Site Owner
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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vickyg2003 wrote: | I'm having trouble getting to fit in my older 8 device eeprom remote. I may need to change remotes. Nevo here we come! |
Do you want any help trying to come up with a solution for it? _________________ Rob
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unclemiltie Expert
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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On my 5-device remote I used a device multiplexor to change the function of the AUX device based on a macro assigned to a few buttons. Then all of the other buttons (power, input select, etc) were all the same
the only challenge was keeping track of which device was active _________________ this JP1 stuff is a sickness! |
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mdavej Expert
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Here's an example of how I handle a 2 zone Denon AVR on Nevo:
http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=13513
Basically, main zone is a device, and zone 2 is a second device. If I listen to music in other parts of the house, I just pick the zone 2 device and manually control. I don't have any activities specifically for zone 2. But I do make sure zone 2 gets turned off in my Good Night (master off) activity. |
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vickyg2003 Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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unclemiltie wrote: |
the only challenge was keeping track of which device was active |
Your user base must be much more tech savvy than mine, I've been working more than a decade to get my DH comfortable with a very intuitive setup. The 3 and 5 year old visitors have absolutely no problem using the remote to do their input selection and and play the DVDs that I use in the "kid friendly" DVD player. And they only visit occasionally! _________________ Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades.
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