Yamaha RX-V385 Unbox, Full Setup and Review | Budget AV Receiver

[@landpet]

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[@RonnRicco]

What is the purple cable called for subwoofer

[@rik575]

I love the RX-V385's 4K upscaling paired with my Samsung TV. The small tweak that it does, takes the picture from fantastic to absolutely perfect!

[@landpet]

Nice!

[@mikeb4938]

The best description I have heard of HDMI ARC and passthrough I have heard. I finally understand what they do.

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful!

[@zigarten]

Agreed, had no idea

[@frankfarago2825]

Worst "description" of ARC I had ever had to listen to, really.

[@33RPMVinyl]

Very good video. I couldn't get the audio/video working on my TV. I knew nothing about ARC until I watched this video and then I got everything set up in 5 minutes.

[@landpet]

Glad it helped out

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Dom't forget to tell them to go into the options set up and turn on the sound enhancer. Makes a huge improvement on the sound.

[@ralphd.7895]

Excellent overview. I recently moved and had to hook everything back up and had forgot about some of the functions and options on the receiver. Very Helpful. Thank You for taking the time to explain and post.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leonrosales3082]

I just bought one of these, came to the first video showing the set up and I am very glad you gave way more information than that. Really good video my friend all clear and well explained 👍

[@landpet]

Nice!

[@anonnine]

Thanks for the in depth content. I didn't know there was a dedicated HDMI/ARC connection on the TV. I struggled with this quite a bit. Thanks for making this simple for me!

[@landpet]

I didn't know at some point either. Glad I could help!

[@concretejungle6938]

@@landpet If your TV doesn’t support ARC can u still use the ARC on the Receiver and just plug it into any HDMI on the TV?

[@landpet]

@@concretejungle6938 You will not get the ARC functionality. So audio cannot travel from your TV to your receiver. You basically need to use the optical cable for sound or some other means

[@concretejungle6938]

@@landpet I'm getting sound from my TV to my receiver,I see you can turn the "ARC" off on the receiver also.

[@landpet]

@@concretejungle6938 Hmm, the possible ways of that happening is 1. Your TV has ARC 2. Your device let's say the XBOX is hooked up to your receiver directly, then the receiver is hooked up to your TV. 3. You have some other audio cable like the optical cable hooked up to your receiver from your TV. ARC is when something let's say an XBOX is connected directly to your TV via HDMI for example (not to the receiver directly). Then from the TV, you can transfer the audio to the receiver via ARC (assuming your TV, the HDMI and the receiver all support ARC). If you have the XBOX connected directly to your receiver, then you don't need ARC, cause the sound will just go to your speakers or to your TV (passthrough feature).

[@anthonycyr9657]

bought the same receiver, happy with it as it replaced an onkyo, it runs way cooler than my onkyo or old sony, even when pushed , recommend you leave the 6 to 8 ohm selector at 8 ohms as turning it to 6 ohms seems to limit current at the top end , even tho im running 6 ohm speakers ,its way more dynamic on the 8 ohm setting from my experience with this unit so far, and it blows my buddys bose {blows} system away for a quarter of the price in sound and power..

[@landpet]

Price wise, it is very hard to beat this thing. Literally has all the essentials and a ton of power! I will say it's usually a good idea to match the impedance.

[@RaulAndresdelCantoZahr]

i also use this yamaha to replace my onkyo. Unfortunatelly, onkyo had amplified subwoofer output. Yamaha don't, so I have to solve this trouble now

[@1dash133]

4:14 time mark: "And one other note to keep in mind, make sure none of these cables are touching any other cable. That is extremely important." For the AV neophyte, this means ensuring that EXPOSED cables (the conducting wires) do not touch each other. For extremely sensitive audiophiles, isolating any cable contact may be desirable. However, for the average consumer, touching insulated wires together will have little effect on the listener experience.

[@ViperLGH]

Bought one recently. So far notice two problems: 1. AVR have to turn on and off, then only passthrough will work. 2. If power loss, DSP setting will lost and back to default .

[@kinroga]

Where i work uses one of these for our in store speakers im just trying to learn how to use it with my phone for music and change its settings back before i leave lol.

[@landpet]

lol nice

[@micheleseip905]

Learned a lot, I’m not by means a tech 61 yr old women, .actually a best video, although I did plug in my subwoofer and didn’t get any sound, I do see a cable not attached with a yellow and red end attached to nothing , just sitting behind the subwoofer and behind the receiver, but not plugged in either end, any help for me? Everything else working fine ty

[@landpet]

Thanks for the feedback. Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into a power outlet as this device will not power it. You only need that one RCA subwoofer cable to get to the sub from the receiver, are you not using that? Most subs also have their own power switch, so make sure it’s On.

[@micheleseip905]

@@landpet thanks for taking the time to explain, I’ll def try

[@jamescollins5274]

Does anyone have experience of Yamaha's virtual headphone surround 'Silent Cinema'. I use headphones just as much as speakers for movies.

[@PoserGalore]

Question, can I use a splitter on the subwoofer pre out to add a total of 2 subwoofers?

[@JAFOpty]

great demo. You answered all my questions!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@malakius]

Nice video, but I see your Switch was not set-up properly. Currently I am looking for a 5.1 HDMI AV receiver that it can process lpcm through HDMI as the Switch doesn't support Dolby or DTS and you have to set-it up as auto from the Switch to pick up the 5 speakers and the subwoofer.

[@cmarnold78]

How did you get the settings menu for the receiver showing up on the TV?

[@jsi4452]

I just got one and this helped me a lot. Thanks

[@landpet]

Glad I could help

[@richardduvall5246]

I bought a pre amp so I can use my turntable with this amp. Where can I plug it into the amp? Yamaha says plug it into the red & white connectors like CD. This amp has all video type connectors. Thanks for your help.

[@CFRTim]

Thanks for the review, but at over 15 minutes, you could've shown the YPAO setup, as well as the sub settings for speakers and sound options.

[@landpet]

Wouldn’t be a bad idea. I did show a glimpse of YPAO setup. When I place it on the couch, that’s the closest place but if you have a tripod that would be more ideal.

[@freggo6604]

Excellent explanations. I learned a thing or two. Thanks :-)

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adisatope992]

Hi can i connect bose acousmastics 5 series v speaker to the section of home theatre behind yahama Rx 385 and can i add more speakers

[@MJamMan]

If I hook a DVD player HDMI out to the receiver will it show on the TV that's connected to the receivers HDMI ARC?

[@landpet]

Yes, if that's the source is selected if you connect the DVD player to HDMI2 on the receiver (you select HDMI 2 on the receiver), then set the TV to the HDMI port that the receiver is on. The DVD player will show

[@sophiepluffy5578]

, is AUX and hdmi ARC mode can use at the same time? We use HDMI ARC to our Amplifier, and AUX to our mixer

[@kevingould2664]

Found I could only get sound from my old HD Toshiba DVD/cd with optical cable. I want to connect a turntable, how do I do that with the 385? I have a RXV 661 that has a pre amp so I could use it if I had to.

[@marcoavendano6593]

Really great job with the in depth review. Thank you.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ads7903]

Great review and technical explanation!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@alcaponemafia]

What about labelling the HDMI inputs to their various sources?? And to setup the speakers configurations. I thought this was a full setup????

[@hectorivanceballoslanda6169]

Very nice men but c'mon, you got a receiver with speakers and use a bluetooth headphones? The Switch isn't even on 5.1, only 2.1 are light up on the screen, put a movie with Dolby or DTS to test properly the 5.1

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yeah I understand, I wasn’t doing a sound test just merely demoing the difference. I do use Bluetooth headphones sometimes when my kids are sleeping. In general, I try to go over all the possible options because people are interested in different things.

[@tw350z7]

@@landpet I thank you for including the info on Bluetooth headphones, cause I will be using mine a lot . I have this receiver coming tomorrow from Amazon.

[@diannaswords4775]

Not getting sound from speakers once hdmi is hooked up. getting "red" flashing light "HDMI Out" ??

[@sbbinahee]

Good stuff. I think the word 'budget' reciever can sometimes be misinterpreted as poor quality. I bought the new 2020 yamaha v4x reciever. It seems to me that when you buy non 'budget' more expensive ones you are mainly paying for many surplus to requirements options and gadgets which you may not require or be interested in for example..dolby atmos with gazillions of speaker options . I.just wanted 5.1 for music and movies and my choice has blown my mind. You get dts , dolby digital pro logic movies/ music or stereo etc . Horses for courses I suppose. Remember folks that budget doesent necessarily mean crap it just means it has less stuff on the back..maybe less power some might say..but how much power does one require in an average living space? It has no problem powering my 8ohm mission floor standing speakers, centre, surrounds and my Bowers and Wilkins sub woofer ..and by the way the v4 has a second sub input for hooking up that second sub to a second input if you so wish. Bottom end is great as are mid and high frequencies. There's graphic equalizer for 5 channels indiv iduallly adjustable. On the back it has 5 HDMI inputs for sound and video signals with one being e arc, 3 analog rca audio inputs, a coaxial and optical in. It doesn't have a Phono input. But I don't need it. The big brother v6 does. V4 also has wi fi, bluetooth music cast usb input on front.just tons of great stuff. Tailor to your requirements. You can't go wrong with Yamaha!

[@landpet]

Yes, excellent point, it has everything you need and it sounds great. Getting the more expensive receivers have other advantages but it may not be necessary to a lot of people. I couldn't agree more, budget doesn't mean cheap. Thanks for your input.

[@jacksonkev]

Great video! I just bought this receiver and wanted to know the best audio/video settings. There seem to be a bunch of options...Straight/Direct, a bunch of different "program" modes (standard, 2 channel, 5 channel, movie mode, drama, etc). I'd like to set it once and forget it. Also, I want my TV to do the processing (Sony X950H) where is that setting? Last, there's a huge differnce in volume when switching between Apple TV 4K and the DVR. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@landpet]

Thanks! It comes with predefined settings, you could just leave it on the default setting. Probably utilizing all your speakers would be ideal granted some sources are only 2.1. These things are designed to be changed for different type of sources like movies, music, games. It’s hard to set it as one option but just leave it at the default which is the easy method. Not sure why there would be a huge difference between Apple TV and DVR. But here’s something you can try: manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/316718987.html

[@andrewlick]

Is possible to connect an external amplifier to this receiver and pass through the audio signal? Not using the receiver as an amp basically. Hooking up speakers to the amplifier.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

With ARC, does your tv remote control the receiver?

[@landpet]

ARC is just for sending Audio from your TV's source (or sources connected directly to the TV) to the receiver. It has nothing to do with the TV's remote control controlling the receiver. That's a different option called HDMI CEC.

[@ZetsabreJuno]

Thanks for the video. I was planning on getting the RX-V6A, but with all the HDMI 2.1 issues, I feel like I can buy the V385 as a mid-step until everything gets ironed out in the future years.

[@landpet]

No problem. I felt the same way, I'm interested in the newly released rx-a2a and how that is with its hdmi 2.1 ports

[@mcaves]

This is exactly what I just did, the RX-V385 is a bargain mid-step 👍

[@WimPrins13]

I bought this AV last year and only connected the speakers since then. Using the tuner whenever. It often seems to loose the FM signal and I can not figure out why. Read something about it not being properly earthed but I dont know about that ... I dont see any wiring specific for that. I was thinking maybe the stereo signal is bad around here ... any thoughts? I am really not very technical enclined ...

[@fernandos.8158]

Quick question. Hooked up my receiver last night. It is awesome with my Pioneer SP-FS52 standup speakers. My question is: Can the receiver be synced so that when I turn on my tv with my android box on, the receiver turns on as well or vis-a-versa, if I turn the receiver is turned on my tv and android box comes on? I do have it connected with an ARC connect and my tv is set with CED on. TIA

[@landpet]

What you want is HDMI Control to be enabled. Here's a link to Yamaha's site that talks about it: manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/320797195.html Check to make sure it's enabled on everything, like the TV as well other devices if does give you that option.

[@pommygit23]

Is this model good for just playing vinyl and cds? Are there enough inputs for both if so?

[@landpet]

I would check if the sources can support it, I don't have vinyl so I don't know the source it uses. I would imagine it's fine if it supports it. CDs should be fine.

[@949surferdude]

I'm still using this receiver but the ARC HDMI doesnt have sound coming out anymore. Any idea why? Maybe it's burned.

[@landpet]

verify you're using the correct port for your TV and that the hdmi cable is compatible with ARC

[@DeathB4Dishonor]

So with the Bluetooth instructions, I can connect to the TV without HDMI, correct?

[@landpet]

The receiver needs to be connected to the TV via HDMI but the Bluetooth device like your phone doesn’t require it

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

Additionally, looks like it's not possible to use the Yamaha AV Control APP with this Amp (it needs an IP)

[@landpet]

oh, didn't know

[@khill50able]

The wireless headphones that I have are Sony and they connect to the red and white audio/video on the back of the receiver. The base that the headphones get recharged in are plugged into a wall ac current. I had them hooked up before that my wife could hear the tv through the tv speakers at her low volume and I could hear through the Sony headphones that run through the receiver, so that is listening to both at the same time.

[@landpet]

I haven't tried that but I don't think you can listen to the TV speakers and the headphones at the same time because they are two different sources. Now if you had speakers connected to the receiver, you can listen to that and bluetooth headphones hooked up to the receiver at the same time and independently control their volumes because that's the same source which is the receiver. The TV needs to know whether to output the audio through its own speakers or through the HDMI cable to the receiver, unless you have a special TV.

[@gersoneugenioadelinozango9846]

Hi, sorry, can you kindly explain to me how to connect this receiver in 4.1 setup? Please, I don't know how to do it.

[@gersoneugenioadelinozango9846]

Because in the manual it's say that you can connect it in 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1. so I only have 4 speakers and a subwoofer.

[@landpet]

In that case, itself just setup a 3.1, just wire 3 speakers and a subwoofer.

[@gersoneugenioadelinozango9846]

@@landpet Thank you very much for you reply.

[@iswordlogici7760]

Dumb question but im totally new to audio stuff. Would I be able to connect this to my computer via Optical digital and then hdmi for the screen to set it up?

[@landpet]

Optical will just pass audio, not video. Just as a heads up. If your computer has the optical audio then sure you could get sound through the receiver connected speakers however no video. If you connect it via HDMI from your computer to the receiver, then you could get both video and audio. Just remember, the source which in this case seems to be your computer needs to pass the data you want to see, so video and audio through HDMI, then you can have an HDMI going from the receiver to your TV which will show the video from your computer assuming everything is setup correctly.

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

I bought this one to replace a older HDMI Sony. Later found out you have to have / buy an POWERED subwoofer. Additionally, trying to get my XBOX (Series X) to turn off the Amp via HDMI, without luck (Xbox turns off projector) . Any ideas?

[@landpet]

HDMI CEC is the option that enables devices to control other devices in terms of turning on or off or adjusting volume control. Make sure it’s enabled and the devices support it.

[@adisatope992]

Thanx for the review. I just got bose acoustimass 5 series v, am not sure if I can use this reciever to power the speakers or it would be to much

[@landpet]

Should be fine, you can always control the volume

[@billcowie1708]

Can you listen with Bluetooth headphones with the speakers off? I can get the headphones working but can't seem to disable the speakers.

[@landpet]

Bluetooth and speaker volume are independent. So just lower the volume with the remote and adjust the volume from your headphones

[@JimboSlyce]

Does the remote control for this receiver control other devices such as a TV or DVD player?

[@landpet]

I don't have this anymore, I honestly can't remember.

[@felixleeo89muy65]

I just got an rxv383. I have the Klipsh reference theatre 5.1. The receiver has 2 speaker connections like yours for left and right. The center and right surround and left surround has the spring loaded buttons. Those 3 speakers do not work. I bought receiver off Ebay so it has no instructions. How do I get those to work? Subwoofer doesn't work either but I may not have the right cable for it

[@landpet]

Assuming you have everything connected correctly, I would check to see if the configuration is in 5.1. If not, best to ask Yamaha

[@felixleeo89muy65]

@@landpet trying to figure out how. I didn't get a manual with it

[@tracyleepitre6079]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@Chmmr34]

Hey landpet, Wondering if you can help me, at 16:25 you can see the amp has turned the speakers off because no audio is coming through. My amp (same model) does the same until I start playing something meaning it chops the first 1-1.5 seconds off. Do you know if there's a way to disable this?

[@landpet]

I assumed there was no fix for it.

[@Chmmr34]

@@landpet Bugger. Thanks mate.

[@ericbaker615]

Can I use HDMI ARC for audio and it not turn the reciver on and off every time I power my tv on/off I don't wanna use my receiver all the time but I want HD sound for when I do

[@landpet]

Good question, you may have to disable HDMI CEC which controls the receiver from the TV. That may not turn it on or off in that case.

[@TheSwiftSoldier90]

Hi landpet many thanks for this video. I have my guitar interface which has left and right RCA connection. do you think it be possible to put them into the Av2 or Av3 inputs and I would still receive sound? . I was hoping to buy this today until I noticed there is no dedicated left and right RCA only places to connect. only under the AV2 or 3. many thanks

[@landpet]

No problem. I'm not 100% sure but I think that should work.

[@HasNiHassaan]

Great video! Any way to get on screen display menu while connected to TV over HDMI? It works on passthrough connections

[@landpet]

It should just show up, try selecting "TV" as the source and try it than.

[@loretobronola2849]

I ask sir , i have a yamaha rxv385 ,how to use it to the microphne, so i can use to sing along, thanks

[@landpet]

Idk, I don’t have this anymore. I’m on the A2A now and that’s been in the box, I’m changing my speaker setup.

[@ammielclemente5637]

do you need another hdmi to hook up your switch to the tv so the picture can display on the tv? or do you only need one to plug into the receiver?

[@landpet]

Switch goes to the receiver via HDMI, you don't need another HDMI to go to the tv from the switch. There is an HDMI that goes from the receiver to the TV. This HDMI is the only one required to show video on the TV. Let's go through an example scenario. Let's say you have a switch, a playstation and an XBOX. You will need 4 (3 input + 1 output) HDMI cables total. So each device connects to the receiver via HDMI, since you have 3 devices, you need 3 HDMI cables. Now you need 1 HDMI cable that goes from the receiver to the TV making it a total of 4 HDMI cables.

[@edthanell]

So this av supply 70watt to each speaker? So the speaker also must below 70watt?

[@landpet]

It is 70 watts with 2 channel, with 5 channel it will be less. The speaker should be 70watt or above (not by too much) because you want the receiver to power it, if the speaker is below, then at higher volumes the speaker will suffer

[@waltersimmons9512]

Is it possible if I want to use this receiver as a stereo amp?...I currently have only two speakers.

[@landpet]

I don't have this anymore but I think it supports stereo mode.

[@Craig0935]

Do you know which smart TV could connect to this wirelessly? Airplay works great from computer but can't get my Samsung TV to connect.

[@landpet]

I usually just connect it with the HDMI cable. I believe they sell devices that allow for wireless connection but haven't looked into that.

[@miguelperez6985]

Do you also need to connect the device to the tv after conecting to the reciver?

[@landpet]

You don’t have to but for most people they do, if you want to use it with the TV you need to

[@donjulio7364]

Bra I was just lost on how to pair my phone thank you so much 👍🏿👍🏿

[@landpet]

no worries

[@CaptGus]

Doesn’t have treble and base controls. I really want to use it just as a two channel stereo.

[@landpet]

I thought it would in the settings?

[@CaptGus]

@@landpet I got the Yamaha RX -V6A 7.1 AV receiver, and I am extremely happy with it

[@CaptGus]

It’s amazing when you finally figure out how to make it work. I called Crutchfield and they straighten me out in heartbeat. Oh yeah by the way. They’re selling the Yamaha RX V6A for $549 with a $50 gift card or you can get the scratch and dent for $470 as new

[@DevangOnline]

Does this receiver come with 5 band equalizer?

[@squatchy_J]

Will the AV1, 2 and 3 output to tv through the HDMI ARC? Or must I use RCA to HDMI converter?

[@landpet]

Yes, any video inputs that are connected will output to the TV via the HDMI out port on the receiver. You don’t need extra cables.

[@michaelpurifoy4223]

Do you have any idea how to connect a Niles SSVC6 speaker selector to this unit? Thanks for the demonstration

[@landpet]

No worries. I haven't played with something like that, looks like you connect the speakers to the Niles, then the Niles to the receiver but I don't know how that works.

[@Eagles30]

This can now do 4k 120 hz for next gen consoles ???

[@landpet]

no this cannot

[@nblacknote]

can you individually control 2 outputs for the speaker?? .... like zones, i'm thinking to use this one unit for cafe..

[@landpet]

Not with this one. You need the higher model.

[@rafacq]

In my previous receiver you had to set in the menu which HDMI input to use for the pass through. I cannot find such a setting on the Sony receiver. How do you set the receiver to use a specific HDMI port as the pass through port. For example, I have a BluRay on HDMI 2 and a TiVO on HDMI 3. When the receiver is off, I want the TiVO (HDMI 3) signal to be passed through to the TV. Can the receiver use any of its HDMI inputs as a pass through? Does it pass through whatever HDMI input is active?

[@landpet]

Good question, it's automatic, you can use any of the HDMI ports as pass through.

[@ViperLGH]

@@landpet Do you need to turn on and off the AVR to active passthrough? Mine does.

[@fernandos.8158]

Im a newbie at sound systems. Can this work with my 6 ohms SP-SF52 pioneer tower speakers? I noticed this is an 8 ohms receiver. Thanks.

[@landpet]

I would not connect 6 ohm speakers to an 8 ohm receiver. However, this is an 8 ohm receiver by default but can be set to 6 ohm. So you should be golden. manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/311221003.html

[@fernandos.8158]

@@landpet Thanks I do not quite understand this ohms concept so I was not sure if it would be a good idea.

[@landpet]

@@fernandos.8158 No worries. Speaker impedance is measured in Ohms. It is the limitation of electrical current (measured in amps) flow supplied from the amplifier. You always want it to match the receiver otherwise you can damage stuff. If you're interested about it, google Ohm's Law. For speaker specifics, this seems like some good info: www.prestonelectronics.com/audio/Impedance.htm#:~:text=Short%20answer%3A%20The%20ohm%20is,8%20ohms%20or%2016%20ohms.

[@fernandos.8158]

@@landpet Thanks appreciate the help

[@goathobbyworld719]

Sir, i have 6 speakers, 4 tower speakers, 1 center speaker & 1 subwoofer..are there any ways i can install my subwoofer speaker using this yamaha av?

[@landpet]

This reference is designed for a 5.1. you can connect a subwoofer to it and up to 5 speakers.

[@ericbaker615]

I can't seen to get my center speaker to work through this reciver. It will work if I connect it to the left or right front, and it works when I do the test tones other than that it won't work when connected to center terminals. Please help.. it's a brand new reciver and brand new center speaker..

[@landpet]

Did you select the surround sound mode or are you in 2.1? In 2.1, the center won't work just the left right and subwoofer. Change the mode to be in a mode that supports 5.1 like cinema or something like that.

[@ericbaker615]

Thank you it works.

[@landpet]

@@ericbaker615 Glad to hear it

[@gcbr600]

Does this receiver allow you to adjust the crossover for the front, center, and surround separately? Thx.

[@landpet]

Seems to be only one place where you can actually adjust the frequency so doesn't look like you can do the individually. It does let you specify small or large for front, center and surround, not sure if that accounts for anything. It would be nicer if it would let you adjust each frequency individually

[@gcbr600]

@@landpet Thanks. That's what I needed to know. Much appreciated.

[@deonlubbe6127]

Can I use 120w 8ohm spkrs and 40w 8 ohm surround spkrs with subwoofer with this amp?

[@landpet]

Should work

[@bill_e6969]

if you were using this with a pc, would you still plug the hdmi/arc straight into the tv? or would you use a different connection and plug straight into the pc?

[@bill_e6969]

bluetooth would work im guessing?

[@landpet]

Yes, plug in the hdmi/arc to the TV. Connect the PC via HDMI to one of the input ports on this.

[@landpet]

bluetooth should work just fine for headphones or phones trying to play music on this.

[@bill_e6969]

@@landpet i have a 3 monitor set up, (2 connected via display port and 1 tv connected via hdmi) will this affect anything or should it still be the same?

[@markhamil8070]

Hi mate.. is optical better then hdmi.. sound wise…?

[@landpet]

The simple answer is HDMI can be better since it can pass higher resolution audio but it also depends on the source of the signal. In short, HDMI is at minimum equivalent to optical or better.

[@Eagles30]

I been thinking about getting this receiver and paint it with my Klipsch Reference Cinema Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 System will this effect the dolby atmos ??

[@landpet]

I don't think this thing offers dolby atmost

[@hasansalameh1170]

This was so helpful thank you so much.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MkIVDave]

Can you stream video off your phone with this unit?

[@landpet]

I don’t think so but can’t remember, I don’t have this anymore.

[@23srod]

If I have a passive subwoofer, how would I hook that up to this receiver?

[@danielv3228]

Cant. Not enough power from the port. You need a powered subwoofer.

[@landpet]

I concur, not enough power. You need a powered subwoofer.

[@johnwride4911]

Hi there, many thanks for your explanation on using this receiver, some I understood and some I didn't :-), let me start off by telling you I am an old guy that doesn't really understand electronics/sound set-up etc.. I followed the instructions to connect this unit to my LG smart TV, so arc to arc for the HDMI cable and connected the speaker wires (which have been on an old Kenwood receiver - no Arc ) Turned it on and firstly tried the FM station, no sound, then the TV - no sound. I tried the "set up" button and I get to speakers and a request to configure, but no instructions in the user manual on how to configure. I noticed you have instruction on your TV, how do I get this on my TV? Or is an LG different.. BTW - I am using KZbin TV - not sure if this makes a difference. Your help would be appreciated..

[@landpet]

No problem. A few things to check: 1. Verify your HDMI cable supports ARC, it needs to otherwise it won't work. 2. In order to see the receiver menu, you must select thr HDMI source of the TV that goes to the receiver. Meaning you connected the receiver to hdmi2 of your tv whish is the HDMI source that also supports ARC. Then you need to be on hdmi2 on your TV. 3. Go to your TV settings and verify ARC is enabled. 4. Select the output audio source on your TV to either ARC or Auto. 5. Just to make sure your receiver is working, connect a device to one of your receiver hdmi's directly and play a video/audio file, anything with audio and verify you are getting audio.

[@johnwride4911]

@@landpet Thanks so much, to make sure, I have ordered an HDMI cable that supports ARC from Amazon, should be here today. Not sure I understand point 2. I am using KZbinTV which I pick up from bottom of my screen alongside HDMI1 and also HDMI 2, Netflix etc etc. Incidentally the ARC connection on my TV is HDMI3. How is HDMI2 or 3 related/connected to KZbin TV? On my TV if I enable ARC/optical then no sound from TV speakers?? Is this OK?? I tested this setting - no sound from TV speakers... Am I doing something wrong here? Shouldn't connecting to KZbin TV also be a test for the receiver which is why I purchased the receiver? But will connect a DVD. BTW - Receiver operates when pressing buttons etc, pressed "Set Up" but cannot get HDMI Control on, just stays on "Off" With all the settings , even when I get the sound operating, still a lot of set up re speakers, config etc..Quite complicated. Thanks again

[@jnlocsin465]

Can you adjust gain and/or distance for each channel?

[@landpet]

I don't have this anymore but I do believe you can, I set mine up with the YPAO which automatically selects the values for you but I do believe you can modify them but not 100% sure since it's been a while.

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

What Subwoofer are you using? I thought I saw a video of some Yamaha Music app / See anything like this? Thans

[@landpet]

Subwoofer = Polk Audio PSW505 I'm starting to forget but that might be the RX-A2A with the Yamaha music app. I don't have the V385 anymore to check.

[@WilsonBradleyTheOfficial]

@@landpet Thanks for the reply

[@singyokechong9372]

Hi, the receiver subwoofer pre out to the active subwoofer not working, NO sound. Why?

[@landpet]

Verify the power is on for the subwoofer, they usually have their own power. Raise the "volume" on the subwoofer as well, typically on the back of the subwoofer. Verify the cable is working. Verify subwoofer is enabled on receiver which it should be by default. Test the subwoofer on something else if possible, I've gone through 2 subwoofers, both stopped working. Had nothing to do with this receiver, just generally speaking, meaning I've seen them fail

[@concretejungle6938]

I got the same problem!!!

[@eugenechan530]

Very informative video on various features of this receiver!!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martinmedrano]

I plan on buying one can this be connected through a desktop with the hdmi out from the pc into the receiver and hdmi out from the receiver into my monitor.

[@landpet]

Nice! I haven’t tested that but have used laptops in the past to connect to receivers so I don’t see why not, it should work just fine.

[@chankwaichoi1]

some laptops would let u cast video n audio onto TV WIRELESSLY if u r running on win 10, the way u would cast ur smartfone onto TV

[@theedj-me]

What if none of my hdmi ports on my tv are labeled as arc? Will it still output all sounds to the receiver

[@landpet]

It depends, does your tv support ARC? You can Google the model number to see if it supports it, if it does to see which hdmi port supports it, unless they all do.

[@samuelchan9501]

If your TV doesn't support arc, you can get audio through an optical cable which most TVs have

[@drloomis7260]

My tv only works through the hdmi input 1 from my cable box even though its labeled bd/dvd just Incase anyone else was having issues

[@lbutler]

I've been able to get my PlayStation to connect to the receiver when I use Input 1 (ARC specific input) on my TV but when I want to use my smart TV for applications like Netflix I cannot get audio through the receiver. I've tried all of the input options. Nothing else is plugged into the receiver besides the ARC HDMI and the single HDMI for the PS. The only thing plugged into the TV is the single ARC HDMI. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

[@landpet]

The ARC input port on the TV should be used to connect to the Output Port of the Receiver. Plug in the Playstation to any of the other ports on the TV or the receiver. On the TV, set it up so you are using ARC for your audio.

[@lbutler]

@@landpet yes that is exactly how it is setup. I have my ARC HDMI going into the output port of the receiver and the playstation is in Input port #1. When I set the receiver to input #1 it plays the playstation audio just fine but when I exit the playstation menu and use the regular TV functions I have no audio (on any of the inputs)

[@landpet]

@@lbutler My bad, I misunderstood. 1. Verify your HDMI cable supports ARC or eARC 2. Check your TV options, on my TV I need to specifically go into the settings and enable ARC functionality and set that as my output for it to work.

[@cynandude]

Nice review. I saw that it pairs to a Bluetooth headphone. What about 2 BT headphones at the same time, so 2 people can listen with different headphones together? Is it capable, or it can transit to only one BT headset at a time?

[@landpet]

I can’t remember but I think it’s most likely 1 connection

[@cardsfan4lifeplus1d]

You didn't say how to get to the menu on your TV. The stereo menu.

[@azaniamogoje6909]

what is the YPAD MIC for?

[@landpet]

it's going to calibrate the speakers to give the user the best listening experience. So you want to place that mic where you would normally sit while it's calibrating. After calibration, it's no longer needed unless you want to calibrate again.

[@singyokechong9372]

Hi, my sony 4k tv Kd- x 65 8500c to connect the yamaha rxv385 receiver by the arc to arc. Problem is when saw the tv channel the sound not working out from the receiver... Use many time to setup also No make it. Can u help?

[@landpet]

Are you using an hdmi cable that supports ARC? Are you using the designated hdmi port on your TV?

[@singyokechong9372]

Sure, i buy a new cable for test. Also not use. Arc to arc working for blu-ray player, got sound got picture. But i turn to tv channel, it doesnt work. Av receiver show info the decorder off..

[@chasekamla28]

I set this up and I don’t have any sound coming through my tv anymore. Help?

[@landpet]

Your TV might be trying to send the sound to your receiver through ARC. Set your input source of the receiver to "TV" and see if that works OR go to your TV settings and select the TV as the audio output instead of ARC.

[@jimremington716]

Can not find any info as to what size male banana plugs for speaker wire connection

[@landpet]

These (Banana Plugs: amzn.to/2JC3Sb5) will fit fine for this receiver, I have the links in the description section as well.

[@ericbaker615]

Is there a way to not make my tv remote control everything using HDMI ARC? I

[@landpet]

My guess would be to turn off HDMI CEC option on the receiver settings

[@ericbaker615]

How do I get to that option?

[@landpet]

manual.yamaha.com/av/18/rxv385/en-US/317713803.html

[@bankai6139]

Great price for this receiver! It can do all the essentials for less than $300!

[@landpet]

Absolutely!

[@jonathanw2391]

I want to play Minecraft but Bluetooth my music at the same time . How do I do that ?

[@zenos.5315]

Is this receiver compatible with remote wireless speakers??

[@landpet]

I haven't tried that, I don't believe so off the top of my head

[@janietallman6950]

My receiver mysteriously shuts off for no reason. Any thoughts?

[@landpet]

Make sure it’s not sharing power with too many other devices. Just an fyi, the higher the volume, the more power it takes to send to the speakers. Make sure its getting airflow, it could be overheating if its squeezed in somewhere.

[@janietallman6950]

@@landpet Thank you

[@landpet]

@@janietallman6950 np