Why did my Yamaha rx-v471 receiver die?

Yamaha RX-V471 died on me and sorry to tell you, it wasn’t a power surge. And even if it would have been one, my whole system is plugged in a APC Back UPS 1300W and it is still going on strong. So my AV was working in the best conditions.

Why did my Yamaha receiver die after power outage?

Whilst there was no power (still plugged in), I tried switching it on (with the remote) and it ‘weakly’ came on with the usual click which was weird, but it ‘died’ after that. I tried turning it on after the power came back, and it now does not turn on full stop, no light, no click no nothing.

Why does my Yamaha RX v673 cut out sound?

Everytime the freezer would turn on the HDMI would cut out causing a loss of picture, and sound. I replaced our freezer with a new one (old one was about 10 years old), and the problem was still there…So i plugged the freezer into another outlet and the problem went away.

How do you turn off a Yamaha receiver?

Push the power button, MAIN appear and then turn off. The Service manual talk about updating Firmware but I never found any RXV471-xxxx.bin file anywhere on the internet. Hold TONE CONTROL + INFO + POWER Buttons. Scroll all Main and Sub-Menus. Everything is ok.

Is it safe to throw a Yamaha receiver?

If the receiver is going into protection with nothing connected to the back you can be safe in tossing it. Cost of repair, if parts were available, would probably exceed the replacement price. If the receiver is going into protection with nothing connected to the back you can be safe in tossing it.

Is the Yamaha RX v673 audio frequently cutting out?

It worked perfectly for two years… Rarely, there is a subtle noise, like someone crumpling a plastic shopping bag, or like firecrackers, coming from the speakers. I have sent it in for repairs twice, but the Yamaha engineers say that the unit is working perfectly.

Is there backup power for a Yamaha AVR?

Click to expand… There is no backup power in that AVR. So if it “weakly” came on, your power was not completely out. It was obviously compromised somehow, but not out. That means there is no telling what kind of spikes came into the house.

Why is my AVR dead after power outage?

Without BIOS, although your hardware may be fine, your AVR is dead because it doesn’t know what to do. (If you have a computer, this is why they warn you not to power off during a BIOS upgrade, and perhaps that is what happened in your case.) You can’t fix it.

Is the Yamaha rx-a720 an AV receiver?

The intelligent amp assign allows plenty of flexibility for the RX-A720. Even though Yamaha markets the Yamaha RX-A720 as a 7.2-channel AV receiver, you can enable the independent Zone 2 so the pair of Surround Back channels can be used to power a separate stereo speaker system located in another room.

What’s the difference between a Yamaha and aventage AV receiver?

The Yamaha RX-A720 isn’t significantly different than the other non-AVENTAGE models but the RX-A720 has more of an industrial build. What separates the Yamaha RX-A720 from the cheaper models is the fifth foot strategically placed on the center of the AV receiver.

How does DSP work on Yamaha rx-a720?

Once you select an input source and a DSP mode, you can assign that configuration to one of the SCENE buttons by simply keeping the button pressed for at least three seconds.

What does red mean on Yamaha rx-v573 receiver?

Good to know. In the picture the text in red says no current, and the text next to the right arrow is just indicating that the power comes in to the PCB there and the text next to the down arrow indicates that the power goes out there (to the display).

What to do if your Yamaha receiver dies?

I found the RX-V471 / HTR-4064 Service Manual and started to do some diagnostic. It starts when I push INFO, Tone Control and Power button at the same time. Keep holding the buttons, NO PROTECT appear for half a second then PS2 PRT 1L. DSP Margin appears.

What does self diagnostic function on Yamaha receiver mean?

Dodged a bullet for sure. Did a bit of googling, found a ‘self diagnostic function’ by holding tone control info and power buttons down, and voila, power comes on, shows ‘A1-1 DSP margin’ whatever that means, turned it on and off and good as new! Click to expand…

What can I do with a Yamaha AV receiver?

AV Receiver with front panel USB Digital Connection for iPod and iPhone, advanced Graphical User Interface, 4 in/1 out HDMI (3D and ARC compatibility), HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D, YPAO and SCENE functions.

What does it mean when a Yamaha receiver won’t power on?

My Yamaha receiver RX – V730 won’t power on. I hear a double click when I hit the power button. Seems like it’s turning itself off immediately and in a safety mode of some sort. Any advice before I chalk it up as a loss?

What was the problem with my Yamaha rxv1700?

I have a Yamaha RXV1700 that had power problems. It wouldn’t power-up without unplugging at the rear… this happened about 3 times before it finally packed in. A search on AVForums revealed a similar problem with the YSP-1000 ( yamaha-ysp-1000-power-problem ). It sounded like the same issue – a faulty capacitor.

What kind of inputs does the Yamaha rx-v471 have?

Connectivity is great for the price. The RX-V471 has four 3D-compliant HDMI inputs, plus two component inputs, four digital audio inputs (two coaxial, two optical), two phono AV inputs and an LFE subwoofer out. There are also proper binding posts for all speakers.

Can a Yamaha remote be used to control an AV kit?

You can use Yamaha’s remote to control AV kit linked to the RX-V471 by HDMI. The RX-V471 also offers basic CEC control, allowing you to operate HDMI-linked kit via the RX-V471’s remote. As is de rigueur, the RX-V471 comes with an auto-calibration system.

Why did my Yamaha rx-v471 receiver die?