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Android Remote Control for a Yamaha Network Receiver — RX-Z7 RX-V3900 RX-V2065 RX-V867 RX-V1067, RX-A810 (using the RX-V867) & others |
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BEFORE PURCHASING, PLEASE review the caveats and instructions listed below. The are 3 significant advantages to using this android software (with WiFi) over the provided infrared remote control and web interface: 1. All zones can be operated from any room, and line-of-site to the receiver is not required. 2. The TV’s on-screen display is not required to be on when controlling the PC/MCX interface, nor is a desktop computer 3. The Receiver’s provided infrared remote control is easily misplaced or lost in the cushions, where the android mobile is often carried with you. 4. Unlike the remote control, the Phone will provide Artist and Title information for HD Radio and PC/MCX content. These applications can now be downloaded from Android Market directly (now offered at $4.99). Search for “Yamaha”. Comparison to Yamaha’s Android offering: basic interface, fewer fancy graphics, larger buttons, less screens. As a result (in my opinion) much easier to navigate and use. Click here for a set of 8 screen shots demonstrating the basics of this application. Version History: Version 2.4.2 update for the RX-V867 to give it ‘Sirius Internet Radio” capability. Version 2.4.1 update for the RX-V867 receiver solving track skipping, FM tuning, and FM presets. (thanks to Eric at http://www.plainlytechnical.com for the tip) Version 2.3 added volume control to the media selection interface, provided support for USB content selection and Pandora, enhanced the ‘source selection’ dialog to allow for re-ordering (put your most used inputs at the top) Version 2.2 added a volume slider, some graphic updates, provided Rhapsody support to the RX-V2065 model, published the RX-V867 variant Version 2.0 to be posted shortly. Added “Sirius Internet Radio” support for the RX-Z7 and RX-V3900 models. Created additional applications/variations to support the RX-V2065 and RX-V867 receivers. Version 1.5 is now available. Added ‘party-mode’ functionality for Z7 receivers. Version 1.4 added support for non-HD models (European) and fixed the overly long connection timeout when coming back into WiFi coverage (it used to appear as a lockup). Caveats: If you run into trouble or detect application bugs, please e-mail us at: info@rainshadowtech.com If you are unhappy with the application, please contact us with your transaction ID, and we will refund your purchase. Instructions: 1. Make sure you visit the Yamaha website first and upgrade your receiver with the latest firmware posted. It seems that the receivers out of the box often have unstable firmware and quite often just disappear from the network. 2. After starting the application for the first time, use the menu key to find “settings”. Enter the IP address of the receiver and then restart the application. It is best/easiest to set up the receiver with a fixed IP address. 3. At least with the RX-V3900, the receiver will additionally need to be configured to be left in ‘Standby Mode’. Once the receiver is configured correctly, it will continue listening to the network, thereby allowing the Android application to turn the receiver on when it is in the “off” state.
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Native Android application(s) that control Yamaha Networked Receivers For RX-Z7, RX-V3900, RX-V2065, It is also highly likely that the RX-A710, RX-A2010, RX-A1010, and RX-A3010 are compatible with the RX-V867 version. If you try and have success or problems, let us know. These native Android applications will operate all zones of the listed models. Far simpler than attempting to use Yamaha’s web page interface, this application easily controls volume, source, sound modes, the FM tuner, and the PC/MCX interface. |
