Yamaha SR-B30A User manual

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EN
Quick Guide
Sound Bar
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha product.
This product is a bar-shaped speaker system that can be used by
connecting it to a TV. Audio content from a Bluetooth® device can also be
played through this product.
• Be sure to read this document and the included Safety Guide to ensure
proper and safe use. Keep these documents readily available for future
reference.
Safety Guide
Be sure to read the Safety Guide first to ensure safe use.
Quick Guide (this document)
This document describes the procedure for enjoying the sound of a
TV.
1Confirming contents of product package (p. 2)
2Preparing the remote control (p. 3)
3Installing the product (p. 3)
4Connecting to a TV (p. 4)
5Connecting to power (p. 5)
6Playing TV sound through the sound bar (p. 5)
Adjusting the sound to your preference (p. 7)
Listening to audio from a Bluetooth® device (p. 8)
Controlling the sound bar with the smartphone app (p. 8)
User Guide
More detailed information is described.
https://manual.yamaha.com/av/23/srb30a/

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1Confirming contents of product package
This product includes the following main devices and accessories. Take out all items from the box and make sure that all items are present.
Sound bar (SR-B30A)
Remote control Power cord
Mounting template
Spacers (×2)
• Quick Guide (this document)
•SafetyGuide
HDMI cable
Use when mounting the sound bar on a wall.
Main device
Accessories

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2Preparing the remote
control
A Lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote
control. Pull out the insulation sheet as follows so as to use the
remote control.
Operating range of the remote control
The remote control can be used to control the functions of this
product. When using the remote control, point the remote control at
the remote control sensor of the sound bar within the range shown in
the following illustration:
3Installing the product
Install the sound bar as shown in the following illustration.
Battery insulating strip
Within 6 m (20 ft)
Remote control sensor
Remote control
For proper installation of the sound
bar on a wall, make sure to have the
work done by a contractor with
qualified service personnel. See the
Wall Mounting Installation Guide on
our website for the installation
method.
Wall Mounting
Installation Guide

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4Connecting to a TV
Connect to a TV using the HDMI cable (included)
Connect to an HDMI input jack compatible with Audio Return Channel (labeled as “eARC” or “ARC”) on the TV using the included HDMI cable.
NOTE
• Be sure to use the included HDMI cable.
• When connecting to a TV not compatible with ARC or connecting to an audio device, follow the connection procedure described in the User
Guide.
HDMI IN
eARC/ARC
HDMI
HDMI
Sound bar (rear)
HDMI OUT/TV (eARC/ARC) jack
TV
HDMI input jack
(compatible with eARC/ARC)
Control signal
TV’s audio signal

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5Connecting to power
After connecting the sound bar to the TV, connect the sound bar to
power as follows:
6Playing TV sound through
the sound bar
1Turn on the TV.
When the the HDMI Control function of the TV is enabled (p. 6),
the sound bar will also turn on. In this case, go to Step 4.
2Turn on the sound bar.
Press the power button on the remote control.
3Press TV.
4Press VOLUME (+/−) to adjust the volume.
Sound bar (rear)
To an AC wall outlet
Power cord (included)
TV
VOLUME (+/−)
Power
Remote control

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HDMI Control function
NOTE
• When the sound bar is connected to a TV via HDMI cable, confirm that the TV’s settings are properly configured as follows:
-The TV’s HDMI Control function is enabled.
-The audio output is not set to the TV speakers.
• Connect AV devices, such as BD/DVD players and set top boxes, to the TV’s HDMI input jacks.
When the sound bar is connected to the HDMI input jack
compatible with Audio Return Channel (labeled as “eARC” or
“ARC”) on a TV via an HDMI cable, control signals are
transmitted from the TV to the sound bar.
This will enable you to use the HDMI Control function to control
the sound bar using the TV’s remote control. Also, the TV audio
signal is transmitted to the sound bar via the HDMI cable.
Therefore, the sound bar can be connected to a TV using a
single HDMI cable.

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a Listening to audio with sound that matches the video or
music content (Sound mode)
A sound mode can be selected from among three sound modes that
produce surround-sound fields and one sound mode for stereo
playback. This function is STANDARD by default.
STEREO
This sound mode provides stereo playback. This sound mode
is best suited for music playback.
STANDARD
This sound mode provides surround playback that is best
suited for TV programs such as sports broadcasts. It
emphasizes human voices and makes them easier to hear,
while creating a sense of presence.
MOVIE
This sound mode provides surround playback that is best
suited for movies. It creates a sound space that seems to
envelop your body.
GAME
This sound mode provides surround playback that is best
suited for video games. Accurate localization of individual
sound effects provides a highly immersive gaming experience.
bPlaying back human voices clearly (CLEAR VOICE)
The human voices within the audio can be heard more easily when
the Clear Voice function is enabled. The function is recommended
for playback at a low volume and for movies or dramas that use a lot
of background music and sound effects.
Press CLEAR VOICE to enable or disable this function.
cEnjoying rich bass sound (BASS EXT)
The bass sound is enhanced and becomes richer when the Bass
Extension function is enabled.
Press BASS EXT to enable or disable this function.
Adjusting the sound to your preference
a
b
c
Remote control
Glows: enabled
Off: disabled
Flash three times: enabled
Flash one time: disabled

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Published 06/2023
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Audio content from a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone) can
be played through the sound bar.
1Press BLUETOOTH on the remote control to switch
the input source to Bluetooth.
2On the Bluetooth device, enable the Bluetooth
function.
A list of Bluetooth devices that can be connected is displayed on
the screen of the Bluetooth device.
3Select “Yamaha SR-B30A” or “SR-B30A” within the
list.
4Play a song on the Bluetooth device when the
connection is established.
The sound bar will begin playing audio from the Bluetooth
device.
NOTE
This product can be connected to two Bluetooth devices
simultaneously (multipoint connection). To switch between two
Bluetooth devices to be played, stop playback on the currently playing
device and then start playback on the other.
By installing the free dedicated app “ SoundBarRemote ”
on a smartphone, the sound bar can also be controlled
from that smartphone. The app allows you to control the
sound bar while checking the sound bar settings
currently applied, such as sound mode and volume
adjustment of each frequency range (tone control), via
the app’s screen.
Search for “SoundBarRemote” on the App Store or
Google Play and install it on the smartphone.
For details on the app, see the description of the app on
the App Store or Google Play.
NOTE
• To control the sound bar using the app, configure the settings on your
smartphone as follows:
- Enable the Bluetooth function.
- For devices using the Android 11 OS or earlier, configure the settings to
allow location information to be obtained.
The Sound Bar Remote app uses location information from the Android
device only to detect the sound bar. The acquired location information will
not be used for any other purpose.
- For devices using the Android 12 OS or later, configure the settings to allow
the use of nearby devices.
• This sound bar is only compatible with the Sound Bar Remote app. The
sound bar cannot be controlled using other apps (such as Sound Bar
Controller).
Listening to audio from a
Bluetooth® device
Bluetooth device
Controlling the sound bar with
the smartphone app