Yamaha Home Theater Receivers

The ultimate deciding factor for me to go with a Yamaha receiver (RX-V465) was the ability to wirelessly sync my laptop and receiver together with their YBA-10 bluetooth device.

Initially I was able to easily pair my lap top and the YBA-10 without any problem. However, on subsequent uses I have had to re-pair or tinker with the device to get it to work. I’m not 100% it is the device’s fault every time but sometimes it would “Connect” without the blue light of the YBA lit up and the music would still come out of my lap top.

Other times I would have no music coming out of my lap top and the light would be lit up for the YBA-10 but no music out of the receiver’s speakers. On the lap top, I would right click the icon for the YBA-10 and open up the “status” window and see that my information would be sent but alas, no music.

Ultimately, its takes a couple of minutes to tinker around but I get it to work each time I want to use it. I LOVE not using any wires and am thoroughly pleased with the sound quality (no loss from what I can tell). Well worth the price. I would recommend it but would caution those people who are “computer illiterate” beyond using the internet or word processor.

Trouble shooting note - if you have music coming out of the lap top, always try re-pairing. The process is tedious but only takes a couple minutes.

The YDS-11SL dock is compatible with all the latest iPods, including the iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod mini, and iPod Classic while still providing the easiest way to connect and control your iPod from dock enabled Yamaha products. I ordered the YDS-11SL Dock for my iPhone since it said it supports the iPod Touch, gambling that I could view videos and slide shows. Sure enough, it worked and I got excellent quality on my 52" flat TV connected to my Yamaha HTR-6080 A/V receiver. When I first connected the iPhone, it said the connected device was not compatible. But I selected the iPod icon on the iPhone. I watched a video that I downloaded from iTunes into my iPhone, and also watched a slideshow of the photos downloaded from my computer to the iPhone. Very pleased with my purchase of this unit.

• Universal iPod docking station custom designed for select Yamaha home theater receivers
• Plays your iPod's music and video clips through home theater speakers and attached monitor
• Uses receiver's remote control to operate iPod; charges your iPod while in the base
• Compatible with iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod Click Wheel (including iPod classic), iPod mini

RX-V465
5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

Advanced Features

    * New SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) - quick and simple to use
    * YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
    * iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
    * Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
    * Front panel mini jack for connecting portable audio player
    * iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel
    * HDMI CEC functionality
    * Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
    * New preset remote unit

High Sound Quality

    * 5-channel 525W powerful surround sound (105W x 5)
    * Decoders for HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
    * Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
    * Direct Mode for high quality sound reproduction


Surround Realism

    * CINEMA DSP (17 DSP programs) with Adaptive DSP Level
    * Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
    * Compressed Music Enhancer
    * SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
    * Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240ms)

High Picture Quality

    * 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out)
    * Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation


Total Power Output:     525 Watt

Amplifier Output Details    105 Watt - 8 Ohm - at 1 kHz - THD 0.9% - 5 channel(s) ( surround )
Type of Remote    Universal remote control - infrared
Dimensions (W X D X H)    43.5 cm x 36.5 cm x 15.2 cm
Weight    8.4 kg

Virtual Cinema DSP is a feature found on Yamaha's RX-V series receivers. It essentially allows users to enjoy surround sound even if they are not using rear speakers. In fact, all you really need are two speakers for this feature to be effective.

Virtual Cinema DSP uses the same advanced DSP chip that is normally reserved for actual surround sound speakers, and in their absence generates virtual surround sound speakers using sophisticated HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.

In order to activate Virtual Cinema DSP, use the YPAO microphone for automatic speaker detection or go into the manual set up menu on the receiver and turn “Sur. L/R SP” to none. This will deactivate any rear speakers and activate V DSP. Virtual Cinema DSP will work in almost any receiver mode with the exception of using headphones, using the Pure Direct feature, and when 7ch Stereo is selected.

Yamaha's RX-397 delivers rock-solid audio performance that will drive your stereo speakers with authority. high-quality construction to preserve signal purity and reproduce your favorite music with greater fidelity and clarity. The RX-397 offers inputs for up to 5 components, including a turntable. Two sets of speaker outputs allow you to enjoy your music in two different rooms simultaneously. You also get easy receiver operation with the included remote control.

• 50 watts x 2 (stereo) into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.04% THD
• 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
• 40 AM/FM presets
• 5 audio inputs (including phono)
• tape monitor loop
• rotary bass and treble controls
• continuously variable loudness control
• Pure Direct mode bypasses tone, balance, and loudness controls for cleaner sound
• remote control
• headphone jack
• front-panel and remote switching for two pairs of main speakers
• binding post speaker connectors
• sleep timer

The Yamaha RX-V3900 has 140W x 7.1 channel receiver features an Ethernet port and extensive networking features, allowing you to stream music from your PC, Internet Radio, or Rhapsody online music service. A web browser interface allows you to control the receiver via a PC or PDA web browser over a home network. The RX-V3900 also boasts HD Radio with iTunes tagging, four HDMI v1.3a inputs and two outputs, with HDMI up-conversion and scaling to 1080p and extensive multi-zone custom installation compatibilities. It supports the latest HD Audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (192kHz). The RX-V3900 also features a USB input and Bluetooth support, allowing you to stream music from your PC or Bluetooth wireless device. Using a local area network (LAN) connection and Windows Media Connect technology ver.2 or better, Yamaha Network enabled receivers allow you to play MP3, WMA and WAV music from up to fifteen (15) PC’s. The receiver can even be used as a client for Yamaha’s MusicCAST home music server, seamlessly integrating with the MCX-2000 digital audio server within your LAN. The Network Receiver also provides the ability to listen to any of the thousands of stations available on Internet radio when connected to a broadband Internet connection. By using the included MP3 vTuner data service that is enabled, looking for content on the Internet couldn’t be easier, from your favorite Rock, Pop, or R&B to Podcasts that cater to your music interests. With a USB terminal on the front panel you now have a convenient way to play music from USB flash drives and portable USB music players. Yamaha Network Receivers get you connected to the vast music content available anywhere on your LAN and on the web.

One of the most incredible improvements our Yamaha engineers have made over the last few years has to be Cinema DSP 3D which helps make regular surround sound extraordinary surround sound. Cinema DSP 3D is revolutionary in how it meshes with traditional discrete surround sound formats like Dolby Digital and DTS and enables a whole new sense of realism as a result. This feature utilizes extra effects speakers or “Presence Speakers” which are placed high and left or right to their corresponding front main speakers. Presence speakers are nothing new for Yamaha, but how they are used is what makes CINEMA DSP 3D so effective. Previously, our Presence Speakers operated on their own, isolated from the other discrete channels of audio giving a little se nse of height to the surround sound experience. Now they are part of the action because our new DSP processing allows them to interact with the front main speakers. This means that the Presence Speakers give a much better sense of width and height (scale) to the room. Simply put: instead of the helicopter sounding as if it were flying around the listener, it now sounds like it is flying over the listener with floor to ceiling sound. If You wants  some eye popping surround sound, I recommend The RX-V665 and up to deliver it with CINEMA DSP 3D technology.

Yamaha receivers starting with the RX-V2065 have dual HDMI outputs. What do these outputs do for You?

Having dual HDMI outputs that play the same thing allows a custom installer or you to use the receiver in more applications.

1. The home theater aficionado will appreciate the dual HDMI outputs to allow him or her to use a bright LCD or Plasma display during the day with all the window shades open to watch TV. At nighttime however, his or her media room can become a theater which has a large, drop-down screen to watch epic scale movies in all their glory. Both displays will get the same pristine quality video through HDMI.

2. The gamers delight is typically a system consisting of a home theater area with a nearby bar area or pool table. Having dual HDMI outputs will allow for the highest quality video to be sent both to the home theater area and a TV above a bar, near a pool table or perhaps in a workout room.

The next ideas are up to you. What you use the extra HDMI output for can be unique and useful!

With the advent of networked receivers like the Yamaha RX-V2065 and Yamaha RX-Z7 a networked based media server is a great benefit. Create your own server using a NAS drive. A NAS drive or networked attached storage drive is a hard drive that can plug directly into your wireless router and be accessed by all networked devices around the home. A 1 terrabyte unit offers a lot of storage and can be purchased for about $150 in many cases. Simply take your NAS drive (be sure it is DLNA ready) and plug it via an ethernet cable (like CAT5) into your wifi router. Turn on your computer, load your NAS drive with all of your MP3s and WMA music files* and make sure your Yamaha receivers are hooked up to the same network using ethernet cables.** Some inital setup may be required to allow the NAS drive to s hare music around the house so see the product manual for instructions on how to do this. When completed, all of your music will be stored in one central location where all of your computers and your networked Yamaha products can access it and you do not even have to keep a computer turned on!

Don't have wifi or want to use your home network? Some receivers like the Yamaha RX-Z7 have a USB connection that will allow you to plug an external hard drive*** directly into the back and access your music that way.

Many of you have been asking when you will see the Yamaha Blu-Ray player, and the answer is now. The BD-S2900 has arrived. The 2900 is easily one of the most versatile players available. For custom integration, this Blu-Ray player has a host of features including RS-232, IR in/out, Multi-Channel Analog audio output, and HDMI CEC.

 It makes for one of the best “all-around” players in your arsenal. The BD-S2900 has excellent video scaling capabilities, ensuring that your customers' standard DVD collection looks as good as possible, while the Burr-Brown DAC and massive power supply ensure audiophile quality playback of CD’s.

built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding * bitstream audio output via HDMI for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Selectable output resolution: 1080p signals available through HDMI output only; 720p/1080i signals available through HDMI or component video

TheYamaha RX-V365 receiver offers a strong foundation and excellent functionality for an entry-level receiver. The RX-V365 offers two HDMI inputs that pass audio through to the TV monitor and can display 1080p video. Its powerful audio processing outperforms many entry-level receivers in sound quality; the RX-V365 is clearly a great building block to a basic system. The one-touch Scene buttons, blue lighting and 2-channel Compressed Music Enhancer make this a great value.

The Yamaha RX-V365 has front AV connections for MP3 players, game systems, or camcorders alike. This receiver is also compatible with the optional YDS-11 iPod docking station and YBA-10 stereo Bluetooth adaptor. Both docks are available on amazon.com

If performance, flexibility, and budget are all at the top of your  list, the Yamaha RX-V365 should definitely be on the tip of your tongue.

The PDX-60 has a regular iPod dock as well as a card-type remote control, but its best trick is the wireless transmitter that comes with it. A separate wireless transmitter can be attached to the iPod, allowing a wireless transfer of music directly to the speaker! The best part about the wireless transfer is that it utilizes a Yamaha transfer technology that is lossless in its transmission, ensuring the best possible audio quality. Need to charge up? Simply place both the transmitter and connected iPod into the charging ring. For those customers looking for the best audio quality and the flexibility of wireless transfe r in their iPod speaker dock, look no further than the all new Yamaha PDX-60.

The  Yamaha BD-S1065 is special for a number of reasons:

1. It plays a wide range of discs including Blu-ray, DVDs, CDs and will even read JPEG files for the playback of your holiday photos.

2. The 1065 works with any receiver, whether it is new or old, due to the built-in decoders for those wonderful HD quality audio signals.

3. The USB port allows you to connect your camera or flash drive directly to the player to see your photos on the TV.

4. An ethernet connection allows easy updates via the network for a player that will perform at its best using the newest firmware.

5. Last but certainly not least, high quality audio processing, a great video processor and rugged construction makes sure that you or your customer will have a beautiful, engaging and reliable present well into the future.

Take the sexy Yamaha BD-S1065, wrap it up and put it next to a receiver like the RX-V765, 1065 or 2065 for an incredible combination that is sure to get you a few points in the 'nice' column.

When people are trying to sleep, they do not want to be disturbed by other people talking, or moreover, by that plane crashing through the bedroom window while someone else is watching Con Air. To help preserve peaceful coexistence, we introduced the home theater industry to Silent Cinema. Silent Cinema uses Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) technology in a unique application known as Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) to create 5.1 surround sound through a pair of 2 channel headphones. HRTF refers to how the ears receive sound and how that sound is then relayed to the brain. It was initially developed to allow pilots to determine from what direction a warning sound was coming from in case of an emergency. With HRTF, through the enormous computing power of the specially created 32-b it microprocessors, and using unique DSP technology, Silent Cinema makes the rock concert or earth-shaking movie captivate one person while the other person sleeps comfortably just a few feet away. Just plug in a pair of headphones and experience it for yourself. Silent Cinema is available on all receivers and HTIB systems.

One of the unique features found on Yamaha receivers is the capability to have and respond to more than one set of Infrared commands. Each receiver has two unique ID codes which come in very handy when being installed near other Yamaha receivers or similar equipment.

The default setting for a Yamaha receiver is ID code 1, but by accessing the ADVANCED SET MENU it can be easily changed to ID 2. The Advanced Set Menu can be accessed by powering down the receiver, then holding the STRAIGHT button while you turn the receiver back on. Use the program buttons to cycle through the options until you land on Receiver ID. Use the STRAIGHT button to change the ID code. Once the desired ID is set simply turn the receiver off and on again. Change the ID code on the remote control by pressing the CODE SET button until it blinks twice. Press the SETUP button on the remote and then enter “5020” to change to ID 2. To switch back to ID 1, enter code "5019."

Check your receiver's ID when looking for a way to get the best functionality out of product with similar ID code sets. And if you want to think outside of the box, how about using two RX-V765 receivers in a rack that will together provide up to 4 zones of audio and two 7.2 home theate

At Yamaha we have always had a knack for developing features that not only improve the performance of our receivers, but also improve the everyday functionality of them as well. Here are just a few of the major attractive features of our current RX-V*65 receivers:

1) Easy set SCENE buttons: This feature allows customers to set their favorite activities on the receiver and recall them easily from one button.

2) Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio decoding (found on all receivers with four or more HDMI inputs).

3) Compressed Music Enhancer: Applies complex reverse algorithms to bring back to life compressed audio sources such as MP3, Radio, TV, and DVD soundtracks.

4) YPAO: Room Optimizer Software that employs an advanced Parametric EQ for each channel to ensure the best possible acoustic performance in any room.

5) Custom Features: Yamaha receivers have long been one of the most custom install friendly with easy to follow menus, huge IR code databases, Remote In/Out, 12 volt trigger, and system ID codes. These features ensure ease of use and functionality on a daily basis.

6) Cinema DSP: In regards to acoustic science and reproduction, our engineers typically set the standard. Every Yamaha receiver has decades worth of acoustic research and engineering behind it: most notably, our Cinema DSP processing which adds a whole new layer of realism to watching music and movies.

These features are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our dedication to research, engineering, and customer satisfaction. Every year we strive to deliver more performance and lifestyle benefits, making our products more attractive than ever before.

Have you ever wondered what format the audio you were listening to was in, or the bitrate of your MP3, or even how many channels of audio are in your surround signal? Well don’t fret, we have the solution. At any time you can access this information with just a couple of buttons: First, choose a source and then press the OPTION button. From the OSD, scroll down until you are on SIGNAL INFO and press ENTER on the remote. You will now see the signal information, and it will display the following information:

Format: The format of the digital audio signal.

Channel: The number of input signal channels (Front/Surround/LFE, ex. 3/2/1).

Sampling: The sampling frequency per second in analog to digital conversion.

Bitrate: The bit rate of the input signal per second.

Yamaha makes it very easy to really see what is coming into your receiver, making it simple to choose what signals are the most effective and to make sure your sources are functioning properly.

Some of you have been wondering about the audio and video transmission via HDMI to older receivers. Did you know that receivers starting with the original HDMI (1.0) connection can receive full quality video up to 1080p and full resolution audio from Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio soundtracks?

How can you get this? Simply go into the setup menu of your Blu-Ray player and output PCM instead of Bitstream. By doing so you will get uncompressed digital audio and video with full abilities to access BD-Live. The only thing you will not see are the words "True HD" or "Master Audio" on the front panel of the receiver that you would get using Bitstream.*

*If you choose Bitstream, be aware that the BD-Live functionality will not work.

What is  HDMI CEC ?

Hdmi cec essentially is a feature that allows command signals to be passed over HDMI to connected equipment, thus allowing control over that device. For example, a manufacturer may support HDMI CEC for its TV and Blu-Ray player, and when these devices are connected and HDMI CEC is turned on, the television remote will be able to control the Blu-Ray player as well.

Yamaha receivers, starting with the RX-V765, have support for HDMI CEC in which they will allow these control signals to pass through to the connected equipment. Furthermore, these Yamaha receivers can support certain manufacturers' proprietary HDMI CEC. The RX-765 receivers (and models up) have support for VIERA LINK, which is the Panasonic version of HDMI CEC. Not only does the receiver then have the capability to pass the HDMI control signal, but it also has the capability to control connected equipment that supports it.

What are the differences between Straight mode and Pure Direct mode? Straight mode on the receivers bypasses our proprietary processing to give you each source as it is encoded and no more. This works for digital and analog sources and is capable of utilizing all speakers and the subwoofer depending on the material being used. Pure Direct mode is very unique. Pure Direct mode will give you the cleanest, most natural sounding music through your speakers that you will ever hear from a receiver. Simply press the Pure Direct button on the front panel. All the processing will be bypassed and the front video panel will be turned off to diminish any possible distortion. You will hear music as you have never heard it before - exactly as it is recorded. Pure Direct mode works for any type of connection from analog to HDMI. The amount of processing that is bypassed is determined by the type of connection used.

*Direct mode on the entry level RX-V_65 series receivers is similar to the straight mode above but disables the use and display of the option/setup menus while also dimming the front panel. It also bypasses the DSP sound modes and tone controls.

Present on every receiver starting with the RX-V465, the Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimizer, or YPAO, serves to quickly setup your speakers to make sure your system is specifically tailored for you. What does this nifty little microphone measure with those test tones?

1. Speaker wiring is checked to make sure everything is hooked up correctly to prevent damage to the speakers or receiver.

2. The correct speaker distances are configured so the sound from all 7.1 speakers reaches you at the same time.

3. Individual Speaker size is determined so that your speakers only play frequencies that they were designed to play. We do not want your little 3" cube speakers playing a bass note only designed for a 12" subwoofer!

4. Each speaker is customized for the room to diminish the effects of poor room acoustics using a very advanced Parametric EQ system.

5. Finally, the speakers are individually calibrated so that all your speakers are the same volume at the main listening area.

Simply plug in the supplied microphone and press enter on your way out to get a cold beverage. When you get back to the living room 3 minutes later, you can put the mic away and enjoy your exciting home theater with acoustics designed specifically for your own room.

The RX-V1900 features 1080p-Comaptible HDMI. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only digital interface to combine uncompressed high-definition video, multi-channel audio and intelligent format and command data in a single digital interface. HDMI switching, providing the most advanced method of delivering high quality video signals to a home theater system to enable the reproduction of DVD and satellite TV sources with HD quality. HDMI can also send the digital audio signals from sources such as DVD Audio, CD, Dolby Digital and DTS to provide simple components connections.

The RX-V1900 features YPAO automatic system calibration. Yamaha’s YPAO system uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. First it checks the speaker connections and phase of each speaker. Then, it sends out tones which are captured by the microphone to analyze the room acoustics and sets a variety of parameters, such as the speaker size, the distance of the speakers and even the sound pressure level, etc. Until it achieves the best sound conditions for your room and you don't have to do anything!

Adaptive DRC is a new volume control technology that is effective for low-volume listening, such as at night or with headphones. It applies DRC processing to eliminate the volume differences between loud commercials and ordinary programming and to take into account our ears' loss of sensitivity as volume decreases. The compensation is performed automatically, so all dialogue is heard clearly even at low levels, and there are no sudden loud bursts of sound.

Users can enjoy audio in three rooms as well as video in the second room with an extensive array of custom zone control features. These include Main/Zone 2/Zone 3 power controls, front panel selection of XM/FM/AM tuning, volume and input source, Zone 2 video output and on-screen menu display, and Zone 2/3 tone and L/R balance controls for ceiling or wall-mounted speakers. A separate Zone Remote Unit is provided and there is also an RS-232C interface for a touch-panel controller.

The RX-V1900 features surround sound processing with the enhanced capability of 3D CINEMA DSP. By using two presence speakers in addition to the two front and two surround speakers, the sound field is given an extra vertical dimension. Pressing the 3D DSP button provides a sound field that expands both upward and downward. Hi-Fi DSP programs sound more natural, closer to the feeling of actually being in a concert hall with a high ceiling or a small live house where the sound seems to bounce up from the floor. CINEMA DSP programs have an added dimension of height that was previously difficult to achieve, so sounds coming from above have precise localization. When volume is low, CINEMA DSP effects may be difficult to hear. Adaptive DSP Level overcomes this problem by evaluating the difference between the volume level and a reference level, and adjusting the DSP level to ensure optimum effectiveness--that is, the best possible sound.