Up to 80W Per Channel at 8 Ohms YPAO Multipoint Sound Optimization 4K Ultra HD Pass-Through HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel 4 x HDMI-In / 1 x HDMI-Out Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Apple AirPlay Connectivity Front-Panel USB Connectivity On-Screen Display with Cover Art

Enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound and wireless connectivity with your favorite speaker system and the black Yamaha RX-V481 Network A/V Receiver. It has Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay built-in for wireless connection to your compatible smart devices. The receiver outputs 80W per channel at 8 Ohms and features YPAO multipoint sound optimization to tailor the sound to your environment.

In addition to Bluetooth and AirPlay, the RX-V481 has four HDMI inputs and one output, all of which support 4K, 3D, and ARC. It also has a USB port on the front for the playback of files stored on flash drives.

MusicCast Multiroom Audio

MusicCast makes it easy to bring music to every room in your home wirelessly with playback controlled by a simple app. Start with a MusicCast-capable A/V receiver in your main entertainment room for a wired home theater experience, then add MusicCast speakers, soundbars, or Hi-Fi components in other rooms wirelessly. MusicCast allows you to access your digital music library, streaming music services, Internet radio, Bluetooth sources, your TV sound, and external sources attached to your A/V receiver, such as a Blu-ray Disc or CD player.

Bluetooth

This receiver is equipped with Bluetooth functionality to let you enjoy easy wireless music playback from smartphones and other compatible devices.

4K, HDR, and BT.2020

The RX-V481 supports the pass-through transmission of 4K video at 60 frames per second. Enjoy the high definition video quality of 4K without degradation, along with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection, a standard for 4K video transmission. It also supports the wider color gamut of BT.2020 pass-through.

HDMI with 3D and ARC Support

This A/V receiver supports 3D video. Additionally, the Audio Return Channel function enables audio to be sent and received via the same HDMI cable, so you can hear the sound from the TV with a single HDMI cable.

HDMI CEC

Another benefit of HDMI is the availability of CEC functionality. When the unit is connected to a CEC-compatible TV, it will turn on and off together with the TV and you can use the TV remote to control the volume. CEC also provides advanced functionality with other components. For example, you can use the receiver's remote to control player functions like skip and stop.

Wi-Fi Compatible

Built-in Wi-Fi allows for a connection with your wireless router, simplifying system connections for enjoying networked audio from your Windows computer, NAS, and music streaming services. If a Wi-Fi router is not available, the Wireless Direct feature not only allows you to stream music directly from your smartphone or tablet via the AV Controller App, AirPlay, and more, but also allows for control of the receiver.

AirPlay

This receiver supports AirPlay, which means it can accept wireless music streaming from an iPod, iPhone, or iPad, as well as from iTunes on a Mac or Windows computer. This makes it easy to enjoy music from your mobile device or computer through your home theater system. You can view metadata such as song title, artist name, and album art on the receiver's on-screen display.

Spotify Connect

With the Spotify app on your smartphone, you have instant access to millions of songs. Now you can stream those songs to the RX-V481 by using Spotify Connect. Just hit play to start streaming music. When you listen to Spotify outside on your smartphone or tablet and come inside, the song immediately streams to your Yamaha A/V receiver, preventing interruptions to your music playback. You can also personalize playlists and receive phone calls while listening to music on Spotify. The Spotify app and a premium account are required.

AV Controller App

This receiver lets you use the Yamaha AV Controller App that is downloadable from iTunes, Google Play, or the Amazon Appstore to control the power, volume, input selections, DSP modes, and more from an iPhone or Android smartphone or tablet. Customize the interface by hiding unused icons and renaming functions. It includes 23 different languages.

DSP Adjustment

This receiver is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize DSP technologies. These sound programs allow you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls. It is now possible to use the AV Controller App to adjust the DSP parameters of your favorite movie or music album.

Codec Support

This receiver is compatible with many audio formats such as Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It is also compatible with high-resolution audio codecs such as DSD, AIFF, FLAC, WAV, and Apple Lossless. You can enjoy these various high-resolution audio codecs from the USB input on the front panel or from network connected devices.

Compressed Music Enhancer

When music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3, the frequency response suffers. The Compressed Music Enhancer employs digital signal processing using algorithms to restore what was lost, so the music always sounds the way it should.

Gapless Playback

Many live and classical albums have no gaps in the music. Gapless playback ensures that there are no pauses between audio files, providing playback with no interruptions.

YPAO Sound Optimization

YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) analyzes the room acoustics and tunes various audio parameters for optimal sound in just a few minutes.

Rich Bass Reproduction

This low-range enhancement technology delivers richer bass than you would expect from smaller-sized speakers while maintaining localization and sound balance even with compact front speakers. When a subwoofer is used, this feature improves the volume of the entire low range of the speaker system; not only the front speakers, but also enhancing the bass from the subwoofer.

Total Purity

The Total Purity Concept encompasses high-drive amp technology, high-purity pre-amplification, anti-vibration technology, and independent power supplies. This model has discrete power amplifiers that help minimize distortion. They also adopt independent power supplies, allowing dedicated power supplies for the analog and digital circuitry to prevent digital noise from affecting analog circuitry. The anti-vibration heat sinks are designed to suppress vibration from transistors and sound pressure. Independent power supplies for the DACs are designed to further eliminate noise.

Discrete Amp Configuration

This receiver was designed with a focus on achieving high sound clarity. It employs a discrete amp configuration and a low-jitter PLL circuit, which contribute to its audio performance.

SCENE for One-Touch Start

Pressing a SCENE button powers on the receiver and selects the input source and DSP mode. You can reset the buttons for different sources by selecting a source and DSP mode, then pressing a SCENE button for more than three seconds

Virtual Presence Speaker

CINEMA DSP 3D provides a wide, high, and dense sound field. HD Audio format decoding lets you enjoy HD Audio sources. Virtual Presence Speaker delivers three-dimensional sound without the use of actual speakers.

Virtual Surround Sound

Even when it is impossible to install surround speakers behind the listening position, you can enjoy virtual 5-channel surround sound with all of the speakers placed in the front of the room.

Subwoofer Trim Control

The Subwoofer Trim Control enhances the low frequencies by avoiding overlap with the front speaker output. This will result in a cleaner, more focused soundstage while providing a seamless frequency response. When subwoofer frequency overlap occurs in conventional systems, the overall sound is "pushed" toward the subwoofer. Subwoofer Trim Control takes care of this by separating the low subwoofer frequencies cleanly, thus stabilizing the front stage while providing a well-balanced, enhanced bass sound

AV SETUP GUIDE App

The AV SETUP GUIDE app is designed to make it easier to perform the setup process with the receiver. This app assists you with cable connections between the receiver and source devices. Additionally, it guides you through various settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections, and power amplifier assignments. System illustrations and actual receiver images help you understand how to make the connections between devices. It is available in multiple languages and is designed for iOS and Android tablets.

Easy Setup

Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast app to operate the receiver and change settings quickly and easily. The app also functions as a remote control for all your MusicCast devices.

Zone B

Zone B audio allows the receiver to send 2-channel stereo to a second zone. The main zone will play a 3-channel output while others enjoy the same source in a second room.

Audio Features

HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Burr-Brown 192 kHz / 24-bit DACs for all channels Direct mode for enhanced sound reproduction DSD 2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHz audio playback FLAC or WAV 192 kHz / 24-bit audio playback Apple Lossless audio playback Compressed Music Enhancer for Bluetooth

Video Features

4K Ultra HD pass-through for super-high resolution images Deep Color (30 / 36-bit), x.v.Color, 24 Hz refresh rate, and auto lip-sync

Network Functions This A/V receiver provides a variety of network functions that enable you to access more sources and also enhance operation. You can connect the A/V receiver to your home network or internet to enjoy Internet radio, Spotify, Pandora or music stored on a NAS and home PC. The AV Controller App (from iTunes or Google Play) lets you control various functions from your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Android phones/tablets.

Wi-Fi built-in (802.11b/g/n) Easy Wi-Fi setup: iOS Wi-Fi settings sharing, WPS, etc. Internet radio (vTuner) Streaming services: Spotify, Pandora DLNA 1.5 certified

Advanced Features

Front panel USB digital connection for USB flash drives Multilingual color OSD capable of displaying cover art (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese) Flexible audio / video input assignment Ability to change HDMI input while in Standby Through mode Audio delay for adjusting lip sync (0 to 500 ms) 40-station preset tuning / auto preset tuning Background video feature (for radio, USB, Bluetooth, audio, network and auxiliary inputs) Quick and simple to use SCENE buttons with direct power on (BD/DVD, TV, Net, and Radio) HDMI CEC powers-up compatible TVs and Blu-ray Disc players Remote control features large buttons for ease of use

Surround Realism

HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs) Compressed Music Enhancer with CINEMA DSP DSP Effect Normalization to optimize effect level Virtual CINEMA FRONT provides surround sound without rear speakers Dialogue Lift ensures that dialogue comes from the center of the screen Dialogue Level Adjustment for proper sound balance with dialogue and vocals Extra Bass enriches bass sound Adaptive DRC (dynamic range control) and Adaptive DSP level SILENT CINEMA to enjoy surround sound with headphones

Eco-Friendly Design

ECO mode operation for about 20% less power consumption compared to when ECO mode is off Low standby power consumption of 0.1W Auto Power Standby function with variable time setting of 20 minutes, 2, 4, 8, or 12 hours

Amplifier

Power Output 80 W per channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 THD, 2-channel driven

115 W per channel at 8 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 THD, 1-channel driven

145 W per channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-channel driven

Dynamic Power per Channel 110 W at 8 Ohms

130 W at 6 Ohms

160 W at 4 Ohms

180 W at 2 Ohms

No. of Channels 5.1

Discrete Amplification 192 kHz/24 bit Burr-Brown DACs for all channels

Dialog Level Adjustment Yes

Dialogue Lift Yes

Video

4K Support 4K UHD pass-through

HDMI 3D Video Format Pass-through

ARC (Audio Return Channel) Yes

Deep Color / x.v. Color Support Yes, with 24 Hz refresh rate and auto lip-sync

HDMI CEC Compliant Yes

Video Signal Format NTSC

Audio Processing

Dolby TrueHD Yes

Dolby Digital Plus Yes

DTS-HD Master Audio Yes

DSP Programs 17

Audio Delay 0 to 500 ms

Convenience

AM/FM Tuner Yes/Yes

AM/FM Presets 40

Tuning Range FM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz

AM: 530 to 1710 kHz

Connectivity

Analog Inputs 1 x AM antenna

1 x FM antenna

3 x RCA L/R

1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm)

4 x RCA composite video

Digital Inputs 4 x HDMI with HDCP 2.2

1 x TOSLINK optical

2 x Digital coaxial

Analog Outputs 1 x RCA composite video

1 x Headphone

5 x Speaker jacks

1 x Subwoofer port

Digital Outputs 1 x HDMI with HDCP 2.2

Other Ports 1 x USB front input

1 x RJ45 Ethernet

1 x Wireless antenna

Wireless Bluetooth, AirPlay, DLNA

802.11b/g/n

General

Power Requirements 110-220 VAC, 50-0 Hz

Standby Power Consumption HDMI Control and Standby Through Mode Off: ≤0.1 W

HDMI Standby Through Mode On: 1.0 W typical

Network Standby On: 1.9 W (wired)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.1 x 6.4 x 12.9" (43.5 x 16.2 x 32.7 cm) without antenna

17.1 x 8.8 x 12.9" (43.5 x 22.2 x 32.7 cm) with antenna

Weight 17.9 lb (8.1 kg)

Packaging Info

Package Weight 20.5 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 20.9 x 9.0 x 5.9"