735W - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Neural SurroundXM - MPN: RXV863BL See Product Details
Description
Full support for HD audio formats ensures maximum enjoyment of all high definition sources. Other advantages include full HD 1080p video upscaling with 3 HDMI inputs, HD Radio tuner, as well as exclusive Yamaha features such as Pure Direct,YPAO sound optimization and four SCENE buttons.
Quick Glance
Interfaces: 1 x Headphone - Front, 1 x Composite Video In - Front, 1 x Stereo Audio Line In - Front, 1 x S-Video In - Front, 1 x Toslink S/PDIF In - Front, 1 x Microphone - Front, 7 x Stereo Audio Line In - Rear, 4 x Stereo Audio Line Out - Rear, 1 x Multi-channel In - Rear, 1 x Pre-amplifier Line Out - Rear, 1 x Docking - Rear, 4 x S-Video In - Rear, 4 x Composite Video In - Rear, 3 x S-Video Out - Rear, 3 x Composite Video Out - Rear, 3 x RCA Component Video In - Rear, 3 x RCA Component Video Out - Rear, 3 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video In - Rear, 1 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out - Rear, 2 x S/PDIF In - Rear, 3 x Toslink S/PDIF In - Rear, 1 x Toslink S/PDIF Out - Rear, 2 x Antenna In - Rear, 1 x Trigger Out - Rear, 1 x Remote In - Rear, 1 x Remote Out - Rear, 9 x Banana Receptacle Speaker Terminal - Rear
Sound Supported: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS HD, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Neural Surround, XM HD Surround, Circle Surround II
Supported Channels: 7.2 Channels
Total Power: 735 W
Summary
Product Title: Yamaha RX-V863 Home Theater Receiver
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Power Score: 4.3 | 5 Reviews
Sound Processing
Sound Supported: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS HD, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Neural Surround, XM HD Surround, Circle Surround II
Supported Audio Channels: 7.2 Channels
Audio DAC: 24 Bit
Amplification
Total Power: 735 W
General
Number of HDMI Outputs: 1
Number of HDMI Inputs: 3
Connectivity
Interface Connection: 1 x Headphone - Front, 1 x Composite Video In - Front, 1 x Stereo Audio Line In - Front, 1 x S-Video In - Front, 1 x Toslink S/PDIF In - Front, 1 x Microphone - Front, 7 x Stereo Audio Line In - Rear, 4 x Stereo Audio Line Out - Rear, 1 x Multi-channel In - Rear, 1 x Pre-amplifier Line Out - Rear, 1 x Docking - Rear, 4 x S-Video In - Rear, 4 x Composite Video In - Rear, 3 x S-Video Out - Rear, 3 x Composite Video Out - Rear, 3 x RCA Component Video In - Rear, 3 x RCA Component Video Out - Rear, 3 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video In - Rear, 1 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out - Rear, 2 x S/PDIF In - Rear, 3 x Toslink S/PDIF In - Rear, 1 x Toslink S/PDIF Out - Rear, 2 x Antenna In - Rear, 1 x Trigger Out - Rear, 1 x Remote In - Rear, 1 x Remote Out - Rear, 9 x Banana Receptacle Speaker Terminal - Rear
Dimensions
Dimensions: 6.75" Height x 17.12" Width x 15.50" Depth
Weight: 26.20 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 2 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Features: Fine-tuned CINEMA DSP and Adaptive DSP Level Pure Direct for higher fidelity sound reproduction Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Improved Compressed Music Enhancer Subwoofer phase select
RMS Output Power: 105 W
PMPO Output Power: 735 W
Number of Analog Audio Input: 8
Number of S-Video Input: 5
Number of S-Video Output: 3
Number of Digital Optical Input: 6
Number of Digital Optical Output: 1
Multi Channel In: Yes
Strengths: Great Sound Quailty, Easy Speaker setup, True HD 1080p support
Weakness: Confusing manual, will not up convert 480i and 480p signals via HDMI weak on-screen manual setup
Forced to contact Yamaha Tech support on how to up-convert 480i, 480p, 720p 1080i into 1080p for my Sony KDL-52W4100 TV.... Learned to that RX-V863BL MUST BE CONNECTED with component cables. and that 720p and 1080i will be unchanged by this receiver...it would get 5 stars if not for the confusing manual and connection deception
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Yahama RX-V863BL Receiver
Strengths: Sound, tuner, display
Weakness: Inputs
Would like to see more HDMI inputs. Seemed none of the components could be linked with non-optical digital audio. Maybe I just didn't figure it out.