Yamaha Black 5.1 Channel AV Receiver

Product Overview

RX-V485 5.1-Channel AV Receiver

5.1-Channel powerful surround sound

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay®, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room

Pandora®, Spotify, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and more

HDMI® with HDCP 2.2 (4 in/1 out)

4K Ultra HD, HDR10, Dolby Vision™, Hybrid Log-Gamma and BT.2020

Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot

MusicCast Surround capable: add MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50 speakers to create a 5.1-channel setup with wireless rear surrounds

4K Ultra HD HDMI Support

Providing complete compatibility with the latest HDMI standards, this AV receiver delivers transmission of 4K video at 60 frames/second pass-through. It also supports HDR (high dynamic range) video including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. This provides incredible contrast, smooth tone and rich, bright colors—giving you full, high-definition enjoyment with an exceptionally realistic and natural picture quality.

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay Compatible

Built-in Wi-Fi allows for a connection with your wireless router, greatly simplifying system connections for music streaming or enjoying networked audio (PC/NAS). Bluetooth connectivity is also included to stream into your receiver or out from the receiver to another Bluetooth device such as a pair of headphones.

Bluetooth Output - In and out.

The RX-V485 is equipped with Bluetooth technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. You can stream music from the RX-V485 to Bluetooth headphones for private listening or to Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth output has been improved, reducing lip sync delays from digital sources.

Experiences Expanded - CINEMA DSP 3D

This unique Yamaha proprietary sound field creation technology, was created by combining measured sound field data with digital signal processing. Yamaha collected sound field data from famous concert halls and music clubs around the world, utilizing its wealth of experience in the fields of concert hall design, public address and mixing. By digitizing that vast trove of information and incorporating it into dedicated LSI devices, it effectively reproduces the acoustic spaces of those concert halls on home equipment. Immerse yourself in the astounding realism of your movies and music with this sound technology.

Every Room is Different - Easy Sound Optimization with YPAO™

YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) analyzes the room acoustics and your system, then precisely adjusts various audio parameters to provide the best sound for your room. By placing the supplied microphone at your listening position and switching YPAO on, the system is automatically tuned for optimum performance in your home.

Optimum Performance - High-quality Parts and Design

Yamaha AV receivers feature fully discrete power amplifiers to minimize distortion and adopt independent pure power supplies for the analog and digital circuitry. They house ultra-high performance 384 kHz / 32-bit DACs, also with independent power supplies. These support in reproducing audio for high resolution sound sources without noise. Moreover, a new high sound quality IC is employed for volume control and large heat sinks suppress vibration. Down to every detail, these AV receivers are designed with full emphasis on the highest possible sound quality.

Wireless Surround Speakers

Combine this AV receiver with the upcoming MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless streaming speakers and enjoy the convenience of creating a home theater with wireless rear speakers in a 5.1-channel system. What's more, you get stunningly realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup. Easily turn your current living room into an entertainment environment where you can fully enjoy movies, music and games.

Multi-Room Audio - MusicCast

Connect all MusicCast devices to the same network and start sharing audio throughout the home or working space. Download the MusicCast app and convert your home into a sonic environment.

Easy Operation - MusicCast App

The free MusicCast Controller app puts control of your wireless AV receiver in the palm of your hand. Use the MusicCast Controller app to operate the speaker, change settings, select your source, and control music playback.

Voice control - Amazon Alexa on MusicCast

"Alexa, turn up the volume." With Alexa voice control integration, all you have to do is ask. The receiver offers full compatibility with Amazon's range of voice control devices, using the Smart Home skill and MusicCast skill to play music, link rooms and more. Welcome to the smart home. (Availability of voice command control via Amazon Alexa varies by region.)

Worlds of Music - Streaming Services

Explore worlds of music with built-in music streaming services (Music streaming service availability varies by region.). Syncing your playlists and likes from your smart device and discovering new music becomes even easier with your receiver.

Second Room Sound - Zone B

This output capability allows the receiver to send 2-channel sound to a second zone, so the Main Zone now has 3-channel output. This means that users can enjoy stereo sound in a second room. The same source will play in both zones (cannot use two sources). Zone B always mirrors the audio output in the Main Zone.

Configured Settings - Scenes

The SCENE button can power on the AV receiver and select 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.

An Easy Install - AV Setup Guide

Use this special app and get expert assistance with cable connections between the AV receiver and source devices. It even guides you through various other settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and power amplifier assignments.

Go Green - ECO Mode

When ECO Mode is turned on it can reduce power consumption by about 20 percent, thanks to an advanced energy saving design. (Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).)

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