Winter 2012
Technology Quick reference guide
Contents Audio 01 Network 17 HDMI 27 Video 34 Multi-Zone 40 Others 44 ‘73 Series upsell features
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Music inspires, motivates and entertains us. For more than 120 years, Yamaha has been harnessing this passion for music to produce cutting edge audio products that push the boundaries of technology. This reputation for continually exploring the possibilities of sound, together with uncompromising manufacturing standards, is why Yamaha is regarded as a global leader in sound. From sophisticated home theatre systems to feature packed AV receivers, you can be assured of innovative design, enhanced functionality and exceptional sound performance from the biggest sound company in the world.
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Contents Audio 01 Network 17 HDMI 27 Video 34 Multi-Zone 40 Others 44 ‘73 Series upsell features
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Music inspires, motivates and entertains us. For more than 120 years, Yamaha has been harnessing this passion for music to produce cutting edge audio products that push the boundaries of technology. This reputation for continually exploring the possibilities of sound, together with uncompromising manufacturing standards, is why Yamaha is regarded as a global leader in sound. From sophisticated home theatre systems to feature packed AV receivers, you can be assured of innovative design, enhanced functionality and exceptional sound performance from the biggest sound company in the world.
AUDIO
Audio
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
HD Audio HD Audio, also known as ‘lossless’ audio, refers to audio that sounds identical to the original studio master recording and is found on Blu-ray discs. Dolby and DTS each have their own versions of this ‘lossless’ format, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. These formats deliver the level of audio quality you will experience in a movie theatre.
Audio Quality
Sound Format
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
YPAO Speaker Calibration Yamaha’s automatic calibration system, YPAO, takes the difficulty out of setting-up your home theatre system. Placed in the listening position, the supplied microphone with all Yamaha’s receivers performs analysis of the number of speakers connected, their handling capacity, room acoustics, as well as a range of other characteristics to calibrate the receiver, delivering optimum sound at the main listening position.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
YPAO with Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.) The YPAO automatic calibration on the RX-V673 and above also incorporates R.S.C. This takes further measurements of the reflected sound from hard surfaces such as coffee tables or nearby walls to ensure these sound reflections are controlled. This delivers the soundtrack to the listener exactly as was intended by the artist or director.
Effects of YPAO Reflected Sound Control
Adjustment
Reflected Sound Control suppresses early reflections that make the sound muddy and indistinct.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
YPAO with Multipoint The YPAO multipoint measurement takes into account up to eight listening positions during the automatic calibration process. This ensures that everyone in the lounge room can enjoy optimised audio.
2 7 8 5 3 1 4 6
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Pure Direct Pure Direct symbolises Yamaha’s dedication to premium sound. By switching off internal electronics which are not absolutely necessary for a pure audio path, noticeable improvements in sonic depth and musical expression can be obtained.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
CINEMA DSP For more than 30 years, Yamaha has been the industry leader in recreating the acoustic signatures of some of the world’s most famous venues through CINEMA DSP technology. Experience music and movies as if you were in a concert hall in Vienna or attending the Grammy Awards at the Roxy Theatre!
17 Yamaha DSP Surround Programs
Movie
Standard Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure Drama Mono Movie Sports Action Game Roleplaying Game Music Video
Music
Hall in Munich Hall in Vienna Chamber The Bottom Line Cellar Club The Roxy Theatre 7ch Stereo
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
CINEMA DSP 3D Yamaha pioneered the use of height in surround sound fields with Cinema DSP 3D technology. By utilising presence speakers, Yamaha’s CINEMA DSP 3D provides exhilarating overhead effects. For movies, this provides precise overhead localisation of sound for effects such as helicopters flying overhead, while for music sources, CINEMA DSP 3D reproduces the feeling of being in a large auditorium or stadium.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Presence Speakers Introduced by Yamaha years ago, presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers with additional ambient effects produced by CINEMA DSP 3D. Presence speakers should be placed at the front of the room, one to three feet outside the front speakers and at least six feet off the floor. They can also be used for things such as Dialogue Lift, as explained on page 11 of this booklet.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Virtual Presence Speaker Technology Virtual Presence Speaker technology uses Yamaha’s DSP modes to reproduce audio characteristics as close as possible to actually having presence speakers active. This includes the ability to obtain the benefits of CINEMA DSP 3D technology without requiring additional speakers sitting near the top of your screen or flat panel television.
Virtual Presence Speaker
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Dialogue Lift In some cases, particularly when a centre speaker is positioned low, it can sound as though dialogue is coming from the bottom of the screen. Dialogue Lift utilises presence speakers to increase the height of the dialogue so that it appears to be coming from the centre of the screen. Dialogue Lift can be set between 0 (no lift) and 5 (maximum lift).
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Silent Cinema The Silent Cinema mode allows private listening of multichannel music or movies with an accurate simulation of surround sound through ordinary stereo headphones. Silent Cinema activates automatically whenever you connect headphones while surround sound is engaged.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Jitter Control Jitter in digital sources can add colouration to the audio signal. To reduce distortion and improve audio quality, Yamaha receivers employ jitter control to synchronise the audio path between the source (ie. Blu-ray player) and the receiver, minimising interference and ensuring accurate reproduction of the original signal.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (DRC) Adaptive DRC is a volume control technology most effective when listening at low volume. Particularly useful at night or when using headphones, the dynamic range is gradually compressed as volume is decreased to achieve ideal listening conditions at low volume. This means explosions are not so loud while whispers or quiet scenes are more audible.
Volume
Without Adaptive DRC With Adaptive DRC Adaptive DRC Range
Time
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Compressed Music Enhancer Some popular digital music formats (such as MP3) are compressed in size, minimising storage requirements. This compression of data often results in diminished sound quality. To combat this, Yamaha’s Compressed Music Enhancer uses algorithms to restore this lost sonic information to bring back the groove of the original recording.
Without Compressed Music Enhancer With Compressed Music Enhancer dB 0
Compressed Music Enhancer
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-100
5k
10k
15k
20k
Frequency
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AUDIO
Discrete Amplification Discrete amplification refers to the design of an amplifier circuit to enable independent amplification for each speaker. This is achieved by using individual electronic components for each channel of the amplifier. Discrete amplifiers exhibit excellent speaker control while generally delivering cleaner power and overall improved sound quality.
A discrete power circuit
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Network
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AV Controller App
NE T W O R K
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a wireless remote control for Yamaha’s range of network receivers and Blu-ray players. Available as a free download, the AV Controller app provides simple, wireless control of all your home entertainment needs. Enjoy access to music content stored on a PC, Mac or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device or browse thousands of Internet radio stations from around the world. Yamaha’s newly released tablet app allows you even greater flexibility, with more information on the screen at any one time.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Music Play Yamaha’s Music Play allows music to be pushed wirelessly from an iOS or Android phone or tablet directly to a Yamaha network receiver. NE T W O R K
This is done within the Yamaha AV Controller app ensuring the user can still control other features of the receiver, such as adjusting the volume or DSP mode. Music Play can also be streamed to a second zone by simply turning on Zone 2 and selecting Music Play as the source.
AV Controller app
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
AirPlay Stream music to a Yamaha network receiver directly from an iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or iTunes library stored on a PC or Mac using Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming technology. NE T W O R K
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Apple Remote App
NE T W O R K
Apple’s Remote app allows for iTunes to be controlled wirelessly from an iPod, iPhone or iPad. Access and control an entire iTunes library from anywhere in the home. It allows you to control and stream your music collection to any AirPlay enabled device.
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Music Streaming Music streaming occurs when digital audio files are accessed wirelessly from a remote source (ie. a home network) and played back via a device such as a Yamaha network receiver. NE T W O R K
Yamaha network receivers allow streaming of various music file formats including FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC. AV Controller app PC/Mac
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Video Streaming
NE T W O R K
Yamaha’s range of Blu-ray players not only facilitate music streaming but can also stream 1080p quality video with HD Audio directly from a PC, Mac or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device.
PC/Mac Yamaha Blu-ray player required
Blu-ray
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Internet Radio Internet radio provides access to thousands of stations across the world. Pick your favourite station locally or on the other side of the world and bookmark it for easy retrieval. NE T W O R K
Thanks to vTuner’s database you can search for a station via location and genre to find a station that suits you. AV Controller app
Internet (vTuner)
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
WiFi Adaptor
Wireless
BD Player
YWA-10
NE T W O R K
Wirelessly connect your AV receiver or home theatre package to the home network via WiFi using Yamaha’s YWA-10 wireless adaptor. Simply configure the YWA-10 to work with your home router and plug in your AV receiver and Blu-ray via ethernet.
Internet
Wireless Router
PC
AV receiver NAS
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Network Firmware Updates
NE T W O R K
Network enabled Yamaha receivers can be easily updated to include the latest firmware and enhancements. Connect the receiver to the Internet and easily update the firmware directly from Yamaha’s servers.
Internet
(Yamaha Servers)
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HDMI
HDMI
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) CEC allows multiple components in the HDMI signal chain to be controlled by one device. The transmission of these control signals is also referred to as Bravia Sync, Viera Link, and Anynet+ by other manufacturers.
HDMI
Which turns the TV ON
HDMI
Which triggers the receiver to turn ON
HDMI Blu-ray turns ON
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
SCENE with CEC There are four SCENE buttons on the front panel of Yamaha’s receivers and remote controls that provide quick-access to your favourite receiver functions and settings. Initially these buttons are pre-programmed with the ideal default settings for Blu-ray/ DVD viewing, TV viewing, Network*, and Radio listening. Each SCENE preset can be reconfigured to any input and any sound program. Using SCENE, your TV, receiver and Blu-ray player can all come to life from the press of a single button. HDMI
Third party devices can also be controlled via your Yamaha remote control, using HDMI Device Control (See over page). *CD listening for RX-V373
TV
AV Receiver
Blu-ray Player
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
HDMI Device Control HDMI Device Control enables operation of third party devices (such as Blu-ray players) via the Yamaha remote control without the need to enter any preset remote control codes.
HDMI
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Audio Return Channel (ARC) Current flat screen TVs support Audio Return Channel (ARC), this allows the audio signal to be returned to the receiver via HDMI, eliminating the need for a second digital audio cable.
NEW
HDMI
Old
HDMI Audio
Optical
HDMI
Video
Audio
Video
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
HDMI Standby Through When the receiver is in standby mode (power off), the Standby Through feature allows HDMI source signals to pass through the receiver to the TV. While in Standby Through mode, HDMI inputs can be changed using the remote control.
HDMI
HDMI
Standby
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
HDMI Fast Switching
HDMI
HDMI fast switching is found on all of Yamaha’s ’73 Series receivers and provides a quicker transition between HDMI inputs by streamlining the HDMI connection process.
HDMI
Pay TV
DVD
Blu-ray
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Video V I D EO
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Upconversion
V I D EO
Video upconversion allows composite and component video signals to be converted to HDMI. All video sources are then able to be routed to the TV using one HDMI cable.
HDMI
VCR
DVD
Blu-ray
Composite
Component
HDMI
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Upscaling Upscaling enhances the resolution of lower quality images. Upscaling is the process of adding information to ensure all pixels on the television are used. When upscaled to 1080p, DVD sources appear as close to Blu-ray as possible. Yamaha’s RX-V673 and above are able to upscale images to the new standard of 4K resolution, four times the quality of Blu-ray sources.
V I D EO
Original version
Upscaled version
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
4K Video 4K Video represents super high resolution video, four times the resolution of what is currently known as 1080p full HD. Yamaha’s new ’73 Series receivers all support 4K pass-through.
4096
V I D EO
2060
1080
1920
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
On Screen Display (OSD) Yamaha’s entry-level AV receivers adopt a text and icon based menu system which will overlay an HDMI signal regardless of whether the signal is SD or HD.
V I D EO
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
V I D EO
Yamaha receivers employ an intuitive GUI for management of receiver functions and options. Bold graphics simplify navigation and allow intricate adjustments to be made visually. For example, when manipulating room calibration settings, a user-friendly representation of the room in full colour is displayed.
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Multi-Zone
M U L T I - Z ONE
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Zone B Zone B on the RX-V573 allows the surround back channels to be redirected to a second area such as an outdoor entertaining area. This means you can have 5.1 channels active in the lounge room with the same audio source being played through a pair of Yamaha outdoor speakers.
M U L T I - Z ONE
Same audio source
5.1 home theatre setup with Zone B speakers
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Zone 2 Different to Zone B, Zone 2 allows different sources to be played in two areas of the home at the same time. Someone can be watching a movie in 5.2 channel surround sound in the lounge room while music stored on a PC or Mac is being streamed to another area of the home, all powered by the one receiver. All Yamaha’s Zone 2 receivers support network functionality which means the AV Controller app can be used for simple wireless control of the audio in each zone via a smartphone or tablet. Independent audio source
M U L T I - Z ONE
7.2 home theatre setup with Zone 2 speakers
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
HDMI Zone B With dual HDMI outputs, the RX-V773 enables the same video to be viewed on two devices at the same time. The HDMI Zone B function allows you to still hear multi-channel sound in the main area while audio and video is played back in the second area through the connected television.
M U L T I - Z ONE
Same video/audio source
7.2 home theatre setup with HDMI Zone B video
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Others
O T HE R S
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
Preset Coded Remote Control Yamaha receivers come with a programmable remote control. In addition to the receiver, the remote can control multiple brands of TVs, Blu-ray players, DVD players/recorders, tuners, DVRs, VCRs, CD players, etc. Preset codes for third party devices can be found on the CD manual.
Control your
O T HE R S
Blu-ray/DVD/DVR/PVR
Control your TV
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RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
‘i’ Device Connectivity All Yamaha receivers allow you to quickly and easily connect your iOS devices straight into the front of your AV receiver. Simply connect your device directly to the front USB port, select a track and enjoy! The RX-V373 offers iPod and iPhone support, while the RX-V473 and above are also iPad compatible. The AV receiver will also charge your iOS device while it is in standby mode.
O T HE R S
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RX-V373
RX-V473
RX-V573
RX-V673
RX-V773
ECO Mode Yamaha’s new ECO mode reduces power consumption by approximately 20%. It can be set easily from the GUI or OSD menu. There is also an Auto Power Down function that can be set for 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours.
80%
O T HE R S
OFF ON
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O T HE R S
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Warranty Yamaha AV products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards to ensure quality sound and picture reproduction. All AV receivers and Blu-ray players come with a comprehensive 2-year manufacturer’s warranty that covers all defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty Period
AV Receivers
2 Years
Home Theatre Packages
2 Years
Speakers & Subwoofers
2 Years
Soundbars
2 Years
Micro Hi Fi Systems
2 Years
Stereo Components
2 Years
Stereo Packages
2 Years
iPod Docks
2 Years
Blu-ray Players
2 Years
Headphones
1 Year
Accessories
1 Year
O T HE R S
Category
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Upsell features
RX-V373 Features over RX-V371 • Front USB port - Direct digital iPod and iPhone connectivity - iPod/iPhone charging in standby mode - AAC, MP3, WMA and WAV decoding (up to 48kHz) - Mass storage device support (MSC) • SCENE with CEC • HDMI Device Control • 4K pass-through • HDMI fast switching • Low Jitter PLL
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Colour on-screen display - Multi language support (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese) - iPod/iPhone and USB device content browsing and ‘now playing’ information - Simple navigation of the receiver menu • Background video (USB - Radio) • 17 CINEMA DSP modes • ECO mode • Reduced standby power consumption • Improved auto power down functionality •
Additional key features 100W x 5 (6Ω, 1kHz, 0.9% THD) 4 in/1 out HDMI with 3D, ARC and CEC • HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP • YPAO Automatic Speaker Calibration • Graphical equaliser • Compressed Music Enhancer • Preset remote control • •
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Upsell features
RX-V473 Features over RX-V373 Discrete amplifier configuration 115W x 5
• •
(6Ω, 1kHz, 0.9% THD)
Direct digital connectivity for iPad - iPad charging in standby mode • Network connection - AV Controller with Music Play - AirPlay - Internet radio - DLNA audio streaming - WAV and FLAC decoding (up to 96kHz) •
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Colour On Screen Display - Internet radio and network audio content browsing and ‘now playing’ information • HDMI standby pass-through • CINEMA DSP 3D with Virtual Presence Speaker technology • Direct mode for high quality sound reproduction • Increased receiver height - 10mm •
Upsell features
RX-V573 Features over RX-V473 115W x 7
•
(6Ω, 1kHz, 0.9% THD)
7-channel powerful surround sound • Assignable amplifiers for Bi-Amp connection • Zone B connectivity for 2-channel audio in a second room • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS-ES audio decoding •
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Upsell features
RX-V673 Features over RX-V573 90W x 7
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(8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD) • 6 in/1 out HDMI with 3D, ARC and CEC - HDMI front panel input • Multi-Zone functionality - Zone 2 audio - Additional speaker terminals (Zone 2/Front Presence) • Intelligent amplifier assignment - Front Presence, Surround Back or Zone 2 • Pure Direct mode • 4K video upscaling
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Analogue to HDMI upconversion 4 EQ modes including ‘manual’ mode • Dual subwoofer output • YPAO Automatic Speaker Calibration - Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.) • Advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) - Album artwork (Network audio, iPod/iPhone/iPad, and USB) - Multi-language support • IR in/out and 12v Trigger • Dialogue level adjustment • •
Continued... Dialogue Lift (including Virtual Dialogue Lift) DSP effect normalisation • Compressed Music Enhancer - High resolution mode • Newly designed preset remote • Increased receiver height – 10mm • •
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Upsell features
RX-V773 Features over RX-V673 95W x 7
•
(8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD)
6 in/2 out HDMI with 3D, ARC and CEC - Dual simultaneous HDMI outputs • Dedicated phono input • 7.2 multi-channel preout • Multi-Zone functionality - Party Mode - Zone 2 binding post terminals - HDMI Zone B • YPAO Automatic Speaker Calibration - Multipoint measurement • Aluminium front panel •
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