Product Description
Compatible with Yamaha’s MusicCast, enjoying music through the home becomes a reality. The RX-V481D also supports a DAB/DAB+ tuner for digital broadcasts, HDMI® with support for 4K60p (4:4:4), HDCP2.2, HDR and BT.2020 for top level video performance and provides Speaker Zone B output.
 
                       
 
 
MusicCast for audio enjoyment in every room
DAB/DAB+ tuner for enjoying high quality digital radio broadcasts
5-channel powerful surround sound
— 80 W per channel (6 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven)
— 115 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven)
— 145 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1ch driven)
Wi-Fi Built-in and Wireless Direct Compatible for Easy Network
Bluetooth® for wireless music streaming and Compressed Music Enhancer for Bluetooth
AirPlay®, Spotify®*, Pandora®*, JUKE* music streaming service and AV Controller app
*Music service availability varies by region.
DSD 2.8MHz / 5.6MHz, FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192kHz / 24bit, Apple Lossless 96kHz / 24-bit playback
Gapless playback compatibility allows play without interruption
HDMI® (4 in / 1 out) 4K Ultra HD Full Support with 4K60p (4:4:4), HDCP2.2 (4 in / 1 out), HDR Video and BT.2020 pass-through
Front panel USB Digital Connection for USB thumbdrives
YPAO™ sound optimisation for automatic speaker setup
Dialogue Lift ensures that dialogue comes from the centre of the screen
Dialogue Level Adjustment for proper sound balance with dialogue and vocals
Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection and Speaker Zone B Function
Multi-language colour OSD capable of displaying cover art
ECO mode operation for about 20% less power consumption
MusicCast
MusicCast is a new revolution in network audio, use all your MusicCast products together or separately, it’s completely up to you. Control it, all from one app, designed to be intuitive, quick and simple to use. Use a soundbar, a wireless speaker, an AV Receiver, Hi-Fi audio whichever suits you best, mix and match then expand your MusicCast system as time goes on. All new from Yamaha, the MusicCast system brings everything to everywhere for everyone.
 
 
MusicCast Expands Entertainment Possibilities
MusicCast employs a high performance wireless network to deliver music and audio enjoyment. It can stream digital music content from your smartphone, PC or NAS to other MusicCast devices in your home. It can also share the music from external devices such as a TV or Blu-ray Disc™ player connected to the RX-V481D. Audio content from Bluetooth®-connected smartphones or tablets can also be streamed to MusicCast devices in multiple rooms.
 
 
Bluetooth-Compatible for Wireless Music Streaming
This AV receiver is equipped with Bluetooth functionality to let you enjoy easy wireless music playback from smartphones and other devices. Yamaha Compressed Music Enhancer is now optimised for Bluetooth audio transmission to ensure that your music will have vivid, lively sound quality even during wireless playback.
 
 
Bluetooth Output for Convenient Music Streaming
The RX-V481D is equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. You can stream music from the RX-V481D to Bluetooth headphones for private listening or to Bluetooth speakers.
 
 
4K Ultra HD Full Support with 4K60p, HDCP2.2, HDR Video and BT.2020 pass-through
This AV receiver completely supports with the latest HDMI® standards. Thanks to transmission of 4K video at 60 frames per second pass-through, you can fully enjoy the high definition video quality of 4K without degradation. It also adheres to the HDCP2.2 copyright protection standard for 4K video transmission. It also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video which provide enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image. Furthermore it supports wider colour gamut of BT.2020 pass-through.
 
 
HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel
 
 
3D means the receiver can handle 3D signal data. The Audio Return Channel function enables data to be sent and received via the same HDMI cable, so you can hear the sound from the TV via a single HDMI cable, with no need for an extra optical cable.
Enjoy Digital Radio from DAB/DAB+ Tuner
 
 
DAB and the improved DAB+ version is Digital Audio Broadcasting that offers a large selection of radio stations with high sound quality. Other benefits include automatic tuning to available stations with a list to choose from, and display of information such as station name and music genre. The RX-V481D lets you preset 40 DAB/DAB+ stations.
Wi-Fi Built-in and Wireless Direct Compatible for Easy Network
Wi-Fi Built-in capability allows wireless connection with your household wireless router, greatly simplifying system connections to enjoy network audio and music streaming services. If no Wi-Fi router is available, the unique Wireless Direct feature not only allows you to stream music directly from your smartphone or tablet via AV Controller App’s Music Play feature, iOS’s AirPlay® etc, but also control your receiver using the AV Controller app.
 
 
Network Functions
This AV receiver provides a variety of network functions that enable you to access more sources and also enhance operation. You can connect the receiver to your home network or internet to enjoy Internet Radio, Spotify®*, Pandora®*, JUKE or music stored on a NAS and home PC. The AV Controller app (from iTunes App Store or Google play) lets you control various functions from your iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android phones / tablets.
*Music service availability varies by region.
 
 
AV Controller App for Easy, Convenient Operation
 
 
This AV receiver lets you use the Yamaha AV Controller app that is downloadable from the iTunes App Store or Google Play to control power on / off and volume, select input and DSP modes and operate other functions from an iPhone or Android devices. You can also use in as many as 23* different languages and customise the interface by hiding unused icons and renaming functions. A tablet version is also available.
*As of spring 2014
DSP Parameter Adjustment for Easy and Detailed Setting
This AV receiver is equipped with a variety of sound programmes that utilise Yamaha’s original DSP technology. They allow you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theatres or concert halls in your room and enjoy natural stereoscopic sound fields. Now you can use the AV Controller app to adjust DSP parameters to your preference to match the type of music / movie or the mood you want to achieve. There are two modes, Basic and Advanced, that you can choose according to the type of adjustments you want to do.
 
 
Easy Setup with Your Smartphone or Tablet
 
 
Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to operate the speaker and change settings quickly and easily. The same Controller app functions as a remote control for all your MusicCast-compatible devices too.
AirPlay Allows Streaming Music to AV receiver