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HD Audio Format Support
This receiver lets you enjoy the best possible and
newest surround sound from both Blu-
ray Disc players and HD-DVD players.
It supports the two lossy formats: Dolby
Digital Plus and DTS HD High
Resolution, as well as the lossless
formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Digital ToP-ART with Audio-Grade Parts and
Devices Used Throughout
Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART concept combines the
latest and best technologies, parts and circuit designs
to maximise sound quality. These include an 12,000µF
custom-made block
capacitors (1), high
grade Burr-Brown
DACs and ADC (2),
Schottky barrier
diode for high S/N
(3) and other high
quality audio-grade
parts (4). The RX-
V863 also has all
channel discrete
amplifier configuration. High Current Amplification
circuitry achieves high current power with low
impedance for superior amplifier performance.
Pure Direct for Highest Sound Quality
Pure Direct is a special mode that causes the signal
to bypass all but the most basic audio circuitry, and
even turns off the display to prevent any chance of
noise interference. It provides the purest possible
high-fidelity sound for your music sources.
High Picture Quality
Full HD 1080p Video Upscaling
The RX-V863 has not only analogue video to HDMI
digital video upconversion (i.e., composite video <-
> S-Video <-> component video -> HDMI) capability
for monitor out, but also analogue video upscaling
from 480i/576i or 480p/576p to 1080i, 720p or even
1080p.
1080p-Compatible HDMI (3 In/1 Out)
The HDMI interface upgrades the transmission of
standard, enhanced and high-definition signals via a
single HDMI cable, providing extremely high video
quality. Three HDMI inputs allow users to connect three
high-definition sources such as Blu-ray Discs or HD-
DVD players and switch between them. The RX-V863
also provides the benefits of Deep Colour (30/36bit), the
x.v.Colour standard, automatic audio and video
synchronisation (Lip-Sync) capability and 1080p/24Hz
support.
Surround Realism
Fine-Tuned CINEMA DSP and
Adaptive DSP Level
Yamaha’s much-praised CINEMA DSP programmes
have been fine-tuned for even better sound with the
latest generation CINEMA DSP technology*. As a result,
the source and the sound field are in closer harmony,
providing a delightful new CINEMA DSP experience.
When volume is low, CINEMA DSP effects may be
difficult to hear. Adaptive DSP Level overcomes this
problem by evaluating the difference between the
volume level and a reference level, and adjusting the
DSP level to ensure optimum effectiveness, that is, the
best possible sound.
(*Note: CINEMA DSP programmes are not
compatible with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Master Audio
and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio.)
Advanced Features
SCENE — Greater Operating Ease
Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier
than ever. Pressing a SCENE button automatically turns
the power on and launches a number of operations that
initiate play of the source controlled by that button.
Many SCENE settings are also available, such as Dock
Listening, Radio Listening, TV Sports Viewing and Game
Playing (with 17 preset SCENE templates). Browsing and
selecting the settings is quickly accomplished by rotating
the Input knob and watching the on-screen display. The
settings can be selected for one-time use, or they can
replace the original default settings. When a Yamaha
DVD or CD player with SCENE compatibility is
connected to the Remote Out jack, it can be operated
via the receiver’s SCENE functions.
Improved YPAO Sound Optimisation
The RX-V863 has an improved YPAO system that
automatically selects the crucial frequency bands for the
listening room, and adjusts the level of the selected bands
to create a cohesive sound field in the room. You can vary
the type of the parametric equaliser adjustment among
Natural, Flat and Front. In addition, the YPAO Setup Menu
appears when the YPAO mic is plugged in, so you can just
run it using the system menu showing in the OSD without
referring the Owner's Manual.
Independent Operation of Zone 2
You can enjoy sound in a separate room (Zone 2)
because the RX-V863 provides Zone 2 audio output.
Furthermore, Zone 2 power amplifier assignability and
speaker terminals mean that Zone 2 can be fully
independent with its own 2-channel power, while you
still enjoy 5.1-channel sound in the main room.
Adaptive DRC
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) is a new volume
control technology that is effective for low-volume listening,
such as at night or with headphones. It applies DRC
processing to eliminate the volume differences between loud
commercials and ordinary programming and to take into
account our ears’ loss of sensitivity as volume decreases.
Other Notable Features
• 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning
• HD Audio LPCM 7.1-channel reception (up to 192kHz)
• High dynamic power and Linear Damping
• Low Jitter PLL Circuitry
• Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
• Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting
• iPod song titles displayed in English and Western
European languages ISO 8859-1 (Latin 1) on the front
panel and on-screen display
• Improved Compressed Music Enhancer with Straight
Enhancer programme
• SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
• Preout terminals for front, centre, surround and
surround back, and dual mono subwoofer out
• 9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies
• Subwoofer phase select
• Front panel video Aux input terminals with optical
digital and S-Video input terminals
• 8-channel or 6-channel external input
• Phono input
• Speaker A, B, A+B selection
• Preset remote unit with illuminated buttons
NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
RX-V863 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theatre Receiver
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Input
HDMI
Output
HDMI
Component
S-Video
Composite
Through
480i or 576i Only
Deinterlacing
480i/576i 480p/576p
Upscaling
480i/576i 480p/576p,
1080i,
720p or 1080p
480p/576p 1080i,
720p or 1080p
Component
S-Video
Composite
Analogue Video Digital Video
Pure Direct On
2ch PCM Signal
Analogue Signal
Pure Direct Block Diagram
HDMI
Input
HDMI
Receiver
Digital
Input
DIR
Decoder
+
DSP
ADC RAM
DAC
Analogue
Input
Output
Main Specifications
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.06% THD)
Front L/R Channels 105 W + 105 W
Centre Channel 105 W
Surround L/R Channels 105 W + 105 W
Surround Back Channels 105 W + 105 W
Maximum Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Front L/R Channels 145 W + 145 W
Centre Channel 145 W
Surround L/R Channels 145 W + 145 W
Surround Back Channels 145 W + 145 W
Dynamic Power (1 kHz)
8/6/4/2 ohms 140/175/205/250 W
Damping Factor
(8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz) 120 (speaker A)
Frequency Response
10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (CD, Front Sp Out)
(50 W/8 ohms) 0.06%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 100 dB (250 mV)
Monitor Out Frequency Response
Component Video Signal 5 Hz–100 MHz -3 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 171 x 393 mm
Weight 11.9 kg
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • ”DTS” and “DTS Neo:6” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Burr-Brown
products are trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc. • The
Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks ownerd by Bluetooth SIG. Inc. • "x.v.Colour" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• CINEMA DSP is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. • SILENT CINEMA is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. • Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice
Others
HDMI 3
Dock Terminal (for iPod / Bluetooth) 1
Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable)*
,
** 4
Coaxial Digital (Fixed and Assignable) 2
S-Video** 5
Analogue A/V / Audio** 5 / 3
Component Video (Fixed & Assignable) 3
Multi-Channel External Input 8ch
* Video Aux not assinable. ** Including front panel Video Aux terminals.
• Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are not available in some areas.
Inputs
HDMI 1
Analogue A/V / Audio 2 / 1
Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable) 1
S-Video 2
Component Video Monitor 1
S-Video / Composite Monitor 1 / 1
Speaker (without subwoofer) 7ch / 9 ter.
Subwoofer 2
Zone 2 Audio Out 1
Remote In/Out 1 / 1
Trigger Out 1
Outputs
Yamaha Universal Dock
for iPod
The optional Yamaha Universal
Dock lets
you connect
your iPod to
the receiver.
iPod not included
Yamaha Bluetooth Audio Receiver
The YBA-10 Bluetooth Audio
Receiver docks to the receiver
and supports A2DP audio
streaming, so users can enjoy
music wirelessly from Bluetooth-
enabled mobile phones,
Windows PCs and Macs.
Titanium and gold
finish available in
some areas.
Brilliant Audio: Titanium