Yamaha RX-V2065BL 7.2-Channel Network Digital Home Theater Receiver (Black)

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Yamaha RX-V2065BL 7.2-Channel Network Digital Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Key Features
  • Networking and Streaming Capabilities
  • Digital ToP-ART Technology
  • Five HDMIs with Deep Color Processing
  • 1080p HD Video Upconversion
Designed and built with both HD home theater pundits and Internet and PC audio connoisseurs in mind, Yamaha introduces its very sophisticated RX-V2065 910W 7.2-Channel Network Digital Home Theater Receiver. It combines superb networking functionality (requires MCX-RC100) with Internet Radio streaming capabilities—easily access Rhapsody music or PC file browsing via its built-in Ethernet LAN connection. It boasts unsurpassed audio clarity and functionality by utilizing Digital ToP-ART technology with high current amplification and Pure Direct technology for higher fidelity sound reproduction. Furthermore, with five HDMI inputs with x.v.Color/Deep Color 30/36-bit processing and Full 1080/24p video upconversion, this unit enables an effortless, high-bandwidth transfer of video signals to your HDTV displays.

Enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution 7.2-channel processing, for a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience—DTS-HD Master Audio decoding realizes the high-quality, cinematic surround sounds intended by the master soundtrack studio editor. And connectivity to your iPod and Bluetooth (A2DP) audio devices is easily achieved with optional docking stations; your iPod or Bluetooth device effectively becomes another Yamaha component flowing through the receiver. Yamaha uses advanced Cinema DSP 3D digital technology with exclusives like Silent Cinema, YPAO Sound Optimization, and Compressed Music Enhancer to offer one of the cleanest audio signals on the market.

With built-in Burr Brown 192KHz/24-bit DACs, one for each channel, it offers exceptional multi-channel audio conversion by executing an accurate sound-field and reducing analog noise in the signal path. Yamaha raises-the-bar of excellence with its Discrete amplification circuitry, Intelligent Assignable Bi-amping capabilities, and multi-zone 2 and 3 audio operation. Moreover, expand your horizons with Sirius and XM Satellite Radio listening capabilities (requires optional service and tuner); XM offers XM HD Surround programming and Neural Surround. And with its HD Radio ready technology enjoy crystal-clear, CD-quality sound with existing FM radio bands.

It features DLNA Certification, four enhanced SCENE buttons for easy access to BD/DVD, TV, CD and radio modes, HDMI CEC control, AM/FM tuner, on-screen display with enhanced GUI and a convenient front-panel USB port for your portable flash drives. The RX-V2065 features connectivity to virtually any A/V source you can imagine - it offers dual subwoofer outputs, 7.2-channel pre-amp output, 7.2-channel discrete inputs, programmable +12V triggers, remote I/O jacks, RJ-45 LAN jack, RS-232 interface and speaker (banana-plug style) binding-posts.

With a slew HDMI and HD component inputs and two simultaneous HDMI outputs, Yamaha's RX-V2065 essentially performs as a high-quality home theater A/V HUB with support for your Blu-ray disc or HD DVD players, HD camcorder, gaming consoles and more.

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Yamaha RX-V2065 Overview

Designed and built with both HD home theater pundits and Internet and PC audio connoisseurs in mind, Yamaha introduces its very sophisticated RX-V2065 910W 7.2-Channel Network Digital Home Theater Receiver. It combines superb networking functionality (requires MCX-RC100) with Internet Radio streaming capabilities—easily access Rhapsody music or PC file browsing via its built-in Ethernet LAN connection. It boasts unsurpassed audio clarity and functionality by utilizing Digital ToP-ART technology with high current amplification and Pure Direct technology for higher fidelity sound reproduction. Furthermore, with five HDMI inputs with x.v.Color/Deep Color 30/36-bit processing and Full 1080/24p video upconversion, this unit enables an effortless, high-bandwidth transfer of video signals to your HDTV displays.

Enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution 7.2-channel processing, for a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience—DTS-HD Master Audio decoding realizes the high-quality, cinematic surround sounds intended by the master soundtrack studio editor. And connectivity to your iPod and Bluetooth (A2DP) audio devices is easily achieved with optional docking stations; your iPod or Bluetooth device effectively becomes another Yamaha component flowing through the receiver. Yamaha uses advanced Cinema DSP 3D digital technology with exclusives like Silent Cinema, YPAO Sound Optimization, and Compressed Music Enhancer to offer one of the cleanest audio signals on the market.

With built-in Burr Brown 192KHz/24-bit DACs, one for each channel, it offers exceptional multi-channel audio conversion by executing an accurate sound-field and reducing analog noise in the signal path. Yamaha raises-the-bar of excellence with its Discrete amplification circuitry, Intelligent Assignable Bi-amping capabilities, and multi-zone 2 and 3 audio operation. Moreover, expand your horizons with Sirius and XM Satellite Radio listening capabilities (requires optional service and tuner); XM offers XM HD Surround programming and Neural Surround. And with its HD Radio ready technology enjoy crystal-clear, CD-quality sound with existing FM radio bands.

It features DLNA Certification, four enhanced SCENE buttons for easy access to BD/DVD, TV, CD and radio modes, HDMI CEC control, AM/FM tuner, on-screen display with enhanced GUI and a convenient front-panel USB port for your portable flash drives. The RX-V2065 features connectivity to virtually any A/V source you can imagine - it offers dual subwoofer outputs, 7.2-channel pre-amp output, 7.2-channel discrete inputs, programmable +12V triggers, remote I/O jacks, RJ-45 LAN jack, RS-232 interface and speaker (banana-plug style) binding-posts.

With a slew HDMI and HD component inputs and two simultaneous HDMI outputs, Yamaha's RX-V2065 essentially performs as a high-quality home theater A/V HUB with support for your Blu-ray disc or HD DVD players, HD camcorder, gaming consoles and more.

Networking and Streaming Capability
Enjoy the ability to stream audio files (AAC, WMA, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC) and Internet radio via the Ethernet network connection. This receiver's advanced design works in conjunction with your PC's Windows Vista platform. It can even be used as a client for Yamaha's MusicCAST home music server, seamlessly integrating with the optional MCX-2000 digital audio server within your LAN. You can use a portal site such as vTuner to access up to 2000 Internet radio stations such as Rhapsody, podcasts, and media content.
Note:
vTuner URL: http://yradio.vtuner.com/
Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology (ToP-ART)
A design philosophy called ToP-ART, which incorporates several key elements such as high dynamic power capability, high current amplification and linear damping is incorporated into the RX-V2065. Simplicity of design, discrete amplification circuitry, and superior quality of its digital processors, power supply, and construction make it a definitive leader in the industry.
Five HDMI 1080p x.v.Color/Deep Color Inputs
If you're looking to pump Blu-ray disc or HD DVD playback into your HD plasma or LCD displays, this unit fits the bill. It utilizes a high-bandwidth circuitry capable of processing up to five HDMI (Ver. 1.3) 1080p x.v.Color/Deep Color (30/36-bit) video signals with superb accuracy.
1080p HD Video Upconversion
Enjoy the ability of upconverting standard video signals to 1080p HD through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. The RX-V2065 supports the following video signals: 480i/60Hz, 576i/50Hz, 480p/60Hz, 576p/50Hz, 720p/60Hz/50Hz, 1080i/60Hz/50Hz, and 1080p/60Hz/50Hz/24Hz. In addition, it offers 120Hz/24Hz refresh rates, auto lip-sync compensation, and a built-in TBC.
7.2-Channel Digital HD Audio Decoding
It uses specific Dolby Digital/DTS codecs and Cinema DSP Digital to reproduce an enveloping surround-sound experience. The unit decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, and DTS Neo:6. It also decodes the following HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio. The dynamic range of this receiver is so well balanced and matched that the center, front and rear channels blend seamlessly.
DTS-HD Master Audio and High-Resolution Audio
This powerful receiver is Blu-ray audio compliant; it offers both DTS-HD Master Audio and High-Resolution technologies. DTS-HD Master Audio supports bitrates up to 24.5Mbps, 7.1 discrete channels of 96KHz/24-bit audio, and is ideal for HDMI version 1.3a cables. DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio also offers 7.1 discrete channels of 96KHz/24-bit audio, but only supports bitrates up to 6Mbps.
Pure Direct Technology
Pure Direct technology provides pure high-fidelity sound of a selected sound source. When activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry.
iPod and Bluetooth Audio Compatible
Through Yamaha's Universal iPod Dock option (YDS-11), the RX-V2065 will reproduce your iPod music selections with outstanding tonal clarity. Its front-panel on-screen display illuminates iPod music titles in both English and Western European languages. Also, you can playback your iPod with the receiver's Compressed Music Enhancer mode to improve the sound quality of compression artifacts which are an inherent part of the MP3 format. In addition, it's compatible with Bluetooth audio devices when used with an optional (YBA-10) dock.
Advanced Cinema DSP Processing
Cinema DSP offers digital surround sound without using surround speakers, which comes in handy in custom installations where your room does not have surround-sound speakers. This receiver offers up to 17 Cinema DSP programs. With dialog, music and effects that are situated within Cinema DSP's separate sound fields you will hear sound with smooth movement, exceptional tonal clarity and richness.
Burr-Brown 24-bit Audio Processing
Yamaha's Burr-Brown 196KHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters are the backbone to the receiver's exceptional multi-channel audio conversion. By executing an accurate sound-field reproduction and reducing analog noise in the signal path, it's capable of reproducing an enveloping audio signal that is unsurpassed.
Compressed Music Enhancer
Many of the file formats used for portable music devices, like MP3, use "lossy" compression methods that lower the quality of the recorded audio. Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer processes compressed music files so they sound closer the original recordings.
Silent Cinema and Virtual Silent Cinema
Silent Cinema audio processing enables you to engage the full surround sound experience through a pair of stereo headphones. Virtual Silent Cinema enables you to enjoy the effects of Cinema DSP surround sound without using surround speakers (which is great when not utilizing surround speakers). It can be used with the front, center, presence speakers or even with just the two front left and right speakers.
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
This receiver has a simple connector that allows you to plug the Sirius ConnectT (optional) kit and use the controls of this system to access all the content you want. Subscription and Sirius ConnectT Home Tuner (SC-H1) are required and sold separately.
XM Satellite Radio Ready with XM-HD Surround
Simply plug an XM Connect and Play (optional) digital accessory into the receiver's XM-Ready input, and activate the XM (optional) service to start receiving uninterrupted radio programming of your choice. XM Satellite Radio offers XM-HD Surround, which provides 5.1-channel surround sound audio of over 150 digital channels. To further enhance its programming, XM also utilizes Neural Surround, which is an embedded proprietary audio format that's capable of reproducing discrete image detail of surround sound audio and 2-channel stereo sound.
HD Radio Tuner
This unit is equipped with an HD Radio reception feature that provides you with crystal-clear, CD-quality sound via existing FM radio stations, and FM-quality sound via existing AM stations. In addition, it can receive both audio and data (such as song titles, artist name, program types, and commentary) from all HD Radio programs (HD1-8), and it's the only digital broadcast system in America approved by the FCC. Best of all, the new programming is free of charge.
Rhapsody Technology
Rhapsody is a digital music service that lets you listen to whatever you want, wherever you are without paying per track. And Rhapsody membership plans start at less than the cost of a CD a month, so you can listen to as much music as you want without limits.
DLNA Certification
DLNA certification ensures a device has been tested and proven compatible with various CE, PC and mobile devices designed according to the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. Products certified by DLNA will bear a logo that will give consumers peace of mind that the device they are purchasing has undergone rigorous testing and conforms to the Interoperability Guidelines.
USB Port
It's equipped with a front-panel USB port, which makes it easy to access WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB memory device (USB flash drive).
YPAO Automatic System Calibration
Enjoy better sound as the automatic calibration system adjusts for speaker placement, distance and delay. Just hold the included optimizer microphone at your listening position and built-in metering system called YPAO will analyze room acoustics for the proper balance of your surround sound speakers.
4-Enhanced SCENE Buttons
Enhanced SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever; they are initially set to default settings for BD/DVD Viewing, Disc Listening, TV Viewing and Radio Listening. Pressing one of the four SCENE buttons automatically launches a number of operations that initiate a play function of the controlled source.
Zone 2 and 3 Outputs
With Zone 2 and 3 audio outputs, this unit is capable of reproducing surround sound entertainment in your main room while distributing stereo audio into another 2 rooms or zones. Also, input source switching, volume control, and tuner operation are conveniently controlled on the system remote.
CD / DVD Direct Amplification Circuit
Engaged by a front panel switch, it matches CD / DVD signal levels so each stage produces less noise, resulting in improved S/N ratio and maintenance of the amps total gain balance.
HDMI CEC Functionality
Connect the unit to an HDMI CEC compatible TV (via an HDMI cable) and step into the realm of full-control connectivity through the push of a single button.
Bi-amp Capability
Intelligent Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp or Surround Back, Front Presence or Zone 2/3 connections. A bi-amplification connection uses two amplifiers for one speaker: One amplifier is connected to the low-frequency driver section while the other is connected to the mid and high-frequency drivers.
Component Video and Digital Audio Inputs
With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features (2) component video inputs for high-resolution low-distortion video playback; and it offers two coaxial and two optical digital audio inputs for high quality audio reproduction from your Blu-ray/DVD player or other compatible home theater components.
8-Channel Discrete Input
It features eight or six additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel connectivity to your compatible components. Inputs include: Front (Left, Center, Right), Rear (Surround Left & Right, Surround Back Left & Right) and Subwoofer; it also offers 2 Subwoofer outputs.
Presence Speaker Output
To further enhance the overall surround sound output of Cinema DSP sound modes the unit features Presence L/R speaker outputs. Essentially, this output supplements the sound reproduced by the front-channel speakers with additional ambient sound effects created by various sound field programs within Cinema DSP.
Virtual Surround Sound Processing
Virtual surround sound allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects by using virtual surround speakers. Also, Virtual Cinema DSP is capable of reproducing surround sound using a 2-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.
On-Screen Display with Enhanced GUI
On-screen display with enhanced GUI offers easy-to-use menus and album art that enable you to optimize this receiver to accommodate your audio/visual system.
Other Notables
• Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
• Dialogue Lift
• Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
• Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry for HDMI (and any digital sources)
• Dual programmable +12V trigger outputs
• RS-232 interface
AM/FM Radio Tuner
Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts (up to 40 presets), with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.
Parental Lock
For parents who want full control of optional Sirius satellite radio media content, the unit's menu features a parental control system to limit the access to specific Sirius channels.
Stylish Design
Its stylish design will complement any home decor with its well-constructed chassis and decorative black finish.
Full-Feature Remote Control
The included full-feature remote control is capable of executing every command on the RX-V2065 from any angle up to ±30°. It offers easy access to SCENE buttons, iPod control, Zone 2/3, XM/Sirius radio, Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume setting, and many other functions.

Yamaha RX-V2065 Specs

Amplifier
Stereo RMS Power
160W per channel x 2 @ 8 Ohms
200W per channel x 2 @ 6 Ohms
260W per channel x 2 @ 4 Ohms
330W per channel x 2 @ 2 Ohms
Surround RMS Power
130W per channel x 7 @ 20Hz - 20KHz, 0.08% THD, 8 Ohms
No. of Channels
7.2
Audio Processing
Dolby Digital
Yes
Dolby Digital EX
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes, Bitstream output using HDMI connection
Dolby TrueHD
Yes, Bitstream output using HDMI connection
Dolby Pro Logic II
Yes
DTS
Yes
DTS ES
Yes
DTS Neo:6
Yes
DTS-HD
Yes, Master Audio and High Resolution, Bitstream output using HDMI connection
THX Surround EX
No
THX Certified
No
Convenience
Speaker Selector
No
Multi Room/Source
Yes, Zone 2 and 3 (Audio Only)
AM/FM Tuner
Yes, with 40 Presets
Remote Control
Yes x2
Input
Optical Digital Audio: - x2
Coaxial Digital Audio: - RCA x2
Analog Audio: - RCA x2 (Sets)
Composite A/V: - RCA x3 (Sets)
Composite Video: - RCA x2
Component Video: - RCA x2 (Sets)
HDMI (ver. 1.3): - x5
8-Channel Discrete Audio: - RCA x1 (Set)
Phono: - RCA x1 (Set)
FM Antenna: - Coaxial x1
AM Loop Antenna: - x1
Output
Optical Digital Audio: - x1
Analog Audio: - RCA x1 (Set)
Composite A/V:
- RCA x1 (Set)
Composite Video: - RCA x1
Component Video: - RCA x1 (Set)
HDMI (ver. 1.3): - x2
Subwoofer: - RCA x2
7.1-Channel Pre-Amp: - RCA x1 (Set)
Zone 2 and 3 Audio: - RCA x2 (Sets)
Headphone: - 1/4" Phone Plug
Speaker: - Binding Post x7 (Sets)
Zone 2 and 3 Speakers: - Binding Post x4 (Sets)
Other Ports
LAN RJ-45 Jack - x1, RS-232 - x1, Universal iPod/Bluetooth Docking Port - x1, USB Port - x1, XM Port - x1, Sirius Port - x1, Remote In/Out Jacks - x2, Optimizer Mic Input - x1, +12V Trigger In/Out - x2
Video Input Conversion
Yes, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI Pass-Through
Yes with x.v.Color and Deep Color Processing
General
Power Requirements
120VAC, 60Hz
Power Consumption
450W
Dimensions
17.2 x 6.75 x 14.3" (435 x 171 x 365mm)
Weight
27.4 lbs (12.4kg)
Color
Black
Packaging Info
Package Weight
32.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.5 x 18 x 10.5"

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