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Yamaha RX-V4A (USA version)
Highlights
- 5.2 channels
- 5.1 channel processing
- 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDMI 2.1
- HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 8K Passthrough
- AirPlay 2, MusicCast
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB input
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Content
Overview
Yamaha RX-V4A was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 78 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-V4A.
PROS |
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DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
HDMI 2.1 |
eARC |
New HDCP Version |
HDR10 |
HDR10+ |
Dolby Vision |
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through |
VRR |
QFT |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Works with Amazon Alexa |
Google assistant |
Ethernet |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
Many 8K Inputs |
USB Input |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Pandora |
Spotify |
Tidal |
New Bluetooth Version |
CONS |
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No Front Wide Channel Support |
5.1 Channel Processing |
No Dolby Atmos |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No DTS:X |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Few HDMI Inputs |
Few HDMI Outputs |
Few RCA Line Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No Composite Video Inputs |
No RCA Pre-Outs |
Audio Section
5 channel Amplifier
Yamaha RX-V4A features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
Speaker Configurations
Yamaha RX-V4A's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- 5.2 with internal amplifier.
- 2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V4A allows you to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.
Sound Processing
- Adaptive DRC: Yamaha RX-V4A features Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) which automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening, when you do not want to disturb others.
Room Calibration
Yamaha RX-V4A comes with YPAO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.
- YPAO: The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.
Video Section
HDMI 2.1
Yamaha RX-V4A features 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 1 output.
- 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
- 4K Upscaling: Yamaha RX-V4A can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
- BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35%.
- HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
- Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience.
- 3D Ready: Yamaha RX-V4A is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Yamaha RX-V4A supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.
- HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
- HDR10+: HDR10+ is an HDR video technology that adds dynamic metadata to HDR10 source files. The dynamic metadata are used to adjust brightness levels on a scene-by-scene or even frame-by-frame basis. HDR10+ supports maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness and 10-bit or more (up to 16-bit) color bit depth. It uses Samsung's dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-40.
- Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
- Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.
Gaming Features
Yamaha RX-V4A supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.
- Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Auto Low Latency Mode enables the ideal latency setting to automatically be set allowing for smooth, lag-free and uninterrupted viewing and interactivity. When the receiver detects a gaming signal it will enter ALLM. The signal will also be sent to the TV causing it to automatically switch to a low-latency, low-lag mode for gaming. Some functions will not be available on the receiver and TV during ALLM.
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): VRR enables a gaming source such as a console or computer to deliver video frames as fast as it can, which in many cases is slower than the normal static refresh rate. It allows the TV to adapt to certain frame rate which reduces or eliminates lag, judder and frame tearing for more fluid and better detailed gameplay.
- Quick Frame Transport (QFT): QFT reduces latency for smoother no-lag gaming, and real-time interactive virtual reality. It transports each frame at a higher rate to decrease display latency, which is the amount of time between a frame being ready for transport in the GPU and that frame being completely displayed.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 line inputs for analog audio connection.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 1 optical output and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connection.
- Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.
Video
- HDMI:
- Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 4


Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Yamaha RX-V4A.
BASICS | |
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Brand | Yamaha |
Model | RX-V4A |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA |
Release Year | 2020 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 5.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | |
THX™ Certification | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | |
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO | |
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Surround:AI™ | |
DAC | Burr-Brown PCM5101A |
DAC Specs | 384 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | |
Dolby Atmos | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | |
Dolby Atmos Music | |
Dolby TrueHD | |
Dolby Digital Plus | |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | |
Dolby Pro Logic | PLII |
Dolby Digital EX | |
DTS:X | |
DTS Neural:X | |
DTS Virtual:X | |
DTS Neo | Neo:6 |
DTS-HD Master Audio | |
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | |
DTS 96/24 | |
DTS Express | |
DTS-ES | |
IMAX Enhanced | |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | |
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz/32 Bit |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | |
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | |
USB DAC | |
DTS Dialog Control | |
Dialog Level Adjustment | |
Dialog Normalization | |
Dialogue Lift | |
Compressed Music Enhancer | |
High-resolution Music Enhancer | |
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | |
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | |
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | |
Audyssey LFC | |
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | |
Audyssey DSX | |
Straight Decoding Mode | |
Pure Direct Mode | |
CINEMA DSP | |
DSP Programs | 17 |
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | |
Virtual Speakers | |
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization |
YPAO Volume |
VIDEO | |
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HDMI Version | 2.1 |
Enhanced ARC | |
HDCP Version | 2.3 |
HDR10 | |
HDR10+ | |
Dynamic HDR | |
Dolby Vision | |
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
BT.2020 color space | |
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | |
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | |
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | |
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | |
3-D Ready | |
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | |
Component Video Upscaling | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | |
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MHL Input | |
FireConnect | |
FlareConnect | |
MusicCast | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Google assistant | |
Works with SONOS | |
AirPlay | AirPlay 2 |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
HDMI Inputs | 4 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 |
8K Inputs | 4 |
USB Input | USB memory, Portable Audio Player |
USB DC Out Port | |
RCA Line Input | 3 |
RCA Line Output | |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Optical Inputs | 1 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | 1 |
Composite Video Input | |
Composite Video Output | |
S-Video Input | |
S-Video Output | |
Component Video Input | |
Component Video Output | |
PC In | |
Multi-Channel Input | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Front A/V Inputs | USB |
Speaker A/B | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | |
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Zones | 1 |
Zone B Video Output | |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 |
Party Mode |
MISC | |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface |
SCENE | SCENE (4 sets) |
Web Browser Control | |
PreAmp Mode | |
Detachable Power Cord | |
dockport |
RADIO | |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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A.R.T. Wedge | |
Speaker Terminals | 5 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 5 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 260 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W |
GENERAL | |
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ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |
Auto Power Standby | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 171 mm x 377 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 377 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-7/8") |
Weight | 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs) |
Warranty | 2 Years |
SPECS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 80 W (0.06% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 95 W (0.9% THD) |
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 115 W (0.9% THD) |
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 140 W (10% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 145 W (10% THD) |
THD | 0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 40 W, 8 Ω) |
Damping Factor | 100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/470Ω (Subwoofer) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) |
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 70 dB/50 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 4․2 |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) |
FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted