GENERAL | |
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Brand | Yamaha |
Series | Aventage |
Model | RX-A840 |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA and Canada |
Release Year | 2014 |
Predecessor | Yamaha RX-A830 |
Successor | Yamaha RX-A850 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 7.2 |
Power Output | 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | |
THX™ Certification | |
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | |
Certified 4 Ω Performance | |
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO FEATURES | |
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Surround:AI™ | |
DAC | Burr-Brown |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | |
Dolby Atmos | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | |
Dolby Atmos Music | |
Dolby TrueHD | |
Dolby Digital Plus | |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | |
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIx |
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 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
IMAX Enhanced | |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | |
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC |
Gapless Playback | |
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | |
USB DAC | |
Jitter Reduction | Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry |
DTS Dialogue Control | |
Dialog Level Adjustment | |
Dialog normalization | |
Dialogue Lift | no presence speakers required |
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 | with Video On mode |
CINEMA DSP | 3D |
DSP Programs | 17 |
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | |
Virtual Speakers |
CALIBRATION | |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement) |
YPAO Volume | |
PEQ for SUB | Down to 31 Hz |
VIDEO FEATURES | |
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HDR10 | |
HDR10+ | |
Dynamic HDR | |
BT.2020 color space | |
Dolby Vision | |
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | |
HDCP Version | 2.2 |
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 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite |
Component Video Upscaling | |
Analog to Analog Video conversion | |
Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080i |
Video Parameter Adjustments | |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | |
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Wi-Fi | with Wireless Direct |
Bluetooth | via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately) |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
Works with SonoS | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
MHL Input | |
DLNA 1.5 | |
MusicCast | |
AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™) |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
TERMINALS | |
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HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | iPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player |
USB DC Out Port | (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp) |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 5 (1 front) |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Multi-Channel Input | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Composite Video Inputs | 5 (1 front) |
Composite Video Outputs | 2 |
S-Video Inputs | |
S-Video Outputs | |
Component Video Inputs | 2 |
Component Video Outputs | 1 |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
PC In | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite |
Speaker A/B | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | |
dockport |
ZONES | |
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Number of Zones | 2 |
Powered Zones | Zone 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | Line Out |
Zone B Video Output | |
Zone GUI | |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | (1) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 |
Party Mode |
MISCELLANEOUS | |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical user interface |
SCENE | SCENE (four sets) |
Web Control | |
PreAmp Mode |
RADIO | |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
Presets | 40 |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | vTuner |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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A.R.T. Wedge | |
Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 400 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W |
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |
Auto Power Standby |
PHYSICAL | |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 171 mm x 367 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 380 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 15") |
Weight | 10.6 kg (23.4 lbs) |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.09% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 110 W (0.9% THD) |
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 130 W (0.9% THD) |
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 165 W (10% THD) |
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 160 W (0.9% THD) |
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 240 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 195 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 170 W |
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 130 W |
THD | 0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) |
Damping Factor | 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.3 V |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT) |
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) |
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/50 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p |
Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component) |
Video S/N Ratio | 50 dB |
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 1 A |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 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: 71 dB/ 70 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% |
AM Frequency | 530 MHz - 1710 MHz |
Warranty | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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