Network AV receiver Yamaha RX-V483 5.1 MusicCast

The model is discontinued for the recommended RX-V485

The 5.1 channel receiver has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and supports MusicCast, thanks to which you can enjoy wireless multiroom functionality and convenient music listening on your phone, computer, Internet or any music service. You will be able to use and control the receiver via a free app wirelessly.

Designed for ULTRA HD TVs with the latest image processing technologies - 4K Ultra HD.

• Dynamic power per channel: 8 / 6 / 4 / 2 ohms - / 110 / 130 / 160 W
• Supports applications such as: AirPlay, Spotify, Pandora, JUKE, Tidal, Deezer
• Integrated: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
• Application (app) for control from iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet
• HDMI: 4 in / 1 out (HDCP2.2, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG and BT.2020 compatibility)
• YPAO audio optimization
• Connection for Zone B and Subwoofer
• ECO mode consumes 20% less energy
• Dimensions: 435 x 161 x 327 mm / Weight: 8.1 kg

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, HiFi 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 the 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-V483. Audio content from Bluetooth®-connected smartphones or tablets can also be streamed to MusicCast devices in multiple rooms.

Bluetooth functionality

This AV receiver is equipped with Bluetooth functionality to let you enjoy easy wireless music playback from smartphones and other devices. The Compressed Music Enhancer from Yamaha is now optimized for Bluetooth audio transmissions to ensure that your music will have vivid, lively sound quality during wireless playback.

Bluetooth output for convenient music streaming

The RX-V483 is equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. You can stream music from the RX-V483 to Bluetooth headphones for private listening or to Bluetooth speakers.

4K Ultra HD full support with 4K/60p, HDCP2.2, HDR Video and BT.2020

This AV receiver fully supports the latest HDMI® standards. Thanks to the 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 including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma which provides incredible contrast, smooth tone and rich, bright colors. Furthermore, it supports the wider color gamut of BT.2020 pass-through. This AV receiver is also compatible with 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC for easy operation.

*Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma will be available via future firmware update.

Integrated Wi-Fi

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 .

Internet features

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®*, Tidal*, Deezer*, Qobuz*, 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 device. You can also use in as many as 23 different languages ​​and customize the interface by hiding unused icons and renaming functions. A tablet version is also available.

DSP Parameter Adjustment for Easy and Detailed Setting

This AV receiver is equipped with a variety of sound programs that use Yamaha's original DSP technology. They allow you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters 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 make.

AirPlay Allows Streaming Music to AV receiver

This AV receiver supports AirPlay, which means they can accept wireless music streaming from iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad®, as well as from iTunes on Macs or PCs. This makes it easy to enjoy music from your mobile devices or computer on your home theater system. You can use view metadata such as song title, artist name as well as album art* via the AV receiver's on-screen display.

*Some models do not support album art display.

Stream Millions of Songs with Spotify Connect

With the Spotify app on your smartphone, you've got instant access to millions of songs. And now you can stream those songs to your Yamaha system by using Spotify Connect. Just hit play to start streaming music. What's more, when you've been listening on your smartphone outside and come inside, the song immediately streams to your AVR—like magic, you enjoy uninterrupted music. You can also personalize playlists and receive phone calls while listening to music.

*The Spotify app and premium account are required. Visit spotify.com for more details.

Try Spotify Premium for free on your Yamaha Home Entertainment System for 30 days.

*Spotify service availability depends on regions.

AV Setup Guide App Makes System Setup Easier

AV Setup Guide is an app that makes it much easier to perform receiver setup, and also assists you with cable connections between the AV receiver and source devices. It guides you through various settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and power amp assignment. System illustrations and actual AV receiver images help you understand how to make the connections between devices, for much quicker system setup. It is available in multiple languages. Designed for iOS and Android tablets.

YPAO™ Sound Optimization for Automatic Speaker Setup

YPAO analyzes the room acoustics and adjusts various audio parameters for optimal sound in just a few minutes. It's like having a professional installer calibrate your system.

HD Audio with CINEMA DSP 3D and Virtual Presence Speaker

CINEMA DSP 3D provides a wide, high and dense sound field. HD Audio format decoding lets you enjoy HD Audio sources. Virtual Presence Speaker delivers 3-dimensional sound without actual use of presence speakers.

Virtual CINEMA FRONT Provides Virtual 5-channel Surround Sound with High Quality and Resolution

Even when it is impossible to install surround speakers behind the listening position, Virtual CINEMA DSP reproduces virtual 5-channel surround sound filled with realism, with only two front speakers. With Virtual CINEMA FRONT, you will enjoy virtual 5-channel surround sound with higher quality and resolution by installing surround speakers at the front. You get more flexibility to arrange your speakers inside the room, along with easy enjoyment of high quality surround sound.

Zone B output Provides 2-channel Sound in a Second Room

Zone B output capability allows the receiver to send 2-channel sound to a second zone, so the main zone now has 3-channel output. This means that users can enjoy stereo sound in a second room. The same source will play in both zones (cannot use two sources).

ECO mode Lowers Power Consumption by 20%*

Yamaha's new ECO mode reduces power consumption by about 20%. It can be set from the top of the GUI menu.

*Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).

• Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 115 W (6 ohms, 0.9% THD)
• Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) 80 W (6 ohms, 0.09% THD)
• Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA) 145 W (6 ohms, 10% THD)
• Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) - / 110 / 130 / 160 W

• CINEMA DSP Yes (3D)
• DSP Programs 17
• Dialog Level Adjustment Yes
• Virtual Presence Speaker Yes
• Dialogue Lift Yes
• SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Yes (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
• Dolby TrueHD Yes
• Dolby Digital Plus Yes
• DTS-HD Master Audio Yes

• Compressed Music Enhancer Yes (incl. enhancer for Bluetooth®)
• YPAO sound optimization Yes
• Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Yes
• Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting Yes
• Bi-amp capability Yes
• Audio Delay Yes (0-500 ms)
• 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels Yes (Burr-Brown)

• 4K Ultra HD Pass-through and upscaling Yes (4K / 60p, 4:4:4)
• HDMI 3D passthrough Yes
• HDMI Audio Return Channel Yes
• HDMI upscaling Yes (HDMI® to HDMI)
• Deep Color/xvColor/24Hz Refresh Rate/Auto Lip-Sync Yes

• HDMI Input/Output 4 / 1 (HDCP2.2, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG and BT.2020 compatible)
• HDMI CEC Yes
• USB Input USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
• Network Port Yes
• Wi-Fi Yes (with Wireless Direct)
• AirPlay Yes
• Bluetooth Yes (SBC / AAC)
• Front AV Input USB / Mini Jack
• Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical 1 / 0
• Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial 2 / 0
• Analog Audio Input/Output 4 (front 1) / 0
• Composite Video Input/Output 3 / 1
• Preout Subwoofer
• Headphone Output 1

• FM/AM Tuner Yes

• On-screen display Yes (color OSD)
• SCENE SCENE (4 sets)
• App Control Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet)
• Remote Control Unit Yes

• Zone B Output Yes

• Standby Power Consumption (IR only) ≤0.1W
• Auto Power Standby Yes
• ECO mode Yes
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 161 x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 x 222.5 x 327 mm); 17-1/8” x 6-3/8” x 12-7/8” (with antenna: 17-1/8” x 8-7/8” x 12-7/8”)
• Weight 8.1 kg; 17.9 lbs.

The MusicCast Guide

User manual (EN)

Quick User Guide (EN)