Yamaha made sure the RX-V4A is compatible with the latest video technology. Each of its four HDMI inputs support 4K content at 60 frames per second--perfect for high-quality sources like a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player or an Apple TV. Cinema DSP 3D adds richness and depth to music and movie soundtracks. The receiver is HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content. A free future firmware update will also enable support for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz content. (4K/120Hz with Xbox Series X or NVIDIA RTX30 requires future hardware update.) You get plenty of options for playing music, too. Stream tunes from your phone or tablet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay 2. Stream directly from an iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to play Apple Music with Apple AirPlay 2. You can also play high-resolution tracks from a USB thumb drive or networked computer. As a bonus, the RX-V4A supports wireless multi-room music playback when paired with additional MusicCast components. It's also simple to operate, thanks to Yamaha's superb control app for your phone or tablet. The included microphone helps fine tune your system to best match your room's acoustics.

It offers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD, with 2 channels driven. The Music Enhancer improves sound quality of Bluetooth streams, MP3s and other digitally compressed music files. The amp assign function lets you use the surround speaker outputs in different configurations like bi-amping the front speakers or for use in Zone B. Built-in Wi-Fi allows for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio and music services. All HDMI connections support 4K/60Hz video. All HDMI connections support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video via free future firmware update. 4K/120Hz with Xbox Series X or NVIDIA RTX30 requires future hardware update. HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs.

Yamaha has a simple solution for rooms that don't easily support running wire to surround speakers. Use their MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless speakers as your surround channels and skip running speaker wire across your room. (You'll still need to connect the speakers to AC power.) The free MusicCast app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments and music selection and playback. MusicCast wirelessly connects compatible Yamaha components together for seamless whole-home audio. It supports wireless rear surround sound when paired with MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless speakers and works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control devices. It includes support for Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify (subscription required for some services). It plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/384kHz resolution; DSD up to 11.2 MHz).

It supports HDR10 and HDR10+. HDR10+ is enabled via free future firmware update. Gaming-optimized video processing technologies provide for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience. The receiver supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel); eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Media Switching (QMS) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing. VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFT are enabled via free future firmware update.

Features of this 5-channel amplifier includes Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding; YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) automatic speaker calibration; HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 4 in, 1 out; Digital audio inputs: 1 Toslink optical, 1 coaxial; 3 analog stereo RCA audio inputs; 2 line-level subwoofer outputs (each output carries the same signal); ethernet port for network connection; and full-sized front-panel headphone jack. Items included are Yamaha RX-V4A owner's manual, 5.2ch AV receiver, Remote control (RAV574), two AAA batteries, YPAO microphone, two WLAN/Bluetooth antennas (pre-installed), FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information, Product Registration and Firmware Update note. The Yamaha AV Setup Guide app takes you through the connection process and initial settings. Model: YMRXV4ABL.

Built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets and compatible computers

Front-panel USB port for music playback from a USB thumb drive

Outputs for 5 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R)

AM/FM tuner