( 01 / 01 )Yamaha RX-V6A7.2-Channel AVReceiver
Yamaha RX-V6A is a 7.2-channel AV receiver with HDMI 8K/4K video features, Dolby Atmos / DTS:X decoding, MusicCast multi-room, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, YPAO room optimisation, and Zone2 output.
Key Features
- Rated power (2-channel driven): 100 W/ch (20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω)
- 7 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI output with 8K/60 and 4K/120 support (8K on HDMI 1–3), eARC, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; speaker configurations including 7.1 / 5.1.2
- MusicCast ContROLLER app; AirPlay 2; Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac); Bluetooth
- Analogue audio ×4 (including PHONO); optical ×1; coaxial ×1; USB; Ethernet
- YPAO automatic speaker optimisation; Zone2 analogue out; bi-amp / surround-back / presence assignable EXTRA SP terminals
Overview
The RX-V6A is designed as a flexible home-theatre hub for immersive audio and modern TV/video sources. Network streaming and MusicCast link rooms, while HDMI Control/CEC and eARC simplify TV integration. For South Africa, use the Asia/General electrical rating (AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) and FM/AM tuner model notes from the Yamaha User Guide Specifications.
Specifications
Figures below are from the official Yamaha RX-V6A User Guide (EN), Appendix > Specifications (printed pp. 375–381).
Audio amplifier
Source: Yamaha RX-V6A User Guide, Specifications — Audio Section.
| Rated power output (2-ch driven, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω) | 100 W/ch (Front L/R, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R); Center 100 W |
|---|---|
| Rated power output (2-ch driven, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω) | 105 W/ch (Front L/R, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R); Center 105 W |
| Power output (1-ch driven, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 8 Ω) | 125 W (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R) |
| Power output (1-ch driven, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 4 Ω) | 150 W (Front L/R) |
| Maximum effective power (1-ch, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω) | 150 W |
| Maximum effective power (1-ch, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω) | 160 W |
| Damping factor (Front L/R, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | 100 or more |
| Input sensitivity / impedance (PHONO) | 3.5 mV / 47 kΩ |
| Input sensitivity / impedance (AUDIO) | 200 mV / 47 kΩ |
| Frequency response (Pure Direct) | +0/−3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| S/N ratio (AUDIO, Pure Direct, IHF-A) | 110 dB or more |
| S/N ratio (PHONO, Pure Direct, IHF-A) | 95 dB or more |
Inputs / outputs
Source: same User Guide, Specifications — Input/Output jacks.
| Analogue audio in | 4 (including PHONO) |
|---|---|
| Digital audio in | Optical ×1 (32 kHz–96 kHz); Coaxial ×1 (32 kHz–192 kHz) |
| HDMI in / out | 7 / 1 |
| USB | 1× USB 2.0 (mass storage; 1.0 A) |
| Network | 1× Wired NETWORK (100Base-TX/10Base-T) |
| Speaker out | 9 terminals / 7 ch (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, EXTRA SP 1 L/R, EXTRA SP 2 L/R) |
| EXTRA SP assignment | EXTRA SP1: F.PRESENCE or ZONE2; EXTRA SP2: SURROUND BACK, ZONE2 or BI-AMP (FRONT) |
| Pre out | FRONT L/R; Subwoofer (monaural) ×2 |
| ZONE2 out | L/R |
| Headphone | 1 (16 Ω or more) |
| Other | YPAO mic jack; TRIGGER OUT ×1 |
HDMI, decoding and wireless
Source: same User Guide, Specifications — HDMI / Compatible Decoding / Bluetooth / Network.
| HDMI features | 8K, 4K Ultra HD (incl. 8K/60, 50 Hz; 4K/120, 100 Hz 10-bit), 3D, ARC, eARC, HDMI Control (CEC), Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, x.v.Color, HD audio, 21:9, BT.2020, HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, DSC FRL, FRL |
|---|---|
| 8K input | Supported on HDMI 1–3 jacks (DSC for 8K60B/8K50B) |
| Content protection | HDCP 1.4/2.3 |
| Decoding formats | Dolby Atmos; Dolby TrueHD / Digital Plus / Digital; DTS:X; DTS-HD Master Audio / High Resolution / Express; DTS; DTS 96/24; DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete 6.1 |
| Post decoding | Dolby Surround; DTS Neo:6 Music/Cinema; Neural:X |
| Bluetooth (sink) | Ver. 4.2; Class 2; A2DP, AVRCP; SBC; max. communication distance 10 m without interference |
| Bluetooth (source / AVR to headphones) | A2DP, AVRCP; SBC, AAC |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (20 MHz channel bandwidth only); 2.4/5 GHz; WPS; WEP, WPA2-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode |
| AirPlay 2 | Supported |
Tuner, power and physical (Asia / General — SA-relevant)
Source: same User Guide, Specifications — TUNER / General. South Africa treated as Asia/General power and non-DAB FM/AM region.
| FM tuning range (Other / Asia-style models) | 87.50 / 87.5 MHz to 108.00 / 108.0 MHz (model-dependent) |
|---|---|
| AM tuning range (Other models) | 531 kHz to 1611 kHz (Asia/General also lists 530/531–1710/1611 kHz) |
| DAB | Specified for U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia models only — not assumed for typical South Africa region units |
| Power supply (Asia and General models) | AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 360 W |
| Standby (HDMI Control Off, Standby through Off, Network Standby Off) | 0.1 W |
| Maximum power consumption (All ch driven 10% THD; Asia/Brazil/CS America/General) | 590 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 435 × 171 × 377 mm |
| Reference dimensions (wireless antenna upright) | 435 × 245 × 377 mm (including legs and protrusions) |
| Weight | 9.8 kg |
Datasheets
Public manufacturer documents (link only — this does not add a downloads module):
