Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1941 in Receiver or Amplifier
- Color: Black
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: RX-V773WABL
- Dimensions: 6.75" h x
17.13" w x
14.50" l,
23.80 pounds
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Networking: Wired
- Display size: 1
Features
- 7-channel powerful surround supported in HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- Network recceiver with AirPlay, allows music streaming from Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone, iPad
- 4K Upscaling for next generation super high resolution displays, and HDMI (6 in/2 out) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
- AV Controller app for operating various functions from an iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android phones
- YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) sound optimization with multi-point measurement
Yamaha RX-V773WA 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver with wireless adapter
Product Description
Enjoy it all and more with the Yamaha RX-V773 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver. Sophisticated zone options include 7.2 channel surround, front presence, Bi-Amp main speakers or independent Zone 2 operation, powered Zone 2 with party mode and Zone B dual HDMI outputs. Play your favorite HD movie in powerful surround sound while others dance to HD music videos in another room. The included WiFi Adapter and Yamaha AV Controller App provide simple network control in either Zone at once. Installation is a breeze when you use the advanced Multi-point YPAO auto calibration and sophisticated Graphic User Interface to expedite setup and ensure accuracy. Expand connectivity with Apple AirPlay and versatile USB input for iPad. Enjoy ECO mode today and 4k video up-scaling for next generation of super-high resolution displays.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By J. P.
I purchased my RX-V773 locally at a substantial discount ($200 off list price). The place I bought it from offers their own 30-day in-store return policy, although I would not hesitate to purchase from Amazon.I would rate this unit 4 1/2 stars if I could. It's a very versatile receiver--2 of the 7 amplifier channels that can be assigned for something like a second zone (stereo only, obviously). The 5 HDMI inputs and dual oututs are a nice feature at this price point. I upgraded to this unit from an older model Marantz that did not have any HDMI inputs.I had no problem with the Wi-Fi setup on my receiver. I followed the instructions using the push-button on the adapter and router. On the second try, it connected and has not dropped connection since. I enjoy the network features a lot. The receiver found my network hard drive (Twonky server). I was able to use my computer to quickly create some playlists and then play them flawlessly with the receiver. I also followed the instructions for creating a free internet radio account for the receiver and set up a dozen or so bookmarks for free internet stations. That feature also works very well...but once in a while the receiver will switch to another of my bookmarked stations. I suspect that is caused by the internet service (vTuner) that provides the bookmarks, not by the receiver itself. The bookmarks are stored on the vTuner site, not the receiver, so it just about has to be at that end. It's not a big deal since internet radio is mostly for background sound. Right now there is no support for any internet service other than vTuner. That could change with a firmware upgrade. SirusXM over the internet would be great.Onscreen setup menu is very easy to use. I tried the automatic speaker setup (YPAO or whatever they call it) but did not like the results so I set the speakers up manually. This takes a few minutes. You can independently set the crossover point for each set of speakers (main, center, and surround). That's a nice feature that my older Marantz did not have. I'm very pleased with the sound. Right now I'm using a Definitive Technology sub and surrounds, and Polk mains and center.I can read the front display of the unit from across the room. That makes it easy to select internet radio bookmarks or server playlists without having the TV on. I like that feature. The receiver has a built-in Web server so you can use any computer on your network to control BASIC functions, like volume, source, and bookmark/playlist selection. There is also an Android app that allows more control and works well. The remote control that comes with the receiver works fine but is nothing fancy. I use a Harmony remote for the whole system.The only real fault that I've found after about a month with this receiver is that it does not appear to support the older Yamaha dedicated iPod docks. (if somebody knows different, please add a comment!) According to the manual, you are supposed to plug the iPod into the front USB jack. This is kind of kludgy to me, I prefer a permanent dock that does not have cables sticking out the front of the receiver. So, I'm using a generic (Keyspan brand) dock plugged into the Aux jacks on the back. Much neater, although I don't have control of the iPod through the receiver. There is a rear USB jack but it is for power/charging only.I have not tried the front USB jack with MP3s on a memory stick, since all my music is on my network hard drive.Added 1/21/2013: The latest firmware upgrade adds SiriusXM!!! Woohoo! Also Pandora and Rhapsody, although I have not used them.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Avedis
I just purchased this receiver a few days ago and for the most part, it works well. There is a firmware upgrade available online (version 1.64) at Yamaha that adds Pandora, Rhapsody, Sirius/XM as well as improves the multi-point YPAO. That is a good thing because when I ran multi-point YPAO to set up my speakers, I ended up with horrible distortion. If I ran a single-point YAPO it worked better. I think one is better off setting up your speakers manually, which it will let you do.Airplay and Internet Radio works fine. Wi-Fi adapter that comes with the receiver sets up easy.My biggest complaint after over an hour on the phone with Yamaha tech support is this: If you have a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system and you have a 2-channel input such as a CD player, FM radio or Internet Radio, no matter what digital sound processing you want to choose, the receiver will not drive the subwoofer!!!! I was absolutely blown away when the tech rep told me that. My 8 year-old Sony receiver would drive the subwoofer with a 2 channel input, a new Denon will as will just about any other receiver.So if you have a subwoofer and want to listen to your music using it, don't buy this receiver. Otherwise it works fine.[EDIT]This was so unusual I went to the AVS forums and posted my problem. It turns out that Yamaha doesn't know their own products but the guys at AVS do. The problem stems from selecting "Large" speakers as your front speakers in the setup. If you select "Large", the receiver will not send a signal to the subwoofer. If you select "Small", it will send a signal.If you want to find out information on just about any type of electronic equipment, go the the AVS forums. That is the best knowledge base around.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By Battersea
I received my receiver about 6 weeks ago but I had to take it to an authorized repair shop in town (fortunately I'm not too far from one) because the FM receiver funtions are not working- no channels, no speakers recognized. I would have returned it to Amazon but I missed the 30 day return window by a day. I did have a chance to check out the web-based FM stations and I am pleased with the user interface for those stations- easy enough to navigate. The feature set on this product is excellent, and I will enjoy it very much as soon as I can get it back out of repairs. Combined with some of the other comments, I do wonder if the factory quality control is what it should be. More to come once I can check it out further.Update- I got the receiver back and FM now works fine. But because the number of online FM stations via the net radio app is so large I haven't been listening to the local FM stations, and I also have enjoyed some of the TV audio streams (eg Frontline) available through the net radio app.I also tested out the ability of the receiver to play mp3 files via a USB stick inserted in the front port. It worked very well, showing the file names on the TV screen and allowing easy file access. I know the receiver will recognize media server volumes on the same network but haven't tested that function myself yet.One interesting observation- the 773 is rated at 400 Watts and I thought it might be too much for my 1000 VA/500 Watt UPS. But the 773 actually draws much less than 400 watts in a typical application. I have a TiVo unit, cable modem, wireless router, and DVD player plugged into the full suppression/backup side of the 1000 VA unit along with the Yamaha, and I have yet to see the UPS at more than about 20% capacity.Having a fully functioning 773 now, I increased my score from 2 to 4 stars, reducing one from five for the initial problem with the tuner. For the money, I think it is a very good buy, and I can't imagine anyone needing more power output in a typical house situation. Heartily recommended.11/12/12 Update: ran into a potentially thorny problem. I got a prompt to update the firmware on the TV screen, and I clicked to do so, but evidently the web connection to the Yamaha file server failed at file "S5-1" and I got an "ERROR! 2000" message, followed by a "ROM ERROR" message upon toggling the unit off and on. I had no luck finding the fix online, but if this happens to you, here's how to recover (courtesy Yamaha tech support): Follow the instructions for updating the firmware by USB drive on the Yamaha support website (make sure you have the *.bin file unzipped and copied into the root folder of the USB drive), but instead follow these instructions:1. Make sure the unit is off and unplug it from the wall.2. Insert the USB drive into the USB port in the front panel.3. Hold down the "PURE DIRECT" button and plug the unit back in, keeping the button down- a message should appear on the display, something like "USB Drive".4. Release the "PURE DIRECT" button. The firmware *.bin file should be found, and the update process should start.5. If successful, the display will prompt you to turn the unit off. When turned on, you should be good to go.My suggestion- use the USB method as described on the Yamaha support site to do a firmware update because some of the files are large enough to place you at risk if your web connection is lost (the process is slightly different from what I describe above).
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