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Yamaha HTR-5063BL 7.1 Channel 630 Watt AV Receiver (Each, Black) | 
| Brand: Yamaha
Category: CE
List Price: $479.95
Buy New: $429.95
as of 9/7/2010 16:32 CDT details
You Save: $50.00 (10%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 39910
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 23.2
Dimensions (in): 14.4 x 17.1 x 6
MPN: HTR-5063BL
Model: HTR-5063BL
UPC: 027108936048
EAN: 0027108936048
ASIN: B003CP0KGY
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| Features:
| • | 7-channel 630W powerful surround sound (90W x 7) | | • | iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock | | • | Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10 | | • | HDMI (V.1.4 with 3D* and Audio Return Channel) | | • | On-screen display |
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Product Description
Yamaha HTR-5063BL 7.1 Channel 630 Watt AV Receiver is a great value-priced receiver to help take your home theater experience further. It features the latest HDMI specifications (4 inputs/1 output) with Audio Return Channel and 3D-readiness (with firmware upgrade), 1080p HDMI compatiblity, and renowned Yamaha technologies like SCENE, CINEMA DSP, an onscreen display, and YPAO Sound Optimization. Expand your options even further with optional docks (sold separately) to add your iPod, iPhone, or Bluetooth sources.
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| Customer Reviews:
Solid HDMI AVR August 9, 2010
Randy Turnbow (Phoenix, AZ)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have owned multiple Yamaha AVR's in the past and this one replaces one of them. This is the first time I've actually used an AVR for switching video. I previously ran all video inputs directly to the TV until now. Since most of my gear is HDMI capable I figured it was time to simplify things and run a single output to the TV and I'm glad I did.
SYSTEM
I wouldn't say I have a complex system but it's probably more complex than most. My system includes a PS3, Wii, XBox 360, Yamaha AVR, HD DVR from direcTV, Mitusbishi 73" DLP, and a Mitsubishi 3D converter. One reason I chose this AVR is it's 3D capable.
SETUP
Setup took awhile (several hours) since I had to configure not only the AVR but re-configure the other gear and the Harmony remote as well. I did find one bad input on component 1 but chose to move to a different input instead of returning it. I don't plan on using component if possible and have eliminated component so far. Well, at least until I get a component cable for the Wii. I had to configure and test 3D as well which added to the time.
The AVR comes with a mic for auto-calibrating the speaker levels which I used successfully. I also renamed all the inputs so the AVR reflects my component names when in use. There's a nice feature that allows me to set a specific volume level whenever I activate the AVR. I set the composite input (Wii) to upconvert to 720p to HDMI output but honestly I'm not happy with the results hence the need to change the Wii to component. Although I'm not using it, the AVR has the capability of selecting any audio input for matching with a component input so you aren't stuck using optical when you need or want RCA or something other.
Setting up the Harmony One remote was a bit of a challenge, although not due to the AVR. In fact the AVR was the easiest part to program on the thing. The receiver model was already part of the Harmony choices and works perfectly. Getting 3D configured was a bit more challenging but I got it going. I verified on the Yamaha web site that the AVR serial number was already HDMI 1.4 compliant and needed no firmware upgrade and indeed I was able to switch 3D from direcTV through the AVR to my Mitsu TV just fine.
PERFORMANCE
I am very happy with the choice, the performance and the setup options of this AVR. I'm not using all surround options (only 5.1) though. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 stars because of the bad component jack, and the inability of switching component input to the single HDMI output. Otherwise, it's a solid AVR that has drastically simplified my HDMI switching and given me 3D in the process. Good job Yamaha.
Big Red
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