Yamaha RX-V 3800

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Yamaha
• Model: RX-V 3800
• Years of manufacture:
• Made in:
• Color:
• Remote control:
• Input power: 500W
• Input power: Standby: <0,33W
• Dimensions: (W x H x D) 435 x 171 x 439 mm.
• Weight: 17,4 kg
• New price approx:

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Audio/Video: 6
  • Analog audio: 4
  • Coaxial digital: 3
  • Optical digital: 5
  • Composite video: 6
  • S-video: 6
  • Component video connection : 3

HDMI: 4

• Number of outputs:
  • Audio/Video: 2
  • Analog audio: 2
  • Optical digital: 2
  • Composite video: 2
  • S-video: 2

Component video connection : 1 HDMI: 1

Technical Specifications

Audio/Video

• Channels: 7.1
• TV standard:
• A/D converter:
• D/A converter: 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter.

Output power RMS (8ohm, 20-20,000Hz): 7 x 140W

• • Stereo:
  • Front:
  • Center:
  • Rear:
  • Surround Back:
• DIN output power (4Ohm, 1kHz, 0.7%THD): 7 x 200W

Stereo:

• • Front:
  • Center:
  • Rear:
  • Surround Back:
• Total Harmonic Distortion:
• Attenuation factor (8 ohms,20-20,000 Hz): 150

Frequency Response: 10Hz - 100,000Hz +0dB/-3dB Signal to noise ratio: 100dB

• Distortion: 0,04%
• Stereo channel separation:
• Tone control:
  • Bass:
  • Treble:
• Loudness:
• High Filter:
• Low Filter (Subsonic):
• Mute:
• Direct/Line-Straight:
• Time Correction:
• Bass Management: (adjustable crossover frequency).
• Delay adjustment (Lip Sync):
• DSP programs: 22

Sound Formats

• Dolby Pro-Logic
• Dolby Pro-Logic II
• Dolby Pro-Logic IIx
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby Digital EX
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Dolby Digital TrueHD
• DTS Neo:6
• DTS Digital Surround
• DTS-ES
• DTS-ES Discrete
• DTS 96/24
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) incl. measuring microphone
• SILENT CINEMA
• Virtual CINEMA DSP

Quad-Field CINEMA DSP

Tuner

• Reception: (FM/MW/LW/etc)
• Frequencies:
  • FM:
  • etc..
• Frequency Response:
• Input sensitivity: 1.0µV
• Distortion factor:
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 70dB
• Channel separation:
• Selectivity:
• Co-wave selection:
• Spurious wave selection:
• Image frequency attenuation:
• IF attenuation:
• AM suppression:
• Output level:
• RDS: yes
• Station memory: 40

Special Features

• Measuring microphone:
• list others

Remarks

Other models in the same series:

Pictures

Reviews

• HD + TV issue 3/2008;Single test: "excellent" (91 out of 100 points)
  • „... There is probably no control centre on the market which adapts better to the needs of the user than Yamaha's RX-V3800."
• Home Cinema Issue 3/2008; Rank 1/5 in the test: 1.0; Top class price/performance: "very good", "test winner"
  • ... a universal jack-of-all-trades with excellent sound and impressive dynamics. Its variety of features more than satisfies even the wishes of absolutely demanding home cinema fans."
• AUDIO issue 2/2008; 2nd/3rd place in the test: "very good" (top class; 90 points) Price/performance: "very good

Plus: Very balanced sounding receiver with full equipment.

• • Minus: Setup only possible via screen."
• video issue 12/2007; 2nd/3rd place in the test: "very good" (85 out of 100 points) Price/performance: "very good", "buy tip".
  • "Plus: Web radio with online configuration, Zone 2 and Zone 3 sound; very clear, dynamic sound; HD audio decoder built-in; four HDMI-ins with CEC control."
• stereoplay issue 12/2007; single test: "good - very good" (79 points) price/performance: "outstanding", "highlight"
  • "Outstanding multi-channel speaker that even serious highenders must hold in high regard. Superb sounding in stereo, the new HD formats fully exploit the musical primal potency of the RX V 3800."
• audiovision issue 12/2007; single test: "very good" (92 out of 100 points) "price tip"
  • "Pro: very extensive equipment; decoder for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD; excellent stereo sound.
  • Con: little power into four ohms."