The ECO mode (power saving
function) allows you to create an
eco-friendly home theater system
When the ECO mode is enabled, you can reduce the
unit's power consumption.
Sequential operation of a TV, AV
receiver, and BD/DVD player
(HDMI Control)
When the unit is connected to an HDMI Control-
compatible TV and BD/DVD player with each HDMI
cable, you can control the unit (such as power and
volume) and BD/DVD player with TV remote control
operations.
Supports Bluetooth® devices
You can play back music stored on a Bluetooth device.
• “Playing back music stored on a Bluetooth
Supports USB storage devices
You can play back music stored on a USB storage
device.
• “Playing back music stored on a USB storage
Connecting various devices
A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks
on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as
BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players),
game consoles, portable audio player, and other
devices.
• “Connecting a TV/playback devices” (p.20)
Playing back TV audio in
surround sound with a single
HDMI cable connection (Audio
Return Channel: ARC)
When using an ARC -compatible TV, you only need one
HDMI cable to enable video output to the TV, audio
input from the TV, and the transmission of HDMI Control
signals.
Creating 3-dimensional sound
fields
The Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) function allows you
to create a 3-dimensional sound field that spreads up
and deep in your own room (CINEMA DSP 3D).
• “Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP
Surround playback with 5
speakers placed in front
You can enjoy the surround sound even when the
surround speakers are placed in front.
• “Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in
front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)” (p.47)
Enjoying pure high fidelity sound
When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit
plays back the selected source with the least circuitry,
which lets you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality.
• “Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct
Enhanced bass reproduction
Extra Bass allows you to enjoy enhanced bass
reproduction that does not depend on the speakers
used.
• “Enhancing the bass (Extra Bass)” (p.49)
Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-
V481)
The unit is equipped with a built-in FM/AM tuner. You
can register up to 40 favorite radio stations as presets.
• “Listening to FM/AM radio (RX-V481)” (p.50)
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