Digital Sound Projector™
The Digital Sound Projector technology allows one slim
unit to control and steer multiple channels of sound to
generate multi-channel surround sound, thus eliminates
the need for satellite loudspeakers and cabling normally
associated with conventional surround sound systems.
This unit also employs the beam modes that let you enjoy
the surround sound (5 Beam, Stereo plus 3 Beam, 3 Beam,
and My Surround), 2-channel and 5-channel stereo
playback, and My Beam.
My Surround
In addition to the above mentioned beam modes, this unit
is equipped with My Surround beam mode that allows you
to enjoy surround system even in a small listening area.
My Beam
This unit employs My Beam that ensures a clear sound in
a noisy environment. You can adjust the beam angle
manually or automatically using the supplied remote
control to the maximum of 45°, rightward and leftward.
Cinema DSP
This unit employs the Cinema DSP technology developed
by Yamaha Electronics Corp. that lets you experience
movies at home with all the original dramatic sound
impact.
HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI interface for standard, enhanced, or high-definition
video (including 1080p video signal transmission) as well as
multi-channel digital audio based on HDCP
Simple and easy connections with HDMI supported external
components
Functional link with an HDMI control-compatible TV
Versatile Remote Control
The supplied remote control comes with preset remote
control codes used to control the DVD player, VCR, cable
TV tuner, and digital satellite tuner connected to this unit.
In addition, the remote control is equipped with the macro
capability that enables a series of operations with the press
of a single button.
AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam)
This unit employs the automatic sound beam and acoustic
optimization technology with the aid of the supplied
IntelliBeam microphone. You can avoid troublesome
listening-based speaker setup and achieve highly accurate
sound beam adjustments that best match your listening
environment.
Features
Compatibility with the Newest Technologies
This unit employs decoders compatible with Dolby
Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
Neo:6, Music Enhancer, and Neural Surround.
Dolby Digital
This is the standard audio signal format used on various
digital media such as DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD. This
surround technology delivers high-quality digital audio for up
to 5.1 discrete channels to produce a directional and more
realistic effect.
DTS
This is the standard audio signal format used on various
digital media such as DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD. This
surround technology delivers high-quality digital audio for up
to 5.1 discrete channels to produce a directional and more
realistic effect.
Dolby Pro Logic
This sophisticated, matrix decoding technology up-converts
any 2-channel source audio to a 5.1-channel full bandwidth
playback, resulting in a surround sound experience.
Dolby Pro Logic II
This is a redesigned version of Dolby Pro Logic that employs
2 stereo surround channels, a subwoofer, and a greatly
enhanced steering logic. This improved technology provides
an exceptionally stable sound field that simulates 5.1 to a
much greater degree than the original Dolby Pro Logic.
DTS Neo:6
This technology decodes the conventional 2-channel sources
for 6-channel playback, enabling playback with the full-range
channels with higher separation. Music mode and Cinema
mode are available to play back music and movie sources
respectively.
Music Enhancer to restore the original depth and width of
compression artifacts such as the MP3 format.
Neural Surround decoder (U.S.A and Canada models only)
Sophisticated FM tuner
40-station random and direct preset tuning
Automatic preset tuning
Radio Data System capability (Europe model only)
XM™ Satellite Radio
(U.S.A. and Canada models only)
XM Satellite Radio tuning capability (using the XM Mini-
Tuner Dock, and Antenna sold separately by XM Satellite
Radio)
Neural Surround decoder to play back the XM HD content of
XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels, resulting in
a full surround sound experience
XM Satellite Radio information displaying capability
iPod™ Controlling Capability
(U.S.A., Canada, and Australia models only)
DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock
(such as the YDS-10, sold separately), which supports iPod
(Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini
Playback information displaying capability
Battery charging capability
Features
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